Minor League Report...April 25, 2009
by roger13 on Apr 25, 2009 10:46 AM EDT
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PrintThe full season teams were better this week playing .500 ball, winning ten of twenty games.
Jim Rantz, the Director of Minor Leagues, announced last Sunday that Beloit shortstop Ramon Santana was selected as his first Player of the Week. Philip Humber, who had been designated for assignment when the Twins claimed Juan Morillo from Colorado, cleared waivers and was assigned to Rochester. Humber, who will be in the Rock Cats starting rotation, essentially replaces Jose Mijares who was recalled from Rochester when Jesse Crain was added to the disabled list. The Beloit Snappers announced several transactions this week including the release of short reliever Danny Hernandez. Middle infielder James Beresford was placed on the disabled list. Reliever Bruce Pugh was called up from EST while Matt Williams moved from Ft. Myers to Beloit where he will be their closer. The New Britain Rock Cats announced that Brandon Roberts returned from the disabled list replacing Joe Gaetti who is now on the DL. It has been reported that Justin Huber has solved his visa problems and will be joining the Wings this weekend. Henry Sanchez was moved to the restricted list at Beloit yesterday with the move reportedly a 50-game suspension.
Rochester Red Wings (AAA) (0-4, 5-8, 5th place, -7.5 games)
Last night the Wings began another series with the Scranton/WB Yankees, who are running away from the rest of the league with a 13-1 start. The Wings have played the Yankees in four of their last six games as their losing streak extended to seven. With a combined score of 30-6 in their four games with the Yankees, they were fortunate to have last Monday's game rained out.
In Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Yankees, Brian Duensing lasted only 3.0 innings with 5 hits, 4 runs and 0K/2BB to get the loss (0-1).......Sunday Jason Jones got the start in a 7-2 loss (0-1), pitching 5.0 innings with 7 hits, 4 runs and 2K/2BB.......The Wings had Wednesday's game with Pawtuckett won behind a solid start by Kevin Mulvey who pitched 5.0 innings with 4 hits, 2 runs and 5K/3BB. Unfortunately, Ben Julianel and Armando Gabino couldn't hold a 7-2 lead in the ninth inning as they gave up 5 runs. Gabino got the loss (1-1) in the 11th inning after pitching 1.2 innings with 3 hits, 3 runs and 3K/2BB.......Last night Anthony Swarzak was again very good in the Wings 6-2 loss to Scranton/WB. Swarzak pitched 6.0 innings with 5 hits, 2 runs and 2K/1BB. Although Swarzak now has a 0-3 record, he is leading the team with a 1.59ERA in 17.0 innings with 11K/2BB.
Before his callup this week, Jose Mijares was excellent with a 0.00ERA, 1-0 record and 4K/1BB in 5 games (6.1 innings). Sean Henn has also been solid in 6 relief appearances (8.2 innings) with a 1.04ERA and 14K/7BB.
David Winfree continues to lead the Wings in several categories, hitting .333/.340/.578 while he is tied for a team high 2 home runs and 5 doubles. Matt Tolbert continues to struggle and is now hitting .176/.288/.275 as has Luke Hughes, who is hitting .225/.304/.350 although leading the Wings with 10 rbi. Matt Macri cooled this week, yet has a solid start by hitting .302/.392/.535 in 43 at bats with 5 doubles, 1 triple and 5rbi.
New Britain Rock Cats (AA) (2-3, 4-10, 6th/last place, -5.5 games)
The Rock Cats had a better week and now trail New Hampshire, who they have played 8 times (losing 6), by 5.5 games.
Matt Fox got the start in Saturday's 6-2 loss against New Hampshire, pitching 3.0 innings with 5 hits, 4 runs and 0K/2BB.......The Rock Cat bats erupted in Sunday's 12-2 win behind Jeff Manship who pitched 5.0 innings with 4 hits, 2 runs and 3K/3BB. Rob Delaney came on to pitch 2.0 shutout innings with 3 hits and 2K/0BB to get the win (1-1).......The Cats beat Portland on Wednesday, 6-4, behind a solid start by Jay Rainville who pitched 5.0 innings with 6 hits, 3 runs and 3K/1BB to get the win (1-1). Anthony Slama pitched 1.2 shutout innings of relief with 2 hits and 3K/0BB to get his second save .......The Cats went to Trenton on Thursday where they lost 4-1 behind Ryan Mullins, who pitched 5.1 innings with 5 hits, 4 runs and 5K/1BB to drop to 0-3 for the season.......Cole DeVries got the start in last night's 6-3 loss, pitching 4.2 innings with 3 hits, 2 runs and 3K/3BB. Jose Lugo pitched 0.2 innings with 3 hits, 3 runs and 0K/0BB to get his first loss of the season.
