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Yesterday, 08:42 AMHe is definitely a line drive hitter (sqaures ball up) who seems to have very good power. His hits on the radio sound loud off his bat every time.3 replies | 806 view(s) -
05-21-2013, 11:53 PMI like this kid more and more each time. The future is bright. Adam Brett Walker II - Minneapolis TV News Interview Byron Buxton's Promising,...55 replies | 2215 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 01:05 AMlightfoot789 commented on article Twins Minor League Report (5/20): Pitching - FAIL. in Minor LeaguesThat being said: The Kernels would have 5 guys with over 100+ RBI and 20+ HRs with the above rationale: Harrison 27 HRs & 101 RBI Polanco 40...17 replies | 1835 view(s)
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05-19-2013, 05:13 PMlightfoot789 commented on blog entry With the 4th pick of the 2013 MLB Draft the Twins select... in thrylos98I agree with every point you made and could not say it better myself. With the proper instruction - This kid will be the steal of the draft. Take a...5 replies | 298 view(s)
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05-17-2013, 11:45 AMlightfoot789 commented on article Twins Minor League Report (5/16): Buxton Blasts Kernels to Win in Minor LeaguesFYI According to the Kernels website: Duffy pitches tonight (Friday) and Berrios pitches tomorrow (Saturday) and Tomshaw pitches on Sunday - with...17 replies | 2278 view(s)
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05-15-2013, 11:27 AMlightfoot789 commented on article Twins Minor League Report (5/14): Lee, Walker Propel Kernels in Minor LeaguesRomy was lights out last year in ETown. He was hands down the leading MVP candidate for the league before his injury in July. He has the "it" for...19 replies | 1814 view(s)
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05-14-2013, 10:24 PMFor those of you who didn't know - Adam Brett Walker II was a 2nd Team All American at 1B in several (4+) major publications (including Baseball...55 replies | 2215 view(s)
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05-13-2013, 11:13 AMlightfoot789 commented on article Twins Minor League Report (5/12): Soul Patrol Part Deux in Minor LeaguesI like your thinking. How about an outfield of Walker RF - Buxton CF - and JU teammate Murphy in LF in Ft. Myers for the rest of 2013 or J.D....17 replies | 1967 view(s)
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05-13-2013, 10:10 AMlightfoot789 commented on article Twins Minor League Report (5/12): Soul Patrol Part Deux in Minor LeaguesWe are roughly quarter of the way thru the season (34 games in). If Walker were to stay in Cedar Rapids and produce as he is, for an entire...17 replies | 1967 view(s)
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05-13-2013, 09:58 AMI agree with Seth. No rush and he needs to just stay consistent until it's time. My question is who will they move throughout system? Especially...55 replies | 2215 view(s)
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05-13-2013, 12:43 AMlightfoot789 commented on article Twins Minor League Report (5/12): Soul Patrol Part Deux in Minor LeaguesCan a 3rd round pick who was a terrific college hitter really be a "sleeper" prospect though? :) I agree on most teams, but Walker is probably...17 replies | 1967 view(s)
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05-12-2013, 11:35 PMlightfoot789 commented on article Twins Minor League Report (5/12): Soul Patrol Part Deux in Minor LeaguesThere are just so many quality hitting prospects on that Cedar Rapids team. My favorite as always, and pre-season surprise / sleeper prospect is...17 replies | 1967 view(s)
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05-11-2013, 12:40 AMAdam Brett Walker II - Leads the Kernels & Midwest League in Home Runs (7) & RBIs (33). But did you know that he leads the Kernels in Triples (4)...55 replies | 2215 view(s)
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05-09-2013, 03:57 PMThis is the kind of thinking that got people Correia bashing this winter. I want to say for the record: I liked the signing and told everyone to...199 replies | 3475 view(s)
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05-08-2013, 02:50 PMI believe that our coaches at the minor league level are excellent and can do wonders with Manaea (Meyer is now considered the future ACE). He had...49 replies | 1772 view(s)
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05-07-2013, 08:05 PMThe kid is only 21 years old. He won't be 22 until late October. What's the rush. If he makes it to the Show at 25 instead of 24 will that be so...8 replies | 406 view(s)
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05-07-2013, 07:34 PMIsn't Cedar Rapids off today? I think you meant someone else from Miracle (Not Hicks = CR)4 replies | 350 view(s)
