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TAP · Face of the Franchise Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 7507

More on Jarrod's signing from Steve Gilbert

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Byrnes said that Parker probably won't make his professional debut this season but instead will prepare for instructional league in the fall with an eye toward 2008. Parker will be introduced at Chase Field at a news conference next week.

The deal came together through face-to-face negotiations between Byrnes and his staff and Parker's representative, Larry Reynolds, who flew to Phoenix for meetings at Chase Field.

"It was pretty unusual but pretty helpful," Byrnes said.

Reynolds, who also represents Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton, said the relationship he developed with Byrnes during the Upton negotiations from early last year were "definitely helpful."

"The Diamondbacks get a great talent and a great kid," Reynolds said. "And Jarrod is going to benefit from playing in an organization that knows how to development talent and that is not afraid to move (promote) players, regardless of how old they are."

Nick Piecoro
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jimbo4net · Face of the Franchise Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 9284

"This is an exciting day for all of us," said general manager Josh Byrnes. "Any time you draft a player and bring him in here, we get excited about the future."

The right-hander out of Norwell (Ind.) High School received a $2.1 million signing bonus. He was named the Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year after going 12-0 with a 0.10 ERA and 116 strikeouts in 70 innings.

The 6-foot-2, 175-pounder, who has drawn comparisons to the Astros' Roy Oswalt, has tried to take inspiration from another right-hander that is not big in stature but has had Major League success.

"I think I've tried to model myself after Tim Lincecum this year," said the 18-year-old. "He's another supposedly undersized righty."

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No. 1 draft pick Jarrod Parker, introduced at a news conference Monday, will report to Missoula of the Pioneer League today to begin his assimilation into the team’s system.

Parker, listed at 6-foot-2, compares his skills to that of San Francisco’s Tim Lincecum, the 10th player taken in the 2006 draft. Parker was taken No. 9 this season.

“He’s a six-foot (5-11), hard-throwing right-hander,” said Parker, whose fastball has been clocked at 98-99 mph this spring. “Supposedly an undersized right-hander.”

Six-foot Roy Oswalt and 6-1 Jake Peavy also have a similar body type.

And do the D-Backs have another Micah Owings?

Parker, 12-0 with an 0.10 ERA for Norwell High in Bluffton, Ind., pitched six shutout innings and had two hits, including a two-run home run, in winning the Class 3A state championship game.

Jack Magruder / East Valley Tribune
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dirtygary · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:44 pm Post subject:

Im really hopin this kid can harness those 2nd and 3rd pitches.

Although this staff shows otherwise, in our park we really need either velocity or sink. So if he can dial it up to 98 and cruise at 93, we need him to pan out. Somebody teach that kid how to throw a changeup and splitter/sinker.
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whatuwant · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 3:10 pm Post subject:

guys, the sinker is not really a teachable pitch. That is, there is no "sinker" grip. Its really just playing around with the two seam grip until the pitch starts dipping, even then, most people just don't have the natural arm slot, velocity, sling, etc. to make it sink.

Some people, like brandon webb, are blessed with natural movement. Notice how Webb's changeup sinks as much as his sinker does.

Think of all the MLB pitchers you know that have a curveball (a very teachable pitch), then think of all the MLB pitchers you know that have a sinker.

matt · Hall of Famer Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 3634

After you come up with a list of guys with a sinker, take out the ones that don't have effective sinkers. You're left with about 10 guys

levski · Hall of Famer Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 4419

http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/the-draftys-the-2007-mlb-draft-awards/
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dirtygary · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:33 pm Post subject:

I'm encouraged by that link.
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William K · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 1:02 am Post subject:

The kid is going to move quickly through the system

EvilJuan · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:37 am Post subject:

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dirtygary · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:03 am Post subject:

Tucson needs to make a push for 5 ST teams down there. It's the bare minimum of a critical mass for teams in a region going forward. There needs to be a push for a third ST stadium, hopefully for the relocated AAA team downtown, and attracting two more teams joining the Rockies, Diamondbacks, and Reds. I figure all teams in Florida are poachable, and given the development regarding Glendale attracting CWS, there's no reason for Tucson not to try to steal the A's and Brewers. They have shitty parks and accommodations, and could be persuaded to move and join a 5-team Cactus League South division.
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dirtygary · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:30 am Post subject:

They're not replacing the White Sox?
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MWS · MLB Rookie Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 177

No more teams to Arizona.

I have to have enough teams in Florida so I can avoid the Yankee and Red Sox crowds for a week when I go.....

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dirtygary · Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:41 pm Post subject: