The WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-10 #5

Due to my illness there will be no commentary this week. Next week we'll get back to normal.

TRADES
The KSNSAS CITY SPITTONS traded Mike Barnes to the CINCINATTI HOWLERS for Hugh Wells

The CINCINATTI HOWLERS traded Oswaldo Castilla to the TAMPA BAY STARS for Harry Ontiveros and Pascual Garza

 The NEW ORLEANS HIP WADERS traded Louis Timmons and Quinn Hatteberg to the MEMPHIS BLUES for Michael Curtis and Wally Taft

The TRENTON TRIPODS traded Aaron Ross to the PORTLAND PANDEMONIUM for Dioner Cano

The KANSAS CITY SPITTONS traded Hub Taguchi to the HELENA BARKING MOONBATS for Jacob Kwon

The NEW ORLEANS HIP WADERS traded Santiago Rodriguez to the SEATTLE SUPERSONICS for Jose Bonilla and Roger French

M L INJURIES
Herb Kelly

Jose Gonzalez

Art Stewart

Emmanuel Caseres

INTERNATIONAL F/A's

Felipe Posada Portland Pandemonium Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Cananea, MX Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Ching-Lung Kim Memphis Blues Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Kasugai, JP Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Tomas Herrera Vancouver Totems Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Palenque, DO Position(s): C/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Ivan Troncoso Tacoma Toyotas Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Central Alara, CU Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Rolando Matos Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: San Pedro de Macoris, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

John Wang Vancouver Totems Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Seoul, KR Position(s): P (SuB) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Max Pizzaro Toledo Christian Beavers Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Chinandega, NI Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Jorge Lopez Jackson Justice Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Chacachacare, VE Position(s): 3B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Miguel Acevedo Cincinnati Howlers Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Pueblo Viejo, DO Position(s): C/1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Yunel Melendez Jackson Justice Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: San Antonio De Los Banos, CU Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-10 #4

TRADES
 The CHARLOTTE CHIMPS traded Placido Cruz to the HELENA BARKING MOONBATS for Dixie Stankiewicz and Al Rodriguez
 The Chimps get a  young pitcher and some M L pitching help.In return the Moonbats get some Insurance in case a infielder goes down to injury.


The TOLEDO CHRISTIAN BEAVERS traded Ronnie Jones to the MEMPHIS BLUES for Vic Martin
Memphis gets some pitching help .In exchange the Christian Beavers get younger.


The SAN FRANCISCO KICKAPOOS traded Trenidad Walls to the LAS VEGAS RATTLERS for Joseph Maeda
The Kickapoos pick up a hard hitting C/DH . And the Rattlers recieve a Nice LF'er that was collecting dust in AAA.


The SAN FRANCISCO KICKAPOOS traded Ryan Vaughn to the ALBUQUERQUE TURKEYS for Robin King
The Kickapoos pick up one of the best hitters in the league .While the Turkeys get a very Tasty SS prospect. Its a classic win now, for a win later trade.


M L INJURIES
Frank Day
Another year and another stint on the DL for this Hip Waders pitcher.This time he will miss 3 months with Elbow Tendinitis.
Albert Coleridge
This Chimp is ready to get back in the swing of things .After sitting out with Elbow Inflimation.I guess swinging from tree to tree is tough on the elbows.
Norm Daniels
This Turkey Relief Pitcher will miss a couple of months due to a shoulder sprain.

Harry Paquette
This Old rattler will be out another week. He strained some ribs.
Geronimo Bournigal
One of the Howlers starting pitchers will miss a couple of weeks due to a strained shoulder.
Daniel Forbes
This Chimp won't be hanging around for a couple months. He tore a ligament in his shoulder.
John Daniels
Poor Aztec. His expensive SS was active two days then BAM!!! back on the DL. A couple of days and he'll be back.
Jude Cunningham
This Manatee player is ready to play after his injured groin has healed.
Rudy Davis
The salmonbellies Center Fielder is ready to come off the DL. His stiff neck has loosened up.
Derrek Friend
This supersonics CF'er has a stiff Back. He will be back in a few days.
Dee Smith
Another week on the DL for this Tripod MID Infielder.
Sam Winston
The Knights will be without this Catcher for two weeks. Strained Hammy!!
Adam Howard
Kansas City is spitting mad that they will be without this Pitcher for two weeks. Elbow inflamation.
Warren Glover
Believe it or not .The Tacomas are happy this bum of a pitcher will miss this year and may retire . he will have Elbow surgery.
INTERNATIONAL F/A's

Maicer Lee Toledo Christian Beavers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Ramon Santana, DO Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Just some Rookie Fodder

Geronimo Ordonez Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Rio San Juan, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Career Minor

Miguel Uribe Seattle Supersonics Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Elias Pina, DO Position(s): LF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Filling up them Rookie Holes

Christian Koh Indianapolis Indians Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Uwajima, JP Position(s): P (T1A) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The Injuns spent 1.3 mil on this young pitcher. He may get a shot at the bigs during expansions.If not he will be a solid AAA  player.

