Author Topic: Fresno 2015 (Read 56005 times)

Jacksonian · « **on:** April 03, 2015, 10:04:45 am »

This is your Fresno talk station.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2015, 05:02:53 pm »

Luhnow confirms no piggyback at AAA but instead will use a 6 man rotation.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2015, 05:13:29 pm »

Drellich confirms via tweet that Nolan Fontana will go to the Grizzlies with the vacancy created by the Petit trade.

juliogotay · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2015, 05:52:57 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 04, 2015, 05:13:29 pm

Drellich confirms via tweet that Nolan Fontana will go to the Grizzlies with the vacancy created by the Petit trade.

I'm surprised they think he's AAA-ready. Missed a lot of time at CC last year and showed nothing in ML camp this spring.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2015, 06:47:00 pm »

For each full season league, milb.com picks one under the radar prospect to break out in 2015. Ronnie Torreyes is their pick for the PCL.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2015, 05:43:43 pm »

A rehabbing Brad Peacock gets the opening day assignment for the Grizzlies.

Reuben · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2015, 11:32:09 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 07, 2015, 05:43:43 pm

A rehabbing Brad Peacock gets the opening day assignment for the Grizzlies.

Did pretty well, too: 4 2/3 IP, 5 BB, 2 K but 0 hits or runs allowed.

It was a good day for 2014 Astros, as Singleton went 2-3 with no Ks, Dominguez doubled in the winning run, and Buchanan got the win.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2015, 01:36:09 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on April 10, 2015, 11:32:09 am

Did pretty well, too: 4 2/3 IP, 5 BB ...

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Reuben · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2015, 03:35:43 pm »

Quote from: VirtualBob on April 10, 2015, 01:36:09 pm

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Obviously, you don't want him to continue walking more than a batter per inning, but no hits is no hits.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2015, 11:59:45 pm »

Nolan Fontana with 2 more walks tonight giving him 5 in 3 games.

Reuben · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2015, 08:02:03 am »

And Singleton with another double, has just one K so far. Santana, on the other hand, has 7, in 10 ABs.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2015, 09:10:47 pm »

Brady Rodgers makes a grand start to 2015, allowing 6 runs on 7 hits in 1st inning tonite vs SLC.

juliogotay · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2015, 09:21:33 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 13, 2015, 09:10:47 pm

Brady Rodgers makes a grand start to 2015, allowing 6 runs on 7 hits in 1st inning tonite vs SLC.

I keep waiting to see why Luhnow is so excited by him.

juliogotay · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2015, 09:50:28 pm »

Grizzlies just put up an 8 in the 3rd and have taken an 8-6 lead over SLC. Singleton with a 3-run HR.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #14 on:** April 14, 2015, 11:42:37 pm »

Preston Tucker with his 2nd and 3rd deep flies of the year as Fresno wins 12-4 to go 4-2. Andy Aplin finally sees action and goes 2-2 with a 2B, 2 walks and a swipe of third base.

pots · « **Reply #15 on:** April 15, 2015, 11:31:47 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 14, 2015, 11:42:37 pm

Preston Tucker with his 2nd and 3rd deep flies of the year as Fresno wins 12-4 to go 4-2. Andy Aplin finally sees action and goes 2-2 with a 2B, 2 walks and a swipe of third base.

Singleton with 3 walks and a k on a 1 for 2 night. For the short season so far, that is now 5 walks to 3 strikeouts. Very encouraging.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #16 on:** April 15, 2015, 08:51:50 pm »

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Fresno Grizzlies ‏@FresnoGrizzlies 3 minutes ago
Make that 49 games in a row that Joe Sclafani has reached base. He singles off Andrew Heaney to begin the game.

moriartp · « **Reply #17 on:** April 15, 2015, 08:56:21 pm »

That's an incredible streak. In had no idea that was going on.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #18 on:** April 16, 2015, 09:06:39 am »

Neither Chapman or Hoyt seem in much of a hurry to get back to Houston. Hoyt came into the game with a 5 run lead, failed to get a batter out, and left with the bases loaded and the lead down to 3. Chapman took over and allowed all 3 runs to score ... tie game. Grizlies finally won in the 11th after starting out by scoring 7 in the 1st.

And in other news, they are slated to face Nick Tropeano tonight.

pots · « **Reply #19 on:** April 16, 2015, 04:00:17 pm »

Quote from: VirtualBob on April 16, 2015, 09:06:39 am

Neither Chapman or Hoyt seem in much of a hurry to get back to Houston. Hoyt came into the game with a 5 run lead, failed to get a batter out, and left with the bases loaded and the lead down to 3. Chapman took over and allowed all 3 runs to score ... tie game. Grizlies finally won in the 11th after starting out by scoring 7 in the 1st.

And in other news, they are slated to face Nick Tropeano tonight.

I wasn't there or heard the game, but checking the box score:

Pitching Change: Kevin Chapman replaces James Hoyt.
Alex Yarbrough out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder L. J. Hoes. Marc Krauss scores.
Jett Bandy singles on a ground ball to left fielder Preston Tucker. Josh Rutledge scores. Roger Kieschnick to 2nd.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Alfredo Marte replaces Charlie Cutler.
Alfredo Marte strikes out swinging.
Daniel Robertson doubles (1) on a ground ball to left fielder Preston Tucker. Roger Kieschnick scores. Jett Bandy out at home on the throw, left fielder Preston Tucker to shortstop Ronald Torreyes to catcher Max Stassi.

Salt Lake Top of the 10th
Grant Green called out on strikes.
Kyle Kubitza strikes out swinging.
Marc Krauss called out on strikes.

Salt Lake Top of the 11th
Josh Rutledge walks.
Roger Kieschnick strikes out swinging.
Alex Yarbrough strikes out swinging.
Jett Bandy pops out to third baseman Matt Dominguez in foul territory.

Doesn't seem like Chapman did horrible. The 2 of the hits were ground balls. Now that may have been smashed, can't tell.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #20 on:** April 16, 2015, 04:03:30 pm »

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Brian McTaggart ‏@brianmctaggart 7 minutes ago
RHP Jason Stoffel to DL at Fresno. Add RHP Gonzalo Sanudo (from High-A Lancaster).

austro · « **Reply #21 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:30:55 pm »

Is Roger Kieschnick related to Brooks? Has it really been that long since he was at UT?

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #22 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:40:23 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 16, 2015, 07:30:55 pm

Is Roger Kieschnick related to Brooks?

Nephew, IIRC.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #23 on:** April 17, 2015, 12:12:16 am »

With the Grizzlies win, affiliates sweep all five games on the night and go to 23-8 on the season. None too shabby.

Astrofan59 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 17, 2015, 03:08:00 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 17, 2015, 12:12:16 am

With the Grizzlies win, affiliates sweep all five games on the night and go to 23-8 on the season. None too shabby.

