John Jaso was traded by the Tampa Bay Rays to the Seattle Mariners on November 27, 2011. In exchange the Rays receive Josh Lueke and a player to be named or cash.
Jaso is a catcher with two seasons experience with the Rays plus a five game stint in 2008. In 2011 he hit .224/.298/.354 with five home runs, 27 RBI, 26 runs and 1 steal in 89 games. For his career he has hit .245/.340/.365 with 10 home runs, 71 RBI, 85 runs and 5 steals in 203 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the 12th round in 2003.
Lueke is a RHP who split his season with the Mariners and their Triple A team in Tacoma in 2011. For the season he was 2-4 with a 2.76 ERA, 35 strikeouts, 1.09 WHIP and 11 saves in 42.1 innings over 30 games in Tacoma and was 1-1 with a 6.06 ERA, 29 strikeouts and 1.44 WHIP in 32.2 innings over 25 games. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the 16th round in 2007.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Luis Valbuena traded to Blue Jays
Luis Valbuena was traded by the Cleveland Indians to the Toronto Blue Jays on November 26, 2011 in exchange for cash considerations. Valbuena has played second, third and short in four season with the Indians and Mariners. He spent most of 2011 with Cleveland's Triple A team where he hit .302/.372/.476 with 17 home runs, 75 RBI, 64 runs and 6 steals in 113 games. In 17 games with the Indians in 2011 he hit .209/.227/.279 with one home run, one RBI, four runs and one steal. For his career he has hit .226/.286/.344 with 13 home runs, 57 RBI, 84 runs and 4 steals in 229 games. He originally signed with the Mariners as an amateur free agent in 2002 out of Venezuela.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Arizona Fall League 2011 Season
The 2011 season of the Arizona Fall League came to a close with the Salt River Rafters defeat of the Surprise Saguaros 9-3 in the AFL Championship game. The Rafters were led by Fall League MVP Nolan Arenado of the Colorado Rockies organization. The winning pitcher was Charles Brewer of the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.
The Arizona Fall League consisted of six teams divided into East and West divisions. The East teams were the Mesa Solar Sox, Salt River Rafters and the Scottsdale Scorpions. The West teams were the Peoria Javelinas, Phoenix Desert Dogs and the Surprise Saguaros.
The Solar Sox were made up of players from the Cubs, Orioles, Pirates, Twins and White Sox organizations. They finished 2011 with a 17-20 record. Their top four hitters were Chris Herrmann of the Twins who hit .380/.456/.620 with two home runs, nine RBI, 11 runs and 3 steals in 15 games, Robbie Grossman of the Pirates who hit .375/.472/.625 with seven home runs, 22 RBI, 20 runs and 6 steals in 26 games, Josh Vitters of the Cubs who hit .360/.383/.540 with four home runs, 17 RBI, 14 runs and 4 steals in 24 games and Joe Mahoney of the Orioles who hit .325/.360/.542 with four home runs, 22 RBI, seven runs and zero steals in 20 games. Their top three pitchers were Terry Doyle of the White Sox who was 4-0 with a 1.98 ERA, 22 strikeouts and 0.62 WHIP in 27.1 innings over eight games, Cole DeVries of the Twins who was 2-1 with a 3.12 ERA, 19 strikeouts and 0.92 WHIP in 26 innings over eight games and Gerrit Cole of the Pirates who was 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA, 16 strikeouts and 0.93 WHIP in 15 innings over five games.
The Rafters were made up of players from the Astros, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Rockies and Tigers organizations. They finished 2011 with a 22-16 record. Their top four hitters were Rob Brantly of the Tigers who hit .388/.400/.490 with zero home runs, seven RBI, five runs and zero steals in 15 games, Nolan Arenado of the Rockies who hit .388/.423/.636 with six home runs, 33 RBI, 22 runs and zero steals in 29 games, Alex Castellanos of the Dodgers who hit .379/.471/.828 with three home runs, seven RBI, 13 runs and 4 steals in eight games and Adam Eaton of the Diamondbacks who hit .344/.410/.475 with two home runs, 16 RBI, 31 runs and 8 steals in 30 games. Their top three pitchers were Dallas Keuchel of the Astros who was 3-2 with a 5.08 ERA, 22 strikeouts and 1.31 WHIP in 28.1 innings over seven games, Charles Brewer of the Diamondbacks who was 1-1 with a 5.46 ERA, 22 strikeouts and 1.64 WHIP in 28 innings over eight games and Joe Gardner of the Rockies who was 2-2 with a 5.29 ERA, 18 strikeouts and 1.59 WHIP in 17 innings over seven games.
