Author Topic: Tri-City 2018 (Read 10033 times)

VirtualBob · « **on:** June 14, 2018, 09:01:29 am »

Any word on when we will see a roster? There are a lot of interesting guys floating around from last year's short-season squads that I am curious about.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2018, 10:42:55 am »

Quote from: VirtualBob on June 14, 2018, 09:01:29 am

Any word on when we will see a roster? There are a lot of interesting guys floating around from last year's short-season squads that I am curious about.

Twitter somewhere has a picture of a paper version for the exhibition game being played today.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #2 on:** June 14, 2018, 04:25:54 pm »

Updated roster.

http://www.milb.com/roster/index.jsp?sid=t577

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #3 on:** June 14, 2018, 04:32:44 pm »

Also note to site gurus:

I know I suck, but I'm a "suspicious visitor" as well?

Reuben · « **Reply #4 on:** June 14, 2018, 05:05:46 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 14, 2018, 04:32:44 pm

Also note to site gurus:

I know I suck, but I'm a "suspicious visitor" as well?

What? I’d love to hear what the story is there.

Great seeing you here again, NC.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2018, 04:48:46 pm »

Seth Beer batting 2nd (playing LF) in tonight's TRC opener. 3rd rounder Jeremy Pena in the leadoff spot.

19-year olds Enmanuel Valdez and Gilberto Celestino are in the 3rd and 7th spots, respectively.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2018, 05:10:09 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 15, 2018, 04:48:46 pm

Seth Beer batting 2nd (playing LF) in tonight's TRC opener. 3rd rounder Jeremy Pena in the leadoff spot.

I hope Beer gets to bat with the bases drunk.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #7 on:** June 15, 2018, 07:43:18 pm »

Beer homers in his 3rd AB.

Marketing folks in Troy furiously trying to figure out how to come up with their own version of Bernie Brewer.

WVastro · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2018, 08:39:32 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 15, 2018, 07:43:18 pm

Beer homers in his 3rd AB.

Marketing folks in Troy furiously trying to figure out how to come up with their own version of Bernie Brewer.

A dude wearing a giant beer bong costume?

chuck · « **Reply #9 on:** June 15, 2018, 08:45:07 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 15, 2018, 07:43:18 pm

Beer homers in his 3rd AB.

Nice, his first professional Beer run.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2018, 04:46:35 pm »

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@MarkSingelais 2h ago
The Houston Astros have released @ValleyCats IF Kyle Davis, who hit a towering HR in the 11-1 win over Vermont yesterday. Also released IFs Jonathan Matute and Ozziel Sanchez-Galan.

Davis was a 15th rounder from last year. Matute signed for $215K back in 2013 out of Venezuela.

Duman · « **Reply #11 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:39:18 am »

I expect will will see a lot of releases early in the year as the drafted players come on board. With them contracting a short season team last year, they had too many players in extended spring. Some players were being held until they knew who they drafted and that the roster needs would be.

Reuben · « **Reply #12 on:** June 19, 2018, 06:05:13 pm »

Quote from: Duman on June 19, 2018, 09:39:18 am

I expect will will see a lot of releases early in the year as the drafted players come on board. With them contracting a short season team last year, they had too many players in extended spring. Some players were being held until they knew who they drafted and that the roster needs would be.

I still don’t understand the removal of Greenville from the system. Won’t it be a huge jump for 18, 19-year old kids to go from the GCL to the NYPL? Not to mention just the dearth of places for all the interesting players to play. Guys like Taylor Jones might not be able to stick around long enough for their breakout, in the future.

Duman · « **Reply #13 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:09:47 pm »

When you look at the lack of HS players drafted it makes more sense. The foreign players can adjust in the GCL for 2 years if needed.

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Nate Colbert · « **Reply #14 on:** June 20, 2018, 04:17:15 pm »

Brady Rodgers starts tonight's game in his first rehab outing since coming off TJS.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #15 on:** June 20, 2018, 10:25:25 pm »

Speaking of TJS, Chad Donato went 5 innings tonight giving up just one hit while whiffing 10 and walking 1. Thru his first 2 outings for the V-Cats, 16 Ks vs 2 BBs in 11 IP and zero ERs allowed.

Donato had his surgery in July 2016 after being drafted the previous month by the Astros in the 11th round. Made his debut last year with 10 appearances split between the Appy and GCL.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #16 on:** June 23, 2018, 10:31:55 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 15, 2018, 07:43:18 pm

Beer homers in his 3rd AB.

