Thursday a.m. stuff
by Adam J. Morris on Mar 19, 2009 7:37 AM CDT
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PrintAnother solid statistical outing for Brandon McCarthy yesterday, although Evan Grant writes that McCarthy didn't feel like he had his best stuff.
Grant also notes that, in the bullpen battle, Willie Eyre helped himself, and Brendan Donnelly hurt himself, with their respective outings yesterday.
Michael Young has some comments about playing third base this spring, while Ron Washington says that neither Chris Davis nor Joaquin Arias will play third base this year.
T.R. Sullivan says the Rangers are still trying to figure out what to do about their utility infielder job.
And Richard Durrett has some thoughts on Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz.
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I know it was just the Padres but...
…if Bmac doesn’t feel he had his best stuff yesterday that is kind of good. If he can pitch likehe did yesterday all year long he will be just fine.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Chris Davis
Where else can he play?
1B and DH and that’s it?
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
Arm Strength
From Sullivan:
Vizquel was signed as a utility infielder but it’s obvious that he doesn’t have the arm strength to play third base… Arias may not have the arm strength to play shortstop, much less third base.
Dan Szymborski did some research to find out that the average throw from SS is actually further than the average throw from 3B. Aside from arm strength, can anybody think of another reason why Arias or Vizquel should not be able to play 3B?
by Excel Hearts Choi on Mar 19, 2009 8:10 AM CDT reply actions
For Arias
the line would stop and bounce a few times halfway between SS and 1B.
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Greatness
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
I don't know why...
throwing to first is just part of it, how about being the cut-off man and all the relay throws from the outfield the shortstop has to make.
What's the Nef tally??
3B
Yes, but Sullivan is saying that Arias or Vizquel cannot possibly a candidate to replace Young at 3B because they don’t have the arm strength (the above diagram proves this inaccurate), relay throws from SS are not really a factor. I have not seen any ST games, so I have no idea if Arias is suited for a 3B job, but T Ball gives a resounding “no” which is good enough for me. Sullivan feels that Duran has an advantage because he can play some OF. Last season, Duran spent the most time at 3B (223 innings) and put up a RZR of .673 and an UZR/150 of -29.2. Granted, Vizquel has never played 3B in his career, but how likely is it that he would be any worse than Duran? And as for OF, the Rangers have a glut of players who could fill in for a game or two.
On the whole, Sullivan says the Rangers are interested in a utility INF who can play 2B, SS and 3B. Vizquel and Arias do not have the arms for 3B. The primary job of the utility INF this season is to give Andrus a break, which is why Vizquel was brought signed. The Rangers want Blalock to spell Young at 3B.
It seems to me that the case for how SS and 3B will be manned when the starter needs a break is evident. Arm strength and playing the OF should have no bearing on this decision whatsoever. Unless, I am missing something. Am I?
by Excel Hearts Choi on Mar 19, 2009 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions
yes
if Vizquel, can play SS, and if, as EHC has indicated, that the 3b throw to 1st is shorter, then Vizquel should be able to man 3b. Arias, however, cannot play short right now, and comparing the two to one another right now, seems to have more to do with TRS man-crush on Arias rather than because that comparison has merit.
How about the throws from 3B or SS to second base?
Also, that may be the average throw, but its not always the case. Especially for the Rangers where it seems like we’ve always been playing for the double play
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Klaw with some notes:
link
Can someone thats an insider say what he said about Feliz?
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
You beat me to the link by about 3 seconds
Neftali Feliz threw the last two innings for Texas, sitting 92-95 in his first inning and 93-96 in the second, touching 98. His slider was better than his changeup on Thursday — the reverse of the last time I saw him — and while it wasn’t totally consistent, he threw several tight sliders with good tilt from 78-80 mph, and commanded it better than I’d seen him do before. His fastball command wasn’t great, and his changeup was lousy — the two-run homer he surrendered was on a changeup that just sort of sat there with “HIT ME” written on it in Helvetica Bold. It is amazing how easy his velocity is; he looks like he’s playing catch and suddenly there’s a “96” on the gun.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Mar 19, 2009 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Thanks.
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
by Kinslerhomer on Mar 19, 2009 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Also had a note on Elvis
• Two young guys who took bad at-bats all game: Elvis Andrus and Will Venable. Don’t be afraid to work the count a little, fellas. It won’t bite.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Mar 19, 2009 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh and a note about the Padres and Chris Young
kinda funny
• If the Padres were in any other division, they’d be likely to lose 95+, possibly 100+ games. There’s a good chance that their Opening Day lineup will feature four players who wouldn’t start every day for just about any other club, and only one player who’s solidly above-average (Adrian Gonzalez).
