Official 2010 Lake County Captains Thread

by **TonyIBI** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:40 pm

Time to start one of these up to put all the general talk and game talk about the Low-A Lake County team this year.

Here is your opening day roster:

Rotation: Trey Haley, Joe Gardner, Danny Salazar, Clayton Cook, Austin Adams/Marty Popham (split)
Bullpen: Francisco Jimenez, Rob Bryson, Antwonie Hubbard, Chris Jones, Matt Packer, Nick Sarianides, Cory Burns
Bench: Chun Chen (C), Casey Frawley (INF), Jason Smit (OF/1B)

Lineup:
Roberto Perez (C)
Ben Carlson (1B)
Kyle Smith (SS
Argenis Martinez (2B)
Jeremie Tice (3B)
Bo Greenwell (LF)
Delvi Cid (CF)
Greg Folgia (RF)
Adam Abraham (DH)

by **Jake Taylor** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:52 pm

Pretty boring lineup... high upside arms.

However, I love Bo Greenwell, Delvi Cid, and Clayton Cook. I hope they have as much helium as I think they do. Living in Mentor, I think I'll catch quite a few of their games this year.

by **TonyIBI** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:15 am

Yeah, there is no big time upside hitting prospect in the lineup. Cid and Greenwell will be intertesting to watch, and Perez will be too. Folgia I expect will produce, but he is not a big prospect.

by **Upper Box Woodchuck** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 11:58 am

Haley seemed to be feast or famine last night. He was either getting out after out or throwing it to the backstop. Jones and Jimenez were pretty impressive out of the pen. Also, Smith's defense is looking pretty good. I know it's only one game, but I'm liking what I'm seeing out of him, defense-wise.

by **dnosco** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:15 pm

My question is about Fontanez. Maybe he will be in LC soon but I would have really liked to have seen him there instead of Smith.

by **dnosco** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:17 pm

Interestingly, very veteran lineup and should score some runs. Also the defense should be above average as they have a lot of college guys in the 2nd or 3rd years in the organization playing low A ball, especially on the infield. This team is set up to help the pitchers look good and, given the high level prospects we have pitching, that can be a good thing, I guess.

by **JP_Frost** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:19 pm

dnosco wrote:Interestingly, very veteran lineup and should score some runs. Also the defense should be above average as they have a lot of college guys in the 2nd or 3rd years in the organization playing low A ball, especially on the infield. This team is set up to help the pitchers look good and, given the high level prospects we have pitching, that can be a good thing, I guess.

It can also be a bit misleading numbers-wise. Better keep an eye on FIP and babip with those guys.

by **Upper Box Woodchuck** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:26 pm

JP_Frost wrote:
dnosco wrote:Interestingly, very veteran lineup and should score some runs. Also the defense should be above average as they have a lot of college guys in the 2nd or 3rd years in the organization playing low A ball, especially on the infield. This team is set up to help the pitchers look good and, given the high level prospects we have pitching, that can be a good thing, I guess.

It can also be a bit misleading numbers-wise. Better keep an eye on FIP and babip with those guys.

I was just going with a gut reaction from what I saw last night, that's all.

by **martyinnewyork** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:05 pm

Joe Gardner with 11 K's in 4 IP, then out of the game, looks like they had a weather delay that inning...

by **TonyIBI** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:20 pm

What a night for Gardner....too bad he could only go four innings. All those Ks ate up his pitch count!

by **JP_Frost** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:45 pm

That's an amazing line for Gardner (who will be nicknamed "Chauncey"). Good to see Bryson doing well too.

by **artgold** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 1:23 am

I did a double take when I saw Gardner's pitching line. Nice work from the pen by Bryson and Hubbard too.

by **jellis** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 2:27 am

its only a game but I am liking my prediction for gradner from the round table

by **TonyIBI** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:28 am

Pretty impressive when 11 of your 12 recorded outs are strikeouts (note, in the 4th inning he actually got a "free" K as a passed ball on strike three allowed the runner to go to first so he had to get 4 outs that innings, so technically it was 11 strikeouts out of 13 recorded outs, but who's counting anyway? :biggrin:

)

by **jellis** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:17 am

just everything I read on that sinking fastball made it sound like a plus pitch which could end up being plus plus, I remember when he was drafted Law notes on him were very positive and at worst thanks to that one pitch he would be a pen guy some day worst case

by **TonyIBI** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:04 am

Smit to the 7-day DL and Kersten called up from EST.

by **JP_Frost** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:44 pm

Haley with an encouraging start:

