tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post5510516379064239632..comments2023-10-10T12:46:47.186-04:00Comments on The Green Weenie: Rockies Rock RossUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-45280605691767506142009-06-21T13:12:21.474-04:002009-06-21T13:12:21.474-04:00That's the order, Will. The understanding is ...That's the order, Will. The understanding is that Sanchez is going to get his feet wet for a week at State College and then go on to West Virginia; Lynchburg is a big jumping off point for a college player, although he may end up there sometime during the season.<br /><br />As a general, though certainly flexible, rule, the top picks go to A, college players to State College, and most high school/Latino guys start at Bradenton.<br /><br />Usually, you can usually tell how highly the prospect is regraded by where he lands in his first couple of years.Ron Ieracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784507810080514099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-57431248837508561782009-06-21T12:43:44.880-04:002009-06-21T12:43:44.880-04:00I think I read somewhere that Sanchez might go str...I think I read somewhere that Sanchez might go straight to the Pirates' High A affiliate in Lynchburg. Many top collegiate players skip the lower 2 or 3 levels of their team's minor league system. In the Pirates' case---and correct me if I'm wrong here, Ron---the lowest level of the system is our Rookie League in Florida, then comes short season A-ball in State College, full season A ball in West Virginia, "High A" in Lynchburg, double-A in Altoona, and triple-A in Indianapolis.WilliamJPellashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12774466220683142262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-79112318604629134092009-06-20T17:19:01.032-04:002009-06-20T17:19:01.032-04:00Yah, Jeff, looks like it might be another long yea...Yah, Jeff, looks like it might be another long year for the Spikes. Doesn't look like much of a pitching staff, though if they sign a couple kids, they may end up there.<br /><br />The position players look OK, but geez, I dunno what State College does to their gloves!Ron Ieracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784507810080514099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-24976154528899036832009-06-20T00:45:31.347-04:002009-06-20T00:45:31.347-04:00Looking forward to seeing Tony Sanchez here in Sta...Looking forward to seeing Tony Sanchez here in State College. I'll definitely find my way to a game next week. Went to tonite's season opener for the Spikes (Fear The Deer!). I can't imagine a nicer stadium for a short season single "A" team! Medlar Field at Lubrano Park rivals Altoona's Blair County Ballpark where the "AA" Curve play. And the scenic vista beyond the outfield wall is second only to PNC Park itself, in my opinion. Frank Coonelly was at the opener. He was milling around the concourse shortly after the game began so I introduced myself and shook his hand ...and I told him the "McClouth Trade" took guts to pull off but that I thought it was the right move. I think I surprised him by saying that. Nice threads by the way! Oh, and the Spikes lost to the Williamsport Cross Cutters 15-2 (Cardinals affiliate)!Jeff Pellashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499128389275103826noreply@blogger.com