Author Topic: Following the Minor League Teams (2011) (Read 118465 times)

kirubel94 · « **Reply #1525 on:** July 21, 2011, 07:56:19 pm »

Smoker:

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Left-handed reliever Josh Smoker continues on a tear with the Single-A Potomac Nationals, keeping opponents off the base paths and not allowing runs.

His ERA continues to dive with each successive scoreless inning, now reading 1.75 ERA. His velocity has even hit an astounding 97 mph. The Calhoun, Ga., native has allowed only one run in his past 10 appearances.

He might be the lefty we have been looking for in the bullpen.

hammondsnats · « **Reply #1526 on:** July 21, 2011, 07:57:17 pm »

he needs to be up to Harrisburg. I still think this kid will amount to something.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #1527 on:** July 21, 2011, 08:52:58 pm »

Meyers made a rehab start for Auburn tonight. Gave up 1 ER in a couple of innings

comish4lif · « **Reply #1528 on:** July 21, 2011, 09:58:37 pm »

Quote from: Tyler Durden on July 21, 2011, 07:39:07 am

What is dead arm? Serious question.

Another serious question - why not just give him an MRI? Is there any harm in doing it? I've gotten an MRI on my knee and they didn't inject anything - I was pretty much in and out. Would a shoulder MRI be of the type comish4life described and require time off from pitching? They spent lots of money signing him so spending a few extra bucks to protect the investment would make sense so the cheap argument doesn't really hold much water in my book.

A dead arm is just that, a dead arm.

For a major leaguer who normally throws 94, with a dead arm will throw 80. He'll be maxing out, throwing with little to no discomfort, but with no results.

As for an MRI with dye, it depends on the patient's symptoms and history. It's usually not the first course of action, however, it was indicated in my situation. I've since had my biceps relocated to address the tear in my labrum.

daggerrrrrr · « **Reply #1529 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:11:55 pm »

Why was Brad Meyers out? What injury did he have this time(please tell me it's not the foot again).

RD · « **Reply #1530 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:47:14 pm »

Quote from: joneric on July 21, 2011, 11:41:53 am

for someone who has been pitching for a while, stuff will show up - not necessarily causing any problems. However, once found, will be treated, frequently with surgery, thus ending a season. If rest will take care of it, worth the 2-4 weeks out, rather than a lost season or possibly more

Exactly. Dr Lewis Yocum did my labrum surgery, and when he first diagnosed it, he told me 90% of pitchers will have labrum damage in an MRI. It's just a matter of it affecting you or not.

You don't automatically run for an MRI because your arm hurts. I went through a rehab and a cortizone shot before I had one. I know pro pitchers have different things at their disposal, but the doctors have been around the game before.

RD · « **Reply #1531 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:54:46 pm »

Quote from: kirubel94 on July 21, 2011, 07:56:19 pm

Smoker:
He might be the lefty we have been looking for in the bullpen.

That's awesome. I always wondered what his velocity was as a reliever, because he's been dominant since shifted over. He's still had some control issues but the K's and ERA reflect very well.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #1532 on:** July 22, 2011, 05:28:10 am »

Hey thanks for the info joneric, RD, and comish4life. That was interesting. Always happy to learn something new!

PC · « **Reply #1533 on:** July 22, 2011, 07:51:35 pm »

WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO THE SYRACUSE GAME??? I was watching it (on milb.tv) for the first couple of innings then IT DISAPPEARED!

I refreshed the milb.tv page and the game is gone, not there anymore!

This is the third time, this season, something like this has happened.

PC · « **Reply #1534 on:** July 22, 2011, 08:23:59 pm »

Three-run homer by Solano. When Rodriguez went on the DL, I said he should have been called up over Flores.

PC · « **Reply #1535 on:** July 22, 2011, 08:25:21 pm »

JC Romero is in for the Yankees.

PC · « **Reply #1536 on:** July 22, 2011, 08:25:57 pm »

Single by Corey Brown against Romero.

kirubel94 · « **Reply #1537 on:** July 22, 2011, 08:33:36 pm »

Quote from: PC on July 22, 2011, 08:23:59 pm

Three-run homer by Solano. When Rodriguez went on the DL, I said he should have been called up over Flores.

Yeah they didnt know much about him until now.

hammondsnats · « **Reply #1538 on:** July 22, 2011, 08:47:34 pm »

Quote from: PC on July 22, 2011, 08:23:59 pm

Three-run homer by Solano. When Rodriguez went on the DL, I said he should have been called up over Flores.

You are a smart man.

He's having a career year offensively. How's his defense?

PC · « **Reply #1539 on:** July 22, 2011, 08:49:37 pm »

Quote from: hammondsnats on July 22, 2011, 08:47:34 pm

You are a smart man.

He's having a career year offensively. How's his defense?

I couldn't say. I was basing it entirely on his offense.

hammondsnats · « **Reply #1540 on:** July 22, 2011, 08:49:43 pm »

Is cuse feed working yet

PC · « **Reply #1541 on:** July 22, 2011, 08:52:02 pm »

Quote from: hammondsnats on July 22, 2011, 08:49:43 pm

Is cuse feed working yet

Nope. It's still gone.

The game is definitely being aired because I was watching it. It's on channel 13 in Scranton (WYOU) to be exact.

JMUalumni · « **Reply #1542 on:** July 22, 2011, 08:56:20 pm »

Quote from: hammondsnats on July 22, 2011, 08:47:34 pm

You are a smart man.

He's having a career year offensively. How's his defense?

He has always been an extremely solid defensive catcher. I used to think that was all that he was, but he is giving reason to believe his bat has some potential as well.

PC · « **Reply #1543 on:** July 22, 2011, 09:08:44 pm »

Logan Kensing is in for the Yankees.

PC · « **Reply #1544 on:** July 22, 2011, 09:10:46 pm »

Quote from: PC on July 22, 2011, 09:08:44 pm

Logan Kensing is in for the Yankees.

...and Antonelli gets a leadoff single off him.

PC · « **Reply #1545 on:** July 22, 2011, 09:11:36 pm »

Single for Solano. Runners on the corners, no outs.

PC · « **Reply #1546 on:** July 22, 2011, 09:15:22 pm »

...and nothing. The inning blows up in our faces after Corey Brown's GIDP.

Chiefs still lead 4-2.

kirubel94 · « **Reply #1547 on:** July 22, 2011, 09:21:33 pm »

Not that impressed by solano guy, 28% caught stealing rate, ill keep flores.

PC · « **Reply #1548 on:** July 22, 2011, 09:27:52 pm »

Tyler Moore has two walks tonight.

PC · « **Reply #1549 on:** July 22, 2011, 09:57:57 pm »

Solano with another hit. He's 3 for 4 tonight with 4 RBI.

Chiefs lead 7-3.