Taking a look at the Cactus League in Arizona and how the teams are doing in Spring Training through week four in 2012. Checking on the team records and who some of the hot and cold players are.
Oakland Athletics 14-5
Hot: Brandon Moss (10 for 19) .526/.550/.842 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Tyson Ross 2-0, 0.90 ERA, 6 K, 1.50 WHIP in 10.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Adam Rosales (3 for 18) .167/.261/.222 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Graham Godfrey 1-2, 7.11 ERA, 10 K, 1.66 WHIP in 12.2 innings over five games.
Los Angeles Angels 17-10
Hot: Kendrys Morales (10 for 20) .500/.500/.800 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in six games.
Brad Mills 0-0, 1.23 ERA, 9 K, 0.75 WHIP in 14.2 IP over four games.
Cold: Efren Navarro (2 for 20) .100/.143/.100 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
Eric Hurley 0-0, 9.58 ERA, 9 K, 1.84 WHIP in 10.1 IP over four games.
San Diego Padres 19-12
Hot: Matt Clark (17 for 40) .425/.442/.725 with 3 HR, 12 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 22 games.
Anthony Bass 2-0, 1.93 ERA, 8 K, 0.71 WHIP in 14.0 IP over six games.
Cold: Cameron Maybin (10 for 56) .179/.292/.339 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 9 R, 2 SB in 19 games.
Clayton Richard 0-1, 9.00 ERA, 9 K, 1.86 WHIP in 14.0 IP over four games.
Seattle Mariners 12-8
Hot: Alex Liddi (15 for 35) .429/.500/.714 with 1 HR, 10 RBI, 9 R, 2 SB in 15 games.
Blake Beavan 1-1, 2.35 ERA, 8 K, 0.91 WHIP in 15.1 WHIP over four games.
Cold: Casper Wells (6 for 36) .167/.289/.167 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 14 games.
Jason Vargas 0-1, 12.46 ERA, 6 K, 1.85 WHIP in 8.2 IP over three games.
San Francisco Giants 16-12
Hot: Hector Sanchez (15 for 37) .405/.385/.811 with 4 HR, 10 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Matt Cain 3-0, 1.74 ERA, 20 K, 0.97 WHIP in 20.2 IP over five games.
Cold: Ryan Theriot (9 for 48) .188/.235/.313 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Barry Zito 2-1, 7.91 ERA, 13 K, 2.28 WHIP in 19.1 IP over six games.
Colorado Rockies 15-12
Hot: Wilin Rosario (18 for 42) .429/.444/.738 with 3 HR, 11 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
Drew Pomeranz 2-0, 0.82 ERA, 9 K, 0.91 WHIP in 11.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Dexter Fowler (7 for 55) .127/.158/.255 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 8 R, 2 SB in 17 games.
Jhoulys Chacin 1-2, 4.84 ERA, 12 K, 1.57 WHIP in 22.1 IP over six games.
Kansas City Royals 15-13
Hot: Eric Hosmer (30 for 70) .429/.481/.757 with 5 HR, 28 RBI, 17 R, 3 SB in 24 games.
Luis Mendoza 4-0, 0.54 ERA, 16 K, 0.84 WHIP in 16.2 IP over five games.
Cold: Tony Abreu (3 for 23) .130/.160/.130 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
Felipe Paulino 0-1, 7.71 ERA, 9 K, 1.80 WHIP in 11.2 IP over four games.
Los Angeles Dodgers 13-12
Hot: Andre Ethier (18 for 45) .400/.440/.933 with 3 HR, 16 RBI, 12 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Chris Capuano 1-1, 2.75 ERA, 22 K, 0.97 WHIP in 19.2 IP over five games.
Cold: Tim Federowicz (5 for 23) .217/.357/.304 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Mike MacDougal 0-1, 7.71 ERA, 3 K, 2.29 WHIP in 7.0 IP over eight games.
Chicago Cubs 14-16
Hot: Joe Mather (23 for 56) .411/.459/.732 with 3 HR, 14 RBI, 14 R, 4 SB in 22 games.
Paul Maholm 1-0, 0.90 ERA, 10 K, 1.20 WHIP in 10.0 IP over three games.
Cold: David DeJesus (9 for 52) .173/.295/.269 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
Travis Wood 1-2, 17.28 ERA, 5k, 2.88 WHIP in 8.1 IP our four games.
Milwaukee Brewers 12-14
Hot: Jonathan Lucroy (21 for 41) .512/.512/.780 with 2 HR, 9 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB in 16 games.
Zack Greinke 1-0, 0.93 ERA, 28 K, 0.83 WHIP in 19.1 IP over five games.
Cold: Cesar Izturis (9 for 52) .173/.214/.231 with 0 HR, 7 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 23 games.
Yovani Gallardo 1-2, 4.00 ERA, 16 K, 1.50 WHIP in 18.0 IP over five games.
Cincinnati Reds 13-16
Hot: Zack Cozart (20 for 51) .392/.426/.608 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 2 SB in 20 games.
Aroldis Chapman 2-0, 2.12 ERA, 18 K, 1.12 WHIP in 17.0 IP over five games.
Cold: Juan Francisco (9 for 49) .184/.180/.449 with 4 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 20 games.
Jeff Francis 0-2, 8.44 ERA, 12 K, 1.50 WHIP in 16.0 IP over five games.
Chicago White Sox 12-16
Hot: Ray Olmedo (10 for 24) .417/.417/.500 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 21 games.
Philip Humber 1-0, 2.25 ERA, 8 K, 0.58 WHIP in 12.0 IP over three games.
Cold: Jim Gallagher (2 for 24) .083/.281/.083 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
Gavin Floyd 1-1, 6.32 ERA, 12 K, 1.53 WHIP in 15.2 IP over three games.
Arizona Diamondbacks 11-16
Hot: Chris Young (20 for 51) .392/.500/.686 with 3 HR, 5 RBI, 12 R, 2 SB in 20 games.
Patrick Corbin 1-0, 0.57 ERA, 15 K, 0.89 WHIP in 15.2 IP over five games.
Cold: Cody Ransom (7 for 35) .200/.263/.400 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 23 games.
Josh Collmenter 0-4, 11.81 ERA, 11 K, 1.67 WHIP in 21.0 IP over five games.
Texas Ranger 10-17
Hot: Michael Young (20 for 46) .435/.490/.543 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 10 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Matt Harrison 1-0, 1.69 ERA, 14 K, 0.81 WHIP in 16.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Craig Gentry (5 for 33) .152/.243/.152 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 16 games.
Tanner Scheppers 0-1, 6.48 ERA, 6 K, 1.92 WHIP, 1 SV in 8.1 IP over seven games.
Cleveland Indians 6-20
Hot: Andy LaRoche (10 for 26) .385/.484/.462 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB in 16 games.
Vinnie Pestano 1-1, 1.93 ERA, 13 K, 1.39 WHIP in 9.1 IP over nine games.
Cold: Ryan Spilborghs (7 for 42) .167/.265/.214 with 0 HR, 5 RBI, 8 R, 1 SB in 20 games.
Justin Masterson 0-2, 7.53 ERA, 13 K, 1.47 WHIP in 14.1 IP over four games.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Grapefruit League week four 033112
Taking a look at the Grapefruit League in Florida and how the teams are doing in Spring Training through week four in 2012. Checking on the team records and who some of the hot and cold players are.
Toronto Blue Jays 22-5
Hot: Omar Vizquel (14 for 31) .452/.469/.516 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Brandon Morrow 2-0, 0.68 ERA, 8 K, 0.83 WHIP in 13.1 IP over four games.
Cold: Luis Valbuena (6 for 38) .158/.195/.289 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 21 games.
Darren Oliver 1-0, 7.50 ERA, 4 K, 1.83 WHIP in 6.0 IP over six games.
Detroit Tigers 16-7
Hot: Miguel Cabrera (15 for 33) .455/.538/.697 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 11 R, 2 SB in 14 games.
Rick Porcello 2-0, 1.59 ERA, 9 K, 1.12 WHIP in 17.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Brandon Inge (9 for 50) .180/.226/.300 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 19 games.
Andrew Oliver 1-2, 5.17 ERA, 10 K, 1.34 WHIP in 15.2 IP over five games.
St Louis Cardinals 15-8
Hot: Matt Carpenter (19 for 50 ) .380/.446/.720 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 12 R, 2 SB in 23 games.
Lance Lynn 1-0, 2.61 ERA, 12 K, 0.97 WHIP in 20.2 IP over six games.
Cold: Eugenio Velez (3 for 21) .143/.182/.143 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 8 R, 2 SB in 20 games.
Fernando Salas 1-0, 5.14 ERA, 7 K, 1.71 WHIP, 2 SV in 7.0 IP over eight games.
Minnesota Twins 17-13
Hot: Joe Mauer (18 for 49) .367/.415/.408 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Matt Maloney 2-0, 0.63 ERA, 16 K, 0.84 WHIP in 14.1 IP over eight games.
Cold: Pedro Florimon (4 for 27) .148/.233/.185 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 19 games.
Scott Baker 1-1, 13.50 ERA, 1 K, 1.93 WHIP in 4.2 IP over two games.
New York Yankees 14-11
Hot: DeWayne Wise (14 for 34) .412/.444/.706 with 2 HR, 9 RBI, 5 R, 3 SB in 17 games.
Hiroki Kuroda 2-1, 2.91 ERA, 15 K, 1.06 WHIP in 21.2 IP over five games.
Cold: Chris Dickerson (6 for 32) .188/.297/.250 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 8 R, 3 SB in 19 games.
CC Sabathia 0-1, 4.50 ERA, 10 K, 1.36 WHIP in 14.0 IP over four games.
Boston Red Sox 13-11
Hot: Ryan Lavarnway (15 for 35) .429/.488/.486 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 20 games.
Josh Beckett 2-0, 0.95 ERA, 10 K, 0.79 WHIP in 19.0 IP over five games.
Cold: Josh Kroeger (8 for 40) .200/.214/.325 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB in 18 games.
Alfredo Aceves 0-1, 5.50 ERA, 15 K, 1.17 WHIP in 18.0 IP over five games.
Houston Astros 14-14
Hot: Jason Castro (13 for 39) .333/.357/.385 with 0 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
Lucas Harrell 1-0, 2.16 ERA, 6 K, 1.02 WHIP in 16.2 IP over seven games.
Cold: Scott Moore (4 for 23) .174/.286/.348 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
Zach Duke 0-3, 11.30 ERA, 8 K, 2.16 WHIP in 14.1 IP over four games.
Baltimore Orioles 11-12
Hot: Adam Jones (17 for 50) ..340/.365/.620 with 4 HR, 12 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB in 17 games.
Wei-Yin Chen 2-1, 3.00 ERA, 9 K, 1.00 WHIP in 15.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Mark Reynolds (7 for 44) .159/.315/.273 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB in 17 games.
Alfredo Simon 1-0, 7.00 ERA, 5 K, 1.44 WHIP in 9.0 IP over four games.
Miami Marlins 10-12
Hot: Donovan Solano (14 for 36) .389/.450/.528 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 4 R, 3 SB in 21 games.
Josh Johnson 2-2, 2.42 ERA, 24 K, 1.39 WHIP in 22.1 IP over six games.
Cold: Emilio Bonifacio (9 for 52) .173/.204/.250 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 6 R, 3 SB in 16 games.
Carlos Zambrano 0-2, 5.09 ERA, 18 K, 1.87 WHIP in 17.2 IP over five games.
Philadelphia Phillies 12-15
Hot: Carlos Ruiz (19 for 39) .487/.512/.795 with 2 HR, 9 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 14 games.
Cole Hamels 1-1, 3.42 ERA, 17 K, 1.27 WHIP in 23.2 IP over six games.
Cold: Kevin Frandsen (5 for 32) .156/.263/.313 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Vance Worley 1-3, 4.50 ERA, 21 K, 1.45 WHIP in 20.0 IP over five games.
Washington Nationals 11-14
Hot: Hot Ryan Zimmerman (16 for 42) .381/.440/.738 with 3 HR, 10 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Jordan Zimmermann 1-1, 3.32 ERA, 11 K, 1.29 WHIP in 21.2 IP over five games.
Cold: Andres Blanco (2 for 32) .063/.088/.156 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 19 games.
Gio Gonzalez 1-2, 7.20 ERA, 17 K, 1.93 WHIP in 15.0 IP over four games.
Atlanta Braves 10-16
Hot: Luis Durango (13 for 27) .481/.576/.630 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 5 R, 2 SB in 22 games.
Kris Medlen 0-1, 0.82 ERA, 9 K, 0.64 WHIP in 11.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Jose Constanza (7 for 40) .175/.195/.175 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 21 games.
Randall Delgado 1-4, 7.89 ERA, 23 K, 1.85 WHIP in 21.2 IP over six games.
Tampa Bay Rays 8-16
Hot: Jeff Keppinger (16 for 48) .333/.365/.354 with 0 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
David Price 1-0, 3.79 ERA, 17 K, 1.37 WHIP in 19.0 IP over five games.
Cold: Carlos Pena (5 for 45) .111/.259/.178 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Jeremy Hellickson 0-2, 10.13 ERA, 9 K, 2.00 WHIP in 16 IP over five games.
Pittsburgh Pirates 8-17
Hot: Matt Hague (18 for 47) .383/.383/.723 with 5 HR, 12 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 22 games.
Juan Cruz 0-0, 2.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.67 WHIP in 9.0 IP over eight games.
Cold: Nick Evans (3 for 28) .107/.138/.214 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
James McDonald 0-2, 9.16 ERA, 8 K, 1.55 WHIP in 18.2 IP over five games.
New York Mets 7-17
Hot: Lucas Duda (14 for 44) .318/.426/.682 with 4 HR, 9 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Johan Santana 0-1, 3.44 ERA, 13 K, 1.31 WHIP in 18.1 IP over five games.
Cold: Justin Turner (9 for 57) .158/.213/.228 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
Chris Schwinden 0-2, 5.19 ERA, 3 K, 1.38 WHIP in 8.2 IP over four games.
Toronto Blue Jays 22-5
Hot: Omar Vizquel (14 for 31) .452/.469/.516 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Brandon Morrow 2-0, 0.68 ERA, 8 K, 0.83 WHIP in 13.1 IP over four games.
Cold: Luis Valbuena (6 for 38) .158/.195/.289 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 21 games.
Darren Oliver 1-0, 7.50 ERA, 4 K, 1.83 WHIP in 6.0 IP over six games.
Detroit Tigers 16-7
Hot: Miguel Cabrera (15 for 33) .455/.538/.697 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 11 R, 2 SB in 14 games.
Rick Porcello 2-0, 1.59 ERA, 9 K, 1.12 WHIP in 17.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Brandon Inge (9 for 50) .180/.226/.300 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 19 games.
Andrew Oliver 1-2, 5.17 ERA, 10 K, 1.34 WHIP in 15.2 IP over five games.
St Louis Cardinals 15-8
Hot: Matt Carpenter (19 for 50 ) .380/.446/.720 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 12 R, 2 SB in 23 games.
Lance Lynn 1-0, 2.61 ERA, 12 K, 0.97 WHIP in 20.2 IP over six games.
