Nera, MPer, and Mendez Day (5/5) and Beyond
by rooster on May 5, 2011 7:40 AM CDT
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PrintThe stars are aligned on the Rangers' farm. I expect a lot of chatter today, so a new thread makes sense. And, I feel like making Mighty Joe Wieland an honorary member of this historic day after his dominant performance last night: 6IP, 13K, 0BB, 2H (infield singles; one a wind-blown popup).
5/5High Noon, Ramirez, 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 5 K, 2 R
7p, Perez, 4 IP, 6 H, 4 BB, 4 K,3 R
6p, Kelly, 4 IP, 7 H, 3 BB, 3 K, 2 R
6p, Mendez, 6 IP, 7 H, 2 BB, 7 K, 1 R
5/6
6p,
6p, Erlin, 7 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 8 K, 1 R
7p, Brigham, 5 IP of perfect ball, 6.2 IP, 4 H, 0 BB, 6 K, 3 R
7p, "not Luke" Jackson, 6 IP, 8 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 3 R
5/7
6p, Grimm, 6 IP, 6 H, 2 BB, 6 K, 4 R
5p, Loux, 6 IP, 7 H, 0 BB, 7 K, 3 R
7p, MDLS, 5 IP, 6 H, 2 BB, 9 K, 4 R
7p, "Tom" Hankins, 4.2 IP, 10 H, 1 BB, 3 K, 6 R
5/8 Do something nice for your mom!
3p, Thompson
3p, Ross
2p, Pimentel
1p, McClung 5/9, Myrtle Beach off 6p, Melo 6:30p, Bleier High Noon, Hunter Rehab Probably should start a new thread tomorrow with the start of the next Perez/Ramirez/Mendez/Weiland cycle.
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Ramirez has been great in Round Rock
The light bulb has turned on for that kid. I was excited when he got drafted then I was down on him last year now just look at him.
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
Incredibly cool story, bro.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on May 5, 2011 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I don't think it's any coincidence
NeRa’s ascension has coincided with Dirkatriggles’ disappearance.
NeRa 1, Dirkatron 0
What's the rumpus?
There's no longer
a Neil Ramirez voodoo doll having his release point changed every 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
Could you imagine
the pressure of pitching 100 miles away from someone like Dirkatron and his white-hot hate?
What's the rumpus?
Wait...Ramon Ortiz with the win over RR last night?
THE Ramon Ortiz?
Lord have mercy on my rough and rowdy ways.
There was some seriously bad MI defense going on for RR
Which explains the 3 I-Cubs runs; don’t have any idea why RR couldn’t hit Ortiz worth a darn. Just bad luck and good defense, I suppose.
MB finally comes to Salem for a 4 game set starting tonight.
I can’t wait to get out and catch a few of these games over the weekend. According to the probables it looks like Erlin, Loux and Ross will start the 3 games this weekend. I’m hoping to get out and get some good photos/video of those guys while they are in town.
Looking forward to it.
It is a great thing to know the season for speech and the season for silence.
--Seneca
I loved RoboRoss giving Wieland shit on Twitter about not being able to catch a popup
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
some quotes re: the two flukey hits allowed ...
“Ramirez hit the highest fly ball I’ve ever seen and it was just that time of the night, we completely lost it,” Wieland said. “I was the only one in the park who saw it. And so I was on the third-base line, I lost it and then I see it coming back down, but it was behind me. And I kinda dove back to get it and missed it and kinda fell on my butt. It was definitely a strange play.”
Wieland said he used his fastball to set up his breaking stuff and keep hitters off-balance. He used that approach against Eury Perez in the sixth.
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“I bounced a curve in the dirt and [Perez] hit it for a base hit — he swung, it bounced in front of the plate and I guess the ball had some serious English on it,” Wieland said.
Wieland
It’s uncommon to see a young arm possess such advanced secondary command. Wieland can drop his CB in the dirt or he can locate it for strikes. Quite a weapon.
Wieland: 90 Hi-A innings, 103 Hi-A strikeouts, 13 HI-A walks
7.92 K/BB is good, isn’t it?
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
Heh, that reminds me
I need to keep not paying attention to Sickels.
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
Well, I think the 7.92 K/BB is just the type of information Sickels keys on. You should bring it to his attention.
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Just a little NeRa tease...
@MinorLeagueBlog: PCL Pitching Prospect ERA Leaders: Neil Ramirez 1.69; Danny Duffy 2.08; Mike Montgomery 2.67
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
I doubt you would get many Royals prospect fans to believe the Ramirez is on the same level as those two.
Duffy has been unreal, especially his K/BB of 33/6. He should be in the Royals bullpen right now, if not the rotation.
Duffy probably has a higher ceiling than Ramirez, especially if Duffy has really found something in his changeup as a few reports suggest. I might have to drive over to Omaha and watch one of his starts.
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Just read Duffy's bio, and he was ranked the 4th best Arizona League prospect in 2007. The Rangers
had Beltre at #2 and Font at #5 on that list. Michael Main would’ve been under consideration for the top spot if he hadn’t been moved to the NWL.
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I'll throw this here..I am making the Rangers pick at 33 over at MLB Bonus Baby
and thought I would let you guys help in the decision-making process…Here is where we are at
1) Pirates – Anthony Rendon, 3B
2) Mariners – Gerrit Cole, RHP
3) Diamondbacks – Danny Hultzen, LHP
4) Orioles – Trevor Bauer, RHP
5) Royals – Bubba Starling, OF
6) Nationals – Jed Bradley, LHP
7) Diamondbacks – Sonny Gray, RHP
8) Indians – Matt Barnes, RHP
9) Cubs – Matt Purke, LHP
10) Padres – Taylor Jungmann, RHP
11) Astros – Archie Bradley, RHP
12) Brewers – Dylan Bundy, RHP
13) Mets – George Springer, OF
14) Marlins – Francisco Lindor, SS
15) Brewers – Mikie Mahtook, OF
16) Dodgers – Henry Owens, LHP
17) Angels – Daniel Norris, LHP
18) Athletics – Tyler Anderson, LHP
19) Red Sox – Taylor Guerrieri, RHP
20) Rockies – Jason Esposito, 3B
21) Blue Jays – Blake Swihart, C
22) Cardinals – Josh Bell, OF
23) Nationals – Jackie Bradley Jr., OF
24) Rays – Jose Fernandez, RHP
25) Padres – Javier Baez
26) Red Sox – Andrew Susac
27) Reds – Kolten Wong
28) Braves – Dillon Howard
So with Texas at 33, there are still pitchers like Meyer, Stilson, Michael Kelly,Beede prep hitters Travis Harrison, Derek Fisher, etc.
Let me know if you like someone and why…
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
Your sig made me giggle.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Can the Rangers just draft Rendon
and just say that it is contingent on the Pirates screwing up the negotiations again like they did with Pedro Alvarez?
Go Rice Owls!
Matt Harrison - 2011 Rangers #3 Starter!
Give me Meyer, Beede, Harrison, or Cron.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Purke went before Bundy and Lindor?
by LiamP on May 5, 2011 11:39 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
ya some dude decided to take Purke there...??? not sure why. most Cubs fans did not agree
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
Too much goodness there. I can't think.
