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I think a lot of people (including myself) are trying to talk themselves into thinking he's not ready simply because he was drafted just last year, and he hasn't played a certain amount of minor league games. Even Joe Cowley had a Twitter earlier saying Ozzie said "if Beckham comes up, we're in trouble." Well Ozzie, I got news for you. He's ready.

Gordon Beckham is 2-2. Bunt single, double, 2 runs, 2 RBIs Batting .529 at Charlotte. Charlotte leads 7-0 in the 2nd inning.

He'll play 25 games at Charlotte and be up on June 23.

Charlotte lost. Contreras no decision. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/st...94&sid=t494

Beckham reached on another error. I wouldn't be surprised if they changed it to a hit. I'm saying he's 2-4 today.

Contreras implosion. Gave up 4 runs. There was blown call at 2B. Chambliss got thrown out. After Contreras gave up a 2-run homer, Andy Phillips went off on the ump. He was tossed.

Lillibridge with a three run homer. See Ozzie, he is a power hitter. Beckham doubled. He's 1-3.

2nd AB: Beckham flies out on a first pitch.

E6--Beckham safe at 1st

Columbus is using 3 bullpen pitchers today. If they have to use anyone else, it'll be a position player. Might be a good way for Beckham to break in.

Beckham at 3B, batting 2nd. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?g...chraaa_colaaa_1

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 27, 2009 -> 08:21 PM) way too much expectation is being placed on this guy, IMO. With good reason. He's going to be the face of the franchise the next decade. I'm not saying he should be in Chicago before September, but it wouldn't surprise me if he was.

QUOTE (JPN366 @ May 27, 2009 -> 06:32 PM) David Cook was going to pinch hit for him. He left before the start of the bottom of the 9th. Interesting. Well, I'm sorry for you that you won't get to watch him anymore, but it's still a good team. The question now is how much 3B will he play at Charlotte? I think if he's playing there everyday, he'll be in Chicago very soon. Another question--who plays SS for Birmingham now? I know Hudson is banged up a little. Is he the everyday SS now?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 27, 2009 -> 06:14 PM) Are they actually moving him to 3B? Is that official, or just speculation? I think it's speculation, but really there's no other good reason to move him to Charlotte. It's a team that it doesn't matter if he plays 2-3 games each at SS, 3B, and 2B every week. Now, if he plays exclusively at 3B, then Josh Fields better get cracking.

I'm going to make a prediction on his ML debut: June 23 vs LA Dodgers. That would give him 25 games at AAA.

QUOTE (JPN366 @ May 27, 2009 -> 04:57 PM) Brent Morel is day to day with a hamstring injury. Thanks. Was Beckham in the on-deck circle when he was pulled from the game? Nothing in the boxscore indicates a substitution.

Charlotte has one of those 10:35 games tomorrow in Columbus. Sleep fast, Gordo.

Barons lost 3-2. Danks walked in the 9th, but Shelby struck out to end it.

Fernando Hernandez blew it. 2-run homer in the 9th on a hanging curve. Going to the bottom of the 9th. Retherford, Colina, and Price due up. If anyone gets on, Danks will be trying to extend his hitting streak to 11.

Birmingham leads 2-1, bottom 8. Back to back doubles for Retherford and Colina scored the second run. Beckham 0-2, 2 BB Almost hit one out in the 8th.

Kannapolis bats woke up, and Dexter Carter had a nice outing. His line scores scream raw talent. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/st...87&sid=t487

Ely with a nice outing. Gave up a first inning homerun. 6 innings, 5 hits, 1 run, 2 BB, 6 K ERA at 3.28

Beckham handled a bare hand bunt play, made a nice throw, but it was late. He also started a 5-4-3 DP in the 2nd.

Brent Morel has missed four games. Anyone know his ailment?

Winston-Salem already lost 6-0. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/st...80&sid=t580