Posted by Jeremy on March 30, 2009 under Uncategorized | 
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
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Posted by Jeremy on March 18, 2009 under Uncategorized |
It seems like every time I look at at box score, Pablo Sandoval has two hits and an RBI. Tuesday was no exception. Aaron Cunnigham went yard for the first time this spring as did Atlanta Braves speedster Josh Anderson. Jose Tabata continues to swing a hot bat and Jesus Guzman belted his third HR of the spring. The top youngster of the day, though, was Braves SP Jair Jurrjens who tossed 6 shutout innings allowing just 4 hits and fanning 6 hitters en route to his first win of the spring.
Youngster of the Day—JAIR JURRJENS
Other Notable Performances:
- James Donald—1-1 2B RBI
- John Mayberry Jr.—2-5 2B 2R
- Scott Sizemore—1-1 HR(1) RBI
- Junichi Tazawa—2 IP K
- David Murphy—3-4 2B
- Jon Niese—4 IP 2H 2 ER 3 BB 3K (L)
- Jair Jurrjens—6 IP 4H 6K (W)
- Brandon HIcks—1-1 2 RBI
- Jose Tabata—2-4 R SB(1)
- Juan Miranda—1-2 2B R
- Mitch Maier—1-3 3 RBI
- Dexter Fowler—1-1 R RBI
- Carlos Gonzalez—2-3 2B R
- Seth Smith—2-2 2B SB(2)
- Jesus Guzman—1-2 HR(3) 2 RBI
- Pablo Sandoval—2-3 3B RBI
- Madison Bumgarner—IP BB K
- Ryan Rohlinger—1-1 HR(4) 2 RBI
- Brad Nelson—2-4 RBI
- Matt LaPorta—2-4 2B RBI
- Michael Aubrey—2-4 2B RBI R
- Nelson Cruz—1-3 3B 2R RBI
- Aaron Cunningham—1-3 HR(1) 2 RBI 2R SB(1)
- Cliff Pennington—2-2 2B 3B 2 RBI R
- Josh Donaldson—1-1 3B R
- Brandon Wood—2-5 2 2B 2R RBI
- Matt Brown—3-5 3 RBI
- Chris Pettit—3-3 2R BB
- Sean Rodriguez—1-3 2B RBI R
- Bradley Coon—2-2 HR(2) 2 RBI 2B 2R
- Kyle Blanks—2-4 R
Tags: aaron cunningham, autographed cards, baseball cards, brandon hicks, brandon wood, cactus league, carlos gonzalez, cliff pennington, daniel murphy, Dexter Fowler, grapefruit league, jair jurrjens, jason donald, jesus guzman, John Mayberry Jr., jon niese, jose tabata, josh anderson, josh donaldson, juan miranda, junichi tazawa, kyle blanks, madison bumgarner, matt laporta, nelson cruz, pablo sandoval, scott sizemore, sean rodriguez, seth smith, spring training
Posted by Jeremy on March 5, 2009 under Uncategorized |
Yesterday marked the first day that the teams from the World Baseball Classic were in action as many of them squared off against MLB teams. The Bruce got loose yesterday with his first spring HR, Jason Heyward continued to make us prospectors salivate with his first HR of the year as well. Tommy Hanson continued to shine surrendering an unearned run in 3 IP en route to his first victory of the year, but it was a former top draft pick that stole the stage yesterday as Jeff Niemann threw 3 innings of 2 hit ball striking out 5 and making a strong case to be considered for a rotation spot for the Rays.
