2009 Silver Hawks shortstop Reynaldo Navarro has been traded to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for reliever Carlos Rosa.
Navarro was in high-A Visalia, so you wonder if this will impact the Silver Hawks.
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Monday, May 3, 2010
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Diamondbacks Top 10
Baseball America has released the Arizona Diamondbacks Top 10 Prospects today.
If you want to read what they have to say about the farm system, click here.
If you want the Silver Hawks side of the story, click here.
Or if you just want the list and my opinion, keep reading:
1) Jarrod Parker
2) Bobby Borchering
3) A.J. Pollock
4) Brandon Allen
5) Daniel Schlereth
6) Chris Owings
7) Mike Belfiore
8) Marc Krauss
9) Ryan Wheeler
10) Collin Cowgill
My unsolicited opinions:
-I'm not surprised Jarrod Parker is number one, nor should any of you. He's clearly the best pitcher in the system, even with recent surgery.
-Borchering is young, and likely a Silver Hawk in 2010. Baseball America always gives preferences to younger players over older ones, because their ceilings are always higher.
-I was surprised to see A.J. Pollock at #3. He had a fine year, just not an overwhelming one. However, I think you'll see Pollock dominate the Cal League in 2010, and then it's just a matter of making the proper adjustments to continue to see success on the way up.
-Allen was acquired via a trade, so we don't have a lot to go on with him.
-Schlereth comes in fifth, but that's irrelevant now since he just was traded (see previous post). I would imagine Baseball America would update this list before publishing their top 30 Prospect Handbook.
-Owings and Belfiore are the real deal from what I hear. And they should both be in South Bend on Opening Day 2010.
-Krauss is a guy I struggle with at #8. I'm not saying he doesn't deserve it, or that he's not good. He has enormous power and showed some ability to hit for average. However, he was limited due to ankle injuries, and I don't think we saw everything he could do. I'd like to see him play a full season at 100% before I judge his prospect rating.
-Ryan Wheeler should be higher than #9. In my book, he's top 5 in the system (and that's coming from only seeing him play about two weeks). His swing is so smooth that it's hard for me to imagine his average ever being below .300, and the power numbers will be there as well. He's the real deal.
-Collin Cowgill at #10 is fine. Like Krauss, he had an injury last season that limited him. Again, a full season should help us determine whether the top 10 ranking is justified.
Notable players that dropped out of last year's top 10:
#2 Gerardo Parra (no longer a prospect since he made it to the Majors)
#4 Mark Hallberg (hit .257 for Mobile -- should still be in top 30 I would imagine)
#5 Wade Miley (will still be in top 30, but not a surprise he dropped out of top 10)
#6 Kevin Eichhorn (pitched just 10 games for Missoula)
#7 Cesar Valdez (went 7-6 with a 4.78 ERA in Reno)
#8 Billy Buckner (majors)
#10 Reynaldo Navarro (I actually thought he improved this year. Would like to see his average higher, but he should still be ranked between 11-15 at worst, I would think)
If you want to read what they have to say about the farm system, click here.
If you want the Silver Hawks side of the story, click here.
Or if you just want the list and my opinion, keep reading:
1) Jarrod Parker
2) Bobby Borchering
3) A.J. Pollock
4) Brandon Allen
5) Daniel Schlereth
6) Chris Owings
7) Mike Belfiore
8) Marc Krauss
9) Ryan Wheeler
10) Collin Cowgill
My unsolicited opinions:
-I'm not surprised Jarrod Parker is number one, nor should any of you. He's clearly the best pitcher in the system, even with recent surgery.
-Borchering is young, and likely a Silver Hawk in 2010. Baseball America always gives preferences to younger players over older ones, because their ceilings are always higher.
-I was surprised to see A.J. Pollock at #3. He had a fine year, just not an overwhelming one. However, I think you'll see Pollock dominate the Cal League in 2010, and then it's just a matter of making the proper adjustments to continue to see success on the way up.
-Allen was acquired via a trade, so we don't have a lot to go on with him.
-Schlereth comes in fifth, but that's irrelevant now since he just was traded (see previous post). I would imagine Baseball America would update this list before publishing their top 30 Prospect Handbook.
-Owings and Belfiore are the real deal from what I hear. And they should both be in South Bend on Opening Day 2010.
-Krauss is a guy I struggle with at #8. I'm not saying he doesn't deserve it, or that he's not good. He has enormous power and showed some ability to hit for average. However, he was limited due to ankle injuries, and I don't think we saw everything he could do. I'd like to see him play a full season at 100% before I judge his prospect rating.
-Ryan Wheeler should be higher than #9. In my book, he's top 5 in the system (and that's coming from only seeing him play about two weeks). His swing is so smooth that it's hard for me to imagine his average ever being below .300, and the power numbers will be there as well. He's the real deal.
