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Post by Addam603 on May 3, 2022 9:55:54 GMT -5
Holland was essentially replaced by Valdez being optioned down with the cutdown. If they feel like Walter is ready for AAA, they'll find a way, but the Holland opt-out isn't going to be the catalyst.
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Post by Addam603 on May 1, 2022 13:36:53 GMT -5
Inefficient start for Murphy. Threw only 44 of 83 pitches for strikes and was consistently behind in the count. Ended up only giving up the two runs in four innings but he was helped out by old friend Jeisson Rosario who ran into the third out on the base paths twice in those four innings.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 30, 2022 19:04:47 GMT -5
Groome might be done after 5 innings and 78 pitches. So far, 5 IP, 4 H, 2 R (1ER), 0 BB, 9 Ks. Only real blemish was a two run home run in the third. Other than that, he’s been pretty lights out. Retired the last eight batters in a row after the home run.
EDIT: He’s still in there. This will be his longest start so far this season. Let’s see how he finishes.
Ended up getting the first two batters before getting pulled. 5.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 10 Ks. Got the last ten batters in a row. Not too shabby
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 28, 2022 13:52:12 GMT -5
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 28, 2022 13:51:21 GMT -5
Couldn’t think of an appropriate thread to put this in, but with Wu-Yelland getting TJ, what are the odds he comes back as a starter? The surgery will take him out all of this season and likely all of next season too if he just recently got it. That would put him coming back in the 2024 season when he will be turning 25. For a pitcher that hasn’t thrown above A-ball, that’s going to put him behind. Wu-Yelland was probably going to be a reliever anyways, but is that more of a “certainty” now? Ward and Mata come to mind for similar situations but Mata has AGW on his side and they both have more experience in the high minors (Mata more than Ward).
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 27, 2022 18:31:33 GMT -5
Miguel Ugueto is such an interesting prospect. The swing seems universally questioned, but all he does is hit. Up to .400 batting average with a .915 OPS. Yes, small sample size. Yes, level of competition. It’ll be interesting to see how he advances as he moves up the ladder. He’s a guy that could destroy the lower levels and then be absolutely flummoxed by advanced pitching. But until someone figures out how to slow him down, I’m going to enjoy the ride.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 27, 2022 14:10:30 GMT -5
Fun with arbitrary endpoints: Jeter Downs edition.
First 6 games: 5-27 (.185), 2 2B, 1 HR, 3 BB, 15 Ks (50% K rate, 10% BB rate)
Since: 11-36 (.305), 1 2B, 2 HR, 8 BB, 12 Ks (27% K rate, 18% BB rate)
Not saying he's turned a corner or anything, but he's been much better since an ice cold start. 27% is still way too high and it's still too small a sample size with only 3 teams played against so far, but it's progress. He's still only 23.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 26, 2022 19:59:00 GMT -5
Home run #5 for Northcut. He’s hitting the ball well to start the year. And then #6. Entering this game he was striking out around 27%. Not horrible but if he can cut that some and keep hitting for power, then he could regain some prospect status.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 26, 2022 19:13:29 GMT -5
Murphy is probably done for the night after six. Retired the last nine batters he faced and 15 of the last 16.
6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 Ks. ERA down to 2.25
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 26, 2022 19:02:42 GMT -5
Home run #5 for Northcut. He’s hitting the ball well to start the year.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 26, 2022 16:15:20 GMT -5
Cubillan would make sense in Greenville as the super depth guy if Yorke, Jimenez, and Davis are all still banged up/sick.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 26, 2022 10:07:53 GMT -5
With Wil Dalton on the IL, that leaves Portland with a bench that includes two catchers and Pedro Castellanos. Going to need some short term reinforcements depending on how long Dalton will be out and Reed suspended. Esplin could be a good guy to come up as a bench bat. It also blows my mind that he's been in the system since 2017 and he's still just 22.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 24, 2022 11:37:01 GMT -5
Victor Santos has been suspended in Portland.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 24, 2022 9:08:58 GMT -5
In non-Spanish related news, Josh Taylor will start the game with a rehab inning for Portland and Groome will follow.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 23, 2022 20:22:46 GMT -5
Eduardo Lopez with maybe just a hint of rust to shake off. 0-6 with 5 Ks.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 23, 2022 16:27:38 GMT -5
Eduardo Lopez has been activated from the IL and is batting second tonight and DHing. The wait on Ugueto and Bonaci continues.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 23, 2022 11:25:04 GMT -5
O’s John Means getting Tommy John.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 22, 2022 18:16:34 GMT -5
No Bonaci or Ugueto again for Salem.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 22, 2022 16:43:56 GMT -5
Eric Sogard making his AAA debut. Batting 9th and playing 3B.
Edit: Nick, not Eric. It’s been a long week.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 22, 2022 15:06:15 GMT -5
Hamilton back in the lineup tonight for Portland. No Reed. Have to assume there will be some kind of suspension there.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 21, 2022 18:57:19 GMT -5
Fitzy home run #5. Who would have had Rafaela and Fitzgerald as the home run leaders of the system at any point in the year.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 21, 2022 16:33:05 GMT -5
I completely agree with the strategic decision, but intentionally walking Miguel Cabrera while he has 2,999 hits is such a Yankee move.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 21, 2022 15:28:28 GMT -5
Sogard and Gillies up to Worcester for some reinforcements. Reed and Rangel activated from the IL and DEV List respectively.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 19, 2022 17:18:15 GMT -5
Really rough outing for Groome. Didn’t make it out of the first. Just absolutely no command today.
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 19, 2022 14:11:52 GMT -5
Woo Sox postponed today due to snow. Doubleheader tomorrow.
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