White Sox Minor League Update
by larry on Jul 4, 2011 9:29 PM CDT
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PrintEdwin Jackson, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers
Bats: R Throws: R HT: 6-3 WT: 195 DOB: September 9, 1983
If there was any doubt that Edwin Jackson was one of the best pitching prospects in the
game, it was dispelled when he made three effective starts down the stretch for the
Dodgers. A sixth-round pick in 2001 out of high school in Georgia, Jackson is an excellent
overall athlete, and he’s well on his way to being an excellent pitcher. His fastball
increased from 90 to 93 MPH last year on a consistent basis, and he’s been clocked as high
as 99. His slider is now a plus pitch, and he made major progress with his changeup. With
good athleticism and a live body, he’s able to repeat his delivery consistently, which helps
his command and likely reduces his injury risk. His ratio set is strong in all categories:
K/BB +40 percent, K/IP +30 percent, H/IP +15 percent. Generally, I think young pitchers should get a full year of Triple-A before being pushed into a major league role, but Jackson
may be an exception. He still needs to refine his changeup and slider, but if I were the
Dodgers, I’d give serious consideration to letting him do this while working in the major
league bullpen as a long reliever in 2004. His next stop in the system is Las Vegas, which
is NOT a good place for a young pitcher to refine his craft, and if he has a good spring he
would possibly be better off in the majors. Of course, the temptation to use him as a starter
would be huge. Watch him closely in spring training. Keep track of his K/BB and K/IP
ratios for a read on how quickly he’ll be able to contribute. Grade A.
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Charlotte 9, Norfolk 0
*Dayan Viciedo was 2-for-5 with two strikeouts.
*Alejandro De Aza was almost perfect: 4-for-4 with a double, a walk and two RBI. He also stole a base, but a CS was his only blemish.
*Tyler Flowers doubled and struck out four times.
*Jordan Danks doubled and struck out two times over four ABs.
*Eduardo Escobar went 2-for-4 with a double and a strikeout.
*Dan Remenowsky walked two and struck out two over 1 2/3 innings.
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Mobile 5, Birmingham 2
*Addison Reed struck out five of the six batters he faced over two perfect innings. He threw 19 of 24 pitches for strikes.
*Brandon Short went 2-for-4.
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Salem 9, Winston-Salem 7
*Jared Mitchell had his best game of the year: 3-for-3 with two doubles, a homer, two walks and three RBI.
*Tyler Saladino went 2-for-5 with two doubles and a walk.
*Jose Martinez also went 2-for-5.
*Michael Blanke singled twice and struck out over four at-bats.
*Andy Wilkins went 0-for-3 with two walks and a strikeout.
*Santos Rodriguez: 2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K.
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someone won't be needing the Cialis tonight
I'd just as soon never hear another word from that fluttering asswheel. - RWShow
Kannapolis 13, Greensboro 1
*Marcus Semien went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a strikeout.
*Trayce Thompson went 0-for-3 with two walks and a strikeout.
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Great Falls 9, Helena 3
*Scott Snodgress: 3 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 1 HR
*David Herbek hit a double over five at-bats.
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wrong size
wrong shape
I'd just as soon never hear another word from that fluttering asswheel. - RWShow
Maybe he's another Leesman.
‘Cause otherwise it seems like he won’t be able to cut it there.
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One more rec please. Make it easier to find. Thx.
Beware the cure isn't worse than the disease
by Chiburb on Jul 5, 2011 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
done
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
Charlotte 5, Norfolk 2
De Aza 1-3, 2B, BB, PO
Kuhn 0-4
Viciedo 1-4
Milledge 2-3, HR, S
Danks 2-2, 2 BB, 2 SB
Escobar 1-3, CS
Harrell 7 IP, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K
Infante 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K
attaboy danks
the wagon puffs to life for a second
I'd just as soon never hear another word from that fluttering asswheel. - RWShow
Lastings Milledge, OF, White Sox (Triple-A Charlotte): 2-for-3, HR (8), R, 2 RBI. Might there still be some value here? Hitting .292/.365/.477 overall, including .322 with six home runs in last 30 games.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14451
As a platoon guy or bat off the bench
vs. LH: .426/.513/.691
by 3E8 on Jul 6, 2011 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
hes had his chance
the D sucks in SSS. Bring up DeAza instead
I'd just as soon never hear another word from that fluttering asswheel. - RWShow
I have been waiting for this blurb from you!
