Rain/thunderstorms in the northeast are reeking havoc on Binghamton's game, while doubleheaders screw around with Savannah. So tonight, it'll be a piecemeal MLR. We start with St. Lucie, where Jon Niese had another bad outing. He's one of my favorite prospects, so I'm a bit disappointed in his run of bad starts lately. But he's got time, as he's 20 years old in the FSL.
St. Lucie 7, Vero Beach 9
Sean Henry (lf) 2 for 5, run, 2b, RBI, .265
Jose Castro (ss) 3 for 5, run, RBI, K, .299
Nick Evans (1b) 1 for 5, run, 2b, 2 RBI, .291
Drew Butera (c) 2 for 5, run, HR, RBI, K, .259
Jon Niese 5 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 3 BBs, 5 Ks, HR, 5.12 era (3:7:5 go/ao/so)
Waner "My Supplier Gave Me Duds" Mateo 2 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 2 Ks, HR, 7.36 era, L (0-1)
Joe Hietpas IP, H, K, 6 era
Savannah 4, Rome 3, Game 1
Hector Pellot (2b) 2 for 4, 3b, RBI, K, .260
Josh Thole (1b) 2 for 2, RBI, BB, .282
Juan Lagares (ss) 1 for 3, 2b, 2 Ks, .215
Dan Stegall (cf) 2 for 3, run, 2 RBI, .209
Tobi Stoner 5 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, BB, 3 Ks, 3.61 ERA, W (3-5)
Ryan Meyers 2 IP, H, 2 Ks, 1.38 ERA, SV (6)
Savannah 5, Rome 4, Game 2
*Edited at 11:15pm with Savannah Game 2
Greg Veloz (2b) 2 for 3, 2 runs, 2 2b, RBI, K, .158, SB (11)
Leivi Ventura (3b) 2 for 3, run, 2 2b, RBI, .302 (if only he weren't 24 in A ball...)
Juan Lagares (ss) 0 for 1, 2 BBs, K, .217, CS (3)
Julio Polanco 4 IP, H, ER, 3 BBs, 6 Ks,. 8.26 era
Emary Frederick 2 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, 6.75 era, W (1-0)
David Koons IP, 2 H, 2 Ks, 2.52 ERA, SV (3)
New Orleans 5, Colorado Springs 8
*edited at 11:30pm with New Orleans
Anderson Hernandez (ss) 0 for 3, run, K, .226
Jake Gautreau 1 for 5, run, .333
Adam Bostick 2.2 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 2 BBs, 4 Ks, 6.29 era, L (2-4)
Jose Santiago 2.2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 4 BBs, 5 Ks, 7.05 era
Bostick really needs to go down to Binghamton. At this point, you gotta do a Mulvey for Bostick swap.
Binghamton 0, New Britain 6
Mike Nickeas (c) 2 for 3, 2b, K, .247 (only 2 hits for Binghamton)
Michael Devaney IP, H, ER, K, 5.02 era, L (2-5)
Ricardo Morales 3.2 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, BB, 2 Ks, HR, 5.28 era
I'd have to say the surprise of the week is Binghamton being 2 hit by anyone. Any other surprises worth mentioning?
Thursday, May 31, 2007
The Scattered 5/31 Minor League Report
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
5/30 Minor League Report! Mulvey, Parnell, Nando, Pena, Evans!
New Orleans 5, Colorado Spring 2, Game 1
Anderson Hernandez (ss) 1 for 4, .230
Jake Gautreau (2b) 2 for 3, 2 runs, 2b, HR, 2 RBI, .389 **
Phillip Humber 6 IP, 10 H, 2 ER, 7 Ks, HR, 4.50 era, W (5-4)
New Orleans 7, Colorado Spring 3, Game 2
Anderson Hernandez (ss) 0 for 2, run, 2 BBs, K, .228
Jake Gautreau (2b) 1 for 4, run, HR, 2 RBI, .364
Jason Vargas 6 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BBs, 5 Ks, HR, 5.18 era, W (3-3)
Binghamton 9, New Britain 2
Corey Coles (lf) 1 for 4, 2 runs, 3b, 3 RBI, BB, .371
Fernando Martinez (cf) 2 for 5, 2b, RBI, 3 Ks, .296
Brett Harper (1b) 1 for 5, 2 Ks, .286
Caleb Stewart (rf) 1 for 4, 2 runs, 2b, 2 RBI, BB, K, .340
Miguel Negron (dh) 1 for 5, run, .270
Kevin Mulvey 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, ER, 2 BBs, 5 Ks, 3.07 era, W (5-4) (take out his first start, and he is 5-3, 1.98)
St. Lucie 4, Vero Beach 6 in 11 innings
Sean Henry (lf) 2 for 6, RBI, 2 Ks, .262
Jose Castro (ss) 3 for 5, .291
Nick Evans (1b) 3 for 6, 2 runs, 2b, .297
Drew Butera (c) 2 for 5, run, HR (3), 3 RBI (13), .254
Emmanuel Garcia (2b) 3 for 5, run, 2b, .214
Bobby Parnell 6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, BB, 2 Ks, 2.86 era
Nick Abel 2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, BB, 3.10 era (gave up lead run in 9th and 10th)
Grady Hinchman IP, 2 H, 2 R, ER, K, 6.14 era, L (0-3)
Savannah 9, Rome 5
Hector Pellot (dh) 2 for 5, run, RBI, 2 Ks, .254
Greg Veloz (2b) 1 for 4, run, BB, .152
Josh Thole (1b) 2 for 4, 2 2b, RBI, BB, .273
David Wabick (lf) 2 for 5, run, 2 Ks, .234
Francisco Pena (c) 2 for 3, 2 runs, HR (3), 2 RBI (7), 2 BBs, K, .254
Juan Lagares (ss) 1 for 5, run, 2 Ks, .216, E (24)
Daniel Stegall (cf) 2 for 4, 2 runs, RBI, .201
Josh Stinson 7 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, BB, K, 3 HR, 4.50 era, W (2-6)
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
5/29 Minor League Report! Harper, Stewart!
