Totte Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 With all the changes to the managers this year, I want to make sure I nailed every one of them. Please post the managers for each team if you'd like to help out. Base coaches is not interesting... Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDom Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Thanks, I'll take care of that tonight. I noticed the knuckleball a while back too and I was meaning to ask you guys about it. The founding fathers of UR must have added that pitch cuz I can't recall setting up Masset's repertoire. The same goes for Phillies Minor Leaguer Kyle Drabek... I run a MVP league and members were complaining about it, and we tried to find proof he does but we just couldn't find any. Masset got brought up also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totte Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 The same goes for Phillies Minor Leaguer Kyle Drabek... I run a MVP league and members were complaining about it, and we tried to find proof he does but we just couldn't find any. Masset got brought up also. As for Drabek, I think I read a report last year before I created him on how he had a knuckleball. If I'm not mistaken the 2006 BA Handbook mentioned his knuckler while the new 2007 one doesn't mention it and that's why I decided to keep it in. Not sure though as I'm at work and can't confirm this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside_hitmen Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 It's not a knuckler, it's a knuckle-curve! 1. Kyle Drabek [see profile] School: The Woodlands (The Woodlands, Texas) Position: RHP Ht: 6-1 Wt: 195 Key stat: 12.5 K/7 innings as a senior Best pitch: Knuckle curveball Plan B: San Jacinto JC Breakdown: Drabek opened the year rated the nation's No. 3 senior prospect by SchoolSports.com. But after carrying the Highlanders to a district title and a berth in the Class 5A state tournament, he takes the top spot this time around. The right-hander entered state with a 13-0 record, 147 strikeouts and a 0.91 ERA in 77 innings thanks to a heater that has touched 97 and a wicked knuckle curve. Drabek may not be the first high school player selected, but with his genes (his father Doug won the 1990 Cy Young Award with the Pittsburgh Pirates) and natural physical gifts, he has the best chance of developing into a Major League All-Star. And from Baseball America: There may not be a more gifted player than Drabek in this draft, but he also comes with makeup concerns. On the mound, he shows better stuff than his father, former Cy Young Award winner Doug. Though he's 5-foot-11, he has the arm speed to deliver 94-95 mph fastballs and top out at 97. His best pitch may be his 78-82 mph spike curveball, which is all but unhittable. The lone knock on the pitch is that he relies on it too much. "He has as good an arm as anyone," an American League scouting director said. "When his fastball and curve are on, he has the best two-pitch combination in the draft." Drabek has a decent slider and feel for a changeup, though he rarely needs to use either at this point. He finishes a bit upright in his delivery, but his mechanics are otherwise sound and the ball comes out of his hand easily. He could also make a case for being the best high school position player in the draft, as he's a comparable hitter to New Jersey's Bill Rowell and would have a better shot at playing shortstop as a pro. Yet some teams are backing away from Drabek. He's high-strung on the field, and there are off-field issues as well, but he'll still go in the middle of the first round. I would say, change the curveball to a knuckle-curve, I would keep the break at 12-6 because of them saying it's a "spike" curveball, 78-82 range. I would change the knuckler into a slider as the BA report says he has one in his pitch rep, probably sits somewhere between 87-89, probably with right-slight, or right-diagnal break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside_hitmen Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Some interesting stuff on Danks/Buerhle: "John is kind of, sort of, like Buehrle," said pitching Don Cooper. "But before I say that, we have to see more from Danks. "You draw comparisons immediately because they are both left-handed. John enters with a better curve than Buehrle, but Buehrle had a better sinker, a better cutter and a better changeup." Danks Interview: Secondly, my main focus this next year is to improve my groundball/flyball ratio. I’ve been working on a sinker, my change up is still new and improving everyday, and my curveball is big enough to get ground balls when I am able to keep it sharp and down in the zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside_hitmen Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 More edits: Pat Neshek (MIN) is working on a new pitch: "It's basically a submarine fastball, kind of like Chad Bradford, Wes Littleton or Cla Meredith's. All my pitches are thrown from the side and this one is coming from under…I throw it as hard as I can and it sits around 84-86 with a lot of sink. I'm going to use this for lefties and it'll get a lot of groundballs hopefully. This will be a big pitch if I can master it." Basically, bump his splitter up to 84-86 range. Brian Bannister (KC) - has added a 2-seamer - http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/arti...xt=.jsp&c_id=kc Bannister returned home with strong legs and a polished two-seam fastball that complements his "12-to-6" curveball and circle change. "It's kind of funny," he said. "All you have to do to find a scouting report