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Saturday, May 18th: Aliotti’s 3 HRs Help Hand Hounds Victory, while Cats & Snappers Win and Ports Lose in Extras
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds’ First Baseman Anthony Aliotti (3 Home Runs / 8 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Oklahoma City RedHawks 3
Sacramento River Cats 6
WP – Billings 4-2 / 4.97
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Bruce Billings
(7 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 8 K / Win)
Sacramento benefited from another fine pitching performance on Saturday. This time it came courtesy of RHP Bruce Billings, who allowed just 3 hits and struck out 8 over 7 scoreless innings to earn his 4th win, while RHP Evan Scribner got the final 4 outs to post his 1st save. Michael Taylor, playing in center field, had a pair of hits, while catcher Stephen Vogt, first baseman Scott Moore, second baseman Grant Green and right fielder Michael Choice each drove in a run for the River Cats. With Choice recently getting starts in right field, one has to wonder if the A’s might be prepping him just in case right fielder Josh Reddick’s absence lingers for too long. FormerRiver Cats pitcher Brad Peacock will be returning to the Raley Field mound to face his former team on Sunday when he gets the nod for Oklahoma.
If you’d like to see A’s prospects like Michael Choice, Shane Peterson, Grant Green, Jemile Weeks, Dan Otero, Pedro Figueroa and more in action, you can check out Nathaniel Stoltz’s videos from the River Cats’ recent series in Nashville here.
Sunday, May 12th: Werner Wins 3rd for Cats while Ports Get No-Hit, Snappers Pitchers Get Pounded and Anderson Gets Rocked in Rehab Start for Hounds
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Andrew Werner (6 IP / 5 H / 2 ER / 2 BB / 6 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 6
Nashville Sounds 5
WP – Werner 3-5 / 7.80
HR – Choice (8), Barfield (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Andrew Werner
(6 IP / 5 H / 2 ER / 2 BB / 6 K / Win)
Starter Andrew Werner had a solid outing on Sunday, allowing 2 runs and striking out 6 over 6 innings to earn his 3rd win, while RHP Dan Otero got the final 3 outs for his 9th save. Center fielder Michael Choice homered in his second straight game, while right fielder Jeremy Barfield hit his 1st home run for Sacramento.
Thursday, May 9th: Thomas Pitches Cats to Victory while Snappers Win and Hounds & Ports Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Justin Thomas (6 IP / 6 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 1 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 5
Memphis Redbirds 3
WP – Thomas 1-2 / 5.25
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Justin Thomas
(6 IP / 6 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 1 K / Win)
Starter Justin Thomas allowed just 1 run in 6 innings to earn his 1st win for the River Cats on Thursday, while RHP Dan Otero picked up his 8th save. Designated hitter Grant Green had 3 hits, including a double, and drove in 2 runs, while shortstop Hiro Nakajima went 1 for 4 in his third rehab game with Sacramento, and outfielder Jeremy Barfield collected a pair of hits in his debut with the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 1
San Antonio Missions 2
LP – Murphy 0-1 / 2.74
HR – Aliotti (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Anthony Aliotti
(3 for 4 / Home Run)
Starter Sean Murphy allowed 2 runs on 7 hits over 5 2/3 innings to take the loss on Thursday. First baseman Anthony Aliotti collected 3 of Midland’d 5 hits on the night, including his 3rd home run, to account for the RockHounds’ only run of the game and raise his average to .378.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 0
Modesto Nuts 2
LP – Peters 2-3 / 6.03
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Tanner Peters
(7 IP / 7 H / 1 ER / 3 BB / 5 K)
RHP Tanner Peters had his best start in his last four outings, allowing just 1 run over 7 innings of work, but still ended up taking the loss on Thursday. The Ports were shut out and collected just 3 hits on the night, one apiece from outfielder Josh Whitaker, catcher Ryan Delgado and third baseman Tony Thompson.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Peoria Chiefs 5
Beloit Snappers 6
WP – Pudenz 1-1 / 13.50
HR – Dixon (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Third Baseman Chad Lewis
(2 Doubles / 2 RBIs)
Starter Austin House allowed 4 runs over 5 innings of work on Thursday. Outfielder Rashun Dixon drilled a home run, his 3rd in his last 3 games, while third baseman Chad Lewis collected 2 doubles and drove in a pair of runs, and Stuart Pudenz picked up his 1st win with an inning of scoreless relief.