Nick Evans returned for St. Lucie tonight, he batted cleanup and went 0 for 3 with a walk, his first game since April 25th. Joseph Leaper (38th round pick in 2006, 2-2, 4.18 era in 28 IP for the GCL Mets) made a spot start for the St. Lucie Mets, and didn't fare terribly in his abbreviated outing. New Orleans was rained out.
Binghamton 12, New Britain 4
Corey Coles (lf) 2 for 5, .376
Fernando Martinez (cf) 0 for 5, run, K, .293
Brett Harper (1b) 3 for 5, 3 runs, .294
Caleb Stewart (rf) 4 for 4, 3 runs, HR (8), 3 RBI (33), BB, .343
Salvador Aguilar 6 IP, 7 H, 3 R, ER, BB, 4 Ks, 6.57 era, W (2-1)
St. Lucie 6, Vero Beach 5
Sean Henry (lf) 3 for 4, run, HR, RBI, K, .259
Dustin Martin (cf) 1 for 5, RBI, 2 Ks, .268
Drew Butera (c) 2 for 3, run, 2b, RBI, BB, K, .248/.351
Josh Petersen (dh) 2 for 4, run, HR, 2 RBI, .333
Joseph Leaper 3.2 IP, 6 H, 2 R, ER, BB, 2.45 era
Brandon Nall 2 IP, 2 H, 2 Ks, 2 era, W (2-0) (how's that for coincidence?)
Savannah 2, Rome 7
Hector Pellot (2b) 0 for 3, run, BB, K, .250, SB (19)
Greg Veloz (dh) 1 for 4, 2 Ks, .149
Leivi Ventura (3b) 1 for 4, 2b, 2 RBI, .297
Juan Lagares (ss) 0 for 4, K, .217
Brahiam Maldonado (rf) 2 for 3, 2b, K, .255
Greg Mullens 5 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BBs, 4 Ks, HR, 3.33 era, L (3-2)
Shawn Green to the 15 day DL
Ben Johnson called up from New Orleans. If you're keeping score, that means NONE of the three young OFers are on the current Zephyrs roster. Milledge (dl), Gomez (MLB) and Johnson (MLB).
If I was AHern, I'd request a demotion...
A few thoughts on Mike Pelfrey
Pelfrey's biggest problem is Perez' biggest asset.
Rick Peterson. He preaches "take a little off for accuracy". However, in Pelfrey's case, his exploding up 97 mph FB is his biggest asset. Peterson's taken that away from him. Peterson's taken Pelfrey's curveball away from him. Also, the problem with Pelfrey's changeup is, it's geared to be 10 mph slower then his 97 mph FB. When you only throw a 92-93 FB, that change turns into a BP FB, which really renders THAT pitch useless. So basically, this is nothing like the pitcher we drafted.
If I were Rick, I'd tell Mike to go back to throwing that exploding 97 mph FB, use the sinker as well, go back to your curveball, and sprinkle in sliders and changeups.
Monday, May 28, 2007
5/28 Minor League Report
New Orleans 3, Omaha 8
Anderson Hernandez (2b) 0 for 4, BB, K, .230
Mike Pelfrey 3.2 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 2 BBs, K, HR, 3.52 era, L (2-1)
Guillermo Mota IP, 2 Ks, 7.04 era
Binghamton 6, New Hampshire 9
Corey Coles (lf) 2 for 4, run, 2b, BB, K, .375
Fernando Martinez (cf) 0 for 2, 3 BBs, K, .302
Caleb Stewart (rf) 0 for 4, .324
Brett Harper (1b) 1 for 4, 2 runs, K, .285
Miguel Negron (dh) 2 for 3, 2 runs, 2b, HR, 2 RBI, BB, .280
Marcos Carvajal 4 IP, 5 H, 3 R, ER, 4 BBs, 5 Ks, HR, 5.05 era, L (1-3)
Robert Paulk 2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, BB, K, 4.22 era
Raul "SUCKS AND IS OLD" Valdes 2 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, HR, 5.87 era
Savannah 2, Columbus 3 in 14 innings
Hector Pellot (dh) 2 for 5, run, 2b, BB, K, .254
Greg Veloz (2b) 1 for 5, 2 Ks, .147
Josh Thole (1b) 3 for 6, run, 2b, RBI, .270
Sean McCraw (rf, c) 1 for 6, 2b, RBI, .266
Francisco Pena (c) 1 for 6, 2 Ks, .244
Juan Lagares (ss) 1 for 5, 2b, K, .223
Matt Durkin 6.2 IP, 7 H, 2 R, ER, BB, 4 Ks, 3.10 era
Duane Privett 3 IP, 2 H, BB, 4 Ks, 10.71 era
Jeramy Mizell 2.1 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, K, HR, 5.52 era, L (2-4)
Minor League Injury News
Lastings Milledge will be doing some running in the next few days, and is a couple weeks away from playing.
