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
Posted by Jeremy on March 25, 2009 under Uncategorized |
Today was a day for the pitchers. Pittsburgh’s Ross Ohlendorf continued his impressive spring by tossing 6 shutout innings en route to his first win, Shairon Martis and Koji Uehara locked up in a duel with Martis’ 6 scoreless innings trumping Uehara’s 3.2 IP of one-run, 7K ball. David Purcey looks like the real deal in his 6 one-run innings, but no one matched up to Kevin Slowey’s performance. The 24 year old Twin hurled 5 innings allowing one run while striking out 5 and knocking in 3 runs with a perfect 2-2 day at the plate.
Youngster of the Day—KEVIN SLOWEY
Other Notable Performances:
- Austin Jackson—1-1 GS HR(3) 4 RBI
- Brett Gardner—1-2 3B R
- Ross Ohlendorf—6 IP 5H 3K (W)
- Brian Bixler—3-5 R 2 SB(3)
- Shairon Martis—6 IP 3H BB 4K (W)
- Koji Uehara—3.2 IP 3H ER 7K (L)
- David Purcey—6 IP 8H ER 2 BB 3K
- Travis Snider—1-3 R SB(1)
- Scott Campbell—1-1 2B R RBI
- Reese Havens—1-2 BB
- Kevin Slowey—5 IP 2H ER 5K (W) 2-2 2B 3 RBI
- Cameron Maybin—2-3 3B BB
- Gordon Beckham—1-2 SB(2)
- Aaron Poreda—3 IP 2H 2 ER 4 BB K
- Chris Gimenez—2-3 R BB
- Chris Colonel—2-4 2 RBI 2B
- Geovanny Soto—1-2 2B R 2 RBI
- Dexter Fowler—1-2 R SB(4)
- Erick Aybar—1-2 HR(2) RBI
- Nick Hundley—2-4 2B R
- Emmannuel Burriss—2-4 3B 3 RBI
- Gerardo Parra—2-2 2B
- Reegie Corona—2-5 RBI R SB(1)
- Tyson Gillies—2-3 2R RBI SB(1)
- Nelson Cruz—2-4 HR(5) 3 RBI 2R
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia—2-3 2B 2 RBI
- Joquin Arias—2-2 RBI
- Sean Gallagher—4.2 IP 6H BB 3K
- Mike Aviles—2-4 GS HR(1) 5 RBI
- Wladimir Balentien—1-4 3B 2 RBI
- Clayton Kershaw—5.1 IP 3H 3 ER BB 6K
Tags: aaron poreda, Austin Jackson, autographed cards, baseball, baseball cards, brett gardner, cactus league, cameron maybin, clayton kershaw, david purcey, Dexter Fowler, ebay, erick aybar, geovanny soto, gerardo parra, gordon beckham, grapefruit league, kevin slowey, koji uehara, matt wieters, mike aviles, nelson cruz, reese havens, rookie cards, spring training, travis snider, wladimir balentien
Posted by Jeremy on March 5, 2009 under Uncategorized |
Today marks the official beginning of the World Baseball Classic. Yesterday’s spring training games offered up some decent performances from our beloved prospects, but none that really dropped my jaw. Koji Uehara continues to impress, throwing three two-hit innings en route to a win, John Mayberry Jr. belted another HR, as did Dayan Viciedo and Justin Smoak. The youngster of the day, however, is Pablo Sandoval whose 3-3 afternoon included his second HR of the spring. Sandoval is proving that his bat is the real deal and not a one year wonder.