on you is go to a fantasy baseball guide at Barnes & Noble and it tells you exactly what you need to work on. Mine said: 'Throws a four-seamer without a lot of movement.'" After picking former teammate Tom Glavine's brain and learning how Greg Maddux gets so much movement from his two-seam fastball, Bannister decided to add the pitch to his repertoire and was encouraged by the results. To me that means he doesn't throw a cutter. I would replace it with the 2-seamer, a velocity of 88 (just like the cutter) should be fine. I would also change his changeup to a circle change, same stats for now. Jason Isringhausen (STL) - is working on a changeup - http://www.stltoday.com/blogs/sports-bird-...pening-remarks/ Isringhausen is working on a changeup, with help from Anthony Reyes. And a bunch more spring training tweaks from here: http://www.rotoauthority.com/2007/02/measuring_sprin.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybernetic Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 StL re-signed Andy Cavazos, Dennis Dove, Brian Falkenborg, Blake Hawksworth, Josh Hancock, Josh Kinney, Anthony Reyes, Brad Thompson, Adam Wainwright, Troy Cate, Chris Narveson, Tyler Johnson, Chris Duncan, Cody Haerther, John Rodriguez, Skip Schumaker, Yadier Molina and Brendan Ryan to one-year deals MIN re-signed Jesse Crain to a 3 year deal worth $3.25M HOU re-signed Matt Albers, Josh Anderson, Jimmy Barthmaier, Brooks Conrad, Paul Estrada, Lincoln Holdzkom, Mark S. McLemore, Hector Gimenez, Humberto Quintero, Wandy Rodriguez, Juan Gutierrez, Fernando Nieve, Felipe Paulino Del Guidice, Mike Rodriguez and Chris Sampson to a one-year deals CIN re-signed Chris Denorfia, Bill Bray, Jeff Keppinger, Norris Hopper, Elizardo Ramirez, Edwin Encarnacion and Brian Shackleford to one-year deals; signed Dustin Hermanson to a minor league deal CWS re-signed David Aardsma, Dewon Day, Gavin Floyd, Charlie Haeger, Bobby Jenks, Boone Logan, Nick Masset, Oneli Perez, Heath Phillips, Paulino Reynoso, Andy Sisco, Matt Thornton, Sean Tracey, Carlos Vasquez, Josh Fields, Andy Gonzalez, Pedro Lopez, Casey Rogowski, Brian Anderson, Jerry Owens and Ryan Sweeney to one-year deals CLE re-signed Fernando Cabrera, Shin-Soo Choo, Ben Francisco, Joe Inglett, Juan Lara, Andy Marte, Edward Mujica and Kelly Shoppach to one-year deals ATL re-signed Manny Acosta, Tyler Yates, Brian McCann, Brayan Pena, Gregor Blanco, T.J. Bohn, Matt Diaz, Ryan Langerhans, Pete Orr and Scott Thorman to one-year deals TEX re-signed Jason Botts, Ian Kinsler, John Koronka and C.J. Wilson to one-year deals; Michael Young to a five-year extension worth $80M TB re-signed Jason Hammel, Scott Kazmir, Shawn Camp, Jae-Kuk Ryu, Juan Salas, Jamie Shields, Jorge Cantu and B.J. Upton to one-year deals SEA re-signed Oswaldo Navarro, Bryan Lahair, Jake Woods and Mark Lowe to one-year deals SF re-signed Matt Cain to a four-year extension worth $9M w/ a club option for 2011 FLA release Travis Bowyer and then sign him to a minor league contract PHI re-signed Ryan Howard to a one-year deal worth $900K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totte Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Thanks cyberman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totte Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 And a bunch more spring training tweaks from here: http://www.rotoauthority.com/2007/02/measuring_sprin.html Thanks bro but would you mind suggesting changes from that link cuz I barely have time to update the stuff you guys post these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwentySeven Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Take Off List: 4. Jeremy Hermida, of, Marlins 5. Stephen Drew, ss, Diamondbacks 6. Francisco Liriano, lhp, Twins 7. Chad Billingsley, rhp, Dodgers 8. Justin Verlander, rhp, Tigers 9. Lastings Milledge, of, Mets 10. Matt Cain, rhp, Giants 11. Prince Fielder, 1b, Brewers 12. Howie Kendrick, 2b, Angels 14. Andy Marte, 3b, Indians 15. Ryan Zimmerman, 3b, Nationals 17. Conor Jackson, 1b, Diamondbacks 20. Carlos Quentin, of, Diamondbacks 21. Nick Markakis, of, Orioles 22. Jon Lester, lhp, Red Sox 24. Bobby Jenks, rhp, White Sox 26. Joel Guzman, ss/3b, Dodgers 30. Hanley Ramirez, ss, Marlins 34. Scott Olsen, lhp, Marlins 35. Joel Zumaya, rhp, Tigers 37. Jonathan Papelbon, rhp, Red Sox 40. Anibal Sanchez, rhp, Marlins 41. Anthony Reyes, rhp, Cardinals 42. Russell Martin, c, Dodgers 44. Mark Rogers, rhp, Brewers 45. Adam Loewen, lhp, Orioles 48. Dustin McGowan, rhp, Blue Jays 51. Brian Anderson, of, White Sox 53. Jeremy Sowers, lhp, Indians 54. Craig Hansen, rhp, Red Sox 56. Edison Volquez, rhp, Rangers 57. Jered Weaver, rhp, Angels 58. Jason Kubel, of, Twins 60. Jeff Mathis, c, Angels 63. Jonathan Broxton, rhp, Dodgers 65. Marcus Sanders, ss/2b, Giants 66. Kenji Johjima, c, Mariners 67. Dustin Nippert, rhp, Diamondbacks 68. Cole Hamels, lhp, Phillies 69. Yusmeiro Petit, rhp, Marlins 71. Brad Snyder, of, Indians 72. Thomas Diamond, rhp, Rangers 74. Javier Herrera, of, Athletics 75. Matt Moses, 3b, Twins 77. Dustin Pedroia, 2b/ss, Red Sox 78. Kendry Morales, 1b, Angels 79. Jason Hammel, rhp, Devil Rays 80. Josh Johnson, rhp, Marlins 81. Hayden Penn, rhp, Orioles 82. Blake DeWitt, 3b, Dodgers 83. Cliff Pennington, ss, Athletics 84. Justin Huber, 1b, Royals 85. Mark Pawelek, lhp, Cubs 86. Eric Duncan, 3b/1b, Yankees 87. Ricky Romero, lhp, Blue Jays 88. Cesar Carrillo, rhp, Padres 89. Andre Ethier, of, Dodgers 93. Anthony Lerew, rhp, Braves 94. Ronny Cedeno, ss, Cubs 95. Tom Gorzelanny, lhp, Pirates 96. Matt Kemp, of, Dodgers 98. Chuck James, lhp, Braves 99. Nolan