CIE Player update thread - Page 3

seth70liz76 · 05-27-2006, 01:59 PM

Jimmy Fitzpatrick and Charlie Denton make the team. Heck,these two are the 1-2 punch that will get the Beavers going. It will be news if these two are not the offensive leaders of this club.

seth70liz76 · 05-27-2006, 02:04 PM

Anton Goglak ended the camp in a terrible slump, but he was so far ahead of the next best second baseman it did not matter. With Eddie Lake and Spider Jorgensen (when he gets healthy) he'll be a part of a very good offensive infield for the Solons.

seth70liz76 · 05-27-2006, 02:09 PM

Dashiell Spivey, be prepared to be the most dominating player on the PCL's worst team. I'd like to have some words of hope, but i can't see any right now.

seth70liz76 · 05-27-2006, 02:14 PM

Rod Lockheart was the most frustrating created player for me to watch this spring. In his 8 spring starts, only 3 were as dominting as I though he could be. Thankfully for Rod, the last 14 IP (0 R, 0.71 WHIP) were what was expected from him, so that bodes well for the future.

seth70liz76 · 05-27-2006, 02:24 PM

Keep your eyes now on the Roster thread. I'll soon be posting the Opening Day rosters, line ups, pitching staffs and some general comments about the squads.

seth70liz76 · 05-27-2006, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Allllright! Know Rabbit won't get to play much, but at least he's on the team

Got to make the club first. After spending most of the spring off the roster, that last 1/4 of ST, Rabbit started doing little things managers like to see: getting on base and showing a little power. While Gil Torres and Mark Christman kept sinking in the charts, Rabbit picked up his game just enough.

Code:

 G AB  H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB  K  AVG  OBP  SLG 
20 55 12  3  0  0   3 4  7 11 .218 .306 .273  
 8 23  6  2  0  0   5 3  2  2 .261 .346 .348

If his season long performance is more in line with the last 1/4 than the first 3/4, he will be a valued bench performer. The biggest worry for Rabbit should be the weakness at first base for the Cowboys. If a trade is made before Donovan can establish himself as the top back up infielder, he'll probably be sent to AAA. He has to start strong.

seth70liz76 · 06-10-2006, 01:44 AM

Winston Lafayette will open the season as the relief ace of the A's. He didn't lose the 4th rotation spot by much, so there is a good chance he'll move into the rotation at some point in the season. Right now, all the important late innings will be yours.

seth70liz76 · 06-10-2006, 07:29 PM

One of our mulitiple player teams; both players made the team, here are their roles.

Graham Walker will start the year as Lloyd Waner's back up in centerfield and the number 2 or 3 option for pinch hitting. It doesn't look like a whole lot of AB at this point. Probably would have been better served at AAA, but the Bison are throwing all the kids into the fire. If he can make the best of the chances he gets he'll get more playing time.

Achilles Brown barely made the staff, but Jewel Ens shows confidence in the young hurler. Achilles will be the No. 2 guy out of the bullpen. There is still a gap between Brown and making the rotation. It can be done, but a bad inning could be a huge setback--depending on how many innings he throws. Not the best situation, but not the worst situation either.

seth70liz76 · 06-11-2006, 11:32 AM

Owen Hunter is the number 2 prospect for the Clippers and will start the year in the rotation at AA Providence. As the Clips figure to move some of their veterans for prospects; a major league appearance is not out of the question for this season.

seth70liz76 · 06-11-2006, 03:38 PM

Wally Klukas will start his career with the Class A Troy (AL) Trojans, batting 3rd and playing short. The Millers are moving Miranda over the second. Klukas is the Number 1 prospect of the Millers.

seth70liz76 · 06-12-2006, 11:32 PM

Maximus Meridius will hit number 4 in the order and be one of the best offensive players in PCL. I really think he could win the MVP, if enough guys get on in front of him.

Harley Gathers will be getting on base alot for Meridius--but may drive in more runs. One of the top hitters in baseball, may split the MVP vote with Meridius.