I would never have guessed that the Quad City team was this strong. Pleasant surprise

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #25 on:** April 19, 2015, 12:34:06 am »

Otherwise forgettable night for Grizzlies, but Preston Tucker did hit his 4th longball:

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Fresno Grizzlies ‏@FresnoGrizzlies 40 minutes ago
Preston Tucker with a no-doubter to deep center field. That two-run homer extends his hitting streak to 20 games (dating back to last year).

And speaking of streaks, it appears Sclafani's OB streak got snapped.

geezerdonk · « **Reply #26 on:** April 19, 2015, 09:30:48 am »

Sanudo may be overmatched at AAA.

Reuben · « **Reply #27 on:** April 19, 2015, 11:13:17 am »

Quote from: geezerdonk on April 19, 2015, 09:30:48 am

Sanudo may be overmatched at AAA.

I had a tasty breakfast this morning.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #28 on:** April 21, 2015, 12:47:37 am »

The 3..4..5 each go 3..4..5 including a homer for Singleton (#3), a pair of doubles for Duffy and a longball as well for Tucker (#5).

Make that a 22-game hitting streak for Kyle's bro (or 11 games if you're a single season fetishist).

VirtualBob · « **Reply #29 on:** April 21, 2015, 02:17:33 pm »

Twice through the new-for-this-year 6-man rotation seems like a good time for a quick early-season recap.

That rotation consists of Thommy Shirley (2-0, 3.86), Jake Buchanan (1-0, 3.27), Dan Straily (2-0, 5.40), Brady Rodgers (0-1, 13.50), Luis Cruz (0-1, 9.00) and Alex White (0-1, 9.72). Buchanan replaced Peacock in the rotation when he was activated, and someone will probably move to the bullpen when Oberholtzer is ready for a rehab assignment. With only 8 base runners (6 hits, 1 BB and 1 HBP) in 11 innings, Jake figures to keep his spot. The bullpen has not fared well so far, with Jordan Jankowski and the injured Jason Stoffel sporting the only sub-4.00 ERAs and the only sub-1.50 WHIPs. Gonzalo Sanudo has looked especially overmatched in his 2 outings since being called on to replace Stoffel.

At the plate, Preston Tucker (.378/.440/.756 with 5 HR), Jon Singleton (.310/.408/.619 with 3 HR), Matt Duffy (.356/.370/.511) and LJ Hoes (.361/.410/.556 with 5 doubles) have all excelled. Domingo Santana (.242/.324/.485) continues to struggle with 16 K in 37 PA, and Nolan Fontana (.290/.463/.484) continues to lead the world in patience with 10 BB in 42 PA.

Everyone seems to be getting some chances in the field. The only players appearing in 75% of the games (9) at one position are Max Stassi (C), Singleton (1B), and Fontana (SS). The most common outfield arrangement (left-to-right) is Tucker (7), Andrew Aplin (5) and Santana (8 ), but Alex Presley has started 4 games in CF and LJ Hoes has started 8 games spread pretty evenly among the three positions. In the infield, Joe Sciafani is getting the most appearances at 2B (7) and Matt Dominguez is the semi-regular at 3B (7), but also has 2 appearances at 1B. Ronald Torreyes has seen action at both 2B (5) and SS (3) while Matt Duffy has appeared in 5 games at 3B while seeing a lot of AB at DH. Luis Flores is the backup at C with the least playing time so far. Ruben Sosa is on the roster, but has not yet been activated.

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 21, 2015, 02:51:45 pm »

Tyson Perez joins the Grizz:

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Fresno Grizzlies ‏@FresnoGrizzlies 11m11 minutes ago

There's a Hanford native/@fresnocity alumni now on our roster. @Timesonperez has been promoted from the @cchooks.

Not sure what the corresponding move is, but he seems to have earned it: Dating back to last season, he has allowed 9 ER at AA in 41 2/3 IP with a WHIP of 1 and 12-12 in save opportunities (2.09 ERA in 38 2/3 IP last season).

VirtualBob · « **Reply #31 on:** April 21, 2015, 03:12:30 pm »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on April 21, 2015, 02:51:45 pm

Tyson Perez joins the Grizz:

Not sure what the corresponding move is, but he seems to have earned it: Dating back to last season, he has allowed 9 ER at AA in 41 2/3 IP with a WHIP of 1 and 12-12 in save opportunities (2.09 ERA in 38 2/3 IP last season).

I'm betting ~~Menudo~~ Sanudo.

Reuben · « **Reply #32 on:** April 21, 2015, 07:13:07 pm »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on April 21, 2015, 02:51:45 pm

Tyson Perez joins the Grizz:

Not sure what the corresponding move is, but he seems to have earned it: Dating back to last season, he has allowed 9 ER at AA in 41 2/3 IP with a WHIP of 1 and 12-12 in save opportunities (2.09 ERA in 38 2/3 IP last season).

That's great to see, for a guy who had to endure spending all of 2012 and 2013 at Lancaster, then got stuck there again to start 2014.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #33 on:** April 27, 2015, 10:27:11 pm »

Tucker goes 3-4 with numero ocho. Leads Milb in both homers and RBIs (26).

jbm · « **Reply #34 on:** April 27, 2015, 10:45:08 pm »

I am still on the fence with him, but am looking forward to seeing him try the big leagues one day. He just keeps hitting.

juliogotay · « **Reply #35 on:** May 01, 2015, 09:06:56 am »

#9 dinger for Tucker last night.

roadrunner · « **Reply #36 on:** May 01, 2015, 09:46:56 am »

I really like Rasmus but since he's on a 1-year deal I'm wondering if the 2016 OF isn't Tucker/Marisnick/Springer

pots · « **Reply #37 on:** May 01, 2015, 03:24:31 pm »

Quote from: roadrunner on May 01, 2015, 09:46:56 am

I really like Rasmus but since he's on a 1-year deal I'm wondering if the 2016 OF isn't Tucker/Marisnick/Springer

Yup with Santana in the mix and perhaps Phillips knocking on a mid-season call up

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #38 on:** May 04, 2015, 05:36:06 pm »

Quote from: VirtualBob on April 21, 2015, 02:17:33 pm

Ruben Sosa is on the roster, but has not yet been activated.

According to the latest BA transactions page, he's been loaned out to Veracruz of the Mexican League.

jbm · « **Reply #39 on:** May 07, 2015, 08:12:19 am »

Obie's stellar performance was mentioned elsewhere (5.1 inn, 0 runs, 4 hits, 9 Ks), but Singleton's 2 HRs should also be noted.

The stats for Singleton are pretty good. I remember hearing about management wanting him to end his David Ortiz impression of pulling everything over the right field fence, and use the whole field. His 2 HRs last night were pulled, but I don't think that has been the norm, based on my perusal of the recaps. Anyways, if he learns to use the whole field, and is performing acceptably, I for one hope to see him back up. I'm still a cautious believer.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #40 on:** May 07, 2015, 01:56:17 pm »

Per the PCL transactions page, Matt Duffy has been placed on the 7-day DL retroactive to May 4th.

BUWebguy · « **Reply #41 on:** May 07, 2015, 02:31:18 pm »

Quote from: jbm on May 07, 2015, 08:12:19 am

Obie's stellar performance was mentioned elsewhere (5.1 inn, 0 runs, 4 hits, 9 Ks), but Singleton's 2 HRs should also be noted.

