Andrew Miller was traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Baltimore Orioles on July 31, 2014. The Red Sox in exchange received Eduardo Rodriguez.
LHP Miller was 3-5, 2.34 ERA, 69 K, 0.90 WHIP in 42.1 IP over 50 games with the Red Sox in 2014. Over nine MLB seasons with the Red Sox, Marlins and Tigers he was 28-38, 5.06 ERA, 456 K, 1.60 WHIP in 472.2 IP over 236 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers with the sixth pick of the first round in 2006 and was traded to the Marlins in 2007 and then traded to the Red Sox in 2010. Miller turned 29 on May 21.
LHP Rodriguez was 3-7, 4.79 ERA, 69 K, 1.44 WHIP in 82.2 IP over 16 games at Double A Bowie in 2014. He originally signed with the Orioles in 2010 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Rodriguez turned 21 on April 7th.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Tommy Milone traded to Twins
Tommy Milone was traded by the Oakland Athletics to the Minnesota Twins on July 31, 2014. The Athletics in exchange received Sam Fuld.
LHP Milone had split 2014 between Triple A Sacramento and the Athletics. He was 1-1, 6.43 ERA, 17 K, 1.76 WHIP in 21.0 IP over 4 games at Sacramento and 6-3, 3.55 ERA, 61 K, 1.22 WHIP in 96.1 IP over 16 games with the Athletics. Over four MLB seasons with the Athletics and Nationals he is 32-22, 3.84 ERA, 339 K, 1.26 WHIP in 468.2 IP over 80 games. He was originally drafted by the Nationals in the tenth round in 2008 and was traded to the Athletics in 2011. Milone turned 27 on February 16.
Fuld is an outfielder who had started the 2014 season with the Athletics and hit .200/.273/.433 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 7 games. The Twins selected him off waivers on April 20 and he split time between Double A New Britain and the Twins. He hit .429/.500/.786 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 4 games at New Britain and .274/.370/.354 with 1 HR, 17 RBI, 15 R, 12 SB in 53 games with the Twins. Over seven MLB seasons between the Twins, Athletics, Rays and Cubs he has hit .240/.323/.337 with 8 HR, 75 RBI, 123 R, 50 SB in 426 games. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the tenth round in 2004. Fuld will be 33 on November 20.
LHP Milone had split 2014 between Triple A Sacramento and the Athletics. He was 1-1, 6.43 ERA, 17 K, 1.76 WHIP in 21.0 IP over 4 games at Sacramento and 6-3, 3.55 ERA, 61 K, 1.22 WHIP in 96.1 IP over 16 games with the Athletics. Over four MLB seasons with the Athletics and Nationals he is 32-22, 3.84 ERA, 339 K, 1.26 WHIP in 468.2 IP over 80 games. He was originally drafted by the Nationals in the tenth round in 2008 and was traded to the Athletics in 2011. Milone turned 27 on February 16.
Fuld is an outfielder who had started the 2014 season with the Athletics and hit .200/.273/.433 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 7 games. The Twins selected him off waivers on April 20 and he split time between Double A New Britain and the Twins. He hit .429/.500/.786 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 4 games at New Britain and .274/.370/.354 with 1 HR, 17 RBI, 15 R, 12 SB in 53 games with the Twins. Over seven MLB seasons between the Twins, Athletics, Rays and Cubs he has hit .240/.323/.337 with 8 HR, 75 RBI, 123 R, 50 SB in 426 games. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the tenth round in 2004. Fuld will be 33 on November 20.
Stephen Drew traded to Yankees
Stephen Drew was traded by the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees on July 31, 2014. The Red Sox in exchange received Kelly Johnson.
Drew is a shortstop who had split 2014 between Triple A Pawtucket and the Red Sox. He hit .238/.304/.381 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 7 games at Pawtucket and .176/.255/.328 with 4 HR, 11 RBI, 11 R, 1 SB in 39 games with the Red Sox. Over nine MLB seasons with the Red Sox, Athletics and Diamondbacks he has hit .261/.326/.431 with 94 HR, 427 RBI, 482 R, 41 SB in 975 games. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks with the 15th pick of the first round in 2004. Drew turned 31 on March 16.
Johnson is a 2B\3B\OF who hit .219/.304/.373 with 6 HR, 22 RBI, 21 R, 2 SB in 77 games with the Yankees in 2014. Over nine MLB seasons with the Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays, Diamondbacks and Braves he has hit .251/.333/.424 with 130 HR, 464 RBI, 561 R, 81 SB in 1128 games. He was originally drafted by the Braves with the 38th pick of the first round in 2000. Johnson turned 32 on February 22.
Drew is a shortstop who had split 2014 between Triple A Pawtucket and the Red Sox. He hit .238/.304/.381 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 7 games at Pawtucket and .176/.255/.328 with 4 HR, 11 RBI, 11 R, 1 SB in 39 games with the Red Sox. Over nine MLB seasons with the Red Sox, Athletics and Diamondbacks he has hit .261/.326/.431 with 94 HR, 427 RBI, 482 R, 41 SB in 975 games. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks with the 15th pick of the first round in 2004. Drew turned 31 on March 16.
Johnson is a 2B\3B\OF who hit .219/.304/.373 with 6 HR, 22 RBI, 21 R, 2 SB in 77 games with the Yankees in 2014. Over nine MLB seasons with the Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays, Diamondbacks and Braves he has hit .251/.333/.424 with 130 HR, 464 RBI, 561 R, 81 SB in 1128 games. He was originally drafted by the Braves with the 38th pick of the first round in 2000. Johnson turned 32 on February 22.
Emilio Bonifacio traded to Braves
Emilio Bonifacio was traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Atlanta Braves on July 31, 2014 along with James Russell. The Cubs in exchange received Victor Caratini.
Bonifacio is an OF\2B\3B who split 2014 between Rookie Arizona and Double A Tennessee while rehabbing and with the Cubs. He hit .300/.364/.300 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 3 games at Arizona, .250/.250/.250 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 4 games at Tennessee and .279/.318/.373 with 2 HR, 18 RBI, 35 R, 14 SB in 69 games with the Cubs. Over eight MLB seasons with the Cubs, Royals, Blue Jays, Marlins, Nationals and Diamondbacks he has hit .264/.321/.344 with 12 HR, 149 RBI, 330 R, 152 SB in 681 games. He originally signed with the Diamondbacks in 2001 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Bonifacio turned 29 on April 23.
LHP Russell was 0-2, 3.51 ERA, 26 K, 1.20 WHIP, 1 SV in 33.1 IP over 44 games with the Cubs in 2014. Over five MLB seasons with the Cubs he was 10-16, 3.87 ERA, 203 K, 1.29 WHIP, 3 SV in 272.0 IP over 316 games. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 14th round in 2007. Russell turned 28 on January 8th.
