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Erik Cordier (0-0, 3.00) ..today is his last game he's got to deal with a restricted pitch count. He's averaging to 2k's per inning so far.
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See this yet Jaypers? It was posted last night.
MINORS REPORT: First baseman Blanks impresses in the outfield
The sight of a 6-foot-6, 285-pound Kyle Blanks catching flyballs left a favorable impression on outfielder Drew Macias.
"I think he's going to be fine," said Macias, who has played for both Triple-A Portland and the Padres this year and is rated by Padres manager Bud Black as the best all-around defender among Padres outfielders and prospects. "He's got enough athleticism, especially for his size."
First base is the only position Blanks has played for the Beavers, but the 22-year-old is practicing in left field before some games, said Grady Fuson, the Padres' director of scouting and player development.
Fuson described the results as "OK."
Scouts rate his footspeed as average or slightly below average, and his arm strength as slightly above average.
"He catches the ball when they hit it out there," Macias said. "It's still early. He's working at it. For the type of body he has, he's a good athlete. So I think he'll be fine."
First among Padres prospects in the Union-Tribune rankings entering 2009, Blanks batted .291 with four home runs, 13 walks and 20 strikeouts in his first 22 games with Portland.
Fuson said there is "no timetable" for him to appear in the outfield during a game, but if he does, it will be in left.
The Padres are not shopping third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff for trade, but the club has discussed various scenarios involving Kouzmanoff, left-fielder Chase Headley and Blanks. Headley's best position defensively is third base.
Blanks also is high on the list of scouts that are evaluating trade prospects within San Diego's farm system. Last year, the Nationals decided against trading their top pitching prospect, Jordan Zimmerman, for Blanks.
The man who is blocking Blanks at first base, Adrian Gonzalez, is cheaply under contract through 2011 but is rooting for the right-handed slugger.
"I want him to hit .330 with 40 home runs and 130 RBI in Triple-A or to have 20 and 80 at the break and push the envelope on the Padres," Gonzalez said in March. "That's a good situation for the Padres to be in. That's exactly what I want so that the Padres have to make a decision and whatever decision they make is good for them. You want the person behind you to do well and the person ahead of him to do well."
MINORS REPORT: First baseman Blanks impresses in the outfield
The sight of a 6-foot-6, 285-pound Kyle Blanks catching flyballs left a favorable impression on outfielder Drew Macias.
"I think he's going to be fine," said Macias, who has played for both Triple-A Portland and the Padres this year and is rated by Padres manager Bud Black as the best all-around defender among Padres outfielders and prospects. "He's got enough athleticism, especially for his size."
First base is the only position Blanks has played for the Beavers, but the 22-year-old is practicing in left field before some games, said Grady Fuson, the Padres' director of scouting and player development.
Fuson described the results as "OK."
Scouts rate his footspeed as average or slightly below average, and his arm strength as slightly above average.
"He catches the ball when they hit it out there," Macias said. "It's still early. He's working at it. For the type of body he has, he's a good athlete. So I think he'll be fine."
First among Padres prospects in the Union-Tribune rankings entering 2009, Blanks batted .291 with four home runs, 13 walks and 20 strikeouts in his first 22 games with Portland.
Fuson said there is "no timetable" for him to appear in the outfield during a game, but if he does, it will be in left.
The Padres are not shopping third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff for trade, but the club has discussed various scenarios involving Kouzmanoff, left-fielder Chase Headley and Blanks. Headley's best position defensively is third base.
Blanks also is high on the list of scouts that are evaluating trade prospects within San Diego's farm system. Last year, the Nationals decided against trading their top pitching prospect, Jordan Zimmerman, for Blanks.
The man who is blocking Blanks at first base, Adrian Gonzalez, is cheaply under contract through 2011 but is rooting for the right-handed slugger.
"I want him to hit .330 with 40 home runs and 130 RBI in Triple-A or to have 20 and 80 at the break and push the envelope on the Padres," Gonzalez said in March. "That's a good situation for the Padres to be in. That's exactly what I want so that the Padres have to make a decision and whatever decision they make is good for them. You want the person behind you to do well and the person ahead of him to do well."
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53Brooklyn
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Are there any players on the Gary RailCats who might make it into the MLB? My friend owns the team and I am interested in going to some of there games. He offered my nephew a chance to throw out the first pitch!
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Why does Wade LeBlanc suck now?
The further Wade Davis advances the cheaper his cards get. I dont get it. Last years poll comparision between Davis and Helly were silly. Wade Davis has the rankings and stuff to be a quality MLB pitcher. Most here would agree his stuff is better then Niemanns. I really wanna see Davis in the bigs.
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Rudzud said:
His location is bad that forces him to work behind and throw lots of Fastballs.
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Gary RailCats. I have never heard of this team in my life!
AKA Coastal
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Rudzud said:
still own the red refractor? He hasn't been to bad. The longball has been hurting him. K's and BB's have been pretty good.
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53Brooklyn said:
Not sure, but it's a great place to watch a game. I go about once a year and the stadium is great... especially considering the location.
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That is why I have never heard of them. BTW, the only one that might have a shot is former MLB pitcher Aaron Cook.
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jcmint said:
I swear Joe there are like 10 people that understand this. All Davis does is perform.
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Clay finishes off his day
5.1 IP, 2H, 2BB, 6K, 0R
Pawsox up 1-0 in the 6th. Buchholz dropped his ERA to 1.80
5.1 IP, 2H, 2BB, 6K, 0R
Pawsox up 1-0 in the 6th. Buchholz dropped his ERA to 1.80
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Jesus Montero doubles (6) on a line drive to left fielder Eric Thames. Jack Rye scores.
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Fmart 3-4 2B, HR(3), 3RBIs
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Caleb Gindl still raking.
Anundsen is still hot: 1.50 ERA
Anundsen is still hot: 1.50 ERA
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Adrian Cardenas in his AAA debut... 1-5 2RBI 1BB 1SO
and he has a second game coming up soon
and he has a second game coming up soon
