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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
The Jays have 16 Six-Year minor league free agents. Here is the list: Pitchers: RHP T.J. Beam , LHP Fabio Castro, RHP James Lehman, LHP Chris Michalak, LHP Davis Romero, RHP Sean Smith Catchers: Adair Betegon, Kyle Phillips Infielders: Howie Clark , Jesus Gonzalez, Kevin Howard , Angel Sanchez Outfielders: Buck Coats , Nick Gorneault , Jason Lane , Bartolo Nicolas So which ones would you want to resign...
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Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Jordan Bastian from bluejays.com reports the Jays have outrighted catcher Kyle Phillips and lefties Davis Romero and Bill Murphy to Las Vegas to make room on the 40-man roster. UPDATE Nov 6-9:52 pm : Shortstops Marco Scutaro and John McDonald have filed for free agency according to bluejays.com . Catcher Rod Barajas has yet to do so. Phillips catching in the bullpen before a September 26th game against...
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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The press release: BLUE JAYS ADJUST 40-MAN ROSTER The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have outrighted C KYLE PHILLIPS, LHP DAVIS ROMERO and LHP BILL MURPHY from the 40-man roster to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). This now brings the number of players on the roster to 38. PHILLIPS , 25, appeared in five games for the Blue Jays this past season, batting .278 with three doubles and two RBI. The San Diego...
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Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
To complete the minor league week here on Batters Box let's look at the movement in the top 30 lists from 2008 to 2009. Five players graduated to the major leagues, replaced by five players who are new to the organization since last season. Thirteen players dropped off the list from 2008 and thirteen players made it on to the lists despite being overlooked last year. Graduates: Travis Snider, #1 in...
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Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 09/06/2009
And that's 'cause they didn't play. At least this thing's almost over. Las Vegas 4 Portland 5 Well, J.P. Arencibia 's nice little hot streak came to a crashing halt with an 0-for-4 with 3 Ks. Brian Dopirak's didn't, though as he went 2-for-5 with 2 RBI, which gives him 102 across two levels. Fabio Castro wasn't all that fabulous in his final start of the season going 5 innings and allowing three runs...
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Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 08/29/2009
A 3-3 record on a Friday night is reason to celebrate. There is just over a week remaining in the minor league regular season, so it's time for prospects to leave a positive impression going into the off-season. Reno 6 Las Vegas 0 Davis Romero, much better suited to the bullpen, was roughed up again in a start and allowed four runs in five innings. He also allowed two homers. Bill Murphy's struggles...
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Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 08/24/2009
Honestly, this was depressing to read and write about. Absolutely nothing of note went on for the affiliates as they picked up one win in five tries. I'm just writing out the string at this point. Las Vegas 5 Salt Lake 6 Kevin Howard , Buck Coats , and Jason Lane each had two hits for the 51s while Aaron Mathews drove in a pair. J.P. Arencibia was 0-for-3 but did manage a walk. Davis Romero started...
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Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 08/21/2009
Many reports have come out that the Jay pitchers are hitting their inning limit. Lets look at the kids and see where they are against their recent past. Speculation on who should/will come up to fill in is welcome. Listing player with B-R link, maximum innings they have ever thrown in a professional season, 2009 innings (all levels) and how many innings they should have left with the +30 IP rule (a...
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Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 08/19/2009
It wasn't a good night for the Ricky in Toronto or Davis in Las Vegas but it was a good one for New Hampshire and the boys on the Gulf Coast. Also, an Auburn Doubleday was representin' at the New York Penn League All-Star Game, yo! Read on, my peeps! Round Rock 5 Las Vegas 4 Las Vegas, NV - A leadoff triple by Reggie Abercrombie was not the way Davis Romero wanted to start this one. The diminutive...
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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 08/13/2009
So I have a question for you all. Cito has said that Jeremy Accardo was sent down to Triple-A because there is "somebody there we want to get up here and take a look at." I'm taking it for granted that it is a pitcher, because if it was a bat we'd likely have sent down a bat. He didn't say who it was they want to take a look at, we will likely find out Friday, so we have a day to speculate....
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Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 08/13/2009
David Cooper had a big night, three hits including a two run game winning home run in the ninth inning. Lansing won in extra innings, or rather South Bend loast it as the Lugnuts last five runs were unearned. The GCL Jays won behind a three hitter. Las Vegas, Dunedin and Auburn each lost. Las Vegas 4 Iowa 5 Las Vegas jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the first inning. Howie Clark doubled, Travis Snider...
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Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 08/08/2009
Another lousy Friday night with two wins out of six. Las Vegas 6 Omaha 3 Davis Romero allowed three runs over five innings of six hits. He also struck out two batters. Dirk Hayhurst worked two scoreless innings. Casey Janssen and Edward Buzachero each worked a scoreless inning with two Ks. Buck Coats had four hits in five at-bats. He also scored two runs and hit a double. Travis Snider stayed hot with...
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Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 08/03/2009
Sorry for the delay. I'm actually on vacation in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Of all the things I've hoped to do in this small artists town about a three hour drive north of Mexico City, sounding off on another disappointing day for the affiliates isn't one of them. I haven't looked at the boxscores yet so this had better be worth it.EDIT: It was Salt Lake 6 Las Vegas 18 Alright, this is a good start....
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Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 07/29/2009
I apologize for the lateness of today's report. I was in Wisconsin over the weekend for a Coldplay concert and speaking of cold play (see what I did there?), I managed to catch a Brewers game on the way back where Jeff Suppan got whacked by the Nationals, or more specifically Josh Willingham , 14-6 . With family in the Cheesehead State, I've been a fairly regular visitor to Milwaukee but Milwaukee...
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Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 07/27/2009
Another ugly day on the farm included just one win, all the way down in Low-A ball while two pitchers, including a rehabbing righty, left their starts early. Happy Monday! Las Vegas 9 Tacoma 14 Not a good night for rehabbing Jays in this one. Shaun Marcum started and went two innings, allowing a run on two hits and a walk. After 34 pitches, he was gone. No reason was stated and a quick search online...
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