This year he is in development camp.

 

Next spring, he could be in DSL, or state-side, depending on where they think he is development-wise. There is no definite answer, it depends on the player.

 

And with Zapata being an American citizen, it could also change things as well

And with Zapata being an American citizen, it could also change things as well

I'd think that does make it easier to move him around, yes. Plus he understands English, which some DSL players probably don't.

 

But I think his skill level and play will still be what dictates where he starts next year, mostly.

 

I'd think that does make it easier to move him around, yes. Plus he understands English, which some DSL players probably don't.

 

But I think his skill level and play will still be what dictates where he starts next year, mostly.

 

Right.

 

I just meant that potential hurdles regarding residency and the like won't have to ironed out as they are with most kids from Latin America. So if they want to have him spend the winter in Arizona at their development camp they can just go ahead and do it.

Michael Earley promoted and Leesman back to Charlotte.

 

Carlos Sanchez hits the DL.

JB Wendelken promoted to Winston Salem

Some guy named Tommy Manzella has been signed and assigned to Birmingham. I guess you can never have enough light-hitting middle infielders.

Edited August 13, 201312 yr by HickoryHuskers

Some guy named Tommy Manzella has been signed and assigned to Birmingham. I guess you can never have enough light-hitting middle infielders.

They were actually a bit light on IF depth, if they have the roster spot sure. He's not taking much playing time from anyone important.

Some guy named Tommy Manzella has been signed and assigned to Birmingham. I guess you can never have enough light-hitting middle infielders.

 

Yes, slick fielding shortstop, absolutely no bat. He was the Astros starting shortstop a few years back when they didn't have any shortstops

Saladino is on the DL, so is Carlos Sanchez. And after Semien went to AAA, that leaves B-Ham's middle infield pretty empty - they needed a body.

 

Kind of surprised they didn't just promote Chris Curley to AA.

 

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Tyler Greene has been released by #Chicago. OF Jim Gallagher activated off the DL.

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Tyler Greene has been released by #Chicago. OF Jim Gallagher activated off the DL.

 

Time to start a Tyler Greene appreciation thread

Some guy named Tommy Manzella has been signed and assigned to Birmingham. I guess you can never have enough light-hitting middle infielders.

 

Manzella played for Charlotte in August of last year.

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PRESS RELEASE: Tyler Danish (@danish_Tyler7) -- @whitesox 2nd round pick in 2013 -- promoted to Class A Kannapolis. http://atmilb.com/180u5Ae

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Among full season leagues, Erik Johnson's 2.01 ERA (between Charlotte and Birmingham) ranks fifth in all of Minor League Baseball.

So, we know he's just an org guy and all, but... I am truly surprised Chris Curley isn't in B-Ham right now. They are playing filler at multiple infield positions now that Semien is gone, they are headed for the playoffs, and Curley leads the Carolina League in a whole host of offensive categories.

 

So, we know he's just an org guy and all, but... I am truly surprised Chris Curley isn't in B-Ham right now. They are playing filler at multiple infield positions now that Semien is gone, they are headed for the playoffs, and Curley leads the Carolina League in a whole host of offensive categories.

I agree. Curley hits, Manzella doesn't. Don't get it.

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Among full season leagues, Erik Johnson's 2.01 ERA (between Charlotte and Birmingham) ranks fifth in all of Minor League Baseball.

I wonder if he makes some top 100 lists next year .

I wonder if he makes some top 100 lists next year .

 

He will make a lot of them

 

Not that it matters, because one has much better stuff than the other, but it's fun to look anyways

 

Jameson Taillon - 128.1 IP, 128 K, 46 BB, 9 HR, 1.35 WHIP, 3.79 ERA

Erik Johnson - 130 IP, 118 K, 34 BB, 7 HR, 0.97 WHIP, 2.01 ERA

 

That is 20 G (19 GS) at AA and 3 GS in AAA for Taillon and 14 GS at AA and 8 GS in AAA for Johnson.

Edited August 21, 201312 yr by witesoxfan

I wonder if he makes some top 100 lists next year .

 

He'll be in the 60-75 range, IMO

He'll be in the 60-75 range, IMO

 

Yep, I think that's about perfect. There will be one who doesn't list him and one who lists him in the top 50, and a few will freak out.

He will make a lot of them

 

Not that it matters, because one has much better stuff than the other, but it's fun to look anyways

 

Jameson Taillon - 128.1 IP, 128 K, 46 BB, 9 HR, 1.35 WHIP, 3.79 ERA

Erik Johnson - 130 IP, 118 K, 34 BB, 7 HR, 0.97 WHIP, 2.01 ERA

 

That is 20 G (19 GS) at AA and 3 GS in AAA for Taillon and 14 GS at AA and 8 GS in AAA for Johnson.

I figured he would be but part of my wondering was how many starts would he have to make once he's called up to not be listed as a prospect any more much like the AviGar situation.

I figured he would be but part of my wondering was how many starts would he have to make once he's called up to not be listed as a prospect any more much like the AviGar situation.

 

I believe they typically use 45 service days. Unofficially, there are only 41 service days left. He could be called up today and still retain rookie and prospect eligibility heading into next season.

He'll be in the 60-75 range, IMO

If KW were running the show, he would have on the trading block.

If KW were running the show, he would have on the trading block.

 

How do you know he won't be?

If KW were running the show, he would have on the trading block.

 

Oh hey, a joke that is new!