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Thursday, May 23rd: Billings Pitches Cats to Victory while Snappers Win and Hounds & Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Bruce Billings (6 IP / 5 H / 2 ER / 1 BB / 7 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
New Orleans Zephyrs 2
Sacramento River Cats 4
WP – Billings 5-2 / 4.70
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Bruce Billings
(6 IP / 5 H / 2 ER / 1 BB / 7 K / Win)
Starter Bruce Billings turned in another strong outing for Sacramento on Thursday, allowing 2 runs and striking out 7 over 6 innings to earn his 5th win, while RHP Dan Otero picked up his 12th save with a scoreless 9th. Third baseman Scott Moore drove in a pair of runs, while second baseman Grant Green and outfielder Michael Choice drove in a run apiece, and first baseman Daric Barton went 0 for 3 in his return to the River Cats.
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.
Monday, May 13th: Billings Leads Cats to Victory while Snappers Win a Tight One, Hounds Fall and Ports Drop 6th Straight
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Bruce Billings (6 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 8 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 8
Nashville Sounds 4
WP – Billings 3-2 / 6.10
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Bruce Billings
(6 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 8 K / Win)
Starter Bruce Billings had a solid outing for Sacramento on Monday, allowing 3 runs, just 1 earned, on 4 hits while striking out 8 to earn his 3rd win. Designated hitter Grant Green had 2 hits, including a double, and drove in 2 runs. Center fielder Michael Choice also collected a pair of hits, and left fielder Scott Moore drove in a pair of runs. Shortstop Hiro Nakajima doubled and drove in a run, but his throwing error in the bottom of the 3rd inning led to 2 unearned runs.
Wednesday, May 8th: DeYoung Pitches Snappers to Victory while Cats & Ports Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Beloit Snappers’ Pitcher Derek DeYoung (5 IP / 4 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 2 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 2
Memphis Redbirds 6
LP – Billings 2-2 / 7.20
HR – Moore (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Scott Moore
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
Starter Bruce Billings had a shaky outing for Sacramento on Wednesday, allowing 5 runs over 4 2/3 innings to take his 2nd loss. Scott Moore, getting the start in left field, hit a 2-run homer in the top of the 8th inning to account for all of the River Cats’ runs in the game.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds
(OFF DAY)
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 4
Modesto Nuts 6
LP – Jimenez 0-1 / 6.11
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Josh Whitaker
(2 for 4 / 2 RBIs)
Starter Deyvi Jimenez had another rough outing for Stockton, allowing 6 runs over 4 2/3 innings to take the loss. Outfielder Josh Whitaker had a pair of hits and drove in 2 of the Ports’ 4 runs in the game.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Peoria Chiefs 1
Beloit Snappers 6
WP – De Young 2-1 / 2.92
HR – Nunez (7), Dixon (2), Roberts (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Derek De Young
(5 IP / 4 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 2 K / Win)
Starter Derek De Young had a solid outing for the Snappers, tossing 5 scoreless innings to earn his 2nd win, while RHP Vince Voiro gave up 1 run in 4 innings of relief to pick up his 1st save. Shortstop Daniel Robertson collected 3 hits to raise his average to .421, and third baseman Renato Nunez, second baseman Sam Roberts and designated hitter Rashun Dixon all homered for the Snappers.