The Scorpions were made up of players from the Angels, Giants, Nationals, Phillies and Red Sox organizations, They finished 2011 with a 14-22 record. Their top four hitters were Bryce Harper of the Nationals who hit .333/.400/.634 with six home runs, 26 RBI, 17 runs and 4 steals in 26 games, Joe Panik of the Giants who hit .323/.394/.473 with two home runs, 13 RBI, six runs and zero steals in 27 games, Cody Overbeck of the Phillies who hit .321/.427/.457 with one home run, seven RBI, 16 runs and one steal in 24 games and Dan Butler of the Red Sox who hit .313/.484/.396 who hit one home run, eight RBI, seven runs and zero steals in 16 games. Their top three pitchers were Brock Huntzinger of the Red Sox who was 2-1 with a 5.40 ERA, 22 strikeouts and 1.43 WHIP in 26.2 innings over eight games, Austin Fleet of the Giants who was 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA, 17 strikeouts and 1.22 WHIP in 18 innings over 11 games and Daryl Maday of the Giants who was 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA, 11 strikeouts and 1.18 WHIP in 11 innings over three games.
The Javelinas were made up of players from the Brewers, Cardinals, Mariners, Mets and Padres organizations. They finished 2011 with a 16-19 record. Their top four hitters were Jedd Gyorko of the Padres who hit .437/.500/.704 with five home runs, 22 RBI, 17 runs and one steal in 18 games, Scooter Gennett of the Brewers who hit .411/.470/.556 with two home runs, 14 RBI, 20 runs and 2 steals in 22 games, Ryan Jackson of the Cardinals who hit .342/.438/.500 with one home run, 11 RBI, 13 runs and zero steals in 23 games and Jefry Marte of the Mets who hit .333/.436/.538 with four home runs, 18 RBI, 20 runs and 1 steal in 22 games. Their top three pitchers were Tyler Lyons of the Cardinals who was 3-2 with a 4.85 ERA, 28 strikeouts and 1.18 WHIP in 29.2 innings over seven games, Anthony Bass of the Padres who was 1-0 with a 4.98 ERA, 23 strikeouts and 1.38 WHIP in 21.2 innings over six games and Danny Hultzen of the Mariners who was 1-0 with a 1.40 ERA, 18 strikeouts and 1.09 WHIP in 19.1 innings over six games.
The Desert Dogs were made up of players from the Athletics, Blue Jays, Indians, Reds and Yankees organizations. They finished 2011 with a 14-22 record. Their top four hitters were Ronnier Mustelier of the Yankees who hit .344/.354/.516 with two home runs, six RBI, eight runs and 3 steals in 16 games, Jesus Aguilar of the Indians who hit .339/.458/.610 with three home runs, nine RBI, 15 runs and zero steals in 16 games, Michael Choice of the Athletics who hit .318/.423/.667 with six home runs, 18 RBI, 16 runs and zero steals in 17 games and Ryan Ortiz of the Athletics who hit .310/.448/.500 with two home runs, 12 RBI, eight runs and 1 steal in 15 games. Their top three pitchers were David Phelps of the Yankees who was 2-2 with a 4.41 ERA, 28 strikeouts, 1.38 WHIP in 32.2 innings over eight games, T.J. McFarland of the Indians who was 3-0 with a 3.10 ERA, 22 strikeouts and 1.52 WHIP in 28.1 innings over eight games and Travis Webb of the Reds who was 2-1 with a 5.03 ERA, 24 strikeouts and 1.68 WHIP in 19.2 innings over seven games.
The Saguaros were made up of players from the Braves, Marlins, Rangers, Rays and Royals organizations. They finished 2011 with a 26-10 record. Their top four hitters were Leury Garcia of the Rangers who hit .361/.379/.590 with three home runs, 12 RBI, 18 runs and 7 steals in 20 games, Wil Myers of the Royals who hit .360/.481/.674 with four home runs, 18 RBI, 24 runs and 1 steal in 23 games, Kevin Mattison of the Marlins who hit .349/.433/.624 with six home runs, 23 RBI, 29 runs and 9 steals in 25 games and Mike Olt of the Rangers who hit .349/.433/.764 with 13 home runs, 43 RBI, 27 runs and zero steals in 27 games. Their top three pitchers were Miguel De Los Santos of the Rangers who was 5-0 with a 3.26 ERA, 40 strikeouts and 1.12 WHIP in 30.1 innings over nine games, Sean Gilmartin of the Braves who was 2-1 with a 4.34 ERA, 26 strikeouts and 1.21 WHIP in 29 innings over eight games and Alex Sanabia of the Marlins who was 2-1 with a 5.65 ERA, 23 strikeouts and 1.50 WHIP in 28.2 innings over seven games.