The stats for Singleton are pretty good. I remember hearing about management wanting him to end his David Ortiz impression of pulling everything over the right field fence, and use the whole field. His 2 HRs last night were pulled, but I don't think that has been the norm, based on my perusal of the recaps. Anyways, if he learns to use the whole field, and is performing acceptably, I for one hope to see him back up. I'm still a cautious believer.

Remember, Singleton is only 23. If he'd gone to college, he might just now be getting used to AA.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #42 on:** May 07, 2015, 02:38:43 pm »

Quote from: BUWebguy on May 07, 2015, 02:31:18 pm

Remember, Singleton is only 23. If he'd gone to college, he might just now be getting used to AA.

He's probably now maybe 1 year ahead of where would have been had he gone to college. If he'd gone to college his draft eligible year would have been 13. In which case, given quality development and production, this spring would likely have been a return to AA after having spent the previous season split between Lancaster and Corpus.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #43 on:** May 07, 2015, 02:51:59 pm »

I'm guessing this falls into a temporary move due to a need for bodies but Chan Moon, after just 3 games at CC, has been moved up to the Grizzlies (per tweet).

Reuben · « **Reply #44 on:** May 07, 2015, 06:02:29 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 07, 2015, 02:51:59 pm

I'm guessing this falls into a temporary move due to a need for bodies but Chan Moon, after just 3 games at CC, has been moved up to the Grizzlies (per tweet).

Hey, the guy was batting .500, clearly he needed more of a challenge.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #45 on:** May 08, 2015, 12:39:27 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 16, 2015, 04:03:30 pm

Brian McTaggart ‏@brianmctaggart 7 minutes ago
RHP Jason Stoffel to DL at Fresno.

Activated (though the PCL transactions page failed to note it) and pitched a scoreless inning in tonight's game.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #46 on:** May 11, 2015, 04:23:51 pm »

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Bryant-Jon Anteola ‏@Banteola_TheBee 4 minutes ago
Facing a shift toward RF, Fresno Grizzlies 1B Jon Singleton went opposite field and hit a grand slam over left-field wall. His 8th HR.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #47 on:** May 11, 2015, 06:17:44 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 07, 2015, 01:56:17 pm

Per the PCL transactions page, Matt Duffy has been placed on the 7-day DL retroactive to May 4th.

Activated today and went 0-4 in this afternoon's game.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #48 on:** May 12, 2015, 11:24:50 pm »

Correa goes 1-5 in AAA debut.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #49 on:** May 13, 2015, 10:53:55 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 12, 2015, 11:24:50 pm

Correa goes 1-5 in AAA debut.

Rushed him. Total bust.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #50 on:** May 13, 2015, 08:55:08 pm »

Singleton has 2 HRs and 8 RBIs (thus far) tonight--4 HRs and 16 RBIs in last 3 games (note the last 2 games were in Albuquerque).

juliogotay · « **Reply #51 on:** May 13, 2015, 09:15:40 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 13, 2015, 08:55:08 pm

Singleton has 2 HRs and 8 RBIs (thus far) tonight--4 HRs and 16 RBIs in last 3 games (note the last 2 games were in Albuquerque).

Fresno has 13 runs on 7 hits. Very odd. Correa is 1-1 with a double and two walks tonight.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #52 on:** May 13, 2015, 09:17:57 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 13, 2015, 09:15:40 pm

Fresno has 13 runs on 7 hits. Very odd.

9 walks.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #53 on:** May 13, 2015, 10:49:18 pm »

Grizzlies finish the game at Albuquerque's Isotopes Park with 17 runs on 12 hits, 13 walks and 1 plunk.

The 10 RBIs by Singleton set a Grizzlies franchise record and was 1 behind the modern PCL record. His 11 HRs and 35 RBIs lead the minors.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #54 on:** May 13, 2015, 10:49:49 pm »

Singleton now 4 for 6 with 10 RBIs tonight. He is now hitting .274 with 11 homers and a 1.016 OPS.

pots · « **Reply #55 on:** May 14, 2015, 04:28:22 am »

Just crushed it, Locked in

juliogotay · « **Reply #56 on:** May 14, 2015, 07:22:14 am »

Quote from: pots on May 14, 2015, 04:28:22 am

Just crushed it, Locked in

Both of those HRs were crushed. The one to CF was a monster. I love how he just swatted the outside pitch to left with seemingly no effort for the double. I hope he's made adjustments that are paying off. This Singleton could really help the major league team.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #57 on:** May 14, 2015, 07:39:53 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 14, 2015, 07:22:14 am

Both of those HRs were crushed. The one to CF was a monster. I love how he just swatted the outside pitch to left with seemingly no effort for the double. I hope he's made adjustments that are paying off. This Singleton could really help the major league team.

I don't suppose Carter has options left?

doyce7 · « **Reply #58 on:** May 14, 2015, 11:34:27 am »

Lance McCullers promoted to Fresno

subnuclear · « **Reply #59 on:** May 14, 2015, 11:45:35 am »

Quote from: doyce7 on May 14, 2015, 11:34:27 am

Lance McCullers promoted to Fresno

Cool.

juliogotay · « **Reply #60 on:** May 14, 2015, 11:45:50 am »

Quote from: doyce7 on May 14, 2015, 11:34:27 am

Lance McCullers promoted to Fresno

Wow. He won't be 22 until the season is over.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #61 on:** May 14, 2015, 01:37:13 pm »

This is exciting news about McCullers. I remember seeing Oswalt at RR in 2001. He and LM seem to have similar body types and the latter was putting up Oswaltian numbers in CC--or possibly would've been if not for the piggybacking.

Duman · « **Reply #62 on:** May 14, 2015, 02:41:33 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on May 14, 2015, 01:37:13 pm

This is exciting news about McCullers. I remember seeing Oswalt at RR in 2001. He and LM seem to have similar body types and the latter was putting up Oswaltian numbers in CC--or possibly would've been if not for the piggybacking.

McCullers is a couple of inches taller and about 15-20 lbs heavier. I am not sure that qualifies as same body type.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #63 on:** May 14, 2015, 02:57:54 pm »

Huh. I guess Oswalt has grown in my memory...

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #64 on:** May 14, 2015, 03:01:38 pm »

Not a bad first round in that 2012 draft

Lefty · « **Reply #65 on:** May 14, 2015, 03:36:54 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 14, 2015, 11:45:50 am

Wow. He won't be 22 until the season is over.

Anyone have a scouting report on him, or a link to a good one?

Jacksonian · « **Reply #66 on:** May 14, 2015, 03:54:56 pm »

Quote from: Lefty on May 14, 2015, 03:36:54 pm

Anyone have a scouting report on him, or a link to a good one?

Big time fastball. Big time curveball. Everything else is a work in progress.

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #67 on:** May 15, 2015, 08:51:52 am »

Quote from: Jacksonian on May 14, 2015, 03:54:56 pm

Big time fastball. Big time curveball. Everything else is a work in progress.