Friday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Memphis – 5:05pm PT
Midland @ San Antonio – 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Stockton @ Lancaster – 7:00pm PT
Game #1 – Peoria @ Beloit – 2:00pm PT / 4:00pm CT
Game #2 – Peoria @ Beloit
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Monday, May 6th: Hounds, Ports & Snappers All Win while Rain Halts Cats Game
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports’ RHP Drew Granier (7 IP / 5 H / 0 ER / 3 BB / 10 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas 51s
Sacramento River Cats
(GAME SUSPENDED)
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Frisco RoughRiders 2
Midland RockHounds 7
WP – Neal 3-0 / 2.14
HR – Barfield (7)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Zach Neal
(7 IP / 8 H / 2 ER / 1 BB / 2 K / Win)
Starter Zach Neal had another solid outing for Midland on Monday, allowing 2 runs over 7 innings of work to pick up his 3rd win against no losses. With the score tied in the bottom of the 5th inning, first baseman Anthony Aliotti doubled in a pair of runs to give the RockHounds the lead. Designated hitter Jeremy Barfield then followed with a 2-run homer, his second home run in as many nights. Catcher David Freitas collected 2 doubles and drove in a run in the win.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Visalia Rawhide 0
Stockton Ports 6
WP – Granier 4-2 / 2.31
HR – Whitaker (5), Crocker (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Drew Granier
(7 IP / 5 H / 0 ER / 3 BB / 10 K / Win)
RHP Drew Granier had another impressive start for Stockton on Monday, striking out 10 over 7 scoreless innings to earn his 4th win. Outfielders Josh Whitaker and Bobby Crocker both homered to help the cause, and catcher Ryan Delgado doubled in a pair of runs for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 6
Lansing Lugnuts 4
WP – Streich 3-1 / 5.02
HR – Dixon (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Matt Olson
(3 for 3 / Double / 2 RBIs)
Starter Seth Streich allowed 3 runs and struck out 5 over 6 innings to pick up his 3rd win, while RHP Ryan Dull struck out 5 in 2 scoreless innings of relief to post his 4th save. With the game tied in the top of the 5th inning, first baseman Matt Olson came up with the big hit, driving in 2 runs to give the Snappers the lead, which they never relinquished. Outfielder Rashun Dixon then followed with a 2-run homer, his 1st of the season. Olson had 2 other hits in the game, including a double, while catcher Bruce Maxwell collected 4 hits, including a pair of doubles.
Tuesday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Memphis – 5:02pm PT
Frisco @ Midland – 9:00am PT / 11:00am CT
Stockton @ Modesto – 7:05pm PT
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Wednesday, May 1st: Gray’s Complete Game Victory for Cats Leads Quartet of Quality Starts on Wednesday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Sonny Gray (9 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 6 K / Win / CG)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 4
Fresno Grizzlies 1
WP – Gray 3-1 / 2.61
HR – Choice (5), Peterson (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sonny Gray
(9 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 6 K / Win / CG)
The A’s 2011 1st-round draft pick, RHP Sonny Gray, had his most impressive performance of the season for Sacramento, allowing just 1 run on 4 hits while going the distance to earn the complete game victory on Wednesday. Outfielder Michael Choice hit his 5th home run, a solo shot, and designated hitter Shane Peterson hit a 2-run homer, his 1st, to drive in the go-ahead run for the River Cats. With Coco Crisp going on the disabled list, catcher Luke Montz was recalled by the A’s, and catcher Ryan Ortiz was promoted to Sacramento from Stockton.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 2
Corpus Christi Hooks 3
LP – Newby 0-3 / 2.51
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Zach Neal
(7 IP / 6 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 7 K)
Starter Zach Neal had another solid outing for the RockHounds, allowing just 1 run while striking out 7 over 7 innings of work. The game ultimately went to extra innings, where RHP Kyler Newby gave up 2 runs, 1 earned, to take the loss. Third baseman Jefry Marte had a pair of hits and drove in a run, while first baseman Anthony Aliotti collected 3 hits to raise his average to a nifty .350.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 1
Stockton Ports 2
WP – Granier 3-2 / 2.81
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Drew Granier
(7 IP / 5 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 5 K / Win)
Starter Drew Granier delivered another strong outing for Stockton on Wednesday, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits to earn his 3rd win, while RHP Seth Frankoff tossed 2 perfect innings in relief to pick up his 1st save. The Ports managed just 3 hits in the game, a pair of singles from outfielders Bobby Crocker and Myrio Richard and an RBI-triple off the bat of hot-hitting second baseman Antonio Lamas.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 2
Great LakesLoons 3
LP – Tyson 1-1 / 8.10
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Seth Streich
(6 IP / 1 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 7 K)
Starter Seth Streich had one of his best outings of the season for the Snappers, allowing 1 run on just 1 hit over 6 innings of work on Wednesday. RHP Tyler Vail surrendered the tying run in the bottom of the 8th inning to send the game to extra innings, and RHP Drew Tyson gave up a run in the 10th to take the loss. Catcher Bruce Maxwell collected 4 hits, including 2 doubles, and drove in a run for the Snappers.
