Second Season :: Round 2 :: Days 2 and 3 -- Future SS edition
Meet our future shortstop:
"He has soft hands, a strong arm and a nice approach," said Regier, who added that Silveiro played nine innings against the Angels during Instructional League action Thursday.
"There's still a lot of work to be done there, and we have to help him with things like the language barrier," Regier added. "But, baseball is baseball."
Wilder and the rest of the White Sox Latin America crew signed Silveiro out of the Dominican Republic. There's no basic timetable set for Silveiro's progression upwards, but the talented middle infielder could be a Major Leaguer before he turns 21.
"You hope a guy like this will be an impact player," said Regier of Silveiro. "When you get a player of his talent, at this age, you are hoping he comes fast."
- The Legend's agent wants a 6-year, $84 million contract! Also, the Phillies may be after Joe Crede.
- Jim looks at Arizona's bullpen and contrasts it with ours.
UPDATE:
- Minnie Minoso received the Jackie Robinson Lifetime Achievement award
- Baseball America published the International League (AAA) Top 20 Prospects List and the Pacific Coast League (AAA) Top 20 Prospects List. Josh Fields is at #4 in the IL list. BTW, here's the Texas League (AA) Top 20 Prospects List to go along with the Southern and Eastern League's AA prospect lists.
- Keith Foulke is coming back for the 2008 season.
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another good sign
by larry on Oct 12, 2007 12:18 PM CDT 0 recs
This goes back to what Larry said...
I'm glad he's in the organization, don't get me wrong, but I fear the Sox are way late too the party. Speaking about looking for 'market inefficiencies (sp?)', I'd love to see the Sox set up camp in a country where (a) baseball isn't as popular and (b) not a whole lot of other teams are there yet. That, or pimp the hell out of Ozzie in Venezuela and get every 16 year old who can throw a baseball into a White Sox camp.
by CWSKeith on
Oct 12, 2007 2:25 PM CDT
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do the play baseball in peru?
by The Wizard on
Oct 12, 2007 2:30 PM CDT
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better late then never, though
by larry on
Oct 12, 2007 2:30 PM CDT
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Russia is more appropriate
by winningugly on
Oct 12, 2007 3:05 PM CDT
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the mets are already making inroads
inviting players to their spring training, minaya has been to ghana, so on. i've never heard of baseball in russia. i have heard of the league they have in ghana. time to get started - we're already behind one team.
by larry on
Oct 12, 2007 3:15 PM CDT
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here's what MLB is doing
i know the mariners have a scout in europe. the mets are making contacts in africa. this is how you develop a system. it's all about who you know (and employ) and who they know.
by larry on
Oct 12, 2007 3:19 PM CDT
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And who you blow
by winningugly on
Oct 12, 2007 3:22 PM CDT
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it is always about getting blown.
by colintj on
Oct 12, 2007 9:59 PM CDT
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and here's what other teams are doing
Player Position Academy Year(s) Country Club
Alex Liddi Third Base 2005 Italy Seattle Mariners
Alessandro Maestri Pitcher 2005 Italy Chicago Cubs
Kalian Sams Outfield 2005 Netherlands Seattle Mariners
Jacob Toufar Pitcher 2005 Czech Republic Minnesota Twins
Jakub Hajtmar Pitcher 2005, '06 Czech Republic Minnesota Twins
Rodney Gessman Pitcher 2005, '06 Germany Minnesota Twins
Tom Stuifbergen Pitcher 2005, '06 Netherlands Minnesota Twins
Petr Cech Catcher 2006 Czech Republic Cincinnati Reds
Mauro Schiavoni Catcher 2005, '06 Italy Cincinnati Reds
Ramon Romeijn Pitcher 2006 Netherlands Seattle Mariners
Joris Bert Outfield 2005, '06 France Los Angeles Dodgers
Donald Lutz Outfield 2006, '07 Germany Cincinnati Reds
Frederic Hanvi Catcher 2006, '07 France Minnesota Twins
notice how a few teams have made multiple signings. even if these guys don't work out, they're good bets to become contacts, you have the contacts the scout made with the player's team, and so on.
by larry on
Oct 12, 2007 3:25 PM CDT
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i've seen
i have a friend who follows the twins gulf coast league where gessman and stuifberg pitched. said they looked pretty good, too - definitely have a future in the minors at the upper levels.
don't have any other information on the others - i'm sure they're hit and miss just like most signings are - but these teams are seeing a benefit.
by larry on
Oct 12, 2007 3:35 PM CDT
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I was half-joking about Africa
They'll play cheaper than the Latins, I bet.
(Russia is at least letting the kids play:
http://espn.go.com/moresports/llws01/s/2001/0821/1242157.html )
by winningugly on
Oct 12, 2007 3:22 PM CDT
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I Soviet Russia
by The Cheat on
Oct 12, 2007 3:51 PM CDT
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You know that the team is getting desperate...
