Live Blogging the Futures Game
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 10:40 AM EDT
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We'll be live-blogging the Futures Game starting at 1 pm CDT.
I'll do it in the comments thread.
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Per Jonathan Mayo:
Just found out that #mlbfutures starting pitchers will be the O’s Chris Tillman and Junichi Tazawa from the Red Sox
Link
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Jul 12, 2025 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heisey
One of the interesting players in this game is former 17th rounder Chris Heisey, who has put up one of the more impressive stat lines in the entire minor leagues. Widely seen as a potential 4th outfielder type before the year, the 24-year-old raked in AA (.347/.426/.572, 13/14 SB, 34 BB/34 K) and has carried that to AAA (14 gms, .365/.386/.654, 2/2 SB).
Are you a believer in the breakout and what would be his current grade? I believe it was C+ entering the year.
by rdf8585 on Jul 12, 2025 12:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heisey
He reminds me of Ryan Spilborghs. 5 solid tools, a solid approach, and solid defense — but nothing spectacular. That still makes him really valuable. That said, I had high hopes for Spilborghs and he has been a bit of a disappointment this year. So we’ll see if Heisey can translate similar potential into big league success.
I’d give Heisey a B grade right now. I think he should definitely contribute at the MLB level but probably lacks the ceiling of the best prospects in the game. Just my opinion though…
by Dfarth on Jul 12, 2025 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heisey
I like the Spillborghs comp. Logical.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me and my friend made a bet
we both drafted 3 hitters and 4 pitchers…we add up total bases and Ks. Whose evers team has more, buys the other a beer.
I took:
heyward
lawrie
tillman
matusz
parker
chris carter
feliz
he took:
wallace
heisley
escobar
tazawa
bumgarner
chacin
drabek
by jsmall404 on Jul 12, 2025 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tillman
I really like the fact that the Orioles are giving Tillman as much time in Triple-A as the are. nice curveball!
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is a little scary how good the AL East could be in a couple of years with all the talent that is coming from the O’s and Rays farm systems and the amount of money the Yanks and Sox are willing to spend.
by yondaime4 on Jul 12, 2025 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he really
does have a heck of a curve
by miraclemets on Jul 12, 2025 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
overall
he wasnt very impressive, only throwing one CB for a strike, didnt command the change was was 88-91..obviously only one inning though
by jsmall404 on Jul 12, 2025 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Carter
Looks like a stiff at first. AAAA guy at best!
by Patriotreign3 on Jul 12, 2025 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
false
AAAA upside, really??
http://rswanzey.blogspot.com
by rswanzey on Jul 12, 2025 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gillies
Gillies is an interesting guy, very under the radar until just recently. Not sure about how his power is going to project at higher levels.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Liddi
Liddi out of Italy…not a guy I’ve ever had a really good feeling for either way. Will he hit outside of high desert?
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tillm
Tillman looks tight. Nervous?
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not real impressed
Weather related maybe?
by Dfarth on Jul 12, 2025 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
Yes. If a guy is “tight” and overthrowing, it can cut into their velocity as well as their command.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
canizares
Cuban guys…would you invest a lot in Cuban players?
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the Braves have several now don’t they? With Linares in the Carolina league also. They are always a little old, but you have to think Canizares would be useful for someone in the majors.
by yondaime4 on Jul 12, 2025 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
re: linares
omar?
:p
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by The Wizard on Jul 12, 2025 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, Donell. He has looked OK so far, but not much power.
by yondaime4 on Jul 12, 2025 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like Cuban players
Tend to be more MLB ready, and gamers then most of the other international free agents, mostly due to the fact that they are generally older, if not veterans already.
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by jbluestone on Jul 12, 2025 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL Barbaro Canizares isn’t 19 years old.
by yondaime4 on Jul 12, 2025 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
productive outs
Oh, geez they are talking about “productive outs”
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
montero
Ok, now we’re talking. I love this guy. On tv it looks like he’s slimmed down a bit. too.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree
With as much as has been written about his inability to stay at C, I was expecting Prince Fielder’s body. Montero doesn’t look nearly as thick as I expected
by Dfarth on Jul 12, 2025 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tillman
Tillman is overthrowing his fastball but his breaking ball looks very nice.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wallace
Some slick glovework there by Wallace….
