THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-16 #5

TRADES

The SAN JUAN SANTURCE CRABBERS traded Willie Alonso and Del Martin to the MINNESOTA MISFITS for Pascual Vargas
Minnesota gets a sugging prospect and a M L setup guy. The Crabbers pick up a very nice young starting pitcher.

The ATLANTA PEACHFUZZ traded Bennie Davis and Russ Dietz to the ARIZONA COBRAS for Tomas Alvarez
Arizona gets 2 long winded starting pitchers capable of throwing 200+ innings a year. Atlanta picks up a Starting pitcher with better pitches.

M L INJURIES
Matty Guerrero
This Salmonbelly pitching prospect has some great numbers, except for stamina. Now he will miss the rest of the season with elbow surgery.

Vic Armas
This Austin setup guy is a carbon copy of Guerrero above. Vic "Tim" Armas will also miss the rest of the season , but with shoulder surgery

Ernest Davenport
Ernest "The Couch" Davenport  may have done the Crushers a favor by going on the DL. That may be why he hasn't been activated yet.

J.J. Melhuse
This Witchita Pitcher has struggled in the Majors. JJ Melhuse "place" will miss 2 months

Victor Rodriguez
Say goodbye to Victor . He''ll retire and go back to the islands. Perhaps we will see him as a coach?? 

Dallas Carlyle
Poor Madison, OUCH!. This ones gonna leave a mark. It's shoulder surgery for Dallas "Does the DL" Carlyle and he will miss the rest of the season.This slugger may be traded next year??

Oswaldo Silva
This defensive substitute will miss 2 months.

Ernest Truman
Earnest "Money" Truman is a DL darling. This Bad Penny will miss the rest of the regular season with a broken arm. I've decided to change his nickname from Money to NOT!!


INTERNATIONALS

Giomar Gil Charlotte Sometimes Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Edo Lara, DO Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

it took 4.1 million to sign Giomer "Vagia" Gil. Like a chick, he will be inconsistant with low control and splits . Sometimes.....right!!

Vinny Ma Burlington Coat Factory Age: 18 B/T: S/L Born: Hyogo, JP Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Could get a callup during roster expansions?/

Karim De La Rosa Chicago Black Sox Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Paradera, AW Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

rookie league defense

Erubiel Chavez Burlington Coat Factory Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Pueblo Viejo, DO Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

minor league innings eater

Cesar Matos Chicago Black Sox Age: 19 B/T: S/L Born: Pueblo Nuevo, CU Position(s): RF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

May get to AA

Alfredo Castillo Burlington Coat Factory Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Zulia, VE Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Another minor league long man

Pedro Figureoa Atlanta Peachfuzz Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Mao Valverde, DO Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

7.1 million and a major league contract for Pedro "Figaro-Figaro" Figureoa. A nice CF'er with some pop. Kinda wants to make you Sing!

Joaquin Johnson Burlington Coat Factory Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Nizao de Bani, DO Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Minor league innings eater

Miguel Manzanillo Burlington Coat Factory Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Guines, CU Position(s): LF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Minor league power hitter that is SSSLLLOOOWWW.

Domingo Espinosa Madison Muskellunges Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Altagracia, DO Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

More starting pitching for the minors.

Edgardo Mateo Madison Muskellunges Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Higuey, DO Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Ditto!

Mariano Lee Madison Muskellunges Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Jarabacoa, DO Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

4 million for this future M L long relief. If he stays off the DL that is.

Carlos Bolivar San Francisco Kickapoos Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Nizao de Bani, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.3 million for this defensive sustitute??

Oswaldo Sosa Hartford Crushers Age: 22 B/T: L/R Born: Juarez, MX Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

AA or AAA??

Fernando Segui Hartford Crushers Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Fantino, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

May never make it out of rookie ball

Vicente Santos San Francisco Kickapoos Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Los Mochis, MX Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Could pitch in AAA. will need a visit from the DITR ferry to hit the Bigs.

THE AMATUER DRAFT SEASON 16 PICKS 19-36

#19

Ismael Galvez Austin City Limits Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Mcalester, OK Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,320,000
This Kid is a rangy,Speedy CF'er who can hit around .290-.300. With low make-up it may take 5 + seasons to reach projections.

#20

Danny Barker Santa Fe Sergeis Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Brewer, ME Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,220,000
This guy will be a solid 5-7 inning starter or could be a long relief. He will do well on a N L club with fielding and hitting skills(For a pitcher). Look for him in the majors in 1-2 years.

