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Orioles interested in Kevin Gregg?

Eli Greenspan — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:19:35 -0000

INDIANAPOLIS - The Orioles are interested in free agent closer Kevin Gregg, who pitched under Orioles pitching coach Rick Kranitz in Florida. Gregg struggled mightily in Chicago, posting a 4.72 ERA in 72 games.

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2009 - Kevin Gregg	5-6	72	0	0	0	23	7	68.2	60	38	36	13	30	71	4.72	1.31

The Orioles are in need of a veteran late inning reliever, and Gregg - with a career 4.10 ERA - would be a low cost option who could help stabilize their bullpen.

The Orioles are also looking to add a starter and potentially a corner infielder. In terms of a starting pitcher, one NL source said the Orioles could look into trading for veteran Derek Lowe, but the Braves would have to take on the majority of his salary so there may not be a match.

Aaron Harang or Bronson Arroyo of the Reds could also be options as well.

For a corner infielder, the Orioles aren't looking for anything long-term. With Josh Bell and Brandon Snyder a year or so away from playing everyday in Baltimore, a one-year stop gap like Troy Glaus or Pedro Feliz could improve the middle of their order.

Down on the Farm: Part 2 of Interview with Adam Foster from Project Prospect

raygu — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:00:16 -0000

Here is the part 2 of the two part interview with Adam Foster from Project Prospect. Foster and the guys over at Project Prospect recently posted their top 15 catching prospects, so head on over to Project Prospect and check out their top 15 rankings.

Fake Teams: Aside from the AFL, what prospects that you have seen this year made the biggest leap forward? Step back?

Adam Foster: James Darnell is a guy who I went well out of my way to see this year. His swing really impressed me at Minor League Spring Training. He's very athletic with a good chance of sticking at third base. And his power potential is outstanding.

Some of my colleagues who are really into college statistics pointed Darnell out as a guy who may have fallen further than he should have in the draft - he wasn't healthy his junior season. Then I bumped into Darnell's Cape Cod League coach in Phoenix one night and he said he wanted Darnell over Justin Smoak on his Cape team.

I'm not saying that Darnell is a lock to become a superstar. But he's one of the best prospects in baseball. And people who aren't giving him that kind of recognition probably haven't done their homework.

As far as guys who took a step back, unfortunately Tim Alderson was a different pitcher this year than last. He lost some movement on his fastball. And his pinpoint accuracy left him. There are guys who chose to give up some velocity to gain movement. Alderson may have gone the opposite direction in 2009, I'm not sure. But even though his curveball is already a plus pitch, he wasn't giving High-A or Double-A hitters much trouble last season. He definitely has elite control. I just don't think he's a big league pitcher without outstanding command.

More after the jump:

Fake Teams: I read in your Rising Stars game chat that you and your colleagues are not as high on the Phillies outfield prospect Domonic Brown. What are your reasons?

Adam Foster: Guys who are outstanding fast-twitch athletes can become overrated in a hurry. People like to assume that they're athletic enough to do things that other players can't. In Brown's case, there's some false information floating around that he's an elite defender. He has a very good arm and he's fast, but he doesn't get good reads or take good routes. Those skills can't really be learned. So it's highly unlikely that he'll be more than an average defensive right fielder.

Additionally, he's really not very coordinated - compared to his peers. My first reaction when I saw him bat was that he looked awkward. He gets in a crouch to try to shrink down his big strike zone (Brown is 6-foot-5). And while he has a lot of bat speed, is patient, and recognizes pitches well, he's not going to be an above-average contact hitter. There's not much he can do about that. He doesn't have very good bat control.

Keep in mind that Brown is an elite prospect. He's in the 99^th percentile for his class. I'm just dissecting the heck out of him here. If you compare him to the other guys who are at the head of the class, I don't think he stands out as one who's going to become a star. He's very good and a likely bet to become an average big leaguer. But there are a dozen or so hitters out there who I see as better prospects than him.

Fake Teams: What players who underwhelmed in 2009 do you expect to jump back into the limelight in 2010?

Adam Foster: Reese Havens is a good one to start with. He moved to second base in the Arizona Fall League and looked solid at the position. He's a polished, well-rounded hitter who can play up-the-middle defense. He was a first rounder. And had a successful junior season in college - I'd be more confident in him if he was better his sophomore year, though. His baseball resume puts him in elite company. I'll be surprised if he doesn't break out in 2010.

