Astros Minor League Recap
by Subber10 on Aug 1, 2011 10:23 AM CDT
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PrintWell the trade deadline has came and passed and we now have a total of nine new minor leaguers (if you count the Keppinger trade). With those trades, we've had a ton of movement between the majors and minors, so lets recap!
Corpus to Houston-Jimmy Paredes, JD Martinez, Jose Altuve
Oklahoma City to Houston-Brian Bogusevic, Luis Durango
Houston to Oklahoma City-Chris Johnson, Brett Wallace
Now, that's just at the major league level. There is going to be a lot more movement as theses minor leaguers begin to filter in to their minor league clubs. The big are where we will likely see a ton of movement is Corpus Christi with the pitching situation. As it stands right now, there are seven starters; Dallas Keuchel, Henry Sosa, Erick Abreu, Ross Seaton, Jonnathan Aristil, Paul Clemens, and Brett Oberholtzer. Plus, the Astros have said that Zach Cosart will also go to Corpus, which sends that group to eight.
Here is what I think is going to happen with some of these guys. I think at least one, if not both, of Keuchel and Sosa will get moved to Oklahoma City pushing Brad Hennessey to the pen, since there are only four starters right now (Wright is spot starting). I then think Erick Abreu or Aristil will be pushed to the pen. There is bound to be some relievers being pushed to Lancaster or Oklahoma City, and I have to think somebody is going to be released between the three levels.
Oklahoma City lost 12-3
- Brad Hennessey-2 2/3 IP, 11 H, 9 R, 9 ER, 2 BB, 1 SO, 1 HR, 2/3 GO/AO-WHY IS IN AAA AND STARTING!?!?!?!
- Sammy Gervacio-3 1/3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 SO, 5/3 GO/AO
- Ross Wolf-1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 SO, 3/0 GO/AO
- JB Shuck LF-3-4, 3B
- Brian Bogusevic CF-0-2, 2 BB, SO, SB
- JR Towles C-1-4, 2B
- Ozwaldo Navarro 3B-2-4
Corpus Christi won 8-7
- Henry Sosa-4 2/3 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO, 1 HR, 6/1 GO/AO
- Chris Hicks-1 1/3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO
- Josh Zeid-2/3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO
- Jason Stoffel-1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO
- Jonathan Villar SS-1-4, HR, SO
- Brandon Wikoff 2B-2-4, BB
- James Van Ostrand 1B-3-4, BB
- Jon Gaston RF-2-5, HR
- TJ Steele CF-0-2, 2 BB
Lancaster won 4-3
- Andrew Robinson-6 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 SO, 9/2 GO/AO
- Kyle Greenwalt-2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO, 3/1 GO/AO
- Miguel Arrendell SS-1-3, 2B, SO
- David Flores DH-2-4, HR, 2 SO
- Erik Castro 1B-2-3, 2 HR, SO
- Jonathan Singleton 1B-1-1, 2B
- Grant Hogue LF-1-2, 2B, OF Assist
Lexington lost 3-2
- Mike Foltynewicz-6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 SO, 8/3 GO/AO-Solid but not spectacular
- Dan Adamson CF-1-4, 2 SO
Tri-City lost 6-1
- Juri Perez-3 1/3 IP, 7 , 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO, 5/0 GO/AO
- Joan Belliard-2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO
- Ryan Cole-1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO
- John Hinson 2B-0-2, 2 BB, SO
- Neiko Johnson LF-0-2, 2 BB, SB
- Miles Hamblin C-0-1, 3 BB, SB
Greeneville lost 6-1
- Ricardo Batista-4 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 3 SO, 4/2 GO/AO
- Rodney Quintero-2 1/3 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO, 2/1 GO/AO
- Ruben Sosa 2B-1-3, BB, SO, SB
- Ariel Ovando RF-1-4, 2B, SO
- Luis Alvarez C-2-3, BB
GCL Astros won 4-3
- Enderson Franco-5 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 SO, 4/5 GO/AO
- Juan Mojica-2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO
- Jose Fernandez SS-2-4, 2B, SO
- Ydarqui Marte LF-1-3, 2B
DSL Astros won 3-2
- Reymin Guduan-3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 5 SO, 5/0 GO/AO
- Felix Ramirez-2 1/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO
- Thomas De La Cruz RF-2-3
- Mesac Laguna CF, LF-1-3, HR
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I watched Folty’s start on milb.tv, and it was like you said. Solid but otherwise unimpressive. Of his three strikeouts two of them were looking. Its hard to tell on milb.tv, but it looked like he just threw a fastball, curveball, and no change, or if he did throw a change it wasn’t often. When the announcers spoke of velocity they mentioned 92. They also said he threw 92 in his last inning as well, so it looks like he can sustain his velocity throughout the game.
by conroestro on Aug 1, 2011 9:48 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Why did we take him over Walker, Biddle and Ranuando again?
Oh thats right cause he would sign for slot.
by YohannDookeyblue on Aug 1, 2011 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m not a fan of ranaudo, I honestly don’t think he’ll make it as a starter. We would have been laughed at for going over drafting biddle there. Biddle was projected to be supplemental/2nd round. Walker was a big signability risk. I love the folty pick still. His ceiling is higher than biddle, just will take more time to develop.
by Subber10 on Aug 1, 2011 5:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I know.
