posted 6/30/10 9:22 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
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'Under the Radar Minor League AL Pitching Performance of the Week (June 23 - June 29)
posted 6/30/10 2:36 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Pitching Performance of the Week
LHP Robert Erlin, Lo-A Hickory (TEX)
season stats: 3-1, 1.34 ERA, 60.1 IP, 37 H, 10 BB, 62 K, 16 games (8 starts)
June 23–June 29 stats: 6 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 1 start
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Pitching Performance of the Week
LHP Robert Erlin, Lo-A Hickory (TEX)
season stats: 3-1, 1.34 ERA, 60.1 IP, 37 H, 10 BB, 62 K, 16 games (8 starts)
June 23–June 29 stats: 6 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 1 start
'Under the Radar Minor League AL Hitting Performance of the Week (June 23 - June 29)
posted 6/30/10 2:10 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Hitting Performance of the Week
2B Corban Joseph, Double-A Trenton (NYY)
season stats: .313 BA, 4 HR, 41 RBI, 23 2B, 28 BB, 63 K, 3 SB in 71 games
June 23-June 29 stats: .444 BA (12-for-27), 6 2B, 3 RBI, 3 BB
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Hitting Performance of the Week
2B Corban Joseph, Double-A Trenton (NYY)
season stats: .313 BA, 4 HR, 41 RBI, 23 2B, 28 BB, 63 K, 3 SB in 71 games
June 23-June 29 stats: .444 BA (12-for-27), 6 2B, 3 RBI, 3 BB
'Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week (June 23 - June 29)
posted 6/30/10 11:13 AM PST
by Jim Brown
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week
RHP Wirkin Estevez, DSL Nationals (WAS)
season stats: 2-2, 2.60 ERA, 27.2 IP, 26 H, 3 BB, 32 K in 5 starts
June 23-June 29 stats: 1-0, 6 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, BB, 10 K in 1 start
by Jim Brown
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week
RHP Wirkin Estevez, DSL Nationals (WAS)
season stats: 2-2, 2.60 ERA, 27.2 IP, 26 H, 3 BB, 32 K in 5 starts
June 23-June 29 stats: 1-0, 6 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, BB, 10 K in 1 start
'Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week (June 23 - June 29)
posted 6/30/10 11:07 AM PST
by Marc Hefferan
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week
2B/SS Ryan Cavan, Lo-A Augusta (SF)
season stats: .272 BA, 7 HR, 38 RBI, 24 2B, 3B, 28 BB, 52 K, 7 SB in 74 games
June 23-June 29 stats: .444 BA (12-for-27), 4 HR, 3 2B, 9 RBI
by Marc Hefferan
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week
2B/SS Ryan Cavan, Lo-A Augusta (SF)
season stats: .272 BA, 7 HR, 38 RBI, 24 2B, 3B, 28 BB, 52 K, 7 SB in 74 games
June 23-June 29 stats: .444 BA (12-for-27), 4 HR, 3 2B, 9 RBI
Pickups - June 30, 2010
posted 6/30/10 10:04 AM PST
by Hanson Wu
"Pickups" is a weekly column that highlights current players I would target who are available on the waiver market in a majority of leagues.
Gaby Sanchez, 1B (FLA): Since being promoted to the 2-hole, Sanchez has shown tremendous improvement in his production. He's had a great June to date hitting in front of Hanley Ramirez. Over 24 games, he owns a .368 average with a 1.014 OPS, including 4 HR's and 2 SB's. A very well-balanced 1B who would fit nicely in the UTIL spot on a lot of 12 team mixed rosters, I wouldn't write off an end line of about .300/95/18/85/8.
by Hanson Wu
"Pickups" is a weekly column that highlights current players I would target who are available on the waiver market in a majority of leagues.
Gaby Sanchez, 1B (FLA): Since being promoted to the 2-hole, Sanchez has shown tremendous improvement in his production. He's had a great June to date hitting in front of Hanley Ramirez. Over 24 games, he owns a .368 average with a 1.014 OPS, including 4 HR's and 2 SB's. A very well-balanced 1B who would fit nicely in the UTIL spot on a lot of 12 team mixed rosters, I wouldn't write off an end line of about .300/95/18/85/8.
Knocking Down the Door (Pitchers) - June 28, 2010
posted 6/28/10 1:23 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
*Players on the verge of a big league call-up are considered to be 'Knocking Down the Door'.
Michael Pineda, RHP - Triple-A Tacoma (SEA): Things really aren't as bad as they might seem for the Mariners. Sure they're in last place and 15 games out in the AL West and their offense has been awful. But if you like starting pitching, the Mariners have plenty of it, even after they trade co-staff ace Cliff Lee in the near future. Doug Fister (3-3, 2.81 ERA in 11 starts) and Jason Vargas (6-3, 2.80 ERA in 15 starts) have been terrific, giving the team solid mid-rotation options after Felix Hernandez. Erik Bedard could also return from the DL soon (6.2 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 11 K in 2 rehab starts with AZL Mariners) to take Ryan Rowland-Smith's (6.37 ERA in 13 starts) spot in the rotation. But the most intriguing option to fill out the back of the rotation could be Pineda, a 21 year-old who started the season in Double-A.
by Jason Martinez
*Players on the verge of a big league call-up are considered to be 'Knocking Down the Door'.
Michael Pineda, RHP - Triple-A Tacoma (SEA): Things really aren't as bad as they might seem for the Mariners. Sure they're in last place and 15 games out in the AL West and their offense has been awful. But if you like starting pitching, the Mariners have plenty of it, even after they trade co-staff ace Cliff Lee in the near future. Doug Fister (3-3, 2.81 ERA in 11 starts) and Jason Vargas (6-3, 2.80 ERA in 15 starts) have been terrific, giving the team solid mid-rotation options after Felix Hernandez. Erik Bedard could also return from the DL soon (6.2 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 11 K in 2 rehab starts with AZL Mariners) to take Ryan Rowland-Smith's (6.37 ERA in 13 starts) spot in the rotation. But the most intriguing option to fill out the back of the rotation could be Pineda, a 21 year-old who started the season in Double-A.