Anthony Slama has 2 saves without allowing a run in 6 games (6.2 innings) with 12K/2BB. Rob Delaney had 3 very good appearances this week, pitching 5.1 innings with 5 hits and 7K/0BB. Delaney now has a 1.46ERA with 18K/0BB in 12.1 innings. Zach Ward has also been very good in 7 games (9.2 innings) with a 1.86ERA and 6K/6BB. Frank Mata has built upon his excellent winter in Venezuela with a 3.72ERA in 5 games (9.2 innings) with 12K/5BB.
Erik Lis, who has been the Cats regular DH, is hitting a respectable .300/.378/.325 following a 4 for 15 week. Rene Tosoni was 3 for 13 this week and although he is hitting only .158/.267/.368, he has 2 home runs and is tied for the team lead with 6 rbi. Steve Tolleson continues to struggle, hitting .143/.200/.190.
Ft. Myers Miracle (Hi-A) (5-1, 10-4, 1st place, +2.0 games)
On Tuesday Palm Beach came to Ft. Myers with a 1 game lead over the Miracle. Following Thursday night's loss to the Miracle, Palm Beach left Hammond Stadium 2 games behind the Miracle following a 3-game sweep.
The Miracle lost, 8-1, to St. Lucie last Saturday behind Michael McCardell who dropped to 0-2 as he pitched 4.0 innings with 6 hits, 6 runs and 3K/2BB.......McCardell was much better in last night's 3-1 win at Jupiter, getting his first win of the season as he pitched 6.0 shutout innings with 1 hit and 6K/1BB. Spencer Steedley got the last out to pick up his first save.......Carlos Gutierrez pitched 4.0 shutout innings with 2 hits and 3K/2BB in Sunday's 4-2 win. Alex Burnett picked up his second save by pitching a scoreless ninth inning with 1 hit and 1K/0BB.......Carlos Guerra was very good in Tuesday's 16-6 win over Palm Beach as he picked up his second win of the season (2-0). Guerra pitched 7.0 innings with 8 hits, 2 runs and 4K/2BB.......The Miracle beat Palm Beach 6-1 on Wednesday behind David Bromberg who got his first win (1-0) while pitching 6.0 innings with 4 hits, 1 run and 3K/2BB.......Tyler Robertson is Back! Robertson beat Palm Beach on Thursday to get his first win (1-0) while pitching 5.0 shutout innings with 5 hits and 5K/1BB. In 11.0 innings, Gutierrez leads the starters with a 0.82ERA with 8K/2BB.
Matt Williams had a 3.86ERA in 4.2 innings with 4K/0BB before being sent down to Beloit where he will work as their closer. We have seen this type of move several times over the past few years where a short reliever gets what appears to be a demotion as the Twins move him into position to develop as a closer. Perhaps the most notable was several years ago when they moved Pat Neshek down to Ft. Myers from New Britain. Alex Burnett leads the team with 2 saves with a 2.57ERA in 5 games (7.0 innings) with 11K/2BB. Spencer Steedley has the only other save with 5K/3BB in 5 games (7.2 innings).
We all know the Twins are stocked with several strong catching prospects. There appears to be another, Joe Mauer, who moved up the Miracle from EST last night. In his first game with the Miracle, Mauer was 2 for 4 with a double and 2 rbi...catching 7 innings. Does anyone know if this young prospect is related to GCL Twins manager Jake Mauer?