Im just very impatient. I hope he has a similar path as Jake Orodizzi.
by YohannDookeyblue on Aug 2, 2011 5:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Allegedly the Red Sox were considering drafting Folty with pick #20 if we hadn’t taken him at #19.
by Stupendous Man on Aug 1, 2011 6:46 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Robinson, shuck, Erik Castro, singleton, Ovando, Jose Fernandez all had good games
by Subber10 on Aug 1, 2011 10:27 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
True, I completely forgot Singleton was at Lexington.
Despite having no power Shuck is still an interesting player.
Didnt even see the 2 HR for Castro.
Thanks, Subber.
by vicious-peanut on Aug 1, 2011 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Rotations
AAA- Sosa, Keuchel, AVH, Harell, Figgy.
AA- Cosart, Clemens, Oberholtzer, Seaton, Aristil
Did Sergio Perez get released? That’d be a shame, if they kept guys like Hennessey and Fein. Anxious to see how CJ and Wally react to their demotions. Hope Wallace goes Chris Davis down there. Good bullpen arms in Wright/Gervacio/Storey.
Looks like Gaston may be turning it on. Hopefully he makes the most of this last month. In addition to the solid rotation and prospect laden lineup, the CC bullpen is STRONG. Hicks, Zeid, King, Leon, Stoffel, Meszaros, and Urckfitz all have a good shot to end up in Houston eventually.
If Erik Castro could stay healthy, he may be a strong sleeper candidate. ‘stros’ farm is stacked at 1B now (Wallace, Hinze, Singleton, Nash).
Not pleased with Folty’s K rate, but good to see him limit the hits and runs. If he can end the year with an ERA under 4, a K/9 rate of 6+, and a WHIP of <1.40, I’d call his year a success. Ben Orloff keeps hitting.
I dread looking at Tri-Cities’ box scores.
Ovando has cooled, but he’s still doing well enough to justify a promo to full-season next year.
Good crop of infielders in the GCL.
Those W/L records are ugly.
Castro is a 3B who had shoulder surgery, I believe, last year.
Hoepfully he moves back across the diamond in 2012.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Shuck is getting screwed this time around
He’s a better prospect than Bogusevic. He reminds me of what John Cangelosi gave the Astros in 1995-1996. His near 2 to 1 BB/K ratio is outstanding. If anything he should be there over Michaels.
All things equal, give me guys that have some speed and legit OBP skills.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 10:54 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
The thing about Shuck
Is he has absolutely zero power, and his defense just isn’t that great. I’m not saying he wouldn’t be better than Bogey or Michaels, but none of the three strikes me as a good option to start every day in right field.
Actually I’d probably rather the Astros had called up Jacob Goebbert instead of Jimmy Paredes, and let CJ continue slogging away at third base. Goebbert is a pretty polished hitter and a good defender for a corner outfielder. He doesn’t have that much pop but still a lot more than Shuck.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com
or DeLome
who has showed improved plate discipline in AAA this year.
Plus both guys are lefties.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, DeLome would make a bit of sense
I actually think Goebbert might be more ML-ready though, just because his hit tool is a lot better than DeLome’s. I also think Goebbert has a bit more upside, and I’d rather use those plate appearances on the best player possible.
I suspect the real reason they’re using Bogey/Michaels is because when Schafer comes back, he will man center field every day, and they’re going to use RF to take a look at Bourgeois and see what he can do with substantial playing time.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com
They better give Bourgeois sustained playing time, because he has definitely earned it.
If Mills plays Jason Michaels gets regular playing time, we better find a new manager.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
or until
Jason pulls his hamstring again and goes on the DL for the 6th time during his tenure with the Astros.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Well he should play until he gets hurt, because he deserves it.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
With Durango and Bogey coming up I really dont see room for JMike
Not at the rate of this youth movement
My first post about Shuck/Bogusevic is at the bottom of the page,
but I’ll weigh in on DeLome too. He hasn’t shown much pop, especially when compare this season to his numbers at the lower minor league levels. The patience and improved OBP is huge, and I would think the power will catch up next season.
He’d probably hold his own in the big leagues, but I would call up both Bogusevic and Shuck ahead of him. That said, Durango can not (and will not) hit major league pitching. He can fly, but he’s going to look silly at the plate in the bigs.
Agreed
I’m not making the judgment on his ML numbers. I’m basing them on watching him in AAA. I work for OKC, so I see him play quite a bit. He can barely hit AAA pitching.
In fact, he didn’t start for three straight games over the weekend. He attempts drag bunts at least once every five at-bats, and I’ve seen him try (and fail) to chop the ball over the third baseman’s head quite a few times as well. He’s one of the fastest players I’ve ever seen in my life, and he plays decent defense with a good arm for his size. But he can’t hit. Best case is probably an Endy Chavez-type player.
For right now with this ML team thats fine. He's also still young enough to
improve his hitting a la Bourn when he came over. How are his BS skills?
Pretty much, yeah.
But with less solid contact ability and more speed, I think. Better arm defensively.
He basically takes off everytime he's on first.
He has unbelievable speed, but he doesn’t appear to get great jumps. Just look at his numbers…he was just 13-20 on SB attempts in OKC. He needs to learn when to go and who to run on. The potential for 50+ steals is definitely there, though.
