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It sounds like he's finally getting good wood on the ball consistently... But the throwing stuff is a serious, serious issue.
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[h1]So far, MLB Network only hitting singles in ratings[/h1]
In its first month of being rated by Nielsen, MLB Network is averaging less than 100,000 viewers in prime time, making its viewership more comparable to channels like Logo and Military Channel than to ESPN or Versus.
When the network, which airs Cincinnati Reds games as part of its lineup on Time Warner Cable and DirecTV, launched 16 months ago to about 50 million subscribers, it became the most successful channel launch in cable history. Plus, the quality of its programming has been widely praised, as it took home four statues from last month’s Sports Emmy Awards, a record haul for a first-year network.
But viewership has been slow to follow suit.
Nielsen started rating the channel at the beginning of April, giving the sports media industry its first glimpse of how many people are watching. The network’s prime-time and total day viewership place MLB Network behind other single-sport channels like Speed, Golf Channel and NFL Network.
Of the Nielsen-rated sports channels, only Fox Soccer Channel averaged fewer viewers in prime time and single day in April. Some single-sport networks like NBA TV, NHL Network and Tennis Channel are not rated, primarily because they don’t have enough distribution. MLB Network executives say they are not surprised by the early ratings, which they say are in line with internal expectations and are showing an increase from last year, when the channel was not rated officially
“We feel good about where we are,
[h1]So far, MLB Network only hitting singles in ratings[/h1]
In its first month of being rated by Nielsen, MLB Network is averaging less than 100,000 viewers in prime time, making its viewership more comparable to channels like Logo and Military Channel than to ESPN or Versus.
When the network, which airs Cincinnati Reds games as part of its lineup on Time Warner Cable and DirecTV, launched 16 months ago to about 50 million subscribers, it became the most successful channel launch in cable history. Plus, the quality of its programming has been widely praised, as it took home four statues from last month’s Sports Emmy Awards, a record haul for a first-year network.
But viewership has been slow to follow suit.
Nielsen started rating the channel at the beginning of April, giving the sports media industry its first glimpse of how many people are watching. The network’s prime-time and total day viewership place MLB Network behind other single-sport channels like Speed, Golf Channel and NFL Network.
Of the Nielsen-rated sports channels, only Fox Soccer Channel averaged fewer viewers in prime time and single day in April. Some single-sport networks like NBA TV, NHL Network and Tennis Channel are not rated, primarily because they don’t have enough distribution. MLB Network executives say they are not surprised by the early ratings, which they say are in line with internal expectations and are showing an increase from last year, when the channel was not rated officially
“We feel good about where we are,
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How long until we see Brett Wallace?
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At least Vernon has been good before.
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Here's my second ranking of the top 100 prospects for the 2010 Rule 4 draft, based on what I've seen and what I've heard from scouts thus far this spring.
Normal caveat: This is not a projection of where these players will be selected, but my assessment of their values as players. I also don't consider signability, which is largely an unknown factor at this point anyway. This list was compiled in consultation with Jason A. Churchill, who is my main co-contributor to the currently-running-six-times-a-week MLB draft blog on Insider.
The 2010 MLB draft order is here.
We've started inputting player profiles now; we're up to about 53 or so. You can find an index of these player profiles, sorted alphabetically, by going here. The player cards are also linked below.
A few notes on the changes since my first top 100, which can be found here:
• Nothing major new up top, aside from sliding Drew Pomeranz back one spot after his injury put a brief scare into a few scouts who saw him in the past few weeks. It's nothing serious, though it did cause some people I talked to to go back to their original concerns about his arm action.
• I slid Mel Rojas Jr. down into the 30s after some feedback from a few evaluators whom I really trust and my own first look at his swing on video of a recent BP session.
• Delino DeShields Jr., another son of a former big leaguer, has been on the radar for a few years -- but between his height (5-foot-
and commitment to LSU, most teams I spoke with in the offseason thought he wasn't signable. He finished strongly this spring and there's more indication that he's going to choose baseball, and several teams seem to be looking at him in the first round.
• Jacob Petricka of Indiana State is the other major debut, at 37; he's been up to 97 mph for several weeks now, but his below-average breaking ball morphed into a solid-average curve in a heavily attended outing against Missouri State's Mike Kickham.
• A strong finish for Oneonta's Dave Filak has moved him up into second-round territory, and there's a small chance he goes in the sandwich round, a reflection of how he's pitched but also of how thin the college pitching crop is.
