Minors Thread 4/24...and beyond!
by Rodney on Apr 24, 2011 12:24 PM CDT
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Today:
AAA: Neil Ramirez-1:05pm
AA: Wilfredo Boscan-5:00pm
Hi-A: Ryan Kelly (who?)-1:30pm
Lo-A: off
*randoms*
MOLT: 351/.457/.614!!!
In fact, MOLT is 5th in the Carolina League in batting average, 3rd in OBP, 6th in SLG, and 2nd in OPS at 1.071. It seems as if Professor Parks' prediction of Olt seeing Frisco by the ASB are on track.
Skole: .276/.354/.345
Coach Joe!: In his last ten high-A starts, Wieland has a 1.56 ERA with eight walks and 56 strikeouts in 56 innings, and opponents are hitting a meager .222/.309/.314 during that span.
Jurickson Profar was activated off the DL but didn't play yesterday.
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Millwood goes the distance again
Make that two Minor League starts, two seven-inning complete games for Kevin Millwood.
His composite line thus far:
14.0 8 2 2 1 5 6good for 2-0 1.29 ERA
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Sounds like
he is in the best shape of his life.
Rangers beat Redsox. my pleasure. :) -- South Korea's own DemianBlue, 4/2/2011
by Oddibee on Apr 24, 2011 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Underrated.
rec
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
I think MOlt is 3/5 with 2 doubles since I noted his cold streak in the GDT yesterday.
lesson learned: don’t taunt the MOlt
He's just a leader board hog.
Tied for 11th.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Yep
definitely too much, though, at least he’s walking at a very healthy rate.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
quick math shows that between college and Spokane he Ks almost once a game
so, yeah – 16 ks in 15 games – seems to be his thang
Yeah, I'm less than concerned about him being a TTO guy
Rather than a Mendonca/Davis 2 True Outcome guy.
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
Just noticed something ...
you know the color guy who sounds like a PBA rodeo announcer? It’s this guy.
Sounds like a great play from Gentry got Ramirez out of the 2nd.
Gentry made a sliding catch in LF and doubled off the runner at 1st.
Sounds like Ramirez is really having trouble finding the strikezone right now.
It will me interesting to see how he responds.
Shit, 3 walks already
:(
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Gameday makes it all appear close
Who knows how accurate it is though. If they are close, it seems like he got a little shook up from the HR and is trying to get people to chase without getting ahead of them first.
Who knows.
It makes it hard to pitch if you don’t get the call on the edges. I understand not wanting to put the ball over the middle to get ahead. Who knows whether he’s getting squeezed or not though.
Per Scott Lucas the zone is tiny.
scottrlucas Scott Lucas
Neil Ramirez not as sharp today (and dealing with a tiny K zone). FB mostly 90-91 in 3rd. 3 H, 3 BB, 3 R in 3 IP.
Ramirez responded nicely in the 4th
He got 3 quick outs on 7 pitches. Has anyone heard any velo readings besides what Lucas said, 90-91?
Ramirez is done, Beau Jones on for his 1st AAA appearance.
5 IP | 3 H | 3 R | 3 ER | 3 BB | 3 SO | 1 HR
From the Frisco blog-notes:
Here’s an interesting note: the RoughRiders have only three men listed as outfielders, and one of those (Mike Bianucci) has only made three starts in the outfield. The rest of his 12 starts have been in the designated hitter slot. On the flip side, there are six active infielders and two infielders on the disabled list. One of those listed infielders—Jonathan Greene—has played some left to make up for this unbalance.
Just waiting around for Leonys Martinez’ paperwork to get done?
Has Bianucci been DH'ing?
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
Me here read good? No, bad read do!
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 24, 2011 5:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Ryan Kelly - Acquired in the Moscoso trade
"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
How long before
we see Erlin, Wieland or Ross in Frisco? Pimental and Boscan seem ready to go to the bullpen if they want a chance to move up in the orginization.
The promotions likely wont start until mid May to June
Of course if someone in RR gets hurt for a extended period it could open the door for a round of promotions.
Mike Olt audio
The Myrtle Beach pxp guys interview Olt at a mexican restaurant.
About 21 mins, nothing earth-shattering.
Fairly brisk listen if you’re bored, but won’t miss much if you skip it.
Search for Dan Uggla and find the latest result.
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$ha, 4/17/2011.
Motion to act like this start never happened.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Especially Decker plus Blanks is a ML hitter.
Cliché as that sounds, this should be a good learning experience for Marteen
no ones talking about this?
Brilliant start by Erlin, might be one of the best starts of the season for any MiLB pitcher. Erlin has been just as impressive at high A so far as he was in A ball last year.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
He has been very impressive.
So have Ross and Wieland. I wonder how much of it has to do with improved performance and how much has to do with moving from BAK to MB?
Erlin has only allowed 12 hits in his 22 IP, but has given up 3 doubles and 3 HR in those 12 hits. I have to think those XBH numbers will come back down some, but he will start to give up more hits overall.
