5/10 Farm: Ramirez, Perez, Wieland, Mendez, End of the World
by rooster on May 10, 2011 8:47 AM CDT
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PrintWieland is the Carolina League May Pitcher of the Week for May 2-8.
Wieland rides to the Pelicans' second Pitcher of the Week award of 2011, following teammate Robbie Erlin's nod last week, on the strength of a jaw-dropping performance at Potomac on May 4. Over the course of six shutout innings, Wieland allowed two infield hits and no runs while not walking a man and striking out 13 Nationals batters. His 13 Ks came one shy of tying the franchise record, set by Kyle Davies at Kinston on June 12, 2004 and matched last May 31 at Frederick by phenom Julio Teheran, and equaled the Pelicans' only other 13-strikeout performance, that of Tommy Hanson on April 4, 2008 at Wilmington. Impressively enough, Joe's performance against Potomac wasn't even a career best. The righty struck out 14 last August third against Visalia while a member of the Bakersfield Blaze, last year's Class A Advanced affiliate of the Rangers.5/11 6p, Rojas 5p, Game 1, Kelly 5p, Game 2, Wieland 9p, Jackson
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I'm excited for all of these pitchers.
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
I like this prospect day
it is a sexy prospect day.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest" --South Korean Rangers fan
"LSB is big on the sanctity of life for some reason." ---LSJ
We need something positive to happen.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
I've managed to go 33 years without getting drunk...
But actually having expectations for a Rangers team for the first time in my life is challenging that.
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
Dang, I didn't see your post. I even checked, it just didn't update here yet.
Well, here is all the info I put in the other post. I’ll delete it here soon.
HIC-6:00- Mendez July 25, 1990 (20)
31.1 IP | 27 H | 7 R | 6 ER | 10 BB | 30 SO
8.62 K/9 | 2.87 BB/9 | 85.5% LOB% | 1.72 ERA | 2.94 FIP
MYR-6:00- Wieland January 21, 1990 (21)
31 IP | 28 H | 7 R | 7 ER | 3 BB | 41 SO
11.9 K/9 | 0.87 BB/9 | 86.1% LOB% | 2.03 ERA | 1.88 FIP
FRS-11am- Perez April 4, 1991 (20)
27 IP | 24 H | 10 R | 10 ER | 14 BB | 28 SO
9.33 K/9 | 4.67 BB/9 | 77.1% LOB% | 3.33 ERA | 3.27 FIP
RRE-9:00- Ramirez May 25, 1989 (21)
(AAA) 26.2 IP | 15 H | 7 R | 6 ER | 10 BB | 30 SO
10.13 K/9 | 3.38 BB/9 | 77.2% LOB% | 2.03 ERA | 2.68 FIP
Easier to read in this one
HIC-6:00- Mendez July 25, 1990 (20)
31.1 IP | 27 H | 7 R | 6 ER | 10 BB | 30 SO
8.62 K/9 | 2.87 BB/9 | 85.5% LOB% | 1.72 ERA | 2.94 FIP
MYR-6:00- Wieland January 21, 1990 (21)
31 IP | 28 H | 7 R | 7 ER | 3 BB | 41 SO
11.9 K/9 | 0.87 BB/9 | 86.1% LOB% | 2.03 ERA | 1.88 FIP
FRS-11am- Perez April 4, 1991 (20)
27 IP | 24 H | 10 R | 10 ER | 14 BB | 28 SO
9.33 K/9 | 4.67 BB/9 | 77.1% LOB% | 3.33 ERA | 3.27 FIP
RRE-9:00- Ramirez May 25, 1989 (21)
(AAA) 26.2 IP | 15 H | 7 R | 6 ER | 10 BB | 30 SO
10.13 K/9 | 3.38 BB/9 | 77.2% LOB% | 2.03 ERA | 2.68 FIP
11 AM can't get here quickly enough.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
It can pretty much be summed up with his BB problems.
I’m not sure what he needs to do. It seems when he tries to attack, he gets hit pretty hard, and then when he nibbles he walks everyone.
Good grief.
10+ K/9 all at AAA?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on May 10, 2011 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions
While I gave him shit for it
I really hope Adam Foster is right about Ramirez being better than Teheran.
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
That would be amazing.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on May 10, 2011 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions
StupidSexyFlanders needs to pay attention to this thread.
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
Why?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on May 10, 2011 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions
He was lamenting last night that we have no elite pitching prospects.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
He? Really?
I understand drummermoe….but this?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on May 10, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions
SORRY!
I forget sometimes for posters that aren’t around regularly.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
I was actually planning to put this stuff up above, but I just haven't had time this morning. Glad to see it.
I’ll probably cut and paste it now.
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
I've been saying that Wieland is similar to Hunter
I thought this because in my mind I remembered Hunter striking out 10 + multiple times in the minors and having good control. Looking at the numbers, I was completely wrong.
Hunter 21-22 years old in A+ 2008
58.1 IP | 63 H | 26 R | 23 ER | 8 BB | 50 SO
7.71 K/9 | 1.23 BB/9 | 72.8% LOB% | 3.55 ERA | 3.34 FIP
I’d be interested in knowing the difference between their stuff. They have similar velocity on their fastball, both have good CB. I wonder if it is movement, command, both? Is Wieland’s CB better than Hunter’s was coming up?