Knocking Down the Door (Position Players) - June 28, 2010
posted 6/28/10 11:55 AM PST
by Jason Martinez
*Players on the verge of a big league call-up are considered to be 'Knocking Down the Door'.
Brandon Allen, 1B - Triple-A Reno (ARI): A candidate to be the D'Backs' starting first baseman before Adam LaRoche was signed this offseason, Allen got off to a miserable start in his first Triple-A season with a .200 BA (17-for-85) thru his first 24 games. Sidelined for most of May with a shoulder injury, the 24 year-old has returned in top form during the month of June (1.154 OPS, 25 BB's in 24 games) as he tries to prove that he is still the team's first baseman of the future. The left-handed slugger had three hits in yesterday's game, including two doubles, five RBI's, and his 8th homer of the season, to boost his season average to .265. With the trade deadline right around the corner and LaRoche expected to be shopped aggressively by the last place D'Backs, Allen's timing couldn't be better.
by Jason Martinez
*Players on the verge of a big league call-up are considered to be 'Knocking Down the Door'.
Brandon Allen, 1B - Triple-A Reno (ARI): A candidate to be the D'Backs' starting first baseman before Adam LaRoche was signed this offseason, Allen got off to a miserable start in his first Triple-A season with a .200 BA (17-for-85) thru his first 24 games. Sidelined for most of May with a shoulder injury, the 24 year-old has returned in top form during the month of June (1.154 OPS, 25 BB's in 24 games) as he tries to prove that he is still the team's first baseman of the future. The left-handed slugger had three hits in yesterday's game, including two doubles, five RBI's, and his 8th homer of the season, to boost his season average to .265. With the trade deadline right around the corner and LaRoche expected to be shopped aggressively by the last place D'Backs, Allen's timing couldn't be better.
Pickups - June 25, 2010
posted 6/25/10 3:30 PM PST
by Hanson Wu
"Pickups" is a weekly column that highlights current players I would target who are available on the waiver market in a majority of leagues.
Russell Branyan, 1B (CLE): Branyan has become a journeyman power threat who's at bats seem to end in one of three ways - walk, strikeout or home run. He has gone deep 3 times in the last 9 games and although the power comes at a price (.250 - .260 BA) he should be good for another 15 or so HR over his last 70-80 games. He improved his plate discipline significantly in June, striking out only 15 times in 70 AB's and hitting .286. This kind of production could be platooned for even better performance on a fantasy roster.
by Hanson Wu
"Pickups" is a weekly column that highlights current players I would target who are available on the waiver market in a majority of leagues.
Russell Branyan, 1B (CLE): Branyan has become a journeyman power threat who's at bats seem to end in one of three ways - walk, strikeout or home run. He has gone deep 3 times in the last 9 games and although the power comes at a price (.250 - .260 BA) he should be good for another 15 or so HR over his last 70-80 games. He improved his plate discipline significantly in June, striking out only 15 times in 70 AB's and hitting .286. This kind of production could be platooned for even better performance on a fantasy roster.
Prospects Moving Up the 'Lists'
posted 6/25/10 9:10 AM PST
by Jeff Moore
There is almost nothing I wouldn’t stop doing if the right countdown came on. I’ve wasted more Saturday afternoons than I care to admit waiting to see who was number one on the list of cheesiest movies, or hottest Hollywood hotties, or best/worst fill in the blank. And I have yet to find a list I agree with.
Which is, at its essence, the heart of the matter. The list.
We love lists. I don’t know if it’s us as Americans or just as human beings, but we feel the need to rate and rank everything. And certainly baseball, and more specifically in this conversation, prospects are no different.
by Jeff Moore
There is almost nothing I wouldn’t stop doing if the right countdown came on. I’ve wasted more Saturday afternoons than I care to admit waiting to see who was number one on the list of cheesiest movies, or hottest Hollywood hotties, or best/worst fill in the blank. And I have yet to find a list I agree with.
Which is, at its essence, the heart of the matter. The list.
We love lists. I don’t know if it’s us as Americans or just as human beings, but we feel the need to rate and rank everything. And certainly baseball, and more specifically in this conversation, prospects are no different.