Erlin is always awesome
Career pitching line:
140.2 IP 160K (29.1%) 21BB (3.8%) Damn, that’s sexy. I’d like to see the ground ball rate a tick higher, but that’s getting picky.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Not to put too much pressure on him
but seriously, that’s extremely Cliff Lee-esque… Lee is more of a FB pitcher too, with those K/BB rates, it doesn’t matter
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
We'll have to see how it plays in the upper levels
we’re still in A ball, after all, but you have to love how he’s doing so far.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Think he's too polished for A+ ball to be much of a challenge?
To be fair he has been kinda homer happy so far (only 22 IP) and that’s with 3 of his 4 games being in Myrtle Beach
>mfw
MiLB.com article
“These guys are a lot better [at] hitting mistakes,” Erlin said. “If you leave a ball over the plate, there’s a good chance it’s going to be hit pretty hard. I just have to keep fine-tuning on location and stuff like that because the hitters are just going to get better.”
He seems like the perfect canidate to add a cutter when he reaches
the upper levels to negate some of his HR tendecies. As long as he keeps his command and swing and miss pitches, it will just come down to him making adjustments and staying healthy.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
that's what Parks said
Said he wouldn’t be surprised if Erlin adds a 2-seamer and a cutter down the road so he can play with batters with 3 different fastballs, the change, and the curve
>mfw
Martin Perez Inning 1 (radar gun apparently flickering in and out)
Batter 1 – Daniel Robertson
1. Called strike, fastball
2. Ball, fastball
3. Called strike, curveball
4. Single, hanging curve
Batter 2 – Jaff Decker
1. Ball
2. Called strike, fastball
3. Ball
4. Swinging strike, curveball
5. Fouled off, fastball (92)
6. Called strike, fastball
Batter 3 – Kyle Blanks
1. Double, run scores
Batter 4 – James Darnell
1. Ball, fastball
2. Ball
3. Ball
4. Called strike, curveball
5. Double, run scores
Batter 5 – Kyle Phillips
1. Ball, curveball
2. Double, run scores
Batter 6 – Cody Decker
1. Ball
2. Swinging strike, curveball
3. Fouled off
4. Fouled off
5. Swinging strike, curveball
Batter 7 – Vince Belnome
1. Ball
2. Ball, fastball
3. Called strike
4. Called strike, curveball
5. Ball
6. Ball, fastball
Batter 8 – Beamer Weems
1. Called strike, fastball
2. Ball
3. Swinging strike
4. Ball, curveball
5. Ball
6. Fouled off
7. Called strike, curveball
well… at least he struck out the side
>mfw
Martin Perez Inning 2 (i'm pretty sure he's saying "breaking ball" for all offspeed offerings. some might be changeups)
Batter 1 – Blake Tekotte
1. Called strike
2. Groundout, curveball
Batter 2 – Daniel Robertson
1. Ball
2. Called strike
3. Swinging strike, fastball
4. Groundout
Batter 3 – Jaff Decker
1. Ball, curveball
2. Called strike, curveball
3. Swinging strike
4. Ball
5. Ball
6. Fouled off
7. Ball
Batter 3 – Kyle Blanks
1. Called strike
2. Groundout, curveball
Better
>mfw
Martin Perez Inning 3
Batter 1 – James Darnell
1. Popped up. Suck it, dick
Batter 2 – Kyle Phillips
1. Called strike
2. Groundout
Batter 3 – Cody Decker
1. Ball
2. Ball
3. Called strike, fastball
4. Ball, fastball
5. Fouled off
6. Ball, fuck
Batter 4 – Vince Belnome
1. Fouled off
2. Called strike
3. Ball, breaking ball
4. Called strike
>mfw
Martin Perez Inning 4
Batter 1 – Beamer Weems
1. Fouled off
2. Ball, fastball
3. Ball, fastball
4. Ball
5. Ball
Batter 2 – Blake Tekotte
1. Ball
2. Drills him
Batter 3 – Daniel Robertson
1. Ball
2. Single to warning track. Mission baserunners went full retard. Nobody scores
Batter 4 – Jaff Dacker
1. Ball
2. Fouled off
3. Called strike, curveball
4. Foul tip, dropped by Felix…
5. Check swing, didn’t go around
6. Called strike, Dacker’s fatass got tossed
Batter 5 – Kyle Blanks
1. Called strike, breaking ball
2. 6-4-3 NOBODY SCORES!!
>mfw
cole
Perez’s fastball has been sitting 91-92. Top at 95 twice. Low 88. Fastball command not there, but the curve is better than last year.
>mfw
Beamer Weems, huh?
I didn’t know he was at AA.
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.