Don't sleep on Jon Niese and Kevin Mulvey. They are solid bets to turn into useful big league starters. You could also end up looking like a genius if you snatch up Kellen Kulbacki cheap now that a lot of people have forgotten about him. Nick Noonan was one of the youngest players in High-A and has a lot of potential. Ivan De Jesus may not be a fantasy stud, but if you play in a deep dynasty or sim league, don't forget about him - and I'm sure you haven't ;).

Fake Teams: What prospects do you feel who should be getting more press based on their talent/performance?

Adam Foster: Josh Bell is just starting to get the attention he deserves. I guess you lose some street cred when you get traded for a reliever. But the Dodgers are clearly working under the win-now model, so I wouldn't hold it against him. He can play third base and has a lot of power. If Pedro Alvarez and Brett Wallace can't stick at third - and they probably won't - then Bell starts looking like a pretty good pick for the best "true" third base prospect in the minors. I'll have to compare my video of him and Darnell this offseason, though.

Brandon Snyder is another guy who has the resume to turn into a solid big leaguer. But you don't hear much talk about him. I'm a big Drew Cumberland believer. Matt Sweeney is a breakout guy. Lorenzo Cain has fallen out of the spotlight but I still see a lot of potential in him. Che-Hsuan Lin gets lost in the Red Sox depth of athletic hitters. Jaff Decker gets overlooked largely due to some old scouting biases.

Fake Teams: Who are your top 5 hitting prospects going into 2010? Who are your top 5 pitching prospects going into 2010?

Adam Foster: At the end of the 2009 season, we ranked Jason Heyward, Carlos Santana, Jesus Montero, and Buster Posey as the game's top five hitting prospects with Dustin Ackley, Desmond Jennings, Fernando Martinez and Mike Stanton on the bubble. Those guys will account for the bulk of - if not all - the spots among our top five hitting prospects entering 2010.

We didn't get to see many of baseball's top pitching prospects at the AFL. And I still want to get better reads on some guys. But Stephen Strasburg and Brian Matusz are clearly at the head of this class. Daniel Hudson and Jeremy Hellickson were two of the most impressive pitchers I saw in 2009 - Hudson for his FB and CH movement; Hellickson for his command. Then it's hard not to like Neftali Feliz' stuff. The five guys I've mentioned were our top five pitching prospects when we put together our October top 25 pitching prospect list. Most of them should also be top five on our 2010 list.

I want to thank Adam for taking the time for this interview.

Baltimore Orioles Top 20 Prospects for 2010

John Sickels — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:59:42 -0000

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3 months ago: Baltimore Orioles starter Brian Matusz delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Top 20 Baltimore Orioles Prospects for 2010

All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change. Don't get too worried about exact rankings at this point, especially once you get beyond the Top 10. Grade C+/C guys are pretty interchangeable depending on what you want to emphasize. Complete reports on these and over 1,000 other players will be in the 2010 Baseball Prospect Book, now available for pre-order, shipping on February 2^nd!

1) Brian Matusz, LHP, Grade A: I don't see anything to complain about here. Could be something like a cross between Barry Zito and Mark Mulder when they were young.

2) Jake Arrieta, RHP, Grade B+: I like this guy a little more than most people, but I love the upside and I think the command will come around.

3) Zach Britton, LHP, Grade B+: Love the grounders, solid strikeout rate, I'm pro-Britton.

4) Josh Bell, 3B, Grade B: I like Bell too, but I see him more as a solid regular than a future star.

5) Brandon Erbe, RHP, Grade B: Borderline B-. Have always loved the upside, but durability and consistency remain concerns.

6) Brandon Snyder, 1B, Grade B-: I think he has a good bat, but not a GREAT one.

7) Matt Hobgood, RHP, Grade B-: Liked him a lot in high school, need more pro data before going higher.

8) Mychal Givens, SS, Grade B-: Great tools, grade is highly speculative at this point until we get some performance data. Can always try pitching if he doesn't hit.

9) Brandon Waring, 3B-1B, Grade C+: I like the power, but am unsure about the glove. Like Bell and Snyder, he seems more solid-ish than star-ish. Batting average and OBP may be issues.

