6/18 AAA Minor League Report

Posted by Jeremy on June 19, 2009 under Minor League Ball today | Be the First to Comment

Texas Rangers OF prospect Julio Borbon went 3-5 with an RBI and two runs scored yesterday.  His trifecta of base knocks marked the fourth consecutive multi-hit game for the former Tennessee Volunteer.  June has been a great month for Borbon as he has hit .373 so far, raising his season average to .307.  Last year, Borbon torched the basepaths for 66 SB and showed decent power over two levels, hitting seven HR’s.  Though he hasn’t rendered the same results through the midpoint of this season, his 18 SB and 10 doubles has helped to make him an intriguing prospect for a regular spot with the Rangers in 2010 or, perhaps a valued trading chip for a resurgent Rangers team vying for a post season nod.  Either way, Borbon’s days as a minor leaguer are numbered.  He presents a highly polished blend of speed, plate discipline, hitting ability and defense desired of a top tier leadoff hitter. 

Today’s top prospect comes from the Oakland A’s farm system.  Hard throwing lefty Gio Gonzalez mowed down 10 hitters through 5.1 shutout innings, allowing four hits and only one walk.  Gonzalez’s career course has been frustrating to those that have invested in his cards as he has been shuttled from Oakland to Sacramento several times over the last two seasons.  Control has been the key determinant in the 24 year old’s level of success.  When it’s on, Gonzalez has a mid-90’s heater and an upper-70’s yakker that baffles hitters at any level.  When he’s off, Gonzalez racks up walks at a copious rate and gets hit hard with misplaced fastballs.  Gonzo was awful during his stint with the A’s once again, racking up a 7.27 ERA in his 8.2 innings, allowing seven walks and striking out seven.  His performance yesterday marks the second consecutive one in which he has not allowed a walk and, therefore, has not allowed a run.  He’s still very young and has a chance to refine his command.  With the depth of quality arms in Oakland’s farm system and the probability that the A’s will be sellers at the trade deadline, the need for Gonzalez to compile a greater semblance of consistency is greater than it has ever been.  Watch his next couple starts carefully, but more importantly, keep tabs on his next stint with the A’s.  I think it will speak volumes about his future.

AAA Player of the Day—GIO GONZALEZ

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Allen Craig—2-4 HR(7) RBI
• Brett Wallace—1-4 HR(8) RBI
• Jarrett Hoffpauir—1-4 HR(9) RBI
• Steve Clevenger—2-4 2B 2 RBI
• Joe Koshansky—2-6 2B RBI
• Angel Salome—2-5 HR93) 2 RBI 2R
• Cole Gillespie—1-3 3B R BB
• Julio Borbon—3-5 2R RBI BB
• Joaquin Arias—3-6 RBI
• Jose Vallejo—2-5 HR(2) 2  RBI
• Chris Johnson—1-4 HR(2) RBI
• Cameron Maybin—3-4 2B 3R RBI 2 BB
• Jai Miller—2-5 2B R 3 RBI
• Brian Bogusevic—2-4 RBI
• Jamie Hoffmann—2-4 2B 2R
• Michael Saunders—1-5 HR(8) RBI
• Kevin Frandsen—2-4 HR(7) RBI 3B 2R
• Kyle Blanks—1-3 HR(12) 3 RBI BB
• Cliff Pennington—1-2 3b R 4 RBI BB
• David Winfree—1-1 2B 3 RBI
• Michael Brantley—3-5 R
• Brandon Jones—2-5 2 2B 2R
• Steven Pearce—1-4 HR(11) RBI

Pitching:

• Chris Tillman—6 IP 4H 3 ER 2 BB 4K L (5-4)
• Carlos Gonzalez—5.1 IP 4H BB 10 K W (2-1)
• Carlos Torres—5 IP 0H 5K W (5-4)
• Anthony Swarzak—7 IP 8H 2 ER 2 BB 2K

3/30 Spring Training Report

Posted by Jeremy on March 31, 2009 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

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

3/29 Spring Training Report

Posted by Jeremy on March 30, 2009 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

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)

Top 20 Third Base Prospects (Part 2)

Posted by Jeremy on February 21, 2009 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

Here is the list for the second half of the top 20 third base prospects.  This is a difficult list to rank simply for the fact that many of these guys are still very young and quite raw.