No I know it is what it is
But the way this team is looking like a bunch of slap hitters. I at the least want a guy that can accidentally hit a HR
If Luis Durango hits a ML HR....
this year (or ever, probably), then I’ll jump off a cliff. He stretches singles into doubles, but he doesn’t have enough gap power to hit doubles to stretch into triples. He has 25 doubles in his minor league career. Seven seasons.
Here is a fangraphs’ article on Durango when he was called up by the Padres last year. The article refers to Durango as a clone of Tony Gwynn, Jr. (whom he happened to be replacing). Though it’s a fantasy article, it’s somewhat positive.
by clack on Aug 1, 2011 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Does anyone think that Paredes
could be a poor man’s Howard Johnson?
Switch hitting 3B. I don’t think Paredes has Johnson’s plate discipline or raw power, but he will easily exceed him on the base paths and in the field.
If anything for Paredes this time up in Houston will give him acclimated to ML pitching in
preparation for next season.
His ugly defense will send him back to the minors soon enough. His bat is decent, but nothing special. He does have great speed tho, and can take the extra base or steal a base for you. He’s still a year or two away.
His defense is not that bad considering he was moved to third roughly two months ago.
His bat is better than what his numbers indicate but is still very raw all around especially when you take into account he’s only 22.
Where the hell has Villar's power surge come from?
Hitting a lot of homeruns as of late.
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
Same with Martinez
Maybe they both made the adjustments to add a little more loft to their swings.
Both are big guys, and they always say power is the last thing to come.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
What exactly have you read that indicates this?
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Hooks Mgr. Tom Lawless and Astros wanted JD to put more loft to his swing and he did
just that. Villar they worked on his weight transfer and leg kick when hitting and it has led to his increase in not only power but BA and OB numbers.
Everyone ok with Wallace and CJ being sent down?
I don’t know what to think about it…
the man, the myth, the legend.
Twitter: @jyarbrough
CJ was coming along, but this is probably not the worse thing ever. You slow down CJ’s arbitration clock and allow Wallace to work on his mechanics without facing big league pitching.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd be mildly surprised if CJ gets another shot in the majors
I suppose it’s possible, but since he was never a good prospect in the first place and is already 26, I think he may have just used up his chance. It’s a shame because he seems like a good guy and has real raw power , but the flaws in his pitch recognition and fielding are too great.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com
He is terrible at pitch recognition.
Being 26 on such a young team now will hurt him, no doubt.
Hopefully he tears the cover off the ball at OKC and makes Wade bring him back to Houston. I’m curious how much longer Wade will have a job though.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Chris Johnson is not a MLB everyday 3B
bad defense and poor plate discipline make for an below average player. He can mash the fastball, but once pitchers figured that out he was done.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
It most certaintly is a major problem.
It’s not his only problem. If he was a above average defender he would still be in Houston. You can have either one, but when you have neither don’t expect to play in the majors.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Goes like this for me:
CJ – Don’t really care either way, guess I’d rather see Downs playing third base.
Wallace – Torn. Not sure it’s best for him to be at AAA right now, but I can understand the decision.
Paredes – Should not be in the majors. Better to have CJ playing every day than rush prospects with legit tools who need a lot more polish.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com
I’m don’t necessarily agree with the Paredes move either, but maybe the coaching staff at Corpus saw something that really impressed them. He is already on the 40 man roster too.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Paredes
Maybe Paredes sees the opportunity he has and works as hard as he possibly can to seize this opportunity. He should be like a sponge and listen to every piece of advice Barnett and Dave Clark has to offer. It would be nice if veteran guys (Bourn or Pence) could mentor him, but it looks like Carlos Lee and Barmes will have to do. The point is that realistically Paredes was two years away, and was given a shot now. Hopefully he realizes that if he can work hard and seize the opportunity then maybe he can realize his dream sooner. If he falters then it could be awhile before he gets another chance. If he smart then he’s the hardest worker out there the rest of the year. He should feel rejuvenated.
I will just say not a fan of the move but trying to look at the brightside here.
by conroestro on Aug 1, 2011 11:37 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Whether or not he's ready is not the issue
The issue is that the Astros feel, and probably rightly so, that Chris Johnson has earned the right to stay in Houston.
Since the Astros literally have no one in AAA or the majors that have a case to say I deserve to be the everyday 3B, then you go to next guy down the list. That guy happens to be Paredes. Who at 22 is at the age where if he’s worth a damn will so it in the majors.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Chris Johnson hasn't earned the right.
damn their needs to be an edit feature on posts.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
CJ's offense is a real problem
It’s non-existant.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Guys that hit .240 with little power and even worse plate discipline
shouldn’t expect to play in the majors for long.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah someone said that he had more plate discipline than Paredes
I dont think CJ has any plate discipline personally
Wallace's demotion came a year too late.
CJ? That’s a tough one because the Astros don’t exactly have a capable guy to put there every day anywhere in the system, from what I can tell (Paredes is the closest, though).
E-5-1-50
What does
Sutil or Wikoff look like? Are they any farther along than Paredes? You could have brought up Manzo to play 3B
Not sure...
But the fact that they keep putting middle infielders at 3B shows just how thin the Astros are at the position.
