Fourth of July Weekend Minors Thread
by RangerMad on Jul 1, 2011 6:24 PM CDT
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PrintGlad to see everyone playing on July 4.
SPO-8:30- S Perez
HIC-6:00- Tepesch
MYR-6:00- Grimm
FRS-6:00- Erlin
RRE-8:00- Tomko
AZRL-pm- Mavare?
SPO-9:15- Payano
HIC-6:00- McBride
MYR-5:00- Boscan
FRS-6:00- M Perez
RRE-7:00- Jackson
AZRL-pm- ADLS?
Very nice group of pitchers tonight
7/2
SPO-9:15- D Perez
HIC-6:00- Mendez
MYR-5:00- MDLS
FRS-7:00- Wieland
RRE-6:00- Hurley
AZRL-pm- Blackwell?
Frisco on TV Tonight
J2 Signings
Renato Nunez, a 3B for Oakland is the biggest name so far. He signed with Oakland for 2.2 million dollars. His biggest asset is his bat. He will need some time to grow into his power, but he has a nice swing and doubles should come easy to him.
Yoel Araujo is an athletic CF who signed with the Rays for 800k. He has a big body structure and will probably end up as a corner OF'er. He has a good bat and that is his best tool.
Some other players have signed Danry Vazquez, OF,DET(1 millionish) and Jose Tovar, LHP, COL for 350K.
Kinda slow to start but that is the way the international signings go.
http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2010/07/j2-signings.html
7/1
SPO-9:15- Kukuruda
HIC-6:00- Buckel
MYR-6:00- Ross
FRS-7:00- Pimentel
RRE-7:00- Webb
AZRL- Off
http://www.my.calendars.net/farmprobs/
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Here's Buckel's 4th. I was in the other thread by myself lol
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
Buckel 5th
batter 1
1. Foul tip
2. Ball 1 (FB high 93mph)
3. Ball 2 (CB bounces in front of plate)
4. Foul (FB 93 mph)
5. Called Strike 3 (FB inside)
batter 2
1. Foul (FB)
2. Foul down RF line
3. Called Strike 3 (FB outside corner)
batter 3
1. Called Strike 1 (CB)
2. Ball 1 (CB low)
3. Foul (FB)
4. Ball 2 (FB high away)
5. Foul
6. Foul (SL)
7. Strikeout Swinging (Foul tip caught FB)
5 IP | 1 H | 0 R | 1 BB | 9 SO | 5:1 GO:FO
Had to be tough
Have you seen the pepperdine campus and the women? On the beach in Malibu? I’m not sure i could have said no lol.
I have seen it (lived in California for a while)...
Commented last year that if I was in his place, I would go to Pepperdine instead of signing.
Buckel 6th
batter 1
1. Foul (FB)
2. Swinging Strike 2 (CB)
3. Ball 1 (CB low)
4. Ball 2 (FB high away)
5. Ball 3 (FB high away)
6. Swinging Strikeout (Batter thought it was a dropped foul tip, so he didn’t move and was tagged out. Greenville manager tossed)
Buckel is done.
5.1 IP | 1 H | 0 R | 1 BB | 10 SO | 5:1 GO:FO
He was dominant
And this is considering the strike zone seemed pretty erratic from all night, on both sides, from where I was sitting.
we know what the heck we are doing when it comes to drafting HS SP after the first round
dang, all these kids the last 3 years seem to be doing pretty darn well
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
No kidding
someone is going to falter, probably two but damn if our high school top ten round pitchers aren’t badass so far. Moar please. McBride not sucking would be nice.
Yeah, he was supposed to be able to get up to the low 90s when he was drafted
but he couldn’t maintain it for more than an inning or 2. After that he would be in the upper 80s. Tonight the announcer had him at 93 multiple times, as late as the 5th inning.
very encouraging
I love the way we’ve been working with these young pitchers. Someone needs to get paid good money down there because they are doing a darn good job coaching these HS arms
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Can anyone give me a brief overview on what Badlrs article said?
"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
trying to keep up with Loux
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
This is what I'm talking about
I feel like 3.5 is the worst K:BB ratio I’ve seen by a minor league starter in awhile
Does he really need to be evaluated?
@espn_durrett
Richard Durrett Brandon Webb scratched from AAA start tonight with discomfort in his shoulder. Will be evaluated.
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
Davis is locked in
His 1st AB was a deep double. He FO 400ft in his 2nd AB. Seems like if he elevates the ball, it’s going to the wall.
He was guessing fastball each time.
He K’d when they threw him offspeed stuff in his 3rd AB.
It looked familiar.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
boring night on the farm so far
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
Kukuruda 1st
batter 1
1. Called Strike 1
2. Ball 1
3. Swinging Strike 2 (CH)
4. Strikeout Swinging(Foul tip caught)
batter 2
1. Called Strike 1 (FB)
2. Bloop single to RF off the fists
batter 3
1. Swinging Strike 1 (FB low)
2. Called Strike 2 (inside corner)
3. Double Play GB to 2nd
9 pitches, 8 strikes(88.9%), 3 swinging strikes(33.3%)
Kukuruda 2nd
batter 1
1. Called Strike 1
2. Foul
3. HR to CF
batter 2
1. Called Strike 1 (FB)
2. GB to SS, Error on Garcia.
batter 3
1. Ball 1
2. Lineout to SS Garcia
batter 4
1. Swinging Strike 1 (FB must have some decent movement. Announcer keeps calling it a sinker)
2. Called Strike 2
3. GO to P
batter 5
1. Ball 1 (PB by Alfaro)
2. Foul
3. Foul
4. Ball 2 (FB high)
5. Foul
6. GB to SS Garcia
25 pitches, 21 strikes(84%), 4 swinging strikes(16%)
Kukuruda 3rd
batter 1
1. strike
2. Called Strike (FB)
3. Ball 1 (in the dirt)
4. Ball 2 (CB ruled high, announcer didn’t agree)
5. Single to CF
batter 2
1. Double play GB to 2B
batter 3
1. Ball 1 (CB low away)
2. Foul
3. Strike
4. Ball 2
5. Swinging Strikeout (CB in the dirt)
36 pitches, 28 strikes(77.8%), 5 Swinging strikes(13.9%)
Kukuruda 4th
batter 1
1. Strike
2. Ball 1 (FB high outside)
3. single to CF(Cone broke back before realizing the ball was landing in front of him)
batter 2
1. Called Strike 1
2. GB to 2nd (Vickerson lost the ball when transferring it from glove to his hand)
batter 3
1. Ball 1 (FB high inside)
2. Ball 2 (FB high)
3. Called Strike 1
4. Swinging Strike 2 (SL)
5. Foul
6. 2B to RF(1 run scored)
batter 4
1. Ball 1 (FB inside)
2. Ball 2 (FB inside)
3. Foul
4. Foul
5. Ball 3 (FB inside)
6. Foul
7. Foul
8. GO to SS Garcia (1 run scored)
batter 5
1. Ball 1
2. Strike(missed the call)
3. Swinging Strike 1
4. Swinging Strike 2 (FB)
batter 6
1. Ball 1 (FB inside)
2. Ball 2 (SL low outside)
3. 2B down line (1 run scored)
batter 7
1. GB to SS Garcia
63 pitches, 46 strikes(73%), 8 Swinging strikes(12.7%)
After tonight's start Kukuruda should have a 8.67:1 GO:AO rate
June 21st: 7:1
June 26th: 11:2
July 1st: 8:0
Onaka has decided to swing the bat.
After 2 triples in his last game, he opened up this game with a double.
he has video game numbers
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
1B in fourth AB.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
is he calling his.... hits?
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
Bret Nichols was just helped off the field with a shoulder injury.
Dove for a ball playing 1B. Sounds bad. So will Leeds get the promo? Wonder if Kevin Torres makes more sense – need for a third catcher. Means more PT for my boy Guy Edmonds in AZ.
What has guy been doing?
Every time I ask a question its about our AZ team, does someone mind linking me?
$150k less than expected.
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 Rangers are linked to Ronald Guzman and...
he is second on this list to Hernandez so he will probably get similar money.
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iPLbaseball (@IPL_Baseball)
7/1/11 11:05 PM
Helsin Martinez agrees to terms with the Seattle Mariners for 2 million! the IPL class of 2011 continues to prove its depth!
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.
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Enrique Rojas/ESPN (@Enrique_Rojas1)
7/1/11 11:13 PM
#July2Class OF Nomar Mazara cerca del gran dinero. #RedSox #Rangers #Mets #Athletics en batalla hasta último minuto.
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.
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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.
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Enrique Rojas/ESPN (@Enrique_Rojas1)
7/1/11 11:12 PM
#July2Class Dominicano 3B A Santa firmó con #Tigers por $750 mil dólares
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 he meant $750 thousand, not million.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
you will pay for correcting Aquaman.
"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 did not know that.
Thank you.
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.
