Autumn Dreamin Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 AFL got underway tonight, and Glendale plays their first game tomorrow. Barons' championship squad is well represented. Montgomery and Pallette are looking to carry their momentum from the end of the season into potential roles for next year. Gladney, AHT, Dalquist, and Adler will be trying to make cases for Rule 5 protection. Taylor needs innings, Elko needs to show consistency against higher level pitching, and Turner probably caps out as an org C, but one you trust to work with young pitchers so it doesn't hurt to get him more reps. Elsewhere, a handful of Sox should be getting reps in winter ball as well. Lenyn Sosa is probably the most notable of the bunch after his very strong finish to the season. Anyway, I'm a sicko who already misses Sox baseball for some dumb reason so I'll post highlights and stuff in here. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 This is an important fall for Montgomery. Not for his slash line but for his love of playing baseball. He didn't have a lot of fun playing baseball this year and hopefully he can find that love again at a place where he has had fun and some success before and the slash line will follow. I think they really want him to be the Opening Day SS and showing he's ready by having fun in the AZL will help to make that happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 8 Author Share Posted October 8 Taylor gets the start for the opener. Colson at 3B 👀, Turner at C, Elko at 1B. https://www.mlb.com/gameday/javelinas-vs-desert-dogs/2024/10/08/787635/preview Game's at 3:30 and should be streaming here: https://www.mlb.com/video/live-fall-league-pej-gdd-138521 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 8 Author Share Posted October 8 3Ks for Grant Taylor in the first. Also very nice attempt for Colson at 3B here: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 8 Author Share Posted October 8 Grant Taylor is going to be so good. Doesn't hurt to be spotted a very healthy lead too. Singles for Montgomery and Elko who both came around to score (the Reds bats are nice), and a 106mph 432ft shot for Turner to chase the starter: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 8 Author Share Posted October 8 Taylor didn't enjoy the long layoff it turns out. Struggled with location and gave up a 2 run HR, a pair of walks, and a 2R throwing error before hitting his pitch limit. Adler and Elko put out the fire with a foul pop DP at 1B. Colson adds this double to help get a pair back. He's 2-2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 4 hours ago, Autumn Dreamin said: Grant Taylor is going to be so good. Doesn't hurt to be spotted a very healthy lead too. Singles for Montgomery and Elko who both came around to score (the Reds bats are nice), and a 106mph 432ft shot for Turner to chase the starter: Taylor has GOT to figure out how to stay healthy for a decent period of time before we can really start the hype train on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 Desert Dogs pitching (especially Sox prospects) got absolutely hammered tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 Wild game.Looks lke the Dogs won 15-13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 9 Author Share Posted October 9 Colson came around to score on an Elko HR after this HBP yesterday but left the game the next inning. He's back in the lineup at DH today, so doesn't seem like anything major. Gladney starting in LF, days off for Elko and Turner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 (edited) I wish it was less like summer and more like fall out here. Discounted rate ($115) for seniors 55+. Tempted. Edited October 11 by kitekrazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted Wednesday at 01:07 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:07 AM Big day for Montgomery. He's looking good and the back doesn't seem to be bothering him. It's a Festivus miracle! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted Wednesday at 03:34 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:34 AM 2 hours ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Big day for Montgomery. He's looking good and the back doesn't seem to be bothering him. It's a Festivus miracle! Cosmo Kramer for GM. At least they would have the best name, not sure about all the other baggage, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted Wednesday at 03:42 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:42 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted Wednesday at 04:07 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 04:07 PM 25 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said: @southsider2k5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted Wednesday at 04:33 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 04:33 PM 27 minutes ago, Quin said: @southsider2k5 Please stay healthy! Gives Rodon vibes. The stuff is can't miss, but he needs to be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted Wednesday at 05:16 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 05:16 PM ICYMI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted Wednesday at 09:00 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 09:00 PM That's really encouraging about Montgomery....he also finished the AAA year playing well at the end too so maybe his back is feeling better or he made some adjustments. Any reports of how he's looking at SS in the AFL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted Thursday at 02:03 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:03 AM 5 hours ago, SoCalChiSox said: That's really encouraging about Montgomery....he also finished the AAA year playing well at the end too so maybe his back is feeling better or he made some adjustments. Any reports of how he's looking at SS in the AFL? He's been getting a lot of action at 3B, played one game at SS but got subbed out after a HBP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted yesterday at 04:35 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 04:35 PM Lots of rave reviews for Montgomery's swing and approach early in Fall League. He's got just 1K through 17AB (7 games). His 9 walks (and a few HBP) have led to a league leading .607 OBP. He's also stolen 4 bags, so it seems he's feeling pretty healthy. Elko isn't cutting down the K rate quite yet (13K to 1BB in 26AB...) but he did hit his 3rd HR (and a 2B) yesterday: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted yesterday at 07:16 PM Share Posted yesterday at 07:16 PM 2 hours ago, Autumn Dreamin said: Lots of rave reviews for Montgomery's swing and approach early in Fall League. He's got just 1K through 17AB (7 games). His 9 walks (and a few HBP) have led to a league leading .607 OBP. He's also stolen 4 bags, so it seems he's feeling pretty healthy. Elko isn't cutting down the K rate quite yet (13K to 1BB in 26AB...) but he did hit his 3rd HR (and a 2B) yesterday: Law basically trashed Montgomerys swing in the AFL and said he isn't moving well. I was less than thrilled to read that after all the good stuff I've been reading here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrockway Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago 8 hours ago, Autumn Dreamin said: Lots of rave reviews for Montgomery's swing and approach early in Fall League. He's got just 1K through 17AB (7 games). His 9 walks (and a few HBP) have led to a league leading .607 OBP. He's also stolen 4 bags, so it seems he's feeling pretty healthy. Elko isn't cutting down the K rate quite yet (13K to 1BB in 26AB...) but he did hit his 3rd HR (and a 2B) yesterday: He’s getting hits off real pitchers too. 2-3 today, rbi double in a 1-0 win. He looked strong to end the season and fall is looking promising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleAleSox Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago 12 hours ago, nrockway said: He’s getting hits off real pitchers too. 2-3 today, rbi double in a 1-0 win. He looked strong to end the season and fall is looking promising! Well Keith Law is telling us he sucks so obviously people will gravitate to that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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