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Minor League Update Pompey leads Dunedin to Victory!
The affiliates went 3-1 today, with another strong performance from Dalton Pompey.  Ricky Romero pitched 5 scoreless innings, but unfortunately gave up 6 walks.


Louisville 2 – Buffalo 1

Today Ricky Romero had quite an awkward line that included 5 scoreless innings giving up 2 hits, with 6 walks, and 4 strikeouts.  Gregory Infante was credited with the loss after giving up 2 earned runs in the top of the 9th.

Chris Gets knocked in the only Bisons run when he doubled home Ricardo Nanita in the 8th inning.

 

Reading 2 – New Hampshire 4

Casey Lawrence was given the start and pitched 6.2 innings giving up 2 earned runs, while giving up 5 hits with 1 walk and 4 strikeouts.

Kevin Nolan knocked in 2 runs with a solo HR in the 8th inning and a double in the first.  As well Mike McDade and Mike Crouse each knocked in a run.

 

Clearwater 4 – Dunedin 5

Dunedin won a tight game, bringing their record to an impressive 18-5.  Dalton Pompey continued to be the biggest surprise early into the 2014 season as he went 3-4, with a double and triple while driving in 2 runs.

Ben White had a solid start lasting 6 innings, giving up 4 earned runs on 9 hits, with 1 walk, and 3 strikeouts.

 

Bowling Green 5 – Lansing 6

Despite being outhit 14-7, Lansing managed to sneak by Bowling Green 6 to 5.  Justin Atkinson, Jason Leblebijian, and Derick Loveless all had 2 hits while driving in a run.

Jeremy Gabryszwski started the game lasting 5 innings, giving up 4 earned runs on 9 hits, with 2 walks, and 2 strikeouts.  Phil Kish followed in relief pitching 3 innings giving up one earned run, and getting the win.

 

Three Stars

1.  Dalton Pompey

2.  Casey Lawrence

3.  Kevin Nolan


Posted by tercet on Monday, April 28 2014 @ 09:41 AM EDT.
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ramone - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 09:56 AM EDT (#285400) #
Great write up in Baseball Prospectus this morning on Pompey "the 21-year-old outfielder has blossomed into arguably the top position prospect in the Blue Jays organization".

Link:(paywall) http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=23420
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PeterG - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 10:11 AM EDT (#285401) #
If the BP scouting report is accurate, I hope he soon drops the switch hitting and concentrates  on the lefthand side.
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tercet - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 11:01 AM EDT (#285402) #
Matt Boyd to NH, and Dantzler to Lansing!
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Gerry - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 11:01 AM EDT (#285403) #
According to "The Twitter" Matt Boyd has been promoted to New Hampshire and LB Dantzler is off the DL and headed to Lansing.
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John Northey - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 11:07 AM EDT (#285404) #
Pompey is a 16th round pick in 2010. He has been young at every level he's played at, which is a good thing. In 2012 he only got into 20 games, anyone know why?  BR has him in limbo from June 25th to August 25th.  In Lansing last year he hit 261/358/394 with 63-106 BB-SO ratio and 38-10 SB-CS.  Vast majority of the time he has been in CF but just shy of 2 chances per game which is low for CF suggesting he has some difficulties in the field. 13 assists in 222 games is good, but not a 'wow' thing.

Did a bit of checking and it seems he was hurt in 2012 via Jays Journal. It was a broken hand but he recovered far faster than expected.  He is listed as being expected to grow out a bit and show more power as he ages.  Very interesting prospect indeed.
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John Northey - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 11:10 AM EDT (#285405) #
I can see why Boyd was promoted.  At 23 he should be in AA, but he was a 6th round (ie: cheap) pick in 2013.  In 31 IP so far he has 0.3 HR/9 1.5 BB/9 10.7 K/9 which are all very, very nice numbers.  1.31 ERA lifetime so far in 55 minor league innings.  Seems the Jays might have found a gem in the garbage part of the draft (rounds 4-10 when they save money).  I'd love to see him keep this up in AA and see ML action this year or next.  That would be extremely fun to watch.
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hypobole - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 02:00 PM EDT (#285412) #
John, Pompey won the 2013 Gold Glove as the best CF in minor league ball (not the Jays system or the MW League, in all the minors).
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John Northey - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 03:09 PM EDT (#285415) #
Interesting hypobole. Minor league stats are always with a hundred and one conditions and fielding even more so.  A range factor sub 2 in CF normally indicates 'not good' but if the staff has a lot of ground ball pitchers, or for whatever reason the balls are being hit to the corners instead then it could be knocked down a lot.  A UZR/150 rating for the minors would be nice but I've never seen it or anything similar (doesn't mean it isn't out there, just that I haven't noticed it).  Good to know though as it jumps Pompey up a bit.
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PeterG - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 09:14 PM EDT (#285426) #
6 shutout innings from Sanchez tonight.   Cardona pulled after 2 batters in Lansing game...wonder if he's injured? anyone know?
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ayjackson - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 10:00 PM EDT (#285428) #
I have a suspicion that Roberto Osuna will be assigned to Dunedin in the coming days to replace the departed Matt Boyd.
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ayjackson - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 10:18 PM EDT (#285429) #
Or maybe Osuna to Lansing and Graveman to Dunedin.
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Gerry - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 10:21 PM EDT (#285430) #
Osuna didn't have TJ until mid-season last year. A promotion now would be very aggressive.
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ayjackson - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 10:51 PM EDT (#285432) #

I'd check out Roberto's Twitter feed. Some hints there.

 I'd link it but IE and all.

 

 

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ayjackson - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 10:56 PM EDT (#285433) #
Roberto's first bullpen was March 24. Most are back in game action between 9 and 12 months it seems. He had his around end of July / beginning of August. We're right on 9 months.
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finch - Monday, April 28 2014 @ 11:37 PM EDT (#285437) #
He looks trim in his latest photos. Looks like he hit the gym and shed some pounds. Good for him.
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bpoz - Tuesday, April 29 2014 @ 12:07 PM EDT (#285456) #
Good to see Boyd promoted. Hope Graveman takes his place in Dunedin. Maybe Shane Dawson can take Cardona's spot.
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uglyone - Tuesday, April 29 2014 @ 02:44 PM EDT (#285467) #
Missed this boyd news yesterday. Cool.

If he keeps dominating at AA, at an age appropriate level, then he becomes a legit prospect toute suite.
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ayjackson - Tuesday, April 29 2014 @ 06:35 PM EDT (#285481) #
Boyd's and Cole's numbers are an interesting comparison. Not much between them except for runs. Boyd's even given up a HR.
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