Posted by Jeremy on March 31, 2009 under Uncategorized | 
With one week left to go, all of the clubs have been or will be calling up some of their younger players from the minor league camps for a final round of innings in the big league camp before heading to their minor league destinations. Today’s action saw Adam Jones belt his 3rd HR of the season, as did the red hot Erick Aybar. Taylor Teagarden and Justin Smoak went deep for the Rangers and Alex Gordon did it twice. On the mound, Glen Perkins pitched to his 3rd win of the spring and Brett Anderson gritted through 6 innings for his 2nd victory. The youngster of the day, though, was Seattle Mariners OF prospect Mike Wilson who blasted his 6th and 7th HR of the spring, knocking in 5.
Youngster of the Day—MIKE WILSON
Other Notable Performances:
- Kenshin Kawakami—6 IP 4H 2 ER 2 BB 4K
- Adam Rosales—2-2 2 2B 2 RBI
- Wellington Castillo-2-2
- Ross Ohlendorf—5.1 IP 3H ER 2 BB 3K
- Johnny Cueto—5 IP 3H ER 4 BB 2K
- Ryan Perry—IP BB SV(1)
- Andrew MIller—6 IP 4H UER 3K
- David Purcey—6 IP 2H ER 5 BB 2K
- Adam Lind—2-3 2B
- Glen Perkins—6 IP 4H Bb 4K W(3)
- Adam Jones—1-3 HR(3) RBI
- Daniel Murphy—2-3 HR(1) RBI 2B
- Trevor Crowe—1-2 2R 2 BB SB(7)
- Josh Whitesell—1-3 HR(3) 2 RBI
- Taylor Teagarden—1-2 HR(4) 3 RBI BB
- Justin Smoak—1-2 HR(2) RBI
- Jesus Guzman—1-1 HR(5) RBI
- Mike Wilson—2-3 2 HR(7) 5 RBI
- Casey McGehee—1-2 HR(6) 2 RBi 2R
- Alcides Escobar—1-1 2R RBI SB(4)
- Brett Anderson—6 IP 6H 3 ER bB 4K W(2)
- Chris Denorfia—2-5 2B 2 RBI R
- Alex Gordon—2-5 2 HR(5) 3 RBI 2R
- Josh Fields—2-4 2B R
- Kendry Morales—3-4 2B 3B 3 RBI R
- Erick Aybar—2-3 HR(3) RBI 2R
Tags: adam jones, alcides escobar, alex gordon, baseball cards, Brett Anderson, cactus league, david purcey, ebay, erick aybar, grapefruit league, josh fields, josh whitesell, justin smaok, kendry morales, kenshin kawakami, memorabilia, mike wilson, minor league cards, ryan perry, sports memorabilia, sportscards, spring training, trevor crowe
Posted by Jeremy on March 30, 2009 under Uncategorized |
Offense was the name of the game Sunday as the Cactus League was afire with several spectacular performances. Josh Hamilton belted two HR and drove in five and Chris Davis chimed in with his 5th HR of the spring in Texas’ romp over the Angels. Chris Getz and Brent LIllibridge each logged three hits in the White Sox win. On the mound, Kevin Slowey continued his solid spring tossing 6 innings of two run ball en route to his second win and Phil Coke and Brandon McCarthy each notched their third victory of the spring. The player de jour, though, was light hitting Alberto Callaspo of the Kansas City Royals. Callaspo went 4-6 with three doubles, three runs scored and two runs batted in.
Youngster of the Day—ALBERTO CALLASPO
Other Notable Performances:
- Chris Carter—2-4 HR(6) RBI
- Koji Uehara—IP 2K (W)
- Adam Jones—2-3 2R
- Kevin Slowey—6 IP 8H 2 ER 5K W(2)
- Carlos Gomez—1-3 2B 2 RBI
- Matt Joyce—2-4 2B 2 RBI R
- Jay Bruce—1-3 HR(3) 2 RBI
- Ricky Romero—7 IP 8H 2 ER 6K
- Lou Santangelo—1-1 HR(2) RBI
- Dallas McPherson—1-4 HR(1) 2 RBI
- Cameron Maybin—2-3 R BB
- Andy LaRoche—1-4 2B RBI
- Phil Coke—2 iP H 4K W(3)
- Brett Gardner—2-3 R
- Joe Martinez—4 IP 3H 2 BB 3K
- Alberto Castillo—4-6 3 2B 3R 2 RBI
- Billy Butler—3-5 2R RBI BB
- Chris Denorfia—1-2 HR(1) 2 RBI 2R 2 BB
- Dexter Fowler—2-4 2 2B RBI R SB(6)
- Ian Stewart—1-4 HR(4) 2 RBI
- Chris Getz—3-5 2B R 3 RBI
- Brent Lillibridge—3-4 2B 2R RBI
- Donny Lucy—2-2 2B R
- Gerardo Parra—1-1 HR(2) 2 RBI
- Justin Upton—1-2 R BB SB(2)
- Chris Davis—3-4 HR(5) 2 RBI 2B 3R
- Taylor Teagarden—1-1 HR(3) 3 RBI
- Elvis Andrus—2-3 2R
- Brandon McCarthy—4 IP 6H 2 ER 2K W(3)
Tags: adam jones, alberto callaspo, autographed memorabilia, autogrpahed cards, baseball cards, brett butler, brett gardner, cactus league, cameron maybin, carlos gomez, chris carter, chris davis, chris getz, Dexter Fowler, elvis andrus, gerardo parra, grapefruit league, ian stewart, Jay Bruce, justin upton, kevin slowey, koji uehara, memorabilia, phil coke, rookie cards, sportscards, spring training, taylor teagarden
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Saturday’s spring training action saw some outstanding performances from several top prospects. Kendry Morales and Erick Aybar both collected 4 hits (one of Morales’ cleared the fence). Sean Doolittle, Chase Headley, Adam Jones, and Nelson Cruz all blasted HR’s as well. On the mound, Max Scherzer pitched 5 innings of 4 hit ball en route to a win, then promptly went on the DL. Edison Volquez threw 5 solid innings for a win and Ryan Perry continues to look like Detroit’s long awaited dominant closer, lowering his spring ERA to 0.93. Today’s top youngster was none other than Andrew McCutchen who went 5-5 with his 2nd HR, 3 doubles, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored. McCutchen raised his average to .308 and is increasingly looking like a Major League outfielder.