10) Kam Mickolio, RHP, Grade C+: I am the Great Mickolio. I need control for my baseball. I have no changeup. Do you need fastball for your bullpen?

11) Luis Lebron, RHP, Grade C+: Another hard-throwing bullpen option if he throws strikes.

12) Steve Johnson, RHP, Grade C+: Might get overlooked because of his boring name. Possible fourth starter type if the command is there.

13) Brandon Cooney, RHP, Grade C+: Another hard-throwing bullpen option if he throws strikes.

14) Ryan Berry, RHP, Grade C+: A steal in the ninth round, IF his arm doesn't fall off due to the Rice injury curse.

15) Ashur Tolliver, LHP, Grade C+: Interesting southpaw arm with very good stuff, probably fits in the pen better than as a starter.

16) Caleb Joseph, C, Grade C: Might be a C+, could be convinced to raise this grade. Good power potential, defense is questionable.

17) Troy Patton, LHP, Grade C: Arm problems have cut his stock drastically, but I wouldn't count him out just yet. Command still a strength.

18) Michael Ohlman, C, Grade C: Power potential draws lots of praise, but no pro data yet and defense is questioned.

19) Xavier Avery, OF, Grade C: High-ceiling tools outfielder with questionable bat, young enough to improve greatly.

20) Cameron Coffey, LHP, Grade C: Tommy John survivor, could rank much higher once we see how he recovers from surgery. Clocked as high as 95 MPH before injury.

OTHERS (All Grade C): Matt Angle, OF; David Baker, RHP; Jesse Beal, RHP; Pedro Beato, RHP; Bobby Bundy, RHP; Jacob Cowan, RHP; Oliver Drake, RHP; Pat Egan, RHP; Pedro Florimon, SS; Eddie Gamboa, RHP; Randy Henry, RHP; Tyler Henson, 3B; L.J. Hoes, 2B; Rhyne Hughes, 1B; Jarret Martin, LHP; Cole McCurry, LHP; Bill Rowell, OF; Tyler Townsend, 1B; Justin Turner, 2B; Aaron Wirsch, LHP; Rick Zagone, LHP.

I think the Orioles system is often underrated. There is a lot to like at the top, with Matusz entering the '10 rotation and Arrieta not far behind him. I probably like Arrieta and Britton a bit more than most analysts. Erbe has tremendous potential as well. There is the nucleus of a really good pitching staff here, with several potential major league starters as well as the raw material of a fine bullpen, with a mixture of excellent arms (Mickolio, Lebron, Cooney) as well as guys with command (Egan, Gamboa) who could be fine staff fillers.

Things are thinner on the position side. The best of the hitters is Bell, but I see him more as a very solid guy than a future superstar. Snyder and Waring have potential, but again they strike me more as guys who can be pretty good rather than lineup anchors. Athletes like Givens and Avery have great ceilings but who knows if they can learn how to actually play. Joseph and Ohlman provide some catching depth behind Wieters, but neither one are certain to stick there.

All in all, this system has some major strength in young pitching but they could stand to boost the hitting.

Part 1-Interview with Project Prospect's Adam Foster

raygu — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:29:13 -0000

Since joining the UBA NL-only roto league where I needed to increase my knowledge of all the prospects in MLB, I started checking out the various sites that cover them including Baseball Prospectus, Baseball America and John Sickel's Minor League Ball. Another site I used quite often is Project Prospect, run by Adam Foster. Adam was nice enough to answer some questions about his site, rankings system and prospect questions for Fake Team readers.

Today I have part 1 of the interview.

Fake Teams: You run a wonderful prospect site-Project Prospects, tell us how you got started with the site, and interested in scouting.

Adam Foster: I started Project Prospect during my senior year in college (2006). My roommates all went home that summer, so I had a lot of free time.

I was already pretty involved in researching prospects for my fantasy league. And I realized that there was very little MiLB coverage out there. So I started following the minors daily and gathering prospect information.

The next step was getting my internship with Baseball America that winter. I started to gain an understanding of scouting when I worked with BA staffers John Manuel, Matt Eddy, Aaron Fitt, Alan Matthews, Matt Meyers and Chris Kline. Those guys helped me learn a ton about the minors.

