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Report from the Fort – Congrats to Josh Fields
Today is my last day in Ft. Myers, and just the way the schedule works, I’ll be able to watch the Sea Dogs at 1 PM and the Red Sox at 7:05. I’m hoping to have video footage of John Farrell announcing the final roster.
Thanks to Robert Ford, the voice of the Houston Astros for passing this information to me earlier. Former Sea Dog Josh Fields has made the Astros. Fields was not protected by the Red Sox last season and claimed by Houston in the MLB Phase of the Rule 5 draft. If Fields did not make the Opening Day roster, he would have returned to Boston. Also, Houston could have kept him longer if he was placed on the disabled list – something similar to what Boston did with OF Adam Stern a few years ago.
Josh Fields in the Future’s at Fenway Game…Little did he know back then – his future would be in Houston. (Jillian Souza Photography)
With final roster cuts expected to be announced later today - Jackie Bradley Jr. and Ryan Pressly could join Fields in the Major Leagues…All three played in Portland last season.
I’ll have updates throughout the afternoon as the Sea Dogs battle the Rock Cats in exhibition action…Anthony Ranaudo is expected to start for Portland.
- Tickets are available for Opening Day (April 4) vs. Trenton on seadogs.com
- Former Sea Dog Stolmy Pimentel had a great camp with the Pirates and will start the season in Double-A Altoona.
- Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich will make a guest appearance at Hadlock Field on May 8th.
- Former Sox lefty Erik Bedard has won a rotation spot with the Houston Astros…Bedard was traded to Boston in a 3-team trade that involved former Sea Dogs Chih-Hsien Chiang, Tim Federowicz and Stephen Fife…Former Harrisburg Senator Brad Peacock is also in the Astros’ rotation – he was recently traded for former Sea Dog Jed Lowrie.
I’ll have more later!
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Great banner outside the Red Sox clubhouse
Good Morning from the Fort (Day 3)
What a great sign as you enter JetBlue Park at Fenway South
Good morning from Ft. Myers where the temps are back in the 70′s. You’ll hear no complaining from me, but yesterday the locals were very upsets with 62 as the high for the day.
This afternoon the Sea Dogs and Pawtucket Red Sox make the 10-minute commute to Lee County to battle the Twins affiliates. Righty Keith Couch is expected to start for Portland, and could crack the ‘Dogs 5-man rotation. Last year, Couch went 11-9, 3.46 ERA in 28 games/22 starts with High-A Salem.
Possible Opening Day lineup for Portland: C – Christian Vazquez, 1B – Travis Shaw, 2B – Heiker Meneses, 3B – Kolbrin Vitek, SS – Xander Bogaerts, LF – Peter Hissey, CF – Ronald Bermudez, RF – Shannon Wilkerson, DH – Michael Almanzar.
Yesterday - Brandon Jacobs and Keury De La Cruz played in the Salem games…That still doesn’t mean they can’t start the year somewhere else.
Player to keep an eye on…Shannon Wilkerson, OF. Last year he was called up to Portland due to injuries in Portland’s outfield. Despite both being from Georgia, Wilkerson reminds me a lot of former Sea Dog Josh Reddick…Both have that rugged style of play – throwback as one would say. In addition to having great speed and an above average arm, Wilkerson can play all three outfield spots. I like how he handles himself on and off the field. He’s a great teammate. Keep your eye on him this season.
View from the Monster Seats at JetBlue Park
Sox Notes
- Article on former Sea Dogs Manager Arnie Beyeler
- Former Sea Dog Ryan Lavarnway optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket earlier today
- Manager John Farrell expects to have his 25-man roster set by the end of Thursday’s game – the Sox are at home versus the Twins at 7:05 PM.
- Former Sea Dog Jon Lester was named the Opening Day starter…4 of the 5 in the Sox rotation are former Sea Dogs – Lester, Buchholz, Dempster and Doubront.
- We should know the fate of Jackie Bradley Jr. by 11:00 PM tomorrow night.
Sea Dogs Itinerary upcoming
Sunday, March 31
Players & coaches flying from Fort Myers scheduled to arrive.
Monday, April 1
Players & coaches driving from Fort Myers scheduled to arrive.
No Media Availability
Tuesday, April 2
9:00-11:00 AM: Team Workout at USM (Media is welcome to shoot the workout but players are unavailable for interviews)
Wednesday, April 3
Time TBA- Team Workout at Hadlock Field (field conditions permitting)
3:00-4:00 PM: Media Day Sea Dogs Clubhouse
Sea Dogs Manager Kevin Boles, coaches, players, and front office staff will be available for interviews and photos in the Sea Dogs clubhouse. Media is asked to enter the clubhouse through the doors facing Fitzpatrick Stadium. Media may pick-up full season credentials at this time.
4:00 PM: Team Meeting- Clubhouse closed to Media
5:30 PM: Welcome Dinner
The annual Welcome Dinner to benefit the Opportunity Alliance will take place at the Portland Expo. Please contact Chris Cameron at ccameron@seadogs.com or 207-874-9300 to arrange any live shots.
Thursday, April 4
Opening Day
4:00 PM Gates top Hadlock Field Open
6:00 PM Trenton Thunder (Yankees) @ Portland Sea Dogs
(AUDIO) Interview with Mike Hazen (Red Sox AGM)
My interview with Red Sox Assistant General Manager Mike Hazen from my weekly talkshow the Saturday Morning Jab. Dave Eid from WGME TV-13 joins me.
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Highlights from the interview
-Jackie Bradley Jr.
