MINORS THREAD: 4/28; Graham goes again for M-Braves

[rico43]

A big tip of the hat to Ian Morris at Talking Chop for a ridiculously detailed breakdown of J.R. Graham's past, present and future. Almost too much information, but it tells you everything you need to know about the guy who was the system's top pitcher two years ago.


http://www.talkingchop.com/2014/4/24...-r-graham-4-23


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CLASS AAA

Toledo 8, Gwinnett 0

LP: Atkins (1-3) 6.2 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 K.
Vazquez 1 IP, 3 Hm 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 K.
La Stella 1-4.
Terdoslavich 2-4.
Bethancourt 0-4. (.186)

CLASS AA

Mississippi 9, Pensacola 6

SP: Graham 4 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, HBP. (59 pitches)
WP: Hoyt (1-2) 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K.
E. Reyes 3-5, 2B, R, RBI. (.372)
Kennelly 3-5, R, RBI.
Loman 1-4, HR (4th), RBI.
Nunez 2-5, 3B, R, 4 RBIs, SB. (.333)
Lipka 0-0, 2 R, RBI, SB, 2 BB.

ADVANCED CLASS A

Lynchburg 0, Potomac 0 (2nd, suspended)

SP: J. Miller (0-2).

CLASS A

Rome, idle.

ROSTER MOVE: Waszak down to Rome, Schrader up to Lynchburg in pitching shuffle.

[thethe]

Peraza is hitting 330 on the young season. Not a lot of power or walks but you have to love his contact ability. Can't wait till he fills out a bit more.

[thethe]

Graham starting off strong tonight.

2IP 4K's

[buck7580]

Terdo is hitting again.

[thethe]

Terdo is hitting again.

Pfft...that guy never stops hitting. Hope he gets a chance with us. We need to hang onto him as long as possible because one of Jason/Justin won't be here long term.

[zitothebrave]

Pfft...that guy never stops hitting. Hope he gets a chance with us. We need to hang onto him as long as possible because one of Jason/Justin won't be here long term.

God I hope not. No offense but he's a terd in LF.

[thethe]

I thought he moved around well when he was up last year. I don't think we had a large enough sample to really gauge if he was competent or not.

[Heyward]

I like Terd but more in a backup/utility role.

Ability to play 1B, even 3B in a pinch as well as the corner spots.

I'd draft an outfielder to eventually replace one of Justin or Jason.

[yeezus]

Very good game for Graham. Would be nice to add him to the list of legit SP prospects.

[rico43]

Very good game for Graham. Would be nice to add him to the list of legit SP prospects.

They still haven't gotten him past 60 pitches in any start this season. So he's not exactly on the fast track.

[yeezus]

They still haven't gotten him past 60 pitches in any start this season. So he's not exactly on the fast track.

Yeah, that's OK to me though. Bring him along slow, there's no rush. He was a very nice prospect.

[Heyward]

I like Graham in the bullpen, maybe by next season, perhaps.

Or in September.

[yeezus]

I like Graham in the bullpen, maybe by next season, perhaps.

Or in September.

Personally, I'd let him try and season as a SP in the minors for another year or two. SPs are much more valuable (obviously).

[Tapate50]

Vazquez looks to be a bust.

[nsacpi]

Vazquez looks to be a bust.

Patience young padawan. Needed is more data.

[Tapate50]

Patience young padawan. Needed is more data.

Well...none of it has been positive. After his winter work, it was assumed he was going to grab a Bp spot in spring right?

[nsacpi]

Well...none of it has been positive. After his winter work, it was assumed he was going to grab a Bp spot in spring right?

Assumed it was. By another group of overeager young padawan.

[Tapate50]

Assumed it was. By another group of overeager young padawan.

and DOB.

[nsacpi]

and DOB.

Ah, the DOB. Was very enthusiastic about Nick Ahmed if I recall correctly.

[The Chosen One]

Ah, the DOB. Was very enthusiastic about Nick Ahmed if I recall correctly.

Probably paid by FW to put over Nick Ahmed for the Upton trade.