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Fuller has no pop, but has a great eye at the plate. He's almost a washout at this point

QUOTE (knightni @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 12:46 AM) Maybe they'll make him a hitter. This kid can deal. When he's locating, he buries people.

I'll miss you Jim. Thank your for the class you've shown, and everything you've given this team. I won't forget it, and i'll cherish the memories. To Big Jim Thome "The Blackout Bomber"

Hynick averages about 6.3 K's in the minors. Walks 1.9/9 with a huge jump this year to 2.8/9. http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/p...id=hynick001bra

I like this kid. I love this move. "He's a thinking man's player," Weinstein said. "A pitcher such as Greg Maddux comes to mind. You can tell the kind of pitcher he is by virtue of his statistics, but his strong suit is the mental side of pitching." Weinstein sees Hynick studying the hitters. "He has a handle on the hitters he's facing before the game starts," Weinstein said. "He's not a spectator in between starts. He keeps notes so he's not trying to feel out the hitters in the early innings. He's not a strikeout pitcher per se, but he throws strikes." Hynick's command has earned him 51 strikeouts and just seven walks. "I have a plan for each hitter," Hynick said. "I take into consideration what pitches seem to be my strength on that day." Hynick learned the importance of run support from his college experience. He played outfield and first base when he wasn't on the mound and was one of the team's better hitters. Even when he pitched, he hit in the third or fourth spot in the lineup. "I didn't hit very well when I was on the mound," Hynick said. "I didn't get a lot of run support in some of my games, but I had no one to blame but myself." http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_6047882

"This guy has a lot to set up hitters -- a fastball, a little slider, a changeup and a split-finger -- and he is very efficient with those pitches," Rockies player development director Marc Gustafson said. "He has the command to be very efficient, meaning he does not get deep into counts. "He prepares himself very well. He probably reminds me of [Rockies lefty] Jeff Francis when we had him in the Minor Leagues. Jeff was a very good student of an opponent and how he's going to pitch to each guy. Brandon communicates well with his catcher." Part of the reason the 6-foot-3, 205-pound Hynick frustrates hitters is he thinks like one. In his final collegiate season, he played first base and outfield when he wasn't pitching and batted .301 with 12 doubles, leading Birmingham-Southern in home runs (15) and RBIs (49) in 50 games. "In college I had a very good coaching staff that gave scouting reports on the hitters, and I was a two-way player," Hynick said. "I developed some knowledge as a situational hitter, and I brought that into my pitching." "I just want to show that I throw a lot of strikes, that I don't throw away pitches, and I have the poise to pitch anywhere." http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/artic...sp&c_id=col

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 12:30 AM) I'm kinda diggin Hynick. He walks too many people, but my god is his pedigree impressive. Coop can 'Fix em.

This Hynick kid was insane in the minors back in 2007. Their's potential here. "Wa named by Baseball America as Colorado's Minor League Player of the Year...named the California League Pitcher of the Year as he led the league in several major pitching categories...was the league leader in wins (16), ERA (2.52), innings pitched (182 1/3) and complete games (three)...his 136 strikeouts were the third-most in the California League and his innings pitched led all Minor League pitchers...named the organizational pitcher of the month for Apr....did not allow an earned run throughout the month as he posted a 3-0 record with no ERA in 32 innings, with 22 strikeouts, three walks and one complete game...was a California League Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star...named the California League Pitcher of the Week for the week of Aug. 20-26 when he went 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA (13 IP, 3 ER) and nine strikeouts...named by Baseball America as a Class A Advanced All-Star...named the Class-A Advanced Starting Pitcher of the Year by MiLB.com...posted 22 quality starts in 28 total starting assignments...along with Alan Johnson and Chaz Roe, formed a trio of starting pitchers for Modesto that went a combined 35-23 with a 3.26 ERA (189 ER/521 1/3 IP) in 83 starts (54 quality starts), with 386 strikeouts compared to 151 walks, all while finishing 1,2,3 in the California League in innings pitched (Hynick, Roe, Johnson)...had 10 consecutive quality starts from July 8-Aug. 26, going 7-2 with a 1.90 ERA (15 ER/71 IP) over those 10 starts...threw a two-hit complete game shutout with seven strikeouts in Apr. 30 win at Inland Empire...had season-high 11 strikeouts in complete game win on July 8 vs. Bakersfield...opponents hit .243 against, as lefties hit .273 (80-for-293) and righties .222 (90-for-406)...named by Baseball America as having the best changeup and best control in Colorado's Minor League chain."

QUOTE (shaneomacfan @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 12:24 AM) According to Gonzales' Twitter, Thome and cash to the Dodgers for IF Justin Fuller. ETA: Contreras and $ to Colorado for RHP Brandon Hynick. Fuller: http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/st...&pid=501905. A ball. Lefty hitting SS Hynick: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/st...&pid=502001 AAA Righty.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 12:21 AM) I'm assuming it'll be Torres and Freddy from here on out? Starting Freddy doesn't make sense if we're rebuilding though.

Another nice thing for Thome is that he gets to play with Manny again. They're really good friends.

QUOTE (JDsDirtySox @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 12:16 AM) Dodgers just got Jon Garland too. Go DODGERS! Dodgers going to the dreaded 10 man rotation, i guess.

This cements Hudson being called up to start. At least, in my mind.

QUOTE (JDsDirtySox @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 12:12 AM) Thome to the Dodgers Contreras to the Rockies Well, color me suprised. Conteras to the Rockies, because of his sinker. Thome to the Dodgers to pinch hit, and potentially be worked at 1b over Loney. LA is looking for pop.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 12:08 AM) Alex pissed??? Never thought I'd see the day.. What's next? Steve posting while drunk???

Danks goes 3-7 with an RBI in the Double Header looks like the rest served him well.

Stay tuned to the Twitters, i guess.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 12:00 AM) I'm hearing Boston. I'm not seeing the sense in that. What with Baldelli, Varitek, V-Mart, Youk, and Kotchman all fighting for playing time

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 31, 2009 -> 11:51 PM) It has to be Texas or TB doesn't it? Seattle, has a decent shot too.

Thank god i don't have class till 11:30 tomorrow. Whatever this is it's gonna keep me up all night.

Merkin is the bringer of good news "According to MLB.com's Scott Merkin, an MRI on Jake Peavy's sore right elbow Monday revealed no structural damage. Peavy is still unable to throw without discomfort "

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 31, 2009 -> 11:43 PM) It wouldn't surprise me if AJ gets some swings over there while Tyler works behind the plate. This will also allow Pods and Rios to play together.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 31, 2009 -> 11:42 PM) This sucks cause we obviously will get nothing for him, right? Just a giveaway. Keep the faith. KW has a plan, talent is a real option here.

Is Flowers our new DH?

I'm throwing the Mariners in a Dark Horse.