Minor Leagues for 4/11/2012
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PrintThe highlight for many today will be Dylan Bundy making his second start for the Delmarva Shorebirds of the South Atlantic League after DEALING SMOKE in his first one but, there are some other interesting matchups today as well. Enjoy watching and posting!
AAA Ball - Alex Torres goes for Durham, Dellin Betances goes against Jeurys Famillia in a matcup of hulking, young righties, Martin Perez faces a tough Omaha lineup
AA Ball - James Paxton faces Trey McNutt, Tyler Thornburg goes for Huntsville, Alex Colome vs Zeke Spruill, Ethan Martin. Tyler Cloyd
High A - AJ Burnett rehabs for Bradenton, Wilmer Font makes his first start in a long time for Myrtle Beach ... knuckleball perhaps?, Chris Reed starts for Rancho Cucamonga
A Ball- Micheal Foltynewicz starts early today for Lexington, Adam Conley, stud Jose Campos starts for Charleston and, yes, Dylan Bundy will toe the bump for Delmarva
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Not that I know of but, Kenny Powers does
. . . not sure if Wilnmer has reached that level of desperation yet :)
"Does it make your life easier to just throw a quick, racist term at somebody? A man who has seen the things I’ve seen… experienced the loss and pain that I’ve experienced… I transcend race, hombre." - Kenny Powers
by casejud on Apr 11, 2025 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
youth
East Down and Out, references aside, I doubt Font is that desperate yet, he’s only 21 years old (22 in May) and in hi-A ball despite the injuries.
What I’d be more worried about is that he doesn’t know where his fastball is going most of the time, so I doubt that the pitching staff wants him to pick up a pitch that he has even LESS control over!?! lol
by dbreer23 on Apr 11, 2025 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
major typo
Eastbound and Down…must have more coffee before typing…
by dbreer23 on Apr 11, 2025 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I was just joking
.. anyways beerman. It was mostly a reference to Font being on the Myrtle Beach squad. Wilmer has enough to worry about. Coffee sounds good though. I just made some.
"Does it make your life easier to just throw a quick, racist term at somebody? A man who has seen the things I’ve seen… experienced the loss and pain that I’ve experienced… I transcend race, hombre." - Kenny Powers
by casejud on Apr 11, 2025 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya I know it was in jest...
I was just picturing the Myrtle Beach mgr. watching the game while covering his eyes if Font was dealing with a KN on top of his FB.
by dbreer23 on Apr 11, 2025 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
East "Down" and Out?
By chance do you mean “Eastbound and Down”?
by JoelGuzman'sScout on Apr 11, 2025 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
i agree
the 3rd season’s just awful. the last episode’s quite good, but it’s not enough to offset the crud that was the season’s first 6.
by JoelGuzman'sScout on Apr 12, 2025 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions
yea
last show was great but I agree…the whole baby thing ruined it!
by Rupert Pupkin on Apr 12, 2025 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm pretty sure jarrod parker's starting for sacramento
since banwart started last night.
also, big righty blake treinen is on the mound for stockton, although it hasn’t been announced.
Snoochies
by guessatomo on Apr 11, 2025 11:39 AM EDT reply actions
Austin Wood making his second start for Cedar Rapids tonight
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Apr 11, 2025 11:43 AM EDT reply actions
McNutt
was shutting out the opponent again, but racked up a high pitch counts as a result of walks and wild pitches and was pulled after a hit in the 5th. As of now, 4 shutout, 2 hit, 3 walk, 5 K’s, but is responsible for man on first.
Paxton’s looked good as well.
by toonsterwu on Apr 11, 2025 12:56 PM EDT reply actions
Pax
has 17 Ks and ZERO walks thus far this season
"Does it make your life easier to just throw a quick, racist term at somebody? A man who has seen the things I’ve seen… experienced the loss and pain that I’ve experienced… I transcend race, hombre." - Kenny Powers
by casejud on Apr 11, 2025 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
jinx here
he walked the next batter lol
"Does it make your life easier to just throw a quick, racist term at somebody? A man who has seen the things I’ve seen… experienced the loss and pain that I’ve experienced… I transcend race, hombre." - Kenny Powers
by casejud on Apr 11, 2025 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Casejud
have you looked at my top 100 list? I want your criticism!
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 11, 2025 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I glanced at it
I’m working on mine so, you’ll be able to see where we disagree Patna :)
"Does it make your life easier to just throw a quick, racist term at somebody? A man who has seen the things I’ve seen… experienced the loss and pain that I’ve experienced… I transcend race, hombre." - Kenny Powers
by casejud on Apr 11, 2025 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
also
first game without a K. Has 9 in 22 AB early on.
by rdf8585 on Apr 11, 2025 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
key is “early on” but it does bear watching
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 11, 2025 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
not a surprise - big kid with aggressive push to full season ball
Would certainly add credence to the Derrek Lee comps.
by mrkupe on Apr 11, 2025 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Derrek Lee?
never heard that. I have, though, heard MANY Chili Davis comps.
by JoelGuzman'sScout on Apr 12, 2025 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Noticed
He hit in the 3-hole today. Has that been a common thing?
by Woo! on Apr 11, 2025 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to be a jerk, but all you have to do is do what
I’m currently doing (confusing eh?) and go to the schedule on the WV Power website and open the seven box scores available.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 11, 2025 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Bell hit
2nd in the first, second and third game.
3rd in the fourth game.
Did not play the fifth game.
3rd in the sixth and seventh (today) game.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 11, 2025 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he just meant
That you follow the Pirates minor leaguers and you might know off hand
by MjwW on Apr 11, 2025 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Tis true
I did not know, but now I know.
Again, I really didn’t want to sound like an ahole
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 11, 2025 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
or use the internet...
But there’s SO MANY tubes!