The Arizona Fall League consisted of six teams divided into East and West divisions. The East teams were the Mesa Solar Sox, Salt River Rafters and the Scottsdale Scorpions. The West teams were the Peoria Javelinas, Phoenix Desert Dogs and the Surprise Saguaros.
The Solar Sox were made up of players from the Cubs, Orioles, Pirates, Twins and White Sox organizations. They finished 2011 with a 17-20 record. Their top four hitters were Chris Herrmann of the Twins who hit .380/.456/.620 with two home runs, nine RBI, 11 runs and 3 steals in 15 games, Robbie Grossman of the Pirates who hit .375/.472/.625 with seven home runs, 22 RBI, 20 runs and 6 steals in 26 games, Josh Vitters of the Cubs who hit .360/.383/.540 with four home runs, 17 RBI, 14 runs and 4 steals in 24 games and Joe Mahoney of the Orioles who hit .325/.360/.542 with four home runs, 22 RBI, seven runs and zero steals in 20 games. Their top three pitchers were Terry Doyle of the White Sox who was 4-0 with a 1.98 ERA, 22 strikeouts and 0.62 WHIP in 27.1 innings over eight games, Cole DeVries of the Twins who was 2-1 with a 3.12 ERA, 19 strikeouts and 0.92 WHIP in 26 innings over eight games and Gerrit Cole of the Pirates who was 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA, 16 strikeouts and 0.93 WHIP in 15 innings over five games.
The Rafters were made up of players from the Astros, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Rockies and Tigers organizations. They finished 2011 with a 22-16 record. Their top four hitters were Rob Brantly of the Tigers who hit .388/.400/.490 with zero home runs, seven RBI, five runs and zero steals in 15 games, Nolan Arenado of the Rockies who hit .388/.423/.636 with six home runs, 33 RBI, 22 runs and zero steals in 29 games, Alex Castellanos of the Dodgers who hit .379/.471/.828 with three home runs, seven RBI, 13 runs and 4 steals in eight games and Adam Eaton of the Diamondbacks who hit .344/.410/.475 with two home runs, 16 RBI, 31 runs and 8 steals in 30 games. Their top three pitchers were Dallas Keuchel of the Astros who was 3-2 with a 5.08 ERA, 22 strikeouts and 1.31 WHIP in 28.1 innings over seven games, Charles Brewer of the Diamondbacks who was 1-1 with a 5.46 ERA, 22 strikeouts and 1.64 WHIP in 28 innings over eight games and Joe Gardner of the Rockies who was 2-2 with a 5.29 ERA, 18 strikeouts and 1.59 WHIP in 17 innings over seven games.
The Scorpions were made up of players from the Angels, Giants, Nationals, Phillies and Red Sox organizations, They finished 2011 with a 14-22 record. Their top four hitters were Bryce Harper of the Nationals who hit .333/.400/.634 with six home runs, 26 RBI, 17 runs and 4 steals in 26 games, Joe Panik of the Giants who hit .323/.394/.473 with two home runs, 13 RBI, six runs and zero steals in 27 games, Cody Overbeck of the Phillies who hit .321/.427/.457 with one home run, seven RBI, 16 runs and one steal in 24 games and Dan Butler of the Red Sox who hit .313/.484/.396 who hit one home run, eight RBI, seven runs and zero steals in 16 games. Their top three pitchers were Brock Huntzinger of the Red Sox who was 2-1 with a 5.40 ERA, 22 strikeouts and 1.43 WHIP in 26.2 innings over eight games, Austin Fleet of the Giants who was 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA, 17 strikeouts and 1.22 WHIP in 18 innings over 11 games and Daryl Maday of the Giants who was 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA, 11 strikeouts and 1.18 WHIP in 11 innings over three games.
