The rest will be on the guys picked up in the trades made the past two Julys.
For those unaware (a.k.a. MASN and/or WaPo* commenters), this is based on a Comedy Central show called “Important Things with Demetri Martin” that was on at the time (2009).
* Srsly, there is just as much dumb there.
Now, don’t be surprised if, in the next few days, one or more of these players suddenly goes cold (or gets hot). This is “The Curse of the GBI.” It’s just coincidence, but it’s okay to ascribe it to superstition. The writing’s on the wall, as it were.
Now for the caveats and “yeah, buts.” Sample sizes are small. Minor-league stats aren’t as reliable or meaningful. Message and data rates may apply. Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball, etc.
And the usual reminder: The guys, their families, their spouses and/or significant others, and their agents are reading this, too. Please keep it civil in the comments; it’s just for fun.
ROCHESTER RED WINGS
8-16, 10th place International League East, 9GB
| Good | Bat: Darren Baker .326/.374/.402, 3SB Arm: Andrés Machado 0-0, 2SV 2.92/1.52/1.22 in 12⅓ IP |
| Bad | Bat: Richie Martin .189/.302/.216 in 15G Arm: Tommy Romero 0-2, 9.82/5.11/2.18 in 11IP |
| Interesting | Bat: Franklin Barreto .271/.340/.604 in 14G Arm: Jordan Weems 1-0, 1SV, 12.54 K/9IP |
HARRISBURG SENATORS
8-10, 4th place Eastern League Southwest Division, 4GB
| Good | Bat: Drew Millas .385/.510/.590 in 12G Arm: Malvin Peña 0.84/2.09/0.66 in 10⅔ IP (5G) |
| Bad | Bat: Leonel Valera .109/.167/.236, 19K, 4E in 14G Arm: Mitchell Parker 0-2, 7.98/5.44/2.05 in 14⅔ IP (4GS) |
| Interesting | Bat: Yasel Antuna 16BB in 17G Arm: Ronald Herrera 4.82/1.73/1.39, 10.6K/9IP, 2.9 BB/9IP |
WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS
8-9, 4th place Sally Lg. Northern Division, 4GB
| Good | Bat: James Wood .276/.328/.466, 1HR, 3SB in 16G Arm: Nick Pogue 1-0, 0.00/2.01/0.51 in 11⅔ IP (5G) |
| Bad | Bat: Viandel Peña .149/.255/.170, 15K in 14G Arm: Andry Lara 0-2, 5.40/4.74/1.09, 5.9K/9IP in 18⅓ IP (4GS) |
| Interesting | Bat: T.J. White 12BB in 14G Arm: Kyle Luckham 0.82/2.25/0.91 in 11IP (3G) |
FREDERICKSBURG NATIONALS
6-12, 6th place Carolina League East Northern Division, 4½ GB
| Good | Bat: Brady House .356/.463/.667, 3HR, 12RBI in 12G Arm: Jake Bennett 0-2, 2.93/3.46/1.11, 21K in 15⅓ IP (4GS) |
| Bad | Bat: Brenner Cox .167/.286/.167, 23K in 12G Arm: Bryan Sanchez 1-1, 11.81/9.05/2.81 in 11IP (5G) |
| Interesting | Bat: Johnathan Thomas .333/.444/.433, 1HR, 7SB in 10G Arm: None |