I thought Jason Parks had made that comp but "Search" tells me no.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
I recall that someone did at some point.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Flashback. Looking through B-R and came across this.
Ruben Mateo’s line in 1999 AAA at age 21
63 G .336/.385/.597
12 2B | 18 HR
It still hurts to see it. I actually thought of him the other night when Chris Davis swung at a pitch and almost got hit.
I know
He was the 1st prospect I “knew” was going to be really good.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Same here.
Sigh.
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
i'll never forget watching his leg go failing in totally the wrong direction when he hit first in that game.
still makes me sick thinking about it, really wonder what he could of been had it not been for that.
OT while we wait. Hopefully Parks can weigh in too
Who was a better prospect Rick Ankiel before he lost it, or Stephen Strasburg?
Mendonca Ks to end the 1st
Shocked I am!
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
10 pitch AB resulting in a single off Marteen to start the game.
5 fouls in the AB.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Six pitch walk to the second batter.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Got ahead of the third batter 0-2, hitter worked back to 2-2, then GIDP to the shortstop.
Runner from second went to third, now two outs.
23 pitches so far, 14 strikes, 9 balls. 11 fouls.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Walked the fourth batter on 5 pitches.
28 so far in the inning.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Walked the fifth batter on 6 pitches.
34 now. 17 strikes, 17 balls.
3 walks so far in the inning.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Struck out the catcher on 4 pitches to end the inning with the bases loaded.
1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 1 K.
38 pitches in the first inning.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
And gets the K to get out of a bases loaded threat
30 pitch inning.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Perez 1st
Batter: Mitchell
FB high
CH? 85mph strike
FB high
FB foul
FB foul
Ball low
Foul ball
Pop foul
Dribbler foul
IF hit to Greene, Perez not able to cover in time-very fast hitter
Batter: Grant Green
FB low
80mph low
?? low and outside
3-0 called K outside 91mph
2nd throw to 1st
?? Foul
Breaking ball high, BB
Batter: Barfield
90mph FB foul tipped
?? foul
?? foul
Snap throw to 2nd late
FB foul
Breaking ball low, 1-2 now
?? outside
?? bouncer over Perez for a DP
Batter: Speena
FB 91mph strike
FB 90mph low
Breaking ball wide-ball
?? outside, 3-1 now
?? low, BB
Errata: Announcers saying his FB velo & control both off today
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Woah, that's enough for me, gotta get some work done
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Announcer also said Midland gun is about 2mph slow
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Perez, 2nd
Batter 1: Out 1
1: Ball 1 (high and wide)
2: groundout SS
Batter 2: Out 2
1: Strike 1 (breaking ball, 68 mph)
2: groundout 2B (nice play by Osuna)
Batter 3: Out 3
1: Ball 1 (outside)
2: Ball 2 (low)
3: Strike 1 (foul, FB)
4: groundout 3b (FB)
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
More like it
Weird velo on the breaking ball (curve?)
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
Perez, 3rd
Missed the first two batters talking to someone about La Nina, drought, and tornadoes
Batter 3: Double play
1: Strike 1 (FB)
2: Strike 2 (CU, 73, “floats” outfield corner)
3: Foul (FB)
4: GB to SS
Gameday says 8 pitches on the inning
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
46 through 3 is not bad
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
Tolerable
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
Nice, isn't it?
Especially after that beating of a first inning.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Perez, 4th
Batter 1: Out 1
1: Strike 1 (FB)
2: Ball 1
3: GB 3B (“loopy breaking ball”)
Batter 2: Out 2
1: popout LF
Batter 3: Out 3
1: deep flyout RF
Last 3 innings pitch counts: 8, 8, 5 — ridiculous
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
He started pitching to the 2011 Texas Rangers, apparently.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
by Aqua on May 10, 2011 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Oh that's good.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
A heck of a recovery.
I was ready to be upset until the other games started tonight, but I’m much better now lol
Perez, 5th
Batter 1: Out 1
1: Strike 1 (foul, FB)
2: GB 3B
Batter 2: 1B, out on CS at 2B, Out 2
1: Single, GB to CF (FB)
Batter 3: Out 3
1: Strike 1 (FB, outside corner, 87)
2: Ball 1 (
3: Ball 2 (low) -— Runner caught trying to steal 2B
4: Ball 3 (outside)
5: GB 3B
8 pitches again.
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
I'm excited that he hasn't walked anyone since the first.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
yeah, his walk rate is a huge concern right now
coming into the game, he walked 13% of all batters. Strikeouts (the king of strikeouts and sometimes walks) has walked only a few more at 15%.
One, 3rd inning
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
First inning.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
You're right
My mistake
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
Struck out the catcher to end the first.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Only a handful of swinging strikes in this game.
I think maybe 3. Probably 15-16 fouls.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
And I jinxed him.
My fault.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
A SWINGING K!
ATTABOY MARTEEN!
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
TWO SWINGING KS BACK-TO-BACK!
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
THREE SWINGING KS BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK!
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
See, his swinging strike stuff doesn't work until 12:48pm!