Changeup is coming around, according to Luhnow. I haven't seen it, but he seems to think that it's a legitimate pitch.

juliogotay · « **Reply #68 on:** May 15, 2015, 09:14:17 am »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on May 15, 2015, 08:51:52 am

Changeup is coming around, according to Luhnow. I haven't seen it, but he seems to think that it's a legitimate pitch.

3 pitches would seem to bode well for him as a starting pitcher.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #69 on:** May 15, 2015, 03:56:18 pm »

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#VoteAstros ‏@astros 2 hours ago
The #Astros have officially traded minor league IF Ronald Torreyes to the Blue Jays in exchange for a PTBNL or cash considerations.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #70 on:** May 16, 2015, 12:54:09 am »

Another Singleton slam, 5 RBIs. 5 HRs, 23 RBIs in last 5 games.

Reuben · « **Reply #71 on:** May 16, 2015, 07:25:35 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 16, 2015, 12:54:09 am

Another Singleton slam, 5 RBIs. 5 HRs, 23 RBIs in last 5 games.

And this one was off of Jon Gray, no less.

austro · « **Reply #72 on:** May 16, 2015, 07:27:14 am »

Quote from: Reuben on May 16, 2015, 07:25:35 am

And this one was off of Jon Gray, no less.

There was probably a lot of energy involved in that collision.

juliogotay · « **Reply #73 on:** May 16, 2015, 08:36:53 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 16, 2015, 12:54:09 am

Another Singleton slam, 5 RBIs. 5 HRs, 23 RBIs in last 5 games.

23 RBIs in 5 games....that's crazy numbers.

Reuben · « **Reply #74 on:** May 16, 2015, 11:09:21 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 16, 2015, 08:36:53 am

23 RBIs in 5 games....that's crazy numbers.

If the Astros got 23 RBI, as a team, in 5 games they might go 4-1.

juliogotay · « **Reply #75 on:** May 16, 2015, 12:05:53 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on May 16, 2015, 11:09:21 am

If the Astros got 23 RBI, as a team, in 5 games they might go 4-1.

Yes, as we know they only need 4 per game.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #76 on:** May 16, 2015, 08:48:04 pm »

James Hoyt DL'd (PCL transactions page).

juliogotay · « **Reply #77 on:** May 16, 2015, 10:54:34 pm »

Correa is 3-5 tonight at El Paso going to the bottom of the 9th and a Fresno lead of 5-1. He is batting .348 in a Grizzlies uniform. Singleton is 0-2 tonight with a couple of walks. Santana has HR #8 and is hitting .311.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #78 on:** May 16, 2015, 11:00:02 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 16, 2015, 10:54:34 pm

Santana has HR #8 and is hitting .311.

Also has a 12-game hitting streak.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #79 on:** May 18, 2015, 11:10:26 pm »

Santana goes 2-5 to bump hitting streak to 14 games.

JimR · « **Reply #80 on:** May 19, 2015, 12:44:29 pm »

glad to hear Santana has a pulse.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #81 on:** May 19, 2015, 01:45:46 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 19, 2015, 12:44:29 pm

glad to hear Santana has a pulse.

And it continues--couple of more home runs (#9 & #10) in this afternoon's game vs El Paso.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #82 on:** May 19, 2015, 01:49:52 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 19, 2015, 01:45:46 pm

And it continues--couple of more home runs (#9 & #10) in this afternoon's game vs El Paso.

Correa now with his first.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #83 on:** May 19, 2015, 01:51:08 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 19, 2015, 01:45:46 pm

And it continues--couple of more home runs (#9 & #10) in this afternoon's game vs El Paso.

Carlos & LJ both go yard too. Correa's first in AAA.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #84 on:** May 19, 2015, 01:51:50 pm »

Quote from: VirtualBob on May 19, 2015, 01:51:08 pm

Carlos & LJ both go yard too. Correa's first in AAA.

Cabrera was on deck when that one was launched.

Uncle Charlie · « **Reply #85 on:** May 19, 2015, 03:04:27 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 19, 2015, 01:45:46 pm

And it continues--couple of more home runs (#9 & #10) in this afternoon's game vs El Paso.

Slash line now 318/419/644

geezerdonk · « **Reply #86 on:** May 19, 2015, 04:09:35 pm »

Does El Paso have a reputation as a launching pad?

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #87 on:** May 19, 2015, 06:30:57 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on May 19, 2015, 04:09:35 pm

Does El Paso have a reputation as a launching pad?

It certainly was back in the days when the Diablos existed in the Texas League. Now as the AAA Chihuahuas, they play in a new stadium in only the 2nd year of existence. Given the city's altitude (it's not ABQ or Colorado Springs but still relatively high) it wouldn't be surprising if it's a hitter's park. This chart using 2014 data suggests neutral to slightly hitter friendly.

ETA:

Park info--

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From home plate it is 324 feet to left field, 402 feet to center field and 321 to right. Tall walls in right and left field might make home runs a little more difficult. Left field has a 22½-foot-tall wall, while right field's is about 15 feet tall. The center field wall is only 8 feet tall...

Looking at the game log, all the HRs today were generally hit to CF. And FWIW, the Grizzlies do lead the PCL in HRs by a considerable margin.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #88 on:** May 21, 2015, 10:52:11 pm »

Correa is ridiculous.

Reuben · « **Reply #89 on:** May 21, 2015, 10:52:34 pm »

Correa with HR #2 tonight, off Barry Zito. AVG at .341 currently.

pots · « **Reply #90 on:** May 22, 2015, 01:33:10 am »

Singleton has been ridiculous lately.

Last 10 games
6HR
18 hits
27 RBIs
2 SBs
8 BBs
and only 4 Ks

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #91 on:** May 22, 2015, 03:31:57 am »

LHP Darin Downs has been released.

RHP Murilo Gouvea, who hasn't pitched since 2012 after undergoing TJS, was assigned to the Grizzlies out of EST. Gouvea was a MLFA this winter and re-signed by Houston. Bit odd the Astros are sending him to AAA after (a) not having pitched in 3 years and (b) when he did last pitch it was in low A ball. But he did manage a scoreless inning in his return last night despite giving up 2 hits.

Drellich has a bit more on the Brazilian pitcher who turns 27 in September.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #92 on:** May 22, 2015, 03:42:30 am »

With the 0fer last night, Domingo Santana had his 15-game hit streak snapped.

Duman · « **Reply #93 on:** May 22, 2015, 06:58:24 am »

Quote from: Reuben on May 21, 2015, 10:52:34 pm

Correa with HR #2 tonight, off Barry Zito. AVG at .341 currently.

Video of the homer is up now.

NeilT · « **Reply #94 on:** May 22, 2015, 07:57:10 am »

Quote from: Duman on May 22, 2015, 06:58:24 am

Video of the homer is up now.

If they weren't rushing him he'd be hitting .365.

