Create A Career - Page 15

MarkCuban · 04-09-2013, 02:32 AM

3B Deepak Khabra AA New Britain (Twins AA)

Deepak is starting at a new position (3rd) either hitting 6th (vs Righties) or leading off (versus lefties). Hopefully, the Rock Cat can put 2016 behind him.

MarkCuban · 04-09-2013, 02:35 AM

SP Eric Montross, AA Mobile (Arizona AA)

The Montross is taking flight in AA. One of three pitchers in the semi-senior circuit this year, he'll have to make a big leap from his stats in High A. The 2016 Midwest League All-Star will hopefully improve upon a lousy performance in Visalia.

MarkCuban · 04-09-2013, 02:39 AM

UTIL Jeffery Lage, A St. Lucie (Mets A)

Lage is in A Ball, unfortunately, where he is unfortunate enough to back up at about six or seven positions. Lage has probably been handled the roughest by the game, and after a promising campaign in Low A, has struggled. He has some pop in his bat, which should serve him useful, yet he seems to have hit his ceiling in Low A ball.

MarkCuban · 04-09-2013, 02:42 AM

SP Lindsay Handburn

Lindsey "Lil' Firecracker" is the next pitcher in line to join Create a Career, and he looks like the other pitchers did. Lil' Firecracker has the stamina to stick as a starter, which is good, and comps well to the success story Scott Fields, which is also good. A lot depends on where Handburn is drafted.. if he can get a first round pick we'll know Lindsey is legit.

MarkCuban · 04-09-2013, 02:45 AM

Mike "Mullet" Hegstrand, AAA Columbus (Cleveland AAA)

Mullet got a brief cup of coffee in Spring, but will have to settle for being the cleanup man in AAA. Hegstrand is one of the strongest prospects left developing a mean power stroke. He should join pal Crash Davis in ML pretty soon.

MarkCuban · 04-09-2013, 02:47 AM

Rusty Priske, A Clearwater (Phillies A)

You aren't seeing things. The poet has yet again fooled us with his twisty career. That velocity really did jump 2 MPH over the off-season, and that Sinker is reader for major league play. "The Poet" could very well get a call up to Double-A, or possibly just dominate High A.

MarkCuban · 04-09-2013, 02:51 AM

SP Strawberry Fields, AA Arkansas (Los Angeles AA)
Fields was traded, along with MR Colin Balester, for OF Josh Hamilton

And yes, it's that Josh Hamilton, him of the drinking problem and the mighty bat, still near-all star quality. Balester is filler at this point, so Fields was the headline of the package to bring a Star to the Bay. Fields may one day be a star in his own right as he seems to get better each and every year. AA will be a test for Fields who was mediocre at High A San Jose.

MarkCuban · 04-09-2013, 02:55 AM

1B Shaun Cameron, AAA New Orleans

Cameron is cleaning up in AAA. The Marlins are expected to finish exactly as last season (80-82), which means he could be part of a playoff chase, but Shaun could benefit from development. He is DH'ing this season, which is interesting, as Shaun doesn't hit for power.

MarkCuban · 04-09-2013, 04:01 AM

Tell me if you want to get a trade! umm. yeah
Got a lot to do this week, should be a sim up Thursday or Friday.
Hope Cleveland plays well this year (and promotes Bums) or we won't have much to talk about.

Jeffy25 · 04-09-2013, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkCuban

Tell me if you want to get a trade! umm. yeah
Got a lot to do this week, should be a sim up Thursday or Friday.
Hope Cleveland plays well this year (and promotes Bums) or we won't have much to talk about.

Lage would like a trade, maybe a change in scenery will do him well.

illeracula · 04-09-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkCuban

Hopefully Crash will have another appearance in the playoffs to make up for that! Sad to hear the Indians won't be (or shouldn't be) making a playoff run this season...

Who won the rookie of the year last season? Not that Crash deserved it with his sad average, but just for comparison.

Thanks!

Deepak25 · 04-09-2013, 04:33 PM

I would like to be traded if possible

Painmantle · 04-09-2013, 04:55 PM

I Love me some "Lil' Firecracker"

MarkCuban · 04-14-2013, 10:53 AM

My Career Video Update, Spring Training

MarkCuban · 04-14-2013, 11:18 PM

C Crash Davis, Cleveland Indians

CRASH is representing the AMERICAN LEAGUE in the ALL-STAR GAME!
CRASH is awarded, by the commissioner, the BARNSTORMER BAT (GOLD) for his accomplishments.
I'm a bit disappointed in his lack of contact this season. Crash is playing well so far, and should get better throughout the season.

MarkCuban · 04-14-2013, 11:21 PM

SS Timmy Hawk, Chicago (AL)

Hawk's slow start was cut short when he tore his labrum in Late May. Hawk's season is not totally lost -- he should return in September.

MarkCuban · 04-14-2013, 11:25 PM

RF Barry Bums, Springfield Cardinals
Demoted to AA (July)

Traded to St. Louis for LF Raniel Rosario

Barry finally got some at-bats with an ML team, and played well in very limited burn. However, come the time for Summer Call-Ups, Bums was once again cast aside to AA Springfield, where he will back up.

I think a season starting anywhere would help Bums revitalize his career. It's disappointing he isn't getting starts in the high minors.

rpriske · 04-15-2013, 08:48 AM

Just watched the video and one note of import to nobody other than me...

Priske is pronounced PRISK. The E is just silent.

MarkCuban · 04-15-2013, 01:33 PM

Priske had a bad April, but has recovered quite a bit. He's getting a second chance as a starter, as well, but I don't see it lasting

MR Rusty Priske, A Clearwater (Phillies Org.)