Caratini is a C\3B who hit .279/.352/.406 with 5 HR, 42 RBI, 42 R, 1 SB in 87 games at Class A Rome in 2014. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the second round in 2013. Caratini will be 21 on August 17.
Bonifacio is an OF\2B\3B who split 2014 between Rookie Arizona and Double A Tennessee while rehabbing and with the Cubs. He hit .300/.364/.300 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 3 games at Arizona, .250/.250/.250 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 4 games at Tennessee and .279/.318/.373 with 2 HR, 18 RBI, 35 R, 14 SB in 69 games with the Cubs. Over eight MLB seasons with the Cubs, Royals, Blue Jays, Marlins, Nationals and Diamondbacks he has hit .264/.321/.344 with 12 HR, 149 RBI, 330 R, 152 SB in 681 games. He originally signed with the Diamondbacks in 2001 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Bonifacio turned 29 on April 23.
LHP Russell was 0-2, 3.51 ERA, 26 K, 1.20 WHIP, 1 SV in 33.1 IP over 44 games with the Cubs in 2014. Over five MLB seasons with the Cubs he was 10-16, 3.87 ERA, 203 K, 1.29 WHIP, 3 SV in 272.0 IP over 316 games. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 14th round in 2007. Russell turned 28 on January 8th.
Caratini is a C\3B who hit .279/.352/.406 with 5 HR, 42 RBI, 42 R, 1 SB in 87 games at Class A Rome in 2014. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the second round in 2013. Caratini will be 21 on August 17.
Asdrubal Cabrera traded to Nationals
Asdrubal Cabrera was traded by the Cleveland Indians to the Washington Nationals on July 31, 2014. The Indians in exchange received Zach Walters.
Cabrera is a SS\2B who hit .246/.305/.386 with 9 HR, 40 RBI, 54 R, 7 SB in 97 games with the Indians in 2014. Over eight MLB seasons with the Indians he hit .270/.331/.410 with 82 HR, 430 RBI, 475 R, 69 SB in 914 games. He originally signed with the Mariners in 2002 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela and was traded to the Indians in 2006. Cabrera will be 29 on November 13.
Walters is a SS\3B who split 2014 between Triple A Syracus and the Nationals. He hit .300/.358/.608 with 15 HR, 48 RBI, 38 R, 0 SB in 60 games at Syracuse and .205/.279/.462 with 3 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 32 games with the Nationals. Over two MLB seasons of limited time with the Nationals he hit .234/.308/.489 with 3 HR, 6 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB in 40 games. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the ninth round in 2010 and was traded to the Nationals in 2011. Walters will be 25 on September 5th.
Cabrera is a SS\2B who hit .246/.305/.386 with 9 HR, 40 RBI, 54 R, 7 SB in 97 games with the Indians in 2014. Over eight MLB seasons with the Indians he hit .270/.331/.410 with 82 HR, 430 RBI, 475 R, 69 SB in 914 games. He originally signed with the Mariners in 2002 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela and was traded to the Indians in 2006. Cabrera will be 29 on November 13.
Walters is a SS\3B who split 2014 between Triple A Syracus and the Nationals. He hit .300/.358/.608 with 15 HR, 48 RBI, 38 R, 0 SB in 60 games at Syracuse and .205/.279/.462 with 3 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 32 games with the Nationals. Over two MLB seasons of limited time with the Nationals he hit .234/.308/.489 with 3 HR, 6 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB in 40 games. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the ninth round in 2010 and was traded to the Nationals in 2011. Walters will be 25 on September 5th.
Jarred Cosart traded to Marlins
Jarred Cosart was traded by the Houston Astros to the Miami Marlins on July 31, 2014 along with Enrique Hernandez and Austin Wates. The Astros in exchange received Jake Marisnick, Colin Moran, Francis Martes and a 2015 competitive balance draft pick.
RHP Cosart was 9-7, 4.41 ERA, 75 K, 1.46 WHIP in 116.1 IP over 20 games with the Astros in 2014. Over two MLB seasons with the Astros he was 10-8, 3.57 ERA, 108 K, 1.42 WHIP in 176.1 IP over 30 games. He was originally drafted by the Phillies in the 38th round in 2008 and was traded to the Astros in 2011. Cosart turned 24 on May 25.
Hernandez is a 2B\SS\OF who had split 2014 between Double A Corpus Christi, Triple A Oklahoma City and the Astros. He hit .325/.372/.475 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB in 10 games at Corpus Christi, .337/.380/.508 with 8 HR, 31 RBI, 41 R, 6 SB in 67 games at Oklahoma City and .284/.348/.420 with 1 HR, 8 RBI, 10 R, 0 SB in 24 games with the Astros. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the sixth round in 2009. Hernandez will be 23 on August 24.
Wates is an outfielder who hit .299/.396/.381 with 2 HR, 30 RBI, 44 R, 31 SB in 74 games at Triple A Oklahoma City in 2014. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the third round in 2010. Wates will be 26 on September 2nd.
Marisnick is an outfielder who had split 2014 between Triple A New Orleans and the Marlins. He hit .277/.326/.434 with 10 HR, 40 RBI, 50 R, 24 SB in 89 games at New Orleans and .167/.216/.167 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 R, 5 SB in 14 games with the Marlins. Over two MLB seasons with the Marlins he had hit .178/.226/.223 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 9 R, 8 SB in 54 games. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the third round in 2009 and was traded to the Marlins in 2012. Marisnick turned 23 on March 30.
Moran is a third baseman who hit .294/.342/.393 with 5 HR, 33 RBI, 34 R, 1 SB in 89 games at Class A Advanced Jupiter. He was originally drafted by the Marlins with the sixth pick of the first round in 2013. Moran will be 22 on October 1st.
RHP Martes pitched at Rookie Gulf Coast where he was 2-1, 4.97 ERA, 31 K, 1.45 WHIP in 29.0 IP over 7 games. He originally signed with the Marlins in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Martes will be 19 on November 24.
RHP Cosart was 9-7, 4.41 ERA, 75 K, 1.46 WHIP in 116.1 IP over 20 games with the Astros in 2014. Over two MLB seasons with the Astros he was 10-8, 3.57 ERA, 108 K, 1.42 WHIP in 176.1 IP over 30 games. He was originally drafted by the Phillies in the 38th round in 2008 and was traded to the Astros in 2011. Cosart turned 24 on May 25.
