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Across the Affiliates 09/03/09


Syracuse

  • Defeated Lehigh Valley 2-1 (box). RHP Shairon Martis allowed just one run on three hits & one walk over 7IP while striking out two to earn the win. RHPs Zack Segovia & Logan Kensing each pitched a scoreless inning of relief with Kensing earning his 16th save. CF Mike Daniel was 2/4; 2B Seth Bynum was 1/4; 1B Kory Casto was 2/4 with a double & two runs; 1B Matt Whitney was 1/4; LF Leonard Davis was 1/3; and SS Ian Desmond was 1/4 with two RBI.
  • Notes – RHP Luis Atilano will head off to play for the Puerto Rican team in the Baseball World Cup (warning: has sound)
  • Today – Syracuse RHP Marco Estrada (9-4, 3.40) at Lehigh Valley (TBA) 7:05PM

Division

Club  W  L  PCT  GB 
Scranton/WB 77 58 0.570 -
Syracuse 74 64 0.536 4.5
Rochester 68 70 0.493 10.5
Lehigh Valley 66 72 0.478 12.5
Pawtucket 58 79 0.423 20.0
Buffalo 54 83 0.394 24.0 

Wild Card

Club  W  L  PCT  GB 
Gwinnett 78 61 0.561 -
Syracuse 74 64 0.536 3.5
Toledo 70 68 0.507 7.5
Norfolk 69 68 0.504 8.0
Indianapolis 69 69 0.500 8.5
Rochester 68 70 0.493 9.5
Charlotte 66 72 0.478 11.5
Lehigh Valley 66 72 0.478 11.5
Pawtucket 58 79 0.423 19.0
Columbus 55 82 0.401 22.0
Buffalo 54 83 0.394 23.0 

Harrisburg

  • Swept by Erie in doubleheader, losing game one 3-2 (box/gamer) and game two 5-1 (box). In the first game, RHP Brad Meyers allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits & one walk over 6IP while striking out six, but took the loss. 2B Jemel Spearman & RF Ricardo Nanita were each 2/3 with a run scored; LF marvin Lowrance was 2/2 with a double & two RBI; and CA Sean Rooney & CF Francisco Plasencia each had a single. In the second game, LHP Justin Jones took the loss, surrendering four runs (two earned) on six hits & a walk over 4IP, though he did strikeout seven. Spearman was 1/3 with a double; 3B Joel Guzman was 2/3 with a double & solo homer; 1B Chris marrero was 1/3; and Nanita was 1/2.
  • Today – Erie LHP Jon Kibler (6-9, 4.10) at Erie LHP Matt Chico (2-4, 4.57) 7PM

Division/Wild Card

Club  W  L  PCT  GB 
Akron 84 53 0.613 -
Erie 71 65 0.522 12.5
Reading 71 65 0.522 12.5
Bowie 69 67 0.507 14.5
Harrisburg 67 69 0.493 16.5
Altoona 60 77 0.438 24.0 

Potomac

  • Lost 4-3 to Lynchburg (box/gamer). LHP Will Atwood surrendered four runs on seven hits over 4IP with four strikeouts, taking the loss. RHP Justin Phillabaum pitched four scoreless innings of relief, allowing one hit & striking out two. 2B Michael Martinez was 2/4 with a double, run & RBI; SS Danny Espinosa was 1/5 with a double; LF Jesus Valdez was 1/4 with one RBI; RF Michael Burgess was 1/5; CA Devin Ivany was 1/4 with a double & run scored; and CF Boomer Whiting was 0/1 with two stolen bases & a run scored.
  • Today – Lynchburg LHP Rudy Owens (1-1, 3.10) at Potomac RHP Trevor Holder (2-2, 8.53) 7:05PM
  • Note: For the commenter who asked yesterday, LHP Tom Milone will be starting on Friday night at home against Kinston.

