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Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Edgy MD Feb 18 2015 04:07 AM

Following a profound split between his first half and his second, sandwiched around a torrid visit back to AAA, what do you think Travis d'Arnaud will provide this season?

MFS62 Feb 18 2015 02:44 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

breakout! .288-17-83 Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 18 2015 02:50 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

He's funny. Everyone expected great things from him, he didn't deliver, then when he did nobody could believe it. 18-61- 260/320/430 // 750. All-Star.

smg58 Feb 18 2015 02:51 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

500 AB, 22 hr, 70 RBI, .270/.320/.480

smg58 Feb 18 2015 02:52 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: He's funny. Everyone expected great things from him, he didn't deliver, then when he did nobody could believe it. 18-61- 260/320/430 // 750. All-Star. First impressions seem to count a little too much. But that's hardly unique to the judgment of baseball players.

Benjamin Grimm Feb 18 2015 02:56 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

I think we'll be happy with his offensive production this year. 20 homers, 30 doubles, .265, 70 RBI.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 18 2015 04:58 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Breakout, sorta-- ouchies keep him from Mesoraco-kinda numbers. (Unfortunately-- PUNCHBOWL-SPOILER ALERT-- I think the dings and dents are a pretty significant indicator of how the career's going to work out.) It doesn't take too much squinting to see an All-Star appearance, maybe, depending on when the dings come. 118 G, 498 PA, 54 R, 16 HR, 59 RBI, .263/.327/.438, 44 XBH

themetfairy Feb 18 2015 05:24 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Hoping for the best this year.

Ceetar Feb 18 2015 05:26 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

142 G, 25 HR, .255/.315/.465, wRC+ 115

A Boy Named Seo Feb 18 2015 05:44 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

I think the 2nd half splits are a good hint of things to come. 440 AB, .270, 19 HR, 72 RBI, 55 runs.

Ashie62 Feb 18 2015 07:32 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Two trips to the DL .285 14 HR 53 RBI

Nymr83 Feb 22 2015 09:35 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

I think he hits ok but gets hurt again. Kevin Plawecki comes up and makes the decision a tough one when d'Arnaud comes off the DL

Lefty Specialist Feb 22 2015 10:03 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

15/60 .255. Good, but not so good that he keeps Plawecki down in Vegas.

d'Kong76 Feb 23 2015 06:45 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Don't think he'll ever be as good as originally touted, but I expect another year of noticeable improvement.

Edgy MD Feb 23 2015 07:21 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Depends on which original touting we were talking about. .297 / .361/ .482 // .843 All-Star.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 23 2015 07:40 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Your predicted All-Star is like a Slam Dunk starter. Mine is more of a named-to-the-team-by-the-manager type. Still, not difficult right now to imagine d'Arnaud leads all NL catchers in d'Ingers. This clown led last year and I don't even know who the hell he is.

Edgy MD Feb 23 2015 07:42 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Sheesh. Is he wearing Colon's trousers here? themetfairy wrote:

Centerfield Feb 23 2015 07:54 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Odd facial hair patterns and frosted tips lead to rumors about sexual orientation.

d'Kong76 Feb 23 2015 08:00 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Edgy MD wrote: Depends on which original touting we were talking about. d'obviously, Mr. d'Solie... one could say that about most Mets.

Edgy MD Feb 23 2015 08:49 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Which touting are you referring to?

d'Kong76 Feb 23 2015 08:59 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Well, on quick googlin', he was the fourth highest rated prospect in 2011 in the Blue Jays organization.

d'Kong76 Feb 23 2015 09:25 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Oops, and the number one rated one in 2012.

Ceetar Feb 23 2015 09:48 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Should be noted how excellent he is at pitch framing. It seems he's a great catcher for a pitching staff. So if he augments our already excellent pitching staff? nifty.

d'Kong76 Feb 23 2015 09:56 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Number one at BP in 2012 too... 1. Travis d'Arnaud Position: C DOB: 02/10/1989 Height/Weight: 6’2’’ 195 lbs. Bats/Throws: R/R Drafted/Acquired: 1st round, 2007 draft (Phillies), Lakewood High School (Lakewood, CA) 2012 Stats: .333/.380/.595 at Triple-A Las Vegas (67 games) The Tools: 5 hit; 6 power potential; 6 arm; 5+ glove What Happened in 2012: A knee injury ended his season before he could climb to the majors, but the 23-year-old backstop is ready to take his turn on the biggest stage. Strengths: Balanced skill-set; shows above-average bat speed; hands/hips work well; good contact ability; ability to drive to all fields; swing characteristics for power production; good lift and leverage to swing; profiles as above-average hitter for position; quality receiver; good catch and throw skills; arm strength is 6; good body for position; makeup for success on both sides of the ball. Weaknesses: Setup can get noisy; aggressive approach; tendency to pull-off balls on outer-third; hit tool might only play at 5; game power might play under plus; can play fast behind the plate, lose accuracy on throws, rush footwork. Overall Future Potential: 6; first-division player Explanation of Risk: Low risk; some injuries on resume; ready for primetime Fantasy Future: Could develop into top-shelf bat at position, with .275-plus batting average and 17-25 HR power potential. The Year Ahead: If fully healthy, d’Araud is ready for the major league challenge, with a mature bat and a game-ready skill-set behind the plate. His biggest hurdle will be the adjustment against major-league quality pitching, as his approach and setup both show signs of vulnerability. Some sources see d’Arnaud as future all-star, and the dearth of above-average hitters at the position could make that a reality if his tools find full utility. Major league ETA: 2013

Edgy MD Feb 23 2015 10:39 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Baseball Prospectus wrote: Fantasy Future: Could develop into top-shelf bat at position, with .275-plus batting average and 17-25 HR power potential. Yeah, I certainly still have faith in that.

Vic Sage Feb 23 2015 10:56 PM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

.280/20 hr, 120 games.

d'Kong76 Feb 24 2015 01:56 AM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Edgy MD wrote: Yeah, I certainly still have faith in that. Someone in 2012 did too!

Frayed Knot Feb 24 2015 02:33 AM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud

Considering that, at age 25 and with < 100 ML ABs under his belt, he hit 13 HRs in <400 ABs and hit .265 after his call-back during his first full-(ish) season, BP's best case projection from a couple years ago -- [[u:ew8rtq91]Could develop[/u:ew8rtq91] into top-shelf bat at position, with .275-plus batting average and 17-25 HR power potential] -- certainly isn't out of reach.

themetfairy Mar 12 2015 02:02 AM Re: Forecasts for Fifteen: Travis d'Arnaud