http://jaysjournal.com/2011/03/14/out-of-the-top-50-jays-prospects-for-now-ryan-goins-and-casey-lawrence/ A Toronto Blue Jays Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:12:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 http://jaysjournal.com/2011/03/14/out-of-the-top-50-jays-prospects-for-now-ryan-goins-and-casey-lawrence/comment-page-1/#comment-4124 John T Thu, 26 May 2011 20:46:26 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=6430#comment-4124 I agree and disagree. Casey Lawrence really intrigues me as well, but he is still young. Age is a factor to some degree yes but 22-23 is still relatively young - some peak later than others. The jays had some great pickups for free agents and seniors. Some were duds, but I was really impressed with Jesse Hernandez and Bryan Longpre. Hernandez had a great year in the prestigous NY Penn league and has some potential, good two seam but is not a hard thrower, mid 80's when I saw him. Longpre I saw once in the GCL and once in Spring Training, both times very impressive with a 90-91 sinkerball topping 93 at times, above avg curveball, and plus changeup. I Asked one of the kids what round he was and couldn't believe he was a senior free agent. Also surprised he didn't make this list! But great job by the Jays scouting department grabbing these three quality arms for cheap! I agree and disagree. Casey Lawrence really intrigues me as well, but he is still young. Age is a factor to some degree yes but 22-23 is still relatively young – some peak later than others. The jays had some great pickups for free agents and seniors. Some were duds, but I was really impressed with Jesse Hernandez and Bryan Longpre. Hernandez had a great year in the prestigous NY Penn league and has some potential, good two seam but is not a hard thrower, mid 80′s when I saw him. Longpre I saw once in the GCL and once in Spring Training, both times very impressive with a 90-91 sinkerball topping 93 at times, above avg curveball, and plus changeup. I Asked one of the kids what round he was and couldn’t believe he was a senior free agent. Also surprised he didn’t make this list! But great job by the Jays scouting department grabbing these three quality arms for cheap!

]]> http://jaysjournal.com/2011/03/14/out-of-the-top-50-jays-prospects-for-now-ryan-goins-and-casey-lawrence/comment-page-1/#comment-3416 bankertuck Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:42:08 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=6430#comment-3416 I agree, and will not hold my breath.The same asMicheal Kelly, Bryan Longpre, Mathew Johnson, Drew Elliot, Jesse Hernandez and Chris Enourato----- all undrafted free agents signed after the draft. I agree, and will not hold my breath.The same asMicheal Kelly, Bryan Longpre, Mathew Johnson, Drew Elliot, Jesse Hernandez and Chris Enourato—– all undrafted free agents signed after the draft.

]]> http://jaysjournal.com/2011/03/14/out-of-the-top-50-jays-prospects-for-now-ryan-goins-and-casey-lawrence/comment-page-1/#comment-3415 Mylegacy Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:12:01 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=6430#comment-3415 Lawrence's results intrigue me - his age - not so much. The problem with being older than your peers is that it really makes a difference. A 19 year old performing with the same effectiveness as a 23 year old at the same level is MASSIVELY superior as a prospect. There will be lots of pressure on him to duplicate his results as he climbs the ladder. Personally - I wish him luck but I wouldn't hold my breath. Lawrence’s results intrigue me – his age – not so much. The problem with being older than your peers is that it really makes a difference. A 19 year old performing with the same effectiveness as a 23 year old at the same level is MASSIVELY superior as a prospect. There will be lots of pressure on him to duplicate his results as he climbs the ladder. Personally – I wish him luck but I wouldn’t hold my breath.

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