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[BrewCityUnit]

Evelend is really making me worried. He is getting roughed up pretty bad. His attitude stinks and I am disappointed.

[Mass Haas]

The Javelinas (7-6) host the Saguaros (2-11) Friday, 3:05 PM Central, there is audio available today.

 

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[molitor fan]

Evelend is really making me worried. He is getting roughed up pretty bad. His attitude stinks and I am disappointed.

 

Explain yourself. His stats thus far indicate otherwise....do not make the attitude comment without backing it up either.

 

Edit: Well, BCU got his info before I did, as Eveland does get lit......

[BrewCityUnit]

I don't have any stats to back it up. Just a gut feeling, I don't feel a good vibe with him and his future with this ball club. I hope I'm wrong.

[colbyjack]

His attitude stinks because you don't get a good vibe with him? Having a gut feeling isn't the type of thing you make factual statements off of.

 

You can talk about how you were disappointed with his performance as the season wore on, but making pre-conceived judgements about a player you don't know anything about doesn't sit well with me.

[Mass Haas]

MILB.com (link while active, text follows) --

 

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Javelinas top Saguaros late

Hart doubles home winning run in ninth for Javelinas

By Eric Justic / MLB.com

 

Corey Hart delivered a walk-off RBI double to send the Javelinas to an 8-7 victory over the visiting Saguaros on Friday.

 

With the score tied, 7-7, in the ninth inning, Padres prospect Michael Johnson worked a leadoff walk against Saguaros reliever Roy Corcoran (0-2) of the Nationals. Gary Harris (Mariners) ran for Johnson and advanced to second on a groundout by Orioles farmhand Nick Markakis. Two batters later, Hart (Brewers) lifted a double to left field.

 

Ryan Zimmerman (Nationals) went 5-for-5 in the loss and scored a pair of runs over the first three innings. He singled and came home on a two-run double by Brendan Harris (Nationals) in a four-run second.

 

In the third, the Saguaros made it 6-2 when Zimmerman singled in Brad Eldred (Pirates) and scored two batters later on an error by third baseman Ian Stewart (Rockies). Eldred led off the inning with his first triple of the season.

 

The Javelinas cut the deficit to 6-5 with three runs in the bottom of the third, highlighted by Orioles prospect Val Majewski's two-run single.

 

Stewart atoned for his error later in the game. He scored on an RBI single by Alcides Escobar (Brewers) in the sixth and added an RBI groundout to put the Javelinas ahead, 7-6, in the seventh.

 

The Saguaros tied the score in the eighth on an RBI single by Larry Broadway (Nationals).

 

Brian Wolfe (1-0) of the Brewers picked up the win with a perfect ninth.

 

The Javelinas travel to Grand Canyon and play at 3:05 p.m. CT on Saturday.

 

Corey Hart delivered the goods for the Javelinas in the ninth with a walk-off double. (Photo by Melissa Wintemute)

 

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/images/2005/10/21/HqVQHhWb.jpg

 

LH starter Dana Eveland's day:

 

Peo Saguaros Top 1st

-- David Murphy grounds out, second baseman Dan Uggla to first baseman Vinny Rottino.

-- Robert Valido flies out to right fielder Nick Markakis.

-- Larry Broadway called out on strikes.

 

Peo Saguaros Top 2nd

-- Brad Eldred singles on a soft line drive to left fielder Val Majewski.

-- Ryan Zimmerman singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Val Majewski. Brad Eldred to 2nd.

-- Brendan Harris doubles (6) on a fly ball to left fielder Val Majewski. Brad Eldred scores. Ryan Zimmerman scores.

-- Chris Young flies out to center fielder Jeff Salazar.

-- Adam Boeve walks.

-- Coaching visit to mound.

-- Guillermo Quiroz singles on a line drive to left fielder Val Majewski. Brendan Harris scores. Adam Boeve to 2nd.

-- David Murphy strikes out swinging.

-- Robert Valido singles on a line drive to center fielder Jeff Salazar. Adam Boeve scores. Guillermo Quiroz to 2nd.