E-5-1-50
Good defenders, but not enough offense for third base
Although actually, I suspect Wikoff’s current game would translate better to the majors than Paredes.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com
The Paredes move seems desperately crazy, doesn’t it?
by MadMartygan on Aug 1, 2011 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
We just overall dont have enough offensive players
So if we bring up a lot of young pitchers next year would rather have someone that is plus defensive 3B man.
Not enough offense
is an understatement.
In AA he has a .266 batting average and a good BABIP… his walk rate is under 4% his strikeout rate is over 20% and his OBP is sub .300… those are bad numbers for the minors not good numbers.
How in hades does anyone expect him to hit major league pitching… he is two years away at least and while he is athletic he needs a lot of work on his defense in general and his work at third base in specific.
We all know that Wade took a shot in the dark and is trying to save his job
He doesnt give a shit if he ruins this guy or not. Same thing Mills with sitting Wallace so much
With much better plate discipline
Keppinger has little to no power so really give me the guy with better defense and OBP skills.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Same here. Wikoff's has an excellent glove in comparison to Keppeinger.
It always seems to make some sort of wicked stop no matter where he is playing in the IF.
Wallace was killing it in AAA before we got him
I dont have a problem with Wallace being on the Astros I dont think he was rushed. What I do have a problem with was how he was treated when he started to struggle. Mills might have ruined him as a ML player
by Nado2036 on Aug 1, 2011 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Or Wallace
didn’t take to instruction well, and didn’t make the adjustements necessary to play everyday in the majors. When you are in the majors, it’s your job to stay there, and take instruction. It’s quite obvious that Wallace did neither.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
It could also be that Wallace and Barnett/Mills just did not mesh together well.
You also have to consider that Wallace has been bounced around so much inis short pro career he may have become a bit jaded when Mills (dumbass) began benching him in favor of Lee who wasnt really hitting well at the time.
by StrosSouth on Aug 1, 2011 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Lets all hope he does. Im thinking that Wallace just lost his confidence when
he started getting replaced by the then light hitting Lee.
There have been some rumors that Wallace didn’t take well to adjustments suggested by his coaches. Those mostly were of the internet rumor variety, so I didn’t want to mention them in the past. Someone at SnS said over the off-season that Wallace was resistent to Bagwell’s coaching. I have seen similar comments pop up this season, but I don’t know if they are true. After they were sent to AAA, Wade made (what seemed to me) to be a pointed reference to the Astros’ expectation that CJ and Wallace would make adjustments at the ML level. Maybe that lends some truth to the rumors.
by clack on Aug 1, 2011 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
What does our top 10 prospects list look like now as the dust settles?
And how does it compare to the list at the beginning of the season? I’d be curious to see an updated list since I’m starting to get lost with all the new names.
by The Pentaverate on Aug 1, 2011 11:32 AM CDT reply actions
This is the list I posted in another thread
It’ just off the top of my head. You could re-order Springer/Singleton/Cosart if you want, they’re all pretty close for me.
*Lyles
Springer
Singleton
Cosart
*Altuve
*Martinez
Villar
Foltynewicz
DeShields
Ovando
Wates
Clemens
Oberholzer
*Where Astros rookies would place if they were still prospect-eligible
http://www.crawfishboxes.com
Pretty impressive group of players.
Definitely need a few more years to establish our farm as one of the best, but this group signifies Houston as being on the right track.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
You could probably add Castro to the list too since he hasn’t really had a huge amount of time yet.
by The Pentaverate on Aug 1, 2011 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
And Wallace if you want to go that far, but it’s a stretch since both of their rookie seasons were last year.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com
I hope the FO lets Castro heal up until Spring Training.
Maybe a few minor rehab starts, but I don’t want to see him in an Astro uniform until Spring Training.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Doesnt make sense to rush him back I would like to see them call up Wallace and let him get some time
At this point, they might as well do it.
by The Pentaverate on Aug 1, 2011 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
I like Q, but Corporan will likely be at AAA.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Neither have any upside they are backups at the very least
I want to clean house after this year and complete the youth movement and this includes getting rid of Lee
I think the most realistic time for him to be moved is the deadline next season.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I dont completely understand the waiver wire thing but if someone picks him up on waivers I wonder if we can get rid of him
Well one the waiver wire, a team can choose to take the player from the team they were on, while taking their entire remaining contract.
When you pass a player over waivers, if a team is interested, the team who initially passed him through waivers can take the player back off waivers.
Alex Rios was put on waivers and the Chi Sox took his contract with a bunch of years remaining.
Was huge for Toronto because they were losing alot and in a presumed rebuilding mode
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Carlos probably wouldn’t be taken off waivers because he is terribly fat and under performing for making near 28 million until the end of 2012.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope only Type B or Type A free agents.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, and
Here is the list we compiled as a group at the end of the last minor league season.
It’s not a bad list, but I feel we all got a bit too hyped up about Ovando and obviously bit too hard on Ben Heath’s early success. I also personally disagreed with those who ranked Keuchel that high, but to each his own.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com
Oh wow... comparing that list to the one above, I'd agree with conroe that the system got drastically better over the last week
by The Pentaverate on Aug 1, 2011 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Bringing in 10 young pieces will do that. I’m convinced our farm is in the 15-20 range now.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree on the caveat
that Springer and Armstrong get signed ASAP.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
I’m going to be an optimist because it’s Monday and say we might be a top 10 by next season.
by The Pentaverate on Aug 1, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
So does that say anthony for the system the Phillies 2 and 3 would be our three and four. Doubt it since overall they have more depth, but our farm system did improve drastically over the last week.
by conroestro on Aug 1, 2011 11:41 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I missed it all too last night. Had softball practice.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
22
My team irritates me, so possibly.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Well you to young for my regular team but I also play on a wood bat team
They need guys if you want to try it out. What do you play I can send you the stuff if you want.
