Minors 8/7: Something to really cheer
by Hull Fan on Aug 7, 2008 10:25 PM CDT
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Since the bats were silent and that game sucked let's turn our eyes toward the positives going on down in the minors tonight. A very nice group of pitchers are on the mound and well
Down in Clinton Quintero had a solid start:
6ip, 6h, 2er, 0bb, 2k
and uberly loved catcher C. Santana was 3-3, with a HR and 2 RBI. Oh, and J. Ortiz had another solid inning in relief, for his 3rd save of the season and a line of 16g, 21ip, 12h, 6r, 4er, 0hr, 10bb, 16k and 1.71era. Not bad for a 17 yo in full season ball.
Reclamation project Zach Parker, formerly of the Rockies, 6ip, 3h, 0r, 1bb, 6k for the Roughriders. Beau Jones had another perfect inning of relief, as did Laughter.
Vallejo was 3-5 and don't look now but Manny Pina was 2-4 and now sporting a .304 average in AA.
Neil Ramirez went 2ip, 0h, 0r, 1bb, 3k for Spokane. He was followed up by another great outing by Z favorite Wilfredo Boscan 3ip, 1h, 0r, 0bb, 5k. This pitching by committee thing seems to be working in Western Washington.
O'Campo not doing so well in AZ, though the four Ranger errors may be the cause of his struggles. 4ip, 4h, 5r, 2er, 2bb, 5k. The rooks are down four nothing in the 5th.
And in the other late game the Blaze in Lancaster where pitchers go to die, Greg Swanson is on the mound. His line so far: 3ip, 7h, 3er, 1k.
So it appears more is going right down on the farm tonight than in Arlington. Oh and David Murphy, get healthy soon. 4th outfielder my ass.
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i thought it was a feliz night
and the title meant he has a particularly good start
oh well.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
by DSheppard on Aug 7, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
didn't Feliz
pitch last night? Besides lots of good pitchers did well and a few of the better bats in the system also have good numbers tonight. I just needed something positive after that shitty game against the hated Yankees. Especially when we waste a great start by Feldman.
by Hull Fan on Aug 7, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
feliz didnt pitch last night
according to shroomer’s site he is going to pitch tommorow.
and yeah why the hell can we not hit when feldman starts??
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
by Steal Home on Aug 7, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a jew thing
ha.. you know like a black thing when we lose and Washington does his stupid
"Over the years, my favorite pastime outside baseball is driving through a pasture looking at cattle." - Nolan Ryan
by hurlerhurley on Aug 7, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reading your posts is just one long continual punch in the dick.
You know that, right?
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Aug 8, 2008 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
by Steal Home on Aug 8, 2008 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spokane
That’s Eastern Washington.
Also, Laughter had a walk.
Also, don’t forget that BB for Cristian (especially for him).
Also, I need to get a life.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Aug 7, 2008 10:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
heh - sing it, sistah
Santana’s homer put the Kings ahead in the bottom of the 8th to set up Ortiz’ shutdown 9th for the save.
by shroomer on Aug 7, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sing it baby.
thanks for the update
"Over the years, my favorite pastime outside baseball is driving through a pasture looking at cattle." - Nolan Ryan
by hurlerhurley on Aug 7, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vallejo
been trying to tell y’all he;s good
"Over the years, my favorite pastime outside baseball is driving through a pasture looking at cattle." - Nolan Ryan
by hurlerhurley on Aug 7, 2008 10:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thought you were all on whittleman's nuts
lately, not vallejo
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 Aug 7, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnny
not in the Blaze lineup. Hmmm.. just got me thinking. Hell we all know he needs to be at Frisco.
Berkery is at third base for Frisco and no Adam Fox who sucks.
Johnny Whittleman is clearly the best third baseman right now
"Over the years, my favorite pastime outside baseball is driving through a pasture looking at cattle." - Nolan Ryan
by hurlerhurley on Aug 7, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Cole just put up a Whittleman interview
JW seems like a fantasist. Claims his approach at the plate is geared for the upper levels and everybody will see him proved right when he finally gets a promotion.
by shroomer on Aug 7, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm about ready
to give up on him. Geared for the upper levels but his numbers are sagging repeating a league for the 2nd time? Give me a break.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Aug 7, 2008 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
numbers sagging?
I don’t think so.
Johnny has cranked it up a bit. He;s hitting .297 in his last 10 games
"Over the years, my favorite pastime outside baseball is driving through a pasture looking at cattle." - Nolan Ryan
by hurlerhurley on Aug 7, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's nice and all
but he’s always been able to get hot for a bit. Not impressed, and his defense still sucks.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Aug 7, 2008 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so what
he’s a baby hot stud youngster.
Just dont’ forget about Whittleman.
"Over the years, my favorite pastime outside baseball is driving through a pasture looking at cattle." - Nolan Ryan
by hurlerhurley on Aug 7, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep drinking
It’s doing wonders for your lunacy.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Aug 8, 2008 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks, shroom
hadn’t seen that yet. I’ll check out Jason Cole’s interview
"Over the years, my favorite pastime outside baseball is driving through a pasture looking at cattle." - Nolan Ryan
by hurlerhurley on Aug 7, 2008 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
could be interesting lol
heh
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on Aug 8, 2008 7:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crickets
It’s quiet…too quiet.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Aug 7, 2008 10:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I got your crickets
these nuts bitch
"Over the years, my favorite pastime outside baseball is driving through a pasture looking at cattle." - Nolan Ryan
by hurlerhurley on Aug 7, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Here's some noise ...
