While players were undergoing physical examinations this morning around the corner from the clubhouse, the Pirates general manager Neal Huntington announced that reliever Joel Hanrahan is suffering from a right, throwing elbow injury that could remove him from his expected, key bullpen role anywhere from two weeks to a month, and utility infielder Ramon Vazquez had previously undisclosed arthroscopic surgery on his rate knee in November.

Vazquez is expected to rehabilitate from his microfracture procedure by opening day, Huntington added.

Hanrahan's ailment, a flexor pronator strain in the elbow, prevents him from doing anything with his upper body. He is scheduled to see team Dr. Patrick DeMeo today, have a second MRI Tuesday and visit famed orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews in his Pensacola, Fla., office next Thursday.

Huntington added that the other surgically repaired and rehabilitating Pirates pitchers on the roster were progressing on schedule: Jose Ascanio, who also will visit Andrews next Thursday (shoulder -- early June); Tyler Yates (second Tommy John surgery -- July); Craig Hansen (nerve malady -- throws off a mound March 10 to determine course); Neal Cotts (Tommy John surgery -- mid-June); Jimmy Barthmaier (Tommy John surgery -- mid-May).
스프링 캠프 첫날부터 부상자가 나왔습니다. 조헬 헬러한(Joel Hanrahan)은 팔꿈치쪽이 안좋다고 하는군요. 자신의 트위터에 언제 돌아올지(no timetable) 모르겠다고 써놨던데...걱정이네요. 일단은 다음주에 TJS수술로 유명한 제임스 앤드류 박사에게 진찰받는다고 합니다.

UPDATE 9:58 a.m.: Comments moments ago from Hanrahan, who said surgery isn't a consideration right now:

"It's something that I kind of battled with in August and Septemeber," months where he permitted opponents to hit a .162 average and crafted a 0.42 ERA. "I felt good coming into mini-camp [a month ago]; probably cranked it up a little too much there. I tried to psyche myself out and say it wasn't anything. I took about a week off after mini-camp. Didn't feel great. I felt like I could throw, but I wouldn't do any help to myself or the team. Got it checked out. Just got a little setback."

"Nothing structural. It's like tendinitis -- a little strain in the forearm."

"Hopefully, it won't be anything that lingers around all year. Get it taken care of now. If I miss two weeks to a month, it's better than missing the whole year. This is the first time I've really dealt with any elbow [problem]. I mean, I've never had surgery on anything. That's not even in the question right now -- that's a positive. I just kind of want to make sure it's gone and be healthy for the rest of the year."

UPDATE, 10:40 a.m.: Huntington dmitted that he's continuing to look at what free-agent relievers remain available, but the Pirates are "content" with what bullpen alternatives they have on hand.

"We'd go get somebody else now, if we were that panicked about our bullpen. We like the options that we have. Especially as you start looking at Ascanio, Cotts and Yates coming at some point this summer. And Joel, we still think he's going to come back relatively quickly -- it may be a month, it may be two months, it may be two weeks. We don't really know yet.

"There are still some guys out there we've talked to. But, at this point in time, we're content with the bullpen. We like [Octavio] Dotel at the back end, we like [Brendan] Donnelly and Evan Meek pitching late in the game. We'll have enough options internally to fill the middle of our bullpen, and look forward to Joel getting healthy and coming back.

"Now somebody will step up. We got some guys that have done that before. We got some guys with the stuff to do that now. We got some guys who can mature in. We feel good about where we are.

"The reality is, Joel's probably not going to be ready for opening day. Is it May 1? Is it June 1? We'll know more as we get more doctor information. . . .He is very likely to start the season on the DL and may even miss some time during the season."
헬러한이 부상으로 오프닝데이는 물론이고 언제 돌아올지 장담하지 못하겠지만, 도텔과 도넬리를 영입했기때문에 당장 급한 입장은 아닙니다. 여차하면 복귀가 예상되고 있는 케빈 하트(Kevin Hart)까지 릴리프로 활용할 수 있으니...

일단 헬러한이 부상당한 부위가 flexor pronator strain라고 하던데, 이 것은 J. J. 푸츠(J.J. Putz)가 당했던 부상부위와 흡사하다고 합니다.

그리고 내야 유틸리티인 라몬 바스퀘스(Ramon Vazquez)가 지난 11월에 arthroscopic surgery를 했다고 합니다. 이 수술은 메츠의 카를로스 벨트란이 받은 수술과 동일한데, 이렇게 되면 포수훈련을 하고 있는 닐 워커(Neil Walker)가 트리플 A가 아닌 빅리그에서 시작할 수도 있을거 같네요.