5IP, 9H, 3ER, 0BB, 1K -- 9/3 GO/FO

Too many hits, but no walks, which is a good sign. Love the GB rate.

by **dnosco** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:09 am

Hopefully not to jinx Jimenez but he is 9-0 as a Captain and 10-0 stateside since last year. Can you say Julian Tavarez?

by **dazindiansfanuk** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:57 pm

Joe Gardner pitching another beauty so far tonight: -

4IP, 2H, 2R, 1ER, 1BB, 5K, 7 ground ball outs.

by **dazindiansfanuk** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:11 pm

Pair of K's and a GB for Gardner in the 5th..... 8GB, 7K's for his 15 outs.

by **dazindiansfanuk** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:40 am

Gardner's two starts combined: -

9IP, 28 outs (a K reached base on a passed ball), 18K, 9GB, 1CS

Not a single out recorded in the air - that's impressive!

by **jellis** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:40 am

that sinking pitch should dominate A ball, true test will be when he faces better competitors

by **TonyIBI** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:42 pm

Captains win again.....boy, Greenwell is some kind of hot.

by **Upper Box Woodchuck** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:09 pm

Consigliere wrote:Captains win again.....boy, Greenwell is some kind of hot.

What's the over/under on his call-up to the Outer Banks?

by **dazindiansfanuk** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:24 pm

Captains win in 10 innings to move to 9-0.

Greenwell really on fire going 3-for-6 to give him 5 straight multi-hit starts (he walked in a PH appearance in the 1 game he didn't start).

Bryson racks up 4 more Ks (8K in 4.2IP this year) in two scoreless to pick up the win.

by **dazindiansfanuk** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:26 pm

Just noticed who's managing the Lansing Lugnuts (that's a terrible name for a team).... our old friend Sal Fasano - He was ejected in the 10th inning

by **Hermie13** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:32 am

dazindiansfanuk wrote:Just noticed who's managing the Lansing Lugnuts (that's a terrible name for a team).... our old friend Sal Fasano - He was ejected in the 10th inning

ha, seems like a good name for a team managed by Sal though.....If I saw him on the streets I'd think he was either in the mob or worked in a car garage :s_cool

by **MadThinker88** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:22 am

dazindiansfanuk wrote:Bryson racks up 4 more Ks (8K in 4.2IP this year) in two scoreless to pick up the win.

Bryson is making my pick of him being a top rebound/ break-out candidate look very good. :s_biggrin

Keep it going Rob :s_thumbsup

by **artgold** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:12 pm

Consigliere wrote:Captains win again.....boy, Greenwell is some kind of hot.

He was my "breakout special" for this year. So far, he is making the selection look good.

But, we have a very long way to go.

What I suspect will happen with him though is that as his confidence increases, the extra base hits will start to really pick up.

by **criznit2009** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 1:20 pm

Loving my pick of Folgia this year...Even though he isn't catching at this point it doesn't seem to matter.

by **dazindiansfanuk** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 3:08 pm

Wild start for Trey Haley today..... he only allowed 1 hit thru 4 innings, but it was a big one! Allowed a Grand Slam after walking the bases loaded.

Finished with 4IP, 1H, 4R/ER, 5BB, 2K

Bo Greenwell 3-for-3 with a HR.... insane!

by **Jake Taylor** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:19 pm

Bo Greenwell is just a joy to watch. He was a joy to watch before he had the results I thought he'd get... now this year he's filling up the stat sheet, and he just doesn't quit. He's a balls to the wall type of player, and a kid that looks like he really enjoys playing the game. Hope he can keep it up.

by **dazindiansfanuk** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:37 pm

Joe Gardner getting the start tonight.... he struggled in the 2nd inning: - infield single, BB, K, BB, Grand Slam to lead off the inning.

He's retired 8 in a row since the slam to give him a line of 4IP, 2H, 4R/ER, 2BB, 6K so far..... oh, and 6GB outs too - still not recorded an out in the air.

by **JP_Frost** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:43 pm

dazindiansfanuk wrote:Joe Gardner getting the start tonight.... he struggled in the 2nd inning: - infield single, BB, K, BB, Grand Slam to lead off the inning.

He's retired 8 in a row since the slam to give him a line of 4IP, 2H, 4R/ER, 2BB, 6K so far..... oh, and 6GB outs too - still not recorded an out in the air.

I'd like to get a report on his offspeed stuff, but one has to figure that if he keeps this up, he could become an interesting prospect.

by **dazindiansfanuk** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:45 pm

JP_Frost wrote:
dazindiansfanuk wrote:Joe Gardner getting the start tonight.... he struggled in the 2nd inning: - infield single, BB, K, BB, Grand Slam to lead off the inning.

