The #MilbDailyThread - 8/4

[Jaypers]

Today's notables include:

Domingo German
Matt Boyd
Casey Meisner
Nick Travieso*
Cameron Varga
A.J. Cole*
Domingo Tapia
Dace Kime
Henry Owens (AAA debut)*
Alex Colome*
Trevor May*
Robbie Ray vs. Nick Kingham*
Michael Lorenzen*
Lewis Thorpe
Duane Underwood
Archie Bradley*
Asher Wojciechowski*
Tyler Pike*
Zach Eflin
Taijuan Walker*

[mangia1976]

Hoping Henry Owens (AAA debut)* totally dominates tonight!!!

[NeTexMitchell]

Rumor is Nomar Mazara was promoted to Frisco today.

[VandyCards]

Rumor is Nomar Mazara was promoted to Frisco today.

Skipped hi a altogether ?

[dasiegel]

Skipped hi a altogether ?

yea that would be very odd.


id like to see a gem from walker and bradley btw.

[jewcer2k5]

Cyclones home tonight? Wouldn't mind seeing Meisner.

[Jaypers]

Josh Hader and Teoscar Hernandez promoted to AA Corpus Christi.

[tiger221166]

rumors of Baez call-up:

https://twitter.com/BleacherNation/status/496347152575365120

[jstephens24]

Josh Hader and Teoscar Hernandez promoted to AA Corpus Christi.

About time for Hader. Even though his last start didnt go to well

[nadeauman33]

Rumor is Nomar Mazara was promoted to Frisco today.

I hope not, my 3 yr. would be crushed :(

[nadeauman33]

Rumor is Nomar Mazara was promoted to Frisco today.

Looks true, man super excited for Mazara but really hate we're not going to see him in Myrtle Beach :(

[Jaypers]

Rumor is Nomar Mazara was promoted to Frisco today.

Maybe you were thinking of Jorge Alfaro, who has been officially promoted to AA Frisco. :)!

[NeTexMitchell]

Looks true, man super excited for Mazara but really hate we're not going to see him in Myrtle Beach :(

There are just too many outfielders in Myrtle and I dont think they want to send Williams up.

[nadeauman33]

Maybe you were thinking of Jorge Alfaro, who has been officially promoted to AA Frisco. :)!

Nope both, I read it here in link and follow up comments Jorge Alfaro promoted to AA Frisco - Lone Star Ball (http://www.lonestarball.com/2014/8/4/5967327/jorge-alfaro-promoted-to-aa-frisco)

[NeTexMitchell]

Maybe you were thinking of Jorge Alfaro, who has been officially promoted to AA Frisco. :)!

No according to @TepidP, who has front run several Rangers promotions, he is being told Mazara has been promoted to Frisco.

[ctbinvestments]

That's crazy....I know he's improved but I do not see this AA experience going well for Mazara.

Edit: And I was wrong...I didn't think they would promote Mazara but obviously they did/have

[NeTexMitchell]

Anthony Andro @aandro · 5m
Rangers say both Nomar Mazara and Jorge Alfaro are Frisco bound.

[Hail2TheVictors]

This ought to be interesting. No prospect that young is ready for the jump from low a to AA.

[nadeauman33]

Let's be realistic Nomar isn't ready for double A, but why not baptism by fire.... Kid still can't hit Lefties :(

[VandyCards]

Houston's Tony Kemp has been working out/playing in LF. Formerly at 2b, but blocked by Altuve. Might portend a late season call up.

[texgator]

And I just happen to be going to Frisco Wed night.....mu ha ha

[Jaypers]

Ian Clarkin promoted to High-A Tampa. :)

[nadeauman33]

Something's in the water today with all these promotions. Next I'll see G I O L I T O being sent up too :)!

[texgator]

Something's in the water today with all these promotions. Next I'll see G I O L I T O being sent up too :)!

Happens every year after the trade deadline.

[nadeauman33]

Nomar Mazara promoted to AA Frisco - Lone Star Ball (http://www.lonestarball.com/2014/8/4/5968301/nomar-mazara-promoted-to-aa-frisco)

[statman32]

There are just too many outfielders in Myrtle and I dont think they want to send Williams up.

