Minors 8/8, aka "Erlin & the Bleienheart"
by WestTxAg06 on Aug 9, 2010 1:11 PM CDT
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PrintThat title should clue you in to today's main event. The Blaze decided to imitate the big league club and take a Monday vacation. Those teams who will be entertaining us with baseball-related activities today (or in dirk-speak, those will be "doing baseballings"):
- OKC (8:05): Omar Beltre
- FRI (7:05): Coeur de Bleier
- HIC (6:05): Erlin the Magician
- SPO (8:30): Juan Grullon
- ARI (9:00): Mr. Blackwell
Today's questions:
1. Are you finally a NeilRam believer?
2. If the season ended today, who is your Nolan Minor League Pitcher of the Year?
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Ramirez
1. Yes, I’m a Neil Ramirez believer. I believe he’s going to slowly move up the system, similar to Kirkman.
2. Erlin, followed closely by Kirkman. Kirkman is a changeup away from being a really good pitcher.
Erlin not starting today
It’s Chad Bell.
"Most of Jesus’s parables were economic parables, and they were free-market parables." -- Andrew Schlafly
Y'all are killing me
I was planning on going to Hickory thie Sat./Sun. to see Ramirez and Erlin. I’m not sure the trip is worth the drive without Erlin pitching.
Going to Hickory on Saturday and Sunday?
Let me know if you make it…I’ll be there. Erlin will pitch, I’m sure — just in relief.
Alright, I will.
Right now I’m looking for stuff to do in the area for the family so the trip is worth it for them as well. Looks like there are some waterfalls and stuff like that to see.
Go to the Biltmore House.
Fucking awesome if you like things that are cool to look at with your fucking eyes.
Don’t think I’ll be able to shake free this weekend, but damn I want to hang out with Jason Cole so bad… Lemme know if he’s real nice feeling when you hug him.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
Correct me if I'm wrong but...
Wouldn’t the mating of a serial killer and a goat produce something like a deranged satyr?
Shut up.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
I figured Charlie Sheen would be a compliment
Living a life of Alcohol, Denise Richards, and prostitutes isn’t a bad life
+ Neve Campbell
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
It is.
I just hate stupid E-Cart now is what I meant.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Aug 10, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't like.
I LOVE!
<3
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The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Aug 10, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
While you're around
Do you have any idea what the Rangers are planning to do with Jimmy Reyes next year? He’s had a great debut only giving up 5 H in 16 IP w/ 22 SO. Do they plan to use him as a starter next year? He’ll be 22 at the start of the season.
I'm moving closer and closer to signing up
but that would mean I have to give up my subscription to the Notre Dame website I follow and I haven’t gotten to that point yet.
Apologies, so much for my post title then
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
BTW, Is Font done for the season?
1. don’t expect much out of Neil, bullpen arm ceiling IMO.
2. Captain Kirkman.
Hey Tom - It's over now, so do you know how - to pick up the pieces and go home?
1. Very close
2. Kirkman, but with the young kids hot on his heels
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
1. Yes, Ramirez may not be a starter but he's got a MLB future.
2. Erlin, followed by Kirkman and Strop.
I'm relieved
The way the were describing the injury on the radio, I thought it might be a shoulder injury. Strained lower back is AWESOME. DL him for the rest of the year and let him start in Frisco next season.
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aandro #Rangers sign 28th-round pick, right-hander John Kukuruda.
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
Yep
neStarDugout Kukuruda gained national attention earlier this year when he threw four consecutive no-hitters. He’s a high schooler out of California.
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
Looks like he's pretty raw
Only had 16 IP as a junior. Before his 4 straight no-hitters, he had walked 26 in his first 32 IP. He then walked only 6 over his 22 1/3 no-hit innings, while striking out 47.
His Senior season stats, for whatever they're worth.
64.2 IP | 30 R | 14 ER | 22 H | 38 BB | 119 SO
26 BB in first 32 IP. 12 in last 32.2 IP.
Chad Bell 1st Inning
1.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (outside)
Pitch 2: Ball 2 (FB up and outside)
Pitch 3: Called Strike 1 (FB inside corner)
Pitch 4: GB to 3B (Error bobbled by West, runner safe @ 1st)
2.
