Minors 4/16
by coolaid on Apr 16, 2009 4:20 PM CDT
176 comments
Moving on to tonight, Neftali Feliz and Kasey Kiker are both scheduled to pitch, and I'll be in Frisco to check out their opener. Blake Beavan's turn is up for Bakersfield, but their website shows the starter as TBD. For Hickory, Jake Brigham will try to provide an encore for his nice return to the mound over the weekend.
Shroom's calendar also has Brigham, C-Wun, Kiker and Feliz starting.
I am excited.
0 recs |
176 comments
Email
Print
Comments
C Wun
Will outshine all of them tonight.
"Come on man you have to admit the average guy in a baseball clubhouse...... is relatively a douchebag." BGL.
The 2008-2009 Dallas Mavericks are the biggest teases in the world.
by sprite on Apr 16, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Frisco is surely sold out for the opener right?
I want to go =(
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Apr 16, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
u in school still?
this is what i do...i guarantee.
by Longhorn on Apr 16, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i bought tickets this morning
section 114 right behind home plate. Must be the economy.
by chase182 on Apr 16, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martin Perez
He could make an appearance in relief tonight. The original plan for him was to tandem start with Brigham. The make-up DH last week delayed that, but we could see Perez return to bullpen duty tonight. If not Perez will start tomorrow. We’ll see.
by shroomer on Apr 16, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why
are they doing that with Perez?
by Houston27 on Apr 16, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Their trying to manage his innings.
"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 Apr 16, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good test for Kiker
Going against a team he dominated a few days ago, in front of a big crowd for the Roughriders home opener.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Apr 16, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How did Beavan ..
.. become known as ‘C-Wun’?
by mattrpav on Apr 16, 2009 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Short for Captain Wonderful.
As was his previous opinion of himself.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Apr 16, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With no Rangers game today...
I nominate this thread to be put on the main page as a GDT.
Feliz, Kiker, Beavan, Brigham. Damn this team has mulitple pitching prospects on the bump every night. I love it.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Apr 16, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hell of a spread there.
Don’t mind if I do ..
I'm all Washed out.
by Chase Irwin on Apr 16, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check out fanshots
I put up a link to a BAK Blaze photoset at flickr – one scruffy bunch.
by shroomer on Apr 16, 2009 5:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brigham's first
Foul pop out
K swinging (FB)
K called (CB)
Very nice start for Jake.
by Outworlder47 on Apr 16, 2009 6:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6.1 IP, 0 R, 6 K thus far this season for Jake
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
by rooster on Apr 16, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Final line for the night
4.0 IP, 3H, 1R 1ER, 1BB, 5K 0HR, 0.96ERA
by Hull Fan on Apr 16, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT. Drew Sutton is the PTBNL for Keppinger.
"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 Apr 16, 2009 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
frisco radio
what station carries the Frisco games in the metroplex?
If you take the worst pitching staff in baseball, then add Kris Benson and Jason Jennings, what do you have???
surprise!!! You have the worst pitching staff in baseball, that's what.
by tricer on Apr 16, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
also,
not to steal your post, but is there frisco feed online?
"LSB: We’re all-scaploading, all the time." -AJM
by BAC on Apr 16, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But you can listen to the Springfield Cardinals feed
on that site
by Oddibee on Apr 16, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think they
have a regular over-the-air station. I been trying to find one for the past week.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Apr 16, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last year it was 1710 or somesuch.
Bummer. Effing economy.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Apr 16, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy one
Flyout
Flyout
K
10 pitches.
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
from EG
7:12: Not a good first ininng for Kiker. He allowed three runs on six hard-hit balls, two of which actually were corraled for outs. Lot of first-pitch swinging by the Cardinals. At least they were strikes.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Apr 16, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They pretty much
learned to jump on the first pitch from last time. It’s the same team he’s facing twice in 2 starts.
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and AJ Murray
is now in the Frisco bullpen
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Apr 16, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perez in.