'Under the Radar Minor League AL Hitting Performance of the Week (June 16 - June 22)
posted 6/23/10 12:39 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Hitting Performance of the Week
3B Shawn Bowman, Double-A New Hampshire (TOR)
season stats: .318 BA, 12 HR, 36 RBI, 17 2B, 24 BB, 31 K, SB in 52 games
June 16-June 22 stats: .364 BA (8-for-22), 2 HR, 2B, 10 RBI, 3 BB
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Hitting Performance of the Week
3B Shawn Bowman, Double-A New Hampshire (TOR)
season stats: .318 BA, 12 HR, 36 RBI, 17 2B, 24 BB, 31 K, SB in 52 games
June 16-June 22 stats: .364 BA (8-for-22), 2 HR, 2B, 10 RBI, 3 BB
'Under the Radar Minor League AL Pitching Performance of the Week (June 16 - June 22)
posted 6/23/10 12:16 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Pitching Performance of the Week
LHP Giovany Soto, Lo-A West Michigan (DET)
season stats: 5-4, 2.05 ERA, 66 IP, 59 H, 21 BB, 62 K, 2 shutouts in 12 starts
June 16–June 22 stats: 9 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, BB, 7 K in 1 start
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Pitching Performance of the Week
LHP Giovany Soto, Lo-A West Michigan (DET)
season stats: 5-4, 2.05 ERA, 66 IP, 59 H, 21 BB, 62 K, 2 shutouts in 12 starts
June 16–June 22 stats: 9 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, BB, 7 K in 1 start
'Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week (June 16 - June 22)
posted 6/23/10 10:17 AM PST
by Marc Hefferan
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week
1B Justin Bloxom, Lo-A Hagerstown (WAS)
season stats: .333 BA, 5 HR, 50 RBI, 24 2B, 4 3B, 19 BB, 51 K, 8 SB in 22 games
June 16-June 22 stats: .571 BA (16-for-28), 3 HR, 3 2B, 3B, 16 RBI
by Marc Hefferan
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week
1B Justin Bloxom, Lo-A Hagerstown (WAS)
season stats: .333 BA, 5 HR, 50 RBI, 24 2B, 4 3B, 19 BB, 51 K, 8 SB in 22 games
June 16-June 22 stats: .571 BA (16-for-28), 3 HR, 3 2B, 3B, 16 RBI
'Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week' (June 15 -June 22)
posted 6/23/10 9:52 AM PST
by Jim Brown
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week
LHP Daniel Taylor, Hi-A Visalia (ARI)
season stats: 4-5, 4.90 ERA, 71.2 IP, 90 H, 13 BB, 60 K in 13 starts (7 in Lo-A, 6 in Hi-A)
June 15-June 22 stats: 1-0, 8 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, BB, 10 K in 1 start
by Jim Brown
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week
LHP Daniel Taylor, Hi-A Visalia (ARI)
season stats: 4-5, 4.90 ERA, 71.2 IP, 90 H, 13 BB, 60 K in 13 starts (7 in Lo-A, 6 in Hi-A)
June 15-June 22 stats: 1-0, 8 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, BB, 10 K in 1 start
Knocking Down the Door (Pitchers) - June 21, 2010
posted 6/21/10 1:23 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
*Players on the verge of a big league call-up are considered to be 'Knocking Down the Door'.
Madison Bumgarner, LHP - Triple-A Fresno (SF): The 6'4" lefty might have taken a slight step backward in his quest for a big league promotion when he earned a three-game suspension after an on-field outburst directed at an umpire but his latest strong performance (7.2 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 11 K) probably puts him back on track to join the Giants rotation in the very near future. On the season, the 20 year-old is now 7-1 with a 3.16 ERA in 14 starts. With today's off-day, the Giants don't have to choose a #5 starter right away but Bumgarner is likely to reach the big leagues before his 21st birthday on August 1st.
by Jason Martinez
*Players on the verge of a big league call-up are considered to be 'Knocking Down the Door'.
Madison Bumgarner, LHP - Triple-A Fresno (SF): The 6'4" lefty might have taken a slight step backward in his quest for a big league promotion when he earned a three-game suspension after an on-field outburst directed at an umpire but his latest strong performance (7.2 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 11 K) probably puts him back on track to join the Giants rotation in the very near future. On the season, the 20 year-old is now 7-1 with a 3.16 ERA in 14 starts. With today's off-day, the Giants don't have to choose a #5 starter right away but Bumgarner is likely to reach the big leagues before his 21st birthday on August 1st.
Knocking Down the Door (Position Players) - June 21, 2010
posted 6/21/10 12:01 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
*Players on the verge of a big league call-up are considered to be 'Knocking Down the Door'.
Michael Brantley, OF / Matt LaPorta, 1B/OF - Triple-A Columbus (CLE): It is somewhat disappointing for Indians fans to know that the two key players, Brantley and LaPorta, in the CC Sabathia deal are back in the minors after struggling at the big league level earlier in the season. However, LaPorta is killing Triple-A pitching (18-for-47, 5 HR) since his demotion and Brantley is hitting .298 with a .378 OBP in 47 games. With Grady Sizemore out for the season and Austin Kearns a likely trade target for contending teams looking for some extra pop, the Indians could have a lineup that looks something like this during the final two months of the season:
by Jason Martinez
*Players on the verge of a big league call-up are considered to be 'Knocking Down the Door'.
Michael Brantley, OF / Matt LaPorta, 1B/OF - Triple-A Columbus (CLE): It is somewhat disappointing for Indians fans to know that the two key players, Brantley and LaPorta, in the CC Sabathia deal are back in the minors after struggling at the big league level earlier in the season. However, LaPorta is killing Triple-A pitching (18-for-47, 5 HR) since his demotion and Brantley is hitting .298 with a .378 OBP in 47 games. With Grady Sizemore out for the season and Austin Kearns a likely trade target for contending teams looking for some extra pop, the Indians could have a lineup that looks something like this during the final two months of the season:
WHO'S NEXT?
posted 6/18/10 8:20 AM PST
by Jeff Moore
Jason Heyward started the season in the majors. So did Neftali Feliz and Brian Matusz. Stephen Strasburg made his way up this past week. So did Mike Stanton, Carlos Santana, and Pedro Alvarez. Buster Posey came up a few weeks ago.
Those are 8 of Baseball America’s top-10 prospects entering the 2010 season and they are all in the majors. The two that aren’t (Desmond Jennings and Jesus Montero) could be soon.
Which brings us to our list of who’s next.
We always want to know who’s next. Once they’re in front of us, they’re subject to over-analysis, fantasy speculation, and unwarranted expectations. But as long as they are protected by the bubble of minor league uncertainty, our favorite prospects still hold the hope of becoming the answer that everyone’s favorite struggling team is hoping will change the fate of a depressed city.
But who are they? Who is next?
by Jeff Moore
Jason Heyward started the season in the majors. So did Neftali Feliz and Brian Matusz. Stephen Strasburg made his way up this past week. So did Mike Stanton, Carlos Santana, and Pedro Alvarez. Buster Posey came up a few weeks ago.
Those are 8 of Baseball America’s top-10 prospects entering the 2010 season and they are all in the majors. The two that aren’t (Desmond Jennings and Jesus Montero) could be soon.