Vince Cressio is starting the season as the number 1 back up at short. Maybe 1 game a week at this point. Great group of veterans to play with.

seth70liz76 · 06-13-2006, 10:09 PM

Rabbit Donovan starts the year as the number 1 backup at short. He will probably get some games at second as well. But Rabbit is in probably the hardest situation for any of our major league roster players. The guy who is the everyday shortstop is the number 8 prospect in the organization, Rabbit is number 1. Both are good players, Clem is closer to his peaks right now; Rabbit has the long term upside. The problem with having just kids to deal is usually teams in the pennant chase don't like to deal for kids. They'll do it in the off-season, but not in-season. Phoenix, like Minneapolis with Klukas/Miranda, has to decided do they keep both Donovan and Koshorek or move one for pitching? Probably won't find out until the off-season.

seth70liz76 · 06-14-2006, 12:04 AM

Charlie Denton will hit 3rd in a potentially potent Portland offense. With Parnell Woods hitting 2, Denton will be hitting with men on alot. If Newsome gets on consistnetly, Denton should pass 100 runs and 100 RBI.

Jimmy Fitzpatrick will get all the RBI that Denton doesn't get. He has good protection in the 5 spot, so this clean up hitter will clean up. Will challenge Meridius of Hollywood for the top slugger of the PCL.

seth70liz76 · 06-17-2006, 10:59 AM

Anton Gogolak had a very unpleasant end to his spring, going into a 4-34 slump over the last weeks. It could have been worse, he was 1-29 before a couple pinch hits. All in all, he did have a good spring, starting very hot. He will bat 5th versus right handers and 3rd against lefties. I think the 3rd slot might be too high, as he struggled against lefties. There really isn't the depth here for anyone to challenge his spot, so I don't think there is danger of him losing the job. Should be a key bat for a pennant contender.

seth70liz76 · 06-17-2006, 01:41 PM

Dashiell Spivey will have an MVP type season for probably the worst club in baseball. Hitting third, he is the most important cog in the offense. If he is hitting, they have a chance to win the game. Overall the RBI and Run number will be lower than expected because the terrible offense surrounding him. Could be moved for "major league ready" kids.

seth70liz76 · 06-18-2006, 03:26 AM

Rod Lockheart starts off as the #2 starter, behind Eddie Lopat. It tells you something about how good he is when I thought he underperformed and ends up the number 2. Could be frustrating season depending on how good the offense turns out to be. Needs to get off to a quick start. The staff is so deep, an early slip could result into a trip to the bullpen, which may be hard to get out of.

seth70liz76 · 06-20-2006, 06:47 PM

Josephus Bricker will play for the Kansas City Monarchs. His major league rights are owed by the Phoenix Cowboys. If Big Joey can draw a walk or two, a real problem for him in the tryout camp, I can see Joey playing in the PCL this season.

seth70liz76 · 06-20-2006, 11:36 PM

All 3 of our created Stars made their debut on opening day. Not a very good day for the trio.

Harley Gathers 1-5, 3 K

Max Meridius 0-5, 3 K

Vince Cressio 0-1

Both Gathers and Meridius came up empty with men on base; Max had a chance to bring Hollywood closer in the 9th and failed to get on base.

Cressio came into the game as a pinch hitter for Allie Clark in the 7th. He didn't get a chance to swing as Mike Kreevich was picked off to end the inning. Cressio stayed in the game and lead off the 8th, failing to get on base.

seth70liz76 · 06-20-2006, 11:39 PM

Winston Lafayette 1.2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 HRA

I brought in Winston trying to keep the game close and for 6 batters he was doing the job. Reiser's homer didn't mean much in terms of the outcome, but I would have liked Winston to get out unharmed. He'll have to have a good string of outings to stay in the hunt for a rotation job.

seth70liz76 · 06-21-2006, 05:26 PM

Buffalo Bison

Graham Walker collected a 9th inning pinch-hit single in his first appearance. Lloyd Waner, who Graham is backing up, hit two doubles however, showing he is not yet ready to call it quits.

Minneapolis Millers

Wally Klukas went 3-4 in his first game with the Troy Trojans.

Phoenix Cowboys.

Rabbit Donovan flew out to center in his pinch-hit appearance.

Salt Lake City Saints

Dashiell Spivey went 0-4 in his first game. If he could have gotten a hit or two, Harry Brecheen's great performance might not have been wasted.

Portland Beavers

Charlie Denton had a nice little game, 1-3, with a run, walk and a stolen base. He also had two strikeouts, which isn't as good, but opening day jitters (or the rain) may have played into that.

Jimmy Fitzpatrick did what he was supposed to do, 2-4, a run and RBI. I expect monster seasons from both of these players.

