Anyone with info on Wieters???

[DTChiefs]

I took Wieters with my first pick in a keeper (10th round) Anyone hear weather he's going to start out in the minors? We're late in the draft and Teagarden is still available. Would like to grab him to fill in if Wieters is starting out on the farm.

[sigriffey]

The jury is still out, but he is hitting .440 in spring ... I am in the same boat with him. I think worst case he stays down till June, but I keep hearing optimism that they may start him out. Wish I knew more...

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[gottalift]

great

[HOOTIE]

They want to bring him up around May, to give them a extra year of keeping him, due to the 6 year timetable for free agency. They would be dumb to start him off, and lose a year of service.

[MaudDib]

If they were smart, they would do what TB did with Longoria. Keep him down for about 6 weeks then bring him up and sign him to a 6 year deal.

[hojo17]

He will not be in the majors at the beginning...but he will get there early on.

I have him too.

[DTChiefs]

Looks like I'll be drafting a temp replacement then...Thanks for the info guys!

[Seanyfever]

Seems to be the case.... but everyone recognizes this and you have to reach. I am eyeing him up for 11th rd, my next pick.

Help me out:
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[Cooshman]

Not sure why everyone has him pegged to start the season in the minors so Balt. can have the extra 1yr of service. I know in theory it makes sense, and TB did it with Longoria. But, there are lot's of teams who bring guys up to start the year and not worry about the extra year on the backend. If he continues to hit the way he is, I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the majors on opening day.
I put it at 50/50