THE DITR FERRY IS GOING TO GET IT!!

 When I was a wee lad and the bullies used to beat me up and steal my lunch money. My Ol Grandy would break out her broom and beat the tar out of them rascals.So after years of the DITR FERRY kicking the shit out of me . Well I decided to take a hit out on the HIM. So I hired my Ol Grandy to carry out my revenge. It cost me a carton of Camel non filters ,bottle of Scotch and book Of Crossword Puzzels. But hey, It's worth it. Every year I say to myself. "Myself this will be the year I get a good DITR." And like on my wedding night....I get disappointed. But thats another story. But this DITR story is about a few of the wretched souls  we recieve every year. I'll try to keep it clean . Except for the DITR Ferry Hunt. Go get em Grandy!!.

Geovany Oliva Vancouver Totems Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Jonesboro, GA Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

DITR season 15---while it was nice to get a boost in Control and that first pitch. It's really kind of useless with splits under 50. Thanks ....WIS

Michael Elarton Vancouver Totems Age: 23 B/T: R/R Born: Salinas, CA Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

DITR season 14---another year ,same story as above .No help on the splits!!

Dickie O'Connor Vancouver Totems Age: 24 B/T: S/R Born: Urbana, OH Position(s): RF/1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

DITR season 13---This cat went from a Low-A player to well......AA player. Gee Thanks WIS, You shouldn't have.

THE DRAFT--SEASON 15-- PICKS 1-16

#1

Ollie Greenwood Chicago Black Sox Age: 22 B/T: L/L Born: Pauls Valley, OK Position(s): CF/1B/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:4,000,000

This guy is already on the DL. Bad luck seeing how at age 22 he will have a hard time reaching his lofty projections. If he does get close to them. He will be a very good CF'er that can hit in the #3 or #4 hole. Hope he makes it!
#2

Fred Downs hasn't signed


#3

Pedro Owen Wichita Wind Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Perryville, MD Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,820,000

Pedro "I B" Owen can now pay his bills after getting a nice signing bonus. when this kid makes his projection he will be a good 2nd baseman. He has speed and can hit with power .


#4

Les Castillo Tacoma Toyotas Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Greenwood, IN Position(s): LF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,720,000

Les "is More" Castillo is a rangy LF'er who can hit for a high average. With great baserunning skills he will be solid on the basepads. His speed will limit him tho.

#5

Louis White Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Reedley, CA Position(s): SS/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:5,119,000

Louis "Snow" White could become a solid SS with speed. He may also hit at .300 or above. But with his low health rating he may turn into a Pumpkin. After he held me up for extra 1,300,000 to sign. I almost passed on him and took a D pick next season. But hey I like to gamble.

#6

J.J. Lansing Chicago Bleacher Bums Age: 22 B/T: L/R Born: Salt Lake City, UT Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:5,169,000

JJ "Good Times" Lansing also held out for more cash. And Catching ain't easy!! But for this kid it will be easy. He can do it all, Defensivly and Offensivly . Like most catchers ,his lack of speed will hurt him on the bases. Nice pickup

#7
Alan Hafner Hasn't signed

Mdymonds take:  Good 2b. Very good hitter but no power.Has refused my first offer.


#8

Geoffery Sierra Austin City Limits Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Lecanto, FL Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:4,690,000

Geoffry "No Rush" Sierra  is a cat that can hit for power and defend. He will kill  lefties with his contact and LH splits. But don't ask him to beat out a bunt hit with a projected speed rating at 1.

#9

Clint Conway Santa Fe Sergeis Age: 22 B/T: S/R Born: Hominy, OK Position(s): 2B/1B/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,250,000

Clint "Dirty Dorf" Conway lacks some range to play 2nd base. He can hit for average and has great health and make-up. That may help him get close to his projections.

#10

Phillip Pryce Madison Muskellunges Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Stambaugh, MI Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,160,000

Phillip "The Screw" Pryce will Rob hitters playing in CF. With super Range ,Glove and Speed there will be alot of Gold Gloves in his future. His low heath may keep him from reaching his projections.

#11

Randy Rogers Arizona Cobras Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Turlock, CA Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,070,000

Randy "Mister" Rodgers is only the second pitcher selected so far. Wheres the Pitchers at??  This kid could be a future FOY winner. With his great Control and Sinker.

Swishnev's take: With the 11th pick in the 1st round the Arizona Cobras selected Randy Rogers a left-handed reliever out of Merced High School in Merced,California. Rogers projects to be a very good reliever in the future as he has good control for a schoolboy pitcher with the ability to throw three pitches for strikes while keeping the ball on the ground.As he matures the Cobras hope that he'll have the ability to strike out hitters consistently,as well. Rogers started his professional career at the High-A level and outside of two rough outings he's pitched well in striking out 8 in 8.1 ip and going 4-6 in save opportunities. He's projected to make the ML roster in Season 18.

