Minor Leagues - 2023 Thread

WildwoodDave2 · Post by **WildwoodDave2** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:57 pm

4C6D654C676F080 wrote: That's a No No
Just checked on Cruz- has begun the season 7-32 with more strikeouts than hits

fjk090852-7 · Post by **fjk090852-7** » Thu Apr 21, 2022 12:17 am

Cruz is in a slump now hitting .175. Cal Mitchell going the other way hitting .372. Mitchell currently not on 40 man roster, and if he continues to hit ,he could make the Bucs add him, and bring him up.

Surgnbuck · Post by **Surgnbuck** » Sun Apr 24, 2022 4:52 pm

1E20252D3E26262D0D283F2C7B490 wrote: That's a No No
Just checked on Cruz- has begun the season 7-32 with more strikeouts than hits
What happened to all of those gnashing their teeth, crying service time manipulation?

Oh, the can't be wrong crowd. Had he started with the Bucs and had to get sent back down, it would have been, they rushed him and he wasn't properly developed.

I know a guy on the board that argues like that.

WildwoodDave2 · Post by **WildwoodDave2** » Sun Apr 24, 2022 5:58 pm

7B5D5A4F464A5D4B43280 wrote: That's a No No
Just checked on Cruz- has begun the season 7-32 with more strikeouts than hits
What happened to all of those gnashing their teeth, crying service time manipulation?

Oh, the can't be wrong crowd. Had he started with the Bucs and had to get sent back down, it would have been, they rushed him and he wasn't properly developed.

I know a guy on the board that argues like that.
Very glad to see that you are back and in rare form

WildwoodDave2 · Post by **WildwoodDave2** » Sun Apr 24, 2022 5:58 pm

5A6461697A626269496C7B683F0D0 wrote: That's a No No
Just checked on Cruz- has begun the season 7-32 with more strikeouts than hits
What happened to all of those gnashing their teeth, crying service time manipulation?

Oh, the can't be wrong crowd. Had he started with the Bucs and had to get sent back down, it would have been, they rushed him and he wasn't properly developed.

I know a guy on the board that argues like that.
Very glad to see that you are back and in rare form

And on top of your game

Surgnbuck · Post by **Surgnbuck** » Sun Apr 24, 2022 11:08 pm

Cruz walk off 2 run HR bottom 11 today. Mason Martin continues to rip it.

fjk090852-7 · Post by **fjk090852-7** » Sun May 01, 2022 2:22 am

Tough night for Cruz. An 0 for 5 with 4 strikeouts. He has really struggled so far this year at Indy.

fjk090852-7 · Post by **fjk090852-7** » Tue May 03, 2022 5:47 pm

It is only early May, but I am beginning to have concerns with Cruz and Gonzales. Both are supposed to be two of the Pirates top prospects, and both continue to struggle. Gonzales is playing this afternoon in Erie and has another strikeout. I know the draft is a crapshoot, but the Pirates cannot continue to miss on their number 1 picks. Newman, Cole and Swaggerty were all high picks and so far Newman has been okay, nothing special. When they drafted Gonzales I thought they got a solid hitter, but now I am having doubts. Cruz at Indy still only has one homer, and his average is near the Mendoza line. I hope these two players soon find their swing, and begin to hit consistently.

WildwoodDave2 · Post by **WildwoodDave2** » Tue May 03, 2022 6:09 pm

535F5E050C050D00071802350 wrote: It is only early May, but I am beginning to have concerns with Cruz and Gonzales. Both are supposed to be two of the Pirates top prospects, and both continue to struggle. Gonzales is playing this afternoon in Erie and has another strikeout. I know the draft is a crapshoot, but the Pirates cannot continue to miss on their number 1 picks. Newman, Cole and Swaggerty were all high picks and so far Newman has been okay, nothing special. When they drafted Gonzales I thought they got a solid hitter, but now I am having doubts. Cruz at Indy still only has one homer, and his average is near the Mendoza line. I hope these two players soon find their swing, and begin to hit consistently.
Please, we don't need anymore bad news :'(

fjk090852-7 · Post by **fjk090852-7** » Tue May 03, 2022 8:36 pm

5A6461697A626269496C7B683F0D0 wrote: It is only early May, but I am beginning to have concerns with Cruz and Gonzales. Both are supposed to be two of the Pirates top prospects, and both continue to struggle. Gonzales is playing this afternoon in Erie and has another strikeout. I know the draft is a crapshoot, but the Pirates cannot continue to miss on their number 1 picks. Newman, Cole and Swaggerty were all high picks and so far Newman has been okay, nothing special. When they drafted Gonzales I thought they got a solid hitter, but now I am having doubts. Cruz at Indy still only has one homer, and his average is near the Mendoza line. I hope these two players soon find their swing, and begin to hit consistently.
Please, we don't need anymore bad news :'(
Sorry I was just stating facts. On the flip side Peguero is doing very well at Altoona. More reason for Cruz to work in the outfield, because Peguero looks like a keeper for shortstop.