Fake Teams: Some sites do rankings based on what the player's potential ceiling is, while others base their rankings based on scouting. How does Project Prospect do their rankings? Is it a combined effort with the other writers on the site, and what are your rankings based on?

Adam Foster: We've evolved to put a lot of weight into a prospect's floor, which typically frustrates fantasy owners. Prospecting has been largely about ceiling over the past decade. We believe than an average big leaguer is very valuable, so we don't shy away from guys who don't have star potential.

I've had dozens of great writers make contributions to the site over our 3+ year history. They've all made an impact on how we rank prospects.

Our first few years, we largely ranked off of numbers. We weren't going out and seeing guys play regularly at that point, so we didn't have much else to work with. We've made a major effort to see guys play this year. I'd be surprised if any publication has been to more 2009 minor league games than Project Prospect - I've travelled thousands of miles to attend Minor League Spring Training, California League games, Pacific Coast League and the Arizona Fall League. We have contributors all over the country who pride themselves on going to games, too. Our goal is to become a community scouting department. Even if we aren't professionally trained scouts, we know a lot about the game and we're getting so many opinions that our information winds up being pretty good.

We've also benefitted from the fact that most prospect media members don't put much energy into quantitative analysis. For some reason, many of the big dogs still are attached to batting average, win-loss totals, ERA and countable stats.

We continue to hone our statistical approach, but we're trying to stay up-to-date with advanced applications of college and minor league baseball statistics. We've communicated with professional front offices about how they utilize numbers. And I think we're on the right track.

Fake Teams: Your site is up against some heavyweights in the prospect/scouting industry, how does your site differ from how the others do their rankings?

Adam Foster: We've put a lot of energy into peer review. On top of going back and figuring out what we could have done better, we also analyze the strengths and weaknesses of other publications. We're constantly making efforts to improve our work...we're hungry.

For example, many of the prospects who have been missed over the last 10 years are guys without high ceilings. That brings us back to the appreciation for guys with high floors. We tend to be higher on that type of player than most publications.

But again, I think our biggest strength our hunger. I know how other publications create their lists. And I know there's room for improvement across the board in media prospect coverage.

Fake Teams: I see you recently attended some Arizona Fall League games. What prospects impressed you the most? The least?

Adam Foster: Josh Bell really impressed me with his defense at third base. He could be above-average all around there. Jonathan Lucroy, Brandon Snyder, Jose Tabata, Starlin Castro and Mike Leake also impressed me.

Casey Kelly and Grant Desme looked lost at the plate more often than not. I also walked away with less confidence in Brandon Allen than I had a few months ago - pitchers were picking him apart. And I didn't realize that Casper Wells is too thick to be a center fielder and such a poor contact hitter.

Fake Teams: How much weight do you put into AFL performances, as it appears to be more of a hitter's league every year?

Adam Foster: Not only do the AFL parks favor hitters, but the pitching is well behind the hitting overall. Guys put up crazy power numbers. Fly balls float out of the park. And while the hitters do typically see 4-5 pitchers a game, I doubt the pitchers really have much info on the hitters they're facing.

I've primarily been looking at strikeouts and walks in the AFL. But yeah, a 75-125 PA/TBF sample can only take you so far. If you take one thing away from reading this transcript, it should be to be careful about giving up much value for Grant Desme right now.

Arizona Fall League: Rising Stars Game

raygu — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:19 -0000

I did not get a chance to watch the Rising Stars game last night as I attended a Dark Star Orchestra (Dead cover band) concert in Philadelphia. As it turns out, both were good shows. Funny, I wore my Dodgers long sleeve T to the show, how Phillies fans still talk junk after getting their asses handed to them by the Yankees in the World Series.

Back to the Rising Stars game. The AFL East squad jumped all over Braves pitching prospect Mike Minor scoring 7 runs on 7 hits and a walk in 2/3rds of an inning, but the West team came roaring back and got to Nats prospect, and future closer, Drew Storen for 2 runs in bottom of the 8th to overcome the early 7 runs deficit to win 8-7.