I play 2nd, but I feel like I can play anywhere besides catcher and pitcher.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Gladly, I had a friend who told me to get into a hardball league.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
That is cool.
I’m still in softball season and I’m trying to find a job, but I’ll definitely keep that in mind.
Where do you live?
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Cypress
We play all over town though. They have an open metal and wood bat league. Dont care for the wood bat because i dont like the composite bats much but I hate dropping a bill when I break a bat
Exactly lol
I don’t wanna buy bats, but that does sound like fun.
How good are you guys?
I’m in Spring.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I played softball for one year
I was playing CF and broke the 1B hand he was trying to cut off the throw and I guess caught it wrong. That was my last game when they told me to tone it down a bit
Yeah my team isn’t that great, but I have a guy from the Rice College World Series team on my squad.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
That’s cool. I need to throw a baseball. Been a while.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Spring
Aldine Westfield and Cypresswood.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I need someone to throw with I am getting over a bicep strain maybe we can get together on monday or wed I dont go to work till 330 on these days
Hit me up. I’m without transportation right now though. About to get a new car though.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Is this league 30 years old and up?
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Close to Rosenberg, but also close to Katy/Sugar Land.
I played softball at those TX instruments fields for awhile. Those leagues weren’t very serious though.
Ok
Here is the link
http://www.teampages.com/organizations/629
I played that marathon game a couple weeks ago
I play on the 30+ with Cardinals and sometimes on the Zephyrs open woodbat in North. When my wife lets me play on the weekends
I made the coach on the Cardinals buy my jersey because there is no way I was going to spend my money on anything from St Loues
Cool
Just know that some guys are still looking to play and softball is painfull to play especially if you have played at the higher levels.
Why is it painful to play? Just curious, I would rather play baseball.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
For one I cant hit the ball for shit because it is so slow and when I do I launch it and if you hit to many HR’s they start counting as outs. The other is that when you throw the ball the leagues I have played in alot of guys get out of the way. Also hate playing with someone that cant bend over to field the ball.
LOL definitely feel you on that.
It would be an adjustment period for me seeing live pitching, but i can adjust.
What is the fastest velocity you have seen someone out there throw?
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
There is a lefty that got released by the A’s in the wood bat league throwing around 90. He is coming off an injury and is pretty nasty just lacks control. Fastest in 30 plus 85-88 but most of those guys are on our team.
That is pretty good. The fastest I’ve ever hit was 80-85.
90 without control sounds dangerous lol
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
It is
I have seen Mid 90’s but it has been about 5 yrs. Got nailed by low 90’s in the head from a guy from UT. Concussion had to miss a week
Never got knocked out in football
Happened 3 times in baseball and took a line drive to the wrist at 3B. Guy pulled back his bunt and tried to catch it but got my wrist instead of glove
The top 6 look great to me
And even with that list you still have surprises that could be huge in Hinze and Cisnero.
by The Pentaverate on Aug 1, 2011 11:39 AM CDT reply actions
Jared Cosart
Needless to say the guy is pumped to be pitching for the Astros organization. Do you think he too will feel a rejuvenation type experience from being traded, similar to Lucas Harrell.
by conroestro on Aug 1, 2011 11:46 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Plus he's coming home.
I also read that he was working on his other pitches this year, so that explains the lack of Ks.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
He has to love it when you look at who was in front of him in the Phillies orginization! I hope the change motivates him.
by The Pentaverate on Aug 1, 2011 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
I think that is going to happen to alot of the Braves pitching prospects
I think sometimes guys get to where they know no matter how well they perform they arent going to make it to the show
What happened to Ben Heath?
I haven’t heard much about him.
The Scola Scoop, How To Train Your Dragic, The Chuck Wagon, Pat-Pat, Captain hUnter Pence, Keppy, Junior Towles, Q, and Matt "Not Too" Schaubby!
He's had an ugly year
Back at single A ball and not hitting well there. Chris Wallace might be what we had hoped Heath would become, but it’s too early to say.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com
Oh ok, thanks for the update!
I hope Wallace keeps playing well, so that we have at least one UH alum on our team. Now if only we can find our Rice alum…. any news on Rendon signing yet? :)
The Scola Scoop, How To Train Your Dragic, The Chuck Wagon, Pat-Pat, Captain hUnter Pence, Keppy, Junior Towles, Q, and Matt "Not Too" Schaubby!
by ScolaDaBalla on Aug 1, 2011 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Good, he killed my fantasy team last year!
Coming into the draft I was thinking, you know, I have never drafted Moss, and he is a very good player… Oops!
The Scola Scoop, How To Train Your Dragic, The Chuck Wagon, Pat-Pat, Captain hUnter Pence, Keppy, Junior Towles, Q, and Matt "Not Too" Schaubby!
by ScolaDaBalla on Aug 1, 2011 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
But is it
an im done and I know it retirement…
or a
no one is offering me as much as I think I am worth so I am taking my ball and going home retirement?
