O (snap) Canada
The wonderful Tony Lastoria has been putting up his "winter haven diaries" over at theclevelandfan.com, and in addition to mentioning that Weglarz was finally in camp with Olympic baseball qualifying over -- USA gets an automatic berth, in case anybody was wondering, and Canada finished first in the qualifying -- he posted this wonderful video of a near brawl between the Japanese Taiwanese and Canadian Olympic qualifying teams:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeBOk-UxX5U&feature=related
Weglarz is #33, and you can glimpse him a couple times right there in the middle of the fracas. Watching this, I can't believe how big he is already. The kid just turned 20, and in the few highlights I saw of him last year he still looked like a teenager, but in this video he's practically Thome-sized. He's going to be a freaking monster.
Oh, and I didn't even mention that he led all hitters in HR (3) and SLG (.950(!)) in the qualifying.
0 recs |
68 comments
Comments
Re: O (snap) Canada
by dgcambridge on
Mar 18, 2008 12:16 PM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by APV on
Mar 18, 2008 12:49 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by dgcambridge on
Mar 18, 2008 1:04 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
It seems credible, simply in that I don't know why it would be reported if it weren't true. I do know the Indians have every reason not to confirm it until it's finalized. They may well have an agreement that is binding unless they cancel it after the physical and document review.
The article makes a point of saying that verification of Salcedo's actual age has already been completed, an crucial step when giving money to a 16-year-old who already looks 25, but the devil may be in the details, and the story's only sources seem to be the player and his family alone.
by Jay on
Mar 18, 2008 2:19 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by Jay on
Mar 18, 2008 2:20 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
-The article in El Caribe dated Feb. 22 stating that he had been signed for $2.9 M.
-The Hoynes note from Mar. 12 saying that there was no answer yet:
-Lastoria's Winter Haven blog Mar. 18, citing an unknown source as confirming the earlier report:
So we're still relying on "someone."
by dgcambridge on
Mar 18, 2008 5:20 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
the fact that the indians feel this kid is worth this much jack does make for some excitement about it all.
by Brick. on
Mar 18, 2008 2:35 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by Jay on
Mar 18, 2008 2:45 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
Maybe we better try to get an option on that 3rd year of free agency. Can't be too careful.
by mrich on
Mar 18, 2008 2:50 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by Gradyforpresident on
Mar 18, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
Tony also pretty much confirms that 16 yr old Edward Salcedo has indeed been signed for the $2.9 mill originally indicated, but Tribe FO will not officially announce until all paperwork and physicals are complete.
by mcrose on
Mar 18, 2008 12:20 PM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
I have no idea how the catcher held on to that ball.
by cclemens31 on
Mar 18, 2008 12:31 PM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by Luis (Tribe Fan in London) on
Mar 18, 2008 12:44 PM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by mauichuck on
Mar 18, 2008 12:52 PM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by NickFantana on
Mar 18, 2008 1:25 PM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Unrelated HTML question
Our esteemed OP above used the <del> tag for strikethrough. Has that always been available?
I thought <del>that</del> this didn't work....
--Matt
by BostonWahoo on
Mar 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by BostonWahoo on
Mar 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by Jay on
Mar 19, 2008 1:06 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by BostonWahoo on
Mar 19, 2008 9:11 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by BostonWahoo on
Mar 19, 2008 9:11 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by BostonWahoo on
Mar 19, 2008 9:12 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
All I did, though, was to switch to HTML, and it just worked. I did go through the Preview screen on my way to posting, so maybe that helped.