That is my guess although I could have seen them promoting Bolinger if they chose not to promote Williams.

I am pretty happy with this promotion for Mazara. It is something you don't see happen very much with hitters, but some sort of promotion was long overdue and he has the makeup to not get overwhelmed. The sky is the limit for him.

[statman32]

Blake Swihart was also promoted to AAA Pawtucket.

[VandyCards]

Blake Swihart was also promoted to AAA Pawtucket.

Was hoping to see Henry Owens in bowie. "Oh well he got called up, at least I'll get to see Swihart".

Silly me.

[dasiegel]

Weird to promote a guy as young as mazara when he isn't hitting for avg. I love mazara just saying.

[StlScott]

Jason Parks @ProfessorParks · 9h
Mazara belongs in AA. RT @EthanPurser: Nomar Mazara's last ten games: .281/.439/.688.

[Tarheelsfan2012]

Weird to promote a guy as young as mazara when he isn't hitting for avg. I love mazara just saying.

Since the start of June he has hit .302 14HR and 51 RBI while cutting down on his K's and walking more. I think its an aggressive move but he was due for a promotion.

[statman32]

Weird to promote a guy as young as mazara when he isn't hitting for avg. I love mazara just saying.

He is hitting for average. He is getting on base a lot. He is hitting for power.

Hitting .292 since May 7th (76 games) with 18 home runs and an OBP of .387.

:eek:

[JoshHarrison5]

Josh Hader and Teoscar Hernandez promoted to AA Corpus Christi.

Looks like my guy Mr. Consistent aka Rio Ruiz will be the lone one from that great group to start the year finishing the season in Lancaster. He was very deserving of a promotion, but that's the way the cards fall.

[14tahunts]

Glad Arizona promoted Justin Williams, will give me something interesting to chart here this week.

[jewcer2k5]

Looks like my guy Mr. Consistent aka Rio Ruiz will be the lone one from that great group to start the year finishing the season in Lancaster. He was very deserving of a promotion, but that's the way the cards fall.

No promotion for him after the trade for Moran. The organization was very high on Moran so I'd expect Ruiz to be moved at some point or change positions.

They nearly drafted him (Moran) #1 overall.

[metsplaya123]

mets should promote conforto, don't see any reason why they need to keep him there still.

[JoshHarrison5]

No promotion for him after the trade for Moran. The organization was very high on Moran so I'd expect Ruiz to be moved at some point or change positions.

They nearly drafted him (Moran) #1 overall.

Oh I know, I just firmly believe Ruiz is the better of the two right now and just not b/c I collect him. If you watch their swings and approach at the plate, you can tell Ruiz is going to be more successful at the higher levels. However, seeing that Moran is older I completely understand their decision to put Moran ahead of him.

[Jaypers]

Owens struck out the side in his 1st inning for Pawtucket. :)

[papiis01]

I'm at the Owens game and he is lights out, his curve is getting so many swings and misses.

[Jaypers]

Still no hits allowed for Owens through 5, with 8 K's.

And he's trending on Twitter.

[Jaypers]

Dustin Peterson HR (10)

Casey Gillaspie HR (6)

Nick Ciuffo HR (2)

[Jaypers]

Henry Owens' final - 6.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 9 K :)

[statman32]

Michael Lorenzen: (Not exciting but they won't be with a 75 pitch limit.)

4ip | 3h | 1er | 2bb | 2k

Lewis Thorpe: (Love the strikeouts)
4ip | 1h | 1er | 3bb | 6k

[Jaypers]

Michael Taylor promoted to AAA Syracuse.

[Jaypers]

Rowdy Tellez HR (3)

Brandon Drury HR (21)

J.D. Davis HR (6) - 1st in MWL

[metsplaya123]

Justin Williams rbi triple

[ctbinvestments]

Justin Williams rbi triple

Yes sir and a 29 game hitting streak. Longest in minor leagues this season I believe (Betts 28?).

[nflfans4ever]

Any news about Jose Berrios next start ?

[dkossin]

Any news about Jose Berrios next start ?

i got that same question

[nflfans4ever]

Whats wrong with Taijuan Walker ???