11.) Dayan Viciedo—Chicago White Sox

2008 Stats: N/A

Strengths: The 19 year old Cuban is built like a tank and he produces jaw dropping power with his smooth lefty swing.  Dayan is a complete hitter who has shown the ability to hit for average as well as a member of Cuba’s national team. 

Weaknesses: His weight has been an issue.  Viciedo is reported to the White Sox at a robust 5-11 245 lb.  That is more than 20 lbs. less than when he signed with the Sox.  He has yet to have a professional AB which makes much of his projectible skills just conjecture at this point. 

2009 Outlook: There have been rumors that Viciedo will be given a shot to make the White Sox roster this spring.  It is not outside the realm of possibility as Ozzie Guillen handed last year’s Cuban wonderkind Alexei Ramirez the starting job out of spring training and he went on to finish second in the A.L. ROY voting.  Viciedo is 8 years Ramirez’s junior, though, so a stint in the minor leagues seems to be more realistic.  It won’t be too long, however, as Viciedo’s four-year MLB contract starts ticking come April.

12.) Juan Francisco—Cincinnati Reds

2008 Stats:

Strengths: Francisco has prolific power potential that could hit upwards of 30 HR per season at the major league level.  He has all of the makings of a superb defensive 3B with good quickness and an arm that may just be the strongest in the Reds system.

Weaknesses: Awful plate discipline.  His 19 BB/123 K ratio indicates that he struggles mightly with pitch recognition and falls victim to getting into pitchers’ counts.  He has a frame that could put on more bulk in the future that could work to diminish some of his above average athleticism.

2009 Outlook: AA tends to be a make or break level for raw power hitters.  Francisco has the ability to be a big time power hitter in the major leagues, but his ability to control the strike zone will be the ultimate determinant in his overall success.  He will never draw many walks, but if he can cut his K’s to around 100, he should continue to have success.

13.) Allen Craig—St. Louis Cardinals

2008 Stats:

Strengths: Craig has been a consistently productive hitter at each level he has played.  He is a polished hitter with good power that should translate to 18-22 HR per season at the major league level.  He has a sound feel for the strike zone and works hard to get the most out of his limited athleticism.

Weaknesses: He has average defensive abilities and his ceiling is not as high as some of the other prospects on this list.  While he should evolve into a solid major league player, he doesn’t have the “wow” factor that other more projectible players on this list have.

2009 Outlook: The offseason shoulder surgery of Troy Glaus may make Craig’s situation a little more interesting.  Glaus is expected to be ready by mid-April, but he has a history of spending large chunks of time of the DL.  St. Louis has an assortment of backups to Glaus (David Freese, Brian Barden, Joe Mather) but none have the offensive potential that Craig has.  AAA Memphis seems the best destination for Craig at this time, but a late season call up should be in the cards (rimshot).  Glaus will not be with the Cardinals next season which should open up an opportunity for Craig in 2010.

14.) Jason Taylor—Kansas City Royals

2008 Stats:

Strengths: Taylor is a stupendous athlete with top flight speed and intriguing power potential.  Unlike most young power hitters, Jason grinds out at bats and earns a high amount of walks which, when blended with his baserunning skills, makes him an ideal leadoff hitter.

Weaknesses: His defense at 3B is below average.  The Royals have shifted him to 1B and DH as well, but those haven’t taken either.  Perhaps the best opportunity is to shift to the OF, his speed and arm strength would play well there.  Also, he has yet to hit for a high average in his career, an interesting struggle given his outstanding discpline.

2009 Outlook: Taylor will play at High-A Wilmington this season along with Mike Moustakas.  Keep an eye on where the Royals decide to play him defensively.  There is an abundance of infield talent in the Royals’ system, but the outfield is quite a bit thinner.  Don’t be surprised to see Taylor end up there.  If so, his road to K.C. could move at a quicker pace.  His peripheral numbers indicate that he should be able to hit for a higher average down the road.  That, blended with his power and speed potential, could turn him into a bigger blip on prospectors’ screens.

15.) Jharmidy DeJesus—Seattle Mariners

2008 Stats:

Strengths: Power and batting average wrapped up in a highly projectible and athletic 6-3 185 lb. frame.  DeJesus has a good grasp of the strike zone and profiles to be an excellent defensive 3B.