#12

Pete Penny Houston Colt 45's Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Crescent City, CA Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS: 2,970,000

Pete "Shiny" Penny will hit for average with some power. With lower than average Range and Glove for a SS. He may be best at 3rd base. His low health rating may Tarnish his Career.

#13

Jacob Clayton Minnesota Misfits Age: 18 B/T: S/L Born: Aberdeen, WA Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:4,630,000

Jacob "Corn" Clayton will be a solid Starting Pitcher in the Majors. This Forkball pitcher has great Control with Velocity. Add a low flyball ratio and you will not see many Cans of Corn.

Pbsilvers take: Picking 13th and not having another pick till the 3rd round, I did not have high hopes for this draft. Especially after looking at what looked like a very weak draft pool!I went aggressive, hoping I could pick up a player others passed on. I was rewarded this time with Jacob Clayton who actually signed after a very brief period without holding me up for more money!
#14

Adam Hamilton Scottsdale Shock Squad Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Santa Fe Sprin, CA Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,790,000

Adam "Double Sawbuck " Hamilton has great Control and an above average fastball and curveball. His velocity may hurt him.

#15

Gary Stern Boise Brown Sox Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Weymouth, MA Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,690,000

This Catcher will hit above .300 with about 20 homers. He is a little below average defensivley. But he can always be a DH

#16

Chuck Robinson Nashville Posse Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Canfield, OH Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,600,000

Chuck "Red" Robinson will make a good Long A relief pitcher. With a good Sinker and a low flyball ratio . He should get alot of Double plays.

THE DRAFT--SEASON 15--PICKS 17-33

#17

Otis Oliver Charleston Tobacco Farmers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Fairfield, CT Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,500,000

I like this pick at #17. This kid may prove to be the steal of the draft . he has two very good pitches with decent splits. His durability is his only drawback.


#18

Will Schoendienst Cincinnati Howlers Age: 21 B/T: L/L Born: Newtown, PA Position(s): 1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,410,000

This cat has power with contact . Add speed and he may become a All-Star 1st baseman. He is already 21 and could be in the Bigs soon.


#19

Cristobal Fernandez Burlington Coat Factory Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Chandler, OK Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,320,000

This guy will make a great Set-up pitcher. With his good durability he could pitch 50-70 innings a year,easy.

#20
HUNTER KEMP has yet to sign

#21

Kevin Sheffield Indianapolis Indians Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Avondale Estates, GA Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,130,000

This young SS probably will play at 3rd base or RF. He will hit about .270- .290 most years . His health is a great concern.

Ardthomps Take:  The Indians landed Kevin Sheffield with the 21st pick in the draft. He projects to be solid defensive player,but he won't end up as a SS. His batting ratings indicate that he will be able to be a solid player, but nothing that would lead me to believe he will be a superstar. All-in-all, Sheffield will do a lot of things good, but nothing great.

#22

Dewey Sabel Boston Knights Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Bothell, WA Position(s): 3B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,040,000

Here is a strong arm 3rd baseman who can hit with power. He will have a hard time reaching his projections in 3 years. So we may see him in the bigs at age 25.
#23

Placido Cantu Charlotte Sometimes Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Mentor, OH Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,940,000

This kid has the best fastball in the draft. Add his very good curveball and he will keep hitters off balance. His stamina and durability will make him a #3 or #4 starting pitcher.


#24

William Wieters Hartford Crushers Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Jay, ME Position(s): SS/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,590,000

This kid has average defensive skills and good hitting splits. He may be hitting out of the #7 or #8 hole. Probably will be packaged in a trade for a big time player.


#25

Joe Wesson San Diego Salmonbellies Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Jamestown, NC Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,750,000

This little pitcher may be small but he pitches like a big dog. With 4 pitches at 60 or higher he will keep hitters guessing.

Mdymonds take: projected to be a very good #2 or #3 in the rotation pitcher. 4 good pitches but no great pitches. A little weak against righties.

#26

Tony Wood Syracuse Moose Age: 21 B/T: L/L Born: Las Vegas, NV Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,660,000

Tony "Morning" Wood will want to pitch in the rotation but his lack of stamina may put him in the Pen.With great control and splits he will make the Bigs.

#27

Lonny Black Chicago Bleacher Bums Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Wapato, WA Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,570,000

When this kid faces a RH line-up he will be an ace. But against lefties he will struggle. He has 4 pitches above 70 , so he will be no slouch.

#28

Wally Clark San Diego Salmonbellies Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Converse, IN Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,470,000

How did Wally fall so far. Either my scouts sucked or others overlooked this solid pitching prospect. I had him rated #5 in my draft. Because of his great Control and 2 pitches in the 80's.

Mdymonds take: very good control pitcher with 2 80+ pitches.

