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Post by ochobeavo on Jun 21, 2022 12:24:29 GMT -8
Pat Casey said that Ben Wetzler was hanging it up? Wetzler only was officially placed in Mesa on the 6th. He had decided to retire in a week? I think that Wetzler was thinking about retiring a couple of months ago, before he caught on with the Cubs. I don't know how often Casey and Wetzler talk. That’s what he said. I don’t have any other info. Yep heard same thing in the interview. Ben's instagram profile page says he's a coach w/NW Futures Baseball. No reference to MLB affiliation. |
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jun 21, 2022 15:29:40 GMT -8
That’s what he said. I don’t have any other info. Yep heard same thing in the interview. Ben's instagram profile page says he's a coach w/NW Futures Baseball. No reference to MLB affiliation. His reel from last week, says that he is still trying to get to "the Big Leagues." His pictures and videos before are all him wearing Cubs stuff. That goes back to Christmastime, when he has his boy in Beaver apparel. I want to say that he did some last ditch arm thing in the offseason, and the Cubs signed him based on what they saw. If the Cubs did not sign him, I believe that he was considering retirement. But, unless Pat has heard something else in the past couple of weeks, it looks like Holmes is still trying to make it to The Show with the Cubbies to play with Nick. |
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Jun 22, 2022 11:09:50 GMT -8
Saw this this AM.
Harrisburg Senators released C K.J. Harrison.
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jun 22, 2022 14:00:38 GMT -8
Saw this this AM. Harrisburg Senators released C K.J. Harrison. Interesting. Fun fact, K.J. Harrison had the first-ever grand slam at T.D. Ameritrade Field, now Charles Schwab Field. Also, I didn't realize this, but K.J.'s younger brother Kalae plays for Texas A&M. |
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Post by beaverphd on Jun 24, 2022 13:40:20 GMT -8
Yep heard same thing in the interview. Ben's instagram profile page says he's a coach w/NW Futures Baseball. No reference to MLB affiliation. His reel from last week, says that he is still trying to get to "the Big Leagues." His pictures and videos before are all him wearing Cubs stuff. That goes back to Christmastime, when he has his boy in Beaver apparel. I want to say that he did some last ditch arm thing in the offseason, and the Cubs signed him based on what they saw. If the Cubs did not sign him, I believe that he was considering retirement. But, unless Pat has heard something else in the past couple of weeks, it looks like Holmes is still trying to make it to The Show with the Cubbies to play with Nick. Ben was officially released by the Cubs today |
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jun 24, 2022 14:18:35 GMT -8
His reel from last week, says that he is still trying to get to "the Big Leagues." His pictures and videos before are all him wearing Cubs stuff. That goes back to Christmastime, when he has his boy in Beaver apparel. I want to say that he did some last ditch arm thing in the offseason, and the Cubs signed him based on what they saw. If the Cubs did not sign him, I believe that he was considering retirement. But, unless Pat has heard something else in the past couple of weeks, it looks like Holmes is still trying to make it to The Show with the Cubbies to play with Nick. Ben was officially released by the Cubs today I guess that the Cubs were watching the Auburn-Oregon State game, too. |
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Post by giantkillers83 on Jun 24, 2022 19:07:40 GMT -8
Take it for what it’s worth… it’s the Cubs….
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Post by ag87 on Jul 1, 2022 19:11:53 GMT -8
Alex McGarry homered twice tonight. Now has hit a homer in four games in a row. In about 76 PA's at the AA level, this is his slash line 338/382/718.
