I'm sure a lot of you have seen that Jason Marquis broke his leg yesterday after being hit with a line drive on the mound. Obviously, that's a tough way to lose a pitcher for the season, particularly on a team in the playoff chase.
However, what makes it even more tough to swallow is that Marquis was a rent-a-player, trying to help the Diamondbacks get over the hump. And remember, Arizona traded away Silver Hawks shortstop Zach Walters to get him.
So basically, Arizona received Marquis for a grand total of three starts, with an 0-1 record and 9.53 ERA.
Meanwhile, Walters was hitting over .300 in South Bend and ranked second on the team in homers and RBIs.
Baseball can be a cruel game at times.
Showing posts with label Zach Walters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zach Walters. Show all posts
Monday, August 15, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Update on 2011 Silver Hawks on Different Teams Now
Originally I was just going to post about Zach Walters and update you on what he did, but I figured I should turn this into an update on all the players who have played with South Bend that are now on different teams.
Keon Broxton - .233, 4 HR, 27 RBIs, 20 SB, but 96 K's with high-A Visalia.
Raul Navarro - .197, 0 HR, 8 RBIs in 33 games with short-season A Yakima.
Zach Walters - Went 1-for-3 in his debut with the high-A Potomac Nationals yesterday.
Brian Budrow - 4-2, 5.35 ERA in 20 relief appearances for high-A Visalia.
Enrique Burgos - 3-3, 7.07 ERA in 8 starts for rookie Missoula. 38 K's in 35.2 IP.
David Holmberg - 2-2, 5.01 ERA in 6 starts for high-A Visalia. 28 K's in 32.1 IP.
Greg Robinson - 0-4, 6.75 ERA in 13 relief appearances for short-season A Yakima.
Dan Taylor - 0-0, 4.73 ERA in 6 appearances (1 start) for high-A Visalia. 12 K's in 13.1 IP.
Keon Broxton - .233, 4 HR, 27 RBIs, 20 SB, but 96 K's with high-A Visalia.
Raul Navarro - .197, 0 HR, 8 RBIs in 33 games with short-season A Yakima.
Zach Walters - Went 1-for-3 in his debut with the high-A Potomac Nationals yesterday.
Brian Budrow - 4-2, 5.35 ERA in 20 relief appearances for high-A Visalia.
Enrique Burgos - 3-3, 7.07 ERA in 8 starts for rookie Missoula. 38 K's in 35.2 IP.
David Holmberg - 2-2, 5.01 ERA in 6 starts for high-A Visalia. 28 K's in 32.1 IP.
Greg Robinson - 0-4, 6.75 ERA in 13 relief appearances for short-season A Yakima.
Dan Taylor - 0-0, 4.73 ERA in 6 appearances (1 start) for high-A Visalia. 12 K's in 13.1 IP.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Walters Traded
Obviously by now most of you have heard that Zach Walters was traded yesterday to the Washington Nationals organization in exchange for Major League pitcher Jason Marquis. The full story can be found on www.silverhawks.com in the headlines section.
South Bend is expected to announce a corresponding move tomorrow.
This is a huge blow to the team offensively. Already struggling to score runs, the Diamondbacks just traded away the best offensive player for the Silver Hawks. However, as we all know, winning at the big league level takes precedent over winning in single-A and these things happen from time to time. Now, more than ever, the other players need to take a look around and figure out who is going to step up and lead this team.
South Bend is expected to announce a corresponding move tomorrow.
This is a huge blow to the team offensively. Already struggling to score runs, the Diamondbacks just traded away the best offensive player for the Silver Hawks. However, as we all know, winning at the big league level takes precedent over winning in single-A and these things happen from time to time. Now, more than ever, the other players need to take a look around and figure out who is going to step up and lead this team.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Tonight's Lineup - July 8th vs. Great Lakes
Ender Inciarte - CF
Gerson Montilla - 2B
Zach Walters - 3B
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Matt Helm - DH
Raywilly Gomez - C
Roberto Rodriguez - RF
Niko Gallego - SS
Chris Jarrett - LF
Pregame interview is with Zach Walters. Pregame show at 7:10 PM. First pitch at 7:30 PM.
Gerson Montilla - 2B
Zach Walters - 3B
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Matt Helm - DH
Raywilly Gomez - C
Roberto Rodriguez - RF
Niko Gallego - SS
Chris Jarrett - LF
Mike Bolsinger - SP
Pregame interview is with Zach Walters. Pregame show at 7:10 PM. First pitch at 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
All-Star Thoughts
I'm sure by now you've heard the announcement or seen it on www.silverhawks.com that the Silver Hawks will be sending six players to the Midwest League All-Star Game.
The players that made the team are listed below with a few of my comments:
Yazy Arbelo - Not a surprise that Arbelo got the starting nod at first base. He leads the league in homers, RBIs, extra base hits, slugging percentage, and total bases. He has been an absolute beast at the plate and deserves the starting honors.
Matt Helm - Some might be a bit surprised by this, but he has just been the model of consistency at the plate. The average has hovered in the .270 - .300 range all season long, and he has been a RBI machine, particularly with two outs
Ender Inciarte - Again, perhaps a slight surprise given that he didn't start the year with South Bend, but with an average over .300, solid defense, and good speed, Inciarte was a logical candidate for a reserve outfielder.
