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Post by iakovos11 on Aug 2, 2017 6:23:47 GMT -5
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Aug 2, 2017 6:35:39 GMT -5
Lowell SpinnersVerified account lowellspinnersWE DID IT! LeLacheur Park has been voted @ballparkdigest Best Short Season Ballpark in the country! Thank you to all that voted! #GatorUp Congrats to the Spinners. |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Aug 2, 2017 6:48:54 GMT -5
A lot of talented pitchers going tonight. Groome, Beeks, Thomson. Raudes is also nice to keep a eye on. Portland is the only one that doesn't have a pitcher worth noting starting a game, but they have Chavis and Ockimey now.
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Post by sibbysisti on Aug 2, 2017 6:50:53 GMT -5
Lowell SpinnersVerified account lowellspinnersWE DID IT! LeLacheur Park has been voted @ballparkdigest Best Short Season Ballpark in the country! Thank you to all that voted! #GatorUp Congrats to the Spinners. Don't know about its criteria, but I wonder where JetBlue Park was ranked. |
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Post by iakovos11 on Aug 2, 2017 7:13:41 GMT -5
A lot of talented pitchers going tonight. Groome, Beeks, Thomson. Raudes is also nice to keep a eye on. Portland is the only one that doesn't have a pitcher worth noting starting a game, but they have Chavis and Ockimey now. Raudes pushed back to tomorrow. Durin O'Linger gets the start. McAvoy is worth noting, imo. |
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Post by Addam603 on Aug 2, 2017 7:32:08 GMT -5
Thompson threw 128.2 innings for Oregon State this year, 33 more than Houck threw for Mizzou. Another college arm that's likely to have a very short leash tonight.
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Post by nomar on Aug 2, 2017 8:19:02 GMT -5
After last night, Chavis brought his K% for the year below 20%. It's now at 19.94%. Still not a great K:BB, but considering his massive power surge it is definitely impressive.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Aug 2, 2017 8:38:47 GMT -5
Looks like Brett Netzer has been promoted to Greenville.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 2, 2017 9:28:27 GMT -5
A lot of talented pitchers going tonight. Groome, Beeks, Thomson. Raudes is also nice to keep a eye on. Portland is the only one that doesn't have a pitcher worth noting starting a game, but they have Chavis and Ockimey now. Chavis seems to be figuring it all out...wonder how long before he gets a taste of Pawtucket? Nice to see.... |
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Aug 2, 2017 9:35:38 GMT -5
Lowell SpinnersVerified account lowellspinnersWE DID IT! LeLacheur Park has been voted @ballparkdigest Best Short Season Ballpark in the country! Thank you to all that voted! #GatorUp Congrats to the Spinners. Don't know about its criteria, but I wonder where JetBlue Park was ranked. I'm going to assume that this didn't apply to the complexes. There's nothing in it for anyone to name a team's spring training home the best short-season ballpark, even if there is technically a short-season team that plays there. Even if they did, the fact that the GCL experience doesn't include any vendors or merch or anything would probably factor in. |
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Post by nomar on Aug 2, 2017 10:05:32 GMT -5
Lowell SpinnersVerified account lowellspinnersWE DID IT! LeLacheur Park has been voted @ballparkdigest Best Short Season Ballpark in the country! Thank you to all that voted! #GatorUp Congrats to the Spinners. Don't know about its criteria, but I wonder where JetBlue Park was ranked. To all New England folk, I recommend checking out Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford if it's ever convenient or when Portland is in town. The city of Hartford isn't special, and the construction was a fiasco, but it's a great park. I like Hadlock more but that may be my #2. |
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Post by Addam603 on Aug 2, 2017 11:01:42 GMT -5
Alberto Schmidt back from his injury in the GCL. Starting catcher for today's game.
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Post by bnich on Aug 2, 2017 11:47:15 GMT -5
How long until O'Linger's arm falls off? Wasn't he used heavily this year as he didn't think he would be turning pro? He seems to be used as a fill in everywhere thus far. They haven't brought him along slowly like most of the other college arms.