ETA: it's good to know that Correa learned how to face Zito off of video games.

pots · « **Reply #95 on:** May 22, 2015, 08:51:49 am »

Weakest two position players are Carter and Villar. Singleton and Correa waiting in the wings. Won't have to buyers in the trade market this year. Well at least not for position players

jbm · « **Reply #96 on:** May 22, 2015, 09:20:11 am »

Not sure I agree with you about Villar. If it comes down to keeping Marwin or Villar, I don't think it clearly falls in Marwin's favor.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #97 on:** May 22, 2015, 09:24:46 am »

Quote from: jbm on May 22, 2015, 09:20:11 am

Not sure I agree with you about Villar. If it comes down to keeping Marwin or Villar, I don't think it clearly falls in Marwin's favor.

Villar's defense is unacceptable. Marwin is a much better utility choice and he has enough stick to play that role. Speed on the bases is really the only thing he loses.

pots · « **Reply #98 on:** May 22, 2015, 09:25:48 am »

Quote from: jbm on May 22, 2015, 09:20:11 am

Not sure I agree with you about Villar. If it comes down to keeping Marwin or Villar, I don't think it clearly falls in Marwin's favor.

Is Villar out of options?

jbm · « **Reply #99 on:** May 22, 2015, 09:32:14 am »

Oh, I don't know about the options. As to Villar's defense: it's been much better lately, and his superior range over Marwin has to considered. Every ball he can make a play on that Marwin can't has to be part of the equation.

roadrunner · « **Reply #100 on:** May 22, 2015, 09:45:42 am »

Villar has taken a step forward with his defense this year.

JimR · « **Reply #101 on:** May 22, 2015, 09:55:02 am »

Quote from: VirtualBob on May 22, 2015, 09:24:46 am

Villar's defense is unacceptable. Marwin is a much better utility choice and he has enough stick to play that role. Speed on the bases is really the only thing he loses.

Villar's defense has not been that bad this year.

JJxvi · « **Reply #102 on:** May 22, 2015, 10:14:27 am »

Villar is probably a more desirable trade commodity in a deal to get a pitcher.

bubba · « **Reply #103 on:** May 22, 2015, 03:41:58 pm »

Villar's defense is unacceptable. Marwin is a much better utility choice and he has enough stick to play that role. Speed on the bases is really the only thing he loses.

Villar is Ozzie Smith compared to Marcus Simien.

juliogotay · « **Reply #104 on:** May 22, 2015, 04:02:21 pm »

Quote from: bubba on May 22, 2015, 03:41:58 pm

Villar's defense is unacceptable. Marwin is a much better utility choice and he has enough stick to play that role. Speed on the bases is really the only thing he loses.

Villar is Ozzie Smith compared to Marcus Simien.

Starting the holiday early? Comparing Villar to Ozzie Smith?

JJxvi · « **Reply #105 on:** May 22, 2015, 04:25:46 pm »

The context is that Simien has 16 errors in like 40 games.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #106 on:** May 23, 2015, 04:19:38 am »

Correa: three walks, two steals, one nice snag.

18 for 19 in SBs combined between CC and Fresno.

pots · « **Reply #107 on:** May 27, 2015, 08:44:21 am »

Off the Bridal store

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #108 on:** May 30, 2015, 09:13:32 pm »

Forgotten man (largely of his own making) Dan Straily with a terrific outing (6/3/1/1/1/10). Over his last 3 starts, has given up 19 hits and 3 walks in 19 IP while K'ing 23.

juliogotay · « **Reply #109 on:** May 30, 2015, 10:18:53 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 30, 2015, 09:13:32 pm

Forgotten man (largely of his own making) Dan Straily with a terrific outing (6/3/1/1/1/10). Over his last 3 starts, has given up 19 hits and 3 walks in 19 IP while K'ing 23.

He may be useful in H-town soon.

juliogotay · « **Reply #110 on:** May 31, 2015, 01:09:05 pm »

about Straily, Luhnow indicated pitching coach had made an adjustment with him. Luhnow had seen his previous start and was impressed. Said he was hitting 93 last night.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #111 on:** June 01, 2015, 08:14:59 pm »

The DL: Jonas Dufek exits while Tommy Shirley enters.

PCL transactions page

jbm · « **Reply #112 on:** June 01, 2015, 09:11:14 pm »

Grizzlies pounding OKC, letting those Okies see what they could have had.

juliogotay · « **Reply #113 on:** June 01, 2015, 09:18:39 pm »

Quote from: jbm on June 01, 2015, 09:11:14 pm

Grizzlies pounding OKC, letting those Okies see what they could have had.

Big night for Presly with five hits. Wojo pitching well.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #114 on:** June 02, 2015, 03:09:53 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on June 01, 2015, 09:18:39 pm

Big night for Presly with five hits. Wojo pitching well.

Presley finished with six hits to set a club record.

Wojo on the night: 8 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Wojo in last 3 starts: 19.2 IP, 15 H, 7 BB, 12 K, 1.83 ERA

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #115 on:** June 04, 2015, 09:58:29 pm »

Straily strafed tonight (4.1 IP 11 H 5 ER 1 W 4 K) in the Rockie environs of Colorado Springs.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #116 on:** June 07, 2015, 05:58:29 am »

Quote

Evan Drellich ‏@EvanDrellich 14 hours ago
Jose Veras joining Class AAA Fresno’s roster today.

Reuben · « **Reply #117 on:** June 07, 2015, 08:55:23 am »

Correa drove in the go-ahead run with an 8th-inning RBI single last night. He also had a double, sac fly, and walk. Now hitting .266/.336/.447 with Fresno.

Tyler Heinemen went 3-for-4 and is hitting .379 with 6 RBI in his 8 games with Fresno.

Singleton has cooled off, batting .216 with no HR in his last 10 games, albeit with 7 walks.

Similar thing with Santana, .242 with no HR and 11 walks in last 10 games. Still hitting a robust .297/.415/.558 on the year, with 63 K in just 172 AB.

LJ Hoes, still batting .327, has hit .361/.413/.542 vs. LHP.

Tyson Perez now has a 2.14 ERA in 21 IP, with 12 H, 2 BB (0.67 WHIP), 1 HR, 16 K. He's been effective against LH and RH batters.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #118 on:** June 07, 2015, 02:08:01 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 04, 2015, 05:36:06 pm

Ruben Sosa is on the roster, but has not yet been activated.

According to the latest BA transactions page, he's been loaned out to Veracruz of the Mexican League.

And now moved to the Angels for cash per today's BA transactions page.

moriartp · « **Reply #119 on:** June 07, 2015, 02:22:15 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 07, 2015, 02:08:01 pm

And now moved to the Angels for cash per today's BA transactions page.

We're running dangerously low on undersized middle infielders after losing Torreyes and Sosa. Gotta draft Bregman.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #120 on:** June 09, 2015, 04:39:22 am »

Pitchers Alex White and Murilo Gouvea have been released.

PCL Transactions Page

MusicMan · « **Reply #121 on:** June 11, 2015, 12:53:20 pm »

@EvanDrellich: Tony Kemp promoted to Triple A.

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NeilT · « **Reply #122 on:** June 11, 2015, 02:06:42 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 11, 2015, 12:53:20 pm

@EvanDrellich: Tony Kemp promoted to Triple A.

