Last year, it was a two-man race between Miguel Cabrera and Mike Trout.
This year?
It's more of the same, but with one other player in the mix.
Mike Trout is not going to be mentioned in most people's midseason MVPs, but I just can't leave him out. After hitting just .261 for the month of April, Trout is up to hitting .322 with 119 hits, 15 home runs, 59 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases.
We are slightly more than halfway through the season, but Trout is on pace to hit .322 with over 200 hits, close to 30 home runs, over 100 runs batted in, and 40 stolen bases. His season may be overshadowed by the top two contenders, but I feel Trout is worth mentioning, as a hot second half could easily put him in the discussion.
Chris Davis is leading the league in home runs with 37, and is hitting a solid .315 at the plate. He's got an OPS of 1.109, and is a huge reason why the Orioles are having the kind of success they are having. In a tough AL East, the O's are 10 games over .500, and are right in the mix, both in the division, and for a wild card spot.
Davis has been exciting to watch, and some early mutterings of 62 home runs has begun. Davis is my number two for midseason AL MVP.
Top honors has to go to Miguel Cabrera. No player in the history of baseball has ever had 30 home runs and 90 RBIs at the All Star break, until this year. Cabrera is hitting an incredible .365 with 30 home runs, 95 RBIs, and a 1.132 OPS. He is putting up video game numbers so far in the first half of the season, and has actually elevated himself after an MVP and triple-crown winning season.
If Davis cools off a bit, Cabrera may actually win back-to-back triple crowns. Color me impressed.
Also, check out: AL Midseason Cy Young Winner (Leader)
[Editor's note: This post is by John Trifone (@JohnnyT0122), who also contributes at our NFL site: Eat, Drink and Sleep Football (see John's archives).]
Monday, July 15, 2013
Sunday, July 14, 2013
MLB Midseason Awards: A.L. Cy Young Award
Now that we are at the midway point (or a little past it), I will post my choices as midseason leader for Cy Young and MVP in both leagues at the All-Star Break.
The perennial choices for AL Cy Young are either Justin Verlander or Felix Hernandez, who have consistently been two of the game's top pitchers over the last several years.
A couple of other guys like David Price (last year's winner) or Jered Weaver are usually in the discussion as well, along with a surprise or two that pop up every year. Last year, Chris Sale was the guy who emerged, and was the favorite to win the award heading into the second half of last season.
This year, Bartolo Colon makes a strong case at 12-3 with an ERA of 2.70, currently third in the AL. Colon's connection with PEDs, however, may be what largely accounts for his return to the dominance of his prime at the age of 40. Nonetheless, he has not yet been suspended, and has a legitimate claim to the midseason AL Cy Young award.
I'm going to go another way, though. Max Scherzer, who is not even the best pitcher on his own team, is leading the pack at the midway point. With an ERA just a shade over three (3.19 at the moment), Scherzer is an incredible 13-1 in 19 starts. He is averaging more than a strikeout per inning (10.55 K/9), and has a WHIP under one (0.98).
I'll take Scherzer for my midseason AL Cy Young award winner/leader.
[Editor's note: This post is by John Trifone (@JohnnyT0122), who also contributes at our NFL site: Eat, Drink and Sleep Football (see John's archives).]
The perennial choices for AL Cy Young are either Justin Verlander or Felix Hernandez, who have consistently been two of the game's top pitchers over the last several years.
A couple of other guys like David Price (last year's winner) or Jered Weaver are usually in the discussion as well, along with a surprise or two that pop up every year. Last year, Chris Sale was the guy who emerged, and was the favorite to win the award heading into the second half of last season.
This year, Bartolo Colon makes a strong case at 12-3 with an ERA of 2.70, currently third in the AL. Colon's connection with PEDs, however, may be what largely accounts for his return to the dominance of his prime at the age of 40. Nonetheless, he has not yet been suspended, and has a legitimate claim to the midseason AL Cy Young award.
I'm going to go another way, though. Max Scherzer, who is not even the best pitcher on his own team, is leading the pack at the midway point. With an ERA just a shade over three (3.19 at the moment), Scherzer is an incredible 13-1 in 19 starts. He is averaging more than a strikeout per inning (10.55 K/9), and has a WHIP under one (0.98).
