Author Topic: Following the Minor League Teams (2011) (Read 118520 times)

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #1725 on:** August 14, 2011, 02:59:20 pm »

I'm impressed by the walk rate, most players from the DR don't learn to walk nearly that much.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1726 on:** August 14, 2011, 03:55:08 pm »

Seems Martinez and Wander Ramos are the most polished hitters on the GCL roster. Hopefully they show next year in Auburn/Hagerstown.

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #1727 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:29:32 pm »

They're both repeating that level, so they'll probably have to prove themselves at a higher level in order to get on the radar.

PC · « **Reply #1728 on:** August 15, 2011, 09:01:07 pm »

Doug Slaten tonight in Hagerstown:

0.2IP, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 0BB, 0SO, 0HR, 13.50 ERA.

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #1729 on:** August 15, 2011, 09:15:56 pm »

Anyone have a PBP?

PC · « **Reply #1730 on:** August 15, 2011, 09:35:24 pm »

Lexington Top of the 1st
Jay Austin grounds out, pitcher Doug Slaten to first baseman Brett Newsome.
Ben Orloff singles on a line drive to right fielder Kevin Keyes.
Mike Kvasnicka doubles (27) on a line drive to center fielder Chris Curran. Ben Orloff scores.
Telvin Nash lines out to left fielder Michael Taylor.
Pitcher Change: Matt Swynenberg replaces Doug Slaten.

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #1731 on:** August 15, 2011, 10:01:34 pm »

ok... small sample size.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #1732 on:** August 15, 2011, 10:18:27 pm »

Kevin Keyes with a HR tonight in Hagerstown, his 11th.

He is now batting .271/.352/.500 in 236 ABs.

22 years old in A ball. What to make of him?

PANatsFan · « **Reply #1733 on:** August 15, 2011, 10:19:38 pm »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on August 15, 2011, 10:18:27 pm

Kevin Keyes with a HR tonight in Hagerstown, his 11th.

He is now batting .271/.352/.500 in 236 ABs.

22 years old in A ball. What to make of him?

How does he stack up against Kylin Turnbull?

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #1734 on:** August 15, 2011, 10:23:23 pm »

He should probably be in Potomac, at least based on his age.

RD · « **Reply #1735 on:** August 15, 2011, 10:50:48 pm »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on August 15, 2011, 10:18:27 pm

Kevin Keyes with a HR tonight in Hagerstown, his 11th.

He is now batting .271/.352/.500 in 236 ABs.

22 years old in A ball. What to make of him?

His numbers are much better in the second half. .299/384/.521 with 7 HR with 35 rbi in 47 games.

Its only his first full season in the minors, so him at Hagerstown isn't that big of a deal.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #1736 on:** August 16, 2011, 07:25:35 am »

Quote from: RD on August 15, 2011, 10:50:48 pm

His numbers are much better in the second half. .299/384/.521 with 7 HR with 35 rbi in 47 games.

Its only his first full season in the minors, so him at Hagerstown isn't that big of a deal.

Hayes > Keyes

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #1737 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:14:34 am »

Quote from: PC on August 15, 2011, 09:01:07 pm

Doug Slaten tonight in Hagerstown:

0.2IP, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 0BB, 0SO, 0HR, 13.50 ERA.

So you are saying he's in mid-season form?

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #1738 on:** August 16, 2011, 11:15:29 am »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on August 16, 2011, 09:14:34 am

So you are saying he's in mid-season form?

hey, his FIP is pretty solid.

JMUalumni · « **Reply #1739 on:** August 16, 2011, 11:43:25 am »

RE: Keyes. I've seen him twice now and both times have come away very impressed with his offensive game. He has very good power and a patient approach at the plate. His swing had a few minor holes in it, but he should produce at the next level without problem. While he is playing the corner OF positions right now and could possibly play well enough to stick there for awhile, he looks more like a future 1B to me. His injury at the beginning of the season and the presence of Hood/Ramirez at Potomac have slowed his movement this season, but I wouldn't be surprised if he finished next season at AA. IMO, Keyes has the potential to be a very good sleeper prospect in this system. If he does not make it to the Nats as a contributor, I could see him becoming a decent trade chip down the road.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1740 on:** August 16, 2011, 02:30:08 pm »

RHP Benjamin Grisz, 2B Hendry Jimenez, SS Bryce Ortega, 3B Matt Skole all named to the NYPL All-Star team!

