[IBL] NYK Prospectus/Trade Flier

[noel.steere at rcn.com]

Hey Everyone,

Happy New Year!  The Knights are in an interesting position this year, with a number of very good players for the upcoming 2018 IBL season, and picks 1-6, 1-23, 2-1, and 2-17 in the first 41 picks.  We can certainly continue to shore up our team via the draft, but we're also interested in hearing offers that would allow us to consolidate players and picks for star players.  For the right player, any combination of players is a possibility.

(Please be sure to cc my co-owner michaelkenlan at yahoo.com, or use the nyk at ibl.org address for all correspondence)

We are looking for:

- 25 and under stud players (I mean, yeah, duh, but we have the assets to trade)
- 2019 picks.  Obviously the quality of the picks needs to be better than '18 picks (or equivalent value for players) because we're giving up a year.

We may consider (if we decide to push in for this season)
- Stud relievers
- .650 OPS starting pitchers

Here's what we have to offer (age is for 2018 MLB season, split numbers are AVG/OBP/SLG):

PICKS
1-6, 1-23, 2-1 and 2-17 (and 3-6, etc) are on the table

HITTERS

JD Martinez, RF, 30:
Vs. LHP: 0.376	0.464	0.892
Vs. RHP: 0.283	0.351	0.634

One of the best hitters in baseball got even better this past season.  He's the best player on this team, and I'd expect a best player type of player back in return.


Ryan Zimmerman, 1B, 33:
Vs. LHP: 0.331	0.385	0.654
Vs. RHP: 0.295	0.349	0.547

Another stud hitter.


Teoscar Hernandez, OF, 25:
Vs. LHP: 0.192	0.185	0.462
Vs. RHP: 0.290	0.353	0.661

Blocked in the Astros organization, Teoscar flourished in his August callup by the Blue Jays.  He did not quite reach the 100 PA requirement for the IBL playoffs, but he can clearly help for about 130 PA during the regular season, and is one of the Blue Jays young studs at the MLB level.  For the right player, could be included in a package.


Joey Gallo, 3B/1B/LF, 24:
Vs. LHP: 0.226	0.359	0.481
Vs. RHP: 0.204	0.324	0.554

It is very likely that this is the beginning of a 5+ year stretch of 40+ bombs a year, with numerous 50 bomb seasons.  He also clearly knows the strike zone and has settled in to have one mission when the baseball is in the strike zone:  Punish it!  His athleticism (7 SB, 2 CS) allows him to play further up the defensive spectrum at 3B/LF, so his value is very good.


Nomar Mazara, LF/RF, 23:
Vs. LHP: 0.228	0.286	0.317
Vs. RHP: 0.260	0.333	0.452

Still a very highly regarded young player, with over 1,000 PA at the MLB level before his age 23 season.  He's better than any player still in the draft, and is priced accordingly.


Chris Taylor, LF/CF/2B/SS/3B, 27:
Vs. LHP: 0.297	0.351	0.486
Vs. RHP: 0.285	0.355	0.500

Whether he's in CF or 2B for the Dodgers in 2018 remains to be seen, but he will definitely play.  With Justin Turner as his tutor, we're confident he can maintain this level of production.  Up the middle players with .850 OPS are very valuable, so we're happy to have him on board.


Kevin Kiermaier, CF, 28:
Vs. LHP: 0.255	0.321	0.362
Vs. RHP: 0.289	0.349	0.502

As he's been for a number of years:  Stud defensive CF who's well above average with the bat vs RHP.  Very steady asset.


Jean Segura, SS, 28:
Vs. LHP: 0.317	0.388	0.431
Vs. RHP: 0.294	0.336	0.426

Park adjusted, his wRC+ split is 117/107, so his card should be quite good for a SS


Trevor Story, SS, 25:
Vs. LHP: 0.301	0.380	0.654
Vs. RHP: 0.216	0.281	0.386

Clearly, the LHP platoon for Segura for this year.  His athleticism has allowed him to maintain average defense at SS, so he'll stick at the position.  It's a game of adjustments for him at the bat, and we feel he can continue to make them.


Kolten Wong, 2B, 27:
Vs. LHP: 0.274	0.360	0.342
Vs. RHP: 0.288	0.380	0.431

Solid player who's shown better power in the past, which could make him a .375/.450 OBP/SLG player


Yasmani Grandal, C, 29:
Vs. LHP: 0.233	0.320	0.349
Vs. RHP: 0.250	0.305	0.486

Another solid player, above average for C.


Jason Heyward, RF, 28:
Vs. LHP: 0.267	0.292	0.371
Vs. RHP: 0.256	0.338	0.396

Continues to exist.  His defense remains the best in the game, and he clearly has talent at the plate, so if he can find his bat he becomes a top player again.


Mallex Smith, CF/LF, 25:
Vs. LHP: 0.268	0.286	0.317
Vs. RHP: 0.270	0.336	0.363

Very nice fourth outfielder type:  Good glove with great speed (16 SB, 5 CS in 81 games)


Austin Jackson/Daniel Nava platoon (LF, Jackson 31; Nava 35):
Vs. LHP (Jackson): 0.352	0.440	0.574
Vs. RHP (Nava):    0.341	0.423	0.474

Our table setters.  Nava is a one-year card.  Jackson likely has life after this year around the league.


PITCHERS

Carlos Martinez, 26, 205 IP
Vs. LHP: 0.260	0.342	0.441
Vs. RHP: 0.202	0.264	0.344

Young, studly pitcher that consistently gets 200 IP a year (which is the new 250 IP).


Jimmy Nelson, 29, 175 IP
Vs. LHP: 0.245	0.319	0.391
Vs. RHP: 0.264	0.311	0.359

Was on his way to also getting to 200 IP when he became a poster child for implementing the DH league-wide.  Totally understand if people are wary about his recovery, but it's not the same type of shoulder injury from the wear and tear of pitching.  We're more than happy to take the risk, as Nelson has already shown tons of resiliency in making himself one of the better young pitchers in the league; don't bet against him.


Jose Berrios, 24, 145 IP
Vs. LHP: 0.257	0.357	0.427
Vs. RHP: 0.219	0.275	0.341

You'll notice his splits look a lot like CMart, and he's already going deep into games.  The future is very bright for Berrios.


Anthony Swarzak, 32, 77 IP
Vs. LHP: 0.196	0.294	0.281
Vs. RHP: 0.214	0.259	0.346

Tommy Kahnle, 28, 62 IP
Vs. LHP: 0.309	0.360	0.370
Vs. RHP: 0.168	0.232	0.293

Juan Nicasio, 31, 72 IP
Vs. LHP: 0.205	0.252	0.292
Vs. RHP: 0.225	0.296	0.367

"The Three Amigos", if you will.  All worthy of being 8th inning guys.


Mike Foltynewicz, 26, 154 IP
Vs. LHP: 0.307	0.384	0.495
Vs. RHP: 0.239	0.316	0.400

Still throws hard, still sometimes needs to swivel his head around harder.  As long as he continues to average 95 mph on his fastball, he has the chance to become valuable, in the bullpen if necessary.


Daniel Norris, 25, 101 IP
Vs. LHP: 0.278	0.364	0.564
Vs. RHP: 0.294	0.366	0.447

Lost season for the man who "lives in a van...down by the river".  Nowhere near giving up on him.


James Hoyt (31% K/6.6% BB) and Enny Romero (LHP with 98 mph fastball) round out the bullpen


Looking forward to hearing from people!

Thanks,

Noel