MLB 16 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Stock Watch (5-20-16)

[ChaseB]

Players On The Rise

Old guys still matter! Zorilla, Big Papi, Kinsler all got some love this week as veterans still showing out in their 30s. Andrew Miller is the highest overall player impacted on the positive side of things this week, moving up one point to 92.

The Phillies got some notice this week as Aaron Nola became the first Gold player on the Phils. Odubel Herrera was also boosted up to 83 overall and is now on the cusp of going Gold.

A bunch of other young, talented players got boosts as well. That list includes Trayce Thompson, Jackie Bradley Jr., Trevor Story and Nick Castellanos.

Tier Changes

(All thanks go to Daddy Leagues for these numbers!)

• Aaron Nola went from Silver to Gold
• Ben Zobrist went from Silver to Gold
• Howie Kendrick went from Bronze to Silver
• Trevor Story went from Bronze to Silver
• Chris Coghlan went from Bronze to Silver
• Rubby De La Rosa went from Bronze to Silver
• Trayce Thompson went from Bronze to Silver
• Joba Chamberlain went from Common to Bronze
• Christian Friedrich went from Common to Bronze
• Kirby Yates went from Common to Bronze
• Tony Cingrani went from Common to Bronze
• Mike Wright went from Common to Bronze

Full List Of Changes

Andrew Miller +1 boost in Overall rating (92 Overall)
Ben Zobrist +3 (87) -- +6 Con vs. R / +13 Pwr vs. R
Ian Kinsler +2 (87)
David Ortiz +2 (87) -- +2 Pwr vs. R / +3 Pwr vs. L
Aaron Nola +3 (86) -- +8 HR/9 / +7 K/9
Jaime Garcia +2 (84)
Odubel Herrera +3 (83)
Howie Kendrick +5 (82)
Nate Jones +2 (80)
Nick Castellanos +3 (81) -- +10 Pwr vs. R / +15 Pwr vs. L
Jackie Bradley Jr. +3 (81) -- +8 Con vs. R / +5 Con vs. L / +5 Pwr vs. R / +11 Pwr vs. L
Chris Coghlan +3 (80)
Mark Trumbo +2 (80) -- +10 Pwr vs. R
Trevor Story +2 (79) -- +11 Con vs. R
Rubby De La Rosa +4 (78)
Trayce Thompson +8 (78) -- +9 Con vs. L / +22 Pwr vs. L
Jeff Manship +5 (77)
Danny Duffy +6 (76)
Brad Brach +2 (75)
Chris Young +4 (75)
Jake Lamb +2 (72)
Joba Chamberlain +6 (71)
Christian Friedrich +7 (70)
Kirby Yates +3 (70)
Tony Cingrani +1 (69)
Mike Wright +8 (69)
Scott Carroll +5 (68)
A.J. Schugel +4 (67)
Matt McBridge +10 (63)
Pat Dean +5 (63)
Steven Moya +1 (62)

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[Gambit1193]

Only a matter of time till Chapman and Miller go Diamond to join Betances.

[jake214]

Yadier Molina needs some love. This guy mashes right handed pitching at a .350 clip yet he sits at 74 vs RH pitching and an overall 83. He needs gold status soon hitting .315 and still one of the best catchers in the game. BTW this is coming from a Dodger fan so of course I'm not a big Cards supporter.

[ALLMAN93]

Quote: Originally Posted by jake214

Yadier Molina needs some love. This guy mashes right handed pitching at a .350 clip yet he sits at 74 vs RH pitching and an overall 83. He needs gold status soon hitting .315 and still one of the best catchers in the game. BTW this is coming from a Dodger fan so of course I'm not a big Cards supporter.

As a Cards fan, obviously I agree. Even if I weren't, I'd still agree. They've always been hard on him though. He's not a power guy but he sprays all sides of the field and does it at a high rate, especially for a defensive minded catcher.

I also wish Aldemys Diaz would get the love he deserves. Is he going to hit .380? Not and probably not even close but offensively, he's shown he has the ability to hit for average along with a bit of power. Once he can get his throwing under control, he could be one of the most well rounded shortstops the cards have had in a long time. Hitting is something that can't really be taught. Fielding can. It's a mental thing for him, if he can overcome it, he'll be great.

[CougTillDeath]

I think Diaz deserves a bump, but a small one. His scouting reports werent outstanding, and he isnt considered a "bat" prospect. If he's still hitting .330+ come July 1, then bump him deservedly.

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[michiganfan8620]

A lot of the unproven young hitters it seems are getting the wait and see approach when it comes to their ratings. Diaz and Jackie Bradley are both in similar situations, and they've only seen small bumps.

[Roonster]

Vince Velasquez going diamond next update. Right guys!!

[ChaseB]

Quote: Originally Posted by ALLMAN93

As a Cards fan, obviously I agree. Even if I weren't, I'd still agree. They've always been hard on him though. He's not a power guy but he sprays all sides of the field and does it at a high rate, especially for a defensive minded catcher. I also wish Aldemys Diaz would get the love he deserves. Is he going to hit .380? Not and probably not even close but offensively, he's shown he has the ability to hit for average along with a bit of power. Once he can get his throwing under control, he could be one of the most well rounded shortstops the cards have had in a long time. Hitting is something that can't really be taught. Fielding can. It's a mental thing for him, if he can overcome it, he'll be great.

Yadier was not good last year hitting, he deserved any downgrades he got then. He's bounced back this year though, no disagreement there.