Preliminary 2007 roster

[NATE]

This roster is a little shaky. I thought Larish and Thomas would be assigned to Erie but it does have Miller listed.

Lakeland Flying Tigers
Pitchers (click column headers to sort)
Num Name Pos Bat Thw Ht Wt Age DOB

?? Joey Eischen P L L 6'0" 215 05/25/70

15 Kevin Ardoin P R R 6' 1" 167 24 08-06-1982

32 Jeff Hahn P R R 6' 4" 210 25 09-28-1981

-- Matthew Righter P R R 6' 5" 190 25 08-07-1981

20 Dallas Trahern P R R 6' 3" 190 21 11-29-1985

49 Ed Clelland P L L 6' 0" 165 24 06-27-1982

44 Tony Peralta P L L 6' 2" 187 23 09-13-1983

37 Andrew Kown P L R 6' 7" 210 24 10-07-1982

17 Loren Fraser P R R 6' 6" 235 24 08-20-1982

50 Andrew Miller P R L 6' 6" 210 21 05-21-1985

49 Eleazar Aponte P R R 6' 1" 160 22 03-04-1985

-- Jesse Caraballo P R R 6' 1" 190 20 07-17-1986



Catchers (click column headers to sort)
Num Name Pos Bat Thw Ht Wt Age DOB
25 Adrian Casanova C R R 6' 1" 200 23 05-06-1983

45 Daniel Sandoval C R R 5' 11" 170 21 05-07-1985



Infielders (click column headers to sort)
Num Name Pos Bat Thw Ht Wt Age DOB

2 Miguel Linares SS R R 6' 2" 180 23 12-16-1983

24 Wilkin Ramirez 3B R R 6' 2" 190 21 10-25-1985

22 Jeff Larish 1B L R 6' 2" 200 24 10-11-1982

25 Josh Kauten R R 6' 3" 200 24 04-05-1982

50 Ryan Roberson 1B R R 6' 5" 240 23 08-01-1983



Outfielders (click column headers to sort)
Num Name Pos Bat Thw Ht Wt Age DOB

34 Garth McKinney OF R R 6' 3" 210 24 05-07-1982

23 Clete Thomas OF L R 5' 11" 195 23 11-14-1983

[Microline133]

This last year's roster...it hasn't been updated at all yet.

[Deadshot]

Micro is correct. There is no way this roster is current. From everything I have heard around here:

Miller and Maybin will be here in Lakeland.
Larish and Thomas will go to Erie.
I also expect to see Trahern there.
Wilkin Ramirez will be playing LF in Lakeland instead of his usual 3B (he changed his swing as well. I hope his foot is fully healed now).

That means that the OF should be Ramirez, Maybin, and Joyce. I imagine Dusty Ryan will be catcher. I am curious, however, to see who will be playing 2B and SS.

EDIT: I was quick to post here; I do see this is preliminary. But I still decided to post what I have been hearing around here in Lakeland.

[Big Toe]

Justice ought to crowd that outfield a little more. Ramirez needs to learn the position, but he's almost certain to be the worst outfielder of the three. Rotating DH? Wilkin could always fix the problem by getting hurt, of course.

[hueytaxi]

That Roster is not only preliminary, it is totally incorrect. Justice will certainly have a chance. Borquin will most likely hold 3B, Hollimon at 2B and Cotto will see some 1B time, but most likely spend some time on the bench and allow Roberson or Strieby some time on 1B. Ryan will Catch though who knows who else will share those duties this year. I would have guessed Sizemore at SS, but with Tony G out, ythat is uncertain and he may start higher. I would doubt if we would see Audi in Lakeland. Could it be Mark Haske? Rameriz, Maybin and Joyce securing L C and R.

[estrepe1]

Hollimon will not be in Lakeland. At least the last I heard he is jumping to Erie.

[hueytaxi]

Hollimon will not be in Lakeland. At least the last I heard he is jumping to Erie.I've heard that suggested by field staff as well.

[84 Lives!!!]

...Cotto will see some 1B time, ...and allow Roberson or Strieby some time on 1B...