Sacramento Salons

Anton Gogolak was part of a very balanced and even attack by the Salons on opening day. 1-4 and run and RBI.

05-27-2006, 01:59 PM	#41
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Portland Beavers Jimmy Fitzpatrick and Charlie Denton make the team. Heck,these two are the 1-2 punch that will get the Beavers going. It will be news if these two are not the offensive leaders of this club. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

05-27-2006, 02:04 PM	#42
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Sacramento Solons Anton Goglak ended the camp in a terrible slump, but he was so far ahead of the next best second baseman it did not matter. With Eddie Lake and Spider Jorgensen (when he gets healthy) he'll be a part of a very good offensive infield for the Solons. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

05-27-2006, 02:09 PM	#43
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Salt Lake City Saints Dashiell Spivey, be prepared to be the most dominating player on the PCL's worst team. I'd like to have some words of hope, but i can't see any right now. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

05-27-2006, 02:14 PM	#44
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	San Diego Padres Rod Lockheart was the most frustrating created player for me to watch this spring. In his 8 spring starts, only 3 were as dominting as I though he could be. Thankfully for Rod, the last 14 IP (0 R, 0.71 WHIP) were what was expected from him, so that bodes well for the future. __________________ It was a mistake to come back. Last edited by seth70liz76; 05-27-2006 at 02:21 PM.

05-27-2006, 02:24 PM	#45
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Keep your eyes now on the Roster thread. I'll soon be posting the Opening Day rosters, line ups, pitching staffs and some general comments about the squads. __________________ It was a mistake to come back. Last edited by seth70liz76; 05-27-2006 at 02:26 PM.

06-10-2006, 01:44 AM	#47
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Baltimore Athletics Winston Lafayette will open the season as the relief ace of the A's. He didn't lose the 4th rotation spot by much, so there is a good chance he'll move into the rotation at some point in the season. Right now, all the important late innings will be yours. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

06-10-2006, 07:29 PM	#48
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Buffalo Bison One of our mulitiple player teams; both players made the team, here are their roles. Graham Walker will start the year as Lloyd Waner's back up in centerfield and the number 2 or 3 option for pinch hitting. It doesn't look like a whole lot of AB at this point. Probably would have been better served at AAA, but the Bison are throwing all the kids into the fire. If he can make the best of the chances he gets he'll get more playing time. Achilles Brown barely made the staff, but Jewel Ens shows confidence in the young hurler. Achilles will be the No. 2 guy out of the bullpen. There is still a gap between Brown and making the rotation. It can be done, but a bad inning could be a huge setback--depending on how many innings he throws. Not the best situation, but not the worst situation either. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

06-11-2006, 11:32 AM	#49
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Columbus Clippers Owen Hunter is the number 2 prospect for the Clippers and will start the year in the rotation at AA Providence. As the Clips figure to move some of their veterans for prospects; a major league appearance is not out of the question for this season. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

06-11-2006, 03:38 PM	#50
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Minneapolis Millers Wally Klukas will start his career with the Class A Troy (AL) Trojans, batting 3rd and playing short. The Millers are moving Miranda over the second. Klukas is the Number 1 prospect of the Millers. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

06-12-2006, 11:32 PM	#51
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Hollywood Stars Maximus Meridius will hit number 4 in the order and be one of the best offensive players in PCL. I really think he could win the MVP, if enough guys get on in front of him. Harley Gathers will be getting on base alot for Meridius--but may drive in more runs. One of the top hitters in baseball, may split the MVP vote with Meridius. Vince Cressio is starting the season as the number 1 back up at short. Maybe 1 game a week at this point. Great group of veterans to play with. __________________ It was a mistake to come back. Last edited by seth70liz76; 06-13-2006 at 10:11 PM.