Cold: Eugenio Velez (3 for 21) .143/.182/.143 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 8 R, 2 SB in 20 games.
Fernando Salas 1-0, 5.14 ERA, 7 K, 1.71 WHIP, 2 SV in 7.0 IP over eight games.
Minnesota Twins 17-13
Hot: Joe Mauer (18 for 49) .367/.415/.408 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Matt Maloney 2-0, 0.63 ERA, 16 K, 0.84 WHIP in 14.1 IP over eight games.
Cold: Pedro Florimon (4 for 27) .148/.233/.185 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 19 games.
Scott Baker 1-1, 13.50 ERA, 1 K, 1.93 WHIP in 4.2 IP over two games.
New York Yankees 14-11
Hot: DeWayne Wise (14 for 34) .412/.444/.706 with 2 HR, 9 RBI, 5 R, 3 SB in 17 games.
Hiroki Kuroda 2-1, 2.91 ERA, 15 K, 1.06 WHIP in 21.2 IP over five games.
Cold: Chris Dickerson (6 for 32) .188/.297/.250 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 8 R, 3 SB in 19 games.
CC Sabathia 0-1, 4.50 ERA, 10 K, 1.36 WHIP in 14.0 IP over four games.
Boston Red Sox 13-11
Hot: Ryan Lavarnway (15 for 35) .429/.488/.486 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 20 games.
Josh Beckett 2-0, 0.95 ERA, 10 K, 0.79 WHIP in 19.0 IP over five games.
Cold: Josh Kroeger (8 for 40) .200/.214/.325 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB in 18 games.
Alfredo Aceves 0-1, 5.50 ERA, 15 K, 1.17 WHIP in 18.0 IP over five games.
Houston Astros 14-14
Hot: Jason Castro (13 for 39) .333/.357/.385 with 0 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
Lucas Harrell 1-0, 2.16 ERA, 6 K, 1.02 WHIP in 16.2 IP over seven games.
Cold: Scott Moore (4 for 23) .174/.286/.348 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
Zach Duke 0-3, 11.30 ERA, 8 K, 2.16 WHIP in 14.1 IP over four games.
Baltimore Orioles 11-12
Hot: Adam Jones (17 for 50) ..340/.365/.620 with 4 HR, 12 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB in 17 games.
Wei-Yin Chen 2-1, 3.00 ERA, 9 K, 1.00 WHIP in 15.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Mark Reynolds (7 for 44) .159/.315/.273 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB in 17 games.
Alfredo Simon 1-0, 7.00 ERA, 5 K, 1.44 WHIP in 9.0 IP over four games.
Miami Marlins 10-12
Hot: Donovan Solano (14 for 36) .389/.450/.528 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 4 R, 3 SB in 21 games.
Josh Johnson 2-2, 2.42 ERA, 24 K, 1.39 WHIP in 22.1 IP over six games.
Cold: Emilio Bonifacio (9 for 52) .173/.204/.250 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 6 R, 3 SB in 16 games.
Carlos Zambrano 0-2, 5.09 ERA, 18 K, 1.87 WHIP in 17.2 IP over five games.
Philadelphia Phillies 12-15
Hot: Carlos Ruiz (19 for 39) .487/.512/.795 with 2 HR, 9 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 14 games.
Cole Hamels 1-1, 3.42 ERA, 17 K, 1.27 WHIP in 23.2 IP over six games.
Cold: Kevin Frandsen (5 for 32) .156/.263/.313 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Vance Worley 1-3, 4.50 ERA, 21 K, 1.45 WHIP in 20.0 IP over five games.
Washington Nationals 11-14
Hot: Hot Ryan Zimmerman (16 for 42) .381/.440/.738 with 3 HR, 10 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Jordan Zimmermann 1-1, 3.32 ERA, 11 K, 1.29 WHIP in 21.2 IP over five games.
Cold: Andres Blanco (2 for 32) .063/.088/.156 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 19 games.
Gio Gonzalez 1-2, 7.20 ERA, 17 K, 1.93 WHIP in 15.0 IP over four games.
Atlanta Braves 10-16
Hot: Luis Durango (13 for 27) .481/.576/.630 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 5 R, 2 SB in 22 games.
Kris Medlen 0-1, 0.82 ERA, 9 K, 0.64 WHIP in 11.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Jose Constanza (7 for 40) .175/.195/.175 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 21 games.
Randall Delgado 1-4, 7.89 ERA, 23 K, 1.85 WHIP in 21.2 IP over six games.
Tampa Bay Rays 8-16
Hot: Jeff Keppinger (16 for 48) .333/.365/.354 with 0 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
David Price 1-0, 3.79 ERA, 17 K, 1.37 WHIP in 19.0 IP over five games.
Cold: Carlos Pena (5 for 45) .111/.259/.178 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Jeremy Hellickson 0-2, 10.13 ERA, 9 K, 2.00 WHIP in 16 IP over five games.
Pittsburgh Pirates 8-17
Hot: Matt Hague (18 for 47) .383/.383/.723 with 5 HR, 12 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 22 games.
Juan Cruz 0-0, 2.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.67 WHIP in 9.0 IP over eight games.
Cold: Nick Evans (3 for 28) .107/.138/.214 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
James McDonald 0-2, 9.16 ERA, 8 K, 1.55 WHIP in 18.2 IP over five games.
New York Mets 7-17
Hot: Lucas Duda (14 for 44) .318/.426/.682 with 4 HR, 9 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Johan Santana 0-1, 3.44 ERA, 13 K, 1.31 WHIP in 18.1 IP over five games.
Cold: Justin Turner (9 for 57) .158/.213/.228 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
Chris Schwinden 0-2, 5.19 ERA, 3 K, 1.38 WHIP in 8.2 IP over four games.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Regular season starts or did it?
The Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners flew to Japan for a series of exhibition games with two Nippon League teams. Then the Athletics and the Mariners played two games that were reported to be the start of the MLB regular season. Yet after they come back the Athletics and Mariners both have additional games scheduled to be played in the Cactus League. How can this be? What sport has ever started regular season play and then returned to play more pre-season games? From their performances against the Yomiuri Giants and the Hanshin Tigers the MLB was not represented well. I'm inclined to think that the two games between the Athletics and Mariners were nothing more than Cactus League games played on the road in Tokyo.
Ryota Igarashi traded to Blue Jays
Ryota Igarashi was traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Toronto Blue Jays on March 30, 2012. In exchange the Pirates will receive a player to be named later and cash. Igarashi signed with the Pirates in December after being released by the Mets. In 2011 he was 4-1 with a 4.66 ERA, 42 strikeouts and 1.84 WHIP in 38.2 innings over 45 games with the Mets. In his two year career with the Mets the RHP was 5-2 with a 5.74 ERA, 67 strikeouts and 1.71 WHIP in 69.0 innings over 79 games. He originally signed with the Mets as a free agent in 2009 out of Japan.
Matt Rizzotti traded to Twins
Matt Rizzotti was traded by the Philadelphia Phillies to the Minnesota Twins on March 30, 2012 in exchange for cash. Rizzotti should provide depth at first base. He played at Double A in 2011 and hit .295/.392/.511 with 24 home runs, 84 RBI, 73 runs and 4 steals in 139 games. He was originally drafted by the Phillies in the sixth round in 2007.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Jairo Asencio traded to Indians
Jairo Asencio was traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Cleveland Indians on March 29, 2012 in exchange for cash. The RHP split 2011 between Triple A and the Braves and was 3-2 with a 1.81 ERA, 70 strikeouts, 1.19 WHIP and 26 saves in 71.1 innings over 58 games at Triple A and was 0-0 with a 6.97 ERA, eight strikeouts and 2.03 WHIP in 10.1 innings over six games with the Braves. He originally signed with the Pirates as an amateur free agent in 2001 out of the Dominican Republic.
AL Top Performers 032912
Top American League Performers on March 29, 2012:
Josh Reddick (Athletics) 2-3, HR (1), RBI, R
Yoesnic Cespedes (Athletics) 1-3, HR (1), 2 RBI, R
Bartolo Colon (Athletics) Win (1-0), 8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Josh Reddick (Athletics) 2-3, HR (1), RBI, R
Yoesnic Cespedes (Athletics) 1-3, HR (1), 2 RBI, R
Bartolo Colon (Athletics) Win (1-0), 8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
AL Top Performers 032812
This year I'm starting a new daily segment where I show the top performers in the American League. I'll also be doing similar segments for the National League and the minors. Since there was only one game to start the season it is a good way to ease my way into it.
Dustin Ackley (Mariners) 2-5, HR(1), 2 RBI, 2 R, SB
Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners) 4-5, RBI
Felix Hernandez (Mariners) ND, 8.0 IP, 5 H. 1 ER, 6 K
Cliff Pennington (Athletics) 2-5, 2B, R, SB
Dustin Ackley (Mariners) 2-5, HR(1), 2 RBI, 2 R, SB
Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners) 4-5, RBI
Felix Hernandez (Mariners) ND, 8.0 IP, 5 H. 1 ER, 6 K
Cliff Pennington (Athletics) 2-5, 2B, R, SB
Monday, March 26, 2012
Exhibition Yomiuri Giants 9 Seattle Mariners 3 032612
The Yomiuri Giants defeated the Seattle Mariners 9-3 in an Exhibition game on March 26, 2012. D.J. Houlton of the Giants out pitched Hisashi Iwakumi over his five innings to earn the victory. Houlton allowed three hits, two walks and two earned runs while striking out two. Iwakumi failed to get past the fourth inning as he allowed 10 hits, zero walks and six earned runs while striking out one. The Mariners top hitters were Dustin Ackley who was two for three with a home run, one RBI and two runs and Kyle Seager who was one for three with a walk and one RBI. The Giants top hitters were Hayato Sakamoto who was two for five with two RBI and one run, John Bowker who was three for five with one home run, one RBI and two runs, Hisayoshi Chono who was two for four with one run, Shuichi Murata who was two for five with two RBI, Yoshinobu Takahashi who was two for four with two runs and Yoshiyuki Kamei who was two for three with one home run, one RBI and two runs. The Mariners had two errors and the Giants and one error in the game.
Exhibition Hanshin Tigers 12 Oakland Tigers 6 032612
The Hanshin Tigers defeated the Oakland Athletics 12-6 in an exhibition game on March 26, 2012. Randy Messenger got the win for the Tigers lasting his five inning limit while the Athletics Tyson Ross was ousted after four innings. Messenger allowed four hits, two walks and four earned runs while striking out four. Ross gave up 10 hits, one walk and eight runs with six earned while striking out one. The Athletics top hitters were Collin Cowgill who was two for four with a run, Kurt Suzuki who was one for two with a three run home run and Cliff Pennington who was one for two with a solo home run. The Tigers top hitters were Takashi Toritani who was two for three with four runs, Takahiro Arai who was three for four with a home run, three RBI and two runs, Craig Brazell who was two for three with one RBI and one run and Hayata Ito who was two for four with one RBI and one run. The Athletics had three errors in the game.
Exhibition Hanshin Tigers 5 Seattle Mariners 1 032512
The Hanshin Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-1 in an Exhibition game on March 25, 2012. Minoru Iwata of Hanshin dominated the Mariners and out performed Hector Noesi through their five inning limit. Iwata allowed six hits, one walk and zero earned runs while striking out five. Noesi allowed six hits, one walk and three earned runs while striking out three. The Tigers scored two more runs in the seventh. The Mariners top hitters were Miguel Olivo who was two for two and Casper Wells who was one for one with a solo home run. The Tigers top hitters were Craig Brazell who was three for four with a run scored and Tomoaki Kanemoto who was one for two with a two run home run.
Exhibition Oakland Athletics 5 Yomiuri Giants 0 032512
The Oakland Athletics defeated the Yomiuri Giants 5-0 in an exhibition game on March 25, 2012. Tom Milone of Oakland out dueled Ryosuke Miyaguni through their five inning cap. Milone allowed only two hits, zero walks and zero earned runs while striking out seven. Miyaguni struck out nine over his five innings but allowed three hits, two walks and one earned run. Ryan Cook, Brian Fuentes, Jordan Norberto and Grant Balfour each pitched a scoreless inning to help preserve the shut out. The Athletics top hitters were Jemile Weeks who was two for five with two RBI, Josh Reddick who was two for four with two runs and Kurt Suzuki who was one for two with a home run, two walks, two RBI and a run.
College Spotlight 032612
Here is my week six installment of College Spotlight for 2012. This week I am looking at Chad Christensen of Nebraska and Zach Godley of Tennessee.
Junior Shortstop Chad Christensen of Nebraska is one of the leading hitters on a team that is among the national leaders in team batting average, home runs and runs. Christensen is coming off a strong performance on Sunday against Illinois when he was three for five with four RBI, three runs and one steal. For the season he is hitting .389/.459/.657 with six home runs, 33 RBI, 28 runs and four steals in 26 games. Most of those totals already surpassed his sophomore season when he hit .292/.335/.344 with one home run, 16 RBI, 24 runs and five steals in 55 games.
Junior RHP Zach Godley of Tennessee is the big giant killer of the week as he helped hand Kentucky their first loss of the season. On Friday he went eight innings and only allowed three hits, two walks and one earned run while having four strikeouts. For the season he is 4-1 with a 2.92 ERA, 30 strikeouts and 0.97 WHIP in 37.0 innings over six games, He gained experience in the bullpen his sophomore season as he was 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA, 34 strikeouts, 1.69 WHIP and two saves over 32.0 innings over 28 games.
Junior Shortstop Chad Christensen of Nebraska is one of the leading hitters on a team that is among the national leaders in team batting average, home runs and runs. Christensen is coming off a strong performance on Sunday against Illinois when he was three for five with four RBI, three runs and one steal. For the season he is hitting .389/.459/.657 with six home runs, 33 RBI, 28 runs and four steals in 26 games. Most of those totals already surpassed his sophomore season when he hit .292/.335/.344 with one home run, 16 RBI, 24 runs and five steals in 55 games.
Junior RHP Zach Godley of Tennessee is the big giant killer of the week as he helped hand Kentucky their first loss of the season. On Friday he went eight innings and only allowed three hits, two walks and one earned run while having four strikeouts. For the season he is 4-1 with a 2.92 ERA, 30 strikeouts and 0.97 WHIP in 37.0 innings over six games, He gained experience in the bullpen his sophomore season as he was 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA, 34 strikeouts, 1.69 WHIP and two saves over 32.0 innings over 28 games.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Tommy John claims Soria and Madson
Royals closer Joakim Soria and Reds closer Ryan Madson will both miss the 2012 season after elbow injuries require Tommy John surgery. Both should require 12 to 18 months to recover. Soria has expressed a desire to return to Kansas City after his rehab period but his contract may be too costly for the organization. Madson was signed by the Reds in the off season to a one year deal.
In other injury news this week Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain dislocated his ankle in a gruesome accident while on a trampoline with his son. He was still recovering from Tommy John surgery and was expected to return in June. Now he will also miss the entire 2012 season.
In other injury news this week Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain dislocated his ankle in a gruesome accident while on a trampoline with his son. He was still recovering from Tommy John surgery and was expected to return in June. Now he will also miss the entire 2012 season.
