Today was a camp day, so the minor leaguers were broken up into six groups where three intrasquad seven-inning games were played. Columbus played Akron, Kinston played Lake County, and Mahoning Valley scrimmaged itself.
You'll notice some Indians big leaguers like Carmona, Perez, Hafner, Shoppach and others played in the Columbus/Akron game, and one item of note to come from that game is Carmona...
Paul and I are back on the cyberwaves tonight from 9:30-10:30pm as we continue to roll toward the start of Indians season. With only three episodes left until the season starts, we will continue on with our team preview and this week focus in on the Tribe infield. We will also talk about the recent Adam Miller developments and take phone calls and e-mails. You can call the show at 646-716-8012 or email...
This morning the Indians optioned out RHP John Meloan, RHP Adam Miller, RHP Juan Salas, LHP Tony Sipp, and INF Luis Valbuena to AAA Columbus. RHP Hector Rondon and CA Carlos Santana were optioned to AA Akron. They also re-assigned RHP Jack Cassel, LHP David Huff, CA Armando Camacaro, INF Jordan Brown, INF Wes Hodges, INF Jesus Merchan, INF Beau Mills, and OF Stephen Head to minor league camp. There...
For games on Wednesday March 18, 2009
The first spring games of minor league camp are officially in the books. Triple-A Columbus and Double-A Akron were on the road in Surprise at the Texas Rangers facility, and both won. Single-A Kinston and Lake County were both in Goodyear, with Kinston losing and Lake County winning. One note, Akron's hitting stats are missing, but the hitting stats for...
This is not what we wanted to hear in regard to Indians right-hander Adam Miller. From an Indians press release today:
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Last week RHP Adam Miller experienced pain in his right long finger (middle finger) with a decrease in range of motion and a decrease in strength in the finger. He then saw a hand specialist in Scottsdale, AZ on Monday, March 16 and also was seen by Dr. Tom Graham...
Here are the stats from today's intrasquad game (Tuesday), and again the hitting stats were not kept, but here are the pitching lines for the four seven-inning games for Columbus, Akron, Kinston and Lake County. Also, I provided a few pictures from the games at the bottom (scroll over the pictures with your mouse for details).
Minor league spring games officially start up tomorrow!
For anyone looking to get a first person perspective of life in the minor leagues, from the time a player is scouted, drafted, and signed with a major league club to the ups and downs they experience as they attempt to move up the minor league ladder and realize their dream of pitching in the big leagues, to the cold hard reality that for many that dream will never be achieved and most will be forced...
Okay, while minor league games do not officially start up until Wednesday the 18th, intrasquad games kicked up today (Monday). The hitting stats were not kept, but here are the pitching lines for the four different intrasquad games for Columbus, Akron, Kinston and Lake County:
(note, in the future I may just summarize the box scores due to length....unless people think these are helpful as-is)...
First off, if anyone is interested I just did a Q&A on Akron for Baseball Daily Digest and also the Bowie Baysox blog. We talked about a lot of the players who are set to open the season in Akron, so click on one of the two links above to see it.
Secondly, I just set up a store for Indians Prospect Insider merchandise. Yes, for anyone out there interested in getting a T-shirt or sweatshirt...
It is hard to believe that we are already almost two weeks into minor league camp, but even more hard to believe that three weekends from now all of these guys will know their fate and standing in the organization. At this time three weeks from now some guys will be enroute to their full season team they were assigned to, others will remain in Arizona to take part in extended spring training, and the...
9. Lonnie Chisenhall - Third Baseman
Born: 10/04/1988 - Height: 6'1" - Weight: 200 - Bats: Left - Throws: Right
YearAgeTeamLvlGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBBAOBPSLGOPS200819Mahoning VyA-68276388020354524327.290.355.438.793
History: Chisenhall was a 1st round pick in the 2008 Draft out of Pitt Junior College. Chisenhall signed quickly after the draft by agreeing to a $1.1 million bonus....
The 2013 Cleveland Indians Baseball Insider book featuring the Indians' Top 100 Prospects and more is now available. Also, previous editions from 2008-2012 are also available at a discounted rate. Just click on the book image for more information. Thanks again for all the support!