Thursday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Fresno – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ Corpus Christi – 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Rancho Cucamonga @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Great Lakes – 4:05pm PT / 6:05pm CT
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Monday, April 22nd: Straily, Murphy & Alcantara Pitch Cats, Hounds & Snappers to Victory on Monday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Dan Straily (6 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 5 BB / 4 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Reno Aces 1
Sacramento River Cats 3
WP – Straily 3-0 / 0.96
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dan Straily
(6 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 5 BB / 4 K / Win)
RHP Dan Straily had his third straight solid start for Sacramento on Monday, allowing just 1 unearned run on 3 hits over 6 innings to earn the win. RHP Dan Otero got the final 3 outs to post his 4th save. First baseman Daric Barton continued his hot hitting of late, collecting a pair of hits and driving in a run in the win.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Corpus Christi Hooks 1
Midland RockHounds 2
WP – Urlaub 2-0 / 2.45
HR – Barfield (3), Aliotti (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sean Murphy
(6 2/3 IP / 5 H / 1 ER / 3 BB / 5 K)
Starter Sean Murphy made an impressive debut with the RockHounds on Monday, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits over 6 2/3 innings of work. First baseman Anthony Aliotti hit his 2nd home run in the 6th inning to put Midland on the board, and Murphy left the game in the 7th inning with the game tied 1-1. Then with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th inning, outfielder Jeremy Barfield clubbed his 3rd home run to end the game. LHP Jeff Urlaub pitched a perfect 9th to pick up his 2nd win.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 3
Clinton LumberKings 2
WP – Alcantara 2-1 / 3.68
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Raul Alcantara
(6 IP / 8 H / 2 ER / 2 BB / 1 K / Win)
RHP Raul Alcantara had another solid start for the Snappers on Monday, allowing 2 runs over 6 innings to post his 2nd win. RHP Ryan Dull got the final 4 outs for his 1st save. Second baseman Chris Bostick doubled, tripled and scored twice, while catcher Bruce Maxwell and outfielder Ryan Mathews both doubled in a run in the win.