Hernandez is a 2B\SS\OF who had split 2014 between Double A Corpus Christi, Triple A Oklahoma City and the Astros. He hit .325/.372/.475 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB in 10 games at Corpus Christi, .337/.380/.508 with 8 HR, 31 RBI, 41 R, 6 SB in 67 games at Oklahoma City and .284/.348/.420 with 1 HR, 8 RBI, 10 R, 0 SB in 24 games with the Astros. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the sixth round in 2009. Hernandez will be 23 on August 24.
Wates is an outfielder who hit .299/.396/.381 with 2 HR, 30 RBI, 44 R, 31 SB in 74 games at Triple A Oklahoma City in 2014. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the third round in 2010. Wates will be 26 on September 2nd.
Marisnick is an outfielder who had split 2014 between Triple A New Orleans and the Marlins. He hit .277/.326/.434 with 10 HR, 40 RBI, 50 R, 24 SB in 89 games at New Orleans and .167/.216/.167 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 R, 5 SB in 14 games with the Marlins. Over two MLB seasons with the Marlins he had hit .178/.226/.223 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 9 R, 8 SB in 54 games. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the third round in 2009 and was traded to the Marlins in 2012. Marisnick turned 23 on March 30.
Moran is a third baseman who hit .294/.342/.393 with 5 HR, 33 RBI, 34 R, 1 SB in 89 games at Class A Advanced Jupiter. He was originally drafted by the Marlins with the sixth pick of the first round in 2013. Moran will be 22 on October 1st.
RHP Martes pitched at Rookie Gulf Coast where he was 2-1, 4.97 ERA, 31 K, 1.45 WHIP in 29.0 IP over 7 games. He originally signed with the Marlins in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Martes will be 19 on November 24.
Martin Prado traded to Yankees
Martin Prado was traded by the Arizona Diamondbacks to the New York Yankees on July 31, 2014. The Diamondbacks in exchange received Peter O'Brien.
Prado is a 3B\2B\OF who hit .270/.317/.370 with 5 HR, 42 RBI, 44 R, 2 SB in 106 games with the Diamondbacks in 2014. Over nine MLB seasons with the Diamondbacks and Braves he hit .290/.340/.425 with 71 HR, 410 RBI, 469 R, 35 SB in 944 games. He originally signed with the Braves in 2001 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Prado will be 31 on October 27.
O'Brien is a C\3B\1B\OF who split 2014 between Class A Advanced Tampa and Double A Trenton. He hit .321/.353/.688 with 10 HR, 19 RBI, 19 R, 0 SB in 30 games at Tampa and .245/.296/.555 with 23 HR, 51 RBI, 47 R, 0 SB in 72 games at Trenton. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the second round in 2012. O'Brien turned 24 on July 15.
Prado is a 3B\2B\OF who hit .270/.317/.370 with 5 HR, 42 RBI, 44 R, 2 SB in 106 games with the Diamondbacks in 2014. Over nine MLB seasons with the Diamondbacks and Braves he hit .290/.340/.425 with 71 HR, 410 RBI, 469 R, 35 SB in 944 games. He originally signed with the Braves in 2001 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Prado will be 31 on October 27.
O'Brien is a C\3B\1B\OF who split 2014 between Class A Advanced Tampa and Double A Trenton. He hit .321/.353/.688 with 10 HR, 19 RBI, 19 R, 0 SB in 30 games at Tampa and .245/.296/.555 with 23 HR, 51 RBI, 47 R, 0 SB in 72 games at Trenton. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the second round in 2012. O'Brien turned 24 on July 15.
John Lackey traded to Cardinals
John Lackey was traded by the Boston Red Sox to the St Louis Cardinals on July 31, 2014 along with Corey Littrell. The Red Sox in exchange received Allen Craig and Joe Kelly.
RHP Lackey was 11-7, 3.60 ERA, 116 K, 1.23 WHIP in 137.1 IP over 21 games with the Red Sox in 2014. Over 12 MLB seasons with the Red Sox and Angels he is 149-114, 4.02 ERA, 1742 K, 1.32 WHIP in 2202.2 IP over 345 games. He was originally drafted by the Angels in the second round in 1999. Lackey will be 36 on October 23.
LHP Littrell was 5-5, 3.60 ERA, 91 K, 1.39 WHIP in 100.0 IP over 19 games at Class A Advanced Salem in 2014. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the fifth round in 2013. Littrell turned 22 on March 21.
Craig is an OF\1B who hit .237/.291/.346 with 7 HR, 44 RBI, 34 R, 1 SB in 97 games with the Cardinals in 2014. Over five MLB seasons with the Cardinals he hit .291/.343/.460 with 57 HR, 291 RBI, 226 R, 10 SB in 469 games. He was originally drafted by the Cardinals in the eighth round in 2006. Craig turned 30 on July 18.
RHP Kelly had split 2014 between Triple A Memphis and the Cardinals. He was 0-0, 2.61 ERA, 4 K, 1.36 WHIP in 10.1 IP over 3 games at Memphis and 2-2, 4.37 ERA, 25 K, 1.46 WHIP in 35.0 IP over 7 games with the Cardinals. Over three MLB seasons with the Cardinals he was 17-14, 3.25 ERA, 179 K, 1.38 WHIP in 266.0 IP over 68 games. He was originally drafted by the Cardinals in the third round in 2009. Kelly turned 26 on June 9th.
RHP Lackey was 11-7, 3.60 ERA, 116 K, 1.23 WHIP in 137.1 IP over 21 games with the Red Sox in 2014. Over 12 MLB seasons with the Red Sox and Angels he is 149-114, 4.02 ERA, 1742 K, 1.32 WHIP in 2202.2 IP over 345 games. He was originally drafted by the Angels in the second round in 1999. Lackey will be 36 on October 23.
LHP Littrell was 5-5, 3.60 ERA, 91 K, 1.39 WHIP in 100.0 IP over 19 games at Class A Advanced Salem in 2014. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the fifth round in 2013. Littrell turned 22 on March 21.
Craig is an OF\1B who hit .237/.291/.346 with 7 HR, 44 RBI, 34 R, 1 SB in 97 games with the Cardinals in 2014. Over five MLB seasons with the Cardinals he hit .291/.343/.460 with 57 HR, 291 RBI, 226 R, 10 SB in 469 games. He was originally drafted by the Cardinals in the eighth round in 2006. Craig turned 30 on July 18.
RHP Kelly had split 2014 between Triple A Memphis and the Cardinals. He was 0-0, 2.61 ERA, 4 K, 1.36 WHIP in 10.1 IP over 3 games at Memphis and 2-2, 4.37 ERA, 25 K, 1.46 WHIP in 35.0 IP over 7 games with the Cardinals. Over three MLB seasons with the Cardinals he was 17-14, 3.25 ERA, 179 K, 1.38 WHIP in 266.0 IP over 68 games. He was originally drafted by the Cardinals in the third round in 2009. Kelly turned 26 on June 9th.
