Thursday March 4, 2010
Just a couple of quick notes.
Chris Young pitched today and looked very good. Velocity in his first outing of spring was as high as Padres fans have seen in 2 seasons. He consistently hit 86-88 mph and topped out on my gun at 89. Noticed most others were saying he topped out at 88. Nice movement on the fastball and more bite on his slider than I have seen from him in years (2007?) Threw 33 pitches and gave up 3 hits and 1 run in 1 inning pitched.
Correia looked good in his two perfect innings. Sitting 93-94. Used all his pitches and seemed to have added a 2 seamer, although he may have just been taking a little off his fastball. Heard one guy ask if it was a cutter. It was at about 87-88. Guess someone should ask him.
Radhames Liz looked bad. Kid has stuff, but no game. Nibbling early and then up across the plate late. It could have been much worse than it was, but he kept giving up hits late in the count instead of walking people. if that is any indication, he won't make the team or even be retained in the minors.
Matt Stairs looks 10 years younger with all that weight off, both in appearance and his swing. He looked like he is enjoying himself and has not changed his grip it and rip style. All the weight loss did not seem to affect his power either as he hit a frozen rope to right for a home run in the 5th. I was as impressed as I can be by a 42 year old player.
Forsythe got a single in his only at bat, but played 3B, not 2B which was manned by Hairston and Antonelli.
Might have more tonight when I get back to the hotel. Sorry about no links. May fix that later tonight as well.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Zawadzki carted off field today
Tuesday March 2, 2010
Dan Hayes of the North County Times reported that the San Diego Padres top middle infield prospect Lance Zawadzki sprained his ankle today and had to leave the field on a cart.
Lets hope its not serious. Depending on how he responds in his first shot at AAA, Zawadzki may be first in line for a call up if David Eckstein or Jerry Hairston Jr. gets hurt this season.
The Padres signedJesse Josh Barfield to a minor league deal to provide some depth at 2B and former top prospect Matt Antonelli is still in the Padres system (presumably at AAA Portland), but of late I have been hearing Zawadzki's name mentioned more when the conversation turns to the Padres future at 2B.
In related news, Dan Hayes tweeted that Logan Forsythe will see time at 2B in spring training.
Dan Hayes of the North County Times reported that the San Diego Padres top middle infield prospect Lance Zawadzki sprained his ankle today and had to leave the field on a cart.
Lets hope its not serious. Depending on how he responds in his first shot at AAA, Zawadzki may be first in line for a call up if David Eckstein or Jerry Hairston Jr. gets hurt this season.
The Padres signed
In related news, Dan Hayes tweeted that Logan Forsythe will see time at 2B in spring training.
Guillen says no Beckham, I say no Gonzalez
Tuesday March 2, 2010
Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said in an interview with Mark Gonzalez published today in the Chicago Tribune that Gordon Beckham will not be part of any trades, be it for Adrian Gonzalez or anyone else.
Kenny Williams, if you want to trade for Adrian Gonzalez you better get a 3rd team involved because without Beckham, you do not have what it takes to land Gonzalez. Not even close.
The Chicago White Sox system is bare of top level talent. After trades last season that stripped the top talent from the system including their 6 of their top 10 rated prospects, the cupboard is bare.
Only RHP Dan Hudson comes close to having a high upside and he is not considered ace material.
What is left other than Tyler Flowers is not only not even B level prospects, but really does not fit any needs in the Padres system.
The only packages for Adrian Gonzalez from the White Sox that make sense for the Padres would have to be topped by Gordon Beckham. And Guillen says that is not going to happen.
If I were a betting man I would say that Adrian Gonzalez is not going to be joining Jake Peavy in Chicago. At least not with the White Sox.
What do you think?
Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said in an interview with Mark Gonzalez published today in the Chicago Tribune that Gordon Beckham will not be part of any trades, be it for Adrian Gonzalez or anyone else.
"We plan to have Gordon for a long time," Guillen said. "I don't see why people talk about it." "Every trade the White Sox want to make, people think they're going to make with the White Sox," Guillen continued, "Gordon, Floyd and Danks, those names are going to come up. And we have to deal with that every time they talk about the White Sox trying to make a deal. We got to stay on our toes. There's nothing out there."To that I say;
Kenny Williams, if you want to trade for Adrian Gonzalez you better get a 3rd team involved because without Beckham, you do not have what it takes to land Gonzalez. Not even close.
The Chicago White Sox system is bare of top level talent. After trades last season that stripped the top talent from the system including their 6 of their top 10 rated prospects, the cupboard is bare.
Only RHP Dan Hudson comes close to having a high upside and he is not considered ace material.
What is left other than Tyler Flowers is not only not even B level prospects, but really does not fit any needs in the Padres system.
The only packages for Adrian Gonzalez from the White Sox that make sense for the Padres would have to be topped by Gordon Beckham. And Guillen says that is not going to happen.
If I were a betting man I would say that Adrian Gonzalez is not going to be joining Jake Peavy in Chicago. At least not with the White Sox.
What do you think?
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