Reimold, of, Orioles 100. Anthony Swarzak, rhp, Twins ADD ON LIST: Daisuke Matsuzaka Evan Longoria Andrew Miller Tim Lincecum Yovani Gallardo Reid Brignac Matt Garza Fernando Martinez Clayton Kershaw Jose Tabata Colby Rasmus Franklin Morales Luke Hochevar Jacoby Ellsbury Jacob McGee Hunter Pence Adam Lind Carlos Carrasco Joey Votto James Loney Josh Fields Billy Rowell Dexter Fowler Travis Buck Chuck Lofgren Clay Buchholz Donald Veal Travis Snider Humberto Sanchez Jonathan Sanchez Carlos Gomez Miguel Montero Trevor Crowe Eric Hurley Brad Lincoln Jaime Garcia Kevin Slowey Phil Humber Joba Chamberlain Greg Reynolds Brett Sinkbeil Brandon Erbe Elijah Dukes Jeff Samardzija Daniel Bard Michael Bowden Ubaldo Jimenez Matt Albers Brian Barton Brandon Morrow Drew Stubbs Kurt Suzuki Matt Harrison Will Inman Chris Iannetta Brent Lillibridge Chris Parmelee Collin Balester Sean West Wade Davis Micah Owings Pedro Beato Dellin Betances --- The first list is a list of players to take off of the top-100 prospect list. The second list is a set of players to add on to the list. I already removed all the players who appear on both lists to cut your work down. Unfortunately, there appears to be one more player on the first list then on the second, which shouldn't be possible. Either one of the players listed in the first list is on the '06 and '07 top prospects list or I am missing a player for the second list. I would seriously appreciate it if someone can find what I am missing, I've gone through both lists like three times. Much appreciated TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totte Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Thanks dude. I was thinking about doing the exact same thing tonight but now you've saved me a lot of time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgbaseball Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 You didn't add Alberto Callaspo to the 2nd list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwentySeven Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Dang, you're right. Good catch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside_hitmen Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Thanks bro but would you mind suggesting changes from that link cuz I barely have time to update the stuff you guys post these days... No prob, just had to run when i posted it earlier. Ughh! I had this all done on the post preview screen and then accidentally hit the back button. So i get to start over. hooray! **** Jonathon Sanchez (SF) has added a slider - https://registration.mercurynews.com/reg/lo...rancisco_giants Sanchez worked on his slider all winter. Last year, he competed well with a fastball and change-up, but the slider is an important third pitch if he hopes to start down the line. I would take out the curveball or 2-seamer. Curve because the article stated he didn't use it, or 2-seam because it does the same thing as his sinker. Dan Haren (OAK) is using a cutter - http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?...SPG0CO6U351.DTL The pitch that starter Dan Haren is emphasizing is his cutter. "He's always had it, but he never really used it much,'' said Jason Kendall, who caught Haren. "But it was really good today, and I know he's been working on it. Obviously, it's only the first day, but if he has that weapon in his arsenal... '' I'd say replace the 2-seamer. Amiorix Burgos (NYM) is throwing 98 - http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...rtnered=rss_mlb He was involved in the bunt coverage drills and made an impression with his seemingly effortless but powerful throws to bases. Then, Ambiorix Burgos moved to the mound of an adjacent field for live batting practice and his pitches popped into the catcher's mitt, the audible manifestation of his power arm. "He's throwing 98 [mph], but [Lastings] Milledge is swinging 100," Mets pitching coach Rick Peterson said to senior executive vice president and COO Jeff Wilpon as Burgos' pitches made a warm day warmer. "So it's OK." Mariano Rivera and Bonderman have both been tinkering, but no new pitches yet.Bonderman however is making $38 million over the next 4, so his yearly needs to be bumped up to $9.5 million. It's staggering to think, at this point, how lucrative a career Bonderman could have if his search proves successful. He'll be 28 when his four-year, $38 million contract runs out. White Sox rotation looks to go Contreras, Garland, then Buerhle this year - http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...tesox-headlines And Buehrle had no qualms about manager Ozzie Guillen's decision last month at SoxFest to start Jose Contreras on April 2 against the Indians, which would halt Buehrle's streak of five consecutive Opening Day starts, and to have Jon Garland pitch the second game. "The way [they] pitched last year, I think you have an argument for both those guys," Buehrle said. "I'm just happy to be here, happy to be in a White Sox uniform and if they want me to start day one, day five. I'll be ready." Todd Helton (COL) has bulked up to 230 pounds - http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_5304831 Helton, mindful of critics and eager to rejuvenate his career, underwent a radical physical transformation, bulking up from his sickness-induced 200 pounds to approximately 230. Helton wouldn't divulge his exact weight, but admitted it was higher than 225. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Jonathon Sanchez (SF) has added a slider - https://registration.mercurynews.com/reg/lo...rancisco_giants I would take out the curveball or 2-seamer. Curve because the article stated he didn't use it, or 2-seam because it does the same thing as his sinker. For clarification: He's always had a slider; but with his 3/4-like delivery, he hasn't been able to get on top of it enough to get quality movement...so he rarely threw it. That is apparently what he's been working on - trying to get more movement to go with his plus fastball and plus change-up. I haven't seen him ever throw an actual sinker - it's more of a two-seamer with drop. So that's the pitch (sinker) to replace with a slider. Totte - before you left to get crunk with DMB, Sanchez was one of the Giants changes I suggested in that email I sent you. Let me know if you need me to resend that. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside_hitmen Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Also, I know it's not the only gauge of speed, but these White Sox prospects definetly need a boost in the speed department. Josh Fields (3B) - current speed rating 56 - stole 28 bases last year at AAA Charlotte in 462 ab Casey Rogowski (1B) - current speed rating 58 - stole 26 bases last year at AAA Charlotte in 459 ab Compared to other International League speedsters and their ratings Darnell McDonald - 538 ab, 30 sb - 76 speed rating Trent Durrington - 391 ab, 32 sb - 76 speed rating Wayne Lydon - 513 ab, 26 sb - 93 speed rating Norris Hopper - 383 ab, 25 sb - 78 speed rating Chris Roberson - 284 ab, 25 sb - 89 speed rating Ben Francisco - 515 ab, 25 sb - 55 speed rating - needs to be updated too Kevin Hooper - 504 ab, 24 sb - 80 speed rating Adam Boeve - 316 ab, 24 sb - 65 speed rating - needs to be updated I think that this would merit Fields and Rogowski a boost into the 76-79 speed category. Same with Francisco and Boeve. Don't forget to update their stealing aggressiveness and baserunning skills as well. Also, Sean Smith SP (CWS-AA) is now with the Cleveland organization at Akron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside_hitmen Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 For clarification: He's always had a slider; but with his 3/4-like delivery, he hasn't been able to get on top of it enough to get quality movement...so he rarely threw it. That is apparently what he's been working on - trying to get more movement to go with his plus fastball and plus change-up. I haven't seen him ever throw an actual sinker - it's more of a two-seamer with drop. So that's the pitch (sinker) to replace with a slider. Cool, wasn't sure which one to replace as someone who hasn't seen him pitch, thanks for the update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Cool, wasn't sure which one to replace as someone who hasn't seen him pitch, thanks for the update! No problem man...that's why we're here - to piece together crap on a gagillion players and share what we find out. You're doing some crazy amounts of research...keep it up :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybernetic Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Detroit Jason Grilli Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract. Detroit Marcus Thames Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract. Detroit Brent Clevlen Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract. Detroit Chris Shelton Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract. Detroit Tony Giarratano Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract. Detroit Wilfredo Ledezma Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract. Detroit Joel Zumaya Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract. Detroit Jordan Tata Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract. Detroit Zach Miner Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract. Detroit Chad Durbin Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract. Florida Scott Tyler Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Matt Treanor Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Jason Stokes Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Cody Ross Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Renyel Pinto Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Yusmeiro Petit Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Henry Owens Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Paul Mildren Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Randy Messenger Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Carlos Martinez Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Matthew Lindstrom Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Josh Johnson Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Jose L. Garcia Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Harvey Garcia Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Jesus Delgado Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Joe Borchard Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Reggie Abercrombie Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Josh Willingham Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Dan Uggla Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Taylor Tankersley Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Anibal Sanchez Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Hanley Ramirez Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Scott Olsen Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Ricky Nolasco Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Sergio Mitre Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Mike Jacobs Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Jeremy Hermida Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Robert Andino Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Florida Alfredo