David Price traded to Tigers in 3 team deal
David Price was traded by the Tampa Bay Rays to the Detroit Tigers on July 31, 2014. The Seattle Mariners were also involved in the deal and they received Austin Jackson from Detroit. The Rays received Drew Smyly and Willy Adames from Detroit and Nick Franklin from Seattle.
LHP Price was 11-8, 3.11 ERA, 189 K, 1.05 WHIP in 170.2 IP over 23 games with the Rays in 2014. Over seven MLB seasons with the Rays he was 82-47, 3.18 ERA, 1065 K, 1.14 WHIP in 1143.2 IP over 175 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays with the first over all pick in 2007. Price will be 29 on August 26.
Jackson is an outfielder who hit .270/.330/.397 with 4 HR, 32 RBI, 52 R, 9 SB in 99 games with the Tigers in 2014. Over five MLB seasons with the Tigers he hit .277/.342/.413 with 46 HR, 233 RBI, 447 R, 78 SB in 669 games. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the eighth round in 2005 and was traded to the Tigers in 2009. Jackson turned 27 on February 1st.
LHP Smyly was 6-9, 3.77 ERA, 87 K, 1.31 WHIP in 100.1 IP over 20 games with the Tigers in 2014. Over three MLB seasons with the Tigers he was 16-12, 3.46 ERA, 262 K, 1.22 WHIP, 2 SV in 275.2 IP over 106 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers in the second round in 2010. Smyly turned 25 on June 13.
Franklin is a SS\2B who had split 2014 between Triple A Tacoma and the Mariners. He hit .294/.392/.455 with 9 HR, 47 RBI, 45 R, 9 SB in 75 games at Tacoma and .128/.192/.170 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 17 games with the Mariners. Over two MLB seasons with the Mariners he hit .214/.291/.358 with 12 HR, 47 RBI, 41 R, 7 SB in 119 games. He was originally drafted by the Mariners with the 27th pick of the first round in 2009. Franklin turned 23 on March 2nd.
Adames is a SS\3B who played at Class A West Michigan where he hit .269/.346/.428 with 6 HR, 50 RBI, 40 R, 3 SB in 98 games. He originally signed with the Tigers in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Adames will be 19 on September 2nd.
LHP Price was 11-8, 3.11 ERA, 189 K, 1.05 WHIP in 170.2 IP over 23 games with the Rays in 2014. Over seven MLB seasons with the Rays he was 82-47, 3.18 ERA, 1065 K, 1.14 WHIP in 1143.2 IP over 175 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays with the first over all pick in 2007. Price will be 29 on August 26.
Jackson is an outfielder who hit .270/.330/.397 with 4 HR, 32 RBI, 52 R, 9 SB in 99 games with the Tigers in 2014. Over five MLB seasons with the Tigers he hit .277/.342/.413 with 46 HR, 233 RBI, 447 R, 78 SB in 669 games. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the eighth round in 2005 and was traded to the Tigers in 2009. Jackson turned 27 on February 1st.
LHP Smyly was 6-9, 3.77 ERA, 87 K, 1.31 WHIP in 100.1 IP over 20 games with the Tigers in 2014. Over three MLB seasons with the Tigers he was 16-12, 3.46 ERA, 262 K, 1.22 WHIP, 2 SV in 275.2 IP over 106 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers in the second round in 2010. Smyly turned 25 on June 13.
Franklin is a SS\2B who had split 2014 between Triple A Tacoma and the Mariners. He hit .294/.392/.455 with 9 HR, 47 RBI, 45 R, 9 SB in 75 games at Tacoma and .128/.192/.170 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 17 games with the Mariners. Over two MLB seasons with the Mariners he hit .214/.291/.358 with 12 HR, 47 RBI, 41 R, 7 SB in 119 games. He was originally drafted by the Mariners with the 27th pick of the first round in 2009. Franklin turned 23 on March 2nd.
Adames is a SS\3B who played at Class A West Michigan where he hit .269/.346/.428 with 6 HR, 50 RBI, 40 R, 3 SB in 98 games. He originally signed with the Tigers in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Adames will be 19 on September 2nd.
Jon Lester traded to Athletics
Jon Lester was traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Oakland Athletics on July 31, 2014 along with Jonny Gomes. In exchange the Red Sox received Yoenis Cespedes.
LHP Lester was 10-7, 2.52 ERA, 149 K, 1.12 WHIP in 143.0 IP over 21 games with the Red Sox in 2014. Over his nine season MLB career with the Red Sox he was 110-63, 3.64 ERA, 1386 K, 1.29 WHIP in 1519.1 IP over 242 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the second round in 2002. Lester turned 30 on January 7th.
Gomes is an OF\DH who hit .234/.329/.354 with 6 HR, 32 RBI, 22 R, 0 SB in 78 games with the Red Sox in 2014. Over 12 MLB seasons with the Red Sox, Athletics, Nationals, Reds and Rays he has hit .244/.335/.446 with 155 HR, 495 RBI, 460 R, 49 SB in 1074 games. He was originally drafted by the Devil Rays in the 18th round in 2001. Gomes will be 34 on November 22.
Cespedes is an outfielder who hit .256/.303/.464 with 17 HR, 67 RBI, 62 R, 3 SB in 101 games with the Athletics in 2014. Over his three season MLB career with the Athletics he hit .262/.318/.470 with 66 HR, 229 RBI, 206 R, 26 SB in 365 games. He originally signed with the Athletics in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of Cuba. Cespedes will be 29 on October 18.
LHP Lester was 10-7, 2.52 ERA, 149 K, 1.12 WHIP in 143.0 IP over 21 games with the Red Sox in 2014. Over his nine season MLB career with the Red Sox he was 110-63, 3.64 ERA, 1386 K, 1.29 WHIP in 1519.1 IP over 242 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the second round in 2002. Lester turned 30 on January 7th.
Gomes is an OF\DH who hit .234/.329/.354 with 6 HR, 32 RBI, 22 R, 0 SB in 78 games with the Red Sox in 2014. Over 12 MLB seasons with the Red Sox, Athletics, Nationals, Reds and Rays he has hit .244/.335/.446 with 155 HR, 495 RBI, 460 R, 49 SB in 1074 games. He was originally drafted by the Devil Rays in the 18th round in 2001. Gomes will be 34 on November 22.
Cespedes is an outfielder who hit .256/.303/.464 with 17 HR, 67 RBI, 62 R, 3 SB in 101 games with the Athletics in 2014. Over his three season MLB career with the Athletics he hit .262/.318/.470 with 66 HR, 229 RBI, 206 R, 26 SB in 365 games. He originally signed with the Athletics in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of Cuba. Cespedes will be 29 on October 18.