• LSU's Micah Gibbs slides down to 66 after I received multiple reports questioning his defense, which at one point had been his calling card; I'll get one more look at him in two weeks at the SEC tournament.
• The major deletion was Columbus, Ga., infielder Kevin Jordan, whose senior spring was ruined by an illness that cost him some weight and hurt his performance, with area scouts telling me not to try to squeeze him into my trip there last week because he's still not his usual self. He might be a summer follow for someone who drafts him late and waits to see if he gets his strength back in July.
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1
Bryce Harper
C
6-3
205
Analysis: The presumptive No. 1 overall pick has smashed records and led a strong CSN team into the NJCAA regionals. My video scouting of Harper is located here. Apr. 26: No. 1
2
Manny Machado
SS
6-2
180
Analysis: Tall, athletic shortstop with a quick bat and a 70 arm. Video scouting is here. Apr. 26: No. 2
3
Jameson Taillon
RHP
6-5
215
Analysis: Unusual arm strength, up to 98 mph as a starter, but hitters see his fastball and he needs help quieting his delivery. Apr. 26: No. 4
4
Drew Pomeranz
LHP
6-5
235
Analysis: Recent struggles likely tied to a strained pec that should resolve itself if he takes a week off. Apr. 26: No. 3
5
Karsten Whitson
RHP
6-4
195
Analysis: The best command of the premium prep arms in the class, with a chance for four pitches. Apr. 26: No. 5
6
Zack Cox
3B
6-0
215
Analysis: Best pure college hitter in the draft class. Plays third base aggressively but body may not stick there. Apr. 26: No. 6
7
Deck McGuire
RHP
6-6
218
Analysis: Polished college performance guy who's putting up stats in the ACC, but lacks a knockout pitch. Apr. 26: No. 8
8
Josh Sale
3B
6-0
205
Bishop-Blanchett H.S.
Analysis: An absolute monster physically, with hit and power tools, probably destined for the outfield; has to hit his way to the majors. Apr. 26: No. 7
9
Dylan Covey
RHP
6-2
205
Maranatha H.S.
Analysis: Bounced back quickly after two off outings, with renewed velo and command. Apr. 26: No. 9
10
Yasmani Grandal
C
6-2
210
Analysis: Switch-hitting catcher with plus arm who calls his own game and has improved every year. Scouting video of Grandal is here. Apr. 26: No. 11
11
Bryce Brentz
OF
6-0
185
Analysis: Faced weak competition all spring, but he did perform even with a fractured foot. Here's scouting video of Brentz. Apr. 26: No. 12
12
James Paxton
LHP
6-4
220
Analysis: First game action of the year comes Friday night in Grand Prairie, Texas. Apr. 26: No. 13
13
Nick Castellanos
SS
6-4
190
Archbishop McCarthy H.S.
Analysis: Among the top hit tools among prep bats, but he'll have to move at least to third base. Video scouting is here. Apr. 26: No. 14
14
Austin Wilson
OF
6-4
210
Harvard-Westlake H.S.
Analysis: Latest rumor has him leaning a little more toward signing over attending Stanford. Check out his scouting video by clicking here. Apr. 26: No. 15
15
Alex Wimmers
RHP
6-2
195
Analysis: Plus curveball last summer, plus changeup now, laying waste to a mediocre conference. Apr. 26: No. 22
16
Kaleb Cowart
SS
6-3
190
Cook County H.S.
Analysis: A floor wax (potential switch-hitting third baseman with power) and a dessert topping (came out throwing 96 in last Friday's start). Apr. 26: No. 16
17
Aaron Sanchez
RHP
6-3
170
Barstow H.S.
Analysis: Highly projectable high school arm who has been improving all spring. Apr. 26: No. 17
18
Brandon Workman
RHP
6-5
220
Analysis: Has always had a lively fastball, now adding control to his résumé, which also helps keep those pitch counts reasonable. Apr. 26: No. 21
19
Christian Colon
SS
6-0
180
Analysis: Plus defender at short who'll hit and is showing surprising power with the aluminum bat. Apr. 26: No. 26
20
Anthony Ranaudo
RHP
6-7
230
Analysis: Could go top 10 if he shows up healthy at the SEC tournament; could fall out of the round if he doesn't. Apr. 26: No. 10
21
Michael Choice
OF
6-1
190
Analysis: Big raw power, maybe best among college bats. Crazy walk total probably reflects his lineup more than his patience. Apr. 26: No. 24
22
Matt Harvey
RHP
6-4
225
Analysis: One of the best fastballs in the class, but curveball has gone backward since high school and he might be a reliever in pro ball. Video scouting is here. Apr. 26: No. 23
23
Tyrell Jenkins
RHP
6-4
175
Henderson H.S.