Beede and Harrison might be around later anyway, due to their college commitments. But, I think BAP might argue for one of those two.
But, I’m going to say Josh Osich.
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yeah i mean to add the lefty Osich as well...Beede, Harrison, Fisher will require
some overslot $ so you are right about them possibly falling to 37…If Meyer or Stilson are still available at 33, I would be very tempted to get one of them too…
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
37 is an unprotected pick, 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.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
okay, Rangers are up now...
29) Giants – Levi Michael
30) Twins – Joshua Tobias
31) Rays – CJ Cron
32) Rays – Travis Harrison
So Meyer, Stilson, Beede, Michael Kelly still out there as far as pitchers..Fisher is a nice prep player but has a strong commitment to Va. It’s probably one of those pitchers to me. Meyer has the best pure stuff but Stilson is probably a more complete pitcher, has a lighter workload and could be up contributing in the show the quickest…thoughts?? I will leave this open a few hours before I go over there and make the selection
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
here is some on Stilson
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5542
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
6'5" 195
huge awesome righty. and what I’m reading suggests that he’ll be able to fill out and the already nice fastball will get even nicer.
7) Michael Kelly RHP, West Boca Raton HS (FL)
Kelly is one of the top right-handers in the 2011 draft, and he may also offer some of the best projection in the class as well. At 6’5" and 180 lbs, he has the ideal pitcher’s frame; He is extremely long limbed and lanky with tons of room to grow into. With his big body, Kelly also gets a very good down hill plane on his pitches which include a fastball in 89-92 range that has touched 94, a mid 70’s curveball, and a high 70’s change-up; all of which he can throw for strikes. His delivery is very fluid and loose, and the ball jumps out of his hand. His delivery also allows him to get into a pretty good fielding position on the mound. He does have a tendency to get a little long in the back for his wind up, but it is correctable. Michael Kelly is one of the more polished arms in the class and offers tremendous upside. He should bring plus pitchability and athleticism to any organization that takes him, and in his case that should be in the first round of the 2011 draft.
http://www.draftsite.com/article/2011-MLB-Draft-Preview-High-School-Pitchers/44
>mfw
Beede is going to much tougher i think with a Vandy commit than Kelly will be
But even having numbers 33 and 37 should really add two huge talents to the organization
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
no it isn't...i'll pull the trigger on Kelly and let you guys know when we are up again at 37
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
Ok, I'll take that guy.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
This. Parks said he could see D. Perez eventually hitting upper 90's and sitting in the mid 90's.
I can’t wait until D. Perez and Luke Jackson start pitching. Here is the list of new starting pitcher prospects we have that can at least touch mid 90’s.
Luke Jackson
David Perez
Barret Loux
Justin Grimm
Speaking of Grimm, has anyone been more impressive than him? I wasn’t expecting anything like this yet.
you think Buckel will eventually touch mid 90s, too?
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
Touch? yes
He has touched 93-94 already. I don’t think he’ll do it very often though. Everything I’ve read suggests he’ll sit around 90-92 at best.
I haven't really seen that
I’ve heard him say that his fastball will be comfortably plus when he matures. I took that as sitting 93-95 and ramping it up to 97 when he had to
>mfw
I see you are back up in the supp. round...
and Stilson, Meyer, and Fisher are gone. Time for people to debate the next pick.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
Any good hitters still available?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Granden Goetzman (helium), Brandon Nimmo, Brian Goodwin (toolsy), Andrew Susac...
are some of the best ones left, but this draft class is so strong that I can’t possibly mention all of them. So many directions cw13 could go with this pick.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
I want the highest possible ceiling hitter here.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
That's probably Goodwin but
we just signed Leonys Martin, so do we need another CF prospect? He has the potential to be a 5 tool player if his power develops. He was also a football WR. Goetzman is an interesting prospect because he’s drawing rave reviews from scouts. Currently plays SS in HS, but would move to COF. Has great power/speed potential, but I’m hesitant at the moment because there are very few scouting reports out there and he’s had more helium than just about any other prospect. Nimmo is another COF, but has average speed. Doesn’t have a HS baseball team because he’s from Wyoming, so he’s raw but has plenty of potential. Beede and Osich are also still available at pitcher.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
sorry guys, Susac was already gone(went boston at 26)
The ex-pitcher in me went prep arm again…Tyler Beede…just seems like the pitching is so deep here that you can still get prep arms that are top 15 in most drafts…i realize he is a Vandy commit but I couldn’t get past the 6’4 200 that is already hitting 94-95…
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
Ah somehow I missed that.
Still a very good pick (if he’s signable).
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
No problem with that pick.
I wanted a hitter because I feel like our system lacks impact bats, but Beede would likely have been the BPA.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Kelly and Beede with our first two picks?
I would go absolutely apeshit.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Convince me.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
This is the 6'9 pitcher from Kentucky right?
The one that sits mid 90s getting up to triple digits, with a hammer curve?
Since I have ESPN insider, why not use it...
Analysis: Hit 100 in a recent scrimmage with good sink on the fastball and a wipeout slider, but bad results and perceived lack of toughness prevent his top-of-the-draft stuff from putting him at the top of the draft.
That's from Feb. This is more recent...
Analysis: Meyer has top-of-the-draft stuff, with results finally catching up to the scouting report. Could be this year’s Matt Harvey, returning from draft perdition to the top 10-15 picks.
A quick search on him makes it look like he needs some work.
Has a ton of potential though.
YR LG W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H HR BB SO WHIP
2009 NCAA 1 4 5.73 13 11 0 1 59.2 53 10 45 80
2010 NCAA 5 3 7.06 12 11 0 0 51 59 5 36 63
2011 NCAA
I don't think the Rangers care about...
his numbers as long as he has great stuff (nor should they or any other team). I think Grimm had pretty shitty numbers in college but the Rangers liked his stuff and took him.
I agree, but not so sure they'll do it in the 1st round.
He is impressive though. I trust the Rangers scouting department completely though.
Here
http://baseballbeginnings.com/2011/04/05/alex-meyer-report
SUMMARY: Potential middle-rotation starter with plus arm and below-average pitchability may be better suited for lockdown bullpen role.
>mfw
well it's a mock draft so i hope you can get over it :P
No doubt Meyer has a rocket arm…I easily could have gone with him at 33….and if i had waited til after the Vandy game, I may have
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
IMO (from reading scouting reports and watching video)...
Meyer has great stuff, but he has serious command issues. So while Kelly doesn’t throw as hard yet (90-94), his FB could add more velo as he grows, it has great movement, and he commands it well.
If the Rangers were going to take two pitchers, CW13 made good picks. Kelley has a very high ceiling with a great fastball, good command, and secondaries that while raw, show some potential. He may be the most projectable pitcher in the draft. Beede has a FB that is straight(ish) and sits 90-92, but he has a GREAT changeup. The one at 3:10 in this video is damn sexy.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
Also, I listened to an interview Kelly did for a local news station...
and it sounds like there won’t be too many signability concerns with him. He said that college is a back up plan if “pro ball doesn’t work out.” Basically, pay him his money and he’ll sign.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
Beede
“Beede features four pitches, each of which has at least average potential. His fastball sits in the low 90s, but he can dial it up to 94-96 mph. He also throws a circle-changeup which looks like it’s going to be his best secondary pitch. He also throws a curveball, which with a little tightening could be a pretty decent pitch as well.”
good interview with him
http://www.scout.com/2/1052610.html
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
Bizarre description of his curve
Must’ve seen his second (?) AAA start when he went to the slower curve more…unless that’s the curve he’s featuring these days.
by LiamP on May 5, 2011 12:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He "scouted" and "charted" the game from MiLB.tv
I believe he’s also the guy who suggested Martin Perez looked like a reliever.
