All Questions Answered Thread Featuring John Sickels

It's that time, folks. It's time for the "All Questions Answered Thread."
John Sickels, former ESPN columnist and writer of MinorLeagueBall.com, is here to answer all your questions. Sickels is the guru when it comes to the minor leagues and prospects. Test his knowledge with some questions, if you dare.
Let the questions fly! All you have to do is leave a question for Mr. Sickels in the comments section and he will answer all of them in the next hour. You only have an hour, so make those questions good!
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I'll kick it off
stuff
by John Sickels on Mar 24, 2005 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Jon Papelbon
last year, but he can be considered old (23) for
playing A-Ball. What do expect from him in 05 in
Portland?
papelbon
by John Sickels on Mar 24, 2005 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
hey guys
A's prospects
what do you think of brad knox and jason windsor? do they have the stuff to be good major-league starters? knox had a great year but was old for the MWL, and windsor had amazing college stats but wasn't highly touted coming into the draft.
brad and jason
Windsor, like Knox, doesn't have a great fastball but relies on breaking stuff and sharp control. Like Knox, he should dominate A-ball but we need to see what he does against better competition. I have them both at Grade C+ in the book.
by John Sickels on Mar 24, 2005 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Sox infield prospects
by thanman2 on Mar 24, 2005 7:38 PM EST reply actions
SS
Ramirez in particular looks to me like he could be a fine shortstop. Pedroia doesn't have a classic SS arm, but he has a quick release and is very reliable. Soto and Lara have the athleticism but are farther away. In some systems, any of these guys would be regarded as shortstop of the future. The position switches are more due to circumstance I think.
by John Sickels on Mar 24, 2005 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
DiNardo
DiNardo
by John Sickels on Mar 24, 2005 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
Stern / Dinardo?
by cunningt @ Over the Monster on Mar 24, 2005 7:44 PM EST reply actions
rule 5
I'm not sure what the scoop is on Youkilis. Perhaps they think he is as good as he is ever going to get.
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Cedeno
cedeno
He's still young enough to get better, but for me he's just a Grade C guy right now.
O's question(s)
And, how much do you think Majewski's injury sets him back? He's still quite young and hasn't played AAA ball yet.
by SC @ Over the Monster on Mar 24, 2005 8:12 PM EST reply actions
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Majewski...shoulder stuff worries me. It can have an impact on hitting development. Wait and see right now, though I was high on him before he got hurt.

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