This pretty entertaining. A fan gets out onto the field during a St Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets game at Citi Field last week and makes the four security guys chasing him look absolutely foolish as they are unable to tackle him for a good 40 seconds. When they do finally catch him, they take him down hard. The video also shows just how far away the nose bleed seats truly are from the field. Warning: Mild profanity at the end of the clip.
Washington Nationals Hope Anthony Rendon Can Carry His Hitting Prowess To Professional Baseball
Great read by the Washington Post’s Adam Kilgore, who is a must follow on twitter @AdamKilgoreWP, about Washington Nationals 2011 first round pick Anthony Rendon. In the story Rendon’s high school and college coaches talk about his hitting prowess and Washington Nationals brass talk about why those tools gave the Nats confidence in picking Rendon despite some injury concerns.
Nationals top draft pick Anthony Rendon stands wrists and shoulders above his peers — Washington Post
Weekly Baseball Card Market Report: Top 10 Highest Priced Modern Cards On The Market
Each week we will take a look at the Top 10 Highest priced active items on Ebay’s auction format from the modern baseball card era.
#1 Sandy Koufax 2011 Topps Tribute Red Jersey Autograph 1/1
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#2 Manny Pacquiao 2011 Allen & Ginter Red Autograph /10
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#3 Ty Cobb 2011 Upper Deck Legendary Cuts Cut Autograph /5
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#4 Ken Griffey Jr 1989 Fleer Glossy PSA 10
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#5 Manny Pacquiao 2011 Allen & Ginter Autograph
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#6 Ken Griffey Jr & Michael Jordan 2006 Upper Deck Sweet Spot Dual Autograph 1/1
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#7 Jackie Robinson 2011 Upper Deck Legendary Cuts Cut Autograph /5
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#8 Jose Bautista 2006 Bowman Chrome Gold Refractor Autograph /50 BGS 9.5
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#9 Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome Gold Refractor Autograph /50 BGS 9.5
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#10 Don Mattingly 2008 Topps Sterling Jumbo Patch Autograph /10
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Tuesday’s Notable Minor League Starting Pitchers
List compiled by our prospect ranker J.P. Schwartz. Follow JP on twitter @Jaypers413
Tyler Skaggs Arizona Diamondbacks – Double-A
Randall Delgado Atlanta Braves – Double-A
Jameson Taillon Pittsburgh Pirates – Low-A
Jeff Ames Tampa Bay Rays – Rookie
Aaron Sanchez Toronto Blue Jays – Rookie
Chad James Florida Marlins – High-A
Anthony Ranaudo Boston Red Sox – High-A
Carlos Martinez St. Louis Cardinals – High-A
Julio Teheran Atlanta Braves – Triple-A
Jesse Biddle Philadelphia Phillies – Low-A
Noel Arguelles Kansas City Royals – High-A
James Paxton Seattle Mariners – Double-A
Robbie Erlin Texas Rangers – Double-A
Christian Friedrich Colorado Rockies – Double-A
Casey Kelly San Diego Padres – Double-A
Mike Montgomery Kansas City Royals – Double-A
Tyler Matzek Colorado Rockies – Low-A
Note: List is gathered at MILB.com, is tentative, and all of the day’s starting pitchers may not have been revealed at post time.