Thursday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Memphis – 5:05pm PT
Midland @ San Antonio – 5:05pm PT / 7:05pm CT
Stockton @ Modesto – 7:05pm PT
Game #1 – Peoria @ Beloit – 2:00pm PT / 4:00pm CT
Game #2 – Peoria @ Beloit
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Friday, May 3rd: Billings & Bacus Pitch Cats & Snappers to Victory while Hounds & Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Bruce Billings (6 2/3 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 8 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Las Vegas 51s 0
Sacramento River Cats 3
WP – Billings 2-1 / 6.64
HR – Choice (6)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Bruce Billings
(6 2/3 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 8 K / Win)
Starter Bruce Billings had his second straight impressive outing for Sacramento, allowing just 3 hits and striking out 8 in 6 2/3 scoreless innings to earn his 2nd win, while RHP Dan Otero got the final 3 outs for his 7th save. Outfielder Michael Choice had 3 hits, including his 6th home run. Outfielder Shane Peterson collected 3 hits as well, and shortstop Hiro Nakajima, appearing in his first rehab game with the River Cats, went 2 for 4 with an RBI double and made an error in the field.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 4
Corpus Christi Hooks 10
LP – Bowman 2-1 / 5.02
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Beau Taylor
(3 for 4 / 2 RBIs)
Starter Josh Bowman had a rough outing for the RockHounds, allowing 7 runs in just 4 innings to take the loss. Catcher Beau Taylor collected 3 hits and drove in a pair of runs, while first baseman Anthony Aliotti and shortstop Dusty Coleman both doubled for the RockHounds.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Visalia Rawhide 6
Stockton Ports 3
LP – Joseph 3-1 / 4.30
HR – Delgado (3)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Deyvi Jimenez
(5 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 4 BB / 5 K)
Starter Deyvi Jimenez had a solid outing for Stockton, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits while striking out 5 in 5 innings of work and left the game with a 2-run lead. But RHP Jonathan Joseph, who’s been dependable all season, surrendered 5 runs in the top of the 8th inning to take the loss. Catcher Ryan Delgado clubbed his 3rd home run, while outfielder Josh Whitaker collected 2 hits, including a double, and drove in a pair of runs for the Ports.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 5
Great Lakes Loons 3
WP – Bacus 3-0 / 3.60
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Dakota Bacus
(4 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 3 K / Win)
Starter Austin House allowed 3 runs, just 2 earned, in 5 innings of work, while RHP Dakota Bacus came on and gave up just 2 hits in 4 scoreless innings to earn his 3rd win. Shortstop Daniel Robertson doubled in a pair of runs, including the winning run, in the 9th inning for the Snappers.
Saturday’s Games:
Las Vegas @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Frisco @ Midland – 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT
Visalia @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Lansing – 4:05pm PT / 6:05pm CT
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Sunday, April 28th: Billings Pitches Cats to Victory as Hounds, Ports & Snappers All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Bruce Billings (6 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 5 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Salt Lake Bees 2
Sacramento River Cats 7
WP – Billings 1-1 / 9.88
HR – Taylor (5), Weeks (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Bruce Billings
(6 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 5 K / Win)
RHP Bruce Billings had his first solid outing of the season for Sacramento, allowing 1 run on just 3 hits while walking none and striking out 5 to earn his 1st win, while RHP Dan Otero struck out 3 in 2 scoreless innings of relief to pick up his 6th save. Outfielder Michael Taylor hit a 3-run homer in the 5th inning, and second baseman Jemile Weeks hit a 2-run homer in the 8th for the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
San Antonio Missions 4
Midland RockHounds 3
LP – Smyth 2-2 / 3.06
HR – Freitas (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher David Freitas
(Home Run / 2 RBIs)
RHP Josh Bowman allowed 3 runs, 2 earned, on 4 hits and 4 walks over 4 2/3 innings to leave his team with a 3-0 deficit. But LHP Frank Gailey and RHP Mike DeMark combined on 4 1/3 innings of scoreless relief, and catcher David Freitas clubbed a 2-run homer in the 7th inning to bring Midland within a run, and then shortstop Dusty Coleman drove in third baseman Jefry Marte in the 8th to tie the game. But RHP Paul Smyth surrendered a run in the top of the 11th to take the loss.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Stockton Ports 6
High Desert Mavericks 11
LP – Perlman 0-1 / 5.40
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Josh Whitaker
(2 for 4 / 2 RBIs)
Starter Tanner Peters allowed 5 runs on 8 hits over 5 innings, while RHP Max Perlman gave up 2 runs in 1 inning of work to take the loss, and RHP Jose Macias allowed 4 runs in 1 inning of relief. Outfielder Josh Whitaker had 2 hits and drove in a pair of runs, while shortstop Addison Russell and designated hitter Max Muncy both doubled and drove in a run in the loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
West Michigan Whitecaps 5
Beloit Snappers 3
LP – Hall 1-1 / 7.43
HR – Olson (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Austin House
(5 IP / 2 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 4 K)
RHP Kris Hall allowed 4 runs, 3 earned, over 4 innings to take the loss, while RHP Austin House came on to give up 1 run in 5 innings of relief. Outfielder John Wooten collected a pair of hits, while first baseman Matt Olson, the A’s 3rd overall draft pick last year, hit his 1st home run for the Snappers.
