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5/10 Farm: Ramirez, Perez, Wieland, Mendez, End of the World

5/10
9p, Neil "He's better than Teheran" Ramirez
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
11a, Martin "He's still only 20" Perez
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
6p, Joseph "He's one of Nolan's favorites" Wieland
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
6p, Roman "Please, please turn into Feliz" Mendez
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

Wieland 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
Poll
Who would you rather the Mavericks play?
Thunder
35 votes
Grizzlies
41 votes

76 votes | Poll has closed

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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

by Brad on May 10, 2011 9:10 AM CDT reply actions  

I like this prospect day

it is a sexy prospect day.

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by Conjunction on May 10, 2011 9:15 AM CDT reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Brad on May 10, 2011 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Tex2044 on May 10, 2011 9:31 AM CDT reply actions  

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

by Tex2044 on May 10, 2011 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Tex2044 on May 10, 2011 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Brad on May 10, 2011 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions  

She.

"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT

by Brad on May 10, 2011 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions  

Haha

We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions  

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?

by Tex2044 on May 10, 2011 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Tex2044 on May 10, 2011 10:30 AM CDT reply actions  

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

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Brad on May 10, 2011 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by jas003 on May 10, 2011 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions  

OT while we wait. Hopefully Parks can weigh in too

Who was a better prospect Rick Ankiel before he lost it, or Stephen Strasburg?

by Tex2044 on May 10, 2011 10:33 AM CDT reply actions  

Mendonca Ks to end the 1st

Shocked I am!

We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 11:11 AM CDT reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 11:18 AM CDT reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

Bullpen up, sigh

We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 11:27 AM CDT reply actions  

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

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

Announcer also said Midland gun is about 2mph slow

We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

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!

by rooster on May 10, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions  

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!

by rooster on May 10, 2011 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow, 5 pitch 4th

he’s back on 15pitches/inning pace – amazing

by shroomer on May 10, 2011 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!

by rooster on May 10, 2011 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

That makes me cry.

Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!

by rooster on May 10, 2011 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh that's good.

"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler

by selke99 on May 10, 2011 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

A heck of a recovery.

I was ready to be upset until the other games started tonight, but I’m much better now lol

by Tex2044 on May 10, 2011 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!

by rooster on May 10, 2011 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

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%.

by Telegraph on May 10, 2011 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!

by rooster on May 10, 2011 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 11:37 AM CDT reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 11:47 AM CDT reply actions  

Oh jeepers

We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

meant as a joke, btw.

Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!

by rooster on May 10, 2011 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am laughing

:)

We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 11:59 AM CDT reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 12:06 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.

by shroomer on May 10, 2011 12:16 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by selke99 on May 10, 2011 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rec this up and unrec the other one please.

We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 12:20 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by shroomer on May 10, 2011 12:57 PM CDT reply actions  

x
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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

This line of thought makes me happy indeed.

We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 10, 2011 1:17 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by coolaid on May 10, 2011 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by jparks77 on May 10, 2011 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by jparks77 on May 10, 2011 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

...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

See CJ WIlson

"Ooooh....I want some fucking pancakes!" son of willamos2

by Parman on May 12, 2011 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

MEMO to Perez-throw more strikes

We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

At how many innings does GB%stabilize?

He was at 61% before this game and it probably stayed close to that after

>mfw

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 10, 2011 1:40 PM CDT reply actions  

150 BF...

Not sure how much stock I put in Marteen’s GB numbers though.

by coolaid on May 10, 2011 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 10, 2011 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yea and...

I forgot about his cutter (I don’t know how much he uses it) so maybe it is real.

by coolaid on May 10, 2011 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

he throws a cutter?

i thought he was a 4FB, 2FB, CU, CB kinda guy

>mfw

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 10, 2011 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oy vey...

you are right. Two-seam fastball, not a cutter.

by coolaid on May 10, 2011 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Brad on May 10, 2011 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by blalock84 on May 10, 2011 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 10, 2011 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

ah.

Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!

by rooster on May 10, 2011 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by blalock84 on May 10, 2011 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

ew

i like my situation more. I’d rather get my physics and engineering on rather than do things with words

>mfw

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 10, 2011 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by blalock84 on May 10, 2011 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by blalock84 on May 10, 2011 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!"

by laxtonto on May 10, 2011 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I failed my ass legendarily

good thing i only needed like a 12 for a B.

