Comments on: Assessing Potential Jays Trade Targets: Brandon Wood http://jaysjournal.com/2011/02/24/assessing-potential-jays-trade-targets-brandon-wood/ A Toronto Blue Jays Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:16:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Jays Journal Notes: Hill , Wood, Snider, and Attendance « Jays Journal | A Toronto Blue Jays Blog http://jaysjournal.com/2011/02/24/assessing-potential-jays-trade-targets-brandon-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-3719 Jays Journal Notes: Hill , Wood, Snider, and Attendance « Jays Journal | A Toronto Blue Jays Blog Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:41:16 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=5917#comment-3719 [...] Brandon Wood was just designated by the Angels and is out of options, meaning that much like the Jays were forced to deal David Purcey, the Angels are now forced to look for a deal for Wood within 10 days or risk losing him for nothing as he passes through waivers. Adding Wood to the roster, even if for a short stint, does have its merits, as I previously pointed out here. [...] [...] Brandon Wood was just designated by the Angels and is out of options, meaning that much like the Jays were forced to deal David Purcey, the Angels are now forced to look for a deal for Wood within 10 days or risk losing him for nothing as he passes through waivers. Adding Wood to the roster, even if for a short stint, does have its merits, as I previously pointed out here. [...]

]]> By: Gribble http://jaysjournal.com/2011/02/24/assessing-potential-jays-trade-targets-brandon-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-3169 Gribble Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:46:42 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=5917#comment-3169 I've never been a huge fan of Brandon Wood, mainly because of his poor K/BB ratios in the minors. Maybe there's a small, small chance you can unlock something as the Jays did with Bautista, but he might just be one of those guys who can't adjust to major league quality offspeed stuff. I’ve never been a huge fan of Brandon Wood, mainly because of his poor K/BB ratios in the minors. Maybe there’s a small, small chance you can unlock something as the Jays did with Bautista, but he might just be one of those guys who can’t adjust to major league quality offspeed stuff.

]]> By: Steve http://jaysjournal.com/2011/02/24/assessing-potential-jays-trade-targets-brandon-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-3161 Steve Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:01:11 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=5917#comment-3161 I agree with JayTeams comment. The minors are loaded with journeymen players who were once prospects who failed to learn how to recognize breking pitches. Woods could be the next. He would be worth taking a flyer on at some point if the Jays didn't have to give up anyone of consequence and they had a spot for him at AAA. The first basemen you looked at the past couple of days look more appealing to me though. With your Top 50 Prospects series nearing the end, it seems you've come up with another great series. Looking forward to the next instalment. I agree with JayTeams comment. The minors are loaded with journeymen players who were once prospects who failed to learn how to recognize breking pitches. Woods could be the next. He would be worth taking a flyer on at some point if the Jays didn’t have to give up anyone of consequence and they had a spot for him at AAA. The first basemen you looked at the past couple of days look more appealing to me though. With your Top 50 Prospects series nearing the end, it seems you’ve come up with another great series. Looking forward to the next instalment.

]]> By: JayTeam http://jaysjournal.com/2011/02/24/assessing-potential-jays-trade-targets-brandon-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-3160 JayTeam Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:52:21 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=5917#comment-3160 I recall reading an article a short time ago regarding Wood where they attributed Woods struggles mostly with his inability to recognize breaking pitches. He got away with it in the minors because there are few minor league pitchers who have major league caliber breaking stuff. They also noted this is one of the 3 major causes of prospect flame-out. I guess if you can't recognize it, it doesn't matter how good your swing is, you ain't gonna hit it. I recall reading an article a short time ago regarding Wood where they attributed Woods struggles mostly with his inability to recognize breaking pitches. He got away with it in the minors because there are few minor league pitchers who have major league caliber breaking stuff. They also noted this is one of the 3 major causes of prospect flame-out. I guess if you can’t recognize it, it doesn’t matter how good your swing is, you ain’t gonna hit it.

]]> By: mylegacy http://jaysjournal.com/2011/02/24/assessing-potential-jays-trade-targets-brandon-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-3158 mylegacy Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:09:12 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=5917#comment-3158 Over the years LAA could have gotten a king's ransom for this guy. Then he gets to the bigs - several times - and turns into a frog. There was a time I'd have traded my son (if I'd had one) for the guy - now - now I'm not sure I'd trade a real frog for him. What a waste of talent. However, hope springs eternal - so I would take a shot if he was available - but - I'd not pay too much. Over the years LAA could have gotten a king’s ransom for this guy. Then he gets to the bigs – several times – and turns into a frog. There was a time I’d have traded my son (if I’d had one) for the guy – now – now I’m not sure I’d trade a real frog for him. What a waste of talent.

However, hope springs eternal – so I would take a shot if he was available – but – I’d not pay too much.

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