6/30 Minors
by rooster on Jun 27, 2011 11:42 AM CDT
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PrintThis is a minors thread to open a discussion on draft philosophies stemming from "baseball wisdom" Buck Showalter uses in the draft as well as, at the suggestion of shroom, to accommodate the onslaught of posts tonight as we follow David (the Goliath pitcher), MLDS, and Wieland.
6/30
SPO-8:30- Alvarez
HIC-6:00- Thompson
MYR-6:00- Loux
FRS-7:00- Snyder -- wha?
RRE-7:00- Feldman
AZRL-pm- Parra?
6/29 -- Mavare Mania begins!
SPO-8:30- S Perez
HIC-4-DH- Tepsh/Luke
MYR-6:00- Grimm
FRS-7:00 ASG
RRE- Off
AZRL-pm- Mavare?
6/28 -- Tepesch and Ramirez continue solid development.
AZL - ADLS?
SPO - Payano
HIC - Tepesch, postponed
MYR - Boscan
FRS - off
RRE - Ramirez
6/27 -- Wieland off to a nice start in AA.
SPO-8:15- D Perez
HIC-6:00- Mendez
MYR-6:00- Gomez
FRS-7:00- Wieland
RRE-7:00- McClung Chris Davis fireworks show
AZRL-pm- Blackwell?
Late last week, I heard Tim Kurkjian on a radio show speak about blue eyes in the context of Buck Showalter's draft rules of thumb. They are:
(1) Do not draft guys with 10 to 2 feet (meaning pointed out); look for pigeon toe guys
(2) Do not draft 18-yo with full grown beards; they won't grow anymore
(3) Be careful of blue-eyed guys (they didn't say why)
Such is the sage advice from wisened, old baseball men.
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Erlin v. Holland's minor league numbers
Holland
287 IP: 7 H/9, 0.5 HR/9, 2.6 BB/9, 9.5 K/9, 3.68 K/BB
Erlin
209 IP: 6.8 H/9, 1 HR:9, 1.2 BB/9, 10.1 K/9, 8.07 K/BB
Both Lefty, Erlin won’t reach Holland’s 95 mph, but the periphs are in his favor.
Well, maybe
but remember that even with a very low HR rate in the minors, Holland has had occasional trouble with HRs in Arlington. Erlin has a MUCH higher fly ball rate and a higher HR rate in the minors.
Holland was one of a few prospects I think the Rangers promoted too quickly. Let’s hope they don’t make the same mistake with Erlin.
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
I really want him to develop another fastball in Frisco
And a two seamer seems much more conducive to his throw strikes no matter what style
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 think he's already talked about adding one, hasn't he?
Seems like Cole had that in an interview recently.
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
I have a few questions for you RR folks.
What’s the best place to sit. I’ll be with a friend who is a pretty big Ranger fan and would enjoy the things an LSB patron would enjoy. But our ladies are, well, not big baseball fans so they won’t really have the same views on the things or places to do or see. So a few questions:
Best place to sit?
Best day/time to go?
Things to do before hand? (I enjoy BP, but the ladies will need something)
Any place I can look at for good prices on earlier question for good seats?
Anything else I need to know before heading out there?
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
oops posted too soon..meant "in the 6th"...first five innings were solid for him
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
ah, so much for him being cold
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
its okay for a 30ish year old woman
to profess love for a 18 year old kid I’ve never met right? Because I love me some Profar.
30ish
Very clever
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
by Bface on Jun 27, 2011 7:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
well I'm not ashamed of my age but
I also don’t want to just throw it out there for the masses. Less than half of 40 but close. Do the particulars matter?
60 year old scouts
do that for 16 year olds on a regular basis. Feel no shame.
"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
My Mitch Moreland TV Package, Which May or May Not Determine Whether I get a Fantastic Job
Haha
where’s FP when we want to turn this into a discussion on scoping out girls?
"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
My Mitch Moreland TV Package, Which May or May Not Determine Whether I get a Fantastic Job
horrible just horrible
although crawdads are delicious
Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.