>mfw

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 10, 2011 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fuck you suck.

We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

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?

by coolaid on May 10, 2011 3:42 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Brad on May 10, 2011 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Brad on May 10, 2011 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by blalock84 on May 10, 2011 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Evil K-Neilvil

"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011

by CW13 on May 11, 2011 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Brad on May 10, 2011 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by shroomer on May 10, 2011 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just knew that was your ultimate goal.

We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11

by Rodney on May 10, 2011 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by JasonCole on May 10, 2011 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Desert Ranger on May 10, 2011 4:50 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Brad on May 10, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by shroomer on May 10, 2011 7:58 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).

by coolaid on May 10, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

I will for a while.

Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!

by rooster on May 10, 2011 9:07 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!

by rooster on May 10, 2011 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!

by rooster on May 10, 2011 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!

by rooster on May 10, 2011 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!

by rooster on May 10, 2011 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

pitch 3

“OH MY GOD WHERE WAS THAT ONE?”

>mfw

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 10, 2011 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah.

Too many balls.

"I hope the image of my erect penis sears into your brain." by ab03 on Mar 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT

by Brad on May 10, 2011 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Brad on May 10, 2011 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Brad on May 10, 2011 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by blalock84 on May 10, 2011 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

opposite way, no less -- ridiculous

open stance seems to have done some good

Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!

by rooster on May 10, 2011 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 10, 2011 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Brad on May 10, 2011 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Brad on May 10, 2011 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 10, 2011 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

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by Brad on May 10, 2011 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, it really does make sense.

I hadn’t thought about it that way.

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by Aqua on May 10, 2011 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not a good night for NeRa.

He’s probably not long for this game.

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by Aqua on May 10, 2011 10:25 PM CDT reply actions  

He's out.

3.1 IP / 5 H / 4 R / 3 ER / 4 BB / 2 Ks.

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by Aqua on May 10, 2011 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's see how he bounces back next start.

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by Brad on May 10, 2011 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mendez also not so sexy

What happened to our K/BB’s tonight?

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by Keynes on May 10, 2011 10:45 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by shroomer on May 11, 2011 2:20 AM CDT reply actions  

Yoshinori Tateyama has walked 2, K'd 20, and allowed a 1.59 ERA in 20 innings

But he is not Ryan Tucker.

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by Keynes on May 11, 2011 12:03 PM CDT reply actions  

To be fair, he is a little hittable

7 H/9, with a 333 BABiP.

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by Keynes on May 11, 2011 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by morineko on May 12, 2011 8:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

Like

Tomko, Tucker, and Eppley?

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by Keynes on May 12, 2011 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

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)

by morineko on May 12, 2011 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

The 2010 PCL BABiP was 318

So he’s pretty square in the middle of the bell curve there.

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by Keynes on May 12, 2011 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions  

thanks

at least we know who to blame it on.

/off to look for NPB BABIP info

by morineko on May 12, 2011 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

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by Keynes on May 11, 2011 12:24 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

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by Aqua on May 11, 2011 12:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Wielandings

Faced the minimum thru 5 IP thx to two DPs. Guess he won’t be pitching for Frisco next Sunday.

by shroomer on May 11, 2011 6:10 PM CDT reply actions  

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?

by Tex2044 on May 11, 2011 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by shroomer on May 11, 2011 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by JasonCole on May 11, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow

Who makes it first? Perez or Wieland?

by shroomer on May 11, 2011 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by JasonCole on May 11, 2011 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by JasonCole on May 11, 2011 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like that.

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by Aqua on May 11, 2011 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep

Sure wish old Tommy Boy would stop hurting himself

>mfw

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 11, 2011 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Tex2044 on May 11, 2011 6:46 PM CDT reply actions  

He's such a badass

right now.

That’s what, 27 innings without a walk?

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by Keynes on May 11, 2011 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

26, yeah

6 GS | 38 IP | 30 H | 7 ER | 3 BB | 43 K | 2 HR

That is fucking salty.

>mfw

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 11, 2011 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 11, 2011 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ok,

I haven’t been paying attention to Loux at all…what’s the deal there?

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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?

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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.

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by Keynes on May 12, 2011 9:43 AM 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.

by Tex2044 on May 11, 2011 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 11, 2011 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.
.
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.
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.

by shroomer on May 11, 2011 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

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”?

by Salman on May 11, 2011 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by JasonCole on May 11, 2011 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

So ... Gentry?

