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[651akathepaul]

Lord Farquhar.

 

[checks grossman]

 You can't be serious Guti...

 

[651akathepaul]

The sound of the bat when Zunino makes solid contact on his base hits tells you just how good a hitter Zunino will be.

 

[651akathepaul]

I wonder now who the Mariners will turn to in the 9th if this one run lead stays the same.

 

[651akathepaul]

Welp

 

[checks grossman]

The lord giveth and the lord taketh.

 

[a55a5in11]

raul gonna walk us off. i feel it

 

[checks grossman]

Brendan Ryan in mid season form. 

 

[651akathepaul]

raul gonna walk us off. i feel it

I'll take Zunino.

 

[checks grossman]

 Wedge

 Morales

 

[elpablo21]

Kendrys with the cautious steps to home plate

 

[a55a5in11]

Kendrys!!!!
at him coming in to home plate

 

[checks grossman]

Dat PTSD kicking in for Kendrys 

 

[checks grossman]

Update on DJ Peterson in Everett:

.235/.333/.795 With 4H/2HR/8 RBI in 17 AB's including 4 Walks & 2 strikeouts.

Brad Miller now has an 18 game streak, Ackley and Almonte still raking in AAA. 

 

[651akathepaul]

Going to an Aquasox game on Saturday. Excited to see some of these young guys play.

 

[elpablo21]

Speaking of the young guys

[h1]Minor League Update[/h1]
By Alex Carson on Jun 24 2013, 2:25p  @AlexCarson 37

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Julio Morban is ready for the next step - USA TODAY Sports

A look at who was hot and who was not for the past week in the Seattle Mariners minor league system.

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Programming note: Due to small samples and the desire of the community (thank you all so much for the input last week), I'm only going to provide pitching numbers for the top two levels of the system. Moving forward, on a bi-weekly basis, I will include two weeks of pitching stats for the entire system. Is this too wonky? Should the entire thing be bi-weekly? Should I just do everything each week, small samples be damned? Please leave a comment on what you'd like to see.

Aside from the quick start to the season for Everett, the system had a down week in the won-loss category. The Venezuelan Summer League squad was undefeated, but I'm not typically going to dive into those numbers in these reports. Being undefeated is awesome, though, right?

System at a Glance

Team	17-Jun	18-Jun	19-Jun	20-Jun	21-Jun	22-Jun	23-Jun	Total
Seattle Mariners (MLB)	@LAA L 11-3	@LAA W 3-2	@LAA L 1-0	@LAA L 10-9	OAK L 6-3	OAK W 7-5	OAK W 6-3	3-4
Tacoma Rainiers (AAA)	@SAC W 7-5	@COL L 4-1	@COL W 16-4	@COL L 12-11	@COL L 8-3	FRE L 2-1	FRE W 5-4	3-4
Jackson Generals (AA)	@BIR L 1-0	-	MOB L 8-6	MOB W 5-2	MOB L 5-1	MOB W 10-5	MOB W 9-3	3-3
High Desert Mavericks (A+)	-	-	-	@BAK L 3-2	@BAK W 6-3	@BAK W 13-8	@BAK W 9-8	3-1
Clinton LumberKings (A)	-	-	-	@BUR W 11-6	@BUR L 7-3	@BUR W 5-4	@BUR W 9-5	3-1
Everett AquaSox (A-)	TRI W 5-4	TRI L 8-4	TRI W 4-3	-	HIL W 6-5	HIL L 7-1 / HIL W 3-1	HIL W 6-5	5-2
Pulaski Mariners (ROK)	-	-	-	@BUR L 2-1	@BUR L 4-0	@BUR L 2-1	BLU W 10-5	1-3
AZL Mariners (ROK)	-	-	-	@PAD L 3-2	PAD W 8-7	ROY W 6-3	@ROY L 4-3	2-2
DSL Mariners (ROK)	@DSL TB L 2-1	@DSL AST L 10-3	DSL AST L 6-2	DSL ATH L 9-4	@DSL ATH L 7-4	DSL IND W 7-1	-	1-5
VSL Mariners (ROK)	@VSL DET W 5-2	VSL TB W 8-1	-	@VSL PHI W 6-5	VSL CHN W 8-2	VSL DET W 6-3	@VSL TB W 6-2	6-0

Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers

Who's Hot

Name	PA	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	DP	SB	CS	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
Brad Miller	12	2	4	1	0	1	3	1	1	0	1	0	.400	.417	.800	1.217
Jason Jaramillo	16	2	5	2	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	.357	.375	.500	.875
Dustin Ackley	27	6	7	2	0	0	3	3	2	0	0	0	.292	.370	.375	.745

We've got a couple small samples this week as I refuse to include Robert Andino, regardless of how well he hit. Not that Jason Jaramillo is a prospect by any means, but at least we're not sick of seeing that guy, am I right?

Brad Miller missed a few games after having a fingernail torn off, but he came right back swinging and has extended his hit streak to 19 games. It'll be interesting to see how much longer he stays down in Tacoma. Much of it has to do with his defense still needing refinement. The M's are probably looking for a trade partner for Brendan Ryan because he has no future here. If and when they find it, Miller should be up. Maybe sooner, even. I don't see the need to force the issue when he clearly has an area that needs refining, though.

Name	W	L	IP	G	ERA	H	R	ER	HR	BB	IBB	K	HBP	2B	3B
James Paxton	1	0	12.0	2	0.00	7	1	0	0	3	0	16	0	0	0
Erasmo Ramirez	0	1	11.2	2	4.63	10	8	6	1	3	0	15	0	3	1

Paxton is on a nice little run. He's got some things he needs to work on if he's to be a starter long term, but we're not talking about a guy with a ceiling as a number five or a long reliever. I'd still peg his upside around a number two or three with his floor being a good set-up guy. So, if you love James Paxton as a starter, don't give up on him yet. He will spend time in a major league rotation and he might even end up pretty decent at it.

Who's Not

Name	PA	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	DP	SB	CS	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
Rich Poythress	19	2	3	1	0	0	2	0	1	2	0	0	.158	.158	.211	.369
Stefen Romero	20	2	3	1	0	0	0	2	3	0	0	1	.167	.250	.222	.472
Nate Tenbrink	15	1	2	1	0	0	2	1	4	0	0	1	.143	.200	.214	.414

This might be the most we've seen Romero scuffle all season. I'm interested to see how quickly he can bounce back as I tend to think higher of him that some others. If he goes into an extended slump, there could be some concerns about scouting reports and regression catching up. Still, I think he has handled the conversion to the outfield well. He's not getting tremendous jumps on balls out there, but he doesn't look like a disaster either. He's athletic, but not a center field candidate. So the biggest question may have to do with him hitting enough to profile as a corner outfielder.

Double-A Jackson Generals

Who's Hot

Name	PA	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	DP	SB	CS	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
Julio Morban	23	6	9	3	1	1	9	1	7	0	1	0	.409	.435	.773	1.208
James Jones	21	3	8	1	0	2	6	0	2	0	2	0	.381	.381	.714	1.095
Steven Proscia	11	5	5	2	0	2	4	1	1	0	0	0	.500	.545	1.300	1.845

Unlike last week, there were plenty of guys to pick from for a top three. I could have easily included Ramon Morla, too, with his sparkly 1.038 OPS, but that was all slugging and small sample mirage. Wait, I'm talking to the wrong crowd by minimizing slugging, aren't I?

Julio Morban is probably ready for Tacoma. The kid is just raking this season. He's now leading the Southern League in batting and was just named its player of the week for the line you see above. With the M's issues in the outfield, he'd be a nice late-season call-up if he can move along and keep hitting for an extended period in the PCL. His .450 BABIP screams that regression is coming, but I see no problem with finding out how he can handle better breaking balls and such in Triple-A. No, I'm not advocating he be rushed up. Just a cup of coffee with a few at-bats if he earns them come September.

