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CecilCooper · 09-05-2008, 12:34 AM

Minor Leagues

AAA Austin Red Dogs
There is not much in the pitching department to help out the parent club. Only 3 players even have a shot at the majors according to the scout.

RP Tatsui Nii 3-2 11 Sv 2.70 - Tatsui has a shot a being a serviceable bullpen member.
SP Martin Mercado 8-7 5.28 - Martin is inconsistent and walks as many as he strikes out. I think I am in trouble if I need him with Boston.
SP Joe Wade 7-10 4.63 - Joe projects to a 5th starter and his big issue is control. He has average pitches and movement.

Batting isn't that much better either. No major players sitting here.
1B John Lynch .247-15-71 - John hit .308-2-6 in 26 AB with Boston this past season. He has some pop doesn't seem to be able to hit for much average. He might get a shot at a backup spot with Boston this season.
IF Brian Pitts .310-6-40 - Brian can play all 4 infield spots well and that is a nice attribute for him. He can hit for average a little but doesn't have much pop or speed.

Looks like there might be a few players who could help out in a pinch, but nothing in the way of future starters or the type of players I would think would be on a decent team.

AA Savannah Sun Kings

Savannah won the Southern League Inland title lost to New Orleans in the First Round of the Playoffs.

SP Max Bernier 17-5 3.64 - Max was named the AA Southern League's Pitcher of the Year. Unfortunately he doesn't grade out as being any better than this. In fact, he is currently on Austin's roster and I didn't pay attention to him.

RP Yasukazu Suzuki 2-2 2 Sv 2.59 at Omaha (A) - Yasukazu might make it as a fringe bullpen member at some point in his career. He isn't destined for stardom. He is 24 and has a little bit of time to work on things in AA and AAA.

RP James O'Halloran 4-4 25 Sv 2.98 at Omaha (A) - James should be able to make it to the Boston at some point in his career. He may not be the dominant closer he was at Omaha this past season, but he should get up there for more than a cup of coffee.

OF Baden Colenutt .242-1-12 - Baden has great speed and some scouts think he can be a very good player. My scout is not on that list though. He has stolen 40+ bases each of the past 3 seasons and is very good defensively. If he can get his batting straight he could have a chance. At 25 though, he needs to get it going soon.

RF Julio Lopez .327-3-54 at Omaha (A) - Julio is only 19 years old and has very high potential. He should be a cornerstone for the franchise once he puts it all together. My scout projects him to be a good contact hitter with lots of power.

There seems to be one very high potential player for me to keep my eye on. A couple others that could turn into something, overall it is a lot better than what I have in Austin.

09-05-2008, 12:34 AM	#5
CecilCooper Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 444	Minor Leagues AAA Austin Red Dogs There is not much in the pitching department to help out the parent club. Only 3 players even have a shot at the majors according to the scout. RP Tatsui Nii 3-2 11 Sv 2.70 - Tatsui has a shot a being a serviceable bullpen member. SP Martin Mercado 8-7 5.28 - Martin is inconsistent and walks as many as he strikes out. I think I am in trouble if I need him with Boston. SP Joe Wade 7-10 4.63 - Joe projects to a 5th starter and his big issue is control. He has average pitches and movement. Batting isn't that much better either. No major players sitting here. 1B John Lynch .247-15-71 - John hit .308-2-6 in 26 AB with Boston this past season. He has some pop doesn't seem to be able to hit for much average. He might get a shot at a backup spot with Boston this season. IF Brian Pitts .310-6-40 - Brian can play all 4 infield spots well and that is a nice attribute for him. He can hit for average a little but doesn't have much pop or speed. Looks like there might be a few players who could help out in a pinch, but nothing in the way of future starters or the type of players I would think would be on a decent team. AA Savannah Sun Kings Savannah won the Southern League Inland title lost to New Orleans in the First Round of the Playoffs. SP Max Bernier 17-5 3.64 - Max was named the AA Southern League's Pitcher of the Year. Unfortunately he doesn't grade out as being any better than this. In fact, he is currently on Austin's roster and I didn't pay attention to him. RP Yasukazu Suzuki 2-2 2 Sv 2.59 at Omaha (A) - Yasukazu might make it as a fringe bullpen member at some point in his career. He isn't destined for stardom. He is 24 and has a little bit of time to work on things in AA and AAA. RP James O'Halloran 4-4 25 Sv 2.98 at Omaha (A) - James should be able to make it to the Boston at some point in his career. He may not be the dominant closer he was at Omaha this past season, but he should get up there for more than a cup of coffee. OF Baden Colenutt .242-1-12 - Baden has great speed and some scouts think he can be a very good player. My scout is not on that list though. He has stolen 40+ bases each of the past 3 seasons and is very good defensively. If he can get his batting straight he could have a chance. At 25 though, he needs to get it going soon. RF Julio Lopez .327-3-54 at Omaha (A) - Julio is only 19 years old and has very high potential. He should be a cornerstone for the franchise once he puts it all together. My scout projects him to be a good contact hitter with lots of power. There seems to be one very high potential player for me to keep my eye on. A couple others that could turn into something, overall it is a lot better than what I have in Austin.