Ben Revere had a 8 for 25 week and is now hitting .304/.400/.393 with 12 runs scored, a team high 11 rbi, 2 doubles, 1 home run, 4 strikeouts, 8 walks and 7 stolen bases in 10 attempts. Rene Leveret continued to hit well this week, 5 for 18, and is now hitting .350/.469/.500 in 40 at bats. Chris Cates is hitting .360/.385/.520 in 25 at bats. Joe Benson is hitting .304/.429/.413 in 46 at bats with 12 strikeouts and 6 walks. Estarlin De Los Santos had an excellent 7 for 18 week to get his average up to .297/.350/.405.
Beloit Snappers (A) (3-2, 5-8, T-6th place, -4.5 games)
The Snappers had their first winning week of the season and now trail the 10-4 Kane County by 4.5 games.
The Snappers won 7-5 last Saturday behind Brad Tippett who pitched 3.0 innings with 4 hits, 2 runs and 0K/1BB.......Shooter Hunt was the starter in Tuesday's 15-2 loss to Quad Cities. Hunt dropped to 0-1 as he pitched only 2.2 innings with 3 hits, 7 runs (5 earned), 3K/6BB, 1 hit batter and 1 error on a pick off attempt.......Dan Osterbrock got his second loss (0-2) in Wednesday's 4-2 loss as he pitched 6.0 innings with 11 hits, 4 runs and 5K/1BB.......Bobby Lanigan got his first win (1-0) in Thursday's 7-4 win, pitching 6.2 innings with 6 hits, 4 runs and 10K/1BB.......Henry Reyes made a spot start for Brad Tippett in last nights 7-5 win, pitching 4.0 innings with 5 hits, 5 runs and 5K/2BB. After allowing 4 runs (2 earned) in 2.1 innings on Tuesday, Danny Rondon pitched 3.0 shutout innings with 3 hits and 2K/0BB to get the win (1-0). Matt Williams got the last out to pick up his first save.
Michael Allen has a 3.38ERA in 3 games (8.0 innings) with 7K/1BB. Joe Testa has a 4.32ERA in 5 games (8.1 innings) with 12K/8BB. After a horrible first few outings, Steven Blevins appeared in 2 games this week (2.2 innings) with 1 hit, 0 runs and 1K/2BB to get his ERA down to 7.71 from 12.46.
Catcher Alexander Soto came very close to hitting for the cycle last night. Soto was 4 for 4 with his second home run, a double and two singles with 3 rbi. Soto is hitting .400/.407/.760 in 25 at bats. Two years ago Ozzie Lewis was the Appalachian League Player of the Year when he hit for a .323 Average with 9 home runs and 50 rbi in 235 at bats. Lewis spent much of last year on Beloit's disabled list and struggled with injuries when active as he hit only .218 in 211 at bats. In 21 at bats this spring, Lewis is hitting .429/.556/.524. Ramon Santana cooled this week, 4 for 17, but is still hitting .326/.446/.565. Eli Tintor, who was 3 for 4 last Saturday, is hitting .273/.360/.318 in 22 at bats. Nathan Hansen had a good 6 for 19 week to raise his average to .242/.306/.303. Angel Morales was 5 for 16 this week raising his aveage .111 points to .154.
Player of the Week
Many believe that the Twins third baseman of the future is Danny Valencia. In his first spring training with the Twins, Valencia made a good impression defensively while hitting an excellent .429/.429/.429 in 14 at bats. As expected, Danny returned to the New Britain Rock Cats for the start of this season and as of last week was hitting only .233/.361/.367 in his first 30 at bats.
After leading the FSL with a .336 Average during the first half last year, Danny struggled his first few weeks in AA before hitting very well the rest of the season to finish with a respectable .289 Average with 10 home runs in 266 at bats.
Much like last year, Danny seems to have turned it up a notch this week which may be a shot in the arm for the Rock Cats. Danny was 7 for 17 this week (.412 Average) including 3 multi hit games, 3 runs scored, 1 double, 1 triple and 2 rbi. Danny is now hitting .298/.431/.447 with 10 walks and 11 strikeouts in 47 at bats.
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Thanks once again Roger!
Go Valencia!
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
I was just going to ask about Wilson Ramos.
Then I checked it out at milb.com The guys doing ok so far with a hitting line of .250/.273/.327 in 52 AB’s. He’s currently on a 3 game hitting streak so hopefully he’s starting to hit his stride (no pun intended).