Division

Club  W  L  PCT  GB 
Wilmington 43 23 0.652 -
Potomac 39 26 0.600 3.5
Frederick 31 34 0.477 11.5
Lynchburg 26 39 0.400 16.5 

Hagerstown

  • Defeated Lakewood 4-2 (box). RHP Robinson Fabian allowed one run on three hits & one walk over 4IP in his spot start. RHP Patrick Arnold pitched 2 1/3 innings, allowing a run on two hits & two walks; LHP Clayton Dill  picked up the win, striking out four in his two shutout innings. 3B/SS Steven Souza was 2/4 with a double, run & two RBI; 2B Stephen Lombardozzi was 1/5 with one RBI; CA Derek Norris was 0/4 with a walk; DH Travis Reagan was 2/4 with a double & run scored; and RF Michael Guerrero was 1/4 with a run scored.
  • Today – Lake County at Hagerstown RHP Paul Demny (3-10, 4.89) 7:05PM

Division

Club  W  L  PCT  GB 
Kannapolis 42 22 0.656 -
West Virginia 37 25 0.597 4.0
Lake County 37 28 0.569 5.5
Lakewood 32 31 0.508 9.5
Delmarva 29 33 0.468 12.0
Hickory 28 37 0.431 14.5
Greensboro 27 38 0.415 15.5
Hagerstown 23 39 0.371 18.0 

Vermont

  • Split a doubleheader with Tri-City, winning game one 10-5 (box) and losing game two 15-5 (box/gamer). The first game was the completion of a suspended game from 8/23. LHP Paul Applebee started that game, allowing a walk & striking out one over 2IP; LHP Mitchell Clegg started the game yesterday and picked up the win, allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits & one walk over 4 1/3IP with four strikeouts. RHP Dean Weaver allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits in 2/3 of an inning of relief. 2B Francisco Soriano was 2/4 with a double, triple & two runs scored; SS Sean Nicol was 2/3 with a double, RBI & three runs scored; RF Destin Hood was 2/3 with two doubles, a run & RBI; LF Justin Bloxom was 2/3 with a triple, run & two RBI; and CA Ricky Nolan was 2/4. In the second game, LHP Chad Jenkins was torched for six runs on one hit, four walks & a hit batter in just 2/3 of an inning. RHPs Dustin Crane & Shane erb did not fare much better, allowing a combined eight runs (seven earned) on seven hits, four walks & one hit batter over 4 1/3 innings. At that point the Monsters went to postion players Ricky Nolan and Adam Amar who gave up one run on three hits & one walk over 2IP with Nolan striking out three with his knuckleball. LF J.P. Ramirez was 3/4 with two triples & two runs scored; DH Sandy Leon was 2/3 with a double & run scored; Hood was 0/3 with two RBI; CA Dan Killian was 2/3 with a double & RBI; and Soriano was 1/3 with a run & RBI.
  • Notes – The fans selected 2B Francisco Soriano as the winner of the 14th annual Tom Racine Award for the MVP of the team.
  • Today – Tri-City (TBA) at Vermont LHP Paul Applebee (0-0, 1.74) 7:05PM

Division

Club  W  L  PCT  GB 
Lowell 42 29 0.592 -
Oneonta 34 36 0.486 7.5
Vermont 32 39 0.451 10.0
Tri-City 24 47 0.338 18.0 

GCL Nationals

  • Defeated GCL Marlins 3-1 (box/gamer)
  • Today – GCL Marlins at GCL Nationals RHP Taylor Jordan (2-0, 3.63) 12PM
  • Tomorrow (if necessary) – GCL Nationals LHP Graham Hicks (3-0, 3.60) at GCL Marlins 12PM

Tragic Number Update

MLB W L GA Left Tragic
Washington 46 88 0.0 28 -
Kansas City 51 82 5.5 29 23
Baltimore 54 80 8.0 28 20
Pittsburgh 53 79 8.0 30 21
San Diego 59 76 12.5 27 15
Cleveland 58 74 13.0 30 16
Oakland 59 74 13.5 29 15
NY Mets 59 74 13.5 29 15
Toronto 59 73 14.0 30 15
Cincinnati 60 73 14.5 29 14
Arizona 61 73 15.0 28 13
Houston 63 70 17.5 29 11
Chicago Sox 65 69 19.0 28 9
Milwaukee 64 68 19.0 30 10
Minnesota 67 66 21.5 29 7
Chicago Cubs 67 64 22.5 31 7
Florida 69 64 23.5 29 5
Seattle 70 64 24.0 28 4
Atlanta 70 63 24.5 29 4
Detroit 71 61 26.0 30 3
Tampa Bay 72 60 27.0 30 2
San Francisco 73 60 27.5 29 1