Suggested it
from one .gif file of one warmup pitch.
I can't believe that.
It’s too stupid.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
And...
I specified in the intro that seeing something it better than seeing nothing. Front office people use video all the time to get looks at players. From behind home plate is better, but I don’t see the value in your comment.
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Well this is awkward.
"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor."-Capote
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning."-JD
Haha
I didn’t come here to make awkward or rumble.
Discussing “scouting” and “charting” video with jparks77 over here now: http://www.lonestarball.com/2011/5/7/2158863/project-prospect-neil-ramirez-julio-tehran#66672969
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New player name meme...
The ICubs announcer just called Neil Ramirez…. Neil Walker.
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Thank you for the reminder!
NeRa’s game is starting!
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Inauspicious beginning.
NeRa walked the first batter on several very close pitches, then the catcher throws the ball into CF on a steal attempt and the runner ends up at third. Scores on a groundout to short.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
At least 10 foul balls in this inning.
And the fourth batter just tripled after a 10-pitch AB.
26 pitches in the inning so far.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
NeWa, 1st Inning
Hitter 1: BB
FB low — “didn’t miss by much”
FB low
FB strike looking, low and away
FB low-and-away
Hitter 2: Out 1
FB Strike
Foul Ball
Foul Ball
High inside
Inside (runner steals 2B goes to 3B on throw)
GB to SS, runner scores
Hitter 3: Out 2
FB, called strike, low and away
CU, swinging strike
foul ball
called strike
Hitter 4: Triple
FB, swinging strike, 92 high and away
CU, called strike (inside corner, color guy whispers “wow” and pxp chuckles)
foul ball
FB, ball 94 low and away
CB, foul ball
foul ball
FB, foul ball
foul ball
FB, ball, low and away
FB, off the wall in RF (makes the previous run earned)
Hitter 5: Out 3
FB, foul (broken bat)
foul out
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NeWa, 2nd Inning
Round Rock with the lead, 2-1.
Hitter 1: 1B
1. Strike 1 (Foul Ball)
2. Ball 1 (low)
3. Ball 2 (FB low)
4. GB base hit
Hitter 2: Out 1
1. LD out to 2B
Hitter 3: FC
1. Strike 1 (FB high, check swing)
2. Ball 1
3. Strike 2 (CU, swinging)
4. Ball 2 (Inside)
5. GB, out at 2B
Hitter 4: Out 3
1. Ball 1 (high & outside, sounded like a FB)
2. Pop Flyout to RC
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NeWa, 3rd Inning
Hitter 1: Out 1
1. GB to SS
Hitter 2: Out 2
1. Ball 1 (high)
2. Strike 1 (looking, FB at the knees)
3. Ball 2 (away)
4. Strike 2 (foul ball)
- I missed a ball somewhere
6. foul ball
7. Strike 3 (called strike “generous corners”)
Hitter 3: Out 3
1. Ball 1 (down and in)
2. Ball 2 (outside)
3. Flyout to RF
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NeWa, 4th Inning
Red Rock up 4-1. Long top of 4th. Cool day.
Hitter 1 (Marquez, tripled last time): Out 1
1. Strike 1 (CB, looking)
2. Ball 1 (CB, low)
3. Strike 2 (foul ball)
4. foul ball
5. Flare to shallow CF, Chavez with good jump
Hitter 2: Out 2
1. Ball 1 (outside)
2. Strike 1 (outside corner)
3. Strike 2 (swinging strike)
4. Popout to SS in shallow LF
Hitter 3: Out 3
1. Strike 1 (FB, called strike)
2. Ball 1 (CB in dirt)
3. Strike 2 (CB, called strike, outside corner, “good looking pitch”)
4. Ball 2 (FB, outside, 94)
5. GB to 2B (CB)
Consistent excellence. Ho-hum.
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After you posted the first I was concerned over the amount of contact and pitches out of the zone.
These last three look much better.
BigSteve mathings?
As I’ve mentioned, Wieland was hit very hard in four of his first five high-A starts in Bakersfield last year. In 12 subsequent appearances and 64 innings, he’s struck out 74 batters (29%) versus only eight walks, allowed less than a baserunner per inning, and posted a 1.97 ERA.
Heh, nice numbers.
Also:
The 21-year-old Wieland is the eighth-youngest pitcher in the Carolina League.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Wielandings
From Z back on 5/18/2009 -
2008 4th round pick Joe Wieland has been added to the Class A Hickory roster and will start their 6:00 game tonight.… and here’s the 3/29/2009 MJH blurb Z was referring to …
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Wieland is not a name that has been uttered much in the media, but he is a prospect that observers – and apparently the Rangers – are excited about. A few notes:
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- Nolan Ryan has reportedly taken a special interest in Wieland since before he was drafted. Mike Hindman observed evidence of this in spring training (scroll to the bottom of the article).
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.Even Rhadigan-lovin’ Evan Grant commented on the Ryan/Wieland connection back on 2/18/2010 –
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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.
RHP Joe Wieland: Nolan Ryan took a shine to Wieland during the Rangers’ draft meetings, then followed him closely after the club took him in the fourth round in 2008. Wieland went 5-1 with a 1.44 ERA in an impressive first season pitching in the Arizona League. He followed it up with an equally impressive instructional league, during which Ryan met with him on several occasions.
ya know ...
… when you read this Wieland Q&A from 11/2009 and realize he was just 19 at the time, it’s kinda easy to understand why this guy is being successful.
I do remember that, thanks for digging it up.
He seems like a heady young man.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Ramirez, God of Awesome, 5th Inning
Round Rock up 4-1. BTW, Thomas Diamond in for ICubs.
Hitter 1: Out 1
1. Strike 1 (looking)
2. Strike 2 (CB, looking, at the knees)
3. Ball 1 (low and away)
4. Ball 2 (high and away)
5. Strike 3 (check swing, “a pitch moving low and in”)
Hitter 2: Out 2
1. Strike 1 (foul ball, “skyscraper”)
2. Strike 2 (FB, outside corner, looking)
3. Ball 1 (FB, inside)
4. Strike 3 (SL, looking, outside corner to Lefty — so backdoor SL)
Hitter 3: Out 3
1. GB to 2B
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
Damn nice stuff, even on an off day, it seems.
Also, rec’ed this thread up.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
I am kind of watching this game on milb.tv
the first strikeout of the 5th was a inside pitch (wasn’t really low) that tied up the hitter
On the second strikeout of the inning, Neil Ramirez accomplished what CERN could not: he created a mini black hole that bent space-time between the mount and home plate.
by Telegraph on May 5, 2011 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec for gasol-ing that reply button
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
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It's been a recurring theme of his season this year. He, truly, was on the cusp of Cubs ML roster during ST.
