This is one of those boom or bust guys," Goldstein said. He's a toolsy outfielder with plus bat speed and raw power, although he has a violent swing that leads to strikeouts, according to Goldstein. He profiles as a back end starter who could work in relief.Ĭanario, 21, in his fourth minor league season. He has a low-90s fastball, curveball and changeup in his repertoire. The right-hander is a command pitcher who throws strikes and locates well. "Killian is more of a high floor, low ceiling guy," Goldstein said. pitcher Caleb Kilian is officially heading to the Chicago Cubs.ġ1 G, 64 K, 8 BB at AA /TcMX7UMWTo- Trey Wilson July 30, 2021 Kilian, 24, was the Giants' eighth-round pick in 2019 out of Texas Tech. At the time of the trade, he ranked first or near it in a number of Double-A Northeast categories. Unlike the Rizzo deal, the Giants didn't hesitate to pick up all of Bryant's salary, which contributed to less of a return. “A large portion of that came by buying the prospects, if you will." OF Alexander Canario, RHP Caleb Kilian “To get these kind of prospects - both are risky - but to get this kind of upside in a deal like this really, really surprised me,” Goldstein said. With the Yankees up against the luxury tax, the Cubs picking up the remainder of Rizzo’s salary helped them get a stronger prospect package. "This guy has got weapons and might really be something for you in shorter stints and just let it fly," Goldstein said. The right-handed reliever wields a high-90s fastball and plus slider. After spending 2020 at New York’s alternate site, he missed time earlier this season due to a shoulder injury and has only made seven appearances. Vizcaino, 24, is in his fifth professional season after joining the Yankees system in 2016. “It’s going to be a long time until we figure out how much those tools can actualize into baseball skills, but another high ceiling guy.” ![]() Another guy - bat speed, power, it’s all there. “He’s 6-6, he’s lanky, he’s wirey, he’s muscular. “He’s built like a small forward,” Goldstein said. It feels like an everyday center fielder, but probably one who’s more likely to hit seventh in the lineup than second.”Ĭrow-Armstrong hails from Harvard-Westlake High School in Los Angeles, also the alma mater of Lucas Giolito, Jack Flaherty and Max Fried. “He’s not a big, physical player, but he runs well, can play a remarkable center field and should be a solid bat. "This is center fielder, the kind of guy who’s going to make you forget about the kind of things that Almora could do. “He projects as a plus-plus center fielder. “This guy right now as a teenager is a big-league-ready center fielder,” Goldstein said. “In getting Pete Crow-Armstrong, I’m surprised they got this much prospect back,” Goldstein said.Ī center fielder who throws and bats left-handed, Crow-Armstrong got off to a strong start offensively in Single-A this season, going 10-for-24 in six games before undergoing season-ending surgery for a torn labrum in his non-throwing arm. ![]() 300 without walks and power, but you feel safe that the floor is him doing that.” OF Pete Crow-ArmstrongĪcquired from Mets for Javy Báez, Trevor WilliamsĬrow-Armstrong, 19, was the 19th overall pick in the 2020 draft and one of New York’s top 5 prospects. The thing is, he’s so good at it, he can hit. “He goes up there looking to hit the ball, and he slices the ball around. His first three pitches, he’s going to be swinging. “It’s what scouts call an early-action player,” Goldstein said. He's out for the season with a torn hamstring. 317 hitter in 83 career games known for his elite contact skills, an area the Cubs have struggled in recent years. “There’s a real argument to be made that you should get this guy and use the fastball in a backwards way,” Goldstein said. “I think you should be starting off offspeed and finishing offspeed, using the fastball in the middle, and he’d be a more effective pitcher.
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