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gillies can fly
He made it close at 1st on a simple grounder to the 2B.
by rdf8585 on Jul 12, 2025 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wallace
I would be talking about Wallace’s pick at third, relating that to his defensive questions, rather than focusing on Montero
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad play by Wallace from third
He looked a bit awkward and it was slow moving, but still a good play
by byronlhsdrmr on Jul 12, 2025 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel bad forhim
he has got to be one of the ugliest athletes I’ve ever seen
by was385 on Jul 12, 2025 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just pointing it out
nothing against him, but you can’t tell me that you didn’t cringe (especially if you were watching on HDTV)
by was385 on Jul 12, 2025 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that goes without saying
Randy Johnson and Greg Oden are in a league of their own, but Brett Wallace and Marshawn Lynch probably head the class of normal people.
by was385 on Jul 12, 2025 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lawrie
He also reads breaking balls really well, I noticed that in Burlington last week
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
works
This works a lot better than the method I tried during the college world series
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who are some good comps for Stanton and Heyward?
by yondaime4 on Jul 12, 2025 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
stanton
Hmm….Stanton: Dave Winfield? Heyward: Fred McGriff with a good outfield glove?
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heyward
Reminds me of Derrek Lee from the left side
by UncleBuck44 on Jul 13, 2025 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Re:
On the bright side, there’s still time to catch the conclusion of Mr. 3000 on FX.
by Dfarth on Jul 12, 2025 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay let’s watch Cahill and Anderson again!
by Orodawg on Jul 12, 2025 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this one will be rained out
you see the line of storms moving through
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
I wanted to see this game.. Blah. Guess I have to wait to see Carter play in Oakland. :(
by Orodawg on Jul 12, 2025 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rain
Rain stretches back about 150 miles.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
imagine that!
St Louis in July…..sigh
The Artist formerly known as "DenverCardsFan" .
"If you can get a fraction of (Boston's) Zdeno Chara, that's upside. That's what we try to aim at, rather than somebody that's average across the board. I'd much rather take a chance at something than just go for safe or average. You can pick up average players from the waivers."
--Jarmo Kekalainen, St Louis Blues Assistant General Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting
by HockeyHippie on Jul 12, 2025 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
crap
this pisses me off. This experment was going great.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
now i really really really
wish bumgarner started the game
http://caincecum.blogspot.com/
by caincecum on Jul 12, 2025 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I could go see him in a week down in Binghamton
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they should just have the game tommorow then
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ive been looking forward to this game for weeks.
SOB.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jul 12, 2025 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Same here. I took today off for this.
by yondaime4 on Jul 12, 2025 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dammit
The futures game is really important for me. Since Kansas lost the Wichita Wranglers a couple of years ago, my travel expenses to see live games have increased sharply. It used to be I could take a day trip anytime I wanted, but now even a small trip involves a motel stay. I need the Futures Game!
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All of us here need it.
Its our crack!
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
by Syphon on Jul 12, 2025 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any relatives you could visit for a while, at areas with a team nearby?
I wish more milb games were broadcasted; hopefully someday soon they will be.
Prospective parent of new pick, Zack Wheeler. Projectable Righty stolen from the braves. Of course, I stalk my son's myspace: http://www.myspace.com/zackwheelerbaseball
"Obviously I’m not doing things like going toe-to-toe with a ninja. Find me a ninja, for one."--Brian Wilson
by haverecords on Jul 12, 2025 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
iowa
Yeah, my mom lives in Des Moines. I do get lots of PCL games in.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but
But the Futures Game and my annual Arizona Fall League trip are critical.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotcha. Luckily, I live in the sf bay area, so it is easy to catch cal league or PCL games.
Thankfully, I don’t think were are too far away from more full video being recorded and kept online. As it is, the little snippets some record aren’t enough…but it should get better soon.