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
by Rodney on May 10, 2011 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Perez, 6th ("the sun has really come out, here in Midland")
Long break between 5th and 6th innings. Bullpen is up.
Batter 1: BB
1: Ball 1 (CB, very high and tight)
2: Strike 1
3: Ball 2 (FB, inside)
4: Strike 2
5: Ball 3 (inside)
6: Ball 4 (inside)
Batter 2: Out 1
1: Ball 1 (outside and high)
2: Foul (FB)
3: Ball 2 (FB, low)
Stream cut out
5: Strike 3 (CB, swinging)
Batter 3: K
1: Ball 1 (low)
2: Strike 1 (foul, FB)
3:
4: Ball 2 (high and away)
5: Stream cutout again
Batter 4: K
2: foul
3: Strike 2 (FB, swinging)
4: Strike 3 (swinging)
20 pitches puts him at 87 through 6 IP. probably done.
4 K, struck out the side in the 6th
4 BB
0 R
3 H
9:2 GO:FO
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
Biannucci just went yard for his 11th of the year to lead off the second for Frisco.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Mid-July, around the trade deadline
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
Perez' second inning over before it really even started.
8 pitches. 6-3, 4-3, 5-3.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
No, he doesn't get going until 11:37
Anything before that is crap.
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
Per MLBTR, Max Ramiriez is an Astro now
So, good luck with that, guys.
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
Didn't he have a great defensive play down there too?
The one where the guy tried to bowl him, but he held on, and threw out the runner at second or third?
Anyway, good luck to him. I liked him very much. 2008 was special in Frisco.
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
That was against Anaheim
Jeff Mathis tried to run him over.
by Adam J. Morris on May 10, 2011 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I always hoped that Paisano would hit enough to become a decent, cheap ...
emergency OFer for the Rangers, kinda like Gentry or Boggs, but it doesn’t look like its gonna happen.
I've been stalking him too...
Because of that sweet name. Sounds like the name of a pizza joint.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
Rec this up and unrec the other one please.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Marteeeeen
For some reason this wonky start has gotten me pumped about him. Based on his earlier post-game audio interviews, I’m gonna guess that he knew his situation after that first inning – it demanded that he get quick outs in order to stay in the game. So he adjusted and started getting quick outs. In the 6th inning, knowing it was probably his last, he went back to his bread-n-butter K-getting gameplan and rage-struckout the side after the walk.
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I’m gonna guess that he knew his situation after that first inning – it demanded that he get quick outs in order to stay in the game.
I was thinking the same thing.
by Adam J. Morris on May 10, 2011 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
What exactly does a pitcher do to get quick outs,
and why don’t they do that all the time?
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on May 10, 2011 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Lack of communication with the luck dragon leading to hits, baserunners, wasted pitches, and runs?
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
Remember the Newberg thing about adjusting to your competition?
I choose to adopt your guess and view it as an excellent microcosm of his ability to adjust.
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
Wait, that's Hindman thing
From the ‘Stupid stupid stupid stupid’ rant.
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 hope he doesn't show up to tell you that he knew Danks was going to succeed because he made adjustments
To be fair though, he did harp on that before Danks was traded.
This line of thought makes me happy indeed.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hmm,
So 6 IP | 3 H | 0 ER | 4 BB | 4 K | 9-2 GO-AO
i’m okay with that i suppose. especially after he herped around in the first
>mfw
You'd like more K's and less walks, but the universe is an imperfect place, and he went six shutout
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
His struggles to put away hitters confuses me...
he has two good-great breaking pitches but struggles to put hitter away (had a similar problem last year) sometimes which results is long at bats. I guess its one of those things he is going to learn how to do as he get more experience under his belt.
I wonder how much of it is the catcher's game-calling abilities
He’s worked with Felix quite a bit, yes?
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
Game-calling
It’s not just about putting down the fingers for a pitch. If you watch major league games, catchers are constantly looking to the dugout for signs. Game-calling is a broad term, but it’s basically the ability to guide a pitcher through a game. Part of that is paying attention to what pitches are working, when they are working, what location they are working in, what sequence is working, what tendencies are the hitters showing, etc. All of these things get discussed in-between innings; game-plans are always evolving.
Anybody can put fingers down and call a FB. A good game-caller can gauge the emotional and physical climates of a game and use those observations to enhance the productivity of the pitcher. It’s extremely valuable.
Do you think that's a possible explanation for the weird, 2-strike, long at-bats we see from Perez?
Or do those just happen, and there’s no real rhyme or reason we should take from them?
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
Sequence might play a role
But secondary command and execution is in the equation as well. It’s very difficult to throw a sec for a strike early in the count and then offer one as a swing-and-miss pitch out of the zone to put a hitter away. Secondary command is always late to the party. Perez already shows a good feel for it, so it’s just a matter of refinement. When you can show command of an entire arsenal, sequencing can destroy a hitter.
...the more you know.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
by Rodney on May 10, 2011 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sarmiento was the catcher today.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
MEMO to Perez-throw more strikes
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
I guess nobody was listening to BADD radio?
This was making fun of some sports writer.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
At how many innings does GB%stabilize?