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by Aqua on May 11, 2011 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're probably right.

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by Aqua on May 11, 2011 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by JasonCole on May 11, 2011 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 11, 2011 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Isnt he still just 18 also?

Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.

by Brother_jd on May 11, 2011 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

finished HS two years early, then did a year of Junior College.

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by Conjunction on May 12, 2011 8:54 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.

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by Conjunction on May 12, 2011 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Tex2044 on May 12, 2011 12:27 PM CDT reply actions  

We need a new thread for LEONYS tonight.

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by Aqua on May 12, 2011 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Tex2044 on May 12, 2011 6:10 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Tex2044 on May 12, 2011 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

So 3Ks in two.

Two swinging, one called?

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by Aqua on May 12, 2011 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

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by Aqua on May 12, 2011 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Perez, Erlin, Wieland, Loux would be pretty salty.

And Faptastic.

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by Aqua on May 12, 2011 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Which would matter a lot more if our guys weren't striking out so many and walking so few.

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by Aqua on May 12, 2011 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!

by rooster on May 12, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Tex2044 on May 12, 2011 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

#9 hitter is a lucky, blessed man

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by Keynes on May 12, 2011 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Tex2044 on May 12, 2011 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Tex2044 on May 12, 2011 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

More swinging strikes than balls

That seems rare

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by Keynes on May 12, 2011 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Tex2044 on May 12, 2011 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Probably about 80 pitches in 6 IP?

Kinda wish they’d let him go seven.

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by Aqua on May 12, 2011 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, between 75-80

He didn’t throw too many on the SO in the 6th

by Tex2044 on May 12, 2011 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Grimm through 3.

3 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 3 K.

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by Aqua on May 12, 2011 7:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Fear the Reaper

Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!

by rooster on May 12, 2011 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Through 6IP

6H 1BB 4K 0R

Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!

by rooster on May 12, 2011 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

First PA for Leony

Line drive double to deep center

by Telegraph on May 12, 2011 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

No kidding.

Gameday makes it look like it was in the stands

by Tex2044 on May 12, 2011 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Single up the middle on an 0-2 count for his second AB.

2-2.

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by Aqua on May 12, 2011 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

doh!

Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!

by rooster on May 12, 2011 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Caught stealing second.

Osuna might have missed a hit and run.

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by Aqua on May 12, 2011 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's not what I said, but ok.

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by Aqua on May 12, 2011 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

That he's a bad mothafucka?

That’s no meme. That’s fact.

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by Aqua on May 12, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

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?

by shroomer on May 12, 2011 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

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by Aqua on May 12, 2011 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Since this is the most active thread of the night

I just want to thank the KC Royals for ghetto-stomping the Yankees tonight.

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by Aqua on May 12, 2011 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 12, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 12, 2011 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 12, 2011 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 12, 2011 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 12, 2011 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I LOL'd

scottrlucas Scott Lucas
@
@ProfessorParks Your workload would decrease precipitously if you helmed “Houston Farm Review.”

by Tex2044 on May 12, 2011 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by Tex2044 on May 12, 2011 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 12, 2011 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 12, 2011 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 12, 2011 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 12, 2011 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 12, 2011 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 13, 2011 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions  

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

by blalock84 on May 13, 2011 12:47 AM CDT reply actions  

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

by blalock84 on May 13, 2011 12:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

here you go

Merlin

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!"

by laxtonto on May 13, 2011 1:39 AM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 13, 2011 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.”
.
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.
.
“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.”

by shroomer on May 13, 2011 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Aqua on May 13, 2011 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 13, 2011 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

Fuck

An entire semester of sleep deprivation caught up to me last night and caused me to miss Leon’ys Day

>mfw

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 13, 2011 10:26 AM CDT reply actions  

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

by Brad on May 13, 2011 10:58 AM CDT reply actions  

Oh, and just in case people don't know

You can get batted ball data, BABIP, GB%, and HR/FB at firstinning.com

>mfw

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 13, 2011 12:18 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Jobu. on May 13, 2011 2:33 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Tex2044 on May 13, 2011 6:16 PM CDT reply actions  

3rd

FO
HBP
FO
2B
BB
HBP
2B
SO

>mfw

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 13, 2011 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Loux

4.1 IP | 6 H | 6 ER | 1 BB | 4 K | 5-2 GO-AO

>mfw

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 13, 2011 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Keynes on May 13, 2011 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

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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