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Clayton Kershaw Pulled After One Inning
Dodgers fans following phenom southpaw Clayton Kershaw's start tonight may have been disappointed. The 19 year-old was pulled after just one inning. Conspiracy theorists have already established that Kershaw must be involved in a trade.
Usually I'm quick to contribute to any conspiracy, but I decided to take a few minutes to listen to the Great Lakes Loons broadcast instead. Turns out that the plan all along was to have Kershaw pitch just one inning - this plan was outlined before the game started. Apparently the Dodgers sent down this directive to keep Kershaw's innings count down this year. After all, this is Kershaw's first full pro season.
You could call BS on the Dodgers and insist Kershaw is headed to Oakland in a Joe Blanton deal. After all, there had to be some kind of party line for the announcer to use to explain the one-inning stint. But if he really had been traded, why let him pitch at all? Why not just scratch him and say he has the flu?
Kershaw might be the best pitching prospect in all of baseball right now. He's definitely the top lefthander. Most likely, the Dodgers are just being careful with him.
Additionally, I'm still trying to track down why Mets prospect Fernando Martinez was pulled from tonight's game after one at-bat. But I do know he recently came off the DL for a right hand contusion, so taking it easy with him is entirely reasonable.
One more for you: apparently Philip Humber was supposed to start tonight for the Zephyrs after being scratched Friday for food poisoning. Adam Bostick started instead, but I'm not sure why.
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Blanton for Kershaw would be a hell of a good trade for the A's. I think it could be a real possibility..
Posted by: Bosox4416 | July 30, 2007 at 10:13 PM
If Blanton gets traded for Kershaw expect Colletti to be dead by the weekend. And rightfully so too.
Posted by: nrmax88 | July 30, 2007 at 10:35 PM
If it was straight up maybe I wouldn't kill Colletti, but someone else will.
Posted by: J.L. | July 30, 2007 at 10:42 PM
the a's would steal that prospect for a 3rd or 4th starter in blanton. As for Fernando Martinez if it is any sign of him being traded even though i highly doubt it this is one of the mets best prospects, it must b a big deal. Justc oming off the dl is the obvious reason
Posted by: reyes4mvp | July 30, 2007 at 10:44 PM
The Mets better not be trading Martinez...
Posted by: VIPRegan | July 30, 2007 at 10:45 PM
Mets better not trade Martinez for some scrub.
http://globalnym.blogspot.com
Posted by: VIPRegan | July 30, 2007 at 10:48 PM
Kershaw is untoucbable.
Posted by: Guitar Hero | July 30, 2007 at 10:48 PM
I love how you throw in Arod there nrmax. I agree, Colleti would be dead by the weekend.
Posted by: Guitar Hero | July 30, 2007 at 10:49 PM
Yeah your right reyes. If Fmart is going anywhere a superstar is coming back.
Posted by: nrmax88 | July 30, 2007 at 10:50 PM
it has to b, if its not omar is out of his mind. this kid has so much talent along with gomez. Milledge is a great player, just not a fan of him.
Posted by: reyes4mvp | July 30, 2007 at 10:56 PM
Martinez is far from a Billy Beane type prospect. He's not worth Blanton anyway. Same goes for Carlos Gomez. Milledge or bust.
That said Kershaw isn't going to be traded.
Posted by: buehrlebro | July 30, 2007 at 10:59 PM
Heard something about possibly Rauch and Cordero for F-Mart, Vargus, and Smith.
Posted by: Bravesfanuc | July 30, 2007 at 10:59 PM
listen first off where did u hear that? second thats alot of bullpen if they get rauch and cordero
Posted by: reyes4mvp | July 30, 2007 at 11:00 PM
im ok with F-Mart and Vargas but whats the point if we trade Smith?? I don't like it though it would help.. I have a feeling Milledge and Gomez will be good and F-Mart will tank.
Posted by: TheWrightStuff | July 30, 2007 at 11:02 PM
It was on a different board, probably just talk.
Posted by: Bravesfanuc | July 30, 2007 at 11:02 PM
TheWrightStuff, what do you see both Milledge and Gomez becoming?