Let's take a look at the top performances in the game after the jump:

Jose Tabata, OF, PIT-2-3, RS, RBI

Bryan Peterson, OF, FLA-1-2, SB

Starlin Castro, SS, CHC-2-3, RS

Brandon Snyder, 1B, BAL-1-4, BB, K

Grant Desme, OF, OAK-1-3, RS, RBI

Brandon Allen, 1B, ARI-1-4, HR, 3 RBI

Buster Posey-1-2, RS

Chase D'Arnaud, 2B, PIT-2-3

Domonic Brown, OF, PHI-1-4, RS, 2B

Drew Storen, RP, WAS-Inn, 2 H, 2 ER, HR

Dustin Ackley, OF, SEA-0-1, RS, BB

Chris Heisey, OF, CIN-2-3, 2 RS, 2B, HR, 2 RBI

Yonder Alonso, 1B, CIN-3-4, RS, 2B, 2 RBI

Mike Moustakas, 3B, KC-1-3, RS

Jordan Danks, OF, CHW-0-5, 2 K

Matt McBride-1-2, GW HR, 2 RBI

Carlos Triunfel, SS, SEA-1-2, HR, RBI

Mike Minor, SP, ATL-0.2, 7 H, 7 R, 6 ER

Arizona Fall League: Friday's Roundup

raygu — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:30:28 -0000

Let's see how some of MLB's top prospects performed the day before the Rising Stars game after the jump:

Chase D'arnaud-2B, PIT-1-3, RS, RBI, SB (.261)

Jose Tabata, OF, PIT-1-4, RBI (.366)

Cole Gillespie, OF, ARI-1-4, RBI (.327)

Domonic Brown, OF, PHI-0-4, RBI, BB, 2 K (.256)

Willin Rosario, C, COL-2-4, 2 RS, HR, RBI (.303)

Thomas Neal, 1B, SFG-2-5, RS, 2B, SB, RBI (.313)

Donald Veal, SP, PIT-4 Inn, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 5 K (0.56 ERA)

Starlin Castro, SS, CHC-2-6, (.424)

Matt Dominguez, 3B, FLA-2-3, 2 2B, 2 RS, 4 RBI, BB (.174)

Bryan Peterson, OF, FLA-3-6, RBI (.388)

Hank Conger, C, LAA-2-4, 3 RS, 2B, RBI, BB (.226)

Mike Moustakas, 3B, KC-1-4, RS, HR, RBI (.268)

Dustin Ackley, OF, SEA-1-4, RS, 2B, RBI (.295)

Jordan Danks, OF, CHW-2-4, RS, 2B (.343)

Casper Wells, OF, DET-2-4, RS, 2B, 2 RBI (.358)

Carlos Triunfel, SS, SEA-0-4 (.111)

Yonder Alonso, 1B, CIN-0-3, BB, K (.259)

Chris Heisey, OF, CIN-1-4, hr, 2 rbi (.358)

Brandon Hicks, SS, ATL-0-4 (.293)

Brandon Snyder, 1B, BAL-0-3, BB, K (.355)

Danny Espinosa, SS-1-4, RS, 2B (.350)

Chris Marrero, 1B, WAS- 0-4, 2 K (.348)

Grant Desme, OF, OAK 0-4,3 K (.354)

AFL Rising Stars Game Rosters

raygu — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:15:11 -0000

The 2009 AFL Rising Stars game rosters are listed below for those of you who get the chance to see some of the best prospects in MLB in one game tonight at 8:15 on the MLB Network. Unfortunately, the Nationals pitching prospect Stephen Strasburg will not be making the start in this one with a "sore neck". What timing. But you will get the chance to see Buster Posey, Starlin Castro, Josh Vitters, Domonic Brown and Tanner Scheppers among others.


