I think you are right about missing Mr. Duke at Altoona. I feel that he will be in Indianapolis or Pittsburgh, based on the news reports. Maybe Eric in a year or 2.
Eric is hoping for Hickory, NC but you never know and the Pirates are loaded with minor league pitching and generally move slowly. Hickory would be an honor, but he will be happy to play anywhere at this point. He has never gone so long without playing or practicing organized ball of some kind. He works out on his own now and misses his team mates.
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Posts: 5222 | Location: South Florida | Registered: December 26, 2002
next time I see Zach, I'm gonna shave a porcupine and ask him to sign it - we don't have them other (armored) critters here
his reaction should be priceless
any suggestions on the proceedure? how many b'marys should I give the porcupine, and how many should I have?? do porcupine(s) like La-Redhot or Tabasco??
Posts: 3626 | Location: NE Ohio | Registered: December 27, 2002
I was told that most of the players destinations have been determined already..... and that once in awhile a good spring training will force a change. Maybe that isn't the norm?
One prospect I know has been invited to a work out for one week in the presence of the scouting department and management before he heads to spring training... The evaluation would determine the level of play to start from in the spring.
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Posts: 2525 | Location: Northeast | Registered: December 31, 2002
quote:Originally posted by Chill: I was told that most of the players destinations have been determined already..... and that once in awhile a good spring training will force a change. Maybe that isn't the norm?
I got the impression (from an article/interview of one of the Dbacks' minor league managers that I read in early Jan) that decisions were probably made before the players got to spring training, but "mums the word" from the Dbacks as far as our youngin' is concerned. We are speculating South Bend (though hoping Lancaster) based on a comment by the scouting director to my hubby at an awards' dinner 2 weeks ago, but nothing formal.
Guess we'll find out in a few weeks ... unless the pitchers and catchers are told during their early arrival time.
Mary Ann * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003
quote:He is hoping for ___________ but will be happy to just play ball again.
You got it from here as well ... just need to fill in the blank and these guys are all singing from the same hymn book.
Mary Ann * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003
quote:Originally posted by Chill: ...who knows where they are going to report?
Haven't most decisions been made already?
Chill, have read the BlueJays Blog and we are hoping they are in the know with their preseason projections on assignments. But that would take all the "fun" out of showing up knowing you need to compete for a postion, especially where mine was picked in the draft.
'You don't have to be a great player to play in the major leagues, you've got to be a good one every day.'
Posts: 2611 | Location: ca | Registered: February 11, 2003
FBM, Just watched an Astro's prospect my son knows throwing a pen with Alan and company yesterday. Afterwards I asked him if he knew where he might be going. Just put AA in your quote from Big and you've got his answer.
Posts: 5498 | Location: Southern CA, USA | Registered: January 02, 2003
Hmmmm ... not familiar with any of the local Astros prospects off the top of my head. How big a jump is he making?
AJ is still in the dark ... but still has lots to do on the homefront to get ready just to get to ST ... with a wife and new puppy and all, he is a very busy young man.
Mary Ann * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003
He was their 2nd round pick in 2003, they didn't have a first round pick. He came out of a D3 in Ventura County where my son went for baseball camps. He's hoping to go to AA this year, I believe he was in A ball last year in the same league as Zach Duke before he moved up.
A new puppy can be quite a responsibility.
Posts: 5498 | Location: Southern CA, USA | Registered: January 02, 2003
This is true but it is also a good way to deter the two-legged additions before a young couple is ready ... up at night, taking her outside, feeding her several times a day ... makes them think twice about granting us grandparent status too soon ...
Mary Ann * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003