Spokane has an open spot in the rotation tomorrow night. Wieland hasn’t pitched in 5 days. Promotion? Or will Nevarez just cover the start again? Maybe Miggy is lookin’ good enough to try the NWL? And are they setting up a promotion for Ramirez to CLN to take Quintero’s spot in the rotation there? hmmmm
Mathis must be headed to FRS or OKC to continue rehab because tonight was his skedstart for the AZrooks. [shroomspeakdoubleplusgood]
by shroomer on Aug 7, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey shroom
do the rookies have playoffs? I just wonder if the AZ league team might be kept together just like the other playoff bound teams.
by Hull Fan on Aug 7, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Playoffs - Yes, IIRC
I think the 1st and 2nd half winners play 1 game for the “title” – something very minor like that. Maybe SRL can verify that if he sees this. Looks like the Rangers squad is leading the hunt for the 2nd half title. I could see one of the college relievers getting promoted to SPO late if Hulett would like his bullpen shored up for the playoffs. I don’t think they need any starters or bats.
Murphy’s 1-2 with a double tonight so far – go Clark.
by shroomer on Aug 7, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
One-game playoff btwn 1st and 2nd half champs. Last year, both winners coincidentally had an off day on the last day of the regular season, so they went ahead and played the ‘championship’ on that off-day while other regular-season games were still going on. Yeah, it’s that important.
There seems to me no question that the Batman film "The Dark Knight"... is at some level a paean of praise to the fortitude and moral courage that has been shown by George W. Bush in this time of terror and war. -- Andrew Klavan
by Lucas on Aug 7, 2008 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"uberly loved catcher C. Santana"
Sad to say, I think his catching days may be over. A couple of weeks ago, he was pulled from a game after only two innings behind the plate. Maybe they’ll work on him at Instructs.
Also, “Glenn” Swanson.
And Boscan was ridiculous tonight.
There seems to me no question that the Batman film "The Dark Knight"... is at some level a paean of praise to the fortitude and moral courage that has been shown by George W. Bush in this time of terror and war. -- Andrew Klavan
by Lucas on Aug 7, 2008 11:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Greg, glenn, mehhh
I knew it started with a G. I also knew that Spokane was in Eastern Washington, but why I wrote Western I don’t know.
by Hull Fan on Aug 7, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Santana
Not to count chickens, but Telis’ numbers are just beautiful in the Dominican (Giambi-like, even Bonds-like BB:K), plus Felix is getting a Teagardenesque defensive reputation.
Give me Cristian as the premier LF thumper prospect and we can call it a day. Here’s hoping his plate discipline quits sucking. I’m looking forward to the kid’s career.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Aug 7, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Catcher defense
in Pina and Felix the org has two very strong backup catcher prospects. I wish they’d hit just a bit more.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Aug 7, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he is more of a hitter than a catcher at this point
judging by the # of PBs and Stolen bases against. I know nothing about how he calls a game or handles pitchers but assume it is very raw as well. Could be that he moves later?
by Goyogringo on Aug 8, 2008 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you going to go to Instructs this Fall?
by shroomer on Aug 7, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know
Probably will do instructs or ST, but not both. Will have to see how other things in my life play out.
There seems to me no question that the Batman film "The Dark Knight"... is at some level a paean of praise to the fortitude and moral courage that has been shown by George W. Bush in this time of terror and war. -- Andrew Klavan
by Lucas on Aug 7, 2008 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boscan
Wow, you weren’t kidding. Surely someday, some of this good news on the pitching side could leak up to the major league level? The minors have been full of pleasant surprises this year.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Aug 7, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it's Boscan
and not Ramirez who’s being set up for a promo to CLN. CLN has Beavan and Main and pray for rain – they could use another nasty starter for the playoffs. I think the innings would work out nice for Boscan – getting him a reasonable chunk above his innings last season in the DSL.
by shroomer on Aug 7, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't be surprised...
...to see a college-aged reliever get bumped to Clinton soon. Say, Murphy, Springston, Schlecht, Brader, or Gutsie. That’s what Texas did last year—added Laughter and Hyatt near season’s end. Clinton’s been playing with only 24 for quite a while now and can add someone for “free.”
There seems to me no question that the Batman film "The Dark Knight"... is at some level a paean of praise to the fortitude and moral courage that has been shown by George W. Bush in this time of terror and war. -- Andrew Klavan
by Lucas on Aug 8, 2008 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wilmer?
"So you think the Celtics will beat Detroit? Hell will freeze over before that happens, mark my words." miles 5/20/08
by badradiorules on Aug 8, 2008 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boscan
yeah… I’m starting to like this guy
"Over the years, my favorite pastime outside baseball is driving through a pasture looking at cattle." - Nolan Ryan
by hurlerhurley on Aug 7, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scott what is your take on the whole
“were not going to play santana at catcher for a year” thing? Do you buy the idea they were trying to keep him healthy and get 400AB for him? Sounds odd to me as he apparently needs to work on his catching skills as well. I don’t get their approach with him this year.
by Goyogringo on Aug 8, 2008 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
font
any updates?
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on Aug 8, 2008 7:35 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tons of them!
Here: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=font+updates&btnG=Google+Search
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by Rodney on Aug 8, 2008 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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