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
OK?
Sorry, I wouldn’t consider .250/.273/.327 as “OK”. Not very good so far. I think he’ll hit his stride, but a 610 OPS isn’t very good. He’ll heat up with the weather, IMO.
by Adam Peterson on Apr 26, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Two years ago...
…Ramos began the season in EST before moving to Beloit about now. He proceded to be Beloit’s best hitter after Valencia was promoted to Ft. Myers. Last year he hit ok, but nothing special, the first month of the season in Ft. Myers…then ended the season as the Miracle’s most productive hitter. He has been hot and cold the first few weeks at New Britain, but history has shown that he will be fine once we get further into the season.
I think he'll be fine too...
just pointing out that we shouldn’t consider a 610 OPS to be good so far. That’s all.
by Adam Peterson on Apr 27, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
He's just making adjustments to a new level
How many 21-year-old catchers are starting at AA right now?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Good???
When did I say good. I said ok, as in it’s ok for a start. It’s not like he’s out there striking out half of his plate appearances and hitting .150. He’s hitting well enough that a few good games will get him right up where he ought to be. I think we both must have different interpretations of ok.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Different interpretations
Do I think he’ll be “OK” this year?
Yes.
However, this is not based on any performance so far this season. That’s all.
by Adam Peterson on May 2, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Cold weather
Cold bats: Morales, Ramos, anybody else?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Not certain whether or not it is the weather...
…but several other key prospects have started real slow thisspring: Matt Tolbert (.176/.288/.275), Steve Tolleson (.143/.200/.190), Rene Tosoni, although he had a better week (.158/.267/.368), Steve Singleton (.205/.327/.364), Michael Harrington (.205/.244/.333), and Adan Severino (.214/.313/.321).
Hunt, yeesh
Shooter pitched even worse than usual (6 BB in 2.2 innings). Ouch. Has he been better in his other starts?
Adam...
…No! One might even say this was an improvement as he didn’t have any wild pitches. Everyone seems to agree that this young man has Ace level talent. Unfortunately, he has to put it over the plate or he will never make it in the Twins or any other organization.
Not sure if Hunt really has that much talent
I have seen him pitch several times. I have seen tape of him pitching. And I don’t get it.
Last year I drove 6 hours just to see him pitch. And he was awful. His mechanics were a mess. He is a short armer, kind of like Jesse Crain. And he absolutely does not throw as hard as advertised. I like to sit right behind home plate. Generally you can talk to the pitchers who are charting. And you can ask them what their guns are showing for velocity. (their guns may be different from what the ballpark flashes on the scoreboard)…in Hunt’s case the scoreboard typically shows him in the 80’s….and the gun that Beloit uses is generally in agreement. In several games I have seen him pitch he is a long ways from being a power pitcher.
He has a nasty breaking ball. That pitch is unhittable, for the most part…if he throws it for strikes, he can be tough. But he rarely throws it for strikes. I mean to say, that pitch is so wild that hitters don’t even have to worry about it. If he could ever harness that pitch. But the thing is, hitters have even more plate discipline at each level. So he needs to make dramatic improvements in the control of that pitch to even have a shot at being a decent pitcher.
He has no change up to speak of. At least I have not seen him throw it effectively (and I have been looking for it…every game I see him pitch I ask the guys charting if certain pitches were change ups…and so on…)….he is essentially a two pitch pitcher..and he can’t control his “out” pitch. Worse yet, he can’t control his fastball. I doubt he could hit the catcher’s glove 5 times out of 50 fastballs. He is more than just a little wild…he is off the charts wild. I have nothing against Shooter Hunt, mind you. I spoke to him for nearly a half hour one game when he was charting. He is not cocky or arrogant. He signs every autograph that people ask him to sign. (I don’t ever ask for autographs…maybe I should start)…anyway ..he is a nice guy who may be a bit overrated. The best thing that could happen to Shooter is that people write him off as a prospect….take the pressure off this kid…and let him fight back with a little chip on his shoulder..force him to harness his stuff…then we will see where he goes. But until then…don’t expect much.
by NorthDakotaTwinsFan on Apr 26, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
When you thought Hunt couldn't get worse...
