In what was been a 2+ year search to add a middle of the order bat the Bomber may have finally done it. The bombers and Thunder have agreed on a deal pending league approval that would bring over Nick Regan. The price wasnt cheap to acquire him costing the Bombers recently acquired Cf Sam Cambridge, former 1sr round pick Byung-Hyun Sasaki and finally Anthony Joseph. Joseph was the 5th round pick last year and will play great D behind the plate.
The question is Ana is when will they see Regan in the major leagues. With Giomar Delgado having a good season but he is likely to be moved and then there is Wascar Cedeno who has done more then anyone could have expected hitting .400 with 5 hr and 12 rbi.
Bomber ownership said that a prospect like Regan was to good to pass up with hopes that he may one day compare to the great Jeff Jennings of Hon.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Bombers Stuck out
So far this off season has went that great for the Bombers as they have been unable to add another power bat this offseason. The hope was they would be able to move a couple of pitchers in to do so. But so far they have been unable to move the surplus.
The battle for the 5 spots should be a good one in spring training with 9 guys competing. The Staff has 5 first round competing for jobs.
The rotation
1. Mule Black- The 24 old is 15-12 in his short career. 2007 1st round pick
2. Ernie Alexander- 8-6 in his first season with Bombers. 2006 1st round pick
3. Carter Schofield- 8-11 in his rookie season. 2005 1st round pick
4. David Mecir- 7-10 last year.David joined the team in 2007 in a trade with Dur
5.Oswaldo Cairo- 2-4 last year. He has been up and down early in his career. The 1st round pick in 2004.
The Contenders
6. Bruce Hardy- 5-8 season came over in the O'Neil deal last offseson. Is 41-27 in his career.
7. Marc Hardy- 6-10 has never put it together like the Bombers though he would he has a chance to be a solid back of the rotation starter. Trade to the Bombers in 2005
8. Rocky Hemingway- 5-0 last year. Was also part of the O'Neil trade
9. Frank Bonilla- Could be a back of the rotation starter.
10 Freddy Swindell- Has been solid in the minors 2007 2nd round pick.
11. Byung-Hyun Sasaki- 20-14 in his minor league career. Was the 2008 1st round pick.
The battle for the 5 spots should be a good one in spring training with 9 guys competing. The Staff has 5 first round competing for jobs.
The rotation
1. Mule Black- The 24 old is 15-12 in his short career. 2007 1st round pick
2. Ernie Alexander- 8-6 in his first season with Bombers. 2006 1st round pick
3. Carter Schofield- 8-11 in his rookie season. 2005 1st round pick
4. David Mecir- 7-10 last year.David joined the team in 2007 in a trade with Dur
5.Oswaldo Cairo- 2-4 last year. He has been up and down early in his career. The 1st round pick in 2004.
The Contenders
6. Bruce Hardy- 5-8 season came over in the O'Neil deal last offseson. Is 41-27 in his career.
7. Marc Hardy- 6-10 has never put it together like the Bombers though he would he has a chance to be a solid back of the rotation starter. Trade to the Bombers in 2005
8. Rocky Hemingway- 5-0 last year. Was also part of the O'Neil trade
9. Frank Bonilla- Could be a back of the rotation starter.
10 Freddy Swindell- Has been solid in the minors 2007 2nd round pick.
11. Byung-Hyun Sasaki- 20-14 in his minor league career. Was the 2008 1st round pick.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Break news
Bombers ownership meets with manager, pitching coach and hitting coach. Jordan Leskanic manager of the Bombers was told that if he doesn’t fix the currently slide of the Bombers he will not be returning next year along with pitching coach George Valentine and hitting coach Carlos James. Ownership released a statement says “We have way to much young talent to be struggling like we are. We want the fans to know we are working to return back to playoffs.” Expectations have been raised with two straight winning seasons after 6 years of losing. They also had the surprise run to NLCS in 2007.
The Bombers first 6 years they went 413-559. But the last 2+ years the Bombers are sitting at 236-217. Which has been a pretty dramatic turn around for this franchise.
The Bombers first 6 years they went 413-559. But the last 2+ years the Bombers are sitting at 236-217. Which has been a pretty dramatic turn around for this franchise.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
2 1st picks start Bombers Careers
The Bomber have had a new look staff making a couple deals around the deadline to open up spots for two of their young starters. Oswaldo Cairo the 2004 first round pick come up 8 starts ago. He is currently 1-2 with a 3.86 era. Mule Black last years first round pick joined the big club a start ago. Going 6 innings with 7 striking out and walking 0, while allowing 2 runs in a no decision.
ESPN is reporting that the Bombers have reached a deal with the Flying Fish that is pending league approval. It will send Willie Tatis and Jesse Holliday to the fish in exchange for Louis Leary and Garret O'Neill.
Jesse Holliday was the Bombers 3rd round pick in 2005 and was currently at AA. Willie Tatis was the Bombers 2nd all time wins lead with 37. Louis Leary the main piece of the trade that the Bombers received will be playing 3b and 2b. He was a 1st round pick back in 2001. He currently has 2 years of ML experience. Garret O’Neill was a 2nd round pick in 2007 and should give the Bombers their 1b of the future. He hits for contact with decent power. He was hitting .346 with 7 homeruns in AA.
