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Yet more Prospect Retro from Sickels' 2004 book:

Matt Thornton, LHP, Seattle Mariners
Bats: L Throws: L HT: 6-6 WT: 220 DOB: September 15, 1976

Matt Thornton had an excellent campaign in 2001, going 14-7 with a 2.52 ERA in the
California League. He got off to a decent start in ’02, but blew out his elbow half way
through, and had to have Tommy John surgery. Rehab went quickly, and he ended up
making 8 starts in 2003, doing well enough to put him back on the prospect lists. He has
his 90 MPH fastball and good slider back, but still needs to improve his changeup and
command. I have a wild feeling that he is going to break back out again in ’04, but I can’t
prove it. Grade C.

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Charlotte 6, LeHigh 4

De Aza 3-5, 3B, SB
Viciedo 2-5, HR, SB
Flowers 1-4, HR, 2 K
Escobar 0-3, S

Infante 2 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K
Carter 1 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t494&t=g_box&gid=2011_06_25_chraaa_lhvaaa_1

by larry on Jun 26, 2011 9:41 AM CDT reply actions  

Geez after the call out

Flowers seems intent on shaking the Juan Pierre slugging period. Viciedo… Yawn

"Rooting for the Twins is just a roundabout way of rooting for a first-round playoff bye for the Yankees." by big_fun

by Tdogg on Jun 26, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions  

yawn?

he stole a base. let me know when pierre does that.

by larry on Jun 26, 2011 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions  

He better start stealing bases, because he ain't a power hitter.

Whales! Squids! Sharks! They're everywhere! Hello, I am Poseidon! Now, when people told me I was crazy that thinly sliced roast beef would be a delicious fast-food option, I knew it was the greatest idea, and you can thank me later for Arby's.

by Jim Margalus on Jun 26, 2011 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions  

You stole my thunder

lmao

"Rooting for the Twins is just a roundabout way of rooting for a first-round playoff bye for the Yankees." by big_fun

by Tdogg on Jun 26, 2011 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions  

THANK YOU

Beware the cure isn't worse than the disease

by Chiburb on Jun 26, 2011 10:03 AM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Man, Lindsay really took the Santiago decision hard.

Escobar’s had a nice rebound week, though.

Whales! Squids! Sharks! They're everywhere! Hello, I am Poseidon! Now, when people told me I was crazy that thinly sliced roast beef would be a delicious fast-food option, I knew it was the greatest idea, and you can thank me later for Arby's.

by Jim Margalus on Jun 26, 2011 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

GF 8, Missoula 7

Snodgress 2 IP, 3 H, 0 BB, 3 K
McMillen 0.2 IP, 0 H, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 WP
Bachanov 2.1 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t581&t=g_box&gid=2011_06_26_misrok_grfrok_1

by larry on Jun 26, 2011 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Bristol 3, Kingsport 10

Mercedes 0-4, BB

Petricka 3 IP, 4 H, 0 BB, 3 K
Nunez 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K
Duque 2.1 IP, 7 H, 2 BB,1 K, 1 WP, 1 HBP

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t557&t=g_box&gid=2011_06_26_brirok_kptrok_1

by larry on Jun 26, 2011 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

looks like petricka may be headed to winston-salem once he returns from his rehab assignment.
On the road to winston, sure feels good being healthy again

http://twitter.com/jacobpetricka/status/85350054952574976

could just be getting checked out by white sox doctors, though, too, before heading back to kanny.

by larry on Jun 27, 2011 9:21 AM CDT reply actions  

Tyler Saladino, SS, White Sox (High-A Winston-Salem)
A seventh-round pick last year out of Oral Roberts, Saladino opened plenty of eyes after signing by hitting an impressive .309/.397/.442 in 47 Low-A games. A broken hand delayed his 2011 season, and there were worries that last summer was a fluke when he hit .182 in his first 20 Carolina League games. Since then, he’s back to being the player we saw last summer; with two home runs over the weekend, he’s hitting .329 in his last 18 games to up his season averages to .252/.333/.476. Beyond having well above-average power for a middle infielder, he’s also a legitimate shortstop who makes up for average range with instincts and fundamentals. He entered the year as my 12th-best prospect in a weak White Sox system, and he’ll surely get a full write-up this offseason.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14368

by larry on Jun 27, 2011 10:46 AM CDT reply actions  

Charlotte 1, Lehigh 6

De Aza 1-3, HBP
Viciedo 3-3, 2B, BB
Flowers 0-3, HBP, 3 K
Danks 1-4, 2 K
Escobar 1-4

Carter 1.1 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t494&t=g_box&gid=2011_06_27_chraaa_lhvaaa_1

by larry on Jun 27, 2011 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Ho hum

My name’s Tank and I’m going to go 3-3 a night after the big club needed just one clutch hit from someone not name Konerko to win a game last night, just to remind you all that I’m still here in Charlotte. How’s the weather in Chicago right now?

