Beavan to Clinton
by JasonCole on Apr 24, 2008 5:35 PM CDT
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Some interesting minor league moves today:
--Blake Beavan to Clinton
--Evan Reed to Bakersfield
And others to help fill out the minimum requirement:
--Chris Dennis to Clinton
--Yukinaga Maeda (37 year old LHP from the Yomiuri Giants) to Oklahoma. Maeda is listed at 5-foot-10, 155-pounds and here is a YouTube video of him with the Giants: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cRpVTdBLJ4
--and John Bannister makes his Double-A debut with Frisco tonight.
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is Maeda a Jim Colborn find?
Have you heard any clues on Ian Gac? We’ve been speculating here that maybe he’s made a changed or figured something out (ok, we’re just hoping that might be the case).
...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.
by t ball on Apr 24, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maeda
I’m not sure whether Colborn had much to do with it or not. I believe he threw a tryout session in Surprise during spring training for a handful of MLB teams and the Rangers eventually signed him from there.
As for Gac, I have not really heard about him and I haven’t seen him yet, though I am hoping to talk to him in the near future.
by JasonCole on Apr 24, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya know
When Mel Didier mentioned Beavan the other day in the FWST blog it kinda made me wonder if Blake was a little farther along the process than we thought. Guess so.
by shroomer on Apr 24, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's reassuring reading stuff like that
from someone like Didier. It has been so long since the Rangers had good pitching that I find myself sometimes doubting that ANY of these guys are going to be really good.
...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.
by t ball on Apr 24, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and then you take a look at
Volquez, Danks, Young, even Galarraga…and realize that these next waves of pitchers just seem to be myped even more and more – which can be disappointing if they don’t pan out, but come on, a few HAVE to right???
"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 24, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course
Didier called McCarthy one of the five best young pitchers in baseball or something along those lines.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 24, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool beans on the Beavan move.
Any word about whether he’ll start in the bullpen. I assume Castillo will move into the rotation and Beavan will take Castillo’s place.
by rooster on Apr 24, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Beavan
Wow that’s amazing. Amid all of the rangers big leauge turmoil, i love the rangers farm. Each of these stories will at least keep me occupied from the repeated agony of loss after loss.
baseBALLIN!
by kevzta on Apr 24, 2008 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Salty
Not in the OKC line-up tonight. 3 days off in a row? hmmm
by shroomer on Apr 24, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What are you thinking?
Trade? Promotion?
by Houston27 on Apr 24, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking
LSJ finally snapped and kidnapped him.
by jparks77 on Apr 24, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he’s not dinged up, it makes you wonder.
by shroomer on Apr 24, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
would they hold him out 3 days in a row
if he were being promoted? They only do that one day, right? so it’s got to be a trade or injury, right? both negatives, if you think about it, unless we pull some major pitching talent back
"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 24, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The OKC game notes usually mention injuries and I can’t find anything about Salty.
Maybe it’s disciplinary or the flu. 525dp?
by shroomer on Apr 24, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Laird wasn't in the lineup today.
Coincidence?
I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby
by RangerMad on Apr 24, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ideally
Laird’s gettin’ traded and Salty’s coming up.
Most likely, it’s something else.
by LiamP on Apr 24, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
answer here
.500 or bust!
Bad Vibes Kill Rallies!
"Well, we are one of the cheapest teams in Major League Baseball"
-Tom Hicks 4/8/2008
by Jayslick on Apr 24, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gulp!
Ponson may start Saturday. How has he been pitching?
by Parman on Apr 24, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really good
7.1 shutout innings last start. And ERA under 4 for the year. Doubt he does that well in the majors but he has done what was asked of him when we sent him down. I think he’s earned a shot before he can opt out of his contract.
by bigsteve on Apr 24, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not the reason I'd hoped for,
but I’d still be psyched to see him up.
...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.
by t ball on Apr 24, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
????
what was the reason you hoped?
.500 or bust!
Bad Vibes Kill Rallies!