Duh, no doy.
by Mike Kaluk on Apr 11, 2025 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Madison Boer - Beloit Snappers
5 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 9 K against Kane County
by mini_tb on Apr 11, 2025 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Oregon University kid, from Minnesota originally
He’ll see Florida State Lg. time before year is over….
this was better than start #1 SO i’m very happy with the returns today
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 11, 2025 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
SF Giants AA Richmond
Gary Brown: 1/4, 2K, HBP
Ehire Adrianza: 0/3 BB, Sac
Tommy Joseph: 1/4, BB
Chris Dominguez: 2/5, 2 more ribbies, Assist
by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2025 1:50 PM EDT reply actions
1-4 hitters also.... :)
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 11, 2025 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Foltynewicz
MUCH better this time out than his first start.
6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 8 K
by kyuss94 on Apr 11, 2025 2:03 PM EDT via Android app reply actions
nice
this is an important year for him i think. there is a minority opinion out there that he has been pitching ok, despite his poor numbers. if he can put a good season together, that can really help his status.
by auclairkeithbc on Apr 11, 2025 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I really think he's not been so bad
Cold weather state kid with impressive arm strength, there’s only so much you can take from the results for the first couple of years.
by mrkupe on Apr 11, 2025 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
you are notably one of those people i was thinking about.
by auclairkeithbc on Apr 11, 2025 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
After a slow start last year
He turned it on at the end of the year. If he puts up a good season, he’ll shoot up the prospect lists.
by Jack203 on Apr 11, 2025 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I remain a firm believer in his stuff
Some of his lines last year were really impressive, he’s shown both the ability to K batters in bunches on some occasions and induce a lot of ground balls. I’m very bullish on Folty.
by kyuss94 on Apr 11, 2025 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
same
gave him a mulligan last year. he’s got the stuff. like kupe said, give the cold weather kid a little longer to figure it out. it’s obvious he has talent.
by daveh33 on Apr 12, 2025 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Casey Kelly should be going today
Tuscon’s site doesn’t have anyone listed, but it’s his turn.
by walnut falcons on Apr 11, 2025 2:04 PM EDT reply actions
Working on a darn good start
Especially against a Rivercats lineup that has started the season hot.
by OkayJay81 on Apr 11, 2025 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
6 IP, 9 ks, 0 BBs.
For the year, 12 IP, 14 Ks, 0 BBs.
by noelman31 on Apr 11, 2025 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
all nine strikeouts today were swinging, as well
by pickapeppa on Apr 12, 2025 2:17 AM EDT up reply actions
u people that have him outside of the top100
Are going to regret it, and that’s a lot of people.
by St.Steve on Apr 12, 2025 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Paxton
Done after 4.2 IP (88 pitches)
4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K
Duh, no doy.
by Mike Kaluk on Apr 11, 2025 2:22 PM EDT reply actions
stud
i’m pretty mad I didn’t claim him when I had the chance.
by JoelGuzman'sScout on Apr 12, 2025 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Alex Torres
Final: 5 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 6K
Duh, no doy.
by Mike Kaluk on Apr 11, 2025 2:24 PM EDT reply actions
Jorge Bonifacio
With another good game — 2-4 with a double.
by scooter on Apr 11, 2025 2:52 PM EDT reply actions
continues to rake
reminds me of a young Jose Guillen
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 11, 2025 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
is being compared to a young Jose Guillen a good thing?
by gore51 on Apr 11, 2025 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Only if you like millions of dollars :)
Yes, Bonifacio and, his team would be delighted with that result.
"Does it make your life easier to just throw a quick, racist term at somebody? A man who has seen the things I’ve seen… experienced the loss and pain that I’ve experienced… I transcend race, hombre." - Kenny Powers
by casejud on Apr 11, 2025 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
dude was well-below average for his first 6 years.
then 3 plus offensive years, a terrible year, a dead cat bounce, and 3 forgettable years.
Don’t think KC would be all that happy with a terrible player for his 6 years of arbitration eligible services ;)
by gore51 on Apr 12, 2025 2:19 AM EDT up reply actions
is a "young Jose Guillen" simply
the same thing as saying a young Raul Mondesi?
by JoelGuzman'sScout on Apr 12, 2025 1:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Rays A Ball
Ryan Brett- 3-6 2B
Drew Vettleson 3-6
Jeff Malm 2-5 2 2B K
Tyler Goeddel 2-5 2B 2K
Jake Floethe 5IP 4H 1R 2K
No matter how much they are hyped, my teams always find a way to disappoint.
And at the #5 pick in the Draft, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers select: Someone that is hopefully not Trent RIchardson!
by thedudeofdudes on Apr 11, 2025 6:36 PM EDT reply actions
They got so much talent
From that draft haul last year. It’s not fair….
by YohannDookeyblue on Apr 11, 2025 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
D-Vett is gonna be sooooo good.
Leader of Drew Vettleson fanclub
by Marinerfanjake on Apr 11, 2025 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Eduardo Sanchez
1 IP 3 K…his first two appearances we absolutely brutal, but maybe he was just pissed his amazing spring performance didn’t earn him a big league spot.
by sourstuff on Apr 11, 2025 6:48 PM EDT reply actions
Me fail English? That's unpossible!
we all do it, though…
by dbreer23 on Apr 12, 2025 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Tyler Thornburg
6 IP 4 H 1 R 0 ER 1 BB 6 K…I sorta lump him in with Brad Peacock in that if he could develop some fastball movement, he could be pretty damn good.
by sourstuff on Apr 11, 2025 6:51 PM EDT reply actions
San Jose Hi A (Giants)
Joe Panik: 1/3. 2B, 2BB
Jarrett Parker: 1/4, 3B, BB, 3K, error, assist
Ricky Oropesa: 3/5, 2B
by wilriv21 on Apr 11, 2025 6:59 PM EDT reply actions
Panik
7 BBs vs 2 Ks. I think he’s going to be a great #2 hitter.
by noelman31 on Apr 11, 2025 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Miguel Sano 0-3, 2 K's , 1 Intentional base on balls
Eddie Rosaio 0-3 , 1 K , Left game early due to UnKnown incedent, ejection? injury?
