Daily Archives: June 16, 2007

VSL Phillies No-Hitter

1. VSL/DSL

Quick update this morning from the VSL.  The Phillies threw a combined no-hitter, mainly behind Juan Colmanarez.  They defeated a good team in second place Seattle, winning 2-1

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Colmenarez threw 8 perfect innings, striking out 12.  In the 9th, Victor Diaz came on and loaded the bases with 2 BB and an error.  Howard Cedeno then relieved to retire the side and get the save.  Colmenarez is a 20-year-old LHP.  Along with Freddy Ballesta he is anchoring the staff (45 IP, 34 H, 3 BB, 49 K).  At age 20 one could argue that he should be in GCL now, especially given the K/BB ratio which suggests a very polished pitcher.

Later this week we will be back with an initial DSL update.  The team is 4-6 in the early going.  Catcher Sebastien Valle looks like a potential star, going 11-23 with 6 BB, 4 2B, and 1 HR in the first few weeks.  He is only 16 years old.

Quick question

Other Stuff

In yesterday’s first prospect grade, was everyone able to see the “card” for Fidel Hernandez? If yes, then my method will work going forward. If not, I’ll have to make a change.