Since we last talked, Ismael Ramirez went to 5-0 for Oriente in the Venezuelan League, after allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits and 2 walks with 3 strikeouts in 6 innings against Lara. He's now gone 34 innings, allowing 25 hits and 7 walks, while stiking out 27 and surrendering only 2 homers.
The competition is at about double A level. Take Lara. There's the Jays' own single A prospect Rodney Medina, hitting a sweet .320/.376/.420. Also on Lara are double A veterans Tom Evans and Justin Leone, as well as Cesar Izturis. Guillermo Quiroz is hitting .239/.340/.455 for Zulia.
In Puerto Rico, Jay prospects play for Caguas. Rob Cosby is hitting a cool .333/.393/.569 in limited playing time, mostly at first base, and Miguel Negron is at a pleasant .291/.391/.436 with 4 stolen bases in 5 tries. Alex Rios has not arrived yet (A. Rios in the boxscores is Armando).
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