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 11, 2025 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
OF Danny Ortiz 2-4 , SB (1)
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 11, 2025 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 11, 2025 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
are you serious?
Finally, I can pull out that “Is his bad makeup going to ruin his career and should I drop him from my fantasy team?” Fanpost I’ve been saving up, fill in all the blank spaces with “Eddie Rosario”, and let it fly.
by mrkupe on Apr 11, 2025 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol AJ Burnett
1.2 IP, 5H, 8R, 5ER, BB, 4K in A+
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 11, 2025 7:22 PM EDT reply actions
working on the cheese, and the change apparently
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 11, 2025 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
careful gore
The fun police don’t like it when u name a day after a prospect.
by St.Steve on Apr 11, 2025 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
AAron Hicks 1-3, 2B , K, BB
Destin Hood 2-4, 3B
Jeff Kobernus 1-5, K
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 11, 2025 7:27 PM EDT reply actions
I know I shouldn't post it til its over
But through two innings, Dylan Bundy: 2 IP 3 Ks 0 Everything else
by sourstuff on Apr 11, 2025 7:28 PM EDT reply actions
I was about ready to post it
so don’t feel too bad!
by gghulsebus on Apr 11, 2025 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
He just
struck out the side in the third!!!.
by gghulsebus on Apr 11, 2025 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
He deserves a promotion
Through two starts
6 IP 0H 0BB 18 up, 12 down on K’s.
by oriolekid on Apr 11, 2025 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it would
be counter-productive to his growth if they didn’t.
by sourstuff on Apr 11, 2025 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think I was employing hyperbole
Should have started in High-A in my opinion. Also he walked two guys, so perhaps he isn’t the T-2000.
by sourstuff on Apr 11, 2025 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
actually
they were Trent Howard’s walks, so he still could be Robert Patrick.
by sourstuff on Apr 11, 2025 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
When was the last
time any high school draft pick has started in High-A? Shelby Miller? No. Bryce Harper? No. Jameson Taillon? No. Manny Machado? No.
I’m honestly not trying to be a jerk, and you’re probably right, but the Orioles just seem to be going with consensus here.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 11, 2025 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not saying your reaction is unjustified either
it’s just my personal feeling. Keith Law said he would’ve started him in AA, but he also didn’t like The Artist, so can we really trust him?!?
by sourstuff on Apr 11, 2025 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
That made me laugh hard.
Seriously, in all seriousness, I could see Bundy being #1 overall next year if everyone that is expected to graduate does.
Duh, no doy.
by Mike Kaluk on Apr 11, 2025 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
He could be #1 even if some of the top guys don't graduate
if he continues what he’s done his first two starts.
by oriolekid on Apr 11, 2025 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
But he's not the average player
He’s really, really good.
by Cashews! on Apr 11, 2025 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't mention
a single “average” player
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 11, 2025 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not as if there isn't precedent for it.
Hell, Mike Marshall went straight to the majors from high school. A significant number of evaluators thought AA was the right fit for Bundy. A+ wouldn’t have been a surprise at all.
And I also agree with sourstuff’s assertion that A- could be counterproductive. Bundy’s stuff and polish is so above that league, he’s not going to be learning anything by dominating guys there. Let’s see what happens with him when he faces hitters who have a similarly advanced idea of what they’re doing.
by PissedMick on Apr 11, 2025 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
because I was bigger than most 5 year olds
I skipped t-ball and went straight to coach pitch. Not trying to brag or anything, but it was kind of a big deal.
by sourstuff on Apr 11, 2025 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for pointing out trends
and 3 players who have largely failed to meet their potential :P
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 11, 2025 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I was just answering your question
There have been a few other players for whom A+ was bantered about . . .Clayton Kershaw comes to mind. In most of those cases, the teams seem to have preferred to introduce the player on a conservative track and then pushed them up to AA.
I think the fact that the 3 players haven’t quite been as good as hoped for is unrelated to where they started their careers; all were quite good at A+, especially Butler (who played great in the Texas League post-promotion that same year).
by mrkupe on Apr 11, 2025 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I know on the second paragraph
hence the “:P”
I’m merely commenting on what team seem to be doing, not really commenting on what the right course of action should be (since I don’t know what it is).
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 11, 2025 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Butler hasn't reached his potential?
Do people realize that he is in his age 26 season and routinely hits around .300 with 18-20 HR and around 40-45 doubles?
Big Sexy
Follow KBR and Dewey on Twitter! @KBRandDewey
by King Billy Royal on Apr 12, 2025 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Just because he's big doesn't mean he has to hit homeruns.
Leader of Drew Vettleson fanclub
by Marinerfanjake on Apr 12, 2025 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions
right
I don’t think he’s reached his potential yet - he has a lot of power that he can tap into if he wants it, and that would turn him into one of the best sluggers in the league.
by mrkupe on Apr 12, 2025 3:13 AM EDT up reply actions
but...
that would also diminish his ability to maintain high BA/OBP values - he’s even admitted as much in interviews. He just doesn’t want to sell out for power.
by dbreer23 on Apr 12, 2025 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I think once he learns when to try to pull the ball it shouldn't hurt his BA/OBP
in fact, it should help it.
by pedrophile on Apr 12, 2025 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
You take him out of that park and you would see more homeruns
Big Sexy
Follow KBR and Dewey on Twitter! @KBRandDewey
by King Billy Royal on Apr 12, 2025 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
LOL
So nobody in the past two years, apparently.
by siddfynch on Apr 11, 2025 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Dave Cameron of fangraphs -
“…. there’s still a lot for him to learn in the minors. He just won’t learn any of it in A-ball. If the Orioles want to keep his workload down and bring him along slowly, that’s their call, but based on ability and readiness for the challenge, he probably should get promoted to Double-A tomorrow. As long as he’s in either Delmarva or even Frederick, he’s just going to be a man amongst boys.”
full read- http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/dylan-bundy-too-good-for-a-ball/
by rdf8585 on Apr 11, 2025 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess Cameron doesn't care that
Bundy will be going every 5th day instead of 7th day. Or that Bundy is starting in a full season league which is fairly rare for a high-schooler. Or that many high-schoolers like Taillon before him tired dramatically as the season wore on. Or I guess that Bundy will be riding a bus and learning pro ball for the first time. Etc. etc.