3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10

by Kyle321N on Jun 27, 2011 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

warm and getting warmer. gonna be a hot one today.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Jun 28, 2011 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions  

Kanny 2, Hickory 12 (Game One)

Sanchez 0-2, HBP, SB
Silverio 0-2, HBP, PO
Thompson 2-3, HR
Gonzalez 0-1 (had three passed balls and was removed from the game)

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t487&t=g_box&gid=2011_06_29_hicafx_kanafx_1

by larry on Jun 29, 2011 6:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Terry Doyle looks like he didn't take the cardboard liner out of his hat.

Actually, it looks like he put extra ones in there.

Whales! Squids! Sharks! They're everywhere! Hello, I am Poseidon! Now, when people told me I was crazy that thinly sliced roast beef would be a delicious fast-food option, I knew it was the greatest idea, and you can thank me later for Arby's.

by Jim Margalus on Jun 29, 2011 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

what a jagoff. trade him.

Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.

by KenWo4LiFe on Jun 29, 2011 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

He also looks (and is named) like he's 52

Terry Doyle was in a third base platoon for the 84 Braves with Ken Oberkfell. His career was cut short by an unfortunate incident during an off-season trip to Punta Cana with Steve Bedrosian.

by Sox-35th on Jun 30, 2011 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions  

short slumpbusted. sweet

Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.

by KenWo4LiFe on Jun 29, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Any updated thoughts on Phegley these days?

"That might be how you roll at Camp Anawanna, Budnick. But where I come from, we only salute Old Glory." -moroots on May 23rd

by South Side Expat on Jun 29, 2011 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Awesome.

Color me fascinated.

Whales! Squids! Sharks! They're everywhere! Hello, I am Poseidon! Now, when people told me I was crazy that thinly sliced roast beef would be a delicious fast-food option, I knew it was the greatest idea, and you can thank me later for Arby's.

by Jim Margalus on Jun 30, 2011 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

finaaaaallly

He was lookin’ for the Express and got the Local

by colintj on Jun 30, 2011 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

W-S 3, Potomac 4

Saladino 2-4, 3B
Mitchell 1-4, K
Martinez 0-4
Wilkins 0-4
Blanke 2-4, HR

Rodriguez 2 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t580&t=g_box&gid=2011_06_29_wswafa_potafa_1

by larry on Jun 29, 2011 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Chicago White Sox
Draft pick signed: LHP Matt Lane (9)
Added to 40-man roster: LHP Hector Santiago
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Lucas Harrell
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Buch, RHP Freddy Dolsi, 2B Ross Wilson
Reinstated from DL: RHP Jacob Petricka

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/06/minor-league-transactions-june-15-27/

by larry on Jun 30, 2011 12:23 PM CDT reply actions  

why does major league baseball use a 15 day and 60 day DL?

because that’s what someone came up with.

i imagine part of the 7 day choice has to do with encouraging teams to protect younger players by making the “penalty” of the DL much less in terms of time missed. also, there’s little reason to be worried about teams putting players on the DL who aren’t really hurt just to play roster games, like there would be in the majors. no one cares about who wins, or who plays, in the minors because it’s there for development of prospects and rehabbing major leaguers. all speculation, of course.

by larry on Jun 30, 2011 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lost the nightcap 7-4

De Aza 3-5, 2B, SB, K
Viciedo 1-3, HR, BB
Flowers/Danks, 1-3

Wes Whisler walked five in two innings for the loss. The teams were a combined 5-28 with RISP. 23 baserunners were stranded.

by Sox-35th on Jul 1, 2011 8:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

Nate Jones' last seven outings:

12 1/3 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 18 K

Whales! Squids! Sharks! They're everywhere! Hello, I am Poseidon! Now, when people told me I was crazy that thinly sliced roast beef would be a delicious fast-food option, I knew it was the greatest idea, and you can thank me later for Arby's.

by Jim Margalus on Jun 30, 2011 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

