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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 4, 2010 -> 08:23 AM) Where's he even playing? Second year at Fresno.

Had food poisoning, skipped both games.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 4, 2010 -> 04:20 AM) What's his upside? I've seen comparisons with Ely and Sean Tracey, so hopefully better than that? Stuff? Who here has seen him pitch in the last couple of seasons in-person? Impressions? Swing man, 6th or 7th inning guy. He induces a lot of groundballs. I think he's capable of being someone you could rely on to pitch out of a jam. His fastball's about 92-93, I imagine he throws a sinker or splitter that's a little slower. Not sure about his offspeed stuff.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ May 3, 2010 -> 01:28 PM) Maybe the other Gordon is on his way to San Diego... Doesn't that constitute Soxtalk blasphemy?

Jorge Castillo released, Kyle Davis reassigned to extended spring training, Zachary Kayne promoted to Kannapolis from extended spring training, Rafael Vera acquired from Cleveland and assigned to Kannapolis.

I'm officially starting the campaign for you to win the 2010 Scouting Award.

QUOTE (Ozzie Ball @ Apr 30, 2010 -> 12:53 PM) Continued... As always, good stuff, Jeff.

Javier Castillo released, Adam Ricks to the Inactive list, IF Luis Rodriguez signed and assigned to Charlotte, roster spots open in W-S and Charlotte. Does Deunte "Craigslist John" Heath get assigned to B'ham or Charlotte now?

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 29, 2010 -> 11:19 PM) Brent Morel b****es. Johnnie Lowe looks night and day better than he did last year on the Barons looking at his stats. I'm sure JPN agrees from watching him. Gilmore 0-5... :o :o :o Shoemaker's 1st game back with Kanny. 3-4, RBI, 2B Yes.

Cole Armstrong to the DL.

KW Jr. placed on the DL (what a shame), Jeffrey Tezak was promoted to Winston-Salem, Justin Collop was activated from the DL, and Chase Blackwood was promoted to B'ham. I'm think maybe Cole Armstrong might be going on the DL. He was removed from yesterday's game after one at bat.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Apr 28, 2010 -> 05:03 PM) Yes. His demotion wasn't really fair anyway.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 28, 2010 -> 02:30 PM) Who dropped off the W-S roster? Also, I thought Cheatham wasn't really a starter anyway. Corley and Burdie promoted to B'ham, Leroy Hunt activated from the DL. They had one extra spot open. Less at bats for KW Jr.

New Baseball America minor league transactions out, The White Sox signed C Dylan Tonneson, LHP Spencer Arroyo & shockingly RHP Deunte Heath, who I believe is on a PED suspension. Lyndon Estill was also released. EDIT: Heath was suspended and released by the Braves because he was caught soliciting a prostitute who happened to be an undercover officer in a sting. His suspension only applies to the Braves organization, so he may get assigned to either B'ham or Charlotte soon.

Jordan Cheatham has been promoted to Winston-Salem. Does this mean Brady Shoemaker goes back to Kannapolis?

Jordan Cheatham has been promoted to Winston-Salem. Does this mean Brady Shoemaker goes back to Kannapolis?

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 28, 2010 -> 12:26 PM) I think they're geared toward school field trips. When the Barons play early day games (11AMCT), it's considered "kids day." There was 5,000 kids in GA last Wednesday.

Charlotte's games for the next week are on MiLB.tv, they are archived after they end.

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 27, 2010 -> 06:42 PM) I'm no scout, I won't pretend to be. But his motion has always scared me. His arm goes way back, and then he seems to throw across his body. Have real scouts mentioned this and voiced a similar concern? After the first time I saw him pitch last year, I was immediately concerned about his arm motion and the stress it may put on his elbow.

Andrew Dobies has been promoted to Charlotte to take Santeliz's spot on the roster, who was put on the DL. Ramon Castro is starting a rehab assignment with Charlotte. Charlis Burdie was promoted to B'ham along with Tyson Corley. Leroy Hunt was activated from the DL, Winston-Salem has a open roster spot.

Ramon Castro has begun a rehab assignment with Charlotte.

QUOTE (chisoxfan09 @ Apr 27, 2010 -> 04:16 PM) JPN, what do you think of Santeliz and his upside if any? Poor man's K-Rod. I like him a lot, he has a "bold" Ozzie like personality.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 26, 2010 -> 08:18 PM) Ely to start for the Dodgers on Wednesday vs the Mets Couldn't have happened to a better kid.

Ricky Brooks did get hurt, he's on the DL. Clevelan Santeliz is also on the DL now. Tyson Corley promoted to B'ham.

The Barons always have someone on the bench coach first. Ever Magallanes coaches third. Salvador "Big Dirty" Sanchez is 24 going on 25.