Incidentally, the <strike> tag is supported in the new software and even shows up on the editing toolbar, so your frustration should end completely in a matter of weeks.
by Jay on
Mar 19, 2008 9:28 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by BostonWahoo on
Mar 19, 2008 9:59 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by BostonWahoo on
Mar 19, 2008 10:00 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by Ryan on
Mar 19, 2008 10:57 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by BostonWahoo on
Mar 19, 2008 11:11 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by supermarioelia on
Mar 19, 2008 11:19 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by Gradyforpresident on
Mar 19, 2008 11:39 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by dgcambridge on
Mar 19, 2008 11:34 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by Gradyforpresident on
Mar 19, 2008 11:39 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by Jay on
Mar 19, 2008 11:16 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by BostonWahoo on
Mar 19, 2008 10:26 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by Ryan on
Mar 19, 2008 10:55 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by NickFantana on
Mar 19, 2008 11:22 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: Unrelated HTML question
by BostonWahoo on
Mar 19, 2008 11:25 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by Gradyforpresident on
Mar 18, 2008 3:47 PM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
Oh and if Chuck reads this:
Don't forget when Terrelle Pryor announces his intention to play for The Ohio State University tomorrow. Remember who told you first. John Clayton has nothing on me.
by gahnki on
Mar 18, 2008 9:53 PM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by mauichuck on
Mar 18, 2008 10:26 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by BostonWahoo on
Mar 19, 2008 9:14 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by Scott on
Mar 19, 2008 2:36 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
No offense to Zwick, but I hope Pryor turns out
Just my 2 cents.
by indiansfan on
Mar 19, 2008 6:30 AM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: No offense to Zwick,
by mauichuck on
Mar 19, 2008 12:54 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: No offense to Zwick,
by zempf on
Mar 19, 2008 1:48 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
I thought I heard that too!
I thought I heard that; then again, I thought maybe I dreamt that up - thanks for confirming! :-)
mauichuck - I remember Zwick was highly-rated; while there's probably a player or two I'm forgetting, he arguably might have been the biggest OSU bust in the last 10 years - I remember Zwick got many accolades, but when he played on the field, the offense just seemed to stall and not go anywhere. I think I recall 1-2 games where Zwick looked like he could actually move the offense and the offense looked capable of scoring 20+ points a game. Otherwise, the offense looked very shaky to me (and granted, that may not have all been Zwick's doing, but a good offense usually starts with a capable QB, and Zwick just didn't look like that guy 90-95% of the time he was in there.)
That's why I'm hoping Pryor will be much better and live up to the hype he's getting (and you were correct in your "early announcement" - he did confirm he's coming to OSU, which should boost up the OSU draft class another notch or two); I heard some say that Pryor isn't as great as he's being touted, but I think the fact he can come into OSU and basically learn for one season behind Boeckman will help him in the long-run, rather than go to Penn State or Michigan and be thrust into having to lead their offense from the start.
Hopefully, the year of preparation before taking over will enable him to live up to the hype that he is getting.
Just my 2 cents. :-)
by indiansfan on
Mar 19, 2008 6:17 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: I thought I heard that too!
by BostonWahoo on
Mar 19, 2008 6:20 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: I thought I heard that too!
by gahnki on
Mar 19, 2008 6:27 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
As gahnki mentioned, Pryor will supposedly
At the same time, Pryor will get to learn the college game and improve his ability as a pure passer at a slower pace from the sideline rather than being thrust into the starting lineup right away at Michigan or Penn State.
Just my 2 cents. :-)
by indiansfan on
Mar 20, 2008 4:38 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: I thought I heard that too!
Watch the Army All American game clips if you don't believe me. This is against major division one high school competition. Every single one of these players will be playing at a major college program. And he won MVP at the game.
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=43028
And Ohio State was the best situation for him. Going to Michigan or Penn State could have been a disaster. He would have been looked at as the "savior" at those programs.
by gahnki on
Mar 19, 2008 6:31 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
I believe you - I know I heard one or two
However, I believe you, especially in regards to how he played at the Army All-American game. Of course, no one is an absolute sure thing (look at Zwick and Leak, for instance,) but I'm cautiously optimistic that he'll make a big difference at OSU - I'm sure Michigan and Penn State both are not thrilled that not only did they not get him, they'll have to face him once each season in conference games.