I would think the more accurate scenario, if Strieby is in Lakeland... is that Strieby get 90% of the playing time at 1st base, and Roberson fills in at DH and 1st base only when Strieby gets a day off.

Couple related questions to anyone in the know:

Does Strieby jump from Oneonta to Lakeland?
Who plays 1st at West Mich... Strieby, or Carlson? Or "other"?
Any chance Carlson leapfrogs Strieby to Lakeland? (I doubt it... thought I'd ask anyways...)

[estrepe1]

I would think the more accurate scenario, if Strieby is in Lakeland... is that Strieby get 90% of the playing time at 1st base, and Roberson fills in at DH and 1st base only when Strieby gets a day off.

Couple related questions to anyone in the know:

Does Strieby jump from Oneonta to Lakeland?
Who plays 1st at West Mich... Strieby, or Carlson? Or "other"?
Any chance Carlson leapfrogs Strieby to Lakeland? (I doubt it... thought I'd ask anyways...)

I think Strieby and Carlson will split time at first in WM.

[84 Lives!!!]

I think Strieby and Carlson will split time at first in WM.

Thanks EZ.

I think I've heard that stated previously as well, possibly even from yourself...

Forgot about it...

[Edman85]

Cotto will see some 1B time

IF he's still with the organization. Fodder like him may be the victim of a numbers crunch...

[estrepe1]

Thanks EZ.

I think I've heard that stated previously as well, possibly even from yourself...

Forgot about it...

There is a chance that Strieby will be at 1B in Lakeland though... I just have it as him in WM with Roberson/Hunt/Hernandez? at 1B in Lakeland right now.....

IF he's still with the organization. Fodder like him may be the victim of a numbers crunch...

Its possible. There are going to be some cuts this spring thats for sure.

[NATE]

Last night I emailed my 2007 Little League team's rosters to all of the kids' parents. Two hours later, every parent had been to my house to complain about the list. "But it is only preliminary!", I pleaded. Mr. Anderson complained that some of the kids were now thirteen and no longer eliigible for the team. I explained that there were a few new names, kids who had moved into the neighborhood that I wanted to include. Melissa Gilbert, who lives down on Prairie Street, dutifully mentioned there were some kids who shouldn't move up and should play another year on the same team. Mr. Lewis, of the News and official team photographer, provided his wise thoughts on the issue.

I now realize I was wrong to send out that email. Heck, the kids aren't done with the tryouts yet. I've learned my lesson. Next year, I won't jump the gun. Yes, it is always fun to talk about where these kids will play this year but I think I will keep any roster, preliminary or otherwise to myself until I can give everyone an official roster.

And yes, I somehow find Melissa Gilbert attractive. Of course, her (reel) mother was what we used to call "handsome". Her (real ,not reel) grandfather was nothing to sneeze at either (and if anyone knows that reference, please post it and if correct, my hat is off to you!).

[redshark63]

Last night I emailed my 2007 Little league team's rosters to all of the kids' parents. Two hours later, every parent had been to my house to complain about the list. "But it is only preliminary!", I pleaded. Mr. Anderson complained that some of the kids were now thirteen and no longer eleigible for the team. I explained that there were a few new names, kids who had moved into the neighborhood that I wanted to include. Melissa Gilbert, who lives down on Prairie Street, dutifully mentioned there were some kids who shouldn't move up and should play another year on the same team. Mr. Lewis, of the News and official team photographer, provided his wise thoughts on the issue.

I now realize I was wrong to send out that email. Heck, the kids aren't done with the tryouts yet. I've learned my lesson. Next year, I won't jump the gun. Yes, it is always fun to talk about where these kids will play this year but I think I will keep any roster, preliminary or otherwise to myself until I can give everyone an official roster.

And yes, I somehow find Melissa Gilbert attractive. Of course, her (reel) mother was what we used to call "handsome". Her (real ,not reel) grandfather was nothing to sneeze at either (and if anyone knows that reference, please post it and if true, my hat is off to you!).

Brilliant!