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Here is MLBTR's list of players who are out of options and have less than five years of service time.  These players would have to clear waivers before being sent to the minors.  Right now the list is missing a few names, but journalists are on the case.

Athletics
Eric Patterson, Mike Wuertz

Angels
Brandon Wood, Brian Stokes, Bobby Wilson, Reggie Willits, Terry Evans

Astros
Alberto Arias, Yorman Bazardo, Tim Byrdak, Jeff Keppinger, Humberto Quintero

Blue Jays
Brian Tallet, Shawn Camp, Dustin McGowan, Merkin Valdez, Sean Henn

Braves
Melky Cabrera

Brewers
Todd Coffey, Corey Hart, Joe Inglett, Hernan Iribarren, George Kottaras, Chris Narveson, Manny Parra, Rickie Weeks

Cardinals
Skip Schumaker, Ryan Ludwick, Brendan Ryan

Cubs
Jeff Baker, Andres Blanco, Tom Gorzelanny, Angel Guzman, Koyie Hill, Geovany Soto

Diamondbacks
Blaine Boyer, Leo Rosales, Edwin Jackson

Dodgers
Hong-Chih Kuo, Eric Stults, Ronald Belisario, Charlie Haeger

Giants
Travis Ishikawa, Fred Lewis, Brandon Medders, Nate Schierholtz, Andres Torres

Indians
Fausto Carmona, Shin-Soo Choo, Andy Marte, Rafael Perez, Jeremy Sowers, Mitch Talbot

Mariners
David Aardsma, Brandon League, Franklin Gutierrez, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Ian Snell, Ryan Langerhans

Marlins
Hayden Penn, Dan Meyer, Leo Nunez, Renyel Pinto, Brian Sanches, Cody Ross

Mets
Pat Misch, Anderson Hernandez, Nelson Figueroa, Fernando Nieve

Nationals
Jason Bergmann, Brian Bruney, Sean Burnett, Matt Chico, Tyler Clippard, Doug Slaten, Tyler Walker, Mike Morse, Josh Willingham

Orioles
Matt Albers, Robert Andino, Jeremy Guthrie, Felix Pie

Padres
Edward Mujica, Tim Stauffer, Sean Gallagher, Tony Gwynn Jr.

Pirates
Brandon Moss, Andy LaRoche, Delwyn Young, Ronny Cedeno, Joel Hanrahan

Rangers
Joaquin Arias, Nelson Cruz, Luis Mendoza, Dustin Nippert

Rays
Willy Aybar, Jason Bartlett, Lance Cormier, J.P. Howell, Dan Johnson, Elliot Johnson, Jeff Niemann

Red Sox
Boof Bonser, Manny Delcarmen

Reds
Homer Bailey, Wladimir Balentien, Nick Masset

Rockies
Jason Hammel, Clint Barmes

Royals
Alberto Callaspo, Roman Colon, Kyle Davies, Josh Fields, Luke Hochevar, Anthony Lerew, Brayan Pena, Robinson Tejeda, Mitch Maier

Tigers
Don Kelly, Brad Thomas, Bobby Seay, Ramon Santiago

Twins
Scott Baker, Clay Condrey, Alexi Casilla, Brendan Harris, Delmon Young

White Sox
Jayson Nix, Sergio Santos, Gavin Floyd

Yankees
Chad Gaudin, Sergio Mitre

빅리그 서비스타임 6년차 미만의 선수 중에서 마이너 옵션이 더 이상 없는 선수들을 MTR에서 나열해놨더군요. 이 선수명단은 각 지역지 기자들에게 자문해서 뽑은 자료이기때문에 신빙성(이랄것까지는...)이 높다고 할 수 있을 겁니다.

일단 벅스쪽에서는 많이들 나온 소식이지만, 브랜던 모스와 델윈 영, 로니 세데뇨가 없고, 그 외에 라로쉬와 핼러한이 없네요. 핼러한의 경우는 다저스 시절에 거의 소모한 것으로 기억되네요.

명단이 없는 팀은 마이너옵션이 남아있지않은 선수들이 없는 구단입니다.

탐이 나는 선수가 몇 명있고, 실제로 마이너옵션이 없는 관계로 트레이드 루머가 살짝식 나는 선수들도 있습니다.

일단은 스프링 캠프 전에 체크 포인트

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Pirates admit 'rumblings' about Tabata's age

His birth certificate and passport say outfielder Jose Tabata was born Aug. 12, 1988, in Anzoategui, Venezuela. Yet, during a recent radio interview, general manager Neal Huntington admitted there are "a lot of rumblings" that Tabata might actually be in his mid-20s.

In Latin America, record-keeping can be spotty, especially when it comes to youngsters with excellent baseball skills. The New York Yankees investigated Tabata's background in 2005 and, satisfied he truly was 16, signed him as an undrafted free agent.