W-S 2, Potomac 4

Saladino 1-4, HR
Mitchell 0-4, K
Martinez 1-3, HBP
Blanke 0-4
Wilkins 0-1

Petricka 3.1 IP, 4 H, 3 BB, 1 K, 1 WP

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t580&t=g_box&gid=2011_06_30_wswafa_potafa_1

by larry on Jun 30, 2011 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Kanny 6, Hickory 5

Sanchez 0-4
Thompson 0-2, BB, K, SF
Silverio 1-4, 2B
Gonzalez 2-4, 2B

Heidenreich 6.1 IP, 10 H, 0 BB, 2 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t487&t=g_box&gid=2011_06_30_hicafx_kanafx_1

by larry on Jun 30, 2011 10:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Triple-A Charlotte’s Knights Stadium tends to inflate home run totals, and RF Dayan Viciedo is no exception. The 22-year-old slugger has hit 23 of his 33 Triple-A homers at home during the past two seasons. But Viciedo has upped his road OPS this season (.929) by nearly 250 points over last year (.686). He batted 11-for-28 (.393) this week while contributing two homers (one home, one away), two doubles, two walks and seven RBIs. The righthanded-hitting Viciedo homered twice against righthanded pitchers this week, taking both Tyson Brummett and Chris Bootcheck deep, though he loves facing lefties. In his three-year minor league career he’s batted .301/.360/.546 in 336 plate appearances while facing southpaws

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/prospect-hot-sheet/2011/2612027.html

by larry on Jul 1, 2011 4:54 PM CDT reply actions  

This may be one of those dumb questions, but I can't recall it being discussed here-

In the minor to major league projection systems, do they take into account the minor league home stadium vs. the major league stadium the player will be in when he gets called up?

"That might be how you roll at Camp Anawanna, Budnick. But where I come from, we only salute Old Glory." -moroots on May 23rd

by South Side Expat on Jul 1, 2011 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

some do.

i’m not a big proponent of those projection systems, though.

by larry on Jul 2, 2011 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions  

Charlotte 7, Durham 2

De Aza 2-4
Viciedo 0-4
Flowers 2-4, HR, K
Danks 0-2, BB, HBP
Escobar 0-4

Remenowsky 2 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t494&t=g_box&gid=2011_07_01_dubaaa_chraaa_1

by larry on Jul 2, 2011 10:14 AM CDT reply actions  

viciedo knows his fate is sealed.

Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.

by KenWo4LiFe on Jul 2, 2011 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

nice another dinger by Flowers

sealing his own fate?

"Rooting for the Twins is just a roundabout way of rooting for a first-round playoff bye for the Yankees." by big_fun

by Tdogg on Jul 2, 2011 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

Since Flowers slump

last 10 with 6 pops
.351/.442/.865

"Rooting for the Twins is just a roundabout way of rooting for a first-round playoff bye for the Yankees." by big_fun

by Tdogg on Jul 2, 2011 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions  

Kanny 4, Asheville 5

Sanchez 1-5, CS
Thompson 1-4, 2B, 3 K
Semien 1-4, 2B
Silverio 2-4
Gonzalez 1-3, S

Bachanov 0.2 IP, 0 H, 3 BB, 1 K, 1 WP

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t487&t=g_box&gid=2011_07_01_ashafx_kanafx_1

by larry on Jul 2, 2011 10:21 AM CDT reply actions  

free dayan!

Jim Thome sponsor(s) this page.
Highly underrated, Mark Kotsay became the best defensive designated hitter in American League history in 2010.

by onlysoxfaninbasel on Jul 3, 2011 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions  

--

Jim Thome sponsor(s) this page.
Highly underrated, Mark Kotsay became the best defensive designated hitter in American League history in 2010.

by onlysoxfaninbasel on Jul 3, 2011 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

Charlotte 0, Norfolk 4 (Game Two)

De Aza 1-3
Viciedo 0-3
Danks 0-3, K
Escobar 1-3

Nunez 2 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 3 K
Infante 1 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 1 WP, 1 HBP

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t494&t=g_box&gid=2011_07_02_chraaa_noraaa_2

by larry on Jul 3, 2011 9:06 AM CDT reply actions  

Kuhn has a 37-point lead in the Southern League batting title race.

Whales! Squids! Sharks! They're everywhere! Hello, I am Poseidon! Now, when people told me I was crazy that thinly sliced roast beef would be a delicious fast-food option, I knew it was the greatest idea, and you can thank me later for Arby's.

by Jim Margalus on Jul 3, 2011 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions  

Isn't he in Iowa?