Yeico Pujols Kansas City Spittoons Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Los Llanos, DO Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Just a minor Spitter

Gerald Ryu Kansas City Spittoons Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Kobe, JP Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Stocking up on young Minor leaguers

Yamid Cruz Kansas City Spittoons Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Ingenio Quisqueya, DO Position(s): P (Mop) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

another rookie pitcher

Aurelio Zumaya Hartford Crushers Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Distrito Nacional, DO Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

May make it to AA or AAA

Gill Martin Tampa Bay Stars Age: 19 B/T: S/L Born: Hyogo, JP Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Rookie!!

Pablo Figureoa Indianapolis Indians Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: St. Thomas, VI Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This kid could be a low level M L 'er . 1.2 mil was his price. Worth the gamble.

Junior Okajima San Juan Santurce Crabbers Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Hyogo, JP Position(s): RF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The Crabbers bagged them a big time International. For the amazing price of 21.2 million the San Juan team gets a King Crab!!

Hideki Koh Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Okinawa, JP Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The dogs spent 1.3 mil on this AA/AAA player. who knows he could get a DITR bump and be a good player.

Fu-Te Wang Tacoma Toyotas Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Hyogo, JP Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The Toyotas spent 1.8 mil and a spring training invite on this lefty. He could be good but his low splits projections may doom his chances.

Vladimir Santiago Toledo Christian Beavers Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Guayubin, DO Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

It took 14 million to sign this fine pitching prospect. Damn i wanted him LOL

Jair Duran Portland Pandemonium Age: 18 B/T: S/L Born: Bonao, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Plugging dem holes!

Oswaldo Armas Tacoma Toyotas Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: San Isidro, DO Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

For 770K and a spring training invte. the Toyotas signed this nice defensive CF'er . He will have a tough go at the plate!!

Rolando Vizcaino Albuquerque Turkeys Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Altagracia, DO Position(s): SS/3B/CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

2.1 million bought this defensive Short Stop.

Raul Lima Seattle Supersonics Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Boca Chica, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The Supersonics signed this solid pitcher for 4.8 Million. I would have bid on him had i seen him!!

DRAFT REVIEW SEASON 10 1-18

#1

Sidney Martin Milwaukee Sturgeon Age: 18 B/T: L/R Born: Noble, OK Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 4,000,000

With the first pick the Sturgeons hooked this fine looking prospect out of high school. Sidney "My Favorite" Martin Has no weaknesses. He will do it all, Field, Hit ,Power ,Steal bases and is healthy as an ox. The only question I have is how many MVP's ,GG and SS awards will he win??  Grade: A+

#2

Victor Ramirez San Diego Salmonbellies Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Marquette, MI Position(s): 2B/CIF/COF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 3,910,000

The Salmonbellies netted this youngster out of High school. Victor"Ola" Ramirez will win several Silver Slugger awards with his hitting prowess. Great baserunning skills with good speed will make him a devil on the bases. His only weakness, and i'm nitpicking now. Is his range is a little low but not so bad he can't play 2nd base. His hitting should make up for any errors on the field. Grade: A+

#3

Wesley Goodwin Charleston Tobacco Farmers Age: 18 B/T: L/R Born: Hyannis, MA Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 5,220,000

The Tabaky Farmers grabbed this youngster out of High School. Wesley "That was a" Goodwin will be smoking line drive homers with great hitting skills. And will burn up the basepaths with speed and baserunning skills. Defensivly he will be good to Roll ,but his range is a tad low. Grade: A  Smoke Dude

#4

Jumbo MacFarlane Cincinnati Howlers Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Farmington, NH Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 3,720,000

The Howlers pick up the first Pitcher and the first JC player in the draft. Jumbo "Big Mac" MacFarlne will be a huge part of Cincinnati's future rotation. With Great Stamina,Control,Splits Velocity and two pitches. This cat will be splintering bats in the Bigs soon. Grade: A+