Weaknesses: At this point, experience.  DeJesus put up some good numbers but they were at lower levels.  How his early successes will translate at more advanced levels remains to be seen.  He should lose some of his average speed as he ages.

2009 Outlook: The M’s should give Jharmidy his first exposure to full season baseball at Low-A Clinton.  It will be interesting to see which version of DeJesus comes out in the early going.  My guess is that his numbers will fall somewhere in between what he did in the Arizona League and at Everett.

16.) Billy Rowell—Baltimore Orioles

2008 Stats:

Strengths: Rowell has the potential to be a league leading HR hitter.  His tall, strong frame promises to add more bulk as he matures.  His left handed swing is fluid and provides good leverage to all drive balls to all fields.  He is a hard worker and intense competitor who is driven to improve his game.

Weaknesses: He has made improvements, but Rowell is still a below average 3B.  Plus, his size (some report him to be as tall as 6-7) should force him to move to 1B in the not too distant future.  He is a below average runner who should become even more so with age.  Also, there have been some rumblings that his intense demeanor tends to have a polarizing effect in the clubhouse.

2009 Outlook: Rowell will likely be handed another opportunity to improve upon his numbers at High-A Frederick before possibly earning a promotion to AA Bowie later in the year.  This should be the season where things start to click offensively for Rowell.  Once they do, he has the capability to put up some mammoth numbers and rise up this list.

17.) Jefry Marte—New York Mets

2008 Stats:

Strengths: Tons of projectibility in this kid.  Marte has a lightning quick bat that provides good pop to the alleys and seems to hit everything hard.  He has an athletic frame that should also become stronger in the coming years.  He possesses above average speed that gives him good range in the field and his above average arm strengths suits him well at the hot corner.

Weaknesses: Marte is just 17 and is still extremely raw.  His defensive skills are rudimentary at this point and his fielding percentage of just .821 indicates his proclivity to struggle with routine plays.  He has good speed, but he doesn’t use it much on the basepaths. 

2009 Overview: Marte performed well enought to earn a trip to Savannah for his first look at full season baseball.  The Mets have the luxury of having two top flight, high-ceiling prospects at 3B, but with David Wright as the face of the franchise, it should mean that Marte (and perhaps Wilmer Flores as well) may need to find other places to play.  Both Marte and Flores are at least two to three seasons away from threatening to crack the Mets’ lineup, though, which gives them plenty of time to sharpen their offensive and defensive tools.

18.) Neil Walker—Pittsburgh Pirates

2008 Stats:

Strengths: Walker has lots of good tools to work with.  He is a rare switch hitter at the 3B position that has good power from both sides of the plate.   He has above average speed that he uses well on the basepaths and has exhibited leadership and a sound work ethic as well. 

Weaknesses: Walker has good defensive tools that are still being refined after making the shift from catcher to 3B just two seasons ago.  He still has terrible discipline at the plate which will always detract from his ability to hit for a high average.

2009 Outlook:  He will be given a shot to bump Andy LaRoche off the top spot on the depth chart in spring training.  Walker has loads of upside in his game, but the struggle to put it all together still plagues him.  With Pedro Alvarez the hands down 3B of the future, Walker will either have to learn yet another new position or, more likely, anticipate a trade to a new organization.  That scenerio may provide be the boost that Neil needs to move his career to the next level.

19.) Jon Gilmore—Chicago White Sox

2008 Stats:

Strengths: Quick hands that hit for average and power to the gaps.  Gilmore is an agile athlete with soft hands and strong arm that should allow him to be a solid defensive third baseman.  His work ethic is impressive and his competitive drive is evident in his all out style of play.

Weaknesses: Gilmore needs to keep working on his footwork at 3B and his discipline at the plate.  He is an aggressive hitter who can be exploited by advanced pitching.  He also has a tendency to push himself too hard at times, becoming frustrated when his performance doesn’t meet his expectations.  This leaves him to be slump prone and may have contributed to his early season struggles at Rome last season.

2009 Outlook: Gilmore moves to a new organization that has a good deal of talent at 3B.  Keep an eye out for how the White Sox decide to use Gilmore in the upcoming seasons.  He has enough speed to shift to a corner OF spot if need be and his arm could play well in RF.  He’ll start the season at Low-A Kannapolis and look to continue his torrid hitting that he displayed at Danville last season.

