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[Omar]

Cap Anson was just an absolute f***ing POS in terms of advancing the sport (and civil rights) and expanding the league. Ty Cobb was a no doubt a prick and a dirty player, but to everyone.

 

Trivia: The only Cub player to reach 3000 hits.

[JFD]

The Rays know how to handle punk ass bitch attitudes. Jays won't even move them down the lineup.

[BTS]

More details about the Franco situation:

 

https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2023/06/22/wander-franco-benched-disciplined-frustrations-royals-kevin-cash/

 

• Several verbal altercations with teammates, including one with Randy Arozarena May 23 in the dugout.

 

• Not hustling on the bases or after balls in the field, most recently after an errant throw Sunday in San Diego.

 

• Being overly emotional in reacting to unsuccessful at-bats, such as slamming bats and throwing equipment in front of — and at times endangering — teammates, as he did after making an out Wednesday.

[Spanky__99]

More details about the Franco situation:

 

https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2023/06/22/wander-franco-benched-disciplined-frustrations-royals-kevin-cash/

 

• Several verbal altercations with teammates, including one with Randy Arozarena May 23 in the dugout.

 

• Not hustling on the bases or after balls in the field, most recently after an errant throw Sunday in San Diego.

 

• Being overly emotional in reacting to unsuccessful at-bats, such as slamming bats and throwing equipment in front of — and at times endangering — teammates, as he did after making an out Wednesday.

 

It's basically what I thought it'd be about, he'll learn and mature, I think. I still think they should've kept it in-house though.

[Stangstag]

I don’t understand why he’s airing this. Media isn’t owed an explanation.

 

Yeah that’s the weirdest part about this whole thing. Why blast your player publicly?

[L54]

More details about the Franco situation:

 

https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2023/06/22/wander-franco-benched-disciplined-frustrations-royals-kevin-cash/

 

• Several verbal altercations with teammates, including one with Randy Arozarena May 23 in the dugout.

 

• Not hustling on the bases or after balls in the field, most recently after an errant throw Sunday in San Diego.

 

• Being overly emotional in reacting to unsuccessful at-bats, such as slamming bats and throwing equipment in front of — and at times endangering — teammates, as he did after making an out Wednesday.

 

I’m shocked the guy who got the MLB logo tatted on his neck is a s***** teammate

[wilko]

I’m shocked the guy who got the MLB logo tatted on his neck is a s***** teammate

 

If I ever make it to the MLB i'm going to get an Angel Hernandez portrait tattoo.

[Pendleton]

[Jimcanuck]

Elly De La Cruz just hit for the cycle, with an SB for added measure

[John_Havok]

Elly De La Cruz just hit for the cycle, with an SB for added measure

 

Unreal, hope this kid is able to stay healthy.

[connorp]

Elly De La Cruz just hit for the cycle, with an SB for added measure

 

Needs to take over for Jrods carcass I guess

[Solaxys]

Officially jealous of Reds for getting Cruz, dude is just unreal.

[Terminator]

 

Hell yeah

[Stangstag]

Anyone else watching the London series this weekend?? Game starts at 1pm tomorrow. Lets keep an eye on the number of homeruns….

[jaysblue]

Officially jealous of Reds for getting Cruz, dude is just unreal.

 

Joey Votto looking good as well since coming back. This Reds team will be fun to watch!

[jaysblue]

 

Please place on waivers in the LOD

[Spanky__99]

 

That's a coop for the Mets, they just paid the rest of his contract to get 2 top 20 arms.

[jaysblue]

 

Mets selling? Interesting...

[Spanky__99]

Mets selling? Interesting...

 

They didn't need him anymore, they paid out Escobar's contract and received 2 top 20 spects, good move. Angels are desperado.

 

17. Coleman Crow | RHP

Coleman Crow

Born: Dec 30, 2000

Bats: R Throws: R

Ht.: 6'0" Wt.: 175

Signed By: Todd Hogan.