Monday’s Games:
Sacramento @ Fresno – 7:05pm PT
San Antonio @ Midland – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
West Michigan @ Beloit – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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Sunday, April 21st: Neal Pitches Hounds to Victory while Ports Win on Ortiz’s HR and Cats & Snappers Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds’ Pitcher Zach Neal (7 IP / 5 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 4 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Reno Aces 10
Sacramento River Cats 8
LP – Simmons 0-1 / 6.48
Farmhand Of The Game:
First Baseman Daric Barton
(3 for 5 / Double / 3 RBIs)
With Dan Straily scratched in case he’s needed to replace Brett Anderson in his next scheduled start for Oakland on Wednesday, RHP Bruce Billings got the start on Sunday and allowed 4 runs on 7 hits over 3 innings of work. RHP Pedro Vidal, making his debut for Sacramento, then gave up 2 runs in 2 innings of relief. First baseman Daric Barton doubled in the tying run and scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the 5th inning for the River Cats. RHP James Simmons then came on to give up 4 runs over 1 2/3 innings to take the loss. After making 3 rehab starts with Stockton, Adam Rosales started at second base and had a hit, a walk, scored a run and stole base in his first rehab appearance with the River Cats.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 3
San Antonio Missions 1
WP – Neal 1-0 / 1.33
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Zach Neal
(7 IP / 5 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 4 K / Win)
Starter Zach Neal had another impressive outing for the RockHounds on Sunday, tossing 7 scoreless innings to earn the win and lower his ERA to 1.33 after 4 starts. RHP Kyler Newby, who’s quickly becoming the go-to guy out of the bullpen for Midland, got the final 3 outs to earn his 4th save. Second baseman Dusty Coleman and outfielder D’Arby Myers collected 3 hits apiece, while designated hitter Anthony Aliotti, outfielder Jake Goebbert and shortstop Darwin Perez each drove in a run for the RockHounds.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
Modesto Nuts 2
Stockton Ports 4
WP – Joseph 2-0 / 0.90
HR – Ortiz (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Catcher Ryan Ortiz
(3 for 4 / Home Run / 2 RBIs)
With RHP Sean Murphy being promoted to Double-A Midland, RHP Deyvi Jimenez was added to the Ports’ roster and made his first start for Stockton on Sunday, allowing 2 runs, just 1 earned, while striking out 5 over 4 innings of work. RHP David Mota and LHP Jacob Brown combined for 3 scoreless innings in relief to keep Stockton within a run. Catcher Ryan Ortiz then blasted a 2-run homer in the bottom of the 8th inning to give the Ports the lead, and RHP Jonathan Joseph struck out 4 over the final 2 innings to earn his 2nd win.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 4
Clinton LumberKings 7
LP – House 0-2 / 3.21
HR – Tanis (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Austin House
(5 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 3 BB / 2 K)
RHP Austin House had a solid start for the Snappers on Sunday, allowing just 1 run on 4 hits over 5 innings but still ended up taking the loss, while RHP Kris Hall gave up 5 runs in 1 1/3 innings of relief. Third baseman Jacob Tanis did his best to try to spark the Snappers’ offense, contributing 3 hits, including a home run and a double, and drove in 3 runs in the loss.
Monday’s Games:
Reno @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Corpus Christi @ Midland – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
Beloit @ Clinton – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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Monday, April 8th: Leon Stars as Starter in Hounds’ 5th Straight Win while Cats, Ports & Snappers All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds’ RHP Arnold Leon (5 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 1 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Tacoma Rainiers 9
Sacramento River Cats 4
LP – Billings 0-1 / 27.00
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Michael Taylor
(2 for 4 / Walk / Run)
Starter Bruce Billings had a rough outing in his season debut with Sacramento, allowing 6 runs on 7 hits in just 2 innings of work to take the loss. Outfielder Michael Taylor had a pair of hits, walked and scored a run. He’s now had a hit in every game this season, as has Jemile Weeks, who started his 4th game as the designated hitter, and went 1 for 3 with 2 walks, 2 runs and a stolen base.