Which brings us to our list of who’s next.
We always want to know who’s next. Once they’re in front of us, they’re subject to over-analysis, fantasy speculation, and unwarranted expectations. But as long as they are protected by the bubble of minor league uncertainty, our favorite prospects still hold the hope of becoming the answer that everyone’s favorite struggling team is hoping will change the fate of a depressed city.
But who are they? Who is next?
'Under the Radar Minor League AL Pitching Performance of the Week (June 9 - June 15)
posted 6/16/10 12:49 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Pitching Performance of the Week
RHP Tyler Chatwood, Hi-A Rancho Cucamonga (LAA)
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Pitching Performance of the Week
RHP Tyler Chatwood, Hi-A Rancho Cucamonga (LAA)
season stats: 8-2, 1.67 ERA, 75.1 IP, 66 H, 33 BB, 68 K in 13 games (12 starts)
June 9–June 15 stats: 1-0, 8 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 1 start
'Under the Radar Minor League AL Hitting Performance of the Week (June 9 - June 15)
posted 6/16/10 12:22 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Hitting Performance of the Week
CF Tyson Auer, Hi-A Rancho Cucamonga (LAA)
season stats: .325 BA, 2 HR, 24 RBI, 6 2B, 8 3B, 21 BB, 42 K, 37 SB in 61 games
June 9-June 15 stats: .483 BA (14-for-29), HR, 2B, 2 3B, 6 RBI, 3 BB, 6 SB
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Hitting Performance of the Week
CF Tyson Auer, Hi-A Rancho Cucamonga (LAA)
season stats: .325 BA, 2 HR, 24 RBI, 6 2B, 8 3B, 21 BB, 42 K, 37 SB in 61 games
June 9-June 15 stats: .483 BA (14-for-29), HR, 2B, 2 3B, 6 RBI, 3 BB, 6 SB
'Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week (June 9 - June 15)
posted 6/16/10 10:09 AM PST
by Marc Hefferan
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week
OF Cameron Satterwhite, Lo-A Dayton (CIN)
season stats: .376 BA, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 12 2B, 3 BB, 22 K, 3 SB in 22 games
June 9-June 15 stats: .556 BA (15-for-27), 2 HR, 5 2B, 5 RBI, SB
by Marc Hefferan
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week
OF Cameron Satterwhite, Lo-A Dayton (CIN)
season stats: .376 BA, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 12 2B, 3 BB, 22 K, 3 SB in 22 games
June 9-June 15 stats: .556 BA (15-for-27), 2 HR, 5 2B, 5 RBI, SB
'Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week (June 9 - June 15)
posted 6/16/10 9:22 AM PST
by Jim Brown
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week
RHP Erik Davis, Hi-A Lake Elsinore (SD)
season stats: 6-2, 4.27 ERA, 65.1 IP, 65 H, 26 BB, 62 K in 12 starts
June 9-June 15 stats: 1-0, 6 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K in 1 start
by Jim Brown
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week
RHP Erik Davis, Hi-A Lake Elsinore (SD)
season stats: 6-2, 4.27 ERA, 65.1 IP, 65 H, 26 BB, 62 K in 12 starts
June 9-June 15 stats: 1-0, 6 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K in 1 start
Knocking Down the Door (Pitchers) - June 14, 2010
posted 6/14/10 12:53 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
*Players on the verge of a big league call-up are considered to be 'Knocking Down the Door'.
Jonathan Albaladejo, RHP - Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (NYY): The Yankees still have the best closer in the game, plenty of offense, and the starting pitching to repeat as World Champions. Where they could probably use some help is in the bullpen, where Chad Gaudin (7 ER in 9 IP) hasn't been the answer since returning to the team a few weeks ago and Chan Ho Park (5.71 ERA in 12 games) and Dave Robertson (6.05 ERA in 21 IP) have each struggled to return to their 2009 form. The Yankees could go after a bigger name on the trade market closer to the trading deadline but they could opt to take another look at the 27 year-old Alabaladejo, who has spent time with the team in each of the previous three seasons. With 21 saves on the season, including 12 in his last 12 appearances, and a 1.17 ERA in 27 relief appearances, the right-hander has been among the best relief pitchers in the minors in 2010. Unless the Yankees don't feel like he's an upgrade over Gaudin, he should be back in the Yankees bullpen soon.
by Jason Martinez
*Players on the verge of a big league call-up are considered to be 'Knocking Down the Door'.
Jonathan Albaladejo, RHP - Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (NYY): The Yankees still have the best closer in the game, plenty of offense, and the starting pitching to repeat as World Champions. Where they could probably use some help is in the bullpen, where Chad Gaudin (7 ER in 9 IP) hasn't been the answer since returning to the team a few weeks ago and Chan Ho Park (5.71 ERA in 12 games) and Dave Robertson (6.05 ERA in 21 IP) have each struggled to return to their 2009 form. The Yankees could go after a bigger name on the trade market closer to the trading deadline but they could opt to take another look at the 27 year-old Alabaladejo, who has spent time with the team in each of the previous three seasons. With 21 saves on the season, including 12 in his last 12 appearances, and a 1.17 ERA in 27 relief appearances, the right-hander has been among the best relief pitchers in the minors in 2010. Unless the Yankees don't feel like he's an upgrade over Gaudin, he should be back in the Yankees bullpen soon.
Knocking Down the Door (Position Players) - June 14, 2010
posted 6/14/10 11:27 AM PST
by Jason Martinez
*Players on the verge of a big league call-up are considered to be 'Knocking Down the Door'.