Mike Carp is about 2-3 weeks away
Nick Evans is a week away
Deolis Guerra is roughly 1-2 weeks away.
Looks like the teams will be getting some reenforcements very soon.
I, for one, will LOVE to see that Binghamton lineup with Carp in the middle of it, it'll be one of the deepest lineups in the EL, for sure. The big problem will be getting them all into the lineup together.
Coles, Negron, FMart, Carp, Stewart, Harper ...
Sunday, May 27, 2007
5/27 Minor League Report!
New Orleans 6, Omaha 8
Anderson Hernandez (ss) 0 for 5, K, .234
Chan Ho "Blows" Park 4.2 IP, 14 H, 7 ER, 2 BBs, 3 Ks, 2 HR, 6.34 era, L (3-4)
Ryan Cullen 3.1 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 2 Ks, 4.26 era
Binghamton 0, New Hampshire 4
Corey Coles (lf) 1 for 4, .368
Fernando Martinez (cf) 1 for 4, K, .306
Caleb Stewart (rf) 0 for 3, BB, K, .333
Brett Harper (1b) 1 for 4, K, .286
Jose Sanchez 4 IP, 3 H, R, 2 BBs, 3 Ks, 4.17 era, L (1-3)
Ricardo Morales 3 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, BB, K, HR, 5.09 era
St. Lucie 3, Dunedin 2
Jose Castro (ss) 1 for 4, 2b, .287
Dustin Martin (cf) 1 for 4, run, 2b, K, .270
Ambi Concepcion (rf) 0 for 4, K, .203
Dan Murphy (3b) 1 for 3, run, HR, 2 RBI, .267
Emmanuel Garcia (2b) 2 for 4, run, .200
Joshua Petersen (1b) 3 for 4, 2b, .325
Eric Brown 5 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 3 BBs, 3 Ks, 5.22 era
Kevin Tomasiewicz 2 IP, 2 H, K, 4.26 era, W (1-0)
Nick Abel 2 IP, 2.63 era, SV (3)
Savannah 2, Columbus 4
Greg Veloz (dh) 0 for 4, 3 Ks, .145
Juan Lagares (ss) 1 for 4, 2b, .224
Tim Stronach 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, BB, 3 Ks, 5.81 era, L (2-5)
Nelson Portillo IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3.30 era, BS (1)
HILARIOUS set of photos
Remember David Wright's introductions of his teammates during the Mets-Yankees game on FOX last week? Well, NYFS Photoshoppers took it as a challenge. The results can be seen at the link below. Pure. Gold.
D-Wright's Intros set to pictures
May 27th Gameday Links and Times
New Orleans (3pm EST)
Binghamton (7pm EST)
St. Lucie (1pm EST)
Savannah (2pm EST)
Saturday, May 26, 2007
5/26 Minor League Report! A 5-0 SWEEP night!
First one all season ;)
New Orleans 2, Omaha 1
Anderson Hernandez (ss) 1 for 4, K, .240
Ben Johnson (rf) 0 for 2, K, .282
Brian Lawrence 7 IP, 6 H, ER, 2 Ks, 5.79 era, W (1-3)
Guillermo Mota IP, 8.10 era
Ivan Maldonado 0.2 IP, K, 4.11 era, SV (4)
Binghamton 6, New Hampshire 2
Corey Coles (lf) 2 for 5, run, HR, RBI, .375
Fernando Martinez (cf) 1 for 4, run, 2b, 2 Ks, .307
Caleb Stewart (rf) 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2b, RBI, .341
Brett Harper (1b) 2 for 4, run, 2b, RBI, K, .287
Miguel Negron (dh) 2 for 4, 2b, RBI, K, .272
Michael Devaney 6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BBs, 3 Ks, 4.93 era, W (2-4)
St. Lucie 3, Dunedin 2
Sean Henry (lf) 1 for 3, run, RBI, BB, K, .254
Jose Castro (ss) 1 for 4, run, .288
Dustin Martin (cf) 1 for 3, BB, K, .271
Ambi Concepcion (rf) 2 for 4, 2b, 2 RBI, .217
Jon Niese 5 IP, 5 H, ER, 5 Ks, HR, 4.87 era, 6/4/5 GO/AO/SO
Brandon Nall 2 IP, K, 2.57 era, W (1-0)
Savannah 4, Columbus 3
Greg Veloz (2b) 1 for 5, run, 2 Ks, .149
Josh Thole (1b) 2 for 5, run, 2 2b, RBI, K, .268
Hector Pellot (dh) 2 for 3, run, .256
Tobi Stoner 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, BB, 5 Ks, 3.44 era, W (2-5)
Friday, May 25, 2007
5/25 Minor League Report! Mulvey, Henry!