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #1741 on:** August 16, 2011, 08:22:47 pm »

Speaking of Keyes, he's 2/2 with a Triple, HR, and 4 RBIs through 4 innings tonight.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #1742 on:** August 16, 2011, 08:35:38 pm »

Bernadina, Antonelli, and Bynum each have a HR tonight off of ex-Nat Steven Shell.

Lombardozzi is 1/2 with a Double, run, and walk.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #1743 on:** August 16, 2011, 08:49:41 pm »

Wow Steve Shell. I remember Bowden pimping him at some point.

Keyes seems to have figured out the level he's currently at.

I like Antonelli's bat more than Lombardozzi, at least going by the numbers.

Every time I type the names Antonelli and Lombardozzi, I want instead to type Mario and Luigi and I think of the Super Mario Brothers kids show during the late '80's.

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #1744 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:22:05 pm »

Hey, I always thought Shell could've been a good reliever. For some reason I was a big fan of his. Then out of nowhere, he was released.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1745 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:22:21 pm »

Quote from: cmdterps44 on August 16, 2011, 09:22:05 pm

Hey, I always thought Shell could've been a good reliever. For some reason I was a big fan of his. Then out of nowhere, he was released.

His aura was bad.

RD · « **Reply #1746 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:14:47 pm »

Quote from: Tyler Durden on August 16, 2011, 08:49:41 pm

I like Antonelli's bat more than Lombardozzi, at least going by the numbers.

Antonelli in 2011, .301/.384/.451 5/9sb
Lombardozzi in 2011, .314/.363/.447, 24/32sb

I left out runs and rbi, even though Lombardozzi has more than double of each than Antonelli, because Antonelli has 200 less at bats.

But the numbers are very similar, except for stolen bases, where Lombo blows him out. And Lombo is 3 1/2 years younger.

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #1747 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:18:16 pm »

Man, why can't we give both of them a chance RIGHT NOW exactly? I mean get rid of the Bix and someone else and start Antonelli and Lombardozzi a few games. Espinosa has been struggling big time offensively lately, as well as a few errors, and Desmond has been Desmond. It would be nice to get some talented, fresh blood in there.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #1748 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:32:55 pm »

Quote from: RD on August 16, 2011, 10:14:47 pm

Antonelli in 2011, .301/.384/.451 5/9sb
Lombardozzi in 2011, .314/.363/.447, 24/32sb

But in AAA, it is .299 / .386 / .454 for Antonelli, and for Lombo its .320 / .359

/ .438. Lombo's SB advantage disappears, with 8 SB, 5 CS. Antonell shouldn't be running, either (5 SB / 4 CS).

Lombo is more of a future play due to age, but Antonelli is better at a higher level now. Really, this should not be difficult. Get Antonelli up quickly, let Lombo get back to his 10% walk rate in AAA or call him up if Antonelli can't hack it.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1749 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:38:43 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on August 16, 2011, 10:32:55 pm

But in AAA, it is .299 / .386 / .454 for Antonelli, and for Lombo its .320 / .359 / .438. Lombo's SB advantage disappears, with 8 SB, 5 CS. Antonell shouldn't be running, either (5 SB / 4 CS).

Lombo is more of a future play due to age, but Antonelli is better at a higher level now. Really, this should not be difficult. Get Antonelli up quickly, let Lombo get back to his 10% walk rate in AAA or call him up if Antonelli can't hack it.

We all know that's not going to happen though.

Regardless of what Antonelli does, Lombardozzi is going to get the shot over him, deserving or not.