Tuesday, July 31, 2012

THE DRAFT SEASON 19 PICKS 17-33

#17

Terry Worrell
Vancouver
Totems
Age: 18B/T: S/R
Born: Lima, OH
Position(s): P (P)
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SIGNING BONUS:2,500,000

Terry Worrell was my #5 ranked player. And seeing how I put all my money in HS scouting. I of course picked up a youngun and will have many years to reach projections. He looked much better on my draft board but he still should make a good M L setup guy. His Good projections of Control,RH Split and 2 pitches are a plus.Oh.... and his switch hitting may help me in the NL.

#18

Cal Baez
Helena
Barking Moonbats
Age: 18B/T: R/R
Born: Phoenix, AZ
Position(s): 2B
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SIGNING BONUS:2,049,000

Sordie opted for a HS position player. He has good hitting projections with speed.Defensivley he will be a good LF'er or 1st baseman but could play RF in a pinch.Basically he will be a good all around LF 'er.And I'm told he's got a great sense of humor so he should make a great Moonbat.

#19

Rob Dean
Hartford
Crushers
Age: 19B/T: R/R
Born: Daly City, CA
Position(s): SS
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SIGNING BONUS:2,200,000

Rob "em Blind" Dean is the first back to back picks for the Crushers. I can see this stud as a All-Star 3rd baseman .With great hitting projections ,Defensive skills and speed. Well....You'd have to be blind not to see he has potential. Good pick!

#20

Harry Jensen
Hartford
Crushers
Age: 20B/T: L/L
Born: Glen Rose, TX
Position(s): P (SP2)
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SIGNING BONUS:2,000,000

The Crushers 2nd pick is a solid pitcher.With good Stamina ,Controls ,Splits and 2 pitches he will make a great #2 or #3 starting pitcher. And throw in his great Groundball/Flyball ratio and he will be a doubleplay machine.With the right defense that is.

#21

Henry Parker
Salem
Salmonbellies
Age: 21B/T: L/L
Born: Covina, CA
Position(s): RF
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SIGNING BONUS:8,500,000

Mdymond was held up for an extra 6.5 million dollars by his draft pick. Henry "Double" Parker wanted IFA money and he got it. What did mdymond get?? A future big bat in the lineup that will play LF /1st base. He will hit .300 plus but boot many a fielding chance with his poor glove. Still a nice trade off.

#22

Douglas Bolton
Charleston
Tobacco Farmers
Age: 18B/T: R/R
Born: Clayton, AL
Position(s): P (SP3)
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SIGNING BONUS:2,040,000 and a S/T invite

The Tabaky Farmers went with the best starting pitcher left on their board. He has great Control and G/F ratio which will help in the hitters parks. He has the age ,health and make-up to reach his projections.His stamina may make him a #5 SP or a Long Relief guy.

NWSHEEHY007's TAKE- I selected the nephew to Michael Bolton--Grammy award winner.Douglas Bolton as the 22nd pick--happy with his control, health, and effectiveness against righties. Not a dynamic first round pick, but could be a SP 3/4 in four years.

#23

NOT SIGNED AS OF YET: NOT SCOUTED SO I CANT ADD THE LINK.

RUGBYS VIEW: choice #23 Guillermo Martinez, potential gold glove CFer has put signing on hold as he wants to get his degree (according to his mother!). Has a chance to hit well enough, won't carry a team with his bat, but with his glove he would be long term starting OFer. The good news is I was able to use his signing bonus to help land a potential superstar in OFer Midre Dunne.If Martinez's Mom changes her mind we will be looking to swing a deal to bring in some extra cash to get her son to summer camp. Hope this did not drag on too long, I am sure your editorial staff will pare it down!


#24

Luis Fernandez
Trenton
Toyotas
Age: 20B/T: L/L
Born: Kellyville, OK
Position(s): P (SP2)
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SIGNING BONUS:1,850,000

Trenton goes with a starting pitcher who has good projections .If he had a better RH split he would be very good. For a pitcher he has hitting skills and will help out a N L club. But still at #24 this guy has value.

