5/31 - 6/6 Minor League Game Thread

[fish16]

Pablo Lopez is definitely the wild card. He could become an ace in a second. That 2017 season is a black mark in his record, but the Mariners minor league team rushed him back from injury and he clearly wasn't ready to be back. Mariners sold him for pennies on the dollar. Lopez has increased his strikeout ability and it is definitely impressive how good he's been in AA at 22 years old. Him not turning 23 until March is very good for his future development. If he puts up good numbers in AAA the rest of this season, he should be considered our top minor league prospect without a question. I'd also be surprised if he doesn't jump into the top 50 MLB prospects if he, say, posts a mid 2 ERA in New Orleans.

that bad first half last year was also due to the hitters paradise that is the league he was in.

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Sierra on fire the last few days. Lopez also with a good AAA debut and Isan Diaz has been hot since he got back from the short injury.

[fauowls44]

Jorge Guzman with back-to-back quality starts and a 2.21 ERA on the year. Still needs to cut down on walks, but he's clearly tough to hit when he isn't wild.

Lillie with another outstanding start. You have to figure he will be in Jupiter soon (maybe next turn?)

Lopez gave up a run in the 1st inning, but settled down to post a quality start as well in his AAA debut. Good to see.