Analysis:Strong final month for multisport talent in eastern Texas, should be multiple teams willing to buy him away from Baylor. Apr. 26: No. 36
24
Austin Wates
OF
6-1
174
Analysis: Can hit, can run a little, controls the zone, but has a long way to go in the outfield. Apr. 26: No. 25
25
A.J. Cole
RHP
6-0
215
Oviedo H.S.
Analysis: Very projectable arm who has flashed 96-plus this spring but turned off scouts with body language on mound. You can check video I shot of Cole by clicking here. Apr. 26: No. 19
KEITH LAW'S TOP 100: NO. 26-100
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RankPlayerPos.SchoolVIDEO
26Christian Yelich1B/OFWestlake HS (CA)
27Stetson Allie 3B/RHPSt. Edward's (OH)
28Asher WojciechowskiRHPThe Citadel
29Kris BryantSS/3BBonanza HS (NV)
30Delino DeShields Jr. CFWoodward Academy (GA)
31Marcus LittlewoodSSPine View HS (UT)
32Kellin DeglanCLangley HS (BC)
33Jesse HahnRHPVirginia Tech
34Justin O'ConnorC/SS/RHPCowan HS (IN)
35Mel Rojas Jr.OFWabash Valley CC
36Jacob PetrickaRHPIndiana State
37Brett EibnerRHP/CFArkansas
38Kevin GausmanRHPGrandview HS (CO)
39Kolbrin Vitek2BBall State
40Cam BedrosianRHPEast Coweta HS (GA)
41Jake Hernandez CLos Osos HS (CA) Watch
42DeAndre SmelterRHPTattnall Square (GA)
43Yordy Cabrera 3B/RHPLakeland HS (FL)
44Mike FoltyniewiczRHPMinooka HS (IL)
45Robert BrantlyCUC-Riverside
46Chevez ClarkeOFMarietta HS (GA)
47Chris SaleRHPFlorida Gulf Coast
48Barret LouxRHPTexas A&M
49Michael KvasnickaCMinnesota
50Justin GrimmRHPGeorgia
51Gary BrownOFCal State Fullerton
52Seth BlairRHPArizona State
53Taylor LindseySS/CDesert Mountain HS (AZ)
54Kevin MunsonRHPJames Madison
55Adam PlutkoRHPGlendora HS (CA)
56Dave FilakRHPSUNY-Oneonta
57Jedd Gyorko2BWest Virginia
58A.J. VanegasRHPRedwood Christian (CA)
59Rob RasmussenLHPUCLA
60Chad BettisRHPTexas TechWatch
61Ty LintonOFCharlotte Christian (NC)
62Griffin MurphyLHPRedland East (CA)
63Cody BuckelRHPRoyal HS (CA)
64Chance RuffinRHPTexas
65Tyler ThornburgRHPCharleston
66Micah GibbsCLSU
67Jordan SwagertyRHPArizona State
68Mike KickhamLHPMissouri State
69Ryne StanekRHPBlue Valley HS (KS)
70Will SwannerCTemecula Valley (CA)
71Peter TagoRHPDana Hills HS (CA)
72Dixon AndersonRHPCalifornia
73Chad Lewis3BMarina HS (CA)
74Chris HawkingsSSNorth Gwinnett HS (GA)
75Matt LipkaSSMcKinney HS (TX)
76Cole CookRHPPepperdine
77Kellen SweeneyOFJefferson HS (IA)
78Vincent VelazquezRHP/CGarey HS (CA)
79Dan KleinRHPUCLA
80Leon LandryOFLSU
81Zach LeeRHPMcKinney HS (TX)
82Derek DietrichSSGeorgia Tech
83Jacoby JonesSS/RHPRichton HS (MS)
84Jordan ShipersLHPSouth Harris HS (MO)
85Robbie AvilesRHPSuffern HS (NY)
86Drew CiscoRHPWando HS (SC)
87Donn RoachRHPCollege of Southern Nevada
88Jason AdamRHPBlue Valley NW HS (KS)
89Cody WheelerLHPCoastal Carolina
90Levon WashingtonOFChipola JCWatch
91Sam DysonRHPSouth CarolinaWatch
92Scott FrazierRHPUpland HS (CA)
93Tommy KahnleRHPLynn University (FL)
94Gabriel EncinasRHPSt. Paul HS (CA)
95Luke JacksonRHPCalvary Christian (FL)
96Seth RosinRHPMinnesota
97Niko GoodrumSSFayette County HS (AL)
98Garin CecchiniIFBarbre HS (LA)
99Addison ReedRHPSan Diego State
100Andrelton SimmonsSSWestern Oklahoma State
Normal caveat: This is not a projection of where these players will be selected, but my assessment of their values as players. I also don't consider signability, which is largely an unknown factor at this point anyway. This list was compiled in consultation with Jason A. Churchill, who is my main co-contributor to the currently-running-six-times-a-week MLB draft blog on Insider.
