Minors 07/27
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 6:04 PM CDT
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Frisco on Channel 21 locally. Watch it and comment here!
And this, which I stole from the DMN blog:
Nellie Cruz has homered again today for Oklahoma. That's 37 for the season, 11 in his last 10 games. The guy has absolutely gone power-bonkers.
Brandon McCarthy threw 82 pitches and allowed a run in 4.2 innings. I'm not sure why he didn't finish the fifth, but I'm told there was no health issue. He allowed four hits and three walks, but struck out five.
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Wilfredo Boscan
4ip, 3h, 0r, 0bb, 4ks for Spokane so far. He’s putting together some year.
by LiamP on Jul 27, 2008 6:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very nice...
Wow.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
5ip/4h/1r/0bb/7k
Gave up a solo HR in the 5th. 40/6 K/BB ratio in 39.1 IP. Almost a 2-1 GO/AO ratio. 6-0, 2.52 ERA for the year so far.
I have absolutely no idea what kind of stuff this guy has. Hopefully one of the Jasons or someone could fill me (us?) in on that.
by LiamP on Jul 27, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From MJH's old blog:
Studying Boscan over the winter, I discovered a rare bird: He’s capable of averaging well over a strikeout per inning while also inducing ground ball outs in bunches. In just over a week of NWL play, Boscan now has seven innings under his belt and he’s yielded two earned runs on seven hits and a walk, fanning seven while posting a gaudy 2.67 grounder / fly ratio.The 6’2”, 165 lb. Venezuelan scorched the DSL last summer, posting a 1.75 ERA and fanning 61 while walking just 13 in 56.2 innings of work. Along with all of that, Boscan put up another stat one rarely sees in a pitcher who averages better than 10 K’s per 9 IP: his 4.00 grounder-to-fly ratio.
Boscan, who earned an assignment to instructional league last fall, held the DSL to a .210 batting average and allowed fewer than one baserunner per inning pitched. He was especially ruthless against right handed hitters whom he held to a .155 / .225 / .194 line.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From JP & MVN:
RHP Wilfredo Boscan isn’t yet a household name, but after his early performance at Spokane that could soon change. Boscan, who was born in the same city as Wilson Alvarez, won’t even turn 19 years old until October. His fastball is a ground ball machine. Period. So far this season his ground ball/fly ball ratio is more than 2-to-1. Last season, that ratio was just shy of an unbelievable 4-to-1. He is a ground ball wizard. His fastball has heavy sink and is almost impossible to hit out of the ballpark. Boscan’s secondary pitches are raw and he is still learning how to pitch, but he has projection and should continue to develop as he matures physically. He should pitch in the Spokane rotation for the rest of the year, and he could quite possibly repeat the league next year.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boscan's pitches
I’ve listened to radio telecasts for a couple of Boscan’s games (including the one today) and it appears that he throws a curve and change-up in addition to his sinker. He gets strikes on all three and appears to throw the two off-speed pitches often, perhaps as much as 40% of the time. I haven’t heard velocities for any of the three pitches.
by spurdynasty on Jul 27, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fastball is still his best pitch
but his secondary stuff seems to improve with every start. He is throwing his CU with greater frequency and it might be his most effective pitch against LHP. They can’t seem to make solid contact with it.
At first I thought the Rangers would take it slow with Boscan, but he is developing faster than most people thought and it seems likely that he will move on to full-season ball in ‘09.
by jparks77 on Jul 27, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JP to the rescue!
:-)
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At first I thought the Rangers would take it slow with Boscan, but he is developing faster than most people thought and it seems likely that he will move on to full-season ball in ‘09.
Yeah that’s what I’m thinking.
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Jul 27, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perez
Anyone think he’s in Clinton next year?
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 27, 2008 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure
Why not? He’s doing quite well in short season A-ball.
