Comments for Orioles-Nation http://orioles-nation.com Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:12:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Orioles Minor League Team Rosters by Jackson http://orioles-nation.com/rosters/#comment-1602 Jackson Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:12:44 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/#comment-1602 Great to see the rosters posted. Based on spring training, so far, and the minor league rosters we, Orioles fans, have a lot to look forward to this year and years to come. The minor league, for the O's, have some real talent to be developed both in position players as well as pitchers. At the rate some of the Major League rosters are losing players, to injury, it would behoove the younger guys to be ready,both physically and mentally, for " the call ". Buck has it going in the right direction and it will be process but it's a better outlook than in years past. I ,as a fan of the O's, am looking forward to watching this unfold and getting the O's back to one of the top rated teams in baseball. Great to see the rosters posted. Based on spring training, so far, and the minor league rosters we, Orioles fans, have a lot to look forward to this year and years to come. The minor league, for the O’s, have some real talent to be developed both in position players as well as pitchers. At the rate some of the Major League rosters are losing players, to injury, it would behoove the younger guys to be ready,both physically and mentally, for ” the call “. Buck has it going in the right direction and it will be process but it’s a better outlook than in years past. I ,as a fan of the O’s, am looking forward to watching this unfold and getting the O’s back to one of the top rated teams in baseball.

]]> Comment on Minor League Scores – 9/4/10 by Durham http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/04/minor-league-scores-9410/#comment-1424 Durham Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:09:42 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6828#comment-1424 Some notes on Britton's performance in a Durham Bulls report: http://www.indyweek.com/triangleoffense/archives/2010/09/05/norfolk-tides-edge-durham-bulls-sos Some notes on Britton’s performance in a Durham Bulls report:
http://www.indyweek.com/triangleoffense/archives/2010/09/05/norfolk-tides-edge-durham-bulls-sos

]]> Comment on Minor League Scores – 9/4/10 by Chris http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/04/minor-league-scores-9410/#comment-1423 Chris Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:26:41 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6828#comment-1423 Gabino for the Tides tonight. I am going to the game. Looking forward to it! Gabino for the Tides tonight. I am going to the game. Looking forward to it!

]]> Comment on 2010 GCL Orioles Season Review by Jordan http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/03/2010-gcl-orioles-season-review/#comment-1420 Jordan Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:41:29 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6581#comment-1420 I have Berry way ahead of these two. To call Berry projectable would be an understatement, and he already sits 89-92 mph with an above-average curve. Berry is not too far behind Wirsch IMO. I have Berry way ahead of these two. To call Berry projectable would be an understatement, and he already sits 89-92 mph with an above-average curve. Berry is not too far behind Wirsch IMO.

]]> Comment on Minor League Scores – 9/3/10 by Jordan http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/03/minor-league-scores-9310/#comment-1422 Jordan Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:53:22 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6824#comment-1422 He'll likely end up with the Baysox. If the Orioles want to protect him from the Rule-5 draft, he'll end up on the 40 man roster. The Orioles want to see him at higher levels I'm sure. He’ll likely end up with the Baysox. If the Orioles want to protect him from the Rule-5 draft, he’ll end up on the 40 man roster. The Orioles want to see him at higher levels I’m sure.

]]> Comment on 2010 GCL Orioles Season Review by Don http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/03/2010-gcl-orioles-season-review/#comment-1419 Don Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:45:52 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6581#comment-1419 At this point in time, Jimenez is slightly better and also has a bit more packed on his frame. Adrian is more or less a string bean at the moment and the Orioles are not teaching him the correct setup for his size. This kid needs to live off a slider at his arm and angle with the plain of 6'5" guy. I think Adrian can easily pack on 30 pounds and be a one man wrecking crew with the late life on his fastball. I think both could be guys to watch as relief pitchers. Plus, I like both of these guys over Tim Berry in the long term. No one at this level even compares to Coffey or Wirsh. At this point in time, Jimenez is slightly better and also has a bit more packed on his frame. Adrian is more or less a string bean at the moment and the Orioles are not teaching him the correct setup for his size. This kid needs to live off a slider at his arm and angle with the plain of 6’5″ guy. I think Adrian can easily pack on 30 pounds and be a one man wrecking crew with the late life on his fastball.