Amezaga Re-signed by the Florida Marlins to a one-year contract. Houston Charlton Jimerson Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract. Houston Chris Burke Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract. Kansas City Brian Bannister Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract. Kansas City Joey Gathright Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract. Kansas City Ryan Shealy Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract. Kansas City Mark Teahen Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract. Kansas City Ken Ray Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract. Kansas City Shane Costa Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract. Anaheim Jered Weaver Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract. Anaheim Joe Saunders Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract. Anaheim Mike Napoli Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract. Anaheim Reggie Willits Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract. Anaheim Tommy Murphy Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract. Anaheim Dallas McPherson Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract. Anaheim Maicer Izturis Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract. Anaheim Erick Aybar Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract. Anaheim Greg Jones Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract. Anaheim Ervin Santana Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract. Anaheim Chris Resop Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract. Milwaukee Prince Fielder Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract. Milwaukee Corey Hart Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract. Milwaukee Anthony Gwynn Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract. Milwaukee Gabe Gross Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract. Milwaukee J.J. Hardy Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract. Milwaukee J.D. Closser Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract. Minnesota Jason Tyner Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Denard Span Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Jason Kubel Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Alejandro Machado Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Garrett Jones Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Alexi Casilla Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Jason Bartlett Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Chris Heintz Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Oswaldo Sosa Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Alexander Smit Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Errol Simonitsch Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Glen Perkins Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Pat Neshek Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Jose Mijares Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Francisco Liriano Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Matt Guerrier Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Matt Garza Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota J.D. Durbin Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Julio DePaula Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Ricky Barrett Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Boof Bonser Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. Minnesota Scott Baker Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract. NY Mets Aaron Heilman Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract. NY Mets Lastings Milledge Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract. NY Mets Ben Johnson Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract. NY Mets Carlos Gomez Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract. NY Mets Anderson Hernandez Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract. NY Mets Jason Vargas Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract. NY Mets Pedro Feliciano Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract. NY Mets Adam Bostick Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract. NY Mets Alay Soler Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract. NY Mets Juan Padilla Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract. NY Mets John Maine Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract. NY Mets Marcos Carvajal Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract. NY Mets Ambiorix Burgos Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract. NY Mets Jon Adkins Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract. Philadelphia Ryan Howard Re-signed by the Philadelphia Phillies to a one-year contract. Pittsburgh Josh Sharpless Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract. Pittsburgh Dave Davidson Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract. Pittsburgh Marty McLeary Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract. Pittsburgh Jonah Bayliss Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract. Pittsburgh Romulo Sanchez Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract. San Diego Adrian Gonzalez Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Jack Cust Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Terrmel Sledge Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Craig Stansberry Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Luis Cruz Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Paul McAnulty Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Kevin Kouzmanoff Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Rob