The Pirates are not publicly disputing Tabata's age, and yet ...

"All of the documentation he has used to obtain his visa from the U.S. government and his passport from the Venezuelan government indicates his reported age is accurate," Huntington said in an e-mail to the Tribune-Review. "Apart from unfounded speculation, there is nothing to indicate his age any different than reported. My point is that while we have reason to doubt his reported age, it is a non-issue to us."

Even if Tabata should have three or four more candles on his birthday cake, he's still considered a top prospect. But how good he is, to a degree, does depend on his age.

Last year, Tabata played in 93 games — includuing 32 at Triple-A Indianapolis, where he hit .276 with three homers and 10 RBI.

A 21-year-old who's set to begin his first full season at Triple-A is considered precocious. But for a 24-year-old, it's considered a typical career path.
이런 얘기가 어디에서 나왔는지는 모르겠으나 최근에 타바타의 실제나이는 20살이 아닌 20대 중반이라는 소문이 있어 벅스팀내에서 자체 조사를 했었다고 합니다. 그리고 그 결과 지금껏 알아왔던 그의 생년월일(1988년 8월 12일생)이 맞다고 합니다.

일반적으로 남미선수들이 빅리그팀과 계약할때 한살이라도 어리면 그만큼 더 많은 계약금을 받을 수 있기때문에 이런 방법을 쓰곤 하는데, 일단 아니라고 하는군요.

사무국이나 구단자체적으로 조사하는 나이보다 더 정확하고 인증가능한 것이 미국정부라는군요.

왜냐하면 국가를 왕래하는 것이기때문에 그 어떤 기관보다 더 정확하게 조사를 해야만 비자가 발급될 수 있기때문이죠. 이것은 몇달전에 미네소타와 계약한 산노(Miguel Angel Sano)의 계약을 생각해보면 이해가 쉬울 겁니다.

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The St. Paul Saints have one of the more storied Minor League franchises in the country, not just because of their national success with promotions, but also because of the talent they produce on the field. Saints outfielder Anthony Norman had his contract purchased by the Pittsburgh Pirates making him the 95th player in Saints history to be drafted or have his contract purchased by a Major League organization.

The 25-year-old Norman joined the Saints as a free agent on June 26 of last season and hit .264 with two homers and 19 RBI in 39 games. In 144 at bats he scored 21 runs, ripped 11 doubles and one triple while stealing five bases. He finished with a .396 slugging percentage and a .351 on base percentage. He set an American Association record with five walks on August 28 vs. Sioux City.

Norman was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2007 and reached Single-A Rancho Cucamonga of the California League in 2008 and began the season there in 2009. He was voted an Arizona League All-Star outfielder in 2007 and was the leagues MVP.

The Saints had four other players from 2009 either drafted or signed by Major League Organizations. Pitcher Tanner Scheppers was drafted by the Texas Rangers, 44th overall, and Hamline University graduate Dan Kaczrowski was drafted in the 26th round by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Outfielder Ole Sheldon had his contract purchased by the Cleveland Indians and All-Star pitcher Brandon Kintzler had his contract purchased by the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Saints currently have five players under contract for the 2010 season, three pitchers and two position players.
독립리그의 St. Paul Saints에서 뛰고 있던 앤써니 뉴먼(Anthony Norman)이란 선수를 영입했습니다.

St. Paul Saints팀 역사상 그들이 데리고 있던 선수가 빅리그팀에 의해 드레프트되거나 계약되어지는 95번째 선수라고 하는군요.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=norman001ant

http://thebaseballcube.com/players/N/Anthony-Norman.shtml

그의 성적을 보시면 작년에는 도루가 적었지만, 기본적으로 '뛸 수 있는 선수이며 BB/K비율이 좋은 선수'라는 생각이 듭니다.

독립리그에서도 St. Paul Saints라는 팀은 꽤나 유망한 팀인가 봅니다. 09년 이후로 이팀의 선수가 빅리그팀에 의해 드레프트되거나 계약되어지는 4명의 선수가 더 있다고 하네요.

많이 알려진 이름으로는 텍사스와 계약한 테너 쉐퍼스(Tanner Scheppers)가 있네요.

일단 아직까지 공식계약소식이 들려오고 있지는 않습니다. 아무래도 내일 슈퍼볼이 열리기때문에 거기에 집중하고 있는게 아닌가 하는 생각도 드네요.

