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Top Five Farm Systems in MLB 12: The Show: #3 San Diego Padres

01:07 PM - April 18, 2012 by RaychelSnr

3. San Diego Padres

Yonder Alonso will be making a difference in the Padres lineup this year. The 24 year old OF/1B prospect is the Padres farm system's star right now.

Not to be outdone, Rymer Liriano will be an OF prospect ready in a couple more years. Yasamani Grandal is a catcher on the cusp of being ready for the big leagues himself. 2B Cory Spangenberg is probably the best minor league prospect at 2B as he sports athletic speed and a good bat.

The Padres will have a chance to be a competitor very soon, and might even make a push this year. But with their farm system depth, they can certainly take hold of the NL West in the coming years.

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# 21 BatsareBugs @ 04/19/12 02:19 AM

Mat Latos also has no bearing on these rosters and other potential decisions, but he too was heavily considered a B under both Knight and Ridin when we had no roster vault. I vouched for an A, but it was shot down in favor of guys like Brett Cecil, Trevor Cahill, and so on years before.

These potentials are based on their outlook this year. They can disappoint and drop like Jaff Decker and Casey Kelly, but neither player has done anything to warrant such a potential, especially after I've read some pretty good outlooks for them (especially Austin Hedges). Sampson is very underrated in my opinion and he might not be at the same level as a Gerrit Cole or Archie Bradley.

Add-On:

Even with those four players being A's, the player of the franchise would have to wait a long time to reap the benefits, and even if you keep Alonso and Maybin, that's only 6 A's for the organization... which is in-line with the average team if you divided all the A's in the game equally among the 30 teams, but it's nowhere near teams like Toronto, Kansas City, and power houses that are stacked with A's.

It seems to me you're trying to make me look like I gave the Padres the same treatment as what was given to the Brewers in the initial roster set. You're treading a very fine line.

# 22 seanjeezy @ 04/19/12 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rag3vsW0rld


	These potentials are based on their outlook this year. They can disappoint and drop like Jaff Decker and Casey Kelly, but neither player has done anything to warrant such a potential, especially after I've read some pretty good outlooks for them (especially Austin Hedges). Sampson is very underrated in my opinion and he might not be at the same level as a Gerrit Cole or Archie Bradley. Add-On: Even with those four players being A's, the player of the franchise would have to wait a long time to reap the benefits, and even if you keep Alonso and Maybin, that's only 6 A's for the organization... which is in-line with the average team if you divided all the A's in the game equally among the 30 teams, but it's nowhere near teams like Toronto, Kansas City, and power houses that are stacked with A's. It seems to me you're trying to make me look like I gave the Padres the same treatment as what was given to the Brewers in the initial roster set. You're treading a very fine line.

This is where you're losing me. If the potential ratings are reflective of this year, why are you still giving them A's? An A for an 18 year old kid who had only pitched who pitched one inning in rookie ball and has been lit up in 2 of his first 3 starts in A ball, an A for a 21 year old who struggled in his callup to A+ last year, and is now striking out in 39% of his at-bats this year, and a justifiable A for Sampson. For the record, I think whoever did KC vastly overrated them this year, but Toronto makes sense. Star power isn't the only determining factor on who has the best system, just look at the Nationals - two studs who are near major league ready, but overall their middle of the pack.

I'm not sure why you think a B+ is a bad thing, when a C grade means a player has a decent shot of at least playing in the major leagues. Are you not happy that the Padres have a tremendous amount of depth and no studs? Because if I had a choice between picking any of the 30 teams, the only team I would pick above the Padres is the Blue Jays, only because I think they have more high upside players.

Side note:

I simmed til 2016, and every single year the Padres' AAA and AA teams made the playoffs while the big club made it in 2013, 2014, and 2016.

By 2015, Keyvius Sampson was their second best pitcher, Joe Ross the 6th. Rymer Liriano was the starting RF by age 24.

# 23 zephyr13 @ 04/19/12 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by h4mbon3s


	Top five farm system, bottom five stadium lol

You just lost all credibility with this statement. It's evident that you've never set foot in PETCO Park...