I guess everyone just wants to see him up in AA or the pros. Most of these analysts are the same ones criticizing Detroit for rushing Porcello. Interesting.
by pedrophile on Apr 12, 2025 2:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I think you missed the key phrase:
“but based on ability and readiness for the challenge”
by gore51 on Apr 12, 2025 2:27 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
how well will that "ability and readiness for the challenge" work
when he is going every 5th day with a tired arm, acclimating to life on the road, and attempting to make changes in his game.
by pedrophile on Apr 12, 2025 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
you can't compare the two at all
Porcello had shown terrible strikeout ability everywhere despite the fact that everyone was talking about how good his stuff was
that screams an inability to command supposedly really good stuff
you don’t promote someone who can’t command their stuff…they’ll just get torched at the next level, and that would probably have very bad consequences on their psyche/thought process when it comes to how to pitch towards hitters
Bundy hasn’t shown this problem at all….he can clearly command his stuff and it’s showing up in absurd strikeout totals
by blue bulldog on Apr 13, 2025 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Its two starts and there are no scouting reports circulating yet
I assume Bundy will continue to dominate.
I guess I just don’t see the need to challenge a player based on the competition level if the organization is challenging the player in other ways. For example the first couple weeks getting his feet wet and getting used to life on the road. And then they might even be working on subtle mechanics, I don’t know.
by pedrophile on Apr 13, 2025 2:32 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
I agree with you totally. I also think that young pitchers DO learn something by pitching somewhere where things work, by havibng sucess. I also think there dioes reach a point where they need to be challenged but, there is nmothing wrong with letting him get his feet wet and, dominate, for a bit
"Does it make your life easier to just throw a quick, racist term at somebody? A man who has seen the things I’ve seen… experienced the loss and pain that I’ve experienced… I transcend race, hombre." - Kenny Powers
by casejud on Apr 12, 2025 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Campos
Charleston RiverDogs
Player IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Campos 2.0 0 1 0 1 3 0 0.00
Campos looking good again. The run was scored on 2 throwing errors. My pick for top ten P prospect next year.
by tigerpop on Apr 11, 2025 7:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
5 IP now, 6 Ks, no hits.
World Series attitude, champagne bottle life, nothing every changes so tonight is like tomorrow night.
by Drizzzy on Apr 11, 2025 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
final line
5 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
75 pitches. I guess they don’t want to stretch him out to 100 just yet.
World Series attitude, champagne bottle life, nothing every changes so tonight is like tomorrow night.
by Drizzzy on Apr 11, 2025 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
This Charleston team is loaded.
Campos final line
5 inn. No hits, No ER, K/BB 7/2
Watch out, real prize of the montero Pineda deal.
by tigerpop on Apr 11, 2025 8:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
will be a top 40 prospect after this year
by miraclemets on Apr 12, 2025 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Not minors, but
Gomes was just bean by Broxton to end the game in the bottom of the 12th! Kind of reminds me of Homer Simpson’s slow pitch softball team!
by gghulsebus on Apr 11, 2025 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
What the hell?
Reynolds has laid off two very close and good pitches. Who is this guy?
by oriolekid on Apr 11, 2025 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
Chevy Clarke 1-1 so far playing center
I’m 0-1 right now
My bud Kaleb Cowart is 0-1
by miketrout on Apr 11, 2025 8:10 PM EDT reply actions
Austin Wood 2 IP 0R 0H 2K 1BB so far
Apparently hitting 98 consistently with good run
by miketrout on Apr 11, 2025 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
9IP 14K 4H 1R 3BB
So we have a full game now, damn that’s good right there.
by miketrout on Apr 11, 2025 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
4IP 0R 0H 4K 2BB
Still hitting 98 and one touched 100 apparently
by miketrout on Apr 11, 2025 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Anthony Desclafani
3IP 1H 1ER 1BB 3K 4-1 GO-FO
by The_Bunk on Apr 11, 2025 8:16 PM EDT reply actions
Some notes
For the night 51 pitches, 33 strikes. 4GB, 1FB, 2LD, 1 bunt. Really struggled to hit his spots in the first, needing 28 pitches and giving up the two liners and the two runs. Settled down in the 2nd, and was really good in the third, when his slider came around big time and he got some swings and misses (as well as at least one called strike) and 2 swinging K. Would have liked to see if this would have held for a 4th inning.
In all generated 8 swinging strikes on 27 swings by my count
by MjwW on Apr 11, 2025 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
do you just have to listen to get all this stuff?
by miketrout on Apr 11, 2025 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I was listening to the radio broadcast
Had some time tonight so I was scoring the game, tracking pitch by pitch for DeSclafani and Syndergaard, with colour added in from the broadcast (what types of pitches were used, velo readings)
by MjwW on Apr 11, 2025 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
he seems to be showing improved discipline
we’ll have to wait and see if it lasts, though.
by toonsterwu on Apr 11, 2025 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Final line of 0/2 2BB, SB
I’ll take that from him right now…
by bdlugz on Apr 11, 2025 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
great value draft pick last year.... Jays?
