SB Nation Blog: BlueVol03

Futures Game

BlueVol03 — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:33:36 -0000

So our only rep this season is Gorkys Hernandez. I was kind of hoping Hanson would make it but oh well...

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=423442&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp

US Roster:

Pitchers

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT	Birthdate	Birthplace
Brett Anderson	OAK	AA	L	L	6-4	215	2/1/1988	Midland, TX	Stats
Jake Arrieta	BAL	A+	R	R	6-4	225	3/6/1986	Farmington, MO	Stats
Trevor Cahill	OAK	AA	R	R	6-3	195	3/1/1988	Oceanside, CA	Stats
Will Inman	SD	AA	R	R	6-0	200	2/6/1987	Danville, VA	Stats
Kevin Jepsen	LAA	AAA	R	R	6-3	215	7/26/1984	Anaheim, CA	Stats
Ryan Mattheus	COL	AA	R	R	6-3	215	11/10/1983	Elk Grove, CA	Stats
Kevin Pucetas	SF	A+	R	R	6-4	225	11/27/1984	Spartansburg, SC	Stats
Clayton Richard	CWS	AAA	L	L	6-5	240	9/12/1983	Lafayette, IN	Stats
Jess Todd	STL	AA	R	R	5-11	210	4/20/1986	Kilgore, TX	Stats
Casey Weathers	COL	AA	R	R	6-1	200	6/10/1985	Elk Grove, CA	Stats

Catchers

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT	Birthdate	Birthplace
Bryan Anderson	STL	AAA	L	R	6-1	200	12/16/1986	Thousand Oaks, CA	Stats
Lou Marson	PHI	AA	R	R	6-1	200	6/26/1986	Scottsdale, AZ	Stats
Taylor Teagarden	TEX	AAA	R	R	6-1	200	12/21/1983	Dallas, TX	Stats

Infielders

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT	Birthdate	Birthplace
Chris Davis	TEX	AAA	L	R	6-4	235	4/23/1985	Longview, TX	Stats
Jason Donald	PHI	AA	R	R	6-1	190	9/4/1984	Fresno, CA	Stats
Chris Getz	CWS	AAA	L	R	6-0	185	8/30/1983	Southfield, MI	Stats
Mat Gamel	MIL	AA	L	R	6-0	205	7/26/1985	Jacksonville, FL	Stats
Matt LaPorta	MIL	AA	R	R	6-2	210	1/8/1985	Port Charlotte, FL	Stats
Cliff Pennington	OAK	AAA	S	R	5-11	185	6/15/1984	Corpus Christi, TX	Stats
Chris Valaika	CIN/td>	AA	R	R	6-1	180	8/14/1985	Santa Monica, CA	Stats

Outfielders

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT	Birthdate	Birthplace
Dexter Fowler	COL	AA	S	R	6-4	175	3/22/1986	Atlanta, GA	Stats
Greg Golson	PHI	A	R	R	6-0	180	9/21/1988	Taiwan	Stats
Andrew McCutchen	PIT	AAA	R	R	5-11	175	10/10/1986	Fort Meade, FL	Stats
Nate Schierholtz	SF	AAA	L	R	6-2	215	2/15/1984	Reno, NV	Stats
Denard Span	MIN	AAA	L	L	6-0	205	2/27/1984	Tampa, FL	Stats

World Roster:

Pitchers

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT	Birthdate	Birthplace
Phillipe Aumont	SEA	A	L	R	6-7	220	1/7/1989	Canada	Stats
Carlos Carrasco	PHI	AA	R	R	6-3	215	3/21/1987	Venezuela	Stats
Jesus Delgado	FLA	AA	R	R	6-1	200	4/19/1984	Venezuela	Stats
Jaime Garcia	STL	AAA	L	L	6-2	200	7/8/1986	Mexico	Stats
Shairon Martis	WAS	AAA	R	R	6-1	175	3/30/1987	Curacao	Stats
Eddie Morlan	TB	AA	R	R	6-2	220	3/1/1986	Cuba	Stats
Julio Pimental	KC	AA	R	R	6-1	190	12/14/1985	Dominican Republic	Stats
Henry Rodriguez	OAK	A+	R	R	6-1	175	2/25/1987	Venezuela	Stats
Hector Rondon	CLE	A+	R	R	6-3	180	2/26/1988	Venezuela	Stats
Polin Trinidad	HOU	AA	L	L	6-3	170	11/19/1984	Dominican Republic	Stats

Catchers

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT	Birthdate	Birthplace
Welington Castillo	CHC	AA	R	R	6-0	200	4/24/1987	Dominican Republic	Stats
Jesus Montero	NYY	A	R	R	6-4	225	11/28/1989	Venezuela	Stats

