AFL Rising Stars Showcase Tonight on MLBN @ 5PM

by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 2:51 PM PST Comment 99 comments

Fellow ANers,

The AFL Rising Stars Showcase takes place tonight, and it will be on MLB Network. Oakland A's prospects Grant Desme and Jemile Weeks are playing in the game. For those of you like me, this will be the first baseball you have watched in well over a month. Needless to say, but I am excited and have been eagerly anticipating this game.

I know this is a small post, and could actually be a Fan Shot, but no one ever looks at um anyway and I want to spread the word to as many ANers as possible.

HOPEFULLY SOMEONE HERE WILL PUT UP A GAME THREAD SO WE CAN ALL KICK IT!!

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This could just double as the game thread if anyone wants to use it

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by Flashfire on Nov 7, 2009 3:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Glad I checked today

I guess I do get MLBTV now. I’ll be watching tonight.

by DiegoAsFan on Nov 7, 2009 4:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

in Oakland on Comcast Channel 412

Let the Kids play Billy!! No More Rent-a-Vet in Oakland!!

by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

This could be fun to watch

Especially since I know who some of these players are from having seen them play.

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by Flashfire on Nov 7, 2009 5:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Desme batting 4th

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Jemile batting 9th

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Jemile is pronounced: Jeh My Uhl...? Crazy!

"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau

by King Richard on Nov 7, 2009 5:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

jeh-mile me thinks is more accurate

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

shoot you can call him Joe

as long as he hits in the majors…

by Colorado Booze Hounds on Nov 7, 2009 5:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

tru

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What level does McArn coach at for the A's?

Hes the hitting and 1st base coach for this game.

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hitting coach in Sacto

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by Flashfire on Nov 7, 2009 5:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ty

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Desme up next......

hopefully w/ bases loaded…

Let the Kids play Billy!! No More Rent-a-Vet in Oakland!!

by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

1st and 3rd, 1 out, Desme up......

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

RBI single

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Desme singles one in

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by Flashfire on Nov 7, 2009 5:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wow, the ball is really carrying there

Brandon Allen just lifted one out to center.

by DiegoAsFan on Nov 7, 2009 5:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wow, hitting does look easy here.

"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau

by King Richard on Nov 7, 2009 5:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

They gotta do something with Tony Clark's mic

by DiegoAsFan on Nov 7, 2009 5:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Good approach from Weeks.

"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau

by King Richard on Nov 7, 2009 5:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Blowout city

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by Flashfire on Nov 7, 2009 5:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wow, Minor got owned.

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Nov 7, 2009 5:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

HAHA!!

Stupid Angels Pitcher!! FAIL FAIL FAIL!!!

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Desme looks a little awkward running out in left

but the arm looks pretty darned good. Just gunned out a guy at second.

by DiegoAsFan on Nov 7, 2009 5:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

If they let Cust play.......

umm Desme is a veritable gold glover by comparison

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yea, I guess

But I try not to use Jack Cust as the standard for measuring defensive ability.

by DiegoAsFan on Nov 7, 2009 5:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

lol tru

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

DESME!!!!!

HES MLB READY IN THE FIELD AFTER THAT ASSIST

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Desme's Cannon wins

Desme to Weeks!

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Nov 7, 2009 5:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

true!!!

I failed to realize that was Weeks with the sweet tag!!

Let the Kids play Billy!! No More Rent-a-Vet in Oakland!!

by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Also......

They want to put him in CF, so he must be pretty good

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Great play by Desme and Weeks

Though that looked pretty painful for the runner. Guess he’s okay from how they’re all laughing about it.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 7, 2009 5:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I don't think Alonso is going to be hurt by Weeks falling on him

There’s a bit of a weight disparity there.

by DiegoAsFan on Nov 7, 2009 5:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

At first I thought he took an elbow to the face

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 7, 2009 5:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yea but he did not just fall on him.......

He gave him the soulder! It was great technique for a football player…..

Let the Kids play Billy!! No More Rent-a-Vet in Oakland!!

by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Teammates

Alonso and Weeks were teammates at Miami. I’m sure they were just joking about it.

by DavidS on Nov 7, 2009 8:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Who umps in the AFL?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 7, 2009 5:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I would assume....

MiLB Umps for the AFL.

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 5:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I mean, which level, and are they selected by their leagues as the best of the best?

They could pick AAA guys in order to say to the players, “This is a serious level”. Or, they could use the AFL for the umps they way they use it for the players — as a way to challenge the most promising prospects, including lower-level guys.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 7, 2009 6:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Or they could pick Phil Cuzzi and Tim McClellan,

to give them some much needed practice.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Nov 7, 2009 6:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

rofl

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

poor Giants....

AHAHHAHAAHHA

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Well......

both AA and AAA players are eligible for this game, but I would think the best are chosen as reward. At least thats how it works in the Bigs. But I dont know, google it…

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

This kids fastball is really heavy....

very dan haren like

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe more Web like

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Lots of discussion here in Philly about the Phils replacing Feliz

Sounds like they’re interested in moving on to someone else. The obvious thing would be to sign Chone or Beltre (if they get involved in a serious way, the A’s’ chances of getting one of them will go down substantially, I’d think).

But with their OF prospects (including Brown, who just beat out the DP relay and got CS), I wonder if they’ll consider trading Victorino to get a 3B. Victorino is good, but quite likely overvalued.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 7, 2009 6:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I think they would try and get.....