Prospective parent of new pick, Zack Wheeler. Projectable Righty stolen from the braves. Of course, I stalk my son's myspace: http://www.myspace.com/zackwheelerbaseball
"Obviously I’m not doing things like going toe-to-toe with a ninja. Find me a ninja, for one."--Brian Wilson
by haverecords on Jul 12, 2025 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PCL and IL games are boring
not a ton of great prospects.
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
Yes, exactly. I prefer the Texas League and Midwest League trips.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now granted I got lucky this year as I saw Wieters, Riemold, and Tillman play
missed Hanson because that was on a sunday evening. Riemold impressed me more than Wieters and Tillman was by far the best pitching prospect I saw this year. Mejia was the 2nd best, while Alderson is down on my list.
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you write hotel stays off as a business expense? I don’t know much about tax write offs but an idea.
by jfish26101 on Jul 12, 2025 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
Yes. But you still have to put the money out of pocket. Cash flow!
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That should make it easier though, you get most of that back.
by jfish26101 on Jul 12, 2025 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
…eventually, kinda sorta.
Prospective parent of new pick, Zack Wheeler. Projectable Righty stolen from the braves. Of course, I stalk my son's myspace: http://www.myspace.com/zackwheelerbaseball
"Obviously I’m not doing things like going toe-to-toe with a ninja. Find me a ninja, for one."--Brian Wilson
by haverecords on Jul 12, 2025 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well not really
you don’t really get it back. It just comes off your taxes, like you never had the money in the first place. It helps, but you still have to have the money to put out.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm I may stay down in the binghamton area either for the Reading or Akron series
depending on the weather and if the phillies give up the farm for Halladay.
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I live in Syracuse
So, I have a IL team, but the IL stinks. I was excited when the Nationals first signed on, then Zimmerman and many others skipped. Plus my favorite team is the Astros, so I never get a chance to see any of their players live. I just wanted a peek at Jason Castro for a couple innings.
by byronlhsdrmr on Jul 12, 2025 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I missed Castro last year because I was too lazy to get to Oneonta for NYPA ball
What do you think of the Pitkan kid on Tri-City(Astros). I hate going to syracuse for baseball, such a dump of a stadium.
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't argue with the stadium comment, but we are getting DMB to play there this summer...
I haven’t paid much attention to Tri-City this year, since they have few guys worth seeing (Kemp and ?) but, as far as I can tell he’s the best pitcher on that squad. I’ll have to go see them when they’re nearby and do some scouting though.
by byronlhsdrmr on Jul 12, 2025 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I scouted Graham Hicks of Vermont on Thursday night
Needs more consistancy with his fastball, ranged between 86-89 and popped off a 93. Good breaking pitches that are both above average, and a decent changeup at 81-82. The kid could also add about 40-50 lbs to his frame as he is the skinniest pitcher I have ever seen.
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was looking at the gun that Jack McGeary was using
I was sitting behind homeplate with about 10 pitchers and 4 or 5 scouts which is surprising for a NYPA game.
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
Yeah..even if the Nats sigfn Strasburg…I bet we dont see him..Hell even Detwiler skipped Syrcuse over(so far)..lots of baseball within driving distance though. But that Stadium and the way its run just get frustrating. How about Daytime baseball on the weekends and some early starts during the week after May 1st
by NYSOX on Jul 12, 2025 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jim Callis on BA's twitter page said he's hearing 30 min.
Hopefully that’s true.
by byronlhsdrmr on Jul 12, 2025 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, should I hook up with Twitter or not? I have to admit, it sounds like a really stupid and useless product to me. But a lot of people seem to like it. Should I give in and sign up?
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's okay, but I use it significantly less than Facebook
It’s basically giving out messages of what’s going on and where your going to people who follow you on there.
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly I feel the same way as you, but it is so popular at this point for what you are doing it is almost a no brainer.
by yondaime4 on Jul 12, 2025 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't give in.
I don’t see what you gain from Twitter… other than hearing that the rain could stop in a half hour. But, if it doesn’t, it’s a big let down. Not worth it.
by byronlhsdrmr on Jul 12, 2025 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I already feel overstretched as it is. My cellphone is not intenet capable, so I wouldn’t be able to use it on the road anyway. But would it boost traffic and attention to the website?
