SB Nation User Blog: Matt Rox

July 2nd international signee fanpost

Matt Rox — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:17:04 -0000

As many of you know, on July 2nd, teams are able to go overseas to sign players at age 16 or older. Use this thread to discuss and post news on which teams sign who. Some top names include:

-Guillermo Pimentel -Miguel Sano -Jacob Beltre -Wagner Mateo -Gary Sanchez -Juan Urbina -Jurickson Profar -Leonardo Perdomo-Jose Vinicio-Santo Luis Aybar-Rosel Herrera-Jairo Kelly-Luis Sardinas-Humberto Valor.

There are many, many more players, and these are just a few. More on these guys can be found on Baseball America

Some players, like Kelly, have already been linked to teams. He's been linked to the Mets.

Sano, the pretty obvious top international prospect, is rumored to be either a Pirate or Cardinal

Cubs become first team in 09 to dip into Taiwan

Matt Rox — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:57:19 -0000

http://taiwanbaseball.blogspot.com/2009/06/cubs-sign-yao-lin-wang.html

Why doesn't anyone over go over to Taiwanbaseball.blogspot.com anymore? It's a great blog.

I guess other teams will follow the path of the cubs come July 2, the International signing period

I haven't posted here in awhile-interesting re-design

By thre way, since I need 75 words, I should mention that MLB trade rumors seems to be the only site left that references to the taiwan baseball blog. I seem to be one of very few to know about this signing, because of Sb nations bleed cubbie blue, nothing is noted....

Stephen Perez-My favorite 2009 draft prospect

Matt Rox — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:03:35 -0000

I don't see how Perez doesn't get enough hype as a player heading into the 2009 draft. The switch hitting shortstop was only ranked #122 on Baseball America's top 200 draft prospect list.

Perez is that rare switch hitter who can hit well from both sides of the plate. Out of all his tools, the only "average" one out of them is speed. He can field, has power, and can flat out rake period. If he signs, which may not happen, his ceiling could be that of Hanley Ramirez, maybe even with a tad more power! This is all my opinion, but I would like to see others thoughts on Stephen Perez.

Furthermore, I would love to here Andy, with that great MLB Bonus Baby blog of his, to comment.

I need help regarding college/HS stats

Matt Rox — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:09:05 -0000

I could not find, even in google or yahoo advanced search, any site that has statistics for 2009 future picks or I guess any following year statistics. You see, I am working on/writing up a list of the top 100 amuature prospects according to me, but I need evidence to back up my reasoning. So far Strasburg I can't even find stats for.

So, my question is: Where can I find such stats? Does anyone know of a "free" site for this.

Any help would be appreciated. Thks

Video on Koji Uehara-1/2 pitches are hangers!

Matt Rox — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:11:56 -0000

I think that its great to see the the O's go after a Japanese pitcher, but perhaps they should have gone after Kenshin Kawakami.

According to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TausE4nhypk, half of Koji's pitches are right over the plate. I did some community service one year for a Giants scouting program, and this guy doesn't fit the "movement" catagory. He's controlled, yes, but the pitches are right down broadway.

He'll have to make major adjustments to keep his ERA under 5.00 at the MLB level.

Video on Koji Uehara-1/2 pitches are hangers!

Matt Rox — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:06:46 -0000

I think that its great to see the the O's go after a Japanese pitcher, but perhaps they should have gone after Kenshin Kawakami.

He'll have to make major adjustments to keep his ERA under 5.00 at the MLB level.

IMO best ever video game to come out on Jan 26!

Matt Rox — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:49:09 -0000

For 39.99, 2K Sports will release MLB Front Office Manager. I will be in heaven when I can buy this. For PC, 360, and I think for some other systems, this game rocks. here's a video.

It even has Japan wars, where teams race to buy a japanese posted player!

MY MOMENT AWAITS ME, AND PERHAPS YOU!

The tube video link his here: I love this game sooo much!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki_sAFZsT2o

Red Sox up and done!

Matt Rox — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:50:27 -0000

A much easier system to take care of.

visit sandbergzoo.blogspot.com to see the Sox's top 10 prospects

Now all I have to do is post this on overthemonster.com, just like I did at camdenchat.com

Please feel free to vote on how you think of my site, as 11 have done so far.

People should like this list better.

PS: don't worry, I won't announce that I did this with every team

Red Sox nearing Penny signing

Matt Rox — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:44:42 -0000

Red Sox nearing Penny signing

Could this be a Yankee revenge?

Orioles top 10 prospects on my site

Matt Rox — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:50:47 -0000

I need feedback/visitors for: http://sandbergzoo.blogspot.com/

I think people will think Tillman is wayyyyy to low, but I have my beliefs. I made this blog about 3 minutes ago, and I have planned this list for awhile.

Next on my list will be the Red Sox, followed by the White Sox, Indians, etc

I will do all 30 teams.

I will also finally end it with my big 100 top MLB prospect list

So, visit sandbergzoo.blogspot.com to see my list, and don't be scared to post a response.