 20.) Eric Campbell—Atlanta Braves

2008 Stats:

Strengths: Campell is a compact power hitting ball of energy who also mixes in a discerning eye at the plate that works counts effectively and draws walks.  He is a fiery competitor that exudes confidence when he plays.  Defensively, he has a good glove and strong arm suitable for the position.

Weaknesses: Campbell displays a poor attitude at times and is prone to insubordination.  This has led to a couple of team-induced suspensions along the way.  Campbell has also struggled with injuries over the past couple of seasons, cutting into his production and slowing his development.

2009 Outlook: Campbell ended the season on a hot streak and should be ready to take on the challenges that AA Mississippi should offer.  I think that Eric Campbell is on a road to redemption.  He was a one time hot prospect that let his own immaturity hamper his promising future.  Let’s see if he can move beyond that and rise back to prospecting prominence once more.

Others to Consider: Mario Martinez, Josh Bell, Conor Gillespie, Brad Suttle,  Austin Gallagher, Travis Mattair, Johnny Whittleman, James Darnell, Tyler Henson, Tyler Kolodny, Darin Holcomb, Michael Almanzar, Taylor Green, Pedro Baez, Chris Johnson, Steve Souza

There’s the list.  As you can see, the list of players just off of the list are pretty darn talented as well.  The next Top 20 list will take us to the outfield for the best list yet.  Stay tuned and, as always, feel free to make your contributions in the comments secton!

Your Daily Value #41

Posted by Jeremy on January 28, 2009 under Your Daily Value | Be the First to Comment

2008 Donruss Threads GERARDO PARRA Auto #/999

Current eBay Price—$4.00-6.00

While flame throwing youngster Jarrod Parker sits atop the Arizona Diamondbacks’ hierarchy of elite prospects, this young Venezuelan OF quietly fills the #2 spot in just about every analyst’s list.  Parra handled the challenges of both High-A and AA ball last season admirably, hitting .286 with 6 HR 52 RBI and 28 SB.  Parra has the ability to play any OF position with superb range and a very strong arm and his solid plate discipline would be a welcome change of pace from the currently whiff-prone D’Backs lineup.

The question mark with Parra is his power numbers.  His bat speed is exceptional, but his swing trajectory is more condusive to producing line drives with moderate gap power.  However, Parra’s statistics from the Venezuelan Winter League offers substantial hope.  Gerrardo hit .329 with 7 HR 44 RBI and a league leading 20 doubles in 246 AB’s.  Given those numbers, it is conceivable that he could develop into a 10-15 HR hitter this next season.

Arizona’s roster is presently set with Justin Upton and Chris Young manning RF and CF respectively.  Eric Byrnes will get another shot at the starting job in LF after injuries ravaged his productivity last season and the fact that his contract pays him a guaranteed $21 million through 2010, it seems highly unlikely that he will be going anywhere.  This should put Parra at AAA Tuscon to start the season, but a solid spring and/or another Byrnes injury should allow for him to make his MLB debut at some point in ‘09.

2008 offers several 1st year autos of Gerardo Parra.  The Donruss Threads (#/999) and Bowman’s Signs of the Future are the least expensive at just $3-5 each.  There is a little more demand for his Donruss Elite Extra Auto ($6-8 each) due to the fact that it is numbered to just 421 copies.  I don’t think that Parra has the same potential to be a superstar like his future OF counterparts Upton and Young, but his comprehensive skill set should fit very well in the leadoff or #2 spot of this Arizona lineup.

Move over Nomah, There’s a New #5 In Town

Posted by Jeremy on January 9, 2009 under MLB Trade Analysis | Be the First to Comment

E-Bay Selling Tip #1

Posted by Jeremy on December 1, 2008 under Online Buying and Selling | Be the First to Comment

Here’s a new entry that I will be adding to on a weekly basis.  Prospecting poses a vast assortment of challenges and skills that transcend the consistent struggle of determining who and what are the speculative best buys with your hard earned dollars.

Buying and selling on eBay also poses significant challenges as shipping costs, eBay and Paypal commissions and various other nuances wage a perpetual war on your bottom line.  I, by no means am an eBay guru, and my time spent selling on eBay has considerably diminished since I began focusing more on my writing ventures.  However, through trials and errors, I have learned a few things that I would like to share with you over these cold winter months.