This one scares me
Mazara is a wild card. He has tremendous raw power from the left side, but the emphasis is on raw, since most scouts surveyed don’t consider him in the class of Guzman or Hernandez. Mazara, who is represented by Ivan Noboa, doesn’t play in any of the top leagues in the Dominican Republic and has been showcased cautiously. Several teams have said they haven’t been able to see Mazara play much in game situations (a red flag in itself), noting that Mazara will often take batting practice without facing live pitching. Those who have seen him play in games have strong reservations about his ability to make consistent contact. Still, some team will likely take a gamble on his power potential.
Fits with what Badler's scouting report says.
All power with major hit tool questions.
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.
Sounds like JD is hiding him
But I feel like you don’t have to hide a J2 if you’re going to give him $5M
His next tweet makes it sound like Mazara is going to break Ynoa's record deal
#July2Class En el caso de Mazara se habla de bono récord…..pero habrá que esperar si alcanza a Michael Ynoa ($4,25 millones, 2008)…
I saw that...
More than Elier Hernandez? How can that be justified?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
It's all a gamble
Mazara’s power is supposed to be ridiculous. The problem is no one knows much else about him because they’re apparently being very careful with how they showcase him.
I'll add that I don't think he'll break Ynoa's record, but may break the record for a hitter.
3.15 million given to Miguel Sano
haha....well that's easy to say now.
Does this work with the lottery too? Walking up to the store with the morning paper and buying the ticket? lol
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iGranadillo (@iGranadillo)
7/1/11 11:37 PM
According to some MLB sources OF José Leal signed with the Seattle #Mariners for near $2 millions #July2 #MLB #Prospects @BenBadler
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.
Never heard of this kid before.
Not on Badler’s lists.
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.
Finally found him on Badler's stuff.
Calls him athletic and wiry. That’s pretty much 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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
by Aqua on Jul 2, 2011 10:44 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think of the kicker from "The Replacements"
i picture Leal walking out to the batting cage with his beer gut hanging out and cigarette hanging out his mouth.
If Ben Badler is to be believed...
We could have a very nice J2.
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.
Yohander Mendez is basically a done deal.
Battle with the Red Sox for Ronald Guzman.
I’ve now seen reports we are in on Nomar Mazara, too.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Well... we do have a thing for left handed Venezuean pitchers.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
Supposedly throws between 86-89 mph
But he’s tall and lanky with good feel for a curve and change-up. Mechanics and arm action are supposed to be very advanced.
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.
like, Saturday night?
"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 always connected Cody Buckel and Trevor Bauer in my head
because they were both slightly built Cali guys who seemed to have some good pitchability, but I didnt realize they were actually friends and likely Cody has done some learning of Bauer’s pitching methods. Im a huge fan of Bauer’s and think he’ll be an excellent pitcher, and I think Cody is starting to prove himself to be a very legit prospect as well.
On the year, Buckel (3-3) has a 2.28 ERA with 61 strikeouts over 47 1/3 innings. He credited some of his success to friend and fellow California native Trevor Bauer, the third overall pick in the 2011 Draft.
Article on his excellent 10 K start
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Also, by just reading some of that article, I think you can see that Buckel has a pretty
good understanding of what he’s doing on the mound and how to pitch to hitters. Another excellent job by our scouting department to find another talented HS pitcher with the right kind of makeup.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
one thing I worry about is
are these guys just to advanced for their age and level? Will their stuff improve and play at higher levels?
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
Well, I think again its alot about makeup
They’ll struggle, and its up to them to adjust and continue to refine who they are as a pitcher to succeed. Most of these kids the rangers are drafting have enough on their fastball and enough secondaries to be successful, but they’ll have to do a ton of refining and refreshing to get to the top just like any other player and much of that comes down to the coachability of the player, the coaching they recieve, the work they put in, and not getting hurt.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
I think there's a lot to be said about baseball "intelligence" increasing a pitchers' ceiling
You may not have been blessed with an arm that can pump upper 90s fastballs and a hammer curve, but you can damn sure immerse yourself into film of opposing hitters and learn to become a master of sequencing
>mfw
yea, the thing I look at with this is the list of some of the pitchers who have been the
very best pitchers in the game recently, especially guys like Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Jered Weaver, Dan Haren, and so on, don’t really have dominating stuff, just good stuff with great control and great pitching smarts with a serious desire to compete.
Im glad we also still have guys like Perez*2, NRam, Ogando, Feliz and so on who do have top shelf dominating stuff because those types certainly have a good portion of the top pitchers in the game list.
Its nice to have a diversity of pitching prospects, but it does seem that the Rangers have done an excellent job of scouting beyond the obvious top teir of talented young pitchers who might get drafted in round 1 because of they have that top of the line stuff. They have seemingly found alot of guys in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th rounds who have good stuff, not great, but have great makeups…. That, coupled with their willingness to also pour money into the LA markets and take risks on guys with big stuff too is a pretty awesome combo to build cool pitching depth in the system.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
The Rangers have done so well recently drafting short HS pitchers...
that I can’t help but get even more excited to see Kevin Matthews. From some of the most recent scouting reports, he may have the best stuff out of all these pitchers (FB recently up to 94-95, plus CB, and CU with sink) to go along with great makeup and athleticism.
It’s going to be interesting when all this pitching talent gets to the majors. The first wave is already in AA. The Rangers will have have some very tough decisions deciding who to keep and who to use in trades. What a great problem to have.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
(shouldn't be "see Kevin Matthews" because I'll only be able to follow scouting reports from other people)
oops
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
yea, it will be
First decision that’s coming up is CJ. He’s definitely the best SP we have now, but resigning him may not be cost effective with all of these pitchers coming in.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
I disagree
It would be unreasonable to expect all these guys to pan out, and they’ll take time to A) get to the majors, and B) adjust and thrive there once they do. Holland pwned the minor leagues and he’s still adjusting to the majors, though he was probably rushed. Feliz is still inconsistent and he’s waaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy more talented than this group of guys.
The decision on whether to sign Wilson has nothing at all to do with this wave coming into AA right now. If you think Wilson will keep pitching this well, or reasonably close to it, for another few years you sign 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
On the contrary
Maybe an influx of young starting talent gives you confidence to sign CJ to an extension.
Being that if we are confident we have some TORP’s coming up, we won’t need the money to sign another ace in the future…
It’s at least a theory
Yea, Im just saying it MIGHT not be
who knows, if I was the one making the choices, the resigning CJ thing would be about as tough as they come. He’s gonna get some really, really good money and rightfully so, but we still have limited resources and guys like Hamilton, Cruz and all our big bats coming up on FA. We can’t have them all so I think this choice on CJ will really begin to set in motion what we do with those guys too.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Worth mentioning again
The announcers have said multiple times that Buckel has also worked with Barry Zito. Buckel credits him for teaching him his CB.
Just submitted to cbsdfw.com:
A Q&A with Jason Cole on Joe Wieland to preview tomorrow night’s TXA 21-televised game. Jason’s a baller and provided tons of info.
I’ll link when our web guys approve it.
"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
Q&A with Cole on Wieland
is up.
Enjoy. He’s good at knowledge.
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Enrique Rojas/ESPN (@Enrique_Rojas1)
7/2/11 9:45 AM
#Rangers signed Dominican prospect Nomar Mazara on Saturday for a record $5 million bonus, report ESPNdeportes.com
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.
Hopefully that doesn't mean no Fisher.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Shit, if we're throwing down five for Nomar
2 for Fisher seems like chump change
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
Is he worth that?
"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
If he's able to make contact, the reports sound like his power is ridiculous.
It’s all a gamble though, especially with him. His people have been very careful with how they showcased him.
Perhaps we had him on lockdown?
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.
This quote from the article can't be correct, right?
The deal sets a new bonus record for international prospects, who are eligible to sign with MLB teams on July 2 if they reach the age of 17 before Sept. 1.
Isn’t that supposed to read 16?
this ish is NUTZ
if they sign the lefty Venz guy and that lanky sweet-swinging Guzman dude … gonna make magic calendar watching even funner over the next coupla years
Are you channeling your inner dirkatron?
You slipped into a language only he can understand there for a second….minus pearing and penis.
Just what's above a little ways.
Even that I probably shouldn’t have posted. I got it from a free site, but it looks like they’re ripping off Ben Badler.
Jurickson Profar compared to some other 18/19 year olds in Class A
Profar 18
.266/.374/.498/.872
288 PA | 19 2B | 6 3B | 8 HR | 36 BB | 31 SO
Tori Hunter 18
.293/.358/.439/.797
372 PA | 17 2B | 1 3B | 10 HR | 25 BB | 80 SO
Johnny Damon 19
.290/.360/.419/.779
575 PA | 25 2B | 13 3B | 5 HR | 52 BB | 83 SO
Dmetri Young 18
.310/.378/.493/.871
553 PA | 36 2B | 6 3B | 14 HR | 51 BB | 94 SO
Willie Greene 18
.258/.386/.440/.826
361 PA | 12 2B | 4 3B | 11 HR | 61 BB | 58 SO
Chris Wienke 19 (1992) This one made me laugh
.240/.345/.369/.714
543 PA | 16 2B | 2 3B | 13 HR | 70 BB | 89 SO
I’ll look up more later when I have time. Just interesting to see.
by Tex2044 on Jul 2, 2011 10:29 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
If I have time later
I might try to put each of those in league context.
