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Post by rjp313jr on Apr 29, 2013 21:58:56 GMT -5
I honestly think if Coyle keeps this up in May he could be up in Portland sometime in June. He'd have over 550 at-bats combined in Salem between 2012 and now. He's not being blocked by anyone in Portland either. If he keeps it up in May he'll have 20 hrs, they better move him up. |
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Post by jmei on Apr 29, 2013 22:09:52 GMT -5
Owens is... better than I thought he was, apparently. Of all the intriguing performances so far his might being the intriguingest. Remember when Barnes was intriguing in A-ball? 1) 3.20 FIP 2) |
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Apr 29, 2013 22:17:37 GMT -5
Remember when Barnes was intriguing in A-ball? 1) 3.20 FIP 2) Outstanding. |
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Post by soxfan06 on Apr 29, 2013 23:09:08 GMT -5
Owens is... better than I thought he was, apparently. Of all the intriguing performances so far his might being the intriguingest. Remember when Barnes was intriguing in A-ball? Wait, so Barnes is no longer intriguing anymore now that he has struggled to start the year in double AA? That's rather ridiculous. |
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Post by pkelly491 on Apr 29, 2013 23:36:41 GMT -5
Anybody else think Hazelbaker (not Brentz) gets the call if JBJ is hurt and Victorino needs to be DL'd. More versatile, more speed, seems to fit that bench mold a little bit better. I've always said J-Haze profiles as a 4th OF in the big leagues, now could be his chance.
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Post by godot on Apr 29, 2013 23:59:44 GMT -5
I believe Hazelbaker was pulled from a game after being hit on the wrist, about three or four days ago I haven't heard anything about the problem, other than the usual day by day stuff, but he hasn't payed since. X-Rays though were negative. Okay
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Post by fenwaythehardway on Apr 30, 2013 0:13:45 GMT -5
Swihart's last ten games: .306/.390/.444, 6 K 5 BB
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Apr 30, 2013 0:54:39 GMT -5
Anybody else think Hazelbaker (not Brentz) gets the call if JBJ is hurt and Victorino needs to be DL'd. More versatile, more speed, seems to fit that bench mold a little bit better. I've always said J-Haze profiles as a 4th OF in the big leagues, now could be his chance. What godot said, plus he's not more versatile - his defensive profile right now probably limits him to left field. |
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Post by rjp313jr on Apr 30, 2013 7:44:04 GMT -5
Remember when Barnes was intriguing in A-ball? Wait, so Barnes is no longer intriguing anymore now that he has struggled to start the year in double AA? That's rather ridiculous. That was a sarcastic statement. He's still intriguing, but singe A domination/ performance means very little. Its been proven time and time again. It's good he's doing it at this level, because he should with the stuff he has. He's going to strike a lot of guys out and get outs with unpolished stuff because the hitters are undiciplined and weak as a whole. AA is a whole different animal. With Owes, it's all out the improvements he's making or not making. Seemed like his curve was better early and e has some extra zip on the fastball. I'm interested and concerned about the development of his change up. |
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Post by Jon Meoli on Apr 30, 2013 9:06:37 GMT -5
Wait, so Barnes is no longer intriguing anymore now that he has struggled to start the year in double AA? That's rather ridiculous. That was a sarcastic statement. He's still intriguing, but singe A domination/ performance means very little. Its been proven time and time again. It's good he's doing it at this level, because he should with the stuff he has. He's going to strike a lot of guys out and get outs with unpolished stuff because the hitters are undiciplined and weak as a whole. AA is a whole different animal. With Owes, it's all out the improvements he's making or not making. Seemed like his curve was better early and e has some extra zip on the fastball. I'm interested and concerned about the development of his change up. Last night was interesting for Owens. A little cold, a little damp, and he basically put his curveball in a box and threw a ton of changeups. It's a bit tired but there's something to be said for being effective when you don't have your best stuff and that was him last night. That was certainly the best I'd seen his change, but the curve is a pitch Owens is typically very comfortable with. As for Cecchini, it was a scheduled day off as Hatfield said. |
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Post by sibbysisti on Apr 30, 2013 9:20:01 GMT -5
I honestly think if Coyle keeps this up in May he could be up in Portland sometime in June. He'd have over 550 at-bats combined in Salem between 2012 and now. He's not being blocked by anyone in Portland either. ....except for take a Heiker.  . Honestly, every time I look at box scores he has a hit. |
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Apr 30, 2013 14:57:40 GMT -5
I honestly think if Coyle keeps this up in May he could be up in Portland sometime in June. He'd have over 550 at-bats combined in Salem between 2012 and now. He's not being blocked by anyone in Portland either. ....except for take a Heiker. . Honestly, every time I look at box scores he has a hit. Yeah, Meneses is a prospect, for sure. Very good defensively (enough so that he saw a pretty good amount of time in MLB games this spring), and has been hitting much better in his second "real" go-round in Portland. He's not necessarily going to block Coyle, but it's not like it's some JAG there either. |
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. Honestly, every time I look at box scores he has a hit.