The AFL Thread

redshark63 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 06:31 AM

Nov. 10:

Iorg went 1-4 w/ a run and k
Wells went 0-1 in a PH appearance.

Robbie Weinhardt continued his awesome fall:

3 ip, 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 bb, 6 K'S! (and a save)

Peo Saguaros vs. Peo Javelinas - November 10, 2009 | MLB.com: Gameday

AFL overall: 15 ip, 15 h, 8 r, 6 bb, 25 k, 4.80 ERA

More telling, last 5 appearances: 14 ip, 5 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 17 strikeouts

Minor League Baseball: Stats: Player
Not bad for a hitter's league.

sportz4life · #2 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by redshark63

Nov. 10:

Iorg went 1-4 w/ a run and k
Wells went 0-1 in a PH appearance.

Robbie Weinhardt continued his awesome fall:

3 ip, 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 bb, 6 K'S! (and a save)

Peo Saguaros vs. Peo Javelinas - November 10, 2009 | MLB.com: Gameday

AFL overall: 15 ip, 15 h, 8 r, 6 bb, 25 k, 4.80 ERA

More telling, last 5 appearances: 14 ip, 5 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 17 strikeouts

Minor League Baseball: Stats: Player
Not bad for a hitter's league.

It's actually last 5 games 10 ip 5 hits 0 runs 1 walk 17 strikeouts.

redshark63 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sportz4life

It's actually last 5 games 10 ip 5 hits 0 runs 1 walk 17 strikeouts.

Thanks for the innings correction.

DaYooperASBDT · #4 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 12:05 PM

Wow. Fernando Who?

sportz4life · #5 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 12:09 PM

Weinhardt has been dominating the last 2 .5 weeks. A very encouraging sign. Perpsective alert. Fein was dominating last year in the AFL, how hittable did he look at the major league level in 2009.

Chaz · #6 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 12:45 PM

That is my AAT your talking about..he had a not too good start, but now is heating up!!! he is moving up

witz57 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 01:36 PM

Leaving after work tonight to try to make the game tomorrow, and the game after. Anyone know anything in the area that's cool? Or have any advice on AFL enjoyment?

redshark63 · #8 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 01:44 PM

Casper Wells just tripled in one in the top of the 1st.

Mr. Bigglesworth · #9 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sportz4life

Weinhardt has been dominating the last 2 .5 weeks. A very encouraging sign. Perpsective alert. Fein was dominating last year in the AFL, how hittable did he look at the major league level in 2009.

Off topic a bit, but I still think Fein could become a useable middle relief pitcher.

sportz4life · #10 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 02:48 PM

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Off topic a bit, but I still think Fein could become a useable middle relief pitcher.

Unless he learns to throw a much tighter breaking pitch and a cutter no he won't.

redshark63 · #11 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 03:29 PM

Thad Weber with a strong outing today:

3 ip, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 5 strikeouts

Peo Javelinas vs. Peo Saguaros - November 11, 2009 | MLB.com: Gameday

redshark63 · #12 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 04:12 PM

Andrew Oliver with a shutout inning today:

1 ip, walk, 2 strikeouts

redshark63 · #13 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 04:33 PM

Wells w/ a bases clearing double in the 9th

His line: 2 for 4, double, triple, walk, 4 rbi's

DaYooperASBDT · #14 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sportz4life

Unless he learns to throw a much tighter breaking pitch and a cutter no he won't.

Agreed - his pitches looked straight to me - very straight. He does appear to have decent control, but he needs another wrinkle to become a plausible relief option, IMHO.

TigersFan81371 · #15 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by redshark63

Thad Weber with a strong outing today:

3 ip, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 5 strikeouts

Peo Javelinas vs. Peo Saguaros - November 11, 2009 | MLB.com: Gameday

Nice!

redshark63 · #16 (**permalink**) 11-12-2009, 02:01 PM

Wells w/ a single in the 1st today.

