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MiLB 6/29

AAA

Rick Porcello

David Huff

Edinson Volquez

Chris Tillman

Thomas Diamond

Henry Sosa


AA

Stephen Fife

Hector Noesi

 

A+

Chad Jenkins

Brad Holt

Graham Stoneburner

 

A

Garrett Richards

Robinson Lopez

 

A-ss

Madison Younginer

Star-divide

K-Law updated his top 25 prospects, Insiders Only though 

UPDATE

Some notes from it though

* Mike Trout moving way up

*He's still in love with Casey Kelly

*Jarred Cosart now top 25

*Michael Pineda sneaks in as well

*Says Mike Montgomery would be ranked if not for injury

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20 team dynasty league
7×7 add walks, doubles+triples, holds, and quality starts.

I own Heyward, but just got offered Crawford for him straight up. My initial reaction is no, but I wanted to get some other thoughts.
Crawford isn’t extremely young (turns 29 in August), but he has a handful of prime years left. The trouble here is the majority of speed first guys have short primes. My feelings toward Heyward are obviously that he can be an elite hitter, but Crawford already is.

I have a shot to win this year, but have recently been hit with a serious injury bug (Pedroia, Heyward, Harden, Felipe Paulino).

Should I do it or hold onto Heyward?

by smk1363 on Jun 29, 2010 12:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd say no.

Crawford is an elite hitter in almost all leagues. The problem here is that his value comes almost exclusively from stolen bases. In most leagues, that’s fine. In yours, it’s one of seven categories, which makes him significantly less valuable. Heyward, OTOH, is likely to contribute across all seven categories.

In leagues like yours, I love picking dominant setup guys (for holds) and then trading them once they get the closer job. One-category players are just not as valuable as you move away from 5×5.

by PissedMick on Jun 29, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Crawford would be pretty elite in doubles+triples too, right?

His batting average and runs are also important. A lot of people overvalue home runs, and since the extra categories in his league are not something like OPS, Crawford isn’t really penalized for those extra categories.

That said, it’s a hard decision to make. It would depend on if I thought those SB would win my the title or not, and without seeing the standings that’s a judgment call you’ll have to make yourself, smk.

by oplaid on Jun 29, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually, no

If you want to call 45 doubles+triples elite (about 25 guys get there a year) then Crawford’s only gotten there once since 2005. He also hasn’t topped 100 runs since then.

In this guy’s league, Crawford is similar in value to, say, a Shane Victorino. If you’d want to trade Heyward for a Victorino, go for it.

by PissedMick on Jun 29, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Law on Moustakas

Law mentioned Moustakas’s Home/Road splits and as a keeper league owner of his, I’ve been paying attention to it also. His splits are as follows:

Home: .421/.475/.865 12/14 BB/K
Road: .230/.319/.420 11/24 BB/K

These splits are borderline ridiculous. He’s still only got 100 ABs or so at each so it could normalize a little with a larger sample. His road split is much closer to his previous performance and I’m wondering if his breakout isn’t being fueled in large part by the favorable home environment. NW Arkansas’s park was new in 2008 and Clint Robinson this year (1.200 Home vs. .758 Road OPS) is the only other Royals player to go through there to have a big enough split to notice so it could be a fluke. Does anyone else think the prospect community is overreacting to Moustakas’ s breakout? Don’t get me wrong, I think he’s improved but I think for a lot if not most people view him as a top 15 or 20 prospect now and I’m not sure if we’re not being fooled by the home park a little. Thoughts?

by joerote on Jun 29, 2010 1:28 PM EDT reply actions  

WOW

geez. I didn’t realize this at all. I think you temper the expectations a bit. What are his home/road homeruns like?

by BryceHarper on Jun 29, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Totally different power at home than away

14 homers and 14 doubles at home
4 homers and 7 doubles away

His HR/FB at home absolutely destroys his HR/FB on the road.

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by Satchel Price on Jun 29, 2010 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

14 Home/4 Road

His BAPIP is high (.398) at home and low (.264) on the road but that doesn’t explain the HR numbers or the plate discipline.

by joerote on Jun 29, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

HR friendly home park

Doesn’t really explain the split in doubles

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by Wilbur Wood on Jun 29, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow is right!

that is crazy, I had no idea.

