Minors 5/19 -- Marteen, Thompson
by coolaid on May 19, 2010 1:48 PM CDT
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I was getting my knowledge on yesterday at Statcorner.com when I saw that they have tRA and wOBA for the minors. Cool stuff. Marteen has a tRA of 3.36 (FIP - 2.96) and C-Wun has a tRA of 2.84 (FIP - 2.81). Take that, Marteen. I ked.
Engel Beltre has a wOBA of 0.347 and The Latin Wind's is 0.349. That is very surprising.
Matt Thompson has a tRA of 3.30 (FIP - 2.71). Yes, Miguel Velazquez is pretty good (wOBA - .404).
Perhaps, I should stop doubting Wieland (tRA - 2.86 | FIP - 3.02).
UPDATE: I will also put up the pitchers FIP which you can find at firstinning.com
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that Hickory staff is just juicy good with
Erlin in for Ramirez or Font. Also, its time to get Tullis some starts. That guy has done nothing but strike out a guy per an inning and throw a ton of ground ball since becoming a pro.
And Im actually, for maybe the first time in a couple years, confident that Beavan will at some point be a pretty effective ML SP.
Feliz says his greatest thrill was striking out Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz, one of his heroes. Yet, when he called to tell his parents, his mother had a request: Strike out New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, too.
"So when I did that," Feliz says, "I told my mom, 'There you go. There's your present. Don't ask me to strike anyone else out, OK?'
Chadwick Bell...
he has been meh as a reliever but I am curious how he would do as a starter.
"No nuts, no glory"
Beavan
He has bumped up his K/9 by 3 while dropping his H/9 and keeping his BB/9 the same. Very good trends.
Thank you Houston for drafting Jason Castro.
yep, and there has been a couple starts recently that make me think he can get that K rate up to
7 per 9.
Feliz says his greatest thrill was striking out Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz, one of his heroes. Yet, when he called to tell his parents, his mother had a request: Strike out New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, too.
"So when I did that," Feliz says, "I told my mom, 'There you go. There's your present. Don't ask me to strike anyone else out, OK?'
18.5 K %
What is his current K/9?
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
6.5 per 9
If he keeps this up, I’m very excited about his potential to be a Twins-style no-walk innings horse.
Ceterum censeo, Ron Washington esse delendam
Who gave him the Brad Radke comp a few days ago?
He has to be in Jason Parks top ten “Highest Ceilings” over at BBTiA. That will be an interesting report.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=radke-001bra
Thank you Houston for drafting Jason Castro.
I still like Tewksbury better
but I can see Radke. Beavan would have to keep those K numbers up for a while to approach Radke’s minor league numbers, but he’s pretty close to Tewks right now.
Ceterum censeo, Ron Washington esse delendam
I'll still never rank him above Main.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
For serious?
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!
FWIW - Main's outing last night might be better than it looks.
I listened to his 1st inning. Stoneburner booted a grounder by the first batter, and Hasselman got ejected during the 3rd AB arguing with the homeplate ump – big delay and argument. Main kinda scuffled the rest of the inning after the hectic start to his half of the 1st. Settled down pretty well for the rest of his day.
I wonder if something screwball was going on in the first while I was watching the boxscore.
Glad to see Main holding his own this year. It’s interesting to watch him learn how to incorporate the whole “pitch-to-contact” idea into his approach in order to go deeper into games.
He’s approaching 50 IP this year and has exceeded 100 IP at Hi-A, I would love to see him promoted, because he’s been steady at BAK this year, but maybe he would be better for him to continue to tinker with his approach without worry of playing up to a new level of hitter, especially since playing up might cause him to over-exert which could lead to an injury which would be devastating.
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
I'd give him 20 more innings or so, at least
He’s been homer prone in May.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Yeah - I was yellin' at Hasselman - dumb move disrupting a prospect's day like that.
BTW, to further my Main-is-Eric-Hurley meme …
When Eric Hurley got promoted to AA he was 20-yrs-old, had 100 Hi-A IP and his ERA was 4.11.