Infielders

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT	Birthdate	Birthplace
Elvis Andrus	TEX	AA	R	R	6-0	185	8/26/1988	Venezuela	Stats
Emilio Bonifacio	ARI	AAA	S	R	5-10	195	4/23/1985	Dominican Republic	Stats
Scott Campbell	TOR	AA	L	R	6-0	200	9/25/1984	New Zealand	Stats
Ivan DeJesus	LAD	AA	R	R	5-11	182	5/1/1987	Puerto Rico	Stats
Juan Francisco	CIN	A	S	R	6-2	180	6/24/1987	Dominican Republic	Stats
Luke Hughes	MIN	AA	R	R	6-0	190	8/2/1984	Australia	Stats
Max Ramirez	TEX	AA	R	R	5-11	175	10/11/1984	Venezuela	Stats
Angel Villalona	SF	A	R	R	6-3	200	8/13/1990	Dominican Republic	Stats

Outfielders

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT	Birthdate	Birthplace
Gorkys Hernandez	ATL	A+	R	R	6-0	175	9/7/1987	Venezuela	Stats
Che-Hsuan Lin	BOS	A	R	R	6-0	180	9/21/1988	Taiwan	Stats
Fernando Martinez	NYM	AA	L	R	6-1	190	10/10/1988	Dominican Republic	Stats
Gerardo Parra	ARI	AA	L	L	5-11	195	5/6/1987	Dominican Republic	Stats
Wilkin Ramirez	DET	AA	R	R	6-2	190	10/25/1985	Dominican Republic	Stats

The following player was replaced on the roster due to injury:

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT	Birthdate	Birthplace
Antonio Bastardo	PHI	AA	L	L	5-11	168	9/21/1985	Dominican Republic	Stats

WR available?

BlueVol03 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:54:29 -0000

I know everyone is excited about our young talent at WR. However, if a decent option were to become available at WR, would we be interested? No, I'm not referring to Terry Glenn. What do you guys think about Eric Parker? He can return punts and kickoffs and would be a decent option as a #4 WR should one of young guys falter or just not look good.

Parker didn't play in 07 but here's his receiving stats:

Career Stats more
Season	Team			Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
Season	Team	G	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	FUM	Lost
2007	San Diego Chargers	0	0	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
2006	San Diego Chargers	15	12	48	659	13.7	38	0	2	19	9.5	18	0	--	--
2005	San Diego Chargers	15	9	57	725	12.7	49	3	4	55	13.8	30	0	2	1
2004	San Diego Chargers	15	13	47	690	14.7	79T	4	4	53	13.3	38	0	5	2
2003	San Diego Chargers	8	4	18	244	13.6	33T	3	3	21	7.0	13	0	1	0

Anyways, it looks like he might be available. What does everyone think?

http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/chargers/20080621-9999-1s21chargers.html

the better secondary

BlueVol03 — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:53:39 -0000

In true homeriffic fashion, Terry claims the Cowboys to have the best secondary in the NFL this season. Also in true homeriffic fashion, I wholeheartedly disagree. Last year's stats speak for themselves but he claims that adding PacMan Jones put the Cowboys far and ahead of other teams, including the Colts. I've looked through all of Jones' game stats and don't see how he is really all that great as a cornerback. In 4 career games against Indy, Pacman has no INTs and only 1 PD.

Anyways, go on over to Mocking The Draft and find my Poll under the FanPost section. Vote which secondary you would rather have.

A Debate - The Greater Secondary Poll PLEASE VOTE

BlueVol03 — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:32:59 -0000

The Mocking The Draft Mock Super Bowl stirred up some debate among Cowboys and Colts fans. Who has the greater secondary?

Colts:

Marlin Jackson, Kelvin Hayden, Bob Sanders, Antoine Bethea

Key Reserves: Matt Giordano, Dante Hughes, Tim Jennings

Marlin and Kelvin can cover long enough for the Pass Rush to get to the QB. Nobody wants to get tackled by Bob Sanders. Bethea just played in the Pro Bowl.

Cowboys:

Terrance Newman, Adam Jones, Roy Williams, Ken Hamlin

Key Reserves: Mike Jenkins, Anthony Henry, Pat Watkins

Other than Newman, who starts? PacMan hasn't played since 06 and is a better returner than corner. Williams can tackle but lacks coverage skills. Hamlin just played in the Pro Bowl but is not happy with the Franchise tag being placed on him.

Come on down...

BlueVol03 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:43:39 -0000

Jarvis Giles, 4* RB from Tampa, FL just committed to the Vols. He looks like an incredible, athletic RB that should team up nicely with Lennon Creer. So you ask why not Tennessee? So does Giles because he's all Vol.