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
So was Wellemeyer
Wellemeyer blew most of his velo and location in his warmup, sadly (for him)
On the other hand—despite stats telling me one thing, eyes told me Diamond really had nothin’ compared to Wellemeyer and by his own admission Welley didn’t have it yesterday either
Ramirez has to have 25 fouls 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.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Ramirez out after 5.1
Leaving the bases loaded behind him.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Ramirez, What will he do to amaze us in his 6th Inning?
Round Rock up 9-1. Another long top of the inning. Round Rock batted around, plus Diamond beaned Luis Cruz in the head.
pxp — maybe a long wait will cool down Ramirez
Batter 1: 1B
1. Strike 1 (CB, strike looking, “so much for the rust theory”)
2. Strike 2 (CB, strike looking)
3. foul ball
4. Ball 1 (ball in the dirt)
5. Ball 2 (high and outside, sounded like FB)
6. base hit through right side
Batter 2: 1B
1. Ball 1 (a little low)
2. foul ball
3. Ball 2 (up and in)
4. foul ball
5. GB base hit through right side
Batter 3: Out 1
1. foul ball
2. Ball 1 (high and a way)
3. Ball 2 (high)
4. Strike 2 (CU, swinging strike)
5. foul ball
6. Strike 3 (FB, called strike, outside corner)
Batter 4: BB
1. Ball 1 (CB, up and in)
2. Ball 2 (CB, up and in)
3. Ball 3 (low and away)
4. Strike 1 (called)
5. foul ball
6. foul ball (into the radio booth, dead quiet after the knock of the bat for a few seconds)
7. foul ball
8. foul ball (another one peppering the radio booth)
9. Ball 4 (high)
He’s done.
100 pitches, 8 swinging strikes, 2 BB, 5 K, 5 GB outs, 6 FB outs
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
(into the radio booth, dead quiet after the knock of the bat for a few seconds)
Haha, wimps.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
That's his final line, too.
Mobley cleaned up the jam with 2 Ks.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
I didn't see that.
You’re 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.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Doubtful
Between his current competition and the incoming draft class, I don’t think he has much of a chance. Same goes for Perez and top 10.
by LiamP on May 5, 2011 3:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
draft class
good point, it’s strong enough to push him out of the top 25 unless he goes absolutely nuts on AAA the rest of the year.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
This draft class is strong and deep, but I'm not sure there are more than a few definite top-25 guys in it that will be put there immediately.
If that makes sense.
Two are for sure— Cole and Rendon, but who else at the top is a definite top-25 prospect immediately?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
I can see Bauer for sure.
It takes a lot to come out as a definite top-25 straight from high school.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
I think if a HS guy can do it, it's more likely to be Bundy.
but I still don’t think a HS guy will come out this year and be in the top 25.
Starling and Lindor are good
but I doubt they’ll be able to get into the top 25 this year. Starling has ridiculous potential, but he’s also extremely raw.
To clarify.
Obviously not all 6. I think Starling once people get a better look at him will be. Same with Bundy.
Any of the other 4 could make it based upon how high the evaluator is on that guy.
Starling?
You really think he’ll move up more? He’s been shooting up for almost a year now. I think the present hype has actually gone too far now. I think he has all of the potential in the world. I’ve seen him hit an opposite field HR over 400 ft for team USA, he has great speed, a good eye at the plate when I’ve seen him, and he is rail thin. When he fills out, he should develop good power. I just don’t think he is developed enough to be a Top 25 guy this year, not to mention I don’t think he’ll sign until the last minute, so he’ll barely play this year.
Yes.
The present hype is in line with where his ceiling is; he has the type of ceiling that people will salivate over enough to put him in a top 25.
You're right about him signing on deadline day though.
Forgot about that.
That's kinda my point
A HS kid has to be basically transcendent to come out and IMMEDIATELY be a top-25 talent. If there was such a prospect, I’m not sure why he wouldn’t be the clear-cut choice at 3 behind Rendon and Cole.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Don't know about clear-cut...
But, talent-wise, Starling’s prominent in the discussion. KLaw ranks him 3rd after Cole & Rendon. The Nebraska commit just makes it very difficult. Most mocks have him going to the Royals @ 5 because of the hometown thing and because they think the Royals will pay him enough.
If Dayton Moore has a brain
He will pay him 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.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
To my way of thinking regarding Ramirez, though
I see Ramirez as a possible top 25, but in the 20-25 range. It would only take a couple of draft guys ahead of him to knock him out of the top 25.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Hosmer's a Royal...
A new era for the Royals has begun.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Woah, kinda surprising for arb reasons-not for performance reasons
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Mendez 1st inning
Batter 1
1. Swinging Strike 1
2. Called Strike 2 (Announcer said it was low)
3. GB to 3B Villanueva. (Runner safe on Error on 3B. Throw bounced into 1B)
Batter 2
1. Called Strike 1
2. Ball 1 (outside corner)
3. Foul
4. Ball 2
5. Foul
6. Foul
7. Swinging Strike 3(breaking ball down and in to LHB)
Batter 3
1. Foul
2. Called Strike 2 (breaking ball)
3. Ball 1 (outside, close)
4. Swinging Strike 3 (93 MPH FB according to announcer)
Batter 4
1. Ball 1 (91 MPH FB outside)
2. 2B, run scores. Runner advances to 3rd on throw.
Batter 5
1. Swinging Strike
2. missed a strike
3. Groundout to SS Profar
19 pitches, 16 strikes, 4 swinging strikes
Mendez's 2nd Inning
Batter 1
1. Called Strike 1
2. Ball 1
3. Ball 2
4. Single to RF
Batter 2
1. called strike 1
2. Called Strike 2 (breaking ball 79 MPH)
3. Foul
4. Ball somewhere(this is the 3rd or 4th time where there is a pitch that they just don’t comment on)
5. Ball 2
6. Called Strike 3 (Breaking ball inside)
Batter 3
1. Single to RF
Batter 4
1. Ball 1 (80 MPH in the dirt)
2. Ball 2 (in the dirt outside)
3. Ball 3 (outside again)
4. Called Strike 1 (announcer said outside again expecting a Ball 4)
5. Double Play to 3B
35 pitches, 25 strikes,
Mendez's 3rd Inning.
Batter 1
1. Called Strike 1
2. Foul
3. Ball 1
4. Ball 2 (outside)
5. Swinging Strike 3 (CH 82 MPH) Nevermind, now say it was tipped
6. Swinging Strike 3 really (FB 94 MPH up)
Batter 2
1. Flyout to CF
Batter 3
1. Ball 1 (outside)
2. Swinging Strike 1 (80 MPH)
3. Ball 2 (inside)
4. Ball 3 (FB up and in 94 MPH)
5. Foul
6. Foul
7. Ball 4
Batter 4
1. Ball 1 (outside FB 90 MPH)
2. Ball 2
3. Ball 3 (just outside)
4. Ball 4 (inside)
Batter 5
1. Foul
2. Swinging Strike 2
3. Ball 1 (inside)
4. Swinging Strike 3
57 pitches, 36 strikes, 9 swinging strkes
Mendez's 4th inning
Batter 1
1. Called Strike 1
2. Swinging Strike 2
3. Ball 1 (low)
4. Called Strike 3 (outside)
Batter 2
1. Called Strike 1
2. Ball 1 (again, a pitch that they didn’t comment on)
3. Groundout to SS Profar
Batter 3
1. Swinging Strike 1
2. Groundout to 2B
66 pitches, 43 strikes, 11 swinging strikes
4.0 ip | 3 H | 1 R | 0 ER | 2 BB | 6 SO
Mendez's 5th inning
Batter 1
1. Ball 1
2. Called Strike 1 (FB)
3. Called Strike 2 (CB outside corner)
4. Swinging Strike 3
Batter 2
1. Groundout to P Mendez
Batter 3
1. Ball 1 (FB low)
2. Called Strike 1
3. Groundout to 1B Clark
74 pitches, 49 strikes, 12 swinging strikes
5.0 IP | 3 H | 1 R | 0 ER | 2 BB | 7 SO
That's what I love to see, Roman.
Love it.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Mendez's 6th inning
Batter 1
1. HR (Greensboro announcer is more annoying than Rhadigan)
Batter 2
1. Ball 1
2. Infield single to 2B (tried to flip it to Profar to make the throw to 1B. i guess Herrera didn’t have a throw)
Batter 3
1. Ball 1
2. Foul
3. Double play 4-6-3
Batter 4
1. Ball 1( another mystery pitch that they never commented on)
2. Ball 2
3. Single to CF
Batter 5
1. Ball 1 (high)
2. Ball 2
3. Single to RF
Batter 6
1. Called Strike 1
2. Popout to SS Profar in shallow CF
88 pitches, 59 strikes 12 swinging strikes
6.0 IP | 7 H | 2 R | 1 ER | 2 BB | 7 SO | 1 HR
pretty cool to see all these young arms showing so much promise
he may be due a promotion when one of the high a starters inevitably gets promoted
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Breaking stuff at 79 and a FB that touches 96?
Sweet.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Not to be the wet blanket
but I’ve never been to an A-ball park (low or high) with a radar gun that was close to being accurate. So take them with a grain of salt.
Martin Perez Inning 1 (fucking Missions again. Assholes can hit)
Batter 1 – Blake Tekotte
1. Ball, fastball inside
2. Deep Flyout to Greene
Batter 2 – Daniel Robertson
1. Called strike
2. Called strike, fastball
3. Ball, fastball outside
4. Lineout to Adair
Batter 3 – Jaff Decker
1. Ball, inside breaking ball
2. Ball, low
3. Ball, outside
4. Ball, inside
don’t blame him. Decker’s a beast
Batter 4 – Kyle Blanks
1. Swinging strike, changeup
2. Ball, outside
3. Swinging strike
4. Ball, inside
5. Ball, just outside
6. Fouled off
7. RBI Triple
Batter 5 – James Darnell
1. Ball, outside breaking ball
2. Called strike
3. Fouled back
4. Fouled off
5. Ball, just outside
6. Fouled back
7. Ball, outside
8. Groundout to Osuna
25 pitches, 13 strikes through 1. 2 swinging strikes. Getting hit hard and can’t finish people off.
>mfw
Sounds like the zone is tiny.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
I love wikipedia
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
by Bface on May 5, 2011 7:43 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Haha I'm just playin
Margaritas ya know
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
by Bface on May 5, 2011 7:46 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Martin Perez Inning 2
Batter 1 – Cody Decker
1. Called strike
2. Swinging strike, breaking ball
3. Ball, just low
4. Fouled back
5. Ball
6. Double
Batter 2 – Ali Solis
1. Ball, low
2. Swinging strike
3. Fouled off
4. Ball, low fastball
5. Fouled off. Again
6. Swinging strike
Batter 3 – Beamer Weems
1. Ball, inside
2. Ball, outside
3. Swinging strike, breaking ball
4. Flyout to Greene
Batter 4 – Pat McKenna
1. Called strike, fastball (93)
2. Ball, low
3. Bullshit bloop to centerfield, run scores, jackass thrown out at second trying to advance.
44 pitches, 25 strikes through 2. 6 swinging strikes
>mfw
Martin Perez Inning 3
Batter 1 – Blake Tekotte
1. Ball, breaking ball low
2. Called strike, breaking ball
3. Fouled back
4. Ball, inside
5. Called strike, outside corner
Batter 2 – David Robertson
1. Ball, low
2. Called strike, breaking ball on the black
3. Fouled off
4. Single
Batter 3 – Jaff Decker
1. Called strike, changeup
2. Ball, high breaking ball
3. Ball, outside fastball (92)
4. Line drive to Osuna, doubled that asshole off of first
57 pitches, 33 strikes through 3. 6 whiffs
>mfw
NOTHING is getting called low in this game.
The low strike doesn’t exist at all.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Martin Perez Inning 4
Batter 1 – Kyle Blanks
1. Called strike, fastball
2. Foul out to Ruiz
Batter 2 – James Darnell
1. Ball, low breaking ball
2. Ball, low breaking ball
3. Ball, breaking ball in the dirt
4. Ball, barely high
Batter 3 – Cody Decker
1. Called strike, breaking ball at the knees
2. Fouled off.
3. Ball, breaking ball high
4. Swinging strike, fastball
Batter 4 – Ali Solis
1. Ball, low
2. Fouled off
3. Swinging strike
4. Swinging strike, fastball (94)
71 pitches, 41 strikes through 4. 9 swinging strikes
>mfw
Epic AB with Beemer Weems.
Weems worked an 11 pitch walk after fouling off seven pitches.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Wheels coming off in the fifth.
He won’t make it out of this 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.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Bases loaded now with no outs.
Weems walked, McKenna singled. Perez balked them to second and third and then walked Tekotte on five pitches.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
One run in on a single.
That’s 3 ER for the day, bases still loaded with no outs.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Perez is out, Tyler Tufts is in.
Perez’ line for this game is not going to be pretty.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Holy shit, Tyler Tufts just did Perez a huge solid.
Came in with the bases loaded and no outs. First batter grounded into a 1-2-3 double play. Second batter struck out swinging to end 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.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
yay 4 line drive dp's
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Buckel 1st Inning (7th)
Batter 1
1. Strike
2. Check Swing strike 2
3. Ball 1 (never said a word about this pitch)
4. Ball 2
5. Swinging Strike 3 (87 MPH FB)
Batter 2
1. Ball 1 (low)
2. Ball 2 Didn’t say a word about this pitch either
3. Ball 3 (high)
4. Called Strike 1
5. Called Strike 2
6. Foul
7. Foul
8. Called Strike 3 (FB 89 MPH. probably closer to 91-92)
Batter 3
1. Ball 1 (inside)
2. Called Strike 1 (low)
3. Foul
4. GB to 2B Herrera.
17 pitches, 11 strikes
87 mph fastball?
This gun must be really slow.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Buckel's 2nd inning (8th)
Batter 1
1. Called Strike 1
2. Ball 1 (outside)
3. Called Strike 2 (CB)
4. Ball 2 (low outside)
5. Ball 3 (CB inside 73 MPH)
6. Ball 4 (CB inside)
Batter 2
1. Ball 1 (low)
2. Ball 2 (low)
3. 2B to RF
Batter 3
1. Ball 1 (in the dirt)
2. Ball 2 (CB low)
3. Ball 3 (WP, runner scores from 3rd)
4. Ball 4 (low)
Batter 4
1. Ball 1 (low)Runner caught in rundown
2. GB to 2B, runner out at 1B
Batter 5
1. Lineout to 2B Herrera
33 pitches, 16 strikes. Really struggling with everything low.
