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Ejohansen13
Scranton, Hometown USA, 18501
NL SOUTH
Texas Instruments
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: D. Esposito ('22, RF, another stud hitter for Texas OF)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: J. Nolan ('23, SP5/LR, better pitches = dominant reliever)
BEST OF THE REST: D. Butcher ('23, C, left-handers should IBB him everytime)
PRESEASON NOTES: Added Alfredo Strickland to the rotation. Now just needs a bullpen to be a real threat.
PRESEASON GRADE: PASS.
Jacksonville Shufflers
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: M. Owen ('23, 1B, professional hitter)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: B. Shiabata ('22, CL, Shutdown ala Mariano Rivera)
BEST OF THE REST: T. Munson ('25, 2B, 3 good 2B under 23 is a good problem)
PRESEASON NOTES: Added Roger Clemens. Jacksonville is the new dark horse. Pencil him in the for the playoffs. And yes Jax you should be worried, I'm always wrong (See: Primetimers).
PRESEASON GRADE: PASS.
Monterrey Jack Cheese
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: D. Clements ('25, SS, Great Glove, but can he hit enough?)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: R. Stults ('24, SP2-3, better control would = ace)
BEST OF THE REST: R. Rice ('24, CL, 90+ vs R/L splits)
PRESEASON NOTES: With division rivals Jacksonville and Texas making a big splash in free agency, is the mold starting to grow on the Jack Cheese?
PRESEASON GRADE: REPEAT CLASS.
Houston Hounds
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: H. Iannetta ('24, 2B, nothing spectacular, but solid)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: A. Gil ('24, CL, good closer with a HUGE fastball)
BEST OF THE REST: M. Wilfredo ('25, CF, singles-hitter patroling CF)
PRESEASON NOTES: Great signing with Orlando Mendoza, but this is probably the toughest division in the NL.
PRESEASON GRADE: PASS.
AL SOUTH
Little Rock Patriots
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: E. Johnson ('24, LF, another big bat for LR)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: J. Ramirez ('23, CL, good closer)
BEST OF THE REST: G. Haas ('24, SUA, Good vs. Righties and 3 good pitches)
PRESEASON NOTES: Didn't do much of real value, and probably needed one nice move to get back on top.
PRESEASON GRADE: FAIL.
Charlotte Banjo Hitters
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: C. Vizcaino ('23, SS, very complete player)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: D. Richard ('23, SP1, Dominant vs. righties)
BEST OF THE REST: R. Hutton ('24, LF, too bad he won't be able to play 2B)
PRESEASON NOTES: I see another 76 wins in the near future...
PRESEASON GRADE: FAIL.
Memphis Mashers
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: F. Montgomery ('23, 2B, good power at a premium position)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: J. Espinosa ('24, SUA, very durable, solid splits)
BEST OF THE REST: J. Olmos ('24, SP3, good vs. righties and good #1 pitch)
PRESEASON NOTES: "Mashing" their way to mediocrity.
PRESEASON GRADE: FAIL.
Tampa Bay Florida Retirees
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: R. Gross ('23, LF, needs to make a little more contact)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: A. Kirkland ('23, SUB, 2 90+ pitches help best they can)
BEST OF THE REST: B. Estrada ('26, SP5, 5 pitches are better than 2 pitches, right?)
PRESEASON NOTES: It's really hard to get a passing grade when you don't show up to class.
PRESEASON GRADE: FAIL.
NL EAST
Pawtucket Patriot Ale
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: Es. Ramirez ('24, C, long line of strong batteries in Pawtucket)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: E. Balentien ('22, SUA, dominant!)
BEST OF THE REST: D. Cervantes ('22, SP3/LR, good reliever, useful in spot starts too)
PRESEASON NOTES: Signed Len Diaz to max contract when instead could've used hitting. Normally that would result in a FAIL but also firmly established himself as a top 3 trade-rapist in Hometown (who are the others you say?) so...
PRESEASON GRADE: PASS!
New York NUTS
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: W. Vandenhurk ('24, 3B, needs more power/contact)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: J. Hall ('23, SUB, will pitch when game is out of hand)
BEST OF THE REST: K. Moore ('24, RF, nothing spectacular)
PRESEASON NOTES: New owner, added Marino Diaz for a good price.
PRESEASON GRADE: PASS.
Washington D.C. Senators
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: L. Stevenson ('22, C, recently acquired & OK behind dish)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: B. Zumaya ('23, SP1-2, top of a very good rotation by '25)
BEST OF THE REST: J. Wells ('24, LR, if he was more durable he could easily be a SP1)
PRESEASON NOTES: Is a Senator, but thinks rules are "retarded." Yeah, that'll get you re-elected.