-- Larry Broadway grounds out, second baseman Dan Uggla to first baseman Vinny Rottino.

 

Peo Saguaros Top 3rd

-- Brad Eldred triples (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Val Majewski.

-- Ryan Zimmerman singles on a line drive to center fielder Jeff Salazar. Brad Eldred scores.

-- Brendan Harris singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jeff Salazar. Ryan Zimmerman to 2nd.

-- Chris Young reaches on fielding error by third baseman Ian Stewart. Ryan Zimmerman scores. Brendan Harris out at 2nd, third baseman Ian Stewart to catcher George Kottaras to second baseman Dan Uggla.

-- With Adam Boeve batting, Chris Young steals (1) 2nd base.

-- Adam Boeve called out on strikes.

-- Guillermo Quiroz grounds out, third baseman Ian Stewart to first baseman Vinny Rottino.

 

RH reliever Brian Wolfe's day:

 

Peo Saguaros Top 9th

-- Chris Young pops out to third baseman Ian Stewart in foul territory.

-- Adam Boeve flies out to center fielder Jeff Salazar.

-- Guillermo Quiroz strikes out swinging, catcher Chris Iannetta to first baseman Vinny Rottino.

 

1B Vinny Rottino's day (AFL debut):

 

-- walks in the 1st, one out, no one on. After moving to 2nd on a single, Rottino steals 3rd base with one out, and scores on a sacrifice fly.

-- grounds out to third base, leading off the 3rd

-- flies out to left field in the 4th, two out, no one on

-- singles on a fly ball to center field, leading off the 7th, later scores

 

DH Corey Hart's day:

 

-- grounds out to third base in the 1st, man of first, two out

-- singles on a soft fly ball to center field in the 3rd, men on first and second, one out, loads the bases, later scores

-- grounds out to third base in the 5th, two out, no one on

-- intentionally walks in the 7th, men on 2nd and 3rd, one out

-- walk-off doubles on a fly ball to left field in the 9th, one out, men on 1st and 2nd, game was tied

 

Hart is now 8-for-23 (.320), three extra base-hits, two walks, four K's on the season.

 

SS Alcides Escobar's day:

 

-- grounds out to second base in the 2nd, men on 2nd and 3rd, one out, run scores -- good at-bat!

-- flies out to right field leading off the 4th

-- singles on a line drive to center field in the 5th, man on 2nd, two out, RBI -- again, nice work!

-- flies out to right field in the 8th, one out, no one on

 

Escobar handled seven chances cleanly.

 

Alcides now at 10-for-36 (.281), six RBI, six K, still looking for that first base-on-balls, but still doing fine...

[Mass Haas]

The Javelinas (8-6) visit Grand Canyon (7-8) Saturday afternoon, 3:05 PM Central, no audio.

 

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[Mass Haas]

Vinny Rottino 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBI on Saturday, the only Brewer to see action in the Javelina's 9-4 win (five runs in the 9th, Rottino capped the scoring with an RBI single). Rottino played first base for the second consecutive game and hit 6th.

 

Also, looks like Milwaukee won their appeal, as LHP Steve Hammond's name appears on the official Javelinas roster for the first time.

 

Day off Sunday...

[SoCalBrewfan]

The idea an out-of-shape kid like Eveland doesn't think he needs any work

 

Al, this is obnoxious. I just don't get this comment, nor the one about Hardy and Eveland up the thread. You're putting words into his mouth, or rather his head: 'doesn't think he needs any work' doesn't necessarily follow from what's been reported.

 

Let's all think back to Nick Neugebauer, and the fact that he apparently neglected to mention arm issues to someone who could change his workload...from what I remember it was a matter of not being frank with the organization, partly macho, partly "I don't want to sink my chances of making the bigs." What message do you send to Eveland by sending him to the AFL despite his apparent concerns about his workload? Al says, hey, suck it up, kid, and pitch when we tell you to pitch. Got problems? Tell your momma but we don't want to hear about it...a complaint makes you a whiner who doesn't want to improve. That's just a stupid way to handle one of the few impact arms on the horizon, and a stupid message to send to Eveland as well as the rest of the young pitchers. I was pleased to see them publicly state they wanted to limit Eveland's innings this year, but this subsequent development seems bizarre.