#21 A-Pick from Scottsdale

Will Jarvis Charlotte Sometimes Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Alexandria, VA Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,130,000
The first Catcher in this years draft won't be a stellar defensive guy. But he will hit well and knock some homers.Could be promoted to the bigs in 1-3 years.

#22

Tito Cannon Minnesota Misfits Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: North Judson, IN Position(s): CF/1B/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1.960,000
Because he throws lefty . Tito"Fire" Cannon will play LF/1B. IF he makes projections he will be a force at the plate with speed. His low health may hamper his development.

#23 D-Pick

Graeme Quinn Atlanta Peachfuzz Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Provo, UT Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,640,000
This is desanders 2nd pick in the draft. Again he went for a defensive player but this guy has power. when he makes the bigs he could be a SS /3rd baseman. Atlanta is stocking the Farm system.

#24

Ed Corbin Syracuse Moose Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Collins, MS Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1.850,000
The Moose know how to make the most of a late 1st round pick. This guy is a gem at #24 And He could be in the minors until age 24. Gotta get them splits above 50!!!

#25

Luis Vizcaino San Diego Salmonbellies Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Jefferson, IA Position(s): SS/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,750,000
This kid is one of the top defensive players in the draft and will hit .275-.300. A very nice pick-up by the Salmonbellies. His only weakness is a lack of speed. Look for him in about 4 years.

#26 A-Pick from Boston

Marshall Winn Atlanta Peachfuzz Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Ringgold, VA Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,660,000
Looks like Atlanta is having a great draft. This time they picked up a nice Starting pitcher with hitting skills(for a pitcher). He may start in the bigs in 2 years??

#27

Eduardo Duran Hartford Crushers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Alma, GA Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,400,000
The crushers picked up a highly projected starting pitcher. This DL darling will never reach them with a very low health rating. Probably be trade bait to a novice trading partner.

#28 A-Pick from Fargo

Nolan Adams Tampa Bay Stars Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Richfield, UT Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,470,000
The Stars will gamble with this prospect. If he stays off the DL he could be a GG 2nd baseman who can hit well. But he has a long treacherous way to go.

#29

David McDonald Memphis Blues Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Fair Oaks, CA Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,380,000
Another Gamble here. I would usually say "If he can stay off the DL he may turn into a Good M L pitcher". But he is already on the DL. A DL Darling indeed.

#30

Vic Cervelli Charleston Tobacco Farmers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Streetsboro, OH Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,430,000
If he can stay off the DL this kid could be a GG 3rd baseman. He will hit around .270 with 10-20 homers.

#31

Thumper Worrell Burlington Coat Factory Age: 21 B/T: S/R Born: Danville, IL Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,190,000
Although his overall projections aren't eye popping. He should be a vey effective setup/closer. Nice pickup in the late first round, ehull.

#32

Clarence Webber Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Saint Charles, IL Position(s): C/1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:935,00
If in doubt in the late rounds. Go for a power DH!  This cat will knock the cover off the ball. But his pitch calling may doom a M L catching career. Could be a trade add in for a blockbuster trade??

#33 D-pick

Robert Adkins Tampa Bay Stars Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Wylie, TX Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,000,000
This is Tampa bays 2nd pick in the 1st round. This time he picked up a nice closing prospect. He may be a little wild and plunk a batter or two.

#34

T.J. Wright Tampa Bay Stars Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Eunice, NM Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:960,000
This 3rd time the Stars picked up a starting pitcher who could be a DL darling.But if he stays healthy he could be a solid rotation guy.Big Gamble though.

#35
NOT Signed and My scouts can't see his numbers.

#36

Bruce Montgomery San Francisco Kickapoos Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Lake Mary, FL Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:880,000
The champs picked up a RF'er with bad Eyes. When he does make it to the bigs. He will swing at alot of pitches in the dirt.

THE AMATUER DRAFT SEASON 16 PICKS 1-18

#1

Rich Piper Chicago Black Sox Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Dewar, OK Position(s): RF/1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:4,000,000
Wow !!!! Rich "Lead" Piper is a Monster. When he swings say goodbye to the baseball. Maybe the best hitting prospect I've seen .........EVER!! Of course I had him ranked #1 on my board....Rats!!
#2

Terry Jordan Wichita Wind Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Middletown, IN Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,910,000
A good hitter with some defensive skills. Health rating concerns me but he's almost cooked and ready for the Bigs.