Thought this was interesting
I talked with some respected posters on MinorLeagueBall last night and this morning about Folty’s start (they watched it on MilB.TV). I’ll quote what they had to say:
Foltynewicz did have an impressive outing. The announcers only noted his exact velocity twice, once in the first and once in the sixth, but he was clocked at 92 mph both times. He has a very slight build at the moment with a lot of room to fill out, although his delivery made me wonder a little if projection was going to offer him more velocity rather than more movement. He exhibited good sense for pitching with his fastball, with feel for commanding it around the plate while keeping it down in the zone. His primary fastball, as you probably know, is a sinker and it’s a plus pitch that should help him project well to higher levels. There’s the makings of a solid curveball here, with good break, and I thought it had above-average potential as he gets stronger. He flashed a changeup, which is raw but looks like an offering with decent potential, and a slider, which didn’t do too much for me. Very nice package overall, kind of similar to Chris Volstad a few years ago, although 19 year old Volstad was much more developed than Folty is.
-mrkupe
Agree on all with Folty – wrote that up in my excel file, but thought the CB flashed plus, actually 50/65.
-JD Sussman
So apparently his start impressed some people.
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That is great to hear. Chris Volstad was a pretty quick riser through the minors, so that is a pretty compelling comparison.
I always thought his curveball would end up above average to even possibly a plus pitch.
Honestly, I would rather him sit at 92 and work on movement more than building velocity.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Love sinkerball pitchers
and with his breaking pitches coming along I stand by my belief that he was a better draft pick than DeShields. Just like I feel Armstrong this season was a better pick that Springer.
Well since we dont have to worry about Paying Bourn or Pence next year
We need to just throw money at armstrong. I mean make it rain
Hey guys, new to the site....
I’m a big Twins fan and over at TT all the time, but I work for the OKC RedHawks and have been in OKC since January. I have to watch the RedHawks nightly, and honestly, its painful. I thought I’d weigh in on some of the Bogusevic vs. Shuck talk.
Shuck is a very good lead-off man or two hitter at the AAA level, mainly due to his amazing OBP and the fact that he essentially never strikes out. Unfortunately, he has zero power…barely even gap power. He only has 9 doubles this year at OKC, but part of that is he’s legged out 7 triples. Still…a .370 SLG% in AAA is nothing to write home about.
Bogusevic will be a good 4th outfielder/1B at the major league level, with his combo of decent power, decent speed and decent defense. He also walks at a high rate, but he doesn’t drive the ball as often as he should. Honestly, both guys are 4th outfielders, but if we didn’t have Shuck in AAA….I don’t even want to think about it.
If you guys have any questions about how the AAA guys look, let me know. Harrell has looked very, very good in his first few starts. He pitches tonight. My favorite position player has been Barnes…he’s going to have a good big league career.
Welcome! Since you offered, I have some ?s:
-What is it about Barnes that you like?
-What are your thoughts on DeLome?
-Why are guys like Hennessey, Fein, and Wolf on the roster?
-What will happen to Clemens now that Wallace is there?
Thanks! With Wally and CJ now in OKC and the likely pending promotions of a couple pitchers from AA, they should at least be more fun to watch.
by Snake Diggity on Aug 1, 2011 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
-What is it about Barnes that you like?
If Barnes can improve on his contact rate and continue to improve his plate patience, he’s basically a five-tool player. Being a Twins fan, he reminds me a lot of Joe Benson (the #4-5 prospect in the Twins system, currently at AA New Britain). He’s a big guy with very good speed, good pop, and a strong arm in the OF. He was going to play college football (like Benson), and absolutely crushes the ball when he gets ahold of one. He hit just .197 this year at OKC, but his SLG% was .402. The best way to describe him is that he has a relatively high ceiling (especially compared to guys like Shuck, Bogusevic, DeLome, etc.), and he didn’t concentrate fully on baseball until later than most. He’s still only 25 years old, and if he cuts back on his strikeouts, look out.
-What are your thoughts on DeLome?
I posted a little about DeLome above, so I’ll pretty much copy and paste…He hasn’t shown as much pop as you would hope, especially when comparing this season to his numbers at the lower minor league levels. The patience and improved OBP is huge, and I would think the power will catch up next season. He’d probably hold his own in the big leagues, but I would call up both Bogusevic and Shuck ahead of him right now. I could see him being a .240/.340/.440 corner outfielder. A borderline everyday player with marginal speed and defense. There just isn’t anything that sticks out about him…he doesn’t really do anything very well, just average.
-Why are guys like Hennessey, Fein, and Wolf on the roster?
Your guess is as good as mine. A little birdy told me Hennessey may be getting the axe any day now, and he should. He was absolutely shelled yesterday. His fastball was consistently 87-88, and I don’t think he touched 89 too often. Fein is bad, and Wolf started the year out very good but has been atrocious since. Your standard AAAA players that are roster-fillers at AAA.
-What will happen to Clemens now that Wallace is there?
Per week, I would say that Clemens plays 3B twice, 1B two-three times, and DHs maybe once. He’s lost some time now that Towles is here and Cancel plays some 1B, and for some reason we’re running Navarro out there at 3B 5-6x per week. Clemens has played some games in LF and looked decent (better than at 3B, for sure). I would look to see a lot of an OF of Clemens/Shuck/Delome, with Drew Locke losing time. Or at least, let’s hope so. Locke does nothing for me. Clemens needs the PT, and he’s looked awful at 3B.