The Javelinas were made up of players from the Brewers, Cardinals, Mariners, Mets and Padres organizations. They finished 2011 with a 16-19 record. Their top four hitters were Jedd Gyorko of the Padres who hit .437/.500/.704 with five home runs, 22 RBI, 17 runs and one steal in 18 games, Scooter Gennett of the Brewers who hit .411/.470/.556 with two home runs, 14 RBI, 20 runs and 2 steals in 22 games, Ryan Jackson of the Cardinals who hit .342/.438/.500 with one home run, 11 RBI, 13 runs and zero steals in 23 games and Jefry Marte of the Mets who hit .333/.436/.538 with four home runs, 18 RBI, 20 runs and 1 steal in 22 games. Their top three pitchers were Tyler Lyons of the Cardinals who was 3-2 with a 4.85 ERA, 28 strikeouts and 1.18 WHIP in 29.2 innings over seven games, Anthony Bass of the Padres who was 1-0 with a 4.98 ERA, 23 strikeouts and 1.38 WHIP in 21.2 innings over six games and Danny Hultzen of the Mariners who was 1-0 with a 1.40 ERA, 18 strikeouts and 1.09 WHIP in 19.1 innings over six games.
The Desert Dogs were made up of players from the Athletics, Blue Jays, Indians, Reds and Yankees organizations. They finished 2011 with a 14-22 record. Their top four hitters were Ronnier Mustelier of the Yankees who hit .344/.354/.516 with two home runs, six RBI, eight runs and 3 steals in 16 games, Jesus Aguilar of the Indians who hit .339/.458/.610 with three home runs, nine RBI, 15 runs and zero steals in 16 games, Michael Choice of the Athletics who hit .318/.423/.667 with six home runs, 18 RBI, 16 runs and zero steals in 17 games and Ryan Ortiz of the Athletics who hit .310/.448/.500 with two home runs, 12 RBI, eight runs and 1 steal in 15 games. Their top three pitchers were David Phelps of the Yankees who was 2-2 with a 4.41 ERA, 28 strikeouts, 1.38 WHIP in 32.2 innings over eight games, T.J. McFarland of the Indians who was 3-0 with a 3.10 ERA, 22 strikeouts and 1.52 WHIP in 28.1 innings over eight games and Travis Webb of the Reds who was 2-1 with a 5.03 ERA, 24 strikeouts and 1.68 WHIP in 19.2 innings over seven games.
The Saguaros were made up of players from the Braves, Marlins, Rangers, Rays and Royals organizations. They finished 2011 with a 26-10 record. Their top four hitters were Leury Garcia of the Rangers who hit .361/.379/.590 with three home runs, 12 RBI, 18 runs and 7 steals in 20 games, Wil Myers of the Royals who hit .360/.481/.674 with four home runs, 18 RBI, 24 runs and 1 steal in 23 games, Kevin Mattison of the Marlins who hit .349/.433/.624 with six home runs, 23 RBI, 29 runs and 9 steals in 25 games and Mike Olt of the Rangers who hit .349/.433/.764 with 13 home runs, 43 RBI, 27 runs and zero steals in 27 games. Their top three pitchers were Miguel De Los Santos of the Rangers who was 5-0 with a 3.26 ERA, 40 strikeouts and 1.12 WHIP in 30.1 innings over nine games, Sean Gilmartin of the Braves who was 2-1 with a 4.34 ERA, 26 strikeouts and 1.21 WHIP in 29 innings over eight games and Alex Sanabia of the Marlins who was 2-1 with a 5.65 ERA, 23 strikeouts and 1.50 WHIP in 28.2 innings over seven games.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Ryan Braun 2011 NL MVP
Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers was named the 2011 National League Most Valuable Player by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He claimed 20 of 32 first place votes and 388 points total. The next six in voting were Matt Kemp of the Dodgers with 10 first place votes and 332 total, Prince Fielder of the Brewers with one first place vote and 229 total, Justin Upton of the Diamondbacks with one first place vote and 214 total, Albert Pujols of the Cardinals with 166, Joey Votto of the Reds with 135 and Lance Berkman of the Cardinals with 118. Also receiving votes were Troy Tulowitzki of the Rockies with 69, Roy Halladay of the Phillies with one first place vote and 52 points total, Ryan Howard of the Phillies with 39, Jose Reyes of the Mets with 31, Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers with 29, Shane Victorino of the Phillies with 18, Ian Kennedy of the Diamondbacks with 16, Cliff Lee of the Phillies with 12, Hunter Pence of the Astros and Phillies with 10, Pablo Sandoval of the Giants with 7, John Axford of the Brewers with 7, Michael Morse of the Nationals with 5, Carlos Beltran of the Mets and Giants with 3, Miguel Montero of the Diamondbacks with 2, Yadier Molina of the Cardinals with 2, Starlins Castro of the Cubs with 1, Craig Kimbrel of the Braves with 1, Carlos Ruiz of the Phillies with 1 and Mike Stanton of the Marlins with 1.