Baltimore Orioles Farmhand Cole McCurry Jump Starts His Career By Adding A Slider
Spending parts of four seasons in the Low-A South Atlantic League is not on the resume of most major league pitchers. Cole McCurry may soon be an exception. The 6’2″ lefty out of Tennessee Wesleyan University is on the cusp of the big leagues after a season that has taken him up the Baltimore Orioles chain from Double-A Bowie to Triple-A Norfolk in what has been a breakout 2011. Prior to this season, McCurry spent all or parts of the 2007, 2008. 2009, and 2010 season as a starter at Low-A Delmarva and High-A Frederick. This year, the addition of a slider, and a move to the bullpen, has opposing batters hitting just .180 off of McCurry who is a combined 6-1 with a 1.41ERA. In the story McCurry talks about his sudden success, the development of his slider, and keeping a level head as he positions himself for a shot with the Orioles. You can follow Cole on twitter @ColeMcCurry
Cole McCurry’s newest pitch turns heads — Citizen-Times.com
Monday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs
AAA:
Jesus Montero New York Yankees – Home Run #9
Jorge Vazquez New York Yankees – Home Run #22
Mat Gamel Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #20
Taylor Green Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #15
Beau Mills Cleveland Indians – Home Run #1
Hank Conger Los Angeles Angels – Home Run #2
Anthony Rizzo San Diego Padres – Home Run #17
Michael Taylor Oakland Athletics – Home Run #11
AA:
Tim Wheeler Colorado Rockies – Home Run #29
Grant Green Oakland Athletics – Home Run #6
Tyler Moore Washington Nationals – Home Run #24
Chih-Hsien Chiang Boston Red Sox – Home Run #18
Jordany Valdespin New York Mets – Home Run #15
Wes Hodges San Francisco Giants – Home Run #6
Bill Rhinehart Washington Nationals – Home Run #21
Jonathan Villar Houston Astros – Home Run #7
Anthony Gose Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #10
High-A:
Matt Szczur Chicago Cubs – Home Run #2
Sebastian Valle Philadelphia Phillies – Home Run #4
Darin Ruf Philadelphia Phillies – Home Run #11
Stefan Welch New York Mets – Home Run #12
Kent Matthes Colorado Rockies – Home Run #21
Angelo Songco Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #20
Bobby Borchering Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #19
Denny Almonte Seattle Mariners – Home Run #19
Low-A:
Donald Lutz Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #15 & #16
Padres Prospect Jonathan Galvez Talks About His Strong Season At High-A Lake Elsinore
The Padres may have a breakout second base prospect in the form of 20 year old Jonathan Galvez. The native of the Dominican Republic is batting .300 with 25 Doubles, 5 Triples, 8 Home Runs, and 60 Rbi’s for High-A Lake Elsinore in the California League. Galvez has also been very effective on the bases stealing 29 in 35 attempts. All of those offensive numbers are career highs, except for Home Runs, he is two off of last year’s total of 10. In the story, Galvez talks about working hard to improve defensive skills (40 errors in 2010) so they match his hitting prowess and the joy his family felt when he originally signed with the Padres.
Summer School In Session For Storm’s Jonathon Galvez — Patch.com
Florence Freedom Of The Frontier League Draw Young Fans In The Hot Summer With 30 Foot Tall Waterslide
Great promotion by the Florence Freedom of the Frontier League. Faced with afternoon games and temperatures in the 90’s, the Freedom, located just south of Cincinnati brought out this giant 30 foot tall inflatable water slide. Judging by the huge line in the video, the promotion was a great success.
Derek Jeter, Ivan Rodriguez Lead 2011 Florida State League Hall Of Fame Class
New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter and Washington Nationals catcher Ivan Rodriguez are among 11 men announced as part of the 2011 Florida State League Hall of Fame class. Joining Jeter & Rodriguez will be Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jose Rijo, and journeyman pitcher Gene Nelson among others including former World Series Champion reliever Darold Knowles. The induction is set to take place on November 2nd, 2011 in Daytona Beach Florida.
Florida State League Hall of Fame Class of 2011 includes Jeter, Pudge and Hurdle Examiner.com
Monday’s Notable Minor League Starting Pitchers
List compiled by our prospect ranker J.P. Schwartz. Follow JP on twitter @Jaypers413
Mike Montgomery Kansas City Royals – Triple-A
Tyler Thornburg Milwaukee Brewers – High-A
Jeff Ames Tampa Bay Rays – Rookie
Aaron Sanchez Toronto Blue Jays – Rookie
Daniel Corcino Cincinnati Reds – Low-A
Drake Britton Boston Red Sox – High-A
Drew Smyly Detroit Tigers – High-A
Tyler Matzek Colorado Rockies – Low-A
Zack Von Rosenberg Pittsburgh Pirates – Low-A
Jacob Turner Detroit Tigers – Double-A
Brad Lincoln Pittsburgh Pirates – Triple-A
Adrian Salcedo Minnesota Twins – Low-A
Henderson Alvarez Toronto Blue Jays – Double-A
Mike Foltynewicz Houston Astros – Low-A
Simon Castro San Diego Padres – Double-A
Shelby Miller St Louis Cardinals – Double-A
Jeremy Jeffress Kansas City Royals – Double-A
Garrett Richards Los Angeles Angels – Double-A
Chad Bettis Colorado Rockies – High-A
Note: List is gathered at MILB.com, is tentative, and all of the day’s starting pitchers may not have been revealed at post time.