“Eliminated” (8): Yankees, Cardinals, Dodgers, Angels, Red Sox, Phillies, Rangers & Rockies

Remaining Schedule – Nationals

vs. Team PCT H A Tot
LADodgers 0.59 3 0 3
Philadelphia 0.585 3 3 6
Atlanta 0.526 3 4 7
Florida 0.519 3 3 6
NYMets 0.444 3 3 6
TOTAL 0.526 15 13 28 

Remaining Schedule – Royals

vs. Team PCT H A Tot
NYYankees 0.639 0 3 3
LAAngels 0.591 4 0 4
Boston 0.583 4 0 4
Detroit 0.538 3 3 6
Minnesota 0.504 3 3 6
ChiSox 0.485 0 3 3
Cleveland 0.439 0 3 3
TOTAL 0.539 14 15 29

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  1. #1 by Pilchard - September 3rd, 2009 at 11:10

    If the Nats go 13-15 the rest of the way, which seems like a stretch, given that the Nats have only won 3 of their last 16 games, the Royals would only need to go 9-20 over their last 29 to finish with a better record. In the event the Royals and Nats tie, who gets the pick?

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  2. #2 by pm - September 3rd, 2009 at 11:51

    The Nats get the pick in a tie because they had the worse record the previous season.

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  3. #3 by estuartj - September 3rd, 2009 at 11:56

    5.5 games “up” with 28 to play, I think we have this “won”;

    To continue our Harper discussion from yesterday, what exactly do we think we’ll be getting when we draft and sign Bryce Harper in ‘10?

    My thought is you have the equivilent of a Dustin Ackley type power hitter, but developed to that level at 17 instead of 21.

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  4. #4 by Brian Oliver - September 3rd, 2009 at 12:26

    estuartj – That sounds about right. Harper is in the discussions with the Chipper Jones, Alex Rodriguez & Ken Griffey type players in the draft

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  5. #5 by estuartj - September 3rd, 2009 at 12:32

    So assuming you and I are right on Harper’s ability (and potential) what kind of course should we expect him to take to the majors?

    My thought is that no matter how far along his defense is, his bat will virtually demand he be a the MLB level long before he is ready to be a full time catcher, thus a likely move to another position, RF being a good option given his athleticism and arm strength – but 3B or 1B also being options (maybe even 2B?). I figure he has the ability to play any position except SS and SP, but how long would anyone expect him to take to be a MLB quality Catcher vs MLB quality hitter?

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  6. #6 by cjrugger - September 3rd, 2009 at 12:36

    I really think you need to bring down your expectation of Harper.

    Ackley was the best hitter in college baseball, and one of the best hitters ever (Helton comps) available in the draft.

    Why dont we wait until a) we get the #1 pick b) Harper has a good year c) we draft and sign him, before we decide what to do with him position wise

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  7. #7 by estuartj - September 3rd, 2009 at 12:45

    cjrugger, and what am i supposed to do with my day, work?

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  8. #8 by estuartj - September 3rd, 2009 at 12:54

    In all seriousness this isn’t just a discussion of Bryce Harper, I’m thinking of the development of MLB Catcher’s defensive skills vs batting skills so this plays into Derrick Norris future as well…

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  9. #9 by Jane - September 3rd, 2009 at 13:01

    Luis Atilano, much continued success with the World Cup Team!!!!!!!!!!

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  10. #10 by Pilchard - September 3rd, 2009 at 13:04

    Harper is a very athletic; so, his defense may not be that far behind his bat. That said, IIRC, Harper is also a plus runner, and catching will rob him of that talent. Also as an NL Harper does not have the DH option, so even if he is incredibly durable, he will miss at least 20 games a year (probably more) if he is only a catcher. If his bat is that strong, a position change may make sense just to keep his bat in the lineup all the time.