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the site is enough
It’s not like twitter is going to allow you to get out more information and the stuff you post really isn’t time sensitive or breaking news that you have to beat another writer too. I think it’s quite unnecessary for you.
by was385 on Jul 12, 2025 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, big news scroops isn’t my forte. My stuff is more sober analysis and projection, lol.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It certainly won’t hurt, but not having a web capable phone makes it less workable.
by yondaime4 on Jul 12, 2025 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
yeah, that’s another factor. No way for me to “twitter from the park” or something, not unless I upgrade my phone, which I have no desire to do.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would also point out that most of the responses so far are from people without twitter themselves which in itself might be an endorsement for twitter since that may be a demographic you aren’t hitting. The question is whether you personally want to engage that demographic.
by yondaime4 on Jul 12, 2025 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point
That’s a good point. My goal is to increase website traffic, but without increasing my already-thick workload. I want a free lunch I guess, lol.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh I totally understand, but you know, more traffic = more book sales :-)
by yondaime4 on Jul 12, 2025 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also my last point on the Twitter thing, the way SBN is set up now you can link your SBN with a Twitter account so it auto links to your twitter. You don’t necessarily have to use the twitter account other than a place to post links to the site. Then as you get more comfortable with it you decide what you want to do from there.
by yondaime4 on Jul 12, 2025 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Jul 12, 2025 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually think this would be good for you
Its a great way to stay in contact with your followers (and for someone like you, you have tons). It also allows you to stay in contact with out people in your industry.
But basically if your at the ball park and you see something you want to tell people about, you post it on your twitter, and everyone who follows you would see it, where now, I would have to come here, see a headline i want to check out and then click and see what its about.
Its really just more of a mobile/instant version of a lot of what you do on your blog.
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by jbluestone on Jul 12, 2025 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yah
Yeah, these are the positives. Still thinking on it.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I don't have internet on my phone either
accidently thought I had a free month of it after I renewed and got a new phone, well I got hit with a 110 dollar bill. I got it shut off and could careless about it, might get a laptop for next year while going back to school and for games.
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you dont need internet on your phone for twitter
you just need text messaging…. you send a text message to the twitter phone number and it auto posts it on your twitter, and you can subscribe to certain people you follow if you want their upodates to come straight to your phone.
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by jbluestone on Jul 12, 2025 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
progressive
The Progressive Auto Insurance Chick: Attractive or Not Attractive?
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mediocre. But the commercials are super annoying
Prospective parent of new pick, Zack Wheeler. Projectable Righty stolen from the braves. Of course, I stalk my son's myspace: http://www.myspace.com/zackwheelerbaseball
"Obviously I’m not doing things like going toe-to-toe with a ninja. Find me a ninja, for one."--Brian Wilson
by haverecords on Jul 12, 2025 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good personality, not attractive
But, as some of us know, personality can make up for other negatives:)
by billybgame on Jul 12, 2025 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
some trivia
In one of those ads is the sister of Leanna Creel (Tori) from Saved By The Bell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itDejkU20Ig (the blonde)
by rdf8585 on Jul 12, 2025 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so what happens
if it gets rained out?
finish tomorrow or something?
it’s a lot better than the crappy softball game
"If you were a hot dog, would you eat yourself?"
by Trobone on Jul 12, 2025 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
game
it sounds like they are going to try and get it in
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they won't play it tommorow according to Mayo of minorleaguebaseball.com
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
True or False
Will Heyward, Montero, and Stanton make their MLB debut next year?
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
True with Heyward and most likely with the other two.
by yondaime4 on Jul 12, 2025 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes for Heyward and Montero, no for Stanton
I think the strikeouts are going to be a big problem from here out
by was385 on Jul 12, 2025 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True or False
Do we get a full futures game today?
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dunno
But I’m excited to see Tazawa. I read a report that in his last start the FB was 91-94 - sure would like to see it live.
by Dfarth on Jul 12, 2025 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What inning would Castro come in for Flowers in?