He was at 61% before this game and it probably stayed close to that after
>mfw
Average before this season was 50%
maybe he’s just keeping the ball down better now and the natural movement on his pitches is inducing more ground balls.
that would be beans
>mfw
Heh, we're kinda of disappointed because the 20 year old lefty with a year-and-a-half of AA only throws four pitches right now
Martin Perez is so awesome.
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
be sure you think about poor old me taking a statics final
while you get to follow wieland and mendez
>mfw
I think I'll actually be at my daughter's softball team batting practice. Now that I think about it.
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
Do they cover how breaking pitches work?
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
eh, i see what you're doing here mr smarty pants
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
no that's in dynamics
what with all of the rotational kinematics and what not. the things we study in statics are, well, static
>mfw
I just finished an Engilsh final
i missed all of Marteen. I feel no sympathy.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
ew
i like my situation more. I’d rather get my physics and engineering on rather than do things with words
>mfw
haha, yea, I gave up those pursuits when my brain began to throb freshman year from too many numbers.
Now, my hand is still hurting from writing the final essay in English.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
And thats why I generally get about halfway through a Garoon article at bbtia before i can no longer read
I enjoy numbers and appreciate them, but too many of them begin to wear on me.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Ill take it for you... just take this FINA final for me Thurs
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
Newberg...
#Rangers have placed Frisco LHP Miguel De Los Santos on the DL with a shoulder issue.
Do Wieland or Erlin get the call to Frisco?
Wieland has more time in Hi-A, but Wall's schedule lines up
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
Actually, Wall would be off by one day, and Loux would line up perfectly
And I think he’s in the conversation
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
Loux's too old for his league anyway.
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
Erlin
As in, The Erlin Wall.
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
That's good.
But I like mErlin better.
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
Room for both in this wide world
We need a backup name for NeRa.
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
nero? Some play off of that
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Kneal. Emphasis on the k
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
by Bface on May 10, 2011 6:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Or Kneel whichever looks badass-er
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
by Bface on May 10, 2011 6:06 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I've heard some of Erlin's teammates call him
Merlin, for what it’s worth.
They read LSB.
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
I just asked Jason Cole on twitter
He says he’d promote Wieland first.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Nolan loves him so he probably will.
Not that I disagree… I think they all are interesting choices.
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
They could have Wieland pitch today for MYR.
Slide Pimentel and Bleier up a day for Frisco, then slide Wieland into the Frisco roto next Sunday in his 5-day rhythm. The best part of this plan is that we’d see a different pitcher than Pimentel again on TV Saturday.
I just knew that was your ultimate goal.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
I'd like to see a different one too
Pimentel is at least a little intriguing as a prospect but I’d be happy if there’s a different pitcher for me to talk about every broadcast.
At least it sounds like I'll be getting
to talk about Leonys Martin (not that there’s a lot to talk about until he does some things).
Completely spaced about RR being out here in the desert for the next few games
I’m going to try and get to the game tonight and watch Ramirez’s start. If I do I can relate any impressions I get.
Deadballers: Ducky and High Pockets Present
"I actually believe that goofy, anthropomorphic numbers with arms and legs and silly oversize white gloves play all of the games we know of in what we call professional baseball. Call me crazy, but that is what I believe." -FJM
Which will now be referred to as Sparta.
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
NMLR flash
According to multiple local reports, Texas is assigning newly signed Cuban center fielder Leonys Martin to AA Frisco, where he’ll report Thursday. Martin has been in extended spring training in Surprise for a couple weeks, hitting .438 in game action.
Any interest in Sanchez?
Looking for an OF’er.
by brettgardner on May 10, 2011 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Heh.
Have you seen my outfield? Pence is my hero. Barney is an adequate 2B for the time being.
by brettgardner on May 10, 2011 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I think highly of Weeks...
so I think you could have gotten more for Weeks than Pence (although Weeks is big injury risk).
Maybe.
MikeEL wasn’t giving me what I needed, and the teams that needed a 2B were either not active (i.e. never responded to trade requests) or had a shitty outfield themselves.
But I didn’t shop Weeks—I had no intention of moving him till MikeEL and Ace got involved.