-Collin Cowgill at #10 is fine. Like Krauss, he had an injury last season that limited him. Again, a full season should help us determine whether the top 10 ranking is justified.
Notable players that dropped out of last year's top 10:
#2 Gerardo Parra (no longer a prospect since he made it to the Majors)
#4 Mark Hallberg (hit .257 for Mobile -- should still be in top 30 I would imagine)
#5 Wade Miley (will still be in top 30, but not a surprise he dropped out of top 10)
#6 Kevin Eichhorn (pitched just 10 games for Missoula)
#7 Cesar Valdez (went 7-6 with a 4.78 ERA in Reno)
#8 Billy Buckner (majors)
#10 Reynaldo Navarro (I actually thought he improved this year. Would like to see his average higher, but he should still be ranked between 11-15 at worst, I would think)
Friday, May 15, 2009
From the Notes - May 15, 2009
Some interesting notes from today
-South Bend is 16-0 when holding a lead entering the final inning.
-T.J. Hose is on a streak of 8.1 scoreless innings of relief, highest current streak on the team right now.
-Silver Hawks starters have a 3.76 ERA; The bullpen has a 3.39 ERA.
-South Bend is 10-3 in the month of May.
-Reynaldo Navarro hit leadoff for the first time yesterday, he also was the DH -- the first time he's been anywhere other than shortstop.
-South Bend is 16-0 when holding a lead entering the final inning.
-T.J. Hose is on a streak of 8.1 scoreless innings of relief, highest current streak on the team right now.
-Silver Hawks starters have a 3.76 ERA; The bullpen has a 3.39 ERA.
-South Bend is 10-3 in the month of May.
-Reynaldo Navarro hit leadoff for the first time yesterday, he also was the DH -- the first time he's been anywhere other than shortstop.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The Bats Are Alive
14 total hits, 8 runs, 4 doubles, 2 triples.
Impressive 8-1 victory for the Silver Hawks tonight over Lansing. Before I talk more about the offense (since it will get all the love), let me make sure I say something about the pitching.
Trevor Harden and Sean Morgan were phenomenal. First of all, Harden allowed just one run in 7.0 innings to become the first Hawks pitcher to reach two wins. And while yes, he did get a lot of support, he continued to set them down even after he had a big lead. Morgan, pitching in relief with the same large lead, didn't mess around. He struck out four batters in 2.0 innings to close it out.
Now, with that said, what a showing by the offense. Alfredo Marte, Nelson Gomez, and Reynaldo Navarro each had three hits, and they all had at least two extra-base hits (Navarro had three). Isaias Asencio added two singles. Nobody let up. When they had the Lansing pitchers on the ropes, the Hawks kept the pressure on and added up the runs.
Good win, doubleheader tomorrow beginning at 6:05, pregame at 5:45. Hopefully the guys will keep it up.
(FYI, Justin Parker's hit in the fourth inning was changed to an error after the game. I feel bad for Parker, but ultimately, I think it's the right call. Although sometimes I disagree with decisions made by the official scorer, keep in mind these guys only get one chance to see the play. There is no instant replay, no monitors to look at multiple angles to get it right. It's one look at it live, try to get it right, and then if need be, change it after the games after talking to the coaches.)
Impressive 8-1 victory for the Silver Hawks tonight over Lansing. Before I talk more about the offense (since it will get all the love), let me make sure I say something about the pitching.
Trevor Harden and Sean Morgan were phenomenal. First of all, Harden allowed just one run in 7.0 innings to become the first Hawks pitcher to reach two wins. And while yes, he did get a lot of support, he continued to set them down even after he had a big lead. Morgan, pitching in relief with the same large lead, didn't mess around. He struck out four batters in 2.0 innings to close it out.
Now, with that said, what a showing by the offense. Alfredo Marte, Nelson Gomez, and Reynaldo Navarro each had three hits, and they all had at least two extra-base hits (Navarro had three). Isaias Asencio added two singles. Nobody let up. When they had the Lansing pitchers on the ropes, the Hawks kept the pressure on and added up the runs.
Good win, doubleheader tomorrow beginning at 6:05, pregame at 5:45. Hopefully the guys will keep it up.
(FYI, Justin Parker's hit in the fourth inning was changed to an error after the game. I feel bad for Parker, but ultimately, I think it's the right call. Although sometimes I disagree with decisions made by the official scorer, keep in mind these guys only get one chance to see the play. There is no instant replay, no monitors to look at multiple angles to get it right. It's one look at it live, try to get it right, and then if need be, change it after the games after talking to the coaches.)