Tuesday’s Games:
Reno @ Sacramento – 12:05pm PT
Corpus Christi @ Midland – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
Stockton @ Visalia – 7:00pm PT
Beloit @ Clinton – 10:30am PT / 12:30pm CT
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Friday, April 19th: Ports Ride Granier’s 10 K’s & Muncy’s 2 HRs to Victory while Cats & Hounds Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports’ Pitcher Drew Granier (5 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 4 BB / 10 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 5
Las Vegas 51s 10
LP – Werner 1-3 / 11.32
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Stephen Vogt
(3 for 4 / Double / RBI)
Starter Andrew Werner had another rough outing for the River Cats on Friday, allowing 7 runs over 5 innings to take his 3rd loss. Catcher Stephen Vogt and designated hitter Luke Montz both went 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI. Vogt is now hitting .521 while Montz is hitting .371.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 0
San Antonio Missions 10
LP – Hernandez 1-2 / 4.11
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Anthony Aliotti
(2 for 4)
Starter Carlos Hernandez allowed 5 runs, 4 earned, on 9 hits over 5 innings to take his 2nd loss. Midland managed just 5 hits in the game, 2 off the bat of first baseman Anthony Aliotti, who’s now batting .358.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Modesto Nuts 1
Stockton Ports 9
WP – Walz 2-0 / 2.08
HR – Muncy 2 (7), Thompson (2), Rosales (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Drew Granier
(5 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 4 BB / 10 K)
Starter Drew Granier had another impressive outing for Stockton on Friday, allowing just 1 run while striking out 10 over 5 innings of work. The right-hander now has 26 strikeouts in 20 innings for the Ports this season. Granier left after 5 innings with the game tied 1-1. But shortstop Adam Rosales led off the 6th inning with a home run to give the Ports the lead, which they would never relinquish. First baseman Max Muncy, continuing his hot-hitting, followed up with his 6th home run, and then slugged his 7th homer in the 7th. Third baseman Tony Thompson added his 2nd home run of the season, while second baseman Antonio Lamas collected 3 hits and drove in a pair of runs in the win.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers
Burlington Bees
(POSTPONED)
Saturday’s Games:
Reno @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ San Antonio – 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Modesto @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Game #1 – Beloit @ Burlington – 2:00pm PT / 4:00pm CT
Game #2 – Beloit @ Burlington
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Friday, April 5th: Aliotti & Thompson Lead Hounds & Ports to Victory, while Ynoa Makes Debut in Snappers Loss and Defense Undoes Cats
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds’ First Baseman Anthony Aliotti (4 for 4 / Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas 51s 9
Sacramento River Cats 3
LP – Chavez 0-1 / 0.00
HR – Taylor (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Michael Taylor
(2 for 4 / Home Run)
Poor defense undermined the River Cats and Sacramento starter Jesse Chavez on Friday. With the bases loaded and 2 outs in the 3rd inning, errors by shortstop Andy Parrino and outfielder Michael Choice opened the door for 5 runs to score, and those were the only runs that Chavez would allow in his 5 innings of work. Outfielder Michael Taylor had 2 hits, including a home run, outfielder Michael Choice had a pair of hits and drove in a run, and third baseman Scott Moore doubled in a run in the loss. And for the second straight night, Grant Green got the start at second base with Jemile Weeks serving as the designated hitter.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 10
NW Arkansas Naturals 3
WP – Smyth 1-0 / 0.00
HR – Aliotti (1), Barfield (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Anthony Aliotti
(4 for 4 / Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs)
For the second night in a row, the RockHounds’ lineup put double digits up on the scoreboard. First baseman Anthony Aliotti led the attack, going 4 for 4 with a home run, a double and 3 RBIs, while outfielder Jeremy Barfield homered and outfielder Chad Oberacker tripled and drove in 3 runs. RHP Zach Neal, making his first start for Midland, gave up just 1 hit in 4 scoreless innings, but RHP Paul Smyth struck out 4 in 2 2/3 innings to pick up the win.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Bakersfield Blaze 2
Stockton Ports 4
WP – Walz 1-0 / 0.00
HR – Delgado (1), Thompson (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Designated Hitter Tony Thompson
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Stockton trailed by a run heading into the bottom of the 7th inning, when catcher Ryan Delgado homered to tie the game. Designated hitter Tony Thompson then hit a 2-run homer in the 8th to give the Ports the lead. Starter Blake Hassebrock allowed 2 runs while walking none and striking out 5 in 4 2/3 innings of work, but RHP T.J. Walz tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings to pick up the win, and RHP Jonathan Joseph got the final 3 outs for the save. Second baseman Wade Kirkland had a pair of hits and shortstop Addison Russell went 1 for 4 with a walk and a strikeout.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 2
Cedar Rapids Kernels 3
LP – Pudenz 0-1 / 54.00
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dakota Bacus
(5 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 9 K)
In his first start of the season for Beloit, former top prospect Michael Ynoa allowed a long home run to the first batter he faced – last year’s 2nd overall draft pick, Byron Buxton – that left the park. He settled down after that though and exited the game after having allowed just 1 hit and 1 run while walking 2 and striking out 1 in 3 innings of work. He was relieved by RHP Dakota Bacus who struck out 9 in 5 innings of relief, but RHP Stuart Pudenz gave up 2 runs in the 9th to take the loss. Catcher Bruce Maxwell, first baseman Matt Olson and outfielder Aaron Shipman had the Snappers’ only 3 hits on the night.