Did he get pulled?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
wow Skole is K'ing a lot
.264/.326/.356, 7.4 BB%, 32.2 K%
Mike Olt update. He’s cooled off a lot
.293/.411/.488, 16.1 BB%, 29.3 K%
>mfw
Skole is young and hasn't had a ton of reps, so that somewhat makes sense
Olt’s Ks are too high, but offset by his high BB rate.
Thoughts?
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
basically yeah
I definitely want Olt to K less, but it’s not a huge worry when he’s walking 15+% of the time
>mfw
My Reislinglings made me read that as "ton of rapes"...
Just an aside.
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
Erlin's 1st inning - K, HR, GO, K
pxp guy said Erlin came into the game leading league in Whip and BAA
Erlin's 3rd inning - K, popout, popout
can’t recall a ball 3, working ahead of the hitters, mixing it up, cruising
sounds like classic erlin
thanks for following it for me
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Erlin's 4th inning - GO, FO, GO
Clubhouse nickname is Merlin. 2nd time thru the 2,3,4 hitters – took about 15 pitches.
Erlin's 5th inning - FO, FO, K
All the plays seem to be routine. Can’t recall anybody having to sweat a ball in play yet.
Erlin's 6th inning - popout, K, K
pxp guy said the only ball 3 was to the opening batter of the night.
Erlin's 7th inning - FO, K, GO
3rd time thru the heart – it went well. Erlin has two strikes on you before you can adjust your cup.
Dude just needs to be promoted to Frisco already.
Erlin + Myrtle Beach isn’t proving to be a fair combination.
yeah, the Carolina League will be happy to lose him to AA
20 consecutive men down after the HR – Bell relieves him to start the 8th
I caught 4 innings of Erlin's start tonight in Salem.
I missed the first 3 innings but took some notes that I’ll write up in a fanpost after the weekend. My goal is to make all 3 games from tonight-Sunday. Erlin was magnificent tonight and it’s really a shame he took the loss.
by VARangerfan34 on May 6, 2011 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
The ballpark gun wasn't working and I got stuck
in a section behind the left-handed batters box with a girl scout troop…yay me. I wasn’t able to get any video or pics of him tonight but the kid was absolutely dealing. He pounded the zone low with his fastball and threw a few really nice changes.
by VARangerfan34 on May 6, 2011 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you hear any velo readings from the pbp?
He seemed to be throwing pretty hard. It was pretty chilly out there tonight as well.
by VARangerfan34 on May 6, 2011 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone charting?
Box score won’t load for me
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Under 1 is pretty good.
Only a handful have have under 0.5 at the ML level.
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
Carolina league pitching leaders
click the SO and Whip columns and notice the MB Big 4 crowding the leaders.
For a cherry on top click the BB column for a chuckle.
Hah!
I was so happy looking at the SO leaders (especially Wieland, good gracious)
…and then I clicked on BB
I think it's ok to think he's dead to us now
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
Wow. Wieland is right there with a key piece of the Greinke trade (Odorizzi).
As a Royals fan, that bums me out, but as a Rangers’ fan, I’m bummed the Rangers didn’t have the wherewithal to be serious about Arguelles.
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
I've always been a semi-Royals fan.
It might be interesting to always have a Royals Fanshot working, sorta like the EPL Fanshot, where the Royals rise can be discussed by LSBers. hmmmm …
I'm up for that. I don't seem to fit into their normal discussion over there.
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
Speaking of whores ...
RRE – best record in PCL – 18-10
Frisco – in the pack, 6-3 over their last 9 games with LeMar on the verge of showing up
MYR – 2nd best record in Carolina League – despite Olt cooling off
HIC – best record in the Sally – 19-8 – despite all the youfs
i'll pay for your services
sexy.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Fucking Hell
Erlin’s WHIP is 0.50…
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
That's good, 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
He's allowing just about one baserunner every other 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.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
That's good, 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
not that you ever would,
but please don’t ever wink at me, haha
He keeps getting to 2 strikes, and not being able to put them away.
Overall, a very impressive start though.
So, if you had to do rankings today
Would anyone else think pretty hard about slotting Erlin or Wieland above Scheppers?
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
Lmfao
some guy on the Minorleagueball gameday thread is super pissed at people saying that Erlin isn’t a “super good prospect.” He then goes on to get even more butthurt and call out all of the minorleague ball velocity sheep and what not and god it’s funny. What makes it even funnier is that a #3 ceiling isn’t exactly an insult.
>mfw
It's not like anyone is saying that Erlin's ceiling is as a long man or 7th inning guy
A typical number 3 is what, 2-2.5 WAR or something? That’s valuable as fuck
>mfw
Loux
This is from over a minorleagueball.com. Anyone know why Seiler doesn’t come around here anymore?
Barrett Loux
our friend Andy Seiler , my good internet friend, I’ve been in a dynasty league with him over the years, said to me his correspondent and he himself said He’s the best pitcher they’ve seen in the Carolina League in a long time, and Andy’s buddy has seen him twice.
Roger Clemens like big tall projectable right-hander.
Supposedly once they clocked him around 89-90 the other time 94 or so….
“Well Played Mauer”
Big fan of Juerys Familia and his repitoire
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on May 7, 2011 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I would kill to know what their internal pecking order is.
I would think Erlin would be the first one to be promoted. Then maybe Loux because of his age. That would open a spot for Grimm to move up, which would then open a spot for Luke Jackson.
If I had to guess on the first one to go
I’d say probably Wieland.
Some #'s on Wieland
19 straight innings without a BB
58% Groundballs on the year
27.7% SO on the year
101 batters faced, 3 BB
He’s doing all of this with a .358 BABIP against.
I think I would put him above Scheppers right now
It might be helium speaking, but he’s a badass.
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
I agree with rooster
I think I root for Wieland more, but I think Scheppers has a much higher chance of impacting the major league club.
It doesn't even look like Andy has much to do with mlbbonusbaby.com anymore.
Dec 2010 comment:
Andy Seiler – where is the guy? Anyone know where he’s bloggin’ at now?
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
He graduated from an MBA program
and is now a working man.
"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
Anybody know anything about Taylor Guerrieri?
I just realized he’s 20 minutes up the road in North Augusta, SC.
Law...
Guerrieri is one of the top prep arms in this year’s draft, showing huge velocity with a knockout curveball and a good frame. I’ve had scouts tell me it’s the best raw stuff of any high school pitcher in this draft, sitting 92-97 in most outings with a knockout breaking ball and a body to match.
Although I read somewhere else that his velo was starting to dip. Also hard to buy the “best raw stuff of any high school pitcher in this draft” statement considering Bundy is in this class.
Not sure what this means...
BAHighSchool Taylor Guerrieri’s season concluded earlier in the week. He faced 208 batters this spring. Allowed just 24 hits, 6 for extra bases…
he is a fuckin stud...most drafts would be top 5 perhaps...heard he hit 97-98
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
Loux's 1st Inning
Batter 1
1. Swinging Strike 1
2. Foul (check swing)
3. FO to LF Hoying
Batter 2
1. Ball 1 (low)
2. Foul
3. Called Strike 2 (CU outside corner)
4. Swinging Strike 3 (FB at the letters)
Batter 3
1. Ball 1
2. GO to SS Garcia
9 pitches, 7 strikes, 2 swinging strikes
Attaboy, Barrett!
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Loux's 2nd inning
batter 1
1. Foul
2. Ball 1 (low)
3. Foul
4. Foul
5. Ball 2 (in the dirt)
6. Called Strike 3 (FB at the knees)
batter 2
1. Called Strike 1
2. Ball 1 (outside)
3. Ball 2 (outside)
4. Ball 3 (FB low)
5. Called Strike 2
6. Foul
7. Foul
8. Swinging Strike 3
batter 3
1. Swinging Strike 1
2. Foul
3. Ball 1
4. Ball 2
5. Ball 3
6. 2B to left center gap
batter 4
1. Called Strike 1 (outside corner)
2. Foul
3. Swinging Strike 3
32 pitches, 22 strikes, 5 swinging strikes
2 IP | 1 H | 0 R | 0 ER | 0 BB | 4 SO
Loux's 3rd inning
batter 1
1. FO to LF Hoying
batter 2
1. Ball 1 (low)
2. Single to LF Hoying
batter 3
1. Ball 1 (low)
2. FO to LF Hoying
batter 4
1. Called Strike 1
2. Ball 1
3. GO to 1B McGuinnes
40 pitches, 27 strikes, 5 swinging strikes
3 IP | 2 H | 0 R | 0 ER | 0 BB | 4 SO
It's good that you stopped.
Wheels came off in the fourth.
3B, 1B, 1B, FO, double steal, 1B, DP.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
good outing despite one bad inning
the k/bb ratios of loux, erlin, and weiland are insane
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Getting easy to picture those three
in RR uni’s.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on May 7, 2011 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Potential RR rotation in a few month
Perez, Erlin, Wieland, Loux, and strikeout
I hate you MDLS. That is all.
Ok, I don’t really hate him and I hear he is a really nice guy that works really hard. I just hate that every time I’m ready to quit him, he sucks me back in. He struckout the first 4 batters of the game, gave up a BB, had a double-play botched, then got out of the inning on a CS of 3B.
Bianucci hits #9
Trade value!
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
OT: Carlos Martinez (Matias) made his debut for STL low A team
4 IP | 0 H | 0 R | 0 ER | 1 BB | 6 SO
Working in the upper 90’s, hitting 100 up north in Quad City. Yeah, i want one.
I do have a slightly used Matt West that may be of interest to you
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, weiland and erlin have combined 119 k's to 13 bb in 98 IP
that’s amazing. Think how good that staff would look with neram
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Holy shit.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
That makes Ramirez's 3:1 K:BB look like shit.
Not really 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
I saw yours update go up just as I was about hit pot on mine, and I decided to post anyway.
I had spent all that time writing that one line update. I felt I shouldn’t discard it. And, besides, its that type of day that’s worth noting more than once.
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
I wanna see some antlers at the Mavs game!
Lot’s of blue in the stands, which is also cool.
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
Thompson and Ross, doin' what they do...
Thompson: 3 IP, 4:1 KK:BB, 4:1 GB:FB, 2 H, 1 R
Ross: 4 IP, 4:0 K:BB, 5:1 GB:FB, 2 H, 1 R
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
So anyone else starting to get worried about Scheppers' injury?
Haven’t pitched in, what, three weeks?
A little bit. I did some googling this morning to see if anything had been posted. nada.
But, I also understand that if is back injury is from compensating for other deficiencies in his motion, then it might take longer to not only get his back in shape but also come up with a plan to improve his motion.
I’m just hoping that’s the case and that they haven’t found something worse.
Promote Mike Olt to Round Rock!
I heard...
Scott Servais talk two weeks ago (?) on the radio about how Scheppers was in Arizona to work on his core strengthening or some such (JC did confirm that Scheppers was (is?) in Arizona). I have no clue what that process involves but I imagine that process takes longer than a week. I think the Rangers are doing that to make sure its not one of those recurring injury but I’m skeptical about the whole thing.
Back injuries are no joke.
I have no problem with them letting him take his time to come 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.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
He was DL'ed with "back weakness"
They never really called out a specific injury.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Ugh...
and it looks like really no news since then?
That’s probably not a good sign.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Just what is above
Scheppers was in Arizona to work on his core strengthening or some such
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Johan Yan
seems to be doing well so far this year, stellar GB and swinging K rates.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Was hoping someone was going to chart Seth McClung's start today.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
I like you
and your sense of humor.
"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
The unfortunate matter is that McLung might be next in line for a spot on the 25
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
take that back
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Here ya go...
Inning 1 : Meh
Inning 2 : Whatever
Inning # : Meh
Inning 4 : Suck
Inning 5 : Suck
Inning 6 : Meh and Done
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Thank you for your service.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Not bad, considering
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
new mock draft up
http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2011
unless the rangers have travis harrison as far and away the best player left on the board, I don’t know how I’d feel about drafting a 3B when you still have kelly, beede, cron, and dillon maples still on the board
>mfw
especially one that won't stick at 3B
<blockquoteWhile some scouts (many actually) have expressed some concern over the stiffness in Harrison’s swing, it hasn’t affected his ability to crush high-school pitching.>
Another question mark for Harrison is his long-term position. He doesn’t have great footwork at third, so he’ll likely end up in the outfield.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/684279-2011-mlb-draft-ranking-the-25-best-high-school-prospects#/articles/684279-2011-mlb-draft-ranking-the-25-best-high-school-prospects
>mfw
I know we need position players, but I'm a sucker for high-potential arms.
You can never have enough. I think it would be easier to trade high potential arms for high potential bats than it is to trade high potential bats for high potential arms. Plus, it is easier for Texas to sign a hitter in free agency than it has been with pitchers.
agreed...Harrison is probably the best prep bat in this class and definitely the best power prep bat
but Monkey is right about questions surrounding his defensive position long-term.
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
I like when people say things that give the Rangers a chance to have the "best prep bat in this class."
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
there is no doubt that the picks at 33 and 37 are going to be very very intriguing.
i really am anxious to see what direction they go…
a little more on Harrison
http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5539
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
My previous comments were when I knew nothing about Harrison.
I wouldn’t be upset if we took him with one of the SUPP picks. It is dependent on who is available though. After how upset I was about the Olt pick, I’ve finally accepted that I know nothing. I can convince myself to get behind any pick not named Drew (Meyer) Kiker
I was just coming to post that Kirkman was in the game, so Ramirez would pry go tomorrow
but shroomer already updated the calendar, unless I’m crazy. I could have swore he had Kirkman going tomorrow and Ramirez going on Wednesday.
Definitely need a new post tomorrow
HIC-6:00- Mendez
MYR-6:00- Wieland
FRS-11am- Perez
RRE-9:00- Ramirez
It could be a great day tomorrow down on the farm.
That's a good day, indeed.
Could be four pearings in a row from that group.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Anyone know where to get the game by game stats from last year on Wieland?
Specifically after being promoted to BAK?