Bowen Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Sean Thompson Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Ryan Ketchner Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Justin Hampson Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Royce Ring Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Jared Wells Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Leo Rosales Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Kevin Cameron Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Andrew Brown Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Tim Stauffer Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Mike Thompson Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Mike Adams Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Scott Cassidy Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Heath Bell Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Cla Meredith Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Clay Hensley Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract. San Diego Rafael Perez Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract. San Diego Tom Mastny Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract. San Diego Fausto Carmona Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract. San Diego Josh Barfield Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract. San Francisco Eugenio Velez Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Lance Niekro Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Travis Ishikawa Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Kevin Frandsen Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Nate Schierholtz Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Daniel Ortmeier Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Todd Linden Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Fred Lewis Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Jason Ellison Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Eliezer Alfonzo Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Brian Wilson Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Merkin Valdez Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Erick Threets Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Jack Taschner Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Jonathan Sanchez Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Billy Sadler Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Scott Munter Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Pat Misch Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Brad Hennessey Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Kevin Correia Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Vinnie Chulk Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. San Francisco Kelyn Acosta Re-signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract. Seattle Felix Hernandez Re-signed by the Seattle Mariners to a one-year contract. Seattle Rene Rivera Re-signed by the Seattle Mariners to a one-year contract. Seattle Jeremy Reed Re-signed by the Seattle Mariners to a one-year contract. Seattle Mike Morse Re-signed by the Seattle Mariners to a one-year contract. Seattle Jose Lopez Re-signed by the Seattle Mariners to a one-year contract. Seattle George Sherrill Re-signed by the Seattle Mariners to a one-year contract. Seattle Eric O'Flaherty Re-signed by the Seattle Mariners to a one-year contract. Seattle Sean Green Re-signed by the Seattle Mariners to a one-year contract. Seattle Travis Blackley Re-signed by the Seattle Mariners to a one-year contract. 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cybernetic Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 It would also appear that OF Justin Singleton is still in the Jays system as he is a non-roster invitee and appeared in yesterday afternoon's game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside_hitmen Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 No problem man...that's why we're here - to piece together crap on a gagillion players and share what we find out. You're doing some crazy amounts of research...keep it up LOL, I hear that... Just happy to add to this great roster set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside_hitmen Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Also, Kevin Gregg look sot be the closer for the Marlins to start the season - http://www.miamiherald.com/588/story/27585.html Tankersley, a candidate to serve as the team's closer, appeared in 49 games last season, going 2-1 with three saves and a 2.85 ERA. Now that he's temporarily out of the picture, it would appear that the closer's spotlight almost certainly will land on newcomer Kevin Gregg, whom the Marlins received in an offseason trade with the Angels. Other Marlins news - http://www.miamiherald.com/588/story/27576.html The pitching staff is much less certain, especially in the volatile bullpen, where a host of relievers are in contention for roster spots. ''We'll carry 12,'' Gonzalez said. ``We need to protect those young arms, and I think 12 is a good number.'' Ricky Nolasco, who was thought to be a candidate to close, is now being prepped for a starting role because Josh Johnson is all but certain to be out because of an arm injury to start the season. Sergio Mitre looms as the favorite to win the fifth spot in the rotation, although Gonzalez said Wes Obermueller, Chris George and Yusmeiro Petit also are candidates to assume that job. So, in sum; Gregg in at closer, Nolasco into the rotation instead of Petit, and maybe Mitre as a long reliever with Petit in AAA to start