Greg Golson traded to White Sox
Greg Golson was traded by the Kansas City Royals to the Chicago White Sox on March 25, 2012 in exchange for cash. The outfielder was originally drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies with the 21st pick of the first round in 2004. He was traded to the Rangers in November 2008 and then traded to the Yankees in January 2010. He split 2011 between Triple A and the Yankees as he hit .263/.330/.385 with eight home runs, 33 RBI, 55 runs and 15 steals in 105 Triple A games and hit .182/.250/.182 with zero home runs, zero RBI, one run and one steal in nine games with the Yankees. The Yankees released him on December 8, 2011 and the Royals signed him on December 13.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Cactus League week three 032412
Taking a look at the Cactus League in Arizona and how the teams are doing in Spring Training through week three in 2012. Checking on the team records and who some of the hot and cold players are.
Oakland Athletics 14-5
Hot: Brandon Moss (10 for 19) .526/.550/.842 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Tyson Ross 2-0, 0.90 ERA, 6 K, 1.50 WHIP in 10.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Adam Rosales (3 for 18) .167/.261/.222 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Graham Godfrey 1-2, 7.11 ERA, 10 K, 1.66 WHIP in 12.2 innings over five games.
Los Angeles Angels 12-8
Hot: Howard Kendrick (17 for 35) .486/.512/.829 with 3 HR, 13 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB in 13 games.
C.J. Wilson 2-0, 0.64 ERA, 9 K, 0.71 WHIP in 14.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Bobby Abreu (4 for 33) .121/.194/.182 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 12 games.
Jordan Walden 1-0, 10.13 ERA, 6 K, 1.88 WHIP in 5.1 IP over six games.
San Francisco Giants 12-8
Hot: Emmanuel Burris (17 for 39) .436/.488/.615 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 8 R, 5 SB in 17 games.
Santiago Casilla 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.57 WHIP in 7.0 IP over seven games.
Cold: Joaquin Arias (5 for 28) .179/.226/.214 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 19 games.
Brian Burres 1-1, 4.76 ERA, 6 K, 1.59 WHIP 11.1 IP over five games.
Seattle Mariners 12-8
Hot: Alex Liddi (15 for 35) .429/.500/.714 with 1 HR, 10 RBI, 9 R, 2 SB in 15 games.
Blake Beavan 1-1, 2.35 ERA, 8 K, 0.91 WHIP in 15.1 WHIP over four games.
Cold: Casper Wells (6 for 36) .167/.289/.167 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 14 games.
Jason Vargas 0-1, 12.46 ERA, 6 K, 1.85 WHIP in 8.2 IP over three games.
San Diego Padres 13-9
Hot: Matt Clark (13 for 27) .481/.500/.778 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Casey Kelly 2-0, 1.80 ERA, 10 K, 1.20 WHIP in 10.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Andy Parrino (9 for 4) .209/.292/.349 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 6 R, 2 SB in 19 games.
Micah Owings 0-1, 8.22 ERA, 8 K, 1.70 WHIP in 7.2 IP over six games.
Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7
Hot: Andre Ethier (12 for 28) .429/.485/1.000 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Nathan Eovaldi 1-0. 0.84 ERA, 6 K, 1.22 WHIP in 10.2 IP over four games.
Cold: Jerry Sands (5 for 30) .167/.286/.200 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
Chad Billingsley 0-0, 4.97 ERA, 8 K, 1.66 WHIP 12.2 IP over four games.
Kansas City Royals 12-9
Hot: Lorenzo Cain (18 for 37) .486/.537/1.000 with 4 HR, 7 RBI, 11 R, 1 SB in 16 games.
Luis Mendoza 4-0, 0.77 ERA, 12 K, 0.77 WHIP in 11.2 IP over four games.
Cold: Greg Golson (3 for 18) .167/.211/.167 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 16 games.
Bruce Chen 0-1, 15.00 ERA, 6 K, 2.33 WHIP in 12.0 IP over four games.
Colorado Rockies 10-10
Hot: Wilin Rosario (12 for 27) .444/.483/.741 with 2 HR, 8 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Jamie Moyer 2-0, 1.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.44 ERA in 9.0 IP over three games.
Cold: Dexter Fowler (5 for 36) .139/.184/.250 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB in 12 games.
Tyler Chatwood 1-2, 7.94 ERA, 8 K, 1.68 WHIP in 11.1 IP over three games.
Chicago Cubs 10-12
Hot: Joe Mather (17 for 39) .436/.476/.821 with 3 HR, 12 RBI, 10 R, 3 SB in 16 games.
Chris Volstad 1-0, 0.90 ERA, 7 K, 0.70 WHIP in 10.0 IP over three games.
Cold: Dave Sappelt (5 for 29) .172/.273/.310 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB in 15 games.
Travis Wood 1-1, 25.07 ERA, 4 K, 4.07 WHIP in 4.2 IP over three games.
Cincinnati Reds 9-12
Hot: Zack Cozart (16 for 36) .444/.474/.722 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 2 SB in 15 games.
Mat Latos 2-0, 1.93 ERA, 9 K, 1.93 WHIP in 14.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Joey Votto (4 for 29) .138/.242/.172 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Bronson Arroyo 1-2, 7.62 ERA, 5 K, 2.00 WHIP in 13.0 IP over four games.
Arizona Diamondbacks 8-12
Hot: Chris Young (15 for 35) .429/.535/.800 with 5 HR, 6 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 14 games.
Daniel Hudson 1-0, 2.57 ERA, 14 K, 0.71 WHIP in 14.0 IP in four games.
Cold: Lyle Overbay (6 for 31) .194/.306/.226 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Josh Collmenter 0-2, 14.14 ERA, 2 K, 2.14 WHIP in 7.0 IP over three games.
Chicago White Sox 8-12
Hot: Eduardo Escobar (13 for 29) .448/.448/.621 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 2 SB in 15 games.
Nathan Jones 0-0, 2.16 ERA, 14 K, 1.32 WHIP in 8.1 IP over seven games.
Cold: Jim Gallagher (2 for 19) .105/.305/.105 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
John Danks 0-3, 7.00 ERA, 4 K, 2.33 WHIP in 9.0 IP over three games.
Milwaukee Brewers 7-11
Hot: Alex Gonzalez (12 for 33) .364/.400/.545 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 13 games.
Zack Greinke 0-0, 0.73 ERA, 20 K, 0.81 WHIP in 12.1 IP over four games.
Cold: Cesar Izturis (5 for 34) .147/.211/.235 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 16 games.
Marco Estrada 1-2, 5.73 ERA, 8 K, 1.64 WHIP in 11.0 IP over five games.
Cleveland Indians 6-12
Hot: Jose Lopez (11 for 29) .379/.438/.655 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 14 games.
Jeanmar Gomez 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.64 WHIP in 11.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Carlos Santana (7 for 38) .184/.304/.395 with 2 HR, 5 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
Josh Tomlin 0-2, 8.47 ERA, 7 K, 1.94 WHIP in 17.0 IP over five games.
Texas Rangers 6-14
Hot: Elvis Andrus (16 for 39) .410/.455/.513 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 10 R, 1 SB in 14 games.
Derek Holland 2-0, 2.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.78 WHIP in 9.0 IP over three games.
Cold: Mike Olt (6 for 30) .200/.250/.333 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Colby Lewis 0-2, 6.55 ERA, 8 K, 1.27 WHIP in 11.0 IP over three games.
Oakland Athletics 14-5
Hot: Brandon Moss (10 for 19) .526/.550/.842 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Tyson Ross 2-0, 0.90 ERA, 6 K, 1.50 WHIP in 10.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Adam Rosales (3 for 18) .167/.261/.222 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Graham Godfrey 1-2, 7.11 ERA, 10 K, 1.66 WHIP in 12.2 innings over five games.
Los Angeles Angels 12-8
Hot: Howard Kendrick (17 for 35) .486/.512/.829 with 3 HR, 13 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB in 13 games.
C.J. Wilson 2-0, 0.64 ERA, 9 K, 0.71 WHIP in 14.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Bobby Abreu (4 for 33) .121/.194/.182 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 12 games.
Jordan Walden 1-0, 10.13 ERA, 6 K, 1.88 WHIP in 5.1 IP over six games.
San Francisco Giants 12-8
Hot: Emmanuel Burris (17 for 39) .436/.488/.615 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 8 R, 5 SB in 17 games.
Santiago Casilla 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.57 WHIP in 7.0 IP over seven games.
Cold: Joaquin Arias (5 for 28) .179/.226/.214 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 19 games.
Brian Burres 1-1, 4.76 ERA, 6 K, 1.59 WHIP 11.1 IP over five games.
Seattle Mariners 12-8
Hot: Alex Liddi (15 for 35) .429/.500/.714 with 1 HR, 10 RBI, 9 R, 2 SB in 15 games.
Blake Beavan 1-1, 2.35 ERA, 8 K, 0.91 WHIP in 15.1 WHIP over four games.
Cold: Casper Wells (6 for 36) .167/.289/.167 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 14 games.
Jason Vargas 0-1, 12.46 ERA, 6 K, 1.85 WHIP in 8.2 IP over three games.
San Diego Padres 13-9
Hot: Matt Clark (13 for 27) .481/.500/.778 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Casey Kelly 2-0, 1.80 ERA, 10 K, 1.20 WHIP in 10.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Andy Parrino (9 for 4) .209/.292/.349 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 6 R, 2 SB in 19 games.
Micah Owings 0-1, 8.22 ERA, 8 K, 1.70 WHIP in 7.2 IP over six games.
Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7
Hot: Andre Ethier (12 for 28) .429/.485/1.000 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Nathan Eovaldi 1-0. 0.84 ERA, 6 K, 1.22 WHIP in 10.2 IP over four games.
Cold: Jerry Sands (5 for 30) .167/.286/.200 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
Chad Billingsley 0-0, 4.97 ERA, 8 K, 1.66 WHIP 12.2 IP over four games.
Kansas City Royals 12-9
Hot: Lorenzo Cain (18 for 37) .486/.537/1.000 with 4 HR, 7 RBI, 11 R, 1 SB in 16 games.
Luis Mendoza 4-0, 0.77 ERA, 12 K, 0.77 WHIP in 11.2 IP over four games.
Cold: Greg Golson (3 for 18) .167/.211/.167 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 16 games.
Bruce Chen 0-1, 15.00 ERA, 6 K, 2.33 WHIP in 12.0 IP over four games.
Colorado Rockies 10-10
Hot: Wilin Rosario (12 for 27) .444/.483/.741 with 2 HR, 8 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Jamie Moyer 2-0, 1.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.44 ERA in 9.0 IP over three games.
Cold: Dexter Fowler (5 for 36) .139/.184/.250 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB in 12 games.
Tyler Chatwood 1-2, 7.94 ERA, 8 K, 1.68 WHIP in 11.1 IP over three games.
Chicago Cubs 10-12
Hot: Joe Mather (17 for 39) .436/.476/.821 with 3 HR, 12 RBI, 10 R, 3 SB in 16 games.
Chris Volstad 1-0, 0.90 ERA, 7 K, 0.70 WHIP in 10.0 IP over three games.
Cold: Dave Sappelt (5 for 29) .172/.273/.310 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB in 15 games.
Travis Wood 1-1, 25.07 ERA, 4 K, 4.07 WHIP in 4.2 IP over three games.
Cincinnati Reds 9-12
Hot: Zack Cozart (16 for 36) .444/.474/.722 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 2 SB in 15 games.
Mat Latos 2-0, 1.93 ERA, 9 K, 1.93 WHIP in 14.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Joey Votto (4 for 29) .138/.242/.172 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Bronson Arroyo 1-2, 7.62 ERA, 5 K, 2.00 WHIP in 13.0 IP over four games.
Arizona Diamondbacks 8-12
Hot: Chris Young (15 for 35) .429/.535/.800 with 5 HR, 6 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 14 games.
Daniel Hudson 1-0, 2.57 ERA, 14 K, 0.71 WHIP in 14.0 IP in four games.
Cold: Lyle Overbay (6 for 31) .194/.306/.226 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Josh Collmenter 0-2, 14.14 ERA, 2 K, 2.14 WHIP in 7.0 IP over three games.
Chicago White Sox 8-12
Hot: Eduardo Escobar (13 for 29) .448/.448/.621 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 2 SB in 15 games.
Nathan Jones 0-0, 2.16 ERA, 14 K, 1.32 WHIP in 8.1 IP over seven games.
Cold: Jim Gallagher (2 for 19) .105/.305/.105 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
John Danks 0-3, 7.00 ERA, 4 K, 2.33 WHIP in 9.0 IP over three games.
Milwaukee Brewers 7-11
Hot: Alex Gonzalez (12 for 33) .364/.400/.545 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 13 games.
Zack Greinke 0-0, 0.73 ERA, 20 K, 0.81 WHIP in 12.1 IP over four games.
Cold: Cesar Izturis (5 for 34) .147/.211/.235 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 16 games.
Marco Estrada 1-2, 5.73 ERA, 8 K, 1.64 WHIP in 11.0 IP over five games.
Cleveland Indians 6-12
Hot: Jose Lopez (11 for 29) .379/.438/.655 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 14 games.
Jeanmar Gomez 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.64 WHIP in 11.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Carlos Santana (7 for 38) .184/.304/.395 with 2 HR, 5 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
Josh Tomlin 0-2, 8.47 ERA, 7 K, 1.94 WHIP in 17.0 IP over five games.
Texas Rangers 6-14
Hot: Elvis Andrus (16 for 39) .410/.455/.513 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 10 R, 1 SB in 14 games.
Derek Holland 2-0, 2.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.78 WHIP in 9.0 IP over three games.
Cold: Mike Olt (6 for 30) .200/.250/.333 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Colby Lewis 0-2, 6.55 ERA, 8 K, 1.27 WHIP in 11.0 IP over three games.
Grapefruit League week three 032412
Taking a look at the Grapefruit League in Florida and how the teams are doing in Spring Training through week three in 2012. Checking on the team records and who some of the hot and cold players are.
Detroit Tigers 14-3
Hot: Delmon Young (17 for 39) .435/.452/.923 with 5 HR, 19 RBI, 10 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
Rick Porcello 2-0, 1.80 ERA, 5 K, 1.30 WHIP in 10.0 IP in three games.
Cold: Brandon Inge (7 for 35) .200/.243/.343 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 13 games.
Adam Wilk 0-0, 7.50 ERA, 5 K, 1.75 WHIP in 12.0 IP over five games.
Toronto Blue Jays 17-4
Hot: Jonathan Diaz (13 for 27) .481/.500/.593 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Ricky Romero 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 8 K, 0.44 WHIP in 9.0 IP over three games.
Cold: Mike McCoy (5 for 29) .172/.250/.241 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 5 R, 2 SB in 15 games.
Rick VandenHurk 0-1, 9.95 ERA, 3 K, 2.53 WHIP in 6.1 IP over four games.
St Louis Cardinals 12-6
Hot: Matt Holliday (14 for 30) .467/.515/.800 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Adam Wainwright 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 9 K, 0.71 WHIP in 14.0 IP in four games.
Cold: Eugenio Velez (2 for 17) .188/.167/.118 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 6 R, 2 SB in 16 games.