Dingers #2 and #3 tonight.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #17 on:** June 23, 2018, 10:41:17 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 15, 2018, 04:48:46 pm

19-year olds Enmanuel Valdez and Gilberto Celestino are in the 3rd and 7th spots, respectively.

Valdez off to a nice start with 6 doubles and 3 homers over his first 8 games. 7 walks vs 8 strikeouts.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #18 on:** June 24, 2018, 08:16:08 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 20, 2018, 10:25:25 pm

Speaking of TJS, Chad Donato went 5 innings tonight giving up just one hit while whiffing 10 and walking 1. Thru his first 2 outings for the V-Cats, 16 Ks vs 2 BBs in 11 IP and zero ERs allowed.

Donato had his surgery in July 2016 after being drafted the previous month by the Astros in the 11th round. Made his debut last year with 10 appearances split between the Appy and GCL.

At 23, he should be moving up soon.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #19 on:** June 24, 2018, 11:48:17 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 23, 2018, 10:31:55 pm

Dingers #2 and #3 tonight.

He's swinging a stout stick. Can't wait for his first tripel.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2018, 05:39:42 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 23, 2018, 10:31:55 pm

Dingers #2 and #3 tonight.

And #4 today for the Beer Man.

Reuben · « **Reply #21 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:50:09 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 24, 2018, 05:39:42 pm

And #4 today for the Beer Man.

I wonder how long before he moves up to Quad Cities. The year Bregman was drafted, he skipped Tri-City, played 29 games at QC, and then played the final month+ at Lancaster. Seems like Beer is the most advanced college hitter they’ve had since Bregman.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #22 on:** June 25, 2018, 07:45:10 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 20, 2018, 10:25:25 pm

Speaking of TJS, Chad Donato went 5 innings tonight giving up just one hit while whiffing 10 and walking 1. Thru his first 2 outings for the V-Cats, 16 Ks vs 2 BBs in 11 IP and zero ERs allowed.

Donato had his surgery in July 2016 after being drafted the previous month by the Astros in the 11th round. Made his debut last year with 10 appearances split between the Appy and GCL.

More donuts for Donato with 5 scoreless tonight.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #23 on:** July 06, 2018, 09:26:48 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 15, 2018, 04:48:46 pm

19-year olds Enmanuel Valdez and Gilberto Celestino are in the 3rd and 7th spots, respectively.

Celestino homered for the 3rd straight game. He also picked up his 10th SB this season w/o being caught.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #24 on:** July 07, 2018, 08:02:20 pm »

An older pitcher signed for just $20K out of Venezuela last year, 21-year old righty Luis Garcia with his best outing of the season tonight and now has 60 Ks in 45 IP this year.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #25 on:** July 08, 2018, 08:26:46 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on July 07, 2018, 08:02:20 pm

An older pitcher signed for just $20K out of Venezuela last year, 21-year old righty Luis Garcia with his best outing of the season tonight and now has 60 Ks in 45 IP this year.

From that BA article Duman linked to back in May:

"Garcia sits 90-93 mph and can reach 95 mph. He throws a lot of strikes and commands his fastball well, especially given his lack of professional experience. Garcia’s out pitch is a low-70s curveball, a swing-and-miss offering with big depth that flashes above-average. He hasn’t thrown his changeup much yet but he has shown some feel for that pitch as well."

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #26 on:** July 10, 2018, 12:31:32 am »

Tapping the brakes a bit on those early season #s from Celestino and Valdez. "The Joe" is a hitters park. TRC has played 15 of their first 24 games at home. The home road splits for the pair:

Celestino
H .451/.509/.706
R .226/.286/.290

Valdez
H .322/.355/.627
R .150/.346/.300

Reuben · « **Reply #27 on:** July 10, 2018, 09:14:55 am »

It’s funny, I attended probably 10-15 games at The Joe, and it never seemed like a bandbox to me. Are the park effects really extreme? At any rate, didn’t stop Celestino from coming in at #13 on the BA Hot Sheet:

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Team: Short-season Tri City (New York-Penn)
Age: 19
Why He's Here: .393/.433/.786 (11-for-28), 6 R, 2 2B, 3 HR, 8 RBIs, 2 BB, 4 SO, 5-for-5 on SBs.