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
League contexts
Profar .266/.374/.498/.872
SAL league 2011 .259/.332/.393/.725
Hunter .293/.358/.439/.797
MDW league 1994 .257/.334/.376/.710
Damon .290/.360/.419/.779
MDW league 1993 .253/.333/.370/.703
Young .310/.378/.493/.871
MDW league 1992 .246/.327/.347/.674 Very impressive year
Greene .258/.386/.440/.826
SAL league 1990 .244/.324/.336/.660
Profar is stacking up well here. Hunter is the only one out of that bunch not ranked in the top 30-40 by BA after these seasons. For some reason Hunter didn’t get ranked until 1997.
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(@Enrique_Rojas1)
7/2/11 10:32 AM
#July2Class #Rangers amarró a Mazara por $5 millones y ahora está cerca de fichar OF Ronald Guzmán y pitcher R. Payano.
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by Aqua on Jul 2, 2011 10:39 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
no, Erlin will stand tall that day
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Cody Buckel story about last night's start.
“I was pretty happy,” he said. "The first inning wasn’t my cup of tea, I felt lucky enough to get out. But once I got out of the first, I settled down in second.
We’re gonna get along just fine, Cody.
Haha, where is Dirkatron? Linked this article above
good article. Am I seeing stuff, or is milb.com doing a much better job getting articles like this out? Seems like we’re getting quotes and writeups on every start like this. Pretty cool stuff.
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this seems to fit
lets keep it
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
MDLS is so frustrating
Gave up 4 runs in the 1st, struckout the side swinging in the 2nd.
2 IP | 4 H | 4 R | 4 ER | 1 BB | 4 SO all swinging
Why is Brandon Workman pitching in Low A ball?
Get your shit together, Red Sox.
by LiamP on Jul 2, 2011 6:27 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
yea, I saw that and was wondering
dude would already be in AAA if he was in our system.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Profar is just lulling him
into a false sense of security for a later time.
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Weiland just pouring strikes in there
buckets full of them.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
And it continues
aandro Anthony Andro
Rangers sign fourth-rock pick Desmond Henry, an outfielder out of Compton, Calif.
the day of wonderful bounty for the minto league system continues...
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!"
They must be using
some sort of robo-signing device.
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by t ball on Jul 2, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Leonys just had a great AB
laid off a real close 2-1 pitch then hit a 3-1 bomb.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Weiland getting squeezed against Zach Cox
and gave up a 3-2 hit
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
man, this ump has a small strike zone it appears from the camera angle we have
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Yep
I’m putting together a reel on both the pitchers and opsitional players. Hopefully I’ll have it done, ripped and uploaded by monday.
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Weiland is machine
just pouring more and more strikes down the hitters throats
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
great bounce back start for him
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
He is so damn talented that the
inconsistencies drive me crazy and then I realize he’s going to have huge ups and downs and probably never make it but wow he is something to dream on. I’ve got such hopes though.
I needed that news.
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Wieland walks a man
Aww.
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2-2 pitch there was a definite strike
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and it ends up as a walk
dang, that was strike 3 definitely.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
dear, this ump has seriously squeezed weiland
two Ks should have been had this inning
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Richard Bleier
has a 70-grade beard.
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might have a future as a loogy
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So philkid is at the game. Said he's seen Perez up to 95 so far.
Perez struck out the side in the first. 2 on FB I believe, 93 and 95, and the other on a 77 mph breaking ball. Follow @phillkid3 for updates from the game
I think Robbie had a dirt-stache.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
Perez 2nd
1. Called Strikeout
2. BB after being up 0-2. Had 1 pitch that the batter thought was strike 3
3. Pop out to 2nd
4. BB
5. Single to CF after being ahead 0-2. Runner scored
6. Perez got 2 swinging strikes, before Alfaro threw down to 2nd and picked the runner off
this kid has serious stuff
dang, also that PO by Alfaro at 2nd is pretty awesome
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
His stuff was awesome.
The pitches themselves were fun to watch, particularly how silly the hitters would look when they were on.
Just not a lot of ability to find the zone.
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Cool, would love to hear your report
on the game
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Cone was HBP on 1st AB, then stole 2nd before scoring on a single
This AB was taken to a full count before cone fouled off what must have been 6 or 7 pitches, then he was finally HBP again.
Box showed he walked in the first.
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Must have slept with the pitcher's girlfriend or something.
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The pitcher should consider himself lucky that Cone didn't kill his girlfriend.
and her family…..and his family
so, the second AB is technically a BB
right?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
should be a BB towards the hitters record at least
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Hickory just lost in the worst way imaginable in the bottom of the 11th.
HBP- stolen base – WP (runner to third) – WP (runner scores).
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Some guy I've never heard of named Maban.
Or Marban. I’ll look it up.
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It was Marban.
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Mendez was awesome though
so there is that.
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x
philkid3 Robbie Griffin
Alfaro nailed a runner at third on a double steal. Umpire disagreed. Unless it was an awful tag, ump was wrong.
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already had a CS and a PO too
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He was closer to first than third when he made that call, btw.
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AZL Rangers getting no-hit through 7.
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Akins broke it up.
Nice.
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Just finished putting together
a reel from tonight’s Frisco game. I cut the final pitch from every batter Wieland faced and did pitch sequences for the three he inexplicably walked. Also included some video of positional players (most notably the Leonys HR). All in all, It’s about 10 minutes long.
I’ll rip it tomorrow and probably upload it Monday morning.
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How did Leonys look on the HR?
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Seemed like a smooth, quick, powerful swing
He lets pitchers come to him. Patient enough to take pitches outside the strike zone, and ready to punish mistakes. If I’m not mistaken, every dong he’s hit so far has been a meatball. That’s not really an indictment; it speaks to his approach, I think.
Cole and Parks could obviously speak more intelligently about this.
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15.8 K/9
fap-worthy. Unfortunately, his 5 BB tonight really inflates his BB rate.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
it's weird because he had 8 walks in 70 total innings last year
DSL hitters must swing at everything
or he’s learning how to harness his new big fastball and what not
>mfw
hummm wonder what happened here?
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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!"
They tried
But JD swooped n through the window with his batcape flowing, handed Martinez a blank check and asked him “How high can you count?”
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Let me tell you something about those singles, though.
Shit was hit hard. His ground out was also harder than a typical ground out.
The first single was a rope, it just went straight to the right fielder. The one ball that wasn’t hit hard was a dribbler down the third base line that probably would have gone foul, but the third baseman got to it in what would be plenty of time, I think, for most catchers to be thrown out. Alfaro seems pretty quick, but I’d expect a lot of catching would slow him down.
The last single was a ground ball through the infield that I’m sure must have left a crater when it hit the ground.
He also seems to be pretty quick at getting his mask off and handling pitches in the dirt, but I’d like to get a second opinion from a scout on that.
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thanks
the legend grows
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I don't know if you saw the Tweet. . .
At one point, with a runner on third, a wild pitch got past him. He got to it with shocking quickness, and in one fluid motion grabbed the ball as it bounced off the wall with his bare hand in some slide move and rolled over to throw it accurately to the plate. Almost got the runner. Made the play close when I never thought a throw would even be worth trying. It was impressive, even if the run still scored.
The guy who was there watching Alfaro closely was visibly excited by it.
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Some stats
K/9 >= 9 min 30 IP
1. MDLS: 13.1 k/9 54 SO/ 37 IP
2. Buckel: 11.6 k/9 61 SO/47.1 IP
3. Jackson: 11.2 k/9 42 SO/33.2 IP
4. Rodebaugh: 10.8 k/9 51 SO/42.2 IP
5. Osborne: 10.5 k/9 44 SO/37.2 IP
6. Loux: 10.4 k/9 92 SO/79.1 IP
7. Ramirez: 10.4 k/9 85 SO/73.1 IP
8. Erlin: 10.0 k/9 100 SO/90.1 IP
9. Flores: 9.8 k/9 47 SO/43.0 IP
10. Thompson: 9.6 k/9 74 SO/69.2 IP
11. Wieland: 9.5 k/9 102 SO/96.2 IP
12. Mendez: 9.3 k/9 82 SO/79.0 IP
13. Miller(AA): 9.2 k/9 43 SO/42 IP
14. Tufts: 9.0 k/9 36 SO/36 IP
David Perez is at 15.8 k/9 with 24 SO/13.2 IP
SO/BB >= 3 min 30 IP
1. Wieland: 14.57
2. Erlin: 9.09
3. Tufts: 9.0
4. Hunter: 5.25
5. Buckel: 4.69
6. Osborne: 4.40
7. Rodebaugh: 4.25
8. Loux: 4.18
9. Yan: 3.91
10. Miller(AA): 3.91
11. Bleier: 3.75
12. Ortiz: 3.56
13. Tepesch: 3.44
14. Ross: 3.26
David Perez with his struggles is still at 3.0 K/BB
by Tex2044 on Jul 3, 2011 9:13 AM CDT reply actions 4 recs
Ryan Rodebaugh
I am interest.