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Benson

BlueVol03 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:42:52 -0000

Cedric Benson was just waived by the Bears. It's on the front page of NFL.com...

surprise, surprise, surprise, surprise,

surprise, surprise, surprise, surprise

Futures Game

BlueVol03 — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:48:50 -0000

Does anyone happen to know when the rosters for the 2008 XM All-Star Futures Game will be announced? Do you think we have players that could possibly play in the game this season? I remember Andrus and Lillibridge playing last year. I was thinking possibly: Jason Heyward and Tommy Hanson for Team USA and Gorkys Hernandez for the World team. Do we have any others that are tearing up the minors and could be in consideration? Have I finally typed enough words in this post to actually post it?

Hall of Fame

BlueVol03 — Thu, 15 May 2008 21:16:19 -0000

Reading through the Edgerrin James HoF blog (good job Golden and BBS) made me think about current players and their HoF chances. So, if you could name 10 active players that deserve HoF consideration, who would they be? This could probably spark some decent conversation and debates...

Here's mine:

1. Peyton Manning

2. Marvin Harrison

3. Tom Brady

4. Ladanian Tomlinson

5. Edgerrin James

6. Ray Lewis

7. Brian Waters

8. Walter Thomas

9. Torry Holt

10. Derrick Brooks

I know there are others out there that deserve consideration, possibly moreso than these. However, this is my list... make your own...

I didn't include Strahan simply because he may not play this next season.

Updated 09 Mock Draft

BlueVol03 — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:11:50 -0000

Pick #	Team	Wins	Player Name	Position	School
R1
1	49ers	3	Michael Oher	OT	Ole Miss
2	Ravens	4	Rey Maualuga	LB	USC
3	Bears	4	Michael Crabtree	WR	Texas Tech
4	Dolphins	4	Malcolm Jenkins	CB	Ohio State
5	Falcons	5	Fili Moala	DT	USC
6	Eagles (Car)	10 (5)	Michael Johnson	DE	Georgia Tech
7	Raiders	5	Tyson Jackson	DE	LSU
8	Jets	5	Chris Wells	RB	Ohio State
9	Redskins	5	James Laurainitis	LB	Ohio State
10	Lions	6	Knowshon Moreno	RB	Georgia
11	Titans	6	Percy Harvin	WR	Florida
12	Chiefs	7	Eugene Monroe	OT	Virginia
13	Buccaneers	7	Brian Cushing	LB	USC
14	Vikings	7	Duke Robinson	OG	Oklahoma
15	Bengals	8	George Selvie	DE	South Florida
16	Jaguars	8	Al Woods	DT	LSU
17	Seahawks	8	Andre Smith	OT	Alabama
18	Browns	8	LeSean McCoy	RB	Pittsburgh
19	Broncos	9	Taylor Mays	S	USC
20	Rams	9	Darrius Heyward-Bey	WR	Maryland
21	Steelers	9	Ciron Black	OT	LSU
22	Eagles	10	Myron Rolle	S	Florida State
23	Bills	10	Greg Hardy	DE	Ole Miss
24	Texans	10	Vontae Davis	CB	Illinois
25	Cardinals	10	William Moore	S	Missouri
26	Giants	11	Greg Middleton	DE	Indiana
27	Packers	11	Victor Harris	CB	Virginia Tech
28	Patriots	13	Nic Harris	S	Oklahoma
29	Chargers	11	Arian Foster	RB	Tennessee
30	Saints	12	Alex Mack	C	California
31	Cowboys	12	Jeremy Maclin	WR	Missouri
32	Colts	14	Jeff Owens	DT	Georgia
R2
33	49ers	3	Brandon Spikes	LB	Florida
34	Ravens	4	Jeremy Perry	OG	Oregon State
35	Bears	4	Herman Johnson	OG	LSU
36	Dolphins	4	Oderick Turner	WR	Pittsburgh
37	Falcons	5	Sen'Derrick Marks	DT	Auburn
38	Panthers	5	DeMarcus Granger	DT	Oklahoma
39	Raiders	5	Phil Loadholt	OT	Oklahoma
40	Jets	5	Joe Burnett	CB	Central Florida
41	Redskins	5	Vince Oghobaase	DT	Duke
42	Lions	6	Terrance Taylor	DT	Michigan
43	Titans	6	Demonte Bolden	DT	Tennessee
44	Chiefs	7	Cullen Harper	QB	Clemson
45	Buccaneers	7	Mike Mickens	CB	Cincinatti
46	Vikings	7	Peria Jerry	DT	Ole Miss
47	Bengals	8	Alex Boone	OT	Ohio State
48	Jaguars	8	Patrick Chung	S	Oregon
49	Seahawks	8	Curtis Painter	QB	Purdue
50	Browns	8	Demetrius Brown	WR	LSU
51	Broncos	9	Darry Beckwith	LB	LSU
52	Rams	9	Max Unger	OT	Oregon
53	Steelers	9	Alphonso Smith	CB	Wake Forest
54	Eagles	10	Dace Richardson	OT	Iowa
55	Bills	10	Michael Hamlin	S	Clemson
56	Texans	10	Greg Carr	WR	Florida State
57	Cardinals	10	James Davis	RB	Clemson
58	Giants	11	Marcus Freeman	LB	Ohio State
59	Packers	11	Brian Orakpo	DE	Texas
60	Patriots	13	Maurice Evans	DE/OLB	Penn State
61	Patriots (SD)	13 (11)	Marlon Lucky	RB	Nebraska
62	Saints	12	Chase Coffman	TE	Missouri
63	Cowboys	12	Derek Pegues	S	Mississippi State
64	Colts	14	Brian Robiskie	WR	Ohio State