ESPN is reporting that the Bombers have reached a deal with the Flying Fish that is pending league approval. It will send Willie Tatis and Jesse Holliday to the fish in exchange for Louis Leary and Garret O'Neill.
Jesse Holliday was the Bombers 3rd round pick in 2005 and was currently at AA. Willie Tatis was the Bombers 2nd all time wins lead with 37. Louis Leary the main piece of the trade that the Bombers received will be playing 3b and 2b. He was a 1st round pick back in 2001. He currently has 2 years of ML experience. Garret O’Neill was a 2nd round pick in 2007 and should give the Bombers their 1b of the future. He hits for contact with decent power. He was hitting .346 with 7 homeruns in AA.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Willie Tatis
This week we take a look at the Bombers young lefty Willie Tatis. Willie was a 2003 International free agent. But joined the Bombers in 2004 in a trade from Honolulu Cella’ Dwella’s. He was acquired for ss Geraldo Manzanillo.
Willie made his major league debut at 21 years old. The now 23 year old took over 2nd place on the Bombers all time wins list early this year. Willie holds a major league record of 31-16. With a career high of 15 wins last year, and made his first all star game which he and the Bombers hope is the first of many.
Willie often gets lost in the shuffle of the Bombers young pitchers. At 23 he seems like he has pitched for the Bombers a lot longer then he has. Willie has said he wonders how he fits into the Bombers long term plans.
Willie made his major league debut at 21 years old. The now 23 year old took over 2nd place on the Bombers all time wins list early this year. Willie holds a major league record of 31-16. With a career high of 15 wins last year, and made his first all star game which he and the Bombers hope is the first of many.
Willie often gets lost in the shuffle of the Bombers young pitchers. At 23 he seems like he has pitched for the Bombers a lot longer then he has. Willie has said he wonders how he fits into the Bombers long term plans.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Top Prospects
Here is a quick look down on the farm at how the young Bombers are doing.
1. Mule Black (AA)- Mule 2007 1st round pick is currently is 3-0 with a 3.65 era and 24 k to 10walks. He is still currently unbeaten in his regular season career at 14-0 with 1.89 era and 127k to 36 walks. Everyone in Anaheim is wondering when they will see this young star in the making in their rotation.
2. Ernie Alexander(AA)- Ernie the 1st round pick in 2006 currently has a 4-1 record with a 4.50 era. He is now 14-13 for his career. He is looking like he should join the rotation in 2009 or 2010.
3. Carter Schofield (AAA)- Carter is currently 2-1 with a 4.91 era. He has an impressive 30-15 career record.
4. Oswaldo Cairo (AAA)- Oswaldo has struggled coming back this from Elbow surgery which end his 2007 season. Oswald the first player picked by nr6229 ownership has showed great flash before the injury. He currently is sitting at 2-1 with a 7.24 era. 3 games ago he gave ownership some hope with 8 shutout innings against the Cardinals he had his season high 7k in that game.
5. Jeremi Hutton (AAA)- Jeremi came over in a trade with the Sentinels in 2007. He hasn’t disappointed this year hitting .317 with 12 hr and 34 knocked in. He is proving that he one day should be 3b of the future which could be very soon.
6. Marc Hardy (ML)- Mac currently is pitching in the 5 spot of the rotation. He joined Anaheim in a trade in 2005. He like Oswaldo was set back by elbow surgery but has since recovered. He is currently 1-1 with a 7.78 era.
7. Felipe Bautista (AA)- Felipe a 2nd round pick in 2006 by Anaheim is staying on pace to be in CF in the next couple of years. He is hitting .347 with 1 hr and 21 rbis. But he has currently walked 18 times while striking out just 11. This isn’t something new for his career he has 138 bb and 115 K.
8. Freddy Swindell (HiA)- Freddy has surprised a lot of people with his strong pitching. He was a 2nd round pick in 2007 which is looking like a pitching draft for Ana. He is 2-1 with a 4.35 era. Yet has 19 k to just 5 walks.
9. Carlos Ramirez (AA)- Carlos was a 3rd round pick in 2006. He currently is hitting .239 with 6 hr and 22 rbi. He should one day replace Fred Kelly on the Ana bench.
10. Javier Nieves (AAA)- Javier was an International FA in 2005. Javier is hitting .229 with just 3 rbi. But Ana doesn’t love him for his hitting its what he does behind the plate.
And then there is the surprise prospect who just keeps hitting for Anaheim.
Adam Underwood (AA)- Adam is a 10th round pick for the 2005 draft. He is currently hitting .337 with 9 hr and 28 rbi. He is currently hitting for his career .342 with 72 hr and 312 rbi.
1. Mule Black (AA)- Mule 2007 1st round pick is currently is 3-0 with a 3.65 era and 24 k to 10walks. He is still currently unbeaten in his regular season career at 14-0 with 1.89 era and 127k to 36 walks. Everyone in Anaheim is wondering when they will see this young star in the making in their rotation.