Whales! Squids! Sharks! They're everywhere! Hello, I am Poseidon! Now, when people told me I was crazy that thinly sliced roast beef would be a delicious fast-food option, I knew it was the greatest idea, and you can thank me later for Arby's.

by Jim Margalus on Jul 3, 2011 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions  

W-S 12, Salem 10 (10 innings)

Saladino 1-4, HR, BB, HBP
Mitchell 3-6, 2B, 2 K
Martinez 3-6
Wilkins 5-6, 2B, HR
Blanke 1-2

Rienzo 5.2 IP, 7 H, 5 BB, 5 K, 2 WP
Rodriguez 1.2 IP, 3 H, 1 BB, 0 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t580&t=g_box&gid=2011_07_02_salafa_wswafa_1

by larry on Jul 3, 2011 9:10 AM CDT reply actions  

i'd like him better if he had a position.

he played mostly first in college. moved to third at great falls last year. since they moved him back and there’s a really horseshit baseball player at third for the dash, i think it’s pretty obvious they think he can’t play there.

in any event, as mentioned previously, i like that they were aggressive in skipping kanny with him. i thought he’d take some time to adjust, and he has, but he’s hitting a lot better recently. he has the hit tool, and he’s left-handed, so he’s got a chance to be more than the AA/AAA mashers that guys like him usually turn into.

by larry on Jul 3, 2011 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kanny 1, Asheville 5

Sanchez 1-4
Thompson 0-3, BB, K
Semien 1-3, BB
Silverio 1-3, 3B, BB

Carter 7 IP, 7 H, 0 BB, 6 K, 2 WP, 2 HBP

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t487&t=g_box&gid=2011_07_02_ashafx_kanafx_1

by larry on Jul 3, 2011 9:12 AM CDT reply actions  

Walker strikes again
Keenyn_Walker Keenyn Walker
Wish I had a universal remote like Adam Sandler #click

I'd just as soon never hear another word from that fluttering asswheel. - RWShow

by blackoutsox on Jul 3, 2011 4:36 PM CDT reply actions  

he needs to slow down that homerun trot if hes going to fit in

I'd just as soon never hear another word from that fluttering asswheel. - RWShow

by blackoutsox on Jul 3, 2011 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love the sound his bat makes.

Whales! Squids! Sharks! They're everywhere! Hello, I am Poseidon! Now, when people told me I was crazy that thinly sliced roast beef would be a delicious fast-food option, I knew it was the greatest idea, and you can thank me later for Arby's.

by Jim Margalus on Jul 4, 2011 6:25 AM CDT up reply actions  

it does sound different doesn't it?

guys with that sound: thome, thomas, belle.

Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.

by KenWo4LiFe on Jul 4, 2011 6:42 AM CDT up reply actions  

agreed

He was lookin’ for the Express and got the Local

by colintj on Jul 4, 2011 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

kevin mitchell.

"michael gilhaney is an example of a man that is nearly banjaxed from the principal of the atomic theory. would it astonish you to hear that he is nearly half a bicycle?" ~~ sergeant pluck

by BuehrleMan on Jul 7, 2011 7:46 AM CDT up reply actions  

danks looked pretty good in center too

"I wonder if converting Peavy to a closer role would be best? Help keep him healthy and help solidify the pen a bit." - Bent Over Beckham

by BoeJouma on Jul 11, 2011 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

Charlotte 7, Norfolk 11

De Aza 3-5, 2B, 2 HR
Viciedo 0-4, BB
Flowers 1-5, 3 K
Danks 3-3, 2B, HR, 2 BB
Escobar 1-4

Carter 2 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t494&t=g_box&gid=2011_07_03_chraaa_noraaa_1

by larry on Jul 4, 2011 9:21 AM CDT reply actions  

Kanny 5, Asheville 4 (13 innings)

Sanchez 1-5, SF, HBP
Semien 1-7
Thompson 3-6, 2B, 2 K
Gonzalez 1-4, BB, HBP, SB
Silverio 1-3, 2B

Upchurch 6 IP, 7 H, 0 BB, 3 K, 1 WP

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t487&t=g_box&gid=2011_07_03_ashafx_kanafx_1

by larry on Jul 4, 2011 9:26 AM CDT reply actions  

i thought houston's was worse?

"Many people need desperately to receive this message: 'I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone.'"

by U-God on Jul 5, 2011 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions  

the brewers must be worse

they traded away too much talent this winter

"Many people need desperately to receive this message: 'I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone.'"

by U-God on Jul 5, 2011 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

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