Awesome insight man, thanks! Come back often.
by Snake Diggity on Aug 1, 2011 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Erik Castro-Jimmy Van O
Castro seems like he’s making a strong case for a look in Spring Training. Given the lack of options at 3B, Id be very intrigued to see what he has to offer.
VanO has just hit too much to not consider him somewhat of a prospect. Just from the recaps it looks like his average should be around .465! I know he’s probably a high two’s or low three’s guy but I’d like to see what he has at AAA.
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 1, 2011 1:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
VanOstrand has been at AA level for two plus seasons and with the fact that he's about to
turn 27 he had BETTER be hitting AA pitching or he should be flat out released.
But he IS hitting...
If he can do this at AAA a september call up is not out of the question. We could use all the OBP guys we can get.
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 1, 2011 2:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Considering hes beating up on AA pitching and being WAY too old for AA I have the
feeling you pit him against AAA or ML pitching that he will fall flat on his ass.
What do we lose by putting him in AAA?
Koby Clemens has failed this year. Miserably. Replacing him with a guy that has done well is the logical choice.
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 1, 2011 2:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
i think he could be like chris coste, career minor leaguer and finally contribute at end of career
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 2:56 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
His shoulder injury set him back almost 2 years.
2010 because he missed the entire year, and this season has been a wash as he has had to move to 1st to get him ABs.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes Erik Castro
had some sort of injury and missed all of 2010. I believe it had to do with his shoulder.
His July has been outstanding .308/.386/.769, though in only 39 ABs. He just needs more ABs.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I was hoping yo uwere talking about cuz I know VO has been here in CC for what
seems an eternity now. lol
Well you cant say its been a complete wash
He seems to really be picking it up lately at the plate
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 1, 2011 2:29 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Interesting that our top two are Phillies prospects
Even though there are clouds of uncertainty around them, they still jump to the top. Surprised Ketchup isn’t at least at 10
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 1, 2011 2:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think you could make an argument for Hinze at the back end of the top 10
Last I checked he has the third highest OPS in the Texas League (minumum 70 plate appearances). It’s a small sample, but it suggests that his success at Lancaster was not simply a mirage. I like his chances as much as Wates or Paredes at this point. Late bloomer?
by pacbellpilgrim on Aug 1, 2011 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
That looks reasonable
I’d put Wates over Paredes, and monkey with the rankings a bit, but other than that, no complaints.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com
I also like the balance
You’ve got your toolsy up the middle guys, your big corner bats, your high-ceiling starting pitchers, your near ML-ready inningseaters… little bit of everything. Only thing we don’t see is position players who profile as ML contributors in the near future, and that’s only because Ed has already called all of them up and then some (the "some" being Paredes).
http://www.crawfishboxes.com
Not too mention that Ed
has acquired everyone of those guys in the last 2 years. As bad as he’s been giving out bad money to guys like Feliz, Hall, Hampton, and a few others he as acquired pretty much a whole new system since taking over in late 2007.
So I would rate him
C- in managing the 25 man roster, though has a lot do with McLance’s assinine decisions.
but he gets A- in rebuilding the minors.
That would have average out to around a B, while he has he draw backs, if Crane kept him I wouldn’t curse his name.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
What pisses me off
These star players that we got were drafted in like the 8th round and what not. Why can’t we have that kind of luck (exclude JD)
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 1, 2011 2:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Because we don't go overslot enough
And don’t have the same caliber scouting department the Phillies have.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com
Some of it is luck... but most of it is going overslott
players that have top three round talent drop every year because teams are afraid they cannot sign them. Often in the middle rounds someone will take a flier on one of them and the good organizations find a way to get them signed… as long as you are not giving a 20th rounder 1st round money MLB typically does not block over slot bonuses.
I was hoping new ownership would do this since we desperately need the help …. but it is looking like the new CBA will put an end to the practice.
I like this lineup more because it makess the game interesting
When you ask Carlos Lee what his favorite place to play is, and he anwsers with the words, anywhere with a Buffet. You know theirs a real problem.
by orangeblood kid on Aug 1, 2011 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The last time our lineup had 2 switch hitters in it
I believe was last year when Geoff Blum & Berkman were both starting.
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Wasn't Kaz a switch hitter?
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 1, 2011 5:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Our pitching would be pretty good at AAA.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
A lot of speed in the that lineup
between the 2 water buffalos at 4 and 8.
by Neil Leininger on Aug 1, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
alysonfooter profile
alysonfooter Very confident, but it could come down to last week. RT @smlentz what is confidence level amongst brass that they will get Springer signed?
Someone made the good point
Armstrong could go in the first round next year if he stays healthy, but he’s taking the risk of facing a hard slotting system. He could stand to lose a good bit of money if he doesn’t sign this year. Especially if he continues with the injuries
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 1, 2011 4:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think Springer is bluffing more than you guys are giving him credit for.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 3:22 PM CDT reply actions
Hennessey will be released
sooner rather than later. If it doesn’t happen today or tomorrow I’ll be very suprised.
Will do.
