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Comment on Contemporary Minor League Stars, Part II by Burly

Burly — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:19:12 +0000

Corey Aldridge (1,373 AAA, 2,914 AA, 18 MLB) — he’s still playing in the Mexican League this year and played in South Korea’s KBO in 2011.

Comment on The Current Pitcher Most Likely to Win 300 Games by Burly

Burly — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:38:48 +0000

5/9/13: Six months later and Roy Halladay’s career looks in jeopardy. He’s having shoulder surgery today, and according to this article from fangraphs , since 2002 pitchers over age 35 who go on the disabled list for a shoulder injury average only 59 innings pitched for the rest of their careers. Out of well over 50 pitchers identified, the best outcome has Orlando Hernandez, who pitched 438 innings after going on the DL with shoulder problems. Even if Halladay matches Hernandez, he’s not going to reach 250 wins, let alone 300.

Comment on Tampa Bay Rays Need a New Stadium by Rex Pierce

Rex Pierce — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:22:43 +0000

that the quaint, “retro” look of Camden Yards, with its irregular measurements, proved to be very popular, along with a traditionalist backlash against the symmetrical, multi-purpose, “cookie-cutter” stadiums. Since the opening of Camden Yards, many other “retro” stadiums have been built, each with asymmetrical fences. These distances vary from park to park, and can even change drastically in the same park. One of the most famous examples is the original Yankee Stadium, whose odd-shaped plot of land caused right field to be over 100 feet (30 m) shorter than left, although this difference lessened over time. The rectangular Polo Grounds (of the New York Baseball Giants) had extremely short distance down the lines, 258 ft (79 m). to right and 280 ft (85 m). to left. In contrast, the deepest part of center field was nearly 500 ft (150 m). from home plate.

Comment on Colorado Rockies Sign Roy Oswalt by reystjohn

reystjohn — Sun, 05 May 2013 07:19:35 +0000

Hey Burly– didn’t know you were still doing this blog! I’m glad I checked. It is awesome. Do you know the last player of each team that won 20?

Here is the answer from my blog that is shameful compared to yours, but thought you might like it: http://tinyurl.com/bmgx2n5

Comment on Eri Yoshida Update by william segen

william segen — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:49:12 +0000

thanks much. Well said. I enjoy your blog. all the best, will.

btw, i have a brief 20 second clip of her first 2 pitches v the pacifics, if you’re interested.

Comment on Eri Yoshida Update by Burly

Burly — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:18:32 +0000

4/20/13: no idea what Eri Yoshida is doing at this moment — I wasn’t able to find any information on the internet regarding her plans for the 2013 season. However, in terms of the Independent A Leagues in which she’s been pitching, their seasons generally don’t start until May. She will probably begin appearing in news reports in three or four weeks, if she is still pitching somewhere.

I don’t see any reason why Eri would not pitch in 2013 unless she hurts her arm. She is now famous in two countries and, while Independent A league salaries are miniscule, she must be making some significant money through endorsements.

Comment on Eri Yoshida Update by william segen

william segen — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:30:49 +0000

It’s good that someone is following yoshida. i saw her pitch in san rafael and was impressed. It may have been her best game from the stats we see. She went five innings and gave up a hit. 2 runs may have been unearned. Maui’s website server doesn’t seem to be working. Where is Eri, and how is she doing? thanks.

Comment on The Best Hitting Pitchers in MLB Baseball 2013 by Burly

Burly — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:23:10 +0000

4/19/13 Update: Micah Owings is currently hitting .333 with an .841 OPS in 11 games for the AAA Syracuse Chiefs in which he’s played the corner outfield positions, 1B and DH. No surprise there: Owings’ career minor league batting average and OPS are .336 and .844 in 135 plate appearances. Still think that Owings would make a great major league pinch-hitter/13th (emergency) pitcher for any team willing to give him the opportunity.

Comment on Bad Craziness by Burly

Burly — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:55:57 +0000

4/13/13: Carlos Quentin was suspended for eight games and fined $3,000 pending appeal. The Dodgers’ Jerry Hairston, Jr. was suspended for one game for leaving the bench and re-igniting the brouhaha. Zack Greinke had surgery on his collarbone and is expected to miss eight weeks.

Comment on Buster Posey’s Contract Extension by Burly

Burly — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:58:05 +0000

My father pointed out that the Giants have more flexibility with Posey than the Twins have with Mauer, because Posey could possibly play 3B at the major league level. Posey played shortstop and pitcher in high school and started for the Florida State Seminoles at SS his freshman year of college. Only as a sophomore did he move to catcher. He also had a late-season college game where he played all nine positions on defense.

My father’s thinking is that if the Giants decide not to extend Pablo Sandoval long-term because of his weight issues, the Giants could move Posey to 3B, even if Brandon Belt ends up the Giants’ long-term 1Bman.

Maybe. It is worth noting that Buster Posey has played nowhere but catcher and 1B in his five year professional career. It would be awfully tough for Posey to play 3B at the major league level after years and years of not playing at that position.