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 11, 2025 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Chevy Clarke 2/2 1R
Kaleb Cowart 1/2 1R and he stole home
by miketrout on Apr 11, 2025 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
Randall Delgado
Is cruising along. Throwing strikes, getting Ks and grounders. It is only the Astros lineup, but better than probably any AAA one. Anyone watching him?
by auclairkeithbc on Apr 11, 2025 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
3 IP, 2 H, 1 R (HR to JD Martinez), 3 K, 0 BB, 5-1 GO:FO
by auclairkeithbc on Apr 11, 2025 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
supposedly
his changeup is looking nasty.
by auclairkeithbc on Apr 11, 2025 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
love that guy. What knocked him from being a top 100 guy in his MiLB years?
by miketrout on Apr 11, 2025 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
how so?
He had a sub-.750 OPS last year, has started the year on a hot streak, and that makes everybody look dumb?
I think the general consensus was that he was going to be a decent bat and a below-average to average defender at positions where if you’re not getting a very good bat, you want a very good glove.
by mrkupe on Apr 11, 2025 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
not a "decent bat"
i think most people thought that he’s be a VERY good bat. but he has little speed and his power is “only” in the 12-15 per year variety. on top of the fact that his Defense is horrid, makes for a pretty meh overall player.
by JoelGuzman'sScout on Apr 12, 2025 2:02 AM EDT up reply actions
my point is
If he’s a 12-15 HR hitter, that’s not a “very good bat”, especially given his position.
by mrkupe on Apr 12, 2025 3:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Power
I think JD could easily eclipse 25 homers in his best years. I’ve watched every game he’s played in an Astros uniform and he has hit some mammoth homers. There’s a lot of pop there and I think 12-15 is reaaally understating it.
by kyuss94 on Apr 12, 2025 8:43 AM EDT via Android app up reply actions
Yeah
It remains to be seen, but I think 20-25 HR with a .300 avg and a .350 OBP would be pretty awesome, and I think attainable. If you can lock that up as a controllable OF for a few years, that’s great. Not franchise, but awesome from an org’s perspective.
Duh, no doy.
by Mike Kaluk on Apr 12, 2025 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Well
Had he not graduated I think he would’ve been one this year. He was raking at AA and silencing the last of his doubters when they traded Pence and he got the callup. I think John said he would have been a rock solid B had he still been a prospect.
by kyuss94 on Apr 11, 2025 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
I think this is probably fair. His numbers were excellent last year - top 100 worthy even with defensive liabilities. My guess is 65-75 range.
Duh, no doy.
by Mike Kaluk on Apr 11, 2025 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
the best Braves pitching prospect
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 11, 2025 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Noah Syndergaard
3IP, 2H, 1R/0ER, 2BB, 2K
Overpowering but a little wild as his control deserted him from time to time. Sat 93-96, mixed in a few breaking as well as some change-ups for swinging strikes.
by MjwW on Apr 11, 2025 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
More notes
By my count: 52 pitches, 30 strikes. 7 called strikes and 10 swinging strikes for a 43% whiff rate on 23 swings. Both K were swinging, one on a change-up.
by MjwW on Apr 11, 2025 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks for the extended insight
it’s fantastic.
by sourstuff on Apr 11, 2025 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoops
Checking my totals - 6 called strikes and 12 swinging strikes for a 50% whiff rate on 24 swings. Also, 8 ground balls against only 1 fly ball
by MjwW on Apr 11, 2025 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Brian Dozier 2-2 already and he was a Pinch-Hitter (did not start game)
SS, 2B combo
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 11, 2025 9:07 PM EDT reply actions
Dozier
looked like a really solid player in the couple of AFL looks I got. There will be a stiff fine for anyone trying to nickname him Bull.
by charles wallace on Apr 12, 2025 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
bull dozer
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 12, 2025 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
It's early,
but Carroll and Casilla with their combined hit have to have the Twins looking for alternatives. But then, they’ll probably just give 350 PAs to Plouffe and/or Hughes first.
by charles wallace on Apr 12, 2025 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Archie Bradley
6.0IP, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 3BB, 7K
by dbacks25 on Apr 11, 2025 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
not even impressive on a day where wood and bundy are pitching
by miketrout on Apr 11, 2025 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
you just made Austin Wood a great candidate for HOLD YOUR HORSES
by mrkupe on Apr 11, 2025 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
he is ridiculous right now.
look at his line. this is all sitting at 98 for his whole start. Steal in the 6th round last year
by miketrout on Apr 11, 2025 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
"sitting at 98"
I’m a little skeptical that he was sitting at 98 for five innings.
by charles wallace on Apr 12, 2025 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Considering Verlander doesn't do that.. ya
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 12, 2025 2:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Right,
Chapman was 94-98 in starts this spring as another for instance.
by charles wallace on Apr 12, 2025 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions
He could easily wind up the better pitcher career than Bundy, Wood, even Shelby Miller
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 11, 2025 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
i agree
but i wouldn’t call it “easy”.
by JoelGuzman'sScout on Apr 12, 2025 2:06 AM EDT up reply actions
only a fringe prospect but...
Scott Diamond against pawtuckett
6.0 IP - 4H - O ER - 6 K’s, 3 BB’s
With Scott Baker likely done as a Twin and for the rest of this year for certain, Diamond is a lock to see Big League Rotation Time IMHO.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 11, 2025 9:16 PM EDT reply actions
Austin Wood may have topped Bundy for line of the day:
5IP 0R 0H 5K 2BB 10GO-1AO
by miketrout on Apr 11, 2025 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
I don't know what this is from
but it’s still fun to think about what the line in the movie is.
“Your highness, we have finished the sphinx. However your little cousin, Prince Jaegermeister, has knocked off the nose in a drunken rage. It appears to be irreparable.”
“I’m sorry sir, we just don’t have any more dress shirts with no collars. They were a flash in the pan in the mid-90s. You can check ebay”
“I’m sorry y’all, I dropped da ticket in the fryer. Welcome to McDonalds…”
Duh, no doy.
by Mike Kaluk on Apr 11, 2025 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
He's better tha Bundy.