Minors: 2-0 | 1.88 ERA | 31 SO | 6 BB | 24 IP

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BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

 

Track Record: The Angels selected Crow in the 28th round of the 2019 draft and signed him for an overslot for $317,500—equivalent to fifth-round money—to lure him from a Kennesaw State commitment. Crow didn’t pitch after signing or during the coronavirus pandemic, but he impressed in his delayed pro debut at Low-A Inland Empire in 2021 and shined as one of the youngest players in the Arizona Fall League. The Angels challenged Crow with an aggressive assignment to Double-A Rocket City in 2022, where he pitched well early but tired down the stretch. He had a 2.82 ERA in his first 12 starts and a 7.08 ERA in his final 12 appearances.

 

Scouting Report: Crow is a slight, 6-foot righthander who is an excellent athlete and intense competitor. His fastball sits 91-93 mph and touches 95 with solid sinking action out of his low three-quarters arm slot.. He still has room to get stronger and add velocity as he matures. Crow's high-spin, low-80's slider is an above-average pitch he can vary the shape of and morph into a power curve as needed. He rounds out his arsenal with an above-average changeup that flashes plus with split action. Crow throws plenty of strikes but has fringe-average command.

 

The Future: Crow’s size and command may limit him to a multi-inning reliever ,but the Angels are banking on his athleticism to help him remain a starter. He could see Triple-A in 2023.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 50. Curveball: 45. Slider: 55. Changeup: 50. Control: 45

 

 

20. Landon Marceaux | RHP

Landon Marceaux

Born: Oct 8, 1999

Bats: R Throws: R

Ht.: 6'0" Wt.: 179

Signed By: Brandon McArthur.

Minors: 3-6 | 4.88 ERA | 45 SO | 19 BB | 59 IP

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BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

 

Track Record: Following two years on USA Baseball’s 18U national team, Marceaux skipped signing with the Yankees as a 37th-round pick in 2018 and became a three-year starter at Louisiana State. He ended his junior season with a 2.54 ERA and 116 strikeouts over 102.2 innings and was drafted in the third round by the Angels, signing for $765,000. Marceaux made his full-season debut at High-A Tri-Cities in 2022 and posted a 2.65 ERA in 16 starts to earn a promotion to Double-A, but he made only two starts for Rocket City before his season ended due to oblique and back injuries.

 

Scouting Report: Marceaux is a righthanded command specialist who changes speeds with a four-pitch mix to keep hitters off balance. His fastball sits 89-94 mph with late sink that makes it hard to lift and plays up with his ability to locate it. His low-80’s, fading changeup and slider are above-average pitches and his curveball has improved to near average. His ability to manipulate his offspeed pitches and locate them on the corners makes for soft contact and occasional swings and misses. Marceaux has a repeatable, low-effort delivery that allows him to pound the strike zone and locate everything with plus control.

 

The Future: Marceaux’s stuff is pedestrian, but his ability to command a four-pitch mix gives him a chance to be a depth starter or swingman. He'll return to Double-A in 2023.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 45. Curveball: 45. Slider: 55. Changeup: 55. Control: 60.

[Pendleton]

[BigCecil]

Just watched the highlights of the Reds 11-10 W over ATL last night.

 

Man is it good to see Votto back and raking! The old and the new working there in CINN right now.

[Jimcanuck]

Mets selling? Interesting...

 

Ronny Mauricio time

[Stangstag]

 

I love this meme, gonna miss it next year

[Stangstag]

Wainwright getting smacked around early in the London game. 5 runs 8 hits 0 Ks through 3 innings.

 

Pretty sure he’s done. Really should have retired last year

[BTS]

Cards probably have to pull Waino from the rotation. Dude should have hung them up last year with Yadi and Pujols.

[Stangstag]

Cards probably have to pull Waino from the rotation. Dude should have hung them up last year with Yadi and Pujols.

 

Yup we both had the same idea haha

[John_Havok]

Wainwright getting smacked around early in the London game. 5 runs 8 hits 0 Ks through 3 innings.

 

Pretty sure he’s done. Really should have retired last year

 

Just trying for that 200th win I guess.what’s he at 198?

[jaysblue]

Just trying for that 200th win I guess.what’s he at 198?

 

[Omar]

See ya, Yankees.

 

[Stangstag]

See ya, Yankees.

 

 

Now we just need to hear about a major setback with Rodon