#25

Glen Patterson
Memphis
Blues
Age: 18B/T: L/L
Born: Sterling, OK
Position(s): P (SP3)
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SIGNING BONUS:2,360,000

Tchagnon's pick held out for more cash and he was happy to pay a little extra to sign this kid.He's a younger and weaker copy of Trentons #24 pick . What I mean by weaker is his RH split and Health are lower. He still could be packaged with another good player for a trade upgrade.

#26

Anthony Burns
Colorado Springs
Bandits
Age: 20B/T: R/R
Born: Kents Hill, ME
Position(s): P (SuA)
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SIGNING BONUS:1,660,000

Colorado Springs second pick is a Gamble. But if this kid reaches his projections he will be a stud reliever.With Control,Both Splits and 2 Pitches in the high 80's he will be a shut down setup guy. But the 56 health rating concerns me. If the Bandits max their training and medical budget along with reduced innings. He may reach projections but its no guarantee. A gamble worth taking, me thinks!

#27

NOT SIGNED


#28

Benny Sojo
Trenton
Toyotas
Age: 20B/T: R/R
Born: Green Bay, WI
Position(s): P (SP3)
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SIGNING BONUS:1,470,000

Trentons second player selected has a cool mustache. But its apparent that Sandberg's focus is about bringing in starting pitching. This guy has good Control and Splits but no pitches above 70. He would make a good Mop-up guy.

#29

Efrain Willits
Fargo
Prairie Dogs
Age: 19B/T: L/L
Born: Brick, NJ
Position(s): P (SuA)
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SIGNING BONUS:1,380,000

The Prairie Dogs selected Efrain "Good" Willits with the 29th pick. And this Pup will get a shot at the bigs in 3 years. While he has good Control and Splits he has only one pitch in the 70's. But if Aaronwayne keeps this dog off the road , he could help in the Pen.

AARONWAYNES VIEW: With the 29th pick in the draft, Fargo takes LH RP Efrain Willits . He's a 19 year old out of Hostos Community College in the Bronx.Willits projects out as a innings eating setup guy, who should be able to throw well over 100 IP/year. The lefty should top 80 for his control and Vs L split, but his Vs R split lags behind.Look for a 60+ish peak there. His velocity is near 80 & Willits should be a ground ball machine. He'll be a 2 pitch pitcher. Overall, the Dogs were pleased to get him at the end of the round and he should be a very useful RP for years to come.

#30

Harry Howry
San Francisco
Kickapoos
Age: 18B/T: L/L
Born: Maplewood, MO
Position(s): P (SP4)
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SIGNING BONUS:1,290,000

The Champs picked a big time innings eater. With projected 100 in Stamina and a 20 Durability he will munch some innings in the minors. He also has 2 Pitches in the upper 80's and a 80ish Ground to flyball ratio. His achilles heel will be that 50 RH split. This may doom him to trade bait status.

#31

Dernell Bartee
Durham
BullShippers
Age: 22B/T: R/R
Born: Estero, FL
Position(s): P (ClA)
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SIGNING BONUS:1,190,000

Durham picked up a real nice relief pitcher and thats no Bullship. With good Control,RH split and a pitch in the 90's he will hold the lead for a shutdown closer. His health is a little problematic but with reduced innings he could be in the bigs soon.

#32

Russell Edwards
Burlington
Coat Factory
Age: 22B/T: L/R
Born: Irvington, NJ
Position(s): LF
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SIGNING BONUS:1,100,000

Burlington got a lump of coal in the draft. Yes this kid can hit a little but not like the big time LF'er/1st baseman. This is what 2 million in High school and college scouting buys you. Ehull has a very good team so this is not his priority anyways.

