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TTM Autograph Requests Update # 2
Around a month ago, I blogged about the through the mail (TTM) autograph requests I was planning to send off to players during Spring Training. At the end of the post, I stated that I was going to be publishing a blog post every time I received back a couple autographs. Having received two more TTM autograph requests since my last update, I’ve now gotten back half of the requests I sent out, so I figured I’d post another update:
CASEY KELLY–PADRES ORGANIZATION
Casey Kelly is currently ranked as the number 69 prospect in all of baseball, according to MLB.com. He would probably be higher had it of not been for an elbow injury he endured for most of last season. An injury that limited Kelly to just 14 games pitched; 6 of which came in the majors. In the 6 games pitched at the big league level, Kelly went 2-3, with a 6.21 ERA, but showed signs of his readiness to be a major league pitcher. If Kelly doesn’t begin the season with the Padres, it would be a real shame. He has the ability to be an impact player for an improving Padres team.
JASON MOTTE–ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Although the ink from the autograph smudged off a bit in the mail, I’m very happy to add Jason Motte’s autograph to my collection. Topping out at 100, and regularly hitting the upper 90′s, Motte’s overpowering fastball is what makes him one of the best closers in the game. Last season, Motte saved a total of 42 games for the Cardinals, recording 86 strikeouts in 72 innings pitched, on a 2.75 ERA. This season should see Motte posting more of the same type of stats as last year.
I still have autograph requests out for Mariano Rivera, Adam Jones, Tyler Skaggs, A.J. Pierzynski and Justin Masterson, so hopefully they’ll come back soon, so I can write about them; though there’s no guarantee they’ll come back at all.
TTM Autograph Requests Update
A few weeks ago, I blogged about the through the mail (TTM) autograph requests I was planning to send off to players during Spring Training. At the end of the post, I stated that I was going to be publishing a blog post every time I received back a few autographs, and now that I’ve successfully gotten back some of the requests I sent, I figured I’d go ahead and type this entry up.
Of the ten total TTM’s I sent off, I’ve received three of them back, with them being from:
STEFEN ROMERO–MARINERS ORGANIZATION
Stefen Romero’s 2012 season was truly remarkable. Batting .352 with 23 home runs and 101 RBI’s, including 34 doubles, between A+ and AA, Romero showed his ability to produce stats far above what’s generally expected from a 12th round draft pick. If he can keep on producing the same type of numbers in the coming season, it shouldn’t be too long before he’s helping out the big league club, up in Seattle.
DANNY HULTZEN–MARINERS ORGANIZATION
Danny Hultzen is currently ranked as the number 18 overall prospect in all of baseball, according to MLB.com. Though a promotion from AA to AAA, mid-season, resulted in a bit of a struggle for Hultzen, overall, he had a decent 2012 season, posting a 9-7 record, with a 3.05 ERA. If Hultzen can find his groove again this season it wouldn’t be that big of a surprise if he receives a call up from the Mariners towards the end of the year.
SONNY GRAY–ATHLETICS ORGANIZATION
Though he had a rocky 2012 season–going 6-9 with a 4.26 ERA–many are still thinking that Sonny Gray will eventually pan out to become the front line starter he’s projected to become. I have to agree, and certainly hope so. Gray ended the 2012 season with AAA, and as with Hultzen, if he can get his pitching consistency back under control, Gray could earn a job pitching for the Oakland A’s at some point this season.
I still have autograph requests out for Mariano Rivera, Adam Jones, Casey Kelly, Tyler Skaggs, Jason Motte, A.J. Pierzynski and Justin Masterson, so hopefully they’ll come back soon, so I can write about them; though there’s no guarantee they’ll come back at all.
Q and A With Casey Kelly
Today’s Q and A is on Casey Kelly. Top prospect for the San Diego Padres.
A top prospect for the San Diego Padres, Casey Kelly is doing his part to make it to the big leagues in a hurry. So far this season he’s recorded 105 strike outs through 142.1 innings pitched, for the San Antonio Missions.
Below’s Q and A is meant to help you better learn of what Casey Kelly likes:
1.) Favorite type of music.
“Rap.”