MarkCuban · 04-15-2013, 01:36 PM

SP Dean Caufield, AAA Colorado Springs (AAA Colorado)

04-09-2013, 02:32 AM	#281
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	3B Deepak Khabra AA New Britain (Twins AA) Deepak is starting at a new position (3rd) either hitting 6th (vs Righties) or leading off (versus lefties). Hopefully, the Rock Cat can put 2016 behind him. __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks.

04-09-2013, 02:35 AM	#282
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	SP Eric Montross, AA Mobile (Arizona AA) The Montross is taking flight in AA. One of three pitchers in the semi-senior circuit this year, he'll have to make a big leap from his stats in High A. The 2016 Midwest League All-Star will hopefully improve upon a lousy performance in Visalia. __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks.

04-09-2013, 02:39 AM	#283
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	UTIL Jeffery Lage, A St. Lucie (Mets A) Lage is in A Ball, unfortunately, where he is unfortunate enough to back up at about six or seven positions. Lage has probably been handled the roughest by the game, and after a promising campaign in Low A, has struggled. He has some pop in his bat, which should serve him useful, yet he seems to have hit his ceiling in Low A ball. __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks.

04-09-2013, 02:42 AM	#284
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	SP Lindsay Handburn Lindsey "Lil' Firecracker" is the next pitcher in line to join Create a Career, and he looks like the other pitchers did. Lil' Firecracker has the stamina to stick as a starter, which is good, and comps well to the success story Scott Fields, which is also good. A lot depends on where Handburn is drafted.. if he can get a first round pick we'll know Lindsey is legit. __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks.

04-09-2013, 02:45 AM	#285
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	Mike "Mullet" Hegstrand, AAA Columbus (Cleveland AAA) Mullet got a brief cup of coffee in Spring, but will have to settle for being the cleanup man in AAA. Hegstrand is one of the strongest prospects left developing a mean power stroke. He should join pal Crash Davis in ML pretty soon. __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks.

04-09-2013, 02:47 AM	#286
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	Rusty Priske, A Clearwater (Phillies A) You aren't seeing things. The poet has yet again fooled us with his twisty career. That velocity really did jump 2 MPH over the off-season, and that Sinker is reader for major league play. "The Poet" could very well get a call up to Double-A, or possibly just dominate High A. __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks.

04-09-2013, 02:51 AM	#287
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	SP Strawberry Fields, AA Arkansas (Los Angeles AA) Fields was traded, along with MR Colin Balester, for OF Josh Hamilton And yes, it's that Josh Hamilton, him of the drinking problem and the mighty bat, still near-all star quality. Balester is filler at this point, so Fields was the headline of the package to bring a Star to the Bay. Fields may one day be a star in his own right as he seems to get better each and every year. AA will be a test for Fields who was mediocre at High A San Jose. __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks.

04-09-2013, 02:55 AM	#288
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	1B Shaun Cameron, AAA New Orleans Cameron is cleaning up in AAA. The Marlins are expected to finish exactly as last season (80-82), which means he could be part of a playoff chase, but Shaun could benefit from development. He is DH'ing this season, which is interesting, as Shaun doesn't hit for power. __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks.

04-09-2013, 04:01 AM	#289
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	Tell me if you want to get a trade! umm. yeah Got a lot to do this week, should be a sim up Thursday or Friday. Hope Cleveland plays well this year (and promotes Bums) or we won't have much to talk about. __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks.

04-09-2013, 04:33 PM	#292
Deepak25 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 24	Re: Create A Career I would like to be traded if possible

04-09-2013, 04:55 PM	#293
Painmantle Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greenfield ,IN Posts: 3,053	I Love me some "Lil' Firecracker" __________________ “As soon as I got out there I felt a strange relationship with the pitcher's mound. It was as if I'd been born out there. Pitching just felt like the most natural thing in the world. Striking out batters was easy.” -Babe Ruth “Ruth made a grave mistake when he gave up pitching. Working once a week, he might have lasted a long time and become a great star.”-Tris Speaker My Dynasties The Beantown Bambino

04-14-2013, 10:53 AM	#294
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	My Career Video Update, Spring Training __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks.

04-14-2013, 11:18 PM	#295
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	C Crash Davis, Cleveland Indians CRASH is representing the AMERICAN LEAGUE in the ALL-STAR GAME! CRASH is awarded, by the commissioner, the BARNSTORMER BAT (GOLD) for his accomplishments. I'm a bit disappointed in his lack of contact this season. Crash is playing well so far, and should get better throughout the season. __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks.

04-14-2013, 11:21 PM	#296
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	SS Timmy Hawk, Chicago (AL) Hawk's slow start was cut short when he tore his labrum in Late May. Hawk's season is not totally lost -- he should return in September. __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks.

04-14-2013, 11:25 PM	#297
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	RF Barry Bums, Springfield Cardinals Demoted to AA (July) Traded to St. Louis for LF Raniel Rosario Barry finally got some at-bats with an ML team, and played well in very limited burn. However, come the time for Summer Call-Ups, Bums was once again cast aside to AA Springfield, where he will back up. I think a season starting anywhere would help Bums revitalize his career. It's disappointing he isn't getting starts in the high minors. __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks. Last edited by MarkCuban; 04-15-2013 at 01:44 PM.

04-15-2013, 08:48 AM	#298
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,507 Blog Entries: 1	Just watched the video and one note of import to nobody other than me... Priske is pronounced PRISK. The E is just silent.

04-15-2013, 01:33 PM	#299
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	Priske had a bad April, but has recovered quite a bit. He's getting a second chance as a starter, as well, but I don't see it lasting MR Rusty Priske, A Clearwater (Phillies Org.) __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks.

04-15-2013, 01:36 PM	#300
MarkCuban All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 575	SP Dean Caufield, AAA Colorado Springs (AAA Colorado) __________________ Warning: Poster may not actually be owner of Dallas Mavericks.