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he needs a promotion
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Mazara
Nomar Mazara ($5 millones bono) viajará a US el martes y sería presentado a la prensa el miércoles en Arlington. #Rangers
Says he’s travelling to the U.S. and there will be a press conference tuesday.
Just to recap in case people don't check the Guzman thread.
This is who i think Texas has signed so far, though not all are confirmed by the big guys. Mendez and Pinto are from a VZ reporter on twitter.
Nomar Mazara: 5 million
Ronald Guzman: 3.5 million
Yohander Mendez: 1 million +
Pedro Payano: 500k-600k
Eduard Pinto: low 6 figures
Oh no nevermind...
Thought you were referring to Mazara. I’ve seen Mendez’s height listed somewhere, but I don’t remember where.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
Yeah, i've seen Mazara anywhere from 6'3-6'5
I think I remember Mendez being 6’4, 180, but it’s hard to tell. I’ve read so much crap over the last few days that it all runs together.
The internet is an amazing place where you can find a picture like that.
He played on the same team as Andrus’s brother.
If you haven't read the report over at Texasfarmreview.com, you really should.
Some glowing words on our 2 confirmed signings.
I posted this in the Guzman thread as well.
Can someone who is better at Spanish than me translate? I think it’s saying he bats with both hands with force. Does that mean they’re trying to say he’s a switch hitter?
ivanarteaga Ivan Arteaga
Prospecto Dominicano Normar Mazara firmo por 5 millones de $ con Texas Rangers. Mazara es outfielder y batea a las 2 manos con fuerza.
I saw your question about that on twitter.
“Both hands with force” doesn’t mean switch hitter to me. He’s a strict lefty from what is available online.
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Some stuff said about Guzman after last year's under armour game at wrigley field
Ronald Guzman is a very athletic outfielder from the Dominican Republic that put on an impressive batting practice in the morning. He barreled up pitches to all fields as good as anyone at the event, and he’s only 15 years old. At 6’4’’, 180, scouts can easily project above-average power in the future. Guzman is a top international prospect for 2012.
Then there is this from the same event from Diamondscapescouting.com
Guzman, a Dominican outfielder eligible for the 2011 signing period beginning July 2nd, was overmatched in Saturday’s game action, but displayed strong corner outfield tools during the two workouts. A highly projectable frame and good athleticism in outfield actions are the first characteristics that jump out. Guzman projects well in right, with a solid set-up and arm action on throws, showing accuracy and what could eventually grow into plus arm strength with good leverage and carry. At bat, Guzman already generates some backspin and gets some carry when he barrels the ball. He loads high and gets loft in his swing plane, generating lots of leverage with his long arms. There is some length here, and is approach his raw, but the potential for plus power out of a lefty swing is highly enticing, and should serve him well come the international signing period this July.
should serve him well come the international signing period this July.
I guess so.
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I think the picture that we're starting to get says...
Guzman = all-around offensive potential with decent fielding
Mazara = superstar power potential
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I'm ready for Perez to dominate another start.
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He's going to be at 40+ pitches in the second inning in this one.
No control, it seems like.
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Bases loaded with one out for Trout in the second...
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Two groundouts to end the inning.
1 run scored.
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46 pitches through 2.
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4 pitch walk to open the third.
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Yeah...
I don’t know how much more I’m going to listen to this… it’s not going well.
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Shitton of foul balls.
Very few swinging strikes so far.
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tight zone maybe?
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
Are you listening to the broadcast?
How close was the play on Leonys at first?
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CD back in LF for RR tonight
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There was a brief period where his change (I think) wasn't doing anything.
It was getting hit hard (though to fielders), or just taken. Outside of that, he was pretty awesome.
Seemed to have excellent command, except for some breaking balls left high but unhittable.
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struck out the side in the 6th in order
[wouldn’t it be cool if that inning is later revealed to be pitched by Matthews after a boxscore snafu is cleared up?]
2012 Hickory Memorial Day roto?
10/92 – Victor Payano
11/92 – Kevin Matthews
11/92 – Abel De Los Santos
12/92 – David Perez
and Will Lamb?
McBride could repeat Hickory
if he continues to struggle but that’s like this year’s Myrtle Beach starting quadrangle.
this is the only type of wave I like
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Bryce Harper promoted
BenBadler Ben Badler
RT @MarkZuckerman Club source: #Nats have promoted Bryce Harper to AA Harrisburg. He’ll make his debut tonight.
i bet the Potomac front office staff is absolutely pissed they had him skip high A.
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
Reminds me of the shit the Rangers had to deal with with Bakersfield.
See this Nats Insider piece about why they might have skipped Potomac.
Omar
they seem to be taking it easy with Beltre so far, wonder if he’ll get stretched out soon.
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Crazy
pressboxchatter Riders Pressbox
Wilfredo Boscan’s homerun given up yesterday was first by a Myrtle Beach starter since June 23rd spanning 10 starts without a HR given up
I didn't see this posted anywhere, but it looks like Guzman will be here Thursday for the press conference as well.
DPLBaseball Dom. Prospect League
DPL’s Ronald Guzman will be in Arlington, Texas on thursday for official Texas Ranger press conference.
I wonder if they’ll be taking BP at the ballpark? Would be fun to see if Mazara can put on a power display.
Yup.
Minor moosings is a fantastic resource around this time.
I'm curious if we really have interest in Osuna.
He’s a different kind of signing altogether because 75% of his bonus goes to his club in Mexico. That artificially inflates his price even more over your standard prospect auction.
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1-4
1B, 2 Ks.
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Welp
Trout is 1-1 so far with a 1B.
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Through 1 on 15 pitches, 10 strikes.
1 SS.
1- Hit
2- FC
3- KL
4- FO
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Leonys seems to be pressing since he came back from injury.
I never expected him to keep hitting .360, but he’s not even getting solid contact (outside of the HR) lately.
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Didn't seem that way when I saw saturday's game
home run aside, he seemed patient and wasn’t swinging for the fences unless he got a pitch he really liked.
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Well I trust your eyes more than my reading of box scores
So that’s good to hear.
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ya, from watching the game on tv
he looked rather patient
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Tommy Mendonca
now has a .955 OPS.
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Im starting to think we shouldn't right him off
plays great D at third, may just end up being a AAAA player, but still someone who could really be a nice player if his Ks don’t kill him in the bigs
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
I'd be ok with trading him
but he really has a nice season. Way too many K’s, but the great season means he is worth something at least on the trade market.
The main reason to trade him is that we have Olt behind him and Davis (sort of) in front of him with Beltre and Moreland manning the corners in the bigs. It is a position of strength right now, so he (or Davis) would be the guys to trade.
yea, agreed on dealing him
he’s a straight 3B too, so you can’t move him around like we possibly can with Olt. Also, those K’s could ruin his season next year and his value may never be this high again, but who knows.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
So, Engel Beltre
walking at the second lowest rate of his career and striking out at the highest rate of his career. he also has the lowest ISO of his career. hell, his BABIP isn’t even low. It’s .313. That makes his .243 average look even worse
>mfw
nonprospect
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Who the hell is this kid starting for us tonight?
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college 34th rounder with some giddyup
HS 14th-rounder Faulkner made his pro debut – scoreless inning.
I wonder if Mavare has been moved up to SPO to take Alvarez’ spot in the roto.
.
LoneStarDugout Jason Cole
Rangers 14th rd pick Andrew Faulkner was reportedly 86-89 in high school this yr. 90-92 in debut here. Projectable frame. Nice curve.
oh, good to hear
HS SP who can already get it up to 91ish is gonna be someone to watch, especially if his fram has more velocity in it down the line.
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interesting
There are quite a few later round HS pitchers who seem to get to the bigs. Its hard to guess how a kids arm can develop between 18-20, plenty of kids will add velocity.
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His two innings...
GO, GO, KS
KS, KS, KS.
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Your guess is as good as mine.
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Osuna fucked over Erlin in the sixth.
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looks like that run should be unearned now, right?
Erlin is pitching lights out, and except for Trout no one really hitting him
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Definitely unearned.
Sac fly doesn’t happen without the error.
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What's his line thus far?
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
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Thanks and nice
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
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long inning now for Frisco
hope this doesn’t force Erlin to come out of the game.
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annoying
had to take him out under 80 pitches after that long inning by Frisco, still, a great start for him and his ERA is starting to come back towards his perpheral stats.
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Profar doing what he do tonight.
1-2 with 2 BB.
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2-3 now with 2 BB.
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I really like Odubel Herrera
seems like a great DP combo. Will be cool to see if these guys can just keep plaing together on up to AA.