Peo Javelinas vs. Surprise - November 12, 2009 | MLB.com: Gameday

redshark63 · #17 (**permalink**) 11-12-2009, 02:31 PM

Wells reaches on an error and is then pulled for a pinch runner (gameday says "Injury Delay")...

witz57 · #18 (**permalink**) 11-12-2009, 07:07 PM

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Wells reaches on an error and is then pulled for a pinch runner (gameday says "Injury Delay")...

Was at the game today. He landed funny when his foot hit first base. He ended up hobbling off the field under his own power and seemed to be walking gingerly the rest of the day.

Microline133 · #19 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 08:14 AM

Just a bruise after being hit with a throw.

sportz4life · #20 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 08:31 AM

Mark..think Wells can make enough contact against major league pitching to be a contibutor?? He looked scared, confused and overmatched last spring. It concerned me.

Kind of Clevlen'ish at the plate.

Microline133 · #21 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 08:38 AM

I think he'll be better than Clevlen was, but I think contact will be an issue. His defense, arm, power, and ability to draw a few walks will keep him in the big leagues for a while.

sportz4life · #22 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Microline133

I think he'll be better than Clevlen was, but I think contact will be an issue. His defense, arm, power, and ability to draw a few walks will keep him in the big leagues for a while.

So the difference between the two is primarily, Wells has a better pitch recognition and will draw a few more walks, If you eliminate the walks they seem pretty similar as players.

Microline133 · #23 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 08:52 AM

They are reasonably similar. I think Wells has a better head for the game, better makeup, and a little more motivation/drive.

Mr. Bigglesworth · #24 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Microline133

They are reasonably similar. I think Wells has a better head for the game, better makeup, and a little more motivation/drive.

Could Casper play MLB average or better defense in CF?

Microline133 · #25 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 10:27 AM

He could be an averge defender in CF (even in CoPa), and be an above-average to plus defender on the corners.

Mr. Bigglesworth · #26 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Microline133

He could be an averge defender in CF (even in CoPa), and be an above-average to plus defender on the corners.

What do you think his ceiling is?

sportz4life · #27 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Microline133

He could be an averge defender in CF (even in CoPa), and be an above-average to plus defender on the corners.

How would you compare his defense to Granderson..I know Wells arm strength is vastly superior.

Microline133 · #28 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 10:36 AM

I think he'd be a tick behind Granderson defensively, but he wouldn't be bad out there. You are correct, his arm is way, way better than Granderson....it's a true plus tool.

As for his ceiling, I don't think he's an MLB star, but I do think he could become a solid regular on most teams.

Mr. Bigglesworth · #29 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Microline133

I think he'd be a tick behind Granderson defensively, but he wouldn't be bad out there. You are correct, his arm is way, way better than Granderson....it's a true plus tool.

As for his ceiling, I don't think he's an MLB star, but I do think he could become a solid regular on most teams.

Do you think Casper would benefit more from regular AB in the minors or part-time AB in the majors in 2010?

Microline133 · #30 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 10:56 AM

At this point, he is, what he is in my mind....he's going to have to curtain the strikeouts a bit to really be a regular for me, but I think that work can be done in either role....

sportz4life · #31 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Microline133

At this point, he is, what he is in my mind....he's going to have to curtain the strikeouts a bit to really be a regular for me, but I think that work can be done in either role....

Aaron Rowand??

Microline133 · #32 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 11:06 AM

Tons more power than Rowand.

sportz4life · #33 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Microline133

Tons more power than Rowand.

Rowand had 60 XBH and slugged >.500 twice. Wells may draw more walks..

Microline133 · #34 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 11:20 AM

Like I said...Wells has more power than Rowand.

This is another example of why I hate comps...I absolutely hate them.

redshark63 · #35 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 12:50 PM

The Jav's look to clinch their division this afternoon with Scot Drucker on the hill.

Cale Iorg is batting 9th.

(no Wells today)

Surprise vs. Peo Javelinas - November 13, 2009 | MLB.com: Gameday