I'll take Scherzer for my midseason AL Cy Young award winner/leader.
[Editor's note: This post is by John Trifone (@JohnnyT0122), who also contributes at our NFL site: Eat, Drink and Sleep Football (see John's archives).]
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Jose Altuve, Astros agree to 4-year extension
Per Brian McTaggert of the MLB.com, the Houston Astros and second baseman Jose Altuve have agreed to an extension.
According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, it is a four-year deal that runs from 2014 through 2017 worth $12.5 million. In addition, the club has options for 2018 ($6 million) and 2019 ($6.5 million).
Eligible for arbitration next year, Altuve would have been eligible for free agency after the 2016 season.
Going into the season, the Astros had a payroll of approximately $22 million with starting pitcher Bud Norris its highest-paid player with a salary of $3 million.
Altuve leads the team in batting average (.280) and stolen bases (21) with 36 runs scored, three home runs and 28 runs batted in.
According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, it is a four-year deal that runs from 2014 through 2017 worth $12.5 million. In addition, the club has options for 2018 ($6 million) and 2019 ($6.5 million).
Eligible for arbitration next year, Altuve would have been eligible for free agency after the 2016 season.
Going into the season, the Astros had a payroll of approximately $22 million with starting pitcher Bud Norris its highest-paid player with a salary of $3 million.
Altuve leads the team in batting average (.280) and stolen bases (21) with 36 runs scored, three home runs and 28 runs batted in.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
MLB Announces N.L. All-Stars
Major League Baseball has just announced the starters, pitchers and
reserves for both leagues for the 2013 MLB All-Star Game, which will be
played on Tuesday, July 16th.
Here are the National League starters:
Here are the NL pitchers:
[Here are the A.L. All-Stars.]
Here are the National League starters:
- C: Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals
- 1B: Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds
- 2B: Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati Reds
- SS: Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado Rockies
- 3B: David Wright, New York Mets
- OF: Carlos Beltran, St. Louis Cardinals
- OF: Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies
- OF: Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals
Here are the NL pitchers:
- LHP: Madison Bumgarner, San Francisco Giants
- LHP: Aroldis Chapman, Cincinnati Reds
- LHP: Patrick Corbin, Arizona Diamondbacks
- RHP: Jose Fernandez, Miami Marlins
- RHP: Jason Grilli, Pittsburgh Pirates
- RHP: Matt Harvey, New York Mets
- LHP: Clayton Kershaw, Los Angleles Dodgers
- RHP: Craig Kimbrel, Atlanta Braves
- LHP: Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies
- LHP: Jeff Locke, Pittsburgh Pirates
- RHP: Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals
- LHP: Travis Wood, Chicago Cubs
- RHP: Jordan Zimmermann, Washington Nationals
- C: Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants
- 1B: Paul Goldschmidt, Arizona Diamondbacks
- 1B: Allen Craig, St. Louis Cardinals
- 2B: Matt Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals
- 2B: Marco Scutaro, San Francisco Giants
- SS: Everth Cabrera, San Diego Padres
- SS: Jean Segura, Milwaukee Brewers
- 3B: Pedro Alvarez, Pittsburgh Pirates
- OF: Domonic Brown, Philadelphia Phillies
- OF: Michael Cuddyer, Colorado Rockies
- OF: Carlos Gomez, Milwaukee Brewers
- OF: Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates
- Ian Desmond, Washington Nationals
- Freddie Freeman, Atlanta Braves
- Adrian Gonzalez, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Hunter Pence, San Francisco Giants
- Yasiel Puig, Los Angeles Dodgers
[Here are the A.L. All-Stars.]
MLB announces A.L. All-Stars
Major League Baseball has just announced the starters, pitchers and reserves for both leagues for the 2013 MLB All-Star Game, which will be played on Tuesday, July 16th.
Here are the American League starters:
Here are the AL pitchers:
** Denotes injury replacement.
[Here are the N.L. All-Stars.]