"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 Apr 16, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FYI
OKC: Duran DL’ed with some sort of illness. C Kevin Richardson activated. Madrigal inactive until Friday.
"If there is one thing I’ve learned in all my years — and I haven’t learned much — but the one thing I’ve learned: Don’t even waste your time trying to figure out life." -- Vin Scully
by Lucas on Apr 16, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Duran's illness: suck.
"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 Apr 16, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
made a fanshot about
HOF wanting a piece of Kinsler. Nobody cares. :(
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Apr 16, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Happy Two
K
BB
GIDP
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha
KK hits Brett Wallace again.
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
"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 Apr 16, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3rd time he's nailed wallace
lose some weight, Brett
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
x
"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 Apr 16, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brett Walrus
is right. Never has a nickname been more appropriate.
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And hits Daryl Jones
just so he won’t feel left out.
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I LIKE THAT
Nobody punished like Earl and No one was nastier than Ryan
by Garcia34 on Apr 16, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Greg Golson
just walked twice. The world as we know it is ending.
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't be scary if somehow it all ckicked for Golson?
He has all the tools… If he could somehow get the whole plate discipline down, he would be a monster….3 walks tonight.. A man can dream…
by laxtonto on Apr 16, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy says
Recovery is for pussies.
K
Popup to Pitcher
GB
Real men get 9 pitch innings
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feliz
9 up – 9 down [with a walk and GIDP]
by shroomer on Apr 16, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
West and Hogan
back2back solo HR’s
tie game
by shroomer on Apr 16, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
can he handle 3B?
Is he even adequate at the hot corner?
by Hull Fan on Apr 16, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who knows ...
I don’t think West is as error-prone as Whittleman tho.
by shroomer on Apr 16, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thedirkatron said:
But, defensively he looked butt ass terrible. Like truck stop hooker bad. The one ball he played into a “single” was a pretty easy grounder he just butchered. Got a real thick lower half on him and doesn’t have real quick feet. I can’t believe this guy played SS in high school. He’s got a strong arm, I’ll give him that. But let’s just say after 12 innings of amateur-as-hell scouting by me, he’s got a lot of improving to do if he wants to stay at 3b.
"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 Apr 16, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's too bad
Dirkatrong doesn’t run a complete scouting service that covers every minor league player but does away with the typical scouting lingo and instead incorporates terms like “truck stop hooker bad” and “makes me want to take a baby behind the middle school and punt it”. endless source of enjoyment.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Apr 16, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
my thoughts exactly
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 16, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
by thedirkatron on Apr 17, 2009 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy 4
Lineout
Single
Single
K
GroundOut
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Perez
He’s given up a coupla runs, getting hit and wild, bullpen is stirring.
Pretty up and down outing for MP.
by shroomer on Apr 16, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's like Feldman
the bullpen doesn’t work for him.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Apr 16, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finished 'em off with a coupla K's tho
kid’s a rollercoaster
by shroomer on Apr 16, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MAH-tin!
MAH-tin!
MAH-tin!
You so craaaaazy!
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 16, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kiker K's Wallace
to end the 4th.
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thorman homers.
"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 Apr 16, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Golson with a RBI double.
"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 Apr 16, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wes!
Hi Wes!
Wes Littleton pitching vs. Borbon
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
vs the Brewers
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Apr 16, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oLoL
he just walked Borbon
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
almost
obligatory at this point.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Apr 16, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Done like a true
Texas pitcher
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?
"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 Apr 16, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now a German HR
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a Boggsie
single.
You should stop rooting for relievers Adam
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another 2B
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Max just singled too
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and a Royce Huffman walk
this is actually getting humorous. And I like Wes
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to have him back in our bullpen compared to our current options.
Coach Washington inspires me to be an hero.
by lonestarJon on Apr 16, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course he's not doing so hot tonight.
Coach Washington inspires me to be an hero.
by lonestarJon on Apr 16, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lemon with a bunt leading to 2 runs
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If that doesn't make him the #20 prospect, what will?