My 2009 Mock Draft

BlueVol03 — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:27:11 -0000

1	Bears	Michael Crabtree	WR	Texas Tech
2	Ravens	Michael Oher	OT	Ole Miss
3	49ers	Tyson Jackson	DE	LSU
4	Dolphins	Rey Maualuga	LB	USC
5	Falcons	Malcolm Jenkins	CB	Ohio State
6	Chiefs	Andre Smith	OT	Alabama
7	Jets	Chris Wells	RB	Ohio State
8	Titans	Michael Johnson	DE	Georgia Tech
9	Redskins	Fili Moala	DT	USC
10	Raiders	Al Woods	DT	LSU
11	Eagles (Car)	Taylor Mays	S	USC
12	Lions	Knowshon Moreno	RB	Georgia
13	Rams	Darrius Heyward-Bey	WR	Maryland
14	Bengals	George Selvie	DE	USF
15	Broncos	Jame Laurainitis	LB	Ohio State
16	Buccaneers	Brian Cushing	LB	USC
17	Bills	Victor Harris	CB	Virginia Tech
18	Jaguars	William Moore	S	Missouri
19	Vikings	Duke Robinson	OG	Oklahoma
20	Eagles	Eugene Monroe	OT	Virginia
21	Texans	Vontae Davis	CB	Illinois
22	Cardinals	Myron Rolle	S	Florida State
23	Giants	Greg Hardy	DE	Ole Miss
24	Seahawks	Phil Loadholt	OT	Oklahoma
25	Browns	Lesean McCoy	RB	Pittsburgh
26	Steelers	Herman Johnson	OG	LSU
27	Packers	Greg Middleton	DE	Indiana
28	Saints	Alex Mack	C	California
29	Patriots	Nic Harris	S	Virginia Tech
30	Chargers	Arian Foster	RB	Tennessee
31	Cowboys	Percy Harvin	WR	Florida
32	Colts	Jeff Owens	DT	Georgia

33	Bears	Cullen Harper	QB	Clemson
34	Ravens	Jeremy Maclin	WR	Missouri
35	49ers	Ciron Black	OT	LSU
36	Dolphins	Chase Coffman	TE	Missouri
37	Falcons	Sen'Derrick Marks	DT	Auburn
38	Chiefs	Curtis Painter	QB	Purdue
39	Jets	Brandon Spikes	LB	Florida
40	Titans	Oderick Turner	WR	Pittsburgh
41	Redskins	Kam Chancellor	S	Virginia Tech
42	Raiders	Alex Boone	OT	Ohio State
43	Panthers	Joe Burnett	CB	Central Florida
44	Lions	DeMarcus Granger	DT	Oklahoma
45	Rams	Max Unger	OT	Oregon
46	Buccaneers	Darry Beckwith	LB	LSU
47	Broncos	Demonte Bolden	DT	Tennessee
48	Bengals	Dace Richardson	OT	Iowa
49	Bills	Vince Oghobaase	DT	Duke
50	Jaguars	Mike Mickens	CB	Cincinatti
51	Vikings	Peria Jerry	DT	Ole Miss
52	Eagles	Anthony Parker	OG	Tennessee
53	Texans	Jaison Williams	WR	Oregon
54	Cardinals	Marlon Lucky	RB	Nebraska
55	Giants	Gerald McRath	LB	Southern Miss
56	Seahawks	Jeremy Perry	OG	Oregon
57	Browns	Demetrius Byrd	WR	LSU
58	Steelers	Travard Lindley	CB	Kentucky
59	Packers	James Davis	RB	Clemson
60	Saints	Cornelius Ingram	TE	Florida
61	Patriots	Maurice Evans	DE/LB	Penn State
62	Patriots (SD)	Vidal Hazleton	WR	USC
63	Cowboys	Derek Pegues	S	Mississippi State
64	Colts	Brian Robiskie	WR	Ohio State