Saturday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ NW Arkansas – 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
Bakersfield @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Cedar Rapids – 12:05pm PT / 2:05pm CT
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Preview: Top Prospect Miles Head Set To Be Main Attraction at Midland in 2013
Miles Head is ready to make his mark at Midland!
The opening day roster for the Midland RockHounds, the A’s Double-A affiliate in the Texas League, was announced this week. The RockHounds’ lineup will be led by one of the A’s top hitting prospects, third baseman Miles Head, who led all A’s minor leaguers in hits, RBIs, batting average and slugging percentage last season.
Along with Head, the RockHounds’ infield will also include Jefry Marte, Tommy Mendonca, Anthony Aliotti, Dusty Coleman, Darwin Perez and Tyler Ladendorf. Jeremy Barfield, Chad Oberacker and D’Arby Myers will man the outfield, while Ryan Lipkin and Nick Rickles will be behind the plate.
The RockHounds’ starting rotation will likely include Murphy Smith, Josh Bowman, Josh Stinson, Zach Neal, Carlos Hernandez and Arnold Leon as soon as he’s been stretched out enough to start. Left-handers Jeff Urlaub and Frank Gailey will join right-handers Carlos Fisher, Sergio Perez, Kyler Newby, Darren Byrd and Paul Smyth in the RockHounds’ bullpen.
You’ll find the Midland RockHounds’ complete roster, along with profiles of some of the team’s top players, below…
MILES HEAD
Right-Handed Hitting Third Baseman
Age On Opening Day: 21
Drafted 2009 – 26th Round
Head was acquired, along with Josh Reddick and minor league pitcher Raul Alcantara, from Boston last year in the deal that sent Andrew Bailey and Ryan Sweeney to the Red Sox. The big third baseman had an unbelievable first half at High-A Stockton, bashing 23 doubles and 18 home runs in just 267 at-bats while posting a truly impressive slash line of .382/.433/.715. The Georgia native spent the second half at Double-A Midland, where he put up a much more mortal .272/.338/.404 slash line in 234 at-bats. Head will get the chance to master the Texas League again in 2013. He played all but a handful of games at third base last year, and the team hopes that Head will stick at third, but he’ll probably spend just as much time at first base this season.
JEFRY MARTE
Right-Handed Hitting Third Baseman
Age On Opening Day: 21
Undrafted – Signed as International Free Agent
The A’s acquired Marte this off-season from the Mets in the Collin Cowgill trade. The third baseman had a .251/.322/.366 slash line last season at Binghamton in the Double-A Eastern League. Those numbers might not seem overly impressive, but it’s important to remember that he started the year as just a 20-year-old playing full-time at Double-A. And Marte looked good this spring, hitting .400 with a pair of doubles in a brief look with the A’s. Along with Miles Head, he’ll be splitting time between third base and first base at Midland this year and hoping to make his mark in his second year at Double-A.
CHAD OBERACKER
Left-Handed Hitting Outfielder
Age On Opening Day: 24
Drafted 2011 – 25th Round
Oberacker was a bit of a sleeper in the A’s system who’s now on the rise. He was drafted in the 25th round in 2011, but he’s quickly moved up the ladder and was the only one of Stockton’s regular outfielders from last season to earn a promotion to Midland to start the year. There might not be any one aspect of Oberacker’s game that really stands out, but he seems to do everything just well enough to succeed. He hits for a decent average, has a little pop in his bat, has good speed and can play center field. He’ll start the season flanked by Jeremy Barfield and D’Arby Myers in the RockHounds’ outfield and will rise as far as his talent will take him.
ARNOLD LEON
Right-Handed Pitcher
Age On Opening Day: 24
Undrafted – Signed as International Free Agent
Leon is probably best known for his role in helping to precipitate the brawl between the Mexican national and Canadian national teams at this year’s WBC tournament. Besides that dubious distinction, Leon is a talented Mexican hurler whom the A’s signed as an international free agent back in 2008. Unfortunately, serious arm injuries caused him to miss most of the 2010 and 2011 seasons. But he came back strong, pitching out of the bullpen, in 2012. The A’s plan to stretch him out and see if he can get back on track as a starter this year at Midland.
–MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS 2013 ROSTER–
–HITTERS–
Anthony Aliotti 1B-DH
Tommy Mendonca 3B-DH
Miles Head 3B-1B
Jefry Marte 3B-1B
Darwin Perez 2B-SS
Tyler Ladendorf 2B-SS-OF
D’Arby Myers OF
–STARTING PITCHERS–
Murphy Smith RHP
Josh Bowman RHP
Zach Neal RHP
Carlos Hernandez LHP
Arnold Leon RHP
–RIGHT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Carlos Fisher RHP
Sergio Perez RHP
Kyler Newby RHP
Darren Byrd RHP
Paul Smyth RHP
Josh Stinson RHP
–LEFT-HANDED RELIEVERS—
Jeff Urlaub LHP
Frank Gailey LHP
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A’s, River Cats’ & RockHounds’ Roster Projections
Will Hiro still be smiling in Sacramento?
We’re now less than a week away from opening day, and Jemile Weeks has been optioned to Sacramento, Adam Rosales has been placed on the disabled list, and Hiro Nakajima has been struggling and is now dealing with a strained hamstring. And thanks to these recent developments, it looks like the A’s opening day roster may now be rounding into shape – and along with it, the Sacramento River Cats’ and Midland RockHounds’ rosters too. Of course, plenty can still change and nothing is etched in stone. There haven’t been any official announcements from the team yet and there probably won’t be until about 24 hours before opening day, but below are our projected opening day rosters for the A’s and their Triple-A and Double-A affiliates based on what we think we know at this point…
PROJECTED 2013 OAKLAND A’S ROSTER
Derek Norris
–CATCHERS–
–INFIELDERS–
Brandon Moss 1B
Nate Freiman 1B
Eric Sogard 2B
Jed Lowrie SS
–OUTFIELDERS–
Coco Crisp OF
Josh Reddick OF
Chris Young OF
Seth Smith OF
Brett Anderson
–STARTING PITCHERS–
Brett Anderson LHP
Jarrod Parker RHP
Tommy Milone LHP
A.J. Griffin RHP
Dan Straily RHP
–RIGHT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Grant Balfour RHP
Ryan Cook RHP
Pat Neshek RHP
Chris Resop RHP
–LEFT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Sean Doolittle LHP
Jerry Blevins LHP
Travis Blackley LHP
(Bartolo Colon – SUSPENDED)
(Fernando Rodriguez – DL)
(Adam Rosales – DL)
PROJECTED 2013 SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS ROSTER
Michael Choice
–HITTERS–
Jemile Weeks 2B
Andy Parrino SS-3B-OF
Grant Green 2B-3B-OF
Josh Horton 3B-SS-2B
Scott Moore 1B-3B-DH
Shane Peterson OF-1B
Conner Crumbliss OF-2B
Sonny Gray
–STARTING PITCHERS–
Sonny Gray RHP
Andrew Werner LHP
Jesse Chavez RHP
Bruce Billings RHP
Travis Banwart RHP
–RIGHT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Evan Scribner RHP
Mike Ekstrom RHP
James Simmons RHP
Arnold Leon RHP
–LEFT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Hideki Okajima LHP
Jordan Norberto LHP
Pedro Figueroa LHP
Justin Thomas LHP
PROJECTED 2013 MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS ROSTER
Miles Head
–HITTERS–
Anthony Aliotti 1B-DH
Tommy Mendonca 3B-DH
Miles Head 3B-1B
Jefry Marte 3B-1B
Darwin Perez 2B-SS
Tyler Ladendorf 2B-SS-OF
D’Arby Myers OF
Sean Murphy
–STARTING PITCHERS–
Carlos Hernandez LHP
Murphy Smith RHP
Josh Bowman RHP
Sean Murphy RHP
Jacob Brown LHP
–RIGHT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Brian Gordon RHP
Carlos Fisher RHP
Kyler Newby RHP
Darren Byrd RHP
Paul Smyth RHP
Nate Long RHP
Sergio Perez RHP
–LEFT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Frank Gailey LHP
***UPDATE: In something of a surprise, the A’s have designated LHP Travis Blackley for assignment. This opens a spot in the A’s bullpen for either Evan Scribner, Pedro Figueroa, Mike Ekstrom or Hideki Okajima. Their spot in the River Cats bullpen will be filled by RHP Danny Otero, who was claimed off waivers.
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