New Orleans 7, Omaha 8
Anderson Hernandez (ss) 1 for 4, BB, K, .239
Ben Johnson (cf) 1 for 3, 2 runs, HR, RBI, 2 BB, .289
Adam Bostick 6 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 3 Ks, 2 HR, 5.62 era
Guillermo Mota 0.2 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, BB, K, HR, 9.31 era, BS (1), L (0-1)
Binghamton 5, New Hampshire 2
Corey Coles (lf) 0 for 3, run, BB, K, .373
Fernando Martinez (cf) 1 for 3, run, RBI, .309
Caleb Stewart (rf) 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2 2b, K, .336
Brett Harper (1b) 1 for 4, 2b, 2 RBI, K, .281
Kevin Mulvey 6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BBs, 5 Ks, 3.33 era, W (4-4) (4-3, 2.09 era last 9 GS)
Tim McNab IP, 2 H, K, 1.70 era, SV (2)
St. Lucie 11, Dunedin 3
Sean Henry (lf) 3 for 6, run, 2 3b, 4 RBI, 2 Ks, .253
Jose Castro (ss) 1 for 5, run, K, .288
Dustin Martin (cf) 2 for 4, run, 2 BB, K, .270
Dan Murphy (3b) 2 for 6, 2 2b, 3 RBI, K, .269
Emmanuel Garcia (2b) 2 for 5, 2 runs, 2b, K, .195
Josh Petersen (1b) 3 for 5, run, 2b, 2 RBI, .303
Bobby Freakin Parnell 5 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, 3 Ks, 2.84 era, W (3-2)
Savannah 0, Columbus 2
Greg Veloz (2b) 1 for 4, 2b, K, .147
Sean McCraw (dh) 1 for 4, K, .274
Francisco Pena (c) 1 for 4, 2b, 3 Ks, .252
Juan Lagares (ss) 1 for 4, K, .228
Josh Stinson 6 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 2 Ks, 4.62 era, L (1-6)
Oh, I'd like to apologize for the errors on the Gameday Links, getting the date wrong and getting the New Orleans gameday link wrong. That was sloppy of me, shouldn't happen again.
5/26 Gameday Links
New Orleans
Binghamton
St. Lucie
Savannah
And a note, the Brooklyn Cyclones (Short Season A ball, New York Penn League) open their season on 6/19.
Edit: Clearly, I'm in a time warp. Today is Friday, May 25th. LOL.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
5/24 Minor League Report! Nando, Veloz, Stewart,
New Orleans 8, Albuquerque 5
Anderson Hernandez (ss) 0 for 3, run, BB, .239
Ben Johnson (rf) 2 for 4, run, K, .288
Phillip Humber 5 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BBs, 6 Ks, HR, 4.67 era, W (4-4)
Willie Collazo 1.1 IP, K, 2.73 era
Binghamton 9, Connecticut 6
Corey Coles (lf) 2 for 5, run, 2b, 2 RBI, .391
Fernando Martinez (cf) 2 for 4, run, RBI, .308
Caleb Stewart (rf) 3 for 4, 2 runs, HR, RBI, .331 (hitting a staggering 20 for 39 (.513) over his last 10, with a 2b, 4 HR, and 17 RBI)
Brett Harper (1b) 1 for 3, 2 runs, 2b, 2 RBI, BB, 2 Ks, .282
Jose Reyes (c) 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2b, HR, 2 RBI, .211
Salvador Aguilar 5 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, BB, 3 Ks, HR, 7.52 era, W (1-1)
Carlos Muniz 0.1 IP, 3.92 era, SV (7)
St. Lucie 0, Dunedin 12
Jacob Ruckle 3.1 IP, 4 H, 6 ER, 3 BBs, 2 Ks, 5.14 era, L (2-3)
Grady Hinchman 1.2 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, BB, K, HR, 6.08 era
Joe Hietpas 2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, BB, 2 Ks, 9.00 era
Savannah 8, Rome 10
Joe Holden (rf) 3 for 5, 2 runs, RBI, .270
Greg Veloz (2b) 3 for 6, run, 2 RBI, K, .145
Josh Thole (1b) 2 for 6, run, 2 RBI, .269
Leivi Ventura (3b) 1 for 3, RBI, 2 BBs, .305
Francisco Pena (c) 2 for 4, run, RBI, K, .252
Juan Lagares (ss) 2 for 5, run, K, .228
Dan Stegall (cf) 2 for 4, run, 3b, RBI, BB, .204
Greg Mullens 5 IP, 11 H, 6 ER, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, HR, 3.09 era
David Koons IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2 BBs, 2.82 era, L (1-3)
5/23 Minor League Report! Pelfrey, Coles, Nando!