-Red Sox Opening Day lineup
-Pitching prospects
-WBC perception
Noontime baseball at Hadlock Field
A SWING THROUGH THE WILD WEST: The Sea Dogs continue a six-game homestand on Thursday afternoon against the Akron Aeros (Indians affiliate) from Hadlock Field…Portland is in a stretch of 15 straight games against the Western Division…The Sea Dogs have started the final stretch against the west 1-1…Portland finished the month of July 15-15 after beginning 2-8.
FIVE RUN FOURTH PROPS LIFTS AEROS TO 5-3 WIN: The Akron Aeros hit six straight singles, scored five runs in the fourth inning, and held on late to pick up the 5-3 win over the Portland Sea Dogs…Mike MacDonald had retired the first nine in a row to begin the game before struggling to open the fourth…Adam Abraham got the scoring going with a two-run single, Nick Weglarz, Ryan Rohlinger, and Justin Toole followed with RBIs in the inning…Portland took an early lead in the second when Bryce Brentz scored on a fielder’s choice by Peter Hissey…Jeremy Hazelbaker hit an RBI double in the fifth to cut the deficit to three…In the ninth the first three reached for Portland but they could only yield one run before Kolbrin Vitek grounded into a game-ending double play.
NOT THAT SPELLS RELIEF: Over the last 12 games, the Portland bullpen has allowed just 10 runs over 55.0 innings (1.64 ERA)…Portland’s staff has been scoreless in 112 of their last 135 innings pitched…Since the All-Star break, they’ve compiled a 3.13 ERA (63 ER/181.2 IP)…Huntzinger is 3-0, 2.72 ERA (12 ER/46.2 IP) as a reliever, and has converted three straight save opportunities…Balcom-Miller’s win was his first as a reliever.
CONTINUING TO LEAD THE WAY: Jackie Bradley Jr. has hit safely in 29 of 41 starts (reached in 34 of 41) with Portland…The Richmond, Virginia native is leading all Red Sox Minor Leaguers with a .329 batting average (130-for-395) between Salem and Portland with 7 homers and 53 RBI…Is ranked among minor league hitters in the following categories: 6th in On-Base percentage. (.440), 1st in doubles (40) and T-8th in walks (74)…Hazelbaker’s17 homers are second in the organization, three behind Mauro Gomez’s 20.
HOW ABOUT THE NEW GUY: Michael Olmsted, who leads all Red Sox minor leaguers with 16 saves, has not yielded a run in three Double-A appearances…Olmsted has fanned 11 batters in just six innings, allowing two hits and one walk…On Saturday, he earned his first hold in Portland’s 5-1 win at Binghamton.
WHAT’S ON DECK: Friday night, the Erie SeaWolves (Tigers affiliate) make their only appearance in Maine to start a three-game weekend series at 7:00 PM…Following the final three games, the Sea Dogs hit the road to take on the Aeros and SeaWolves for six games.
Lineups for Thursday
Akron: Holt 8, Henry 9, Neal 7, Chen 3, Neal 7, Abraham 5, Diaz 6, Tolentino DH, Hernandez 2, Stoneburner 4 LHP T.J. House (6-2, 3.65)
Portland: Bradley Jr. 8, Smith 5, Hazelbaker DH, Brentz 9, Shaw 3, Spring 2, Hissey 7, Gibson 6, Dent 4, LHP Drake Britton (2-4, 4.64)
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
Crawford leading off for Portland (Video Interview)
Sea Dogs’ Manager Kevin Boles looks on as Carl Crawford takes batting practice
THAT’S ALL FOLKS: The Sea Dogs and Trenton Thunder (Yankees affiliate) bring their five-game series in four days to a close tonight at 6:00 PM…After winning three in a row, the ‘Dogs have dropped three straight…Portland has not won four straight at Hadlock Field since taking five in Maine to end the 2010 season (September 2-6).
Lineups for Tuesday (6:00 PM start) – Game 1
Trenton: Pirela 4, Maruszak 5, Adams DH, Almonte 9, Mesa 8, Murton 3, Sublett 7, Farnham 2, Mujica 6, Hall LHP
Portland: Bradley Jr. 8, Hazelbaker DH, Brentz 9, Smith 5, Spring 2, Hissey 7, Gibson 6, Hedman 3 Dent 4, Ranaudo RHP
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
Sea Dogs visit Trenton for the weekend
The Sea Dogs ended a 21-game stretch against the Western Division going 10-11, and open up a four-game weekend series against the Trenton Thunder (Yankees affiliate)…Portland plays 30 of their next 33 games against the Thunder and New Hampshire Fisher Cats…With last night’s victory, Portland has won 10 of their last 14 games in Maine, and taken four straight series.
- Jackie Bradley Jr. made his Double-A debut last night and went 1-for-4 with a single, walk and a stolen base…Bradley Jr. singled on the first pitch he saw, nailing a 92-mph fastball off Robert Gilliam into to right field.
- Portland has dropped 8 of 10 to Trenton this season, but the two teams still have 15 games left in the season series.
- Tonight officially starts the second half of the season…Last year, Portland was 25-46 after 71 games.
Trenton’s Cody Johnson won’t be swinging this series…He was placed on the disabled list earlier today.
Jackie Bradley Jr. press release
Lineups for Friday (7:05 PM start)
Portland: Bradley Jr. 8, Tejeda 7, Rodriguez 3, Brentz DH, Smith 5, Butler 2, Gibson 6, Dent 4, Hissey 9, Pimentel RHP
Trenton: A. Almonte 8, Pirela 4, Z. Almonte 9, Mesa DH, Murton 3, Sublett 7, Maruszak 5, Gil 2, Mujica 5, Hall LHP
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
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