He made Gaston look silly on one of his CBs on his way to the SO
Osuna could have made the play on the 1B, but Wieland stayed calm and got the GIDP
that a total pitch count or just for that inning?
Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.
That last single by Altuve bounced up in the air off of the 3rd base bag.
Mendonca barehanded it out of the air and tried going to 1st, but the play wasn’t close. The thing is, Mendonca could have just stopped when he caught the ball and tagged the runner trying to advance to 3rd. He was literally 2 feet to his left and had no way around Mendonca. It would have saved a run.
And he's done.
I’m very happy with Wieland’s first AA start. Very happy indeed.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
I'm disappointed.
I was kind of hoping for some 21 strikeout epic perfect game.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
swinging bunt dribbler asshole down the first base line
leake tears after it and slides at it and then flails blindly at brignac.
he tagged him but the umpire derped it
>mfw
leake is a helluva athlete..caught Strasburg when they were on a 10U team. i think Thomas Neal was on that team too
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
Crazy
Ball hit back to Weiland, and somehow went in his jersey. He found the ball and threw it to 1st in time to get the runner, but they awarded the runner 1B because the ball wasn’t visible anymore.
Wesley Wright walking and then picking off Julio trumps
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
also through 3 innings
McClung has 27/63 strikes…and Wright has 22/45 strikes…thats pretty badass
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
Jules has been picked off and caught stealing tonight...
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
Leonys Martin
The next Frisco game isn’t until Thursday after the ASG break. Bet Martin will be back in CF for that game.
Vickerson with a BB, Cone RBI 2B
Only 1 run scored because they had to see if the LF would catch the ball. It was hit on a line. The LF made a good dive for it and had the ball in his glove, but couldn’t make the catch.
Mendez
He was having a sucky June even before factoring in tonight’s debacle. Wonder if he might get a month’s rest back in AZ soon. McBride, Rojas if healthy or Santo Perez could all take his roto spot.
He's gone through life without getting anyone paralyzed?
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
by Bface on Jun 27, 2011 8:43 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
David Perez Inning 1
Batter 1 – Pin-Chieh Chen – L
1. Ball
2. Ball, FB inside
3. Called strike, FB
4. Swinging strike, FB
5. Ball, FB low
6. Double
Batter 2 – Brad Zapenas – R
1. Ball, FB outside
2. Ball, FB high
3. Called strike, CB
4. Fouled off
5. Ball, high FB wild pitch
6. Sac Fly
Batter 3 – Ben Klafczynski – L
1. Called strike, FB
2. Ball, CB in dirt
3. Swinging strike, FB
4. Fouled off
5. Ball, CB in dirt
6. Groundout to 1B
Batter 4 – Chad Noble – R
1. Called strike, FB
2. Ball, CB in dirt
3. Ball, FB
4. E5
Batter 5 – Dustin Harrington – R
1. Called strike, FB
2. Ball, outside
3. Foul off, Pimentel can’t catch it. Shocker
4. Flyout to Cone
26 pitches, 15 strikes (57.7%), 2 swinging strikes (7.69%)
>mfw
David Perez Inning 2
Batter 1 – Reggie Golden – R
1. Ball, low
2. Swinging strike, FB
3. Single
Batter 2 – Wes Darvill – L
1. Ball, low
2. Called strike, FB at knees
3. Hit and run, would have had the guy out at 3rd but it was a shitty throw and catch. Golden stuck at 2nd
Batter 3 – Wilson Contreras – R
1. HBP
Batter 4 – Yaniel Cabezas – R
1. Ball, FB inside
2. 2-R single
Batter 5 – Batter 1 – Pin-Chieh Chen – L
1. Called strike
2. Called strike, CB
3. Ball, outside FB
4. Ball
5. Ball, CB in dirt
6. Ball
Batter 6 – Brad Zapenas – R
1. Ball, high FB
2. Called strike, FB
3. Called strike, CB
4. Called strike, CB
Batter 7 – Ben Klafczynski – L
1. Called strike, CB
2. Swinging strike, high FB
3. Fouled off
4. Flyout on a CB. Sac fly
Batter 8 – Chad Noble – R
1. Fouled off
2. Fouled off
3. Called strike, CB
52 pitches, 32 strikes (61.5%), 4 swinging strikes (7.69%)
UGH
>mfw
Calm down.