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Clearly Kemp adjusted his attitude.

juliogotay · « **Reply #123 on:** June 11, 2015, 03:24:51 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on June 11, 2015, 02:06:42 pm

Clearly Kemp adjusted his attitude.

If he could just adjust his altitude.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #124 on:** June 11, 2015, 09:51:35 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 11, 2015, 12:53:20 pm

@EvanDrellich: Tony Kemp promoted to Triple A.

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And Chan Moon is back in Corpus (and leading off there tonight).

jbm · « **Reply #125 on:** June 16, 2015, 08:15:46 am »

Interesting little tidbit: last night, the Grizzlies got Matt Cain, and they did just fine. Tonight, they get Jake Peavy.

ETA. They scored 6 runs and struck out 16 times. Every batter took part in the K fest but one: Tony Kemp.

NeilT · « **Reply #126 on:** June 16, 2015, 08:32:23 am »

Quote from: jbm on June 16, 2015, 08:15:46 am

Interesting little tidbit: last night, the Grizzlies got Matt Cain, and they did just fine. Tonight, they get Jake Peavy.

ETA. They scored 6 runs and struck out 16 times. Every batter took part in the K fest but one: Tony Kemp.

More evidence of Kemp's attitude problem. He's clearly not a team player.

JimR · « **Reply #127 on:** June 16, 2015, 09:13:10 am »

Quote from: NeilT on June 16, 2015, 08:32:23 am

More evidence of Kemp's attitude problem. He's clearly not a team player.

selfish bastard

doyce7 · « **Reply #128 on:** June 16, 2015, 02:01:57 pm »

Dominguez claimed by the brewers and has been optioned to their AAA team

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #129 on:** June 16, 2015, 09:48:39 pm »

Jonas Dufek released

PCL transactions page.

juliogotay · « **Reply #130 on:** June 16, 2015, 10:14:22 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 16, 2015, 09:48:39 pm

Jonas Dufek released

PCL transactions page.

Damn. I was pulling for him. Love the name.

juliogotay · « **Reply #131 on:** June 16, 2015, 10:16:26 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on June 16, 2015, 08:32:23 am

More evidence of Kemp's attitude problem. He's clearly not a team player.

Luhnow said as recently as this past Sunday on his radio show that the Astros don't have a true leadoff guy and that Kemp could be that guy next year IF they can find a place to get him into the lineup.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #132 on:** June 17, 2015, 08:20:44 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on June 16, 2015, 10:16:26 pm

Luhnow said as recently as this past Sunday on his radio show that the Astros don't have a true leadoff guy and that Kemp could be that guy next year IF they can find a place to get him into the lineup.

Yep. I heard him say that too.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #133 on:** June 17, 2015, 11:00:09 am »

Inside the park homer for Kemp last night off a rehabbing Jake Peavy. Hits in 19 straight games combined between CC and Fresno.

chuck · « **Reply #134 on:** June 17, 2015, 12:14:30 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 17, 2015, 11:00:09 am

Inside the park homer for Kemp last night off a rehabbing Jake Peavy. Hits in 19 straight games combined between CC and Fresno.

Where the hell is this guy going to play?

juliogotay · « **Reply #135 on:** June 17, 2015, 12:17:38 pm »

Quote from: chuck on June 17, 2015, 12:14:30 pm

Where the hell is this guy going to play?

Rover.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #136 on:** June 17, 2015, 02:09:34 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on June 17, 2015, 12:17:38 pm

Rover.

I was thinking, why not DH him? What's Gattis's contract status?

doyce7 · « **Reply #137 on:** June 17, 2015, 02:12:19 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on June 17, 2015, 02:09:34 pm

I was thinking, why not DH him? What's Gattis's contract status?

Gattis can't become a free agent until 2019, arbitration eligible after this season

jbm · « **Reply #138 on:** June 17, 2015, 02:31:09 pm »

Well, since the FO is acutely aware of what they have in the majors, and since Kemp has only played second, left and center in the minors, those are the positions I assume they have in mind.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #139 on:** June 17, 2015, 02:43:05 pm »

Quote from: chuck on June 17, 2015, 12:14:30 pm

Where the hell is this guy going to play?

I would think if Kemp plays a reasonable center field that the FO sees Marisnick as replaceable. Marisnick's May .202 batting average and June .114 batting average have to have the Astros brass thinking about other options.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #140 on:** June 20, 2015, 01:40:41 am »

Tony Kemp doing it all tonight.

Defensively:

Catch #1
Catch #2

Offensively:

Went 1-4 to extend hitting streak to 22 games (combined between CC & Fresno).

austro · « **Reply #141 on:** June 20, 2015, 07:51:56 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 20, 2015, 01:40:41 am

Tony Kemp doing it all tonight.

Defensively:

Catch #1
Catch #2

Offensively:

Went 1-4 to extend hitting streak to 22 games (combined between CC & Fresno).

Holy cow! Those were some pretty great catches.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #142 on:** June 20, 2015, 04:49:21 pm »

After a month in AA, Andrew Aplin returns to the Grizzlies.

PCL transactions page

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #143 on:** June 20, 2015, 07:21:41 pm »

Hammy blues continue: L.J. Hoes apparently going on DL after tweaking his.

Reuben · « **Reply #144 on:** June 20, 2015, 07:33:13 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 20, 2015, 01:40:41 am

Tony Kemp doing it all tonight.

Defensively:

Catch #1
Catch #2

Offensively:

Went 1-4 to extend hitting streak to 22 games (combined between CC & Fresno).

I think it's safe to say he's still pretty comfortable playing OF, despite not having done it much at all since his sophomore year at Vanderbilt.

juliogotay · « **Reply #145 on:** June 21, 2015, 05:58:50 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on June 20, 2015, 07:33:13 pm

I think it's safe to say he's still pretty comfortable playing OF, despite not having done it much at all since his sophomore year at Vanderbilt.

The hitter's reaction after the Catch #1 was pretty funny.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #146 on:** June 21, 2015, 11:25:00 pm »

7 scoreless IP for Wojo tonight with 6 hits/0 walks and 5 whiffs a day after Straily put together a nice outing (6/5/2/2/1/3).

Kemp extended hit streak to 24 games. Just 2 Ks in 48 ABs at AAA for the former Dore.

roadrunner · « **Reply #147 on:** June 22, 2015, 08:57:28 am »

Just based on entertainment value alone, Tony Kemp is untouchable in any deal.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #148 on:** June 23, 2015, 11:58:22 pm »

Quote

Fresno Grizzlies ‏@FresnoGrizzlies 48 minutes ago
Goodbye homerless streak! Jon Singleton crushes a solo blast (15) deep to right to end a 98 at bat homer drought.

Also, Kemp now with a 25-gamer.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #149 on:** June 24, 2015, 01:33:20 pm »

Per Drellich Tweet: Mark Appel has been promoted to Class AAA Fresno.

subnuclear · « **Reply #150 on:** June 24, 2015, 01:52:28 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on June 24, 2015, 01:33:20 pm

Per Drellich Tweet: Mark Appel has been promoted to Class AAA Fresno.

