Alek Manoah predicts 60 home runs for Vladdy
Clearly, the pitcher liked what he saw in 2021 in the first baseman.
Alek Manoah was on the @FarmToFame_ podcast alongside his very own Vladdy bobblehead today.
“He’s going to hit 60 this year.”
Worth a listen, as Manoah talked about his path to the bigs, his pitches, and what last year with the #BlueJays was like: https://t.co/BxDZhdkTjW pic.twitter.com/hpyRqi3tAK
—Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) March 9, 2022
Manuel Beltre the leader
The 17-year-old Blue Jays prospect obviously takes after his father.
Coaches and development staff heap praise on 17-year-old Manuel Beltre for his leadership.
Now noticeably bigger in camp with more natural power, one of the #BlueJays top prospects is standing out for other reasons: https://t.co/loNS5PpdP5
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) March 10, 2022
Speaking of the Jays, here’s a name to watch for in 2022. He’s got a big personality.
Presenting: The official story behind how Gosuke Katoh started wearing Robbie Ray’s pants. #BlueJays https://t.co/lR2fawRa8n pic.twitter.com/sNM5948bQU
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) March 10, 2022
Two Quebecers to watch
Otto Lopez (Blue Jays) and Édouard Julien (Twins) are among the best prospects for their respective teams.
📝 Canadians listed on Baseball America Top 30 Prospects lists
📝 Canadians in Baseball America’s Top 30 ProspectsIN: https://t.co/LLZQqAapRS
FR: https://t.co/D3qDary97v🇨🇦⚾️ pic.twitter.com/RqYttq4uwy
— Baseball Canada 🇨🇦⚾️ (@baseballcanada) March 10, 2022
The end of a long lockout
At least the season will have 162 games.
In the end: one of longest MLB work stoppages ever but no games missed:
’72: 13-day strike
’73: spring lockout
’76: spring lockout
’80: spring strike
’81: 53-day strike
’85: 2-day strike
’90: spring lockout, opener delayed
’94-95: 232-day strike, ’94 WS canceled
’21-22: 99 days— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) March 10, 2022
Bob Melvin will therefore finally be able to settle with the Padres.
‘A lot of newness, a lot of unknowns’: Bob Melvin’s first spring in Peoria https://t.co/2FSGAoxgXI
— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) March 10, 2022
What will Adley Rutschman do?
The Orioles prospect will have a big season.
Adley Rutschman discusses his first full pro season, the Futures Game, what drew him to catching, knocking on the big league door and more: https://t.co/DMkXiBWh9t pic.twitter.com/RVKl9zZLVw
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 10, 2022