Chasing 50-50 073114
This is the third year of my Chasing 50-50 segment. It started two seasons ago as we followed Matt Kemp of the Dodgers in his self proclaimed attempt to hit 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. The 2014 season is under way and we are going to follow Kemp's efforts to see if he can make another run. As long as he is playing Kemp will always be part of this. I'm also keeping Mike Trout of the Angels and Carlos Gonzalez of the Rockies in the mix because I think they also have the speed\power combo capable of reaching the mark some day. Others will be added throughout the season as their production warrants. As of May 1st I am adding Gonzalez's Rockies teammate Charlie Blackmon, Brewers teammates Carlos Gomez and Ryan Braun and Brian Dozier of the Twins. As of July 3rd I am adding Todd Frazier of the Reds, Andrew McCutchen of the Pirates and George Springer of the Astros. This is week 17 of the chase.
Matt Kemp
Kemp was red hot this week hitting 12 for 19 with 3 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting .288/.353/.465 w/ 11 HR, 46 RBI, 42 R, 5 SB in 97 games.
Games Dodgers played: 108
Home Runs: 11 --- Projected Home Runs: 17
Matt Kemp
Kemp was red hot this week hitting 12 for 19 with 3 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting .288/.353/.465 w/ 11 HR, 46 RBI, 42 R, 5 SB in 97 games.
Games Dodgers played: 108
Home Runs: 11 --- Projected Home Runs: 17
Steals: 5 --- Projected Steals: 8
Mike Trout
Trout struggled while going 2 for 20 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .299/.388/.582 with 24 HR, 76 RBI, 74 R, 10 SB in 102 games.
Games Angels played: 106
Home Runs: 24--- Projected Home Runs: 37
Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 15
Carlos Gonzalez
Gonzalez has struggled since returning from the DL hitting 2 for 19 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .239/.289/.425 with 10 HR, 36 RBI, 32 R, 3 SB in 65 games.
Games Rockies played: 108
Home Runs: 10 --- Projected Home Runs: 15
Steals: 3 --- Projected Steals: 5
Charlie Blackmon
Blackmon had success on the base paths while hitting 8 for 30 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .301/.346/.461 with 14 HR, 55 RBI, 56 R, 20 SB in 104 games.
Games Rockies played: 108
Home Runs: 14 --- Projected Home Runs: 21
Steals: 20 --- Projected Steals: 30
Carlos Gomez
Gomez continued to struggled but added to the main categories as he was 3 for 26 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .294/.355/.488 with 15 HR, 53 RBI, 65 R, 20 SB in 100 games.
Games Brewers played: 109
Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 22
Steals: 20 --- Projected Steals: 30
Ryan Braun
Braun just plain struggled hitting 2 for 24 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .287/.338/.504 with 14 HR, 61 RBI, 51 R, 9 SB in 86 games.
Games Brewers played: 109
Home Runs: 14 --- Projected Home Runs: 21
Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 13
Brian Dozier
Dozier also struggled this week hitting 3 for 17 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 1 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting .234/.330/.421 with 19 HR, 48 RBI, 72 R, 17 SB in 104 games.
Games Twins played: 106
Home Runs: 19 --- Projected Home Runs: 29
Steals: 17 --- Projected Steals: 26
Todd Frazier
Frazier also visited slump city hitting 5 for 27 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .279/.340/.472 with 20 HR, 55 RBI, 60 R, 16 SB in 106 games.
Games Reds played: 108
Home Runs: 20 --- Projected Home Runs: 30
Steals: 16 --- Projected Steals: 24
Andrew McCutchen
McCutchen joined the slump bunch hitting 2 for 22 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .306/.406/.534 with 17 HR, 63 RBI, 60 R, 17 SB in 105 games
Games Pirates played: 107
Home Runs: 17 --- Projected Home Runs: 26
Steals: 17 --- Projected Steals: 26
George Springer
Springer is currently on the DL. This season he is hitting .231/.336/.468 with 20 HR, 51 RBI, 45 R, 5 SB in 78 games.
Games Astros played: 108
Home Runs: 20 --- Projected Home Runs: 30
Steals: 5 --- Projected Steals: 8
Mike Trout
Trout struggled while going 2 for 20 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .299/.388/.582 with 24 HR, 76 RBI, 74 R, 10 SB in 102 games.
Games Angels played: 106
Home Runs: 24--- Projected Home Runs: 37
Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 15
Carlos Gonzalez
Gonzalez has struggled since returning from the DL hitting 2 for 19 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .239/.289/.425 with 10 HR, 36 RBI, 32 R, 3 SB in 65 games.
Games Rockies played: 108
Home Runs: 10 --- Projected Home Runs: 15
Steals: 3 --- Projected Steals: 5
Charlie Blackmon
Blackmon had success on the base paths while hitting 8 for 30 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .301/.346/.461 with 14 HR, 55 RBI, 56 R, 20 SB in 104 games.
Games Rockies played: 108
Home Runs: 14 --- Projected Home Runs: 21
Steals: 20 --- Projected Steals: 30
Carlos Gomez
Gomez continued to struggled but added to the main categories as he was 3 for 26 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .294/.355/.488 with 15 HR, 53 RBI, 65 R, 20 SB in 100 games.
Games Brewers played: 109
Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 22
Steals: 20 --- Projected Steals: 30
Ryan Braun
Braun just plain struggled hitting 2 for 24 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .287/.338/.504 with 14 HR, 61 RBI, 51 R, 9 SB in 86 games.
Games Brewers played: 109
Home Runs: 14 --- Projected Home Runs: 21
Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 13
Brian Dozier
Dozier also struggled this week hitting 3 for 17 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 1 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting .234/.330/.421 with 19 HR, 48 RBI, 72 R, 17 SB in 104 games.
Games Twins played: 106
Home Runs: 19 --- Projected Home Runs: 29
Steals: 17 --- Projected Steals: 26
Todd Frazier
Frazier also visited slump city hitting 5 for 27 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .279/.340/.472 with 20 HR, 55 RBI, 60 R, 16 SB in 106 games.
Games Reds played: 108
Home Runs: 20 --- Projected Home Runs: 30
Steals: 16 --- Projected Steals: 24
Andrew McCutchen
McCutchen joined the slump bunch hitting 2 for 22 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .306/.406/.534 with 17 HR, 63 RBI, 60 R, 17 SB in 105 games
Games Pirates played: 107
Home Runs: 17 --- Projected Home Runs: 26
Steals: 17 --- Projected Steals: 26
George Springer
Springer is currently on the DL. This season he is hitting .231/.336/.468 with 20 HR, 51 RBI, 45 R, 5 SB in 78 games.