MIchael Main is currently 20-yrs-old, has 100 Hi-A IP and his ERA is 4.14.
I wouldn't have a problem with Main being promoted to AA.
Thank you Houston for drafting Jason Castro.
I wouldn't have a problem with anyone with a decent chance of helping the major league club getting our of that hellhole
Just fill it up with Stoneburners and Princes and Christian Santanas and let them do whatever it is people do there.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!
Rapes, maybe? Maybe dirkatron should move there
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Spittin' clouds on a chick while pukes on your bathroom floor isn't rapes, at least not to me.
It is about eleven different kinds of horrible though.
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by thedirkatron on May 19, 2010 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
SHUT THE FUCK UP
I will come to your house and cut holes in all of your fucking sweater vests and then I will fucking fuck those holes.
Jesus fucking Christ.
This makes me so angry.
I hate everyone.
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by thedirkatron on May 19, 2010 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Gentry
I wonder if the Rangers’ FO asked him to work on getting BBs. He has had 4 in 12 PAs since being sent down. His season long ops is a very nice .864 which is heavily supported by his .418 obp.
Thank you Houston for drafting Jason Castro.
I've been thinking if Gentry has a chance to be a RH
Brett Gardner… Just musing.
Feliz says his greatest thrill was striking out Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz, one of his heroes. Yet, when he called to tell his parents, his mother had a request: Strike out New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, too.
"So when I did that," Feliz says, "I told my mom, 'There you go. There's your present. Don't ask me to strike anyone else out, OK?'
I said this yesterday but
Borbon seriously needs to watch some tape of Brett Gardner.
"No nuts, no glory"
Don't mention that he's really good.
AJM will do hate rapes on for so long.
I’m pretty sure that’s what started his anti-Dirkatron crusade.
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by thedirkatron on May 19, 2010 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Gentry's walk rates have been climbing
year to year, little by little.
Ceterum censeo, Ron Washington esse delendam
that's why
i thought he should have stayed up here instead of Arias
I keep forgetting
that Tullis is just as young as Wieland and Thompson. Since he was drafted out of a “college”, it throws me off.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
yea, one year Juco guy
I think
Feliz says his greatest thrill was striking out Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz, one of his heroes. Yet, when he called to tell his parents, his mother had a request: Strike out New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, too.
"So when I did that," Feliz says, "I told my mom, 'There you go. There's your present. Don't ask me to strike anyone else out, OK?'
Sickels on mini Robbie #2
**Texas Rangers pitching prospect Robbie Erlin made his debut as a starter last night for Hickory in the South Atlantic League, throwing five perfect innings and fanning nine. Combined with eight previous outings in relief, Erlin has a 0.36 ERA with a 31/4 K/BB in 25.1 innings this year, with just 11 hits allowed. A third round pick last June out of high school in Scotts Valley, California, Erlin isn’t a big guy at 6-0, 175, but he has a solid 90 MPH fastball and a big-breaking curve. His command has been excellent this year, and he is also a good overall athlete. I like this guy; I gave him a Grade C+ “with higher potential” in the book, and so far there is nothing to complain about and lots to be pleased with in his performance. He could get well into the B-range by the end of the season.
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
Erlin needs a nickname
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!
Erlin the Wizard
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Torn between this and There Are Those Who Call Him... Tim?
Which would have to be TATWCH…T?
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!
Some people call him......Tim
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on May 19, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
See above
I enjoy this
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!
Well played sir
i dont care how nerdy it makes me look. I flat out love that movie ha
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on May 19, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
RobE
Kind of alike WallE, only with more Rob.
Or Roer.
Like, ROER!!!!
Or Rerlin. It’s really fun to say Rerlin. Say it out loud right now. You’ll fucking like it.
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by thedirkatron on May 19, 2010 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: If I had a baseball nickname, I'd want it to be Sex Crimes Johnson.
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by thedirkatron on May 19, 2010 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Can you just imagine Tom Grieve giving my scouting report?