Good for him.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #151 on:** June 24, 2015, 04:31:08 pm »

Quote from: subnuclear on June 24, 2015, 01:52:28 pm

Good for him.

I wonder if Cosart will get all butt-hurt again should Appel stop by MMPUS on his way to Fresno...

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #152 on:** June 24, 2015, 05:14:59 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on June 24, 2015, 01:33:20 pm

Per Drellich Tweet: Mark Appel has been promoted to Class AAA Fresno.

First start is scheduled for Saturday.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #153 on:** June 24, 2015, 11:51:30 pm »

Kemp...streak...busted.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #154 on:** June 25, 2015, 06:17:20 pm »

Quote

Evan Drellich ‏@EvanDrellich 2 hours ago
Source says Orioles and Astros have minor league trade. Richard Rodriguez for PTBNL or cash.

The RHP has been in the organization since being signed as an int'l free agent back in 2010.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #155 on:** June 25, 2015, 07:47:33 pm »

ICYMI, Kemp and Appel were named to the Futures Game today.

Link

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #156 on:** June 27, 2015, 11:58:50 pm »

FWIW: after tonight's outing Dan Straily has 55 Ks/6 Ws over his last 8 starts (48.1 IP). Has allowed 50 hits over that span.

pots · « **Reply #157 on:** June 28, 2015, 08:01:05 am »

Appel, Aiken and Correa are all good examples of why top talent shouldn't worry to much about signing bonuses.

Appel could of really used starting his development a year earlier. The Ivy League obviously wasn't showing him the holes in his game. Sure he got paid a little more up front but he will lose in the long run with how long it is going to take him to make it

Aiken is obvious

Correa, his bonus won't even pay the taxes on his first year of his free agency contract.

juliogotay · « **Reply #158 on:** June 28, 2015, 11:24:43 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 27, 2015, 11:58:50 pm

FWIW: after tonight's outing Dan Straily has 55 Ks/6 Ws over his last 8 starts (48.1 IP). Has allowed 50 hits over that span.

And he had a 6/1 gb/fb ration in the last start. That has to get Luhnow's attention.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #159 on:** July 01, 2015, 04:12:27 pm »

Quote

Evan Drellich ‏@EvanDrellich 14 minutes ago
Tyler White promoted to Fresno.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #160 on:** July 02, 2015, 12:47:47 am »

Quote

Fresno Grizzlies ‏@FresnoGrizzlies 54 minutes ago
The Fresno outfield has been on fire.
Since 6/1
Hoes .366 (30-82), 16 RBI, 6 SB
Presley .343 (37-108), 22 RBI
Grossman .296 (29-98), 23 BB

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #161 on:** July 02, 2015, 10:40:08 pm »

Chalk down tonight's start for Appel as one for the "It Coulda Been Worse" dept.: 5.2/9/3/3/2/6.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #162 on:** July 05, 2015, 10:40:26 pm »

Relief pitcher Lambson traded to the Braves.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #163 on:** July 06, 2015, 02:24:43 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on July 05, 2015, 10:40:26 pm

Relief pitcher Lambson traded to the Braves.

In exchange for "cash considerations".

mrpink · « **Reply #164 on:** July 06, 2015, 02:38:07 pm »

That's an interesting giveaway considering how awful the big league bullpen (outside of Gregerson) has been lately.

juliogotay · « **Reply #165 on:** July 06, 2015, 03:04:18 pm »

Quote from: mrpink on July 06, 2015, 02:38:07 pm

That's an interesting giveaway considering how awful the big league bullpen (outside of Gregerson) has been lately.

I suppose they thought him less a prospect than Chapman.

mrpink · « **Reply #166 on:** July 06, 2015, 03:37:05 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on July 06, 2015, 03:04:18 pm

I suppose they thought him less a prospect than Chapman.

Is Chapman still considered a prospect?

juliogotay · « **Reply #167 on:** July 06, 2015, 03:39:39 pm »

Quote from: mrpink on July 06, 2015, 03:37:05 pm

Is Chapman still considered a prospect?

A prospective member of their bullpen. Probably in emergency/injury short-term situations.

bubba · « **Reply #168 on:** July 06, 2015, 11:19:15 pm »

Tyler White, how much real potential is there? Seems to hit well at every level.

juliogotay · « **Reply #169 on:** July 07, 2015, 08:34:12 am »

Interesting article on Oberholtzer http://www.astroscounty.com/2015/07/oberholtzer-still-dealing-with-demotion.html

jbm · « **Reply #170 on:** July 07, 2015, 08:49:52 am »

The whole episode is still a mystery to me. There must be some background or history that put him on someone's shit list or the edge of their shit list because no one not on the shit list gets thrown under the bus that quickly and publicly.

I hope they work whatever out because if they don't trade for another starter and/or limit the innings of the two rookies, they will need him or someone like him to step up.

juliogotay · « **Reply #171 on:** July 07, 2015, 10:09:14 am »

Quote from: jbm on July 07, 2015, 08:49:52 am

The whole episode is still a mystery to me. There must be some background or history that put him on someone's shit list or the edge of their shit list because no one not on the shit list gets thrown under the bus that quickly and publicly.

I hope they work whatever out because if they don't trade for another starter and/or limit the innings of the two rookies, they will need him or someone like him to step up.

I agree that there must have been "something" going on. Maybe this will turn out to be a good thing for both parties in the long run. Crane has said club is looking for an extra starter.

pots · « **Reply #172 on:** July 09, 2015, 08:01:31 am »

Fine I'll bite. Appel had a good game last night. Allowed 9 guys to reach (6 singles, 2 walks and a HBP) over 6 and 2/3rds shutout ball. 10 groundouts and 4Ks

jbm · « **Reply #173 on:** July 09, 2015, 08:28:47 am »

Seems positive, but it is hard for me to gauge, either good or bad, without reading firsthand reports. For such a prominent prospect, really haven't come across much specifics about his troubles and/or progress.

juliogotay · « **Reply #174 on:** July 11, 2015, 11:17:21 am »

http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2015/7/10/8928273/rising-stars-why-the-fresno-grizzlies-offense-houston-astros-prospects

pots · « **Reply #175 on:** July 12, 2015, 03:45:32 pm »

At what point can we start to get excited about White?

moriartp · « **Reply #176 on:** July 12, 2015, 04:14:54 pm »

Quote from: pots on July 12, 2015, 03:45:32 pm

At what point can we start to get excited about White?

I'm ready to hop on that bandwagon. For most of his career he's been old for his level, but the numbers have been crazy.

Reuben · « **Reply #177 on:** July 12, 2015, 05:36:06 pm »

Quote from: pots on July 12, 2015, 03:45:32 pm

At what point can we start to get excited about White?

On the radio pre-game today Luhnow threw a Matt Adams comp on him - partly if not mostly referring to low draft status and minor league track record.

juliogotay · « **Reply #178 on:** July 12, 2015, 06:00:18 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on July 12, 2015, 05:36:06 pm

On the radio pre-game today Luhnow threw a Matt Adams comp on him - partly if not mostly referring to low draft status and minor league track record.