2009 AFL Rising Stars rosters
East Division						West Division

Position players

POS.	PLAYER	TEAM	ORG	POS.	PLAYER NAME	TEAM	ORG
C	Hank Conger	Mesa	LAA	C	Jason Castro	Saguaros	HOU
C	Buster Posey	Scottsdale	SF	C	Lucas May	Javelinas	LAD
IF	Brandon Allen	Scottsdale	ARI	IF	Yonder Alonso	Saguaros	CIN
IF	Josh Bell	Phoenix	BAL	IF	Zack Cozart	Saguaros	CIN
IF	Starlin Castro	Mesa	CHC	IF	Ike Davis	Surprise	NYM
IF	Chase d'Arnaud	Scottsdale	PIT	IF	Daniel Descalso	Surprise	STL
IF	Matt Dominguez	Mesa	FLA	IF	Carlos Rivero	Saguaros	CLE
IF	Brandon Snyder	Phoenix	BAL	IF	Mike Moustakas	Surprise	KC
IF	Josh Vitters*	Mesa	CHC	IF	Lance Zawadzki	Saguaros	SD
IF	Jemile Weeks	Phoenix	OAK	OF	Dustin Ackley	Javelinas	SEA
OF	Domonic Brown	Scottsdale	PHI	OF	Jordan Danks	Javelinas	CWS
OF	Grant Desme	Phoenix	OAK	OF	Chris Heisey	Saguaros	CIN
OF	Bryan Petersen	Mesa	FLA	OF	Daryl Jones	Javelinas	STL
OF	Jose Tabata	Scottsdale	PIT	OF	Casper Wells	Javelinas	DET
OF	Rene Tosoni	Mesa	MIN
Pitchers

POS.	PLAYER	TEAM	ORG	POS.	PLAYER NAME	TEAM	ORG
RHP	Andrew Cashner*	Mesa	CHC	RHP	Phillippe Aumont	Javelinas	SEA
RHP	Brandon Erbe*	Phoenix	BAL	LHP	Michael Dunn	Surprise	NYY
RHP	Reidier Gonzalez	Phoenix	TOR	RHP	Josh Fields	Javelinas	SEA
RHP	Matt Gorgen	Phoenix	TB	RHP	Javy Guerra	Javelinas	LAD
RHP	Andrew Johnston	Scottsdale	COL	RHP	Danny Gutierrez	Surprise	TEX
RHP	Tommy Mendoza	Mesa	LAA	RHP	Craig Kimbrel	Saguaros	ATL
LHP	Danny Moskos	Scottsdale	PIT	RHP	Mike Leake	Saguaros	CIN
RHP	Toru Murata	Scottsdale	N/A	LHP	Mike Minor	Saguaros	ATL
LHP	Blake Parker	Mesa	CHC	LHP	Andrew Oliver	Javelinas	DET
LHP	Matt Reynolds	Scottsdale	COL	RHP	Mark Rogers	Javelinas	MIL
LHP	Dustin Richardson	Mesa	BOS	RHP	Tanner Scheppers	Surprise	TEX
RHP	Drew Storen	Phoenix	WAS
RHP	Stephen Strasburg*	Phoenix	WAS

Arizona Fall League: Thursday's Roundup

raygu — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:25 -0000

Just an FYI for those of you who want the chance to watch an AFL game, check out the MLB network on Saturday night at 8:00 for the annual Rising Stars game. The best prospects in the AFL will be showcasing their talents including Stephen Strasburg who will start the game, Starlin Castro, Yonder Alonso, and Dustin Ackley among many others.

There were lots of runs scored in Thursday's action in the AFL. Let's tale a look at the top performances after the jump:

Jemile Weeks, 2B, OAK-1-5, 2 RS, SB (.300)

Brandon Snyder, 1B, BAL-2-4, RS, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 BB (.373)

Danny Espinosa, SS-3-3, 4 RS, 2 RBI, 2 BB, SB (.357)

Chris Marrero, 1B, WAS- 2-4, 3 RBI (.371)

Grant Desme, OF, OAK 1-5, 2 RS, (.373)

Josh Bell, 3B, BAL-1-5, BB, 2 K (.309)

Yonder Alonso, 1B, CIN-1-2, RS (.275)

Matt McBride, C, CLE-1-2, 2 RS, HR, RBI (.409)

Drew Storen, RP, WAS-1 Inn, H, W (2)

Brandon Hicks, SS, ATL-3-5, RS, RBI (315)

Andrew Lambo, OF, LAD-0-4, 3K (.361)

Lorenzo Cain, OF, MIL-2-4 (.220)

Starlin Castro, SS, CHC-2-4, RS, RBI (.433)

Ryan Kalish, OF, BOS-2-4, RS, RBI, (.292)

Paul Phillips, OF, LAA-3-4, 2 RS, 2 2B, HR, RBI (.293)

Andrew Cashner, SP, CHC-4 Inn, 5 H, 4 K (2.63 ERA)

Arizona Fall League: Wednesday's Roundup

raygu — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:07:44 -0000

It will be interesting to see where Jim Callis ranks the Cubs SS Starlin Castro in the Baseball Prospect Handbook that comes out in early 2010. Castro is certainly getting alot of hype.

