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Mariners cut ties with Vidro, recall Balentien
August 7, 2008 - Michael Roy
With a view to the future, the Mariners designated Jose Vidro (DH, SEA) for assignment and recalled Wladimir Balentien (OF, SEA) from Triple-A Tacoma. Balentien will share the DH with several players and get playing time in OF. He had a rough time with the Mariners earlier this season, but regained his stroke at Triple-A:
Year AB HR BA bb% ct% Eye PX ===== === == ==== === === ==== === 2006* 444 21 .216 13 69 0.50 119 2007* 477 19 .256 9 79 0.48 108 2008 110 4 .200 8 67 0.28 110 2008# 230 17 .265 12 79 0.67 200 * -- MLE's # -- non-MLE, Triple-A stats
According to HQ analyst Deric McKamey, Balentien projects to have "light-tower power" fueled by quick bat speed, and the 200 PX at Triple-A bears this out. With the Mariners he hit a fair share of fly balls (41%) and posted a decent hr/f rate (13%). He has average speed and will contribute some SB. Balentien has developed more patience at the plate (12% bb%).
In the minors Balentien has cut down on his strikeouts (79% ct% in 2007 and 2008). The key question is whether he can repeat that progress at the major league level. If so, Balentien should have a high enough BA to stick in the majors, though it may lag the league average. He is only 24 years old, so chances are good that Balentien can learn to make better contact, but don't count on it in 2008.
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Incumbent Rangers closer C.J. Wilson (LHP, TEX) is headed to the disabled list with bone spurs in his left elbow. He will meet with Dr. Lewis Yocum about possible season-ending surgery. The new closer is Eddie Guardado (LHP, TEX), who bailed out Wilson Tuesday to earn his third save. Having posted a 3.02 ERA to date, Guardado appears to be pitching effectively in 2008. The BPI's tell a different story.
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Cardinals add Felipe Lopez to the mix
Following his release by the Nationals last week, Felipe Lopez (SS, STL) has signed with the Cardinals for the remainder of the season. It isn't clear yet how much playing time he will receive, but he should see action at second base, shortstop, and outfield, which is where he started on Wednesday. Here is a look at his BPI's:
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Now that the standings have stratified and the categories are much less volatile than earlier in the season, there is less upward and downward movement. However, if you are in a tight category, then a handful of stats can mean the difference between a gained or lost point. If you are set in other hitting categories but are still looking to make up ground in SBs, then this week's column attempts to provide some ideas for players that could be available in your league.
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