R. J Swindle 0-0, 16.20 ERA, 2 K, 3.60 WHIP in 1.2 IP over three games.
New York Yankess 12-9
Hot: Justin Maxwell (12 for 27) .444/.516/.630 with 0 HR, 7 RBI, 10 R, 3 SB in 16 games.
Adam Warren 0-0, 1.93 ERA, 5 K, 0.96 WHIP in 9.1 IP over four games.
Cold: Raul Ibanez (2 for 37) .054/.103/.081 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 13 games.
Ivan Nova 1-2, 6.86 ERA, 14 K, 1.22 WHIP in 19.2 IP over five games.
Minnesota Twins 12-10
Hot: Alexi Casilla (11 for 31) .355/.429/.387 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 7 R, 3 SB in 12 games.
Liam Hendriks 2-0, 1.64 ERA, 11 K, 1.00 WHIP in 11.0 IP over five games.
Cold: Justin Morneau (4 for 37) .108/.175/.135 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Jason Marquis 1-1, 8.53 ERA, 5 K, 2.21 WHIP in 12.2 IP over four games.
Boston Red Sox 9-8
Hot: Darnell McDonald (12 for 24) .500/.556/.958 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Josh Beckett 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 5 K, 0.79 WHIP in 14.0 IP over four games.
Cold: David Ortiz (6 for 31) .194/.242/.452 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Daniel Bard 1-2, 7.11 ERA, 6 K, 1.66 WHIP in 12.2 IP over four games.
Houston Astros 10-9
Hot: Carlos Lee (11 for 30) .367/.406/..633 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Kyle Weiland 2-0, 1.64 ERA, 7 K, 1.09 WHIP in 11.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Jack Cust (1 for 25) .040/.172/.040 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Wandy Rodriguez 1-2, 8.10 ERA, 3 K, 2.20 WHIP in 10.0 IP over three games.
Baltimore Orioles 8-9
Hot: Endy Chavez (14 for 28) .500/.548/.643 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB in 10 games.
Alfredo Simon 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 5 K, 0.86 WHIP in 7.0 IP over three games.
Cold: Matt Wieters (4 for 31) .129/.206/.226 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Armando Galarraga 0-1, 7.20 ERA, 4 K, 2.00 WHIP in 10.0 IP over four games.
Philadelphia Phillies 9-11
Hot: Scott Podsednik (15 for 39) .385/.455/.513 0 HR, 1 RBI, 7 R, 5 SB in 20 games.
Jonathan Papelbon 0-0, 1.29 ERA, 6 K, 1.29 WHIP in 7.0 IP over seven games.
Cold: Kevin Frandsen 5 for 32) .156/.263/.313 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Scott Elarton 0-1, 6.10 ERA, 9 K, 1.06 WHIP in 10.1 IP over four games.
Miami Marlins 7-9
Hot: Jose Reyes (11 for 33) .333/.371/.545 with 1 HR, 2 RB, 5 R, 2 SB in 11 games.
Wade LeBlanc 2-0, 0.61 ERA, 15 K, 0.41 WHIP in 14.2 IP in four games.
Cold: Aaron Rowand (4 for 37) .108/.175/.135 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Ricky Nolasco 0-0, 4.97 ERA, 7 K, 1.50 WHIP in 12.2 IP over three games.
Pittsburgh Pirates 7-12
Hot: Josh Harrison (11 for 21) .524/.584/.905 with 0 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 14 games.
Kevin Correia 1-0, 2.57 ERA, 4 K, 1.07 WHIP in 14.0 IP ovr four games.
Cold: Brandon Boggs (2 for 20) .100/.250/.100 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 13 games.
Erik Bedard 0-1, 6.23 ERA, 7 K, 1.38 WHIP in 8.2 IP over three games.
Atlanta Braves 7-13
Hot: Jordan Parraz (12 for 30) .400/.455/.600 with 1 HR, 6 RBI. 3 R, 0 SB in 20 games.
Mike Minor 0-0, 0.96 ERA, 13 K, 1.02 WHIP in 18.2 IP over five games.
Cold: Jose Constanza (4 for 30) .133/.161/.133 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 16 games.
Jair Jurrjens 0-2, 10.13 ERA, 8 K, 2.63 WHIP in 13.1 IP over four games.
Tampa Bay Rays 6-12
Hot: Desmond Jennings (9 for 23) .391/.462/.391 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 3 SB in nine games.
James Shields 2-0, 2.04 ERA, 17 K, 1.19 WHIP in 17.2 IP over four games.
Cold: Carlos Pena (3 for 27) .111/.273/.185 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Matt Moore 0-1, 9.00 ERA, 5 K, 1.50 WHIP in 4.0 IP over two games.
Washington Nationals 5-12
Hot: Ryan Zimmerman (10 for 26) .385/.469/.808 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Craig Stammen 1-0, 1.86 ERA, 11 K, 0.72 WHIP in 9.2 IP over five games.
Cold: Andres Blanco (1 for 28) .036/.067/.143 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
Stephen Strasburg 0-3, 5.52 ERA, 9 K, 1.16 WHIP in 14.2 IP over four games.
New York Mets 5-13
Hot: Mike Baxter (12 for 35) .343/.378/.371 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 1 R, 3 SB in 15 games.
Dillon Gee 1-0, 3.07 ERA, 12 K, 1.09 WHIP in 14.2 IP in four games.
Cold: Justin Turner (5 for 39) .128/.171/.205 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Mike Pelfrey 0-2, 14.90 ERA, 4 K, 2.69 WHIP in 9.2 IP in three games.
Detroit Tigers 14-3
Hot: Delmon Young (17 for 39) .435/.452/.923 with 5 HR, 19 RBI, 10 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
Rick Porcello 2-0, 1.80 ERA, 5 K, 1.30 WHIP in 10.0 IP in three games.
Cold: Brandon Inge (7 for 35) .200/.243/.343 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 13 games.
Adam Wilk 0-0, 7.50 ERA, 5 K, 1.75 WHIP in 12.0 IP over five games.
Toronto Blue Jays 17-4
Hot: Jonathan Diaz (13 for 27) .481/.500/.593 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Ricky Romero 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 8 K, 0.44 WHIP in 9.0 IP over three games.
Cold: Mike McCoy (5 for 29) .172/.250/.241 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 5 R, 2 SB in 15 games.
Rick VandenHurk 0-1, 9.95 ERA, 3 K, 2.53 WHIP in 6.1 IP over four games.
St Louis Cardinals 12-6
Hot: Matt Holliday (14 for 30) .467/.515/.800 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Adam Wainwright 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 9 K, 0.71 WHIP in 14.0 IP in four games.
Cold: Eugenio Velez (2 for 17) .188/.167/.118 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 6 R, 2 SB in 16 games.
R. J Swindle 0-0, 16.20 ERA, 2 K, 3.60 WHIP in 1.2 IP over three games.
New York Yankess 12-9
Hot: Justin Maxwell (12 for 27) .444/.516/.630 with 0 HR, 7 RBI, 10 R, 3 SB in 16 games.
Adam Warren 0-0, 1.93 ERA, 5 K, 0.96 WHIP in 9.1 IP over four games.
Cold: Raul Ibanez (2 for 37) .054/.103/.081 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 13 games.
Ivan Nova 1-2, 6.86 ERA, 14 K, 1.22 WHIP in 19.2 IP over five games.
Minnesota Twins 12-10
Hot: Alexi Casilla (11 for 31) .355/.429/.387 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 7 R, 3 SB in 12 games.
Liam Hendriks 2-0, 1.64 ERA, 11 K, 1.00 WHIP in 11.0 IP over five games.
Cold: Justin Morneau (4 for 37) .108/.175/.135 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Jason Marquis 1-1, 8.53 ERA, 5 K, 2.21 WHIP in 12.2 IP over four games.
Boston Red Sox 9-8
Hot: Darnell McDonald (12 for 24) .500/.556/.958 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Josh Beckett 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 5 K, 0.79 WHIP in 14.0 IP over four games.
Cold: David Ortiz (6 for 31) .194/.242/.452 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Daniel Bard 1-2, 7.11 ERA, 6 K, 1.66 WHIP in 12.2 IP over four games.
Houston Astros 10-9
Hot: Carlos Lee (11 for 30) .367/.406/..633 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Kyle Weiland 2-0, 1.64 ERA, 7 K, 1.09 WHIP in 11.0 IP over four games.
Cold: Jack Cust (1 for 25) .040/.172/.040 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Wandy Rodriguez 1-2, 8.10 ERA, 3 K, 2.20 WHIP in 10.0 IP over three games.
Baltimore Orioles 8-9
Hot: Endy Chavez (14 for 28) .500/.548/.643 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB in 10 games.
Alfredo Simon 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 5 K, 0.86 WHIP in 7.0 IP over three games.
Cold: Matt Wieters (4 for 31) .129/.206/.226 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Armando Galarraga 0-1, 7.20 ERA, 4 K, 2.00 WHIP in 10.0 IP over four games.
Philadelphia Phillies 9-11
Hot: Scott Podsednik (15 for 39) .385/.455/.513 0 HR, 1 RBI, 7 R, 5 SB in 20 games.
Jonathan Papelbon 0-0, 1.29 ERA, 6 K, 1.29 WHIP in 7.0 IP over seven games.
Cold: Kevin Frandsen 5 for 32) .156/.263/.313 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Scott Elarton 0-1, 6.10 ERA, 9 K, 1.06 WHIP in 10.1 IP over four games.
Miami Marlins 7-9
Hot: Jose Reyes (11 for 33) .333/.371/.545 with 1 HR, 2 RB, 5 R, 2 SB in 11 games.
Wade LeBlanc 2-0, 0.61 ERA, 15 K, 0.41 WHIP in 14.2 IP in four games.
Cold: Aaron Rowand (4 for 37) .108/.175/.135 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Ricky Nolasco 0-0, 4.97 ERA, 7 K, 1.50 WHIP in 12.2 IP over three games.
Pittsburgh Pirates 7-12
Hot: Josh Harrison (11 for 21) .524/.584/.905 with 0 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 14 games.
Kevin Correia 1-0, 2.57 ERA, 4 K, 1.07 WHIP in 14.0 IP ovr four games.
Cold: Brandon Boggs (2 for 20) .100/.250/.100 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 13 games.
Erik Bedard 0-1, 6.23 ERA, 7 K, 1.38 WHIP in 8.2 IP over three games.
Atlanta Braves 7-13
Hot: Jordan Parraz (12 for 30) .400/.455/.600 with 1 HR, 6 RBI. 3 R, 0 SB in 20 games.
Mike Minor 0-0, 0.96 ERA, 13 K, 1.02 WHIP in 18.2 IP over five games.
Cold: Jose Constanza (4 for 30) .133/.161/.133 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 16 games.
Jair Jurrjens 0-2, 10.13 ERA, 8 K, 2.63 WHIP in 13.1 IP over four games.
Tampa Bay Rays 6-12
Hot: Desmond Jennings (9 for 23) .391/.462/.391 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 3 SB in nine games.
James Shields 2-0, 2.04 ERA, 17 K, 1.19 WHIP in 17.2 IP over four games.
Cold: Carlos Pena (3 for 27) .111/.273/.185 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Matt Moore 0-1, 9.00 ERA, 5 K, 1.50 WHIP in 4.0 IP over two games.
Washington Nationals 5-12
Hot: Ryan Zimmerman (10 for 26) .385/.469/.808 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Craig Stammen 1-0, 1.86 ERA, 11 K, 0.72 WHIP in 9.2 IP over five games.
Cold: Andres Blanco (1 for 28) .036/.067/.143 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
Stephen Strasburg 0-3, 5.52 ERA, 9 K, 1.16 WHIP in 14.2 IP over four games.
New York Mets 5-13
Hot: Mike Baxter (12 for 35) .343/.378/.371 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 1 R, 3 SB in 15 games.
Dillon Gee 1-0, 3.07 ERA, 12 K, 1.09 WHIP in 14.2 IP in four games.
Cold: Justin Turner (5 for 39) .128/.171/.205 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 12 games.
Mike Pelfrey 0-2, 14.90 ERA, 4 K, 2.69 WHIP in 9.2 IP in three games.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Darkside Draft 2012
Earlier I wrote about my experience at this year's fantasy baseball draft. My draft was from the vantage point of a team that finished second the previous year and the bulk of my team remained the same in a 5x5 keeper league. During the draft I made it a point to follow the draft of the team with the deepest pockets since he basically dismantled his team and was in major rebuild mode. That team I have referred to previously as the Darkside. The Darkside entered the draft with $227 of a possible $300 available and a total of 37 roster spots available.
As I mentioned in my draft post the Darkside threw a curve out the gates by throwing out Cardinals first base prospect Matt Adams. I did make a bid to see how serious he was but the Darkside landed Adams at $4. Adams is viewed as the Cardinals first baseman of the future and has shown the ability to hit for average and power. In 2011 at Double A he hit .300/.357/.566 with 32 home runs in 115 games.
Also in the first round the Darkside went after and landed Angels shortstop Erick Aybar for $21. In 2011 Aybar hit .279/.322/.421 with 10 home runs and 30 steals in 143 games. The Darkside had their shortstop who was ranked ninth by MLB.
The Darkside made an attempt at Ian Kinsler at the end of the first round but he went elsewhere at $34. Instead he landed Brandon Phillips with the next pick for $23. MLB ranked Kinsler the number two second baseman while Phillips is fifth. In 2011 Phillips hit a career best .300/.353/.457 with 18 home runs and 14 steals. We'll have to see if Phillips can maintain that or return to levels closer to his career numbers .272/.322/.434.
In the second round the Darkside fired another curve by throwing out Reds third base prospect James Darnell and he was bidded up to $6 before he could claim him. I had written about him as part of the Mat Latos trade but he really wasn't on my radar. In 2011 he split time between Double A and Triple A hitting a combined .310/.406/.547 with 23 home runs and 2 steals in 111 games before getting an 18 game call up with the Padres.
The second round also included an attempt for Carl Crawford but he landed out of reach at $26. Yet for the same price the Darkside did land John Hamilton at end of the round. The MLB ranks Crawford as the 15th outfielder while Hamilton is 11th. In 2011 Hamilton hit .298/.346/.536 with 25 home runs and 8 steals a year after winning the MVP. I've always liked Hamilton and he was on my roster for years but as I've said its nice to see them leave the nest at high prices.
In the third round the Darkside made a run at 17th ranked outfielder Matt Holliday but he landed elsewhere for $28. With the very next picked he snagged Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester for $23. The MLB has Lester as the number 16 starting pitcher. In 2011 Lester was 15-9 with a 3.47 ERA, 182 strikeouts and 1.26 WHIP in 191.2 innings over 31 games.
In the same round they landed another pitcher with the Indians Ubaldo Jimenez at $13. The MLB has Jimenez at number 40. In 2011 split the season between the Rockies and Indians and was 10-13 with a 4.68 ERA, 180 strikeouts and 1.40 WHIP in 188.1 innings over 32 games. That is only one season removed from a career best year.
At the top of the fourth round the Darkside grabbed Angels first baseman Kendrys Morales for $11. The MLB has him as the 15th ranked first baseman although he'll now be behind Albert Pujols and will DH. Yet they are making that ranking based on him being first base eligible although he hasn't played since he was injured in 2010. In his last full season in 2009 he hit .306/.355/.569 with 34 home runs and 3 steals in 152 games. He's still not 100% but the Angels and the Darkside hope he can approach those numbers again as a DH.