Let's have a look at the top performances in the AFL on Wednesday after the jump:

Matt Dominguez, 3B, FLA-1-4, HR, 2 RBI (.140)

Chris Singleton, 2B, MIN-3-5, 2B, 2 RS, RBI (.319)

Ryan Kalish, OF, BOS-2-3, RS, 2B, RBI, 2 BB, SB (.273)

Dustin Ackley, OF, SEA-0-4, (.300)

Jordan Danks, OF, CHW-0-3, RS, RBI, BB (.361)

Casper Wells, OG, DET-1-4, HR, 3 RBI (.348)

Jose Tabata, OF, PIT-3-5, RS, RBI (.365)

Brandon Allen, 1B, ARI-1-5, RBI, 2 K (.162)

Cole Gillespie, OF, ARI-1-4, RS, RBI (.348)

Brandon Laird. 3B, NYY-2-5, RS, HR, 3 RBI (.328)

Ike Davis, 1B, NYM-1-4, K (.333)

Brandon Hicks, SS, ATL-2-4, 2 SB (5), RBI (.286)

Chris Heisey, OF, CIN-1-4, HR, RBI. 3 K (.365)

Jason Castro, C, HOU-0-4 (.143)

Jemile Weeks, 2B, OAK-1-3, BB (.309)

Brandon Snyder, 1B, BAL-1-3, BB (.364)

Arizona Fall League: Stephen Strasburg Dominates Again

raygu — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:30:22 -0000

The AFL was back at it on Monday with the Nationals Stephen Strasburg highlighting the performances with a solid 5 inning 6 strikeout performance. Let's take a look at the rest of the AFL action:

Russ Mitchell, 1B, LAD-1-5 (.351)

Jordan Danks, OF, CHW-2-5, 2 RS, RBI (.389)

Andrew Lambo, OF, LAD-3-5, 2B (.423)

Lucas May, C, LAD-3-4, RS, HR, 3 RBI (.297)

Domonic Brown, OF, PHI-2-4, RS (.271)

Jose Tabata, OF, PIT-3-5, SB (.348)

Buster Posey, C, SFG-1-4, HR, 2 RBI (.229)

Brandon Allen, 1B, ARI-0-3, RS, 2 BB (.167)

Brandon Crawford, SS, SFG-1-4, SB (.326)

Chris Heisey, OF, CIN-2-4, RS, 2B, RBI (.373)

Zach Cozart, SS, CIN-0-2, (.340)

Yonder Alonso, 1B, CIN- 2-4, CS (.265)

Bryan Peterson, OF, FLA-3-4, 2 RS, 2 RBI, SB (.411)

Starlin Castro, SS, CHC-2-4, RS, 2 RBI, SB, CS (.423)

Josh Vitters, 3B, CHC-1-4, 3B (.326)

Mike Minor, SP, ATL-3 inn, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 K (2.31)

Mike Leake, SP, CIN-3 Inn, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 K (2.31)

Jemile Weeks, 2B, OAK-2-4, 2 RS, 2B, RBI (.308)

Danny Espinosa, SS-2-4, 3 RS (.319)

Brandon Snyder, 1B, BAL-1+1, 2 RS, 4 BB (.365)

Chris Marrero, 1B, WAS- 2-5, RS, 5 RBI (.365)

Grant Desme, OF, OAK-2-5, RS(.394)

Josh Bell, 3B, BAL-1-4 (.326)

Mike Moustakas, 3B, KC-0-3, 2 K (.255)

Brandon Laird, 1B, NYY-2-3, RS, 2B (.321)

Stephen Strasburg, SP, WAS-5 Inn, 4 H, 1 ER, 6 K (3 Wins, 5.28)

Drew Storen, RP, WAS-1 Inn, 2 K, (1.04 ERA)

Tanner Scheppers, SP, TEX-2 Inn, BB, K (3.00)