Arizona Fall League/Winter Leagues 2016

[King]

Arizona Fall League is getting started again, as the season starts tomorrow.

 

This year, the Jays prospects attending are

 

Anthony Alford, OF

Conner Greene, RHP

Danny Jansen, C

Matt Dermody, LHP

Tim Mayza, LHP

Ryan McBroom, 1B

 

http://i.imgur.com/6Yelhr1.png

 

Jays Organization Winter League stats should start to be updated here sometime in the near future: http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/org.jsp?id=tor

 

Here is the Mesa Solar Sox schedule -

 

http://i.imgur.com/wMGtIw7.png

http://i.imgur.com/bTd2oBk.png

 

I believe last year a variety of games were streamed on MLB.com. And the Fall Stars game will be on MLB.com for sure.

 

Here is a look at the entire rosters - http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/arizona-fall-league-rosters/

 

As for other winter leagues, MLB cut its funding to the Australian Baseball League so it remains to be seen if any Jays prospects will be headed there this winter.

 

The DWL draft went September 15th and only 2 Jays prospects were selected -

Juan Tejada, OF Lansing - Gigantes del Cibao, Round 23

Angel Perdomo, LHP Lansing - Toros del Este, Round 6

 

Dominican Winter League season starts on October 15th.

 

Blue Jays on Winter League teams

Arizona Fall League

CF - Anthony Alford, Mesa Solar Sox

C - Danny Jansen, Mesa Solar Sox

1B - Ryan McBroom, Mesa Solar Sox

LHP - Matt Dermody, Mesa Solar Sox

LHP - Tim Mayza, Mesa Solar Sox

RHP - Conner Greene, Mesa Solar Sox

RHP - John Stilson, Mesa Solar Sox

RHP - Justin Shafer, Mesa Solar Sox

 

Liga Venezuela Beisbol Profesional

2B - David Adams, Tigres de Aragua

3B - Jason Leblebijian, Aguilas de Zulia

1B - Jesus Montero, Cardenales de Lara

RHP - Dustin Antolin, Navegantes del Magallanes

RHP - Wilmer Font, Leones del Caracas

RHP - Casey Lawrence, Bravos de Margarita

Liga Mexicana del Pacifico

RHP - Francisco Rios, Tomateros de Culiacan

1B - K.C. Hobson, Yaquis de Obregon

SS - Jorge Flores, Naranjeros de Hermosillo

 

Liga de Beisbol Dominicano

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Australian Baseball League

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Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente (Puerto Rico)

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Edited October 13, 2016 by King

[Jonn]

I thought Tellez was playing winter ball?

[rydermike]

Dermody's going? That means he won't be in the ALCS or WS celebrations like the WC one

[King]

I thought Tellez was playing winter ball?

Sounds like he will play in the DWL.

 

http://www.diariocristal.com/estrellas-contratan-inicialista-rowdy-tellez/#.V-J0UtcDNBs.twitter

 

Las Estrellas Orientales hired Rowdy Tellez baseman for the baseball season in the country will begin on 20 October, with the tournament dedicated to Dr. Alejandro Sanchez Asmar by the League of Professional Baseball in the Dominican Republic.

 

 

Tellez may also serve as designated hitter, he explained the general manager of the Stars, Jose Serra.

This year in Double A (Eastern League), Tellez was fourth in home runs (23) and sixth in RBIs (81). His batting average (.297) was the ninth circuit, which was sixth in doubles (29).

The player of the Toronto Blue Jays organization was third in slugging percentage (.530) and OPS (.917) of that league.

Serra said Tellez could alternate with Jim Adduci, another imported hired by the Stars, as first baseman and designated hitter club. He recalled that the imported Rob Segedin also a third baseman, could defend sometimes act first base or designated hitter also.

Tellez as Adduci both are left-handed hitters. These two, along with Segedin, are called to be hitters in the middle of the lineup of Stars.

[King]

Here is the website for the Venezuelan Winter League - http://www.lvbp.com/

 

Jason Leblebijian is playing for the Aguilas, and is off to a hot start hitting .417/.632/.750 in his first 4 games. The website is a pain in the ass to navigate so I couldn't really find anymore.