…Uggh! Lasted 2.0 innings yesterday with 1 hit, 4 runs, 6 Walks, 1 strikeout, 1 hit batter and 2 wild pitches. What a dilema, the Beloit manager must want to move him to the bullpen while the Twins need to continue putting him out there every 5th game.
Shades of Rick Ankiel
A world of talent, couldn’t throw a strike to save his career. Had to become an outfielder.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
hitting
How is Hunt’s bat? and centerfield defense?
I sure hope it doesn't come to that
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Delaney and Slama
30 SO in 19 innings combined. They keep this up, I’d bring them up to AAA at the All Star Break…possibly September callups if they can dominate in Rochester.
It is certainly wonderful in New Britain...
…knowing that when you have a lead after the 6th inning, the game is very likely a win. Rochester certainly hasn’t know that feeling and with Mijares now up with the Twins the organization really should send one of these guys up to Rochester. Don’t expect it to happen now, but hopefully one will move up within the next month. Slama appears to be pitching the best the first few weeks (having given up no runs in his first seven appearances), I expect Delaney will get the first move as he did last year.
Mauer
I’ve been hearing great things about this guy. Big time talent in high school, looks to advance up the ranks extremely quickly. I have a reliable source that says he could jump from Fort Myers directly to the Twins. Durability is a concern, but his talent is off the charts.
Delaney and Slama
have effectively made the jump to AA. “Relief prospect” tends to be an oxymoron, but Delaney has a 15/0 K:BB and Slama has, incredibly, recorded 15 of his 23 outs via strikeout. That’s pretty good.
A guy that will be interesting to watch also is Carlos Gutierrez. He’s had good results so far, but with a low K rate—9 Ks (only 2 BBs) in 18 innings. That usually doesn’t bode well, but the guy also has an astounding 5:1 ground out to fly out ratio.
by Eric in Madison on Apr 26, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions
Aren't we still looking at Gutierrez
long term as a starter?
by Adam Peterson on Apr 27, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, they have him starting right now
3 starts and one relief appearance so far. I assume they will keep him there as he moves up, though of course a lot of minor league starters become relievers in the majors.
by Eric in Madison on Apr 27, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
It's up to him
His sinker is ready for the major leagues right now. He could probably be a serviceable reliever right now for the Twins. But they want him to learn how to control the game and mix in his secondary stuff. That means developing a better slider and change-up. The only way to learn that is as a starter. If he ends up being a reliever, he’ll be a lot more effective if he learns to be an effective starter first.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
As it happens, Gutierrez is featured in Kevin Goldstein's
“Monday Morning 10-Pack” on BP today. This is (part of) what he has to say:
“He was one of the best closers in the college game last year at Miami, but he didn’t really have that classic closer stuff, depending more on throwing strikes with three pitches and getting tons of ground-ball outs with a plus-plus sinker. That sinker was on display Saturday night, as Gutierrez allowed just two hits over seven innings, and while he struck out just one hitter, of the other 20 outs, 17 of them were ground balls. With a 0.50 ERA in 18 innings this year, even more impressive is 36 ground-ball outs against just seven of the fly-ball type. He’s not in a possession of a huge ceiling, but everything is in place for a quick ascension.”
by Eric in Madison on Apr 27, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
The right thing to do
as a starter, learn to mix in his secondary pitches. He could have some success with his sinker right now, but he would probably need to increase his strikeout rate and reduce his LD% to reach his ceiling in the majors. He’ll need the secondary pitches to do this. Very promising.
by Adam Peterson on May 2, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Eric...
…he has been slated as a starter all season. The one relief appearance is misleading as he was scheduled to pitch the night that Scott Baker did his rehab start. So to keep him on schedule, Gutierrez came on in relief in the 8th inning I think, and pitched two innings of relief. He then started next time through the rotation.
Santos and Humber
It looks like Santos is still in the rotation and that Humber will be working out of the bullpen.
by East Coast Twin on Apr 26, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
Waltenbury?
Anyone know why Waltenbury hasn’t been in the line-up for the past week?
bballfam...