by brettgardner on May 10, 2011 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Neil "Dandy ERA" Ramirez, 1st inning
Batter 1: Out 1
1: Ball 1 (FB, down and in)
2: Ball 2
3: Ball 3 (“where the heck was that one, over the inside corner”)
4: Strike 1 (looking, outside edge)
5: Strike 2 (looking)
6: foul
7: Strike 3 (swinging)
Batter 2: Out 2
1: Ball 1 (up and away)
2: Linedrive Out to RF
Batter 3: BB
1: Strike 1
2: Ball 1 (high and tight)
3: Ball 2 (way outside)
4: Ball 3 (upstairs)
5: Strike 2 (swinging, hard slider)
6: foul
7: Ball 4 (low and outsice)
Batter 4: BB
1: Ball 1 (low)
2: Ball 2 (down and in; “doesn’t phase Ramirez one bit to fall behind in counts”)
3: foul
4: foul
5: Ball 3 (in the dirt)
6: Ball 4 (high and tight)
Batter 5: Out 3
1: Ball 1 (down and away)
2: Strike 1 (looking, inside)
3: Ball 2
4: Strike 2 (looking, breaking ball, “whooaa, pretty good lookin pitch”)
5: Ball 3
6: foul
7: GB to 2B
29 Pitches
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
Neil "for the love of Dirkatron" Ramirez, 2nd inning
Batter 1: Out 1
1: Ball 1 (CB, inside)
2: Strike 1 (swinging)
3: Lineout RF
Batter 2: BB
1: foul
2: foul
3: Ball 1 (CB; “fooled the umpire”)
4: Ball 2 (FB)
5: Ball 3 (CB, low)
6: Ball 4 (FB, high and away)
Batter 3: Out 2
1: Strike 1 (outside edge)
2: Ball 1 (just off outside)
3: Strike 2 (CB, looking)
4: Lineout to RF
Batter 4:
1: Ball 1 (way outside)
2: foul
3: foul
4: Strike 3 (CB, swinging)
17 pitches
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Neil "Wild Thing" Ramirez, 3rd Inning
Batter 1: Out 1
1: Strike 1 (outside edge)
2: Flyout to LF
Batter 2: 1B
1: Strike 1 (outside edge)
2: Ball 1 (low)
3: Ball 2 (way inside)
4: 1B to RF
Batter 3: BB
1: Ball 1
2: Ball 2 (way upstairs)
3: Ball 3 (down and away)
4: Strike 1
5: Ball 4
Batter 4: Out 2
1: Strike 1
2: Ball 1 (WP, 95 mph in the dirt)
3: GB to 1B (runner scores from 3rd)
Batter 5: Out 3
1: Ball 1
2: Strike 1 (outside corner)
3: foul
4: Ball 2 (“in the dirt. Gooood breaking ball”)
5: Ball 3 (“waaaaay overthrown”
6: GB to SS
20 Pitches
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Neil "Just Dominate" Ramirez, 4th Inning
Long top of the 4th inning.
Batter 1: 2B
1: Ball 1 (low and outside)
2: Strike 1
3: GB to RF corner
Batter 2: 1B
1: Strike 1 (off the know of the bat)
2: Linedrive to CF, runner scores
Batter 3: 2B
1: Strike 1 (swinging, ball in dirt)
2: Ball 1 (low and away)
3: GB to RF
Batter 3: Out 1
1: Strike 1 (swinging)
2: Strike 2 (swinging, offspeed, WP), runner scores
3: foul out
Batter 4: 1B
1: Strike 1
2: Strike 2 (outside edge)
3: Ball 1 (outside)
4: GB to CF, runner scores
Batter 5: 1B
1: linedrive to LF
Ramirez done
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
Sounds like some luck dragoning
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
Little wild to start.
Seems to be a common theme today.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Is he saying that?
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Fucking hell...
Two straight walks.
And the lead off guy went full before striking out.
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
Sounds like Marteen's start.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
29 pitch first. :(
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
I know.
Hopefully the next five will be just like Marteen’s, too.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Only more swinging strikes
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
29 pitches for NeRa in the first.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
got out of it
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
The Teabomber struck again.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
opposite way, no less -- ridiculous
open stance seems to have done some good
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
Really crushing AAA pitcher recently, which he has never done
He deserves more playing time during short big league trip
Teagardong
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
NeRa seems to love getting ahead of guys and then getting squirrelly.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
0-2 to a walk.
Second time he’s done that in this game.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
I just tweeted about that.
We slam MLB umpires all the time and have definitive proof that they suck at calling balls/strikes. How bad are MiLB umpires, then?
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Remember when we got that AAA guy vs us?
He was probably the cream of the crop.
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
I don't recall that guy being good.
Are we thinking of the same thing?
I actually remember him not calling low strikes, too.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Yeah he sucked. Which means if he earned a ML ump appearance...
They probably all really suck.
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
I hate that for what it means for some minor league pitchers.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
It's good for them
Pitchers getting “squeezed” is good for development. It teaches them to adjust on the fly and to keep their cool when things don’t go their way. If a pitcher isn’t getting the low strike, well, find the bottom of the zone being called and exploit it. If you aren’t getting the corner, find the edge of the strikezone that will get the call and attack it. Baseball is a game of adjustment. Crying after the fact doesn’t affect what could have happen during the game if the proper adjustments were made. Every strikezone will be a little different. It might take time to figure it out, but good starters find a way to figure it out.
by jparks77 on May 10, 2011 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
This makes great sense.
But its shitty for fans.
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
Yeah, it really does make sense.
I hadn’t thought about it that way.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Not a good night for NeRa.
He’s probably not long for this game.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
He's out.
3.1 IP / 5 H / 4 R / 3 ER / 4 BB / 2 Ks.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Let's see how he bounces back next start.
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
Mendez also not so sexy
What happened to our K/BB’s tonight?
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
Good thing Wieland didn't go tonight; he has a chance to not catch this virus.
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
Humidity was 16% at game time in a stadium at 2400 ft elevation.
wonder if any of that accounts for NeRa’s wildness – thin, desert-dry air
Yoshinori Tateyama has walked 2, K'd 20, and allowed a 1.59 ERA in 20 innings
But he is not Ryan Tucker.