PRESEASON GRADE: FAIL / IMPEACHMENT.
Philadelphia Fighting Quakers
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: S. Barclay ('24, CF, he's pretty terrible)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: M. Wise ('23, SP2, another 12 of these and watch out)
BEST OF THE REST: E. Astacio ('24, SUB, 2 80+ pitches to go along with 80+ vs. R/L)
PRESEASON NOTES: Re-signed Max Mendoza to a reasonable contract. They should call him Moderately-Priced Mendoza instead.
PRESEASON GRADE: A very surprising PASS.
AL EAST
Buffalo Wild Wings
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: R. Julio ('23, 3B, if healthy he can challenge for HR crown)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: D. Heathcott ('24, SU/LR, beware LH hitters)
BEST OF THE REST: E. Webster ('23, 3B, logjam of CIF for Buffalo…is that a problem?)
PRESEASON NOTES: Got a haul for Herman Lewis. But also, traded Herman Lewis. Hmmm...
PRESEASON GRADE: SEE ME AFTER CLASS.
Chicago Curses
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: C. Easley ('24, SS, Might be best prospect in Hometown?)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: J. Brinson ('24, SUA/CL, 8th inning pitcher)
BEST OF THE REST: M. Cordero ('25, DH, big time masher, 3 hitter)
PRESEASON NOTES: Upgraded the bullpen but will that be enough?
PRESEASON GRADE: PASS.
Wichita Gnats
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: M. Weems ('24, SS, decent up the middle with OK bat)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: B. Kondou ('25, SP2, health could become an issue)
BEST OF THE REST: J. Wakeland ('24, CF, strong up the middle)
PRESEASON NOTES: Took Jayson Metcalfe away from division rival Buffalo, which is something at least.
PRESEASON GRADE: PASS.
Richmond Cavaliers
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: L. Knight ('25, RF, big power…I hope RIC plays all day games)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: J. McCracken ('25, SP1, if only he was more durable)
BEST OF THE REST: J. Prado ('24, C, good catchers that can hit are hard to come by)
PRESEASON NOTES: The AI has been running this franchise since 2/13/08. They made some good signings this year.
PRESEASON GRADE: PASS.
NL NORTH
Madison Rowengartners
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: Ez. Ramirez ('25, 3B, complete player and will mash)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: C. Ortiz ('22, SP1, is a SP1 on every team but ROC, now!)
BEST OF THE REST: L. Ray ('24, SP2, a little better control and he would be another ace)
PRESEASON NOTES: Got older, that's about it.
PRESEASON GRADE: FAIL.
Rochester Ramblers
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: V. James ('25, 3B, hits lefties well and solid D)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: K. Ross ('26, SUB, he blows)
BEST OF THE REST: D. Youkilis ('25, C, Good hitter might struggle behind the dish)
PRESEASON NOTES: First avoided arb-delaying Jimmie Johnson, then gave him 10.5 million in his first year of arb for no discernible reason. However, signed Carl Paul, so...
PRESEASON GRADE: SEE ME AFTER CLASS.
Scranton Dundees
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: J. Stewart ('23, RF, leadoff hitter, good vR, contact, and eye)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: A. Keppel ('23, SP2-3, was he worth Victor James?)
BEST OF THE REST: T. Gil ('26, 2B/LF, middle of the order bat, hopefully can play 2B)
PRESEASON NOTES: Kicked the entire ML team to the curb. Looks like he's finally building this right.
PRESEASON GRADE: PASS.
Kansas City Tornados
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: S. Lloyd ('23, 1B, not much here)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: A. Chacin ('24, SP3, 4 good to + pitches and good command)
BEST OF THE REST: B. Pestano ('24-'25, SP4, not great splits, but solid back of rotation)
PRESEASON NOTES: Made a number of smart affordable moves. Has an outside chance a playoff spot. Competition is his partner in crime.
PRESEASON GRADE: PASS.
AL NORTH
Toronto FivTs
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: C.M. Huang ('25, 2B, Tor's Huang is very very very big)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: A. Matos ('26, SP1, he's ok, right?)
BEST OF THE REST: J. Cedeno ('23, SUA, I know I could have picked Romo or Cervantes)
PRESEASON NOTES: Team autopilot.
PRESEASON GRADE: PASS.
Milwaukee MooMoos
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: C. Tracy ('23, DH, will crush lefties)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: A. James ('23, SUA, good against L and R and 2 + pitches)
BEST OF THE REST: G. Allen ('23, LF, should have no problem against lefties)
PRESEASON NOTES: Well let's see, actually thought players couldn't go past any owner's projections. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I present before you a before/after Spring Training snapshot of a player. We'll call this Exhibit A (The rest has been blurred to protect the innocent.):
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PRESEASON GRADE: EPIC FAIL.