He's retired 8 in a row since the slam to give him a line of 4IP, 2H, 4R/ER, 2BB, 6K so far..... oh, and 6GB outs too - still not recorded an out in the air.

I'd like to get a report on his offspeed stuff, but one has to figure that if he keeps this up, he could become an interesting prospect.

24K and 15GB in 13 innings on the season..... regardless of his prospect status I still find it fascinating that he's doing it.

by **dazindiansfanuk** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:16 pm

Gardner allows his first fly ball out of the season in the 5th - a pop out to SS -and Ks two more after a lead off walk.

After the slam, he retired 11 of 12 to take him to 5IP, 2H, 4R/ER, 3BB, 8K and end his day.

by **JP_Frost** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:22 pm

dazindiansfanuk wrote:Gardner allows his first fly ball out of the season in the 5th - a pop out to SS -and Ks two more after a lead off walk.

After the slam, he retired 11 of 12 to take him to 5IP, 2H, 4R/ER, 3BB, 8K and end his day.

That's 26 K's in 14 innings. Dominant stuff.

by **dazindiansfanuk** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:29 pm

Bo Greenwell is freaking ridiculous!

Just hit a 3-run HR in the bottom of the 6th to put the Captains up 7-4.

He's 2-for-3 on the night (.457 on the season) and already has 3HR and 18RBI in 12 games.

by **JP_Frost** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:47 pm

dazindiansfanuk wrote:Bo Greenwell is freaking ridiculous!

Just hit a 3-run HR in the bottom of the 6th to put the Captains up 7-4.

He's 2-for-3 on the night (.457 on the season) and already has 3HR and 18RBI in 12 games.

and a 7/4 BB/K ratio. Definately one to keep an eye on.

by **npc29** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:51 pm

dazindiansfanuk wrote:Bo Greenwell is freaking ridiculous!

Just hit a 3-run HR in the bottom of the 6th to put the Captains up 7-4.

He's 2-for-3 on the night (.457 on the season) and already has 3HR and 18RBI in 12 games.

Bo must really want to get Kinston, badly. Haha

This is one amazing hot-streak. He's doing it all too.

by **nubballguy** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:06 pm

...And a walk! Seriously killing it in LC.

So what's the line on his call up date to Kinston at this rate? Wonder how that would all shake out too, who does he take ABs from? Webb? It'll be interesting to see what happens if he keeps up anything close to this level. Awesome to see him take off like this. :good:

by **dazindiansfanuk** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:25 pm

And Greenwell adds a 2-run triple in the bottom of the 8th to make him 3-for-4, 3B, HR, 5RBI, BB on the night

by **artgold** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:51 pm

dazindiansfanuk wrote:Bo Greenwell is freaking ridiculous!

Just hit a 3-run HR in the bottom of the 6th to put the Captains up 7-4.

He's 2-for-3 on the night (.457 on the season) and already has 3HR and 18RBI in 12 games.

I had stated that as he got confident, I thought he'd dial up the power.

But...not this soon!

by **Upper Box Woodchuck** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:55 pm

dazindiansfanuk wrote:Just noticed who's managing the Lansing Lugnuts (that's a terrible name for a team).... our old friend Sal Fasano - He was ejected in the 10th inning

Even worse, their logo is a bolt. Whoever designed it must not be at all mechanically inclined (I'm pretty useless with tools - I can use a hammer and screwdriver and straight cut wood with a power saw, that's it) and I can tell a nut from a bolt! :s_laughat

by **criznit2009** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:38 pm

Chun Chen. Who is this guy? Seems to be pretty clutch. Is he much of a prospect as far as catchers are concerned.

by **TonyIBI** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:51 pm

Chen is a middle of the pack prospect. Lower level guy with some upside and good pop who they signed out of Tawain over two years ago.

By the way, I'll be at the game tonight, so if anyone will be there please track me down and say hi.

by **MadThinker88** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:48 pm

Any idea on who might be the starting pitcher for Lake County on Wednesday night (when they play in Dayton)??

by **dazindiansfanuk** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:54 pm

MadThinker88 wrote:Any idea on who might be the starting pitcher for Lake County on Wednesday night (when they play in Dayton)??

Assuming everyone goes on regular rest, it should be Clayton Cook.

by **MadThinker88** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:56 pm

Thanks Daz.

by **MadThinker88** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:58 pm

sounds like some nasty weather in the area of Bowling Green KY tonight (tornado watches etc).

Game postponed.

Who is online