Youngster of the Day—PABLO SANDOVAL
Other Notable Performances:
- Andy LaRoche—1-2 HR(1) 2 RBI
- Wilson Ramos—1-2 2B RBI
- Evan Meek—IP 2K SV(3)
- Luke Montz—1-2 R BB
- Jordan Zimmerman—3 IP 0H 3K
- Jeremy Slayden—1-1 HR(2) 3 RBI
- John Mayberry Jr.—2-3 HR(2) 2 RBI
- Koji Uehara—3 IP 2H 2K (W)
- Matt Albers—2 IP 4H K
- Mike Costanzo—1-4 HR(1) 2 RBI
- Logan Morrison—2-2 2B RBI BB
- Francisco Cervelli—2-2 R SB(1)
- Scott Campbell—1-1 R RBI BB
- Travis Snider—3-3 R
- Matt Brown—3-4 2 RBI 2R
- Peter Bourjos—2-4 2R SB(2)
- Sean Rodriguez—1-2 2 RBI
- Chris Pettit—1-2 HR(2) 2 RBI
- Jay Bruce—2-3 HR(2) RBI
- Justin Upton—2-2 RBI
- Luke Hughes—2-3 2 2B 3R
- Garrett Olson—2 IP 2H 4K
- Jeff Clement—1-2 2R BB
- Richie Robnett—1-1 2R BB 2 SB(2)
- Aaron Poreda—3 IP 3H ER
- Pablo Sandoval—3-3 HR(2) RBI
- Buster Posey—2-2 R RBI
- Emmannuel Burriss—2-5 RBI R SB(1)
- Jesus Guzman—1-2 HR(1) 2 RBI
- Xavier Paul—1-2 2 RBI
- Chin-Lung Hu—2-4 R BB
- Delwyn Young—2-2 2B R RBI
- Justin Smoak—1-1 HR(1) 3 RBI
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia—1-2 2B RBI
- Derek Holland—2 IP 2H ER K
- Luke Hochevar—3 IP 2H 2K
- Beau Mills—2-4 HR(1) 2 RBI
- Michael Brantley—1-2 RBI SB(1)
- Brad Snyder—1-3 2 RBI
- Nate Spears—2-2 2R
- Dayan Viciedo—1-3 HR(2) 2 RBI
- Jordan Danks—2-4
- Yung-Chi Chen—1-1 2 RBI 3B
- Aaron Cunningham—1-3 R BB
- James Simmons—2 IP 2H 3K
Tags: aaron cunningham, aaron poreda, baseball cards, beau mills, Bowman Chrome, bowman chrome draft, buster posey, cactus league, chris pettit, dayan viciedo, derek holland, felix pie, francisco cervelli, francisco liriano, grapefruit league, james simmons, jarrod salalamacchia, Jay Bruce, jeff clement, John Mayberry Jr., jordan zimmerman, justin smoak, justin upton, koji uehara, logan morrison, luke hochevar, michael brantley, mike costanzo, mlb scouting report, pablo sandoval, peter bourjos, prospecting, scouting report, sean rodriguez, sports cards, spring training, travis snider, wilson ramos, world baseball classic
Posted by Jeremy on February 27, 2009 under Uncategorized |
Victor Martinez hit two dingers today and Evan Almighty also went deep. Japanese pitcher Koji Uehara pitched well in his debut with the Orioles, 19 year old Cuban import Dayan Viciedo belted his first HR for the White Sox, and the Brothers Hoffpauir both had solid performances for thier respective teams’ but it was Mike Carp that snatched the Youngster of the Day honors. The new Seattle Mariners 1B prospect belted a long HR (I listened to the game) and drove in 5 RBI as the M’s decimated the L.A. Dodgers 18-1.
Youngster of the Day—MIKE CARP
Other Notable Performances:
- Pedro Alvarez—1-3 BB
- Shelby Ford—1-2 R
- Kris Medlen—IP 2 BB 2K
- Matt Wieters—1-2 R BB
- John Raynor—1-3 R SB(1)
- Dallas McPherson—1-3 R RBI
- Ryan Tucker—2 IP H 2 BB 2K
- Koji Uehara—2 IP H BB 3K
- Jake Arrieta—IP K
- Tim Beckham—1-1
- Jeff Niemann—2 IP H 2K (W)
- Mike Hessman—1-3 R BB 2B
- Brad MIlls—2 IP H
- Austin Jackson—1-2 R
- Brett Gardner—2-2 R 2 SB(2) BB 2B
- Juan Miranda 1-2 2B
- Ian Kennedy—2 IP H BB 3K
- Jarret Hoffpauir—2-3 2 RBI 2B R
- Micah Hoffpauir—2-3 HR(2) 3 RBI
- Allen Craig—2-2 2 RBI
- John Jay—2-4 3R RBi BB 2B
- Ivan Nova—IP 2K
- Angel Salome—1-2 HR(1) 2 RBI
- Logan Schafer—1-2 RBI SB(1)
- Alcides Escobar—1-4 RBI R SB(1)
- Cutter Dykstra—1-2 RBI R 2B
- Aaron Cunningham—1-1 R RBI 2B
- Adrian Cardenas—2-2 R
- Mike Carp—2-3 HR(1)
- Mike Wilson—1-3 HR(1) 2 RBI
- Matt Tuiasosopo—2-4 HR(1) RBI 2R 2B
- Freddy Sandoval—1-2 R RBI
- Sean Rodriguez—1-3 RBI 2B
- Mark Trumbo—2-4 2B R
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia—2-2 2 2B
- Greg Golson—1-3 R
- Evan Frey—2-3
- Gordon Beckham—1-2 2B
- Chris Getz—1-4 RBI BB
- Dayan Viciedo—2-3 HR(1) RBI
Tags: Adrian Cardenas, allen caraig, angel salome, Austin Jackson, baseball cards, Bowman Chrome, brett gardner, cactus league, cutter dykstra, dayan viciedo, ebay, evan longoria, gordon beckham, grapefruit league, jake arrieta, john jay, john raynor, koji uehara, matt tuiasosopo, matt wieters, mike carp, minor league prospects, pedro alvarez, rookie cards, sean rodriguez, spring training, tim beckham