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
by rooster on Apr 16, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently
being a soft tossing, low ceiling lefty pen arm.
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair
Young isn’t that much of a soft tosser, at least according to a couple of his scouting videos. Of course rating a LOOGY type highly as a prospect is sort of like ranking a deep snapper highly in the draft. As far as Jamey, he does sort of rotate that 20th spot to a notable guy, not necessarily the 20th best prospect in the system, if I recall correctly from last year. Not that that should slow dirkatron’s outrage by any means.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 16, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That rotating slot
is like Queen for a Day or something.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Apr 16, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apologizing to the Newberg wold be a start.
That guy hates Lemon like a fat kid hates Splenda.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
by thedirkatron on Apr 16, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way
where’s my Eric Fry scouting report
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm writing it now. I've got two games worth. It's gonna be long!
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
by thedirkatron on Apr 16, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Feliz through 4
2 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB 4 K’s.
I’m assuming he’s as much better than his last outing as the line looks?
Coach Washington inspires me to be an hero.
by lonestarJon on Apr 16, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's been sitting watching his offense score for a while now
Let’s see if he’s still sharp.
by shroomer on Apr 16, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they just said he's going to the bullpen to keep warm.
Coach Washington inspires me to be an hero.
by lonestarJon on Apr 16, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've seen enough
bring feliz up
this is what i do...i guarantee.
by Longhorn on Apr 16, 2009 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kiker
getting squeezed.
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And I seriously want to beat this springfield radio guy
with a bat.
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and some silly community...
ranked holland ahead of feliz in their community rankings…
by rangerjake on Apr 16, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they just read the emails
this is what i do...i guarantee.
by Longhorn on Apr 16, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted that way...
Based on Dutch’s superior polish, and the bad rap Neftali’s secondary stuff had at the time. The latter of those at least has definitely changed.
Coach Washington inspires me to be an hero.
by lonestarJon on Apr 16, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i'm mainly kidding...
dutch is definitely legit, i’m just more of a feliz lover, but can’t really go wrong either way
by rangerjake on Apr 16, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, this time around
I’ll be voting Feliz over Holland, FWIW.
Coach Washington inspires me to be an hero.
by lonestarJon on Apr 16, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why? What's changed?
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
by thedirkatron on Apr 16, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The scouting reports on Feliz' secondary pitches, mainly.
Coach Washington inspires me to be an hero.
by lonestarJon on Apr 16, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nasty....
line please?
this is what i do...i guarantee.
by Longhorn on Apr 16, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
all three pitches working for him in the 8th
making hitters look stupid. One of those SO on a 93mph FB; the other on a CB I think…
by Goyogringo on Apr 16, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i loved one episode
The Hachitashi!
this is what i do...i guarantee.
by Longhorn on Apr 16, 2009 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so OKC had not homered
until this inning?
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Apr 16, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nah
Harrison hit one the other night.
by shroomer on Apr 16, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
12 R 5th
for OKC
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know Kinsler had disgused himself as a Redhawk.
Coach Washington inspires me to be an hero.
by lonestarJon on Apr 16, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinsler on BBTN
talking about cycle right now …
I'm all Washed out.
by Chase Irwin on Apr 16, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Er in a segment or two ... they plug it so many times
I'm all Washed out.
by Chase Irwin on Apr 16, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feliz with a 4 pitch walk to the first batter after the 12 run inning.