 

I'm with Mass..they didn't think the AFL through...or they did but then didn't respond to changes resulting from developments in the majors. Hardy made sense until he started hitting...Eveland might have made sense had his season gone differently. Yeah, they didn't have the clearcut choices they have in the past...our system has something of a gap right now between last seasons' WV and Nashville teams. But off the top of my head, in addition to Stetter, it seems like Adams or Bennett might have benefited from some work, as both missed time in AAA as I recall, and both are presumably candidates for major league jobs this coming spring.

[DHonks]

SoCal, two years ago Hendrickson was the best pitcher I saw in the league. I would have sent him and Adams to the league rather than Eveland and Wolf. I also would have been tempted to send Sarfate again.

[mothershipconnection]

Explain yourself. His stats thus far indicate otherwise....do not make the attitude comment without backing it up either.

A close friend of mine knows Eveland personally and has said that he's just an awesome guy. Of course, that has no bearing on his commitment to baseball, but she says that in his personal life he's really nice and energetic.

[ja002h]

What does being in shape or not have to do with the state of his arm. I'm so sick of the "he's fat, he should be in the AFL" comments. They have nothing to do with each other.

[Weirdos19]

The guy is bored. He rotted on the bench in the second half with an inferior player in front of him. He dominated AAA before he was called up.

 

He shouldn't be in the AFL. Trade Lyle and tell him he's our 1B of the present.

 

He knows how to hit.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Quote:

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The guy is bored. He rotted on the bench in the second half with an inferior player in front of him. He dominated AAA before he was called up.

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Wow, it's not like we have Angel Echevarria playing in front of Prince. Lyle is a fine first baseman, and he would have had no trade value if benched. Plus, there is absolutely no way Prince puts up better numbers than Lyle if he played full time last season. I doubt he puts up better numbers if he gets the job this season. Most rookies don't come in hitting gangbusters, no matter how much upside they have. The right guy was playing there in 2005. Prince will get his shot sooner or later.

[Mass Haas]

The Javelinas (9-6) host Surprise (10-5) Monday afternoon, 3:05 PM Central, no audio.

 

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[DHonks]

He dominated AAA before he was called up.

 

yeah, he sure dominated for about 3 weeks. Wow. Of course, going on that, Krynzel sure dominated in his first 3 weeks.

 

Please, Fielder had a tremendous hot stretch which turned his season from so-so to very good. Hart did the same. However, it's hard to say Fielder's 3-4 week hot stretch is any indication that he a) dominated AAA or b) is 100% ready for the big leagues. It's also a stretch to say that Overbay is inferior. Sure Lyle was very pedestrian this season, especially in the 2nd half, but he's still solid. In 5 years it's likely Overbay will be far lower ranked at 1b/dh than Fielder, but I can't say Prince is better right now

[chowyo123]

Hart goes 2-4 with a solo home run, a single, and two RBIs. Started at 3b.

 

Hammond pitched 2.1 innings, giving up 5 hits, 1 run(earned), 1 bb, 1 so.

 

Wolfe pitched a perfect 1 inning to get the save.

[Mass Haas]

Thanks, chowyo, don't overlook SS Alcides Escobar's day -- 3-for-4, two RBI.

 

Steve Hammond's AFL debut:

 

-- Inherited a runner on 1st in the 5th, two out.

-- Kendry Morales singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jeff Salazar. Billy Butler to 2nd.

-- Brandon Wood grounds out, shortstop Alcides Escobar to first baseman Michael Johnson.

 

Surprise Top 6th

-- Travis Hanson grounds out, second baseman Dan Uggla to first baseman Michael Johnson.

-- Corey Smith homers (4) on a fly ball to left field.

-- Gabe Johnson flies out to left fielder Val Majewski.

-- Charlton Jimerson singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Steven Hammond.