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Oct 12, 2007 12:24 PM CDT 0 recs
well
by larry on
Oct 12, 2007 12:33 PM CDT
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I'm encouraged...
by The Jerry Royster Experience on
Oct 12, 2007 12:38 PM CDT
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depressing?
by larry on
Oct 12, 2007 12:40 PM CDT
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Mark Gonzales' Instructional League observations
Shortstop Robert Valido has issues with his hitting, but he displayed why Baseball America ranked him as the top defensive infielder for third consecutive seasons by making two off-balance plays with ease.
by The Wizard on Oct 12, 2007 12:26 PM CDT 0 recs
Burrell + $ for Crede?
by asinwreck on Oct 12, 2007 12:59 PM CDT 0 recs
Where are you getting that?
It would be an absolute steal for the Sox, given Crede's contract status.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on
Oct 12, 2007 1:26 PM CDT
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here
by The Wizard on
Oct 12, 2007 1:29 PM CDT
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who comes up with this stuff?
see, it makes sense. they need a 3B, they need a CF, and they need a starter to replace santana. i don't see the old style for punto as being fair but santana is a pretty good pitcher.
by larry on
Oct 12, 2007 1:32 PM CDT
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I think we're giving up too much
:p
by The Wizard on
Oct 12, 2007 1:37 PM CDT
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That's
by dantesox on
Oct 12, 2007 1:39 PM CDT
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Heh.
If Williams gets anything more than an A-ball reliever in a trade for Joe Crede, I'd be pleasantly surprised.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on
Oct 12, 2007 1:40 PM CDT
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quick update
by larry on
Oct 12, 2007 1:43 PM CDT
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Legend
You know Kenny won't go that long for that much.
But I imagine the Cubs have probably already made an offer...for even more...bwaaaa ha haaaaa!
by tailgater on Oct 12, 2007 1:16 PM CDT 0 recs
Rowand going headfirst into the ivy...
Methinks he'd come out of that with a little more than a broken nose.
by Hazymania on
Oct 12, 2007 2:28 PM CDT
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Mildo?
http://snltranscripts.jt.org/91/91mhildo.phtml
by winningugly on
Oct 12, 2007 3:25 PM CDT
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buddy bell tries to access the situation
translation: what did I get myself in?
by The Wizard on Oct 12, 2007 1:41 PM CDT 0 recs
it's encouraging, at least.
by colintj on Oct 12, 2007 2:58 PM CDT 0 recs
No press release yet, but...
The report will reportedly "include many names; names which have so far not been disclosed publicly; and the names of well-known players."
Either way, it should be fun.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Oct 12, 2007 5:34 PM CDT 0 recs
when was the last time
by larry on Oct 12, 2007 7:03 PM CDT 0 recs
Santana?
;)
by winningugly on
Oct 12, 2007 7:06 PM CDT
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It boggles the mind
by rhythm on
Oct 12, 2007 7:11 PM CDT
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both were better than santana
by larry on
Oct 12, 2007 7:11 PM CDT
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Yup.
by winningugly on
Oct 12, 2007 7:12 PM CDT
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Where are you baseball fans?
Who do you root for? Neurotic, arrogant Bosox fans or a-hole, thirsty for WS victory, Central Division reps Injuns. (I am not biased.)
by winningugly on Oct 12, 2007 7:05 PM CDT 0 recs
Hmm...
I go with Cleveland, though I feel dirty saying that, cause Bosox fans are just that annoying and, like cockroaches, they are everywhere.
by rhythm on
Oct 12, 2007 7:10 PM CDT
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bosox by default
by The Wizard on
Oct 12, 2007 7:11 PM CDT
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Manny es en fuego
by winningugly on Oct 12, 2007 7:08 PM CDT 0 recs
Lucky call
PS May I frame the "good call"? I believe this is my once-every-month-good-call-corroboration-by-larry event.
I knew today was a good day. I have to shut this posting down now and give my wife a shot tonight, then play the Lotto.