Here are the American League starters:
- C: Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins
- 1B: Chris Davis, Baltimore Orioles
- 2B: Robinson Cano, New York Yankees
- SS: J.J. Hardy, Baltimore Orioles
- 3B: Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
- OF: Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles
- OF: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
- OF: Jose Bautista, Toronto Blue Jays
- DH: David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox
Here are the AL pitchers:
- * RHP: Clay Buchholz, Boston Red Sox
- LHP: Brett Cecil, Toronto Blue Jays
- ** RHP: Bartolo Colon, Oakland A's
- * RHP: Jesse Crain, Chicago White Sox
- RHP: Yu Darvish, Texas Rangers
- RHP: Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners
- RHP: Hisashi Iwakuma, Seattle Mariners
- RHP: Justin Masterson, Cleveland Indians
- RHP: Joe Nathan, Texas Rangers
- ** LHP: Glen Perkins, Minnesota Twins
- RHP: Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees
- LHP: Chris Sale, Chicago White Sox
- RHP: Max Scherzer, Detroit Tigers
- RHP: Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers
** Denotes injury replacement.
- C: Jason Castro, Houston Astros
- C: Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals
- 1B: Prince Fielder, Detroit Tigers
- 2B: Jason Kipnis, Cleveland Indians
- 2B: Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox
- 2B: Ben Zobrist, Tampa Bay Rays
- SS: Jhonny Peralta: Detroit Tigers
- 3B: Manny Machado, Baltimore Orioles
- OF: Nelson Cruz, Texas Rangers
- OF: Alex Gordon, Kansas City Royals
- OF: Torii Hunter, Detroit Tigers
- DH: Edwin Encarnacion, Toronto Blue Jays
- Joaquin Benoit, Detroit Tigers
- Steve Delabar, Toronto Blue Jays
- David Robertson, New York Yankees
- Tanner Scheppers, Texas Rangers
- Koji Uehara, Boston Red Sox
[Here are the N.L. All-Stars.]
Phillies place Ryan Howard on 15-day DL
Earlier today, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard was a late scratch from tonight's lineup due to soreness in his left knee.
Now the Phillies have placed Howard on the 15-day disabled list, the team announced via Twitter.
With Howard out of the lineup, Laynce Nix will play first base and hit seventh against the Braves tonight.
To take Howard's roster spot, the Phillies have called up Darren Ruf, who is expected to join the club at some point during tonight's game.
On the season, Howard is hitting .266 with 11 home runs and 43 runs batted in. Howard is tied for second on the team in homers with Chase Utley and is second in RBI, trailing Domonic Brown in both categories.
Now the Phillies have placed Howard on the 15-day disabled list, the team announced via Twitter.
With Howard out of the lineup, Laynce Nix will play first base and hit seventh against the Braves tonight.
To take Howard's roster spot, the Phillies have called up Darren Ruf, who is expected to join the club at some point during tonight's game.
On the season, Howard is hitting .266 with 11 home runs and 43 runs batted in. Howard is tied for second on the team in homers with Chase Utley and is second in RBI, trailing Domonic Brown in both categories.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Ryan Braun (thumb) leaves today's game early
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun left today's game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning due to right thumb soreness, the team tweeted.
For Braun, it's not a new injury as he sat out Wednesday's game due to thumb soreness as well.
“We’ve got to figure out what to do there,” Roenicke said (before today's game), per beat writer Adam McCalvey. “We’ve got to start going in the right direction with him, and sometimes it’s not. … I’m hoping we don’t have to [place him on the disabled list], but we start making gains and he says, ‘Yeah, I feel really good today,’ and then all of a sudden it’s a bad day and a setback.
“We keep going this back and forth. He’s out there playing, hitting third for us, and I expect the Braun that I’ve seen for the last two years, and he’s not the same. He’s still getting hits, he’s still helping us win games, but he’s not that guy that can carry a team like I know he can.”
Before leaving the game, Braun was 0-for-1 with a strike out.
Through 57 games, Braun is hitting . with nine home runs, 36 runs batted in, 30 runs scored and four stolen bases.
For Braun, it's not a new injury as he sat out Wednesday's game due to thumb soreness as well.
“We’ve got to figure out what to do there,” Roenicke said (before today's game), per beat writer Adam McCalvey. “We’ve got to start going in the right direction with him, and sometimes it’s not. … I’m hoping we don’t have to [place him on the disabled list], but we start making gains and he says, ‘Yeah, I feel really good today,’ and then all of a sudden it’s a bad day and a setback.