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05-07-2013, 09:59 AMI agree with Harrison. Everyone talked about his power potential and he has made me a believer. He should have 6 HRs. Polanco was always a star...9 replies | 1985 view(s)
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05-07-2013, 06:02 AMSeth Great article and excellent assessments. Which 3 of the prospects has surprised you the most so far this year (positive or negative) and which...9 replies | 1985 view(s)
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05-06-2013, 09:24 PMlightfoot789 replied to a thread Do the Twins have the best group of prospects right now that they ever had? in Twins Minor League TalkHow about those Kernels as far as prospects are concerned. Travis Harrison with his 5th HR (should be 6 with grand slam / single :) )and 3 RBIs -...43 replies | 1526 view(s)
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05-06-2013, 10:48 AMI would like: Manaea (LHP) 1st Round Anderson (RHP) 2nd Round That would provide possibly 2 starting pitchers for the future or some needed trade...49 replies | 1772 view(s)
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05-05-2013, 08:46 PMlightfoot789 replied to a thread Do the Twins have the best group of prospects right now that they ever had? in Twins Minor League TalkWho are our steals in the draft? or International signees? Who are some of the other prospects who aren't (your usual suspects / Top Signees) that...43 replies | 1526 view(s)
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04-29-2013, 09:48 PMHe was the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) District Player of the Year Award in 2011. He won over college players from the...55 replies | 2215 view(s)
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04-28-2013, 08:30 PMNo Doubt, but I think he has a little more versatility than Ortiz. A better athlete and better looking speciman at same age. As far as levels and...55 replies | 2215 view(s)
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04-28-2013, 01:01 PMProduction wins championships & make up55 replies | 2215 view(s)
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04-28-2013, 12:59 PMkab21 - I agree that Walker is not worthy of Top 10 Prospect status. I also don't care if a prospect makes his MLB debut at 23 or 25 years old. ...55 replies | 2215 view(s)
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04-28-2013, 08:47 AMWalker was one of the youngest college players in the draft last year, so I wouldn't be in a rush to promote him. The average age for the MWL is 21...55 replies | 2215 view(s)
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04-28-2013, 01:02 AMAs you look at the video - Hicks and Walker touch home before Harrison. Hicks leaves the base path (split second :)), but Walker waits for Hicks...14 replies | 1887 view(s)
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04-27-2013, 11:10 PMSano Stats over last 10 games: BA .289 / 38 AB / 11 R / 11 H / 1 2B / 0 3B / 5 HR / 11 RBI / 4 BB / 13 SO / .357 OBP / .711 SLUG Walker Stats...55 replies | 2215 view(s)
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Burris 1st Game ends just like his last game
by lightfoot789 on 04-27-2013 at 09:56 PM
Josh Burris last game experience involved a game tying HR in the bottom of the 9th and an extra inning Walk Off Grand Slam (Elizabethton 2012 Championship Game). In his first game of the 2013 season - Burris experiences a game with a crazy and similar ending.
http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp...recap&sid=t492
Players to Watch at Each Level
by lightfoot789 on 04-01-2013 at 08:28 PM
I am curious as to who - each of you see as breakout "Players to Watch" at each minor league level.
Elizabethton - Besides new 2013 draft prospects - I see Joshua Burris as the player who should have moved up a level and as the player who will still impress.
Cedar Rapids - Adam Brett Walker was Top 5 in Appalachain League in HRs (1st)- Runs Scored (4th) - RBIs (4th) - Total Bases (5th) - Triples (tied with 3rd). He is my stat line prospect for the MWL in 2013. If he
Twins Minor League Spring Training Schedule
by lightfoot789 on 03-11-2013 at 02:39 PM
How do they function? Do they decide if they are playing randomly verse other teams? How do fans get to plan for seeing minor league games? Don't games start this week? How far will I have to travel if going to away games? etc. etc.?
Why so late when other teams are having their games posted?
ASTROS / BRAVES / NATIONALS / TIGERS
http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2013/2/...s-and-schedule
Minor League Spring Training Schedule
by lightfoot789 on 02-27-2013 at 06:28 PM
Does anybody know when the minor league spring training schedule is released? I was hoping to come down to Ft. Myers and see some of the lower prospects play. I can't plan my days if I don't know thier schedules? Best week with most home games, etc.?
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