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by Kerm on Jun 29, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would bet that it's mostly a fluke

But we shall find out sometime, probably.

by oplaid on Jun 29, 2010 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

Anybody can hit anyway for 100 AB (or two 100 AB sets). I don’t know the way that park plays, but my first instinct is to dismiss any home/road splits in that small a sample.

by aCone419 on Jun 29, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Park

The NW Arkansas park plays completely neutral in the Texas league. Anybody who tries to discredit his numbers in anyway based on his home/road splits has no idea what they are talking about.

by bigboy1234 on Jun 29, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Evan Longoria

Had some pretty un even splits to. I think Moose will be fine. The sample size is too small to really get to caught up in IMO.

by slurve on Jun 30, 2010 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

Flores

back at it again.

2-4 run

Now batting .462 in 6 games, small sample size of course, but for an 18 yr old in High A, I am damn impressed.

by BryceHarper on Jun 29, 2010 1:36 PM EDT reply actions  

What do people think about Flores as the centerpiece of a Lee deal?

It would seem that Mejia isn’t particularly likely to be dealt after the injury, and most reports have Jon Niese and Ike Davis as off-limits because of their roles on the big league team.

Flores is clearly one of the better prospects in the game, but would that be too much to give up for a half-year of Lee and a couple draft picks?

I’m just skeptical that the Mets can build a Lee-worthy package without including one of the four guys I mentioned above. Otherwise, what would an offer really look like? Fernando Martinez (who’s struggling in the minors right now), one of Ruben Tejada and Reese Havens, a pitcher like Kyle Allen, Jeurys Familia or Brad Holt, and a throw-in?

I think that an offer based around Flores would be something that the Mariners would be pretty interested in. I know that they’re loaded with IF talent, but Flores’ bat projects better than any of those guys with the exception of Ackley, and he’s a guy that might end up in the outfield anyways.

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by Satchel Price on Jun 29, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ackley to the OF?

I didn’t think there were many concerns about his ability to play second

by T Pac on Jun 29, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shoot, I was talking about Flores, not Ackley, sorry if that wasn't clear

I’ve heard that Ackley’s transition to second has been relatively slow, but most scouts believe that he’s more than capable of being solid there.

Flores, on the other hand, may be destined for the outfield if he can’t stick at third base.

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by Satchel Price on Jun 29, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ack

In the preseason, plenty of scouts were skeptical of him being able to move to second, but now, the transition seems to be slow, but steady at the same time. I’d be surprised if he didn’t break the majors at 2B at this point.

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by Kerm on Jun 29, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not saying you were arguing otherwise, just throwing out my opinion.

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-Frank Sinatra

by Kerm on Jun 29, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah, my bad

I do think Flores will be fine at third, though — and with his speed (or lack thereof), he’d probably be a liability in the OF, as well.

by T Pac on Jun 29, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

All singles

So far

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by Wilbur Wood on Jun 29, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gary Sanchez

1 for 1, HR, 2 walks so far.

Hitting .440 with 3 HRs and 4:5 BB/K so far.

Because the Yankees needed another Montero…

by metafour on Jun 29, 2010 2:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Not to mention that Romine was listed as one of three guys that just missed Law's updated Top-25

And he’s currently thriving in Double-A with solid K/BB numbers as a 21-year-old. The Yankees’ catching depth is pretty impressive.

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by Satchel Price on Jun 29, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Second only to the Jays I would say.

"Hitting the ball was easy. Running around the bases was the tough part."- Micky Mantle

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 29, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, and I think that you could reasonably take the Yankees' group over Toronto's, too.

I’m guessing you saw that Marc Hulet piece on FanGraphs yesterday comparing the catching depth in the two systems, yes?

The Jays definitely have the advantage at the lower levels, where they have Travis d’Arnaud, Carlos Perez, and A.J. Jimenez, but I’m not convinced that offsets the Yankees’ advantage with Montero/Romine compared to Arencibia/Jeroloman, though.

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by Satchel Price on Jun 29, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep. That is the article.

They both have tremendous depth at the position. As the article suggests though, if Montero has to move off Catching it changes things. As it stands though Arencibia is a better all around catching prospect than Montero, with Montero having a much higher offensive ceiling.

"Hitting the ball was easy. Running around the bases was the tough part."- Micky Mantle

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 29, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

Arencibia is a worse prospect than Montero, but if we’re purely talking about this from a catching standpoint, then Arencibia is far more likely to become a good MLB catcher than Montero, even though Montero is more likely to become a good MLB player.

Until Montero is forced off the position, though, I’d take the Yankees’ group. That is, unless I’d absolutely have to use these guys at catcher. It’s just that if one of these guys can succeed in the majors without sticking at catcher, it’d be Montero.