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 4
Arkansas Travelers 0
WP – Leon 1-0 / 0.00
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Arnold Leon
(5 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 1 K / Win)
In his first start since 2011, RHP Arnold Leon allowed just 1 hit and no walks over 5 scoreless innings to earn the win for the RockHounds, who are now 5-0 to start the season. Relievers Paul Smyth, Frank Gailey and Kyler Newby combined for 4 scoreless innings in relief. Outfielder Chad Oberacker had 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 stolen bases, 1 walk and 1 RBI. Designated hitter Anthony Aliotti had a pair of hits, a pair of walks and an RBI, and third baseman Jefry Marte drove in 2 runs for the RockHounds.
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A)
San Jose Giants 8
Stockton Ports 2
LP – Avila 0-1 / 4.50
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Bobby Crocker
(2 Doubles / RBI)
Starter Andres Avila allowed 3 runs, 2 earned, over 4 innings of work to take the loss in his debut with the Ports. Outfielder Bobby Crocker collected a pair of doubles and drove in 1 of Stockton’s 2 runs on the night. First baseman Max Muncy had a hit and 3 walks in his 5 plate appearances to keep his batting average at .500 for the season. Shortstop Addison Russell missed his 3rd straight game after tweaking his ankle running out an infield hit on Friday.
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A)
Beloit Snappers 1
Peoria Chiefs 4
LP – House 0-1 / 5.40
Farmhand Of The Game:
Outfielder Brett Vertigan
(3 for 5 / Triple / Run / Stolen Base)
After tweaking his mechanics a bit, the A’s have decided to give their 14th-round draft pick from last year, RHP Austin House, a try as a starter. And in his first start with Beloit, he gave up 3 runs in 5 innings to take the loss. Last year’s 8th-round pick, Kris Hall, took over and allowed 1 run on 6 hits over 3 innings of work. Outfielder Brett Vertigan collected 3 hits, including a triple, stole a base and scored the Snappers’ only run in the loss.
Tuesday’s Games:
Tacoma @ Sacramento – 7:05pm PT
Midland @ Arkansas – 5:10pm PT / 7:10pm CT
San Jose @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
Beloit @ Peoria – 4:30pm PT / 6:30pm CT
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Preview: #1 Picks Green, Gray and Choice Good To Go for River Cats in 2013
Michael Choice is ready to show the River Cats what he can do!
The opening day roster for the Sacramento River Cats, the A’s Triple-A affiliate in the Pacific Coast League, was announced on Monday. And the team will include a remarkable five 1st-round draft picks – Sonny Gray, Michael Choice, Grant Green, Jemile Weeks and James Simmons.
Along with Weeks and Green, the River Cats’ infield will also include Andy Parrino, Scott Moore and Josh Horton. Michael Choice, Michael Taylor, Conner Crumbliss and Shane Peterson will man the outfield, with Peterson possibly seeing some time at first base as well, while Luke Montz and David Freitas will be behind the plate.
The River Cats’ starting rotation will include Sonny Gray, Andrew Werner, Jesse Chavez, Bruce Billings and Justin Thomas. Left-handers Hideki Okajima, Jordan Norberto and Pedro Figueroa will join right-handers James Simmons, Mike Ekstrom, Dan Otero, Brian Gordon, Nate Long and Travis Banwart in the River Cats’ bullpen.
You’ll find the Sacramento River Cats’ complete roster, along with profiles of some of the team’s top players, below…
MICHAEL CHOICE
Right-Handed Hitting Outfielder
Age On Opening Day: 23
Drafted 2010 – 1st Round
Big things were expected last year from the A’s 2010 1st-round draft pick after Choice hit 30 home runs at High-A Stockton in 2011. But the right-handed slugger got off to a slow start in the first half at Double-A Midland, showing very little of the power that had garnered him so much attention in the first place. Then just when it looked like he might have been starting to come around, Choice suffered a broken hand when he was hit by a pitch, and that was the end of the outfielder’s season. He finished with 10 home runs and a .287/.356/.423 slash line in 359 at-bats. The A’s still have high hopes for Choice though. And he’ll be playing center field for Sacramento in 2013, so he should have the chance to show everyone just what he’s capable of doing at Triple-A.