He needs to face adversity.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
NO
he needs to cruise to the majors, make his first start when he’s 21, and enter the hall of fame as a ranger 24 years later
>mfw
by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 27, 2011 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
All three singles were ground balls.
That puts an end to his evening, according to the Boise radio guy.
Rock the J2, JD!
Cedeno done pearing Frisco because they mercifully removed him from the game.
6.2 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 ER, 14 Ks.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Erlin allowed 2 HRs and was driven from the game.
They removed Cedeno because they are kind.
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.
Scheppers in for Frisco.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
2 Ks in his first inning.
Very, very quick.
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.
Both Ks swinging.
Tanner… please be healthy enough to help us this year.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
by Brad on Jun 27, 2011 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Seriously... fuck Altuve.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
you can follow him on twitter if you so desire...
@Rua_Numba_2
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
You forgot traffic
cone
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
by Bface on Jun 27, 2011 9:29 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Have you talked to your children
about Drew Robinson?
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Leonys struck out 2 more times tonight...
I’m starting to get worried about him. Almost as many strikeouts in the AZL in a half-dozen games as he had in Frisco in like 30.
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.
Garoonic
wild_stallion5 Brett Weibley
Was informed 99 mph fastballs and breaking balls for strikes won’t translate to big league material without great command. #youkiddingme
4.5 BB/9
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
Where is Weibley?
he was a ’10 pick, correct? I wonder who “informed” him…
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
x
Jason_Grey Jason Grey
Two LHP creating early scout buzz in Arizona Rookie League: Luis Parra of the Rangers and Elvis Araujo of the Indians
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
He was a lot better in extended spring training
up to 93, threw more strikes, improved hand speed on the secondary stuff.
There's another Elvis?
We must have him…
"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
My Mitch Moreland TV Package, Which May or May Not Determine Whether I get a Fantastic Job
BA has a midseason writeup of the league leaders
Here is the WHIP entire section… all the other sections include a lot more names and no clubs owns a writeup like these two..
One of eight minor league pitchers to amass 100 strikeouts so far this season, Robbie Erlin has been truly terrific, showing command and control that belies his young age. Sure, he’s hit a speed bump with Double-A Frisco (4.79 ERA through 35 2/3 innings), but his peripherals—including 6.3 times as many strikeouts as walks—suggest a turnaround is likely. On the year, Erlin has allowed just 6.3 hits and 1.1 walks per nine innings to go with a healthy strikeout rate. Erlin’s elevated hit rate in the Texas League (9.6 per nine) may fall, but it probably won’t fall to Carolina League levels (4.1). That’s because when putting the ball in play against Erlin, his opponents have collected hits just 22.3 percent of the time, the lowest rate among this group of pitchers . . . On the flip side of that coin, another Rangers prospect has given up more hits (and thus has a higher WHIP) than one might expect. Fellow Frisco pitcher Joe Wieland, a righthander, has allowed a .320 average on balls in play, possibly because his supreme control (just four walks over 85 2/3 innings) gives his opponents a pretty good idea they’ll see a strike if he falls behind in the count.
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!"
Big Joe says no to walks:
here
Look at the end of the article – “I took alot of pride in not walking anyone.”
I wonder if this is something we’ve worked really hard at instilling in our young pitchers or if this is more of a scouting/makeup emphasis that’s helped produce guys like him and Erlin who really seem to make this almost their number one goal.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
x
jorgearangure Jorge Arangure
Donovan Tate suspended 50 games for 2nd positive test
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
I was pretty terrified that he would fall to us in that draft
We were rumored to be in on him despite the price tag and the “more athlete than ballplayer” label.
San Diego doesn’t take too many high school position players early, but when they do, they seem to flame out spectacularly.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Spokane
Batters K:BB = 96:43
(Note: this is saved by Hirotoshi Onaka’s fantastic SSS line of .077/.520/.077)
Pitchers K:BB = 101:47
(Led by David Perez’s 16:3 start).
