Re: Minor Matters

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I love Nolan Jones but he's not ready yet. He's just in High-A and has work to do figuring out how to hit against lefty pitchers. He is .321 against righties, .217 against lefties. 325 to 190 last year.

But he is a very good looking young player that should be helping us in a couple years.

Re: Minor Matters

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Also, I would point out that Jones' defense has been very suspect so far in his minor league career. I assume you propose him playing 3rd and moving Ramirez to 2nd. But honestly, Jones will probably be a 1st baseman or LF'er by the time he reaches majors. He had 27 and 22 errors last two seasons, and 12 so far this year.

Re: Minor Matters

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At the time we made the deal I really liked it, but hind-sight being 20/20 another deal that is coming back to haunt us is the Leonys Martin trade. We gave up, as Civ can tell you, a guy I always liked. Slick Willi Castro. A shortstop prospect.

When Lindor was hurt earlier this year or at 2nd base right now, we could have really used him this year. And Martin seems to have fallen off the planet.

Castro is hitting .351 for the AAA Toledo Mud Hens right now.

Re: Minor Matters

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Columbus Clippers transactions

RHP Chih-Wei Hu placed on the 7-day IL
RHP Henry Martinez activated

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Akron RubberDucks transaction

RHP Matt Solter promoted from (High A) Lynchburg

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Lake County Captains transactions

RHP Juan Mota activated off the 7-day IL
LHP Eli Lingos placed on temporary inactive list
LHP Zach Draper promoted to Lynchburg

Re: Minor Matters

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He's way past due. Going oppo shows maturity in a power hitter. In today's game, with that lively ball, just get it in the air with Bradley's power and it will go out.

See....Daniel Vogelbach Seattle.
"I've suffered a great many tragedies in my life....most of them never happened". Mark Twain

Re: Minor Matters

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Eli Morgan with another solid start today. 5.2 innings, 2 earned, 7 K.

And Kyle Nelson with another 1.1 shutout innings. He has still yet to allow an earned run this year. 0.00

Yesterday Civale had a great start. 6 IP, 1 earned, 10 K.

Couple more young arms to keep an eye on now. Just keep turning them out.

They aren't bashful about bringing a young arm up, but don't want the good young hitters.

Re: Minor Matters

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Will Benson homered in each game of a double header today. Has 16 now on the year. (and 18 steals)

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Columbus Clippers transactions

LHP Rob Kaminsky promoted from Akron
LHP Ben Krauth promoted from Akron

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LHP David Speer assigned to Akron
RHP Jared Robinson assigned to Akron

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I guess Colmubus needed a fresh arm cause my man Krauth has not been tearing things up this year.