Hey, new feature. Instead of doing random mailbag posts, I created a new page at the top of the site called “Q/A”….post your prospect related questions, and when I have some time, I will do my best to answer them. It will be like a running question/answer log. Let’s try it.
And just because I know someone will post a question in this thread, I’m going to turn off the comments.
Lehigh Valley is now 41-24 (the high water mark in their history) after another good week (4-2) and in first place of the Northern Division of the International League, five games ahead of second place Scranton. The ‘Pigs hit the road for a four game series in Pawtucket before they return to Coca Cola Park next Monday, when they begin a 8 game home stand (Indianapolis/Charlotte). Continue reading Lehigh Valley Weekly Report 15 June 2011
Although not necessarily prospect relevant, the goings on today in Allentown probably deserve a post of its own. It goes as follows:
3B Ronnie Belliard announced his retirement pre-game. He had been the primary starting third baseman through the first part of the season but had seen his playing time decrease with the addition of Pete Orr.
Speaking of Pete Orr, he had been penciled in as the starting 3B this evening, but was pulled from the lineup when his wife went into labor. Replacing him was Jeff Larish, who was supposed to be used in emergencies only after coming down with the flu circulating around the clubhouse. Continue reading Crazy Day In Allentown
Not a whole heck of a lot to discuss in the middle infield from a prospect standpoint. Freddy Galvis and Cesar Hernandez are the two who are on the 40 man roster, while Edgar Duran has been worth watching as well.
Lehigh Valley
Josh Barfield, 28, .271/.309/.389 in 203 AB’s; 4 HR 28 RBI; 7/13 SB; 6% bb rate/18% k rate; .245 vs. LH, .280 vs. RH, .213 with RISP; .344 in May. 53 games at 2B with 4 errors (.983); 4.49 R/F. Barfield has come on nicely at the plate with some key hits over the last month. Defensively he is adequate at best. Continue reading Around the System–Middle Infield
Zach Collier is legit. Evidence below.
Recap: The Threshers went 6-6 over the past two weeks, including losing the first two versus the division-leading Daytona Cubs this weekend. Clearwater is now 38-25 and sits six games behind Daytona in the FSL North as the first half winds down. The magic number for Daytona to eliminate Clearwater from the first half title chase is now two.
Slightly different format this week: as the daily box scores are posted and Gregg compiles his ‘Hot or Not’ lists that summarize weekly stats, I’m moving towards just throwing the stats up, then trying my hand at some commentary on topics that don’t bubble to the surface via these other posts. I’m starting this week with some declining walk rates among Clearwater hitters and a tip of the cap to the Threshers bullpen. Feel free to leave any yays or nays to this format in the comments. On to the numbers: Continue reading Clearwater Threshers Report (5/30-6/12)
Another year, another draft in the books. In years past, I simply compiled a list of the picks on their own page, and then wrote a really long piece giving my opinions on every pick. This year, I did day by day analysis, but in addition to that, I created a much expanded draft picks register. Please see the links below for all of the content. You can also find all of this information at the top of the site under the “Draft” sub-heading. When the dropdown pops up, select “2011 Draft Picks”
Previews: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4
Day by day analysis: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Check below for more on the 2011 draft
Here they are.
Some obvious talking points: A horrible week for the Lakewood rotation, Vance Worley is back where he needs to be, nice work by the top of the organization in the ‘pen, and Joe Savery slumping.
Hot Starting Pitchers: Vance Worley (2W, 13IP 5H 0ER 2BB 15K); Brian Gordon (W, 6IP 3H 0ER 1BB 11K); RYan Edell (W, 13.2IP 10H 2ER 0BB 10K); Trevor May (5IP 4H 1ER 4BB 7K).
Not Hot Starters: Ryan Feireabend (3IP 9H 8 ER 2BB 3K); Mario Hollands (2.2IP 10H 7ER 2BB 1K); Ervis Manzanillo (2IP 4H 5ER 2BB 3K); Garrett CLaypool (3.2IP 7H 7ER 2BB 4K); Nate Bump (10IP 14H 11ER 3BB 5K); David Buchanan (3IP 6H 5ER 3BB 4K); Josh Zeid (4.1IP 5H 5ER 3BB 4K) Continue reading Hot or Not 10 June 2011