I am incredibly impressed
by the youth in Spokane not getting completely overwhelmed. We have some young pitchers who are struggling, but our young hitters are mind boggling.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
but you look lost, reply errors and all
jeez you’re showing your LSB youth. Zach Cone would slice your throat for less
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Frank Lopez should be due to go for the DSL Rangers today.
He’s faced 34 batters since giving up his last hit. On the year he’s only given up 4 H in 16 IP.
DSL cubs 1st against DSL Rangers
DSL Cubs2 Bottom of the 1st
Jose Montesino walks.
With Carlos Penalver batting, Jose Montesino steals (5) 2nd base.
Carlos Penalver grounds out, shortstop Alberto Triunfel to first baseman Elio Castillo. Jose Montesino to 3rd.
Jeimer Candelario singles on a fly ball to center fielder Christopher Garia. Jose Montesino scores.
Elieser Bonne reaches on fielding error by second baseman Ramon Urias. Jeimer Candelario to 2nd.
Delbis Arcila singles on a fly ball to right fielder Jose Gonzalez. Jeimer Candelario scores. Elieser Bonne to 3rd.
With Wilfredo Petit batting, Elieser Bonne steals (1) home. Delbis Arcila steals (1) 2nd base. Delbis Arcila advances to 3rd. Throwing error by catcher Luis Cedeno.
Wilfredo Petit reaches on a fielder’s choice, fielded by third baseman Smerling Lantigua. Delbis Arcila scores.
With Darlyn Figueroa batting, wild pitch by Dario Beltre, Wilfredo Petit to 2nd.
Darlyn Figueroa singles on a ground ball to left fielder Diego Cedeno. Wilfredo Petit scores. Darlyn Figueroa to 2nd on the throw.
Enderson Mercedes strikes out swinging. Wild pitch by pitcher Dario Beltre. Darlyn Figueroa to 3rd. Enderson Mercedes to 1st.
Pitcher Change: Luis Morel replaces Dario Beltre.
Randher Valdez grounds into a force out, second baseman Ramon Urias to shortstop Alberto Triunfel. Darlyn Figueroa scores. Enderson Mercedes out at 2nd. Randher Valdez to 1st.
Jose Montesino doubles (2) on a line drive to center fielder Christopher Garia. Randher Valdez to 3rd.
Carlos Penalver singles on a fly ball to center fielder Christopher Garia. Randher Valdez scores. Jose Montesino scores. Carlos Penalver to 2nd on the throw.
With Jeimer Candelario batting, wild pitch by Luis Morel, Carlos Penalver scores. Throwing error by catcher Luis Cedeno.
Jeimer Candelario doubles (6) on a fly ball to left fielder Diego Cedeno.
Elieser Bonne triples (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Jose Gonzalez. Jeimer Candelario scores.
Delbis Arcila doubles (7) on a line drive to left fielder Diego Cedeno. Elieser Bonne scores.
Wilfredo Petit doubles (3) on a fly ball to left fielder Diego Cedeno. Delbis Arcila scores. Wilfredo Petit advances to 3rd, on missed catch error by third baseman Smerling Lantigua.
Pitcher Change: Luis Moreno replaces Luis Morel.
Darlyn Figueroa lines out to left fielder Diego Cedeno.
Is anybody rehabbing?
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
Just too many pitchers that need to get into today's game
Tomko and O’Day are following
Thanks Jason
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
Chris Davis just hit HR #18 to the opposite field in his 1st AB
His swing looks so easy and smooth. I thought he popped it up off the bat and it went over the bullpen in LF. Then Barden and German hit HR to go back to back to back.
His road numbers aren't as impressive.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
that doesn't surprise me
Borbon getting a hit is shocking
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
Yay!
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.
Onaka shocked the pitcher.
He swung at a pitch and hit a leadoff triple. I think it was even on a 3 ball count.
statcorner.com
Have to individually find them for each team. (Check out HIC’s park factor if you haven’t seen them. Makes me doubt Profar’s power surge. Not that he won’t get stronger and should hit double digit home runs but would like to seem him carry his power to MYB before feeling more confident in his ability to hit for power.)