Games Astros played: 108
Home Runs: 20 --- Projected Home Runs: 30
Steals: 5 --- Projected Steals: 8
HR n SB Report 072914
Here is the Home Run and Steals report for July 29, 2014
| American League | National League |
| Baltimore Orioles | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Home Runs: Adam Jones (10), Nick Markakis (8), Manny Machado (11) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Boston Red Sox | Atlanta Braves |
| Home Runs: Xander Bogaerts (8) | Home Runs: Freddie Freeman (15) |
| Steals: | Steals: B.J. Upton (17) |
| Chicago White Sox | Chicago Cubs |
| Home Runs: Jose Abreu (31), Adam Dunn (16) | Home Runs: Emilio Bonifacio (2) |
| Steals: | Steals: Anthony Rizzo (3) |
| Cleveland Indians | Cincinnati Reds |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: Todd Frazier (16) |
| Detroit Tigers | Colorado Rockies |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: Charlie Blackmon (20) |
| Houston Astros | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Home Runs: Marwin Gonzalez (5) | Home Runs: Matt Kemp 2 (10) |
| Steals: Robbie Grossman (4) | Steals: Carl Crawford (12), Dee Gordon (47) |
| Kansas City Royals | Miami Marlins |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: Norichika Aoki (9) | Steals: |
| Los Angeles Angels | Milwaukee Brewers |
| Home Runs: Josh Hamilton (6) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Minnesota Twins | New York Mets |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: Trevor Plouffe (1), Eduardo Nunez (4) | Steals: |
| New York Yankees | Philadelphia Phillies |
| Home Runs: Brett Gardner (13), Mark Teixiera (18) | Home Runs: Jimmy Rollins (14), Grady Sizemore (1), Chase Utley (9) |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Oakland Athletics | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Home Runs: Josh Reddick (6) | Home Runs: Josh Harrison (8), Travis Snider (7) |
| Steals: Yoenis Cespedes (3) | Steals: Andrew McCutchen (17) |
| Seattle Mariners | San Diego Padres |
| Home Runs: Mike Zunino (16) | Home Runs: Yangervis Solarte (2) |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Tampa Bay Rays | San Francisco Giants |
| Home Runs: Ben Zobrist (9) | Home Runs: Michael Morse (15) |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Texas Rangers | St Louis Cardinals |
| Home Runs: J.P. Arencibia 2 1GS(6), | Home Runs: |
| Steals: Elvis Andrus (21) | Steals: Kolten Wong (15) |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Washington Nationals |
| Home Runs: Colby Rasmus (14) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Triple A | Double A |
| Albuquerque Isotopes (Dodgers) | Akron RubberDucks (Indians) |
| Home Runs: Joc Pederson (23), Brock Peterson (6) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: Alex Guerrero (2) | Steals: |
| Buffalo Bisons (Blue Jays) | Altoona Curve (Pirates) |
| Home Runs: Kevin Pillar (6), Andy LaRoche (4) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: Drew Maggi (29), Josh Bell (2) |
| Charlotte Knights (White Sox) | Arkansas Travelers (Angels) |
| Home Runs: Josh Phegley (16), Marcus Semien (10) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) | Binghamton Mets (Mets) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: Dilson Herrera (6) |
| Steals: | Steals: Dilson Herrera (7), Darrell Ceciliani (14) |
| Columbus Clippers (Indians) | Birmingham Barons (White Sox) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: Jared Mitchell (8) |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Durham Bulls (Rays) | Bowie Baysox (Orioles) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres) | Chattanooga Lookouts (Dodgers) |
| Home Runs: Alex Castellanos (7) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: Jace Peterson (6) | Steals: Scott Schebler (9) |
| Fresno Grizzlies (Giants) | Corpus Christi Hooks (Astros) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: MP Cokinos (1) |
| Steals: | Steals: Andrew Aplin (21) |
| Gwinnett Braves (Braves) | Erie SeaWolves (Tigers) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: Dean Green (5) |
| Steals: Jose Constanza (22), Christian Bethancourt (5) | Steals: Dixon Machado (2), Steven Moya (15) |
| Indianapolis Indians (Pirates) | Frisco RoughRiders (Rangers) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: J.T. Wise (3), Joey Gallo GS(16) |
| Steals: | Steals: Drew Robinson (6) |
| Iowa Cubs (Cubs) | Harrisburg Senators (Nationals) |
| Home Runs: Kris Bryant (12) | Home Runs: Quincy Latimore (6) |
| Steals: Logan Watkins (16), Matt Szczur (21) | Steals: |
| Las Vegas 51's (Mets) | Huntsville Stars (Brewers) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: Matt Reynolds (6), Matt den Dekker (8) | Steals: |
| Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies) | Jackson Generals (Mariners) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: Clete Thomas (9), Cam Perkins (1) | Steals: |
| Louisville Bats (Reds) | Jacksonville Suns (Marlins) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: Isaac Galloway (7) |
| Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals) | Midland RockHounds (Athletics) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: Kent Matthes (10) |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Nashville Sounds (Brewers) | Mississippi Braves (Braves) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: Kyle Kubitza (19), Jose Peraza (21) |
| New Orleans Zephyrs (Marlins) | Mobile BayBears (Diamondbacks) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: EvanMarzilli (2), Ryan Court (1) |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Norfolk Tides (Orioles) | Montgomery Biscuits (Rays) |
| Home Runs: Ivan De Jesus (5), Jimmy Paredes (2) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Oklahoma City RedHawks (Astros) | New Britain Rock Cats (Twins) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: Jonathan Villar (12) | Steals: |
| Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals) | New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: Cory Aldridge (4) |
| Steals: | Steals: Jon Berti (33) |
| Pawtucket Red Sox (Red Sox) | Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Royals) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: Orlando Calixte (7), Micah Gibbs (3) |
| Reno Aces (Diamondbacks) | Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Reds) |
| Home Runs: Ronny Cedeno (1) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Rochester Red Wings (Twins) | Portland Seadogs (Red Sox) |
| Home Runs: Reynaldo Rodriguez (1) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: Blake Swihart (7) |
| Round Rock Express (Rangers) | Reading Fightin Phils (Phillies) |
| Home Runs: Brent Lillibridge (9) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: Zach Collier (5), Aaron Altherr (9) |
| Sacramento River Cats (Athletics) | Richmond Flying Squirrels (Giants) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: Jarrett Parker (12) |
| Steals: | Steals: Skyler Stromsmoe (9) |
| Salt Lake Bees (Angels) | San Antonio Missions (Padres) |