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by Satchel Price on Jun 29, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can't argue with that.

Alot of the value with the Jays catching depth comes from their defensive abilities. There is also no doubt that if we are talking strictly offense and star power than Montero gives the Yanks an edge.

"Hitting the ball was easy. Running around the bases was the tough part."- Micky Mantle

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 29, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

True.

Jeroloman is a defensive stud and Perez is projected as one, too.

Teams in need of catching depth should come calling the Blue Jays soon, Jeroloman could probably play in the big leagues pretty soon with his plate discipline and defense.

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by Satchel Price on Jun 29, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

10 dollars says...

That John created 2 new accounts in order to rec his latest post!

by turambar85 on Jun 29, 2010 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Good for you

I’m not entirely sure that turambar was being serious, though. Incorrect use of facts. 10 points deducted.

by turambar85 on Jun 29, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fantasy related question

but who would you prefer long term? Peguero or Davidson?

Davidson has a higher ceiling in a premium position.

Peguero has shown he can hit higher level pitching.

by asyouwish33 on Jun 29, 2010 2:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm guessing you're talking about Seattle's Carlos Peguero, right?

Because I’d take Davidson.

Peguero has shown that he can hit Double-A pitching, but at the same time, he’s really only shown that he can hit Double-A right-handed pitching, his numbers are greatly fueled by his BABIP, and his strikeout rate is still at 32.5%, which is a big problem. Not to mention that he’s slowed down big-time since the big start in April.

I’m not buying on Peguero, he honestly just looks like a guy that can feast on bad RHP, but he can’t hit lefties and he’ll likely have trouble against more advanced competition.

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by Satchel Price on Jun 29, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry should have been more specific

Though I’m not sure the other Peguero will do much hitting. ;)

I agree. Much of Carlos’ numbers are skewed by his splits, and the K rate is a big red flag, even though Davidson has a pretty scary K rate as well.

by asyouwish33 on Jun 29, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but in context Peguero's K's are a far bigger problem

Davidson has a 27% K rate as a 19-year-old in Single-A.
Peguero has a 32% K rate as a 23-year-old in Double-A.

Davidson’s K rate isn’t nearly as scary as Peguero’s.

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by Satchel Price on Jun 29, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

True

Thanks for your input.

by asyouwish33 on Jun 29, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Carlos Peguero

is not a good prospect. Heads-up against Davidson it’s not even close. Peguero shouldn’t sniff anyone’s top-500 let alone top-100 prospect list.

by slamcactus on Jun 29, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've been having a debate with a friend about these 5 MiLB SP's:

How would you rank the following:

David Phelps
Felix Doubront
Trey McNutt
Chris Archer
Brad Hand

by smk1363 on Jun 29, 2010 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm..

Hand, Archer, Mcnutt, Doubront, Phelps

by turambar85 on Jun 29, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

McNutt then Hand

The Nutt and Hand go together.

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by King Billy Royal on Jun 29, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Although

Doubront could slide all the way to the 2 spot. Those three are really clustered for me.

by turambar85 on Jun 29, 2010 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

LOUGH

i’ll comment since i’ve seen him more than a few times this year. fast guy, generally regarded as a pretty good outfielder and looked good in CF to me. short stroke w/ pull power. is not patient at the plate though, often swings at first pitches and gets fooled by good breaking stuff. i think if he had a more passive approach at the plate, he could be a pretty damn good CF in the majors. but that’s going to hold him back unless he changes.

R.I.P. cwhitman412, Frederick0220, & Mets2k9

by doublestix on Jun 29, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cody Rogers

1-3 HR RBI BB

http://sportingballs.blogspot.com/

by TFelsmaier on Jun 29, 2010 5:11 PM EDT reply actions  

GCL Braves

Matt Lipka: 1-3 2B 2RBI 2BB
Zeke Spruill: 1IP 1H 2GO/0FO (1st rehab start)

http://sportingballs.blogspot.com/

by TFelsmaier on Jun 29, 2010 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Jacob Marisnick

1-2 2B 2BB

I’ve been very impressed so far.

http://sportingballs.blogspot.com/

by TFelsmaier on Jun 29, 2010 5:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Me2

I wish they started him at Auburn.