XandyMan Coming for you!!!!1
by DominicanDandy on Apr 11, 2025 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we need
a Better than Bundy? thread, where people can post their favorite team’s best prospect pitching line of the day. That way everyone can direct the abuse to one place. lol
by charles wallace on Apr 12, 2025 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I am all for this
so long as it keeps my head from hurting after reading this stuff in these daily threads
by jwa1417 on Apr 12, 2025 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
May have topped Bundy?
It’s a fine outing, but I’ll take the additional strikeout in two fewer innings pitched and the zero base runners.
by charles wallace on Apr 12, 2025 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Marcell Ozuna 2-4,1 HR (2) , 2 K's
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 11, 2025 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
Oh Ethan Martin you so funny
4.0 IP, 7 BB, 1 K, 3 ER, 1 H
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Apr 11, 2025 9:39 PM EDT reply actions
ETHAN MARTIN!!!!!!
Jeez he has no control or command.
by St.Steve on Apr 11, 2025 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
1B
Pirates are putting him at 1B 100% I believe
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 11, 2025 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Well I believe those
were his first three hits of the season, so who knows.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 11, 2025 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya he's up to a whopping
.282 OPS lol
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 11, 2025 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
His bat will be ok...
…but he is a marginal first baseman at best, but he is probably better there than in the outfield. I think he ends up being a serviceable guy for the Pirates but by no means will he ever be an All-Star. Pirates really need to start upgrading their prospects for the infield. They’ve got enough OFs and P’s for the future.
by rblythepittsteel on Apr 12, 2025 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Pirates really need to start upgrading their prospects for the infield. They’ve got enough OFs and P’s for the future.
But there’s no reason to do that just yet. They have tons of potential in the OF and in regards to pitching, but it’s a year maybe two away from being really concrete. Plus, rather than try and find prospects - since the prospects will be needed here soon, the only feasible way to do that is via trade or a early round college pick; Bedard, Hanrahan are decent trade chips, but nothing amazing - I think they should go on the “offensive” here in a few years when more pieces are in place and fill in the remaining puzzle with young guys who are either major league ready or are already producing in the major leagues. Just gotta wait a year or two to ensure which pieces are in place and which pieces are missing.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 12, 2025 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
it's only a matter of time
if that helps
by Arlo Brunsberg's Swing on Apr 11, 2025 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
should have already been called up
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Apr 11, 2025 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
when Wells retires already
screw that guy
by miketrout on Apr 11, 2025 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Would you walk away from $24M?
Dealing that contract should get Alex A executive of the year for the next 3 seasons.
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by King Billy Royal on Apr 12, 2025 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
He lost that right when he traded for JEFF MATHIS
Seriously, it’s JEFF MATHIS
by deltarich on Apr 12, 2025 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey
Don’t look in 2 months, but right now he’s leading the team in SLG%!
by MjwW on Apr 12, 2025 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Jeff Mathis is a good backup catcher
I love watching this guy’s defence behind the plate. The Angels were just dumb enough to start him over Napoli.
Big Sexy
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by King Billy Royal on Apr 12, 2025 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
The Mathis hate reminds me of the old M's fans' hatred of Willie Bloomquist.
If a player is good enough to be a decent backup in the bigs, but management is stupid enough to play him full-time, that isn’t the player’s fault. Hate the management, or at least the decision.
by PissedMick on Apr 12, 2025 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Well said Mick!
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by King Billy Royal on Apr 12, 2025 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Frank Garces
5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 6 K
4 GO - 2 FO
by polyrhythm07 on Apr 11, 2025 9:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
mechanics still off
going through his yearly struggles for the first couple of starts.
by jwa1417 on Apr 11, 2025 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
No concern that he has ditched his slider? You have to think there is something wrong
when he does something drastic like that.
by pedrophile on Apr 11, 2025 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
he claimed he ditched his slider
but i swear some of the pitches he threw in the AZ start were sliders (fwiw, Chris Young thought so as well)…they were just bad sliders
by blue bulldog on Apr 13, 2025 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions
re: slider
he said he ditched it because he was afraid it wore on his elbow and he was tiring quicker in starts and as the season went along. i agree it sure looked like he was throwing a slider-type breaking ball in the AZ start, though. still not worried, how many more times are we gonna read the “WHAT’S WRONG WITH LINCECUM??” article before he comes back to reel off 2 straight months of unhittable stuff? his velocity has been down for 3 years, definitely not worried about that. he adds/takes off from the FB when he needs it. he was all over the place in his first two starts this season. once all of the pistons are firing off in succession like a well-oiled machine with that motion, he’ll be back.
by jwa1417 on Apr 13, 2025 2:13 AM EDT up reply actions
the fact he is worried it wore on his elbow
the season after his highest usage of his slider is worrisome. It was his go to pitch last year and he ditches it. And you think my concern is just “WHATS WRONG WITH LINCECUM”?
Sorry, but something like this is concerning. I’m not worried about his mechanics, or that he is small, etc. But when a pitcher drops his go to pitch before the season even starts is definitely news.
by pedrophile on Apr 13, 2025 2:28 AM EDT up reply actions
he's only two years away from free agency now
and he’s scrapping a pitch because he’s worried about overusage of a pitch that has been regarded as a dangerous pitch for health reasons
this seems plausible to me
there’s nothing wrong with being risk averse if your future earning potential two years from now is like $150 million if you stay healthy, but around $20 million or something like that if you get injured
by blue bulldog on Apr 13, 2025 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Jon's sleeper Donn Roach getting the start for the 66'ers in A+ today
Listen here: http://www.milb.com/multimedia/audio.jsp?sid=t401&home=t103&away=t401
by miketrout on Apr 11, 2025 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
Roach's final line
6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K. 11-0 Groundball/Flyball ratio. Great outing. He’s off to a very good start in the CAL league
by deltarich on Apr 12, 2025 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Jake Marisnick
0-2, 2 BB, HBP, 2K
Marcus Knecht: 1-5, HR, 3K
Michael Crouse: 2-4
by MjwW on Apr 11, 2025 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
Crouse also swiped his fourth bag this year.