2.1 IP - 7 H - 6 ER - 1 BB - 1 K...........

[wwejhardyrox]

Whats wrong with Taijuan Walker ???

2.1 IP - 7 H - 6 ER - 1 BB - 1 K...........

a bad outing i guess?

[hotbox]

Nice outing by Meisner.

[fitch123]

Michael Lorenzen: (Not exciting but they won't be with a 75 pitch limit.)

4ip | 3h | 1er | 2bb | 2k

Lewis Thorpe: (Love the strikeouts)
4ip | 1h | 1er | 3bb | 6k

Thorpe is having some great outings as of late. Nice to see

[drew306]

Not a highly rated prospect, but Eric Jokisch just went 8 innings and only gave up 5 hits, no walks, no runs, and struck out 7 for the I-Cubs. He could be the next guy to get a start for the Cubs if someone gets injured or traded.

[Jaypers]

Renato Nunez HR (28)

[dasiegel]

He is hitting for average. He is getting on base a lot. He is hitting for power.

Hitting .292 since May 7th (76 games) with 18 home runs and an OBP of .387.

:eek:

i guess what i mean is that to jump a level when u just turned 19, u better be raking the ball not just hitting .292.

Renato Nunez HR (28)

guess this kid is pretty good.

[S.Gallagherfan6]

matt olson HR(33)

[RobbinsDynasty]

Jacob Lindgren promoted to AA Trenton... after a 4 strike out inning on 8/3
Nick Rumbelow promoted to AAA SWB
Peter O'Brien HR 34

[HeyFitzy]

Daniel Robertson HR (15) :cool:

A's Top 3 Prospects all had HR's tonight. :)!

[statman32]

i guess what i mean is that to jump a level when u just turned 19, u better be raking the ball not just hitting .292.



It is pretty weird, but the Rangers are known for being very aggressive with their prospects. They know their players best and they must believe they he can handle it. Statistics do not mean everything, especially at the lower levels.

[dasiegel]

It is pretty weird, but the Rangers are known for being very aggressive with their prospects. They know their players best and they must believe they he can handle it. Statistics do not mean everything, especially at the lower levels.

yea well profar got pushed fast, odor, and sardinas got pushed fast and i'm not sure their technique is optimal. with that said im happy he's not a K machine. that's the scariest guy to bump, a guy who is striking out left and right.

matt olson HR(33)

creeping on gallo and bryant

[PejaD]

Daniel Robertson HR (15) :cool:

A's Top 3 Prospects all had HR's tonight. :)!

I wonder if Robertson is going to get promoted soon. There isn't much talent ahead of him at SS, and he has proven himself in Stockton.

[nflfans4ever]

a bad outing i guess?

Lots of bad outing this season

[JoshHarrison5]

Rio Ruiz 2-5 pair of singles, run scored.....Only 16 K to 18 BB over his last 140 plate appearances

[JoshHarrison5]

Plus I found out Rio will be playing in the Arizona Fall League for sure this year with the Salt River Rafters.

[Keyser Soze]

Plus I found out Rio will be playing in the Arizona Fall League for sure this year with the Salt River Rafters.

Glad to hear that. He's a badass

[dasiegel]

Lots of bad outing this season

yea not happy abt Walker's starts. Scouts say that watching his good stuff reminds them of Verlander at that stage but his results are all over the place this yr.

[ctbinvestments]

yea not happy abt Walker's starts. Scouts say that watching his good stuff reminds them of Verlander at that stage but his results are all over the place this yr.

He'll be shut down again with "shoulder soreness" shortly. Somethings not right with him.

[dasiegel]

He'll be shut down again with "shoulder soreness" shortly. Somethings not right with him.

thats sounds abt right, he needs a fresh start next yr is what it sounds like... maybe a strengthening program til then.

[jewcer2k5]

Nice outing by Meisner.

All I saw wast this but no line so if I missed it sorry.

6 IP, 6 hits, 2 Runs (1 ER), 6k, 0bb

Great outing for him!

1k per inning and low solid control for a guy his size at this level is awesome.