"Well, we are one of the cheapest teams in Major League Baseball"
-Tom Hicks 4/8/2008
by Jayslick on Apr 24, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Laird
had been dealt for Joey Votto. :)
...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.
by t ball on Apr 25, 2008 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd have to...
become a religious man if that happened.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Apr 25, 2008 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
Day game after a night game
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 24, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kennil Gomez
What is the story on this guy? His numbers are impressive. Anybody with info on what kind of stuff he has?
by Houston27 on Apr 24, 2008 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MJH a few days ago ...
The 6’3”, 170 lb. Gomez, who turned 20 two weeks ago, was one of those guys who came on to my radar unexpectedly in Surprise last month. Anyone who sees the kid pitch, immediately falls for him.
He features a low-90’s fastball with outstanding late life and a plus breaking ball that he locates well. He appeared in 17 games for the AZL club last summer, allowing just 34 hits and 10 walks in 34.1 innings, racking up 38 K’s along the way.
Like Derek Holland, Gomez belongs in the conversation when discussing the more heralded top young arms in this system like Castillo, Feliz, Font, Main, Beavan, Ramirez….
by shroomer on Apr 24, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hurley
Since this is about the minors and there isn’t a dedicated thread for today might as well throw this here.
Hurleys getting roughed up again tonight so far. Definately not the way we hoped he would start out the year.
by bigsteve on Apr 24, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on
Dude are you even listening to the game? They hit a homerun to left field in a 30MPH wind that the announcer made very clear that it would never have been a homerun without the homerun. As a matter of fact, the announcer made clear that it would have been a routine flyball. The second HR he gave up, however, was not wind-aided. At worst, he should have only given up two runs.
by sidebar54 on Apr 24, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry
that should read.. never have been a homerun with the wind…...
by sidebar54 on Apr 24, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Lord...
I need to drink another…... never have been a homerun without the wind
by sidebar54 on Apr 24, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No im not listening to the game
But wind or not I would hope our #1 pitching prospect who some people thought should have started the year in the big leagues would do better thus far. He’s only walked 1 so far which is a good sign but thats about it
by bigsteve on Apr 24, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree...
the HR numbers are slightly alarming.
However, the strikeout totals are pretty good. He is missing bats. Something the big league team isn’t doing.
I am watching him tonight and his stuff looks pretty good. Is it possible that his problem is pitching selection? He is getting tons of hitters into two strike counts. I just think he needs a little work on 2-strike pitch selection. Sounds odd. But true.
by sidebar54 on Apr 24, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much
Of a crotch-kick would it be if he doesn’t make it? I don’t think it’ll happen, but man, that would certainly blow.
by brettgardner on Apr 24, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
depends on what "make it" means
he definitely going to disappoint a few people on this board who have unrealistic expectations already. then there’s also that pesky attrition rate rate of Rangers pitchers – at least when they pitch for the Rangers
Rare Gnats Sex
by ab03 on Apr 24, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
er
not “attrition rate,” success rate
Rare Gnats Sex
by ab03 on Apr 24, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm telling you guys.....
I am watching the game, and he is throwing the ball extremely well. It’s absolutely crazy. I know his line doesn’t show it.
by sidebar54 on Apr 24, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe you
he could very well be working on some mechanical tweaks, for all we know.
The line isn’t the only thing to consider, by far.
"I hope it's a special dumb person hell so that I don’t have to meet up with you after I die."
- The D-tron
by Chase Irwin on Apr 24, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Understandable....
Good vs. Evil…..... what do you look at more?
The fact that he is second in the league in strikeouts?
Or
HR totals?
by sidebar54 on Apr 24, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JMJ
Good news – 1/1 so far tonight – .306 over his last 10 games
Bad news – no walks over the last 10 games
by shroomer on Apr 24, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think i'm the only one who still likes him
oh well.
just got ownaged
by Longhorn on Apr 24, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JMJ just homered to put Frisco out front late
John Whittleman just homered off John Lackey making a rehab start
by shroomer on Apr 24, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On cue, shroom!
"I hope it's a special dumb person hell so that I don’t have to meet up with you after I die."
- The D-tron
by Chase Irwin on Apr 24, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good game tonight
3-4 with a homer and 2 RBI so far. Probably will get the call to OKC around June 1 after Mench either gets called up or opts out
by bigsteve on Apr 24, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mayberry and Ramirez
both needs to be at OKC if their success continues. Davis too, probably.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 24, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah Max is really looking good
stats wise – haven’t seen the kid swing yet though, how’s he actually look?