I know I know there is no spot for him.
"Rooting for the Twins is just a roundabout way of rooting for a first-round playoff bye for the Yankees." by big_fun
W-S 2, Salem 3
Saladino 0-5
Mitchell 1-4, 2B, BB, 2 K
Wilkins 0-3, BB
Blanke 0-1
Petricka 4 IP, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 WP
Kanny 10, Greensboro 5
Sanchez 1-5
Semien 3-5, 2B, HR
Thompson 2-5, 2B, HR, K
Silverio 1-5
Gonzalez 0-4
Heidenreich 6 IP, 6 H, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 WP, 1 HBP
semien has transitioned nicely so far
do you have an opinion on him as a player?
they’re all made with beef that probably has bits of that gosh darn cow feces in it, gosh darn it - bobpuller
i like him.
when i read the scouting reports on draftees or watch video, there are generally a few that pique my interest, often for reasons i can’t identify immediately. he is one of them.
Does he project as a SS moving forward or is he one of those players that will eventually end up at 2B?
they’re all made with beef that probably has bits of that gosh darn cow feces in it, gosh darn it - bobpuller
Semien is a steady defender with sure hands and some arm strength, though he may lack the first-step quickness to stay at shortstop. He’s an average runner. He hit well last year and in the Northwoods League last summer, but scouts have questions about his bat. He didn’t do anything to quell doubters this year, hitting .260/.357/.380.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/2011team.php?team=1026
Thank you
they’re all made with beef that probably has bits of that gosh darn cow feces in it, gosh darn it - bobpuller
walker said he was reporting to great falls on friday
The White Sox finalized their deal with top draft pick Keenyn Walker on Tuesday, signing him to a $795,000 bonus. The 47th overall selection, Walker had Tweeted (via @Keenyn_Walker) six days earlier that he had agreed to terms. His bonus exceeds MLB’s $739,800 recommendation for his draft slot.
A center fielder from Central Arizona JC, Walker led all national juco players with 70 steals in 73 attempts this spring. His plus speed is his best tool, and he’s also a switch-hitter with gap power and defensive skills. He turned down $250,000 as a Cubs 16th-rounder out of a Utah high school in 2009, and the Phillies selected him in the 38th round last year. He had committed to Utah for 2012.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/2011/07/white-sox-sign-top-pick-walker/
Is 70 SBs in a college season as ridiculous as it sounds?
Or does that have more to do with whatever competition he was playing against?
by Grinder in Training on Jul 6, 2011 8:08 AM CDT up reply actions
probably a mixture of both
"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.'"
He was in the radio booth during yesterday's game
Mostly stock answers to stock questions, but he was well-spoken and seemed like a nice kid. Wants to work on his strikeouts.
a VERY AVERAGE Sox Machine refugee
Gregori Infante, RHP, Chicago White Sox: Signed out of Venezuela in 2006. 1.88 ERA with 35/15 K/BB in 38 innings between Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte, 33 hits allowed, 1.23 GO/AO. Appeared in the majors briefly last year and will get another chance soon due to 95-100 MPH fastball and an erratic, if often wicked, curveball. Age 23, turns 24 next week. Major League ETA: 2011.
boejouma supports this
"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
Kanny 8, Greensboro 2
Sanchez 2-5, HR
Semien 3-5, 2B
Thompson 0-4, 4 K
Silverio 1-4, 2B, HBP
Gonzalez 3-4
this semien dude is really ripping the ball huh?
nice to see
Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.