| Home Runs: Tommy Field 2 (6), Brennan Boesch (18), Shawn O'Malley (2) | Home Runs: Austin Hedges (6), Cody Overbeck (9), Diego Goris (1) |
| Steals: | Steals: Cory Spangenberg 2 (11) |
| Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Yankees) | Springfield Cardinals (Cardinals) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: Austin Romine (1), Antoan Richardson (21) | Steals: Rafael Ortega (15) |
| Syracuse Chiefs (Nationals) | Tennessee Smokies (Cubs) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners) | Trenton Thunder (Yankees) |
| Home Runs: Justin Smoak (6) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers) | Tulsa Drillers (Rockies) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: Manny Pina (2), Ben Guez (5) | Steals: |
| Class A Advanced | |
| Bakersfield Blaze (Reds) | |
| Home Runs: Marquez Smith (21) | |
| Steals: | |
| Bradenton Marauders (Pirates) | |
| Home Runs: Adam Frazier (1) | |
| Steals: Walker Gourley (12), Jose Osuna (3) | |
| Brevard County Manatees (Brewers) | |
| Home Runs: Brandon Macias (2) | |
| Steals: Michael Reed (27), Tyrone Taylor 2 (17), Victor Roache (8) | |
| Carolina Mudcats (Indians) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: Yhoxian Medina (8) | |
| Charlotte Stone Crabs (Rays) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: | |
| Clearwater Threshers (Phillies) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: Roman Quinn 2 (19), Brandon Short (2), Angelo Mora (3), J.P. Crawford (3), Brian Pointer (9) | |
| Daytona Cubs (Cubs) | |
| Home Runs: Kyle Schwarber (2) | |
| Steals: Gioskar Amaya (11) | |
| Dunedin Blue Jays (Blue Jays) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: | |
| Fort Myers Miracle (Twins) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: Jason Kanzler (1) | |
| Frederick Keys (Orioles) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: John Ruettiger (1) | |
| High Desert Mavericks (Mariners) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: | |
| Inland Empire 66ers (Angels) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: | |
| Jupiter Hammerheads (Marlins) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: Matt Juengel (16) | |
| Lake Elsinore Storm (Padres) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: Corey Adamson (13) | |
| Lakeland Flying Tigers (Tigers) | |
| Home Runs: Connor Harrell 2 (10), Austin Green (9) | |
| Steals: Jared Reaves (1) | |
| Lancaster JetHawks (Astros) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: Rio Ruiz (4), Chan Moon (7) | |
| Lynchburg Hillcats (Braves) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: | |
| Modesto Nuts (Rockies) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: David Dahl (1) | |
| Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Rangers) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: Christopher Bostick 2 (18), Lewis Brinson (3) | |
| Palm Beach Cardinals (Cardinals) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: | |
| Potomac Nationals (Nationals) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: | |
| Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Dodgers) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: Jeremy Rathjen (7), Casio Grider (2), Adam Law (18) | |
| Salem Red Sox (Red Sox) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: Aneury Tavarez (15), Mike Miller (7), Matty Johnson (33) | |
| San Jose Giants (Giants) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: | |
| St Lucie Mets (Mets) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: | |
| Stockton Ports (Athletics) | |
| Home Runs: Jaycob Brugman (2), Renato Nunez (26) | |
| Steals: | |
| Tampa Yankees (Yankees) | |
| Home Runs: Eric Jagielo (12) | |
| Steals: | |
| Visalia Rawhide (Diamondbacks) | |
| Home Runs: Breland Almadova (1) | |
| Steals: | |
| Wilmington Blue Rocks (Royals) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: Jack Lopez (19), Raul Mondesi (12) | |
| Winston-Salem Dash (White Sox) | |
| Home Runs: | |
| Steals: |
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Ghost of 62 073014
The reference in the title is the 1962 Mets who are regarded as the worst of the Modern Era for all teams after 1900. The team finished 40-120 and 60.5 games back. For the season the team hit .240/.318/.361 and scored 617 runs which was 3.8 per game. The team ERA was 5.04 and they gave up 948 runs or 5.9 per game.
This is the second year of this series where each week I will check in on the MLB teams with the worst win-loss records and how they measure up to 1962. I start the series in June to give them time to establish their cellar standings. This week those teams at the All Star break are Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Rangers are 42-65 and 24.0 games back. That projects to 64-98. The team is hitting .259/.317/.384 and have scored 434 which is 4.1 per game. Their team ERA is 4.87 and have given up 552 runs or 5.2 per game.
The Rockies are 43-63 and 16.5 games back. That projects to 66-96. The team is hitting .280/.331/.449 and have scored 501 which is 4.7 per game. Their team ERA is 4.93 and have given up 555 runs or 5.2 per game.
The Astros are 44-64 and 22.5 games back. That projects to 66-96. The team is hitting .238/.307/.386 and have scored 419 which is 3.9 per game. Their team ERA is 4.45 and have given up 518 runs or 4.8 per game.
The Cubs are 44-61 and 14.0 games back. That projects to 68-94. The team is hitting .237/.299/.382 and have scored 405 which is 3.9 per game. Their team ERA is 3.86 and have given up 451 runs or 4.3 per game.
The Phillies are 47-61 and 12.5 games back. That projects to 71-91. The team is hitting .241/.303/.367 and have scored 416 which is 3.9 per game. Their team ERA is 4.04 and have given up 484 runs or 4.5 per game.
The Diamondbacks are 47-61 and 13.5 games back. That projects to 71-91. The team is hitting .255/.308/.391 and have scored 430 which is 4.0 per game. Their team ERA is 4.22 and have given up 502 runs or 4.6 per game.
This is the second year of this series where each week I will check in on the MLB teams with the worst win-loss records and how they measure up to 1962. I start the series in June to give them time to establish their cellar standings. This week those teams at the All Star break are Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Rangers are 42-65 and 24.0 games back. That projects to 64-98. The team is hitting .259/.317/.384 and have scored 434 which is 4.1 per game. Their team ERA is 4.87 and have given up 552 runs or 5.2 per game.
The Rockies are 43-63 and 16.5 games back. That projects to 66-96. The team is hitting .280/.331/.449 and have scored 501 which is 4.7 per game. Their team ERA is 4.93 and have given up 555 runs or 5.2 per game.
The Astros are 44-64 and 22.5 games back. That projects to 66-96. The team is hitting .238/.307/.386 and have scored 419 which is 3.9 per game. Their team ERA is 4.45 and have given up 518 runs or 4.8 per game.
The Cubs are 44-61 and 14.0 games back. That projects to 68-94. The team is hitting .237/.299/.382 and have scored 405 which is 3.9 per game. Their team ERA is 3.86 and have given up 451 runs or 4.3 per game.