Braun has played outfield and third in his five seasons with the Brewers. In 2011 he hit .332/.397/.597 with 33 home runs, 111 RBI, 109 runs and 33 steals in 150 games. For his career he has hit .312/.371/.563 with 161 home runs, 531 RBI, 506 runs and 96 steals in 729 games. He was originally drafted with the Brewers with the fifth pick in the first round in 2005.
He was born November 17, 1983 in Mission Hills, CA.
Braun has played outfield and third in his five seasons with the Brewers. In 2011 he hit .332/.397/.597 with 33 home runs, 111 RBI, 109 runs and 33 steals in 150 games. For his career he has hit .312/.371/.563 with 161 home runs, 531 RBI, 506 runs and 96 steals in 729 games. He was originally drafted with the Brewers with the fifth pick in the first round in 2005.
He was born November 17, 1983 in Mission Hills, CA.
Justin Verlander 2011 AL MVP
Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers was named the 2011 American League Most Valuable Player by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He claimed 13 of 28 first place votes and 280 points total. The next six in voting were Jacoby Ellsbury of the Red Sox with four first place votes and 242 points total, Jose Bautista of the Blue Jays with five first place votes and 231 total, Curtis Granderson of the Yankees with three first place votes and 215 total, Miguel Cabrera of the Tigers with two first place votes and 193 total, Robinson Cano of the Yankees with 112 points and Adrian Gonzalaez of the Red Sox with 105. Others receiving votes were Micheal Young of the Rangers with one first place vote and 96 points total, Dustin Pedroia of the Red Sox with 48, Evan Longoria of the Rays with 27, Ian Kinsler of the Rangers with 25, Alex Avila of the Tigers with 13, Paul Konerko of the White Sox with 11, CC Sabathia of the Yankees with 10, Adrian Beltre of the Rangers with 9, Ben Zobrist of the Rays with 7, Victor Martinez of the Tigers with 7, James Shields of the Rays with 7, Mark Teixeira of the Yankees with 5, Asdrubal Cabrera of the Indians with 4, Alex Gordon of the Royals with 3, Josh Hamilton of the Rangers with 1 and David Robertson with 1.
Verlander became the first pitcher since Dennis Eckersley in 1992 to with both the Cy Young and MVP and the first starter to do so since Roger Clemens in 1986. He became the 10th pitcher to win both the Cy Young and MVP in the same season and the seventh in the American league. Besides Eckersley and Clemens the others were Guillermo Hernandez, Rollie Fingers, Vida Blue, Denny McLain, Don Newcombe, Bob Gibson and Sandy Koufax.
RHP Verlander has played his entire seven seasons with the Tigers. In 2011 he was 24-5 with a .240 ERA, 250 strikeouts and 0.92 WHIP in 251 innings over 34 games. He claimed the Triple Crown of pitching by leading in wins, ERA and strikeouts. For his career he is 107-57 with a 3.54 ERA, 1215 strikeouts and 1.19 WHIP in 1315.1 innings over 199 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers with the second pick of the first round in 2004.
He was born on February 20, 1983 in Manakin Sabot, VA.
Verlander became the first pitcher since Dennis Eckersley in 1992 to with both the Cy Young and MVP and the first starter to do so since Roger Clemens in 1986. He became the 10th pitcher to win both the Cy Young and MVP in the same season and the seventh in the American league. Besides Eckersley and Clemens the others were Guillermo Hernandez, Rollie Fingers, Vida Blue, Denny McLain, Don Newcombe, Bob Gibson and Sandy Koufax.
RHP Verlander has played his entire seven seasons with the Tigers. In 2011 he was 24-5 with a .240 ERA, 250 strikeouts and 0.92 WHIP in 251 innings over 34 games. He claimed the Triple Crown of pitching by leading in wins, ERA and strikeouts. For his career he is 107-57 with a 3.54 ERA, 1215 strikeouts and 1.19 WHIP in 1315.1 innings over 199 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers with the second pick of the first round in 2004.