Also heard that there is no chance that CJ and Wallace join the club before the road trip in Vegas, so I won’t see them until August 12. They have 72 hours to report so, let’s be honest…report in OKC or Vegas? Easy choice for a pair of big leaguers.
Should see big things from them in Vegas though huh?
Very offensive environment from what I hear and Wallace’s former home
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 1, 2011 4:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Cosart’s 1st start is tuesday against san antonio. (Facebook)
Cant link on phone just send friend request and look at his status.
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 4:37 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Confirmed: Hennessey has been released.
Xavier Cedeno and Dallas Keuchel are being promoted to OKC.
by bbeeck on Aug 1, 2011 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
He only pitched one game in OKC
earlier this year. He started and only pitched four innings.
Yeah they just called him up for a spot start I think.
Also, Abreu was assigned here. We all expected that move, though.
awesome, dallas has been ready. cedeno go get em
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 4:54 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Dallas to AAA, Professor X, IDK
New tweet:
Trying this again, Astros promote Dallas Keuchel to AAA, Xavier Cedeno down to AA, Brad Hennessey released.
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(=^_^=)
idk i wonder if he meant to say both to AAA
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 5:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
yep. got you now
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 5:17 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Makes sense
They said they were going to limit his innings. I can see him competing for a spot in the Spring
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 1, 2011 5:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
lol. funny
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 5:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
haha wow!
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 5:27 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Nevermind, All, Levine is confusing
Dallas Keuchel & Xavier Cedeño both promoted to OKC redhawks.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=l_trn&lid=109&sid=t482
Levine deleted a tweet that said both were promoted and had a new one that said Cendeno wasn’t promoted.
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Strossouth, you going to cosarts start on saturday/sunday
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 5:18 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Coward is going to Lancaster on account of adding two starters at AA level in braves deal
by Subber10 on Aug 1, 2011 5:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
really, he said hes starting tommorow?
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 5:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Off tweeted that he’s been activated on the Lancaster roster because of braves deal
by Subber10 on Aug 1, 2011 6:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Stephen Goff freaking autocorrect!!!
by Subber10 on Aug 1, 2011 6:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
oh okay
Evryone has autocorrect but it seems!!
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 6:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
haha me and you were both watching that!
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 6:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Cosart apparently tweeted that hes starting tomorrow against San Antonio
which is where CC will be tomorrow
haha not much difference, but yah thats what he said he was told
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 6:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He's a lil fella!
The Altuve of pitchers
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 1, 2011 5:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
altuve will hit his 1st homer this series!!
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 5:31 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Really? Where did it go?
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 5:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
It was a double to the left field wall.
He certainly hit it hard enough for it to be a homer, if it was hit a little higher.
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You mean if he was a little higher?
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 1, 2011 5:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That is awesome wish i got to see it, hes gonna be a good one.
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 5:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Wow bourn 1st pitch single to left
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 6:12 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
what was that
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 6:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
JD makes up for thos first pitch swings lol
Firesale! Everyone must go!
by astrosfan1989 on Aug 1, 2011 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
really wish we got more for him
Firesale! Everyone must go!
by astrosfan1989 on Aug 1, 2011 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Just bought OOTP Baseball 12. My life as we know it is over.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 6:20 PM CDT reply actions
Sim baseball game. There was a story on here about it.
by SteveBartman_MVP on Aug 1, 2011 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
sooo ed wade just said sosa is gonna start in AAA for his next start.
And he said cosart is staying in AA, he said singleton is only one in A ball out of all 10 players he tradd for
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 6:41 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Eschenfelder made it sound like they were taking some heat in Houston about the trades
most liekly by the avg Joe who knows very little about baseball
Im sure
I can’t listen to the radio right now because people are all calling in saying, “We didn’t even get good players for Pence” They don’t understand the prospect thing, or the situation we are in.
by vicious-peanut on Aug 1, 2011 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
you think thats bad go the Chronicle online and read the comments. Peaople are so
freekn ignorant of what it takes to build a winning franchise
ya he did, i think he was trying to convince your average fan that everything will be ok
If i were Arnold Rothstein id pay Ryan Braun all the money he
wants to stop going on homer streaks against the poor Astros....
am i the only one?
by ccislanders on Aug 1, 2011 6:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Ya, Kepp trade was so-so
And getting Schafer instead of a top prospect type are really my only beefs
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 1, 2011 7:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think Wade may have found somehting in Sosa though. Schaffer reminds me of
Bourn when Wade traded for him. Not saying hell turn into Bourn by any means but by the fact he hasnt quite gotten ML pitching yet but has the potential to do so.
Maybe
Since AAA is in no way trying to do anything but hold emergency call ups right now, they’ll try Johnson in LF. I’m telling you guys it could work nicely! Think about it, what do you need to play LF? Good speed, check. Strong arm, check PLUS. Capable of catching a fly ball, if he’s a pro baseball player I hope he can catch a fly ball. If he can get this hitting thing under control he could be a nice LF or maybe even RFer depending on how well he can read balls.
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 1, 2011 7:12 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Trying Johnson in left could be his only chance
of making it to the majors again.
He is never going to be a good contact hitter or even have an average OBP… so he is not an every day option at any position. However he does have power, it is not enough to make up for his god awful defense at third base… but if he could be a decent left fielder (he does have a strong arm) then he could make a decent power guy off the bench … who can play Left and even 1st or 3rd in a pinch.
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