Minors Thread 4-16, 17
by clark on Apr 15, 2011 10:12 PM CDT
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PrintWe didn't have one for 4-15, and that's too bad because Erlin and Olt did notable things.
But we will definitely have one for 4-16, because that's a hell of a lot of pitchers for one day on the farm:
HIC-6:00- Grimm
MYR-5:00- Loux
FRS-2-DH- Brig/MDLS
RRE-6:00- Scheppers
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HIC-4:00- Melo
MYR-1:00- Ross
FRS-4:00- Pimentel
RRE-2:00- McClung
Thanks as always for the good work that Shroom does here. And since I haven't hit my word limit, I'll just say that Mike Bianucci seems different this year. Let's hope that sticks around.
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After you just headlined a trade for Zach Greinke in June of 2011.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
now remember
this kid was considered decent coming out of the draft, with pretty prodigious power.
He’s relatively old (turns 25 this summer) but if he continues this whole new “contact” thing without sacrificing the power, he could have some value.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
A boy can dream.
If his cut to his K rate turns out to be real, I wouldn’t doubt he’d have comparable value to Reed/Roark/Tatusko, which means he can tie in to getting a useful Major League rental (go ahead and makes cracks about Cantu and Guzman being ‘useful’).
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
Did he start listening to Drowning Pool?
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 15, 2011 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Yay for great days of pitchings
Starts at 1230 with our Dutch Oven and then a brilliant day of some of our older Pitching Prospects
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Both A-ball games are rainy today. We'll be lucky to get them in.
And the Frisco DH is gonna be really windy w/temp in the 50s. brrr
Also, Rangermad found an Olt Q&A over in the GDT – http://7traintoshea.com/?p=5163&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter – which I’m now gonna go read.
your weather update
HIC looks good, if the field is dry they should be able to play.
MYR still looks iffy. Rain is moving away now, 3 hours before the game – so, can the field dry out enough to play tonight. And will the rain stay away?
FRS is playing in windy mid-40s conditions. You aren’t in the Caribe anymore, niños.
RRE is expecting partly awesome Tanner with high-heat temps under a plus-plus Scheppers sky.
weird...
Dallas is like LA today. What I imagine LA to be like, I mean.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 16, 2011 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
x
scottrlucas A little bird tells me RHP Andres Perez-Lobo (2010 23rd rounder) is in Hickory, which is updating its rosters leisurely if at all thus far.
Jose Ruiz
He didn’t look that great in ST, and the on-site eyes didn’t think much of him beyond raw power, IIRC, but he’s off to a surprising start with Frisco – .438/.550/.438 – 7 singles, no xbh’s, 4 BBs, 2 Ks. Weirdness.
Rhadiganish.
Ya’ll.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
by Keynes on Apr 16, 2011 3:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
i'd probably be a worse PBP guy than Rhads
but I’d entertain you with a bunch of curse words and apologies
>mfw
Who was the second?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Yeah, I just saw that.
He’s a great player, but I’d be careful celebrating it. That kid sounds like trouble to me.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
I hadn't heard about any trouble
He was injured last year, but his grades and behavior have been fine as far as I know. What kind of trouble?
Street agents/handlers.
I’m actually really surprised he committed this early, especially considering everything he’s been quoted as saying about Auburn. It’s a huge coup for A&M, I’m not trying to downplay the player, just saying that the rumors about handlers have been very, very strong.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
I feel like I've heard so many kids tied to street agents this year
I kind of take it with a grain of salt at this point. I think most of the time its sour grapes from teams that don’t land the kid, and when it is valid, well, Patrick Peterson was a pretty good player for LSU.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
That's why I said that it doesn't take away from the greatness of the recruits themselves.
It could be nothing, but with what I think will happen with Lyles, it could be something. Some schools just aren’t willing to take the risks associated with these guys; some say that they’ve not done anything wrong and that they’re not going to let some hanger-on dictate what they do. It’s up to the school, obviously.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
I did
and I’m pretty pumped, although I wonder if we lose Knight because of Davis. Still, we had to land a top tier RB, and with Gray rumored to be UT or TCU bound, we needed Williams. These kids have to realize that A&M will field an incredible o-line for the foreseeable future.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Whoop!
nice news after losing out on Malcom Brown… Trey Williams is the top dude for sure. Both may be national top 100 guys. Williams has incredible cutting ability and explosiveness, looks like a mini Cyrus Gray but with higher top end speed possibly.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
?