Zach Walters - Speaking of consistent players, how about Walters? Just plugging away with a .300+ average, six homers, and 36 RBIs to rank first or second on the team in most offensive categories. Not only that, he can play second, third, short, and DH, shining at all positions.
David Holmberg - You might not have guessed it when Holmberg was 0-3, but he is certainly deserving of an all-star nomination now that he is 5-3 with a 3.14 ERA. A bulldog on the mound, Holmberg gives the Silver Hawks a strong chance of winning every time to the hill.
Tyler Green - Another player who has had a great start to the season, despite missing some time on the DL. Even more impressive is when you factor in that this is his first season in professional baseball.
And a few notes on some guys that could have made it, but didn't for various reasons:
Mike Freeman - Started his hot streak way too late to make the All-Star team, but if they were voting again now, he'd had a good chance of being elected.
Raywilly Gomez - Catchers don't get a lot of publicity, especially those without a lot of power. However, Gomez has a great approach at the plate and routinely puts the bat on the ball.
Patrick Schuster - Same numbers of wins and the same ERA as David Holmberg, yet Schuster gets left behind. Arguably one of the bigger snubs on the team.
Dan Taylor - If he didn't have the one start where he allowed four earned runs in 4.0 innings, Taylor would be 2-1 with a 0.71 ERA while holding opponents to a .106 batting average. Translation: ALL STAR.
Blake Cooper/Jeremy Erben/Mike Bolsinger/Eury De La Rosa - Four members of the bullpen from the start of the season with phenomenal numbers, but unfortunately just not enough room on the team to include them.
The players that made the team are listed below with a few of my comments:
Yazy Arbelo - Not a surprise that Arbelo got the starting nod at first base. He leads the league in homers, RBIs, extra base hits, slugging percentage, and total bases. He has been an absolute beast at the plate and deserves the starting honors.
Matt Helm - Some might be a bit surprised by this, but he has just been the model of consistency at the plate. The average has hovered in the .270 - .300 range all season long, and he has been a RBI machine, particularly with two outs
Ender Inciarte - Again, perhaps a slight surprise given that he didn't start the year with South Bend, but with an average over .300, solid defense, and good speed, Inciarte was a logical candidate for a reserve outfielder.
Zach Walters - Speaking of consistent players, how about Walters? Just plugging away with a .300+ average, six homers, and 36 RBIs to rank first or second on the team in most offensive categories. Not only that, he can play second, third, short, and DH, shining at all positions.
David Holmberg - You might not have guessed it when Holmberg was 0-3, but he is certainly deserving of an all-star nomination now that he is 5-3 with a 3.14 ERA. A bulldog on the mound, Holmberg gives the Silver Hawks a strong chance of winning every time to the hill.
Tyler Green - Another player who has had a great start to the season, despite missing some time on the DL. Even more impressive is when you factor in that this is his first season in professional baseball.
And a few notes on some guys that could have made it, but didn't for various reasons:
Mike Freeman - Started his hot streak way too late to make the All-Star team, but if they were voting again now, he'd had a good chance of being elected.
Raywilly Gomez - Catchers don't get a lot of publicity, especially those without a lot of power. However, Gomez has a great approach at the plate and routinely puts the bat on the ball.
Patrick Schuster - Same numbers of wins and the same ERA as David Holmberg, yet Schuster gets left behind. Arguably one of the bigger snubs on the team.
Dan Taylor - If he didn't have the one start where he allowed four earned runs in 4.0 innings, Taylor would be 2-1 with a 0.71 ERA while holding opponents to a .106 batting average. Translation: ALL STAR.
Blake Cooper/Jeremy Erben/Mike Bolsinger/Eury De La Rosa - Four members of the bullpen from the start of the season with phenomenal numbers, but unfortunately just not enough room on the team to include them.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Tonight's Lineup - April 25th at Bowling Green
Here's tonight's lineup for the Silver Hawks.
Mike Freeman - 2B
Zach Walters - DH
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Matt Helm - 3B
Keon Broxton - CF
Chris Jarrett - RF
Ramon Castillo - C
Bobby Stone - LF
Raul Navarro - SS
David Holmberg - P
Tonight's pregame interview is with Zach Walters. Pregame coverage begins at 7:15 PM Eastern. First pitch at 7:35 PM Eastern.
Mike Freeman - 2B
Zach Walters - DH
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Matt Helm - 3B
Keon Broxton - CF
Chris Jarrett - RF
Ramon Castillo - C
Bobby Stone - LF
Raul Navarro - SS
David Holmberg - P
Tonight's pregame interview is with Zach Walters. Pregame coverage begins at 7:15 PM Eastern. First pitch at 7:35 PM Eastern.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Piecing Together the Roster
Through social media sites and commenters on the blog, here's who we think is coming to South Bend so far:
Bradin Hagens
Brian Budrow
J.R. Bradley
Tyler Green
Jeff Shields
Yazy Arbelo
Zach Walters
I can't confirm or deny any of them. I'm just going off what others have said. I do know that former Silver Hawks catcher Sean Coughlin was released today by the Diamondbacks.
Bradin Hagens
Brian Budrow
J.R. Bradley
Tyler Green
Jeff Shields
Yazy Arbelo
Zach Walters
I can't confirm or deny any of them. I'm just going off what others have said. I do know that former Silver Hawks catcher Sean Coughlin was released today by the Diamondbacks.
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