by The_Bunk on Apr 11, 2025 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Cedar Rapids Bullpen 3 outs from finishing Austin Wood's No-Hitter
by miketrout on Apr 11, 2025 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
Austin Wood's final line
5 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K. 10-1 Groundout-flyout ratio
by deltarich on Apr 12, 2025 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
i think that's been posted 4 times above
love it when people read
by JoelGuzman'sScout on Apr 12, 2025 2:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I've had it printed on cards
so I can spread the news throughout my day. Have you heard about Austin Wood? Here.
by charles wallace on Apr 12, 2025 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Does your card have a pic of Austin Wood and the saying below it - Better than Bundy
Mine does,
by pedrophile on Apr 12, 2025 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Did you know
Austin Wood went 5 IP with 0 H and 5 K’s. 10-1 groundout-flyout ratio. Your welcome
by deltarich on Apr 12, 2025 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Austin Wood
5 IP with 0 H and 5 K’s. 10-1 groundout-flyout ratio
XandyMan Coming for you!!!!1
by DominicanDandy on Apr 12, 2025 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
sacramento with 4 hits off of casey kelly
both him and jarrod parker have 1 inning pitched with 1 strikeout
Snoochies
by guessatomo on Apr 11, 2025 10:28 PM EDT reply actions
Daniel Fields
3-3, 2B, HR, BB, SB. Damn good game, still age appropriate for the FSL even though it’s his third go-round.
by slamcactus on Apr 11, 2025 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
shoulda held onto him one more year in my dynasty...
oh well, try to get him in the next daft, lol.
by dbreer23 on Apr 12, 2025 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
He may be 2012's Destin Hood
Where the transition from ‘raw and toolsy’ to ‘showing results’ begins.
by dbreer23 on Apr 12, 2025 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Logan Verrett
5 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 10 K
Also Cory Mazzoni:
6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
by Metfan on Apr 11, 2025 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
Delin Betances
BOOMMMBED
3.1IP 7H 8ER 3HR 3K 6BB
by Jack203 on Apr 11, 2025 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
Buy low!
Leader of Drew Vettleson fanclub
by Marinerfanjake on Apr 12, 2025 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
sell while you still can is what you really mean!
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 12, 2025 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Casey Kelly - bringing it in his 2nd AAA appearance thus far
5 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K
4 GO - 1 FO
79 Pitches - 52 Strikes / 27 Balls
best of all → 16 Swinging Strikes
by polyrhythm07 on Apr 11, 2025 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
probably too early to sound the breakout alarm,
but we could at least break the glass.
by walnut falcons on Apr 11, 2025 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
6 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 K
5 GO - 1 FO
92 Pitches - 62 Strikes / 30 Balls
19 Swinging Strikes
by polyrhythm07 on Apr 11, 2025 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The swinging strikes are good news.
When I saw him in spring training against the Rangers everything was hit squared up but right at people. Late sink on a 92 mph 2 seamer. Good command. I don’t think he’ll be anything special, but he’ll make a good 4th starter.
by padmadfanman on Apr 12, 2025 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions
4th starter?
As long as he effectively mixes his pitches and his location (a part of his game which is still a work in progress), he’s golden. and will be much better than a No. 4 starter.
by mrkupe on Apr 12, 2025 3:09 AM EDT up reply actions
#2 if things work out otherwise see him as a #3 starter. Which should be in the 35 range of prospects.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2012/04/scouting-reports-performance-converge-for-casey-kelly/
It’s surprising how analysts labelled him a TOR back when the hype machine was rolling and now have him at the edge of the top 100 because he didn’t advance quickly.
by pedrophile on Apr 12, 2025 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
He'll flourish...
…in the pitchers paradise called San Diego. Definitely 4th with the possibility of moving up to 3rd in a year or two. I see him as a real innings-eater.
by rblythepittsteel on Apr 12, 2025 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I was originally going to say he'll make a decent 3rd starter or very good 4th starter.
In any case, I’ve backed off the TOR expectations of him. I really like the quicker windup and delivery he’s showing. I think maybe his slow and lazy delivery was giving the batters too good a look, hence the high H/9.
If he finally starts putting up good numbers I’ll revise my opinion. But as it stands now I like John’s view. He’ll be a solid innings eater.
by padmadfanman on Apr 12, 2025 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
the faster tempo is a consistency thing
His move to the 1B side of the rubber gave him late break on his fastball. Before it was flat. And yeah, it seemed the hitters saw it well. Which might have been the tempo as well.
Personally I think you are going about it backwards waiting for the stats. His stuff has been improving by leaps and bounds. He was very raw to pitching. Every year there has been consistent growth in his ability.
The numbers just make one warm and fuzzy about the process. Don’t lose sight that it’s the process that’s important.
by pedrophile on Apr 12, 2025 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
well put pedro!
I trust the scouting reports more than the numbers, but I believe with the stuff ticking up across the board, the numbers are gonna be there. He has with out a doubt front of the rotation potential and a solid floor.
I have been beating his drum for awhile now, as you and a very few others have and I fully expect we will have company soon.
by St.Steve on Apr 12, 2025 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Mrkupe and some of the bullpen banter boys as well
I think Kelly could put up Ian Kennedy numbers, if all goes well of course, and look like a TOR. Just not sure he actually will be that. I guess what I’m saying is his park will help him to get the numbers but I don’t see the dominance needed for a true TOR. It’s possible, I just don’t see it likely. I’m thinking #2 starter. But then again I haven’t seen him pitch this year. I guess I don’t want to get too hyped yet.
by pedrophile on Apr 13, 2025 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
John's Sleeper Donn Roach
6IP 1R 7K 4H 0BB 11GO-0AO
Also in that game
Taylor Lindsey 1/3 K
Randal Grichuk 1/3
CJ Cron 0/3
by miketrout on Apr 11, 2025 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
Forgotten man Michael Taylor (Oak)
2-3, 2B
Hitting .433 thru 30 AB’s for Sac town
OPS’in 1.171
by Arlo Brunsberg's Swing on Apr 12, 2025 12:14 AM EDT reply actions
Jiwan James
2 for 4 and 10 for his last 19.
by charles wallace on Apr 12, 2025 12:33 AM EDT reply actions
if he stays healthy, he could really make an impact..
by WrenFGun on Apr 12, 2025 7:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Luke Jackson
4IP 2H 2R 1ER 4BB 7K.