If Chris Young is as bad as he was when I saw him the other day, they could have four starters who wouldn’t make anyone else’s rotation. Other than high-hard-fastball-throwing Heath Bell, their bullpen is full of soft-tossing, odd-delivery guys. Talking to scouts and executives from other clubs, two consistent themes emerge: They think the Padres’ big-league team is one of the worst in baseball, and they think the Padres’ front office sees the club very differently.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Mar 19, 2009 8:21 AM CDT up reply actions
hurlerhurley
Where are you CY has fallen and can’t get up!
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
for some reason
Talking to scouts and executives from other clubs, two consistent themes emerge: They think the Padres’ big-league team is one of the worst in baseball, and they think the Padres’ front office sees the club very differently.
that reminds me of one of our sports teams
my sig is better than yours
heh
same here
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Mar 19, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
The Padres are run far worse than the Astros
I pay peripheral attention to both, and I can attest that the Padres management is quite simply the most disastrous I’ve ever observed. They can’t build a roster to save their lives, they don’t know how to run a farm system or make draft picks, and their fan relations are a disaster. They simply don’t know how to run a baseball club.
While Kevin Towers is considered one of the new, stat-driven GMs, he shows a freshman’s understanding of what Moneyball was about. I’m convinced he thinks it was about OBP specifically as opposed to finding a cost-effective niche.
I’ve been watching Japan play in San Diego the last week. They play exactly the type of baseball that should be played in Petco – slap hitting, high batting average club based on hitting lots and lots of singles on the ground. And fast – very, very quick smart baserunners.
Instead, the Padres clog the basepaths, and refuse to have catchers or pitchers who can hold runners, encouraging other clubs to play the ideal game against them. Its a disaster. They’ll lose 110 games this year. Mark my words.
yep
Their awful! i won’t be going to any games unless they do a huge fire sale on tickets, and even then, why bother.
When John Ehrlichman, the President's counsel and assistant, asked Nixon why he kept Agnew on the ticket in the 1972 election, Nixon replied that "No assassin in his right mind would kill me."[
and even worse
they’re boring. I don’t care if the Padres win or lose, but please make the games more entertaining than the snooze-fest that they always run out there.
Once again proving that the reason that trade was so terrible
was because we gave A-Gon away for nothing, not because we lost Chris Young.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
gracias
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Mar 19, 2009 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions
the nat's let go of shawn hill
any interest?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Circle back to that first sentence :)
by Brett Perryman on Mar 19, 2009 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions
evidently it may have been a money thing
is there a world where a (healthy -which is the problem) sharon martis or collen balsetter is better than shawn hill?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Mar 19, 2009 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Though
I read somewhere that he was only making 750k, with and additional 130k tacked on for being released before opening day, and the other guy who took his spot making the vet min (400K). So money seems irrelevant. So, what Z said…
rotoworld
yes, the guy who took his spot in the rotation (there are 2 open sopts, and most ppl think jordan zimmerman will get one and the other will go to sharon martis/collin balestter) earn the min i believe
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Mar 19, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
gotcha
i had no idea who those two guys were ….
That's like saying
should I poke myself in the eye, or just drop something really heavy on my foot?
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came across this on fangraphs
with a John Patterson shout out:
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/one-hill-of-a-decision
fangraphis is becoming part of my rotation
Hill is 27 yrs old, throws a menacing sinker, sports a 1.75 career groundball to flyball ratio, and boasts a very solid 4.11 FIP. The issue of course is that these impressive numbers have only been seen in 37 starts over four seasons. Hill’s most impressive season came in 2007, when he made 16 starts with a 3.42 ERA, 4.03 FIP, and 2.60 K/BB. In half of a season the Canadian-born righty produced +1.5 wins. Extrapolate that sort of production, even with a bit of regression tossed in, and Hill’s season could have been worth just under +3 wins added, a very nice total.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Mar 19, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
though the
pithy minor league overview is a bit of a joke
The Mighty Hamilton Bunt debate
Oh, I figured everybody over here would be going all crazy over Josh Hamilton’s bunt yesterday. I had some thoughts. Anybody care to weigh in?
I think it could be a weapon
in the right situation. Just as long as it doesn’t happen more than a few times a year. IMO
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Don't want to see it happen alot
But in the right situations it could be useful. I don’t understand the thought process of just have him draw a walk instead of bunt. Walks aren’t exaclty easy to draw. If the defense is in a shift or the 3rd baseman is playing deep a bunt is alot easier to drop down than drawing a walk. Plus add in the possibility of a bad throw or error of some kind and it could be a nice weapon.