the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside_hitmen Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Totte, Manager list as you requested Angels - Mike Scioscia #14 - http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/team/coac...fid=11510312242 Astros - Phil Garner #3 - http://houston.astros.mlb.com/team/coach_s...id=623104173435 Athletics - Bob Geren #53 - http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/team/coac...id=224103165435 Blue Jays - John Gibbons #5 - http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/team/coach...affid=541021270 Braves - Bobby Cox #6 - http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/team/coach_s...fid=87101162759 Brewers - Ned Yost #3 - http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/team/coac...id=415103143957 Cardinals - Tony LaRussa 10 - http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/team/coac...id=931101142132 Cubs - Lou Piniella #41 - http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/team/coaches.jsp?c_id=chc Devil Rays - Joe Maddon #70 - http://tampabay.devilrays.mlb.com/team/coa...id=115103125017 Diamondbacks - Bob Melvin #3 - http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/team/c...rstaffid=118942 Dodgers - Grady Little #9 - http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/team/coa...rstaffid=427305 Giants - Bruce Bochy #15 - http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/team/co...fid=52610116820 Indians - Eric Wedge #22 - http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/team/coac...fid=92910216511 Mariners - Mike Hargrove #21 - http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/team/coach...rstaffid=115474 Marlins - Fredi Gonzalez - http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/team/coaches.jsp?c_id=fla Mets - Willie Randolph #12 - http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/team/coach_sta...rstaffid=120927 Nationals - Manny Acta #14 - http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/team/c...es.jsp?c_id=was Orioles - Sam Perlozzo #2 - http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/team/coac...ffid=7210419912 Padres - Bud Black - http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/team/coaches.jsp?c_id=sd Phillies - Charlie Manuel #41 - http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/team/...d=1030104143220 Pirates - Jim Tracy #23 - http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/team/coa...rstaffid=123432 Rangers - Ron Washington - http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/team/coaches.jsp?c_id=tex Red Sox - Terry Francona #47 - http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/team/coach_st...fid=62210418315 Reds - Jerry Narron #41 - http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/team/coach_...fid=13104201347 Rockies - Clint Hurdle #13 - http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/team/coach...id=316101165354 Royals - Buddy Bell #25 - http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/team/coac...rstaffid=110815 Tigers - Jim Leyland #10 - http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/team/coach_s...rstaffid=492447 Twins - Ron Gardenhire #35 - http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/team/coach_...fid=43010117524 White Sox - Ozzie Guillen #13 - http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/team/coach...affid=541031749 Yankees - Joe Torre #6 - http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/team/coach_...ffid=7710314226 Also, not sure if it has been posted yet, but Ryan Howard will make 900k this year - http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/news/...t=.jsp&c_id=phi Also, Jeremy Bonderman's trying to get his changeup going - http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article...t=.jsp&c_id=det Bonderman said he's committed to sticking with the changeup, which he said is essential if he's going to go from a "good" pitcher to a "great" pitcher. He's trying to get the changeup to settle in somewhere around 10-to-12 mph slower than his fastball. Bump his changeup to the 83-85 mph region then. Also, just to clarify, Michael Young is signed through 2013. The new deal kicks in after 2008. His full deal looks like this now - 7 years, $87 million. At one point or another, Hicks had expressed hope that each of those players would retire as a Ranger. This time, he was determined not to let Michael Young get away, and that was one of the motivating reasons why the Rangers signed their three-time All-Star shortstop to a five-year, $80 million contract. The Rangers officially announced the signing at a press conference on Friday. Young was already signed through 2008, so this contract takes him through the 2013 season. Aaron Heilman (NYM) recieved a one year deal worth 453,000 -http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070302&content_id=1823586&vkey=spt2007news&fext=.jsp Signed up: Aaron Heilman, whose value to the Mets increased dramatically after Sanchez went down last summer, is the only Met to have his salary renewed this season, the second in two years and the second in nine years. Heilman, not yet eligible for arbitration, is to earn $453,000 for the 2007 season, an increase of $94,000. Renewed is the term used when a club imposes a salary on a player. Some of the raise can be attributed to an increase in the minimum salary -- from $327,000 last year to $380,000 this year. Thirteen other Mets, including Milledge, John Maine and Pedro Feliciano, agreed to one-year contracts, leaving no unsigned players in camp. None of the 13 was eligible for arbitration. The club renewed the salary of David Wright last year, putting his