I did not hear the radio pre-game today. Anything else of interest from Luhnow? Always interested in his MiL observations.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #179 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:00:40 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on July 12, 2015, 05:36:06 pm

On the radio pre-game today Luhnow threw a Matt Adams comp on him - partly if not mostly referring to low draft status and minor league track record.

His main problem is that he's not a very good fielder.

Reuben · « **Reply #180 on:** July 13, 2015, 05:44:02 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on July 13, 2015, 12:00:40 pm

His main problem is that he's not a very good fielder.

Meaning not really an MLB 3B, or is he still not good even at 1B?

VirtualBob · « **Reply #181 on:** July 14, 2015, 03:05:07 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on July 13, 2015, 05:44:02 pm

Meaning not really an MLB 3B, or is he still not good even at 1B?

He's barely a church-league softball 3B.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #182 on:** July 17, 2015, 12:58:35 am »

FWIW, Jose Veras has allowed just 1 hit over his last 6 1/3 innings while whiffing 8 and walking 3.

mrpink · « **Reply #183 on:** July 17, 2015, 05:16:06 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on July 17, 2015, 12:58:35 am

FWIW, Jose Veras has allowed just 1 hit over his last 6 1/3 innings while whiffing 8 and walking 3.

If that indicates he's returned to form, they could really use him in the big league bullpen. However, that appearance two weeks ago where he faced 6 batters without making an out might worry me a bit.

I also see that in Lambson's last appearance with the Braves he faced 7 hitters and struck out 5 of them.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #184 on:** July 18, 2015, 12:25:08 am »

Santana's 3rd consecutive game in which he's homered. Also has run his currently-longest-in-the-minors on-base streak to 42 games.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #185 on:** July 18, 2015, 12:43:09 am »

Matt Duffy's OPS by month: .655 (Apr), .788 (May), .811 (Jun), 1.030 (July to date).

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #186 on:** July 19, 2015, 07:13:22 pm »

Quote

Fresno Grizzlies ‏@FresnoGrizzlies 41 minutes ago
Domingo Santana now owns the longest on-base streak in #FresnoGrizzlies history. His single to right in the 1st makes it 43 straight games!

That was in the 1st game of the doubleheader. Snapped in game #2.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #187 on:** July 19, 2015, 10:24:21 pm »

Appel cored and gored: 4 runs allowed on a single, 2 doubles, 2 HRs and 2 walks in 4 innings. 86 pitches, just 49 for strikes.

AllHailCaptainCorrea · « **Reply #188 on:** July 19, 2015, 10:37:48 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on July 19, 2015, 10:24:21 pm

Appel cored and gored: 4 runs allowed on a single, 2 doubles, 2 HRs and 2 walks in 4 innings. 86 pitches, just 49 for strikes.

I realize this guy still has good stuff and potential...but would you just go ahead and cash him in even for a rental like Cueto, Samardzija, etc??? It would probably be best for him too since there are rumblings a change of scenery is what he needs.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #189 on:** July 19, 2015, 11:06:01 pm »

Quote from: AllHailCaptainCorrea on July 19, 2015, 10:37:48 pm

I realize this guy still has good stuff and potential...but would you just go ahead and cash him in even for a rental like Cueto, Samardzija, etc??? It would probably be best for him too since there are rumblings a change of scenery is what he needs.

I would.

Astrofan59 · « **Reply #190 on:** July 19, 2015, 11:07:54 pm »

Quote from: AllHailCaptainCorrea on July 19, 2015, 10:37:48 pm

I realize this guy still has good stuff and potential...but would you just go ahead and cash him in even for a rental like Cueto, Samardzija, etc??? It would probably be best for him too since there are rumblings a change of scenery is what he needs.

There was a guy named Roy Halladay. It took him a few years to figure things out. But the Blue Jays held on to him because he had good stuff and potential. It seems short sighted to me to want to give up on Appel this early, especially for a 3 month rental.

AllHailCaptainCorrea · « **Reply #191 on:** July 19, 2015, 11:14:55 pm »

Quote from: Astrofan59 on July 19, 2015, 11:07:54 pm

There was a guy named Roy Halladay. It took him a few years to figure things out. But the Blue Jays held on to him because he had good stuff and potential. It seems short sighted to me to want to give up on Appel this early, especially for a 3 month rental.

I certainly understand this point of view as well.

Lefty · « **Reply #192 on:** July 20, 2015, 12:06:48 am »

Quote from: Astrofan59 on July 19, 2015, 11:07:54 pm

There was a guy named Roy Halladay.

And his brother Curt Schilling.

Would it be a terrible idea to just throw Appel in the AAA bullpen, tell him to cut it all loose, and see what happens?

jbm · « **Reply #193 on:** July 20, 2015, 07:57:53 am »

I still want to hear what they are trying to do with him, if anything. Mechanically, mentally, whatever it is.

His raw stuff still looked good in the futures game, but his mechanics looked about the same as it always has, to my untrained eye at least. For an organization that does a pretty damn good job of developing pitchers, IMO, he is appearing to be a very glaring exception to the rule.

hostros7 · « **Reply #194 on:** July 20, 2015, 08:08:23 am »

Hard to "give up" on someone who projects as a top of the rotation starter for a rental. The team just doesn't have a shoebox full of such prospects just lying around. If the exchange is for someone under club control for a bit, I would be more amenable.

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Mr. Happy · « **Reply #195 on:** July 20, 2015, 08:12:59 am »

Quote from: hostros7 on July 20, 2015, 08:08:23 am

Hard to "give up" on someone who projects as a top of the rotation starter for a rental. The team just doesn't have a shoebox full of such prospects just lying around. If the exchange is for someone under club control for a bit, I would be more amenable.

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+1 Hold on to Appel. The Halladay and Schilling examples are applicable here. Remember that Schilling was in the Astros bully. Even Randy Johnson didn't figure it out immediately.. I'm not comparing Appel to any of those guys, but it's still very early in his career.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #196 on:** July 20, 2015, 01:43:37 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on July 20, 2015, 08:08:23 am

Hard to "give up" on someone who projects as a top of the rotation starter for a rental. The team just doesn't have a shoebox full of such prospects just lying around. If the exchange is for someone under club control for a bit, I would be more amenable.

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He is starting to remind me of Morgan Ensberg - a ton of talent but uncoachable.

kevwun · « **Reply #197 on:** July 20, 2015, 04:30:06 pm »

I think it was last year when a list came out of the 20 worst minor league outings by a 1st round pick. Appel had two entries on it iirc and just about everyone on that list turned out to be a bust. That's an example of why I think a lot of people are ready to write him off. His work in the minors has been so spotty that people get excited when he has a quality start.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #198 on:** July 20, 2015, 04:36:16 pm »

Leo Heras up from CC.

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geezerdonk · « **Reply #199 on:** July 20, 2015, 04:48:17 pm »

Is White hurt? He hasn't played since before the All Star break.