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
if the defense is in a shift
why not bunt until they move out of it
figure the shift causes you to lose 1 hit a week, say you gain 10-15 more hits by bunting + whatever you gain by the other team not using the shift – isnt that a good enough reason?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Mar 19, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Im fine with that in certain situations
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
+1
I cant believe I am disagreeing with the great Evan Grant because he is usually so right on, but if he bunts enough to get teams out of the overshift, whats the downside? He gets on base by bunting and makes the defense give up an advantage. I actually think bunting for base hits is one of the more neglected parts of baseball
An old football coach once told me that if he found something he could do, he kept doing it till the other team stopped it. Of course, he had a terrible record as a coach, but still… just saying…
Agreed
I have wondered for a long time why players don’t just bunt when the shift is on more often. Do it enough times you get the AVG and OBP up which can’t hurt.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Because they'll let Hambone bunt all day.
I would see no reason to move out of a defensive shift to take away the bunt, when that takes them out of position to stop a more damaging type of hit.
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
If Cruz or Blalock
Has a great year hitting behind Hammy they will quit the over shift. Pick your poision. I’m not saying do it a lot just certain times of the season.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
If they keep the shift on all season to stop a more damaging type of hit,
I’d like to change my projections to 700/.500/.530/.600
You don't bunt every single time up
But in certain circumstances it may be a viable weapon. If we are down 3 runs in the 5th inning or so and Hammy is up with no outs or one out why not bunt and get a baserunner?
As boomer pointed out above if the people behind Hamilton are swinging good bats then the shift won’t be deployed as often so a bunt won’t be needed as much. But if Cruz is struggling and teams are putting the shift on for Hamilton take the base by bunt. It doesn’t matter if you hit a scorching line drive to CF or take a walk its still a man on 1st base. If bunting gets you there then by all means do that also.
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Guys
I’m pretty sure when Evan asked you to weigh in, he meant the D magazine sight.
He needs hits to keep that site going. Let’s help him out.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Mar 19, 2009 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
yea my bad there
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Mar 19, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Mine also
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
i take back "my bad"
and blame it on boomer
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Mar 19, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
I will take the heat
EG can come over to my house and berate me if he so wishes.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
You're going to get Dr. Peppers thrown through your window
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
As long as it's not
A frozen hamburger patty
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
I will not hurl Dr Pepper or berate any of you
Although, Gdawg, you are going to have to learn the lesson that I did: There is no period in Dr . It’s true. Check out the can.
Just wanted to make sure you guys were aware that I’d written about the bunt since there seemed to be some interesting comments here.
Also, no worries on where you comment, although we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE comments. Just so long as you think of us and come visit, we’re happy. Oh, and with all seriousness: Upload your Dr Pepper pictures on the SportsSnaps promotion. I’d love to spend a game hanging out with the luck winners. And we want to show the Doc just how many people love their product.
Thanks. Commercial over.
Thanks!
I hate it when people put the ‘.’ in Dr Pepper. I was about to make the same complaint to him. Although I’ve been told from people who’ve been drinking it since the ’50s that there used to be a period years ago…
LMAO
This is what I foundWIkipedia knows everything. I’m just the most old school guy you’ll ever meet.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Those I'm a pepper ads were ubiquitous when we were kids
I found this surprising:
In 1978, Barry Manilow wrote the lyrics to “Be a Pepper” along with Jake Holmes and Randy Newman. Manilow performed the jingle in concerts and on albums under the inclusion of “VSM – very strange medley.”
I can just picture Randy Newman having to hold back his gag-reflex working w/ Mr Copacabana.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Mar 19, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
gag reflex
Personally, I’ve never been that high on Newman. He fits in that category of “well, he can’t sing, he’s ugly, he must be a great song writer” that I think people tend to fall into.
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You could say same thing about Bob Dylan
Personally, I like Newman. Some good songs frequently w/ excellent social commentary.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Mar 20, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
I was thinking of Dylan
also, though I feel he’s the better songwriter. I respect Newman, I guess, I just don’t like him.
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"A couple of times?" he asked rhetorically. "How about as many times as they play back and we need to get something started? I’m going to do whatever it takes. I’ve been playing around with it for a while and I figured out I’m a pretty good bunter. The object is to win games and if this helps us win some games, then so be it. Who cares how you get on base? Why can’t I be different? Why can’t I be a trend-setter?"
great quote
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Mar 19, 2009 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions
I love that
For him it’s all about team first and winning not just his overall numbers like so many others get caught up in.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
The most important thing when batting is...
…do not make an out. If every time Hamilton bats with the bases empty and the shift is on he bunts and is successful even just 60% of the time (a low estimate I think) that will be a line of .600OBP/.600SLG/1200OPS. That in my opinion would be a very valuable contribution to producing runs.
We couldn't have known it at the time but we definitely killed the wrong Belushi brother.
Wow
sucks for team USA, but maybe they will finally play the guy
Joey has it:
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
by Kinslerhomer on Mar 19, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
how long before
we see Corey Young in a big league game this spring? My guess is not long if, as Jamey reported, he is already getting work in AAA games. I am more inclined to let Young be our 2nd lefty than Guardardo.
