Showing posts with label Down on the Farm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Down on the Farm. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Jason Castro Promoted
The Houston Astros have promoted one of their very few young prospects, Jason Castro. Castro, who will catch Roy Oswalt in his debut, will bat seventh and look to get on base. His overall game resembles AJ Pierzeinski in that both are physically tall, left-handed, intelligent, and good team leaders. To say the least, the Moabs are excited with Castro's future as one of the game's best catching prospects.
Jose, can you sing?
The Pittsburgh Pirates have attempted to sell some tickets by exploring the potential lineup of young hitters. Following the footsteps of burgeoning star Andrew McCutchen, the Pirates promoted Brooklyn Moab Jose Tabata. The outfielder has been an instant sparkplug in the lineup with six runs scored in ten games. Although his average is bordering the infamous Mendoza Line, Tabata has been getting on-base setting the table for McCutchen.
The Moabs have very few plans for Tabata this season joining McCutchen and Victorino in the outfield, but are delighted to see him getting an opportunity. "We expect him to step in and get some doubles and use his speed to turn singles into doubles by stealing second base. And it's because of that speed that we are so intrigued with his potential as he will get his base hits, extra-base hits and steals culminating in runs scored," commented a Moab official. "This is especially exciting considering that A-Mc will be the one driving him in."
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Down on the Farm: Jeff Niemann
Jeff Niemann, starter:
If you haven't noticed, Triple-A Syracuse has been playing quite well in the International Barb Association. And since you probably haven't noticed due to the first article nearly three months into the season, starter Jeff Niemann has been playing tall. The 6'9" hurler struck out 85 batters in only 88.2 innings. One batter in the league, who shall remain nameless, says Jeff's fastball is on top of you immediately. He's so tall that his arm nearly reaches the plate.
Opponents are batting .235 and he is one of the best in the IBA in groundout ratio. At 1.07, he would compliment Moab starters Chien Meng Wang and Fausto Carmona as one of baseball's best. His stats result in a strong 3.65 era.
As for being called up, GM Eric J. Caskey has been quoted saying, "He's a fine pitcher and WILL be a great addition to the lineup when he's ready." Most scouts speculate that he is ready for the big league challenge. However, due to the depth of the Moab rotation, Niemann will likely fill a bullpen spot. With Mike Gonzalez, Joel Zumaya, Tony Sipp, Duaner Sanchez, JB Cox and Ryan Wagner all injured for lengthy period, the pen is thin on experience and bodies. Niemann's fastball would fill in for the loss of Zumaya's power. Syracuse will miss the former Rice ace and Brooklyn will welcome his arrival with open arms.
Bob Uecker
The Aftermath
If you haven't noticed, Triple-A Syracuse has been playing quite well in the International Barb Association. And since you probably haven't noticed due to the first article nearly three months into the season, starter Jeff Niemann has been playing tall. The 6'9" hurler struck out 85 batters in only 88.2 innings. One batter in the league, who shall remain nameless, says Jeff's fastball is on top of you immediately. He's so tall that his arm nearly reaches the plate.
Opponents are batting .235 and he is one of the best in the IBA in groundout ratio. At 1.07, he would compliment Moab starters Chien Meng Wang and Fausto Carmona as one of baseball's best. His stats result in a strong 3.65 era.
As for being called up, GM Eric J. Caskey has been quoted saying, "He's a fine pitcher and WILL be a great addition to the lineup when he's ready." Most scouts speculate that he is ready for the big league challenge. However, due to the depth of the Moab rotation, Niemann will likely fill a bullpen spot. With Mike Gonzalez, Joel Zumaya, Tony Sipp, Duaner Sanchez, JB Cox and Ryan Wagner all injured for lengthy period, the pen is thin on experience and bodies. Niemann's fastball would fill in for the loss of Zumaya's power. Syracuse will miss the former Rice ace and Brooklyn will welcome his arrival with open arms.
Bob Uecker
The Aftermath
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