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#37899	08/02/2016 8:51:06 am
Jason2327 Joined: 09/02/2014 Posts: 718 Abilene Patriots III.2	[ID #120316] I am not confident with development of Joaquin. Should I cut him or give him a few more to see if his numbers improve?

#37900	08/02/2016 8:55:09 am
Rock777 Joined: 09/21/2014 Posts: 9592 Haverhill Halflings III.1	He looks to be developing extremely well. Nothing to be unhappy about... 18 - (4th rounder) +6 SI 19 - +12 SI 20 - +9 SI 21 - +8 SI already What kind of growth are you looking for?

#37905	08/02/2016 10:13:16 am
Mig2015 Joined: 06/17/2015 Posts: 162 Inactive	His development is fine. One trap that many people fall into is only looking at SI and age to determine how a players development is going. The two best things to look for are SI growth rate (which rock already touched on), and minor league level. Your guy is in AA as a 21 year old, which is right on schedule. His growth is good too. I've found that the growth rate and minor league level are also a good indicator of growth once in the big leagues. I have two guys I wasn't expecting to turn out well a few seasons ago when I didn't know any better. Fortunately for me, I did not drop them and stuck them in the bullpen for a season. They both grew about 25 SI in a season and will easily reach max potential. On the other hand, you could have a guy who is 24 and in A or AA who has 80 SI. Don't be fooled! A 24 year old in A is bad news. Updated Tuesday, August 2 2016 @ 10:14:10 am PDT

#37906	08/02/2016 10:14:36 am
Mig2015 Joined: 06/17/2015 Posts: 162 Inactive	Sorry double post Updated Tuesday, August 2 2016 @ 4:56:33 pm PDT

#37911	08/02/2016 2:45:56 pm
amalric7 Joined: 01/20/2016 Posts: 2236 New York Lancers V.4	CUT HIM. Absolutely no place for a guy like that on my team. No sirree, never, not at all, you can trust me, honest guv... Seriously, I must agree with the other comments. Its perhaps a bit surprising to see a 15 POT pitcher with below average control, but I don't see it being an issue in any way. He should turn out very nicely and serve you well for many seasons to come.

#37912	08/02/2016 2:57:58 pm
Jwrose Joined: 07/07/2016 Posts: 95 Parma Dodgers V.10	Wasn't worried about the SI. I have learned to not judge by that alone. His pitching numbers is what are concerning me a bit

#37917	08/02/2016 4:18:03 pm
Rock777 Joined: 09/21/2014 Posts: 9592 Haverhill Halflings III.1	Minors numbers don't mean much. He has a lot of growing to do still.