Chris Heisey just went deep to left field for a 2 run Homer
Yonder Alonso is up right now
Link: http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?topic_id=6261176
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Chris Heisey just went deep to left field for a 2 run Homer
Yonder Alonso is up right now
Link: http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?topic_id=6261176
Alonso just lined a ball into left field and got thrown out at 2nd trying to leg out a double.
And he had the 2nd basemen land on him for good measure.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Lest anyone be tempted to shrug off the performers and performances in this game, consider some of the names included in last October's box score:
Gordon Beckham, Matt Wieters, Phil Hughes, Brian Matusz, Tommy Hanson.
All made Major League impacts this season, with the latter right-hander being a favorite for National League Rookie of the Year honors after going 11-4 with a 2.89 ERA for the Braves.
No wonder this Rising Stars Game is informally referred to in baseball inner circles as a "finishing school."
While all 30 Major League organizations were represented among the 50 players on the two rosters, four teams shared the honor of two starters each: the Orioles (first baseman Brandon Snyder and third baseman Josh Bell), the A's (left fielder Grant Desme and second baseman Jemile Weeks), the Mariners (center fielder Dustin Ackley and shortstop Carlos Triunfel) and the Reds (left fielder Heisey and first baseman Alonso).
The MLB Network wrapup has some rather nice things to say about both Heisey and Alonso. It's only a couple minutes long, but it's certainly nice to hear the Reds prospects getting some props.
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7126293
Heisey's swing reminds me a lot of Scott Rolen.
Leake sighting. Two Ks already!
Spoiler... he has 3 and the game was played Saturday night.Quote:
Originally Posted by David Cubbedge
:laugh:
i thought the same thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by RANDY IN CHAR NC
Couple of observations:
1)Heisey looks physically like Cody Ross, but his legs are really strong looking. I imagine that's where his power comes from. Strong arm in LF.
2)Alonso is a great looking hitter. I can't wait to see him in Cincy. Defensively, he looked pretty damn bad with at least 2 passed balls. Votto wasn't great either, so hopefully he improves at 1st because he's not MLB quality right now. To have him and Votto in the lineup, with Bruce, all in their prime...this would be a blessing!!!
3)Leake (this will get me killed) kind of pitched like David Weathers. Outside breaking balls right on the edge of the plate. I suppose having a veteran air is a good thing, but he will not overpower hitters at all. He worked fast and looked effortless in locating 2-3 pitches. I don't see the #2 projection at first glance, but what do I know.
Thinking of the lineup, perhaps as early as June this year, it will have a lot of lefties if things go well. Specifically, if Alonso and Heisey emerge this is what I think we could see.
VS RHP
Stubbs
Janish (Dusty's still king, now, remember)
Votto LF
Bruce
Rolen
Alonso 1b
Phillips
Hanigan
Why not switch Phillips and Janish though right?
VS LHP
Heisey CF
Janish
Votto LF
Phillips
Rolen
Bruce
Alonso
Hanigan
Who knows. I'm just getting excited for when a few of these prospects can start to help!