The 2010 MLB draft order is here.
We've started inputting player profiles now; we're up to about 53 or so. You can find an index of these player profiles, sorted alphabetically, by going here. The player cards are also linked below.
A few notes on the changes since my first top 100, which can be found here:
• Nothing major new up top, aside from sliding Drew Pomeranz back one spot after his injury put a brief scare into a few scouts who saw him in the past few weeks. It's nothing serious, though it did cause some people I talked to to go back to their original concerns about his arm action.
• I slid Mel Rojas Jr. down into the 30s after some feedback from a few evaluators whom I really trust and my own first look at his swing on video of a recent BP session.
• Delino DeShields Jr., another son of a former big leaguer, has been on the radar for a few years -- but between his height (5-foot-
• Jacob Petricka of Indiana State is the other major debut, at 37; he's been up to 97 mph for several weeks now, but his below-average breaking ball morphed into a solid-average curve in a heavily attended outing against Missouri State's Mike Kickham.
• A strong finish for Oneonta's Dave Filak has moved him up into second-round territory, and there's a small chance he goes in the sandwich round, a reflection of how he's pitched but also of how thin the college pitching crop is.
• LSU's Micah Gibbs slides down to 66 after I received multiple reports questioning his defense, which at one point had been his calling card; I'll get one more look at him in two weeks at the SEC tournament.
• The major deletion was Columbus, Ga., infielder Kevin Jordan, whose senior spring was ruined by an illness that cost him some weight and hurt his performance, with area scouts telling me not to try to squeeze him into my trip there last week because he's still not his usual self. He might be a summer follow for someone who drafts him late and waits to see if he gets his strength back in July.
Big Board Bar
1
Bryce Harper
C
6-3
205
Analysis: The presumptive No. 1 overall pick has smashed records and led a strong CSN team into the NJCAA regionals. My video scouting of Harper is located here. Apr. 26: No. 1
2
Manny Machado
SS
6-2
180
Analysis: Tall, athletic shortstop with a quick bat and a 70 arm. Video scouting is here. Apr. 26: No. 2
3
Jameson Taillon
RHP
6-5
215
Analysis: Unusual arm strength, up to 98 mph as a starter, but hitters see his fastball and he needs help quieting his delivery. Apr. 26: No. 4
4
Drew Pomeranz
LHP
6-5
235
Analysis: Recent struggles likely tied to a strained pec that should resolve itself if he takes a week off. Apr. 26: No. 3
5
Karsten Whitson
RHP
6-4
195
Analysis: The best command of the premium prep arms in the class, with a chance for four pitches. Apr. 26: No. 5
6
Zack Cox
3B
6-0
215
Analysis: Best pure college hitter in the draft class. Plays third base aggressively but body may not stick there. Apr. 26: No. 6
7
Deck McGuire
RHP
6-6
218
Analysis: Polished college performance guy who's putting up stats in the ACC, but lacks a knockout pitch. Apr. 26: No. 8
8
Josh Sale
3B
6-0
205
Bishop-Blanchett H.S.
Analysis: An absolute monster physically, with hit and power tools, probably destined for the outfield; has to hit his way to the majors. Apr. 26: No. 7
9
Dylan Covey
RHP
6-2
205
Maranatha H.S.
Analysis: Bounced back quickly after two off outings, with renewed velo and command. Apr. 26: No. 9
10
Yasmani Grandal
C
6-2
210
Analysis: Switch-hitting catcher with plus arm who calls his own game and has improved every year. Scouting video of Grandal is here. Apr. 26: No. 11
11
Bryce Brentz
OF
6-0
185
Analysis: Faced weak competition all spring, but he did perform even with a fractured foot. Here's scouting video of Brentz. Apr. 26: No. 12
12
James Paxton
LHP
6-4
220
Analysis: First game action of the year comes Friday night in Grand Prairie, Texas. Apr. 26: No. 13
13
Nick Castellanos
SS
6-4
190
Archbishop McCarthy H.S.
