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Post by vermontsox1 on Apr 14, 2022 21:50:11 GMT -5
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 15, 2022 11:54:41 GMT -5
Looks like Josh Norris will be in Fayetteville today and have updates on the Salem game.
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Post by julyanmorley on Apr 15, 2022 15:16:54 GMT -5
Downs got a strike for not being ready in time, and then smacks a HR to dead center on the first pitch.
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Post by julyanmorley on Apr 15, 2022 15:28:06 GMT -5
Winckowski 94-95. Throwing a cutter now @ 90. I am skeptical about this cutter working out.
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Post by cdj on Apr 15, 2022 15:33:46 GMT -5
Downs got a strike for not being ready in time, and then smacks a HR to dead center on the first pitch. That’s a big baller move |
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Post by nomar on Apr 15, 2022 15:47:08 GMT -5
Winckowski 94-95. Throwing a cutter now @ 90. I am skeptical about this cutter working out. I wonder how his stuff would play in the bullpen (once he gets to the majors) |
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Post by cdj on Apr 15, 2022 16:50:37 GMT -5
I might be bullish on Winckowski relative to most. I know I always had him as a lock on the 40 man for rule 5 protection
I think he’s a backend starting pitcher who will be capable of logging innings. ERA probably in the 4’s, K rate probably even a little below average for a starter. But he will throw a lot of strikes, gets a lot of ground balls, and compete.
I know in relief stints he was getting it up to 99 in the AFL. He wasn’t throwing strikes but that usually isn’t an issue for him. I’d imagine he could at least be a setup guy
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Post by GyIantosca on Apr 15, 2022 17:48:04 GMT -5
CDJ, which trade so far do you think was better the Betts one or Benintendi? just wondering
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Post by telson13 on Apr 15, 2022 18:11:47 GMT -5
I might be bullish on Winckowski relative to most. I know I always had him as a lock on the 40 man for rule 5 protection I think he’s a backend starting pitcher who will be capable of logging innings. ERA probably in the 4’s, K rate probably even a little below average for a starter. But he will throw a lot of strikes, gets a lot of ground balls, and compete. I know in relief stints he was getting it up to 99 in the AFL. He wasn’t throwing strikes but that usually isn’t an issue for him. I’d imagine he could at least be a setup guy He's maintained his velocity bump for a while; idk how good his SL/hard curve ends up being or if he can mask his pitches better out of his hand, but this seems pretty reasonable to me. He's not young for his level, but he's far from old for it. I don't see why he wouldn't "learn to pitch" like most guys do in their mid-late 20s. I think he's probably just settling into how to use the new velo, let alone sequence or incorporate some deception. Guys who sit 94-95 as starters and at least have one plus pitch (SL) are usually at least viable later-innings relievers. With the stamina to start and a decent CH, I don't see why he couldn't be a useful 4/5 or even a '21-version Whitlock. |
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 15, 2022 18:22:07 GMT -5
Bastardo allegedly hitting 97 according to the Fayetteville broadcast.
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Post by ramireja on Apr 15, 2022 18:25:51 GMT -5
Looks like Josh Norris will be in Fayetteville today and have updates on the Salem game. Darn, no Mayer or Blaze in the lineup today. |
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Post by ramireja on Apr 15, 2022 18:32:47 GMT -5
Bastardo allegedly hitting 97 according to the Fayetteville broadcast. Would line up with this tweet last year from the FSL: |
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Post by radiohix on Apr 15, 2022 18:49:19 GMT -5
Eduard Bazardo with 3 Punchouts in 1 inning and a 1/3.
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Post by soxfaninnj on Apr 15, 2022 19:34:32 GMT -5
Bastardo allegedly hitting 97 according to the Fayetteville broadcast. Would line up with this tweet last year from the FSL: How close was he to cracking the top 60? |
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Post by chr31ter on Apr 15, 2022 19:39:40 GMT -5
I'm assuming Victor Santos is done after six innings and 79 pitches.
Man, all that dude does is get people out. One run allowed over six innings, 4 hits, a walk, and 5 strikeouts.
He's got a 2.57 ERA and a 1.050 WHIP in 77 innings at AA split between Portland and Reading.
Oh, and he won't turn 22 until the middle of July, meaning he's the youngest pitcher on the Portland staff.
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Post by jaffinator on Apr 15, 2022 20:00:48 GMT -5
Ceddanne Rafaela with another homer. Obviously VERY early in the season, but if he takes a significant step forward at the plate, his potential to play plus defense basically anywhere other than catcher would make him a very very very interesting prospect.
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Post by radiohix on Apr 15, 2022 20:03:18 GMT -5
Nathan Hickey: Very professional baseball hitter.
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Post by julyanmorley on Apr 15, 2022 20:06:27 GMT -5
Ceddanne Rafaela with another homer. Obviously VERY early in the season, but if he takes a significant step forward at the plate, his potential to play plus defense basically anywhere other than catcher would make him a very very very interesting prospect. I am starting to learn that radiohix is always right |
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Apr 15, 2022 20:17:52 GMT -5
Ceddanne Rafaela with another homer. Obviously VERY early in the season, but if he takes a significant step forward at the plate, his potential to play plus defense basically anywhere other than catcher would make him a very very very interesting prospect. SSS early breakout potential: Rafaela Lugo SSS early warning flags: Jiminez Downs |
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Post by julyanmorley on Apr 15, 2022 20:25:09 GMT -5
Downs is now at a respectable .235/.297/.471 albeit with too many strikeouts. His defense has looked pretty good from what I've seen, and the announcers today were pushing pretty hard that he has a great attitude and is doing all the little things right.
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Post by julyanmorley on Apr 15, 2022 20:39:37 GMT -5
Brainer Bonaci with 3 walks to get him up to 10 in 6 games. Love to see a .300/.533/.300 line
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Post by jaffinator on Apr 15, 2022 20:43:18 GMT -5
Downs is now at a respectable .235/.297/.471 albeit with too many strikeouts. His defense has looked pretty good from what I've seen, and the announcers today were pushing pretty hard that he has a great attitude and is doing all the little things right. Downs is rocking that 50% K rate and .364 babip. I want him to succeed tremendously, but that slash line is probably flattering his actual hitting performance. That said, I actually agree on the defense. |
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Post by jaffinator on Apr 15, 2022 20:43:45 GMT -5
Ceddanne Rafaela with another homer. Obviously VERY early in the season, but if he takes a significant step forward at the plate, his potential to play plus defense basically anywhere other than catcher would make him a very very very interesting prospect. I am starting to learn that radiohix is always right Did they say something about Rafaela? |
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Post by Edward Hand on Apr 15, 2022 21:15:00 GMT -5
Venezuelan God of Walks is at it again. Bonaci has a 4 walk game for the second time in 6 games.
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Post by carmenfanzone on Apr 15, 2022 21:22:28 GMT -5
Ceddanne Rafaela with another homer. Obviously VERY early in the season, but if he takes a significant step forward at the plate, his potential to play plus defense basically anywhere other than catcher would make him a very very very interesting prospect. It isn't just the season. He was hitting well in Spring Training as well: carmenfanzone Veteran carmenfanzone Avatar Posts: 314Male Member is Online Mar 29, 2022 at 7:13pm tjb21 and keninten like this QuoteEditlikePost Options Post by carmenfanzone on Mar 29, 2022 at 7:13pm I just have one up for now. Ceddanne Rafaela. I know he is not supposed to be able to hit and I know it is just spring but the one game I saw him in he was the best hitter on the field and every time I read anything about the Red Sox in the paper he is always getting a hit. A lot of those hits seem to be for extra bases. |
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