# 24 BatsareBugs @ 04/19/12 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by seanjeezy


	This is where you're losing me. If the potential ratings are reflective of this year, why are you still giving them A's? An A for an 18 year old kid who had only pitched who pitched one inning in rookie ball and has been lit up in 2 of his first 3 starts in A ball, an A for a 21 year old who struggled in his callup to A+ last year, and is now striking out in 39% of his at-bats this year, and a justifiable A for Sampson. For the record, I think whoever did KC vastly overrated them this year, but Toronto makes sense. Star power isn't the only determining factor on who has the best system, just look at the Nationals - two studs who are near major league ready, but overall their middle of the pack.

You're clearly misunderstanding me. By "this year" I mean going into this year. How the hell can I foresee several prospects struggling and starting off cold as the basis for potential ratings? Don't you see the flaw in your own logic.

And again you are still treating all A's equal. I've been looking into all these potential grades, where they fall, and what descriptions they had and such for years now, so stop it.

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	I'm not sure why you think a B+ is a bad thing, when a C grade means a player has a decent shot of at least playing in the major leagues. Are you not happy that the Padres have a tremendous amount of depth and no studs? Because if I had a choice between picking any of the 30 teams, the only team I would pick above the Padres is the Blue Jays, only because I think they have more high upside players.

You're barking up the wrong tree. I never said that and I've been a big proponent in pushing the idea that C player's are average starting players towards people who think C's aren't worth your time. You're really trying to put words in my mouth to the point that I believe you're just trolling, or at least it's a little interesting that not once have you brought this up during the time for when we were all working this, but once this article came out for the OS front page. At the very least it feels like you're trying to discredit all the work I put in these rosters, so perhaps maybe YOU should take care of the Padres next year, or at the very least make the adjustments on your own roster.

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	Side note: I simmed til 2016, and every single year the Padres' AAA and AA teams made the playoffs while the big club made it in 2013, 2014, and 2016. By 2015, Keyvius Sampson was their second best pitcher, Joe Ross the 6th. Rymer Liriano was the starting RF by age 24.

In AA, up to 12 baseball clubs can make playoffs, in Triple-A it's 8. The sim engine is not perfect hence it loses all credibility when you point out that the big league club made the playoffs in 3 times.

The Padres have weak rotation, if all things stay equal, I'm not surprised that a guy currently in AA is their second-best pitcher, unless you really think he's only marginally better than Robbie Erlin. What is Sampson's overall by 2015? I bet you it's at most a B-. Rymer Liriano is probably a B- as well (and it's not like Will Venable is anything special).

I'm sorry, this is beginning to irritate me. Perhaps I'll never volunteer to work on the OSFM rosters again since you are completely bothered by something that I left open to everyone way before I started working on this team. Of course you're the go-to source for all this stuff, I should've known to seek your wisdom and have gotten your permission before doing this rather than trying to pull things from various reputable sources and working from them.

Edit: You contributed a little in the top prospect thread, although you only said that you see no superstars. Again, none of the four players are given superstar potential... you keep questioning and I keep saying the same thing over and over, it's an endless circle. Superstar potential IMO is anything from a Mid-A to a Max-A. No Padre prospect has a mid-A in their potential.

You had from February 12 to say whatever you wanted to in the Padres OSFM thread. Don't tell me you never saw it because you took the time to give some input in my Diamondbacks OSFM thread which has been around at the same time.

