fathom Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 QUOTE (danman31 @ Aug 25, 2013 -> 02:26 AM) It's certainly possible. He's only really had one bad month and he's had a great August. What position though, 2B? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 24, 2013 -> 09:28 PM) What position though, 2B? Well he's been playing SS with the Dash so maybe there? Johnson will likely start in AA at 2B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Nathaniel Stoltz @stoltz_baseball 2m Kannapolis RHP Tyler Danish 86-90 w/big sink, 78-80 SL with bite, 81-83 CH. Still can't get over the arm action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Nathaniel Stoltz @stoltz_baseball 7m Kannapolis RHP Francellis Montas 93-96, T97. The 97 came in his sixth and final inning. Cutter/slider 83-89, CH 82-84. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 And in other news Mitchell whiffed four times in four at bats. Any chance he simply quits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ Aug 25, 2013 -> 03:59 AM) And in other news Mitchell whiffed four times in four at bats. Any chance he simply quits? It's simply amazing how bad the outfield prospects have played this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdWalsh Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 24, 2013 -> 08:00 PM) DeMichele with a walk off grand slam. I wonder if we see him in AA next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Great game to be at tonight, W-S. Saw Recchia, Wendelken pitch, DeMichele GS and another HR, got 8 more guys interviewed, took a bunch of video. On the bad side, Hawkins looked outright lost at the plate, and I had to watch Micah get hurt. I did get to see this from a few feet away though: QUOTE (BigEdWalsh @ Aug 24, 2013 -> 10:18 PM) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 A couple thoughts on DeMichele, though I want to save some for the articles... 1. He had just gotten going with the bat when the moved him to SS... and I am sure that had an effect, as he then went into a slump. He's been red-hot in August, and I think he's ready for AA. 2. On defense, he's getting a really bad rap... but in the game I was at, he looked solid, and in fact made one very tough play up the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ Aug 24, 2013 -> 09:59 PM) And in other news Mitchell whiffed four times in four at bats. Any chance he simply quits? I think he will get released. People will say his injury was what derailed him, but he fanned a lot at Kanny before he was hurt. If you cant't make contact in A ball, chances are, you aren't going to make contact at higher levels. I know its unfair, but I wonder what the Sox roster would look like had they taken Trout instead of Mitchell. Probably very different. Edited August 25, 2013 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 A raw 17 year old is one thing, but Mitchell was a raw college player when we drafted him. He started in a hole and then the injury just dug him deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 24, 2013 -> 09:58 PM) Nathaniel Stoltz @stoltz_baseball 2m Kannapolis RHP Tyler Danish 86-90 w/big sink, 78-80 SL with bite, 81-83 CH. Still can't get over the arm action. I can't get over an upper 80s fastball from a RHP. That's what concerns me about him. Pretty limited upside for pitchers like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 QUOTE (danman31 @ Aug 25, 2013 -> 12:08 AM) I can't get over an upper 80s fastball from a RHP. That's what concerns me about him. Pretty limited upside for pitchers like that. Definitely a concern. However... 1. The gun in Kanny was a bit inconsistent and inaccurate while I was there. I was using the readings from the scout sitting next to me as a result. The gun is literally being used by hand from the radio booth up high. Just something to keep in mind. 2. He's on limited innings, and they may also be telling him to not worry about velocity. I had at least one guy say that specifically, can't remember if it was Tyler or not though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 24, 2013 -> 10:44 PM) I think he will get released. People will say his injury was what derailed him, but he fanned a lot at Kanny before he was hurt. If you cant't make contact in A ball, chances are, you aren't going to make contact at higher levels. I know its unfair, but I wonder what the Sox roster would look like had they taken Trout instead of Mitchell. Probably very different. Releasing him would be odd. He's still not that old. I'm not about to place any bets about his future, but there's no reason to let someone else roll the dice with him for nothing QUOTE (danman31 @ Aug 25, 2013 -> 12:08 AM) I can't get over an upper 80s fastball from a RHP. That's what concerns me about him. Pretty limited upside for pitchers like that. QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 25, 2013 -> 12:53 AM) Definitely a concern. However... 1. The gun in Kanny was a bit inconsistent and inaccurate while I was there. I was using the readings from the scout sitting next to me as a result. The gun is literally being used by hand from the radio booth up high. Just something to keep in mind. 2. He's on limited innings, and they may also be telling him to not worry about velocity. I had at least one guy say that specifically, can't remember if it was Tyler or not though. "big sink" a huge factor in me being unalarmed by the number - that tells me he probably has at least a couple more mph in the tank if he wanted to throw a straighter heater Also, he's probably far, far into uncharted territory in terms of innings. He probably won't be totally back to normal until he has a couple months off at the end of the year. I like how we've treaded lightly with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 QUOTE (danman31 @ Aug 25, 2013 -> 12:08 AM) I can't get over an upper 80s fastball from a RHP. That's what concerns me about him. Pretty limited upside for pitchers like that. Why did I think he threw in the mid-90's? Hm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 25, 2013 -> 10:00 AM) Why did I think he threw in the mid-90's? Hm. He did in HS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 25, 2013 -> 10:00 AM) Why did I think he threw in the mid-90's? Hm. He was mid 90's in HS. His arm action also makes his pitches look a lot harder as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 25, 2013 -> 01:53 AM) Definitely a concern. However... 1. The gun in Kanny was a bit inconsistent and inaccurate while I was there. I was using the readings from the scout sitting next to me as a result. The gun is literally being used by hand from the radio booth up high. Just something to keep in mind. 2. He's on limited innings, and they may also be telling him to not worry about velocity. I had at least one guy say that specifically, can't remember if it was Tyler or not though. 3. He's at the end of a full season, after throwing a full high school season followed by 2 months in the minors. He's on the "build up arm strength" path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 QUOTE (danman31 @ Aug 25, 2013 -> 12:08 AM) I can't get over an upper 80s fastball from a RHP. That's what concerns me about him. Pretty limited upside for pitchers like that. He's like 18 and thrown more innings than he's ever thrown. You have to be kidding me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 QUOTE (danman31 @ Aug 24, 2013 -> 09:26 PM) It's certainly possible. He's only really had one bad month and he's had a great August. He had two abysmal months. I find it hard to understand how he's promotable after having a really pedestrian year. He didn't even do that well in Kannapolis last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 QUOTE (Cerbaho-WG @ Aug 25, 2013 -> 08:44 PM) He had two abysmal months. I find it hard to understand how he's promotable after having a really pedestrian year. He didn't even do that well in Kannapolis last year. OK, I misread his stats. Also, I wouldn't really call it a promotion when an offseason is involved. I'm not saying put him in AA for the playoffs, but he could see AA next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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