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  11. #11 by Brian Oliver - September 3rd, 2009 at 13:04

    Since I am assuming he won’t sign until the last day which I’m guessing is August 16th. I’d say Instructionals and then a start in 2011 in Vermont with a chance of promotion if he performs well. Say in early August. If everything breaks right, Potomac in 2012 with the goal of getting to Double-A by 2013

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  12. #12 by estuartj - September 3rd, 2009 at 13:09

    How long did A-Rod, Griffey, Jr and Chipper Jones take to get to the bigs?

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  13. #13 by Brian Oliver - September 3rd, 2009 at 13:28

    Jones spent 1990-1993 in minors (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=jones-005lar) debuting at 21 with 8AB

    Griffey spent 1987-88 in minors (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=griffe002geo) debuting at 19

    ARod spent 1994-96 in minors (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=rodrig006ale) debuting at 18

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  14. #14 by cjrugger - September 3rd, 2009 at 13:32

    estuartj- haha, fair enough.

    I think you have to take each case differantly. A lot will depend on how good the Nats are at that point, and how good the catcher is. Overall tho, I believe you make the player prove he can’t play the tougher position before you move him off, but give them every chance to succeed in the meantime

    Arod played 114 games in ‘94 as an 18 year old from A-AAA, and played 52 games in ‘95 in AAA

    chipper played 3 full seasons http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=jones-005lar

    and griffey really just 1 season http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=griffe002geo

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  15. #15 by cjrugger - September 3rd, 2009 at 13:33

    damn, beat me

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  16. #16 by VladiHondo - September 3rd, 2009 at 13:38

    On Chipper, drafted ‘90 – late sign ‘91 (19 yr old) n Sally League (Hagerstown equivalent) ‘92 (20) half in Carolina League (Potomac), half in AA (Harrisburg ‘93 (21) AAA – with September cup of coffee

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  17. #17 by VladiHondo - September 3rd, 2009 at 13:46

    Think Chipper is the closest comp to Harper. A progressived 3 year path to Majors. Another factor is the case of Derrick Norris, with catching mechanics keeping him from a mid-season jump – which I’m glad happened.

    Chipper’s OPS of .926 in Sally League did not warrant a promotion, glad Norris got his first full season in one place, to experience all the ups and downs.

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  18. #18 by cjrugger - September 3rd, 2009 at 13:50

    Yeah I think Chipper is a good comp.

    If Harper can start in Hagerstown in ‘11 (even if its not out of spring training), and then start in Potomac ‘12, and cover a, aa and aaa by sep ‘13 I’d be ecstatic

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  19. #19 by Ryan - September 3rd, 2009 at 14:15

    I realize that there is some hyperbole being thrown around with Harper being compared to Ackley: to be fair to Ackley, he might be the best hitting prospect in college in the past 5-10 years. I have never seen a more pure bat than Ackley’s, reminds me of Tony Gwynn…

    Plus did anyone watch the AFLAC game a couple weeks back? Harper looked overmatched at times with 90+ velocity… he looked bad in that game and various reports have him having a rough summer so far-

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  20. #20 by estuartj - September 3rd, 2009 at 14:28

    I think a lot of Harper’s reported “stuggles” are 1) After all the hype everyone wants to report how he isn’t as good as we just said he was and 2) he is finally playing with players of the appropriate competitive ability.

    Playing against inferior talent can lead to some bad habits, overswinging and lunging are 2 prime examples. Poor footwork and lack of focus are others.

    If I had to bet, and I’m not a betting man, I say he signs late, depending on how fit he is he’ll either go to instructional league or VT for ‘10, then Potomac & Harrisburg with a cup o’ coffee and AFL in ‘11and starting in the bigs out of spring training in ‘12.

    I also bet he reaches the bigs as an outfielder.

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  21. #21 by Ryan - September 3rd, 2009 at 15:06

    estuartj- agree with your sentiments about inferior talent but he did not look like the best or most talented kid at AFLAC to me… the kid Taillon from Texas looked like the prize of the litter-

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  22. #22 by Beisbol - September 3rd, 2009 at 22:07

    CONGRATULATIONS TO FRANCISCO SORIANO on winning the Tom Racine MVP award… he deserves it!!!!!!!

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