#33

NOT SIGNED

Thursday, July 26, 2012

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-19 #4

TRADES

The COLORADO SPRINGS BANDITS traded Cesar Melendez to the PITTSBURGH PIRATES for Hong-Chih Tamura and Tim Powell
Ardthomp was shopping for a good starting pitcher and he landed one. Melendez is young and healthy and is just coming up on his Arb years. The Bandits got 2 very nice prospects for the rebuild. Nice trade for both teams.


M L INJURIES

Luther White
Luther "Vandross" White will miss 2 weeks with a strained pectoral muscle. He may have done the Knights a favor by going on the DL. Hitting only .245 usually isn't going to fly for a 1st baseman. How deep is your Love ..Avantrael??

Dan Walker
My pitcher Dan "Sky" Walker will miss 2 weeks with a strained shoulder. May the force be with him! By the way: I'm your father Dan!

Cedrick Meyers
Cedrick "The Entertainer" Meyers will miss 2 weeks with a tight quad. Jmuhtoff and his Howlers aren't amused.

Magglio Rodriguez
This Prairie Dog wandered out on the freeway and was run over. Magglio "Maggot Food" Rodriguez suffered a shoulder aneurysm and will be out a YEAR. Aaronwayne needs to fence in them Dogs.

Joseph Hyun
Joseph "Damn I'm so" Hyun has been smokin again. This very solid Bullpen guy will only miss 2 weeks with a strained shoulder. And it's the first time on the DL in his long career. Smoke up dude, you deserve it!

Brady Sefcik
Several years ago I blasted Tampa for re-signing this D L Darling. I wrote in Season 16-- Frequent DL flyer Brady "Suffering" Sefick is back on the DL. Here is last years DL post: ."Brady "Suffering" Sefcik is on the Major League DL for the 7th time. He will be back eaning his 5 mil in a couple of weeks." Suffering Succotash!!! He's back on the 15 day DL. Tampa may be rethinking that Extension. He should return in a week. But you may see him on the DL again before the year is out. The Suffering continues.  --Well.....i was wrong about the year. And he has come thru for Nelig and the Stars these last few years.But this injury may be the proverbial Final Nail. He will miss the rest of the year with elbow surgery(3rd time). At age 39 he will most likley retire and the Suffering will be over.



INTERNATIONALS


Albert Rosales
Vancouver
Totems
Age: 18B/T: R/R
Born: Palenque, DO
Position(s): 2B/CIF/OF/DH
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I handed this career minor leaguer a S/T invite.



Eugenio Espinoza
Cincinnati
Red Light District
Age: 18B/T: R/R
Born: Los Llanos, DO
Position(s): P (SP1)
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At 1.5 million this kids a steal. He should make a great Mop-up guy.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-19 #3

TRADES

The MADISON MUSKELLUNGES traded Phillip Pryce to the ARIZONA COBRAS for Christian Shin , Art Desmond and Rudy West
Arizona gets a great CF/2nd base prospect ready for the Bigs.He may be a injury risk so Swish may limit his innings.Madison builds for the future with 2 prospects and a major league ready #5 or long relief guy.

The SCOTTSDALE SHOCK SQUAD traded Kordell Madson to the BOSTON KNIGHTS for Tomas Alvarez and 3,600,000
Scottsdale gets a Starting Pitcher that has put together 1 good season in 8 years. Perhaps this will change with a great Scottsdale defense behind him.? Boston gets a nice prospect with potential.


The BURLINGTON COAT FACTORIES traded Les Crawford and Stump Lawson to the AUSTIN CITY LIMITS for Don Nunnally and 4,600,000
Burlington upgraded their defense with the addition of Nunnally. Now can they can keep him off the DL? Austin get 2 good prospects. 