-- With Josh Anderson batting, Charlton Jimerson steals (5) 2nd base, . Charlton Jimerson advances to 3rd, on throwing error by catcher Chris Iannetta.

-- Josh Anderson strikes out swinging.

 

Surprise Top 7th

-- Howie Kendrick flies out to right fielder Gary Harris.

-- Billy Butler singles on a fly ball to right fielder Gary Harris.

-- Kendry Morales singles on a line drive to right fielder Gary Harris. Billy Butler out at 2nd, right fielder Gary Harris to shortstop Alcides Escobar.

-- Coaching visit to mound.

-- Brandon Wood walks. Kendry Morales to 2nd.

-- Travis Hanson grounds out, pitcher Steven Hammond to first baseman Michael Johnson.

 

RHP Brian Wolfe's 9th inning save:

 

Surprise Top 9th

-- Josh Anderson grounds out, third baseman Corey Hart to first baseman Michael Johnson.

-- Howie Kendrick flies out to right fielder Gary Harris.

-- Billy Butler grounds out, pitcher Brian Wolfe to first baseman Michael Johnson.

 

Corey Hart played third base, handled two ground balls and one pop-out.

-- Hart grounds out to third base in the 2nd, man on first, one out.

-- Hits an inside-the-park home run on a fly ball to center field in the 4th, one out, no one on.

-- Flies out to right field in the 6th, man on first, one out.

-- Singles on a line drive to left field in the 8th, men on first and third, no one out, later scores.

 

SS Alcides Escobar handled four fielding chances cleanly.

-- Escobar singles on a ground ball to left field in the 2nd, men on first and second, two out, one RBI

-- Grounds out to third base in the 4th, man on first, two out

-- Singles on a line drive to right field in the 7th, no one on, one out

-- Singles on a sharp ground ball to the pitcher in the 8th, men on first and third, one out, one RBI, later scores

 

Hart is now 10-for-49 (.345) with four extra base hits, 2 BB, 4 K.

 

Escobar is 12-for-36 (.333), zero BB, 6 K.

 

Alcides Escobar cranked a timely game-winning single to highlight Peoria's eighth inning. (MILB photo by Melissa Wintemute)

 

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/images/2005/10/24/SRfzN8yh.jpg

[Mass Haas]

The Javelinas (10-6) visit Surprise (10-6) for two seven-inning games Tuesday afternoon, 2:05 PM Central, no audio.

 

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[DHonks]

word from a non-Javelinas trainer (ie, from a different team) is that they thought Fielder didn't care. Apparently he played a game in tennis shoes. I wonder if he meant turf shoes, which could have been explained had he left them behind in his locker. But apparently he'd been talked about for his shoes on the team

[Cracked Bat Collector]

How did Hammond get in the AFL? I thought he couldn't get in because of Alcides Escobar?

[Mass Haas]

Javelinas win twice (now seven in a row), 8-4 and 12-2.

 

Corey Hart played third base in Game One, and was the DH in Game Two. He handled his only chance (ground ball) in Game One. For the day, he was 3-for-8 (singles), three runs scored, one RBI, two K's, and a successful SB in his first attempt of the fall. He has a .968 OPS in 37 AB's.

 

Alcides Escobar played both games at shortstop, and went 2-for 7 (singles), scoring once, striking out once. He made two fielding errors in Game One, doubling his season's total. Escobar has a .697 OPS in 44 AB's (no walks). Escobar hit in the # 2 spot in the lineup in Game Two.

 

Vinny Rottino was the DH in Game One, and played first base in Game Two. He was 1-for-7 (single) with an RBI and a walk and a HBP, striking out once. Vinny's 4-for-13 with a .412 OBP in the early going.

[Mass Haas]

The Javelinas (12-6) host Mesa (8-10) Wednesday afternoon, 3:05 PM Central, no audio.

 

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[Brian the Automator]

[ How did Hammond get in the AFL? I thought he couldn't get in because of Alcides Escobar? ]

 

They made an exception.

[plowjockey]

Must be our guys' turn to sit today. Bummer.