# 25 seanjeezy @ 04/19/12 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rag3vsW0rld


	You're clearly misunderstanding me. By "this year" I mean going into this year. How the hell can I foresee several prospects struggling and starting off cold as the basis for potential ratings? Don't you see the flaw in your own logic. And again you are still treating all A's equal. I've been looking into all these potential grades, where they fall, and what descriptions they had and such for years now, so stop it. You're barking up the wrong tree. I never said that and I've been a big proponent in pushing the idea that C player's are average starting players towards people who think C's aren't worth your time. You're really trying to put words in my mouth to the point that I believe you're just trolling, or at least it's a little interesting that not once have you brought this up during the time for when we were all working this, but once this article came out for the OS front page. At the very least it feels like you're trying to discredit all the work I put in these rosters, so perhaps maybe YOU should take care of the Padres next year, or at the very least make the adjustments on your own roster. In AA, up to 12 baseball clubs can make playoffs, in Triple-A it's 8. The sim engine is not perfect hence it loses all credibility when you point out that the big league club made the playoffs in 3 times. The Padres have weak rotation, if all things stay equal, I'm not surprised that a guy currently in AA is their second-best pitcher, unless you really think he's only marginally better than Robbie Erlin. What is Sampson's overall by 2015? I bet you it's at most a B-. Rymer Liriano is probably a B- as well (and it's not like Will Venable is anything special). I'm sorry, this is beginning to irritate me. Perhaps I'll never volunteer to work on the OSFM rosters again since you are completely bothered by something that I left open to everyone way before I started working on this team. Of course you're the go-to source for all this stuff, I should've known to seek your wisdom and have gotten your permission before doing this rather than trying to pull things from various reputable sources and working from them. Edit: You contributed a little in the top prospect thread, although you only said that you see no superstars. Again, none of the four players are given superstar potential... you keep questioning and I keep saying the same thing over and over, it's an endless circle. Superstar potential IMO is anything from a Mid-A to a Max-A. No Padre prospect has a mid-A in their potential. You had from February 12 to say whatever you wanted to in the Padres OSFM thread. Don't tell me you never saw it because you took the time to give some input in my Diamondbacks OSFM thread which has been around at the same time.

Wow did this get out of hand quickly

If you felt like I was personally attacking you or your work, I apologize, it wasn't my intention. I guess we're not allowed to have different opinions, I ask you a question, a different user jumps on me for asking it, calls my post a joke, I ask you another question, same response...

Anyway, I just think that there needs to be an overseer for this whole potential thing, or a revamp of the system completely, because the way the system is right now, A's (and A-) should be something reserved for truly special players. If prospects had more volatility, or the system worked like Knight's 10A, 9B, 8C system, I wouldn't have a single problem with dishing out this many A's. Trust me, I've simmed multiple years with various teams; I've had John Hicks, Brad Miller, Jack Marder (All C's) progress 4-5 points every year, and I've had Paxton, Pimentel, and Castillo (all B's) progress 0-1 each year.

Again, sorry if you mistook this for a personal attack (I've never been called a troll before lol), but I just think its unfair to make what is already a deep, talented system head and shoulders above the rest, especially for those of us who went the conservative route with our organizations. I'll just end by saying agree to disagree, and I won't bring it up again.

# 26 sink4ever @ 04/19/12 09:40 AM

Okay . . . maybe everyone take a step back. This is a wonderful community effort involving a lot of people who are passionate about their work. These rosters should be fun to make and are enjoyed by many, so let's not kill ourselves over the difference between a high B and a low A (especially when potential in this game can be such a nebulous concept). I love that everyone cares so much about making this as accurate as possible, but let's not forget that this is all supposed to be fun in the end.

Edit: Sorry, not trying to sound like a mod or anything. I just really enjoy these rosters and I'm interested to hear people's actual experiences with the Padres.

# 27 pistolpete @ 04/19/12 10:13 AM

I have a Yonder Alonso question. He is a 4-star potential on the other game and he cannot hit for anything against LHP. Is this accurate for real life?

Cam Maybin is also a 4-star potential (out of 5) is he a sure fire future star? If so, I'll bump him up.

# 28 hawks223 @ 04/19/12 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pistolpete


	I have a Yonder Alonso question. He is a 4-star potential on the other game and he cannot hit for anything against LHP. Is this accurate for real life? Cam Maybin is also a 4-star potential (out of 5) is he a sure fire future star? If so, I'll bump him up.

Maybin was a top 10 prospect in all of baseball for about 5 straight years.

# 29 BaylorBearBryant @ 04/20/12 01:50 AM

I tear it up with Maybin. He's fun to play with in The Show.

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