 

Games for the DWL, or VWL, or Mexican winter league are often streamed here: http://www.ustream.tv/explore/sports/all?subCategory=sports-baseball

 

For example, there is a game on right now,

Video Capture Software

 

This is for the VWL, Aguilas vs Navegantes. http://m.mlb.com/gameday/aguilas-vs-navegantes/2016/10/10/488041 . Jason Leblebijian is batting 3rd and starting at 3B

[King]

Spats is an AFL regular, so we are expecting updates daily. Hopefully he can weasel his way around and talk to some Blue Jays front office staff this year.

[Angrioter]

Arizona Fall League is getting started again, as the season starts tomorrow.

 

This year, the Jays prospects attending are

 

Anthony Alford, OF

Conner Greene, RHP

Danny Jansen, C

Matt Dermody, LHP

Tim Mayza, LHP

Ryan McBroom, 1B

 

http://i.imgur.com/6Yelhr1.png

 

Jays Organization Winter League stats should start to be updated here sometime in the near future: http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/org.jsp?id=tor

 

Here is the Mesa Solar Sox schedule -

 

http://i.imgur.com/wMGtIw7.png

http://i.imgur.com/bTd2oBk.png

 

I believe last year a variety of games were streamed on MLB.com. And the Fall Stars game will be on MLB.com for sure.

 

Here is a look at the entire rosters - http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/arizona-fall-league-rosters/

 

As for other winter leagues, MLB cut its funding to the Australian Baseball League so it remains to be seen if any Jays prospects will be headed there this winter.

 

The DWL draft went September 15th and only 2 Jays prospects were selected -

Juan Tejada, OF Lansing - Gigantes del Cibao, Round 23

Angel Perdomo, LHP Lansing - Toros del Este, Round 6

 

Dominican Winter League season starts on October 15th.

 

DWL start octuber 20

[Angrioter]

Tellez could play just one month with Estrellas Orientales. Serra told "I don't know if the kid want to play"

[King]

Another storyline to follow in the AFL is Tim Tebow. He was recently assigned there by the mets.

[wamco]

Arizona Fall League is getting started again, as the season starts tomorrow.

 

This year, the Jays prospects attending are

 

Anthony Alford, OF

Conner Greene, RHP

Danny Jansen, C

Matt Dermody, LHP

Tim Mayza, LHP

Ryan McBroom, 1B

 

http://i.imgur.com/6Yelhr1.png

 

Jays Organization Winter League stats should start to be updated here sometime in the near future: http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/org.jsp?id=tor

 

Here is the Mesa Solar Sox schedule -

 

http://i.imgur.com/wMGtIw7.png

http://i.imgur.com/bTd2oBk.png

 

I believe last year a variety of games were streamed on MLB.com. And the Fall Stars game will be on MLB.com for sure.

 

Here is a look at the entire rosters - http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/arizona-fall-league-rosters/

 

As for other winter leagues, MLB cut its funding to the Australian Baseball League so it remains to be seen if any Jays prospects will be headed there this winter.

 

The DWL draft went September 15th and only 2 Jays prospects were selected -

Juan Tejada, OF Lansing - Gigantes del Cibao, Round 23

Angel Perdomo, LHP Lansing - Toros del Este, Round 6

 

Dominican Winter League season starts on October 15th.

 

- which one is Alford ?

[King]

- which one is Alford ?

The black guy.

[CBlake]

What happened with the funding to the Australian League, wonder what's going on there?

[King]

What happened with the funding to the Australian League, wonder what's going on there?

The league was running on a loss financially and MLB decided to allocate their money elsewhere, now they put it towards helping Baseball Australia and baseball academies there.

 

It's a shame, since that league was pretty good as far as winter leagues go. All the games were broadcasted in HD, and we had several decent prospects there each year. It was very fan friendly and easy to follow.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

The black guy.

 

Lol !!! Well played King... Clap clap ... Clap!!!

 

Who's the Waldo looking kid???

[King]

Lol !!! Well played King... Clap clap ... Clap!!!