New Orleans 1, Albuquerque 2
Anderson Hernandez (ss) 1 for 6, K, .243
Ben Johnson (rf) 2 for 5, K, .275
Mike Pelfrey 6 IP, 4 H, ER, 4 Ks, 1.54 era (for those who inevitably ask, go/ao/so 8/5/4)
Eddie Camacho 2 IP, H, 4 Ks, 4.11 era
Jon "Needs the" Adkins "Diet for his ERA" 1 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, K, 5.01 era, L (0-2)
Binghamton 5, Connecticut 2
Corey Coles (lf) 4 for 5, 2 runs, 2b, .390
Fernando Martinez (cf) 3 for 5, run, RBI, .303
Caleb Stewart (rf) 1 for 5, run, HR, 4 RBI, 3 Ks, .317
Jose Coronado (ss) 3 for 3, BB, .215
Marcos Carvajal 6 IP, 8 H, 6 Ks, 5.35 era
Joey Serfass IP, H, 2.25 era, W (3-0)
Carlos Muniz 2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, BB, 2 Ks, 3.98 era
St. Lucie 12, Clearwater 9
Sean Henry (lf) 2 for 4, 2b, 3 RBI, .250
Jose Castro (ss) 2 for 5, run, HR, 3 RBI, .299
Dustin Martin (cf) 1 for 4, run, 2b, BB, .265
Dan Murphy (3b) 2 for 4, 3 runs, HR, RBI, BB, .267
Jamar Hill (dh) 2 for 3, 2 runs, RBI, BB, K, .294
Ryan Coultas (1b) 2 for 2, run, 3 RBI, 2 BBs, .333
Nick Waechter 3 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, BB, K, HR, 15 era
Jeramy Simmons 3 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BBs, K, 5.73 era
Alexis Beras 2 IP, H, BB, 3 Ks, 6.75 era, W (1-0)
Brandon Nall IP, K, 3.60 era, SV (3)
Savannah 2, Rome 3 in 11 innings
Joe Holden (cf) 2 for 5, run, 2b, K, .241
Leivi Ventura (3b) 1 for 3, RBI, 2 BBs, .304
Sean McCraw (C) 1 for 3, RBI, BB, .275
Francisco Pena (C) 0 for 1, .243
Matt Durkin 6 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BBs, K, HR, 3.35 era
Jonathan Castillo 0.2 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 4.42 era, L (0-2)
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Quick note on tonight's St. Lucie starter
Nick Waechter was drafted in the 23rd round of the 2006 draft. In his junior year at Western Oregon University, he went 12-0 with a 2.36 era. 14 games, 13 starts, 95.1 IP, 78 hits, 21 walks and 85 Ks. He had a .223 BAA.
5/23 Gameday Linketh
New Orleans
Binghamton
St. Lucie
Savannah
PS: Pearl Jam - "Ten": One of the best albums ever made. Get it.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
May 22nd Minor League Report!
New Orleans 3, Albuquerque 4
Anderson Hernandez (ss) 1 for 4, 3b, K, .245
Ben Johnson (cf) 2 for 4, run, .266
Chan Blow Park 6.1 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 3 BBs, 9 Ks, HR, 5.49 era, L (3-3)
Guillermo Mota 1 IP, K, 3.60 era
Binghamton 6, Connecticut 5
Corey Coles (lf) 0 for 3, RBI, BB, .352
Fernando Martinez (cf) 1 for 5, run, RBI, K, .292
Caleb Stewart (rf) 2 for 3, 2 RBI, BB, K, .322
Brett Harper (1b) 1 for 4, K, .284
Mike Nickeas (c) 3 for 4, 2 runs, .247
Jose Sanchez 6.1 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 2 ER, BB, 2 Ks, HR, 4.62 era
Tim McNab 2 IP, H, 1.75 era, W (4-0)
St. Lucie 2, Clearwater 4
Emmanuel Garcia (2b) 2 fof 5, RBI, .190
Dustin Martin (cf) 2 for 2, 2 BBs, .265
Ambi Concepcion (rf) 1 for 4, 2 Ks, .229
Jamar Hill (dh) 2 for 4, run, 2b, K, .280
Eric Brown 5.2 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 BBs, 3 Ks, HR, 5.80 era
Savannah 5, Rome 9
Joe Holden (cf) 2 for 5, RBI, .226
Leivi Ventura (3b) 2 for 4, run, 2b, BB, .303
Francisco Pena (c) 1 for 5, RBI, .245
Juan Lagares (ss) 1 for 3, 2 runs, 2 BBs, K, .221
Brahiam Maldonado (lf) 2 for 4, .256
Tim Stronach 6 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 2 BBs, 3 Ks, 6.12 era
Julio Polanco 0.0 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 9.64 era, BS (1), L (0-3)
Emary Frederick 1 IP, H, 2 ER, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, 7.20 era
Monday, May 21, 2007
5/21 Minor League Report
New Orleans 0, Albuquerque 3
Anderson Hernandez (ss) 1 for 4, .245
Ben Johnson (cf) 1 for 4, 2b, .250
Brian Lawrence 6 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 7 Ks, 7.01 era, L (0-3)
St. Lucie 9, Clearwater 6
Emmanuel Garcia (ss) 2 for 4, 2b, .182
Jamar Hill (dh) 2 for 4, 2 runs, HR, RBI, K, .269
Jon Niese 1.2 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 3 Ks, 5.30 era, L (3-3)
Waner Mateo 3 IP, 3 H, 4 ER, 3 BBs, 3 Ks, HR, 7.71 era
Grady Hinchman 3.1 IP, 2 H, BB, 4 Ks, 4.97 era
Savannah 5, Rome 2
Leivi Ventura (3b) 2 for 4, 2b, RBI, .298
Francisco Pena (c) 0 for 2, 2 BBs, .248
Tobi Stoner 5.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 4 BBs, 4 Ks, 3.88 era
David Koons 2.2 IP, H, 3 R, BB, 2 Ks, 2.11 era, L (1-2)
Savannah committed 4 errors in the bottom of the 8th, leading to the 3 runs which were the difference.
I take full responsibility for tonight's loss
From quoting "Lord of the Flies" in an NYFS sweep thread, to dedicating the MLR tonight to the sweep...man. Never again.
I'm sorry, guys.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
May 20th "GOING FOR THE SWEEP" Minor League Report! Parnell! Stewart!