Cause I do have errands to run, so I was thing I could go now and come back in two hours just in time for Castro
by byronlhsdrmr on Jul 12, 2025 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's gonna be a rain out
15 minutes they are deciding on the game via BA
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Callis remains optimistic though.
by byronlhsdrmr on Jul 12, 2025 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
100 miles north or south they would be playing right now
that rain band just has stayed over the city
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What about if they play it Wednesday?
?
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by jbluestone on Jul 12, 2025 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you have minor league all stars games
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i guess ESPN just said they expect to play it
by Michael Cave on Jul 12, 2025 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the TV broadcast on ESPN has been repeating the same recorded message each commercial break of last year’s game since the rain delay started. i don’t think they’ve updated it at all with any new weather related information.
by SouthAtlanticLeagueFan on Jul 12, 2025 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotcha
color me gullible then…any official word yet?
by Michael Cave on Jul 12, 2025 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they havent
for what reason i dont know
by miraclemets on Jul 12, 2025 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
read a little further down the thread
by JP_Frost on Jul 12, 2025 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not gonna wait and watch
i’m going out and playing some softball with about 16 people in a nice 75 degree sunny day, one of the best looking days in the NE all year
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Per BA’s twitter:
Game restart in one hour, approx. 4:30 CT.
by JP_Frost on Jul 12, 2025 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wait
I’ve been taking this opportunity to do Rotowire minor league updates. I do at least 30 of these a week. I want to get a head start this week because I’m also updating the Rotowire Top 100 this week, a time-consuming task.
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
John
what pitcher and hitter do you think have risen the most this half season? JEsus Montero and martin perez?
by krgrecw on Jul 12, 2025 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dunno
Ask me after I get the top 100 done. :)
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks..
HQ put Smoak at number 1 over Strasburg, while Klaw has said he’d go with Heyward, don’t think KLaw included Strasburg tho
by krgrecw on Jul 12, 2025 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Highest rising pitcher could be Jordan Lyles.
I think he’s pretty much a unanimous top 50 guy now, when he wasn’t considered a top 100 guy during the offseason.
by byronlhsdrmr on Jul 12, 2025 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True or False
Hanley Ramirez will be a HOF SS?
by Bravesin07 on Jul 12, 2025 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
perfect combo of a great bat and a team that doesn’t care about defense
by tugboat11 on Jul 12, 2025 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Spectacular!
Now I get to eat my cake and eat it too, as I just walked in the door from the Cubs-Cards game . . .is the restarted Futures Game going to be on ESPN or ESPN2? Will it be shown at all?
by mrkupe on Jul 12, 2025 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tarp is coming off according to BA, but it’s still raining. Will probably be a 7 inning game.
by JP_Frost on Jul 12, 2025 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
another update:
Game will start around 5:30 central time, will be a 7-inning game. Game will end by 7:30 -Badler #mlbfutures
by JP_Frost on Jul 12, 2025 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7 innings
better than none - i wonder if i’ll still get to see bumgardner
"If you were a hot dog, would you eat yourself?"
by Trobone on Jul 12, 2025 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Question for John
You seemed intrigued by Mock before the season and now he’s being inserted into the Nats rotation (Detwiler down). What do you make of Mock’s recent run of dominance in AAA?
47.1 IP, 34 H, 8 BB, 46 K, 1.52 ERA
by rdf8585 on Jul 12, 2025 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess no Tazawa
I’m sure he warmed up before the rain delay and they didn’t want to send him back out there…
by Dfarth on Jul 12, 2025 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
then the gun shut down
and the next pitch was 95
by Michael Cave on Jul 12, 2025 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
something is wrong with that gun
by Michael Cave on Jul 12, 2025 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
strikes out Young Jr. with a 95 mph fastball way outside
by byronlhsdrmr on Jul 12, 2025 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
try again
stupid cut and paste function. try this one.
https://www.minorleagueball.com/2009/7/12/946950/new-thread-liveblogging-the
by John Sickels on Jul 12, 2025 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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