LOL

[CanTig]

Last night I emailed my 2007 Little league team's rosters to all of the kids' parents. Two hours later, every parent had been to my house to complain about the list. "But it is only preliminary!", I pleaded. Mr. Anderson complained that some of the kids were now thirteen and no longer eleigible for the team. I explained that there were a few new names, kids who had moved into the neighborhood that I wanted to include. Melissa Gilbert, who lives down on Prairie Street, dutifully mentioned there were some kids who shouldn't move up and should play another year on the same team. Mr. Lewis, of the News and official team photographer, provided his wise thoughts on the issue.

I now realize I was wrong to send out that email. Heck, the kids aren't done with the tryouts yet. I've learned my lesson. Next year, I won't jump the gun. Yes, it is always fun to talk about where these kids will play this year but I think I will keep any roster, preliminary or otherwise to myself until I can give everyone an official roster.

And yes, I somehow find Melissa Gilbert attractive. Of course, her (reel) mother was what we used to call "handsome". Her (real ,not reel) grandfather was nothing to sneeze at either (and if anyone knows that reference, please post it and if correct, my hat is off to you!).
Great and don' forget the spell check
Thats even better than the Rudy Darrow story Rudy,Rudy,Rudy

[84 Lives!!!]

...Her (real ,not reel) grandfather was nothing to sneeze at either (and if anyone knows that reference, please post it and if correct, my hat is off to you!).

I'm cheating...

Looked it up...

Harry Crane, wrote and created the Honeymooners...

[NATE]

I'm cheating...

Looked it up...

Harry Crane, wrote and created the Honeymooners...

My hat is off to you and egg on my face. For years, I was told that her grandfather or great-grandfather was the character actor Billy Gilbert. He appeared in a number of movies and often played a bumbling character. He was famous for his long, loud ,drawn out sneeze and was the inspiration and voice for Sneezy is SW and the 7D.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0317970/

I guess the failed coonection was that her grandfather was in show business and the common last name of Gilbert.

Can I start this day over? On top of everything else, after two days of people out jogging in shorts and T shirts, it is snowing quite hard in Central Ohio.

[Yoda]

Joey Eischen will be starting out in Lakeland, per Leyland.

[NATE]

Joey Eischen will be starting out in Lakeland, per Leyland.


Added to the preliminary roster.

[Edman85]

Hopefully Leyland means extended Spring Training, because a 40 year old coming off shoulder surgery has no business on an A-Ball roster where there are so few roster spots to go around.

[Yoda]

Hopefully Leyland means extended Spring Training, because a 40 year old coming off shoulder surgery has no business on an A-Ball roster where there are so few roster spots to go around.

Good point. That's probably what he meant.

[baseball3]

You might be able to tell a lot now that the MiST games have begun. Who is played today v. Houston for the Low A, A, AA and AAA teams? Anyone know? I think AA/AAA were away vs. Houston, while the Low A/A were at home?

How did the teams look Saturday and today ?

[Big Toe]

Watching Spring Training I think their are going to be more then a few surprises when the Lakeland Flying Tigers roster is announced.

Streiby, Bourquin,Boesch, Sizemore, Fein, Nickerson are all having a strong spring training. It should be interesting to see what the organization does with
these big strong advanced college players from major colleges.

Interesting. I don't doubt you, just wondering where you got your information from. Have you been watching? Talking to someone in the organization? If you're not comfortable answering that's fine...just wondering.

It seems to me that Boesch will have a tough time cracking Lakeland because of their crowded outfield (Joyce, Justice, Ramirez and that other guy). Other than that, if Strieby, Bourquin and Sizemore perform well, I don't see much blocking their way. Tough for me to imagine Strieby making the jump though, the way he struggled with the transition to the pros. Glad to hear he's doing well though...perhaps he's made adjustments.

[hueytaxi]

I thought Strieby was a lock for 1B in Lakeland until this last weekk and I have only seen him with the WM grouping led by Brookens, Same with Borquin and Boesch. Sizemore is still being evaluated by the upper staff.

[Big Toe]

So where are people expecting Josh Rainwater to start? Lakeland bullpen? If he's finally gotten in shape as suspected he's got more potential than most of the arms we've got around.