Fangraphs has that now.
http://www.fangraphs.com/statsd.aspx?playerid=sa454523&position=P&season=2010
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Wieland over his last 75.2 High A innings
75.2 IP | 69 H | 24 R | 22 ER | 10 BB | 88 SO | 2.62 ERA | 1.04 WHIP
10.5 SO/9 | 1.19 BB/9 | 8.8 SO/BB
I took out his first 3 High A starts. This still included a start where he gave up 9 ER and a start this year where he gave up 5 ER. Very impressive WHIP considering the hits.
Lucas on Wieland...
Talking about his overall high-A run:
http://newbergreport.com/article.asp?articleid=2218
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on May 9, 2011 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Push on IP.
Under on Ks, but only by 1 or 2.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Under on both
I don’t think Ramirez, Perez, and Mendez can all be counted on to go 6+. I hope I’m wrong though.
I think Wieland is a pretty safe bet for 7 IP.
Mendez has been going fairly deep into games, too, so let’s say 6-7 for him.
That means you need 11-12 from Ramirez/Perez.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
yeah, I was skeptical that Kirkman would relieve today ...
considering how deep into the game Hunter would probably go. But he did, so NeRa tomorrow.
Good read. Didn't know NewHouse's defense was that good.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
I've seen a 7 on it from other sources
I’m confident in my ability to scout, but when sevens or eights are involved, I get happy feet. It’s not easy to throw a “well above-average at the major league level” grade on a low-level minor leaguer; it makes quite a statement and you need to stand behind it without hesitation. I could have thrown a seven on the glove, but I had enough doubt in the grade that I brought it down a half-step. Call it a slight hedge or call it a lack of fortitude, but I just didn’t feel comfortable standing behind such a high grade.
That said, I might throw a seven on a low-level hitter in the next week. I’m still debating it. I guess that suggests, using my own logic, that I should lower the grade. I’m just not sure. I love the hit tool that much. I see a future .300 hitter if the strength improves. We shall see.
Is it one of our hitters?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
I figured it had to be him or Herrera.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Doobie
I put a 55/60 on his future tool, meaning I think he could hit in the ~.285 range at the major league level when he reaches developmental maturity. Not many plus hit tools at that level. I think Alberto has the raw hit tool to hit .300 some day. Lacking plus speed and strength could limit him, though.
I was thinking #legend
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 hit tool
Alfaro has two 70 grade futures in his collection (arm/power) but he’s #TheLegend. Jordan Akins might have a few sevens in his future as well. That guy is a toolshed. He might actually have the highest tool-based ceiling in the system. Unfortunately, he is a lottery ticket.
Any thoughts on Johan Yan?
He’s off to a great start this season. Possible late innings arm down the road, too early to tell?
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Yan
He’s the type of reliever that needs to prove it all the way up the chain. If he can get AAA hitters out, I’ll start to believe. Right now? It’s interesting and I’m reading the reports, but its a gimmick to me until it isn’t, if that makes any sense.
makes sense
I’m not excited yet, but following these “gimmicks” is always fun and interesting. If he continues to carry this kind of swinging strike rate up the ladder it will stay fun.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
He is very effortless
Yan is a very casual individual, and I mean that in a good way. He pitches like he carries himself off the field. He is just very laid back.
Have you seen anything of the converted 3B West?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
I haven't seen him since the conversion
I was at the fields when he threw his first pen, but I missed it. Jason Cole has seen it and can verify the legit velocity.
I vote that as the craziest happening of our minor league system so far.
“Hey listen, Matt … this whole ‘playing third base’ thing really isn’t working out. Why don’t you see how hard you can throw?”
“Sure thing, coach” whizzes a 97 mph fastball “Was that good?”
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Well, no crazier than Ogando
but I’m guessing you mean this year’s minor leagues.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Yeah.
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.
They rarely work out
West has a serious arm on the mound (I say on the mound, because his raw arm only graded in the 55/60 range at 3B), but aside from a few success stories, most conversions don’t produce major league quality arms. The Rangers have a few on their resume which makes this worth monitoring.
Velocity gives West a great start, but learning how to pitch is the difficult obstacle in this equation.
So, how exactly did this happen?
Where did this arm strength come happen? Or is it a matter of the throwing motion leading to very different skillsets?
"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 raw arm strength at 3B didn't translate to a 7 or 8 arm at the position
But on the mound, under those specific conditions, that arm strength was able to emerge. Macumba had a 7 arm (at least) behind the plate. He doesn’t have a 7 (at least) FB on the mound.
It’s above my pay grade.
Would you encourage
all position players to devote time to throwing from the mound to discover if they had this hidden potential?
West probably always had more potential as a pitcher, and if he’d been one during his high school years he’d likely be a much better prospect now.
"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
Just because it cracks me up:
Kevin_Goldstein
#Rangers LHP Robbie Erlin has faced 68 batters in his last three starts. 63 of those 68 made outs.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
God I wish you could grow you tiny ass-kicking bastard!
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
He really needs a few doses of HGH this offseason.
;)
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
You'd have to wake up pretty Erlin in the morning to get that by the drug testers.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
t ball, get the hell out of MCM's account!
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
You've used my initials at least twice in the last 36 hours.
What up wit dat?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
He saw them on the family crest sitting above your fire place
while he was sitting outside your window. Nothing to worry about.
It was on his signet ring, he punched me in the forehead.
So I see it every time I go to the restroom…ouch.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
That would be a badass ring.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
Didn't mean to offend
Just funnin’.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
So ...
Send Melo back to extended to work on things until Spokane kicks off? Give Buckel his spot in the roto? Assign Luke to HIC to tandem with Rojas or Buckel for a few weeks until Summer promotions start?
That seems unpossible
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
ya know ...
Luke is older, a higher draft pick and supposedly looking fantastic in AZ. Don’t know why I have him deferring to Buckel in the above scenario. Give Luke Jackson Melo’s roto spot and tell Buckel to make iorange’s mom some dinner. harrumph
I wish Biannucci was a real prospect.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"I’d perform oral sex on Greg Oden before I’d hit that."- Adam J. Morris about Ke$ha, 4/17/2011.
ditto for Mendonca
Olt and Villanueva will both climb over his carcass in the next couple years.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Because I care about you guys, here's a Shelby Miller update
6 GS | 35 IP | 27 H | 12 ER | 49 K | 14 BB | 2 HR
>mfw
Joe Wieland is not impressed.
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.
BABIP, a few more K's, and nine months are all that tilt towards Miller's favor
Otherwise Wieland is outdoing him or sitting right beside him in every category.
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 LOB, I guess, if you're into that
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
Shelby
And those numbers include a disastrous seven-walk outing.
Gorgeous.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on May 10, 2011 8:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Gahhhhhhh
"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
I went back to the 4/18 MYR recap to check on some Wieland minutiae and came across this
The Pelicans got another good night out of their bullpen, starting with Andrew Doyle. The recent call-up from Hickory has filled in well for Neil Ramirez with three scoreless innings on Thursday and two more tonight. He set down all six batters he faced, striking out three as he posted zeroes in the seventh and eighth. Doyle (1-0) picked up the win after Adair put the Birds ahead for good in the seventh.
It… it went downhill from there for ADoyle.
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
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