Ok, school me on how to read this?
I thought anything above 100 was above average and below 100 meant it was suppressing HRs?
RR
HR: LHB 88 / RHB 99
Maybe from last few years?
Don’t know. I know Lucas has said that there have been a lot of HR’s at RR so those numbers seem really off to me.
Maybe that's it.
I know in previous years RR was slightly below average for HR. Right around 0.97 I think.
Here are the park factors from 2010
and three year weighted park factor. RR had been right around average or slightly below average in allowing HR up until this year, it seems.
Yeah well,
Chris Davis hit TWO homeruns tonight!
Ha!!! Take that Mitch!
"dude spilling the salt is very bad luck, quick pass the salt over ur right shoulder" -Derek Holland
I'm pretty sure he wrote that just because Mitch hit 'only' 1 HR.
He’s just being sarcastic because they were talking about Mitch earlier when bringing Davis came up.
haha yep
"dude spilling the salt is very bad luck, quick pass the salt over ur right shoulder" -Derek Holland
German with 2 dongs tonight
kinda takes the luster off CD’s 2.
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
It's the AAA pitching that takes the luster off CD's dongs.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
Did we ever find out why NeRa only pitched 1 inning last night?
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.
too many guys on the mound
I hate it when that happens
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
heh. Well, to be more specific... from Lucas...
With four rehabbers on the roster and numerous regulars needing work, starter Neil Ramirez (3.80 ERA) was pulled after two innings. Ramirez’s fastball ranged from 92-95 MPH with exceptional downward tilt to his first four batters. He was throwing four-seam velocity with two-seam action, in essence, and it reminded me of watching him in Surprise this spring. Unfortunately, he had little control of it, and after a second consecutive walk, he received a visit from coach Terry Clark. Ramirez then dialed the fastball down to 89-92 and pitched effectively. He didn’t allow a run and struck out two.
Rock the J2, JD!
HaHa...Ricky Vaughn juicing. I still doubt he was throwing 85
Sheen tells Sports Illustrated, “Let’s just say that I was enhancing my performance a little bit. It was the only time I ever did steroids. I did them for like six or eight weeks. You can print this, I don’t give a fuck. My fastball went from 79 (miles-per-hour) to like 85.”
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
x
aandro Anthony Andro
Frisco outfielder Leonys Martin has been activated and will play in the Texas League All-Star 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.
Sat TV game for Frisco
OMG, a scenario actually exists that might leave Pimentel starting that night. noooooo
Do you know the Frisco roto coming out of the ASG break?
Because Snyder, Bleier, Pimentel, Erlin, Wieland and Perez are all in play. And Snyder is already listed as the Thursday starter by MiLB.com.
No clue
When I interviewed Wieland after his start on Monday, I told him I’d be in Frisco for the Saturday TV game and he said “I’m pitching that day.”
From Lucas' report today.
Texas has the five youngest players in the eight-team Northwest league: Rougned Odor, Alfaro, David Perez, Hanser Alberto, and Payano.
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.
Alberto hasn't played for several days - must have an ouchie.
Seeing Edwin Garcia play MIF for Spokane over Alberto and Sardinas ticks me the @#$% off.
wasn't there some old commercial that said
“ooooh, Alberto!” back in the day? That’s what I think of when I see his name.
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
He's in Game 2.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Pretty good start from Tepesch...
7 ip | 4 h | 2 r | 1 bb | 8 k’s | 2 hr’s allowed |
Groundouts-flyouts: Tepesch 10-1
that's better
than pretty good IMO
"dude spilling the salt is very bad luck, quick pass the salt over ur right shoulder" -Derek Holland
That's a good Erlin imitation
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
I can't wait til he finally puts it all together
and I get to watch him pitch in the majors.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Sounds like Luke Jackson might be done.
A nice bounce back start
5 IP | 3 H | 1 R | 0 ER | 1 BB | 8 SO
double pearing by Hickory SPs today
great stuff from Sir Luke
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
8 to 1 K-BB ratio
this is now the standard for Rangers pitching prospects.
