http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/21255 Recent articles about Alcides Escobar en-us Yesterday I posted the Top 10 prospect lists from Baseball America for the NL East and NL Central teams. Well, they are not the only site publishing their top 10 prospects. Baseball Prospectus us working on their top 11 prospects for each team, and recently posted their top 11 prospects for the Detroit Tigers. Here's a snippet of their top 11 list: Five-Star Prospects1. Jacob Turner, RHP2. Casey Crosby, LHPFour-Star Prospects3. Scott Sizemore, 2B More after the jump: In add... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:57:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Down_on_the_Farm_Top_10_Lists_from_Around_the_Net/1639205 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Down_on_the_Farm_Top_10_Lists_from_Around_the_Net/1639205 It's been a week since I've done one of these, so all stats are from Friday-present, unless otherwise noted. In Arizona: Jonathan Lucroy went 1-for-4 and scored a run and Zach Braddock pitched a scoreless inning of relief, allowing two hits and striking out the side, as the Javelinas came from behind to beat Phoenix 5-4, winning the AFL Championship. In Venezuela: Alcides Escobar has gone 5-for-21 with two doubles, three walks, two RBI and three runs scored for Lara. After s... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:53:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/FallWinter_League_Update_for_11272009/1638913 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/FallWinter_League_Update_for_11272009/1638913 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/FallWinter_League_Update_for_11272009/1638913 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/a/5a9016bc23f08a3a5eaa85e27f8d6f5777c76a62/small/Milwaukee_Brewers_score_5ace.jpg Some things to read while the Muppets make everything better (h/t Daily Drink). In the interest of getting it done as early as possible, today's Mug is bullet pointed again: Prince Fielder finished fourth in the NL MVP balloting, appearing on all 32 ballots and getting five second place votes (FanShot). Ryan Braun also appeared on 16 ballots en route to an 11th place finish, but was ranked no higher than fifth on any of them. The link above has the full voting. Hopefully we'll... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:31:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Tuesdays_Quick_and_Late_Mug/1626196 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Tuesdays_Quick_and_Late_Mug/1626196 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Tuesdays_Quick_and_Late_Mug/1626196 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/c/5c7772dcef7fde5e67edf595472b3ff17a227f9f/small/tmpphpHqOKsj.jpg In Arizona: When it rains, it pours for Zach Braddock. After not allowing an earned run for six innings (and only allowing three in 11.2 IP overall), Braddock allowed six earned runs on four hits and four walks while recording just one out in the Javelinas 17-9 loss to Scottsdale yesterday. Braddock was the only Brewer to appear in the game. The Javelinas have lost six of seven games and play their final regular season game tonight. In Venezuela: Alcides Escobar went 4-for-4 with a solo ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:51:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/FallWinter_League_Update_for_11202009/1600321 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/FallWinter_League_Update_for_11202009/1600321 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/FallWinter_League_Update_for_11202009/1600321 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/a/5a9016bc23f08a3a5eaa85e27f8d6f5777c76a62/small/Milwaukee_Brewers_score_5ace.jpg In Arizona: Rob Wooten allowed two runs on three hits in .1 innings and was credited with a blown save as Phoenix rallied for six runs in the eighth to beat the Javelinas, 7-6. Jonathan Lucroy went 1-for-4 with a walk in the game, and Taylor Green entered the game as a pinch hitter and remained in as the DH, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout. The Javelinas have lost five of six games, and have two regular season games remaining before Saturday's championship game. In Venezuela: Alcides... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:51:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/FallWinter_League_Update_for_11192009/1593750 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/FallWinter_League_Update_for_11192009/1593750 In Arizona: Jonathan Lucroy went 2-for-6 with a double and scored two runs as the Javelinas won a wild one over the Saguaros, 24-15. Taylor Green entered the game as a pinch runner and ended up going 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a home run, his first AFL extra base hits. He scored three times and drove in four runs. Thankfully, no Brewer pitchers were involved in the game, which was tied 10-10 after three innings and was 15-13 after five. In Venezuela: Alcides Escobar went 1-for-... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:45:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/FallWinter_League_Update_for_11182009/1586774 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/FallWinter_League_Update_for_11182009/1586774 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/FallWinter_League_Update_for_11182009/1586774 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/a/5a9016bc23f08a3a5eaa85e27f8d6f5777c76a62/small/Milwaukee_Brewers_score_5ace.jpg A movement is afoot. Hotshot Brewers prospect Alcides Escobar's ex-wife emailed us for Melissa Lima's contact info to involve her in an online petition about deadbeat major league ballplayers. Welcome to Jezespin. Unfortunately for us, Leury Michaelle Moreno (Escobar's ex) doesn't need help tracking him down, so you can put away your deerstalkers and pipes for now. [Sic'd]: hahahaha I know where Alcides Escobar is well I dont know per say but I know he is playing for card... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:55:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Searching_ForMelissa_Lima_On_Behalf_Of_Alcides_Escobars_Estranged_Wife/1577370 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Searching_ForMelissa_Lima_On_Behalf_Of_Alcides_Escobars_Estranged_Wife/1577370 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Searching_ForMelissa_Lima_On_Behalf_Of_Alcides_Escobars_Estranged_Wife/1577370 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/a/5a9016bc23f08a3a5eaa85e27f8d6f5777c76a62/small/Milwaukee_Brewers_score_5ace.jpg In Arizona: Omar Aguilar and Rob Wooten each pitched scoreless innings as the Javelinas beat the Saguaros, 8-1. Aguilar allowed two walks and struck out one in his inning, while Wooten pitched a perfect frame, striking out two. Meanwhile, Taylor Green went 0-for-5 with a strikeout and is 2-for his last 28. In Venezuela: Alcides Escobar went 1-for-5 with his first VWL home run and a stolen base, but also struck out three times for Lara last night. The home run was his first extra base ... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:49:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/FallWinter_League_Update_for_11122009/1549903 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/FallWinter_League_Update_for_11122009/1549903 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/FallWinter_League_Update_for_11122009/1549903 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/a/5a9016bc23f08a3a5eaa85e27f8d6f5777c76a62/small/Milwaukee_Brewers_score_5ace.jpg More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP Alcides Escobar, seen here leaping over Delwyn Young, also leapfrogged J.J. Hardy this season en route to cementing himself as the shortstop of the future. Browse more photos » Let's continue to work our way around the diamond with a look at another very disappointing position: shortstops. Projections: J.J. HardyProjected: .281/.347/.455Actual: .229/.302/.357 Alc... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:00:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Looking_back_at_community_projections_Shortstops/1532356 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Looking_back_at_community_projections_Shortstops/1532356 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Looking_back_at_community_projections_Shortstops/1532356 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/a/5a9016bc23f08a3a5eaa85e27f8d6f5777c76a62/small/Milwaukee_Brewers_score_5ace.jpg I know I’ve been critical of MLBlogs before, but suffice to say, the aggrieved work  of Leury Escobar Moreno, wife of Brewers SS prospect Alcides Escobar totally kills David Wright’s blog. He abandonded me since october 7th. He was suppose to come and spend Christmas with me and never did, he was suppose to spend New [...] Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:49:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hell_Hath_No_Fury_Like_A_Prospect_8217s_Wife_Scorned/1424954 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hell_Hath_No_Fury_Like_A_Prospect_8217s_Wife_Scorned/1424954 More photos » by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP Alcides Escobar is safe at home after a single by Braden Looper during the second inning Wednesday. Browse more photos » W: Braden Looper (13-6)L: Rich Harden (9-9) HR: Aramis Ramirez (13) MVP: Alcides Escobar (+.237)LVP: Mitch Stetter (-.071) Win Expectancy GraphSBNation Coverage Tonight might be remembered as the night Alcides Escobar came into his own. Esc... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:01:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Brewers_9_Cubs_5/1187050 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Brewers_9_Cubs_5/1187050 More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP J.J. Hardy is congratulated by Ken Macha and teammates after hitting a home run back in July. He'll return to the team tomorrow, but did the Brewers make the right decision by sending him down? Browse more photos » Sometime before tomorrow's game, J.J. Hardy will be recalled from Nashville and added to the Brewers' active roster. At the time of his demotion, he ... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:51:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Was_sending_JJ_Hardy_down_the_wrong_move/1087247 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Was_sending_JJ_Hardy_down_the_wrong_move/1087247 If you have any need for stolen bases and/or middle infield help in a competitive league, go grab Milwaukee's Alcides Escobar. Better do it soon. This post will be waiting for you when the add is finished. Here are the essential details, via Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel:In another drastic move, the Brewers have sent down shortstop J.J. Hardy and recalled Alcides Escobar from Nashville. ... Hardy, who does not have quite enough time in the majors to refuse an assignment in the m... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:26:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Hardy_sent_down_Alcides_Escobar_and_his_42_steals_called_up/974688 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Hardy_sent_down_Alcides_Escobar_and_his_42_steals_called_up/974688 www.Brewers.com Brewers promote Alcides Escobar, send J.J. Hardy down to AAA www.brewers.com Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:31:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/wwwBrewerscomBrewers_promote_Alcides_Escobar_send_JJ_Hardy_down_to_AAA/974344 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/wwwBrewerscomBrewers_promote_Alcides_Escobar_send_JJ_Hardy_down_to_AAA/974344 Watch Brett Lawrie and Alcides Escobar in Futures Game A rain delay in the first inning lasted only a few hours. THwitter says the game will be shortened to seven innings with no inning to start after 7:30 PM CDT. It's like baseball before lights! The game is on ESPN2. Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:46:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Watch_Brett_Lawrie_and_Alcides_Escobar_in_Futures_Game/797179 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Watch_Brett_Lawrie_and_Alcides_Escobar_in_Futures_Game/797179