Nada. Nothing. Zippo
Into the 4th inning the lightening came and then the skies opened up, game postponed. That means, no game actually exists until they finish it, sometime in August. No score, both pitchers in command.
Dave got off to a good start, he said "all that hard work for nothing".
Oh well, that's baseball!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Sorry for the absence
Hi all, sorry about that, had a problem with my blog here, but now back to normal.
Dave lost his first game after returning to AA. He pitched better than he had in the previous 5 games, but again, he got another ML guy trying to make it back and he quieted the bats. Lot of this has to do with how your team performs that night on the field and at the plate. Oh well.
The Springbirds have been on a tear since his return, lost only two in like 6-7 games and last night they scored 15 runs. I text him before every game, keep them pumped, and he laughs.
Now in a series with the first place Naturals, and they are taking a beating from the birdies.
Here's another great article written by Kary Booher (and some good picks too). Again, my son has been so lucky to work with these special people, who want to share their knowledge. Funny, these kids are trying to make it to the next level and so is their pitching coach! I guess no matter what age you are, in this game most can never give it up.
DK pitches tomorrow night, after 6 straight losses , it's time for a win! Please!
http://www.news-leader.com/article/20100725/SPORTS02/7250361/Giving-back-to-the-game
Dave lost his first game after returning to AA. He pitched better than he had in the previous 5 games, but again, he got another ML guy trying to make it back and he quieted the bats. Lot of this has to do with how your team performs that night on the field and at the plate. Oh well.
The Springbirds have been on a tear since his return, lost only two in like 6-7 games and last night they scored 15 runs. I text him before every game, keep them pumped, and he laughs.
Now in a series with the first place Naturals, and they are taking a beating from the birdies.
Here's another great article written by Kary Booher (and some good picks too). Again, my son has been so lucky to work with these special people, who want to share their knowledge. Funny, these kids are trying to make it to the next level and so is their pitching coach! I guess no matter what age you are, in this game most can never give it up.
DK pitches tomorrow night, after 6 straight losses , it's time for a win! Please!
http://www.news-leader.com/article/20100725/SPORTS02/7250361/Giving-back-to-the-game
Monday, July 19, 2010
Here's the Latest
http://www.news-leader.com/article/20100719/BLOGS01/100719028/Rotation-boost---Kopp-returns-to-Springfield
I kind of feel relieved, son says it is what it is. He'll do what he has to, he worked really hard to try to earn his prospect status back this year, it was all going downhill.
Why not let him finish the season as it began, on a good note, I guess someone thought it best they did.
My husband called him today to have a chat in between flights, he sounded pretty down, but he reminded him that he needs to learn from the situaton, you can't learn if it comes easy and it's not failure (as most never see AAA) but an opportunity to learn from when you are at the bottom, we all know that's what it is all about.
He also joked about being back in his own bed and back with his truck, he got a chuckle from him.
I kind of feel relieved, son says it is what it is. He'll do what he has to, he worked really hard to try to earn his prospect status back this year, it was all going downhill.
Why not let him finish the season as it began, on a good note, I guess someone thought it best they did.
My husband called him today to have a chat in between flights, he sounded pretty down, but he reminded him that he needs to learn from the situaton, you can't learn if it comes easy and it's not failure (as most never see AAA) but an opportunity to learn from when you are at the bottom, we all know that's what it is all about.
He also joked about being back in his own bed and back with his truck, he got a chuckle from him.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Not a good night
Just one of those nights didn't even make it through the 4th. I wasn't there so I can't make conclusions, but it sounded kind of ugly (no video), 6-1 if they don't catch up, it will be his 5th loss. That's a problem also, his team has been changed, rearranged many times even since Dave has gone up and no one is hitting. The pitcher who Dave replaced, Adam Ottavino, a first pick for the Cards in 2006, needs shoulder surgery, slap tear. So much for the discussion that it's ok to pitch frequently from the mound when young. At least he made it to the 40 man, he has to remain there and gets the benefit of being paid more money.
It's now 7-1, time to retire for the night.
I am not sure if he will remain, how much does a guy have to struggle before he begins to lose the confidance he had this summer. Perhaps I am just looking at it too much from a moms perspective, but I hope that this isn't going to be it for the rest of the summer...a struggle.
It was good to see Dave, he looks like he lost some weight from the last time we saw him in May, and we didn't talk that much baseball, the little we saw him, but we got an interesting perspective of life in triple A.
It's now 7-1, time to retire for the night.
I am not sure if he will remain, how much does a guy have to struggle before he begins to lose the confidance he had this summer. Perhaps I am just looking at it too much from a moms perspective, but I hope that this isn't going to be it for the rest of the summer...a struggle.
It was good to see Dave, he looks like he lost some weight from the last time we saw him in May, and we didn't talk that much baseball, the little we saw him, but we got an interesting perspective of life in triple A.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Another loss but a personal best
DK really had a much improved outing last night, and he went 6 full, not sure why they sent him back in the 7th with a pitch count of 93, maybe because the bull pen has been blowing up and a double header the night before. The best news is he is adjusting, and in this game it is about adjustments. You can have all the talent in the world, if you don't adjust, you are out.
