Minor League Discussion & Boxes 6-11-2008

[Guest]

3rd inning -

 

Josh Phelps HBP:

 

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/5835/joshphelpshbpum5.jpg

 

David Freese strikes out (pitch 3 is a wild pitch):

 

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/8266/davidfreesekwpct1.jpg

 

Gabe Johnson BB:

 

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/9587/gabejohnsonbbpf6.jpg

 

Bryan Anderson strikes out:

 

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/4283/bryanandersonken9.jpg

[VanceJergins]

And Pie is 0-2. Sheesh, what happened to these guys?

[Guest]

PBP:

 

2nd inning:

 

Gabe Johnson strikes out swinging. One out.

Bryan Anderson walks.

Mike Parisi sacrifice bunts, out at first. Anderson to second. Two outs.

Brian Barden HRs to left field. 4-2 Memphis.

Colby Rasmus singles to the pitcher.

Nick Stavinoha flies out to right field. Three outs.

 

3rd inning:

 

Josh Phelps HBP.

With David Freese batting, Phelps advances to second base on a wild pitch.

David Freese strikes out swinging. One out.

D'Angelo Jimenez grounds out, 6-3. Two outs.

Gabe Johnson walks.

Bryan Anderson strikes out swinging. Three outs.

 

3 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 4 K, 1 HBP, 1 WP, 1 HR, 71 pitches (38 strikes, 33 balls; 53.5% strikes)

[Jon]

Randy Bush talked about Hill's inconsistent release point(s) after his previous start.

 

Hendry is going to be busy come the trade deadline.

[C.C.]

The 4th went like this:

 

K, K, BB, Error, BB, FO

 

He's @ 101 pitches\53 strikes

 

6K\6BB

[Jon]

Not sure what's going on with Gameday, but regardless, today isn't a great day for long innings. The heat index is 97 degrees down in Memphis with the sun beating down.

[Guest]

4th inning:

 

Mike Parisi strikes out on a foul tip. One out:

 

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/1214/parisikci6.jpg

 

Brian Barden strikes out swinging. Two outs:

 

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/9939/bardenkzq9.jpg

 

Colby Rasmus walks:

 

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/6456/rasmusbbwi8.jpg

 

Nick Stavinoha reaches on a fielding error by Bobby Scales. Rasmus to second base:

 

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/2812/stavinohaesm1.jpg

 

Josh Phelps walks, bases loaded:

 

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/6458/phelpsbb2bz7.jpg

 

Coaching visit.

 

David Freese flies out to CF. Three outs:

 

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/1948/freesepo8zu7.jpg

 

4 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 6 K/6 BB, 1 HR, 101 pitches (53 strikes, 48 balls, 52.5% strikes). I would guess that's it for Hill today.

[Ryno is God 23]

I feel like it is getting to the point where I am not sure we will ever see Rich Hill in a Chicago National League Ball club uni again.

 

I hope I am wrong.

[Guest]

I feel like it is getting to the point where I am not sure we will ever see Rich Hill in a Chicago National League Ball club uni again.

 

I hope I am wrong.

 

I'm thinking there's a good chance he'll be starting for the Cubs on Monday at the Hall of Fame game (which is besides your point).

[Guest]

And Mike Burns is in to pitch the 5th for Iowa.

[soapy]

I feel like it is getting to the point where I am not sure we will ever see Rich Hill in a Chicago National League Ball club uni again.

 

I hope I am wrong.

 

it's just so hard to believe though. it's not like his success was a flash in the pants or seemed flukish in any way. he had sustained success for over a year and a half in MLB (after a couple years of dominance in AAA). i know he had control problems earlier on in his professional career, but this is really just hard to fathom.

[Ryno is God 23]

I feel like it is getting to the point where I am not sure we will ever see Rich Hill in a Chicago National League Ball club uni again.

 

I hope I am wrong.

 

I'm thinking there's a good chance he'll be starting for the Cubs on Monday at the Hall of Fame game (which is besides your point).

 

Maybe Larry and Lou can see him first hand and help him figure it out.....

[C.C.]

Hill is done and another ugly day for him. Man, only the cubs..

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Larry and Lou need to stay away from Hill. Change his mechanics so he's quicker to the plate, well done fellas.

[abuck1220]

Larry and Lou need to stay away from Hill. Change his mechanics so he's quicker to the plate, well done fellas.

 

not many stolen off him now though, eh?? eh??

 

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I still say injury. Something physical has to be wrong for control to disappear like this, but not be backstop-levels of bad. Bum shoulder.

[Guest]

AZ Phil at Fitch in the last workout before the Hawks head to Boise

 

Josh Vitters went 1/2 with a single, did not commit an error. Chris Huseby threw 3 shutout innings in the intrasquad game, giving up 2 hits and 2 walks while striking out 2. Easily his best outing of the year at Fitch.

[CubinNY]

I just have a few minutes until my class starts. I'm about as big a Rich Hill fan as anyone this side of Abuck. However, I just felt bad for him today. We got to the game early (1 pm start) so I got to see all his pitches. He would go through a stretch of about 6 or 7 close to or in the zone and then completely lose the zone for 3 or 4 pitches. He threw a fastball that went back to the back stop Rick Vaugh style and several 50 foot curve balls. Then when he'd have a good stretch his defense would let him down. Coye Hill made a terrible throw trying to pick a guy off and Bobby Scales (who the hell is he?) couldn't handle a little league two hopper.

 

I don't know what is wrong with Rich but he looked unhitable and terrible and nothing in between.

[jersey cubs fan]

I still say injury. Something physical has to be wrong for control to disappear like this, but not be backstop-levels of bad. Bum shoulder.

 

If it was injury I would think the hitters would let us know. Location seems to be more about consistent release points and mechanics, which may be something that leads to injury down the road.

[Andrew Cashner]

Rhee one unearned run thanks to sloppy defense in 2 innings

[Outshined_One]

Rhee one unearned run thanks to sloppy defense in 2 innings

 

Jumping on the new draftee's bandwagon?

 

:lol:

[Guest]

Rhee one unearned run thanks to sloppy defense in 2 innings

 

Go sign a contract so you can be Dae-Eun's teammate.

 

It's up to 4 IP with that unearned run. 2 K/1 BB thus far.

[Outshined_One]

The Chiefs dropped Game 1 of the DH 7-3. Rhee only pitched 4 innings and is clearly still on a short pitch count. Audy Santana got the start for Peoria in Game 2 of the DH.

 

Daytona won 10-6. Caridad had a good start and Casey Lambert continues to be a dominant reliever.

 

Tennessee is getting 2 hit. Veal only went 2 innings. Vance picked an awesome game to see.

 

Iowa lost 5-2. Unless you're a Jason Dubois fan, nobody you care about had a good day.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Tony Thomas went 1 for 2 with a double and 3 walks tonight, good to see.

[Guest]

Dang, 5 BB/1 K in 2 IP for Veal...after all those strikes with his control.