Really? We have two great RBs right now (maybe the best one-two punch in the country), one who rushed for 100 yards in 7 straight games. When the hell is the last time a texas RB did that?
Not like texas has had plenty of their own… Oh and what about those top 5 star recruits on a 5-7 team last year? Come on, you could say that about any school.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
second straight outing with 5 IP and 3 ER
but he didn’t seem as sharp today.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
is that why he's K'd 11 times in 8 games while walking just once?
Must make him jittery.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
As you posted that
He gave up a run.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Good recovery after the run.
Swinging K and called K.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Who the hell is Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Either a duke in Central Europe
or a sci-fi character.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 16, 2011 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
so much pitching goodness in Myrtle Beach minus Kiker
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
It just occurred to me that Kiker has been put into the genius hands of Brad Holman to fix.
last chance saloon, Jack
complete game 4 hit shutout against Arizona...9 IP 4 h 0 r 1 bb 13 K 134 pitches
i would put him in top 10 now…he is carving up d1 hitters like a fuckin ginsu knife
How many runs did UCLA score?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Guess that's more acceptable, then.
If it was 10-0 or 6-0, I was going to ask why Bauer was out there throwing 130 pitches.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
what do you think about Stilson?
Aggies guy. Newest mock has him falling to Texas. Isn’t he supposed to be a reliever?
>mfw
I don't see us taking a college pitcher projected as an RP.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
thats the biggest ? but i have seen some think he has enough of a third pitch(change)
to be a starter
from another site(just one start so take it for what it’s worth)
1. Tall with projection remaining
2. Over the top arm slot; weird looking, short arm action on the back end of his wind-up
3. Straight fastball with good velocity; arm slot puts the pitch on a downward plane
4. Gonzaga hitters couldn’t do much with the pitch, behind it often, other times hitting on the ground
5. Hard 12-6 downer curve ball; can throw for strikes and use as a chase pitch
6. Showed a couple harder breaking balls with less vertical and a bit of horizontal break (slider?)
7. Good arm action on change-up: has arm side run and drop; swing and miss pitch
8. Confidence on the mound; attacks hitters and works quickly
9. Very athletic and fields position extremely well
10. Good control and solid command throughout the outing; efficient outing
threw really well against Baylor last night…runs it up to 99 usually sitting 94-96
I wouldn't draw too much from his performance against Baylor.
Our offense isn’t very good and nobody plays small ball like Steve Smith.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
well it's not the 27 yanks but
muncy, pinckard, ludy and towey aren’t complete garbage…
was sitting mid 90s most of the night..would not necessarily take him at 33 though but hell, he might be gone by then. main thing though is Stilson just started pitching a couple of yrs ago…
Stilson faced off Friday with a former high-school teammate, Josh Turley. The starting pitchers attended Texarkana’s Texas High. Stilson, a likely first-round draft selection this summer, primarily played shortstop at Texas High.
"He just figured (pitching) out," Turley said of his close friend. "Some people just do that later on. They figure out how to pitch and he’s throwing really hard and really well. He had a good arm in high school, but it was nothing like it is now."
Yea, he definitely is a hard thrower
Good Curve too. I’d be down with taking him if he fell to us, he’s got the kind of live arm we generally love aquiring
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
ALL ABOUT JOSH BELL BRUH
Boras client and strong Texas commit could result in a fall. Plus, dude goes to Jesuit so he’s a local boy.
i would love it....the bomb off the chicken express sign was sweet...
rocking a
591/.710/1.182 39-66 on the year 11 HR 39 RBI 38 Runs 14-14 SB 27 games played
God I wish.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
don't be afraid
I see signage from across the street,
where I had birthday parties when I was 7, 8 years old.
Crystal’s Pizza, baby.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 16, 2011 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I know.
I just asked Parks on Twitter what our biggest organizational hole is and he said that there was no question it was 1B.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Sure.
You can move guys that can hit but can’t field to 1B from all over the place.
I would say COF is right up there in terms of our holes. I don’t know which legit prospects we have that project for the kind of power COF requires. Maybe Skole and Hoying?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
God I hope he is a legitimate prospect.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Basically.