Our 2nd lefty?
He’s only pitched in Spokane. He’s quality, but he’s not that close yet.
by Andy Seiler on Mar 19, 2009 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
AAA games in ST
Try not to read into that. Young will move fast, but he isn’t going to jump from short-season ball to the majors.
ST pictures from Lucas, Scott
http://s408.photobucket.com/albums/pp170/slucas66/TX090317/?albumview=slideshow
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
I love Font
not sure if I’ve mentioned that
by Brett Perryman on Mar 19, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
More ST pictures
<a href=" http://s408.photobucket.com/albums/pp170/slucas66/TX090318/?albumview=slideshow" > http://s408.photobucket.com/albums/pp170/slucas66/TX090318/?albumview=slideshow
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
Peter Gammons reporting
that Bosox are still looking for a catcher. No kidding. We got three and more on the way. Enjoy your year with Tek batting 120
Is he also reporting
that the Red Sox aren’t interested in trading Buchholz, Bowden, Bard, Hagadone, or anyone else in their top 50?
Good guess
He did mention Bowden specifically but the rest is insider subscibers only
And that is news?
When they get serious about trading for a catcher one if not two of those pitchers will have to be involved.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Such a weird plotline
Buccholz and Saltalamacchia (not to mention Daniel Bard) have pretty much become the most impressive players in their camps.
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
by hightowersmith on Mar 19, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Keith Law...you knew he was a Smoak booster
He’s definitely not high on Alvarez.
http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=25559
dave (RI): Keith, do you see any chance that the Pirates call up Alvarez at some point this year? Who will have the better career, Alvarez or Vitters?
SportsNation Keith Law: (1:04 PM ET ) Vitters. I’m sure the Pirates will push Alvarez very aggressively, especially with Smoak impressing everyone in Arizona. They took the best name, not the best guy.
Brian (Omaha): Is Smoak up in 2009?
SportsNation Keith Law: (1:34 PM ET ) It would be bold and somewhat risky, but why not give him the job now? Chris Davis is just keeping time for Smoak at this point, and Davis has been awful this spring. (Apparently his teammates are razzing him about Smoak creeping up to take his job.) The two arguments against are Smoak’s lack of any real professional experience and the way it might destroy Davis’ trade value. So that’s a long way of saying yes, I think he could come up in 2009 unless he’s somehow blocked.
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
by hightowersmith on Mar 19, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions
Nick (Cleveland): So your not a big Chris Davis fan? You waited to tell me this now after I drafted him in my fantasy league? Unbefriekinglievable.
SportsNation Keith Law: (1:39 PM ET ) I think long-term, Smoak > Davis. Davis has big raw power in a good park for LH power hitters. For your purposes, he’s good. And I don’t seriously think he’s going to lose his job this month. It’s a lot easier for me to sit here and say “Demote Davis! Play Smoak!” when I’m not running the team. I’m sure the Rangers’ guys will give me grief today when I go over there to see Boscan.
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
by hightowersmith on Mar 19, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
excellent...
Ryan (Pittsburgh): Just curious Keith, but while we’re talking pitch speed, did Zumaya ever hit 100 on your gun? You never know with those stadium guns.
SportsNation Keith Law: (1:45 PM ET ) 98. Verlander topped 97 when I saw him healthy. Got 98 from Wilmer Font last spring, and I think Feliz hit a 98 yesterday. I know it’s weird to say, but 98 is common and 100 is really rare.
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
by hightowersmith on Mar 19, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Nick (Cleveland): So don’t you think Shapiro should’ve traded Shoppach this offseason? We’ve been drafting catchers left and right, still have Martinez, and have Santana almost ready. Why wouldn’t he try to pawn Shoppach off and get an extra rotation arm or maybe a legit third baseman instead of Derosa.
SportsNation Keith Law: (1:47 PM ET ) I do think cashing him in would have been smart, but it doesn’t seem like the market for young/inexpensive catching was that good this winter.
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
by hightowersmith on Mar 19, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Brian (Omaha): How far away from being an effective big league starter is Feliz?
SportsNation Keith Law: (1:54 PM ET ) At least a full year.
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
by hightowersmith on Mar 19, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
This point
….as well as has different a lot of the perception of Saltalamacchia and Teagarden is from the winter without any regular season games even being played both illustrate, to me, why it was a good idea to just hold what you had and let things play out a little further. The general feeling last fall was that Teagarden was the superior catching prospect, and we’re on the defensive kick. But all of that doesn’t mean that anyone could be even relatively certain that Teagarden would be the superior player or even that he would be a starting caliber player.
by Brett Perryman on Mar 19, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
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