기본적으로 마이너딜이면 그 어떤 선수라도 반대하고 싶지는 않기 때문에 써먹을대로 써먹어보고 판단해도 늦지 않을듯 싶네요.
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벅스 Top 30

MLB & Pirates 2010. 2. 3. 10:16

The newly released BA Prospect Handbook offers this countdown, which actually reaches 31:
최근에 발행된 BA 핸드북에서 벅스 팜랭킹을 올려놨더군요. BA기준으로 팀 팜랭킹 16위를 차지했는데, 2년전 이 순위에서 26위, 작년엔 18위를 차지하면서 점점 팜이 좋아졌다는 것을 공인된 기관(?)에서 인증해주네요.

한편, ESPN의 키스 로(Keith Law)의 팜랭킹은 18위를 차지했습니다. 보스턴이 팜랭킹에서 2위를 차지한 걸보면 그닥 믿음이 안가는 랭킹입니다.

  1. Pedro Alvarez -- No. 8 prospect overall in the major leagues, according to MLB.com last week.
  2. Jose Tabata
  3. Tony Sanchez -- yep, the catcher taken with the controversial No. 4 overall pick in their spread-the-wealth draft last June.
  4. Brad Lincoln -- acquired by previous regime.
  5. Chase D'Arnaud
  6. Starling Marte -- previous-regime player whom GM Neal Huntington at PirateFest called the most exciting athlete in their system.
  7. Tim Alderson -- Freddy Sanchez trade.
  8. Zack Von Rosenberg
  9. Rudy Owens -- previous regime.
  10. Gorkys Hernandez
  11. Colton Cain
  12. Victor Black
  13. Jeff Locke -- wasn't he considered a relative throw-in amid that Nate McLouth deal for Charlie Morton and No. 10?
  14. Quinton Miller
  15. Bryan Morris
  16. John Raynor
  17. Ramon Aguero
  18. Robbie Grossman
  19. Hunter Strickland -- Adam LaRoche trade.
  20. Jarek Cunningham
  21. Daniel McCutchen
  22. Jordy Mercer
  23. Evan Chambers
  24. Donnie Veal
  25. Brett Lorin -- Jack Wilson trade.
  26. Neil Walker -- previous regime.
  27. Brock Holt
  28. Brian Friday -- previous regime.
  29. Josh Harrison
  30. Danny Moskos -- previous regime.
  31. Gift Ngoepe

일단 Top 10은 인터넷판 BA랭킹에의해 이미 나온 자료기때문에 특별할 것은 없고, 11~30위가 추가 공개되었습니다.

다니엘 모스코스(Danny Moskos)는 Top 10에도 미치지 못한다고 했는데, 30위군요. 아마도 스카우터들의 관점에서 그는 이제 릴리프가 된다는 의견이 확실시되어가는 모양입니다.
개인적으로 6위를 차지한 스탈링 마르테(Starling Marte)에 대한 기대가 큰데, 올해 어떤 레벨에서 뛰게 될지 상당히 궁금하네요. 작년에 풀시즌으로 A 레벨을 소화한것 아니기때문에...

11~30위에 보면 상당수의 선수들이 최근에 드레프트되었거나 트레이드로 데려온 선수인데, 그로 인해 팜댑스와 평가가 좋아졌다고 보면 될 겁니다.


Notable absentees: Second-round pick Brooks Pounders and Argenis Diaz, who also came last summer in the Adam LaRoche deal; Jesus Brito was too newly acquired to be considered.
이 순위에는 들지 못했지만, 작년 2라운더(전체 53번픽)인 파운더스(Brooks Pounders)와 아담 라로쉬(Adam LaRoche)딜로 보스턴에서 건너온 다이에즈(Argenis Diaz)가 있고, 빅슬러를 인디언스로 넘기고 데려온 브리또(Jesus Brito)는 가장 최근에 데려와서 여기에 포함되지 못했다고 합니다. 순위를 작성하던 시기가 트레이드시점보다 앞이죠.

Notable numbers: 25 of the 31 have been acquired in Huntington's two-plus years on the job. In all, seven of the top 10 and 22 of the top 25 were signed by the new administration, including 14 between December 2008-09 and six alone from the Pirates' top-10 selections last June.
위에 말했듯이 이 랭킹에 있는 31명의 선수중에 25명의 선수가 헌팅턴 체제(07년 9월하순부터 지금까지)에서 뽑거나 데려온 선수이며, Top 10에서는 7명 & Top 25에서는 22명의 선수가 헌팅턴 체제에서 영입(드레프트 or 트레이드)한 선수입니다.

또한, 작년 드레프트에서 뽑은 선수 중에 이 순위에 6명이 포함되어있습니다. 바꿔말하면 이전 단장(Dave Littlefield)이 얼마나 드레프트를 못했느냐는 얘기로도 바꿔 말 할 수 있을 겁니다.

유망주라는 이름이 무색한 선수들 사이에서 이런 팜을 만들었으니....

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