Pitch 1: Called Strike 1 (FB)
Pitch 2: GB to SS (Error, bobbled by SS Roof, runner safe @ 1st)
3.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (CB low and inside)
Pitch 2: Called STrike 1 (FB outside corner)
Pitch 3: Swinging Strike 2 (L. De Los Santos snap throw to 1st to pick off runner)
Pitch 4: Foul (CB, dropped by Catcher)
Pitch 5: Ball (CB low, L. De Los Santos picked off runner trying to steal 3rd)
Pitch 6: Single to RF
4.
Pitch 1: Called Strike 1 (FB 88 MPH inside corner)
Pitch 2: Called Strike 2 (FB outside corner)
Pitch 3: Ball 1 (FB up and outside)
Pitch 4: Ball 2 (CB just outside)
Pitch 5: Swinging Strike 3 (FB)
17 pitches, 11 strikes, 1 H, 2 ERRORS, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO
No kidding.
I think he was offended by the errors and wanted to make sure Greensboro didn’t get the idea that they are better than what they really are.
Am I misreading things or did The Macumba pick off two runners in a single at bat?
That’s plain and simple bad assery.
I really want that guy to succeed, mainly because his nickname will play well in the majors.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
He's got an 80 nickname tool, easy
(hit post too soon)
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Bell 2nd Inning
1.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (FB low outside)
Pitch 2: Ball 2 (FB low inside)
Pitch 3: Foul (FB)
Pitch 4: GB to 3B West
2.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (FB low outside)
Pitch 2: Ball 2 (FB low)
Pitch 3: FB out to LF
3.
Pitch 1: Swinging Strike 1 (FB)
Pitch 2: Called Strike 2 (FB inside corner)
Pitch 3: Ball 1 (FB high)
Pitch 4: Ball 2 (CB up and outside)
Pitch 5: Foul (FB)
Pitch 6: GB to 2B Adair
30 pitches, 18 strikes, 1 H, 2 Errors, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO
Just when I start to buy into the notion that Coeur de Bleier could succeed in the bigs despite fringe stuff
He gets hammered and reminds me that he has fringe stuff.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
by WestTxAg06 on Aug 9, 2010 8:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
And perhaps more valuable to the club as a trade chip than as a future member of our 40
What if KC proposes something like Font, Velazquez, Tullis, Bleier, and McGinnis for Greinke?
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
by WestTxAg06 on Aug 9, 2010 9:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Fucking Poppins is terrible, but his haughty British puffing mouth-sound here is actually correct.
Fucking still hate him so much, though.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Aug 10, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Ouch...
Blake Beavan’s 2nd AAA start: 5 ip 10 h 9 r/er 3 w 0 k. Allowed 7 runs in the third.
"No nuts, no glory"
Had been with OKC this year
mlbtraderumors Dodgers Sign Geoff Geary http://bit.ly/9OapHI #mlb
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
Buckel to debut Tuesday
LoneStarDugout I’m interviewing Rangers second round pick Cody Buckel after the AZL game tonight. He’ll make his pro debut with the rookie club on Tuesday.
Jazz Hands!
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Aug 10, 2010 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
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@ysportsncaabb: Heard from a great source that P Justin Grimm (Georgia), Rangers fifth-rounder, will end up signing by deadline.
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
HUGE
Nice.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Aug 10, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Grimm
Seems like Tim Murphy 2.0.
The college arm they see something in, enough to tolerate control problems, and then the control problems turn out to be entrenched.
I know I know, I should give Justin a chance!
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Aug 10, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Isn't Grimm more of a power arm?
Murphy was a guy that converted from an OF and was still fairly new to pitching, right?
Yah, not really all that similar.
Grimm’s more of a draft year tumbler.
23rd ranked college prospect coming into the year by BA.
His ceiling is way over Murphy’s.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Aug 13, 2010 4:39 AM CDT up reply actions
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