Pedro Alvarez, 3B - Triple-A Indianapolis (PIT): This could be farewell to Alvarez, who could be on his way to Pittsburgh any day now. The team has already begun to prepare current third baseman Andy LaRoche for a utility role and newest big leaguers Jose Tabata (5-for-16, 2 2B) and Neil Walker (20-for-70, 5 2B) are each playing well since their arrival. With the worst record in the NL and well on their way to an 18th straight losing season, the Pirates are eager to add another piece to what is beginning to look like a very talented offense surrounding emerging star Andrew McCutchen. After getting off to a slow start in April (.224 BA, 5 HR), the 23 year-old Alvarez is batting .320 with 8 HR's, 13 2B's, 4 3B's, and 37 RBI's over his last 42 games. The only question left to answer - Where will he hit in the Pittsburgh lineup?
by Jason Martinez
*Players on the verge of a big league call-up are considered to be 'Knocking Down the Door'.
Pedro Alvarez, 3B - Triple-A Indianapolis (PIT): This could be farewell to Alvarez, who could be on his way to Pittsburgh any day now. The team has already begun to prepare current third baseman Andy LaRoche for a utility role and newest big leaguers Jose Tabata (5-for-16, 2 2B) and Neil Walker (20-for-70, 5 2B) are each playing well since their arrival. With the worst record in the NL and well on their way to an 18th straight losing season, the Pirates are eager to add another piece to what is beginning to look like a very talented offense surrounding emerging star Andrew McCutchen. After getting off to a slow start in April (.224 BA, 5 HR), the 23 year-old Alvarez is batting .320 with 8 HR's, 13 2B's, 4 3B's, and 37 RBI's over his last 42 games. The only question left to answer - Where will he hit in the Pittsburgh lineup?
Pickups - June 14, 2010
posted 6/14/10 8:28 AM PST
by Hanson Wu
"Pickups" is a weekly column that highlights current players I would target who are available on the waiver market in a majority of leagues.
Julio Borbon, OF (TEX): One of the most intriguing players heading into 2010 league drafts - Borbon showed tremendous speed last year and Texas is easily regarded as one of the best offenses in the majors. However, he stumbled out of the gate and lost his leadoff role to Elvis Andrus. Lately, he's come back to life through a great homestand, hitting .500 over the last week (9-18). Although it's a slim possibility of him returning to the #1 spot in the lineup, he should score plenty of runs and steal bases if he can get on base.
by Hanson Wu
"Pickups" is a weekly column that highlights current players I would target who are available on the waiver market in a majority of leagues.
Julio Borbon, OF (TEX): One of the most intriguing players heading into 2010 league drafts - Borbon showed tremendous speed last year and Texas is easily regarded as one of the best offenses in the majors. However, he stumbled out of the gate and lost his leadoff role to Elvis Andrus. Lately, he's come back to life through a great homestand, hitting .500 over the last week (9-18). Although it's a slim possibility of him returning to the #1 spot in the lineup, he should score plenty of runs and steal bases if he can get on base.
PROSPECT TALK: Early Success Stories from Later Round Picks in '09 Draft
posted 6/11/10 9:09 AM PST
by Jeff Moore
Want to know why the NFL Europe folded?
(Besides the obvious confusion between football and futbol…)
Because any rookies who were any good went to the real NFL. Why don’t you watch the NBA D-League? Same thing. In hockey, there’s the AHL, but let’s face it, the NHL can barely get its own fans.
But with baseball, the minor leagues are worth following. Even the best picks (not named Mike Leake) spend time there. It’s where first round picks flame out and late round picks prove their worth.
by Jeff Moore
Want to know why the NFL Europe folded?
(Besides the obvious confusion between football and futbol…)
Because any rookies who were any good went to the real NFL. Why don’t you watch the NBA D-League? Same thing. In hockey, there’s the AHL, but let’s face it, the NHL can barely get its own fans.
But with baseball, the minor leagues are worth following. Even the best picks (not named Mike Leake) spend time there. It’s where first round picks flame out and late round picks prove their worth.
'Under the Radar Minor League AL Pitching Performance of the Week (June 2 - June 8)
posted 6/09/10 12:38 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Pitching Performance of the Week
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Pitching Performance of the Week
season stats: 4-2, 2.25 ERA; 64 IP, 51 H, 20 BB, 41 K in 11 starts
June 2-June 8 stats: 15 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 5 BB, 8 K
'Under the Radar Minor League AL Hitting Performance of the Week (June 2 - June 8)
posted 6/09/10 12:12 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Hitting Performance of the Week
1B Henry Wrigley, Hi-A Charlotte (TB)
season stats: .318 BA (68-for-214), 12 HR, 43 RBI, 13 2B, 2 3B, 14 BB, 29 K, 5 SB
June 2-June 8 stats: .393 BA (11-for-28), 3 HR, 10 RBI, 2B, 3B, 3 BB
by Jason Martinez
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League AL Hitting Performance of the Week
1B Henry Wrigley, Hi-A Charlotte (TB)
season stats: .318 BA (68-for-214), 12 HR, 43 RBI, 13 2B, 2 3B, 14 BB, 29 K, 5 SB
June 2-June 8 stats: .393 BA (11-for-28), 3 HR, 10 RBI, 2B, 3B, 3 BB
'Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week (June 2 - June 8)
posted 6/09/10 10:01 AM PST
by Marc Hefferan
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week
2B/SS Cole Figueroa, Hi-A Lake Elsinore (SD)
season stats: .347 BA, 0 HR, 39 RBI, 16 2B, 2 3B, 36 BB, 21 K, 13 SB in 57 games
June 2-June 8 stats: .600 BA (12-for-20), 3 2B, 3B, 6 RBI, 7 BB, 2 SB
by Marc Hefferan
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week
2B/SS Cole Figueroa, Hi-A Lake Elsinore (SD)
season stats: .347 BA, 0 HR, 39 RBI, 16 2B, 2 3B, 36 BB, 21 K, 13 SB in 57 games
June 2-June 8 stats: .600 BA (12-for-20), 3 2B, 3B, 6 RBI, 7 BB, 2 SB
'Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week (June 2 - June 8)
posted 6/09/10 9:34 AM PST
by Jim Brown
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week
LHP Mark Cohoon, Lo-A Savannah (NYM)
season stats: 5-1, 1.62 ERA, 72.1 IP, 61 H, 14 BB, 63 K in 11 starts
June 2-June 8 stats: 1-0, 9 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, BB, 10 K in 1 start
by Jim Brown
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2010 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week
LHP Mark Cohoon, Lo-A Savannah (NYM)
season stats: 5-1, 1.62 ERA, 72.1 IP, 61 H, 14 BB, 63 K in 11 starts
June 2-June 8 stats: 1-0, 9 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, BB, 10 K in 1 start
Pickups: June 7, 2010
posted 6/7/10 3:36 PM PST
by Hanson Wu
"Pickups" is an article that highlights fantasy players who are currently available in a large percent of fantasy leagues, who I think can make a positive impact to a team.