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
To be fair, he is a little hittable
7 H/9, with a 333 BABiP.
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
He's got hit issues, sure
But when it comes to BABIP…anyone have a link to studies about major league BABIP vs minor league BABIP? it’s a defense-dependent stat and the Round Rock defense has its, um, issues. They may not be showing up in the E column, but there are issues.
If someone gets called up before Tateyama and has to be added to the 40-man to do it (and isn’t named Neil Ramirez,) that’s when I’d say that something is seriously suspicious.
Like
Tomko, Tucker, and Eppley?
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
In Tomko's defense
Tateyama isn’t a long man and I had thought that was the justification for it. I had thought both Tucker and Eppley were on the 40 at one point, but I’ll be honest and admit I wasn’t paying much attention to the roster gymnastics early this season. Eppley is also one of the prospect-y pitchers, isn’t he?
…well, I can also see if they add McClung to the 40 if another starter goes down in flames (and if that happens, that’s the indication that Kirkman’s got a 4-month lease on a doghouse in Austin. Or that he’s awful, but his last two starts were fine)
The 2010 PCL BABiP was 318
So he’s pretty square in the middle of the bell curve there.
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
Need more 'Tucker is a suckbutt why he is on the 25?' rage?
@joeursery @LoneStarDugout Am I crazy for thinking Hamburger has an outside shot of a cup of coffee this year?
@LoneStarDugout @joeursery No, I think there’s a legit shot. Similar FB velo, slider as Ryan Tucker…but his command is better.
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
Is anyone else super excited about seeing Leonys in action?
I might go to the Frisco game Friday night if I’m still in Dallas.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Wielandings
Faced the minimum thru 5 IP thx to two DPs. Guess he won’t be pitching for Frisco next Sunday.
What is everyone's expectations for Wieland?
What is his ceiling? I believe he currently throws his FB anywhere between 87-93. Eventually you’d think he’d settle in to the 90-93 range. How good is his CB? CH?
Per JC on March 16th, 2011
CB = good, future 60-grade ceiling
CU = nds work, but he concentrated on it in ST, trying grips to slow it down – to good effect apparently
His stuff is pretty close to being a finished product
I think it’s mostly about refining the command at this point. Assuming there aren’t any physical setbacks, I wouldn’t be shocked if he reached the majors late next season.
Can I go with 'draw'?
It’s close. Wieland will have to adjust to pitching to more disciplined hitters in Double-A and tighten the within the zone command. But as it is, he throws strikes with a mature fastball, a very mature curveball that he commands well, and the changeup is getting there.
Same ceiling as he’s always had. In fact, I think you have to give him credit for maintaining his projection from the time he was drafted until now. It’s just that, after two full seasons and then some this year, he’s starting to really turn the corner.
Yep.
Middle of the rotation guy is what I’d say. Like maybe a slightly better version of Tommy Hunter, if I were forced to make a comp.
I like that.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Wieland is done
7 IP | 2 H | 0 R | 0 ER | 0 BB | 2 SO
Faced the minimum, thanks to the above mentioned double plays.
He's such a badass
right now.
That’s what, 27 innings without a walk?
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
To compare, the other two who won't be long for Myrtle Beach either
Erlin: 6 GS | 36 IP | 14 H | 9 ER | 4 BB | 40 K | 5 HR
Loux: 6 GS | 31 IP | 27 H | 11 ER | 6 BB | 38 K | 1 HR | 58% GB
>mfw
Ok,
I haven’t been paying attention to Loux at all…what’s the deal there?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on May 11, 2011 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
didn't we sign him
because his physical didn’t clear him to sign with his original draft team, and we picked him up? still a really good prospect, probably a top 10 or 15 at least in our system?
Not likely to happen, but dreams are the foundation of baseball, so dream away. - JParks
"You know you're from Dallas if the Blue Book value on your truck goes up and down depending on how much gas it has in it."
Eric Prince, Director, Department of the Obvious
by Eric Prince on May 12, 2011 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Kinda.
It was a little more shananigany than that on Arizona’s part though.
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
Not the first time he has been refered to as that!
by CONCRETE_GUY on May 11, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
rookie
http://insidecorner.dmagazine.com/2009/03/21/farm-futures-live-from-surprise-321/
You’ll never guess who drove over from the big league game to watch Joe Wieland pitch. A hint: he has seven MLB no-hitters and appears to have some sort of job with the Rangers. And it didn’t take long to see why Mr. Ryan is so taken with young Mr. Wieland: Wieland is a badass.
He loves to bust hitters way inside with his hard, heavy fastball. He backed one hitter off the plate by about five inches. And when they are starting to think about how bad it will hurt if he comes in any more, he works the outside corner (on one occasion with an excellent change). Wieland dropped a couple of promising curves with solid 11-5 shape as well, though he had trouble commanding that pitch.
by CONCRETE_GUY on May 11, 2011 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
At what point is it ok to start worrying about Profar?
I don’t mean worrying that he isn’t a good prospect. I just mean worrying that maybe this is too much for him right now.
I think you do that once the approach deteriorates
now i haven’t seen anything but the numbers, but he’s not really striking out that much and is walking a lot. Also, .207 BABIP
>mfw
Randol Rojas is listed as 6-0
I randomly checked 4 or 5 ML rosters to see how many 6-0 RHPs there are out there.