The WITCHITA WIND traded Kyle Romero and Milton Kinkade to the BURLINGTON COAT FACTORIES for Phil Koh , Tony Romero and Eduardo Villa
Burlington gets a stud SS that the Wind found in the R-5 several years ago, and a DH. Witchita gets 3 very tasty pitching prospects. Good trade for both teams


The Hartford Crushers traded Wandy Durazo to the MADISON MUSKELLUNGES for Bernie James
Hartford needs some minor league pitching help to replace the exhausted ones.Madison is the first to step up with a helping hand. Nice

The ARIZONA COBRAS traded Bernie James and Wally Clark to the PITTSBURGH PIRATES for Robb Holder and 2,750,000
Arizona gets a nice long relief guy and some of this years salary paid. Pittsburgh gets 2 very nice pitching prospects.

The LOUISVILLE HOWLERS traded Tino Wood , Rich Gosling and Harold Pierzynski to the HARTFORD CRUSHERS for Stu Riske
Louisville chips in 3 pitchers yo help out Taz21.

The CHARLESTON TOBACCO FARMERS traded Del Gallardo to the HARTFORD CRUSHERS for Les Plesac
Charleston gives a pitcher also!!

M L INJURIES

Raul Lima
Raul Lima will miss several months with Elbow Surgery. Anything goes in the Red Light District.

Joe Valdes
Joe "Momma" Valdez is back on the DL Again. He never recovered from the Swine Flu epidemic last year in Colorado Springs.


Byron Weathers
Just a broken finger for Byron "Stormy" Weathers. He does have a temper and tends to flip the bird. Now he will have to use his other hand.


Ernest Truman
Ernest "Would I Lie" Truman is a DL Darling. This time its a sore back. Maybe he's crying wolf??

INTERNATIONALS


Jose Armas
New Britain
Bruins
Age: 18B/T: R/R
Born: Santo Domingo, DO
Position(s): C
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A S/T invite for this very nice defensive catcher.Should help out his minor league pitching.



Rigo Barcelo
Tampa Bay
Stars
Age: 23B/T: R/R
Born: Las Matas Cotui, DO
Position(s): P (P)
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This cat is almost ready for the bigs. He should get a shot .Nice pick up for 540K



Alex Cortez
Charlotte
Sometimes
Age: 18B/T: L/L
Born: Los Abreus, CU
Position(s): P (SP1)
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2.1 million for this innings eater. If he gets a DITR bump on his splits he may be very good.



Ivan Sosa
Tampa Bay
Stars
Age: 18B/T: R/R
Born: Hato Mayor Del Rey, DO
Position(s): P (SP4)
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1.3 million for this wild child. Still......... he may get a shot.



Tatsuya Kim
Trenton
Toyotas
Age: 19B/T: R/R
Born: Kobe, JP
Position(s): P (P)
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851K and a S/T invite for this Closer prospect.



Rico Iglesias
New Britain
Bruins
Age: 18B/T: R/R
Born: Curiepe, VE
Position(s): P (SP1)
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Another wild child.



Quilvio Ontiveros
Colorado Springs
Bandits
Age: 18B/T: R/R
Born: San Francisco De Macoris, DO
Position(s): SS
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1.2 million for this defensive minor league player.


Luis Wilfredo
Colorado Springs
Bandits
Age: 18B/T: L/R
Born: Santo Domingo, DO
Position(s): 3B
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The Bandits are stocking up on good minor leaguers. Hoping for some good DITR's me thinks!!

Friday, July 13, 2012

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-19 #2

TRADES

The MADISON MUSKELLUNGES traded Harry Pena to the SCOTTSDALE SHOCK SQUAD for Jeff Dupler and 2,000,000

Scottsdale gets a great hitter that if put in RF, may win another GG. Madison gets one of the best defensive players in Wrigleyville who can hit lefties well. 


M L INJURIES

Zach Goodwin
Zach "Any Win is a" Goodwin was signed injured off the free agent list. Then promptly put on the DL. Goodwin will be injury free in 2 weeks. Then the Dodgers may use him as a replacement when another player goes down.