Jeff Keppinger, 2B - Houston Astros: With Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee finally hitting to their potentials recently, Keppinger's value as the #2 hitter has gone up and he's strung together a solid string of games (5-game hitting streak with a run scored in each). Noted as having one of the lowest strikeout percentages of any hitter in the big leagues, he's a great candidate to hit over .300 and is eligible at both middle infield positions. Here is a fun fact: Keppinger is making contact at pitches in the zone at a 99.0% rate - in 2010 he has a career high 94.3% contact rate overall. Currently only 10% owned in Y! Leagues, I like him more than other middle infield options such as Ryan Theriot or Christian Guzman.
by Hanson Wu
"Pickups" is an article that highlights fantasy players who are currently available in a large percent of fantasy leagues, who I think can make a positive impact to a team.
Jeff Keppinger, 2B - Houston Astros: With Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee finally hitting to their potentials recently, Keppinger's value as the #2 hitter has gone up and he's strung together a solid string of games (5-game hitting streak with a run scored in each). Noted as having one of the lowest strikeout percentages of any hitter in the big leagues, he's a great candidate to hit over .300 and is eligible at both middle infield positions. Here is a fun fact: Keppinger is making contact at pitches in the zone at a 99.0% rate - in 2010 he has a career high 94.3% contact rate overall. Currently only 10% owned in Y! Leagues, I like him more than other middle infield options such as Ryan Theriot or Christian Guzman.
'Knocking Down the Door' THE POST-STANTON/STRASBURG EDITION - June 7, 2010
posted 6/7/10 11:07 AM PST
by Jason Martinez
In a week where we're about to see top prospects Mike Stanton and Stephen Strasburg debut in the big leagues, and two-time 'Knocking Down the Door' picks Brad Lincoln and Jesus Feliciano looking like good bets to join them in the next few days, the well has dried up a bit. There just aren't that many players this week who are forcing their way into the majors. So instead of the normal routine (if you're not sure what the normal routine is, take a look at the 'Knocking Down the Door' 2010 archive), I'll give you a quick preview of the best minor league players post-Stanton/Strasburg that should debut later this season.
NEXT IN LINE
1. 3B Pedro Alvarez, PIT: Nothing is standing between Alvarez and the starting 3B job for the Pirates. 2010 stats - .273 BA, 11 HR, 47 RBI, 12 2B, 28 BB (Triple-A Indianapolis)
by Jason Martinez
In a week where we're about to see top prospects Mike Stanton and Stephen Strasburg debut in the big leagues, and two-time 'Knocking Down the Door' picks Brad Lincoln and Jesus Feliciano looking like good bets to join them in the next few days, the well has dried up a bit. There just aren't that many players this week who are forcing their way into the majors. So instead of the normal routine (if you're not sure what the normal routine is, take a look at the 'Knocking Down the Door' 2010 archive), I'll give you a quick preview of the best minor league players post-Stanton/Strasburg that should debut later this season.
NEXT IN LINE
1. 3B Pedro Alvarez, PIT: Nothing is standing between Alvarez and the starting 3B job for the Pirates. 2010 stats - .273 BA, 11 HR, 47 RBI, 12 2B, 28 BB (Triple-A Indianapolis)
Los Angeles Dodgers 2011 Opening Day Roster
For Excel spreadsheet with additional player information, click HERE.
For post-Opening Day 2011 team page, click HERE.
*Players on the 40-man roster are indicated in BOLD.
*Players who are out of options are indicated with ##
*Players who are injured are indicated with +
*Click on the player's name to see the injury update
*Baseball America '11 pre-season prospect rankings are indicated in BLUE.
*Baseball Prospectus '11 pre-season prospect rankings are indicated in GREEN.
Resources and Information Page
Albuquerque (AAA)/ Chattanooga (AA)
Inland Empire (HiA)/ Great Lakes (LoA)/ Rookie Levels
*40-man roster total (40)
25-MAN ROSTER
Starting Lineup (*indicates left-handed batter **indicates switch-hitter)
1 SS Rafael Furcal**
2 LF Tony Gwynn, Jr.*
3 RF Andre Ethier*
4 CF Matt Kemp
5 1B James Loney*
6 3B Juan Uribe
7 C Rod Barajas
8 2B Jamey Carroll
Bench
C A.J. Ellis
C Hector Gimenez**
1B/OF Marcus Thames
IF Ivan DeJesus, Jr.