2.) Favorite song.
“Headlines. (By Drake.)”
3.) Favorite food.
“Chili dogs.”
4.) Favorite T.V. show.
“Entourage.”
5.) Favorite movie.
“Never Back Down.”
6.) Favorite book.
“Haven’t read a book in a while.”
7.) Favorite thing to do in free time.
“Hangout with family and friends.”
8.) Favorite time of year.
“Christmas time.”
9.) Favorite sport, besides baseball.
“Football.”
10.) Favorite player growing up.
“Charles Woodson.”
11.) Favorite shoe brand.
“Nike.”
12.) Favorite car.
“Range Rover.”
13.) Favorite subject, when in school.
“Math.”
14.) Favorite quote.
“Play to live. Live to play.”
15.) Favorite moment of baseball career thus far.
“The day I got drafted.”
I hope this helped you to learn more about Casey Kelly of the Padres Organization.
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Big thanks to Casey Kelly for answering my questions.
You can follow Casey Kelly on twitter: @CaseyKelly23
The next Q and A entry will be posted Saturday, September 17, on David Aardsma, of the Seattle Mariners.
PAST Q AND A ENTRIES: Brent Lillibridge, Daniel Hudson, Mike O’Hara and Ryan Wagner, Jeremy Guthrie, Bryan Harper, Casper Wells, Bud Norris, David Huff, Brandon McCarthy, and Shawn Kelley.
Q and A With Shawn Kelley
Today’s Q and A is on Shawn Kelley. Relief pitcher for the Seattle Mariners.
Though he’s only pitched in two games this season, he’s been
effective in those 2.1 innings pitched. Giving up no hits.
Below’s Q and A is meant to inform you with what Shawn Kelley likes:
1.) Favorite type of music.
“Country.”
2.) Favorite song.
“Jason Aldean.”
3.) Favorite food.
“Steak.”
4.) Favorite T.V. show.
“Dexter.”
5.) Favorite movie.
“The Shawshank Redemption.”
6.) Favorite book.
“The DaVinci Code.”
7.) Favorite thing to do in free time.
“Fish [or] golf.”
8.) Favorite time of year.
“Fall.”
9.) Favorite sport, besides baseball.
“Golf, football and basketball. (Played all.)”
10.) Favorite player growing up.
“Griffey.”
11.) Favorite shoe brand.
“Mizuno. (Contractually obligated.)”
12.) Favorite car.
“My Jeep Wrangler.”
13.) Favorite subject, when in school.
“History.”
14.) Favorite quote.
(1.) “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” (2.) “Your opinion of me is none of my business.”
15.) Favorite moment of baseball career thus far.
“Playing with Griffey.”
I hope this helped you to learn more about Shawn Kelley of the Seattle Mariners.
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Big thanks to Shawn Kelley for answering my questions.
You can follow Shawn Kelley on twitter: @shawnkelley23
The next Q and A entry will be posted Wednesday, September 14, on Casey Kelly, of the Padres Organization.
PAST Q AND A ENTRIES: Brent Lillibridge, Daniel Hudson, Mike O’Hara and Ryan Wagner, Jeremy Guthrie, Bryan Harper, Casper Wells, Bud Norris, David Huff, and Brandon McCarthy.
Q and A Entries Update
As stated before, I’m doing a Q and A on a MLB player, or baseball analyst, ever Wednesday and Saturday, until the end of the baseball season. Below is an updated list of the players that have answered my questions, and the ones that haven’t answered, but said that they would:
ALREADY POSTED:
GUARANTEED FUTURE ENTRIES:
Brandon McCarthy
Shawn Kelley
Frank Catalanotto
Josh Lueke
David Aardsma
Bud Norris
John Baker
Bryan Harper
Chris Sampson
Casper Wells
Casey Kelly
HAVEN’T ANSWERED YET, BUT SAID THEY WOULD:
Shelley Duncan
Chris Rose
R.A. Dickey
Torii Hunter
Sam LeCure
Chuck Knoblauch
So be sure to check back every Wednesday and Saturday (at least) to read a new Q and A entry. (Order is not yet determined.)
Matt Huddleston