“We keep going this back and forth. He’s out there playing, hitting third for us, and I expect the Braun that I’ve seen for the last two years, and he’s not the same. He’s still getting hits, he’s still helping us win games, but he’s not that guy that can carry a team like I know he can.”
Before leaving the game, Braun was 0-for-1 with a strike out.
Through 57 games, Braun is hitting . with nine home runs, 36 runs batted in, 30 runs scored and four stolen bases.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Bryce Harper to visit Dr. James Andrews
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is eligible to come off the disabled list on Tuesday, but that appears to be the longest of long shots at the moment.
Per Amanda Comak of the Washington Times, Harper will visit noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews on Monday.
Comak also tweeted that "Harper did some running in the pool today and his knee still swelled so the#nats want to see what Andrews sees and says."
"#Nats still insist Harper's injury is bursitis, not worse. Surgery to remove bursa sac would be last resort, would add several weeks to ...," CSN Washington's Mark Zuckerman tweeted.
In 44 games, Harper is hitting .287 with 12 home runs and 23 runs batted in.
Per Amanda Comak of the Washington Times, Harper will visit noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews on Monday.
Comak also tweeted that "Harper did some running in the pool today and his knee still swelled so the
"#Nats still insist Harper's injury is bursitis, not worse. Surgery to remove bursa sac would be last resort, would add several weeks to ...," CSN Washington's Mark Zuckerman tweeted.
In 44 games, Harper is hitting .287 with 12 home runs and 23 runs batted in.
2013 MLB Mock Draft Database Updated
Only hours from the start of the 2013 MLB Draft, we have updated our mock draft database.
Based on the mocks updated within the past four days, 11 of the 12 mock drafts in our database have a pitcher going first overall. Seven of those 11 have it being Oklahoma's Jonathan Gray and four of them have Stanford's Mark Appel going first overall.
The one exception is Anthony Witrado of The Sporting News, who has the Astros selecting North Carolina third baseman Colin Moran.
If the majority of mocks are correct and it's a pitcher that goes first overall, the success rate of pitchers selected first overall has not been great.
Here's a chart from Baseball Reference of pitchers selected No. 1 overall in the MLB Draft since 1970:
Again, you can view our updated mock draft database here.
Based on the mocks updated within the past four days, 11 of the 12 mock drafts in our database have a pitcher going first overall. Seven of those 11 have it being Oklahoma's Jonathan Gray and four of them have Stanford's Mark Appel going first overall.
The one exception is Anthony Witrado of The Sporting News, who has the Astros selecting North Carolina third baseman Colin Moran.
If the majority of mocks are correct and it's a pitcher that goes first overall, the success rate of pitchers selected first overall has not been great.
Here's a chart from Baseball Reference of pitchers selected No. 1 overall in the MLB Draft since 1970:
| Year | Rnd | RdPck | Tm | Pos | WAR | G | W | L | SV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | Pirates | Gerrit Cole (minors) | RHP | |||||||
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | Nationals | Stephen Strasburg (minors) | RHP | 7.0 | 57 | 24 | 15 | 2.85 | 1.08 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | Devil Rays | David Price (minors) | LHP | 15.1 | 134 | 62 | 35 | 3.29 | 1.19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | Royals | Luke Hochevar (minors) | RHP | 0.8 | 148 | 38 | 60 | 5.33 | 1.39 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | Pirates | Bryan Bullington (minors) | RHP | -0.2 | 26 | 1 | 9 | 5.62 | 1.58 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | Tigers | Matt Anderson (minors) | RHP | -0.5 | 257 | 15 | 7 | 5.19 | 1.58 | 26 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | Pirates | Kris Benson (minors) | RHP | 13.0 | 206 | 70 | 75 | 4.42 | 1.39 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | Mets | Paul Wilson (minors) | RHP | 2.2 | 170 | 40 | 58 | 4.86 | 1.45 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | Yankees | Brien Taylor (minors) | LHP | |||||||
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | Orioles | Ben McDonald (minors) | RHP | 20.9 | 211 | 78 | 70 | 3.91 | 1.26 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | Padres | Andy Benes (minors) | RHP | 31.7 | 403 | 155 | 139 | 3.97 | 1.31 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | Twins | Tim Belcher (minors) | RHP | 26.2 | 394 | 146 | 140 | 4.16 | 1.34 | 5 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 | Mariners | Mike Moore (minors) | RHP | 28.5 | 450 | 161 | 176 | 4.39 | 1.42 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | Astros | Floyd Bannister (minors) | LHP | 26.9 | 431 | 134 | 143 | 4.06 | 1.33 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | Rangers | David Clyde (minors) | LHP | 0.7 | 84 | 18 | 33 | 4.63 | 1.53 | 0 |
Again, you can view our updated mock draft database here.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Bryce Harper not in lineup on Monday
Earlier this month, Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper had a face-first collision with the outfield wall at Dodgers Stadium.