Charlotte 1, Gwinnett 4 (Teheran pitching)
De Aza 0-5
Viciedo 1-1, 3 BB
Flowers 1-4, 3 K
Milledge 1-4, 2B
Danks 0-2, 2 BB, K, SB
Kuhn 1-4
Escobar 0-4
Nunez 2 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K
not only tanks 3 bbs
but danks had 2 as well? mercy
"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
Bristol 3, Pulaski 4
Ravelo 2-4, 2 2B, PO
Mercedes 3-3, 2B
Duque 6 IP, 4 H, 0 BB, 4 K, 1 WP
Lane 0.2 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 0 K
larry if you posted this somewhere else already, sorry
sickels on viciedo
Viciedo’s biggest problem is defense. He has a strong throwing arm, but washed out as a third baseman and is just mediocre at first base. The White Sox are playing him primarily in right field at Charlotte, with results that can be described generously as mediocre. In the long run he’ll probably be a DH who can fill in at first base or a corner outfield spot in an emergency.
Despite his defensive limits, Viciedo’s bat makes him a player to watch very closely. If his offense develops as the White Sox hope, he could make future Major League All-Star games, in addition to minor league ones.
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Highly underrated, Mark Kotsay became the best defensive designated hitter in American League history in 2010.
by onlysoxfaninbasel on Jul 7, 2011 1:59 AM CDT reply actions
!
He crushes fastballs and has power to all fields, giving him a good chance to hit for a high average. He has made progress improving his reads on breaking pitches, but while his plate discipline is still a weakness, he’s shown the willingness to make adjustments and learn from his mistakes. Given his age, his upside is huge.
Sickels ftw.
He was lookin’ for the Express and got the Local
is that a change from his previous assessment?
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Highly underrated, Mark Kotsay became the best defensive designated hitter in American League history in 2010.
by onlysoxfaninbasel on Jul 7, 2011 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions
i think larry can answer that better than me
but aside where he mentions what he’s changed, i’m pretty sure he’s always been a fan of DV’s hitting.
He was lookin’ for the Express and got the Local
Dayan Viciedo, OF, Chicago White Sox: Cuban defector signed to $ 10 million contract in 2008. Hitting .322/.364/.528 with 15 homers, 20 walks, 65 strikeouts in 335 at-bats for Triple-A Charlotte. Power to all fields, should produce a solid batting average with plenty of homers despite so-so strike zone judgment. Poor defender at any position and likely a born DH, but he’ll hit. Age 22. Major League ETA: 2011.
And Sickels' intended audience is who, exactly.
This isn’t “new” information to anyone following the minor leagues – a select group, indeed. I’m sure when he gets brought up to the majors we’ll see it again because he will be reaching a larger audience for the first time. But what is the shelf life of “Cuban Defector”?
considering this was a preview of the world team roster, kind of important to point out where the players are from and how they were signed. he did it for every player.
frankly, it wouldn’t surprise me if people reading his site didn’t know much about viciedo. it’s not like he’s a top tier prospect or something. plus, read the comments on that site sometime. not exactly full of quality.
from my CBS fantasy league
The talk of Dayan Viciedo coming to the majors may have died down with Juan Pierre’s recent hot streak, according to MLB.com, but the White Sox are still keeping a close eye on the 22-year-old prospect. Hitting coach Greg Walker has been especially impressed with the progress he has made. “From what I’m hearing from reports — I haven’t seen [Viciedo] — the few ways that pitchers could attack him, he’s closed some of those holes,” Walker said. “If he does that, with his physical ability, then he will be a beast in this league. He’s got a really bright future.”
Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.
im a greg walker guy... but how come we've all seen viciedo and he hasnt?
i suppose its because he has enough to worry about with the 50 million guys who currently suck on the major league team… but you’d think he would have at least taken a look at what this guy is doing.
Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.
This is BS.