Posted by: Bravesfanuc | July 30, 2007 at 11:03 PM
o ok cuz if it were to happen this would b the bullpen
feliciano
heilman
rauch
cordero
wagner
schenweis even though hes terrible
not bad with sanchez coming back
Posted by: reyes4mvp | July 30, 2007 at 11:04 PM
Milledge a solid OF who will hit 20-30 HR and steal 12-15 and play good defense and Gomez a solid #3 OF. A better version of Endy Chavez with more power.
Posted by: TheWrightStuff | July 30, 2007 at 11:05 PM
Funny you put it that way Buerhlebro, if you ask the Mets front office, they'd probably Martinez as their best outfield prospect, then Gomez, then Milledge. If Endy Chavez and Carlos Beltran weren't hurt, I'd venture to guess Milledge would be the first one on the block. But as is, he isn't going anywhere right now, the Mets don't have anyone else to play CF.
As nrmax said, if F-Mart's going anywhere, the Mets are getting a bonafide superstar in return, and not a rental either. Omar is nuts about Martinez.
Bravesfauc, that's a no go deal. No way F-Mart is going for bullpen help. He's an 18 year old who's already torn up the low minors, and is holding his own as the in Double A (again, at age 18!). He also held his own as the youngest player in the Arizona Fall League after last season. He can also play center, and has an above average defensive rating.
Posted by: MEddler | July 30, 2007 at 11:07 PM
if i get rid of martinez, i want willis, even though he is struggling i still think he can help the mets dramatically
Posted by: reyes4mvp | July 30, 2007 at 11:09 PM
Actually F-Mart's defense is considered poor and there are thoughts of him going to first base. Gomez is either going to be Alex Rios with more speed if he develops the power of Rios or Carl Crawford.
Posted by: Bravesfanuc | July 30, 2007 at 11:10 PM
I like the Rios comparison better. He is my favorite of all our prospects and he should stay.
Posted by: TheWrightStuff | July 30, 2007 at 11:12 PM
If F-Mart can learn to hit for power it will raise his value dramatically, but that might not happen until his early twenties. Really, I don't see any reason to rush him other than to marvel at his young age.
Posted by: buehrlebro | July 30, 2007 at 11:12 PM
Fernando Martinez is most definitely worth Joe Blanton. You must be crazy.
Posted by: nrmax88 | July 30, 2007 at 11:13 PM
ur out of ur mind, u could get so much more than blanton from martinez
Posted by: reyes4mvp | July 30, 2007 at 11:14 PM
Wow Humber too??? That's a bit more realistic, but I think his 4.21 ERA and age 24 will hurt him. But its his second season back from TJ surgery, quite common for a young player to struggle, and when you break down his numbers, especially over the last 10 games, he's looking much better after getting off to a pretty rough start.
He's 7-2 in his last 10 games with the Zephyrs with a 60 IP, a 3.90 ERA, and a whopping 3.92 K/BB (51/13). All good signs for a player in his first full season after surgery whose only had one inning in the majors. Only once in that span has he allowed more than 3 ER in an outing.
Posted by: MEddler | July 30, 2007 at 11:15 PM
Let's officially close the books on any paranoia about Clayton Kershaw being traded. He's not going anywhere, he never was.
http://tinyurl.com/ysnb9u
Kershaw struck out two batters in the first, raising his Midwest League-leading total to 129 in 92 1/3 innings. But because of a mandate from the Los Angeles Dodgers that the top prospect pitch only the first inning, Parrish pulled Kershaw after one.
Parrish said Kershaw will make a full start in his next outing, likely scheduled for Saturday.
"It's just part of the big picture," Parrish said.
Posted by: Craig Phillips | July 30, 2007 at 11:19 PM
Actually I was thinking about Rios while I was typing that. He's probably the best case scenario. I haven't seen enough of either Martinez or Gomez to give them a solid comparison, odds are they won't compare to any of the aforementioned but it's always fun. But their trade value is low, considering what we've seen happen with guys like Ruben Rivera and Alex Escobar.
For what it's worth, Billy Beane is the last guy in the world who would do a Blanton-Martinez deal. Funny, considering Beane's prospect status(could have been taken over Strawberry in that draft if he commited to baseball) and had an enormous upside that never made it. Then again, Beane never hit at any level in the minors but you get my point.