SONNY GRAY
Right-Handed Starting Pitcher
Age On Opening Day: 23
Drafted 2011 – 1st Round
Just like Michael Choice, Gray was a former A’s 1st-round draft pick whom the team was expecting big things from at Double-A Midland in 2012. And just like Choice, Gray got off to a bit of a shaky start. But the right-hander looked better as the season wore on and he seemed to gain greater command of his stuff. Gray finished up at Midland with a 4.14 ERA in 26 starts before getting one final start at Sacramento, where he’ll begin the season as one of the A’s top pitching prospects.
GRANT GREEN
Right-Handed Hitting Infielder
Age On Opening Day: 25
Drafted 2009 – 1st Round
Another former 1st-round draft pick who’ll be at Sacramento this year, Green was originally selected by the A’s in 2009 as a shortstop but has since been tried at almost every other position on the diamond. Last year, Green started off playing center field before moving over to left. But he spent most of the second half bouncing around the infield, with 19 games at shortstop, 19 games at second base and 11 games at third base. The organization hadn’t felt totally comfortable with Green at any position in the field but now feels he may have finally found a home at second base. Unfortunately, Jemile Weeks will be manning that position for the River Cats, so Green could end up seeing a great deal of time at third base this season. The southern California native had a bounce-back year at the plate in 2013 after seeing his numbers drop off a bit at Double-A Midland in 2011. Green finished 2012 with 15 home runs and a slash line of .296/.338/.458 in 524 at-bats at Sacramento. And he’ll be starting the year with the River Cats again, waiting for an opening to finally find his way on to the big league roster.
SHANE PETERSON
Left-Handed Hitting Outfielder
Age On Opening Day: 25
Drafted 2008 – 2nd Round
At 25, Peterson has yet to see time in the majors. But he was a 2nd-round draft pick for the Cardinals in 2008 before coming over to the A’s in the Matt Holliday deal. After posting an impressive .460 OBP last season between Sacramento and Midland, he definitely opened some eyes this spring by batting .408 in 49 at-bats while bashing 7 doubles. He should see plenty of time in the Sacramento outfield, along with Michael Choice and Michael Taylor. But Peterson can also play first base, and he’ll undoubtedly see some time there as well, which could help offer him another route to the big leagues.
ANDY PARRINO
Switch-Hitting Infielder
Age On Opening Day: 27
Drafted 2007 – 26th Round
Parrino came to the A’s this off-season along with LHP Andrew Werner in the Tyson Ross trade. He’s likely to start the season at shortstop for Sacramento, though he’s also played both second and third base and the A’s gave him some time in the outfield this spring as well. Parrino put himself on the map with his consistent hitting this spring, going 14-for-38 and hitting .368 with 6 doubles and a home run. And if the shortstop spot proves troublesome for the A’s this season, Parrino could end up earning a shot.
DAVID FREITAS
Right-Handed Hitting Catcher
Age On Opening Day: 24
Drafted 2010 – 15th Round
No one seemed to pay too much attention to Freitas when he came over from the Nationals last summer in the Kurt Suzuki deal. But they’re certainly noticing him now after he went 8-for-18 this spring, hitting .444 with a home run, a double and just 2 strikeouts. The northern California native has never played above Double-A. But at this point, with the departure of Max Stassi, Freitas appears to be the most promising young catcher in the A’s minor league system.
–SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS 2013 ROSTER–
–HITTERS–
Jemile Weeks 2B
Andy Parrino SS
Grant Green 2B-3B
Josh Horton 3B-SS-2B
Scott Moore 1B-3B-DH
Shane Peterson OF-1B
Conner Crumbliss OF-2B
–STARTING PITCHERS–
Sonny Gray RHP
Andrew Werner LHP
Jesse Chavez RHP
Bruce Billings RHP
Justin Thomas LHP
–RIGHT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
James Simmons RHP
Mike Ekstrom RHP
Dan Otero RHP
Brian Gordon RHP
Nate Long RHP
Travis Banwart RHP
–LEFT-HANDED RELIEVERS–
Hideki Okajima LHP
Jordan Norberto LHP
Pedro Figueroa 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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