Analysis: Among the top hit tools among prep bats, but he'll have to move at least to third base. Video scouting is here. Apr. 26: No. 14
14
Austin Wilson
OF
6-4
210
Harvard-Westlake H.S.
Analysis: Latest rumor has him leaning a little more toward signing over attending Stanford. Check out his scouting video by clicking here. Apr. 26: No. 15
15
Alex Wimmers
RHP
6-2
195
Analysis: Plus curveball last summer, plus changeup now, laying waste to a mediocre conference. Apr. 26: No. 22
16
Kaleb Cowart
SS
6-3
190
Cook County H.S.
Analysis: A floor wax (potential switch-hitting third baseman with power) and a dessert topping (came out throwing 96 in last Friday's start). Apr. 26: No. 16
17
Aaron Sanchez
RHP
6-3
170
Barstow H.S.
Analysis: Highly projectable high school arm who has been improving all spring. Apr. 26: No. 17
18
Brandon Workman
RHP
6-5
220
Analysis: Has always had a lively fastball, now adding control to his résumé, which also helps keep those pitch counts reasonable. Apr. 26: No. 21
19
Christian Colon
SS
6-0
180
Analysis: Plus defender at short who'll hit and is showing surprising power with the aluminum bat. Apr. 26: No. 26
20
Anthony Ranaudo
RHP
6-7
230
Analysis: Could go top 10 if he shows up healthy at the SEC tournament; could fall out of the round if he doesn't. Apr. 26: No. 10
21
Michael Choice
OF
6-1
190
Analysis: Big raw power, maybe best among college bats. Crazy walk total probably reflects his lineup more than his patience. Apr. 26: No. 24
22
Matt Harvey
RHP
6-4
225
Analysis: One of the best fastballs in the class, but curveball has gone backward since high school and he might be a reliever in pro ball. Video scouting is here. Apr. 26: No. 23
23
Tyrell Jenkins
RHP
6-4
175
Henderson H.S.
Analysis:Strong final month for multisport talent in eastern Texas, should be multiple teams willing to buy him away from Baylor. Apr. 26: No. 36
24
Austin Wates
OF
6-1
174
Analysis: Can hit, can run a little, controls the zone, but has a long way to go in the outfield. Apr. 26: No. 25
25
A.J. Cole
RHP
6-0
215
Oviedo H.S.
Analysis: Very projectable arm who has flashed 96-plus this spring but turned off scouts with body language on mound. You can check video I shot of Cole by clicking here. Apr. 26: No. 19
KEITH LAW'S TOP 100: NO. 26-100
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RankPlayerPos.SchoolVIDEO
26Christian Yelich1B/OFWestlake HS (CA)
27Stetson Allie 3B/RHPSt. Edward's (OH)
28Asher WojciechowskiRHPThe Citadel
29Kris BryantSS/3BBonanza HS (NV)
30Delino DeShields Jr. CFWoodward Academy (GA)
31Marcus LittlewoodSSPine View HS (UT)
32Kellin DeglanCLangley HS (BC)
33Jesse HahnRHPVirginia Tech
34Justin O'ConnorC/SS/RHPCowan HS (IN)
35Mel Rojas Jr.OFWabash Valley CC
36Jacob PetrickaRHPIndiana State
37Brett EibnerRHP/CFArkansas
38Kevin GausmanRHPGrandview HS (CO)
39Kolbrin Vitek2BBall State
40Cam BedrosianRHPEast Coweta HS (GA)
41Jake Hernandez CLos Osos HS (CA) Watch
42DeAndre SmelterRHPTattnall Square (GA)
43Yordy Cabrera 3B/RHPLakeland HS (FL)
44Mike FoltyniewiczRHPMinooka HS (IL)
45Robert BrantlyCUC-Riverside
46Chevez ClarkeOFMarietta HS (GA)
47Chris SaleRHPFlorida Gulf Coast
48Barret LouxRHPTexas A&M
49Michael KvasnickaCMinnesota
50Justin GrimmRHPGeorgia
51Gary BrownOFCal State Fullerton
52Seth BlairRHPArizona State
53Taylor LindseySS/CDesert Mountain HS (AZ)
54Kevin MunsonRHPJames Madison
55Adam PlutkoRHPGlendora HS (CA)
56Dave FilakRHPSUNY-Oneonta
57Jedd Gyorko2BWest Virginia
58A.J. VanegasRHPRedwood Christian (CA)
59Rob RasmussenLHPUCLA
60Chad BettisRHPTexas TechWatch
61Ty LintonOFCharlotte Christian (NC)
62Griffin MurphyLHPRedland East (CA)
63Cody BuckelRHPRoyal HS (CA)
64Chance RuffinRHPTexas
65Tyler ThornburgRHPCharleston
66Micah GibbsCLSU
67Jordan SwagertyRHPArizona State
68Mike KickhamLHPMissouri State
69Ryne StanekRHPBlue Valley HS (KS)
70Will SwannerCTemecula Valley (CA)
71Peter TagoRHPDana Hills HS (CA)
72Dixon AndersonRHPCalifornia
73Chad Lewis3BMarina HS (CA)
74Chris HawkingsSSNorth Gwinnett HS (GA)
75Matt LipkaSSMcKinney HS (TX)
76Cole CookRHPPepperdine
77Kellen SweeneyOFJefferson HS (IA)
