SB Nation User Blog: Inkara1

Quick question about the minor-league playoffs

Inkara1 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:48:11 -0000

I'm putting this up as a fanpost instead of a fanshot so that people see it and I can get my answer.

As many know, I'm a sports reporter for a small-town newspaper. A kid who graduated from the local high school went to Kansas University for four years and then got drafted by the A's and sent to short-season class A Vancouver. In 29.1 innings over 20 appearances, he allowed zero runs. He just got promoted to Kane County in the Midwest League. Kane County is 69-60 overall and in third place in the division overall (6.0 games behind) , is 28-31 and in fourth place in the division for the second half (8.5 behind) and won the first-half title. There are 11 regular-season games left.

My question: Is Kane County going to the playoffs or are they in contention for the playoffs? I can't find how the playoff teams are decided for the midwest league.

I'm going to do a small write-up for Friday's paper (we're published Wednesday and Friday) with a file photo from his days at Kansas and I wanted to see if he got promoted for a playoff race or if he just got a "cup of coffee" in low-A as a reward for tearing up short-season A.

Thanks in advance.

M's Beltre to DL with injured testicle

Inkara1 — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:28:18 -0000

M's Beltre to DL with injured testicle

A's release Giambi

Inkara1 — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:53:27 -0000

A's release Giambi

He'd been on the DL with a strained right quad. He had 11 HR and 40 RBI but only a .193 AVG and .364 SLG.

Surprise! Ponson DFA'd.

Inkara1 — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:59:53 -0000

Surprise! Ponson DFA'd.

The Royals DFA'd Sir Sidney Ponson with his 1-7 record and 7.36 ERA. I'm shocked -- Shocked! -- that this could happen.

A's send Cabrera to Twins

Inkara1 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:54:37 -0000

link here

So the A's are getting SS prospect Tyler Ladendorf and cash in return for Cabrera, who would be a Type A but has it in his contract that the team can't offer him arbitration. He's hitting .280/.318/.365 on the season and is 34.

Think he gets the Twins past the Sox in the AL Central? I really don't know much about LAdendorf, so I don't know if they really gave up a whole lot to get Cabrera. That .683 OPS isn't very impressive for Cabrera but I wonder if playing in the dome will help that any.

I also don't know if this the A's any easier for us to beat. Of course, the problem is if so, it also makes them easier for the Angels to beat.

How the Angels are doing it, in an LA-area Howard's commercial

Inkara1 — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:01:51 -0000

How the Angels have managed to win all these games is finally revealed. Who would've thought this bombshell would be revealed in a Howard's Appliance and Big Screen Superstores commercial?

And just how have the Angels done it? How have they managed to win so many games in a row when their pitching numbers are so awful and their best hitters are all hurt?

I have no clue. My team was hot before we faced them and has been hot after we faced them.

It must be God’s will. It couldn’t have been because of how I used the bullpen.

If you find out, can you let me know?

Well, we decided to dig a little deeper, do a little investigative reporting. Roll the tape.

Oh yeah. Oh. Oh yeah. Right there. Mmmmm.

You like that, huh? You know, it’s a good thing I got such a great deal on that high-efficiency washer and dryer set at Howard’s. You know, I’ve been known to get a stain or two on my uniform, if you know what I mean.

Wow. Umm... next up, Rex Hudler, "In My Own Words."

...and the moral of the story is: if you’ve got a bag of weed with you, stay away from the Kansas City airport.

LATER...

Man, I hear this new footage of Scioscia and Selig coming out is going to be explosive! I’d better get me a new plasma to watch it on.

I think I’ll get an LCD.

Well, I prefer the plasma.

LCD!

PLASMA!

Hey hey hey. They're both great. Just go to Howard's.

Kendick's been in the minors for a bunch of the season. How can he afford both kinds?

OTHER Howard's!

Howard's. The official big screen and appliance superstore of the Los Angeles Angels.

Roster moves, June 26

Inkara1 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:08:34 -0000

Per Jamey Newberg: (haven't seen this on other Rangers blogs yet):

Willie Eyre recalled from the 60-day DL
Brandon Boggs sent to Okahoma City
German Duran put on release waivers

So I guess now we won't ever get to hear Josh Lewin's "Hungry Like the Wolf" references anymore. But at least now if Millwood doesn't give us a complete game, we'll have someone available to pitch a few innings.

Tribe's Fausto Carmona given the Volquez treatment

Inkara1 — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:54:43 -0000

Tribe's Fausto Carmona given the Volquez treatment

Carmona has been sent to the Arizona Rookie League.

July 9, Rangers vs. M's at Safeco Field, Cheezburger Night

Inkara1 — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:04:21 -0000

July 9, Rangers vs. M's at Safeco Field, Cheezburger Night

srsly u guys

Larry the Cable Guy to close for Seattle?

Inkara1 — Sat, 16 May 2009 04:00:01 -0000

Larry the Cable Guy to close for Seattle?

Well, Morrow is definitely out as closer, anyway...