Will Bryce Harper be the next Joe Mauer or the next Matt Bush?

[Honus Wagner Rules]

Originally Posted by RationalNYYfan

It seems like every rising star in the majors is exactly that for a year, maybe two. Then once other teams get sufficient scouting reports on the players, they cool down.

Look at Clay Buchholz and Joba Chamberlain. Wouldn't be surprised if the same thing happens with Lincecum.

When did Buchholz and Chamberlain completely dominate for two seasons or win a Cy Young Award and maybe a second? Did the league "figure out" Pedro Martinez, Roger Clemens or Randy Johnson?

[STLCards2]

Originally Posted by RationalNYYfan

It seems like every rising star in the majors is exactly that for a year, maybe two. Then once other teams get sufficient scouting reports on the players, they cool down.
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Using this logic, who are the players that do dominate consistantly (assuming you admit that there are some that do)? Non-rising stars? Of course you did say "seem", which allows for a little leway.

And you can bet your money on people figuring out Licecum, but I don't think I would take that bet.

[Honus Wagner Rules]

Originally Posted by STLCards2

Using this logic, who are the players that do dominate consistantly (assuming you admit that there are some that do)? Non-rising stars? Of course you did say "seem", which allows for a little leway.

And you can bet your money on people figuring out Licecum, but I don't think I would take that bet.

Yeah, it's not as if Lincecum is some junker baller who lives by painting the corners. All the hitters know what is coming from Lincecum. But his changeup and fastball are so nasty they simply cannot hit it consistently.

[Philly-brownsfan]

Originally Posted by Honus Wagner Rules

By the time he is drafted in June 2010 Harper won't be that young historically for the draft. Just in recent drafts several players were younger than Harper will be on draft day 2010. One example is Matt Cain. But we are talking months or even weeks or days here. Not a big deal.

Also remember that signing 16 & 17 year olds is routine in the International market, especially in the Dominican Republic & Venezuela.

[Mild Sauce]

Originally Posted by ol' aches and pains

My wife's cousin's kid is 11, and is tearing up the Little League in Upstate NY. What are his chances for the Hall of Fame, d'ya think?

What's his name? I'll write him in now.

[ol' aches and pains]

Originally Posted by Mild Sauce

What's his name? I'll write him in now.

We've already got Scott Boras on speed dial.