The Scoop: Celestino is either the best center field prospect in the Astros organization or the second best, depending on one's opinions about whether Myles Straw is a center fielder long-term. The 19-year-old has proven to be quite the base stealer in the New York-Penn League. He's swiped 10 bags in 10 attempts in 21 games. (JJ)

Whoops, just saw Nate already quoted this in a separate thread. Oh well.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #28 on:** July 10, 2018, 01:59:11 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on July 10, 2018, 09:14:55 am

It’s funny, I attended probably 10-15 games at The Joe, and it never seemed like a bandbox to me. Are the park effects really extreme?

Park Factors 2014-2016

https://www.milb.com/nypl/news/toolshed-stats-short-season-park-factors/c-211857350

Park Factors 2013

https://www.milb.com/nypl/news/x-factors-short-season-park-effects/c-66989152

Park Factors 2010-2012

https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/auburnpub.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/72/87259911-0c65-51c5-9252-a190ffc88202/51ba0696913e7.pdf.pdf

Reuben · « **Reply #29 on:** July 10, 2018, 02:35:54 pm »

Thanks. Will definitely be watching to see how Celestino does as they play more road games - sounds like they have a few strong pitchers' parks in the division.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #30 on:** July 10, 2018, 03:27:36 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on July 07, 2018, 08:02:20 pm

An older pitcher signed for just $20K out of Venezuela last year, 21-year old righty Luis Garcia with his best outing of the season tonight and now has 60 Ks in 45 IP this year.

Shuttles back to QC for his 2nd stint in the MWL this season. Moving up with him is RHP Bryan Abreu.

36th rounder (2016) RHP Ian Hardman was released.

Newly-signed picks JP France and Jacob Billingsley added to the roster.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #31 on:** July 23, 2018, 09:14:59 pm »

OF Andy Pineda back down to the V-Cats after a 16-game fill-in stint with the Hooks.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #32 on:** July 31, 2018, 02:05:24 pm »

4th rounder Alex McKenna over his last 16 games: .344/.420/.623 with 4 homers, 1 triple and 3 doubles. Also reached on 5 HBPs during that span (and 8 times on the season).

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #33 on:** August 02, 2018, 07:22:02 pm »

Mark Singelais @MarkSingelais 11m ago
.@ValleyCats LF Alex McKenna bloops a single to right for his second hit of the night, but then has to come out of the game after diving back to first on a pickoff throw. He was limping.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #34 on:** August 03, 2018, 02:41:10 pm »

A couple of items regards McKenna from Mark Singelais in the Albany Times-Union:

Re the injury:
He fouled a pitch off his left foot prior to hitting the single. ValleyCats manager Jason Bell said he thinks McKenna will be OK, but will see a doctor on Friday to be sure.

Re the increased power he's shown in the early going:
"I think I'm just seeing the ball well right now, or have been the last few weeks," McKenna said before Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Lowell Spinners at Bruno Stadium. "I'm just trying to continue to get better and get the ball in the air. That's been my approach, and I have that kind of strength, I think, and bat speed to be able to do that. It just hadn't happened in college, really, and I'm starting to see what I can do hitting the ball in the air."

[Hitting coach Jeremy] Barnes said he's worked with McKenna on rotating his body better and pulling the ball more often. McKenna, a right-handed batter, has hit four of his five homers to left.

https://m.timesunion.com/sports/article/ValleyCats-13128185.php?utm_campaign=twitter-mobile&utm_source=CMS%20Sharing%20Button&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twitter-mobile&utm_source=CMS%20Sharing%20Button&utm_medium=social

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #35 on:** August 04, 2018, 11:13:51 pm »

Mark Singelais @MarkSingelais 45m ago
Manager Jason Bell said X-rays were negative on Alex McKenna’s foot and he should be out one or two more days.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #36 on:** August 07, 2018, 01:09:31 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on August 04, 2018, 11:13:51 pm

Mark Singelais @MarkSingelais 45m ago
Manager Jason Bell said X-rays were negative on Alex McKenna’s foot and he should be out one or two more days.

Brief article on McKenna.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #37 on:** August 07, 2018, 04:52:27 pm »

McKenna, SS Jeremy Pena and RHP Austin Hansen all named to NYP North All-Star squad.

Game is scheduled for next Tuesday.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #38 on:** August 08, 2018, 12:26:30 pm »

C Cesar Salazar (this year's 7th round pick) up to QC. He's replaced by Nathan Perry (last year's 5th rounder) who comes up from the GCL.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #39 on:** August 13, 2018, 03:10:38 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on July 31, 2018, 02:05:24 pm

4th rounder Alex McKenna over his last 16 games: .344/.420/.623 with 4 homers, 1 triple and 3 doubles. Also reached on 5 HBPs during that span (and 8 times on the season).