I was surprised to find 3 or 4 were in that small sample. JC sez:
With a 6-foot-0, 188-pound frame, Rojas lacks the projectable body most scouts like to see in young starting pitching prospects. But he has some things working in his favor, including a clean arm action, repeatable delivery, and a potential deep repertoire.Dude isn’t projectable or a dominant K-monster, but he might be a quiet sleeper who just keeps climbing up the system. Not bad for a $5,000 Latin buy.
.
Rojas got his first state-side experience in 2010, and he will make his full-season debut in 2011. His overall polish could let him move through the system quicker than most pitchers of his age and experience level.
So after reading Scott's Top positional prospects newsletter that went out today
is Strausborger a legit outfield prospect, or is he sort of “filler”?
Prospect
Slightly fringy, but a prospect. Potential reserve with good speed, glove, and offers a little with the bat although that’s his biggest question mark.
So ... Gentry?
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
You're probably right.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Haven't seen a ton of Strausborger
but I’d say his speed and defense aren’t quite at Gentry’s level, although his bat may have more potential.
Not a Ranger
Bryce Harper: .377/.459/.679 with 11 2B and 7 HR. 16:26 K:BB. He’s even stolen 5/7 bases
Good grief. I’m pretty sure he’s passed Trout on top 100 lists, and Trout is playing really well too.
Harper
Trout
Machado
Hosmer
Moustakas/Montero/Teheran/Taillon?
>mfw
Isnt he still just 18 also?
Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.
Yeah
finished HS two years early, then did a year of Junior College.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest" --South Korean Rangers fan
"LSB is big on the sanctity of life for some reason." ---LSJ
His line since getting contact lenses 10 days into the season
467/.549/.867
>mfw
by MonkeyEpoxy on May 12, 2011 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Moustakas isn't that high for me
around the 15-20 range. He’s got some contact issues, and a lot of those guys really struggle to transition to MLB pitching. His defense also leaves something to be desired.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest" --South Korean Rangers fan
"LSB is big on the sanctity of life for some reason." ---LSJ
Wieland - per Scott Lucas
Wieland has made 28 consecutive starts with two or fewer free passes issued, during which span he’s walked a total of 23 batters in 165 innings (about one per 30 batters faced).
28 consecutive starts with < 2 BB. That’s insane.
We need a new thread for LEONYS 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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Erlin 1st inning
batter 1
1. swinging strike
2. swinging strike
3. foul
4. ball just low
5. swinging strike
batter 2
1. pop out to SS Garcia
batter 3
1. Called strike 1 (FB at the knees)
2. Ball 1 (FB outside)
3. foul
4. Ball 2
5. GB to 1B
11 pitches, 8 strikes, 3 swinging strikes
Erlin's 2nd Inning
Going to try doing this shorthand.
FO=flyout
GO=groundout
FB= fastball
CB= curveball
CH= changeup
C=called
S=swinging
F=foul
1. FO (left center
2. FBB, CBC, FBS, FBS
3. FBB, FBF, FBS, FBC
20 pitches, 15 strikes, 6 swinging strikes
So 3Ks in two.
Two swinging, one called?
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
On only 20 pitches...
It’s not fair for Kinston to have to go through Wieland and Erlin on back-to-back days. They’re getting straight peared.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Perez, Erlin, Wieland, Loux would be pretty salty.
And Faptastic.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
it is going to be so awesome to see this next group of pitchers come through
and hopefully be knocking at the door in 2012 and 2013
What we did know, however, was that Myrtle Beach was massively pitcher friendly.
by LiamP on May 12, 2011 6:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Which would matter a lot more if our guys weren't striking out so many and walking so few.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
The park has played closer to neutral lately.
The league, however, is still very pitcher friendly.
So MB is up to 16 IP with 0 R.
Not a lot of hitting talent on that Kinston team, but still an impressive run, especially with 2 BB.
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
Erlin's 3rd inning
If the announcer doesn’t give the pitch type, it goes down as a FB, So there will be more FB than he actually throws.
1. FBC, FBB, CBS,pop out Foul territory
2. FBF, FBB, pop out
3. FBC, FBB, CBB, FBB, FBB WALK #9 hitter
4. FO to Prince
33 pitches, 27 strikes, 7 swinging strikes
#9 hitter is a lucky, blessed man
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
Erlin's 4th inning
1. FBB, CHC, CHS, FBB, CBF, FBF, FBS STRIKEOUT
2. CBB, CBB, FBB, FBC, 2B LF line
3. FBB, FBC, CBS, FBB, 1B TO LF, Runner should have been out at home, but Difazio dropped it.
4. FBC, FO
5. FBS, FBS, FBB, FBS STRIKEOUT
55 pitches, 41 strikes, 13 swinging strikes
The 2 CH in the first at bat were 69 MPH and 70 MPH. I don’t know if they should have been a CB, but the announcer called the CH.
Announcer said the 2nd and 3rd batters are the 1st consecutive hits given up by Erlin since 20April. That was 4 starts ago.
