[USML Announce] Just Saying....

[Richard Robbins]

Hey Jeff,

What do you have to say about Yordano Ventura?  I totally forgot he was on
my roster.  I'd grade him a solid, not-too-shabby.  $5 too. But I trust
your reporting more than anything else.

Here are some recent snippets about him.

07.08... Royals prospect Yordano Ventura allowed two runs on seven hits but
fanned nine Sunday at Triple-A Omaha.
Spin: The 22-year-old righty now has 36 strikeouts in 34 2/3 innings since
receiving a promotion to Triple-A in early June, though he has also allowed
17 walks during that span. His start on Sunday was encouraging because
Ventura did not issue a free pass. The young flame-thrower should be a
factor at the major league level in some capacity by the end of this season.

06.03... The Royals have promoted Yordano Ventura to Triple-A Omaha.
Spin: Ventura dominated at the Double-A level, where he posted a 2.34 ERA
and 11.5 K/9 over 11 starts. The 21-year-old top prospect continues to move
quickly through the Royals' minor league system and could be an option for
the starting rotation at some point later this season.

05.23... Royals prospect Yordano Ventura allowed seven runs (six earned
runs) on nine hits over 4 1/3 innings in his start Wednesday with Double-A
Northwest Arkansas.
Spin: Ventura hadn't allowed more than two earned runs in any of his
previous eight starts, so it's the first time he's struggled this season.
The 21-year-old top prospect has a 2.82 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP and 12.1 K/9
over 45 innings at the Double-A level. Prior to Wednesday's outing, he had
a a pair of 10-strikeout games and 32 total strikeouts in his last four
starts.


On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 4:33 PM, Richard Robbins <rerobbins at itinker.net>wrote:

> No matter what Brad says to me, you remain my hero.  :-)
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 4:08 PM, Jeffrey Winick <jwinick at harriswinick.com>wrote:
>
>> Unbiased?  Of course.  I merely report the facts.  For example, it’s
>> demonstrably true that the Carolina League is extremely favorable for
>> pitchers, so that when a highly touted bean in the Carolina League, like
>> Zimmer, isn’t able to keep his ERA below 5, it usually spells trouble.  And
>> reporting information of that sort is the epitome of unbiased reporting.*
>> ***
>>
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>>
>> Always accurate?  I’d have to go with “usually” accurate.  My sources
>> have been wrong every now and then.   For example, some of them actually
>> thought that Zunino would produce in the majors.  As Rotowire admitted just
>> a few days ago:  he should be a quality fantasy catcher in time, but
>> right now, he's a fringe No. 2 catcher in mixed leagues.  So, they
>> clearly aren’t “always” accurate.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Neutral?  That would suggest that my choices are entirely random.  And
>> that is most certainly not the case.  I tend to focus on the players that
>> I’m most concerned will lead an unsuspecting owner to disappointment.
>> Hence, my most recent focus on the Red Hots’ roster.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> That is all.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> “Edward R” Winick ****
>>
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>> ** **
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>> *From:* announce-bounces at usml.net [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net] *On
>> Behalf Of *Richard Robbins
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 09, 2013 3:29 PM
>> *To:* USML Announcements
>> *Subject:* [USML Announce] Just Saying....****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> I learned a long time ago that if I bash another team's player that
>> player will perform really well and if I tout my own player, that player
>> will tank.  Of course, Jeff never needs to worry about that because he
>> provides his unbiased, neutral and always accurate assessments, for which I
>> know I am eternally grateful.  Thank you for providing this valuable
>> service Jeff.  I owe you one.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> I'm not sure if there's enough antacid to get me through the balance of
>> the year.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> -- Rich****
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