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Jul 28, 2008 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zeke Rijo's been building up IP in the DSL
They might have Boscan/Perez-like plans for him next Summer.
by shroomer on Jul 28, 2008 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking that
too. Was wishing he had more K’s, but the guy just doesn’t give up runs, and another nice ground ball rate.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Jul 28, 2008 4:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can someone provide a profile on this guy
I don’t recognize the name from last year’s intl signings….
by Goyogringo on Jul 28, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OKC and Clinton
have already won, HRs for Cruz and Mayberry.
Cristian Santana 2-4, 2 2B
Engel Beltre 2-5
Spokane in the 5th, up 3-0, Frisco just started
Baby Rangers have a night game at 9, Bakersfield goes at 8
by FirebatM3 on Jul 27, 2008 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Schlact following Hurley's lead
ughhhh.
2-0 SA in the 1st.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And Frisco goes down
weakly in the 1st…sigh.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
somehow
Schlact starts all the Frisco games I’ve seen or been to this year.
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
by lisa w on Jul 27, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's unfortunate
seeing as though he’s not good
by Baider on Jul 27, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who said that on the blog?
of course he didn’t finish, he was on a pitch count…
Josh Hamilton is better than you.
by Longhorn on Jul 27, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
EG said it
but it was kinda strange that he went out for the 5th, and they didn’t let him finish it.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oklahoma's at Colorado Springs
The Sky Sox stadium is supposed to be the highest-altitude stadium in America.
by LiamP on Jul 27, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah...gotcha!
thx
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terry Clark out to the mound...
Better than Connor’s results???
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 6:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Quintero for Clinton also had a nice outing.
5ip, 6h, 2r, 2er, 3bb, 5k
What’s his story? Has he been injured for part of this year?
Castillo, whom I hope is starting again next year was good in relief.
2ip, 3h, 0r, 0bb, 2k
by Hull Fan on Jul 27, 2008 6:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was unexpected
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
by lisa w on Jul 27, 2008 6:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
...And Scott Little
gets the boot.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NoNameOnCard
should be able to tell us what was said…
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 27, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
The strike zone was the size of a pea for most of the game. Little was pissed well before he got tossed, as you can imagine.
He started yelling before Blanks stepped to the plate. After Schlact threw a breaking ball right down the middle, the umpire called it a ball. Little started yelling at him. The umpire replied that it was too high to be a strike. Little took issue, pointed out that Blanks is like 100 ft tall. It escalated into the usual “are you blind?” talk for like 3 more seconds, and Little was ejected.
by NoNameOnCard on Jul 27, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
speaking in the 3rd person…I like it…
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 28, 2008 7:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so Schlact walks in a run
when do we bring him up? he’ll fit right in :P
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
by lisa w on Jul 27, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3-0, bottom of 2nd
Sheesh, Schlact leaves ‘em loaded.
I may abandon this venture soon.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6yo PA announcer
Pretty impressive.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 6:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We were just saying
she’s been to a few ballgames before :)
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
by lisa w on Jul 27, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still 3-0
Though an exciting inning: Ragsdale has a grounder base hit, steals 2nd with Borbon up, Borbon grounds out…Ragsdale then advances on a WP…Andrus walks, 1st and 3rd 2 out…Andrus steals 2nd w/o a throw from the catcher…unfortunately Vallejo struck out.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 27, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lil' Joe Ortiz
proved to be somewhat human today…
I’m thinkin’ this kid is gonna be a fast riser..
by tyd3311 on Jul 27, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Question
Where is the stadium radar gun reading displayed at the Frisco ballpark?
by shroomer on Jul 27, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
radar gun
not sure, but it wasn’t showing up near the scoreboard friday night
but typically its right next to the scoreboard in right
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jul 27, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The reading is where rentz says, but the gun itself is in the crowd.
People run into it, bump it, and play with it all the time. Today, it was pointed at the RoughRiders dugout. Sometimes, even when it’s aimed correctly, it still doesn’t register.
You’d be better off sitting near someone with a radar gun. I expect, with Feliz going tomorrow night, that there will be approximately 1,000 radar guns crammed into the sections behind home plate.
by NoNameOnCard on Jul 27, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frisco commentator:
“scouts say Ben Harrison has as much power as Chris Davis.”