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AZL Angels
Chevez Clarke, who some thought was a better pick than Skole out of GA high schools is in his 2nd year with the AZL Angels. Hit .216/.294/.389 with 14 BB and 55 SO last year. This year he is at .130/.200/196 with 4 BB and 17 SO with the AZL Angels.
Josh Sale is in his 1st season with the Appy League Rays. He is hitting .171/.277/.317. His only 2 XBH are 2 HR.
Skole may not pan out, but I trust our scouting department more and more. Even Deglan is turning it on lately. They are both a full 2 levels above Clarke and Sale, performing at a higher level(SSS with Sale, but still)
I got a little chub looking at Deglan's line.
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It's a huge improvement, but temper it a little bit
He doesn’t play everyday, so it’s only about 50 AB. Still, 25% SO is much better than the 40% he was at earlier in the year.
Deglan has a bit more pop than Skole, and is a flyball hitter right now as opposed to Skole's 50% ground ball
He can take a walk and is pretty good defensively from what we have heard, so if he can get his strikeout% down to below 25% by the end of the season, I will have to start thinking about putting him in the top 10-15 of Rangers prospects.
This was a bad outing from Grimm, and it's still pretty dang good
7 IP | 9 H | 4 R | 4 ER | 1 BB | 8 SO | 7:3 GO:AO
good to see those Ks back
Hadn’t really been K’ing as many recently
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Looks like Pedro Payano was signed for 650 K
dSoldevila Dionisio Soldevila
Me informa una fuente que Pedro Payano ya firmó con los Rangers de Texas por US$650 mil. #Prospectos2deJulio
Roberto Osuna
This article says the blue jays are the only team to approach his mexican team so far informally, but they expect more teams to approach them this week. No one has made a formal offer yet. Texas is among the teams they think could approach them.
Robert Osuna would be just ... fucking sick.
I don’t even know how else to describe it.
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so, how good is this kid? I know very little about him.
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Supposed to be in the low 90s already with advanced secondaries.
Best RHP on the international market.
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I've usually seen him listed behind Victor Sanchez
but they are widely considered as the top two. Here is the scouting report Parks did on him for BP.
Ah, I forgot about Sanchez.
Who signed him?
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It hasn't been confirmed by the big guys, but I've read tweets from a VZ reporter
that quote Sanchez as saying he signed with the mariners because they said he’ll be in the majors in 3-4 years if he’s healthy. Basically saying their recent history of developing latin pitchers is why he signed.
I remember that now.
I read those tweets. Did you see that they didn’t actually sign Helsin Martinez?
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Yeah, it sounds like they are still negotiating.
I wonder if he saw the bonuses being handed out to Guzman, Hernandez, Mazara, and even Leal and decided he was worth more than 1.9 million?
If we just had unlimited funds
It would be hilarious for us to sign him for $2.1 million. And then send them a JD trollface.
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Yeah, I can't even match him in MLB The Show
He’s insane right now. I almost want him to stay down to see if he can hit 50.
If he had the whole year, yea.
I think he was in the bigs too long to hit 50, even if the front office left him there the rest of the season for some crazy reason.
Then again, this is Davis.
If he was down there the entire year, he's on pace to hit 70
Jason Cole did the calculation in one of his articles.
i pretty much agree
plus I think he could do better in the NL too. I would hate to see him tear us a new one 6 or more times a year.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Some others
Bonds the year he hit 73 hit a HR every 6.52 AB
McGuire the year he hit 70 hit a HR every 7.27 AB
McGuire the year he hit 65 hit a HR every 8.02 AB
McGuire the next year hit 32 in 236 AB: 7.375 AB
Sosa the year he hit 66 hit a HR every 9.74 AB
Sosa the year he hit 63 hit a HR every 9.92 AB
Sosa the year he hit 64 hit a HR every 9.01 AB
I’m not trying to compare Davis to any of these guys, just trying to show how ridiculously hot he is right now. McGuire and Bonds were aided by the fact that they can take a walk, so their ABs remained low. Davis refusal to take a walk hurts him as a player, but it makes the frequency that he’s hitting HRs even more ridiculous.
Alfaro just went yard.
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Jorge Alfaro crushes a two-run HR to left field and the Indians seize a 6-4 lead! This place is going bananas! #goindians
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Jorge Can U See just went yard.
just discovered a possible fun twitter feed – http://twitter.com/#!/CrawdadsBullpen
That's pretty Tomkoish
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by Conjunction on Jul 4, 2011 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
WHERE'S THE JASON COLE HIGHLIGHT REEL?
GET SOME OF DAT WITTY BANTER WITH PBP GUY.
I wanna hear him tell that story again ...
the one where he took a picture from the balcony of the Embassy Suites of Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco and it was on his computer desktop for TWO YEARS!
Being serious for a second, and not just to suck up because I'M ALREADY PAYING THAT FUCKER TO READ HIS WEBSITE
But I’ve enjoyed some of Jason’s anecdotes more than TAG’s this season.
weirdness
2011 28th-rounder Saquan Johnson, an 18-yr-old HS OFer from NC, is now on the SPO roster … but is listed as on the DL.
Ruben Sierra hasn't played for a coupla days.
Wonder if he’s headed to HIC to spell an injured Cafesito in the OF there.
Yohander Mendez
Still not confirmed by the big guys, but there is this.
El pelotero Yohander Méndez consiguió un bono récord con Texas por US$ 1,5 millones, el bono más alto para un pitcher zurdo venezolano
Says he signed for 1.5 million, the highest bonus ever given to a left handed Venezuelan pitcher.
So here is where they stand with bonuses so far.
Updated on the bonuses.
Mazara: 4.95 million(highest ever)
Guzman: 3.5 million(2nd highest for position player)
Mendez: 1.5 million (highest ever given to VZ LHP)
Payano: 650K
Pinto: low 6 figures
That’s very close to 11 million so far.
Translated
On July 2 was an unforgettable day for the prospect Ronald Guzman. In the morning signed a $ 3.5 million with Texas, while the later graduating from high school in the city of La Vega.
For Guzman, 16, signing with the Rangers is a dream come true, while graduating from high school, is a platform for the whole morning becoming an enterprise administrator, if you can not become a professional Baseball.
“Nobody knows what the future might hold me if they do not achieve the cherished dream of every young person achieves a contract with a team that is reaching the big leagues,” Guzman said. “If you do not get to do it, I go to college to study business administration, career for which I have always shown passion,” he said.
The young talent who studied at St. Thomas Aquinas College, was ranked one of the best Dominican prospects signed by an organization of baseball in the majors with a bonus of over three million dollars.
“Since childhood he was always passionate about the ball. On many occasions called him to eat, but still in the game. I paid attention and had to go get it. After returning home to eat, but his ball to his side, "says Margarita Cepeda, mother of Guzman.
His beginnings in baseball are recorded at the Country Club of La Vega.
Fausto De Rosario’s hand, a doctor who had a small makeshift stage at the recreational area, Guzman received the knowledge of the sport, which took in its entirety.
“I had six years from the stadium. From then on we gave him the necessary follow-up that managed to develop next to a group of people who trained him, among them Eddy Robles, who is his coach, "explained his father, Manuel Guzman.
The young prospect took his first steps in baseball as a pitcher, but was later changed to gardener position still holds.
“In school I always asked permission to go to practice, a request that was given by the directors. It was a big passion than he felt as a child playing baseball. They were consistent with me and gave me support, "said Guzman.
The adventures of Lugo Dawel
Guzman’s case is different from Dawel Lugo, who in his hometown of Bani spent much of the day behind a herd of goats, playing Vitillo and occasionally hitting almonds.
Thus was born the passion of the young prospect tip the balance in sport of baseball. “He was always behind the goats,” said Lugo, who lives in the community of Catalina in the southern city. “There was even a small stadium where we had fun playing and batting Vitillo almonds along with other children in the environment,” he said.
Lugo, as Guzman is one of the six prospects in the “Dominican League Prospect” signed by several major league organizations of varying amounts. Banilejo Young received a bonus of $ 1.3 million by the Toronto Blue Jays. The largest firm is granted for a shortstop in Latin America during the “July 2”.
Other prospects who were signed are Manuel Marcos, gardener received a bonus of $ 800,000 for the Boston Red Sox, Miguel Andujar, a third baseman from San Cristobal, won $ 750,000 by the New York Yankees, midfielder Luis Reynoso, who made a pact for $ 700,000 with the Houston Astros, and Eric Valdez, a patrolman who agreed to $ 325,000 with the Giants in San Francisco. Several of these prospects were contracts that are above some Dominicans who operated in the majors, as Bartolo Colon, the Yankees, whose contract is for a million dollars.
Pending the physical
Mazara Nomar surprised many with the agreement reached last Saturday of Texas, an organization that was aggressive in signing prospect in Latin America. An executive from Texas told El Caribe that the contract will be formalized after the teenage gardener meets the physical requirements to be submitted later in the day in Texas.
