Monday, October 28, 2019

Super Two Update

There have been a few changes, so I decided to re-post the Super Two class, as best as I can tell.

Andrew Knapp, Phillies (2.171)
Wandy Peralta, Giants (2.167)
Jessie Biddle, Rangers (2.166)
Hunter Renfroe, Padres (2.165)
David Hale, Yankees (2.163)
David Dahl, Rockies (2.162)
Brent Suter, Brewers (2.161)
Cody Bellinger, Dodgers (2.160)
Jharel Cotton, Athletics (2.158)
Tyler Glasnow, Rays (2.158)
Jordan Montgomery, Yankees (2.153)
Tyler Austin, Milwaukee (2.150)
Keynan Middleton, Angels (2.150)
Kyle Freeland, Rockies (2.143)
Noe Ramirez, Angels (2.139)
Kyle Ryan, Cubs (2.139)
Johan Camargo, Braves (2.135)
Daniel Roberston, Rays (2.133)
Chris Martin, Braves (2.133)- Due to a stipulation in his contract, Martin will be a free agent.
Luis Cessa, Yankees (2.131)
Dinelson Lamet, Padres (2.130)
Gio Urshela, Yankees (2.127)
Paul DeJong, Cardinals (2.127)- DeJong is already under contract for 2020.
Derek Law, Blue Jays (2.126)
JaCoby Jones, Tigers (2.125)
Jonathan Holder, Yankees (2.124)
A.J. Cole, Indians (2.124)
Julio Urias, Dodgers (2.122)
J.T. Riddle, Marlins (2.118)
Josh Hader, Brewers (2.115)

FIRST FIVE PLAYERS OFF OF THE BUBBLE:

Jarlin Garcia, Marlins (2.114)
Tyler Olson, Indians (2.114)
Luke Weaver, Diamondbacks (2.112)
Matt Chapman, Athletics (2.109)
Ryan Brasier, Boston (2.109)

The 2019 Super Two Class

Update on October 28:  It looks like Derek Law (2.126) and Jharel Cotton (2.158) are going to be Super Two as well.

Update on October 27.  It looks like Jarlin Garcia ended the season with 2.114.  If this is accurate, he is just off the bubble.


So with this revelation, I think I see things clearly. I think Julio Urias must have more than the service time, I show him with. Wasn't sure how his suspension affected service time. If this is the case Hader and Garcia are tied for the 28th spot and thus the quota of 29 is filled. I look forward to seeing the official Super Two class when it is posted. UPDATE on October 10: I missed one.  J.T. Riddle of the Marlins ended the year with 2.118 in service time.  He should be a Super Two with that number.  Since Olson and Urias are tied for 29th with Riddle's inclusion, I think they will still both be in the class.  (hat tip to MLB Trade Rumors for the catch of Riddle's status.)

With the arrival of the final day of the regular season, I am ready to present the 2019 Super Two class, as best as I can figure it.

According to my records, a total of 132 players will end the season:

1. On a 40-man roster
2. With at least two years of service time
3. With less than three years of service time
4. With at least 86 days of service time in 2019

Based on these numbers, 29 players(including ties) should receive Super Two status.  Here are the players that I project to be in that class.

Andrew Knapp, Phillies (2.171)
Wandy Peralta, Giants (2.167)
Jessie Biddle, Rangers (2.166)
Hunter Renfroe, Padres (2.165)
David Hale, Yankees (2.163)
David Dahl, Rockies (2.162)
Brent Suter, Brewers (2.161)
Cody Bellinger, Dodgers (2.160)
Tyler Glasnow, Rays (2.158)
Jordan Montgomery, Yankees (2.153)
Tyler Austin, Milwaukee (2.150)
Keynan Middleton, Angels (2.150)
Kyle Freeland, Rockies (2.143)
Noe Ramirez, Angels (2.139)
Kyle Ryan, Cubs (2.139)
Johan Camargo, Braves (2.135)
Daniel Roberston, Rays (2.133)
Chris Martin, Braves (2.133)- Due to a stipulation in his contract, Martin will be a free agent.
Luis Cessa, Yankees (2.131)
Dinelson Lamet, Padres (2.130)
Gio Urshela, Yankees (2.127)
Paul DeJong, Cardinals (2.127)- DeJong is already under contract for 2020.
JaCoby Jones, Tigers (2.125)
Jonathan Holder, Yankees (2.124)
A.J. Cole, Indians (2.124)
Josh Hader, Brewers (2.115)
Jarlin Garcia, Marlins (2.115)
Tyler Olson, Indians (2.114)
Julio Urias, Dodgers (2.114)

FIRST THREE PLAYERS OFF OF THE BUBBLE:

Luke Weaver, Diamondbacks (2.112)
Matt Chapman, Athletics (2.109)
Colin Moran, Pirates (2.107)

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

One more Reason to NOT Support Jim Crane's Business

Not That I Needed It, but I now have One More Reason to NOT Support Jim Crane's Business

For the record,  I have been a avid Non-Supporter of Jim Crane's baseball-themed business venture based on Texas Avenue for at least five years now.  At some point during that business's transition to new ownership, I realized that the thought of supporting the new version of the business I formerly referred to as the Astros in any public way made me sick to my stomach.

I have been very content with my conscious decision to take on this position and carry it out silently.
However, the recent episode involving the unacceptable bullying behavior of the team's assistant general manager towards female journalists (and by extension, all females) and the  attempt by Mr. Crane's organization to defend said behavior (or at least deny it), compels me to raise my voice.

Today, as Game 2 of the World Series is about to start, the thought of supporting this business makes me as sick to my stomach as it ever has if not more.

Thanks for your attention.





Sunday, October 6, 2019

Unofficial Skeeters' 2019 Play-off Page

All Times are Central Time

Atlantic League Championship Series vs. Long Island (Best of 5 Series)
Ducks win series, 3 games to 2.
October 1, at Long Island; Long Island, 7-5
October 2, at Long Island; Sugar Land, 7-0
October 4, at Sugar Land; Sugar Land, 7-5
October 5, at Sugar Land; Long Island, 3-2 (10 innings)
October 6, at Sugar Land; Long Island, 8-4

Freedom Division Championship Series vs. York (Best of 5 Series)
Skeeters win series, 3 games to 1.
September 24, at Sugar Land; York, 8-1
September 25, at Sugar Land; Sugar Land, 5-2
September 27, at York; Sugar Land, 9-1
September 28, at York; Sugar Land, 5-4

Skeeters' Play-off History

2018

Atlantic League Championship Series
Defeated Long Island, 3 games to 2.

Freedom Division Championship Series
Defeated Lancaster, 3 games to 2.


2016

Atlantic League Championship Series
Defeated Long Island, 3 games to 0.

Freedom Division Championship Series
Defeated York, 3 games to 0.

2014

Atlantic League Championship Series
Lost to Lancaster, 3 games to 0.

Freedom Division Championship Series
Defeated York, 3 games to 2.

2013

Freedom Division Championship Series
Lost to Somerset, 3 games to 0.