Reuben
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« Reply #60 on: February 02, 2012, 10:19:08 PM » |
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« Reply #61 on: February 18, 2012, 11:23:49 AM » |
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7IP 2H 1ER 5K in the season debut for Appel vs. #11 Vanderbilt.
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juliogotay
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« Reply #62 on: February 18, 2012, 12:19:30 PM » |
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7IP 2H 1ER 5K in the season debut for Appel vs. #11 Vanderbilt.
Salary drive. |
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astrosfan76
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« Reply #63 on: February 18, 2012, 05:10:32 PM » |
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7IP 2H 1ER 5K in the season debut for Appel vs. #11 Vanderbilt.
Stephen Goff tweeted that sources indicate that the Astros really like Appel (but, of course, it is really early). He also tweeted that they are looking at or soon to be attending games for Appel, Marrero, Giolito, McCullers, and Wacha. But, I imagine they'll look at, at least, that many more guys for the #1 pick. |
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jbm
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« Reply #64 on: February 18, 2012, 05:21:52 PM » |
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Wacha is a potential top pick? I hope someone steps it up and stands out from this crowd.
Thanks for reminding me college baseball has started. At this moment, baseball is being played at minute maid on MLB TV.
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astrosfan76
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« Reply #65 on: February 18, 2012, 07:45:06 PM » |
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Wacha is a potential top pick? I hope someone steps it up and stands out from this crowd.
Thanks for reminding me college baseball has started. At this moment, baseball is being played at minute maid on MLB TV.
I didn't even know who the guy was until I found him on Mayo's list (#17). Doesn't sound like he's that special of a player; not #1 special, at least. |
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« Reply #66 on: February 18, 2012, 08:11:16 PM » |
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I didn't even know who the guy was until I found him on Mayo's list (#17). Doesn't sound like he's that special of a player; not #1 special, at least.
Maybe's he's potentially #40 (or whenever the 2nd round starts) special? |
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« Reply #67 on: February 18, 2012, 08:12:26 PM » |
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Maybe's he's potentially #40 (or whenever the 2nd round starts) special?
Or, wait. The Astros will get a sandwich-round pick for Barmes, right? I guess that'd be their 2nd pick. |
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astrosfan76
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« Reply #68 on: February 18, 2012, 08:38:46 PM » |
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Or, wait. The Astros will get a sandwich-round pick for Barmes, right? I guess that'd be their 2nd pick.
Yeah, they get a supplemental pick at 41 and they kick off the second-round at 59. |
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« Reply #69 on: February 18, 2012, 09:09:43 PM » |
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Yeah, they get a supplemental pick at 41 and they kick off the second-round at 59.
No kidding. I like Barmes more and more. |
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« Reply #70 on: February 18, 2012, 10:30:32 PM » |
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Maybe's he's potentially #40 (or whenever the 2nd round starts) special?
No, he's at least a top 20 pick. Big bodied right-hander (6'6", 225) from Texas A&M. He's a got a good arm and I think he still has room to grow. He sits around 91-94 with a decent breaking ball but has a lot of room to improve. He doesn't really know where the ball is going. He throws strikes but possesses very little command. |
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« Reply #71 on: February 18, 2012, 11:47:33 PM » |
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That's similar to my thoughts on him. Just saw him once. He was intriguing, but not overall number one intriguing.
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« Reply #72 on: February 20, 2012, 10:27:18 AM » |
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Opening weekend stats for some of the top college guys: Deven Marrero (AZ State) 3-11 2 RBI 3 R 1 SB Mike Zunino (Florida) 5-12 2 RBI 1 R 1 SB Victor Roache (GA Southern) 4-10 3 RBI 4 R 2 HR Kevin Gausman (LSU) 6 IP 4 H 1 ER 2 BB 7 K Mark Appel (Stanford) 7 IP 2 H 1 ER 2 BB 5 K Michael Wacha (T A&M) 5 2/3 IP 1 H 3 BB 8 K Came across a little more info on some of these performances: Zunino's line looks a little less impressive when you see that 4 of his 7 outs came on strikeouts. On the mound, it was more of the same from Appel. 97 MPH at the start of the game and wound down to the low 90's. He had inconsistent secondary pitches and ended up allowing 2 hits and K'd 5 in 7 IP. Good not great. Still early. http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/2/20/2811827/college-prospect-notes-opening-weekend#storyjump |
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« Reply #73 on: February 20, 2012, 01:32:06 PM » |
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Appel is sounding like a closer at this point in his development.
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« Reply #74 on: February 20, 2012, 07:21:14 PM » |
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I watched a bit of the UF game against Cal Irvine. Saw one of his Ks. Was brutal. Two terrible swings at curveballs down and away. Didn't look like he recognized em. Just saw one AB though.
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« Reply #75 on: February 22, 2012, 08:38:11 AM » |
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I watched a bit of the UF game against Cal Irvine. Saw one of his Ks. Was brutal. Two terrible swings at curveballs down and away. Didn't look like he recognized em. Just saw one AB though.
Straight ball, I hit very good... |
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« Reply #76 on: February 22, 2012, 09:28:50 AM » |
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Michael Wacha (T A&M) 5 2/3 IP 1 H 3 BB 8 K Wacha only went 5 2/3 because or rain. They finished that game on Saturday. |
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« Reply #77 on: February 22, 2012, 06:47:46 PM » |
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Interview with Appel. Sounds like he'd be excited to be drafted by Houston. http://www.astroscounty.com/ |
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astrosfan76
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« Reply #78 on: February 24, 2012, 09:53:41 PM » |
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Appel with another strong start tonight against the Longhorns:
7 IP 3 H 1 R 3 BB 10 K
The one run was inherited in the 8th. I don't know how strong of an offensive team Texas is, but results-wise, he's making his case.
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« Reply #79 on: February 25, 2012, 07:33:25 AM » |
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Just curious (for anyone): How many players, realistically, do you think are in contention for the #1 pick?
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