Comments on: A.J. Ellis’ Big Opportunity

By: MSTI’s 2010 in Review: Catcher « Mike Scioscia's tragic illness

MSTI’s 2010 in Review: Catcher « Mike Scioscia's tragic illness — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:08:01 +0000

[...] few weeks of the season. Ellis was preparing to start the year as the main backstop. In March, I put down some thoughts on how that would go: Now, I like a guy who can take a walk, and for his career Ellis has shown that ability, walking [...]

By: Not a Good Night For Management « Mike Scioscia's tragic illness

Not a Good Night For Management « Mike Scioscia's tragic illness — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:52:35 +0000

[...] hit (Ellis) and a guy we know couldn’t hit and was over 40 (Ausmus) a smart idea? Back on March 7, when Martin was injured in camp and Ellis looked like he’d be the Opening Day catcher, I [...]

By: SamAdams

SamAdams — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:58:42 +0000

Eighth grade was the three hardest years of his life.

By: Mike Scioscia's tragic illness

Mike Scioscia's tragic illness — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:04:51 +0000

Nah. BR doesn’t have it listed, but Ellis did spend 4 years at Austin Peay State University.

By: Frank M

Frank M — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:11:17 +0000

According to Baseball Reference Ellis was drafted out of high scholl at age 22. ???

By: Lenard

Lenard — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:12 +0000

This is why I like mikescioosciastragicillness.com. Surprising posts.

By: Chad

Chad — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:17:31 +0000

Blake doesn’t have anything to prove because it’s not his fault he got traded.
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Ned Colletti’s only hope for justifying the trade, however, is Santana busting. Because he traded a top prospect for 3 months of an average third baseman.

By: carolinabluedodger

carolinabluedodger — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:03:18 +0000

a) I think MSTI is dead on regarding Ellis.

b) I think Blake doesn’t have a thing to prove until Santana puts on a big league uniform and accomplishes something.

By: Mr Falcon

Mr Falcon — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:40:05 +0000

As long as Martin doesn’t miss more than 6 weeks I’m not that concerned about this.

I never really think an injury is positive, but Martin may be the lone exception where the positive side should at least be considered. Maybe completely foregoing spring training will keep him fresh as the as the season prgrresses.

As we all know, Martin has caught a ton of games in the last few years and maybe starting his year 6 weeks later will help that.

Of course, all this depends on a 100% R-Mart returning in 6 weeks.

By: Chad

Chad — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:07:18 +0000

Yeah, he didn’t garner a prospect profile because he’s an organizational depth type of player that was like 27. :o