IF Aaron Miles
OF Xavier Paul ##
Starting Rotation
1 LHP Clayton Kershaw
2 RHP Chad Billingsley
3 LHP Ted Lilly
4 RHP Hiroki Kuroda
5 TBD
Bullpen
CL RHP Jonathan Broxton
SU LHP Hong-Chih Kuo ##
SU RHP Matt Guerrier
MID RHP Kenley Jansen BA#8 BP#2
MID RHP Blake Hawksworth ##
MID RHP Mike MacDougal
LR RHP Lance Cormier
Restricted
RHP Ronald Belisario ##
Disabled List
Position Players
C Dioner Navarro** + UPDATE 3/30 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 22 (torn oblique)
3B Casey Blake + UPDATE 3/30 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 22 (lower back inflammation)
OF Jay Gibbons* + UPDATE 3/30 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 26 (blurred vision in left eye)
Pitchers
RHP Jon Garland + UPDATE 3/30 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 22 (strained oblique)
RHP Vicente Padilla + UPDATE 3/30 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 22 (surgery on throwing arm)
Designated for Assignment
1B John Lindsey: UPDATE 3/31 - DFA'd
RHP Jon Link: UPDATE 3/31 - DFA'd
Current List of Free Agents
*Elias ranking indicated in RED **For list of minor league free agents, click here.
Position Players
C Brad Ausmus: UPDATE 10/3 - announced retirement
Pitchers
RHP Jeff Weaver
LHP Ron Mahay: UPDATE 3/26 - released
Left as Free Agent/ Lost off Waivers/ Released/ Traded
Position Players
C Russell Martin: UPDATE 12/2 - not tendered contract for 2011 UPDATE 12/14 - agreed to one-year deal with Yankees
IF Chin-Lung Hu: UPDATE 12/27 - traded to Mets
IF Ryan Theriot: UPDATE 11/30 - traded to St. Louis
OF Reed Johnson: UPDATE 1/12 - agreed to minor league deal with Cubs
OF Scott Podsednik: UPDATE 2/16 - signed minor league deal with Toronto
Pitchers
LHP Brent Leach: UPDATE 12/21 - DFA'd; signed by Yokohama (Japan)
For post-Opening Day 2011 team page, click HERE.
*Players on the 40-man roster are indicated in BOLD.
*Players who are out of options are indicated with ##
*Players who are injured are indicated with +
*Click on the player's name to see the injury update
*Baseball America '11 pre-season prospect rankings are indicated in BLUE.
*Baseball Prospectus '11 pre-season prospect rankings are indicated in GREEN.
Resources and Information Page
Albuquerque (AAA)/ Chattanooga (AA)
Inland Empire (HiA)/ Great Lakes (LoA)/ Rookie Levels
*40-man roster total (40)
25-MAN ROSTER
Starting Lineup (*indicates left-handed batter **indicates switch-hitter)
1 SS Rafael Furcal**
2 LF Tony Gwynn, Jr.*
3 RF Andre Ethier*
4 CF Matt Kemp
5 1B James Loney*
6 3B Juan Uribe
7 C Rod Barajas
8 2B Jamey Carroll
Bench
C A.J. Ellis
C Hector Gimenez**
1B/OF Marcus Thames
IF Ivan DeJesus, Jr.
IF Aaron Miles
OF Xavier Paul ##
Starting Rotation
1 LHP Clayton Kershaw
2 RHP Chad Billingsley
3 LHP Ted Lilly
4 RHP Hiroki Kuroda
5 TBD
Bullpen
CL RHP Jonathan Broxton
SU LHP Hong-Chih Kuo ##
SU RHP Matt Guerrier
MID RHP Kenley Jansen BA#8 BP#2
MID RHP Blake Hawksworth ##
MID RHP Mike MacDougal
LR RHP Lance Cormier
Restricted
RHP Ronald Belisario ##
Disabled List
Position Players
C Dioner Navarro** + UPDATE 3/30 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 22 (torn oblique)
3B Casey Blake + UPDATE 3/30 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 22 (lower back inflammation)
OF Jay Gibbons* + UPDATE 3/30 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 26 (blurred vision in left eye)
Pitchers
RHP Jon Garland + UPDATE 3/30 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 22 (strained oblique)
RHP Vicente Padilla + UPDATE 3/30 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 22 (surgery on throwing arm)
Designated for Assignment
1B John Lindsey: UPDATE 3/31 - DFA'd
RHP Jon Link: UPDATE 3/31 - DFA'd
Current List of Free Agents
*Elias ranking indicated in RED **For list of minor league free agents, click here.
Position Players
C Brad Ausmus: UPDATE 10/3 - announced retirement
Pitchers
RHP Jeff Weaver
LHP Ron Mahay: UPDATE 3/26 - released
Left as Free Agent/ Lost off Waivers/ Released/ Traded
Position Players
C Russell Martin: UPDATE 12/2 - not tendered contract for 2011 UPDATE 12/14 - agreed to one-year deal with Yankees
IF Chin-Lung Hu: UPDATE 12/27 - traded to Mets
IF Ryan Theriot: UPDATE 11/30 - traded to St. Louis
OF Reed Johnson: UPDATE 1/12 - agreed to minor league deal with Cubs
OF Scott Podsednik: UPDATE 2/16 - signed minor league deal with Toronto
Pitchers
LHP Brent Leach: UPDATE 12/21 - DFA'd; signed by Yokohama (Japan)
Texas Rangers 2011 Opening Day Roster
For Excel spreadsheet with additional player information, click HERE.
For post-Opening Day 2011 team page, click HERE.
*Players on the 40-man roster are indicated in BOLD.
*Players who are out of options are indicated with ##
*Players who are injured are indicated with +
*Click on the player's name to see the injury update
*Baseball America '11 pre-season prospect rankings are indicated in BLUE.
*Baseball Prospectus '11 pre-season prospect rankings are indicated in GREEN.