"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 24, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Per MJH ...
But Schlact’s catcher, the aforementioned Ramirez - probably the best hitter I’ve ever seen don a Riders uniform - bailed out his battery-mate, delivering a tee-shot of a two-run jack, an RBI double and a walk in four trips.
Ramirez’s homer was a tee shot that easily cleared the ballpark. It looked like he drove the green on a long par-4.
by shroomer on Apr 24, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow.
I knew I’d love the Kenny Lofton signing…I just didn’t realize it would be both present value and residual value
is it strange that I see MaxRam becoming Manny?
"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 24, 2008 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's
a pretty bad comparison. Cieling is maybe Aramis Ramirez. Maybe.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 25, 2008 1:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My ceiling picture:
something like a Youkilis, Carlos Guillen, Jeter triangulation of numbers
by Brett Perryman on Apr 25, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I second Mike's opinion on that
Kinsler is up there and Davis isn’t too shabby. But just in terms of being an all around hitter, I think that Ramirez would be my choice. I really think he’s going to hit in the majors.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 25, 2008 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're just about the only one
who ever liked him, at least as a first rounder. That was never a popular pick.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 24, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
it’s not like BA thought highly of him, oh, wait…
just got ownaged
by Longhorn on Apr 24, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
sickels didn’t like him either.
just got ownaged
by Longhorn on Apr 24, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I meant among people around here
by Brett Perryman on Apr 24, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
John Mayberry
laughs at your concepts of walks. HR, 3rd of the year.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 24, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Warner Madrigal
finally gives up his first earned run. HR top of the 9th.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 24, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's always pitched just one inning in the past
I wonder if there is some signicance to him stretching out to 2 IP tonight?
Heck, he might come back for the 10th if needed.
by shroomer on Apr 24, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, about 10 days ago
but just the once
by shroomer on Apr 24, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eric Hurley shelled again tonight
He gave up three homers. Is anyone worried yet?
by lonestarJon on Apr 24, 2008 10:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
read above
30 mph winds. 8 Ks in 5 innings with 1 walk? I’ll take that.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 24, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
"I hope it's a special dumb person hell so that I don’t have to meet up with you after I die."
- The D-tron
by Chase Irwin on Apr 24, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tommy Hunter
6IP, 2ER so far tonight. Pretty good since it’s A+ bakersfield.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 24, 2008 10:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tommy Hunter
Nice outting tonight. 6 IP 2 ER. Only 2 Ks but also only 1 BB
I predict Frisco for that kid sometime later this summer
by bigsteve on Apr 24, 2008 10:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
man alive we're moving these prospects along...
Duran already in the majors and Salty about to rejoin, Davis, MaxRam, and JMJ moving up to AAA soon, talk of Hunter moving to AA this year and Beavan moving up faster than most thought after his late signing…almost takes the pain away from Hurley looking like he needs more seasoning and Harrison’s next stint on the DL
"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 24, 2008 11:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget
Kiker already pitching in A+, Andrus, assuming he keeps up his hot start, could see OKC by the end of the year, Beltre hitting .300 and Santana as 18 yr olds in Clinton which I would assume if they keep that up for 3 more months could see Bakersfield this year
by bigsteve on Apr 24, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andrus
Hype, hype, hype. The D we hear is ML-ready, but he’s slugging .305.
That’s slugging.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 24, 2008 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
19 year olds
who already have the ability to go the other way are pretty rare.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 24, 2008 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Know who else is slugging .305 right now?
Taylor Teagarden.
by lonestarJon on Apr 25, 2008 6:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
check out his
BABIP. Very, very high last year, very low this year. Hard to tell what his real level is.
...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.
by t ball on Apr 25, 2008 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Penalty Box
Evidently, you didn’t get the memo, Mr. Cole.
All positive news and opinions are strictly verboten here at LSB. Doom or gloom only, please.
"For the record, I did not and do not like the Volquez trade, even though Hamilton is awesome and our best player and I think he’s going to be one of the best players in baseball." philikid3
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