Since then, Harper (knee) has missed several games and he left last night's game against the Phillies early after aggravating the injury.
It's something that Harper expects to deal with all season.
“It probably won’t get better until the offseason,” he said, per James Watson of the Washington Post. “I just have to deal with the pain and try to keep in there every day and see what happens.”
According to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post, Harper is not in today's lineup against the Orioles.
Kilgore went on to tweet that Harper passed an MRI, but he was diagnosed with bursitis in his knee and he may return as a designated hitter during the series with the Orioles.
Harper is currently hitting .287 with 12 home runs and 23 runs batted in.
Since then, Harper (knee) has missed several games and he left last night's game against the Phillies early after aggravating the injury.
It's something that Harper expects to deal with all season.
“It probably won’t get better until the offseason,” he said, per James Watson of the Washington Post. “I just have to deal with the pain and try to keep in there every day and see what happens.”
According to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post, Harper is not in today's lineup against the Orioles.
Kilgore went on to tweet that Harper passed an MRI, but he was diagnosed with bursitis in his knee and he may return as a designated hitter during the series with the Orioles.
Harper is currently hitting .287 with 12 home runs and 23 runs batted in.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Join one of our upcoming FanDuel leagues
The MLB and fantasy baseball season is long.
And if someone on your fantasy team suffers an injury, the season can seem even longer. Much longer.
One of the ways to break up the long season is to participate in daily fantasy leagues, which is something we highly recommend.
If interested, you can join one of our daily fantasy leagues at FanDuel that we have set up over the next few days:
FanDuel's leagues are based on salary caps (i.e., there is not a draft). My three leagues above are set up for five teams, entry is $5 and winner takes all.
Good luck!
And if someone on your fantasy team suffers an injury, the season can seem even longer. Much longer.
One of the ways to break up the long season is to participate in daily fantasy leagues, which is something we highly recommend.
If interested, you can join one of our daily fantasy leagues at FanDuel that we have set up over the next few days:
FanDuel's leagues are based on salary caps (i.e., there is not a draft). My three leagues above are set up for five teams, entry is $5 and winner takes all.
Good luck!
Friday, April 12, 2013
Zack Greinke fractures collarbone in bench-clearing brawl
San Diego's Carlos Quentin took offense to being hit by a pitch (and some comments) from Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke in last night's game, which led to a broken left collarbone for Greinke.
When Quentin charged the mound, Greinke lowered his (left) shoulder and that's likely when the injury occurred during what resulted into a benches-clearing brawl.
“That’s just stupid, that’s what it is,” [Dodgers manager Don] Mattingly told reporters, per Steve Dilbeck of the L.A. Times. “He should not play a game until Zack can pitch.
“He caused the whole thing. Nothing happens if he goes to first base. That’s zero understanding of the game of baseball. He’s not throwing at him 3-2 in a 2-1 game.”
After the game, Matt Kemp and Quentin nearly got into it in the parking lot, but the two were separated by Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw.
Over the past two seasons, no player was hit more than Quentin: 2011 (23 HBPs) and 2012 (17).
These two teams will play again starting Monday in Los Angeles.
When Quentin charged the mound, Greinke lowered his (left) shoulder and that's likely when the injury occurred during what resulted into a benches-clearing brawl.