Touch em all Joe...

by FisherCat on Jun 29, 2010 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not me

They’ve been too aggressive with their prospects for years. Anthopolous wanted to slow things down.

by royshowell on Jun 29, 2010 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

He will be there very soon

Brisker needs to be put back in rookie ball

by Bravesin07 on Jun 29, 2010 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously doubt it. There is no point pitting him in Auburn; because it means nothing in terms of stepping stones in the minors. Its not like they’ll send him to Auburn next year if they dont promote him now; he’s going to start next year in Lansing anyway.

by metafour on Jun 29, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rangers and A's high A teams were on mlb network this morning

some thoughts on a few players.

No radar gun, but pimentel had a nice fastball. He looked aggressive on the mound.
Hornbeck tall lefty reminds me a bit of JA Happ.

Engel Beltre looks like a future star, tons of athleticism.

Grant Green, needs top ut on some weight but love the bat speed. Hit a 2 run hr.

Felix, catcher decent bat, great defensive tools Probably rangers catcher of the future

Jeremy Barfield- 6’5" OF, looks like a plus arm in RF. Line drive swing through the zone, lets hope he puts that size to use and hits for more power.

Tim murphy, nice breaking ball, his avg FB has increased in the bullpen. If he keeps his control in check, could be a mlb claiber lefty reliever.

Paul Smyth- I wouldnt be shocked if he’s in the majors by mid 2011. His stuff sinks w/ lots of movement. Slider is untouchable vs righties. Surprisingly a sidearmer does even better vs lefties.

by MagicMike23 on Jun 29, 2010 5:38 PM EDT reply actions  

God damn work

I would have loved to have watched Grant Green and Engel Beltre

by Jeff Reese on Jun 29, 2010 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Felix

he’s a future backup at best, doubt he makes it.

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by t ball on Jun 30, 2010 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

How long before Volquez is up?

So far 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K

4-0 GB/FB

by nyy601 on Jun 29, 2010 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

He's supposed to be starting on July 7th

Not sure where I heard that but I distinctly remember that was the plan when he started his minor league rehab. Doesn’t look like there have been any setbacks so it seems reasonable to expect that to happen.

Of course with him starting today, that sure seems like a weird schedule between starts, so maybe the plan has changed.

by oplaid on Jun 29, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Desmond Jennings

2/3 so far with a HR. Kid is locked in right now.

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by Dewey Finn on Jun 29, 2010 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Ryan Kalish

2/3, missed some time due to an oblique strain.

He’ll be an excellent JD Drew replacement.

R.I.P. cwhitman412, Frederick0220, & Mets2k9

by Dewey Finn on Jun 29, 2010 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I like Kalish a hell of a lot

Hasn’t had a smooth transition to the IL yet, but I think he figures it out by the end of the year.

by Jeff Reese on Jun 29, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

status quo

Patient hitters seem to struggle more on promotions initially.

Aggressive hitters seem to flourish until pitchers figure them out.

by pedrophile on Jun 29, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's been his MO

so I’m with you on him figuring things out.

by ajake57 on Jun 29, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Josh Bell goes booyah!

2/4, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs

Its about god damn time.

R.I.P. cwhitman412, Frederick0220, & Mets2k9

by Dewey Finn on Jun 29, 2010 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Question

Does anyone think that there is a chance Miggy T will get moved by the deadline that will allow Bell to take over 3B towards the final quarter of the season?

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by Dewey Finn on Jun 29, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

good chance

"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers."

by fourfingerwoo on Jun 29, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Doubtful

This it the Orioles we are talking about. I bet they give Miggy a 4 year extension. ;)

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by King Billy Royal on Jun 29, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

If they trade Miggy

Wigginton will probably shift to third and they’ll call up either Hughes or Aubrey form Norfolk to play 1B.

Who wants Tejada anyway?

by Jordan Tuwiner on Jun 29, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

mlb

but Cliff Lee with a BB… and a CG. [against the yanks]

by daveh33 on Jun 29, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re:

I mentioned this a few weeks ago but his K/BB coming into today was 19/1. Yes, 19/1. The MLB record is held by Brett Saberhagen at 11/1. Coming into tonight, Jered Weaver was second in the AL with just below 5/1.

Here’s another way to look at it — on the season Lee has as many complete games (5) as walks allowed (5). That’s a pretty incredible stat at this point in the season.

by Dfarth on Jun 29, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think thats pretty increadible no matter what

Hope we get a good haul for him, Either in trades or in draft picks.

by Marinerfanjake on Jun 29, 2010 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chad jenkins

7ip, 5h, 1r, 1bb, 5ks
impressive gb/fb, 13-3

by elpikiman on Jun 29, 2010 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Looks like he's starting to settle

at the new level. Him and Alvarez give Dunedin a strong 1-2 and Tepera/Carreno haven’t been bad either.

by TtD on Jun 29, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rob Rasmussen

Does anyone else like this guy a lot more than they should?

by Jeff Reese on Jun 29, 2010 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Stats

Any other sites other than firstinning have live stats?

by Archie A on Jun 29, 2010 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

What is up with their site?