Rougher control this outing than the first, but 15 strikeouts in his first 9 IP.
by charles wallace on Apr 12, 2025 12:36 AM EDT reply actions
OT but I just mainly follow Rays prospects and than the top ~50-100 guys overall
but I’ll be going to the Clearwater/Tampa game Sunday and I was wondering who I should be keeping an eye on and can report back on from those teams
by Dbullsfan on Apr 12, 2025 1:17 AM EDT reply actions
I don't have names,
but why not figure out which teams Clearwater/Tampa are associated with and then look at their top 20 lists?
If you wanna delve even further, search each player and look at bonus/
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 12, 2025 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Posted earlier
Bonus/draft position so you don’t miss potential lottery ticket type guys who didn’t make the top 20.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Apr 12, 2025 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Telvin
Still some growing pains to be had, I think we all saw a few games like this coming
1 for 4, 2 run single, 3 K
So far he has 6 strikeouts, but they have all come in two games where he had 3 apiece.
by kyuss94 on Apr 12, 2025 8:51 AM EDT via Android app reply actions
Nik Turley
6 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, 8/1 GB/FB
by cookiedabookie on Apr 12, 2025 8:59 AM EDT reply actions
Rendon - partial fracture left ankle
Source (via Rotoworld):
https://twitter.com/#!/AdamKilgoreWP/status/190451189941407745
RW also saying he will miss “the next couple of months” to give a rough estimate of return
by BigG'S on Apr 12, 2025 11:36 AM EDT reply actions
fractures
tend to heal quicker than a sprain, so it actually might be good news
by miraclemets on Apr 12, 2025 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
Minor sprains tend to heal in a lot less time than 2 months.
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by King Billy Royal on Apr 12, 2025 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't get your point
Honestly, maybe I am misinterpreting but the report is that Rendon is out 2 months with the fracture. Do guys usually take longer than that to come back from a sprain?
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by King Billy Royal on Apr 12, 2025 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
my 2 cents
Sprains can take a very long time depending on the severity. Ankle sprains are typically in the joint, ie ligament/tendon. And very rarely do these athletes go to a full boot cast to alleviate the stress. Ankle injuries can last years. I would be surprised if this injury wasn’t caused because of overusage because of weakness in his other injury. Compensation.
With fractures you can obviously have large or small fractures. But another aspect of fractures is the shape. Very even breaks dont heal as well. And then there is the microfracture surgery.
by pedrophile on Apr 12, 2025 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Regardless this doesn't sound good for Rendon
I wasn’t surprised when he fell in the draft due to injury concerns and I am less surprised now. He could be a great player but I have a hunch he is one of those guys who always gets hurt.
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by King Billy Royal on Apr 12, 2025 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely not good
Will his ankles ever be ok? I realize he was running fine and apparently without discomfort. But baseball is a long season and I’m not convinced they will hold up to a full season. And it’s not like 1B is that much easier on the ankles.
by pedrophile on Apr 12, 2025 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
DH?
He had problems with his other ankle. And then was “supposedly” healthy and there were plans for him to play in the fall, which were cancelled. Then he injures his other ankle badly running the bases.
I’m concerned that the previous injury either didn’t fully heal, or that while it wasn’t healed he did lasting damage to his other ankle by overcompensating. This is exactly what Griffey did with his knees.
by pedrophile on Apr 12, 2025 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
When you combine that with the shoulder injury it is even scarier
You in for catching a Jays game this year? Dewey and I are dying to hit up the Rogers Centre. Also, I have a friend in the front office who can give us a tour of the park and take us to the broadcast booth, behind the scenes, etc.
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by King Billy Royal on Apr 12, 2025 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely in. Hey, the Rays are in town Next week if that works for you?
Would be sweet to see Moore and Alvarez.
by pedrophile on Apr 12, 2025 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I am in a wedding party next week so I am tied up
My schedule should be a little better in May.
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by King Billy Royal on Apr 12, 2025 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
austin wood
Had a great start. Tho I can’t find his actual line anywhere.
by St.Steve on Apr 12, 2025 3:41 PM EDT reply actions
Austin Wood
I guess people forgot to mention the HBP, the ball thrown behind a batter, or the three or four balls bounced before home plate. On fastballs that is.
by pedrophile on Apr 12, 2025 4:00 PM EDT reply actions
Unfortunately I didn't
I went by a report from Halos Heaven.
What is interesting is he hasn’t faced a lefty yet. I’m seeing comparisons to Hellweg for both velocity and lack of command. From what I’ve read at times his command is quite good and then at times it totally disappears.
by pedrophile on Apr 12, 2025 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't see why you'd talk down the clear #1 pitching prospect in baseball like that...
Did you even SEE that stat line?!
by bdlugz on Apr 12, 2025 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone emailed me about Austin Wood
What’s the big deal?
by cookiedabookie on Apr 12, 2025 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
Probably
the announcement that he’s Romney’s running mate, right?
by charles wallace on Apr 12, 2025 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
best wood line yet!
Well played Mr Wallace.
by St.Steve on Apr 12, 2025 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
It was him or Chris Christie
and Wood eats a lot less. Easy choice.
by charles wallace on Apr 12, 2025 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
pretty sure Austin Wood, and Vin Mazzaro are best buddies
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 13, 2025 3:45 AM EDT reply actions
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