It's that time of year again, when players start to get released by their parent clubs. Unfortunately, the first wave of releases from the Diamondbacks have consumed four former Silver Hawks.
Alberto Diaz, Randy Rodriguez, Andrew Fie, and Justin Mace have all been let go by the Diamondbacks organization.
As I have long said, figuring out why a player was released typically isn't that hard. Most often it's a ratio of age versus level. If you're 23 or 24 and still in A-ball, your future isn't that bright. If you're 19 in double-A, you're going to stick around for a while.
That's not a shot at any of these players. They all have talent, but for one reason or another, just have not been able to develop or move up as quickly as they should. I've had the chance to get to know all of them, and I still feel bad for them that this has happened. However, from a baseball standpoint, I understand the decisions.
Showing posts with label Randy Rodriguez. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Randy Rodriguez. Show all posts
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
English Graduation and The Ketchup Remix
Seven current Silver Hawks players recently graduated from an English class taught by Higher Standards Academy, LLC. As part of their graduation ceremony, the players performed a song called "The Ketchup Remix" that helped them practice their English skills. From right to left in the video, the players are: Victor Estevez, Yonata Ortega, Ender Inciarte, Ramon Castillo, Rafael Quezada, Diogenes Rosario, and Randy Rodriguez.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Pitching Help Has Arrived
RHP Andrew Wolcott has joined the team from Yakima and will start game one tomorrow. The story will be on www.silverhawks.com shortly.
RHP Randy Rodriguez is scheduled to start game two.
I still have no clue who will start on Tuesday evening.
RHP Randy Rodriguez is scheduled to start game two.
I still have no clue who will start on Tuesday evening.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
From the Notes - June 30th
• The Silver Hawks are two games over .500 in a half for the first time in 2010.
• West Michigan has been shut out in three games and has scored just two runs in five games this half.
• The Silver Hawks have won three straight one-run games and improved to 13-12 in games decided by a single tally.
• South Bend goes for the sweep tonight. They have not swept a series since taking three from Dayton May 8th (DH) and 9th.
• First baseman Ramon Castillo has one hit in each of his first six games for South Bend.
• Randy Rodriguez is making a spot start today, replacing Mike Belfiore who is being skipped with general soreness.
• Chris Owings missed his fourth straight game Tuesday with plantar fasciitis. He is not in tonight's starting lineup.
• West Michigan has been shut out in three games and has scored just two runs in five games this half.
• The Silver Hawks have won three straight one-run games and improved to 13-12 in games decided by a single tally.
• South Bend goes for the sweep tonight. They have not swept a series since taking three from Dayton May 8th (DH) and 9th.
• First baseman Ramon Castillo has one hit in each of his first six games for South Bend.
• Randy Rodriguez is making a spot start today, replacing Mike Belfiore who is being skipped with general soreness.
• Chris Owings missed his fourth straight game Tuesday with plantar fasciitis. He is not in tonight's starting lineup.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
April 6th Morning Report
A few notes for you to start the day...
-The players had practice yesterday evening, and they signed up for their gym memberships so they have a place to work out while they are in South Bend. The last two days have also been used to get the players set up with apartments to live in for the year.
-Monday I went to all 25 guys and had them pronounce their name for me so that I made sure I got it right. Yesterday I went to all 25 guys again, and gave them the opportunity to change their height, weight, and hometown on the roster to be sure that it was accurate. So if click on the roster tab on www.silverhawks.com, the height and weight are what the players told me (I made them promise to be accurate!).
-As far as practice goes, yesterday the Silver Hawks had a "simulated game" against each other. The two pitchers I watched most closely on the mound were Dan Taylor (lefty, 5th starter) and Randy Rodriguez (righty, long reliever). I was very impressed by both pitchers, and I think the hitters were as well since many of them turned around after various pitches to ask the catchers "what was that?"
-Keny Sosa and Diogenes Rosario threw as well, but I wasn't behind the cage at that point and can't give a great report on there stuff. I can tell you that Rosario has a rather effortless motion, but still pops the ball around 92-93 mph.
-It's supposed to rain all day in South Bend today, so practice outside will likely be canceled. However, there are some indoor facilities that can be used (either the Silver Hawks cage beyond the centerfield wall or Notre Dame's facility on their campus).