I think both could be guys to watch as relief pitchers. Plus, I like both of these guys over Tim Berry in the long term. No one at this level even compares to Coffey or Wirsh.

]]> Comment on Minor League Scores – 9/3/10 by Mark http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/03/minor-league-scores-9310/#comment-1421 Mark Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:18:29 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6824#comment-1421 Would you say next year that Billy Rowell will finally be moved Bowie? Would you say next year that Billy Rowell will finally be moved Bowie?

]]> Comment on 2010 GCL Orioles Season Review by Jordan http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/03/2010-gcl-orioles-season-review/#comment-1418 Jordan Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:19:07 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6581#comment-1418 Similar to Jimenez. Fastball is 1-2 mph slower and his breaking ball isn't quite as good. Similar to Jimenez. Fastball is 1-2 mph slower and his breaking ball isn’t quite as good.

]]> Comment on 2010 GCL Orioles Season Review by Jordan http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/03/2010-gcl-orioles-season-review/#comment-1417 Jordan Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:18:41 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6581#comment-1417 He's not on Jimenez's level, but he's certainly someone to watch. He’s not on Jimenez’s level, but he’s certainly someone to watch.

]]> Comment on 2010 GCL Orioles Season Review by Justin Bader http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/03/2010-gcl-orioles-season-review/#comment-1416 Justin Bader Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:05:08 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6581#comment-1416 What kind of stuff does he have? What kind of stuff does he have?

]]> Comment on 2010 GCL Orioles Season Review by Don http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/03/2010-gcl-orioles-season-review/#comment-1415 Don Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:04:26 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6581#comment-1415 One that you might have omitted was Yancorix Adrian. He has room to grow and some polish could make him a fairly effective pitcher. One that you might have omitted was Yancorix Adrian. He has room to grow and some polish could make him a fairly effective pitcher.

]]> Comment on O’s Send Eight to Arizona Fall League; Brandon Snyder Notes by Jordan http://orioles-nation.com/2010/08/31/os-send-eight-to-arizona-fall-league-brandon-snyder-notes/#comment-1391 Jordan Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:27:39 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6719#comment-1391 Angle hurt his finger diving into a base on the 31st. Seems like MacPhail and Showalter have been to every affiliate within the last 2 weeks aside from the GCL (Joe Jordan was there a week ago) and Bluefield (not sure who has been there). Thanks for the info! Angle hurt his finger diving into a base on the 31st. Seems like MacPhail and Showalter have been to every affiliate within the last 2 weeks aside from the GCL (Joe Jordan was there a week ago) and Bluefield (not sure who has been there). Thanks for the info!

]]> Comment on O’s Send Eight to Arizona Fall League; Brandon Snyder Notes by Tim http://orioles-nation.com/2010/08/31/os-send-eight-to-arizona-fall-league-brandon-snyder-notes/#comment-1390 Tim Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:17:43 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6719#comment-1390 I noticed that he has not played in three of the last four games. Could an injury be part of the reason for him not being called up? Also Andy MacPhail was at Dellmarva tonight for the game and I was told will be in attendance again Friday. I noticed that he has not played in three of the last four games. Could an injury be part of the reason for him not being called up? Also Andy MacPhail was at Dellmarva tonight for the game and I was told will be in attendance again Friday.

]]> Comment on System Leaderboard – August 2010 by Jordan http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/02/system-leaderboard-august-2010/#comment-1413 Jordan Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:03:30 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6780#comment-1413 Tough choice. I would have said Mahoney a week or two ago but he's been cold as of late. Will have to see how they finish the season... Tough choice. I would have said Mahoney a week or two ago but he’s been cold as of late. Will have to see how they finish the season…

]]> Comment on O’s Send Eight to Arizona Fall League; Brandon Snyder Notes by Jordan http://orioles-nation.com/2010/08/31/os-send-eight-to-arizona-fall-league-brandon-snyder-notes/#comment-1389 Jordan Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:59:36 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6719#comment-1389 Agreed. Slight chance he makes the team out of ST as the 4th OF. Agreed. Slight chance he makes the team out of ST as the 4th OF.