Coach Washington inspires me to be an hero.
by lonestarJon on Apr 16, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crank - High Voltage
The first one was a hoot.
by shroomer on Apr 16, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2Rs in the 5th
vs. Feliz
BB
Foul Out
3B
GB
K
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT -- Sherrington has a "Wash is about to get fired, maybe" article up
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 16, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm so glad
DMN eliminated Evan Grant so that Kevin Sherrington can continue to give us his hot sports opinions
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep pretty freakin worthless
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 16, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nitpicking BS
, Kinsler was caught stealing just ahead of a home run by Michael Young
And if Kinsler had not gotten caught and subsequintly scored on a MY single would he be praising RW for letting Kinsler steal second?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Apr 16, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neftali done after 5
3 H, 2ER, 2BB, 5K, 80 pitches,
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what's up w/beavan?
walking 2 in 1 inning?
go here to view my blog: http://dirtfromd.blogspot.com
by studcrackers on Apr 16, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He griped about the 2nd one
Beavan’s thru 3 IP with just the run in the first given up. About to start the top of the 4th down 1-0.
by shroomer on Apr 16, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bleah
single then a homer given up to start the 4th
by shroomer on Apr 16, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any word on his velocity?
No, I don’t completely buy into those “he’ll be a fine pitcher throwing at 90 mph” posts.
I propose a 5-year moratorium on trading any young Ranger pitchers who throw over 90 mph.
by Ajax68 on Apr 16, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not tonight so far
he was sitting 88-91 his last outing
by shroomer on Apr 16, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bunting 5th place hitters = fail
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marcus Lemon
20 ABs, 11 Hits, twice as many XBH (4) and as many BBs (2) as Ks (2). Oh and his LD%? 40%. Yeah, he’s starting the year hot.
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's still shitty.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
by thedirkatron on Apr 16, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only when compared to Corey Young
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Newberg takes to heart
the adage hate the playa not the game.
by Hull Fan on Apr 16, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Christ.
This Blaze lineup is going to suck like this all year isn’t it?
by LiamP on Apr 16, 2009 10:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Meh
they roughed up Tim Alderson pretty well. If Moreland hits well, this lineup will have some punch.
Hickory, on the other hand, will continue to suck greatly offensively.
Marcus Lemon is the Third Baseman/Leadoff Hitter of the future.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 16, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, right. GDT-esque memory there.
Forgot about that performance yesterday against Alderson.
by LiamP on Apr 16, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OKC
Bizarro Golson with 3 walks and Bizarro Borbon with 2?
Sucks to see Littleton get chased without retiring a batter. Seems like a good kid.
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on Apr 16, 2009 11:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally
Nashville must have been pitching out all night or something.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 17, 2009 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were you there, Cakes? Impressions?
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
by thedirkatron on Apr 17, 2009 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not blown away by Kiker. He can be a major league pitcher, but something (command, velocity, nastiness of the curve/slurve) would really have to come on for him to be a difference maker.
He never stood right by anyone that I noticed, but Lemon don’t look no 5’11". He is a good, unexplosive player, though.
I was pretty turned off by Vallejo’s effort on the GB that scored Kiker’s last two runs.
Beau Jones was 86-90, bleh.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 17, 2009 1:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lemon's defense?
what’s the word on it? Is it steady? He just seems to do so many things right…work the count, hit for contact, lay down a bunt, move a runner, and we all know his intangibles are off the charts. I understand that his ceiling may be lower than a few of our other top prospects, but i worry that we could be undervaluing a glue guy…a Marlon Byrd-type who plays in the infield. When we project our team out into the future, I think he’s the guy I want as our utility man.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Apr 17, 2009 7:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
future utility man
I’ve had the same thought about Lemon, but I’m just so intriqued by Vallejo in that role. I guess it’s a matter of preference. Would you rather have a solid on base machine or a plus defense, plus-plus speed demon in that role?
If you take the worst pitching staff in baseball, then add Kris Benson and Jason Jennings, what do you have???
surprise!!! You have the worst pitching staff in baseball, that's what.
by tricer on Apr 17, 2009 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vallejo
Look where good IF defense got Andrus…
Sometimes I think Vallejo’s earmarked to take over for Ian, move him to the OF in a couple years.
"[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 Apr 17, 2009 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Vallejo's upside
gives him more trade value than Lemon, so I have a feeling Vallejo is going to be a prime trade chip for this team over the next 12 months.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Apr 17, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
See I think teams will value a steady bat more, and if Lemon puts up a line around his BAK numbers…that’ll be more than steady enough.