Last Saturday saw five million dollars, the highest bonus hit by a Dominican prospect, exceeding that obtained by Michael Inoa (U.S. $ 4.25 million) with Oakland in 2008.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
Why is everyone a gardener?
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because they grow pears for their pearings, silly
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
Over at minormoosings there's a good breakdown of the J2 class so far
He brings up a thought about Guzman that caught my attention. If he his athleticism is lacking for the OF, maybe he ends up at 1B. I understand it’s ridiculously premature to talk about moving him to another position, it was just a thought. No matter what, if his bat plays, they’ll find a spot for him.
Cody Buckel
From today’s Goldstein Future Shock article
Cody Buckel, RHP, Rangers (Low-A Hickory)
You ever sit around wondering if it’s even possible for the Rangers to have even more talented young arms to talk about? The answer, of course, is yes. A second-round pick last year out of a Southern California High School, Buckel began the year pitching out of the Hickory bullpen, but he joined the rotation in May and has seen his stock skyrocket. He has a 1.98 ERA in eight starts, including Friday night’s outing that included a career-high 10 strikeouts in 5 1/3 one-hit innings. While hardly a monster on a scouting level, Buckel does have above-average velocity and command, as well as a good breaking ball and advanced changeup for his age. He just turned 19 in mid-June, and in a system loaded with young, talented pitchers, he’s now more than just another name in the crowd
From the same article
Khris Davis, OF, Brewers (High-A Brevard County)
A seventh-round pick in 2009 out of Cal State Fullerton, Davis hit an impressive .280/.398/.499 for Low-A Wisconsin last year. He entered the year as the 13th-best prospect in a bad Brewers system, as college players from major programs are supposed to hit in the Midwest League. As a 23-year-old in the Florida State League, Davis is still old for the level, but he doesn’t control where he plays; all he can do is hit, and he’s doing just that. With three home runs in his last five games, Davis is hitting .331/.429/.568 in 75 games, and at some point it’s going to be time to take the league leader in both on-base percentage and slugging seriously. He’s not especially big or toolsy, but he keeps proving he really can hit, and a promotion to Double-A with continued production could finally put him on the map.
Spy vs. Spy, JD.
Article about Guzman and Mazara in English
Two months after they finalized a $15.5 million deal with five-tool outfielder and Cuban defector, Leonys Martin, the Texas Rangers’ front office plucked two more big-time talents from the international market. Texas signed two sixteen-year-old Dominican phenoms, Ronald Guzman and Nomar Mazara on Saturday– the opening day of the international signing period. The two players– both outfielders– were widely considered to be two of the top talents in this year’s round of international amateur talent.
After they kept a stingy vice-grip over their draft-budget during the MLB Amateur June Draft earlier this month, the Rangers front office let their wallets loose on Saturday. Mazara signed for a record $5 million dollar contract– $750,000 more than the previous high that the A’s gave to Michael Ynoa in ’08. The club then gave a $3.5 million dollar bonus to Guzman, bringing their total spending to $8.5 million.
While Mazara received the bigger bonus, both BaseballNewsHound.com and Baseball America believe that Guzman is the superior prospect. Guzman, already standing at 6’4″ and weighing in at a firm 195 pounds as a sixteen year old, should have average to plus raw power once he matures. His plate discipline and batting eye are advanced for his age and his bat control and swing path allow him to make hard contact with pitches in all quadrants of the strikezone. His crouched stance keeps his strikezone manageable despite his height and he does a good job using the entire field on his hits.
Playing with top American (high school) outfield prospects Derek Starling and Dwight Smith Jr. in the 2010 Under Armour All-American Game, Guzman held his own despite having an 0-4 day at the plate. His swing shows plenty of promise and he’s an intelligent player. While his arm strength is below average, he’s more than athletic enough to man left field for an MLB club one day.
Mazara isn’t as polished as Guzman, though he boasts a far more exciting profile. Mazara’s raw power rates with Elier Hernandez and any of this year’s class of international prospects. According to BaseballAmerica.com, the 6’5″ lefty offers electric bat speed and he generates immense leverage in his swings. His lanky frame still has plenty of room to fill out and when he adds more muscle, he could flash 30+(big-league) homerun power. His big leg kick (a la Gary Sheffield) and massive cut can throw off his swing-timing however, exacerbating the contact-issues created by his height.
While Mazara is the more intriguing prospect, Guzman is a surer bet to reach the MLB. Guzman is the better hitter and superior athlete, with a smooth swing and good hand-eye coordination.
While the Boston Red Sox– along with numerous– other clubs were in hot pursuit of Mazara, the Rangers ultimately took home the prized prospect. With Leonys Martin raking away in the Texas League and with other recent international signees Jurickson Profar and Martin Perez rating among the organization’s top prospects, Mazara and Guzman will only add to a system already stocked in talent.
LOL
“stingy vice-grip over their draft budget.”
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
Yep...
tired of people keep saying that Texas has had a poor draft.. 24 kids already signed. 6 total Sr’s drafted and many more late rounder lotto tickets signed that expect.
Not a horrible draft, not a great draft, but not a stingy draft.
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!"
I want Zach Fish.
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.
Fish, Fischer and Pentecost would make a hell of draft class...
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!"
Yes.
All three of them.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
i figured you had convinced him to sign via twitter already..the dude is a tweet machine
@OSUZachFish
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
I'll get on 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.
"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 think this is a weird statent to make about a 16-yo.
While Mazara is the more intriguing prospect, Guzman is a surer bet to reach the MLB.
Rock the J2, JD!
x
ScoutingtheSAL Mike Newman
@
@dougdirt24 Profar video might be the most complete I’ve ever taken. BP, in game swings and plenty of infield.
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On his website, I guess.
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I don't think he's published it yet.
It will have to go out to his subscribers first which I think he does with an email list.
Rangers may again have the top system
Just looking at a fan’s top 100 list he has 8 Rangers in the top 100, 4 in the top 50. He has Profar to high(has him top 10) and Wieland way too high(top 50) and obviously is just a fan and not a publication or anything but it got me thinking the Rangers may again have the best farm. After the top 8 there are still legit guys like Scheppers Perez and Jackson and many have said the Rangers have the best depth even before the huge J2 this year.
This is what I'm saying
We’ve brought in too much talent and too many of our prospects have taken leaps forward in development this year.
Especially if Scheppers starts to look dominant, again.
I know, it's gone from SSS noise
to HOLY SHIT, this 18 year old SS is dominating a league of older players and impressing every scout in his path
Yep
the BB-K ratio and surprising power are the two things that jump out at me. He’s not just holding his own, he’s one of the elite performers in the league.
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 kinda like that list
It ain’t bad.
I may have Odorizzi a tad higher, and I wouldn’t have Montero in the top 10. Dunno about Loux being that high either
>mfw
Loux, Wieland, and Erlin
all seem a tad high to me.
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
Wieland is definitely too high
Erlin is probably a little high and for whatever reason this community is lower on Loux than everyone else I see. Maybe others are high on him due to being a former high pick or maybe people here are low on him because of how he came into the system, who knows.
by groundingout on Jul 5, 2011 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
x
for whatever reason this community is lower on Loux than everyone else I see
I don’t understand it either.
yeah I think Loux's got a better
ceiling than Wieland cause he’s got better stuff. AZ took him too high but he was a legit 1st round talent and he’s pitched pretty darn well without any health setbacks. It’s hard to ask for more from him so far.
Cats getting along wth dogs! Pigs flying! Deglan hitting 5th for Hickory!
.303/.378/.636 over his last 10 games – you go boy
i like Skole's BB%, K% notsomuch
but, i’m optimistic everything else will fall into place after more reps and getting stronger.
Luke Jackson's 1st was interesting. 1 IP | 0 H | 0 R | 2 BB | 3 SO | and a PB on Deglan
Sammie Starr pops out to first baseman Andrew Clark.
Brenden Webb strikes out swinging.
Tyler Kelly strikes out swinging. Passed ball by catcher Kellin Deglan. Tyler Kelly to 1st.
Michael Flacco walks. Tyler Kelly to 2nd.
Jeremy Nowak walks. Tyler Kelly to 3rd. Michael Flacco to 2nd.
Adam Gaylord called out on strikes.
