TRIPLE A: Jacksonville 11, Norfolk 5

Brian Miller, CF: 1-5, 2 R, 1 RBI

Lewin Diaz, 1B: 2-5, 2 R, 1 2B (1), 1 HR (1), 3 RBI

Eddy Alvarez, SS: -3, 2 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB

Jesus Sanchez, RF: 2-5, 1 R, 1 HR (1), 5 RBI

Joe Dunand, 3B: 1-3, 1 2B (1), 2 BB

Luis Marte, 2B: 2-5, 1 RBI

Brian Navarreto, 😄 1-5, 1 R, 1 2B (1)

Bryson Brigman, DH: 0-2, 2 R 2 BB

Corey Bird, LF: 0-3, 1 R, 1 BB

Braxton Garrett, SP: 3.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 4 K

Brett Eibner, RP (W, 1-0) 2.1 IP, 0 R (0 ER), 0 BB, 1 K

Jake Fishman, RP: 2.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R (3 ER), 0 BB, 4 K

Parker Bugg, RP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R (0 ER), 0 BB, 1 K

 

DOUBLE A: Pensacola was rained out

Max Meyer set to go today vs. Mississippi

 

HIGH A: Wisconsin 2, Beloit 1

Connor Scott, LF: 1-4

Thomas Jones, RF: 1-4, 1 R, 1 HR (1), 1 RBI

Zach McCambley, SP: (L, 0-1) 4.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 7 K

Alberto Guerrero, RP: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R (0 ER), 0 BB, 3 K

Josh Simpson, RP: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R (0 ER), 1 BB, 4 K

 

LOW A: St. Lucie 13, Jupiter 3

Osiris Johnson, 2B: 2-3, 1 R, 1 HR (1), 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SB (1)

Jan Mercado, 😄 1-4

Dalvy Rosario, 3B: 1-3, 1 R, 1 HR (1), 1 RBI

J.D. Orr, CF: 2-3, 1 R, 1 2B (1), 1 BB

Eury Perez, SP: 3.0 IP, 4 H,  1 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 4 K

Andrew Nardi, RP: (L, 0-1) 1.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R (4 ER), 1 BB, 2 K

Jackson Rose, RP: 2.1 IP, 2 H, 3 R (0 ER), 1 BB, 5 K

Justin Evans, RP: 1.1 IP, 5 H, 5 R (5 ER), 3 BB, 1 K

3 hours ago, MrAndMrsFish said:

Jan Mercado, 😄 1-4

What's he so happy about?

4 minutes ago, SonOfJack said:

What's he so happy about?

Brian Navarreto was pretty happy about his 1 for 5, too. Get rid of these guys, pleased with mediocrity.

I am looking forward to the updates on Monte Harrison, no more Nice Guy.

Monte Harrison 😡

3 minutes ago, SonOfJack said:

I am looking forward to the updates on Monte Harrison, no more Nice Guy.

Monte Harrison 😡

I hope they're fantastic.

2 minutes ago, Michael said:

I hope they're fantastic.

We all do, except @Das Texan probably

2 minutes ago, SonOfJack said:

I am looking forward to the updates on Monte Harrison, no more Nice Guy.

Monte Harrison 😡

Monte Harrison is playing in the wrong era for his style of Baseball.

He probably would have done better in the late 80’s, early 90’s baseball. Back then you could hit .220 but if you hit 20+ HRs, you had an everyday job.

 

Case in point, there was a player in that time period named Rob Deer, who played in the 80’s and 90’s for Milwaukee and Detroit and a couple other teams.

 

 

 

In 1991 his stats were:

.179 25 HR 64 RBI, 175 K

 

Actually, look at his career numbers:

Led the majors in strikeouts 4 times in his career, but, he had a starting job for a lot of seasons. Monte could have probably got a starting job on a few teams back then. He still could in current day MLB, just not as easily, unless he starts getting on base more often.

55 minutes ago, SonOfJack said:

What's he so happy about?

damn emjois when you copy and paste a catcher LOL

51 minutes ago, SonOfJack said:

I am looking forward to the updates on Monte Harrison, no more Nice Guy.

Monte Harrison 😡

He is currently 1-2 with a Run scored, an RBI

 

Shrimp up 5-2 after 2

1 hour ago, MrAndMrsFish said:

He is currently 1-2 with a Run scored, an RBI

 

Shrimp up 5-2 after 2

make that 10-5 in the 7th and Harrison is now.....2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 1 2B, 1 SB

Adam Duvall goes to the Rob Deer School of hitting

I'm ready for a minor league game! Home opener next week! View from my place

The system was bound to take a hit with Rogers, Sixto, and Jazz all graduating. If some key guys step up, then the system could stay in the top 5 with some of the underrated guys like Burdick getting recognition.

Boy, Jesus Sanchez and Lewin Diaz have been hot out of the gate. If they keep it up we could trade some of the veterans at the deadline and potentially get even better!

Edited May 5, 20215 yr by FishFan95

7 hours ago, SirFishFan said:

Monte Harrison is playing in the wrong era for his style of Baseball.