 

Who's the Waldo looking kid???

Danny Jansen

[wamco]

The black guy.

 

Ya, I was joking that it was obvious

[Grant77]

I'm expecting Conner Greene to have a big AFL. The Jays brass were very excited about the progress he made near the end of the season and I'm sure he is there so they can see him build on it.

[CBlake]

The league was running on a loss financially and MLB decided to allocate their money elsewhere, now they put it towards helping Baseball Australia and baseball academies there.

 

It's a shame, since that league was pretty good as far as winter leagues go. All the games were broadcasted in HD, and we had several decent prospects there each year. It was very fan friendly and easy to follow.

 

I can't imagine the Arizona Fall League makes much money or any for that matter?

[TheHurl]

I'll allow this thread for now King, but please note that Todd is now the official prospect guy for this board.

[King]

October 11th

Alford, Jansen, McBroom started for Mesa

 

Mayza and Stilson pitched. Mayza got torched (Sorry Gruber)

 

Bernie Pleskoff ‏@BerniePleskoff 1h1 hour ago

RBI single to right field for #BlueJays Anthony Alford. He has a really big, strong upper body. Nice, easy swing on that base hit.

 

http://i.imgur.com/v6Ci3LP.png

http://i.imgur.com/ZEgbeCi.png

http://i.imgur.com/Y5xlaPt.png

 

 

Tebow started for Scottsdale, but went 0/3

 

Jays winter league stats have started to be updated here: http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/org.jsp?id=tor

David Adams, Jesus Montero, Dustin Antolin, Wilmer Font, Jason Leblebijian, Casey Lawrence are all playing in the VWL

[spats]

Spats is an AFL regular, so we are expecting updates daily. Hopefully he can weasel his way around and talk to some Blue Jays front office staff this year.

 

I'll do my best. Are you down here also? I'll be going to the game in Mesa tomorrow afternoon and will give you an update tomorrow night. Unfortunately, I'm only here until the 21st, so will try to squeeze in as many as I can. I'll also include Tebow in my report on Friday. I don't expect to see any front office staff, since the Jays are going to the World Series but Mel Didier is usually around and he is very approachable.

[King]

I'll do my best. Are you down here also? I'll be going to the game in Mesa tomorrow afternoon and will give you an update tomorrow night. Unfortunately, I'm only here until the 21st, so will try to squeeze in as many as I can. I'll also include Tebow in my report on Friday. I don't expect to see any front office staff, since the Jays are going to the World Series but Mel Didier is usually around and he is very approachable.

Nah I'm not. Sounds good. Have fun!

[King]

Not much going on in the AFL today... Ryan McBroom went 1/4 with a single. Former Jays prospect Franklin Barreto is on Mesa as well, started at shortstop but went 0/4 with 3 strikeouts and a throwing error. Matt Dermody pitched one clean inning with no strikeouts or walks.

 

In the Venezuelan Winter League.. Jason Leblebijian started at 3B again for Aguilas, but went 0/4. Former Jays minor leaguer Austin Bibens-Dirkx is starting for Aragua.. 5IP 2H 1ER 1BB 4K. Jesus Montero DH for Cardenales, 0/2 with a strikeout. Wilmer Font has pitched 0.2 innings with a walk and a strikeout.

 

A whole lot of nothing, really. Spats report from todays Mesa game coming later!

[Governator]

[spats]

Not much going on in the AFL today... Ryan McBroom went 1/4 with a single. Former Jays prospect Franklin Barreto is on Mesa as well, started at shortstop but went 0/4 with 3 strikeouts and a throwing error. Matt Dermody pitched one clean inning with no strikeouts or walks.

 

In the Venezuelan Winter League.. Jason Leblebijian started at 3B again for Aguilas, but went 0/4. Former Jays minor leaguer Austin Bibens-Dirkx is starting for Aragua.. 5IP 2H 1ER 1BB 4K. Jesus Montero DH for Cardenales, 0/2 with a strikeout. Wilmer Font has pitched 0.2 innings with a walk and a strikeout.