He also drove in the only run the Redbirds put up on the board. I think this is mainly due to the fact that most of the lineup is really, really tired, it has been a tough travel schedule for them all season, one of the worst ever they have had, lost of injuries at the big club pulling the better hitters up. STL has a lot of issues right now up there and talking trades, should be interesting to see what unfolds until the trade deadline. The cards raped their farm last year and realize if they do it again they are in trouble for prospects, but the main focus is on the big club, they have to decide if whoever they choose, will the end result be worth giving up their future. They took on Brad Penny and Jeff Suppan this year (the latter being a former cardinal) and both out with injuries, that hurts for sure. Those injuries were a big factor in why son was moved up. So as you can see, one players injury is another players opportunity. Pujols has been having a tougher year and Holliday as well, along with two other injuries to starting position guys.
On a sadder note, my son's BF was released yesterday. Drafted same year as Dave, as a senior sign with TJSduring college draftedu in the third round, I am not sure what went down, he has been battling some other injury issues which were never really fully taken care of, a hip issue, shoulder issues, probably no surgury because he was older as it was and surgury would put him back further, he was with an organizatio that is not considered a very good one on the milb level. I think that they got to a point where he was better, then released him (you can't release an injured player). He did so well his first season (short) he was moved to AA, then moved back to short season as they needed help there, then went off to play summer ball and has not been able to get out of high A since that time.
This might be a good thing, maybe some organization will pick him up, relief pitchers needed this time of year to pick up the slack when pitchers are tired and can't get through 5. Working with a team with a better reputation for producing good players from their farm may help.
Or perhaps at this time he is ready to hang it up.
Will see my player tomorrow, I know he is looking forward to coming home for some home cookin'.
Will get back here, after the break, hope that everyone is doing well. I know this is a busy time, besides playing it's getting ready for college again or for the first time, lots of stuff to buy!
He also drove in the only run the Redbirds put up on the board. I think this is mainly due to the fact that most of the lineup is really, really tired, it has been a tough travel schedule for them all season, one of the worst ever they have had, lost of injuries at the big club pulling the better hitters up. STL has a lot of issues right now up there and talking trades, should be interesting to see what unfolds until the trade deadline. The cards raped their farm last year and realize if they do it again they are in trouble for prospects, but the main focus is on the big club, they have to decide if whoever they choose, will the end result be worth giving up their future. They took on Brad Penny and Jeff Suppan this year (the latter being a former cardinal) and both out with injuries, that hurts for sure. Those injuries were a big factor in why son was moved up. So as you can see, one players injury is another players opportunity. Pujols has been having a tougher year and Holliday as well, along with two other injuries to starting position guys.
On a sadder note, my son's BF was released yesterday. Drafted same year as Dave, as a senior sign with TJSduring college draftedu in the third round, I am not sure what went down, he has been battling some other injury issues which were never really fully taken care of, a hip issue, shoulder issues, probably no surgury because he was older as it was and surgury would put him back further, he was with an organizatio that is not considered a very good one on the milb level. I think that they got to a point where he was better, then released him (you can't release an injured player). He did so well his first season (short) he was moved to AA, then moved back to short season as they needed help there, then went off to play summer ball and has not been able to get out of high A since that time.
This might be a good thing, maybe some organization will pick him up, relief pitchers needed this time of year to pick up the slack when pitchers are tired and can't get through 5. Working with a team with a better reputation for producing good players from their farm may help.
Or perhaps at this time he is ready to hang it up.
Will see my player tomorrow, I know he is looking forward to coming home for some home cookin'.
Will get back here, after the break, hope that everyone is doing well. I know this is a busy time, besides playing it's getting ready for college again or for the first time, lots of stuff to buy!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Some good stuff
My husband came across this article by Kary Booher of the Springfield New Leader, Kary used to wrote for Baseball America if the name sounds familiar.
http://www.news-leader.com/section/SPORTS
If this link doesn't work after this post, it will be there "Kopp gets chance for a change".
It'snice to see something positive written, when you go from 8-2 to 0-3 it becomes "what's wrong with that guy". Or if you have a bad outing, this guy is no good why they call him up, or he doesn't have ML stuff.
The other night Dave's teammate was called up, second call up but first time on the mound, at Coors, he got the loss in relief. His mom made a post, it was very poignant, a moment that she waited for how badly she felt how he was thrown out there ( you know a parents perspective), but reality is, she is in a place that many parents would love to be in. She wrote to the fans on the board to let them know that often times fans post things about the young guys still learning and have no clue what is going on. Good for her.
Next start tomorrow, then flies home sunday late pm for 3 days!
http://www.news-leader.com/section/SPORTS
If this link doesn't work after this post, it will be there "Kopp gets chance for a change".
It'snice to see something positive written, when you go from 8-2 to 0-3 it becomes "what's wrong with that guy". Or if you have a bad outing, this guy is no good why they call him up, or he doesn't have ML stuff.