He probably would have done better in the late 80’s, early 90’s baseball. Back then you could hit .220 but if you hit 20+ HRs, you had an everyday job.

 

Case in point, there was a player in that time period named Rob Deer, who played in the 80’s and 90’s for Milwaukee and Detroit and a couple other teams.

 

 

 

In 1991 his stats were:

.179 25 HR 64 RBI, 175 K

 

Actually, look at his career numbers:

Led the majors in strikeouts 4 times in his career, but, he had a starting job for a lot of seasons. Monte could have probably got a starting job on a few teams back then. He still could in current day MLB, just not as easily, unless he starts getting on base more often.

1. the ball is more lively in 2021.

2. even given #1, Harrison hasnt shown the kind of power Deer had as of yet.  

4 minutes ago, Das Texan said:

1. the ball is more lively in 2021.

2. even given #1, Harrison hasnt shown the kind of power Deer had as of yet.  

Deer would have been a really good player in this era.  It’s easier now than it was back in the 80s.  Harrison couldn’t even scratch the surface of playing in the majors in that era. 

 

16 hours ago, FishFan95 said:

Boy, Jesus Sanchez and Lewin Diaz have been hot out of the gate. If they keep it up we could trade some of the veterans at the deadline and potentially get even better!

This is what I am waiting for.  The "Kids" pushing out the veterans and the veterans bringing us back more prospects

11 minutes ago, CyggyMarlin said:

This is what I am waiting for.  The "Kids" pushing out the veterans and the veterans bringing us back more prospects

I'd definitely hold onto Aguilar as our DH going into next year.  He's only 30, a good hitter and a great teammate. Marte is also a given to keep. 

Dickerson might have some trade value if he continues his hot start.  Duvall won't have much trade value though, unfortunately.

Cooper might have had the most trade value if he could hit like he did in 2019 and 2020.  The slow start has killed that right now.  Hopefully he gets hot soon.

Our bullpen is where we will get the most value.  If guys like Holloway, Bender, and Pop continue to grow into late inning roles, along with some of the other arms coming up, Yimi and Floro might bring back something nice.  Especially at the deadline when bullpen help is at a premium. I think they are both still controllable which increases their value as well.

1 hour ago, Rydawg said:

Our bullpen is where we will get the most value.  If guys like Holloway, Bender, and Pop continue to grow into late inning roles, along with some of the other arms coming up, Yimi and Floro might bring back something nice.  Especially at the deadline when bullpen help is at a premium. I think they are both still controllable which increases their value as well.

Keep Floro I'd say but if you can trade Yimi and Bass at least, then, yeh. Maybe even Detwiler.

3 hours ago, Michael said:

Keep Floro I'd say but if you can trade Yimi and Bass at least, then, yeh. Maybe even Detwiler.

I'd be happy to give Bass away. LOL

Seriously, if we are clearly not in contention, we have to shop Floro, Yimi and even Curtiss.  No pressure though if you don't get a great deal because even if we keep them, they're controllable. 

If we are in contention or near contention, we hold onto them.  Us fans deserve another playoff run if it's within reach.  

20 hours ago, FishFry said:

Deer would have been a really good player in this era.  It’s easier now than it was back in the 80s.  Harrison couldn’t even scratch the surface of playing in the majors in that era. 

 

He'd be Joey Gallo.

23 hours ago, FishFan95 said:

The system was bound to take a hit with Rogers, Sixto, and Jazz all graduating. If some key guys step up, then the system could stay in the top 5 with some of the underrated guys like Burdick getting recognition.

Agreed, and I think that a few of Scott, Misner, Burdick,  McCambley, Fulton, Salas, Conine, Mesa, and  even Banfield have a chance at cracking the top 100 with a good season. 

Since we're talking prospects and farm system, what is the plan for this year's draft?  More pitching, go for offense, try to get prospects at C 1B & 3B, or just do best player available?

Edited May 6, 20215 yr by CyggyMarlin

59 minutes ago, Rydawg said:

Seriously, if we are clearly not in contention, we have to shop Floro, Yimi and even Curtiss.  No pressure though if you don't get a great deal because even if we keep them, they're controllable. 

That's the main reason I'd be against shopping Floro (and Curtiss to an extent). Hold em while they're cheap!

Depends on the offers, though. If we put them on the block and teams say, "we'll throw these guys to you" and they're worth it, then yeah, go for it.

I would hate to see the bullpen be replaced by depth next year and not get the highest value at the deadline. The depth is there and we should use it to our advantage with higher returns. This might shock some, but even if we are in contention, IMO, If the right trade manifested, you do it for players like Curtiss, Yimi, Cimber & Floro.  If you can get a super desperate offer for Halloway & Bender you do it IMO.

You can move Elieser to the pen with Max, Garrett, Neidert & Cabrera.  We would still have nice pieces in the bullpen knowing that all of them wouldn’t be traded anyways. Management has shown the ability to find free agents like last year as well. 

Edited May 7, 20215 yr by FishFry