Is it because I use Firefox?

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by strums on Jun 29, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

na, I use chrome

it works in the morning, not at night

by Archie A on Jun 29, 2010 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not much reason to run live stats if people can’t access the site when they need to. It’s a great site, not sure how much revenue the pull in but perhaps they need to upgrade? I’m going to just start checking boxscores off MiLB if it keeps up much longer.

by jfish26101 on Jun 30, 2010 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Rick Porcello

6 IP, 10 H, 5 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
Doesn’t look like a great line, as he ran into trouble in the 5th where he gave up a 4 spot.
12:1 GB:FO is nice, tho.

by OraNge DusTT on Jun 29, 2010 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Rx

i think he should be given the rest of the season in AAA to work things out in a low stress environment.

by jerryclore on Jun 29, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree

Then when his AAA season is over give him a few starts in September.

by OraNge DusTT on Jun 29, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pedro down to AAA

guess they don’t think he’s ready.

by BryceHarper on Jun 29, 2010 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

awful

Way to show a prospect you lack faith in his ability to adjust.

by JD Sussman on Jun 30, 2010 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

It’s not like they have anyone that would be better necessarily either.

…and, for the record, I think NH has done a pretty good job. He has done some behind the scenes things as well, like new scouting director, starting a statistical analysis department, etc. Every once in a while I read an article about internal changes he has made to the organization, the Pirates are better off because of NH even if they fire him because trades/drafts don’t pan out.

by jfish26101 on Jun 30, 2010 7:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

I've heard that this is false and that he is starting today

So there are conflicting reports, probably should wait and see

by oplaid on Jun 30, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Lawrie

2-3 hbp – run/rbi

hitting .375 in June

more impressive are the decline in k’s:

April – 28k’s/11bb’s in 88ab’s
May – 27k’s/10bb’s in 114ab’s
June – 12k’s/5bb’s in 115ab’s

by BryceHarper on Jun 29, 2010 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Brett Jackson

2-5 R, BB, 2K

Josh Vitters 0-4 BB, K
Dustin Ackley 2-4 2B BB (AVG up to .258)
Alex Liddi 0-4 3K
Carlos Triunfel 1-4 2B, RBI K

…they should send down Huntington & Nutting, because they aren’t ready, either. - royshowell

by Marinerfanjake on Jun 29, 2010 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Edwin Encarnacion

3-3 2B, HR 6RBI in the 4th inning so far.
Who woulda thought he would put up big numbers in the PCL? Ahah

"Hitting the ball was easy. Running around the bases was the tough part."- Micky Mantle

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 29, 2010 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Alan Farina 2IP 1BB 5K

Anyone have a scouting report? I know his fastball rated as the best in the the Jays system a couple years ago but that’s all I know

by The_Bunk on Jun 29, 2010 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Max Stassi

2-5 2B RBI

Vincent Catricala 1-3 2R BB K
James Jones 1-4 RBI 2K
Gabriel Noriega 0-4 3K

…they should send down Huntington & Nutting, because they aren’t ready, either. - royshowell

by Marinerfanjake on Jun 29, 2010 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

alright, who is a Man on Fire right now!??!

No, Not Denzel.

Jerry Sands. Another game, another XBH. Dude made the jump from low A to AA and he’s hitting like he’s still in the Midwest League.

today: 2-4 hr bb k.

in 5 AA games, 19AB 464avg 4HR 2bb 5k

obviously, small sample size, but the dude can slug. 22 yr old slugging in AA…he’s turning into a legit prospect.

by npurcell on Jun 30, 2010 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Kyle Seager

3-3 2 2B RBI R

Denny Almonte 1-3
Rich Poythress 0-3 2K (SHould probably promote him soon since he’s having a solid season and Dennis Raben is also hitting well since being called up)

Matt Tuiasosopo 3-5 R
Mike Carp 0-3 BB K
Greg Halman 1-2 2B RBI R 2BB ,K

…they should send down Huntington & Nutting, because they aren’t ready, either. - royshowell

by Marinerfanjake on Jun 30, 2010 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Bad day for Fife.