]]> Comment on System Leaderboard – August 2010 by Tim http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/02/system-leaderboard-august-2010/#comment-1412 Tim Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:34:56 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6780#comment-1412 I'll agree with you on the pictcher, no contest. On offense, I'll lean the other way. Mahoney has not only been the better player from day one, he has progressed further during the course of the season. I’ll agree with you on the pictcher, no contest. On offense, I’ll lean the other way. Mahoney has not only been the better player from day one, he has progressed further during the course of the season.

]]> Comment on System Leaderboard – August 2010 by Don http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/02/system-leaderboard-august-2010/#comment-1411 Don Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:02:25 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6780#comment-1411 We know that minor league pitcher of the year in the organization will be Zac Britton, but it seems a two man race between Joe Mahoney and Ryan Adams. I would give it to Adams. This is a second baseman with the most XBH and an OPS over .800. If these numbers were coming from a corner player, you would be estatic. Seeing his production from second base, it is just un-real. We know that minor league pitcher of the year in the organization will be Zac Britton, but it seems a two man race between Joe Mahoney and Ryan Adams.

I would give it to Adams. This is a second baseman with the most XBH and an OPS over .800. If these numbers were coming from a corner player, you would be estatic. Seeing his production from second base, it is just un-real.

]]> Comment on All Questions Answered Wednesday by Jordan http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/01/all-questions-answered-wednesday-4/#comment-1410 Jordan Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:05:25 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6770#comment-1410 The Tides were left with a hole at SS/2B when Andino was recalled. They already have Hughes and Aubrey who can play 1B but they still needed another position player. Britton can play 2B, SS and 3B. This also allows Jonathan Schoop to get a few A+ at-bats before the season ends. The Tides were left with a hole at SS/2B when Andino was recalled. They already have Hughes and Aubrey who can play 1B but they still needed another position player. Britton can play 2B, SS and 3B. This also allows Jonathan Schoop to get a few A+ at-bats before the season ends.

]]> Comment on All Questions Answered Wednesday by Jordan http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/01/all-questions-answered-wednesday-4/#comment-1409 Jordan Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:03:09 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6770#comment-1409 The records of the lower level affiliates should be much improved this year, as they'll have more talent and less fillers. It also has to do with breakout seasons, it's hard to predict minor league team records. To be honest, I don't pay attention to minor league standings during the season. 85% of the players will never touch a major league roster, which is why I focus on the players I feel have the chance to make an impact. The upper minor league teams (AA & AAA) will play their spring training games on the backfields of Ed Smith stadium. And yes, every player below AA will play & practice at Twin Lakes. The records of the lower level affiliates should be much improved this year, as they’ll have more talent and less fillers. It also has to do with breakout seasons, it’s hard to predict minor league team records. To be honest, I don’t pay attention to minor league standings during the season. 85% of the players will never touch a major league roster, which is why I focus on the players I feel have the chance to make an impact.

The upper minor league teams (AA & AAA) will play their spring training games on the backfields of Ed Smith stadium. And yes, every player below AA will play & practice at Twin Lakes.

]]> Comment on All Questions Answered Wednesday by Jordan http://orioles-nation.com/2010/09/01/all-questions-answered-wednesday-4/#comment-1408 Jordan Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:59:03 +0000 http://oriolesprospects.com/?p=6770#comment-1408 Hoes improved his footwork and transfer on double-plays. I think I saw him 4 times in spring training and 4 times at Frederick and the improvements were easy to see. Givens has a higher ceiling but Hoes is a much safer bet. His velocity has been up and down this year and I'm not sure he's been in good shape. Doc Shorebirds, the Orioles Hangout Delmarva beat writer, reports Hobgood is expected to cut some weight this off season and show up in spring training in what may be the best shape of his life. More analysis of Hobgood: http://oriolesprospects.com/2010/05/26/matt-hobgood-scouting-report/ Hoes improved his footwork and transfer on double-plays. I think I saw him 4 times in spring training and 4 times at Frederick and the improvements were easy to see.

Givens has a higher ceiling but Hoes is a much safer bet.

His velocity has been up and down this year and I’m not sure he’s been in good shape. Doc Shorebirds, the Orioles Hangout Delmarva beat writer, reports Hobgood is expected to cut some weight this off season and show up in spring training in what may be the best shape of his life. More analysis of Hobgood:

http://oriolesprospects.com/2010/05/26/matt-hobgood-scouting-report/

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