Then from his spot he threw out Mets second base prospect Reese Havens and got him for $1. In 2011 Havens played 58 games at Double A and hit .289/.372/.455 with six home runs and 2 steals but missed most of the season with injuries.
Later that same round the Darkside made the move that had many really scratching their heads because of the price as he landed Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval at $30. Sandoval is the tenth ranked third baseman by MLB and can hit for average and power. In 2011 he hit .315/.357/.552 with 23 home runs and 2 steals in 117 games.
At the end of the same round he also took Arizona shortstop Stephen Drew for $10. Drew is trying to return from an ankle injury and that may contribute to why the MLB has him as the number 16 shortstop. In his last full season in 2010 Drew hit .278/.352/.458 with 15 home runs and 10 steals in 151 games. But again staying healthy always seems to be a Drew family issue.
Near the front of the fifth round Pirates outfield prospect Starling Marte was thrown out and the Darkside got him for only $2. In 2011 at Double A Marte hit .332/.370/.500 with 12 home runs and 24 steals in 129 games. He had been on the list of position players I was interested in but I didn't make an attempt.
Later in the fifth he landed Corey Hart for $17. MLB has him as the 28th ranked outfielder. In 2011 Hart hit .285/.356/.510 with 26 home runs and 7 steals in 130 games.
I battled the Darkside and the end of the fifth when I got Mike Moustakas for $12. He then countered by throwing out the top third base prospect in the minors by throwing out Nolan Arenado of the Rockies organization. I made a couple counters but he got him for $7. In 2011 at Class A Advanced Arenado hit .298/.34/.487 with 20 home runs, a minors best 122 RBI and 2 steals in 134 games.
At the end of the fifth I battled the Darkside again and lost out on the Yankees Eduardo Nunez for $6. As I mentioned Nunez should getting plenty of time backing up old men Jeter at short and Rodriguez at third. In 2011 he hit .265/.313/.385 with five home runs and 22 steals in 112 games.
I threw out Nyjer Morgan in the sixth and he made a bid but landed elsewhere at $6. In the seventh he threw out shortstop prospect Jurickson Profar and we both made some counters before he landed elsewhere at $8. He was in bargain roster fill mode the next couple rounds as he got Alexi Casilla $4, Carlos Pena $5, Lorenzo Cain $4 and Pedro Alvarez $3. In 2011 with the Twins Casilla hit .260/.322/.368 with two home runs and 15 steals in 97 games. In 2011 with the Cubs Pena hit .225/.357/.462 with 28 home runs and 2 steals in 153 games. Cain cut his teeth at the Royals Triple A in 2011 and hit .312/.380/.497 with 16 home runs and 16 steals in 128 games. Alvarez split time between the minors and Pirates in 2011 and hit .191/.272/.289 with four home runs and one steal in 74 games with the Pirates.
The ninth round was the last time my path crossed with the Darkside in the draft. He threw out Bud Norris and we countered a few times before I landed him at $9. He threw out Josh Collmenter in the 10th and he went elsewhere for $4. He threw out Phil Hughes in the 11th and he went elsewhere for $5. Then he threw out and got Joe Blanton for $1. In 2011 with the Phillies Blanton was 1-2 with a 5.10 ERA, 35 strikeouts and 1.48 WHIP in 41.1 innings over 11 games.
In the 13th round he threw out and got Dodgers outfield prospect Scott Van Slyke for $1. In 2011 at Double A Van Slyke hit .348/.427/.595 with 20 home runs and 6 steals in 130 games.
In the 14th round he threw out Athletics catching prospect Derek Norris. In 2011 at Double A he hit .210/.367/.446 with 20 home runs and 13 steals in 104 games.
In the 15th he threw out White Sox outfielder Alejandro De Aza who he got for $4. De Aza split 2011 between Triple A where he hit .322/.378/.494 with nine home runs and 22 steals in 99 games and the White Sox where he hit .329/.400/.520 with four home runs and 12 steals in 54 games.
He took a few rounds off and came back in the 18th round to throw out and land his last player Royals pitcher Greg Holland. In 2011 Holland was 5-1 with a 1.80 ERA, 74 strikeouts, 0.93 WHIP and 4 saves in 60.0 innings over 46 games. Holland will now be in the mix to be the Royals closer with the recent injury to Jochim Soria.
He left the draft with no money left on the table and 10 roster spots plus three farm spots still open. After he moves his prospects to the farm he will have enough funds to pick up seven free agents off the waiver wire at $5 each. Those pick ups should help address depth concerns. Otherwise it was a fairly good draft for making his core team.
As I mentioned in my draft post the Darkside threw a curve out the gates by throwing out Cardinals first base prospect Matt Adams. I did make a bid to see how serious he was but the Darkside landed Adams at $4. Adams is viewed as the Cardinals first baseman of the future and has shown the ability to hit for average and power. In 2011 at Double A he hit .300/.357/.566 with 32 home runs in 115 games.
Also in the first round the Darkside went after and landed Angels shortstop Erick Aybar for $21. In 2011 Aybar hit .279/.322/.421 with 10 home runs and 30 steals in 143 games. The Darkside had their shortstop who was ranked ninth by MLB.
The Darkside made an attempt at Ian Kinsler at the end of the first round but he went elsewhere at $34. Instead he landed Brandon Phillips with the next pick for $23. MLB ranked Kinsler the number two second baseman while Phillips is fifth. In 2011 Phillips hit a career best .300/.353/.457 with 18 home runs and 14 steals. We'll have to see if Phillips can maintain that or return to levels closer to his career numbers .272/.322/.434.
In the second round the Darkside fired another curve by throwing out Reds third base prospect James Darnell and he was bidded up to $6 before he could claim him. I had written about him as part of the Mat Latos trade but he really wasn't on my radar. In 2011 he split time between Double A and Triple A hitting a combined .310/.406/.547 with 23 home runs and 2 steals in 111 games before getting an 18 game call up with the Padres.
The second round also included an attempt for Carl Crawford but he landed out of reach at $26. Yet for the same price the Darkside did land John Hamilton at end of the round. The MLB ranks Crawford as the 15th outfielder while Hamilton is 11th. In 2011 Hamilton hit .298/.346/.536 with 25 home runs and 8 steals a year after winning the MVP. I've always liked Hamilton and he was on my roster for years but as I've said its nice to see them leave the nest at high prices.
In the third round the Darkside made a run at 17th ranked outfielder Matt Holliday but he landed elsewhere for $28. With the very next picked he snagged Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester for $23. The MLB has Lester as the number 16 starting pitcher. In 2011 Lester was 15-9 with a 3.47 ERA, 182 strikeouts and 1.26 WHIP in 191.2 innings over 31 games.
In the same round they landed another pitcher with the Indians Ubaldo Jimenez at $13. The MLB has Jimenez at number 40. In 2011 split the season between the Rockies and Indians and was 10-13 with a 4.68 ERA, 180 strikeouts and 1.40 WHIP in 188.1 innings over 32 games. That is only one season removed from a career best year.
At the top of the fourth round the Darkside grabbed Angels first baseman Kendrys Morales for $11. The MLB has him as the 15th ranked first baseman although he'll now be behind Albert Pujols and will DH. Yet they are making that ranking based on him being first base eligible although he hasn't played since he was injured in 2010. In his last full season in 2009 he hit .306/.355/.569 with 34 home runs and 3 steals in 152 games. He's still not 100% but the Angels and the Darkside hope he can approach those numbers again as a DH.
Then from his spot he threw out Mets second base prospect Reese Havens and got him for $1. In 2011 Havens played 58 games at Double A and hit .289/.372/.455 with six home runs and 2 steals but missed most of the season with injuries.
Later that same round the Darkside made the move that had many really scratching their heads because of the price as he landed Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval at $30. Sandoval is the tenth ranked third baseman by MLB and can hit for average and power. In 2011 he hit .315/.357/.552 with 23 home runs and 2 steals in 117 games.
At the end of the same round he also took Arizona shortstop Stephen Drew for $10. Drew is trying to return from an ankle injury and that may contribute to why the MLB has him as the number 16 shortstop. In his last full season in 2010 Drew hit .278/.352/.458 with 15 home runs and 10 steals in 151 games. But again staying healthy always seems to be a Drew family issue.
Near the front of the fifth round Pirates outfield prospect Starling Marte was thrown out and the Darkside got him for only $2. In 2011 at Double A Marte hit .332/.370/.500 with 12 home runs and 24 steals in 129 games. He had been on the list of position players I was interested in but I didn't make an attempt.
Later in the fifth he landed Corey Hart for $17. MLB has him as the 28th ranked outfielder. In 2011 Hart hit .285/.356/.510 with 26 home runs and 7 steals in 130 games.
I battled the Darkside and the end of the fifth when I got Mike Moustakas for $12. He then countered by throwing out the top third base prospect in the minors by throwing out Nolan Arenado of the Rockies organization. I made a couple counters but he got him for $7. In 2011 at Class A Advanced Arenado hit .298/.34/.487 with 20 home runs, a minors best 122 RBI and 2 steals in 134 games.
At the end of the fifth I battled the Darkside again and lost out on the Yankees Eduardo Nunez for $6. As I mentioned Nunez should getting plenty of time backing up old men Jeter at short and Rodriguez at third. In 2011 he hit .265/.313/.385 with five home runs and 22 steals in 112 games.
I threw out Nyjer Morgan in the sixth and he made a bid but landed elsewhere at $6. In the seventh he threw out shortstop prospect Jurickson Profar and we both made some counters before he landed elsewhere at $8. He was in bargain roster fill mode the next couple rounds as he got Alexi Casilla $4, Carlos Pena $5, Lorenzo Cain $4 and Pedro Alvarez $3. In 2011 with the Twins Casilla hit .260/.322/.368 with two home runs and 15 steals in 97 games. In 2011 with the Cubs Pena hit .225/.357/.462 with 28 home runs and 2 steals in 153 games. Cain cut his teeth at the Royals Triple A in 2011 and hit .312/.380/.497 with 16 home runs and 16 steals in 128 games. Alvarez split time between the minors and Pirates in 2011 and hit .191/.272/.289 with four home runs and one steal in 74 games with the Pirates.
The ninth round was the last time my path crossed with the Darkside in the draft. He threw out Bud Norris and we countered a few times before I landed him at $9. He threw out Josh Collmenter in the 10th and he went elsewhere for $4. He threw out Phil Hughes in the 11th and he went elsewhere for $5. Then he threw out and got Joe Blanton for $1. In 2011 with the Phillies Blanton was 1-2 with a 5.10 ERA, 35 strikeouts and 1.48 WHIP in 41.1 innings over 11 games.
In the 13th round he threw out and got Dodgers outfield prospect Scott Van Slyke for $1. In 2011 at Double A Van Slyke hit .348/.427/.595 with 20 home runs and 6 steals in 130 games.
In the 14th round he threw out Athletics catching prospect Derek Norris. In 2011 at Double A he hit .210/.367/.446 with 20 home runs and 13 steals in 104 games.
In the 15th he threw out White Sox outfielder Alejandro De Aza who he got for $4. De Aza split 2011 between Triple A where he hit .322/.378/.494 with nine home runs and 22 steals in 99 games and the White Sox where he hit .329/.400/.520 with four home runs and 12 steals in 54 games.
He took a few rounds off and came back in the 18th round to throw out and land his last player Royals pitcher Greg Holland. In 2011 Holland was 5-1 with a 1.80 ERA, 74 strikeouts, 0.93 WHIP and 4 saves in 60.0 innings over 46 games. Holland will now be in the mix to be the Royals closer with the recent injury to Jochim Soria.
He left the draft with no money left on the table and 10 roster spots plus three farm spots still open. After he moves his prospects to the farm he will have enough funds to pick up seven free agents off the waiver wire at $5 each. Those pick ups should help address depth concerns. Otherwise it was a fairly good draft for making his core team.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Humberto Quintero traded to Royals
Humberto Quintero was traded by the Houston Astros to the Kansas City Royals on March 20, 2012 along with Jason Bourgeois. In exchange the Astros receive minor league player Kevin Chapman and a player to be named later.
The trade was deemed necessary by the Royals due to the injury to catcher Savador Perez. Quintero will share time at catcher with Brayan Pena while Perez is out. He played the last seven seasons with the Astros and the two prior with the Padres. In 2011 he hit .240/.258/.317 with two home runs, 25 RBI, 22 runs and one steal in 79 games. For his career he has hit .234/.268/.321 with 15 home runs, 94 RBI, 80 runs and one steal in 379 games. On defense his career fielding percentage is .992 and he has thrown out 32% of attempted steals. He was originally signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent in1997 out of Venezuela.
Bourgeois is an outfielder who played two seasons with the Astros after one with the Brewers and one with the White Sox. In 2011 he hit .294/.323/.357 with one home run, 16 RBI, 30 runs and 31 steals in 93 games. For his career he has hit .262/.307/.324 with two home runs, 22 RBI, 52 runs and 46 steals in 192 games. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the second round in 2000.
Chapman is a LHP who split 2011 between Class A Advanced and Double A. He was 0-2 with a 4.84 ERA, 40 strikeouts, 1.39 ERA and 7 saves in 22.1 innings over 15 games at Class A Advanced and was 1-2 with a 4.99 ERA, 50 strikeouts, 1.46 WHIP and 3 saves in 39.2 innings over 25 games at Double A. He was originally drafted by the Royals in the fourth round in 2010.
The trade was deemed necessary by the Royals due to the injury to catcher Savador Perez. Quintero will share time at catcher with Brayan Pena while Perez is out. He played the last seven seasons with the Astros and the two prior with the Padres. In 2011 he hit .240/.258/.317 with two home runs, 25 RBI, 22 runs and one steal in 79 games. For his career he has hit .234/.268/.321 with 15 home runs, 94 RBI, 80 runs and one steal in 379 games. On defense his career fielding percentage is .992 and he has thrown out 32% of attempted steals. He was originally signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent in1997 out of Venezuela.
Bourgeois is an outfielder who played two seasons with the Astros after one with the Brewers and one with the White Sox. In 2011 he hit .294/.323/.357 with one home run, 16 RBI, 30 runs and 31 steals in 93 games. For his career he has hit .262/.307/.324 with two home runs, 22 RBI, 52 runs and 46 steals in 192 games. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the second round in 2000.
Chapman is a LHP who split 2011 between Class A Advanced and Double A. He was 0-2 with a 4.84 ERA, 40 strikeouts, 1.39 ERA and 7 saves in 22.1 innings over 15 games at Class A Advanced and was 1-2 with a 4.99 ERA, 50 strikeouts, 1.46 WHIP and 3 saves in 39.2 innings over 25 games at Double A. He was originally drafted by the Royals in the fourth round in 2010.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Davis Stoneburner traded to Indians
Davis Stoneburner was traded by the Texas Rangers to the Cleveland Indians on March 19, 2012 as he was deemed the player named later from the February 21 trade that sent Kelvin De La Cruz to the Rangers. It is an odd twist since De La Cruz was later traded back to the Indians on March 15.