…Waltenbury did miss 5-6 days, but is back in the lineup today. The Snappers are playing Quad Cities as I write this with Waltenbury back in the lineup.
33Morneau, Extended Spring Training is a period that the Twins work on lots of stuff with players that will mostly fill out the GCL and ETon rosters. The group up from last year’s DSL team is now in Ft. Myers (about 15 this year) and even highly rated players like Hicks and Revere, last year, get a lot of time and work. They play games against themselves and other teams (Red Sox and others) situated near Ft. Myers. Most of these games they don’t keep score and work on stuff while the games are going on. They also play with the rules which is why someone like Mauer could bat third in every inning…kinda would like to see that up here now that I think about it.
How come I did not
see Hicks name in here? This seems a little odd. Has he not gotten any playing time or what is up with him?
No reports from extended spring
Roger is well connected, but he can’t just call his close personal friend whenever he wants and get a Hicks report. They’re working on his fundamentals, like they did with Revere last year. Hopefully, he’ll get up to Beloit before too long.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
It's possble that the Twins are the only organization
in baseball that wouldn’t have Hicks in a full season league right now.
by Eric in Madison on Apr 27, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Eric...
…I suspect the Mets would have him at Hi-A ball and if he did well would have him in AA by the end of the year. But that is the Mets.
Exactly my point
there is a middle ground. (Although I bet A lot of clubs would have him in high A actually). I believe they are excessively conservative relatively often.
by Eric in Madison on Apr 27, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps
They don’t just hold guys back for no reason. It’s just so much easier to iron out wrinkles in a guy’s game when the games don’t count than when they do. And, when a guy is ready, they’ll promote. For example, Revere is right where he should be, and he started out in extended spring last year. If they had sent him right to Beloit, he probably would have hit just as well, but he would not have developed his arm strength to the point it is now.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
I dunno
that I agree with that. I think sometimes they do hold guys back for at least dubious reasons. Hicks, it seems to me, is in EST because they felt the need for Mike Harrington and Ozzie Lewis (both 23 years old) to play more or less everyday in Beloit. Realistically, the OF in Beloit should be Hicks with Morales and Bigley.
by Eric in Madison on Apr 27, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
You're probably right
In Revere’s case, he really did have a hole in his game that could be fixed with a six-week stay at extended spring. In Hicks’ case, I think he’s ready for Beloit. If they send him to Elizabethton just so they don’t have to make a tough call on Harrington or Lewis, I’ll be angry.
I do disagree with the general statement though. I would rather be conservative and make sure a kid is ready for the next level than push him. There are rare exceptions. But as a general rule, it’s better to be conservative, imo.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
it's all about getting better
who cares where he plays, or if he plays; all that matters is whether he’s learning. maybe they think playing in real games would make him stick to his strengths and avoid working on his flaws.
which pitch should a pitcher throw the most in the minors, his best pitch, or his worst one? Logically he should work on the one that needs the most work. but if he knows everyone is watching his numbers, he won’t.
I really don’t know anything about his situation. So I’ll assume the coaches are doing what they think will help him most long term.
Excellent point
especially as it relates to pitchers. Easier to work on your weaknesses when the games don’t count.
by Adam Peterson on May 2, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone have any kind of an answer besides Mechancics,,,
as to why Hooter Hunt can’t throw 2 pitches in a row for strikes?
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 27, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions
It's mental, I think
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Yeah, at this point
you have to figure he’s suffering some sort of mental yips. I wonder how long they will keep running him out there.
by Eric in Madison on Apr 27, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Angel Morales
I may have seemed a bit premature with the accolades I was throwing his way…you all probably thought I was nuts, after I said he looks like an amazing prospect…then he went 1-20…
Well, now he has homered in consecutive games…he is batting nearly .300 over his last 10 games…and is looking more and more like the prospect I thought he was….I said earlier that I don’t see anyone hitting more HR’s than him on that team..and I still believe that is true…he has tremendous power…just needs to refine a number of things…but wait until you see him (if you have not)…he is built like Carlos Gomez…not quite as fast….way more natural power…excellent outfielder..strong arm….loads of potential.
by NorthDakotaTwinsFan on May 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
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