Fife -5.0 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 1 SO, 1 HR.
Rizzo – 1-4, HR, 2 RBIs
Noesi – 7 IP, 5 H, 0 BB, 4 SO

When life gives you questions, Google has answers.

by Bento Box on Jun 30, 2010 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Freddie Freeman

This dude has been beastly since returning from his knee injury! His has ten games he’s hitting .359/.422/.615/1.038, his YTD OPS is above the 800 mark for the first time this season at .811.

Tonight he was 2-5, 2B(against Porcello), HR, K, 3RBI, many here had jumped off the band wagon because of his slow start but he’s back on track now and doing this in AAA.

by Jay212033 on Jun 30, 2010 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

He's good

… but you know someone will pop up soon saying he has a “bad body” and a “weak hit tool” because he’s not hitting like Pujols.

"Most overrated prospect in the minors." -- Bravesin07 on Madison Bumgarner

by criminal type on Jun 30, 2010 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

I don't think anybody would say that

Last I checked, he was getting solid reviews for his defensive work at 1B, and I’ve never seen anybody describe him as a “weak” hitter. Surprised that he needed a ten game streak like this just to put his OPS over .800.

I wouldn’t necessarily say that he’s “back on track” . . .he has a history of streaky performance, and for a 1B who doesn’t project to hit for big power, that concerns me. I think he’ll probably be a solid hitter all things put together, but that might not impress enough at 1B.

by mrkupe on Jun 30, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

Needs to cut down on the walks

I really really really like him, He needs to succeed

…they should send down Huntington & Nutting, because they aren’t ready, either. - royshowell

by Marinerfanjake on Jun 30, 2010 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

hmmm

question..

Kershaw or Matzek at the same age?

by npurcell on Jun 30, 2010 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

fun question

Would take 2007 Kershaw’s FB/BB combo over 2010 Matzek’s, but every time I look at Matzek’s scouting reports and video I can’t help but think that Matzek is going to have a 55-60 CH whenever he decides to really put some work into it.

by mrkupe on Jun 30, 2010 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Perez

Which would you take out of Matzek, Kershaw, and Perez all at the same age since you just watched Perez pitch?

by Tex2044 on Jun 30, 2010 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

also a fun question

If you asked ten real scouts this question (using 2007 Kershaw), I bet each player would get at least three votes. Part of the answer is going to depend on how much you’re attached to traditional scouting, as Perez suffers from “small pitcher bias”.

Personally I don’t care very much about that. Would go Perez, Kershaw, Matzek in that order.

by mrkupe on Jun 30, 2010 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Matzek

compared to C Withrow he had -3 walks this game.

by Rupert Pupkin on Jun 30, 2010 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Rangers

Jake Skole: 0-4 BB
Drew Robinson: 1-4 2B
Braxton Lane: 0-3 BB 2K
Jurickson Profar: 1-4 RBI
Mike Olt 0-2 BB
Randol Rojas: 4.0IP 3H 2R 2ER 2BB 2K 0HR
Neil Ramirez: 5.0IP 12H 5R 5ER 1BB 3K 0HR
Miguel Velazquez: 2-5 2B 2RBI K
Carlos Pimentel: 5.1IP 6H 5R 5ER 2BB 5K 1HR
Engel Beltre: 2-5 SB K
Mitch Moreland: 0-3 BB K
Zach Phillips: 1IP 0H 0R 1BB 2K

 

"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.

by Kinslerhomer on Jun 30, 2010 9:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Olt

I’m pretty happy with his plate discipline so far. Certainly can’t complain about a 13% BB rate and a 15% K rate if he maintains anything close to that. Of course, we have to see him do it at a higher level later before I get excited.

Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!

by t ball on Jun 30, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

No

He started in MWL.

http://sportingballs.blogspot.com/

by TFelsmaier on Jun 30, 2010 9:40 AM EDT reply actions  

Chris Nelson

It really stinks as just when he was putting together a really great hot streak, he gets called up to never play. He barely ever gets a pinch hit or anything.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 30, 2010 10:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Jaff Decker

1-4 3B R RBI BB K

Last 10 games .333/.442/.694 good for a 1.136 OPS in 36 AB (7/8 BB/K)

Starting to round into form after spending the first month & a half on the DL. His numbers were terrible at the start but they could be explained by the head start the rest of the league had. Still striking out a bit too much but the walks have returned which is a good sign. He’s as many XBH in the last 10 games than he did in the first 25.

I reject your reality and substitute my own.

by WayneCampbell08 on Jun 30, 2010 1:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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