salary at $374,000, and then negotiated a six-year, $55 million contract with him in August. The chance of affording Heilman a multi-year deal appears remote at this point. Felix Hernandez (SEA) now weighs 226. He also made 340,000 last season and probably got a slight raise, so time to bump that up. "My arm action was nice and easy, and the ball was jumping out of my hand," he said. "I am in the best shape of my life and I can really notice the difference. I feel quicker. Last year, I was fat." He can laugh now about the excess baggage he carried a year ago, when he reported to camp with a round face and round midsection and didn't get into decent shape until halfway through the regular season. "I feel now like I did the second half of the season," he said. "I weigh 226 pounds and am trying to stay there." Hernandez's first Cactus League start came shortly after he had his 2006 contract renewed for an undisclosed amount. He made $340,000 last season. "I don't want to talk about it," he said when asked about his contract, "but everything is cool." Braden Looper (STL) is now a starting pitcher. Need to change his position to a starter and bump up his stamina. He will take the 5th spot in the rotation at least untill Mulder return from his injury (which could be well past the all-star break) Not sure if you want to put him in the 5th and Mulder into the long relief or vice-versa. You could also drop Mulder down for now, but that is entirely up to you. - http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...7news&fext=.jsp The hardest part of Braden Looper's much-hyped mid-career move has nothing to do with the game between the lines. The greatest challenge in Looper's switch from relieving to starting, it turns out, is figuring out what to do with all the time during the day before he takes the mound. It's becoming clearer all the time that Looper may not exactly be in competition for a starting spot. A more accurate depiction, it seems, is that Looper is preparing for a job that is all but his -- barring a complete belly flop during the spring. Prince Fielder (MIL) - will make 415,000 this year, while Hanley Ramirez (FLA) will make 400,000 - http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...7news&fext=.jsp The Brewers came to terms Friday with five players but were forced to renew the contract of first baseman Prince Fielder because they couldn't agree on a salary with Fielder's agent, Scott Boras. Fielder will earn $415,000 in 2007, which the Brewers will tell you is an $85,500 raise from the $329,500 he earned last season and $15,000 more than what the Marlins are paying reigning National League rookie of the year Hanley Ramirez. But because the Major League minimum salary increased from $327,000 to $380,000 this year, Boras argued that Fielder deserved a bigger bump. Livan Hernandez (ARI) 2-seamer breaks with more sink to it than sdeways action. Change the break to left slight from left diag - http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...7news&fext=.jsp Hernandez said he was pleased with his curveball, but the right-hander is still working on perfecting his two-seam sinking fastball. "It was a little weird because it feels different when you face a hitter," Hernandez said of his first outing. "But I felt really good. I left a couple of pitches up and tried to work on my sinker. I'll try to work more with the sinker next time and try to get it 100 percent because it's very important for me. For me, it's a way to get my body ready and get all the pieces ready for the season and try to keep my arm strong." Ben Broussard (SEA) has been taking fly balls in right field and started the first spring training game there. I would say make it his 2nd Position, as he hasn't played a game in the outfield since 2002 with the Indians. So 2nd Pos - RF Ben Broussard has been taking fly balls in right field the past few days and started there in Friday's Cactus League opener against the Padres. "When going from the infield and outfield and back to the infield, you've got to be real careful about your arm," Mariners manager Mike Hargrove said. "You have to pay attention to what you're doing." Broussard, expected to earn a spot on the 25-man Opening Day roster, has spent practically his entire MLB career at first base. He hasn't played a regular-season game in the outfield since 2002, when he appeared in 32 games (29 starts) with the Indians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totte Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Totte - before you left to get crunk with DMB, Sanchez was one of the Giants changes I suggested in that email I sent you. Let me know if you need me to resend that. I still have that e-mail but I haven't gotten around to it yet. That weird thing called "normal life" has been haunting me badly over the last month and I'm heavily behind with UR stuff so please let me know if you're able to lend a hand buddy. Drop me an e-mail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I still have that e-mail but I haven't gotten around to it yet. That weird thing called "normal life" has been haunting me badly over the last month and I'm heavily behind with UR stuff so please let me know if you're able to lend a hand buddy. Drop me an e-mail... Oh, I know exactly what you mean - I'm up to my neck in "normal life." I'm going to take the mom out for dinner tonight, but I'll shoot you an e-mail when I get back. Before I leave, a small thing I keep meaning to post but forget - Fred Lewis is now #20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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