Name	W	L	IP	G	ERA	H	R	ER	HR	BB	IBB	K	HBP	2B	3B
Taijuan Walker	1	0	6.2	1	1.35	6	2	1	0	0	0	12	1	1	0
Anthony Fernandez	1	1	10.0	2	2.70	13	3	3	0	4	0	7	0	4	0

There just aren't many more words needed for Taijuan Walker at this level. If all goes right, this will be the last time we talk about his stats with Jackson. Help me in doing the no-rain dance so I can see him tomorrow at Cheney Stadium. Video, stills and GIFs will be your reward.

Who's Not

Name	PA	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	DP	SB	CS	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
Denny Almonte	21	2	2	1	0	0	2	3	5	1	1	0	.125	.286	.188	.474
Leon Landry	17	2	2	2	0	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	.118	.118	.235	.353
Jack Marder	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	0	0	0	.167	.375	.167	.542

The duo of Landry and Almonte are examples of guys who ripped up High Desert only to come back down to earth in the more neutral Southern League. Both are in their age 23 seasons, so some improvement would be nice to see before too long.

Almonte was probably promoted to Tacoma prematurely this season after not really setting Jackson on fire in 2012. At nearly 25, though, and with the issue the big club has faced with outfielders, I can't say it was an awful idea to see what they had in him. He's at an even 100 trips to the dish since returning to Jackson and still running a batting average below .200.

Name	W	L	IP	G	ERA	H	R	ER	HR	BB	IBB	K	HBP	2B	3B
Chance Ruffin	1	0	6.0	1	6.00	6	4	4	1	1	0	2	2	3	0
James Gillheeney	0	1	6.0	1	4.50	5	3	3	0	2	0	4	0	1	0
Stephen Kohlscheen	0	1	1.1	2	20.25	1	3	3	0	4	0	4	0	0	1

Oh, right. This is why small samples of pitching on a weekly basis may be a bad idea for these pieces. While we're here, though, come on Chance. I said such nice things about you last week. You're our last hope of salvaging anything from that trade, bro. Let's pick it up, yeah?

High-A High Desert Mavericks

Who's Hot

Name	PA	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	DP	SB	CS	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
Dillon Hazlett	14	4	5	2	0	1	5	0	1	0	0	0	.357	.357	.714	1.071
Daniel Paolini	19	4	4	2	0	1	3	4	2	0	0	0	.308	.500	.692	1.192
Kevin Rivers	18	4	5	1	0	2	7	1	5	0	0	0	.313	.333	.750	1.083

I'm going to give a consolation mention to Steven Baron for hitting .308 on the week and putting up an .846 OPS despite nary a walk to go with his six whiffs during the stretch. despite being a non-prospect at this point.

Who's Not

Name	PA	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	DP	SB	CS	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
Jamal Austin	19	6	3	0	0	0	1	2	2	0	0	0	.188	.316	.188	.504
Nathan Melendres	12	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	.182	.182	.182	.364
Anthony Phillips	16	3	3	0	0	0	2	1	3	0	0	0	.231	.286	.231	.517

None of these three are having particularly good seasons down in the High Desert bandbox, so I suppose there shouldn't be much of a surprise here.

Low-A Clinton Lumberkings

Who's Hot

Name	PA	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	DP	SB	CS	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
Jabari Henry	20	6	6	0	0	1	4	5	3	0	0	0	.400	.550	.600	1.150
Dario Pizzano	15	4	5	2	0	0	2	3	0	0	0	0	.417	.533	.583	1.116
Timothy Lopes	12	3	3	2	0	0	0	1	2	1	0	1	.300	.417	.500	.917

Jabari Blash only had nine at-bats last week, so I didn't include him in the High Desert section despite a nice line. Jabari Henry put up an even better line down in Clinton. I only bring this up because there's something extremely awesome about the Mariners having two players named Jabari so close to each other in their developmental stages. Who knows if one or both will ever make the big leagues, but I keep hoping Henry will force his way up to High Desert. If I'm in their marketing department, I create "All Your Jabari Are Belong to Us Poster Night." Pixilate their faces, hand out a few posters for the kids. Maybe no one would get it. I would, though. So, yeah.

