RedSoxFan Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 It appears that a recent website has now proven correct, as reported on FoxSports.com today. 3/23/06 - Oakland Athletics Signed OF Juan Gonzalez to a Minor League Contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarsnyy Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Carl Pavano, Jaret Wright, Aaron Small may all be on DL at beginning of season. Joe Torre has considered having 3 catchers on the roster at the beginning of the year, calling up Wil Nieves. Matt DeSalvo has impressed this spring and last season and may be the fifth starter at the beginning of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totte Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Unfortunately, I don't have the funds right now to purchase the Baseball America prospect handbook so I couldn't provide any scouting reports for these players. I hope other guys on this board can help out with that information. I have both the 2004 and 2005 edition myself so there's no worries about it bro' :wink: EDIT: I meant to say that I have the 2005 and 2006 editions. Sorry :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbravesfan Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Totte, I've got the 2006 Handbook. Let me know if you need any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilbs Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Totte, Miguel Batista of the Arizona Diamondbacks will be moving back into the D-Backs starting rotation after a 2-year stint as closer/middle reliever with the Blue Jays. I changed his 1st. Pos. back to SP and upped his stamina from 42 to 82. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 3/23/06 - ST. LOUIS CARDINALS- Returned Rule 5 draftee RHP Juan Mateo to the Chicago Cubs. 3/23/06 - WASHINGTON NATIONALS- Released LHP Valerio de los Santos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totte Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I haven't been on the forums as of late. Last time I was skill-machine got banned. So, were UR 5.2 converted to PS2 yet? Or should I wait for 5.3? I'd say that one of the upcoming versions will be converted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kccitystar Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I love this update, however Shawn Chacon's pants are low, not normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totte Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I love this update, however Shawn Chacon's pants are low, not normal. Fixed. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juk34man Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 hey totte, are you gonna lower the durablity of the yankee's pitching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 3/24/06 -ESPN.com reports- Seattle Mariners Released pitcher Dave Burba and infielder Fernando Vina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBeaneBall Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Ok I have bunch of corrections to the Oakland roster. Here goes. my changes are either based on the Baseball Prospectus 2006 or reports off the internet such at ESPn.com, foxsports.com, or the A's website. Nick Swisher...his second position is 1B and he's expected to make about half his starts there this year. Mark Kotsay...has the most OF assists of any OF's since 2000. Maybe we need to change his throwing accuracy to 95 (up from 85)? Bobby Crosby... his player speed rating in Baseball Prospectus has him listed as faster than Chavez. I've heard he's one of the faster guys on the team but in Oakland that's not saying much. I think he should be a 75 (up form 67) Antonio Perez... His second position should be listed as IF since hes an infield utility man. . Plays SS, 2B, and 3B. C John Baker is listed on the wrong team in the minors. he should be in the A's farm system. Played on SAC last year. Jairo Garcia admitted to falsifying his birth certificates from the DR. His REAL NAME is Santiago Casilla and he is 2 years older than he is currently listed...dammit, LOL! Rich Harden has 4 pitches a 97mph FB, CHange, SPlittter, and SLider. Barry Zito has 5 pitches actually. 89mph FB, Cure, Change, Slider and 2 seamer. Danny Haren throws 98mph fastball, a slider, change, splitter, and curve (which is his worst pitch) Kirk Saarloos throws a sinker not a splitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalboy15 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Ok I have bunch of corrections to the Oakland roster. Here goes. my changes are either based on the Baseball Prospectus 2006 or reports off the internet such at ESPn.com, foxsports.com, or the A's website. Nick Swisher...his second position is 1B and he's expected to make about half his starts there this year. Mark Kotsay...has the most OF assists of any OF's since 2000. Maybe we need to change his throwing accuracy to 95 (up from 85)? Bobby Crosby... his player speed rating in Baseball Prospectus has him listed as faster than Chavez. I've heard he's one of the faster guys on the team but in Oakland that's not saying much. I think he should be a 75 (up form 67) Antonio Perez... His second position should be listed as IF since hes an infield utility man. . Plays SS, 2B, and 3B. C John Baker is listed on the wrong team in the minors. he should be in the A's farm system. Played on SAC last year. Jairo Garcia admitted to falsifying his birth certificates from the DR. His REAL NAME is Santiago Casilla and he is 2 years older than he is currently listed...dammit, LOL! Rich Harden has 4 pitches a 97mph FB, CHange, SPlittter, and SLider. Barry Zito has 5 pitches actually. 89mph FB, Cure, Change, Slider and 2 seamer. Danny Haren throws 98mph fastball, a slider, change, splitter, and curve (which is his worst pitch) Kirk Saarloos throws a sinker not a splitter. Danny Haren throwing 98 mph!!!! are you for real, i havent seen him reach 96 yet, he stays in the 92-94 range. oh and also Barry Zito has added a cutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwinginSoriano Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I've seen Harden hit 97, in fact, in 2004 (or was it 05?) he was one of the leaders in average highest velocity behind Jesus Colome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJTaKoZ Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I've seen Harden hit 101 on some occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronuconn Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I've seen Harden hit 101 on some occasions. I dought that. 101 is very fast. To fast for Harden even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 3/24- ESPN reports- Boston RedSox - Claimed 1B Hee-Seop Choi off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgbaseball Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I dought that. 101 is very fast. To fast for Harden even. He can just VERY rarely. In fact, if you check the A's MLB.com site, you will find a wallpaper proclaiming his 100mph-ness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleEnglishD Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Here are some Tiger number fixes - Nate Robertson #29 Chris Shelton #26 Vance Wilson #13 Justin Verlander #35 Joel Zumaya #54 Todd Jones #59 Also The Tiger expected rotation is Kenny Rogers Jeremy Bonderman Nate Robertson Mike Maroth Justin Verlander Bullpen Todd Jones - closer Fernando Rodney - set up Joel Zumaya - middle/long relief Chris Spurling - middle relief Jamie Walker - middle relief Roman Colon - middle/long relief Franklyn German - middle relief (out of options) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalboy15 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I've seen Harden hit 97, in fact, in 2004 (or was it 05?) he was one of the leaders in average highest velocity behind Jesus Colome. i not talking about Harden, im talking about Haren, he has never hit 98 mph in his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJTaKoZ Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I dought that. 101 is very fast. To fast for Harden even. You think I'm lying? On Sportscenter they highlighted the radar gun readings when showing highlights from one of his starts. He hit 101 at least 3 times in one game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totte Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 hey totte, are you gonna lower the durablity of the yankee's pitching? No. Why should I as they're fine the way they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshprince85 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 hey totte, i´ve just found this here it´s a perfect cyberface of yusaku iriki of the mets. maybe you can put it in the final version :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herky Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 MESA, Ariz. -- The Chicago Cubs today optioned catcher Geovany Soto to Iowa (AAA) and catcher Jose Reyes and infielder Brian Dopirak to West Tenn (AA). In addition, the club returned infielders Casey McGehee and Augie Ojeda to minor league camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBeaneBall Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Yeah, I've heard Harden can get to 100 as well but found no written proof of it. Highest I saw in print was 98. Danny Haren keps being touted on oaklandathletics.com as being able to top 100 but other than there I can't find it. If the best anyone can find other than me is 94mph then change it to that. I beleive he throws 92 in the game. Yeah, Zito went from 3 pitches to 6 int he last 2 years and he throws them all well. I've heard his slider being described 3 different ways. A slurve, cutter, and as a slider. Not sure which of them is the one he throws unless it's a combination of them when he needs to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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