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jul 3, 2022 14:08:34 GMT -8
This is what I found for former Beaver players and commits now playing professionally. Minor league players have been assigned and you can follow our guys at MiLB.com EX-BEAVS:AAA International League: Buffalo Bisons (Blue Jays) - LHP Brandon Eisert AAA International League: St. Paul Saints (Twins) - OF Trevor Larnach AAA International League: St. Paul Saints (Twins) - C Caleb (Cole) Hamilton AA Eastern League: Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) - RHP Jake Thompson AA Eastern League: Harrisburg Senators (Nationals) - Utl K.J. Harrison Adv. A Midwest League: Quad Cities River Bandits (Royals) - LHP Christian Chamberlain Adv. A Midwest League: Dayton Dragons (Reds) - 1B Alex McGarry Adv. A South Atlantic League: Greenville Drive (Red Sox) - RHP Grant Gambrell Adv. A South Atlantic League: Rome Braves (Braves) - SS Beau Philip Adv. A Northwest League: Eugene Emeralds (Giants) - RHP Bryce Fehmel Adv. A Northwest League: Tri-Cities Dust Devils (Angels) - RHP Nathan Burns A California State League: Lake Elsinore Storm (Padres) - OF/C Tyler Malone A Carolina League: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Astros) - RHP Bryant Salgado A Carolina League: Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Cubs) - LHP Chase Watkins Rookie Arizona Complex League: (Reds) - RHP Kevin Abel
ALMOST BEAVERS - RECENT OSU COMMITS THAT SIGNED OUT OF HS: AAA Pacific Coast League: Round Rock, Tx. Express (Rangers) - INF Trace Loehr Adv. A South Atlantic League: Jersey Shore Blue Claws (Phillies) - RHP Mick Abel A Carolina League: Downeast Wooden Ducks (Rangers) - SS Jayce Easley Rookie Arizona Complex League: (Cubs) RHP Dominic Hambley * Could not locate Kyle Froemke (Dodgers) ** If I missed anybody, post it. Bryce Fehmel retired. Five days ago, Kevin Abel was promoted to A Daytona. He threw poorly on Saturday in relief. He was looking good in Arizona, though. Kyle Froemke was officially placed in the Dodgers' Rookie Arizona Complex League. So far, 0/5 with 3 K's. Trace Loehr plays for the Lancaster Barnstorms in the Independent Atlantic League. Jayce Easley was promoted to A+ Hickory last month. Abel had his first start at Daytona yesterday. Four innings of two-hit ball. Both hits came in the first inning, which allowed a run to score. Froemke started 0/12 but was 2/3 yesterday at first base. He had two base hits, scored a run, and drove in two runs on two sacrifice flies. |
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Post by Judge Smails on Jul 3, 2022 17:50:52 GMT -8
Ben was officially released by the Cubs today I guess that the Cubs were watching the Auburn-Oregon State game, too. Ben was never going to make it. If you only throw 91, you better have an A+ secondary pitch or you have no shot. 91 is BP in today’s game. |
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Post by giantkillers83 on Jul 3, 2022 18:06:33 GMT -8
Mick Abel still in A ball….. He got a lot of money….
But I wonder what he could have achieved as a Beaver.
Not to mention college. Which would have ended in big $$$ anyway.
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Post by joecool on Jul 3, 2022 22:35:22 GMT -8
Mick Abel still in A ball….. He got a lot of money…. But I wonder what he could have achieved as a Beaver. Not to mention college. Which would have ended in big $$$ anyway. According to Baseball America he is the 52nd ranked prospect in the game. He was drafted in 2020 and had some injury issues, not sure what level you expect him to be at? He did the 100% correct thing in signing. |
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Post by Judge Smails on Jul 4, 2022 12:44:14 GMT -8
Adley had 2 hits including the game tying RBI double in the 9th. O’s win in the 10th on a HBP walk off.
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Post by oldbeav on Jul 4, 2022 15:56:45 GMT -8
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Post by ricke71 on Jul 5, 2022 8:16:45 GMT -8
As 4 members of the 2018 Beavers establish themselves as MLB players, what about the 5th high draft pick?
It's well recognized that the 'fifth' is Cadyn Grenier - my personal all-time favorite OSU (fielding) middle infielder.
I peek into his game logs at AAA occasionally, and nothing seems to change at the plate (.210 - 240 BA most of the time). His fielding at SS, or sometimes at 2B, are well-known as his strong points. In the past few weeks he has exclusively played for Norfolk at 1B or LF.
What's that to mean? If he doesn't have an adequate bat to advance as a SS or Second Baseman...he surely lacks it at a traditional power and/or high average position.
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