And neither do I. I know Andy Seiler was not high on him at draft time, but then he came out and absolutely raped face last year in a short season.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
I'm high on Hoying
I like the adjustments he made last season after a slow start, and the fact that it was Hoying who approached the team about making changes in his swing. Proactive, coachable, and showing some serious bat. Former SS who projects to be a good defender in a corner OF spot with a solid arm.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
we could use another solid corner OF prospect
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
The last four names in the Lynchburg lineup are comically long:
Spanjer-Furstenburg
Hefflinger
Terdoslavich
Schlehuber
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Did you make up "Terdoslavich?"
I feel like that’s made-up.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
The entire lineup averages 10 letters per name
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 16, 2011 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Your brother...
scoonbug Benjamin Morris
I have a date tonight with a girl who says that she’s not very experienced because she’s been with girls for 15 years. Lots of pressure.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
hmm, pronounced laox? pronounce the x?
weird. i thought it would be pronounced “low” or something. anyway he’s done
5 IP | 5 H | 2 ER | 1 BB | 4 K | 1 HR | 7-1 GO-AO
that is a good start.
>mfw
Yes
the X is pronounced.
the play by play guy said "Laox"
lao rhymes with mao and there’s just an x sound at the end.
>mfw
by MonkeyEpoxy on Apr 17, 2011 12:57 AM CDT up reply actions
More walks than innings...
That’s always sustainable.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 16, 2011 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Should be noted: Endy Chavez was back in the lineup for RR tonight.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
DA ROOF, DA ROOF, DA ROOF IS ON FIAAA
For Hickory.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Really looks Grimm for the hitters.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Walk party in Frisco tonight.
MDLS walked 3 in a row before getting pulled in the fifth.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
He's done?
After 39 pitches?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Hankins in.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
from what I'm hearing on the radio here
Grimm is getting swings and misses on his change, fb, and slider. I like that
>mfw
My Z button doesn't work in any threads. I blame Rhadigan.
Found some photo albums online – kind of a cheesy setup, but they include …
Pics of Profar’s opening day HR
He has to be injured and just isn't telling anyone.
aaronfitt Aaron Fitt
Matt Purke exits after 4-plus, leading 5-2. Purke struck out 5 in first 2 inns, none after. Velo was 84-87 in 4th and 5th. #MLBdraft
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
ya i listened to this......started 89-91 in first..k'd everyone with plus breaking balls in second
then lost velo in 4th-5th
Olt just went yard again. oppo taco
The MYR pxp guy swears that almost every Olt hit is up the RF gap.
Weird line for their pitcher...
Looked like he was going to dominate, definitely racking up Ks, but all a sudden…a 6 spot.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 17, 2011 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Any chance he could play 2B?
Trade Kinsler in a year or two
by Judy'sLewinsky on Apr 17, 2011 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
ugh
that sucks
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Eh.
It’s not his shoulder.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 17, 2011 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
yea, thats a positive
but setting him back more this year isn’t good
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Groundballs likely done today.
6/4/0/0/3/4, 9:1 GB:FB.
Still hasn’t given up a run in hi-A.
It's nice having a high A environment that isn't hell on pitchers
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Great start for Frisco's and Hickory's offense
Deglan just hit a two rbi single in first, Hickory has batted around. Beltre got a hit for Frisco and Stonebrunner hit a HR
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Hickory's success so far this year is a bit mystifying, given their age
can anyone tell me anything about OF Teodoro Martinez or 2B Odubel Herrera?
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
CAFESITO!!!!
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Hurley starting for RR tonight
would be nice if the Rangers could get 3-4 good starts from him. Wouldn’t mind seeing him replace Ogando in the Rangers roto.
...
…
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
I wouldn't move Ogando out of the roto
unless he completely implodes or in case you want to limit his innings and the BP needs help. Of course him moving back to the BP to limit his innings is contingent upon his performance.
If he’s lights out, no way you can move him unless there’s a severe risk of injury or something like that.
Rangers starters today
AAA: Hurley
AA: Boscan (already in progress)
A+: Wieland
A: Roman Mendez
>mfw
hit in the head by a line drive
walked off with trainer and seems ok
Whoop, great start to the year for big Joe
17ks in 12 ip?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Someone should make a new thread tomorrow
Big day with Perez and NeRa both goin
awesome, we are so deep on the pitching front right now.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
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