Juan Centeno

[MFS62]

I'm adopting Juan Centeno.
The 23 year old catcher is built like a fireplug, throws out almost 40% of would-be base stealers and has hit for high averages with little power (including AA last year).
I'm not saying he will replace Travis, but I think he will find some power at Las Vegas this year and move up to be a very good major league backup catcher at some point.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=centen002jua

Welcome to the family, kid.

Later

[MFS62]

And, because John Buck went on Paternity league, my kid just got called up.
Welcome to the bigs, kid, and get outta' my house.

Later

[Benjamin Grimm]

He probably left because you've been ignoring him for seven months.

[MFS62]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: He probably left because you've been ignoring him for seven months.

No, I toss all of my adoptees out of the house once they make the majors. Their meal money can buy them better meals than I can provide.

Later

[Benjamin Grimm]

You claim an "adoptee", don't post any updates, and then pat yourself on the back when they make the big leagues.

Is that how this is supposed to work?

[Edgy MD]

I just adopted David Cone. HIGH FIVES FOR ME!

[MFS62]

Edgy MD wrote: I just adopted David Cone. HIGH FIVES FOR ME!

The difference is I didn't adopt Centeno ex-post-facto.
I predicted he would make the majors, probably as a backup, and I was right.

Later

[Edgy MD]

WHOOSH!

[MFS62]

Nice debut, Juan.
Now, out of the house. You're getting meal money now, and it will make room for me to adopt another kid.

Later