-The players had practice yesterday evening, and they signed up for their gym memberships so they have a place to work out while they are in South Bend. The last two days have also been used to get the players set up with apartments to live in for the year.
-Monday I went to all 25 guys and had them pronounce their name for me so that I made sure I got it right. Yesterday I went to all 25 guys again, and gave them the opportunity to change their height, weight, and hometown on the roster to be sure that it was accurate. So if click on the roster tab on www.silverhawks.com, the height and weight are what the players told me (I made them promise to be accurate!).
-As far as practice goes, yesterday the Silver Hawks had a "simulated game" against each other. The two pitchers I watched most closely on the mound were Dan Taylor (lefty, 5th starter) and Randy Rodriguez (righty, long reliever). I was very impressed by both pitchers, and I think the hitters were as well since many of them turned around after various pitches to ask the catchers "what was that?"
-Keny Sosa and Diogenes Rosario threw as well, but I wasn't behind the cage at that point and can't give a great report on there stuff. I can tell you that Rosario has a rather effortless motion, but still pops the ball around 92-93 mph.
-It's supposed to rain all day in South Bend today, so practice outside will likely be canceled. However, there are some indoor facilities that can be used (either the Silver Hawks cage beyond the centerfield wall or Notre Dame's facility on their campus).
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Today's Roster Move
LHP Taylor Sinclair to the DL.
LHP Keny Sosa rejoined the team from Missoula.
Story is on www.silverhawks.com.
Also, a rotation change for tonight. It'll still be RHP Randy Rodriguez in game one, but RHP Jordan Meaker will make a spot start in game two.
LHP Keny Sosa rejoined the team from Missoula.
Story is on www.silverhawks.com.
Also, a rotation change for tonight. It'll still be RHP Randy Rodriguez in game one, but RHP Jordan Meaker will make a spot start in game two.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Great Win Tonight
Wow, what a game tonight (Saturday).
Randy Rodriguez sensational through 8.1 innings, the longest outing by a Silver Hawks pitcher this season.
Drama in the ninth with the bases loaded and one out, winning run at first base.
T.J. Hose closing it out for his ninth save.
And Nelson Gomez getting it done at the plate and in the field. A big two-out, two-RBI double in the third inning. Then, picking five balls out of the dirt at first base, including the final play of the game. Huge night for Gomez!
If every game was as exciting as that one, there would be sell out crowds every night. That was a thrilling game.
I was hoping to get pictures up tonight from the stadium, but that's going to have to wait until tomorrow morning. I don't know if I got too excited on the final play and blew out my voice, or whether I have a cold/sinus infection developing, but my throat is rather sore all of a sudden. So I'm going to do my media notes, and then rest up so I can go strong tomorrow.
I promise, pictures of the Wisconsin stadium up by noon tomorrow.
Also, I don't say this enough, but thanks to everyone who reads the blog, whether you check it daily or sporadically. I have a site counter on the blog, and I'm getting well over 100 page views a day. It's amazing to me to have that many people interested in the stuff I put on here. I hope I'm giving you what you want, but if there is more you'd like to see on here, please let me know by emailing me at oserey@silverhawks.com. I figure between here and the official website of www.silverhawks.com where you can get all the stats and stories, then we should have you covered.
Thanks again, and pictures in the morning!
Randy Rodriguez sensational through 8.1 innings, the longest outing by a Silver Hawks pitcher this season.
Drama in the ninth with the bases loaded and one out, winning run at first base.
T.J. Hose closing it out for his ninth save.
And Nelson Gomez getting it done at the plate and in the field. A big two-out, two-RBI double in the third inning. Then, picking five balls out of the dirt at first base, including the final play of the game. Huge night for Gomez!
If every game was as exciting as that one, there would be sell out crowds every night. That was a thrilling game.
I was hoping to get pictures up tonight from the stadium, but that's going to have to wait until tomorrow morning. I don't know if I got too excited on the final play and blew out my voice, or whether I have a cold/sinus infection developing, but my throat is rather sore all of a sudden. So I'm going to do my media notes, and then rest up so I can go strong tomorrow.
I promise, pictures of the Wisconsin stadium up by noon tomorrow.