Monday, April 13, 2009
From the Notes - April 13, 2009
South Bend Silver Hawks (0-3)
vs. Lansing Lugnuts (0-3)
Coveleski Stadium, South Bend, Indiana – 6:30 PM
Season Series: 0-0 Tie
@ Coveleski Stadium: 0-0 Tie
@ Oldsmobile Park: 0-0 Tie
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Silver Hawks Team Hitting: .173 – 11th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 4.88 ERA – 12th
Lugnuts Team Hitting: .109 – 14th
Lugnuts Team Pitching: 5.33 ERA – 13th
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LAST GAME: Mauricio Robles (WP, 1-0) and Matt Hoffman (SV, 1) combined on a four-hit shutout as the West Michigan Whitecaps completed a three-game series sweep against South Bend on Saturday. Robles struck out eight in 5.0 innings, while Hoffman struck out three over the final 4.0 innings to earn the save. Five different Whitecaps picked up an RBI in the ballgame, as West Michigan spread the wealth with nine hits in the contest. Rafael Quezada (LP, 0-1) took the loss for South Bend, allowing three runs in 4.1 innings pitched.
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TEAM NOTES:
· West Michigan swept the opening series over South Bend for the second consecutive season.
· South Bend started the 2008 season with nine straight losses.
· The Silver Hawks have committed five errors in the first three games.
· South Bend pitchers have hit eight batters in the first three games (two on Thursday, four on Friday, two on Saturday).
· The Hawks have struck out 36 times in three games (12 on Thursday, 13 on Friday, 11 on Saturday).
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INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
· Reynaldo Navarro is the only Hawks hitter to have a hit in each of the first three games.
· Navarro is the only Hawks hitter to have not struck out in the first three game.
· Navarro has scored three of the Hawks six runs in 2009.
· Alfredo Marte has two hits in each of the last two games.
vs. Lansing Lugnuts (0-3)
Coveleski Stadium, South Bend, Indiana – 6:30 PM
Season Series: 0-0 Tie
@ Coveleski Stadium: 0-0 Tie
@ Oldsmobile Park: 0-0 Tie
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Silver Hawks Team Hitting: .173 – 11th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 4.88 ERA – 12th
Lugnuts Team Hitting: .109 – 14th
Lugnuts Team Pitching: 5.33 ERA – 13th
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
LAST GAME: Mauricio Robles (WP, 1-0) and Matt Hoffman (SV, 1) combined on a four-hit shutout as the West Michigan Whitecaps completed a three-game series sweep against South Bend on Saturday. Robles struck out eight in 5.0 innings, while Hoffman struck out three over the final 4.0 innings to earn the save. Five different Whitecaps picked up an RBI in the ballgame, as West Michigan spread the wealth with nine hits in the contest. Rafael Quezada (LP, 0-1) took the loss for South Bend, allowing three runs in 4.1 innings pitched.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TEAM NOTES:
· West Michigan swept the opening series over South Bend for the second consecutive season.
· South Bend started the 2008 season with nine straight losses.
· The Silver Hawks have committed five errors in the first three games.
· South Bend pitchers have hit eight batters in the first three games (two on Thursday, four on Friday, two on Saturday).
· The Hawks have struck out 36 times in three games (12 on Thursday, 13 on Friday, 11 on Saturday).
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INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
· Reynaldo Navarro is the only Hawks hitter to have a hit in each of the first three games.
· Navarro is the only Hawks hitter to have not struck out in the first three game.
· Navarro has scored three of the Hawks six runs in 2009.
· Alfredo Marte has two hits in each of the last two games.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Top 10 Prospects
I mentioned earlier this week that Gerardo Parra was listed as the #2 prospect in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization according to Baseball America. I've listed the top 10 prospects below, but you can find the list and much more at: http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2009/267467.html
1. Jarrod Parker, RHP
2. Gerardo Parra, OF
3. Daniel Schlereth, LHP
4. Mark Hallberg, SS/2B
5. Wade Miley, LHP
6. Kevin Eichhorn, RHP
7. Cesar Valdez, RHP
8. Billy Buckner, RHP
9. Collin Cowgill, OF
10. Reynaldo Navarro, SS
In case you are wondering, Miley, Eichhorn, and Navarro are the prospects that are most likely to spend time in South Bend in 2009. Certainly nothing guaranteed, but they were all in either short-season A or rookie ball to end last season.
1. Jarrod Parker, RHP
2. Gerardo Parra, OF
3. Daniel Schlereth, LHP
4. Mark Hallberg, SS/2B
5. Wade Miley, LHP
6. Kevin Eichhorn, RHP
7. Cesar Valdez, RHP
8. Billy Buckner, RHP
9. Collin Cowgill, OF
10. Reynaldo Navarro, SS
In case you are wondering, Miley, Eichhorn, and Navarro are the prospects that are most likely to spend time in South Bend in 2009. Certainly nothing guaranteed, but they were all in either short-season A or rookie ball to end last season.
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