Stoneburner primarily played second at Double A in 2011 plus three games in the outfield and one at shortstop. He hit .269/.341/.413 with nine home runs, 47 RBI, 64 runs and 18 steals in 116 games. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the ninth round in 2007.
Stoneburner primarily played second at Double A in 2011 plus three games in the outfield and one at shortstop. He hit .269/.341/.413 with nine home runs, 47 RBI, 64 runs and 18 steals in 116 games. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the ninth round in 2007.
My Draft 2012
Yesterday was the fantasy baseball draft in our 5x5 keeper league. It was over six hours of fun that included plenty of jokes, adult beverages and baseball strategy. After finishing second last year the bulk of my team remained intact and I went in with a little more available funds but also had a few more spots to replace. Last year I went in with $41 and eight roster spots to fill out of a possible 50 including 10 for farm eligible. This year I went in with $53 to spend but ideally had to spread that over 12 new players. Also similar to last year there were a few teams that scrapped their teams and nearly started from scratch with the majority of the possible $300 available to them.
One decision that I changed a few times before the draft was how I planned to allocate the 12 available spots. Initially I planned on splitting it evenly between pitchers and position players. Then I pushed the edge to seven position players and five pitchers. Finally I decided to stick to the traditional view that position players are more valuable than pitchers so I planned on nine position players and three pitchers. Of course that was subject to change depending on how things went draft day.
I knew that I wasn't going to be able to get top dollar talent so I gathered the names of players I thought I had a chance at. On draft day I went into the draft with three columns on a piece of paper: pitchers, position players and bait. The bait players were either players I knew I had no chance at or players I didn't want but were on team rosters the previous year at prices I knew the others would be willing to bid for.
The first round went as expected and the bidding wars ensued for the big names like Albert Pujols $38, Adrian Gonzalez $34, Justin Verland $35, Robinson Cano $33, Joey Votto $35, Ryan Zimmerman $27 and Ian Kinsler $34. A few odd first round offerings were Mariano Rivera $15, Alex Gordon $21, Erick Aybar $21 and Alex Rios $14. The big curve ball of the round was prospect Matt Adams being thrown out at the third position. Adams was a player I had on my list so I put a cursory counter bid at $2 but quickly called off the chase and he went for $4. Votto was the player I threw out after having him on my roster the past few seasons but he was a bait player because I knew I had no realistic chance at him. It is always nice to see the players that initially cut their teeth on my roster leave the nest for high prices.
In the second round Dan Haren was thrown out and he happened to be at the top of my pitcher list. Yet I hoped his name wouldn't be thrown out until the later rounds because I knew the price would be too much this soon. My cap was $15 for Haren and it quickly went past that before stopping at $25. I had the same cap set for Ricky Romero who was thrown out in the fourth round and he fell out of my reach at $18. The players I threw out in the second, third, fourth and fifth rounds were Carl Crawford $26, Alex Rodriguez $21, Yoenis Cespedes $14 and Yadier Molina $9.
Then at the end of the fifth round I was surprised to hear the name Mike Moustakas thrown out because I thought he had been kept on another roster. I happily jumped at the chance and figured If I had been willing to go to $15 for Haren and Romero I would do the same for Moustakas. I needed a third baseman and was happy to land him at $12. One thing I like about Moustakas is that he has shown the ability to hit home runs by the 36 he hit in 2010 in the minors. He also showed promise in his post All Star game split after being called up by hitting .276/.314/.398 with four home runs and 26 RBI in 64 games. He has shown that it takes him some time to adjust to a new level but once he does he hits well.
In the sixth round I threw out Nyjer Morgan $6 and then heard the name of the player at the top of my position list. Eduardo Nunez is a back up at third and shortstop with the Yankees but should see plenty of time doing both. I placed my last bid at $5 and didn't want to go any higher because of the other players I wanted. I lost him at $6.
In the seventh round I threw out Ryan Raburn $6 and bid on Francisco Liriano but called off that chase and he went for $8. In the eighth round I threw out Mitch Moreland $5 and bid on Anthony Rizzo and bit my tongue as he went for $4. In the ninth round I threw out Rajai Davis $3.
In the ninth round I also picked up my first two pitchers. Joe Wieland of the Padres organization was thrown out and although he was further down on the list of pitchers I wanted I threw out a bid of $2 and got him for that. This was almost an example of putting your money where your mouth is because I had written about Wieland last year and might as well pick up a player I believed in. In 2011 between the Rangers and Padres minor league teams he was 13-4 while always maintaining a sub 3.00 ERA. He should be helped going to the Padre's pitchers park.
The other ninth round pitcher I got was Bud Norris for $9. Although he plays on a weak Houston team Norris brings the ability to strike people out as his big asset. His first half in 2011 was much better than his post All Star break performance but he continues to show improvement each year. He is entering his prime at 27 and could be ready for a break out year.
Then in the tenth round I found myself in a quandary. I threw out Chris Davis from my bait list and as "$2 going once" was called out I found myself countering with $3 because I couldn't see him going that low. I picked him up at $3 and might have backed into a steal. Davis showed promise in 2009 hitting 21 home runs in 113 games with the Rangers. Last season he hit .372 with 24 home runs in the minors for both the Rangers and Orioles organizations. Right now Davis is tabbed as the Orioles starting first baseman. While not the hitters ball park that Arlington is the stadium in Baltimore is still in the top 12 in allowing both runs and home runs.
In the 11th round I threw out Marlon Byrd $5 and in the 12th round I was down to the last player on my bait list. I threw out Victor Martinez and there were some rumblings from those that didn't realize he was available and others who didn't want to waste a pick on an injured player who wouldn't play this year. He went for $6.
The 13th round came and it was time to start filling out my roster. Early in the round pitcher Trevor Bauer was thrown out and I quickly countered and countered again. Some one said it was apparent who I had been waiting for. He was the highest pitcher I had remaining on my list because he had been third behind Haren and Romero. I don't follow the prices the books try to set and decided that $10 was my limit for Bauer. He was mine at $7. Three things I like about Bauer are his work ethic, strikeout ability and control. While at UCLA last year he had 203 strikeouts against only 36 walks in 136.2 innings. He will start the season on my farm team until he shows he can compete in the big leagues.
The 13th round also marked the point where I started throwing out players from my real draft list. I would throw out position players first and if that happened to be become exhausted then I would head into the pitchers list although I already hit the three pitcher mark. First I threw out Eric Sogard and got him for $1. Sogard is a utility player with the Athletics whose default position is short stop and he also plays second and third. Besides offering position depth Sogard showed the ability in the minors to hit around .300 and reach double digits in home runs and steals. The Athletics saw he could hit when they drafted him in the second round in 2007 after he hit .400 and helped Arizona State get to the College World Series.
In the 14th round I drafted Kyle Seagar for $1. He is currently a back up at second and third but is challenging for the starting spot at third. Seagar showed his promise in 2010 hitting .345/.419/.503 with 14 home runs and 13 steals in 135 games at Class A Advanced. He followed that up in 2011 by hitting .333/.399/.495 with seven home runs and 11 steals in 90 games across Double A and Triple A before being promoted to the Mariners for 53 games and hit .253/.312/.379 with three home runs and three steals. The Mariners drafted him in the third round in 2009 after he hit .393/.487/.592 with six home runs and 13 steals to help North Carolina to the College World Series.
The 15th round met my first challenge from others in these later rounds as I threw out Eric Young Jr. I've held him at various times the last couple seasons but didn't keep him on the roster in hopes I could pick him up cheaper. Yet he is known as a source for stolen bases. I set my cap on him at $5 and was able to get him back at that. At least that guarantees I have him this season and next while I hope he develops into the player I know he can be. As a back up in the outfield and at second he managed 27 steals in only 229 plate appearances over 77 games in 2011. He started to show the ability to hit at Triple A last year with .363/.454/.552 but he needs the chance prove he can do that in the Majors. Hopefully he can be traded else where and be given that opportunity.
Near top of the 16th round Gary Brown was thrown out and I had high hopes for him but called off the chase at $6 and he went for $7. The Giants outfield prospect did put up some crazy numbers in 2011 hitting .336/.407/.519 with 14 home runs and 53 steals in 131 games at Class A Advanced. Yet he wasn't one of those players I felt I had to have at any cost so I threw out Padres outfield prospect Rymer Liriano and got him at $1 instead. In 2011 at Class A Liriano hit .319/.383/.499 with 12 home runs and 65 steals 116 games.
The 17th round was when I picked up the first of three players I felt I just had to have. I threw out Angels first base prospect C. J Cron for $1 and got him for that. One thing that I've always liked about Cron is that he is the only player to have gotten three hits off Stephen Strasburg in a college game.
The Angels drafted him in the first round in 2011 after he hit .434/.517/.803 with 15 home runs in 49 games and he tore through Rookie ball hitting .308/.371/.629 with 13 home runs in 34 games before a dislocated knee cap ended his season.
In the 18th round I picked up Red Sox outfield prospect Bryce Brentz for $1. In 2011 he hit .359/.414/.647 with 11 home runs in 40 games at Class A and hit .274/.336/.531 with 19 home runs in 75 gamess at Class A Advanced. The ability to hit 30 home runs in a season no matter the level is a big positive for me. The Red Sox drafted Brentz late in the first round in 2010 after hitting .348/.440/.636 with 15 home runs in 46 games. In 2009 he led the nation as a sophomore hitting .465/.535/.930 with 28 home runs in 60 games.
My final player selected was Carlos Correa for $1. He keeps in line with my tradition of drafting a player that will likely be drafted in the next MLB draft. The last two I took were Bryce Harper and Bubba Starling. A couple other teams have followed my lead on this but they have stayed with college players. As with Starling last year Correa is a high school player. He plays shortstop at the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and is reported to be a five tool player. While currently committed to play for the University of Miami a top 10 draft position at the MLB draft should change that. I'll have to wait until next June to see where he is drafted and next July what his final decision is.
That concludes by 2012 draft report and I can't wait for the season to start.
One decision that I changed a few times before the draft was how I planned to allocate the 12 available spots. Initially I planned on splitting it evenly between pitchers and position players. Then I pushed the edge to seven position players and five pitchers. Finally I decided to stick to the traditional view that position players are more valuable than pitchers so I planned on nine position players and three pitchers. Of course that was subject to change depending on how things went draft day.
I knew that I wasn't going to be able to get top dollar talent so I gathered the names of players I thought I had a chance at. On draft day I went into the draft with three columns on a piece of paper: pitchers, position players and bait. The bait players were either players I knew I had no chance at or players I didn't want but were on team rosters the previous year at prices I knew the others would be willing to bid for.
The first round went as expected and the bidding wars ensued for the big names like Albert Pujols $38, Adrian Gonzalez $34, Justin Verland $35, Robinson Cano $33, Joey Votto $35, Ryan Zimmerman $27 and Ian Kinsler $34. A few odd first round offerings were Mariano Rivera $15, Alex Gordon $21, Erick Aybar $21 and Alex Rios $14. The big curve ball of the round was prospect Matt Adams being thrown out at the third position. Adams was a player I had on my list so I put a cursory counter bid at $2 but quickly called off the chase and he went for $4. Votto was the player I threw out after having him on my roster the past few seasons but he was a bait player because I knew I had no realistic chance at him. It is always nice to see the players that initially cut their teeth on my roster leave the nest for high prices.
In the second round Dan Haren was thrown out and he happened to be at the top of my pitcher list. Yet I hoped his name wouldn't be thrown out until the later rounds because I knew the price would be too much this soon. My cap was $15 for Haren and it quickly went past that before stopping at $25. I had the same cap set for Ricky Romero who was thrown out in the fourth round and he fell out of my reach at $18. The players I threw out in the second, third, fourth and fifth rounds were Carl Crawford $26, Alex Rodriguez $21, Yoenis Cespedes $14 and Yadier Molina $9.
Then at the end of the fifth round I was surprised to hear the name Mike Moustakas thrown out because I thought he had been kept on another roster. I happily jumped at the chance and figured If I had been willing to go to $15 for Haren and Romero I would do the same for Moustakas. I needed a third baseman and was happy to land him at $12. One thing I like about Moustakas is that he has shown the ability to hit home runs by the 36 he hit in 2010 in the minors. He also showed promise in his post All Star game split after being called up by hitting .276/.314/.398 with four home runs and 26 RBI in 64 games. He has shown that it takes him some time to adjust to a new level but once he does he hits well.
In the sixth round I threw out Nyjer Morgan $6 and then heard the name of the player at the top of my position list. Eduardo Nunez is a back up at third and shortstop with the Yankees but should see plenty of time doing both. I placed my last bid at $5 and didn't want to go any higher because of the other players I wanted. I lost him at $6.
In the seventh round I threw out Ryan Raburn $6 and bid on Francisco Liriano but called off that chase and he went for $8. In the eighth round I threw out Mitch Moreland $5 and bid on Anthony Rizzo and bit my tongue as he went for $4. In the ninth round I threw out Rajai Davis $3.
In the ninth round I also picked up my first two pitchers. Joe Wieland of the Padres organization was thrown out and although he was further down on the list of pitchers I wanted I threw out a bid of $2 and got him for that. This was almost an example of putting your money where your mouth is because I had written about Wieland last year and might as well pick up a player I believed in. In 2011 between the Rangers and Padres minor league teams he was 13-4 while always maintaining a sub 3.00 ERA. He should be helped going to the Padre's pitchers park.
The other ninth round pitcher I got was Bud Norris for $9. Although he plays on a weak Houston team Norris brings the ability to strike people out as his big asset. His first half in 2011 was much better than his post All Star break performance but he continues to show improvement each year. He is entering his prime at 27 and could be ready for a break out year.
Then in the tenth round I found myself in a quandary. I threw out Chris Davis from my bait list and as "$2 going once" was called out I found myself countering with $3 because I couldn't see him going that low. I picked him up at $3 and might have backed into a steal. Davis showed promise in 2009 hitting 21 home runs in 113 games with the Rangers. Last season he hit .372 with 24 home runs in the minors for both the Rangers and Orioles organizations. Right now Davis is tabbed as the Orioles starting first baseman. While not the hitters ball park that Arlington is the stadium in Baltimore is still in the top 12 in allowing both runs and home runs.
In the 11th round I threw out Marlon Byrd $5 and in the 12th round I was down to the last player on my bait list. I threw out Victor Martinez and there were some rumblings from those that didn't realize he was available and others who didn't want to waste a pick on an injured player who wouldn't play this year. He went for $6.
The 13th round came and it was time to start filling out my roster. Early in the round pitcher Trevor Bauer was thrown out and I quickly countered and countered again. Some one said it was apparent who I had been waiting for. He was the highest pitcher I had remaining on my list because he had been third behind Haren and Romero. I don't follow the prices the books try to set and decided that $10 was my limit for Bauer. He was mine at $7. Three things I like about Bauer are his work ethic, strikeout ability and control. While at UCLA last year he had 203 strikeouts against only 36 walks in 136.2 innings. He will start the season on my farm team until he shows he can compete in the big leagues.