Also, I don't say this enough, but thanks to everyone who reads the blog, whether you check it daily or sporadically. I have a site counter on the blog, and I'm getting well over 100 page views a day. It's amazing to me to have that many people interested in the stuff I put on here. I hope I'm giving you what you want, but if there is more you'd like to see on here, please let me know by emailing me at oserey@silverhawks.com. I figure between here and the official website of www.silverhawks.com where you can get all the stats and stories, then we should have you covered.
Thanks again, and pictures in the morning!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Home Stand Thoughts
-South Bend is guaranteed at least seven wins on the current 10-game home stand. Win or lose tomorrow, it will be a successful home stand.
-Even still, I know the players will be gunning for Lansing tomorrow night. South Bend does not want to split this series heading into a difficult weekend against Fort Wayne. A win tomorrow night would not only complete an 8-2 home stand, but also give the Silver Hawks a series win against all three opponents.
-We'll get our first look at RHP Randy Rodriguez tomorrow night. He has big shoes to fill, as he is taking Trevor Harden's spot in the rotation. Rodriguez needs to not worry about replacing Harden though, and just focus on pitching his game and be the best he can be.
-Congrats to Justin Parker and Rossmel Perez on their recent hitting streaks. Both game to an end today, with Parker ending at 15 games while Perez ended at 11 games. Many of you are wondering why I haven't had either one as a pregame interview guest yet. There is a simple explanation -- I'm not superstitious, but many players are. Not that Perez or Parker would do this, but I've been in situation where I've interviewed a guy on a streak, and that night, he went hitless and refused to do an interview the rest of the season. So to protect myself so that I have everyone available for interviews later in the season, I won't interview a guy currently on a lengthy streak. I hope to get both Parker and Perez on the pregame in the next few days.
-I've officially entered the "May Sinus Infection" portion of season. For those of you not from the Midwest, this is a common problem and I know a number of players are suffering from sinus issues as well. Hopefully nobody will miss any playing time because of it. I promise I won't miss any broadcasts.
Back with notes, the D'Backs system report, and lineups tomorrow. Keep checking back. I will get back on track with some more frequent updates now that the morning games are over.
-Even still, I know the players will be gunning for Lansing tomorrow night. South Bend does not want to split this series heading into a difficult weekend against Fort Wayne. A win tomorrow night would not only complete an 8-2 home stand, but also give the Silver Hawks a series win against all three opponents.
-We'll get our first look at RHP Randy Rodriguez tomorrow night. He has big shoes to fill, as he is taking Trevor Harden's spot in the rotation. Rodriguez needs to not worry about replacing Harden though, and just focus on pitching his game and be the best he can be.
-Congrats to Justin Parker and Rossmel Perez on their recent hitting streaks. Both game to an end today, with Parker ending at 15 games while Perez ended at 11 games. Many of you are wondering why I haven't had either one as a pregame interview guest yet. There is a simple explanation -- I'm not superstitious, but many players are. Not that Perez or Parker would do this, but I've been in situation where I've interviewed a guy on a streak, and that night, he went hitless and refused to do an interview the rest of the season. So to protect myself so that I have everyone available for interviews later in the season, I won't interview a guy currently on a lengthy streak. I hope to get both Parker and Perez on the pregame in the next few days.
-I've officially entered the "May Sinus Infection" portion of season. For those of you not from the Midwest, this is a common problem and I know a number of players are suffering from sinus issues as well. Hopefully nobody will miss any playing time because of it. I promise I won't miss any broadcasts.
Back with notes, the D'Backs system report, and lineups tomorrow. Keep checking back. I will get back on track with some more frequent updates now that the morning games are over.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Harden Promoted to High-A
Full story on http://www.silverhawks.com/. But here's the summary.
RHP Trevor Harden to high-A Visalia.
RHP Randy Rodriguez joins South Bend from extended spring training.
C Ryan Babineau will go back to extended spring training to continue his rehab. Babineau has been on the DL since late April.
Harden was leading the league in wins and innings pitched. Congratulations to Trevor on the promotion. Rodriguez and the rest of the staff will have to fill the void.
RHP Trevor Harden to high-A Visalia.
RHP Randy Rodriguez joins South Bend from extended spring training.
C Ryan Babineau will go back to extended spring training to continue his rehab. Babineau has been on the DL since late April.
Harden was leading the league in wins and innings pitched. Congratulations to Trevor on the promotion. Rodriguez and the rest of the staff will have to fill the void.
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