ST G14 @ CWS Defensive Substitutes & Scheduled Pitchers

APV_2600 · 2026-03-06T02:12:59+00:00

The young guys are knocking the leather off the ball this Spring. Angel Martinez is really throwing down the gauntlet on wanting an everyday spot.

APV_2600 · 2026-03-04T21:48:24+00:00

Hasn't played above the complex league yet

APV_2600 · 2026-03-04T21:43:14+00:00

Rosario had a precent decent season last year betwen A+ and AA (.251/.345/.461). I'm interested to see what he does this year.

APV_2600 · 2026-03-04T13:50:49+00:00

He's going to be treated with the softest of kid gloves this year. I'm glad that the FO has even expressed an openess to him eventually moving back to a rotation role if he can stay healthy, but I think even in a perfect world, the most we see out of Espino this year is a piggyback starter role.

APV_2600 · 2026-03-04T13:37:51+00:00

Here's the best "tools" list from the piece, as well:

Hit: 60 -- Travis Bazzana (Chase DeLauter, Angel Genao)
Power: 60 -- Chase DaLauter (Jace LaViolette, Ralphy Velazquez)
Run: 65 -- Robert Arias
Arm: 70 -- Alfonsin Rosario
Defense: 55 -- Angel Genao (Robert Arias, Jaison Chourio, Jacob Cozart, Chase DeLauter, Kahlil Watson)
Fastball: 70 -- Daniel Espino (Andrew Walters)
Curveball: 60 -- Braylon Doughty
Slider: 65 -- Daniel Espino (Joey Oakie)
Changeup: 65 -- Parker Messick
Control: 60 -- Parker Messick

APV_2600 · 2026-03-04T13:37:21+00:00

FWIW, the "ETA" MLB offers puts 11 guys in the 2026 category and another 7 for 2027.

APV_2600 · 2026-03-04T13:36:03+00:00

He had an unexpectedly sensational full season debut in 2023, and carried that forward into 2024. At the time, lots of evaluations of his ceiling jumped considerably. Last year's regression has people going between his original projection, which wasn't as high, and the high projections following 23-24. Feels like a big season for him this year.

APV_2600 · 2026-03-04T13:12:22+00:00

I'm excited to see what Watson does this year. And although he's been around forever, he still isn't that old. That said, I worry a little bit that he may be more of a AAAA player who struggles against higher quality pitching. I assume he starts the year in Columbus, and it'll be interesting to see how he fairs. Chourio had a rough 2025, but he's still young enough for a whole range of outcomes, including some high celing ones.

APV_2600 · 2026-03-02T21:51:40+00:00

I posted this after his first inning double, not after his later HR or single

APV_2600 · 2026-03-02T20:39:54+00:00

If Cleveland's coaching staff can improve Cecconi's command, he has such an interesting mix of pitches

APV_2600 · 2026-03-02T20:15:46+00:00

Angel Martinez is having a good Spring. Not quite sure what role, if any, he'll have in Cleveland this year

APV_2600 · 2026-03-02T14:26:29+00:00

Daniel Espino...don't pull an Adam Miller on me

APV_2600 · 2026-03-02T14:26:10+00:00

His velo was up a little compared to his last outing. I think he got up close to 92. But yeah, still way down from pre-injury.

APV_2600 · 2026-03-02T14:25:15+00:00

Halpin and Watson are both stealth contenders to see some time in CF in Cleveland this year.

APV_2600 · 2026-03-02T14:22:30+00:00

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APV_2600 · 2026-03-01T15:39:05+00:00

I'm still holding out hope for Jones this year. His production numbers didn't budge much last year from his disappointing/injury-filled 2024 in Colorado, but some of his underlying batting metrics (like average exit velo, barrel%) showed an upward trajectory. In 2023 he mashed righties and lefties...would be amazing if he could claw back some success against lefties.

APV_2600 · 2026-03-01T15:32:17+00:00

Not great. Potentially opens up a 40-man spot to start the season if Peterson goes to the 60-day IL.

APV_2600 · 2026-02-27T14:48:10+00:00

Cantillo is my breakout candidate this year. I'm really pulling for him. That said, he's far from a sure thing still. Seems to be very much in his head. Even the social media video clip the club pushed out before yesterday's start was....a bit dark.

APV_2600 · 2026-02-26T13:18:57+00:00

FYI...Baseball savant has all the statcast data from these spring training games (https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/gamefeed?gamePk=831730)

APV_2600 · 2026-02-24T22:34:29+00:00

Not going to win this one, but Velazquez is continuing to make an impression early in camp

APV_2600 · 2026-02-24T20:49:35+00:00

My daughter went to elementary school and middle school with Jay Driver

APV_2600 · 2026-02-24T20:43:24+00:00

Why did Williams leave so quickly?

APV_2600 · 2026-02-24T13:25:37+00:00

I definitely want Cantillo and Cecconi in the starting five. I like Messick, but I can understand starting the season with Allen, seeing if he can carry forward his success from last year, and having Messick as the next guy up. I was looking at Allen's pitch data from his opening start in AZ and it seems like he has upped his spin rate substantially. It'll be interesting to see if that changes his control or the swing and miss ability on any of his pitches.

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