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Re: Big weekend on tap at PNC Field

Linford Appling — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:07:15 -0000

Ticket information? Here's the info. They average less than 50% of the stadium's capacity so...... On average there are about 5,000 tickets available for each game. Why does it not shock me that Collins has a Captain Kirk outfit? Turd.

Re: The RailRiders’ opening day roster: Where are they now?

Linford Appling — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:01:27 -0000

Fanfare?

A team with a losing record at home and despite a brand new $43 million stadium can't sell a game out. Stop listening to Rob Crain tell you how great of a job he's doing and look at the facts.

After two years with no baseball, Crain and the rest of the Rail Riders, are averaging less than 50% of PNC's capacity per game (9th out of 14 teams). It's pretty impressive that the county spent $43 million to increase capacity by 2,000 per game. A tidy sum of $21,500 per fan.

Sell the place out. One time. Until then Donnie and the Times can keep making excuses, giving the team a free pass and tell us how great every thing is.

Re: RailRiders heading home. But is that good news?

Frank — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:23:56 -0000

Donnie, Thanks so much. Frank

Re: RailRiders heading home. But is that good news?

DonnieCollinsTT — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:47:57 -0000

I have actually never seen Adams at second, but I'm told he's pretty good there, that he moves OK and can really make the turn on the double play. At third, I've seen him as much as anybody else has. I think he's OK there. He definitely has enough arm to make it work, and his footwork is getting better. He needs to get more consistent with it, as he has booted a couple of plays that he should make. But remember, he's relatively new over there, and he has come a long way already. Certainly, he's a better third baseman than Joseph would be.

Re: RailRiders heading home. But is that good news?

Frank — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:10:20 -0000

How do you rate David Adams as a fielder at 3B and 2B.

Re: Neal to DL

Frank — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:35:42 -0000

Sounds like an opportunity for Mustelier, if he is healthy.

Re: Friday’s game a no-go for TV

Frank — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:57:03 -0000

Donnie,

Do you know Ronnier Mustelier status? haven't heard much since his injury which I thought was minor
Thanks,
Frank

Re: REPORT: Mandalay Baseball up for sale

Josephine Martin — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:11:48 -0000

C'est une décision d'une fois de mandalay. Mais dans les France Baseball est le meilleur à observer. Et si les équipes sont vendues d'une telle façon son très bon et $70 est bon prix.

Re: Prospect No. 1: Tyler Austin

Rob Eccles — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:22:07 -0000

Check out our blog on Tyler Austin here http://www.seankimerling.org/i...

Re: RailRiders re-retire No. 14

Horatio — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:13:28 -0000

Glad that Betances looked decent last night. What was his FB velo? Any idea? Thanks.

Re: POSTGAME NOTES: Another rally trumped by Pawtucket

Frank — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:08:52 -0000

Donnie,
Do you know when Mustilier will arrive? I assume that's the plan?

Re: GAME 1: RailRiders vs. Pawtucket

iotg — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:41:47 -0000

Where is the switch-pitcher, Pat Venditte?

I saw him pitch in the WBC (lefty only, because of his shoulder injury). Is he rehabbing in Tampa or something?

Re: Prospect No. 1: Tyler Austin

Frank — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:01:18 -0000

Doesn't Vidal Nino figure in here someplace?

Re: Prospect No. 2: Mark Montgomery

Frank — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:49:37 -0000

Someone has asked Donnie to find out if the David Adams deal was prearranged, whereby the Yankees tell him they'd like to release him to clear his roster space and then resign him after he rejects any waiver claims which he has the right to do, because he was not DFA'd. It is possible that he was given a financial incentive to accept the move, such as a promise of a higher salary than he had when he was put on waivers, but I'm not sure if that can be made public. Since he was released, I believe he also received a separation payment, as required under the players collective bargaining agreement. I believe that the yankees did the same thing with Humbertio Sanchez a few years ago.

I hope he gets called up this year at some point. Not sure what kind of fielder he is though.

Re: Prospect No. 2: Mark Montgomery

Frank — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:27:14 -0000

Regarding Montgomery's size, he has about the same build as David Robertson who is also the same height and five pounds heavier.

Re: Prospect No. 3: Jose Ramirez

Frank — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 06:45:41 -0000

Regarding the is he big enough question, he is the same size as David Robertson, who is the same height, 5'11'' and 5 lbs heavier.

Re: Prospect No. 3: Jose Ramirez

Frank — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:02:21 -0000

Glad to see you're back keeping us informed, Donnie. Missed you last year.

Re: Prospect No. 3: Jose Ramirez

Horatio — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:29:54 -0000

Great report, Donnie.
Ramirez sprinkled in the slider in ST some, but I think he could certainly get away with using primarily a fastball/change combination. His fastball location is so good, and he gets such great late life on it, I think the slider just needs to be there once in a while, really. He also can throw the fastball with more sink and a different break, then also a rising one to keep hitters off balance, and the change, of course, which is hard to identify because he throws it from the same arm angle. Anyhow, the slider looked like a workable pitch from what I saw.

Re: Prospect No. 6: Slade Heathcott

Jeff Heathcott — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:50:02 -0000

Just for your info I never went to prison need to check info before u post it.....

Re: Apparently, this is the active roster

Stephen Milo — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:00:43 -0000

No Romanski either? And what about Mikey O'Brien?

Re: RailRiders roster looking quite clear now

Stephen Milo — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:42:57 -0000

Thanks for letting us know about the roster.

Do you see Cody Johnson and Leguim Barroso as candidates for the final spots? If not, I'd imagine Johnson would be cut. Barroso could also be in Tampa. I don't know a lot about him.

On the pitching-side, where are Pope and Betances going to be? I guess Pope has been around awhile, so it wouldn't be surprising if he were to be released like Heyer just was, but Betances obviously has to be somewhere. Is he hurt? If he isn't hurt and isn't in Trenton, then he has got to be on the roster.

Re: RailRiders get their third baseman…back

Joel Davis — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:59:33 -0000

Donnie, will you ask Adams if there was an agreement in place with Cashman before the release?

Re: Prospect No. 9: Zoilo Almonte

kinglear — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:53:18 -0000

Any new news on Betance's injury, Donnie? Thank you for an update

Re: In surprise move, Yanks release Adams

Horatio — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:21:27 -0000

Any update on Betances? Is he still expected to start on Opening Day? Thanks.

Re: Can Rob Crain predict the weather?

kinglear — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:10:22 -0000

Donnie, When does Betances pitch next? Thanks!