So far today
Grimm: 5 ip | 3 H | 0 R | 1 BB | 8 SO
Profar: 2-2, sac
Mendonca: 1-1, 2B. His AVG is up to .344 and is slugging almost .600. I know it’s not sustainable with his SO numbers, but it’s fun to watch as it’s happening.
nice, Skole still looks solid enough... Just needs to add some pop
but his batting eye and plate awareness seem pretty solid and his hit tool seems to be there. Haven’t heard any reports about his defense though.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Doobie's numbers so far for a MiF
look really good.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
for some reason, I like Strausborger
he seems like a kid who could just keep coming through the system thanks to some solid tools. Even if he just Kevin Mahar’s it and gets a quick cup of coffee (another kid from an Indiana state school), that’s not bad for an 18th rounder.
Here’s a report on him (and Hoying) from a few years back:
http://www.greatlakesleague.org/news/view-article.php?id=65
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
it does seem like he's been around forever
still only 24
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Jesus
scottrlucas Scott Lucas
Frisco mgr Buechele tossed in 9th for arguing overturned homer. Riders lose 6-5. Brawl btwn fans & players after game. 3 fans in cuffs.
who hit the overturned HR?
and at first I thought this happened in Frisco and I was stunned b/c that seems like the last place in the world a brawl between fans and players would happen, then I saw it occured in San Antonio and I wasn’t so stunned
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Erlin's line through 22 innings is pretty fuckin ridiculous
22 IP | 14 H | 7 ER | 3 BB | 26 K | 3 HR
The only thing I’m not a fan of is the 1.23 HR/9. I wish I knew where to get batted ball data for minor leaguers so I could get a HR/FB percentage
>mfw
I think it's around 10% right now for erlin
Firstinning.com has it listed as HR/air if that is what you are looking for. It is about double his rate of 5% from last season.
Right, I keep forgetting how awesome FirstInning.com is
10% seems like it would be pretty close to average
>mfw
WHIP may not be a great stat
But it’s still fun to look at when you notice that someone’s is 0.772
>mfw
Myrtle Beach game postponed 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.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Anyone know what went down in Round Rock tonight?
I’m writing the Brewers minor league report, got curious about what was up with RR’s pitching as one does, and noticed that the manager and one of the pitchers got ejected in the 4th. What happen?
This
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/missions/article/Melee-mars-Missions-win-1353512.php
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Here's what Scott Lucas has to say about it:
Seth McClung was summarily tossed in the 4th for hitting Koby Clemens with a first-pitch fastball. An irate manager Bobby Jones quickly received the same treatment.
Much less eventful than the RoughRiders melee.
"you are now the chris nolan of LSB posters." -TideNtexas 4/21/11
thanks
The box seemed to indicate that it was a brushback rather than an HBP—I thought Clemens singled off of Mobley—but, yeah, exactly what I thought happened; McClung gets used as the designated headhunter more than he really is emotionally fit for. (Possibly because his control issues allow some plausible deniability.)
great outing!
another strong pitching performance from the MB staff.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Matt Thompson
6 innings
3 hits
1 earned run
10 Ks
0 walks
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
I noticed, but the last time I said something about that, he gave up 3 or 4 straight doubles.
….but i guess it’s ok since you broke the ice.
Really, Engel? Really? REALLY?
Engel Beltre Suspended Indefinitely After Altercation with the fans in San Antonio which allegedly included Beltre tossing a garbage can into the stands. John Whisler’s article, complete with photos of the fracas:
>mfw
Ryan Rodebaugh has been nails so far for the HIC pen.
JC wrote about him in ST –
Rodebaugh is a full-time reliever in professional ball. He features a three-pitch mix that includes a 90-92 mph fastball that touches up to 93 and two offspeed pitches in a low-80s slider and changeup. The prospect hasn’t thrown the changeup much, as he explains below, but the pitch flashed good sinking action when he used it at fall instructional leagueJust turned 21.
Mendonca is 3-4 so far
AVG up to .361. Again, I know it’s not sustainable(BABIP of .425 coming into today), but still enjoying it while it lasts.
TRADE VALUE!
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
Thanks Debbie Downer
You kind of ruined the whole “enjoying it while it lasts” part for me. lol. I understand that Mendonca shouldn’t really even be considered a prospect with his ridiculous K rates, but I can still appreciate the hot streak that he is on now.
His eyebrows each got a roster spot
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 28, 2011 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Guys going today
AAA: Kirkman
AA: Pimentel
A+: Ross
A: Melo per shroom. Hickory site still has as TBA
>mfw
Bunch of highlights (Godfucking damn it Melo and Kirkman)
Melo: 4 IP | 2 H | 3 ER | 7 BB | 4 K | 1 HR
Pimentel: 6 IP | 4 H | 1 ER | 1 BB | 6 K | 1 HR
Ross: 4 IP | 8 H | 6 ER | 1 BB | 2 K
Kirkman: 5.2 IP | 9 H | 4 ER | 4 BB | 2 K
Skole: 1-3, BB, 2 K
Profar: 1-3, 3B, BB, K
Telis: 2-4, HR
Olt: 1-4, BB, K
Hoying: 2-4, 2 2B, BB, K
>mfw
Hoying, encouraging
He’s left me nail-biting so far. I’ve had him pegged as a sleeper but he’s been striking out and not hitting.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
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