He was born on February 20, 1983 in Manakin Sabot, VA.
Clayton Kershaw 2011 NL Cy Young
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2011 National League Cy Young award by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He claimed 27 of 32 first place votes for 207 points total. The next five in the voting were Roy Halladay of the Phillies with four first place votes and 133 points total, Cliff Lee of the Phillies with 90 points, Ian Kennedy of the Diamondbacks with one first place vote and 76 points, Cole Hamels of the Phillies with 17 and Tim Lincecum of the Giants with 7. Also receiving votes were Yovani Gallardo of the Brewers with 7 points, Matt Cain of the Giants with 3, John Axford of the Brewers with 2. Craig Kimbrel of the Braves with 2, Madison Bumgarner of the Giants with 1 and Ryan Vogelsong of the Giants with 1.
LHP Kershaw has played his entire four seasons with the Dodgers. In 2011 he was 21-5 with a 2.88 ERA, 248 strikeouts and 0.98 WHIP in 233.1 innings over 33 games. He claimed the Triple Crown of pitching by leading in wins, ERA and strikeouts. For his career he is 47-28 with a 2.88 ERA, 745 strikeouts and 1.17 WHIP in 716.1 innings over 118 games. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers with the seventh pick in the first round in 2006.
He was born on March 19, 1988 in Dallas, TX.
LHP Kershaw has played his entire four seasons with the Dodgers. In 2011 he was 21-5 with a 2.88 ERA, 248 strikeouts and 0.98 WHIP in 233.1 innings over 33 games. He claimed the Triple Crown of pitching by leading in wins, ERA and strikeouts. For his career he is 47-28 with a 2.88 ERA, 745 strikeouts and 1.17 WHIP in 716.1 innings over 118 games. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers with the seventh pick in the first round in 2006.
He was born on March 19, 1988 in Dallas, TX.
Justin Verlander 2011 AL Cy Young
Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers won the 2011 American League Cy Young award by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He was the unanimous choice claiming all 28 first place votes for 196 points total. The next five in the voting were Jered Weaver of the Angels with 97 points, James Shields of the Rays with 66, CC Sabathia of the Yankees with 63, Jose Valverde of the Tigers with 28 and C.J. Wilson of the Rangers with 9. Also receiving votes were Dan Haren of the Angels with 7 points, Mariano Rivera of the Yankees with 4, Josh Beckett of the Red Sox with 3, Ricky Romero of the Blue Jays with 2 and David Robertson of the Yankees with 1.
RHP Verlander has played his entire seven seasons with the Tigers. In 2011 he was 24-5 with a .240 ERA, 250 strikeouts and 0.92 WHIP in 251 innings over 34 games. He claimed the Triple Crown of pitching by leading in wins, ERA and strikeouts. For his career he is 107-57 with a 3.54 ERA, 1215 strikeouts and 1.19 WHIP in 1315.1 innings over 199 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers with the second pick of the first round in 2004.
He was born on February 20, 1983 in Manakin Sabot, VA.
RHP Verlander has played his entire seven seasons with the Tigers. In 2011 he was 24-5 with a .240 ERA, 250 strikeouts and 0.92 WHIP in 251 innings over 34 games. He claimed the Triple Crown of pitching by leading in wins, ERA and strikeouts. For his career he is 107-57 with a 3.54 ERA, 1215 strikeouts and 1.19 WHIP in 1315.1 innings over 199 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers with the second pick of the first round in 2004.
He was born on February 20, 1983 in Manakin Sabot, VA.
Wade LeBlanc traded to Marlins
Wade LeBlanc was traded by the San Diego Padres to the Miami Marlins on November 22, 2011. In exchange the Padres received John Baker.
LeBlanc is a LHP who has played his entire four year career with the Padres. In 2011 he was 5-6 with a 4.63 ERA, 51 strikeouts and 1.41 WHIP in 79.2 innings over 14 games. For his career he is 17-22 with a 4.54 ERA, 205 strikeouts and 1.42 WHIP in 293.1 innings over 54 games. He was originally drafted by the Padres in the second round in 2006.
Baker is a catcher who has played his entire four year career with the Marlins. In 2011 he hit .154/.267/.154 with zero home runs, one RBI, zero runs and zero steals in 16 games. For his career he has hit .271/.356/.401 with 14 home runs, 89 RBI, 98 runs and zero steals in 212 games. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the fourth round in 2002.
