WLADIMIR BALENTIEN RUMORS

So long, Wladimir Balentien. We hardly knew you.

Our old buddy Wladimir Balentien is heading abroad: Wladimir Balentien consistently crushed minor-league pitching at every level and hit .283/.351/.535 with 67 homers in 302 games at Triple-A, but he’s now headed to Japan at age 24 after struggling in 559 plate appearances for the Mariners and Reds. Balentien has tons of power, smacking 15 homers and 31 doubles in 511 at-bats even...
Via Redleg Nation  |  November 16, 2010

Minor League Game Review – 8/26/10

8/26 Game Review Louisville lost 5-2. Box Score Wladimir Balentien went 2-4 with a run. Juan Francisco went 2-4 with a double and a run. Danny Dorn went 2-3 with a double, RBI and a walk. Matt Maloney allowed 3 earned in 8 innings with 2 walks and 5 strikeouts. Carlos Fisheer threw a scoreless inning of relief with a walk and a strikeout. Carolina was off. Lynchburg lost 7-1. Box...
Via Reds Minor Leagues  |  August 27, 2010

Balentien Blasts Bats Past Indians 5-1

Crotta BALENTIEN BLASTS BATS PAST INDIANS 5-1 Right Fielder Clubs Two Home Runs, Drives In Four In Win LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Right fielder Wladimir Balentien blasted two home runs and collected all four Louisville RBI in the contest, while left-handed pitcher Jeremy Horst held the Indianapolis Indians’ offense scoreless over four innings of work in his first start in nearly a year...
Via Pirates Prospects  |  August 24, 2010

The Forgotten Outfielder

There has been a lot of discussion about the Reds options in left field for the upcoming season. Much of the discussion has been focused on Jonny Gomes and the possibility of obtaining Johnny Damon (because the left fielder must be named Jonny or Johnny, you know). Some people want to see Chris Dickerson get the majority of at-bats out there, and many want Laynce Nix to get some...
Via Redleg Nation  |  February 09, 2010

Players A to Z, Wladimir Balentien

Wladimir Balentien plays the outfield for the Cincinnati Reds. As an offensive player he fails to hit for average, get on base and power the ball. His power was good in the minors; maybe the move from the pitcher friendly Safeco Field to Great American Ballpark will help. However, he didn’t hit any [...]
Via Baseball Musings  |  November 24, 2009

Wlad Mystery Solved

Larry LaRue has the scoop on why it was so difficult for OF Wlad Balentien to get into the Wladimir Balentien was packed and ready to get to camp early with the Seattle Mariners when a young cousin dropped his passport into water. And that wasn?t the worst The worst part was, ...
Via Bleeding Blue and Teal  |  March 01, 2009

Balentien called up, homers in debut

AccuScore fantasy expert Tim Williams reviews the call up and debut of Wladimir Balentien, and gives you an idea of what you can expect from Balentien on your fantasy teams.
Via AccuScore.com  |  April 30, 2008

Even When They Improve Themselves, The Mariners Manage To Hurt Themselves

All Bill Bavasi had to do was wait one week. Seven days. 168 Hours. 10,080 Minutes. But Bavasi thinks patience is for the weak. So today, Jeff Clement and Wladimir Balentien were called up and now they will become free agents following the 2013 season as opposed to 2014. Incredible.
Via Tirico Suave  |  April 30, 2008

Clement and Wlad to be Called Up

The team announced today that Seattle's top 2 MLB-ready prospect would be Seattle bound soon. Read on! (and register if you like the site)
Via Bleeding Blue and Teal  |  April 29, 2008

Wladimir Balentien Injured

Seattle top prospect Wlad Balentien was seriously injured in a AAA game.
Via Bleeding Blue and Teal  |  April 20, 2008
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