Victor Ramirez
Is it just me or do the Salmonbellies have some of the worst luck?? This time its Victor "Victoria" Ramirez who has a terrible injury. This 2nd year 9 million arb player will miss most of the season with nerve irritation. Too bad, he is a very promising young player who may not get a big contract in arb next year.

Juan Ruiz
Just a little back strain for this Muskie. Juan Ruiz is having a down year after being taken to Arbitration. Temper .......Temper!

Felix Guerrero
It's been over a year since Felix Guerrero landed on the DL. This time he will miss 3 months with the pesky nerve irritation bug. It's an Ill wind a blowing in Wichita.

Miguel Maradona
The Toyotas lost a front quarter panel and the passenger side door when Miguel Maradona injured his neck. He will miss the rest of the season.

Rick Reagan
Rick "He's Sick" Reagan is Baaaaacckkk, on the DL for the 11th time in his infamous career. He's Sick, will be taking a year off.....ouch!!

Max Cubillan
Max "Mum" Cubillan is out for the season with a torn hammy. Dullaghan may want to curl up in a ball and cry......."Why Mum Why!!

Ivan Troncoso
The Toyotas lost their SS Ivan Troncoso for a couple weeks with a fractured leg. There went the shiny new bumper and the grill!!

Jamie Flaherty
The Toyotas went out and signed a damaged player then put him on the DL.Jamie "I've got a " Flaherty may be used as a spare after he gets patched up.

Felipe Jose
Felipe "Flippen Hosed" Jose will miss 2 months with bulging disk. This guy is a very good player when healthy and until now, has been so.Tchagnon is a gambling man indeed!

Harry Paz
Poor Tchagnon...........Another player goes down for the season. Harry "Big" Paz may retire after 15 good years.He was a solid pitcher!


INTERNATIONALS


Denny Kojima
Trenton
Toyotas
Age: 19B/T: S/L
Born: Yokosuka, JP
Position(s): P (ClA)
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Needs a DITR bump on the RH split and Stamina. Worth a shot


Kaito Liang
Fargo
Prairie Dogs
Age: 18B/T: L/L
Born: Kabul, AF
Position(s): P (LRA)
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2.2 million and a S/T invite for this future Mop-up/Long relief guy.


Santo Ugueto
Salem
Salmonbellies
Age: 21B/T: L/L
Born: Marianao, CU
Position(s): P (P)
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If this S/T invite gets a DITR bump on his stamina. Look out!


Alex Paredes
Louisville
Howlers
Age: 21B/T: R/R
Born: Higuera De Zaragoza, MX
Position(s): C
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A S/T invite landed this Minor League DH.


Jorge Guerrero
Louisville
Howlers
Age: 18B/T: R/R
Born: San Pedro de Macoris, DO
Position(s): C/1B/DH
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A nice Minor League Catcher with M L aspirations. Only took a S/T invite to land him.


Felipe Marichal
Louisville
Howlers
Age: 18B/T: R/R
Born: Ceiba Del Agua, CU
Position(s): P (P)
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Howlers are handing out the S/T invites like it's goverment stimulus money.


Alfredo Tejera
New Britain
Bruins
Age: 18B/T: S/R
Born: Caripito, VE
Position(s): P (SP2)
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Just a Rookie filler


Kazuhiro Kobayashi
Chicago
Black Sox
Age: 18B/T: L/L
Born: Fukuoka, JP
Position(s): RF
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Like the Kobyashi Maru Simulation. No winner here.


Louie Pinzon
Colorado Springs
Bandits
Age: 20B/T: R/R
Born: Edo Lara, DO
Position(s): 2B
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1.6 million for this prospect who could get a shot at the Bigs.


Julio Espinosa
Trenton
Toyotas
Age: 18B/T: S/L
Born: Nigua, DO
Position(s): P (none)
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This new Toyota may need some upgrades .


Victor Osuna
New Britain
Bruins
Age: 18B/T: R/R
Born: Quivican, CU
Position(s): P (ClA)
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A S/T invite for this AA/AAA pitcher