Yesterday, Justin Parker was released by the Diamondbacks.
Today, Sean Morgan and Cody Evans got cut.
A few comments:
Parker is a solid ballplayer, and he was a sixth round pick in 2008. On the surface, it seems kind of early to release him. However, he's had trouble staying healthy as we saw throughout last season, and the concern is his body is breaking down on him after years of playing sports. He's also been passed up by a number of players at his position, with a lot more younger ones (Borchering, etc.) coming behind him.
Morgan is another guy who had trouble staying healthy. When he was healthy, the results were okay, but nothing that made you say "WOW!". I know both Morgan and Parker well from their time in South Bend, and I wish them both the best.
Evans pitched well in South Bend, but was still only 5-7 with a 3.02 ERA. He was always a guy that would lose a lot of games, even when pitching well it seems. His career record was 25-37, and at the age of 26, the Diamondbacks have apparently decided he's not a big part of their future.
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Saturday, April 3, 2010
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Additional Roster Moves and Lineup
In addition to the moves listed below (scroll down two posts), here's what else happened today:
RHP Sean Morgan activated from the DL.
RHP Brad Wilson returned to short season A Yakima.
So that brings the total to 25 players and 2 on the DL. Wilson pitched well in his short stint here, but he should be at Yakima right now, so he was returned there. It's good to have Morgan back healthy, and he's expected to pitch out of the pen for now.
Now, Tonight's Lineup:
Navarro - SS
Estevez - 2B
Pollock - CF
Krauss - DH
Perez - C
Gomez - 1B
Ramirez - 3B
Diaz - LF
Asencio - RF
Sinclair - LHP
RHP Sean Morgan activated from the DL.
RHP Brad Wilson returned to short season A Yakima.
So that brings the total to 25 players and 2 on the DL. Wilson pitched well in his short stint here, but he should be at Yakima right now, so he was returned there. It's good to have Morgan back healthy, and he's expected to pitch out of the pen for now.
Now, Tonight's Lineup:
Navarro - SS
Estevez - 2B
Pollock - CF
Krauss - DH
Perez - C
Gomez - 1B
Ramirez - 3B
Diaz - LF
Asencio - RF
Sinclair - LHP
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Marte on the DL
I said I wasn't going to post again today, but I had to since this is somewhat big news.
Read the full story here.
Marte's shoulder was bothering him in Beloit, and he hasn't played since.
No one new is coming for now, and I doubt anyone will. The move was retroactive to the 11th, so he'd be eligible to come off of the DL on the 18th or 19th. So you're really only talking about him missing 3-4 more games.
This does open up a roster spot for Taylor Sinclair, who is supposed to come off the DL and start tomorrow night. So perhaps certain players who may have been headed back to Yakima or Missoula buy themselves an extra few days.
Again, I have no idea what's going to happen, but the Silver Hawks are carrying 28 players. Assuming Sinclair is activated tomorrow and no one else moves, then some decisions will have to be made when Marte, Parker, and Morgan are ready to come off the DL. Marte should be back soon, Morgan threw a side session the other day and looked good to my untrained eye, and I'm not sure about Parker's status yet.
Some decisions are looming.
Read the full story here.
Marte's shoulder was bothering him in Beloit, and he hasn't played since.
No one new is coming for now, and I doubt anyone will. The move was retroactive to the 11th, so he'd be eligible to come off of the DL on the 18th or 19th. So you're really only talking about him missing 3-4 more games.
This does open up a roster spot for Taylor Sinclair, who is supposed to come off the DL and start tomorrow night. So perhaps certain players who may have been headed back to Yakima or Missoula buy themselves an extra few days.
Again, I have no idea what's going to happen, but the Silver Hawks are carrying 28 players. Assuming Sinclair is activated tomorrow and no one else moves, then some decisions will have to be made when Marte, Parker, and Morgan are ready to come off the DL. Marte should be back soon, Morgan threw a side session the other day and looked good to my untrained eye, and I'm not sure about Parker's status yet.
Some decisions are looming.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Today's Roster Move
RHP Victor Capellan rejoins the Silver Hawks from high-A Visalia.
Capellan was with South Bend earlier this year, pitching in two games (one run allowed in 4.0 innings). He was sent to extended spring training when Cook and Woodall came off of the DL. He then went to Visalia for five games, and is now being sent back to South Bend.
He becomes the 25th active player on the roster. Sean Morgan is on the DL. By all reports, Morgan is improving daily, but there is no timetable on his return as of yet.
For the first time in a while, South Bend will be playing with 25 active and healthy players.
Capellan was with South Bend earlier this year, pitching in two games (one run allowed in 4.0 innings). He was sent to extended spring training when Cook and Woodall came off of the DL. He then went to Visalia for five games, and is now being sent back to South Bend.
He becomes the 25th active player on the roster. Sean Morgan is on the DL. By all reports, Morgan is improving daily, but there is no timetable on his return as of yet.
For the first time in a while, South Bend will be playing with 25 active and healthy players.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Roster Moves
RHP Keny Sosa reassigned to Missoula.
RHP Sean Morgan placed on the DL with right elbow tendonitis, retroactive to June 21st (he hasn't pitched since June 5th).
What This Means: Aside from the obvious, it means that the Silver Hawks have only 22 active players on their roster, plus three on the DL. I think Wade Miley comes off the DL soon, as in today or tomorrow. I'd like to think Justin Parker is not far behind.
Even still, that leaves one more open spot on the roster. Another pitcher? A fielder? A.J. Pollock?
Your guess is as good as mine.
RHP Sean Morgan placed on the DL with right elbow tendonitis, retroactive to June 21st (he hasn't pitched since June 5th).
What This Means: Aside from the obvious, it means that the Silver Hawks have only 22 active players on their roster, plus three on the DL. I think Wade Miley comes off the DL soon, as in today or tomorrow. I'd like to think Justin Parker is not far behind.
Even still, that leaves one more open spot on the roster. Another pitcher? A fielder? A.J. Pollock?
Your guess is as good as mine.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Pitching Update
Sean Morgan has been bumped in favor of LHP Taylor Sinclair tonight. Morgan was apparently a little tight in a side session the other day, and so the decision was made to go with the lefty instead.
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.)
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