http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/news/262432.html September 12, 2006 By John Manuel Q: Sam from Huntington Beach asks: how do u think Collin Balester is comming along i mean he did stuggle in the start of the year in High A then he went great for the rest then called up to AA and had a 1.83 era in 3 starts what do u think of him ?? A: John Manuel: He's the best of a bad lot, that organization is hurting, a lot of players took steps back this year. It seems like he had enough good stretches where one can still be encouraged, plus he's still just 20. Q: Craig from Vancouver asks: Hi John, How much does it hurt an organization long-term if the do not sign their early round picks? I read recently that the Nats did not sign Sean Black (2nd round pick) and wonder how harmful that is to their minor league system. A: John Manuel: It depends on the situation. The Nats had some extra picks, they also were active in Latin America, but they need talent; they are frankly desperate for it. So I think it hurts them to lose Black. Their system had a very rough year, unfortunately. Q: sam from Huntington Beach asks: so ur saying Collin Balester isnt a good pitcher bc everytime i ask u a question u never have n e thing good to say about him all u say is that the org sucks... so u think he has no chance of being good or what A: John Manuel: No, I like Balester, but it's hard to get too excited about his year, the 5.00 ERA, the lack of K's. I'll stop complimenting him backhandedly--he's got a heavy, heavy fastball and seems mentally tough to handle the trials and tribulations of a difficult year, responding to his Double-A promotion by pitching his best ball of the year. That's very encouraging. --

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