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Post by natesp4 on Aug 2, 2017 12:06:55 GMT -5
Don't know about its criteria, but I wonder where JetBlue Park was ranked. To all New England folk, I recommend checking out Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford if it's ever convenient or when Portland is in town. The city of Hartford isn't special, and the construction was a fiasco, but it's a great park. I like Hadlock more but that may be my #2. I second this. Dunkin Donuts Park was a beautiful park and it looked like there were a lot of intriguing seating options in the outfield with grills and such. Although I'm assuming the majority of us try to stick near the scouts. |
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Aug 2, 2017 12:18:37 GMT -5
How long until O'Linger's arm falls off? Wasn't he used heavily this year as he didn't think he would be turning pro? He seems to be used as a fill in everywhere thus far. They haven't brought him along slowly like most of the other college arms. You're correct, but his value is as a guy who can come in and eat innings. The stuff isn't such that projects to be more than an org depth guy - he sits 84-86 mph - so they're not too worried about protecting his arm. Maybe something clicks and he's the next Aaron Wilkerson or something, but that's unlikely - they brought him in because he can fill this role right now, rather than because they see him as a top prospect. |
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Post by ramireja on Aug 2, 2017 12:36:49 GMT -5
Cole Brannen hit a double!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Addam603 on Aug 2, 2017 12:37:20 GMT -5
The streak is dead. Cole Brannen doubles in his third AB today. First XBH as a pro.
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Post by huskies15 on Aug 2, 2017 13:02:40 GMT -5
Cole Brannen hit a double!!!!!!!!! I knew he could do it! |
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Post by ejenson on Aug 2, 2017 13:04:47 GMT -5
New faces on the Drive
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Post by ramireja on Aug 2, 2017 13:13:39 GMT -5
Cole Brannen hit a double!!!!!!!!! I knew he could do it! Especially with that blazing speed. I just hope everyone can sleep a little better tonight! |
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Post by larrycook on Aug 2, 2017 13:53:38 GMT -5
Looks like Brett Netzer has been promoted to Greenville. Congrats for him. He's earned it. |
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Aug 2, 2017 14:14:53 GMT -5
Lowell SpinnersVerified account lowellspinnersWE DID IT! LeLacheur Park has been voted @ballparkdigest Best Short Season Ballpark in the country! Thank you to all that voted! #GatorUp Congrats to the Spinners. Don't know about its criteria, but I wonder where JetBlue Park was ranked. I'm not sure but just based on the number of special events Lowell has, they are up there with the Drive and Sea Dogs for family entertainment. All three are outstanding franchises. |
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Aug 2, 2017 14:18:48 GMT -5
A lot of talented pitchers going tonight. Groome, Beeks, Thomson. Raudes is also nice to keep a eye on. Portland is the only one that doesn't have a pitcher worth noting starting a game, but they have Chavis and Ockimey now. I think it's too early to write off McAvoy. |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Aug 2, 2017 14:21:10 GMT -5
A lot of talented pitchers going tonight. Groome, Beeks, Thomson. Raudes is also nice to keep a eye on. Portland is the only one that doesn't have a pitcher worth noting starting a game, but they have Chavis and Ockimey now. I think it's too early to write off McAvoy. I wasn't trying to write off McAvoy. He just isn't listed as a top 60 prospect so that's why I didn't specifically mention him. |
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Post by Addam603 on Aug 2, 2017 14:26:16 GMT -5
A lot of talented pitchers going tonight. Groome, Beeks, Thomson. Raudes is also nice to keep a eye on. Portland is the only one that doesn't have a pitcher worth noting starting a game, but they have Chavis and Ockimey now. I think it's too early to write off McAvoy. McAvoy's numbers have increased across the board from last year in Portland. Still not great numbers, but he's still improving and that's all you can ask for. |
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