New Orleans 5, Omaha 4 in 10 innings
Anderson Hernandez (2b) 1 for 5, RBI, K, .245
Ben Johnson (cf) 0 for 3, 2 BBs, .250
Jose Santiago 5 IP, 10 H, 4 ER, BB, K, HR, 7.28 era
Guillermo Mota 2 IP, 2 H, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, 4.50 era
Steve Schmoll 1 IP, 4.78 era, W (1-1)
Binghamton 7, New Hampshire 5
Corey Coles (lf) 2 for 4, run, BB, .373
Caleb Stewart (rf) 3 for 4, 3 runs, HR (5), 2 RBI (22), K, .312
Brett Harper (1b) 1 for 4, run, HR (7), 2 RBI (26), .285
Jose Reyes (c) 1 for 4, 2b (2), 2 RBI (12), .203
Kevin Mulvey 3 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, K, 3.38 era
Robert Paulk 2.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, K, 3.86 era, W (2-0)
Tim McNab IP, H, 1.85 era, SV (1)
St. Lucie 5, Clearwater 3
Emmanuel Garcia (ss) 1 for 4, run, K, .173
Dustin Martin (cf) 1 for 4, 2b, 2 RBI, .256
Dan Murphy (3b) 1 for 4, run, HR, RBI, K, .268
Bobby Freakin Parnell 5.2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BBs, 10 Ks, 2.97 era, W (2-2)
Kevin Tomasiewicz 2.1 IP, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, 5.33 era
Brandon Nall 1 IP, H, ER, BB, 4.50 era, SV (2)
Update on Fernando Martinez
He has not played the last few days, as he is still feeling that finger injury that sidelined him for a week earlier this month. It's nothing serious, but the Mets are rightfully being uber-cautious with their uber-prospect(s).
New Orleans
Binghamton
St. Lucie
The Binghamton game is currently in a rain delay.
Mets sign 10th round pick Phillips Orta
Western Nebraska pitcher Orta inks seven-year-deal with Mets
Saturday, May 19, 2007 11:55 PM CDT
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - A Western Nebraska pitcher signed a seven-year deal with the New York Mets on Saturday, nearly a year after he was drafted in the 10th round.
A Mets scout for the midwest said Phillips Orta could end up as a No. 2 or No. 3 starter in the major leagues in a few years.
"The more time he gets on the mound, the better he's going to get," said Larry Chase, who scouts for the Mets in Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas. "I think you'll see him as one of our bright spots in the New York Mets organization in the next few years."
That would be fine with Orta, who says his favorite player is the Mets' Pedro Martinez.
"This has been a dream all my life and today is a big day for me," Orta said.
Orta was the ace for Western Nebraska this season, leading the Cougars to the first regional championship in school history. Western Nebraska finished a few wins shy of the Junior College World Series.
Orta will return to his native Venezuela for a work visa, then report to Port St. Lucie, Fla., for extended spring training.
Chase said Orta will likely end up playing short-season rookie ball in Kingsport, Tenn., or with the Mets' single-A team in Brooklyn.
http://www.beatricedailysun.com/articles/2007/05/19/ap-state-ne/d8p7scug0.txt
WNCC's Orta drafted by Mets
By: Jeremy Woznick
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After being selected by the New York Mets in the 10th round of Tuesday's Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, the Western Nebraska Community College sophomore pitcher is one step closer to making that dream a reality.
Orta, the 6-foot-2 flame-throwing righthander from Venezuela, was taken by the Mets with the 304th overall pick. The selection was the highest ever for any WNCC player.
"Playing major league baseball has always been a dream of mine," said Orta during a phone interview from Miami on Tuesday afternoon. "It's always been my dream to be a big-league baseball player and I'm very excited. After working out with the Mets, I knew how interested they were in me. I'm just very grateful to be drafted."
Orta is currently playing in a competitive summer baseball league in Miami.
With another year of eligibility remaining at WNCC, Orta has yet to make any decisions in regards to his future with the program. He hopes to meet with the Mets in the coming weeks before making any final decisions.
"I'll have a big decision to make," Orta said. "I'll think about my options and do what's best for me and my family."
Although Orta's first-day selection in the draft might have been a little surprising to some, it wasn't to WNCC baseball coach Mike Jones. Jones knew his star pitcher was drawing a lot of interest from major league scouts throughout the season, and he couldn't be any happier with where Orta was selected.
"He's a great young man and he definitely deserves it," said Jones, who just completed his fifth season with the Cougars. "He's worked extremely hard since he came here and we knew he was going to get drafted at some point. As the season progressed, and he started getting better, more and more scouts paid attention to him."
In his freshman season with WNCC, Orta made 13 appearances on the mound for the Cougars. He pitched in 62 innings and finished the season with an earned run average of 2.78. He finished with 77 strikeouts, which translated into a lofty average of 9.1 per contest.
What made Orta so difficult for opposing hitters throughout the season was his velocity. His fastball consistently averaged between 88 and 94 miles per hour, and was one of a number of things the scouts fell in love with.
"His ability to throw the ball 92-94 is his biggest strength," Jones said. "Being able to do that, at his age, really bodes well for him. As he gets older, gets more mature and gets stronger, they predict he'll throw even harder."
As happy as Jones is for Orta and his future, he wouldn't mind seeing the Cougar talent return for his sophomore season.
"We've been on the phone a lot lately over the last two weeks," Jones said. "It all depends on the offer that the Mets put together for him. If it's a good opportunity for him, he'll definitely move on and head into professional baseball right away. If he doesn't feel like it's quite the offer that he wants, he'll be back here at WNCC."
By drafting Orta, the Mets have the sole rights to him for a full year. No other team can sign him to a contract or offer him any money until next year's June draft.