Youngster of the Day—JEFF NIEMANN
Other Notable Performances:
- Chris Valaika—1-2 RBI R
- Jay Bruce—1-1 HR(1) 2 RBI
- Carlos Fisher—1.2 IP 2H 2K SV(1)
- Josh Reddick—1-1 R
- Chris Carter (Red Sox)—1-1 HR(1) RBI
- Mark Wagner—1-3 HR(1) 2 RBI 2R
- Jed Lowrie—2-3 R 2B
- Zack Daeges—1-1 RBI
- Junichi Tazawa—IP K
- Jeff Niemann—3 IP 2H ER BB 5K
- Reid Brignac—1-3 HR(1) RBI
- Bud Norris—2 IP K
- Allen Craig—2-5 HR(1) 2B 3 RBI
- Joe Mather—3-4 2B RBI 2R
- Jake Fox—2-4 HR(2) 2 RBI 2B
- Yung Chi Chen—1-2 2B R
- Aaron Cunningham—1-1 2B BB
- Corey Wimberley—1-1 R BB SB(1)
- Scott Campbell—2-3 RBI
- Adam Loewen—1-3 2B RBI
- Phillippe Aumont—IP H BB K
- Nelson Cruz—2-3 2R 2 BB RBI
- Chris Denorfia—2-3 2B RBI
- Ian Desmond—2-3 2R 3B
- Greg Halman—2-3 HR(1) RBI
- Hanley Statia—2-2 2B 2R BB
- Donald Veal—IP H 3K
- Garrett Jones—2-4 3 RBI R
- Tommy Hanson—3 IP 2H UER BB 3K (W)
- Jason Heyward—1-1 HR(1) 2 RBI BB 2R
- Diory Hernandez—2-2 BB
- Brett Gardner—3-3 2B R SB(1)
- Phil Coke—2.1 IP H 2K
- Blake DeWitt—2-3 HR(1) 2 RBI 2B 2R
- Mitch Jones—2-3 HR(3) RBI
- Matt Antonelli—1-1 BB 2R
- Kyle Blanks—2-3 R 2B
- Nick Hundley—2-2 R
- Eric Young Jr.—1-3 RBI
- Seth Smith—1-3 HR(1) 2 RBI
- Yovanni Gallardo—3 IP H 5K
- Casey McGehee—1-2 HR(1) 2 RBI
- Carlos Rivero—2-2 2B 2R RBI
- Justin Upton—1-2 3B 2R RBI BB SB(1)
- Eugenio Velez—2-4 HR(1) 2 RBI 2R
- Pablo Sandoval—1-3 HR(1) 2 RBI
- Jesus Guzman—1-1 2B RBI R
Tags: aaron cunningham, allen craig, autographed cards, baseball cards, blake dewitt, Bowman Chrome, brett gardner, carlos rivero, donruss, ebay, eric young jr., greg halman, jake fox, jason heyward, Jay Bruce, jed lowrie, jeff niemann, Josh Reddick, junichi tazawa, justin upton, major league prospects, minor league prospects, nelson cruz, pablo sandoval, phillippe aumont, reid brignac, seth smith, sports cards, spring training, tommy hanson, topps, yovani gallardo
Posted by Jeremy on January 11, 2009 under Your Daily Value |
2004 Donruss Elite Extra SETH SMITH Auto #/1065
Current eBay Price—$3.00-4.50
- The window for Seth Smith’s success in Coors Field is small. With the acquisition of Carlos Gonzalez and the progress of top prospect Dexter Fowler, the Rockies have all but cemented the future of their outfield for years to come. That being said, it is no guarantee that either Gonzalez or Fowler will be ready by opening day and the departure of Matt Holliday has left a void in LF that should be filled by Smith. Last season, Smith accumulated 108 AB’s with the Rockies hitting .259 with 4 HR and 15 RBI. While this is quite below his minor league totals, he was able to maintain solid plate discipline and much of his struggles may be due to the fact that he was mainly used as a pinch hitter or late inning defensive replacement. Given the opportunity to start, even in a platoon situation, Smith could, and should, hit .300 with 12-18 HR and 65-75 RBI. Given the bargain basement prices of his first year autos and the fact that, at 26, Smith could be entering the prime of his career, this could be a card that approaches double digits in value by the end of spring.
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