Lemon’s not Andrus-young, but he is so, so young.
"[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 Apr 17, 2009 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lemon
His skill-set generally isn’t the type that generates as much value via trade.
Teams generally seem to prefer the Andrus/Arias/Beltre toolshed collection, with its inherent upside, to the Lemon types.
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 17, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would you trade Golson for Lemon?
I wouldn’t without grab-me-by-the-lapel firsthand evidence from my scouts.
To treat this very simply, D seems more malleable….either via extra reps or even a position switch.
but if a guy in his 20/21 y.o. season puts up something similar to Lemon’s BAK numbers in AA, I treat that as advanced offense, and probably not something I can beat into a player at that age with reps and BP.
Even simpler: Vallejo is less likely to become Jeff Kent than Marcus Lemon. Yes, I know that neither will.
"[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 Apr 17, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Beltre for Lemon is a better question
Golson is a no brainer IMO.
If you take the worst pitching staff in baseball, then add Kris Benson and Jason Jennings, what do you have???
surprise!!! You have the worst pitching staff in baseball, that's what.
by tricer on Apr 19, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was just one game watching him for me, but steady seems like a good word. He made two nice plays, neither showing an incredible arm or terrific range, but he looked polished enough that you would hope his error total will go down this season.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 17, 2009 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How horribly disappointing about Kiker. **Sigh** Kyle Drabek...
Good to hear about Lil’ Lemon.
Vallejo never has done much for me. Hopefully he turns into that Chone Figgins type everyone thinks he can, though.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
by thedirkatron on Apr 17, 2009 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beau Vaughan, guys.
word is bond.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Apr 17, 2009 12:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just noticed his line this morning.
Four relievers at OKC are off to a stout start. Diamond, Vaughan, Gordon, and Strop are a combined 14.2 IP, 18 K, 3 BB, 3 ER.
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
by rooster on Apr 17, 2009 5:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the thing about Vaughan
is that he throws strikes. even his one walk, which was recorded yesterday, happened with two strikes appeared to be on a series of balls just off the plate. He doesn’t appear to be the sort of guy who could come in and walk the first guy because he simply can’t find the plate. He may never be an overpowering guy, but he definitely seems more “advanced” than most of our other options.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Apr 17, 2009 7:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some background on Vaughan.
http://depewreunion.org/Mayme_Family.php
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
by rooster on Apr 17, 2009 5:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good stuff
thanks for the link. it’s always great to hear that a pitcher made a technical change that coincides with a particular jump in his stat line because it gives credence to the thought that it may be sustainable. if he continues to be able to get lefties out, then he could be a valuable addition to our bullpen.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Apr 17, 2009 8:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had some weird splits last year, while learning his sidearm delivery.
He walked 1 out of every 22 righties but his walk rate against lefties was 1 in 6. This year so far he has faced 6 lefties and walked 1.
His high K-rate against lefties (1 of 3 last year, and 3 of the 6 this year) combined with a really high GB rate v. lefties (63% last year; 100% this year — the two that neither K’d or BB’d) suggests he could become dominant against lefties if the causes of his curious walk rate are diagnosed and removed.
Either way, he’s without a doubt the best prospect the Rangers ever had in terms of who could become the Rangers’ version of Steve Lyons or Bob Uecker.
Beau Vaughan interviews Derek Holland.
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
by rooster on Apr 17, 2009 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That interview was funny as heck.
More for the irreverence than anything.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Apr 17, 2009 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- D12: Whee! The Y! fantasy baseball operation is armed and ready
- Create-a-Caption: Albert wants to become one with the gun
- Be like Lincecum: Little Leaguer copies Timmy's windup
- Stewards Debate! Does Bud Selig deserve a Miller Park statue?
- Ask Alex: Will Ben Zobrist replicate his outstanding '09 season?
Certain photos copyright © 2010 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