"He could go into rookie ball and Class A ball right now and be successful," Jones said. "He's got a lot of talent and he has a chance to be a great player."
The Mets' Class A affiliate is in Brooklyn.
Orta is the first player to be drafted straight out of WNCC. Francisco Leandro, who played with the Cougars in 2002 and 2003, was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 23rd round of the 2004 draft after transferring to Central Missouri State where he earned NCAA Division II All-American honors.
Jones said WNCC could have another former player drafted in the draft's second day today. Luis Perez, who played with the Cougars the last two seasons, has been contacted by the Devil Rays about the possibility of being selected.
http://www.starherald.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16748782&BRD=484&PAG=461&dept_id=553363&rfi=6
5/19 Minor League Report! AHern! Harper!
New Orleans 9, Omaha 8, in 11 innings
Anderson Hernandez (ss) 3 for 7, 2 runs, HR, 2 RBI, .246 (20 for his last 60)
Ben Johnson (cf) 2 for 6, 2b, 2 Ks, .264
Phillip Humber 5 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 3 BBs, 3 Ks, HR, 4.59 era
Eddie Camacho 2 IP, 2 H, 2 BBs, 4.72 era, W (2-0)
Binghamton 7, New Hampshire 9, suspended game
Corey Coles (lf) 0 for 4, run, K, .341
Caleb Stewart (rf) 1 for 3, run, RBI, .298
Brett Harper (dh) 2 for 4, run, .279
Mike Nickeas (c) 2 for 4, 2b, HR, 2 RBI, .219
Salvador Aguilar 4 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BBs, 7.24 era
Raul Valdes "SUCKS" 2 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 2 ER, K, 4.50 era, L (0-1)
Binghamton 8, New Hampshire 4, regularly scheduled match
Corey Coles 2 for 3, 2 RBI, .362
Brett Harper 2 for 4, run, 2b, HR, 3 RBI, K, .286
Caleb Stewart 1 for 4, RBI, .296
Michael Devaney 6 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 3 BBs, 5 Ks, HR, 5.25 era, W (1-4)
*Yaisuck Iriki took the loss for NH
St. Lucie 3, Brevard County 10
Dustin Martin (cf) 2 for 5, 2b, 2 Ks, .256
Shawn Bowman (dh) 1 for 4, run, K, .150
Jacob Ruckle 2.2 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, BB, 3 Ks, 2 HR, 4.01 era, L (2-2)
Jeramy Simmons 3.1 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 Ks, HR, 5.21 era
Savannah 5, Columbus 8
Joe Holden (rf) 2 for 5, 2 runs, 2b, RBI, K, .227
Francisco Pena (c) 2 for 4, RBI, K, .253
Josh Stinson 6 IP, 7 H, 4 R, ER, 4 Ks, 4.91 era
Jeremy Mizell 3 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 2 Ks, 5 era, BS (1), L (2-3)
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Updated list of draft picks for the upcoming draft
As of right now, the Mets are slotted to pick: 42nd, 47th, 78th, 94th, 100th, 124th, 154th, and 184th through the first 5 rounds. Picks 42 and 47 are supplemental first rounders, picks 78 and 94 are second rounders, picks 100 and 124 are 3rd rounders, pick 154 is a 4th rounder, and pick 184 is a 5th rounder.
5/19 Gameday Links
New Orleans - 8pm EST
Binghamton - suspended game
Binghamton - regularly scheduled game
St. Lucie - 6pm EST
Savannah - 7pm EST
Friday, May 18, 2007
May 18th Minor League Report! Ahern! Pelfrey!
New Orleans 1, Omaha 2
Anderson Hernandez (ss) 3 for 5, 2 2b, K, .239 (.321 last 12 games - 17 for 53, 6 2b, 3/5 BB/K, 4/0 SB/CS)
Ben Johnson (cf) 0 for 3, BB, .261
Mike Pelfrey 5.2 IP, 7 H, ER, 2 BBs, 3 Ks, 1.59 era
Willie Collazo 2.1 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, 3 Ks, 3.00 era, L (1-2)
Binghamton suspended
St. Lucie 5, Brevard County 10
Dustin Martin (cf) 1 for 4, run, 2b, RBI, BB, K, .252
Ambi Concepcion (rf) 2 for 4, run, RBI, K, .257
Jose De La Torre 5 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 4 ER, BB, 6 Ks, 5.75 era, L (2-5)
Waner Mateo 3 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 2 BBs, K, 9 era (a truly HORRIBLE job of "relief" work)
Savannah 2, Columbus 1, Game 1
Sean McCraw (c) 2 for 2, run, .278
Juan Lagares (ss) 1 for 2, run, HR, 2 RBI, .223
Matt Durkin 5 IP, 4 H, ER, 2 BBs, 3 Ks, 3.40 era, W (1-2)
Ryan Meyers 1.2 IP, 2 Ks, 1.29 era, SV (4)
Savannah 4, Columbus 1, in Game 2
Joe Holden (cf) 2 for 3, run, .205
Josh Thole (1b) 1 for 3, run, 2 RBI, K, .261
Greg Mullens 5 IP, 6 H, ER, 2 BBs, 3 Ks, 2.09 era, W (3-1)
5/17 Minor League Report! Castro!
