Spring training prospect tracking

by nyy601 on Mar 1, 2008 1:52 AM EST

Anybody have any info on how their teams (or any teams) prospects are looking so far in spring training? Anybody pushing for a starting spot?

Just looking at stats, it looks like Bruce (.571 AVG) and Rasmus (.750 AVG) are making a strong case for opening day jobs.
Maybin has struggled (2-9).
Porcello pitched two prefect innnings. Struck out Frank Thomas.
Braun is picking up were he left off.
Bailey 2 scoreless.

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Longoria

had a walk and an rbi double today.

Marcello on Tim Lincecum's 2008: "Yeah, he only pitched 180 innings last year, who knows if he can handle 200?!?!??"

by realityconquest on Mar 1, 2008 2:08 AM EST reply actions

From what I heard...

he CRUSHED that double and just barely missed a HR.

by jfish26101 on Mar 1, 2008 9:19 AM EST up reply actions

Day 2

Longoria was 1-1 with a triple and a BB as the DH today.

So far he's had 5 plate appearances, 2 BB's, 1 3B, 1 2B, and an out.

by Tyler on Mar 1, 2008 3:32 PM EST up reply actions

Eddy Martinez-Esteve!

HR today! Now there's a blast from the past!

Merkin Valdez coming off TJ pitched 1 scoreless IP,

Travis Denker had two hits.

Ryan Rohlinger hit a Grand Slam HR.

by DrBGiantsfan on Mar 1, 2008 2:29 AM EST reply actions

McGee

Struggled - 4 ER on 3 hits and 3 walks

Word from camp is that Wade Davis looks extremely sharp. I believe he was perfect in intrasquad games, and was back up in the mid-to-high 90's. Also worked this offseason on changing the grip on his slider and change, so that the slider puts less stress on his arm and the change gets some circle action. He fooled the hell out of Carlos Pena on one of the latter in intersquad. I believe he makes his ST debut tomorrow.

Votto had a hit, a walk and 2 SBs.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Mar 1, 2008 2:34 AM EST reply actions

I believe

McGee was hit by a ball on his leg. That may have been the cause hor his struggles.

by nyy601 on Mar 1, 2008 2:40 AM EST up reply actions

McGee

I read that it was at the end of the start and he was taken out, so I'm not sure if it affected him. Did not see the start though, so feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

by killa on Mar 1, 2008 8:41 AM EST up reply actions

He pitched

after he got hit. But he didn't record an out at all. He struggled before and after. I don't think it affected him.

McGee really struggled in his AA debut too. He was probably nervous and pressing trying to be perfect.

by Tyler on Mar 1, 2008 11:21 AM EST up reply actions

only faced 1 batter after that

He was getting crushed before that ever happened.

http://www.redsminorleagues.com

by dougdirt on Mar 1, 2008 2:02 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks

all I saw was that he was hit didn't say when. Do you know if he was still throwing it in the upper 90s? If his stuff was still there I wouldn't be too concerned.

by nyy601 on Mar 1, 2008 2:09 PM EST up reply actions

No radars

But 2 or 3 people saw him on the Rays board. They said his fastball was blazing. He didn't command it at all and couldn't locate his off-speed stuff. Nothing wrong with his arm.

by Tyler on Mar 1, 2008 2:29 PM EST up reply actions

easy chicken little

you do realize this was his first appearance of SPRING TRAINING! a lot of pitchers don't have their "stuff" yet and it's not a cause for concern - there not expected to at this point

by Wheelhouse on Mar 1, 2008 3:30 PM EST up reply actions

Porcello?

Am I the only one shocked to see a high school kid in MLB camp? Was it part of his contract to be invited?

Paul Householder, Gary Redus, Tommy Lawless, Duane Walker ... prospects rawk!

by design28 on Mar 1, 2008 11:29 AM EST reply actions

ML Contract

if you're on the 40 man, you're required to be in big league camp.

by Tyler on Mar 1, 2008 11:31 AM EST up reply actions

Response

High profile draftees often receive an invite to major league spring training prior to their first full season, even when they're drafted out of high school.