Updated: he's got a slash line of .372/.449/.640 over his last 23 games with 5 longballs, 1 triple and 6 doubles.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #40 on:** August 20, 2018, 09:06:21 pm »

21-year old Venezuelan righty Nivaldo Rodriguez over his last 7 outings: 32.1 IP / 23 H / 6 BB / 26 K / 1.39 ERA.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #41 on:** August 20, 2018, 09:40:25 pm »

20th-rounder 2B/OF Austin Dennis with the 11-gamer and is hitting .327/.389/.469 over his last 14 games. Just an 8% K rate during that stretch. 16 for 19 in steals on the season (and is T2nd in the NYPL) and has stolen 9 straight w/o being caught.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #42 on:** August 21, 2018, 05:12:12 pm »

Mark Singelais @MarkSingelais 14m ago
SS Jeremy Pena, who hasn’t played in two weeks because of shin splints, played catch yesterday for the first time. Manager Jason Bell wasn’t sure of a timetable for his return.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #43 on:** August 22, 2018, 12:31:40 am »

4th year in the system and still hasn't made it out of SS ball but 20-year old OF Carlos Machado has been heating up a bit for the V-Cats:

Jun: .194/.265/.290
Jul: .264/.317/.358
Aug: .323/.362/.462

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #44 on:** August 23, 2018, 01:35:32 pm »

LHP Carlos Hiraldo up to the River Bandits.

RHP Jose Bravo, INF Deury Carrasco and RHP Manny Ramirez bumped up to the V-Cats from the GCL.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #45 on:** August 23, 2018, 10:45:33 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on August 22, 2018, 12:31:40 am

4th year in the system and still hasn't made it out of SS ball but 20-year old OF Carlos Machado has been heating up a bit for the V-Cats:

Jun: .194/.265/.290
Jul: .264/.317/.358
Aug: .323/.362/.462

Mark Singelais @MarkSingelais 17m ago
.@ValleyCats OF Carlos Machado is on some kind of tear. He’s hitting 14 of 23 (.609) over the past six games. He was 4 for 5 at Hudson Valley tonight. Also excellent defensively.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #46 on:** August 25, 2018, 11:36:58 pm »

So Machado over his last 5 games:

Aug 19: 1-4
Aug 21: 2-4
Aug 22: 3-4
Aug 23: 4-5
Aug 25: 5-5

Now 7-game hitting streak in which he's batting .679 (19-28). In Aug: .418/.446/.570.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #47 on:** August 29, 2018, 08:40:19 pm »

Scoreless 3 1/3 innings for 19-year old righty Ernesto Jaquez in NYPL debut. His combined NYPL/GCL/DSL numbers:

56.1 IP
20 H
15 BB
73 K
0.48 ERA
0.62 WHIP

moriartp · « **Reply #48 on:** September 01, 2018, 12:03:29 pm »

The Astros and ValleyCats have extended their PDC through 2020.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #49 on:** September 06, 2018, 12:07:55 pm »

Brett Conine gave up just 1 hit over 5 innings while whiffing 4 and walking none in the 9-6 playoff victory last night vs Mahoning Valley. OF Carlos Machado singled, doubled and walked with 2 RBIs to lead the offense.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #50 on:** September 06, 2018, 09:22:42 pm »

ValleyCats beat Mahoning Valley again to head to the championship series, this time by an 8-4 score. Nivaldo Rodriguez followed Brett Daniels to the mound, allowing just a run on 2 hits over 4 innings with 4 Ks. 3B Enmanuel Valdez and SS Deury Carrasco each had a pair of hits while 2B Austin Dennis went 3-4 with a pair of doubles. Dennis is 7-15 over his last 4 games.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #51 on:** September 08, 2018, 09:50:45 pm »

The V-Cats take game #1 of championship series via a 3-0 shutout. Shawn Dubin/Jose Alberto Rivera/Joey Gonzalez/R. J. Freure combined to punch out 17. Offensively, Carlos Machado (solo shot) and Enmanuel Valdez each went 2-4 while Deury Carrasco was 1-4.

The best of 3 series continues tomorrow.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #52 on:** September 09, 2018, 07:07:07 pm »

The V-Cats eke out NYPL title with a 4-2 win in 12 innings over Hudson Valley. A pair of 18-year olds were significant contributors today. SS Deury Carrasco with a single and 2 walks in the game. Manny Ramirez punched out 6 in 2.2 IP.

3rd time in the 17-year history of the ValleyCats (all under Astros' affilliation) that the team has claimed the crown.