06-13-2006, 10:09 PM	#52
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Phoenix Cowboys Rabbit Donovan starts the year as the number 1 backup at short. He will probably get some games at second as well. But Rabbit is in probably the hardest situation for any of our major league roster players. The guy who is the everyday shortstop is the number 8 prospect in the organization, Rabbit is number 1. Both are good players, Clem is closer to his peaks right now; Rabbit has the long term upside. The problem with having just kids to deal is usually teams in the pennant chase don't like to deal for kids. They'll do it in the off-season, but not in-season. Phoenix, like Minneapolis with Klukas/Miranda, has to decided do they keep both Donovan and Koshorek or move one for pitching? Probably won't find out until the off-season. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

06-14-2006, 12:04 AM	#53
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Portland Beavers Charlie Denton will hit 3rd in a potentially potent Portland offense. With Parnell Woods hitting 2, Denton will be hitting with men on alot. If Newsome gets on consistnetly, Denton should pass 100 runs and 100 RBI. Jimmy Fitzpatrick will get all the RBI that Denton doesn't get. He has good protection in the 5 spot, so this clean up hitter will clean up. Will challenge Meridius of Hollywood for the top slugger of the PCL. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

06-17-2006, 10:59 AM	#54
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Sacramento Salons Anton Gogolak had a very unpleasant end to his spring, going into a 4-34 slump over the last weeks. It could have been worse, he was 1-29 before a couple pinch hits. All in all, he did have a good spring, starting very hot. He will bat 5th versus right handers and 3rd against lefties. I think the 3rd slot might be too high, as he struggled against lefties. There really isn't the depth here for anyone to challenge his spot, so I don't think there is danger of him losing the job. Should be a key bat for a pennant contender. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

06-17-2006, 01:41 PM	#55
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Salt Lake City Saints Dashiell Spivey will have an MVP type season for probably the worst club in baseball. Hitting third, he is the most important cog in the offense. If he is hitting, they have a chance to win the game. Overall the RBI and Run number will be lower than expected because the terrible offense surrounding him. Could be moved for "major league ready" kids. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

06-18-2006, 03:26 AM	#56
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	San Diego Padres Rod Lockheart starts off as the #2 starter, behind Eddie Lopat. It tells you something about how good he is when I thought he underperformed and ends up the number 2. Could be frustrating season depending on how good the offense turns out to be. Needs to get off to a quick start. The staff is so deep, an early slip could result into a trip to the bullpen, which may be hard to get out of. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

06-20-2006, 06:47 PM	#57
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Negro Leagues Josephus Bricker will play for the Kansas City Monarchs. His major league rights are owed by the Phoenix Cowboys. If Big Joey can draw a walk or two, a real problem for him in the tryout camp, I can see Joey playing in the PCL this season. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

06-20-2006, 11:36 PM	#58
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Debuts: Hollywood Stars All 3 of our created Stars made their debut on opening day. Not a very good day for the trio. Harley Gathers 1-5, 3 K Max Meridius 0-5, 3 K Vince Cressio 0-1 Both Gathers and Meridius came up empty with men on base; Max had a chance to bring Hollywood closer in the 9th and failed to get on base. Cressio came into the game as a pinch hitter for Allie Clark in the 7th. He didn't get a chance to swing as Mike Kreevich was picked off to end the inning. Cressio stayed in the game and lead off the 8th, failing to get on base. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

06-20-2006, 11:39 PM	#59
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Debuts: Baltimore Athletics Winston Lafayette 1.2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 HRA I brought in Winston trying to keep the game close and for 6 batters he was doing the job. Reiser's homer didn't mean much in terms of the outcome, but I would have liked Winston to get out unharmed. He'll have to have a good string of outings to stay in the hunt for a rotation job. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

06-21-2006, 05:26 PM	#60
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Debuts: April 4, 1946 Buffalo Bison Graham Walker collected a 9th inning pinch-hit single in his first appearance. Lloyd Waner, who Graham is backing up, hit two doubles however, showing he is not yet ready to call it quits. Minneapolis Millers Wally Klukas went 3-4 in his first game with the Troy Trojans. Phoenix Cowboys. Rabbit Donovan flew out to center in his pinch-hit appearance. Salt Lake City Saints Dashiell Spivey went 0-4 in his first game. If he could have gotten a hit or two, Harry Brecheen's great performance might not have been wasted. Portland Beavers Charlie Denton had a nice little game, 1-3, with a run, walk and a stolen base. He also had two strikeouts, which isn't as good, but opening day jitters (or the rain) may have played into that. Jimmy Fitzpatrick did what he was supposed to do, 2-4, a run and RBI. I expect monster seasons from both of these players. Sacramento Salons Anton Gogolak was part of a very balanced and even attack by the Salons on opening day. 1-4 and run and RBI. __________________ It was a mistake to come back. Last edited by seth70liz76; 06-21-2006 at 05:28 PM.