Jackson's 2nd
batter 1
1. Called Strike 1 (FB)
2. Reached on Error to 3B Selen. Selen knocked the ball down, but couldn’t make the play
batter 2
1. Ball 1 (CB)
2. Ball 2 (CB in the dirt) Runner goes to 2nd, then 3rd on a Error on C Deglan on the throw.
3. Foul (FB inside check swing)
4. GO to 3rd (Runner scored)
batter 3
1. FO to LF Roof (FB)
batter 4
1. Called Strike 1 (FB inside)
2. Ball 1 (CB low away)
3. Called Strike 2 (FB outside corner)
4. Bloop single to RF between 1B and RF
batter 5
1. Called Strike 1 (CH outside corner)
2. Ball 1 (FB high)
3. Called Strike 2 (FB outside corner)
4. Ball 2 (CH) Deglan threw out the runner who tried to steal 2nd.
Jackson's 3rd
batter 1
1. Swinging Strike 1 (CH)
2. Swinging Strike 2 (FB)
3. Swinging Strike 3 (FB foul tip caught)
batter 2
1. Ball 1
2. Foul
3. Ball 2
4. Called Strike 2 (CH)
5. Foul
6. Ball 3
7. Ball 4 (CB low inside)
batter 3
1. Called Strike 1 (FB inside corner)
2. Ball 1 (FB inside)
3. Swinging Strike 2 (CB low outside check swing)
4. Single to LF over leaping 3B Selen
batter 4
1. Ball 1 (CB inside)
2. Foul (FB)
3. Ball 2 (FB high)
4. Foul tip (FB off of Deglan’s mask)
5. Ball 3 (FB inside)
6. Foul (FB)
7. Ball 4 (CH outside) Bases Loaded
batter 5
1. Ball 1 (CB)
2. Swinging Strike 1 (FB)
3. Foul (FB)
4. Ball 2 (CH up inside)
5. Foul (FB)
6. Ball 3 (FB up away)
7. Swinging Strike 3 (FB)
batter 6
1. Ball 1(CB)
2. GO to SS Profar
3 IP | 3 H | 1 R | 0 ER | 4 BB | 5 SO
Jackson's 4th
batter 1
1. Called Strike (FB outside corner)
2. Foul (FB)
3. Ball 1 (CB high)
4. Swinging Strike 3 (FB high)
batter 2
1. Ball 1 (CB low away)
2. Ball 2 (FB high)
3. Ball 3 (FB away)
4. Called Strike 1 (FB low outside corner)
5. Ball 4 (FB high inside)
batter 3
1. Foul (FB)
2. Called Strike 2 (FB low)
3. Strikeout Swinging (CB in the dirt)
batter 4
1. Foul (FB)
2. Ball 1 (CB low in)
3. Ball 2 (FB low)
4. Ball 3 (CH low)
5. Ball 4 (FB high)
Done
3.2 IP | 2 H | 1 R(so far) | 0 ER | 6 BB | 7 SO
law of averages
he’s not Walter Johnson.
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
eh, not bad
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
With 9 hits and only 2 er..
im guessing most of them were singles?
Profar 1-1 so far, 1B 1st AB, Sac bunt 2nd AB
Bianucci HR(18)
Davis out of the lineup for RR. He just had a scheduled day off. Can’t imagine he’s due for another one already.
They didn't give Profar credit for a Sac bunt
He bunted, the runner advanced from 1st to 2nd, Profar was thrown out. Which part isn’t a sac bunt?
Sounds like a bunt for a hit
You don’t typically have .900 OPS+ guys bunt a runner over to 2nd in the minors early in the game
You do remember they're a part of the Rangers organization, right? lol
The ’dads manager sent a runner on the 1st pitch with 2 on and 2 out with Profar at the plate with keith law watching. He tweeted about how dumb it was at the time lol.
Lol, that is bad
Maybe the Rangers are trying to prep their prospects for crazy managing, as a means of further preparing them for the big league club
XBH for Skole!
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.
Hey shroom
Since Perez 1.0 is going to be pitching in the Futures game on the 10th is that gonna mean he skips his start on Saturday? Just wondering if you had heard anything or seen anything
bet you're right, thx for the heads up
need to look into that – I think this might screw us out of Erlin for the next TV game, dang it
from Aaron Goldsmith ...
Martin will not pitch in the series finale in Springfield. Right now its TBA.
So, Martin will not pitch Saturday – save him mojo for the big show on Sunday.
and here we go
LoneStarDugout Jason Cole
AZL Rangers LHP Luis Parra at 90-93 mph in the first inning.
How long before G Pimintel gets another shot in Hickory?
1-1, BB so far tonight.
Season
.377/.449/.443
Should check out what the better Guillermo Pimentel is doing at SS ball.
Sucks the Rangers missed out on that beast.
Crazy BABIP, though
The K/BB rate is ugly.
Of course, he is crazy young. Stats are kinda stupid at this stage.
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you take any pics?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Alfaro heating up?
2-4 tonight with a 2B.
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"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.
Finished 3-5.
Batting .286 for the season now.
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 calendar busted?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Good night for Feldman and Kirkman....
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
that face looks real young
If he’s older its not by much. Gangely kid. My newphew is 13 and 6’0" already.
From today's Baseball America chat:
Matt (NJ): Jim, where does profar rank now among current prospects with his surprise power so far this year? Is he the best SS prospect in the minors besides Machado?
Jim Callis: Profar continues to impress and he has grown into more of his offensive potential this year. I have him ranked 14th overall, second among shortstops behind Machado, who I have at No. 7.
I’m so stoked. It’s possible our fanbase is somehow underrating a prospect for once.
The son of Judeska and Chesmond is legit.
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14th overall?
That might be ahead of Perez. AND IT WILL MAKE ME GO INSANE IF WE TRADE HIM FOR A RELIEVER.
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.
There is no possibility JD trades him for a reliever.
I mean, wha?? None!
I’m thinking there’s no possibility Texas trades him period.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 6, 2011 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
somebody has to replace Ian
and then Elvis.
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
Here's the one I thought of...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jzNmAmrfB8
Argyle what! I was surprised to hear these dudes were on a swank Greenpoint label, Kemado. AAA platinum kool.
If my schedule clears I’m hitting Jaffe/Centromatic at Dan’s Silverleaf tomorrow, and I’m bringing my Elliott Smith-phile creepy stare.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 6, 2011 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
That first link...
Incredible read. Thanks for that, dog.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 6, 2011 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think
Perez or Profar get traded for anything other than a TORP that we get at least 1.5 years or more with.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
Don't tell the Padres fans that.
They’re all over twitter talking about how they wouldn’t accept just Profar for Adams. They’d want more.
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.
wait two things
first, the Padres have fans? second, not a chance in hell. Even more outlandish than what the Pirates’ fans wanted for hanahan.
Seriously,
When is the last time JD made a trade where we were justified in criticizing him over?
We’ve overreacted to every one and been wrong.
I think you're right
It’s crazy how he’s hit or been neutral on seemingly every trade since that point
I have total faith in him.
I don’t think they’ll actually do it.
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More BA chat goodness
Sam (Texas): Did Perez, Profar and Leonys Martin make your Top 50 list?
Jim Callis: Yes, yes and yes. Put them all in my Top 25.
Zach (Madison, WI): Any chance Robbie Erlin makes the midseason top 50?
Jim Callis: Very good chance. He’s No. 36 on my list.
Fapfapfapfapfapfapfapfapfap
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top farm system in baseball come seasons end?
with those rankings we have to be closing in on top 3.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
I know they have some dirty prospects
But everyone has talked about how stupid-talented our low levels are, but we’re lacking at the high levels.
Now, we also have 3 top 25 players, #36, plus whereever Scheppers, NeRa, and Olt land, and AZL, Spokane, and Myrtle are still swimming with high ceiling talent.
Depending on where Jennings ends up, the Rays may have 3 as well.
Moore, Lee, and Jennings.
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"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.
FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP.
It only took the one.
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Erlin at 36
Erlin is a gorgeous stat line with a noticeable lack of eye witness endorsement. Good on him if he’s top 50, but he seems like a guy whose stats have to be discounted. The stuff is mid-rotation ceiling, that’s what I keep reading.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 6, 2011 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Prospects with mid-rotation ceilings should absolutely make the top-50
if their performance shows they are a relatively good bet to reach their ceiling. Only a handful of prospects have TORP/Superstar potential with the results to back it up, so the rest of the list has to be filled with “lower” ceiling guys.
It’s certainly the highest ranking I’ve seen for Erlin, but it’s not an unreasonable ranking based on his stats this season.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
The TORP guys are the ones at the very top
The Julio Teherans, Matt Moores, etc.
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.
maybe, but its not like there aren't really good starting pitchers in the majors who have or have had similar
profiles to Erlin. Wandy Rodriguez and Barry Zito both come to mind, Jason Vargas and so on… All of those guys are number 3 borderline number 2 types when they were on their games. Erlin’s statistical profile shows that he can miss bats and he’s doing that at the AA level now too, that’s more important than velocity readings.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Erlin = Wandy = Jason Vargas = Barry fuckin' Zito now?
Did you forget somehow that Barry Zito was really good once upon a time?
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.
yea, he was awesome
but he never threw harder than really low 90’s
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Ok...
It is an insult to Barry Zito to include him in the same sentence as Jason Vargas.
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.
Just trying to find pitchers who might fit Erlin's profile
Obviously Zito was a much better pitcher than Vargas
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
How about CJ?
He doesn’t throw very hard.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
Wandy has a better curve and throws a 2 seamer about as much as he throws his 4 seamer.
Jason Vargas has, evidently, developed an insane cutter. Zito throws more 2 seamers than 4 seamers and it’s not even worth comparing the curves.