 

A whole lot of nothing, really. Spats report from todays Mesa game coming later!

 

Not much to report King...s***** game...only 1 Jay in the starting lineup ( McBroom ). It was good to see Barreto have a bad game....I hated giving him up at the time. The only highlight of the afternoon was speaking to Conner Greene and finding out that he will start Saturday. Should have gone golfing.

[jb22]

The black guy.

 

What black guy?

[King]

McBroom, Alford and Jansen all in the lineup for Mesa today. So far, Alford is 1/3 with a home run, McBroom is 2/3 with a double and a K, and Jansen is 2/2 with 2 singles.

 

 

 

Aaron Thorn ‏@Athorn5 1h1 hour ago

Anthony Alford just showed off some of his power with a hard homer to center field.

 

Bernie PleskoffVerified account ‏@BerniePleskoff 1h1 hour ago

#BlueJays Anthony Alford just hit a bomb to dead center field on a breaking ball. No doubt about it. He is one big, strong guy. Home run.

 

Bill Mitchell ‏@billazbbphotog 1h1 hour ago Arizona, USA

Anthony Alford hit a 430-ft HR to CF for Mesa Solar Sox. Plenty of strength in that swing. #AFL #BlueJays

 

Emily Waldon ‏@emilywaldon2080 26m26 minutes ago

Encouraging news for #BlueJays fans on prospect Anthony Alford: He showed the power is still there w/ a solo HR in the 2nd for Mesa. #MiLB

 

http://i.imgur.com/3uPmrPm.png

 

 

 

Bernie Pleskoff ‏@BerniePleskoff 14m14 minutes ago

Many criticize #BlueJays prospects but McBroom, Alford and Jansen have shown some talent early in the Fall League. They can play.

 

McBroom now 2/4 with a double and a walk. Alford 1/5 with a homer and a K. Jansen 2/3 with a walk. No Jays pitchers have pitched today

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[Grant77]

Time to move Alford into the top 100 Jays prospects.

[King]

The rosters for the Mexican winter league are out.

 

Jays players

RHP Francisco Rios - Tomateros de Culiacan

1B KC Hobson - Yaquis de Obregon

SS Jorge Flores - Naranjeros de Hermosillo

 

Hobson played last night and went 1/4 with a home run, and Flores went 1/3 . Rios hasn't pitched yet.

Edited October 13, 2016 by King

[spats]

McBroom, Alford and Jansen all in the lineup for Mesa today. So far, Alford is 1/3 with a home run, McBroom is 2/3 with a double and a K, and Jansen is 2/2 with 2 singles.

 

 

 

Aaron Thorn ‏@Athorn5 1h1 hour ago

Anthony Alford just showed off some of his power with a hard homer to center field.

 

Bernie PleskoffVerified account ‏@BerniePleskoff 1h1 hour ago

#BlueJays Anthony Alford just hit a bomb to dead center field on a breaking ball. No doubt about it. He is one big, strong guy. Home run.

 

Bill Mitchell ‏@billazbbphotog 1h1 hour ago Arizona, USA

Anthony Alford hit a 430-ft HR to CF for Mesa Solar Sox. Plenty of strength in that swing. #AFL #BlueJays

 

Emily Waldon ‏@emilywaldon2080 26m26 minutes ago

Encouraging news for #BlueJays fans on prospect Anthony Alford: He showed the power is still there w/ a solo HR in the 2nd for Mesa. #MiLB

 

http://i.imgur.com/3uPmrPm.png

 

 

 

Bernie Pleskoff ‏@BerniePleskoff 14m14 minutes ago

Many criticize #BlueJays prospects but McBroom, Alford and Jansen have shown some talent early in the Fall League. They can play.

 

McBroom now 2/4 with a double and a walk. Alford 1/5 with a homer and a K. Jansen 2/3 with a walk. No Jays pitchers have pitched today

 

Much better game today King, starting with Alford's absolute bomb to centre off a pretty good pitch. McBroom and Janssen also had pretty good games...been waiting for years for Janssen to show something...maybe this is a start. I'll post Sat after Conner Greene's outing.

Cheers from Scottsdale.