Dodgers Minor League Report - 4/6/13
Today marked the 2013 debuts of some notable pitchers, including Chris Withrow, Chris Reed, Garrett Gould and Jharel Cotton. Oh, and some guy called Puig homered.
Injury Roll Call: The elbows of Billingsley, Crawford, and Elbert + Withrow’s nagging back
The Dodgers begin their 2013 Spring Training with a ton of injury concerns, and now that the whole team has reported, it’s time for an update on player statuses.
No better way to start this off than Chad Billingsley, who might be the biggest question mark of all, even if the depth acquired has mitigated the consequences if he does falter. Coaches say he looks normal, trainers have...
Dodgers sign Mark Lowe and move Chris Withrow, Pedro Baez to the 'pen
The Dodgers and Mark Lowe had basically been dancing around for a couple weeks and finally came to an agreement on Friday.
If Lowe makes the team as a non-roster invitee, he'll earn a $1.5 million base salary. With incentives, he could earn $2.1 million.
Lowe's 2012, despite a nice ERA (3.43), didn't really pitch all that well. His 4.32 FIP was on the high side...
Dodgers switch roles of Chris Withrow, Pedro Baez + invite 17 non-roster to camp
The Dodgers have officially converted former starting pitcher Chris Withrow to relief and former third baseman Pedro Baez to pitching.
FINALLY
Personally, I’ve seen both Withrow and Baez in those roles for a couple years now (maybe Baez for longer given his swing), and I think most evaluators began to agree within the last year, so it’s good to see the Dodgers follow suit.
Withrow...
Newman’s Own: Best Relief Pitchers Of 2012
Seeing prospects in person is my passion. In 2012, I was fortunate enough to visit parks in five different leagues — collecting information and video on 200 legitimate prospects or more. The lists released over the next few weeks will highlight the best prospects I’ve seen in person at each position during the 2012 season. The rankings will be adjusted based on projected position...
Nats Try To Tame Alex Meyer
With rain being a scouting nemesis for much of early April, having Nationals first rounder Alex Meyer fall into my lap in Rome, Georgia after consecutive postponements was a welcome surprise. Meyer’s start marked the beginning of a three-day stretch of scouting which included four top-100 pitching prospects (Trevor Bauer, Tyler Skaggs, Nathan Eovaldi, Allen Webster), along with...
Chris Withrow goes on minor-league DL
Aaron Miller started for Chattanooga on Saturday. The tall lefty, who might ultimately be destined for the bullpen, went just 2 2/3 innings. It was surprising to me he started.The Lookouts appear to have a glut of starting pitching options, but as a former first-round pick, the Dodgers are wise to keep trying him as a starter until he proves he can't handle it.Enter Chris Withrow...
Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training Notes: 9 Players Cut + Josh Fields Going To Make The Team
The Los Angeles Dodgers made their first cuts of Spring Training today (pretty sure it’s the first), as the team sent down nine players. Chris Withrow, Scott Van Slyke, Alex Castellanos, John Wall, Stephen Fife, Michael Antonini, and Alfredo Silverio were optioned to minor league camp, while Russ Mitchell and Shane Lindsay, both non-roster invitees
2012 Top 20 Prospects – Los Angeles Dodgers
It’s prospect season again. I’ve had my rankings listed on team pages, but have been horrible about keeping those up to date. As I mentioned on the pages, I’m looking at other rankings when I make mine (along with scouting reports and my own opinion). Now the Dodgers.
For the top 20, I’ve listed them according to my ranking. I’ve also listed the rankings of other sites...
Top 15 Prospects: Los Angeles Dodgers
Once upon a time the Los Angeles Dodgers organization was the envy of all the land… Oh, how times have changed. We all know about the controversy that has been swirling around the club for what seems like far too long and it may be some time before the Dodgers’ system once again receives the attention that it deserves. Ownership needs to commit to rebuilding the organization...
Dodgers' pitching prospects perk up in 2011
The second go-round at Double-A for Chris Withrow brought the results. The right-handed starter lowered his ERA with Chattanooga from 5.97 in 2010 to 4.20 in 2011, and he did so in nearly an identical amount of time on the mound: he threw 128 2/3 innings last season, one fewer than the year before.
Chattanooga Lookouts 2011 Pitching Stars
This is a hitters league but the Lookouts did have some standouts on the mound. Here’s a look at some of the better hurlers in 2011. Chris Withrow – He only went 6-6 but he had one of the better strikeout rates amongst starters with 130 strikeouts in 128 2/3 innings. Walks are a concern [...]
Trade With Coot Veal and the Vealtones: Rasmus, Withrow, and A Slew Of Kemps and Martins
I completed my first trade with Dustin, who runs Coot Veal and the Vealtones. I spotted a card I was interested in, and after a few e-mails we had worked out a great trade.The Colby Rasmus auto above is what started this deal off. I've wanted a Rasmus auto for a while, and now I don't have to troll eBay to find an affordable one. I love me some minor league signatures, though...
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