“Well, it says here Sex Crimes Johnson was born from a puddle of liquid rape, and went to school to, and I’m quoting here, ‘Get all up inside some bitches’. "
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by thedirkatron on May 19, 2010 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Well done sir, well done.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I'd want to be the Tower of Aggravated Assault.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on May 19, 2010 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
x
ScoutingtheSAL I uploaded a YouTube video — Wilmer Font http://youtu.be/iK2O3fyaJ_g?a
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
Thompson 1
Batter 1 — Wagner
1 — fastball – single
Batter 2 — Villegas
1 — Fastball – strike
2 — fastball – strike (stolen base)
3 — curveball – ground out, runner advances
Batter 3 — Ciolli
1 — breaking ball – foul
2 — fastball – foul
3 — curveball – swinging strike
Batter 4 — Gac (yes, Ian Gac is still in Low A)
1 — fastball – ball
2 — off-speed – swinging strike
3 — fastball – strike (90 mph)
4 — groundout
"No nuts, no glory"
FWIW
I listened to a really bad interview w/Thompson today and he said
the pitcher he sorta emulates is Chris Carpenter.
Bad as in he was awkward, or he came off as a bad person, kinda like a younger Cahill or a better at pitching Dirkatron?
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by thedirkatron on May 19, 2010 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Thompson was fine - the interviewer should been fed to the Gila monsters.
It was taped during Spring Training out in AZ – so there’s tons of wind-blowing-the-mic noise. Which makes it hard to bear.
Thompson 2
Batter 1 — Colligan
1 – fastball – strike
2 – fastball – strike
3 – fastball – ball
4 – fastball – foul
5 – fastball – ball
6 – batter reaches, ball hits Garcia’s glove and hits him in the face
Batter 2 — Thompson
1 – fastball – ball
2 – fastball – strike
3 – fastball – ball
4 – fastball – swinging strike
5 – curveball – swinging strike, stolen base
Batter 3 — Shoemaker
1 – curveball – strike
2 – fastball – strike, caught stealing
3 – fastball – ball
4 – curveball – batter couldn’t check his swing
"No nuts, no glory"
Thompson 3
Batter 1 — Gonzalez
1 – fastball – ball
2 – foul
3 – fastball – ball
4 – fastball – triple
Batter 2 — Vera
1 – single, scores a run
Batter 3 — Wagner
1 – ball
2 – GB to 1b, Ortiz can’t turn a DP, gets one out at 1b
Batter 4 — Villegas
1 – curveball – ball
2 – pop-up to 3rd
Batter 5 — Ciolli
1 – breaking ball – foul
2 – fastball – strike
3 – curveball – GB out
OK. Ranger time for me now.
"No nuts, no glory"
Gracias.
I’ll just go ahead and do the rest for you:
Thompson 4-9th.
Complete and utter fucking BEASTLINESS.
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by thedirkatron on May 19, 2010 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
19 years, 1 month, 15 days
LoneStarDugout Much better command in second for Perez. Bumped a couple 95’s and a 96. Also broke off a sharp curve at 79 for a K. Much better than others.
"No nuts, no glory"
Matt Thompson
6.2 ip | 6 h | 2 er | 1 bb | 8 k’s |
Groundouts-flyouts: Thompson 9-2
"No nuts, no glory"
Jeezy Kreezy.
He’s just good at baseball.
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by thedirkatron on May 19, 2010 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
sick stuff
that Hickory staff is just being plain nasty right now
Feliz says his greatest thrill was striking out Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz, one of his heroes. Yet, when he called to tell his parents, his mother had a request: Strike out New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, too.
"So when I did that," Feliz says, "I told my mom, 'There you go. There's your present. Don't ask me to strike anyone else out, OK?'
Yeah. They lose WingDing and pick up Erlin. It isn't fair to the league.
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
Coolaid is not allowed to make another minors thread ever again
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
I'm guessing he didn't like what you did to Marteen.
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by thedirkatron on May 19, 2010 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
1 out of 2, I guess.
Matt T was domination.