Of course, they're usually among the first to be sent down.

by mrkupe on Mar 1, 2008 12:33 PM EST up reply actions

I'm just amazed ...

... they'd put him in a live game at all! Wow ...

To me there are (seemingly) no good results of him getting any significant playing time right now:

- If he does REALLY well, it increases the temptation to speed up his track to DET ...

- if he gets smoked, his confidence takes a hit ....

Maybe the guy is special enough not to be effected, but even if he HAS to be in camp, does that mean he has to pitch in games? Maybe so, but that just sent shivers down my spine when I saw his name in a boxscore ...

Paul Householder, Gary Redus, Tommy Lawless, Duane Walker ... prospects rawk!

by design28 on Mar 1, 2008 2:50 PM EST up reply actions

He was

the top HS pitcher to come out in a long time. He pitched great. Faced the middle of the Jays lineup (Rios, Wells, and Thomas) and pretty much dominated. That's amazing when you consider that he is just a teenager.

by nyy601 on Mar 1, 2008 2:56 PM EST up reply actions

As was said above,

it's really not uncommon for a team to bring their very young top prospects to the Major League camp. Both they and the team know that they won't make the team in all but rare cases, but the team just wants them to see what Major League competition is like. They usually start ST in the big league camp and get cut and have to go to the Minor League camp later in March.

by elrey34 on Mar 1, 2008 3:06 PM EST up reply actions

J-Up

played as an 18 year old in big league camp and killed the ball.

by Tyler on Mar 1, 2008 3:11 PM EST up reply actions

he pitched good

Now lets see if he the next Beckett or the next Gavin Floyd.

by Bravesin07 on Mar 1, 2008 11:57 AM EST reply actions

How about the first Porcello?

by jfish26101 on Mar 1, 2008 12:08 PM EST up reply actions

Jaime Garcia

jaime garcia looked pretty good yesterday for the cardinals. he went 2 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 walk, and 2 strikeouts. he touched 94 with his fastball and showed a pretty good curve.

by fewgoodcards on Mar 1, 2008 1:25 PM EST reply actions

if he's hitting 94 look out

Could be very good soon if that's the case.

John Niese 2 IP 0 H 3 K's. John still likes this kid and he could be a good one.

by Bravesin07 on Mar 1, 2008 1:35 PM EST up reply actions

niese looked very good

his changeup was a plus pitch today....used it as his K pitch on at least one occasion......they also had an interview with him during the broadcast and he came off very humble and focused

by Wheelhouse on Mar 1, 2008 3:45 PM EST up reply actions

more cardinals pitchers

adam ottavino and tyler herron weren't quite as good as garcia today.

ottavino 2 innings, 0 hits, 2 runs, 0 earned, 2 walks, 1 strikeout

herron 1.1 innings, 1 hit, 1 run, 0 earned, 0 walks, 0 strikeouts

by fewgoodcards on Mar 1, 2008 5:09 PM EST up reply actions

Jesus Montero

Just hit an opposite-field home run.

http://mvn.com/milb-yankees/

by lemonjello on Mar 1, 2008 3:36 PM EST reply actions

Maybin's 2 hits...

....were XBH. that's the argument against him is it not? i think he's doing fine... 2/9 is hardly struggling

by daveh33 on Mar 1, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply actions

were they groundballs hit down the line lol

by Bravesin07 on Mar 1, 2008 3:51 PM EST up reply actions

LaPorta

another hit...and a SB...so far....

Greinke looking good too... no hits, though a couple BB... guess his line will be similar to my other main man Homer

by daveh33 on Mar 1, 2008 4:00 PM EST reply actions

d'oh!

sorry Zack....

F Morales... 2 IP, H, 2 K

by daveh33 on Mar 1, 2008 4:04 PM EST up reply actions

Zach

by Tyler on Mar 1, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions

What? I'm an idiot

by Tyler on Mar 1, 2008 4:25 PM EST up reply actions

Greinke

Taken deep by another prospect - Chris Davis...

by Dfarth on Mar 1, 2008 4:31 PM EST up reply actions

damn

Davis sure does hit a lot of homers.

by nyy601 on Mar 1, 2008 4:34 PM EST up reply actions

no

He took Matt Peterson deep, not Zack.