Resources and Information Page
Round Rock (AAA)/ Frisco (AA)
Myrtle Beach (HiA)/ Hickory (LoA)/ Rookie Levels
*40-man roster total (40)
25-MAN ROSTER
Starting Lineup (*indicates left-handed batter **indicates switch-hitter)
1 2B Ian Kinsler
2 SS Elvis Andrus
3 LF Josh Hamilton*
4 3B Adrian Beltre
5 DH Michael Young
6 RF Nelson Cruz ##
7 1B Mike Napoli
8 C Yorvit Torrealba
9 CF Julio Borbon*
Bench
1B Mitch Moreland*
IF Andres Blanco**
OF David Murphy*
Starting Rotation
1 LHP C.J. Wilson
2 RHP Colby Lewis
3 LHP Matt Harrison
4 LHP Derek Holland
5 RHP Alexi Ogando
Bullpen
CL RHP Neftali Feliz
SU RHP Darren O'Day
SU LHP Arthur Rhodes +
MID RHP Mark Lowe
MID LHP Darren Oliver
MID RHP Pedro Strop
MID RHP Mason Tobin
LR RHP Dave Bush
Disabled List
Position Players
None
Pitchers
RHP Omar Beltre + UPDATE 3/31 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 22 (spine surgery)
RHP Scott Feldman + UPDATE 3/31 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 22 (November 2010 microfracture surgery on right knee)
RHP Tommy Hunter + UPDATE 3/31 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 25 (strained groin); could miss six weeks
RHP Brandon Webb + UPDATE 3/30 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 22 (recovery from shoulder surgery)
Current List of Free Agents
*Elias ranking indicated in RED **For list of minor league free agents, click here.
Position Players
C Bengie Molina (A)
IF Cristian Guzman
Pitchers
None
Left as Free Agent/ Lost off Waivers/ Released/ Traded
Position Players
C Max Ramirez: UPDATE 1/3 - DFA'd UPDATE 1/5 - lost off waivers to Boston
C Matt Treanor: UPDATE 3/28 - traded to Kansas City
1B/3B Jorge Cantu: UPDATE 1/24 - agreed to one-year deal with San Diego
OF Jeff Francoeur: UPDATE 11/10 - cleared waivers and refused minor league assignment UPDATE 12/8 - agreed to one-year deal with Kansas City
OF Vladimir Guerrero (A) - mutual option declined by team UPDATE 2/4 - agreed to one-year deal with Baltimore
Pitchers
RHP Frank Francisco: UPDATE 1/25 - traded to Toronto
RHP Guillermo Moscoso : UPDATE 1/7 - DFA'd UPDATE 1/8 - traded to Oakland
RHP Dustin Nippert: UPDATE 12/2 - not tendered contract for 2011 UPDATE 1/14 - signed to play with team in Korea
LHP Cliff Lee: UPDATE 12/13 - agreed to five-year deal with Philadelphia
For post-Opening Day 2011 team page, click HERE.
*Players on the 40-man roster are indicated in BOLD.
*Players who are out of options are indicated with ##
*Players who are injured are indicated with +
*Click on the player's name to see the injury update
*Baseball America '11 pre-season prospect rankings are indicated in BLUE.
*Baseball Prospectus '11 pre-season prospect rankings are indicated in GREEN.
Resources and Information Page
Round Rock (AAA)/ Frisco (AA)
Myrtle Beach (HiA)/ Hickory (LoA)/ Rookie Levels
*40-man roster total (40)
25-MAN ROSTER
Starting Lineup (*indicates left-handed batter **indicates switch-hitter)
1 2B Ian Kinsler
2 SS Elvis Andrus
3 LF Josh Hamilton*
4 3B Adrian Beltre
5 DH Michael Young
6 RF Nelson Cruz ##
7 1B Mike Napoli
8 C Yorvit Torrealba
9 CF Julio Borbon*
Bench
1B Mitch Moreland*
IF Andres Blanco**
OF David Murphy*
Starting Rotation
1 LHP C.J. Wilson
2 RHP Colby Lewis
3 LHP Matt Harrison
4 LHP Derek Holland
5 RHP Alexi Ogando
Bullpen
CL RHP Neftali Feliz
SU RHP Darren O'Day
SU LHP Arthur Rhodes +
MID RHP Mark Lowe
MID LHP Darren Oliver
MID RHP Pedro Strop
MID RHP Mason Tobin
LR RHP Dave Bush
Disabled List
Position Players
None
Pitchers
RHP Omar Beltre + UPDATE 3/31 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 22 (spine surgery)
RHP Scott Feldman + UPDATE 3/31 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 22 (November 2010 microfracture surgery on right knee)
RHP Tommy Hunter + UPDATE 3/31 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 25 (strained groin); could miss six weeks
RHP Brandon Webb + UPDATE 3/30 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 22 (recovery from shoulder surgery)
Current List of Free Agents
*Elias ranking indicated in RED **For list of minor league free agents, click here.
Position Players
C Bengie Molina (A)
IF Cristian Guzman
Pitchers
None
Left as Free Agent/ Lost off Waivers/ Released/ Traded
Position Players
C Max Ramirez: UPDATE 1/3 - DFA'd UPDATE 1/5 - lost off waivers to Boston
C Matt Treanor: UPDATE 3/28 - traded to Kansas City
1B/3B Jorge Cantu: UPDATE 1/24 - agreed to one-year deal with San Diego
OF Jeff Francoeur: UPDATE 11/10 - cleared waivers and refused minor league assignment UPDATE 12/8 - agreed to one-year deal with Kansas City
OF Vladimir Guerrero (A) - mutual option declined by team UPDATE 2/4 - agreed to one-year deal with Baltimore
Pitchers
RHP Frank Francisco: UPDATE 1/25 - traded to Toronto
RHP Guillermo Moscoso : UPDATE 1/7 - DFA'd UPDATE 1/8 - traded to Oakland
RHP Dustin Nippert: UPDATE 12/2 - not tendered contract for 2011 UPDATE 1/14 - signed to play with team in Korea
LHP Cliff Lee: UPDATE 12/13 - agreed to five-year deal with Philadelphia
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