#29
ELVIS FELDMAN hasn't signed

#30

Paxton Wells Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Murray, UT Position(s): 1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,161,000

This guy will murder LH pitchers . He will play 1st base or DH. At age 22 it will be difficult but not impossible for him to make his projections.

#31

Perry Franco Hartford Crushers Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Yonkers, NY Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,000,000

This kid has great Control and decent splits. He also has one good pitch. Will get a shot at the Bigs

#32

Pep Handworth San Francisco Kickapoos Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: San Luis, CO Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,380,000

I saw this guy but didn't rate him high even tho he has killer numbers. It was due to his poor Stamina. He could be a Closer but will only pitch in 30 games. He will be lights out in them 30.


#33

Wiki Serra San Francisco Kickapoos Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Carleton, MI Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,000,000

Here is a 5 pitch setup guy. he has 2 good pitches but will struggle a tad against Lefties.

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-15 #4

TRADES

The TAMPA BAY STARS traded Alton Person , Junior Izturis and Wily Mo Miller to the INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS for Braden Duffy
The Injuns start their Fire Dance Sale. They trade FOY closer Duffy to Tampa .The injuns get 3 young prospects

The CINCINATTI HOWLERS traded Nicholas Jamison to the SCOTTSDALE SHOCK SQUAD for Sam Winston and Diego Acosta
Scottsdale gets a solid M L player and his 24 million dollar contract. Cincy gets a younger cheaper version of Jamison and a  Old Catcher.

The INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS traded Oswaldo Silva to the SAN FRANSISCO KICKAPOOS for Damaso Martin and Buddy Lee
The Kickapoos get a great defensive player who can't hit Righties. Indy picked up a DH who hit 73 homers last year in AAA and a Speedy CF/2nd baseman who can't hit Lefties.

The INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS traded Micah Jones and Alton Herzog to the HELENA BARKING MOONBATS for Charles Ramsey, Milt Knepper, Dean Matusz and Carlos Gomez
The Moonbats get Former Cy-Young winner Jones and a Major League ready pitching prospect. Indy gets 3 nice prospects and a Major Leaguer who is already on the DL . He never even pitched 1 out before he went down. Bad Medicine Injuns!!

The INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS traded Harry Suarez and Ricardo Torres to the MILWAUKEE STURGEONS for R.A. Ward
The Sturgeons get a Superstar Caliber player and his 9 million a year contract. The Injuns get a 3rd baseman and his 13 million a year contract.

The INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS traded Nipsey Benard to the MINNESOTA MISFITS for William Mateo , Freddy Stahoviak and Talmadge Ledee
Minnesota picks up a nice SS in his prime. The Injuns get 3 more nice prospects and some Shiny Beads!!


M L INJURIES

Glenn Hull
Glen "Glass Bottom" Hull hit the DL Reef again. He may sail to the free agent market next year. If you can live with his propensity to spring a leak here or there. Then he may float your boat ??

Duffy Peterman
Duffy "Mister" Peterman will miss 2 weeks with a strained Rib Cage. Its the second time this year??

Carlos Maduro
Heres another 2 time DL'er. Must be a DL Dejavu Thing!

Charles Ramsey
Charles "Cowboy" Ramsey didn't last one inning after being traded to the Injuns. Bad Medicine!!

Lance Jeffcoat
Lance was on the DL twice last season . Now hes on the 15 DL again. His name should be Turncoat!

Jim Roundtree
Jim "Merry Go" Roundtree is on the DL for the first time. He will miss a couple of weeks.

Frank Dwyer
Frank "N Beans" Dwyer took a pay cut after signing with the Tacomas. Now he will miss 2 months with a sore shoulder. Me thinks its sore feelings.

Mel Bennett
Mel "Anoma" Bennett has a spotty career for the Tabaky Farmers. After signing a 1.3 million arb deal. He will miss 2 months.

Hades Norton
Hades Norton "Hears a Who" will miss a month with a sore shoulder. I do not like this Moose on the Lam .I do not like him Mad I am!!

INTERNATIONALS

Alexi Rios Arizona Cobras Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Boca Chica, DO Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

17.4 million and a S/T invite for this big time IFA. Seeing how he throws left . He will be a career CF'er and a good one If he stays off the DL. Thats why I quit bidding on him. It's a gamble for Swish.

Quilvio Mercado Boise Brown Sox Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Victoria De Las Tunas, CU Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A even worse health rating . But this kid only cost 330K

Felipe Ramirez Charlotte Sometimes Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Manoguayabo, DO Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

5.1 million for this future Long Relief or #5 pitcher.

Rafael Dominguez Minnesota Misfits Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Barranquilla, CO Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Minor league innings eater

Joseph Ono Hartford Crushers Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Kwangsan-Ku Songjungdong, KR Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

2.6 million for this Korean import. Hope he is better than Chan-Ho-Park.