Cincinnati Red Stockings
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: D. Bailey ('23, LF, could have 3 OF with 90+ Power)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: P. Julio ('24, SP4-5, pitches lacking, but solid otherwise)
BEST OF THE REST: C. Marshall ('25, DH, good bat)
PRESEASON NOTES: Made a number of good moves and is very occasionally clever on the World Chat.
PRESEASON GRADE: SUPER JUST PASS.
Montreal Midget Mafia
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: T. Ugueto ('24, SS, speed, durable, and power)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: K. Buchanan ('26, SP1, JJ from the left with better pitches)
BEST OF THE REST: H. McDowell ('25, SP2, lights out against lefties)
PRESEASON NOTES: Building up prospects? Good. Not playing them in Spring Training? Bad.
PRESEASON GRADE: FAIL.
NL WEST
Helena Handbaskets
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: K. Hampton ('23, 2B/LF, will die, but if a 2B, also an All-Star)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: J. Thomas ('23, SP5, nothing jumps out but can start)
BEST OF THE REST: R. Page ('22, 1B/DH, no DL trips yet, but will also probably die)
PRESEASON NOTES: Geared up for free-agency with big money to spend on a big player. Got nothing.
PRESEASON GRADE: FAIL.
Tacoma Sounds Puget
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: E. Schwartz ('23, SS, Power + Speed + SS = Wow!)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: S. Lowery ('23, SP6, 3 plus pitches and durable)
BEST OF THE REST: N. Pritchett ('22, RP, doesn't suck as much as the rest, but close)
PRESEASON NOTES: Possibly suffering from Stockholm Syndrome, Tacoma pleaded and begged on the World Chat to be abused and tortured by his tormentor. He got his wish.
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Arizona Prickly Pears
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: D. Lee ('23, LF, if only he was a better baserunner)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: C. Marte ('24, SP5/LR, solid reliever and spot starter)
BEST OF THE REST: A. Hensley ('26, SP4, 200+ innings year after year)
PRESEASON NOTES: Arizona "ford white broncos" was the stupidest team name in Hometown, but now he's gone. That's good. New team name is "Prickly Pears." That's bad. Signed a few good free agents. That's good. Lost Bob Allen to free agency. That's bad.
PRESEASON GRADE: SEE ME AFTER CLASS.
St. Louis Lunatics
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: S. Bell ('23, LF, clean-up hitter in St. Louis for years)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: D. Alexander ('23, SP5/LR, Control)
BEST OF THE REST: M. Reynolds ('25, SUA, durable SU that can dominate righties)
PRESEASON NOTES: Seems like none of the Lunatics are telling other good players, "Meet me in St. Louis!"
PRESEASON GRADE: FAIL.
AL WEST
Salem Slims
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: D. Veras ('23, RF, power bat in corner OF)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: A. Butera ('24, SP5, solid and durable)
BEST OF THE REST: V. Vosberg ('25, SP5, also solid and durable)
PRESEASON NOTES: Traded for Herman Lewis and signed Brian Hara to a reasonable price.
PRESEASON GRADE: PASS.
Sacramento Sonics
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: C. Bennett ('24, CF, power and speed finds its way to the ML)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: R. Conine ('24, SUB, for vR only)
BEST OF THE REST: C. Perez ('24, C, cannon for an arm, but where is it going?)
PRESEASON NOTES: First year owner didn't mess up. What more can you ask for?
PRESEASON GRADE: PASS.
Cheyenne McGees
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: J. Brede ('25, LF, average LF)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: D. Quintanilla ('22, SP1, True #1)
BEST OF THE REST: J. Olmedo ('23, SU/LR, like Jimmy Cruz but less durable)
PRESEASON NOTES: With Damaso Quintanilla coming up, Cheyenne is a threat to Salem in the division.
PRESEASON GRADE: PASS.
Los Angeles Animal-Style Fries
TOP HITTING PROSPECT: K. Torres ('23, CF, ugly, but great defense and speed)
TOP PITCHING PROSPECT: G. Cela ('24, SP5, it's the best he's got, and it ain't good)
BEST OF THE REST: F. Flores ('23, SP5, super barren farm system)
PRESEASON NOTES: Declined the option on Esteban Cruz, and basically took over a team in purgatory and kept it there. "This isn't bad. It's not that good, but it's not that bad."
PRESEASON GRADE: FAIL.
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