The Phillies are 47-61 and 12.5 games back. That projects to 71-91. The team is hitting .241/.303/.367 and have scored 416 which is 3.9 per game. Their team ERA is 4.04 and have given up 484 runs or 4.5 per game.
The Diamondbacks are 47-61 and 13.5 games back. That projects to 71-91. The team is hitting .255/.308/.391 and have scored 430 which is 4.0 per game. Their team ERA is 4.22 and have given up 502 runs or 4.6 per game.
Jonathan Martinez traded to Cubs
Jonathan Martinez was traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Chicago Cubs on July 30, 2014 to complete the earlier Darwin Barney deal. RHP Martinez was at Class A Great Lakes where he was 7-5, 3.47 ERA, 91 K, 1.21 WHIP in 106.1 IP over 19 games in 2014. He originally signed with the Dodgers in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Martinez turned 20 on June 27.
Felix Doubront traded to Cubs
Felix Doubront was traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago Cubs on July 30, 2014 for a player to be named later. LHP Doubront had split 2014 between Double A Portland, Triple A Pawtucket and the Red Sox. He was 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 2 K, 1.00 WHIP in 4.0 IP in 1 game at Portland, 0-0, 1.86 ERA, 13 K, 1.14 WHIP in 9.2 IP over 2 games at Pawtucket and 2-4, 6.07 ERA, 43 K, 1.60 WHIP in 59.1 IP over 17 games with the Red Sox. Over five MLB seasons with the Red Sox he was 26-22, 4.82 ERA, 378 K, 1.48 WHIP, 3 SV in 418.0 IP over 98 games. He originally signed with the Red Sox in 2005 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Doubront will be 27 on October 23.
Justin Masterson traded to Cardinals
Justin Masterson was traded by the Cleveland Indians to the St Louis Cardinals on July 30, 2014. In exchange the Indians received James Ramsey.
RHP Masterson was 4-6, 5.51 ERA, 93 K, 1.65 WHIP in 98.0 IP over 19 games with the Indians in 2014. Over seven MLB seasons with the Indians and Red Sox he is 57-69, 4.16 ERA, 932 K, 1.38 WHIP in 1111.0 IP over 231 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the second round in 2006 and traded to the Indians in 2009. Masterson turned 29 on March 22.
Ramsey is an outfielder who was at Double A Springfield where he hit .300/.389/.527 with 13 HR, 36 RBI, 47 R, 4 SB in 67 games. He was originally drafted by the Cardinals with the 23rd pick of the first round in 2012. Ramsey will be 25 on December 19.
RHP Masterson was 4-6, 5.51 ERA, 93 K, 1.65 WHIP in 98.0 IP over 19 games with the Indians in 2014. Over seven MLB seasons with the Indians and Red Sox he is 57-69, 4.16 ERA, 932 K, 1.38 WHIP in 1111.0 IP over 231 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the second round in 2006 and traded to the Indians in 2009. Masterson turned 29 on March 22.
Ramsey is an outfielder who was at Double A Springfield where he hit .300/.389/.527 with 13 HR, 36 RBI, 47 R, 4 SB in 67 games. He was originally drafted by the Cardinals with the 23rd pick of the first round in 2012. Ramsey will be 25 on December 19.
HR n SB Report 072814
Here is the Home Run and Steals report for July 28, 2014
| American League | National League |
| Baltimore Orioles | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Boston Red Sox | Atlanta Braves |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: Evan Gattis (17) |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Chicago White Sox | Chicago Cubs |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Cleveland Indians | Cincinnati Reds |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: Devin Mesoraco (17) |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Detroit Tigers | Colorado Rockies |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Houston Astros | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Home Runs: Chris Carter (21), Jason Castro (10), Marc Krauss (5), Matt Dominguez (13) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Kansas City Royals | Miami Marlins |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Los Angeles Angels | Milwaukee Brewers |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: Mark Reynolds (18) |
| Steals: | Steals: Carlos Gomez (20) |
| Minnesota Twins | New York Mets |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: Travis d'Arnaud (7) |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| New York Yankees | Philadelphia Phillies |
| Home Runs: Brett Gardner 2 (12) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: Derek Jeter (8) | Steals: |
| Oakland Athletics | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Home Runs: Stephen Vogt (5) | Home Runs: Josh Harrison (7) |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Seattle Mariners | San Diego Padres |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Tampa Bay Rays | San Francisco Giants |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: Ben Zobrist (7) | Steals: |
| Texas Rangers | St Louis Cardinals |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Washington Nationals |
| Home Runs: Melky Cabrera 2 (14) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Triple A | Double A |
| Albuquerque Isotopes (Dodgers) | Akron RubberDucks (Indians) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Buffalo Bisons (Blue Jays) | Altoona Curve (Pirates) |
| Home Runs: Kevin Pillar (5) | Home Runs: Stetson Allie (15), Keon Broxton (11) |
| Steals: | Steals: Andy Vasquez (11), Alen Hanson (19), Stetson Allie (5) |
| Charlotte Knights (White Sox) | Arkansas Travelers (Angels) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: Maikol Gonzalez 2 (23) |
| Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies) | Binghamton Mets (Mets) |
| Home Runs: Dustin Garneau (4) | Home Runs: |
| Steals: Angelys Nina (4) | Steals: Darrell Ceciliani (13) |
| Columbus Clippers (Indians) | Birmingham Barons (White Sox) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: Chris Curley (3) |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Durham Bulls (Rays) | Bowie Baysox (Orioles) |
| Home Runs: Ali Solis (2), Wilson Betemit (16) | Home Runs: Niuman Romero (5) |
| Steals: Mikie Mahtook (13) | Steals: |
| El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres) | Chattanooga Lookouts (Dodgers) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: Rico Noel (21), Jace Peterson (5) | Steals: J.C. Boscan (1) |
| Fresno Grizzlies (Giants) | Corpus Christi Hooks (Astros) |
| Home Runs: Chris Dominguez (15), Mark Minicozzi (7), Juan Perez (3) | Home Runs: Delino DeShields Jr (7) |
| Steals: Chris Dominguez 2 (19), Darren Ford 2 (25) | Steals: Ruben Sosa (19), Andrew Aplin (20), MP Cokinos (2) |
| Gwinnett Braves (Braves) | Erie SeaWolves (Tigers) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: Dean Green (4) |
| Steals: | Steals: |
| Indianapolis Indians (Pirates) | Frisco RoughRiders (Rangers) |
| Home Runs: Tony Sanchez (8) | Home Runs: Jake Skole (3) |
| Steals: Robert Andino (1) | Steals: |
| Iowa Cubs (Cubs) | Harrisburg Senators (Nationals) |
| Home Runs: | Home Runs: |
| Steals: | Steals: Mitch Canham (3) |
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