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
Then scores on Nicholas 2B off top of the wall.
Said it was the deepest part of the park. Nicholas has 16 RBI in his 11th game for Spokane.
He's 7/10 off lefties so far, which is really inflating the crap outta his numbers.
.280/.333/.360 vs righties – .414 BABIP coming into tonight
If he ends up with a season line of .280/.333/.360 I think it would be good 1st year for him.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see him move to Hickory at some point. I don’t know where since they’re full of CF’s already.
I honestly can't tell if you mean this to be positive or negative.
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.
DESTROY EVERYTHING.
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.
Pretty sure it's lining up to be S. Miller @ R. Erlin on Friday
holy shit balls prepare your anus
>mfw
I don't know why
but I find ‘prepare your anus’ to be the funniest statement on earth.
"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
My Mitch Moreland TV Package, Which May or May Not Determine Whether I get a Fantastic Job
by Conjunction on Jun 29, 2011 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Santo Perez so far
4 IP | 2 H | 2 R | 2 ER | 0 BB | 1 SO
9:1 GO:AO
milb.com says his season GO:AO is either 4:1 or 3.33:1 coming into this game.
That's a shitton of dropped third strikes.
But how did he not give up any runs?
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.
Luke Jackson's season
8 GS | 33.2 IP | 29 H | 14 ER | 17 BB | 42 K | 4 HR
11.23 K/9
4.54 BB/9
1.07 HR/9
3.74 ERA
~3.90 FIP
>mfw
33 IP in 8 starts?
Hmmm…
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.
here's the breakdown by start
4 IP
3.1
5
3
5
5
3.1
5
>mfw
by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 29, 2011 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Kevin Matthews
what’s the story w/ him…is he suppose to make any starts this year, or we waiting for next year?
And Fish.
And Pfeifer. And Sadzeck. And Sneed…
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.
yes, Fish
i want him to sign really bad
>mfw
by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 29, 2011 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
We'll probably have to wait until close to the deadline to hear about Fisher
Since its gonna take quite a bit over slot to sign him
good article
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
Ridiculously SSS(10IP) on David Perez , but...
BABIP: .482
ERA: 9.00
FIP 1.5
K/9: 14.4
BB/9: 2.7
K/BB: 5.33
So, the last 3 runs that scored in his last start were the result of ground balls.
He’s done nothing to dim my hopes that he’ll be rated the top prospect in the NWL.
Rock the J2, JD!
Funny when releases are guys that you go 'Hey, I think I know that guy...'
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
Loux bucking for a promotion
4IP 7Ks
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
Is it just me or does it feel like every one of our minor league pitchers is awesome
I’m disappointed by 2:1 K:BB ratios these days
the Rangers have an incredible number of guys
who look like very solid mid-rotation big leaguers.
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
The Millwood's, Odalis Perez's
of this organization hopefully get us some good complements to our core as trade pieces.
I just hope that the preponderance of this type of player in the system doesn’t spoil us so that they just give them away for replacement level pieces
What's the rumpus?
I'm not too worried about this org
undervaluing its prospects. I do, though, expect some fans to overvalue guys that get traded away, or to underestimate the cost of making the kinds of deals that will help the team. Get the guy you want, but be willing to pay for him.
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
I'm just worried...
Teams will want more back from the Rangers than other teams, like the Grienke trade.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
well, if they're talking relief pitchers
the Rangers can just go elsewhere. And every seller is going to try to maximize their return no matter what team they’re dealing with, I think the worry about the Rangers getting a different, higher price than other teams is pretty overblown.
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
Leonys just doubled in two runs and then stole third.
LONG LIVE THE KING!
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
He lived up to the pressure of being #3
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
Swinging K in the third AB.
We don’t need to talk about it anymore than 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.
It was last week.
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.
BaseballProspectus.com
Or on iTunes.
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.
Looking at Wandy pitch tonight
Could that be a decent comp for Erlin? They’re both lefties, they’re both tiny, they both have meh to average fastballs and big breaking curveballs.
