Mesoraco, Parker to Dayton. Frazier to Sarasota. Valaika to Chattanooga

[fearofpopvol1]

He didn't really show he was overmatched last year. He had a solid walk rate and a very respectable strikeout rate in the GCL last year. He played hurt as well for almost all of the season with two injuries on separate hands. I just don't think there is any harm with keeping him in Dayton unless he shows he is clearly overmatched (striking out a ton and not walking much at all). I don't think that is going to happen though because he covers the plate well and has a good understanding of the strikezone.

I'm far more concerned about his defense in Dayton than his offense. To his credit though, it looks like he's improved with each start. It's too early to say either way I guess.

[lollipopcurve]

I just don't think there is any harm with keeping him in Dayton unless he shows he is clearly overmatched (striking out a ton and not walking much at all).

I'm going to disagree here. I think you need an overall plan of level by level advancement with Mesoraco. A month in Dayton, before returning him to Billings to catch guys like Lotzkar and Ravin, is a nice way to help him move up permanently to Dayton in 09. It's not just that you want him to "keep his head above water," you want him to thrive and gain confidence. He's got a better chance of doing that in Billings than in Dayton (especially after spending a few weeks in Dayton). The only way I'd keep him in Dayton is if he's absolutely mashing, and I doubt that happens.

[dougdirt]

I'm going to disagree here. I think you need an overall plan of level by level advancement with Mesoraco. A month in Dayton, before returning him to Billings to catch guys like Lotzkar and Ravin, is a nice way to help him move up permanently to Dayton in 09. It's not just that you want him to "keep his head above water," you want him to thrive and gain confidence. He's got a better chance of doing that in Billings than in Dayton (especially after spending a few weeks in Dayton). The only way I'd keep him in Dayton is if he's absolutely mashing, and I doubt that happens.

So if he is hitting .250/.340/.400 you send him to Billings?

[RedsManRick]

My concern with Mesoraco is that by the time he's actually a prospect, he's going to be Rule V eligible and nowhere near ready.

[lollipopcurve]

So if he is hitting .250/.340/.400 you send him to Billings?

Yes, I think so.

[lollipopcurve]

My concern with Mesoraco is that by the time he's actually a prospect, he's going to be Rule V eligible and nowhere near ready.

Plenty of time, plenty of time. If he looks legit, put him on the 40-man when the time comes and there's nothing to worry about.

[LoganBuck]

Plenty of time, plenty of time. If he looks legit, put him on the 40-man when the time comes and there's nothing to worry about.

He doesn't have to stick to the 25 man for six more years. He has time.