So, without further ado, I bring to you the eBay selling tip of the week…

Activate your Auctiva Account

For those of you unfamiliar with Auctiva, it is a web-based eBay seller’s assistant that offers a comprehensive listing service for prospective eBay sellers.  Below are some of the free services that Auctiva offers to sellers.

• Unlimited picture hosting and integration
• Hundreds of assorted auction templates
• Sales and marketing management
• How-to articles and strategies
• Auction scheduling
• Template customization
• Scrolling galleries of other current sale items

Those are just the tip of the iceberg.  Many of the similar services offered through eBay or its affiliate Turbo Lister nickel and dime you to death.  With eBay’s hand already firmly entrenched in your back pocket, it’s nice to know that there are programs that offer easy to use, high-quality services at no cost.  Auctiva is user-friendly and within a short period of time, you can put together a sharp, professional looking auction for the simple price of an Ebay listing fee.

I would love to hear how this works out for you!  Feel free to share your contributions below or shoot me an email if you have other ideas or requests.

11/20 AFL Report

Posted by Jeremy on November 21, 2008 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

Scottsdale and Mesa combined to hit 9 HR in their matchup in the desert tonight, and from that game L.A. Angels OF prospect Chris Pettit emerged as today’s Player of the Day.  Pettit went 4-6 with his 4th HR this fall and 3 RBI’s and 3 runs scored.

Player of the Day: CHRIS PETTIT

His 4 HR almost equals 2008 totals

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 Scottsdale Scorpions  10

• Brian Bogusevic—2-4 HR(1) 2 RBI 2B 3R BB
• Mark Wagner—1-5 HR(4) RBI
• Chris Pettit—4-6 HR(4) 3 RBI 3R
• Jamie Romak—2-4 2 2B R
• Josh Reddick—1-5 HR(5) RBI
• Mark Trumbo—1-5 2B 2 RBI

 Mesa Solar Sox  9

• Scott Cousins—2-5 HR(6) 3 RBI 3B
• Will Rhymes—2-5 HR(1) 2 RBI R
• Casper Wells—1-2 HR(8) 2 RBI
• Darwin Barney—1-4 HR(1) RBI
• Lou Marson—2-4 2 3B
• Nate Spears—3-5 HR(2) RBI 3R

 Peoria Javelinas  13

• Brent Brewer—2-4 2 HR(3) 2 RBI 2R
• Lou Palmisano—3-4 HR(2) RBI 2R
• Justin Smoak—3-5 HR(1) RBI 3R
• Juan Miranda—1-3 2B R 3 RBI
• Rhyne Hughes—1-2 2B R 2 RBI
• Chris Valaika—3-4 2B R RBI
• Justin Turner—3-5 HR(1) RBI 3R

 Phoenix Desert Dogs  6

• Eric Young Jr.—1-2 HR(5) 3 RBI
• Mike McKenry—2-4 2B RBI
• Josh Donaldson—1-4 RBI 2B
• Ryan Patterson—1-2 2B R

 Peoria Saguaros  4

• Ian Desmond—2-4 HR(4) RBI 2B
• Jordan Danks—1-3 2B RBI R BB
• Chad Huffman—2-4 R
• Sean Kazmar—2-5 RBI

 Surprise Rafters  3

• Brandon Snyder—3-5 2B
• Joe Dickerson—2-5 HR(3) RBI
• Brain McFall—2-3 HR(4) RBI BB
• Chris McConnell—2-4 3B R
• Wes Hodges—2-5 2B
• Matt Wieters—2-4 2B
• Dan Cortes—4 IP 2H ER 2 BB 4K

11/1 AFL Report

Posted by Jeremy on November 2, 2008 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

Surprise! The Rafters finally won a game.  After showering them with so much praise in my preview, they have limped to a miserable 5-17 start.  The Mesa Solar Sox, on the other hand, are now 16-6 thanks in large part to some key contributions from stellar prospects like Tommy Hanson, Logan Morrison, Jason Donald, Tyler Flowers and Scott Cousins.

Today’s AFL Player of the Day is another repeat offender.  Eric Young Jr. went 3-4 hitting his second grand slam of the fall with 3 runs scored and two stolen bases.  Congrats Eric!