Posted by: buehrlebro | July 30, 2007 at 11:19 PM
"ur out of ur mind, u could get so much more than blanton from martinez"
Yeah i know, I was talking to buerhle, who said that Blanton was too much to give up for F MArt.
I love all 3 mets outfield prospects. I love Milledges attitude. He knows he is good and thats that. He has matured a lot since last year though, and seemingly getting along fine with the team. If Gomez turns out to be Rios or Carl Crawford, I am not complaining. Gomez reminds me a tad of Hanley Ramirez, atleast their size, and batting stance a little bit. Gomez will get bigger and stronger. Again, I am not saying Gomez is Hanley, but he just reminds me of him a little. If I could have it my way, I would start next year with Gomez Beltran and Milledge from right to left, see how F MArt develops along with how Beltran plays. Maybe Martinez is the guy to follow Delgado if they want to move him to first. I know the least about F-Mart of the 3, but I have also heard the best things about him of the 3, so I have to see. I love Milledge, and Gomez has huge upside also, and he was getting better and better, especially at the plate. Again though, he still has a long way to go.
Posted by: nrmax88 | July 30, 2007 at 11:20 PM
I'm pretty sure I remember seeing that F-Mart had a plus defensive rating in Single-A, not sure about Double-A. It wasn't amazing, but it was about where Milledge was playing the corners in AAA last year (He's always been better in center). Gomez was bordering on off the charts at the lower levels though, at least by comparison.
Its interesting, because all three have a really unique profile that suggests future big league success: Milledge has his quick bat and spunky attitude, Gomez has his quick legs defensive abilities, and Martinez is as good a hitter as you'll find at age 18.
Posted by: MEddler | July 30, 2007 at 11:22 PM
"Milledge a solid OF who will hit 20-30 HR and steal 12-15 and play good defense and Gomez a solid #3 OF. A better version of Endy Chavez with more power."
Gomez is projected by many to be a 30-30 guy. Do you honestly think if he was expected to be Endy Chavez the mets wouldnt have sold high on him a year ago? Maybe Gomez is Endy Chavez with better power RIGHT NOW, but thats not what his career is projected to be. So many things canh appen though, gotta just wait and see.
Posted by: nrmax88 | July 30, 2007 at 11:23 PM
Yeah that's pretty much what I said, a mandate from the Dodgers.
Posted by: Tim Dierkes | July 30, 2007 at 11:25 PM
he might very well be a 30-30 guy. He is huge 6-4 you should have power at that size. What I meant as a better version on Endy is that he will hit 15-20 maybe 25 on a best year, steal 40 bases or more and be a gold glover.
Posted by: TheWrightStuff | July 30, 2007 at 11:26 PM
The knock on Gomez right now is that he's a bit of a free swinger and doesn't have a very good knowledge of the zone. His batting average early on in his major league stint also relied on bunt singles and infield hits. But as he came along, he showed a ton of improvement for a guy truly learning on the job. The injury may set him back, but I think he left the big club having made Omar feel better about him than he already did.
Posted by: MEddler | July 30, 2007 at 11:29 PM
yea you can tell he doesn't have a great eye but it did approve. Can you imagine how many bases he will steal if he learns from Ricky? I mean the guy is probably faster than reyes
Posted by: TheWrightStuff | July 30, 2007 at 11:31 PM
Gomez is still just a prospect and has a lot of developing to do, physically and as a player. Looking up his stats, they're really meh, still considering how young he is however. I think he needs a lot more ABs in the minors, probably should be in AAA till at least the end of next year. He isn't helping the team a ton and needs to get experience against higher level competition where it won't hurt the Mets. I mean, if Ryan Sweeney and Jose Martinez were in the Mets/Red Sox/Yankees system they'd be the second comings, but I'm cautiously optimistic about their future as a White Sox fan.
Posted by: buehrlebro | July 30, 2007 at 11:33 PM
Best pitching prospect? Last I checked Clay Bucholz took over after Phillip Hughes and Homer Bailey were called up to the bigs
Posted by: pedroia2007 | July 31, 2007 at 06:08 AM