Chone or Beltre or even Mora before they would trade Victorino

Let the Kids play Billy!! No More Rent-a-Vet in Oakland!!

by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I think the FA route is more likely

and with Ibanez in lF, they’ll have a hole in the OF withing a year or 2 in any case, even if they keep Victorino. I also haven’t thought about matchups for a trade. Just thinking out loud here.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 7, 2009 6:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought you were suggesting the A's might go after Feliz

You could do better — but you could do a lot worse, too. Basically Jack Hannahan with power instead of walks.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Nov 7, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Except that Feliz's slash #s this year

were .260/.308/.386.

So maybe he’s Hannahan with power instead of walks, but without the power.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 7, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

There was something in the water for 3Bmen this year

Beltre caught it too.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Nov 7, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

But how did Beltre even get the water in the first place?

He didn’t have a cup.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 7, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

He shares.....

Two Baseball Players, One Cup! ROFL!!

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

OMG.......

just thinking about that 2 girl one cup vidoe makes me sick. Nastiest thing I have ever seen.

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Watching on the computer

It’s being offered without charge on MLB.com

by OaklandSi on Nov 7, 2009 6:17 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Also, free on your iPhone if you already have the MLB app.

by LoneStranger on Nov 7, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, I saw it

But it’s alot easier to watch on the computer.

by OaklandSi on Nov 7, 2009 6:30 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

But only if you're actually in front of the computer!

by LoneStranger on Nov 7, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

But only if you're actually in front of the computer!

by LoneStranger on Nov 7, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

wow, double post.

wow, double post

by LoneStranger on Nov 7, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Still easier than a teeny iPhone screen

by OaklandSi on Nov 7, 2009 6:37 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Its not about whats easier......

its about whats cooler!!! And watching a game ON YOUR PHONE sounds dope!

Let the Kids play Billy!! No More Rent-a-Vet in Oakland!!

by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Been there done that

I’m more into comfort than chic

by OaklandSi on Nov 7, 2009 6:45 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Well........

I have never had the privilege, and would love to be able to watch the game literally anywhere.

Let the Kids play Billy!! No More Rent-a-Vet in Oakland!!

by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

When I first got the MLB app on my iPhone I was totally entranced. But it eats up the battery and heats up the iPhone something fierce… So I’m glad I can watch the game on the computer.

by OaklandSi on Nov 7, 2009 7:19 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Id still use the iPhone.......

way too cool. In fact, Im thinking about dumping my BB for the New iPhone in a couple months when my contract is up. At least before next season. Thats way to good to pass up knowing how many games I usually miss.

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Can you get the iPhone through Verizon now?

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by Flashfire on Nov 7, 2009 7:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No, Verizon is throwing it's muscle behind the Droid phones.

by LoneStranger on Nov 7, 2009 7:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm due for a free upgrade around next July anyway...

…and I might check out the Tour then.

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by Flashfire on Nov 7, 2009 8:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Also, the iPhone is a gsm phone

They’d need to make a CDMA version if Verizon wanted to carry it.

by OaklandSi on Nov 7, 2009 8:05 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

my contract is up in January.......

The new Droid phones are supposed to surpass the iPhone, so this gives me time to wait and read the reviews a few months into the new Droid phone era, and maybe they will also have live video capability, but I have yet to do my research for my next phone so I dont know yet.

Let the Kids play Billy!! No More Rent-a-Vet in Oakland!!

by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 8:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If you get one please let us know

How long you watch games on it, and if the battery, heating up and tiny screen ever become a problem for you.

Don’t get me wrong – I love the iPhone (I’m writing with it right now). But it’s certainly not the best way to watch a game.

by OaklandSi on Nov 7, 2009 8:08 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

It is pretty dope, but I have to admit I only had it on for a short while.

I’m actually watching it on the big screen on the wall. But if I were not home, I would watch it on my phone.

by LoneStranger on Nov 7, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think my sister thinks Desme is cute. She didn't really have an interest in the game until she saw him up close.

by LoneStranger on Nov 7, 2009 6:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

An athlete bends down, and another fan is born.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Nov 7, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, whatever it takes

by OaklandSi on Nov 7, 2009 6:32 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

She's been into baseball more the past couple years.

but she didn’t really seem to want to get into this game, since it’ll be a few years before we see many of these guys up in the bigs. However, now she has someone to look forward to.

by LoneStranger on Nov 7, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I dont really care who wins, but Weeks is up next inning, and I want to see him bat already....

Let the Kids play Billy!! No More Rent-a-Vet in Oakland!!

by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

so I wish this inning would end

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Those are some really high socks

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 7, 2009 6:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yea and you can see his pant leg role too....

he did not do that very well……..your not supposed to roll them, but instead make 1-2 inch folds that dont show under the pant leg.

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

DESME UP!!!

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Ks.....

sigh

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, there's some insight into Desme's K numbers

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 7, 2009 6:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

true...

probably should have expected that at least once tonight

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Glad I checked in tonight. I had no idea this was going on.

by VV A's fan on Nov 7, 2009 7:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

indeed.....

Hopefully MLBN will so this all offseason with important winter league games. That would be awesome.

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

One thing I want to know is why Carter is not in the AFL......

instead of Mexican winter ball…..

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by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 7:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Think they wanted to test him in the Mex league

because while its not a top prospect league, its a high level league that focuses on a weakness of Carter’s: Off Speed and Breaking pitches.

Also, there’s usually no shortage of 1B in the AFL.

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Nov 7, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Also, he heard great things about the enchiladas

Didn’t turn out so well, though.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Nov 7, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs