Comments on: Top 50 Jays Prospects, Jays Journal Edition: #30 Moises Sierra

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Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:28:28 +0000

[...] #30 – OF Moises Sierra- HiA Dunedin – 22 yo – JJ Analysis here. [...]

By: lolwut

lolwut — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:47:01 +0000

I can’t help but be optimistic for Sierra. This is a guy who has been injured and hasn’t played much above AA ball, yet Alex put him on the 40-man roster instead of exposing him at the draft.

He could be a stud… or he could be a bench player with an amazing arm.

I’m hoping for a big breakout season from him.

By: Jared Macdonald

Jared Macdonald — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:13:20 +0000

Glad to see the love for Sierra and that he hasn’t been forgotten about.

While Sierra has been in the Jays organization for 5 years, he’s still only 22 going into next season. Even if he has to take 2-3 more seasons in the Minors (unlikely if he’s healthy), then he’d still be relatively young by baseball standards at 24 or 25 years old when he finally cracks the big club.

Like I stated in the post, I really hope he goes on a tear in 2011 and skyrockets up to somewhere in our top 15 on our Top 50 list next year. If he reaches his ceiling, he’ll be a stud MLB mainstay for years to come.

By: Jared Macdonald

Jared Macdonald — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:56:34 +0000

Andy Mc, unfortunately I didn’t write the bench post, so I’m unsure as to why Patterson was omitted from it, possibly because he doesn’t have a guaranteed Major League contract? Though it would be strange to not see him at the MLB level in 2011.

That being said, you’re absolutely right that Patterson will be right in the thick of it come Spring Training and should be a favorite to be a fourth outfielder or platoon partner with Davis.

The platoon idea still seems unlikely though, because Patterson’s numbers vs. RHP (vs. LHP have been awful the last 3 seasons) are only marginally better than Davis’.

By: FenixL

FenixL — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:34:50 +0000

I was upset to see Chavez go, he had an amazing year too albeit in a hitters park, but we did recieve a great pitcher for him in Brandon Morrow, who had a great year respectfully

I think we can all agree his arm is his standout tool, and its something that will have a great impact on the game if he gets to the majors. He just needs to stay healthy because his cieling is as good as anybodys in my own opinion. I agree that it’s special to have a guy of Sierra’s calibar at number 30, but that also has a lot to due with the injuries he suffered this season.

By: mylegacy

mylegacy — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:56:14 +0000

Sierra and Chavez gave us two terrific Latino outfielders. With Chavez traded it’s all down to Moises.

I agree that 2010 was basically a lost year for the guy – he profiles to be a powerful monster and I expect we’ll start to see that this year. By the time he’s 25 – WOW. To have a system where a guy with his up-side is 30th – WOW – what a system. As to his arm, I remember hearing when he was just 17 in the Dominican that his arm was considered to be better – then – than Barfield’s was in his prime – another WOW.

By: FenixL

FenixL — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:48:19 +0000

Coming into last season he was probably one of my personal favourite blue jay prospects, so i have a soft spot for the guy. He has a high ceiling in my own opinion, he can hit for average, his body type and his doubles show that power is going to come, he has some speed, and as mentioned in the article, he has an absolute cannon for an arm.

Now with an influx of new prospects he has sort of fallen off the map. I hope he mashes this year, and has an injury free season. If he has a good healthy season i wouldnt be suprised to see him as a September call up

By: Andy Mc

Andy Mc — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:21:28 +0000

I could see Sierra doing very well at the Merch in NH, and in Vegas later, for that matter. He seems like the kind of natural RF that is a rarity today, which makes me very hopeful for his future.

I also think your “ceiling” rating for him is low. He could very well become a major power + defence threat. Add that to above average speed, teach him more patience and what do you have?

I expect him to mash in NH by July at the latest.

By: Andy Mc

Andy Mc — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:14:02 +0000

Another solid post. You didn’t mention Corey Patterson as a bench option in your “bench” piece. Why not?