Firebat — 19 years, 1 month, 15 days
"No nuts, no glory"
Just let me make the threads on Perez day.
He’s done well when I’ve made ’em.
Can we please get DiFazigod and Velazquez the fuck out of Hickory?
At least get DiFazio out.
He’s impressed me so far, but dude turned 25 this past week… He needs to be facing men.
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24*
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
by Kinslerhomer on May 20, 2010 8:07 AM CDT up reply actions
You're right, coulda sworn it said 1985, but it's clearly 1986, my bad.
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by thedirkatron on May 20, 2010 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Marteeeen is making me a little sad.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Why?
He’s 19yrs old and pitching in AA and not being blown up. Sure he isn’t tearing it up, but he’s learning and adjusting.
I think the talk some had of him possibly reaching the majors this year got some hopes up.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Yeah, that's kind of ridiculous, actually
he’s doing about as well as Elvis did in AA at that age.
Ceterum censeo, Ron Washington esse delendam
Elvis isn't really that good /Goldstein
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
How do people feel about BA's current mock
with the Rangers getting Brentz and Vitek? If I could push a button and lock down that scenario, I would. I love those two bats.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
I have not seen the BA mock, but I saw Jamey's reference this morning
Jamey lists them both as pitchers and a quick Google search told me that they’re both two-way guys. I’m guessing that they’re projected to be taken as bats?
I found a pretty good analysis of Brentz, sounds like he’s an all-around bat with plenty of arm and range to play a good RF, with a Nick Markakis comp. I like the sound of that.
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Brentz is a corner OF
and Vitek currently plays second, but I’ve seen him projected as a third baseman because of his arm or a CF because of his speed.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Great stuff, clark
I am highly opposed to drafting for need, but I’m fine with a guy fitting a need position if that just happens to work out. Sounds like Vitek fits that to a T.
I’d really love to see us pop a couple of top-notch college bats in this draft.
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
It's a weird draft talent-wise at the top
and because of our unprotected pick at 15, our four picks in the top 50, and most of all our precarious financial situation, I have a feeling getting high ceiling college bats is about as good as it gets.
Names in the second tier of the HS pitching pool just don’t get me excited. We have enough arms of that caliber in our system already.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Vitek came up a few times in the free BA chat yesterday
Burke Granger (Columbus, OH): Are the Indians at #5 a possibility for Kolbrin Vitek? I’ve seen him all over the board (from 5-25) on Mock Drafts but 5 seems high to me.
Jim Callis: Wouldn’t rule that out, but it is a little rich. He is one of the best bats in the draft, and he’s a good athlete on top of that.
Ryan Hall (Abingdon, MD): I know that one hits right handed and the other left handed, but how would compare Zack Cox and Kolbrin Vitek as hitters?
Jim Callis: Very similar. Very good pure hitters, average power, also plus arms on defense. Cox has a better chance to play 3B than Vitek, who becomes an OF, maybe a CF.
brian (washington dc): With the Twins needing middle infield help in the minors why wouldn’t you have us taking Kolbrin Vitek at #21? And what is his ceiling as a player?
Jim Callis: Because he almost certainly will have to be an outfielder at the next level. He has an all-star ceiling—the bat gives him that kind of potential.
This is the scouting report that I assume WestTXAg06 mentioned above on Brentz.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Vitek
Ball State. He’s 21 actually.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on May 20, 2010 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions
If Vitek can really play CF, then he might fit into the Rangers strategy of building up the middle.
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
Whoa, if he's really CF-capable, that would be great
Callis concerned me a little bit when he talked about Vitek moving to the OF, but if it’s to center, that would be great.
All-Star caliber bats in center field are a good thing.