>mfw
I was thinking that earlier
And that would be an absolute dream.
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.
Wandy gets more groundballs, but even he's just probably average at ~45%
Erlin really needs to increase that 35% number he has this year
But yeah, if Erlin is anywhere near as successful as Wandy, we have a truly fap-worthy outcome on our hands
>mfw
Parra in after one inning from Beltre.
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.
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.
Tommy Hunter...
At least 4 fastball reach 97
say what?
"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
My Mitch Moreland TV Package, Which May or May Not Determine Whether I get a Fantastic Job
by Conjunction on Jun 30, 2011 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
wind aided?
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
In the one inning relief for RR
I am not kidding
Sheeeeeeeeit
I’m looking forward to him in the bullpen.
"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
My Mitch Moreland TV Package, Which May or May Not Determine Whether I get a Fantastic Job
by Conjunction on Jun 30, 2011 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
he would be a good guy to throw out there for two innings at a time
sort of like Feliz back in 2009
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
Would love his attitude and demeanor with that kind of stuff in the pen
Yay for internal bullpen pen options!!!
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Omar Beltre sighting in the AZL game
struck out two in an inning of work. Really good to see him start heading back.
Also, this Barret Loux cat is good. 92/22 BB/K in just 79 IP and only 2 HR… might have the best FIP of all those MB pitchers.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
This guy deserves good things
to go his way. I really hope Beltre can get it together and be another option in the bullpen come September.
BA's HUGE J2 article comes down the pipe from Ben Badler tomorrow morning.
Anyone with a BA sub, please feel free to share the deets.
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.
Matt West got his second save tonight.
2 Ks in 1 IP. No hits. No walks.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
The Baby Face Closer
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
What's up, Luis Mendez?
Oh nothing, just throwing down a 5 for 6 with a 2B and a 3B. Hitting .520 for the year 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.
"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.
Ahhh Minor league ball
coupled with minor league umps….you just never know what you’re gonna get
What's the rumpus?
How have the Indians not called up Kipnis?
Surely it’s not because of Orlando Cabrera and his stellar .257/.287/.350 line?
>mfw
I finally gave up on it and traded him in my dynasty league
Looks like they are just going to wait for expanded rosters.
I don’t get why you wouldn’t want a future star to be a part of this overachieving team while it lasts. ESPECIALLY if they eke their way into the playoffs. I wouldn’t want him to just be a spare part on that team.
That’s why we should call up Profar, Martin, and NeRa already
Wut.
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.
why would you overreact and trade him just because he hasn't been called up yet?
i hope he was a primary piece for a stud. Then again, I’m probably being silly. Kipnis is the only player on my farm that’s really that close. Oh well, 15 keepers.
I also have Shelby Miller
u jelly?
>mfw
Ours is an AL-only cash league
The problem is, to keep players, you have to sign them to an extension that adds $4/yr for each year you sign them. So a player isn’t really worth having this season unless you see enough to sign them to a 4-year deal.
Kipnis won’t show me that in September so I traded him to the last place team for holds guys.
Seems like a stone cold 20/20 2b of the future, though, right?
Some guys from last night
AZL Rangers:
Radcliffe: 1-1, 4 BB
Akins; 1-5, 2B
On the year Akins has 9 hits. 7 have been XBH. 6 2B, 1 3B.
Edmonds: 2-5, 2B
After only having 2 XBH in 34 DSL games last year, the 18 year old Edmonds has 3 XBH in 4 AZL games this year. .438/.444/.750 2 2b | 1 HR. He has 2 hits in 3 out of 4 games. The other game he was 1-2, bb, HR.
Spokane:
Sierra: 2-4, 2B, HR, 2 SO
The 2 SO give him 16 SO in 9 games to go along with 0 BB. .317/.317/.537
Odor: 1-4
.321/.357/.434 1 2B | 1 3B | 1 HR
On the year Odor is more than holding his own as a 17 yr old in the Northwest league.
