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I might be wrong but every year the Cape invites "extra" players because it knows it may lose some for various reasons (draft) who knows. Anyway they hold like a tryout and they keep this pool until they know they'll have their rosters firmly set.
Maybe this kid is one of those?
Maybe this kid is one of those?
Not at the Cape. Rumored to have NOT changed
summer clubs to College Park/Maryland Bombers
from Takoma Park Silver Spring Thunderbolts
for the 05 summer (and shows up on the T-Bolts roster for 05).
summer clubs to College Park/Maryland Bombers
from Takoma Park Silver Spring Thunderbolts
for the 05 summer (and shows up on the T-Bolts roster for 05).
MrMOM,
The cape invites players up on a temporary contract to fill spots of players in the World Series and/or draft picks. When the permanent players show up the temp player is put up as a free agent and any other team can sign them! A good way for Non Big Name players or players from smaller schools to find a spot in that prestigious league.
The cape invites players up on a temporary contract to fill spots of players in the World Series and/or draft picks. When the permanent players show up the temp player is put up as a free agent and any other team can sign them! A good way for Non Big Name players or players from smaller schools to find a spot in that prestigious league.
Brett Cecil was expected to go to the Cape, however had some issues to work out. Is pitching for the T-Bolts.
Tossed a no hitter against the MD Bombers the other night. He looked the best I ever saw him. My guess his 5-8th inning he was throwing 90-91 with a big time curve.
Al McCormick
http://www.mostvaluableplayer.biz
Tossed a no hitter against the MD Bombers the other night. He looked the best I ever saw him. My guess his 5-8th inning he was throwing 90-91 with a big time curve.
Al McCormick
http://www.mostvaluableplayer.biz
Al,
Did your post mean he pitched no hit ball for 4 innings (5th-8th), or did you mean he was hitting 90-91 in the 5th through 8th innings? If you meant the later, then I say get him off of that team and quick! Ever hear of Stephen Merson? No...that is because he no longer pitches for Towson. His college age summer team pitched him ever 4th or 5th day, and decided that he needed to start throwing a slider. Had a great curve ball, fastball 84-88, and a nice change up. Pitched well as a frosh at Towson. After surgery and rehab, he finally decided he was done because his arm hurt so much. I really hope you meant the former...
Did your post mean he pitched no hit ball for 4 innings (5th-8th), or did you mean he was hitting 90-91 in the 5th through 8th innings? If you meant the later, then I say get him off of that team and quick! Ever hear of Stephen Merson? No...that is because he no longer pitches for Towson. His college age summer team pitched him ever 4th or 5th day, and decided that he needed to start throwing a slider. Had a great curve ball, fastball 84-88, and a nice change up. Pitched well as a frosh at Towson. After surgery and rehab, he finally decided he was done because his arm hurt so much. I really hope you meant the former...
Larry,
Not trying to speak for Al, but after reading other articles, I know Cecil pitched a complete game. So I believe Al was just saying that he still was throwing hard throughout the second half of the game. I don't understand the concern, based on the info given. It only says he was throwing hard in the 5th through 8th innings. It doesn't mention pitch count, how often he pitches, or what other pitches he throws. To say "Get him off of that team quick" seems a bit of a drastic reaction.
Not trying to speak for Al, but after reading other articles, I know Cecil pitched a complete game. So I believe Al was just saying that he still was throwing hard throughout the second half of the game. I don't understand the concern, based on the info given. It only says he was throwing hard in the 5th through 8th innings. It doesn't mention pitch count, how often he pitches, or what other pitches he throws. To say "Get him off of that team quick" seems a bit of a drastic reaction.
Larry,
Understand your concern, and I can assure you Bobby St. Pierre has Brett's interest at heart. He did allow Brett to pitch a complete game, but only because he was tossing a no hitter.
Bobby, as a pitching coach speaks for itself, but I will say he normally only throws pitchers 3-5 innings a piece.
I know Stan and remember Stephen, and I am sure you know there are so many things to consider, and I truly believe you bring up a very good point, however I believe it is not a true apples-to-apples comparison.
Al McCormick
http://www.mostvaluableplayer.biz
Understand your concern, and I can assure you Bobby St. Pierre has Brett's interest at heart. He did allow Brett to pitch a complete game, but only because he was tossing a no hitter.
Bobby, as a pitching coach speaks for itself, but I will say he normally only throws pitchers 3-5 innings a piece.
I know Stan and remember Stephen, and I am sure you know there are so many things to consider, and I truly believe you bring up a very good point, however I believe it is not a true apples-to-apples comparison.
Al McCormick
http://www.mostvaluableplayer.biz
Stephen Merson's arm action were subject to injury throughout his young career with the 14U Maryland Reds, 16 & 18U Columbia Reds and Atholton HS. Such violence actions, primarily twisting and exposing his ulna & elbow were the concern of many. Some thought the early success was attributed to a pretty good, yet a very young of age, teenage deuce. When pitching over the summer in 2003, after freshman yr w/ Towson, and for the lowly last place CGL Balt Pride (with UMBC pitching coach Mumma), Merson shut it down after five starts in five weeks w/ 35.0 IP and a decent ernie (<2.1). In the fall of 2003-Fall 2004, Stephen and Dad went thru a series of seeing 'specialist', and following several surgery's, a rehab program was at best, limited, and some have wondered what operation was performed and by whom!
Bottom Line: Stephen had a great HS career and Freshman year at Towson U. It's always difficult for a talented amateur pitcher to leave the game with a career ending pitching arm injuries.
Cecil, on the other hand, has up side. Hopefully, the talented LHP will continue his conditioning and training, be college eligeable for two more years,and get popped after his JR year (because he and his Dad are anxious to sign a pro contract). Cecil did NOT attend the Cape in 2005, because of college eligeability concerns, which are being quickly remedied, by attending summer class!
In 2004, Cecil had good numbers in the CGL for the 3rd place Thunderbirds posting in the top ten for league ernie, and top five for league wins! For 2005 as a Terp, Cecil posted good college numbers with a 1-1 record, 3.77 ernie in 18 appearances with four starts and two saves! After Cecil's 2005 no-no in the inagural Cal Ripken Sr Collegiate League, he had some hard luck, was the pitcher of record the very next outing, and took a team loss. Cecil will seek to become a weekend starter in college in 2006!
Regards
Bear
Bottom Line: Stephen had a great HS career and Freshman year at Towson U. It's always difficult for a talented amateur pitcher to leave the game with a career ending pitching arm injuries.
Cecil, on the other hand, has up side. Hopefully, the talented LHP will continue his conditioning and training, be college eligeable for two more years,and get popped after his JR year (because he and his Dad are anxious to sign a pro contract). Cecil did NOT attend the Cape in 2005, because of college eligeability concerns, which are being quickly remedied, by attending summer class!
In 2004, Cecil had good numbers in the CGL for the 3rd place Thunderbirds posting in the top ten for league ernie, and top five for league wins! For 2005 as a Terp, Cecil posted good college numbers with a 1-1 record, 3.77 ernie in 18 appearances with four starts and two saves! After Cecil's 2005 no-no in the inagural Cal Ripken Sr Collegiate League, he had some hard luck, was the pitcher of record the very next outing, and took a team loss. Cecil will seek to become a weekend starter in college in 2006!
Regards
Bear