The 13th round also marked the point where I started throwing out players from my real draft list. I would throw out position players first and if that happened to be become exhausted then I would head into the pitchers list although I already hit the three pitcher mark. First I threw out Eric Sogard and got him for $1. Sogard is a utility player with the Athletics whose default position is short stop and he also plays second and third. Besides offering position depth Sogard showed the ability in the minors to hit around .300 and reach double digits in home runs and steals. The Athletics saw he could hit when they drafted him in the second round in 2007 after he hit .400 and helped Arizona State get to the College World Series.
In the 14th round I drafted Kyle Seagar for $1. He is currently a back up at second and third but is challenging for the starting spot at third. Seagar showed his promise in 2010 hitting .345/.419/.503 with 14 home runs and 13 steals in 135 games at Class A Advanced. He followed that up in 2011 by hitting .333/.399/.495 with seven home runs and 11 steals in 90 games across Double A and Triple A before being promoted to the Mariners for 53 games and hit .253/.312/.379 with three home runs and three steals. The Mariners drafted him in the third round in 2009 after he hit .393/.487/.592 with six home runs and 13 steals to help North Carolina to the College World Series.
The 15th round met my first challenge from others in these later rounds as I threw out Eric Young Jr. I've held him at various times the last couple seasons but didn't keep him on the roster in hopes I could pick him up cheaper. Yet he is known as a source for stolen bases. I set my cap on him at $5 and was able to get him back at that. At least that guarantees I have him this season and next while I hope he develops into the player I know he can be. As a back up in the outfield and at second he managed 27 steals in only 229 plate appearances over 77 games in 2011. He started to show the ability to hit at Triple A last year with .363/.454/.552 but he needs the chance prove he can do that in the Majors. Hopefully he can be traded else where and be given that opportunity.
Near top of the 16th round Gary Brown was thrown out and I had high hopes for him but called off the chase at $6 and he went for $7. The Giants outfield prospect did put up some crazy numbers in 2011 hitting .336/.407/.519 with 14 home runs and 53 steals in 131 games at Class A Advanced. Yet he wasn't one of those players I felt I had to have at any cost so I threw out Padres outfield prospect Rymer Liriano and got him at $1 instead. In 2011 at Class A Liriano hit .319/.383/.499 with 12 home runs and 65 steals 116 games.
The 17th round was when I picked up the first of three players I felt I just had to have. I threw out Angels first base prospect C. J Cron for $1 and got him for that. One thing that I've always liked about Cron is that he is the only player to have gotten three hits off Stephen Strasburg in a college game.
The Angels drafted him in the first round in 2011 after he hit .434/.517/.803 with 15 home runs in 49 games and he tore through Rookie ball hitting .308/.371/.629 with 13 home runs in 34 games before a dislocated knee cap ended his season.
In the 18th round I picked up Red Sox outfield prospect Bryce Brentz for $1. In 2011 he hit .359/.414/.647 with 11 home runs in 40 games at Class A and hit .274/.336/.531 with 19 home runs in 75 gamess at Class A Advanced. The ability to hit 30 home runs in a season no matter the level is a big positive for me. The Red Sox drafted Brentz late in the first round in 2010 after hitting .348/.440/.636 with 15 home runs in 46 games. In 2009 he led the nation as a sophomore hitting .465/.535/.930 with 28 home runs in 60 games.
My final player selected was Carlos Correa for $1. He keeps in line with my tradition of drafting a player that will likely be drafted in the next MLB draft. The last two I took were Bryce Harper and Bubba Starling. A couple other teams have followed my lead on this but they have stayed with college players. As with Starling last year Correa is a high school player. He plays shortstop at the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and is reported to be a five tool player. While currently committed to play for the University of Miami a top 10 draft position at the MLB draft should change that. I'll have to wait until next June to see where he is drafted and next July what his final decision is.
That concludes by 2012 draft report and I can't wait for the season to start.
College Spotlight 031912
Here is my week five installment of College Spotlight for 2012. This week I am looking at Sean Bignall of University of Arkansas-Little Rock and Corey Littrell of Kentucky.
Senior outfielder Sean Bignall of UALR entered last week among the national leaders in home runs, RBI, doubles, runs, hits, total bases, slugging percentage and on base percentage. Then he endured a one for 19 slump over a five game stretch over the week. Even after that hit to his stats he is still hitting an impressive .375/.469/.850 with nine home runs, 35 RBI, 24 runs and four steals in 21 games. That is a great improvement over his junior season when he hit .244/.372/.346 with two home runs, 15 RBI, 32 runs and 11 steals in 58 games. I hope he can halt his current slide and return to early season form rather than fall to numbers that resemble his previous year.
Sophomore LHP Corey Litrell of Kentucky is positioned as the third starter on the staff bu he is currently putting up the best numbers. This season he is 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA, 31 strikeouts and 1.17 WHIP in 29.1 innings over five games. That builds on his Freshman season when he was 6-6 with a 6.95 ERA, 51 strikeouts and 1.74 WHIP in 68.2 innings over 16 games. The rest of the Kentucky starters Jerad Grundy, Taylor Rogers, A.J. Reed and Chandler Shepherd also deserve kudos for helping Kentucky to a 21-0 start and their sweep of second ranked and defending national champion South Carolina over the weekend.
Senior outfielder Sean Bignall of UALR entered last week among the national leaders in home runs, RBI, doubles, runs, hits, total bases, slugging percentage and on base percentage. Then he endured a one for 19 slump over a five game stretch over the week. Even after that hit to his stats he is still hitting an impressive .375/.469/.850 with nine home runs, 35 RBI, 24 runs and four steals in 21 games. That is a great improvement over his junior season when he hit .244/.372/.346 with two home runs, 15 RBI, 32 runs and 11 steals in 58 games. I hope he can halt his current slide and return to early season form rather than fall to numbers that resemble his previous year.
Sophomore LHP Corey Litrell of Kentucky is positioned as the third starter on the staff bu he is currently putting up the best numbers. This season he is 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA, 31 strikeouts and 1.17 WHIP in 29.1 innings over five games. That builds on his Freshman season when he was 6-6 with a 6.95 ERA, 51 strikeouts and 1.74 WHIP in 68.2 innings over 16 games. The rest of the Kentucky starters Jerad Grundy, Taylor Rogers, A.J. Reed and Chandler Shepherd also deserve kudos for helping Kentucky to a 21-0 start and their sweep of second ranked and defending national champion South Carolina over the weekend.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Grapefruit League week two 031712
Taking a look at the Grapefruit League in Florida and how the teams are doing in Spring Training through week two in 2012. Checking on the team records and who some of the hot and cold players are.
Toronto Blue Jays 12-2
Hot: Brett Lawrie (14 for 23) .609/.625/.957 with 0 HR, 8 RBI, 5 R, 5 SB in nine games.
Brett Cecil 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K, 0.83 WHIP in 6.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Mike McDade (1 for 11) .091/.286/.091 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Rick VandenHurk 0-1, 10.80 ERA, 3 K, 2.40 WHIP in 5.0 innings three games.
Detroit Tigers 10-1
Hot: Delmon Young (12 for 25) .480/.481/.840 with 2 HR, 11 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Justin Verlander 0-0, 0.93 ERA, 13 K, 0.83 WHIP in 9.2 innings over three games.
Cold: Gerald Laird (3 for 17) .176/.263/.235 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Jacob Turner 0-0, 11.25 ERA, 2 K, 3.00 WHIP in 4.0 innings over three games.
Miami Marlins 7-4
Hot: Hanley Ramirez (8 for 18) .444/.524/.722 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Brad Hand 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K, 0.88 WHIP in 5.2 innings over three games.
Cold: Aaron Rowland (1 for 22) .045/.160/.045 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Mark Buehrle 1-1, 9.95 ERA, 3 K, 2.21 WHIP in 6.1 innings over two games.
Boston Red Sox 7-4
Hot: Pedro Ciriaco (10 for 17) .588/.588/.941 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, 3 SB in 11 games.
Alfredo Aceves 0-0, 1.00 ERA, 8 K, 0.56 WHIP in 9.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Alex Hassan (0 for 13) .000/.350/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in nine games.
Daniel Bard 1-1, 8.22 ERA, 4 K, 1.96 WHIP in 7.2 innings over three games.
St Louis Cardinals 6-5
Hot: Matt Holliday (8 for 16) .500/.500/.750 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in six games.
Adam Wainwright 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.60 WHIP in 5.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Tyler Green (3 for 22) .136/.296/.227 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 3 SB in eight games.
Shelby Miller 0-0, 8.31 ERA, 4 K, 1.85 WHIP in 4.1 innings over two games.
Houston Astros 7-6
Hot: Jordan Schafer (9 for 23) .391/.440/.522 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 8 R, 2 SB in eight games.
Kyle Weiland 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K, 0.63 WHIP in 8.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Jack Cust (0 for 17) .000/.190/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Wandy Rodriguez 1-1, 9.95 ERA, 1 K, 1.74 WHIP in 6.1 innings over two games.
Minnesota Twins 8-8
Hot: Denard Span (10 for 23) .435/.480/.435 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 3 SB in eight games.
Liam Hendriks 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 9 K, 1.00 WHIP in 9.0 innings over four games.
Cold: Jamey Carroll (1 for 23) .043/.214/.043 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in nine games.
Terry Doyle 0-1, 16.88 ERA, 2 K, 3.19 WHIP in 5.1 innings over three games.
New York Yankees 7-8
Hot: Dewayne Wise (7 for 16) .438/.438/.563 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in seven games.
Phil Hughes 0-1, 1.80 ERA, 5 K, 1.08 WHIP in 8.1 innings over three games.
Cold: Jorge Vazquez (1 for 16) .063/.167/.063 with 0 HR. 1 RBI. 0 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
C.C. Sabathia 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 5 K, 1.63 WHIP in 8.0 innings over three games.
Pittsburgh Pirates 6-7
Hot: Starling Marte (12 for 24) .500/.500/.917 with 3 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 11 games.
Kevin Correia 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.78 WHIP in 9.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Nick Evans (1 for 18) .056/.056/.222 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in nine games.
James McDonald 0-1, 9.00 ERA, 4 K, 1.63 WHIP in 8.0 innings over three games.
Baltimore Orioles 5-6
Hot: Endy Chavez (8 for 19) .421/.476/.623 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in seven games.
Alfredo Simon 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 5 K, 0.60 WHIP in 5.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Wilson Betemit (2 for 23) .087/.222/.130 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in nine games.
Jake Arrieta 0-0, 7.71 ERA, 5 K, 1.29 WHIP in 4.2 innings over two games
Philadelphia Phillies 6-8
Hot: Lou Montanez (10 for 24) .417/.423/.625 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 12 games.
Kyle Kendrick 0-0, 0.00, 9 K, 0.48 WHIP in 8.1 innings over three games.
Cold: Tyson Gillies (3 for 21) .143/.217/.190 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 10 games.
Roy Halladay 0-1, 10.57 ERA, 10 K, 1.83 WHIP in 7.2 innings over three games.
Washington Nationals 5-7
Hot: Ryan Zimmerman (8 for 16) .500/.550/1.125 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Gio Gonzalez 1-0, 1.42 ERA, 8 K, 1.11 WHIP in 6.1 innings over two games.
Cold: Andres Blanco (1 for 18) .056/.100/.222 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Stephen Strasburg 0-2, 7.45 ERA, 6 K, 1.48 WHIP in 9.2 innings over three games.
Tampa Bay Rays 3-9
Hot: Jeff Keppinger (7 for 18) .389/.429/.444 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in eight games.
James Shields 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K, 0.83 WHIP in 6.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Tim Beckham (1 for 23) .043/.120/.043 with 0 HR. 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 13 games.
Jeremy Hellickson 0-1, 9.00 ERA, 5 K, 1.43 WHIP in 7.0 innings over three games.
New York Mets 3-9
Hot: Jordany Valdespin (8 for 23) .348/.385/.478 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in 11 games.
Josh Edgin 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.75 WHIP, 2 saves in 4.0 innings over four games.
Cold: Juan Lagares (0 for 14) .000/.000/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Mike Pelfrey 0-1, 10.29 ERA, 0 K, 2.00 WHIP in 7.0 innings over two games.
Atlanta Braves 3-11
Hot: Jordan Parraz (7 for 16) .438/.526/.750 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 13 games.
Mike Minor 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 7 K, 1.00 WHIP in 9.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Chipper Jones (2 for 17) .118/.250/.118 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Jair Jurrjens 0-1, 9.72 ERA, 6 K, 3.00 WHIP in 8.1 innings over three games.
Toronto Blue Jays 12-2
Hot: Brett Lawrie (14 for 23) .609/.625/.957 with 0 HR, 8 RBI, 5 R, 5 SB in nine games.
Brett Cecil 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K, 0.83 WHIP in 6.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Mike McDade (1 for 11) .091/.286/.091 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Rick VandenHurk 0-1, 10.80 ERA, 3 K, 2.40 WHIP in 5.0 innings three games.
Detroit Tigers 10-1
Hot: Delmon Young (12 for 25) .480/.481/.840 with 2 HR, 11 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Justin Verlander 0-0, 0.93 ERA, 13 K, 0.83 WHIP in 9.2 innings over three games.
Cold: Gerald Laird (3 for 17) .176/.263/.235 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Jacob Turner 0-0, 11.25 ERA, 2 K, 3.00 WHIP in 4.0 innings over three games.
Miami Marlins 7-4
Hot: Hanley Ramirez (8 for 18) .444/.524/.722 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Brad Hand 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K, 0.88 WHIP in 5.2 innings over three games.
Cold: Aaron Rowland (1 for 22) .045/.160/.045 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Mark Buehrle 1-1, 9.95 ERA, 3 K, 2.21 WHIP in 6.1 innings over two games.
Boston Red Sox 7-4
Hot: Pedro Ciriaco (10 for 17) .588/.588/.941 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, 3 SB in 11 games.
Alfredo Aceves 0-0, 1.00 ERA, 8 K, 0.56 WHIP in 9.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Alex Hassan (0 for 13) .000/.350/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in nine games.
Daniel Bard 1-1, 8.22 ERA, 4 K, 1.96 WHIP in 7.2 innings over three games.
St Louis Cardinals 6-5
Hot: Matt Holliday (8 for 16) .500/.500/.750 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in six games.
Adam Wainwright 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.60 WHIP in 5.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Tyler Green (3 for 22) .136/.296/.227 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 3 SB in eight games.
Shelby Miller 0-0, 8.31 ERA, 4 K, 1.85 WHIP in 4.1 innings over two games.
Houston Astros 7-6
Hot: Jordan Schafer (9 for 23) .391/.440/.522 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 8 R, 2 SB in eight games.
Kyle Weiland 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K, 0.63 WHIP in 8.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Jack Cust (0 for 17) .000/.190/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Wandy Rodriguez 1-1, 9.95 ERA, 1 K, 1.74 WHIP in 6.1 innings over two games.
Minnesota Twins 8-8
Hot: Denard Span (10 for 23) .435/.480/.435 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 3 SB in eight games.
Liam Hendriks 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 9 K, 1.00 WHIP in 9.0 innings over four games.
Cold: Jamey Carroll (1 for 23) .043/.214/.043 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in nine games.
Terry Doyle 0-1, 16.88 ERA, 2 K, 3.19 WHIP in 5.1 innings over three games.
New York Yankees 7-8
Hot: Dewayne Wise (7 for 16) .438/.438/.563 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in seven games.