Just my 2 cents. :-)
by indiansfan on
Mar 20, 2008 4:53 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: I believe you - I know I heard one or two
And don't believe anything you hear related to TP on ESPN. They are extremely mad at him for calling them out in his press conference and subsequent interviews.
I have been told by a reliable source that the ESPN producers have ordered their "analysts" to question Pryor's character and talent to get even with him.
Quite sad that an organization would attack an 18 year old, but nothing seems to be off limits to "Espin".
by gahnki on
Mar 21, 2008 4:28 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: I believe you - I know I heard one or two
Aw, man. I was just starting to think of you as someone with reliable sources, but this sounds a little far-fetched, no?
by dgcambridge on
Mar 21, 2008 6:31 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: I believe you - I know I heard one or two
But trust me on this. It comes from the same place where I heard the Pryor = Buckeye information.
ESPN has already questioned his character on national radio. Chris Fowler stated that Kirk Herbstreit relayed information to him that Pryor is Maurice Clarett the second.
A ridiculous assumption that is meant to be a strike at the OSU program and the player's character.
The ESPN producers ordered Herbstreit/Fowler to say this, because of the national perception of him as a Buckeye homer. Therefore, anything Herbie says about OSU must be true.
Little does the nation know as Herbstreit has been cut off from the OSU program for a few years now. He is not considered favorably by those near the program.
His various comments through the years come off as bitter and ridiculous. He is no longer wanted anywhere near Columbus.
by gahnki on
Mar 21, 2008 10:43 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: No offense to Zwick,
There are a few notable misses, but pointing out Justin Zwick is almost like me pointing out Manny Ramirez's rapid progression through the minors as the norm.
High school talents usually project the best to college ball. I'm not sure what makes it that way but it really is the truth.
The Army All American game is a collection of the top talents in high school, and notable MVP's include:
Vince Young
Tim Tebow
Adrian Peterson
Beanie Wells
Ted Ginn Jr.
Desean Jackson
Chris Leak
And now...
Terrelle Pryor
Chris Leak is probably the only player to not live up to the hype, but he won a national championship as well.
by gahnki on
Mar 19, 2008 6:42 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
No offense, but Zwick never was a major
Hello gahnki,
I understand Zwick did quite well in HS, but really was never that much of a factor in the OSU offense. Zwick had every opportunity to become the full-time, long-term starter at OSU, but never played well enough for any length of time to really establish himself as the main guy. Smith became that guy. It helped that Smith could run, something Zwick couldn't do, but arguably, Zwick was the better pure passer and more complete QB coming out of HS than Smith was, yet Zwick couldn't hold off Smith to become the full-time starter.
That's why I don't think Zwick "lived up to the hype." Of the others you mentioned, I don't think Leak was that great either, though he too could run. Leak certainly helped to win a National Championship, but it was more than just him (and especially, the Florida defensive line's play against the OSU offensive line that struggled mightily against FU's better speed) that led to Florida upsetting OSU in the National Championship.
Another similarity to both Zwick and Leak - neither have had much of any impact in the NFL to this point, and I'm not sure they ever will.
Just my 2 cents - no offense.
by indiansfan on
Mar 20, 2008 4:27 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: No offense, but Zwick never was a major
I was responding to Chucks comment about high school prospects.
Your analysis is pretty spot on.
by gahnki on
Mar 21, 2008 4:23 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by mauichuck on
Mar 19, 2008 1:42 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by Gradyforpresident on
Mar 19, 2008 11:34 AM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by Gradyforpresident on
Mar 19, 2008 11:35 AM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by Gradyforpresident on
Mar 19, 2008 11:40 AM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by Gradyforpresident on
Mar 19, 2008 11:41 AM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by fleerdon on
Mar 19, 2008 12:38 PM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by supermarioelia on
Mar 19, 2008 5:56 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
"I think I saw one a few doors down."
by NickFantana on
Mar 19, 2008 1:08 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Re: O (snap) Canada
by Voltaire on
Mar 19, 2008 12:53 PM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
