DSL
Luis Marte: 1-4, HR
1st 13 games: .306/.320/.346 2 2B | 1 BB | 11 SO
Last 10 games: .385/.415/.667 5 2B | 2 HR | 2 BB | 4 SO
Odor
one of the guys I was so happy the Rangers got aggressive with and so far he’s rewarding them for that decision. Hope he can put it together for the full season so they can keep pushing him.
Hanser was another one I was happy to see, but he looks like a Spokane repeater at this stage (SSS, i know), which would be fine for a kid his age
What's the rumpus?
Maybe, but I doubt it with Alberto.
He has a sore left shoulder right now, but when healthy he can flat out hit the ball. He just doesn’t swing and miss very often. I would put money on him finishing with the highest average on the Spokane team.
anyone know how Odor's defense is?
Is he a true 2B or does he project to be a SS?
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
I'm happy to see Akins and Skole making some progress this year
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
Free BA list of the top-40 projected bonuses from the J2 crop.
Badler also posted his huge J2 notebook, so if anyone has a BA subscription, please share anything about the Rangers.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/international-affairs/2011/2612028.html
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.
Kinda surprised the LHP we've been linked to from Venezuela isn't on 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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
not good, but not entirely unexpected if it's just a break for him.
Neil Ramirez hits DL in Round Rock with shoulder fatigue. #Rangers don’t believe injury is serious.
Yeah, I think this is just a planned down time
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
140.1 IP last year
73.1 so far this year. Innings shouldn’t be an issue. Probably being over cautious which is fine.
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
ah, good point
I even pointed out to someone last week that innings shouldn’t be an issue for Ramirez this year.
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
age is his main problem right now
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
He's probably throwing more pitches per inning, though
"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
My Mitch Moreland TV Package, Which May or May Not Determine Whether I get a Fantastic Job
is that mrkupe?
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
Buckel 2nd
1st
1. GO
2. BB
3. SO swinging
4. SO swinging
2nd
batter 1
1. Ball1
2. Ball 2
3. GO to 3B Villanueva
batter 2
1. Strike
2. Foul (CH)
3. Foul
4. SO swinging (FB)
batter 3
1. Called Strike 1 (FB inside corner)
2. Ball 1 (FB low)
3. GO to 3B Villanueva (CH)
Buckel 3rd
batter 1
1. Ball 1 (FB inside)
2. Foul (FB)
3. Ball 2 (CB outside)
4. FO to RF Richmond (FB)
batter 2
1. Ball 1 (FB away)
2. Ball 2 (FB low inside)
3. Foul (deep down RF line)
4. Called Strike 2 (FB outside corner 93 MPH)
5. Foul
6. Called Strike 3
batter 3
1. Foul (FB)
2. Ball 1
3. Swinging Strike 2 (CB)
4. Ball 2 (CB low)
5. Called Strike 3 (FB outside corner)
3 IP | 0 H | 0 R | 1 BB | 5 SO | 3:1 GO:FO
Buckel 4th
batter 1
1. Called Strike 1 (CB)
2. Ball 1 (FB high away)
3. Swinging Strike 2 (FB)
4. Foul Tip (FB not caught)
5. Swinging Strike 3 (CB)
batter 2
1. Swinging Strike 1 (SL couldn’t check swing)
2. Ball 1 (FB away)
3. Single to RF
batter 3
1. Ball 1
Runner moves to 2nd on a throw to 1st that got away from Clark. Error to Buckel
2. GO to 1B(breaking ball inside)
batter 4
1. Swinging Strike 1 (CB)
2. GO to 3B(Diving stop by Christian Villanueva. Announcer went crazy. Crowd was upset that the runner was called out)
4 IP | 1 H | 0 R | 1 BB | 6 SO | 5:1 GO:FO
Shocked....shocked I say
RRExpress RoundRockExpress
Brandon Webb has been scratched for tonight’s start … RHP Derek Hankins will start in his place.
XXXXXX
RangersRadioBD Bryan Dolgin
Brandon Webb had discomfort in his right shoulder. Scratched in his AAA start tonight.
Poor guy
"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
Not that poor.
Has $3 million…
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
fyi
someone started a new minors thread
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
Nice!
Need to figure out where he goes in the prospect list.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
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