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
by SaltyDawg on Jul 27, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was my thought
who are these scouts and who do they work for?
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
by SaltyDawg on Jul 27, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's talking to...
...people who played “Scout” in their elementary school’s production of “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 27, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
see I though he was talking about cub scouts
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
by SaltyDawg on Jul 27, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there anything about this blog you like?
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 27, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely.
I like everything about it except the birthday bit.
by brettgardner on Jul 27, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 28, 2008 7:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ben Harrison has crazy power.
Unfortunately, it isn’t too all fields and he struggles with some pitches. The power itself, though, is pretty impressive.
by NoNameOnCard on Jul 27, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weiland got the start in Arizona
instead of Henry. Is shroom’s calender wrong or has something happened to Ben Henry? Anyone know?
by Hull Fan on Jul 27, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I show
Weiland on shroom’s calender..
by tyd3311 on Jul 27, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pregame it was Henry
It doesn’t really matter who starts when you’re limiting everyone’s innings. I was just curious if there was a problem and obviously there’s not because Henry just came on in relief of Wieland.
by Hull Fan on Jul 27, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Henry
He was supposed to be a plebe at the Navel Academy. Instead he’s pitching very well in relief for the rookies.
3ip, 1h, 0r, 1bb, 6k
The rookie rangers are in a scoreless tie with the padres going into the 8th.
by Hull Fan on Jul 27, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another good outing for Wieland
so far
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Jul 27, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it fairly certain that Feliz is pitching tomorrow?
b.c. it is officially time to go see him pitch but it would suck to drive out there and him not pitch.
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
by SaltyDawg on Jul 27, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
From Hindman this morning..
Rangers minor league pitching coordinator Rick Adair informs me that Neftali Feliz, who skipped his last start for innings-management purposes, will return to the mound for Frisco tomorrow (Monday) night. He’ll be on a limited pitch count.
by tyd3311 on Jul 27, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's all I need
And it gives me a reason to post this:
"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos
by SaltyDawg on Jul 27, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitch count or not
I’ll be there.
by Kevin McBrayer on Jul 27, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's probably still 75.
I can’t imagine it being lower than 60 pitches, especially on 10 days of rest.
by NoNameOnCard on Jul 27, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really want to go see him pitch, but I live to far away from Frisco
to make it on a weeknight. If he ever pitches on a weekend, I’m there.
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 28, 2008 8:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bakersfield
roughs up A’s superprospect Henry Rodriguez. Made him look like Zach Phillips out there.
by FirebatM3 on Jul 28, 2008 12:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
(SS) Tomas Telis 3-3 in DSL All-Star game
didn’t notice any other rangers
by Goyogringo on Jul 28, 2008 1:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Suero or Perez anyone?
Anyone have any news on the whereabouts of Suero, one of last year’s top signs? I don’t see him on either of the DSL rosters.
And are© Alison Perez on DSL 1 and Feliz Perez – the catcher of note who we signed last year and brought to instructionals – one and the same?
by Goyogringo on Jul 28, 2008 1:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The catcher from Mexico....
I thought I read in the offseason about the Rangers signing an uber-prospect catcher from Mexico named Perez.
I propose a 5-year moratorium on trading any young Ranger pitchers who throw over 90 mph.
by Ajax68 on Jul 28, 2008 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose Felix
is from Mexico, but I think you might be talking about someone else. The catcher signed last year is Tomas Telis, can’t think of another one that fits your description off the top of my head.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Jul 28, 2008 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sleepy? Doc?
Happy?
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Jul 28, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Hour?
Huh? What?
I was completely aslepp, but I thought I heard that…
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 28, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You sleep and type?
If so, that would explain some of your comments. =P
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Jul 28, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The buzz was that Telis was going to be move to catcher
but he was still listed as an infielder in instructionals and is listed as a ss for the DSL team.
No word on Suero, strange. As for the other guy I am looking for, I will dig around to see if i am mistaken. It is not Felix, who I know about, but I had this other catcher as an intl sign ….
by Goyogringo on Jul 28, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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