Erlin's 5th inning
1. FBF, 3B to RF (the ball had eyes down the 1B line)
2. FBB, pop out 3B
3. FBC, CBS, FBS STRIKEOUT
4. CBC, GO 1B
64 pitches, 50 strikes, 15 swinging strikes
5 IP | 3 H | 1 R | 1 ER | 1 BB | 6 SO
More swinging strikes than balls
That seems rare
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
Erlin's 6th inning
1. FBB, FBB, FBC, FBB, FBC, FBF, pop out 1B
2. STRIKEOUT
3. FO CF
6 IP | 3 H | 1 R | 1 ER | 1 BB | 7 SO
Wife called from Afghanistan, couldn’t hear it all.
Probably about 80 pitches in 6 IP?
Kinda wish they’d let him go seven.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Before this season, only 2%, nothing unusual
Incidentally, he has not missed time this season yet, maybe the impact accelerates his cellular recovery process
Grimm through 3.
3 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 3 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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
First PA for Leony
Line drive double to deep center
Seaton, the CC pitcher, is throwing his fastball 93-94 in that inning
Not sure whether the pitch Martin hit was a fastball though
Single up the middle on an 0-2 count for his second AB.
2-2.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Caught stealing second.
Osuna might have missed a hit and 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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
That's not what I said, but ok.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
That he's a bad mothafucka?
That’s no meme. That’s fact.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
How do you know ...
that the Herculean effort it took to throw out Leonys didn’t mentally and emotionally drain Corpus into allowing the deluge of offense that followed?
That's what I assumed happened, actually.
And they believed that with King Leonydas off the bases, they had nothing to worry about. He lulled them into a false sense of security.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Since this is the most active thread of the night
I just want to thank the KC Royals for ghetto-stomping the Yankees 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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
What?
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Holy shit, that's embarrassing.
Cano just took him deep, though.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
We have Moreland.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Shit.
I might have jinxed them.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
IBB Mendonca to get to Bianucci?
Yeesh.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
I LOL'd
scottrlucas Scott Lucas
@
@ProfessorParks Your workload would decrease precipitously if you helmed “Houston Farm Review.”
And his response
ProfessorParks Jason Parks
@
@scottrlucas I was going to submit an Astros themed “An Embarrassment of Riches” piece for BP and just leave it blank.
Alternative title: An Embarrassing Lack of Riches.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Leonys grounded out in his third AB.
All is lost!
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
He intentionally made an out so as to not force JD's hand too quickly. This will happen frequently over the next couple of months.
All good, he’s just bailing out the GM.
He doesn't want his BABiP over 700
as a reminder to all that perfection is impossible to attain (unless you’re him.)
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
Kiker in for MB.
Hold on to your butts.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
I hope Brigham buys this guy Paredes dinner or something.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Profar lead off with a double, scored on a wild pitch from second.
Hickory wins 1-0.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
That little lefty wizrard
“Merlin":http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110512&content_id=18998624&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
good article, my browser isnt letting insert a link, sorry
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
here you go
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
x
“[I used my] fastball, changeup and curve, but I’ve gotta say, I relied on my change today more than anything,” he said. “Probably too much. It was one of those days where it was tough for me to spot up a fastball, and I was working behind a little bit. They’re a good fastball-hitting team.”
So what does Erlin do to Hi-A when he’s feeling right?
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
mgr's quotes
It probably wasn’t one of his absolute better outings, but he did just fine," Pelicans manager Jason Wood said. “He kept us in the game, and I thought he threw real well tonight.”
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Wood’s comment speaks to the season Erlin has had overall for the Pelicans. With the win, he improved to 3-1 and lowered his ERA to 2.14.
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“It’s really impressive – his demeanor on the mound, his command of just about all his pitches, the way he handles himself,” Wood said. “You know, if something bad goes wrong – which it usually doesn’t – he focuses and gets back into it and knows the job at hand.”
The BA prospect report said something similar this morning
That it was an incredible start but just so-so for Erlni.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
So did Erlin go all Shang Tsung/Highland on Pomeranz
Take his power and his spot on the top 100 prospects ranking?
the mound.
In Late June.
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
Fuck
An entire semester of sleep deprivation caught up to me last night and caused me to miss Leon’ys Day
>mfw
My company is having an event at the Rough Riders game on Wednesday.
That’s much better than Lone Star Park (what we did two years ago) or Six Flags (at least to me).
"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT
Oh, and just in case people don't know
You can get batted ball data, BABIP, GB%, and HR/FB at firstinning.com
>mfw
Cherry-picking from Scott Lucas re: mErlin
Pitched from the stretch for the first time since April 25th
Retired 28 in a row (more than a perfect game)
Niice
Rangers up in about 14 picks again over Bonus Baby(pick 83)
lmk if you have any input on a selection…
http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2011/5/12/2166323/community-mock-draft-round-2
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
Loux's 1st inning
1. HBP
2. 2B
3. GO off of Loux, Olt barehanded it and got the runner at 1st. Runner scored
4. SO
5. SO
At least only 1 BB and more GBs than FBs
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
And he looks imposing anyway
so, down the line when we need to punish someone, we know who to call on for the PIBB
>mfw
by MonkeyEpoxy on May 13, 2011 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
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