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News From The Angels Farm: Unexpected Preliminary Placements

Hank Conger may not stick with last season's High A class in 2009.

The Halos FO announced that they will likely assign Hank Conger to high A Rancho Cucamonga for a second tour with the Quakes after he breaks big league camp. I like this move. Hank's bat could play in AA right now, but (1) he could use more time to work on his defense at the lower level; (2) as our catcher of the future, he should become as familiar as possible with potential pitchers of the future, so catching Reckling, Tobin, Perez, etc. will be a productive use of his time; and (3) more Cal League at-bats to work on plate discipline and ironing out the kinks in his right-handed swing couldn't hurt. MLB and AAA depth means that there is absolutely no reason to rush Hank. Plus, Hank hitting in a lineup that also includes Fuller, Jacobo, and Matt Sweeney will make the trip to Rancho well worth it to the local fans.

Turns out, Mount to AAA was not only just a rumor, but a false rumor. (hat tip, G Abbes)

Lastly, the Halos brought Eddie McKiernan into the big-league-camp. Eddie spent last season as the Cedar Rapids closer, and posted respectable if not overwhelming numbers. He's still only a teenager, so he's got lots of time to develop and the experience will likely be good for him.

 

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i also agree with Hank staying in Rancho for a year. No rush there, lets make him as good as possible

by ihearhowie2.0 on Feb 17, 2009 8:29 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Thought you might be interested in this,

here’s BP’s top 11 Angels prospects. Link

"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.

by Kinslerhomer on Feb 17, 2009 8:54 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Awesome

I was disappointed that it didn’t go out in the newsletter yesterday, andthought it might be another week. Doesn’t look like any controversial picks, though both Correa and Chatwood get high picks. Thanks for the link!

by rghan on Feb 17, 2009 9:45 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No problem.

"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.

by Kinslerhomer on Feb 17, 2009 10:10 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Good Article

Thanks for letting me know about what’s going on with Hank, everybody loves the guy’s future.

In case some of you don’t know I found out some other news today (news for me at least) that Chris Bootcheck has been invited to Pittsburgh’s camp. I know, I know this is extremely sad news for Angel fans.

by TheAntiSox on Feb 17, 2009 12:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The Pirates?

Is being on the Pirates technically still professional ball?

by George Kaplan on Feb 17, 2009 1:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

re: Ryan Mount

Stephen Smith explains why “Mountie” will not be starting the season at Salt Lake.

http://futureangels.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/02/dont_try_this_at_home.html

by G Abbes on Feb 17, 2009 6:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

HB!

"i got 5ive on it"

by Funke5ive on Feb 17, 2009 10:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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