Pirates Top Pick Coming to Lynchburg

Pirates Top Pick Coming to Lynchburg#250396

By Fumblerooskies - April 6th, 2009, 9:50 am

- April 6th, 2009, 9:50 am #250396

BRADENTON, Fla. -- The Pirates prized rookie, Pedro Alvarez -- No. 2 overall selection in last year's draft -- this afternoon was optioned to minor-league camp with the intent of sending him to high-Class A Lynchburg.

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/09075/956055-100.stm

#250399

By Hold My Own - April 6th, 2009, 9:51 am

- April 6th, 2009, 9:51 am #250399

Everyone rode the bus except Alvie...Scott Boras called ahead and got him a rental car...ha...I laughed

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.

#250403

By Fumblerooskies - April 6th, 2009, 9:57 am

- April 6th, 2009, 9:57 am #250403

That will endear him to his teammates.

#250447

By TDDance234 - April 6th, 2009, 11:37 am

- April 6th, 2009, 11:37 am #250447

He won't be there for long...

#250449

By Hold My Own - April 6th, 2009, 11:40 am

- April 6th, 2009, 11:40 am #250449

I dont know...first round position players dont move quite as quickly as pitchers do. The Carolina league is no joke. I wouldnt be surprised if he's batting .300 after the first 2 weeks. This is known as a pitchers league.

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.

#250452

By adam42381 - April 6th, 2009, 11:47 am

- April 6th, 2009, 11:47 am #250452

I might have to check him out when he plays the Spirits...err...Warthogs...err...Dash...

LUnpretty11 wrote:PH, your BJ skills impress me.

#250453

By Hold My Own - April 6th, 2009, 11:48 am

- April 6th, 2009, 11:48 am #250453

How about that new stadium? Wow...that's impressive

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.

#250456

By TDDance234 - April 6th, 2009, 11:55 am

- April 6th, 2009, 11:55 am #250456

Hold My Own wrote:I dont know...first round position players dont move quite as quickly as pitchers do. The Carolina league is no joke. I wouldnt be surprised if he's batting .300 after the first 2 weeks. This is known as a pitchers league.

Top prospects have started to move at a faster pace...especially with the economy the way it is. Add to it his time in the SEC, he'll make a brief stop in AA and then to the big leagues by the end of the year, IMO.

#250462

By Hold My Own - April 6th, 2009, 12:01 pm

- April 6th, 2009, 12:01 pm #250462

It's possible...Pirates of the past havent shown signs of this and I havent been around the new front office long enough to get a feel as to their beliefs. If the Pirates were to be in a position for a playoff push (I dont see happening) then I could agree...if not I think this entire year will be in the minors...but it really depends on what kind of start he gets here in Lynchburg.

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.

#250465

By adam42381 - April 6th, 2009, 12:04 pm

- April 6th, 2009, 12:04 pm #250465

Hold My Own wrote:How about that new stadium? Wow...that's impressive

If they ever get it finished...

LUnpretty11 wrote:PH, your BJ skills impress me.

#250470

By rueful - April 6th, 2009, 12:12 pm

- April 6th, 2009, 12:12 pm #250470

Hold My Own wrote:It's possible...Pirates of the past havent shown signs of this and I havent been around the new front office long enough to get a feel as to their beliefs. If the Pirates were to be in a position for a playoff push (I dont see happening) then I could agree...if not I think this entire year will be in the minors...but it really depends on what kind of start he gets here in Lynchburg.

The pirates will not be able to hang with the rest of the division. No way they are close to being in the playoff race

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#250477

By SuperJon - April 6th, 2009, 12:37 pm

- April 6th, 2009, 12:37 pm #250477

Hold My Own wrote:How about that new stadium? Wow...that's impressive

You mean the one that's not finished yet?

#250479

By Hold My Own - April 6th, 2009, 12:40 pm

- April 6th, 2009, 12:40 pm #250479

SuperJon wrote:
Hold My Own wrote:How about that new stadium? Wow...that's impressive
You mean the one that's not finished yet?

yeah, I keep warning the league that I think they have aspirations beyond Carolina league but nobody seems to think so. It wouldnt be the most convenient location to go AA but I still think it's possible

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.

#250528

By matshark - April 6th, 2009, 2:34 pm

- April 6th, 2009, 2:34 pm #250528

Hold My Own wrote:
SuperJon wrote:
Hold My Own wrote:How about that new stadium? Wow...that's impressive
You mean the one that's not finished yet?

yeah, I keep warning the league that I think they have aspirations beyond Carolina league but nobody seems to think so. It wouldnt be the most convenient location to go AA but I still think it's possible

AA Hillcats would be SWEET!

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#250549

By SuperJon - April 6th, 2009, 3:10 pm

- April 6th, 2009, 3:10 pm #250549

Hold My Own wrote:
SuperJon wrote:
Hold My Own wrote:How about that new stadium? Wow...that's impressive
You mean the one that's not finished yet?

yeah, I keep warning the league that I think they have aspirations beyond Carolina league but nobody seems to think so. It wouldnt be the most convenient location to go AA but I still think it's possible

The Mudcats are the only AA anywhere near by if I'm not mistaken. Unless Greensboro wants to go up (which low A to AA is a big jump) I just don't see Winston moving up. We're a big time A state, both low and high. Kinston, Winston, Asheville, Kannapolis, Hickory, and Greensboro are all A ball. Then there's the Mudcats at AA and Charlotte/Durham at AAA.

#250554

By Ed Dantes - April 6th, 2009, 3:24 pm

- April 6th, 2009, 3:24 pm #250554

This guy is a Pirates prospect... so he'll be in the minors a looooong time... plenty of duds in this lineup (although McCutchen is pretty good prospect)

2008 Pedro Alvarez
2007 Daniel Moskos
2006 Brad Lincoln
2005 Andrew McCutchen
2004 Neil Walker
2003 Paul Maholm
2002 Bryan Bullington
2001 John VanBenschoten
2000 Sean Burnett
1999 Bobby Bradley

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#250565

By Fumblerooskies - April 6th, 2009, 4:20 pm

- April 6th, 2009, 4:20 pm #250565

Maholm opening day starter for the big club this year.

#250589

By Ed Dantes - April 6th, 2009, 5:01 pm

- April 6th, 2009, 5:01 pm #250589

Fumblerooskies wrote:Maholm opening day starter for the big club this year.

I wasn't saying that everyone on the list stinks, I was just saying that you don't have a track record of success with every pick the Pirates made. John VanBenchoten spent some time in Lynchburg and he flamed out; Bryan Bullington was a former #1 overall (and he played in Lynchburg) and he was a dud too.

"You won't have Nixon to kick around any more, because, gentlemen, this is my last press conference." - Richard Nixon
"You won't have Dantes to kick around any more, because, members of Flame Fans, this is my last post." - Ed Dantes

#250619

By Fumblerooskies - April 6th, 2009, 6:48 pm

- April 6th, 2009, 6:48 pm #250619

No Ed...you are pretty much dead on...there is not a fantasy baseball keeper in the bunch. The Pirates for years drafted based on signability...and you see what that gets you.