2. Ernie Alexander(AA)- Ernie the 1st round pick in 2006 currently has a 4-1 record with a 4.50 era. He is now 14-13 for his career. He is looking like he should join the rotation in 2009 or 2010.
3. Carter Schofield (AAA)- Carter is currently 2-1 with a 4.91 era. He has an impressive 30-15 career record.
4. Oswaldo Cairo (AAA)- Oswaldo has struggled coming back this from Elbow surgery which end his 2007 season. Oswald the first player picked by nr6229 ownership has showed great flash before the injury. He currently is sitting at 2-1 with a 7.24 era. 3 games ago he gave ownership some hope with 8 shutout innings against the Cardinals he had his season high 7k in that game.
5. Jeremi Hutton (AAA)- Jeremi came over in a trade with the Sentinels in 2007. He hasn’t disappointed this year hitting .317 with 12 hr and 34 knocked in. He is proving that he one day should be 3b of the future which could be very soon.
6. Marc Hardy (ML)- Mac currently is pitching in the 5 spot of the rotation. He joined Anaheim in a trade in 2005. He like Oswaldo was set back by elbow surgery but has since recovered. He is currently 1-1 with a 7.78 era.
7. Felipe Bautista (AA)- Felipe a 2nd round pick in 2006 by Anaheim is staying on pace to be in CF in the next couple of years. He is hitting .347 with 1 hr and 21 rbis. But he has currently walked 18 times while striking out just 11. This isn’t something new for his career he has 138 bb and 115 K.
8. Freddy Swindell (HiA)- Freddy has surprised a lot of people with his strong pitching. He was a 2nd round pick in 2007 which is looking like a pitching draft for Ana. He is 2-1 with a 4.35 era. Yet has 19 k to just 5 walks.
9. Carlos Ramirez (AA)- Carlos was a 3rd round pick in 2006. He currently is hitting .239 with 6 hr and 22 rbi. He should one day replace Fred Kelly on the Ana bench.
10. Javier Nieves (AAA)- Javier was an International FA in 2005. Javier is hitting .229 with just 3 rbi. But Ana doesn’t love him for his hitting its what he does behind the plate.
And then there is the surprise prospect who just keeps hitting for Anaheim.
Adam Underwood (AA)- Adam is a 10th round pick for the 2005 draft. He is currently hitting .337 with 9 hr and 28 rbi. He is currently hitting for his career .342 with 72 hr and 312 rbi.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Black makes Spring Training debut
Last years first round pick Mule Black made his spring debut against New Orleans going 8 strong innings in the game. Black got a no decision in the game but struck out 5 and allowed 1 run in the game.
Black has been on the fast track in the Bombers farm system. He is expected to start in AA this year. His current pro recorded is 11-0 with a 1.21 era in 13 games. Mule is currently ranked as the Bombers top prospect. Alexander, Schofield and Cairo will all be getting starts as well in the next week. With the 4 of them expecting to be the Bombers rotation for years to come.
Black has been on the fast track in the Bombers farm system. He is expected to start in AA this year. His current pro recorded is 11-0 with a 1.21 era in 13 games. Mule is currently ranked as the Bombers top prospect. Alexander, Schofield and Cairo will all be getting starts as well in the next week. With the 4 of them expecting to be the Bombers rotation for years to come.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Phil Murphy Signs an extension
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Phil Murphy Becomes a core member of the Bombers with them locking him up for 5 years at 8.1 million a year. He will be teamed with Andrew Richards now thru 2010. Phil is coming off a .292 30 homeruns and he drove in 82 runs. At age 23 Anaheim was excited to sign him for the next 5 years.
The Bombers also signed two of the pitchers they traded for last year to multi year deals with Ernie Locke signing for 3 years at 7.8 million and David Mecir signed for 4 years at 5 million a year. Which will buy the 4 young pitchers (Black, Alexander, Schofield, Cairo) a couple more years to get ready in the minors. The other 3 spots should belong to Murray O'Neil, Willie Tatis, and rookie Marc Hardy.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
2007 Awards
Closer J.T. Roberts was named NL Cy Young. He pitched in 70 games and was 44 of 50 in saves. Which set the Bombers single season saves record and he also is the team’s career saves leader with 89 saves. J.T. came over in a Trade with the Detroit Cautionary Units (Pittsburgh Strangers) in 2004.
Hector Martinez won the gold glove at 2nd. He also won the award in 2005. Hector had a fielding percentage of .994 for the season.
Hector Martinez won the gold glove at 2nd. He also won the award in 2005. Hector had a fielding percentage of .994 for the season.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Game 4 NLCS
Anaheim wins game 4 to tie the series at 2 to 2. Anaheim displayed their power tonight hitting 6 homeruns in the 11 to 2 win over Ottawa. Andrew Richard lead the charge with 3 homeruns bring his total up to 8 so far in the playoffs. Willie Tatis pitched 8 strong innings to pick up his 2nd win and recording 8 strikeouts in the game. Ottawa’s Brad Adams pick up the loss in game 4 of the NLCS it was his first loss of the playoff bring his recorded to 2-1. Game 5 will kick off in Ottawa tomorrow with Murray O'Neil (2-0, 2.42) vs. John Park (1-0, 9.00)
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