78Vincent VelazquezRHP/CGarey HS (CA)
79Dan KleinRHPUCLA
80Leon LandryOFLSU
81Zach LeeRHPMcKinney HS (TX)
82Derek DietrichSSGeorgia Tech
83Jacoby JonesSS/RHPRichton HS (MS)
84Jordan ShipersLHPSouth Harris HS (MO)
85Robbie AvilesRHPSuffern HS (NY)
86Drew CiscoRHPWando HS (SC)
87Donn RoachRHPCollege of Southern Nevada
88Jason AdamRHPBlue Valley NW HS (KS)
89Cody WheelerLHPCoastal Carolina
90Levon WashingtonOFChipola JCWatch
91Sam DysonRHPSouth CarolinaWatch
92Scott FrazierRHPUpland HS (CA)
93Tommy KahnleRHPLynn University (FL)
94Gabriel EncinasRHPSt. Paul HS (CA)
95Luke JacksonRHPCalvary Christian (FL)
96Seth RosinRHPMinnesota
97Niko GoodrumSSFayette County HS (AL)
98Garin CecchiniIFBarbre HS (LA)
99Addison ReedRHPSan Diego State
100Andrelton SimmonsSSWestern Oklahoma State
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Rangers Inquire On Pierzynski
By Zach Links [May 16, 2010 at 6:44pm CST]
The Rangers have inquired about the availability of White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, a source tells Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune. Over the weekend, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports identified the veteran backstop as a trade candidate.
The 2010 season has not been kind to Pierzynski, who has a slash line of .198/.254/.292 with 2 HRs in 115 plate appearances. The two-time All-Star is one of six starting position players on the White Sox with a batting average south of .250.
Pierzynski, 33, will have the right to veto any trade in four weeks. Gonzales writes that a lengthy delay in the sale of the Rangers has raised the question of whether the club could take on the remainder of the catcher's 2010 salary. According to Cot's Baseball Contracts, Pierzynski is set to earn a base salary of $6.25MM for this season with incentives that could tack on another $580K.
Acquiring Pierzynski would give Texas an experienced starter behind the plate. To date, they have not found a reliable everyday option in Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Max Ramirez, Taylor Teagarden, or Matt Treanor.
By Zach Links [May 16, 2010 at 6:44pm CST]
The Rangers have inquired about the availability of White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, a source tells Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune. Over the weekend, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports identified the veteran backstop as a trade candidate.
The 2010 season has not been kind to Pierzynski, who has a slash line of .198/.254/.292 with 2 HRs in 115 plate appearances. The two-time All-Star is one of six starting position players on the White Sox with a batting average south of .250.
Pierzynski, 33, will have the right to veto any trade in four weeks. Gonzales writes that a lengthy delay in the sale of the Rangers has raised the question of whether the club could take on the remainder of the catcher's 2010 salary. According to Cot's Baseball Contracts, Pierzynski is set to earn a base salary of $6.25MM for this season with incentives that could tack on another $580K.
Acquiring Pierzynski would give Texas an experienced starter behind the plate. To date, they have not found a reliable everyday option in Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Max Ramirez, Taylor Teagarden, or Matt Treanor.
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i really feel for this dude and hope he pulls through, im a catcher and had about a 2 month span in high school where my throws were everywhere, you can't control your arm, its trippy and theres nothing really you can do but just keep chucking it
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It's what I needed to fully ditch ESPN. Only times I tune in to that east coast sport network is for the live games.
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Aaron Hill wasn't good before?
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I mean, not really. Not 36 and 108 good.
And now we're back to reality.
And now we're back to reality.
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