“That’s just stupid, that’s what it is,” [Dodgers manager Don] Mattingly told reporters, per Steve Dilbeck of the L.A. Times. “He should not play a game until Zack can pitch.
“He caused the whole thing. Nothing happens if he goes to first base. That’s zero understanding of the game of baseball. He’s not throwing at him 3-2 in a 2-1 game.”
After the game, Matt Kemp and Quentin nearly got into it in the parking lot, but the two were separated by Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw.
Over the past two seasons, no player was hit more than Quentin: 2011 (23 HBPs) and 2012 (17).
These two teams will play again starting Monday in Los Angeles.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Jered Weaver out 4-6 weeks with broken elbow
The Angels have placed ace Jered Weaver on the 15-day disabled list, but he will miss at least the next four weeks (and possibly more) with a non-displaced fracture in his left elbow, per Mike DiGiovanna of the L.A. Times.
Initially the injury sustained on Sunday was believed to be a strain, but further tests revealed the fracture.
Per DiGiovanna, the Angels will likely move Garrett Richards into the rotation and they have called up Dane De La Rosa.
Weaver, who compiled a 38-13 record over the past two seasons, has an 4.91 ERA with six strikeouts and six walks in 11 innings this season.
Initially the injury sustained on Sunday was believed to be a strain, but further tests revealed the fracture.
Per DiGiovanna, the Angels will likely move Garrett Richards into the rotation and they have called up Dane De La Rosa.
Weaver, who compiled a 38-13 record over the past two seasons, has an 4.91 ERA with six strikeouts and six walks in 11 innings this season.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Jose Fernandez makes Marlins' Opening Day roster
Earlier in the month, the Miami Marlins sent their top prospect down to minors and it seemed unlikely that he would be on the team's Opening Day roster.
“I’ve been expecting it the last two weeks. I’m 20 years old. I can’t be upset. I can’t. It’s not a secret. I knew I was going to get sent down. I was waiting for it," Hernandez said when sent down to the minors, per Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald.
“I know I’ve got to get ready for my [minor-league] season. I want to get my routine going. I knew they made the right call.”
Well, now it's time to get ready for the major-league season.
With injuries to pitchers Nathan Eovaldi and Henderson Alvarez, 20-year-old prospect Jose Fernandez will begin the season on the big-league roster.
Per Spencer, Fernandez will make his big-league debut on Sunday against the Mets.
Hernandez is the No. 5 prospect on Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list, No. 16 on Keith Law's Top 100 Prospects and No. 6 in Jonathan Mayo's prospect rankings for MLB.com.
“I’ve been expecting it the last two weeks. I’m 20 years old. I can’t be upset. I can’t. It’s not a secret. I knew I was going to get sent down. I was waiting for it," Hernandez said when sent down to the minors, per Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald.
“I know I’ve got to get ready for my [minor-league] season. I want to get my routine going. I knew they made the right call.”
Well, now it's time to get ready for the major-league season.
With injuries to pitchers Nathan Eovaldi and Henderson Alvarez, 20-year-old prospect Jose Fernandez will begin the season on the big-league roster.
Per Spencer, Fernandez will make his big-league debut on Sunday against the Mets.
Hernandez is the No. 5 prospect on Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list, No. 16 on Keith Law's Top 100 Prospects and No. 6 in Jonathan Mayo's prospect rankings for MLB.com.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Adam Eaton to miss 6-8 weeks with UCL sprain
Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Adam Eaton will miss the next six to eight weeks with a left elbow UCL sprain, according to the team.
Expected to be the team's leadoff hitter, Eaton was hitting the ball really well this spring with his .390 average over 20 games.
"You know that I will work my butt off to get back in there," he tweeted. "It will be sooner than later."
Eaton is No. 73 on Baseball America's list of top 100 prospects and was No. 1 on Keith Law's list of Top 20 Impact Prospects for 2013.
Expected to be the team's leadoff hitter, Eaton was hitting the ball really well this spring with his .390 average over 20 games.
"You know that I will work my butt off to get back in there," he tweeted. "It will be sooner than later."
Eaton is No. 73 on Baseball America's list of top 100 prospects and was No. 1 on Keith Law's list of Top 20 Impact Prospects for 2013.
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