LeBlanc is a LHP who has played his entire four year career with the Padres. In 2011 he was 5-6 with a 4.63 ERA, 51 strikeouts and 1.41 WHIP in 79.2 innings over 14 games. For his career he is 17-22 with a 4.54 ERA, 205 strikeouts and 1.42 WHIP in 293.1 innings over 54 games. He was originally drafted by the Padres in the second round in 2006.
Baker is a catcher who has played his entire four year career with the Marlins. In 2011 he hit .154/.267/.154 with zero home runs, one RBI, zero runs and zero steals in 16 games. For his career he has hit .271/.356/.401 with 14 home runs, 89 RBI, 98 runs and zero steals in 212 games. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the fourth round in 2002.
Ty Wigginton traded to Phillies
Ty Wigginton was traded by the Colorado Rockies to the Philadelphia Phillies on November 20, 2011 in exchange for a player to be named later. Wigginton has played first, second third and outfield in his 10 year career while playing for the Rockies, Orioles, Astros, Pirates and Mets. In 2011 he hit .242/.315/.416 with 15 home runs, 47 RBI, 52 runs and eight steals in 130 games. For his career he has hit .265/.325/.443 with 158 home runs, 548 RBI, 509 runs and 41 steals in 1190 games. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the 17th round 1998.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Craig Kimbrel 2011 NL Rookie of Year
Craig Kimbrel of the Atlanta Braves was named the 2011 National League Rookie of the Year after collecting all 32 first place votes for 160 points total by the Baseball Writers Association of America. The next closest were Freddie Freeman also of the Braves with 70 points and Vance Worley of the Phillies with 40 points. Others receiving votes were Wilson Ramos of the Nationals with six points, Josh Collmenter of the Diamondbacks with five points, Danny Espinosa of the Nationals with three points, Darwin Barney of the Cubs with two points and Kenley Jansen of the Dodgers with two points.
For the 2011 season RHP Kimbrel was 4-3 with a 2.10 ERA, 127 strikeouts, 1.04 WHIP and 46 saves in 77 innings over 79 games. For his career which included a late season 2010 call up he is 8-3 with an 1.75 ERA, 167 strikeouts, 1.07 WHIP and 47 saves in 97.2 innings over 100 games. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the third round in 2008.
He was born on May 28, 1988 in Huntsville, AL.
For the 2011 season RHP Kimbrel was 4-3 with a 2.10 ERA, 127 strikeouts, 1.04 WHIP and 46 saves in 77 innings over 79 games. For his career which included a late season 2010 call up he is 8-3 with an 1.75 ERA, 167 strikeouts, 1.07 WHIP and 47 saves in 97.2 innings over 100 games. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the third round in 2008.
He was born on May 28, 1988 in Huntsville, AL.
Jeremy Hellickson 2011 AL Rookie of Year
Jeremy Hellickson of the Tampa Bay Rays was named the 2011 American League Rookie of the Year after collecting 17 first place votes and 102 points total by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He outpaced Mark Trumbo of the Angels who had five first place votes and 63 points, Eric Hosmer of the Royals who had four first place votes and 38 points, Ivan Nova of the Yankees who had one first place vote and 30 points, and Dustin Ackley of the Mariners who had one first place vote and six points total. Others receiving votes were Michael Pineda of the Mariners with 11 points, Desmond Jennings of the Rays with one point and Jordan Walden of the Angels with one point.
For the 2011 season RHP Hellickson was 13-10 with a 2.95 ERA, 117 strikeouts and 1.15 WHIP in 189 innings over 29 games. For his career which included a late season call up in 2010 he is 17-10 with a 3.04 ERA, 150 strikeouts, 1.14 WHIP in 225.1 innings over 39 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the fourth round in 2005.
He was born on April 8, 1987 in Des Moines, IA.
For the 2011 season RHP Hellickson was 13-10 with a 2.95 ERA, 117 strikeouts and 1.15 WHIP in 189 innings over 29 games. For his career which included a late season call up in 2010 he is 17-10 with a 3.04 ERA, 150 strikeouts, 1.14 WHIP in 225.1 innings over 39 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the fourth round in 2005.