Rowdy Hardy Fan Club member.

by doublestix on Mar 1, 2008 5:47 PM EST up reply actions

My Bad

I saw that it was a 3R Homer and that Greinke gave up 3ER and just assumed. I guess Greinke gave up a run in the third and then Peterson came in with two on and Davis took him out - or something close to that...

by Dfarth on Mar 1, 2008 6:18 PM EST up reply actions

Yankees Today vs. Cleveland

Brett Gardner, 1-3
Jesus Montero, 1-1 HR
Eduardo Nunez 0-2
Shelley Duncan 2-3, HR, 2B
Jose Tabata, 0-2
Austin Jackson, 0-1
Eric Duncan, 1-1

Jon Albaladejo, 1IP, 2K
Ross Ohlendorf, 1IP, 1H

http://yankeesmtom.blogspot.com/

by hallofamer2000 on Mar 1, 2008 5:04 PM EST reply actions

Parra

Gerardo Parra 6-6 in ST Homer and a Double as well

by AZDBACKS on Mar 1, 2008 6:27 PM EST reply actions

Wlad Balentein has raked so far

2 homers in 3 ABs in todays game, and also did quite well in his other opportunities.

by redwolf75 on Mar 1, 2008 10:23 PM EST reply actions

Michael Aubrey is staying healthy so far and

has been driving the ball to the tune of .714 (5 for 7, I believe) with 2 2Bs (at least one the opposite way that nearly went for a HR against Detroit on Sunday) and 3 RBIs.

If he could stay healthy (big IF, I know,) he could add an interesting bat to the Indians' farm system. He could spend a month or two at AA Akron before heading up to AAA Buffalo, but I think there's a decent chance he could start at AAA Buffalo to begin 2008, especially if he continues to do well in ST. He and OF/1B Jordan Brown could share 1B, with Brown moving to LF on the days that Aubrey is playing at 1B, and Aubrey could DH or sit out on days Brown is at 1B, just to try to make sure Aubrey stays healthy.

I think (though I could be wrong,) this is the final year Aubrey can be optioned to the Minors, so this is obviously a very big year for Aubrey. Hopefully, he can stay healthy and show why the Indians took him 11th in the 2003 Draft.

Just my 2 cents. :-)

Take care and have a great day!

The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.

by indiansfan on Mar 2, 2008 7:13 PM EST reply actions

Few from today

Milledge 3-4 2 2b 3 RBI

Bruce went down with a mild quad strain. SHould only be out a couple days.

Micah Owings spent the day at DH, might get some ABs this year.

Laporta 1-1

Carlos Gonzalez 1-3

Snider 1-1 RBI

Wieter 1-3

Buchholz gave up 4 in 2 IP

Kemp 2-4 SB (has to get an every day job)

FMart 1-4

by nyy601 on Mar 2, 2008 7:50 PM EST reply actions

Also

Justin Upton 3-3 (now 4-9 in ST)

by nyy601 on Mar 2, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions

Tillman

1IP, 6 pitches to get out the inning.

by cowboy4eva on Mar 2, 2008 8:12 PM EST reply actions

Andrew Miller

He's starting against the Red Sox today. He's already thrown 2 scoreless innings.

by bucklin12 on Mar 3, 2008 9:28 AM EST reply actions

Trevor Crowe is batting .500 to this point!

Hello everyone,

Another player from Indians' camp that is off to a good start is OF Trevor Crowe, who's batting .500 after going 1-4 against the Blue Jays on Monday.

Obviously, this is a big year for Crowe, though to his credit, after hitting .192 through June 26 of last season, he hit .323 after that point, but if he can put up a solid to very good year in AAA, he'll likely factor into the Indians' plans, even as early as the second half of this season. Many in the Indians' organization think he's poised for a strong bounceback year.

You can read more information about Crowe here.

Take care and have a great day!

The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.

by indiansfan on Mar 3, 2008 6:41 PM EST reply actions