The other night Dave's teammate was called up, second call up but first time on the mound, at Coors, he got the loss in relief. His mom made a post, it was very poignant, a moment that she waited for how badly she felt how he was thrown out there ( you know a parents perspective), but reality is, she is in a place that many parents would love to be in. She wrote to the fans on the board to let them know that often times fans post things about the young guys still learning and have no clue what is going on. Good for her.
Next start tomorrow, then flies home sunday late pm for 3 days!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
The Struggle
Well, third start in AAA and it was tough, wow, it's really much different than expected. Maybe a game or two to settle in, it's not happening. He's bummed, I am in trouble for expressing my thoughts, you know those words that you try to find for some comfort and it comes out all wrong. Not excuse stuff, just the "look at the good side" type of stuff. Oh well, I am in the doghouse. I apologized, I know it's hard to go from 8-1 to 0-3, I should have been more sensitive. That's not like me, but sometimes we as parents do mess up.
My son has the skills, he just has a hard time finding his way sometimes, it happened in college, it happened last year when he was sent back from AA to high A. Each time he took something away from each experience and worked on it, I just reminded him of that. and how hard he worked after a few times on the DL. And then I went into the "sometimes you got to hit the bottom to pick yourself back up". He wasn't buying it. Not sure if it is the uncertainty of being sent down again, but hey, that is a HUGE part of this business, happens to the big leaguers too.
Another pitcher is being called up for big league support, Brad Penny, you know one of those older guys who signed a one year contract has been hurt since he started. The pitcher going up is 27, he was sent up once but sent back down, wasn't needed. Really getting thinned out at AAA. And talk is of getting another more experienced arm. That could mean trade and all the milb players start picking it up, they want out, not because they don't like the organization, but they know there is little room at the top for some of them. Catchers know they will never replace Molina, 1B guys will never replace Pujols. And then you have startering pitchers who will remain in the organization until their arms fall off.
That's just the way it is. Tough, tough business, it's times like these you wish that your player may have chosen a different path for work. Then you realize that the day it will stop is when he decides, we are just along for the ride.
I'll shut up now.
My son has the skills, he just has a hard time finding his way sometimes, it happened in college, it happened last year when he was sent back from AA to high A. Each time he took something away from each experience and worked on it, I just reminded him of that. and how hard he worked after a few times on the DL. And then I went into the "sometimes you got to hit the bottom to pick yourself back up". He wasn't buying it. Not sure if it is the uncertainty of being sent down again, but hey, that is a HUGE part of this business, happens to the big leaguers too.
Another pitcher is being called up for big league support, Brad Penny, you know one of those older guys who signed a one year contract has been hurt since he started. The pitcher going up is 27, he was sent up once but sent back down, wasn't needed. Really getting thinned out at AAA. And talk is of getting another more experienced arm. That could mean trade and all the milb players start picking it up, they want out, not because they don't like the organization, but they know there is little room at the top for some of them. Catchers know they will never replace Molina, 1B guys will never replace Pujols. And then you have startering pitchers who will remain in the organization until their arms fall off.
That's just the way it is. Tough, tough business, it's times like these you wish that your player may have chosen a different path for work. Then you realize that the day it will stop is when he decides, we are just along for the ride.
I'll shut up now.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Happy 4th of July
Well son back in Memphis and his next start will be on Monday, I think in Texas. I can't keep up, AAA you are out of town more than you are in. Good preparation for the future.
Dave has no official home, he is now living like the stories you hear, out of a suitcase, and for now sleeps one night on the coach and the other night in a bed, great for the back!
If he stays he will be home for the PCL break, now we are considering a trip to Springfield, to pick up his things, his truck and head to Memphis. It works out pretty well AA is home and so is Memphis that week.
This is the time of the year that palyer movement is incredible, everyday someone is hurt, everyday someone is moving up, that's how it happens, that's how the door opens for you this time of year. They even moved up a recently drafted player from ss to full season.
They are also signing FA's, one a former Marlin released this year, he's in relief and in Memphis, which they needed as they let someone go. Another a former player who walked away in 2008. Not sure what the plans are for him. There's also talk that the Cardinals may consider trades this month, that means most likely young prospects going. And when Penny returns then a pitcher has to go down and we all know what that might mean. Interesting time of year I'll say!
Have a happy and safe 4th everyone!
Dave has no official home, he is now living like the stories you hear, out of a suitcase, and for now sleeps one night on the coach and the other night in a bed, great for the back!
If he stays he will be home for the PCL break, now we are considering a trip to Springfield, to pick up his things, his truck and head to Memphis. It works out pretty well AA is home and so is Memphis that week.
This is the time of the year that palyer movement is incredible, everyday someone is hurt, everyday someone is moving up, that's how it happens, that's how the door opens for you this time of year. They even moved up a recently drafted player from ss to full season.
They are also signing FA's, one a former Marlin released this year, he's in relief and in Memphis, which they needed as they let someone go. Another a former player who walked away in 2008. Not sure what the plans are for him. There's also talk that the Cardinals may consider trades this month, that means most likely young prospects going. And when Penny returns then a pitcher has to go down and we all know what that might mean. Interesting time of year I'll say!
Have a happy and safe 4th everyone!
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