He was born on April 8, 1987 in Des Moines, IA.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Miami Marlins
The Florida Marlins officially changed their name to the Miami Marlins and unveiled both a new stadium and new uniforms on Friday to take advantage of the good luck of 11/11/11. This change was made in an attempt to embrace the Miami community more similar to the California Angels changing to the Anaheim Angels in 1996. This is now the second name change in the state after the Tampa Bay Devil Rays adjusted their name to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008.
The franchise is still fairly young compared to most founded in 1993 and have two World Series titles to boast with wins in 1997 and 2003. Their history shows a tradition of constant rebuilding and normally low payrolls. This off season the management seems to be attempting to make a splash to spark interest in the new Miami Marlins as they are making a strong push after some major talent including Albert Pujols, Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle.
If those bold moves pay off the Marlins would boast an impressive infield with Pujols at first, Reyes at short, Hanley Ramirez likely moving to third, Omar Infante at second and John Buck behind the plate. The outfield should consist of Logan Morrison, Emilio Bonifacio and Mike Stanton. Buehrle could easily slide into the second spot in the rotation between Josh Johnson and Ricky Nolasco. Add into the mix that the Marlins now have Ozzie Guillen at the helm. Should the Marlins manage to field this team they could make a good run at their third title.
The franchise is still fairly young compared to most founded in 1993 and have two World Series titles to boast with wins in 1997 and 2003. Their history shows a tradition of constant rebuilding and normally low payrolls. This off season the management seems to be attempting to make a splash to spark interest in the new Miami Marlins as they are making a strong push after some major talent including Albert Pujols, Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle.
If those bold moves pay off the Marlins would boast an impressive infield with Pujols at first, Reyes at short, Hanley Ramirez likely moving to third, Omar Infante at second and John Buck behind the plate. The outfield should consist of Logan Morrison, Emilio Bonifacio and Mike Stanton. Buehrle could easily slide into the second spot in the rotation between Josh Johnson and Ricky Nolasco. Add into the mix that the Marlins now have Ozzie Guillen at the helm. Should the Marlins manage to field this team they could make a good run at their third title.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Melky Cabrera traded to Giants
Melky Cabrera was traded by the Kansas City Royals to the San Francisco Giants on November 7, 2011. In exchange the Royals receive Jonathan Sanchez and minor league player Ryan Verdugo.
Cabrera is an outfielder who played seven seasons with the Royals, Braves and Yankees. In 2011 he hit .305/.339/.470 with 18 home runs, 87 RBI, 102 runs and 20 steals in 155 games. For his career he has hit .275/.331/.398 with 58 home runs, 357 RBI, 402 runs and 71 steals in 871 games. He originally signed with the Yankees as an amateur free agent in 2001 out of the Dominican Republic.
Sanchez is a LHP who had played his entire first six seasons with the Giants. In 2011 he was 4-7 with a 4.26 ERA, 102 strike outs and 1.44 WHIP in 101.1 innings over 19 games. For his career he is 38-46 with a 4.26 ERA, 736 strike outs and 1.39 WHIP in 708 innings over 174 games. He was originally drafted by the Giants in the 27th round in 2004.
Verdugo is a LHP who pitched at the Double A level of the Giants farm system this season. In 2011 he was 8-6 with a 4.35 ERA, 133 strike outs and 1.37 WHIP in 130.1 innings over 25 games. He was originally drafted by the Giants in the ninth round in 2008.
Cabrera is an outfielder who played seven seasons with the Royals, Braves and Yankees. In 2011 he hit .305/.339/.470 with 18 home runs, 87 RBI, 102 runs and 20 steals in 155 games. For his career he has hit .275/.331/.398 with 58 home runs, 357 RBI, 402 runs and 71 steals in 871 games. He originally signed with the Yankees as an amateur free agent in 2001 out of the Dominican Republic.
Sanchez is a LHP who had played his entire first six seasons with the Giants. In 2011 he was 4-7 with a 4.26 ERA, 102 strike outs and 1.44 WHIP in 101.1 innings over 19 games. For his career he is 38-46 with a 4.26 ERA, 736 strike outs and 1.39 WHIP in 708 innings over 174 games. He was originally drafted by the Giants in the 27th round in 2004.
Verdugo is a LHP who pitched at the Double A level of the Giants farm system this season. In 2011 he was 8-6 with a 4.35 ERA, 133 strike outs and 1.37 WHIP in 130.1 innings over 25 games. He was originally drafted by the Giants in the ninth round in 2008.
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