Player of the Day: ERIC YOUNG JR.

 Phoenix Desert Dogs  8

• Dustin Martin—2-3 3B RBI R BB
• Eric Young Jr.—3-4 HR(2) 4 RBI 3R BB 2 SB(14) (.431 13 RBI 12 SB)
• Josh Donaldson—2-4 R RBI
• Shane Tolleson—1-2 2B RBI (.439 17 RBI)
• Jeff Manship—5 IP 6H 2 ER 7K (W)

 Peoria Saguaros  5

• Tyler Greene—2-4 2R
• Cole Armstrong—1-4 HR(4) RBI
• Brett Wallace—1-4 2B R 2 RBI
• Jordan Danks—2-4 (.563 BA)

 Mesa Solar Sox  13

• Jason Donald—4-6 HR(2) 4 RBI 2 2B R
• Tyler Flowers—2-4 HR(6) 2 RBI 2 BB 2R 2B
• Scott Cousins—2-5 HR(3) 3 RBI 3R BB
• Darwin Barney—3-5 R RBI
• Van Pope—2-6 HR(1) RBI
• Sean West—5 IP 5H 5K (W)

 Peoria Javelinas  3

• Justin Smoak—2-4 3B RBI
• Carlos Triunfel—2-4
• Lou Palmisano—2-2 RBI
• Austin Jackson—1-5 3B R

 Surprise Rafters  7

• Nolan Reimold—2-3 HR(3) 3 RBI 2BB 2R
• Julio Borbon—1-5 HR(1) 2 RBI
• Beau Mills—1-4 2B R RBI
• Mike Mitchell—2-4
• Justin Orenduff—3.2 IP 3H 3BB 7K (W)

 Scottsdale Scorpions  3

• Chris Johnson—1-3 R BB
• Kevin Frandsen—1-4 SB(6)
• Bud Norris 2 IP 4K

10/22 AFL Report

Posted by Jeremy on October 23, 2008 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

Today’s offensive performer is one of the more unsung Peoria Javelinas, Cincinnati Reds OF prospect Sean Henry.  Henry went 4-6 with a HR and 5 RBI.

Player of the Day: SEAN HENRY

Underrated Reds Farmhand

 Peoria Javelinas  16

• Sean Henry—4-6 HR(1) 5 RBI 2R
• Carlos Triunfel—3-6 2R RBI SB(1)
• Rhyne Hughes—3-6 2 RBI R
• Desmond Jennings—3-5 HR(1) 3 RBI 3R 2B
• Drew Stubbs—3-6 2R 2 2B RBI SB(2)
• Chris Turner—4-6 3R 2B 2 RBI
• Lou Palmisano—1-4 2B R 2 RBI 2 BB

 Phoenix Desert Dogs  5

• Adrian Cardenas—1-2 2 RBI BB
• Robert Ryal—1-5 3B R 2 RBI
• Scott Campbell—1-3 R BB
• Eric Young Jr.—1-3 R BB

 Mesa Solar Sox  11

• Jason Donald—4-6 2B R
• Logan Morrison—5-5 2R RBI
• Scott Cousins—1-4 2R 2B 4 RBI BB SB(2)
• Quentin Berry—3-5 2R RBI SB(3)
• Luis Marte—4 IP 4H ER 8K (W)

 Scottsdale Scorpions  3

• Mark Wagner—2-4 2B
• Ben Copeland—1-4 3B RBI
• Drew Sutton—1-3 2B BB
• Ryan Rohlinger—1-3 HR(1) RBI

 Peoria Saguaros  8

• Ty Greene—2-4 HR(2) 3 RBI
• Leonard Davis—2-4 2R HR(1) RBI
• Cole Armstrong—2-4 R
• Kyle Blanks—2-4 RBI
• Gordon Beckham—1-4 R 2B
• Mike Baxter—1-2 2R HR(1) 3 RBI 2BB
• Bobby Parnell—4 IP H 5K (W)

 Surprise Rafters  1

• Justin Smoak—2-4 2B R
• Joshua Rodriguez—1-4 2B
• Jamie Hoffmann—1-3 BB
• Dan Cortes—4 IP 5H 2 ER BB K (L)