IMO, the key to Erlin’s development is how he rounds out his repertoire.
You don't have to find a comp, ya know
Lots of players have exceeded despite having a player exactly like them in the Majors
It is easy to forget
that there are very few guys who have ceilings as TORPs in the minors. I’m not even sure we have ANY (I think the Perez duo both might profile as #2s). And we have a farm loaded with pitching talent.
I think you're confusing "aces" with "TORPS."
I consider a good #2 as a TORP.
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 suppose I define it more literally.
TORP = Top of rotation potential, meaning the very top of the rotation (ie, best starting pitcher on the staff, or a #1). I think your definition is the standard one.
That's a good point.
I guess what I’m saying is Erlin’s stat line seems to be better than his stuff.
I’m the first guy to fly off the handle at a nice stat line, so I guess that’s why I notice commentary on Erlin.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 6, 2011 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Also matches up with our CPR
The Wizard is awesome… but he most bow to his King.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
We all must.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
We need to have a prospect Fantasy game
with the Merlin, The Legend, Leonys the King, and Im sure we can come up with more
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
LuJack the Conqueror.
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.
Cone the Neck Breaker
……
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Cody the Knee Buckeler
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
by CW13 on Jul 6, 2011 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
it fits well since he already is supposed to have one of the best CBs in the system.
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
LuJack is a Woodsman.
His nickname makes me think of Lumber Jack.
I basically envision him as Richard Rahl, pre-Rahl.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
Plans for Mazara
aandro Anthony Andro
The Rangers plan for Nomar Mazara to play in some exhibition games in the Dominican this summer and in instructional league this fall.
If the "exhibition games in the Dominican this summer"
equals the informal July 2nd league formed every year for the incoming signees … then this is completely normal, IIRC. And getting invited to fall instructs would be normal, too for the top signees.
Is the quote from the article below normal?
I’d like to know if that is his thoughts on it or if someone told him that, but asked not to be quoted.
yeah, this sounds normal from the way JC has described things in the past ...
Since Mazara signed a 2012 contract, he’s not eligible to compete in the Dominican Summer League now. So he’ll go back to the Rangers’ Dominican Republic academy in Boca Chica and participate in some non-sanctioned games, sort of like instructional league. He’ll return in September to Instructional League in the states and begin his professional career in the Rangers’ pipeline.
yes, it was the Spokane or Hickory part that caught me off guard.
I guess Spokane wouldn’t be crazy given their recent trend.
JC will see him at instructs and talk to some folks. Might as well not ...
worry about Mazara’s 2012 assisgnment until JC gathers his thoughts.
For some reason I thought he had just turned 16
If he’ll be 17 to start the year, then it is on pace with Odor
His leg kick seems more like Ichiro's than JuanGone.
Mazara rotates his shoulders with his hips during his leg kick. I think both Juan and Pudge used the leg kick as a timing mechanism more than for loading.
Rock the J2, JD!
We need a new thread for tomorrow
This one’s put on some weight.
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My Mitch Moreland TV Package, Which May or May Not Determine Whether I get a Fantastic Job
Umm....wow
Mazara will come to spring training next year and then be sent out, probably to either Class A Hickory or Spokane.
I like this joke
"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
Robbie Rossings are currently being Rossed. /coolaid
Everybody pray for Robby Ross [or Loux] to be promoted before the next Frisco TV game, because he’d probably be the starter in that game. Otherwise … we get Snyder.
I don't get the point of not promoting him
Every time I open the box score and see Snyder started I am sad
per the MYR pxp guy ...
Ross has a streak of 17 shutout IP going, and is probably getting relieved by Gomez to start the 6th with only 79 pitches thru 5 tonight.
Aliangel Frank Lopez
Today
4 IP | 3 H | 1 R | 1 ER | 0 BB | 6 SO
Season
24 IP | 11 H | 2 R | 2 ER | 1 HR | 12 BB | 24 SO | .138 AVG
I hate that Matt Moore doesn't play for us.
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 is.
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.
If that's a 30, then what's a 20?
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolf_Lipschitz
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 6, 2011 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Easy
http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/148900/lucious-pusey
"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
Matt Thompson is weird
1.2 IP | 2 H | 5 ER | 5 BB | 5 K
Season:
71.1 IP | 60 H | 35 ER | 50 BB | 79 K | 3 HR
9.97 K/9
6.31 BB/9
0.38 HR/9
>mfw
At least he isn't Matzek or Kiker...
those two have super-duper shitty control.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
trying too hard, looks like
maybe he should trust his stuff more
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
From Scott Lucas.....Deglan
Deglan hit bottom on June 1st, when another hitless night dropped him to .187/.287/.275. Since then, he’s hitting an amazing .333/.425/.508. I confess that I thought I’d entered the data incorrectly when I saw those slash stats. Maybe a couple of Chris Davis games were lurking in my spreadsheet? Nope. Deglan really is hitting that well in his last five weeks.
I don't think we were that wrong (maybe a little optimistic)
But his wrist injuries changed everything
Ramirez was never that good at defense.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Profar
During the game, a foul ball from Profar left the stadium, hitting a building that was to the left of the foul pole. "That’s all I needed to see," Newman said. "An 18-year-old who can turn on a pitch like that – wow." On Saturday, Newman told me to be quiet for a minute and listen to Profar’s BP. "The ball just pops off his bat," he said.
Hm
Add plus defense and that he is one of only a few prospects in the minors who profiles as a true shortstop, and it’s easy to see why Profar is highly regarded.
Has something changed? I’m under the impression that he will likely stay at SS but his range may not be “true SS.”
So either the legend grows, or scouts are becoming overly giddy about this kid
He's supposed to have above average defense
His speed isn’t elite, but he is quick and has elite instincts per Jason Parks who raved about his instincts in an Up and In podcast. Said he is always in the right place at the right time. He apparently has a very strong arm as well.
Would anyone object to a new minors thread?
I have a question for the masses I want to put out but I want it to be seen as well.
Do it.
Tonight’s a pretty good night, anyway.
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
this thread is swelling like a lumberjack after thanksgiving dinner.
"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
make it a BA Midseason Top 50 minors thread
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
Free BA Midseason Top 50
Here’s a listing of our midseason Top 50 prospects. Prospects have to have not used up their rookie eligibility or currently be in the big leagues to be eligible. Also, 2011 draftees are not yet eligible.
1 Bryce Harper, of, Nationals
2 Mike Trout, of, Angels
3 Matt Moore, lhp, Rays
4 Julio Teheran, rhp, Braves
5 Manny Machado, ss, Orioles
6 Martin Perez, lhp, Rangers
7 Shelby Miller, rhp, Cardinals
8 Jesus Montero, c, Yankees
9 Jameson Taillon, rhp, Pirates
10 Brett Lawrie, 3b, Blue Jays
11 Jacob Turner, rhp, Tigers
12 Jurickson Profar, ss, Rangers
13 Manny Banuelos, lhp, Yankees
14 Drew Pomeranz, lhp, Indians
15 Devin Mesoraco, c, Reds
16 Arodys Vizcaino, rhp, Braves
17 Wil Myers, of, Royals
18 Carlos Martinez, rhp, Cardinals
19 Tyler Skaggs, lhp, Diamondbacks
20 Desmond Jennings, of, Rays
21 Dee Gordon, ss, Dodgers
22 Hak-Ju Lee, ss, Rays
23 Jake Odorizzi, rhp, Royals
24 Aaron Hicks, of, Twins
25 Leonys Martin, of, Rangers
26 Dellin Betances, rhp, Yankees
27 Mike Montgomery, lhp, Royals
28 Wilin Rosario, c, Rockies
29 Travis d’Arnaud, c, Blue Jays
30 Matt Harvey, rhp, Mets
31 Jason Kipnis, 2b, Indians
32 Brett Jackson, of, Cubs
33 Gary Brown, of, Giants
34 Robbie Erlin, lhp, Rangers
35 Zack Wheeler, rhp, Giants
36 Kyle Gibson, rhp, Twins
37 Anthony Ranaudo, rhp, Red Sox
38 Taijuan Walker, rhp, Mariners
39 Zach Lee, rhp, Dodgers
40 Jarrod Parker, rhp, Diamondbacks
41 Jonathan Singleton, of/1b, Phillies
42 Brad Peacock, rhp, Nationals
43 Jarred Cosart, rhp, Phillies
44 Randall Delgado, rhp, Braves
45 Anthony Gose, cf, Blue Jays
46 Nolan Arenado, 3b, Rockies
47 Allen Webster, rhp, Dodgers
48 Matt Szczur, of, Cubs
49 Jedd Gyorko, 3b, Padres
50 Paul Goldschmidt, 1b, Diamondbacks
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.
some perspective
@scottrlucas
Scott Lucas BA’s Midseason Top 50 (Preseason in parenths): M.Perez 6 (24), J.Profar 12 (74), L.Martin 25 (NR), R.Erlin 34 (NR).
Erlin sucking on some serious helium.
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
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