flavum Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 http://www.milb.com/scoreboard/index.jsp?c...mp;ymd=20140807 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) Someone is getting too excited about Rodon's start....guess it's more compelling than the big league team for the moment. Edited August 7, 2014 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Charlotte- Johnson Birmingham- Recchia Winston Salem- Rodon Kannapolis- McKenzie Great Falls- Clark AZL & DSL- TBA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 07:10 AM) Someone is getting too excited about Rodon's start....guess it's more compelling than the big league team for the moment. That's not a thing. He's one of the best pitching prospects in the game right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Any word on whether it's gonna be more than just a couple innings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Ball Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 QUOTE (scs787 @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 02:58 PM) Any word on whether it's gonna be more than just a couple innings? I haven't seen anything but I doubt it. He has 'started' already for the AZL team and went 2 innings, so this isn't something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 07:30 AM) That's not a thing. He's one of the best pitching prospects in the game right now. I was JUST joking. I'm at least going to follow it on radio...not going as far as subscribing to milbtv for just 2 1/2 weeks, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) Hahn being interviewed by the radio guy for the Dash. Says they're pleased with the progress that Rodon is making with his change-up, which is their (from a front office standpoint) number one priority right now in terms of Carlos perfecting that 3rd pitch he'll need in the big leagues...as he was able to get by with just FB/SL 95% of the time with NC State. Has been there for a three-day trip...seems to be very pleased with how the Dash have been coming around the last six weeks, with the obvious exception of the Montas and Anderson injuries. Didn't talk about any of the other players other than Rodon and how impressed they've been with his make-up, work ethic and willingness to learn. Apparently going on a first trip to Washington, D.C., with his son Jacob over the weekend. Edited August 7, 2014 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) Hawkins has been getting a steady diet of curveballs/offspeed stuff recently...although he K'ed on a fastball. May and Rondon singled to lead off the inning, but the only run scored on a Coats ground out up the middle. Leadoff hitter for the P-Nats, Swing and a miss on a filthy 0-2 slider. 6th strikeout with the Dash. Steve Carlton-esque. Getting ahead of hitters early. Rondon made a great diving play on Renda but couldn't get the 2nd batter with the throw...which came from his knees. Apparently he's the 2nd fastest runner on Potomac. Peter, Rondon to Barnum double play ball, inning over. Edited August 7, 2014 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Frankly, if the fastball is a 60-70, and the slider is indeed a 70-80, that changeup really only has to be a 40-50 for him to be a top of the rotation starter, and if he can improve it to above average, he can be among the best starters in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) Rodon gives up a single to start the inning. The guy who had the hit picked up 6 RBI's yesterday. Terence Marin warming, looks like Rodon's only getting 2 innings again, not 3. Buddy Bell also in attendance with Hahn. Almost had a K, batter barely fouled it off, then would have had a second double play but the runner was moving on the pitch, ground out 5-3, runner to 2nd. 3-0 count now. Has had a few walks, which is normal with all the rust the last couple of months. Walk, 4th overall with the Dash to go with his 6 K's. 1st and 2nd, one out. Swing and a miss on a change. Dude's hitting in the 150's with 25 hits, but only 14 of them have stayed in the park. Pitch bounced away from Narvaez, runners both advance. 2nd K today with the bread and butter slider in front of Hahn. 2 down. Jirschele takes a grounder and records another 5-3 out. Rodon escapes any damage and is likely out of the game for Marin. Edited August 7, 2014 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) Looks like Rodon might actually be getting a 3rd inning after all. That's new. 4-3 groundout, Jake "TUC's Hero" Peter to Barnum, 1 out. 0-2 count results in a K on a high fastball, blew away the hitter. 3 K's in 2 2/3 IP. Seems to be working on his mechanics. Visualizing the pitch, and then try to repeat his delivery..creating a trigger of sorts. Another 3-0 count. Popped up the batter to Keon Barnum after falling behind, got a strike and then the weak contact. Through 3 with a manageable pitch count, 3 IP, 2 hits (both singles) BB, 3 K's Edited August 7, 2014 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 26 strikes, 39 total pitches in 3 IP for Rodon. 2/1 strike to ball ratio. Keon Barnum with a leadoff double, top of the 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Rodon. 4IP 4 hits 1 ER 1BB 4K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royoung Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 12:28 PM) Rodon. 4IP 4 hits 1 ER 1BB 4K Mess up on the box score I think... He went 3 innings, 3 K's, 2 hits, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts and didn't allow a run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShandyMan Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I'm starting to get real excited about the pitching we have in the minors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Any tweets on his velocity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 QUOTE (southside hitman @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 12:30 PM) Mess up on the box score I think... He went 3 innings, 3 K's, 2 hits, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts and didn't allow a run. Yes sir. I just checked back and said whaaaatt? It changed! Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Birmingham is on CBS Sports Network tonight at 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Thanks for the PBP, caulfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 01:11 PM) Any tweets on his velocity? His FB has consistently been 92-96 I think. 80 slider. He's the goods. But we knew that already. A big thank you to the Astros and Marlins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royoung Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 02:14 PM) His FB has consistently been 92-96 I think. 80 slider. He's the goods. But we knew that already. A big thank you to the Astros and Marlins. I heard they are forcing him to work on his change-up a lot more, which makes sense considering I am sure he could dominate collegiate bats with a FB-SL combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 So remember when I was all "it doesn't matter if you have a rotation full of lefties, it's not like you ever want to face Chris Sale?" And the three pitches he offers are a 92-96 MPH fastball, a good slider, and a good changeup? And now the Sox have a lefty who throws 92-96 with a good slider and a (hopefully) good changeup? Yeah, get ready to face Sale/Rodon/Quintana b****es. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I've heard he topped out at 97, but 92-95, sometimes touching 96, is more to be expected... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 02:38 PM) So remember when I was all "it doesn't matter if you have a rotation full of lefties, it's not like you ever want to face Chris Sale?" And the three pitches he offers are a 92-96 MPH fastball, a good slider, and a good changeup? And now the Sox have a lefty who throws 92-96 with a good slider and a (hopefully) good changeup? Yeah, get ready to face Sale/Rodon/Quintana b****es. I'd have no problems with 5 lefties in the rotation if they were all good. I never really understood the opposite mindset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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