I have to believe after talking with the coaches in fantasy camp who knew everything there was to know about Josh Fields’ ability to play OF (“none”) that coaches tend to talk. Especially about the current #1 hitting prospect in your system.
because we spend time on the internet and follow the white sox minor leaguers?
unless someone sent walker video to watch, i wouldn’t expect him to actively seek it out on the internet. i’d expect that he’d get video once viciedo arrives. which perhaps tells you something about the timing of that.
ok i just thought it would be a little odd that he doesn't want to see his top prospect who is ripping the cover off the ball swing the bat.
like i said i have never once said fire greg walker. just think its strange.
Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.
when this kind of thing happens,
is it on the org? did they know the risk of not signing when they picked him and said, ah fuck it let’s give it a shot?
Easy chief
We’re a community - Tdogg
Sox agreed to terms on a minor-league contract with right-hander Eric Johnson, their 2nd-round draft pick from California-Berkeley
http://twitter.com/CST_soxvan/status/89065786529951745
will be headed to great falls.
niiiiiiice
"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
Charlotte 6, Gwinnett 2
De Aza 2-4
Viciedo 1-3, HR, BB
Flowers 2-3, 2B, HR, IBB, K
Milledge 1-4, 2B
Danks 0-4, 4 K
Kuhn 0-3
Escobar 1-3, 2B
Carter 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 HBP
aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I'd just as soon never hear another word from that fluttering asswheel. - RWShow
i think you mean dayaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhn
"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
holy christ
"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
"I'm ready to tell you my secret now."
“I see extra base hits everywhere.”
"Rooting for the Twins is just a roundabout way of rooting for a first-round playoff bye for the Yankees." by big_fun
W-S 2, Myrtle Beach 8
Saladino 2-5, HR
Mitchell 0-4, BB, 4 K
Wilkins 0-5
Blanke 0-2, 2 BB
Rienzo 1 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 0 K
Rodriguez 2.2 IP, 3 H, 0 BB, 3 K
"Larry" I suggest an IPO
This thread is about to become the most popular in Chicago White Sox nation.
"Rooting for the Twins is just a roundabout way of rooting for a first-round playoff bye for the Yankees." by big_fun
BLAST FROM THE PAST
Lastings Milledge, of, White Sox: Milledge is still just 26, so we could still see the former Mets prospect back in the big leagues with a shot to rebuild his career. But for now, he’s having to prove himself again at Triple-A Charlotte. He did his share this week, hitting .367/.387/.800. If nothing else, Milledge illustrates how tough it is to be a righthanded corner outfielder in the big leagues. He has hit .287/.361/.432 against lefties in his career, which likely would have been enough to keep him in the majors. But his .261/.314/.378 career numbers against righthanders (in more than twice as many plate appearances) have been the difference between a long big league career and plenty of trips on the Triple-A-major league shuttle.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/prospect-hot-sheet/2011/2612048.html
still think he'll contribute somewhere
sigh
"Rooting for the Twins is just a roundabout way of rooting for a first-round playoff bye for the Yankees." by big_fun
when your only skill is an .800 OPS against lefties
you’re not likely to contribute. bench players overwhelmingly have multiple skills. occasionally, a player who is a very good hitter can get away with just that. but they’re generally left-handed. benches are too short these days for guys like milledge.
Charlotte 3, Gwinnett 6
De Aza 0-5
Viciedo 1-3, BB
Flowers 2-4, K
Milledge 1-4, 2B
Danks 0-2, 2 BB, K, PO
Escobar 1-4
Kuhn 0-3, SF
Birmingham 9, Jackson 5
Martinez 1-6
Short 1-4, HR, BB
Phegley 0-3, BB, HBP
Omogross 2 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K
W-S 5, Myrtle Beach 0 (8 innings)
Saladino 2-3, 3B, BB
Mitchell 2-3, 2B, HR, BB, K
Wilkins 0-2, 2 BB
Blanke 0-3, BB
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