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
It's starting to look like he might not be around
for our second first round pick, so if we really like him, we may have to take him at 15.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Im still hoping that Choice
falls to us at 15 but that doesnt look realistic right now. Brentz would be a nice consolation. if Vitek is at 22 he is the perfect pick for the rangers considering their financial situation. I think we will see a lot more 4 yr college players than normal from the Rangers
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on May 20, 2010 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Look at the season Brentz had last year
I think this is a case of Choice being the shiny new toy at the top of draft boards, whereas Brentz had his crazy year last year and this year took a while to get started after an injury. Personally, I would rather have Brentz, who plays against better competition and in a stronger lineup, which means he actually gets pitched to.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Fair points
I wouldnt be upset with either of them. Im hoping that one is available at 15 and Vitek is there at 22. That would be a great first round no matter the financial concerns
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on May 20, 2010 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
They're both small school college guys
which always makes me a little nervous. I remember really liking Beau Mills a few years ago, but there were concerns about his level of competition, and he has hit something of a wall in AA.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=460699
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
also
if you haven’t been using Andy’s new website as a resource this draft season, you’re missing out.
He’s putting out a huge Draft Notebook with 775 names the weekend before the draft at a cost of just $10. Since it will undoubtedly be worth double the BA magazine I usually buy before a draft, I’ll probably go with Andy’s stuff this year.
http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/5/12/1469330/mlb-draft-notebook-excerpt-aaron
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
he may come off like an asshole in conversation
but he knows his stuff ,and after he gets burnt a few times on predictions he’ll start hedging his bets with his proclamations like most pundits do.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
We all come off like assholes in internet conversations
its the LSB way
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Shut up or I'll force my sex on you.
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by thedirkatron on May 20, 2010 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's the on,e Clark
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
I feel alright with Brenz or Choice at 15.
But I’d probably prefer Choice.
Are Ranaudo’s injury questions that serious? Is he this year’s Kyle Gibson?
More importantly, do the Rangers really pass at 15? There’s some history there.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on May 20, 2010 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Ranaudo
Think I found my answer…
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/ask-ba/2010/269988.html
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on May 20, 2010 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions
May 13, 2009
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
by Kinslerhomer on May 20, 2010 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
no, really?
dang – I saw Holmberg in the pics and thought it was new – thought this was his first season there. off to delete a tweet
First season as manager
He was an assistant last year.
When I saw the huge amount of players in those pics
I thought it was strange – Like last year when they had two full teams! I shoulda put 2 and 2 together. Kinda wondered what JT was doing out there visiting, too. doh
Do we know why they only have one team
this year? Cost cutting?
Ceterum censeo, Ron Washington esse delendam
per JC
Everyone I’ve talked to about the DSL thing has said it has nothing to do with money. It’s simply about the number of players they have. They let go of a number of players (with more cuts to come) and a ton of them are in Arizona right now.
Just from the initial Extended Spring Training roster
Miguel De Los Santos, Francisco Mendoza, Denny Peralta, Jonathan Rojas, Randol Rojas, Tim Stanford, Aaron Thompson, Yefry Castillo, Alinson Perez, Santiago Hill, Jhonny Gomez, Oduber Herrera, Junior Payano, Christian Villanueva, Teodoro Martinez – that’s 15 guys that graduated from the DSL to the States this year.
Thanks
having 2 teams does seem like more of an aberration than having one.
Ceterum censeo, Ron Washington esse delendam
Last year's two teams seemed like
One prospect team and one organizational filler team with a couple prospects mixed in, so I’m not surprised they are doing away with the second one (for now, at least).
link
do you have the link to the article posted some weeks ago that examines when hitting measures stabilize? can’t seem to find it…
Look up above in the fanposts
the recommended ones. I think it’s in philkid’s post.
Ceterum censeo, Ron Washington esse delendam
You could argue NeRa's line is better than Lueke's.
Which of these prospects is the most frustrating to follow:
NeRa or Beltre
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
C-Wun...
8 ip | 5 h | 2 r | 1 bb | 2 k’s |
Pitches-strikes: Beavan 93-63
Efficient.
"No nuts, no glory"
GOD I LOVE HIM SO MUCH
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by thedirkatron on May 20, 2010 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
JC was at the game:
The right-hander’s velocity was once again solid, as he appears to be consistently sitting between 91-92 mph from start-to-start, bumping 93 a few times with the occasional 94 mph heater.
and
Beavan locked in after the walk, retiring 12 of the final 13 batters he faced. The lone hitter to reach base did so on an infield single.