Who's Not

Name	PA	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	DP	SB	CS	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
Jordy Lara	17	2	3	0	0	1	4	0	4	2	0	0	.176	.176	.353	.529
Taylor Ard	18	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	.118	.167	.118	.285

The good news is that these were the only two hitters on the entire team to have a bad week. The bad news is, holy crap, what is going on Taylor Ard? After a decent pro debut last year with Everett, Ard is struggling a bit. He's running a .231/.324/.356 triple slash line through 238 plate appearances this season with Clinton. Of his 30 punch outs, 25 have come swinging. Last season it was 38 swinging strikeouts to 16 looking. We don't have reliable contact rates for these lower minor leagues, but I think that tidbit tells us plenty about Ard's area of needed improvement.

Rookie Everett

Who's Hot

Name	PA	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	DP	SB	CS	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
D.J. Peterson	21	3	4	1	0	2	8	4	2	1	0	0	.235	.381	.647	1.028
Jamodrick McGruder	25	3	5	1	0	0	3	7	2	0	4	0	.333	.583	.400	.983
Justin Seager	16	0	6	0	0	0	1	0	4	0	0	0	.400	.438	.400	.838

That's a pretty funny line for Peterson with the super low batting average. Justin Seager is going to be awesome because he's a Seager and already has doubters. Remember when people thought Kyle's upside was as a utility guy? Don't count a guy with that bloodline out is all I'm saying. They'll make you look foolish.

Jamodrick McGruder has the most awesome name ever, and even though he is repeating this level and may never be anything, I'm going to root like heck for him just because of his name. How's that for some low minors, small sample analysis?

Who's Not

Name	PA	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	DP	SB	CS	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
Phillips Castillo	25	2	2	0	0	1	2	3	10	0	0	0	.095	.240	.238	.478
Reginald Lawson	26	2	3	0	1	0	0	6	5	3	0	0	.150	.346	.250	.596
Jack Reinheimer	30	5	5	0	0	0	4	4	3	1	1	2	.208	.367	.208	.575

I really didn't know much about Lawson, so I googled him. I found his twitter page. I now owe you all an apology for linking it should you decide to read.

Notes Amongst the Rest

Danny Hultzen made what was probably his last rehab start in the extended spring AZL. He tossed five frames -- facing 18 batters -- allowing only three hits and no walks while striking out eight. Neither Aaron Harang or Jeremy Bonderman had a disastrous start this week, so maybe they both stick around? So, if the M's are going to play Russian Roulette with those two, Tacoma's rotation could soon have all five of Hultzen, Walker, Paxton, Raimirez and Brandon Maurer. The pitching depth starts to showing questions marks as you head further down the minors, but that's not a bad crop of guys to see on the cusp of the bigs all together in one spot.

 

[651akathepaul]

Jamodrick McGruder is like 5'5. Whatever that means. He showed some good power in his bat from what I remember though. I heard a monster pop that went to the wall and I looked up to see that little guy on 2nd.

And his name would be more unique around here if it not been for Rodrick and Lodrick.

 

[elpablo21]

Lod, Rod and Jomad

 

[Sinner]

Late, but this was hilarious.

 

[elpablo21]

Felix and Perez's reactions

 

[a55a5in11]

felix standing there like "Kendrys NOOOOOOOO! we need you!"

 

[elpablo21]

No Safeco Joe tonight

 

[booradley]

What happened to "Safeco Joe"? Home dude is getting torched tonight.

 

[checks grossman]

SMH, hopefully this puts an end to the thought that Saunders is a viable option in the rotation. 

Why is Ackley not playing? The commute from Tacoma can't be anymore than an hour. On the bright side, Taijuan is DOMINATING tonight in Tacoma - just thru 5 innings he's given up 2 hits, 1 walk. Also struck out 4 on 70 pitches.

 

[DsLee]

Awesome to hear Taijuan doing good tonight for Tacoma, what's good with Brad Miller?