;)
by winningugly on
Oct 12, 2007 7:15 PM CDT
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PS
Very impressive. And, better yet, he's stepped it up in the postseason. More impressive.
by winningugly on
Oct 12, 2007 7:18 PM CDT
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i didn't just expect
by larry on
Oct 12, 2007 8:15 PM CDT
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You have a difficult time
Fer Chrissakes, lar.
by winningugly on
Oct 12, 2007 8:23 PM CDT
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i already accepted my props last time
by larry on
Oct 12, 2007 8:26 PM CDT
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Na na na na, na na na na,
by winningugly on Oct 12, 2007 8:02 PM CDT 0 recs
If you strike out
Joe Morgan talking baseball at the start of the game tonight. Can't argue with that kind of knowledge about the game.
by Brush Back on Oct 12, 2007 8:44 PM CDT 0 recs
I heard it on the way home
by omnipotent grab on
Oct 12, 2007 8:58 PM CDT
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Moneyball changed my opinion of Morgan...
by RoyEgan on Oct 12, 2007 11:23 PM CDT 0 recs
Listening to the game last night on the drive home
In addition, I think Morgan and Miller were still in TV mode because those two wouldn't stop talking about insignificant stats / details and let the play by play slide for their color analysis. It should go without saying that on radio, describing the action is first and foremost.
by rhythm on
Oct 13, 2007 11:52 AM CDT
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The both of them have great voices to listen to
by colintj on
Oct 14, 2007 12:14 AM CDT
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What a Grinder
by omnipotent grab on Oct 13, 2007 1:52 AM CDT 0 recs
Sacrilege!
Sacrilege!
by phastphil on Oct 13, 2007 7:51 AM CDT 0 recs
nothing significant
by The Wizard on Oct 13, 2007 1:31 PM CDT 0 recs
Question for Fellow Season Ticket Holders
by stanchar on Oct 13, 2007 4:07 PM CDT 0 recs
Not yet...
Just curious - will you be renewing? Most people I know are still about 50/50 on it. I change my mind about every other day.
by Brush Back on
Oct 13, 2007 4:51 PM CDT
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I have two tickets in 150.....
NOT going to renew the 150....why pay $5300 bucks for those when I can pay $2300 for the 520 tix and still sit downstairs? So I will renew the 150....
by stanchar on
Oct 13, 2007 8:22 PM CDT
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154 and 152
by Brush Back on
Oct 13, 2007 10:55 PM CDT
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Joe Morgan's commentary
I'm waiting for him to one day to inform us that pop ups are hit high.
by MarkD on Oct 13, 2007 5:39 PM CDT 0 recs
Sox happy about last night's TV ratings?
by winningugly on Oct 13, 2007 7:32 PM CDT 0 recs
East Coast Bullshit
by Toonderstrook on
Oct 13, 2007 8:40 PM CDT
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Seriously, if baseball was as good as the NFL
The NFL tries to make sure you care about as many teams as they can make interesting and make them available to watch every week. MLB, on the other hand, makes sure you can't watch anything but the one Fox game on Saturday afternoon and it's almost always the Yankees or Red Sox versus whoever, which emphasizes the crap media line in the first place. So now the NFL is more popular despite the fact that it's boring and often seemingly random. It's underlined well by Simmons' weekly betting columns that always complain about how bad the football is and how little sense it makes, yet he keeps churning out the column.
by colintj on
Oct 14, 2007 12:11 AM CDT
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i don't think your comparison to
by larry on
Oct 14, 2007 10:38 AM CDT
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I've seen them and the difference
It is true, though, that FSC will show whatever the game of the week is, regardless of the teams. I think last week was Spurs vs. Tottenham? I wish I would get a damn tivo. I wish I could get into the Premiership more than I am, especially since watching hockey is such an ordeal and I don't care about most of the other fall-winter sports.
by colintj on
Oct 14, 2007 12:37 PM CDT
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i think you're viewing it
the other thing you have to keep in mind is that they're playing in multiple competitions governed by different bodies. the big teams obviously get more attention because, in addition to being top of the league, they're in the champions league and tend to stay involved in the other cups longer. consequently, they have the financial muscle to also market themselves overseas. if you're comparing to the baseball playoffs, you're better off comparing it to the FA cup. you would never, ever see such poor ratings for an FA cup quarterfinal or semifinal - no matter who was in it. obviously there are some salient differences to consider (likely a one-off game, no time difference considerations, etc.) but the FA markets the hell out of these games, in addition to the marketing the EPL has done throughout the year on the teams. they make sure everyone knows who the main protaganists are. and they're huge, huge events acorss the country (and in many other countries) even if a particular match doesn't include a big club. no one in england was watching benni mccarthy or hameur bouazza for the first time during the FA cup last year.
and no one talks shit about wenger? i think you haven't been paying very close attention for very long.
by larry on
Oct 14, 2007 1:17 PM CDT
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i'm jealous of your englandy experience
by colintj on
Oct 15, 2007 3:22 AM CDT
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aren't you in college?
by larry on
Oct 15, 2007 9:12 AM CDT
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I second this study abroad thought
Do whatever you can to study abroad / exchange, there are plenty of scholarships and grants available to help pay for the total cost. If you can't find a scholarship, take out a loan. It is well worth the money.
I also highly suggest learning a second language, if you don't already know one, and studying some place where you can be immersed in your second language. It only adds to the experience.