#5

Damaso Gonzalez Albuquerque Turkeys Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Georgetown, SC Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 3,630,000

The Turkeys gobbled up the first High School pitcher in this years draft. Damaso"DaGonzo" Gonzalez has great Control, good splits ,Great velocity , 4 M L pitches.And two of them are really good ones. And has good hitting skills for a pitcher. But because of his low Stamina he may be a long reliever or a #5 SP. Grade: A

#6

Reed James Las Vegas Rattlers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Garber, OK Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus:3,540,000

The Rattlers lassoed this High School prospect with the 6th pick. Reed "and write" James can play any position with his defensive skills. He will hit for average with power and has killer speed. About the only thing I can say bad about the kid is ,he has a Temper. But what do expect from a Rattler?? Grade: A+


#7

Omar Perez Charlotte Chimps Age: 22 B/T: S/L Born: Earlsboro, OK Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 3,440,000

The Chimps signed this first College player in this seasons draft. Omar Perez Is your typical M L 1st base/DH Slugger. He will pick up his share of Silver Slugger awards and may be a regular in the Home Run Derby. But at Age 22 can he reach his projections? He has good health and Make-up , so its possible. Grade: A-

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#9

Ryan Olshan Kansas City Spittoons Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Alachua, FL Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 3,250,000

The Spittons signed the first Catcher in the draft. Ryan "In The Catcher" Olshan Is a big time hitter with  great Eye, Contact and Power. His Pitch calling and accuracy are good but his arm strength , glove and range are low. Most teams will overlook those faults with the homers this kid will hit. Grade: A-

#10

Scott Cookson Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Beckley, WV Position(s): 3B/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 3,160,000

The Prairie Dogs collared the first 3rd baseman. Scott "Free" Cookson has good Contact with splits but lacks HR derby power. He has good range,accuracy and arm strength for 3rd, but his glove is a tad low. Still e will be a solid M L 3rd baseman. Grade: B+

#11

Rheal Scott Toledo Christian Beavers Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Portsmouth, VA Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 3.070,000

The Christian Beavers Converted this JC pitcher with the 11th pick. Rheal " Fhunny" Scott Has very good Stamina ,Control, Splits, Velocity and four good pitches. Couple that with some hitting skills and you have a good N L SP. He might have been taken earlier if he had better health projections . So say a prayer that he doesn't get injured. Grade: B

#12

Howard Ruffin Trenton Tripods Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Fairview, MT Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 2,970,000

The Tripods Scoped out this CF'er and signed him to a minor league contract. Howard "Likes it" Ruffin has all the skills to play Center Field. Great range ,Glove and speed. He will hit for average but not alot of power. Grade: B+

#13

Al Zerbe Vancouver Totems Age: 20 B/T: L/L Born: Enterprise, MS Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 2,880,000

My pick in this years draft was a  JC Starting pitcher . Al "Home Run" Zerbe has great Stamina, Control , Splits and velocity. My concern is ,he only has two good pitches so i will need a good pitch calling catcher to stay away from them lousy three pitches. Grade B

#14

Bobby Garland New Orleans Hip Waders Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Panhandle, TX Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 2,790,000

The Hip Waders made this college SS thier first pick. Bobby Garland has good hitting projections with great Contact. His defensive numbers are O.K. but that below average arm strength concerns me . Perhaps he may do better at Third. Grade: B

#15

Felipe Flores Seattle Supersonics Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Seattle, WA Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 2,690,000

The Supersonics flew in and signed this JC pitcher. Felipe "Flippen" Flores has good stamina ,control ,splits and three pitches. Even at age 20 with great health and Make-up he should reach his potential. Grade: B

#16

Magglio Rodriguez Indianapolis Indians Age: 18 B/T: S/L Born: Missoula, MT Position(s): P (T4B) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 2,600,000

The Injuns carried off this pitching prospect from Missoula Montana. Magglio Rodriguez has great Control, Splits and Velocity. Of his three pitches ,two are good . His Stamina is low for a starting pitcher but his high durability may make him that dependable long A Reliever. Grade B+
#17

Trent Wise Tacoma Toyotas Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Odem, TX Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Signing Bonus: 2,500,000

Tacoma signed this high school pitcher with the 17th pick in the draft. Trent Wise has very good Stamina ,Good Splits and two good pitches. His low Control with lack of velocity concern me but he will get a shot at the bigs. Grade B-

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