Phil Hughes 0-1, 1.80 ERA, 5 K, 1.08 WHIP in 8.1 innings over three games.
Cold: Jorge Vazquez (1 for 16) .063/.167/.063 with 0 HR. 1 RBI. 0 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
C.C. Sabathia 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 5 K, 1.63 WHIP in 8.0 innings over three games.
Pittsburgh Pirates 6-7
Hot: Starling Marte (12 for 24) .500/.500/.917 with 3 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 11 games.
Kevin Correia 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.78 WHIP in 9.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Nick Evans (1 for 18) .056/.056/.222 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in nine games.
James McDonald 0-1, 9.00 ERA, 4 K, 1.63 WHIP in 8.0 innings over three games.
Baltimore Orioles 5-6
Hot: Endy Chavez (8 for 19) .421/.476/.623 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in seven games.
Alfredo Simon 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 5 K, 0.60 WHIP in 5.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Wilson Betemit (2 for 23) .087/.222/.130 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in nine games.
Jake Arrieta 0-0, 7.71 ERA, 5 K, 1.29 WHIP in 4.2 innings over two games
Philadelphia Phillies 6-8
Hot: Lou Montanez (10 for 24) .417/.423/.625 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 12 games.
Kyle Kendrick 0-0, 0.00, 9 K, 0.48 WHIP in 8.1 innings over three games.
Cold: Tyson Gillies (3 for 21) .143/.217/.190 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 10 games.
Roy Halladay 0-1, 10.57 ERA, 10 K, 1.83 WHIP in 7.2 innings over three games.
Washington Nationals 5-7
Hot: Ryan Zimmerman (8 for 16) .500/.550/1.125 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Gio Gonzalez 1-0, 1.42 ERA, 8 K, 1.11 WHIP in 6.1 innings over two games.
Cold: Andres Blanco (1 for 18) .056/.100/.222 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Stephen Strasburg 0-2, 7.45 ERA, 6 K, 1.48 WHIP in 9.2 innings over three games.
Tampa Bay Rays 3-9
Hot: Jeff Keppinger (7 for 18) .389/.429/.444 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in eight games.
James Shields 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K, 0.83 WHIP in 6.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Tim Beckham (1 for 23) .043/.120/.043 with 0 HR. 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 13 games.
Jeremy Hellickson 0-1, 9.00 ERA, 5 K, 1.43 WHIP in 7.0 innings over three games.
New York Mets 3-9
Hot: Jordany Valdespin (8 for 23) .348/.385/.478 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in 11 games.
Josh Edgin 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.75 WHIP, 2 saves in 4.0 innings over four games.
Cold: Juan Lagares (0 for 14) .000/.000/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Mike Pelfrey 0-1, 10.29 ERA, 0 K, 2.00 WHIP in 7.0 innings over two games.
Atlanta Braves 3-11
Hot: Jordan Parraz (7 for 16) .438/.526/.750 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 13 games.
Mike Minor 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 7 K, 1.00 WHIP in 9.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Chipper Jones (2 for 17) .118/.250/.118 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Jair Jurrjens 0-1, 9.72 ERA, 6 K, 3.00 WHIP in 8.1 innings over three games.
Cactus League week two 031712
Taking a look at the Cactus League in Arizona and how the teams are doing in Spring Training through week two in 2012. Checking on the team records and who some of the hot and cold players are.
Oakland Athletics 11-3
Hot: Cliff Pennington (13 for 28) .464/.531/.607 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in nine games.
Tyson Ross 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 5 K, 1.43 WHIP in 7.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Jonny Gomes (4 for 23) .174/.367/.391 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 10 games
Brad Peacock 0-1, 12.86 ERA, 4 K, 2.29 WHIP in 7.0 innings over three games.
San Francisco Giants 10-4
Hot: Gregor Blanco (14 for 32) .438/.514/.469 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 8 R, 6 SB in 12 games.
Matt Cain 1-0, 2.08 ERA, 9 K, 1.38 WHIP in 8.2 innings over three games.
Cold: Tyler Graham (1 for 13) .077/.143/.077 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB in 10 games.
Tim Lincecum 1-0, 6.75 ERA, 6 K, 1.88 WHIP in 8.0 innings over three games.
Seattle Mariners 11-5
Hot: Trayvon Robinson (9 for 17) .529/.529/.765 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in eight games.
Charlie Furbush 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.83 WHIP in 6.0 innings over four games.
Cold: Luis Rodriguez (4 for 29) .138/.161/.276 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Jason Vargas 0-1, 5.63 ERA, 5 K, 0.88 WHIP in 8.0 innings over two games.
Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3
Hot: Josh Fields (8 for 20) .400/.400/.600 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Clayton Kershaw 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 6 K, 1.00 WHIP in 7.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Jerry Sands (3 for 18) .167/.318/.222 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in nine games.
Kenley Jansen 0-0, 6.00 ERA, 3 K, 1.00 WHIP in 3.0 innings over three games.
Los Angeles Angels 8-6
Hot: Alberto Callaspo (12 for 25) .480/.500/.560 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in nine games.
Dan Haren 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 10 K, 0.40 WHIP in 5.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Efren Navarro (2 for 15) .133/.188/.133 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Jered Weaver 0-1, 7.36 ERA, 5 K, 2.45 WHIP in 3.2 innings over two games.
Kansas City Royals 8-6
Hot: Lorenzo Cain (12 for 25) .480/.536/.920 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB in 11 games.
Luis Mendoza 3-0, 0.84 ERA, 11 K, 0.56 WHIP in 10.2 innings over three games.
Cold: Jeff Francoeur (4 for 25) .160/.185/.240 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Jonathan Sanchez 0-1, 21.00 ERA, 2 K, 3.00 WHIP in 3.0 innings over two games.
Colorado Rockies 7-7
Hot: Jonathan Herrera (10 for 22) .455/.455/.636 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in nine games.
Drew Pomeranz 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.71 WHIP in 7.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Dexter Fowler (1 for 22) 0.45/.125/.182 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in eight games.
Alex White 0-2, 6.00 ERA, 8 K, 1.56 WHIP in 9.0 innings over three games.
San Diego Padres 7-8
Hot: Carlos Quentin (8 for 15) .533/.588/.867 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in six games.
Cory Luebke 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 6 K, 0.80 WHIP in 5.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Orlando Hudson (3 for 17) .176/.222/.471 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in six games.
Tim Stauffer 0-1, 12.15 ERA, 4 K, 3.15 WHIP in 6.2 innings over three games.
Milwaukee Brewers 6-8
Hot: Jonathan Lucroy (12 for 21) .571/.571/.857 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in eight games.
Zack Greinke 0-0, 1.29 ERA, 11 K, 1.14 WHIP in 7.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Ryan Braun (1 for 13) .077/.250/.308 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Frankie De La Cruz 1-2, 18.90 ERA, 1 K, 3.00 WHIP in 3.1 innings over three games.
Chicago Cubs 6-8
Hot: Blake DeWitt (6 for 13) .462/.588/.692 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in eight games.
Chris Volstad 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K, 0.50 WHIP in 6.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Tony Campana (0 for 15) wit 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Travis Wood 1-1, 20.25 ERA, 2 K, 3.75 WHIP in 2.2 innings over two games.
Cincinnati Reds 6-9
Hot: Denis Phipps (10 for 26) .385/.429/.692 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 13 games.
Mat Latos 1-0, 2.00 ERA, 6 K, 1.00 WHIP in 9.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Chris Heisey (3 for 26) .115/.207/.231 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in 11 games.
Homer Bailey 1-1, 11.05 ERA, 2 K, 2.18 WHIP in 7.1 innings over three games.
Arizona Diamondbacks 5-9
Hot: Chris Young (9 for 20) .450/.577/.850 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in nine games.
Patrick Corbin 0-0, 1.35 ERA, 6 K, 1.35 WHIP in 6.2 innings over three games.
Cold: Jason Kubel (4 for 25) .160/.185/.240 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Josh Collmenter 0-1, 13.50 ERA, 2 K, 2.25 WHIP in 4.0 innings over two games.
Cleveland Indians 4-8
Hot: Russ Canzler (10 for 25) .400/.444/.440 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in nine games.
Scott Barnes 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 6 K, 0.86 WHIP in 7.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Feliz Pie (3 for 19) .158/.200/.316 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Josh Tomlin 0-0, 9.00 ERA, 2 K, 2.00 WHIP in 8.0 innings over three games.
Texas Rangers 3-9
Hot: Elvis Andrus (10 for 23) .435/.462/.609 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB in nine games.
Matt Harrison 1-0, 1.80 ERA, 2 K, 0.80 WHIP in 5.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Conor Jackson (1 for 18) .056/0.56/.222 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in eight games.
Martin Perez 0-1, 9.00 ERA. 3 K, 3.25 WHIP in 4.0 innings over two games.
Chicago White Sox 3-10
Hot: Brent Morel (10 for 25) .400/.400/.440 with 0 HR, 1 RBI. 4 R, 1 SB in eight games.
Hector Santiago 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 5 K, 1.20 WHIP in 5.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Dayan Viciedo (4 for 26) .154/.214/.192 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in nine games.
Jake Peavy 0-2, 18.69 ERA, 3 K, 3.23 WHIP in 4.1 innings over two games.
Oakland Athletics 11-3
Hot: Cliff Pennington (13 for 28) .464/.531/.607 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in nine games.
Tyson Ross 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 5 K, 1.43 WHIP in 7.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Jonny Gomes (4 for 23) .174/.367/.391 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 10 games
Brad Peacock 0-1, 12.86 ERA, 4 K, 2.29 WHIP in 7.0 innings over three games.
San Francisco Giants 10-4
Hot: Gregor Blanco (14 for 32) .438/.514/.469 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 8 R, 6 SB in 12 games.
Matt Cain 1-0, 2.08 ERA, 9 K, 1.38 WHIP in 8.2 innings over three games.
Cold: Tyler Graham (1 for 13) .077/.143/.077 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB in 10 games.
Tim Lincecum 1-0, 6.75 ERA, 6 K, 1.88 WHIP in 8.0 innings over three games.
Seattle Mariners 11-5
Hot: Trayvon Robinson (9 for 17) .529/.529/.765 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in eight games.
Charlie Furbush 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.83 WHIP in 6.0 innings over four games.
Cold: Luis Rodriguez (4 for 29) .138/.161/.276 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Jason Vargas 0-1, 5.63 ERA, 5 K, 0.88 WHIP in 8.0 innings over two games.
Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3
Hot: Josh Fields (8 for 20) .400/.400/.600 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Clayton Kershaw 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 6 K, 1.00 WHIP in 7.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Jerry Sands (3 for 18) .167/.318/.222 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in nine games.
Kenley Jansen 0-0, 6.00 ERA, 3 K, 1.00 WHIP in 3.0 innings over three games.
Los Angeles Angels 8-6
Hot: Alberto Callaspo (12 for 25) .480/.500/.560 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in nine games.
Dan Haren 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 10 K, 0.40 WHIP in 5.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Efren Navarro (2 for 15) .133/.188/.133 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Jered Weaver 0-1, 7.36 ERA, 5 K, 2.45 WHIP in 3.2 innings over two games.
Kansas City Royals 8-6
Hot: Lorenzo Cain (12 for 25) .480/.536/.920 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB in 11 games.
Luis Mendoza 3-0, 0.84 ERA, 11 K, 0.56 WHIP in 10.2 innings over three games.
Cold: Jeff Francoeur (4 for 25) .160/.185/.240 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Jonathan Sanchez 0-1, 21.00 ERA, 2 K, 3.00 WHIP in 3.0 innings over two games.
Colorado Rockies 7-7
Hot: Jonathan Herrera (10 for 22) .455/.455/.636 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in nine games.
Drew Pomeranz 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.71 WHIP in 7.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Dexter Fowler (1 for 22) 0.45/.125/.182 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in eight games.
Alex White 0-2, 6.00 ERA, 8 K, 1.56 WHIP in 9.0 innings over three games.
San Diego Padres 7-8
Hot: Carlos Quentin (8 for 15) .533/.588/.867 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in six games.
Cory Luebke 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 6 K, 0.80 WHIP in 5.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Orlando Hudson (3 for 17) .176/.222/.471 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in six games.
Tim Stauffer 0-1, 12.15 ERA, 4 K, 3.15 WHIP in 6.2 innings over three games.
Milwaukee Brewers 6-8
Hot: Jonathan Lucroy (12 for 21) .571/.571/.857 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in eight games.
Zack Greinke 0-0, 1.29 ERA, 11 K, 1.14 WHIP in 7.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Ryan Braun (1 for 13) .077/.250/.308 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in seven games.
Frankie De La Cruz 1-2, 18.90 ERA, 1 K, 3.00 WHIP in 3.1 innings over three games.
Chicago Cubs 6-8
Hot: Blake DeWitt (6 for 13) .462/.588/.692 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in eight games.
Chris Volstad 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K, 0.50 WHIP in 6.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Tony Campana (0 for 15) wit 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 10 games.
Travis Wood 1-1, 20.25 ERA, 2 K, 3.75 WHIP in 2.2 innings over two games.
Cincinnati Reds 6-9
Hot: Denis Phipps (10 for 26) .385/.429/.692 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 13 games.
Mat Latos 1-0, 2.00 ERA, 6 K, 1.00 WHIP in 9.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Chris Heisey (3 for 26) .115/.207/.231 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in 11 games.
Homer Bailey 1-1, 11.05 ERA, 2 K, 2.18 WHIP in 7.1 innings over three games.
Arizona Diamondbacks 5-9
Hot: Chris Young (9 for 20) .450/.577/.850 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in nine games.
Patrick Corbin 0-0, 1.35 ERA, 6 K, 1.35 WHIP in 6.2 innings over three games.
Cold: Jason Kubel (4 for 25) .160/.185/.240 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Josh Collmenter 0-1, 13.50 ERA, 2 K, 2.25 WHIP in 4.0 innings over two games.
Cleveland Indians 4-8
Hot: Russ Canzler (10 for 25) .400/.444/.440 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in nine games.
Scott Barnes 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 6 K, 0.86 WHIP in 7.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Feliz Pie (3 for 19) .158/.200/.316 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 11 games.
Josh Tomlin 0-0, 9.00 ERA, 2 K, 2.00 WHIP in 8.0 innings over three games.
Texas Rangers 3-9
Hot: Elvis Andrus (10 for 23) .435/.462/.609 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB in nine games.
Matt Harrison 1-0, 1.80 ERA, 2 K, 0.80 WHIP in 5.0 innings over two games.
Cold: Conor Jackson (1 for 18) .056/0.56/.222 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in eight games.
Martin Perez 0-1, 9.00 ERA. 3 K, 3.25 WHIP in 4.0 innings over two games.
Chicago White Sox 3-10
Hot: Brent Morel (10 for 25) .400/.400/.440 with 0 HR, 1 RBI. 4 R, 1 SB in eight games.
Hector Santiago 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 5 K, 1.20 WHIP in 5.0 innings over three games.
Cold: Dayan Viciedo (4 for 26) .154/.214/.192 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in nine games.
Jake Peavy 0-2, 18.69 ERA, 3 K, 3.23 WHIP in 4.1 innings over two games.
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