.
His command remained strong throughout the game––if not improving in the latter innings––and he held his velocity deep. In fact, Beavan’s first two fastballs of the eighth inning registered at 94 and 93 mph, respectively.
I'm becoming excited about Beavan.
It just seems like he’s going to methodically improve his slider, then move on to his change up, and by the end of next year will see some time in Arlington.
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
I'm calling it right now
The Captain is going to be a very good 2-3 starter.
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Oh, wow, you handsome rebel you.
Badwagon hopping is for little sluts in pink hates with fantastic breasts.
You are a slut, but you lack the fantastic tits, so you are therefor nothing more than a fucking fruit salad ass mother fucker.
Besides, I was alone in here for so long I got bored and kinda glopped all over the seats.
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by thedirkatron on May 21, 2010 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
ha, spozda be hats, I like it this way, though.
Oh, lord… there goes DTron talking about pink hates again.
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by thedirkatron on May 21, 2010 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I am going to kick your ass, dude.
Pretty sure I was on the Wonderful train last year.
"No nuts, no glory"
I figured, cause we like all the same dudes.
Wait… that came out wrong.
Pitchers!
We like all the same young pitchers.
Yah, that’s what I meant.
Oh, and, fwiw, I will bury you in the fucking woods.
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by thedirkatron on May 21, 2010 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
He's going the wrong way.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
Hickory is his happy place.
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
Wilmer Fucking Font has no happy place.
He has a rapes place and slightly-less-rapes place.
That’s it.
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by thedirkatron on May 20, 2010 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Engel Beltre
4-4 so far tonight with a 3B.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
yea, I saw that
Inching close to hitting 300. Quite the turn around this year. If he makes it in AA this year, I think his prospect stock soars
Feliz says his greatest thrill was striking out Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz, one of his heroes. Yet, when he called to tell his parents, his mother had a request: Strike out New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, too.
"So when I did that," Feliz says, "I told my mom, 'There you go. There's your present. Don't ask me to strike anyone else out, OK?'
Make that 5-5
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
Baby steps...
scottrlucas Bakersfield’s Engel Beltre 5-5 with a triple, batting .321/.387/.434 in last 30 days.
"No nuts, no glory"
That makes my appendage harden, even at this late hour.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Isn't Beltre
Supposed to have 60-ish power? He doesn’t seem to be hitting for any.
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by Conjunction on May 21, 2010 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions
That looks straight out of man vs food
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Lueke finally to Frisco
Josh_Lueke Omw to frisco!!!! Got the call after the game last night
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
No
Literal rapes, Luekes- only figurative rapes.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!
by Keynes on May 21, 2010 9:10 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Hey, if a bitch wants to black out on the bathroom floor, Lueke's gonna do what he do.
And he’s finishing doing what he do all over her back.
It’s right as a man.
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by thedirkatron on May 21, 2010 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
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Wha???
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Bako 09, Hic this year
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!
by Keynes on May 21, 2010 9:26 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
hmmm, i see
LoneStarDugout @lonestarball He can’t go back to Bakersfield after what happened last year – that’s why he opened the season down in Hickory.
Paisano
BaBIP dropping, overall numbers dropping accordingly. This year’s Pina, perhaps.
Ceterum censeo, Ron Washington esse delendam
Ah, the Latin Wind...
4th/5th OF’er at best, but I want that damn nickname to make it to the big leagues.
He and the Asian Kid are the two guys I root for irrationally just cause of their nicknames.
C-Wun I root for way harder cause of his nick, but I actually really like him as a prospect too, though.
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by thedirkatron on May 21, 2010 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
So
how many sex crimes have happened strictly within the confines of your beard?
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on May 21, 2010 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
None. But it is where I store all the juices.
Mmm… fresh squeezed bearded rape juice…
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by thedirkatron on May 21, 2010 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
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