Final Winter Ball Update
ByThe regular season in the various Caribbean leagues is basically over, so this is your final update of the season. DotF will start back up when the 2010 season starts on April 8th.
Dominican Winter League
Abe Almonte: 19 G, 5 for 17 (.294), 8 R, 3 RBI, 4 BB, 3 K, 2 SB
Jamie Hoffmann: 21 G, 16 for 68 (.235), 8 R, 5 2B, 5 RBI, 7 BB, 14 K, 3 SB – hasn’t played since the trade
Juan Miranda: 13 G, 18 for 44 (.409), 9 R, 5 2B, 2 HR, 11 RBI, 4 BB, 7 K, 1 SB – apparently his elbow was never injured, the team just played a local fan favorite for a few games
Eduardo Nunez: 4 G, 2 for 10 (.200), 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 CS
Wilkins Arias: 26 G, 17 IP, 17 H, 10 R, 9 ER, 7 BB, 18 K - rocked early, but he’s been very good over the last month or so
Noel Castillo: 3 G, 2 IP, 5 H, 8 R, 5 ER, 4 BB, 1 K – fugly
Edwar Ramirez: 3 G, 2.2 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
Mexican Pacific League
Walt Ibarra: 34 G, 16 for 64 (.250), 10 R, 1 2B, 4 RBI, 2 BB, 18 K, 1 SB
Ramiro Pena: 26 G, 21 for 85 (.247), 10 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 4 RBI, 1 BB, 9 K, 1 SB, 2 CS
Jorge Vazquez: 32 G, 31 for 123 (.252), 16 R, 5 2B, 11 HR, 26 RBI, 12 BB, 25 K – mashin’
Puerto Rican League
Amaury Sanit: 6 G, 4.1 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
Venezuelan Winter League
Frankie Cervelli: 6 G, 3 for 14 (.214), 3 R, 1 2B, 3 BB, 4 K
Reegie Corona: 44 G, 44 for 139 (.317), 36 R, 17 2B, 2 HR, 18 RBI, 28 BB, 19 K, 3 SB, 1 CS
Jesus Montero: 9 G, 3 for 26 (.115), 2 R, 1 RBI, 3 BB, 4 K - he’s playing every day in the playoffs (4 for 10 with a homer in three games) at first base … I’m an idiot, that was Miguel Montero of the D-Backs
Luis Nunez: 15 G, 13 for 45 (.289), 2 R, 3 2B, 7 RBI, 2 BB, 6 K
Juan Marcano: 3 G, 6.1 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Ivan Nova: 5 G, 4 GS, 25.2 IP, 17 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 17 K
Jon Ortiz: 6 G, 4 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
Romulo Sanchez: 26 G, 32.1 IP, 23 H, 16 R, 13 ER, 19 BB, 44 K
Josh Schmidt: 16 G, 13 GS, 75.1 IP, 61 H, 38 R, 30 ER, 31 BB, 71 K – 13 hit batters too
Pat Venditte: 7 G, 9.1 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 7 K
Eric Wordekemper: 5 G, 1 GS, 8.1 IP, 12 H, 10 R, 9 ER, 5BB, 3 K
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Miguel Montero’s catching for “The Jesus” Venezuelan team.I can understand them starting the much more polished Miggy over the young guy at catcher.Just good to see Jesus getting some AB’s,and in a playoff atmosphere,no less.
Glad to see Montero out there and hitting again.
On another note, I wonder what the Yanks will do with Juan Miranda in 2010. He could be trade bait or a replacement in case Nick Johnson goes down.
I’m not sure he has a lot of trade value unless he continues to mash lefties as well in 2010.
If say he does put up a very good line, something similar to last year in AAA, would they trade him for an upgrade in LF, bench, bullpen? I suppose it all depends on how much faith they have in NJ staying healthy.
I’d bet on them keeping Miranda knowing how historically frail Johnson is.
I would hope at one point the Yankees would give him some extended playing time at the big league level. The bomb he hit in tampa near the end of season has resonated in my brain all off season.
Any chance we keep Miranda on the 25-man roster for the day when Johnson breaks down? Any chance he sees some time in the OF? [As in, Swish could cover the expansive LF better - the slower Miranda would have less territory to range out in RF]
Maybe he could be the Hinske-type power bench bat but he doesn’t have any flexibility. I’m not sure if he can play RF. I doubt it though.
Also:
“Any chance we keep Miranda on the 25-man roster
for the day whenIF Johnson breaks down?”FTFY
Thanx, Salty. I’ve got my fingers crossed. Maybe some rum for Jobu as well.
I can’t wait for DotF to come back. Keep up on the prospect profiles, Mike!
4 for 10 with a homer in three games
That’s great to read. I’m OK with the 1B part b/c I don’t think it means much.
I’m an idiot, that was Miguel Montero of the D-Backs
That’s not great to read
I’m glad that he’s not playing 1st base. Thrilled, even.
True dat
“True Dat” ??…How’s THAT English grammar course working ??
Why must you mock us about the coming of Jesus?…Why Mike.. WHYYYYY?
How much stock should we put in Corona’s strong showing? And I love Sanchez’s K-rate . . .
I will miss you DOTF!
This ain’t the real DOTF, just wait until the minor league season starts. That’s when it gets hardcore.
You’re absoultely right !!!..I couldn’t agree more.
You ARE an idiot…(Miguel Montero ??..WTF !!)
It was an honest mistake, I think we all just want to see Jesus hitting again.
Take it easy Sparky…Jesus will hit, don’t worry about it…Jesus also SAVES.
How much does Nova’s 1 run per 8 ip mean?
it means his ERA was nasty good
“Nasty good” ??…you’re a English Lit major ??
Wordekemper keeping the dream alive one meatball at a time.
I love Nova’s line. He’s gotta keep those strikeouts going. I’d love to see him put it together and have command of at least one solid out pitch and see him in the bullpen next season.