Youngster of the Day—ANDREW MCCUTCHEN
Other Notable Performances:
- Adam Jones—1-2 HR(2) 2 RBI
- Brian Barden—2-4 3B R BB
- Colby Rasmus—2-3 3B 2R 2 BB SB(4)
- Jay Bruce—2-4 2 RBI SB(1)
- Paul Janish—2-4 2B R
- Edison Volquez—5 IP 4H ER 4 BB 3K W(2)
- Ryan Perry—IP H 2K
- Carlos Gomez—3-3 R 2 SB(5)
- George Kottaras—1-2 2B R RBI
- Jordan Schafer—-3-5 2B RBI
- Andrew McCutchen—5-5 HR(2) 3 2B 2 RBI 3R
- Brian Bixler—2-4 2B R
- Garrett Jones—1-1 HR(4) 3 RBI
- Dillon Gee—3.1 IP 4H 2 ER 2 BB 4K W
- Damaso Espino—2-3 3 RBI 2B
- Max Scherzer—5 IP 4H ER 3K W (1-2 RBI)
- Alexei Ramirez—2-4 2 2B 3 RBI R
- Josh Fields—2-3 2B 2R BB
- Brent Lillibridge—2-3 2B 2R RBI
- Sean Doolittle—1-1 HR(2) RBI
- Jeff Clement—1-1 2B 2 RBI
- Reegie Corona—2-4 HR(1) RBI 2R
- Mike Wilson—1-4 2B R RBI BB
- Rob Johnson—1-3 2B 2R BB
- Kendry Morales—4-4 HR(3) 2B 3 RBI 2R
- Erick Aybar—4-4 2B 3B 2R 3 RBI
- Sean Rodriguez—1-1 2B RBI R
- Chase Headley—4-5 HR(3) 2B 3 RBI 2R
- Nick Hundley—2-3 2B R RBI
- Pablo Sandoval—2-2 R RBI
- Emmanuel Burriss—0-3 2 BB 2R 2 SB(4)
- Nelson Cruz—2-4 HR(6) 2 RBI
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia—1-3 3B R
- Micah Hoffpauir—2-5 HR(5) 2B 3 RBI 2R
- Geovanny Soto—2-4 2B
- Seth Smith—2-5 2B 3B 2R RBI
Tags: adam jones, alexei ramirez, andrew mccutchen, autographed cards, baseball cards, Bowman Chrome, bowman chrome draft, cactus league, chase headley, chris gomez, colby rasmus, dillon gee, ebay, edison volquez, emmanuel burriss, erick aybar, geovanny soto, grapefruit league, jarrod saltalamacchia, Jay Bruce, jeff clement, jordan schafer, josh fields, kendry morales, major league baseball, max scherzer, Minor League Baseball, nelson cruz, pablo sandoval, ryan perry, Sean Doolittle, sean rodriguez, seth smith, sportscards, spring training, topps
Posted by Jeremy on March 27, 2009 under Uncategorized |
Joba Chamberlain earned his 3rd win of the spring, Jordan Schafer and Pablo Sandoval continue to post multi-hit games, and sparsely used prospects David Cooper and Gerardo Parra tacked up a couple of base knocks yesterday. However, the top youngster was Kansas City Royals’ SS Mike Aviles whose 2-3 afternoon included his 2nd HR 5 RBI and 2 runs scored. The Royals young offense is rounding into shape and I fully believe that this team is one that will turn some heads this season.
Youngster of the Day—MIKE AVILES
Other Notable Performances:
- Emilio Bonifacio—2-4 3B 5 RBI R
- Cameron Maybin—2-3 2B 2R
- Adam Jones—3-4 HR(1) 2B 2 RBI 2R
- Joba Chamberlain—4.1 IP 3H 2 ER 3 BB 3K W(3)
- Aaron Mathews—2-3 2R RBI
- David Cooper—2-3 R
- Jordan Schafer—2-4 3B R
- Freddie Freeman—1-2 RBI
- Matt Joyce—1-3 RBI R BB SB(1)
- Rick Porcello—2.1 IP 3H ER 3 BB K
- Pablo Sandoval—2-4 2 RBI 2R SB(1)
- Blake DeWitt—2-4 2B 2 RBI R
- Jason McDonald—3 IP 2H 2 BB 3K W(2)
- Elvis Andrus—1-2 R RBI
- Mike Aviles—2-3 HR(2) 2B 4 RBI 2R
- Alex Gordon—2-3 R
- Billy Butler—2-4 R
- Mitch Maier—1-1 R RBI SB(2)
- Gerardo Parra—2-4 2B R RBI
- Chris Getz—1-4 R 2 SB(4)
- Nick Adenhart—6 IP 5H ER 2 BB 3K W(2)
Tags: adam jones, alex gordon, autographed cards, billy butler, Bowman Chrome, cactus league, cameron maybin, david cooper, elvis andrus, freddie freeman, grapefruit league, james mcdonald, joba chamberlain, jordan schafer, matt joyce, nick adenhart, pablo sandoval, rick porcello, rookie cards, spring training