[hueytaxi]

So here is what I have so far. Some slots left. does Ryan or Cassie move since Torrealba is already on Toledo's and Erie's unofficial roster? Thoughts?

1B Roberson 2B Sizemore SS Haske 3B Borquin LF Rameriz CF Maybin
RF Justice C Ryan C Casanova

Bench Cotto
Bench Linares
Bench Suero
Bench Rhymes

P Badenhop P Vasquez P Rusch P French P Perdomo P Frafosso P Hammond P Steik Closer Dolsi

[Deadshot]

And Miller can most likely to added to the pitchers as well. Has Dallas been training with the A or AA squads?

[Microline133]

I had been hearing Linares would be the starter, rather than Haske....but neither is a significant upgrade over the other, so it doesn't really matter.

[hueytaxi]

And Miller can most likely to added to the pitchers as well. Has Dallas been training with the A or AA squads?Trahern? Erie AA

[hueytaxi]

I had been hearing Linares would be the starter, rather than Haske....but neither is a significant upgrade over the other, so it doesn't really matter.This seems right. I think he was a solid lock for Lakeland and Mark Haske received more field time for evaluation.

[grandma g]

Rainwater is on his way North to WM.....

[estrepe1]

I am reading conflicting reports on Sizemore around here. I am hoping he gets his shot at Lakeland (sorry WM folks I think he is ready to be challenged). But I have read both ways.

[hueytaxi]

Rainwater is on his way North to WM.....Josh told us that Saturday. Very disappointed young man. He's worked hard to get in shape and I never saw him pitch. He has to get the Most Improved Physically award.

[grandma g]

He will be fine...could be a Lakeland quickly...LOTS of pitchers in the orginization...and these guys know that they don't always jump a level every year but hard to swallow when WM guys got sent to Erie...hope they land on their feet!

[estrepe1]

He will be fine...could be a Lakeland quickly...LOTS of pitchers in the orginization...and these guys know that they don't always jump a level every year but hard to swallow when WM guys got sent to Erie...hope they land on their feet!

Hollimon HAD to go to Erie if he is one you are talking about (I know he is a non-pitcher). They had to find out what they had with him and they weren't going to learn much with him at Lakeland. Really he wasn't challenged too much with the MWL last season. This year he is closer to playing at the correct level versus his age.

[hueytaxi]

Josh is realistic and know he can handle it. The nature of talent we have accumulated the last few years. Wish I could give an honest evaluation. Seems he only pitched on the road for me. Same with Ardoin, only one time this Spring and Rusch only once.

[baseball3]

Hollimon is a much more valuable player with his move to 2B. His offensive upside will prove him much dividends in the future. Switch hitting creates more value for him. I'm not real experienced with the AA season and competition, but, from what I saw in ST, he'll do very well in Erie this season. IMHO, he's a prototypical 2 hole hitter and that's where he'll start out in the lineup. He should be a very excited young man with great opportunity with the jump to Erie.

[Deadshot]

Just for future reference and editing on the roster in this thread, I believe that Sandoval, McKinney, and Kauten have all been released by the organization.

[fyrftrjim]

If you go to this thread it has the list of players who were released.

http://motownsports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47129

[hueytaxi]

I've posted a similar list already,but in the absence of the official list here is my latest. I had inadvertently left Miler off my earlier version and now know Sizemore is not in Lakeland. Positioning of the script is not working for me tonight.

1B Roberson P Badenhop

2B Rhymes P Vasquez

SS Haske P Rusch

3B Borquin P French

LF Rameriz P Perdomo

CF Maybin P Fragosso

RF Justice P Hammond

C Ryan P Steik

C Casanova P Miller

Bench Cotto P Aponte

Bench Linares Closer Tomey

Bench Suero Closer Dolsi

Bench M. Hernandez (not sure of this)

25 Players with no DL

[estrepe1]

I hope that isn't the official list. Carlson not in Lakeland or WM seems silly.

[hueytaxi]

I hope that isn't the official list. Carlson not in Lakeland or WM seems silly.It is only mine and we need Carlson here.

[potthole]

I'm pretty sure Perdomo will be starting out on the DL.