#3 D-pick

Miguel Sanchez Montreal Rois Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Smithville, TX Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,820,000
This kid will be a good pitcher but will struggle against lefties. with his good defensive and hitting skills(for a pitcher) . He may be best in the N L.

#4

Justin Brantley Arizona Cobras Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: New Holstein, WI Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:5,282,000
After holding out for more cash . Justin "Time" Brantley finally signed........wait for it..........wait for it...........JUST IN TIME.  Boom.... there it is!! Thats the sound of the Ball leaving the park. He will Mash the baseball and be a good defensive 3rd baseman. 

#5

Mule Crawford Madison Muskellunges Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Pacific, MO Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,630,000
Mule "Skinner" Crawford will be carving up M L batters in a couple years.With good control and splits his 4 seam fastball will be effective. Mule Skinner also has N L hitting skills.

#6

Daniel Shreve Charlotte Sometimes Age: 22 B/T: L/L Born: Bronx, NY Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,540,000
This Talented outfield glove man will hit RH pitching well. His range may hurt him in CF.And at age 22 he may not reach projections. But still hes a solid pick.

#7

Paul West Milwaukee Sturgeon Age: 19 B/T: S/L Born: Ravenna, OH Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,096,000
Can you hear that Tune??  It's Al Stewarts "The Year Of The Bat". Paul "Gone" West will be a annual MVP canidate. With a weak glove, he will be best as a DH. But still won't embarass you at 1st.

#8

Sam Strickland Montreal Rois Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Mohave Valley, AZ Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,350,000
This young control starting pitcher may do well in the bigs. It wil depend on his health. The DL may hinder his development. If luck holds, this prospect will be a good one.

#9 D-Pick

Yorvit Franco San Diego Salmonbellies Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Cowiche, WA Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,250,000
I had Yorvit "beans and" Franco ranked #3. This 3 pitch pitcher can go deep in games and should lead the league in Complete games. Not much of a defender though.

#10

Yeico Ramirez Nashville Posse Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Temple, TX Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,160,000
A corbon copy of Beans and Franco. But Yieco "Logical" Ramirez is better. He definatly will lead the league in Complete games. Didn't see him on my board...too bad.

#11

Ernie Cannon Trenton Toyotas Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Hampden, ME Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,070,000
This guy is a 5 tool player. There is nothing he can't do. He won't wow you like the #1 overall. but he can play any position and hit for average with 20-30 homers a year. Nice!!!

#12

Rick Prince Jackson Black Bears Age: 20 B/T: S/R Born: Holly Springs, NC Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,970,000
this is the first relief pitcher picked. And he's a good one. With his great defensive skills he would make a great Closer. Future FOY!! And as a extra thing to think about. He might be able to play 1st base in a pinch.

#13

Bert Nathan Vancouver Totems Age: 20 B/T: L/L Born: New York, NY Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,880,000
I had moved Bert #2 on my board . basically he was the best lefty I could see. And he can hit some for my N L team. His defensive glove work may cost me.

#14

Buddy Koloff Boise Brown Sox Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Gurdon, AR Position(s): 3B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,790,000
Buddy "Colon" Koloff  will never strike out. If he plays in a park with the infield at +3+3+3 or better . He will be a batting champ. Speed and Contact are always good!! But he will have to play LF/1ST base. And his health may slow his development.

#15

Gavin Everidge Chicago Bleacher Bums Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Lancaster, VA Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,880,000
This pick is a solid LH Starting Pitcher. He will go deep into games picking up a complete one here or there. R H hitting could be a problem. And his lack of range may be nulified by a great glove.

#16

Don Camilli Pittsburgh Pirates Age: 18 B/T: S/L Born: North Royalton, OH Position(s): DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,600,000
This is the first DH pick who may play 1st in a pinch. If you like Left throwing 1st basemen? He will struggle against RH pitching. But the ball will leave the Yard when he connects.

#17

Sandy Mullins Atlanta Peachfuzz Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Stanford, IL Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,500,000
What we have here is a great defensive CF'er. Throw in 40 stolen bases and a .300+ average. You have a great find at #17.IF!!! he reaches projections. But the reason he fell may be his lack of make-up. Atlanta will need a max traing budget for him to reach projections. Thats why he dropped to #14 on my list.

#18
Not signed By LOUSVILLE HOWLERS. He wants a 2,400,000 bonus. Altough he can play good defense his hitting splits will be a liability. Perhaps thats why lousville has passed on signing him.