MLB Prospect Watch

Prospect Potent Potables - Angels, Sanchez, Orioles, Cubs Invites

• Sam Miller of The Orange County Register cites a Baseball Prospectus article (subscription needed) that breaks down the things that could go wrong with the Angels top prospects.  Miller's article has the quote on Mike Trout, explaining his potential troubles against right-handed pitching, based on his struggles in the majors last season.
• Pirates C prospect Tony Sanchez apparently had another off-the-field incident, occurring during the instructional season in Florida this past fall, reports Rob Biertempfel of The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.  Sanchez allegedly broke his jaw in a bar fight, although he was not hurt a few weeks later at a team mini-camp.  Sanchez has already had jaw issues, missing much of the 2010 season after breaking his jaw getting hit by pitches.  He also was suspended for three games last season after ripping umpires on his Twitter feed.
• The Orioles have announced their second South Korean high school signing in the past week, inking Seong-Min Kim, a 18-year-old left-handed pitcher, reports Jordan Tuwiner of Orioles-Nation.com.  Just two days ago, the team announced the signing of 17-year-old South Korean lefty Kim Sung-min.
• The Cubs have announced their spring training invites, says Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.  Among the prospects invited are outfielders Brett Jackson and Jae-Hoon Ha, and pitchers Jay Jackson, Trey McNutt, and Dae-Eun Rhee.

Prospect Action - Sanchez, Smyly, Machado, Castro

• Tony Sanchez's two-run double wasn't enough offense for his Pirates prospects to hold on to a win, notes The Hartford Courant.
• Tigers LHP prospect Drew Smyly fanned 10 batters over seven innings of work, reports Andrew Pentis of MiLB.com.
• Tom Koehler gave up three runs in 4 1/3 innings before the Marlins prospect was ejected for throwing behind a batter after giving up a home run, says Tim Grubbs of NOLA.com.
• Manny Machado turned in his best all-around game on Monday night since returning from a knee injury earlier this season, as the Orioles top prospect used his bat and his legs to double twice and steal two bases, notes David Schoenholtz of MiLB.com.
• Cubs OF prospect Matt Szczur hit his second home run since being promoted to the Florida State League.
• Padres P prospect Simon Castro fanned nine batters over eight innings of work.

 

Blogs Track Teams - 7/19/11

• FutureRedbirds.net chimes in with a Cardinals update, including a 3-hit day for Zack Cox.
• RaysProspects.com recaps the Rays farm system, including a nice all-around day for Granden Goetzman.
• Tim Williams of PiratesProspects.com discusses the Bucco's system, including a big day at the plate for catching prospect Tony Sanchez.
• TalkingChop.com checks in with a report on Brett Oberholtzer's strong outing and other Braves updates.
• Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com writes up the Reds farm system, including a home run for Juan Duran.
• Jared Massey of LADodgerTalk.com dishes on the Dodgers, including Trayvon Robinson's 24th home run of the year.
• PineTarPress.com recaps the Royals prospects in action, including a home run by Christian Colon.
• Orioles-Nation.com talks about the Birds, including a multi-hit day for Mychal Givens.

 

Blogs Track Teams - 6/30/11

• PineTarPress.com reports on the Royals farm system and a two homer day for Brett Eibner.
• Orioles-Nation.com checks in with a report on the Orioles system, including Matt Angle's three hit day.
• Jarred Massey of LADodgerTalk.com discusses the Dodgers farm system, specifically starts by Allen Webster and Zach Lee.
• Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com writes about the Reds, including 3-hit days for Juan Duran and Yorman Rodriguez
• Tim Williams of PiratesProspects.com discusses a busy day throughout the Pirates system, including a 4-hit day for Gorkys Hernandez, a homer for Tony Sanchez, and a solid outing for Jeff Locke.
• Steve Foster of InsidetheRockies.com makes mention of a 3-hit day for Nolan Arenado, and other Rockies results.

 

Blogs Track Teams - 4/11/11

• TalkingChop.com mentions Tyler Pastornicky and Zeke Spruill among other Braves prospects.
• RaysProspects.com points out Matt Bush's relief win and other Rays results.
• Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com fills us in on Todd Frazier's bomb and other game results from Reds prospects.
• Jordan Tuwiner of Orioles-Nation.com has the results of two Orioles affiliate double-headers and Manny Machado's latest progress as well.
• Tim Williams of PiratesProspects.com mentions Zack Dotson's strong outing as well as the first home runs of the season for Pirates prospects Starling Marte and Tony Sanchez.
• BluebirdBanter.com checks in with Brett Lawrie and David Cooper's hot hitting to lead the Blue Jay prospect pack.
• Jack Dempsey of PineTarPress.com updates us on Christian Colon's rough night at the plate, Wil Myers' strong one, and other Royals prospect action.
• FutureRedbirds.com notes Lance Lynn's strong outing and other performances from throughout the Cardinals organization.
• Josh Norris of MinorMatters.com points out the growing amount of baserunners successfully running on Austin Romine, and other happenings from the Yankees organization.