New Orleans 8, Omaha 7, in 11 innings
Anderson Hernandez (2b) 0 for 5, run, .229
Ben Johnson (cf) 2 for 4, run, 2 2b, RBI, BB, .279
Chan Ho Park 6 IP, 2 H, 4 BBs, 2 Ks, 5.45 era
Ivan Maldonado 1.2 IP, 2 H, 2 BBs, K, 5.11 era, BS (1)
Eddie Camacho 1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, BB, HR, 5.56 era, W (1-0)
Binghamton 6, Connecticut 2, in 11 innings
Corey Coles (lf) 1 for 3, run, BB, .375
Fernando Martinez (cf) 1 for 5, run, 3 Ks, .295
Brett Harper (1b) 1 for 4, run, 2b, BB, .271
Jose Reyes (c) 2 for 4, run, RBI, .210
Jose Coronado (ss) 2 for 4, run, 3b, RBI, BB, K, .201
Marcos Carvajal 4 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BBs, 4 Ks, 6.39 era
Ricardo Morales 3 IP, 3 H, K, 5.03 era
Tim McNab 4 IP, 3 H, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, 1.91 era, W (3-0)
St. Lucie 7, Brevard County 8
Jose Castro (ss) 3 for 4, run, RBI, .296
Dustin Martin (cf) 2 for 5, RBI, 2 Ks, .252
Jamar Hill (lf) 2 for 4, run, 2b, RBI, K, .284
Eric Brown 4.1 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 2 BBs, K, 5.72 era
Grady Hinchman 2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, BB, K, 6.14 era, L (0-2)
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
5/16 Minor League Report! Nando! Niese!
Binghamton 9, Connecticut 4
Corey Coles (lf) 2 for 5, run, 2 2b, RBI, .378
Fernando Martinez (cf) 3 for 5, 2 runs, 2b, HR, RBI, K, .299
Caleb Stewart (rf) 1 for 4, run, HR, 2 RBI, .297
Jose Sanchez 5 IP, 6 H, ER, 2 Ks, 4.99 era, W (1-2)
St. Lucie 5, Palm Beach 2
Dustin Martin (cf) 1 for 2, run, RBI, 2 BBs, .246
Ambi Concepcion (rf) 1 for 4, K, .259
Dan Murphy (3b) 1 for 4, 2 runs, 2b, .273, SB(2) of Home
Jamar Hill (lf) 2 for 4, run, RBI, 2 Ks, .270
Jon Niese 6 IP, 6 H, ER, 4 Ks
Brandon Nall 3 IP, 2 H, ER, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, 3.00 era, SV (1)
Savannah 2, Columbus 5
Juan Lagares (ss) 0 for 4, run, K, .218
Greg Veloz (3b) 1 for 4, run, HR, 2 RBI, 2 Ks, .129
Tim Stronach 5.2 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 ER, BB, 7 Ks, 2 HR, 6.38 era, L (2-4)
Deolis Guerra update
Deolis Guerra is currently shut down with minor shoulder tendinitis. Though he is only expected to miss posibly two turns in the high Class A St. Lucie rotation, the Mets are being understandably cautious with the 18-year-old righthander.
“He came up with a little tendinitis in the shoulder and we decided to be careful with it,” Mets vice president of player personnel Tony Bernazard said. “We’re going to take our time.”
via BA prospect blog
Doesn't sound too bad, hopefully he is back soon.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
May 15th Minor League Report.
New Orleans 9, Las Vegas 8
Anderson Hernandez (ss) 2 for 4, run, BB, .235 (.326 last 10 games)
Ben Johnson (cf) 2 for 5, run, 2b, RBI, K, .256
Jose Santiago 5.1 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 7.29 era
Ryan Cullen 1 IP, 2 H, ER, K, HR, 6.23 era, BS (2), W (1-2)
Ivan Maldonado 0.2 IP, 2 Ks, 5.91 era, SV (3)
Binghamton 1, Connecticut 3
Corey Coles (lf) 1 for 4, .375
Fernando Martinez (cf) 1 for 4, 2 Ks, .287
Caleb Stewart (rf) 1 for 4, .299
Kevin Mulvey 5.1 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 0 ER, BB, 4 Ks, 3.18 era, L (3-4)
St. Lucie 0, Palm Beach 1, suspended game from yesterday
Sean Henry (lf) 2 for 3, .263
Dustin Martin (cf) 1 for 3, BB, K, .237
Ambi Concepcion (rf) 1 for 4, K, .250
Shawn Bowman (dh) 0 for 3, K
Jacob Ruckle 2 IP, 2 H, K, 2.86 era
Jeramy Simmons 4 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 2 Ks, 4.02 era, L (0-2)
St. Lucie 3, Palm Beach 4 in 7 innings, the game that was supposed to happen
Sean Henry (cf) 2 for 4, 2 2b, RBI, K, .270
Dustin Martin (lf) 1 for 1, run, 2b, 2 BBs, .243
Ambi Concepcion (rf) 1 for 3, run, HR, 2 RBI, .261
Dan Murphy (dh) 2 for 3, .274
Bobby Parnell 3.2 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 3 BBs, 5 Ks, 2.94 era
Savannah 3, Kannapolis 2
Hector Pellot (2b) 1 for 4, 2 RBI, 2 Ks, .269
Francisco Pena (c) 1 for 2, BB, .250
Greg Veloz (3b) 1 for 3, 2b, K, .125
Tobi "420" Stoner 7 IP, 2 H, ER, 6 Ks, HR, 3.95 era
David Koons 1 IP, ER, BB, 2 Ks, 2.45 era
Ryan Meyers 1 IP, H, 1.69 era, SV (3)