Minor League Discussion & Boxes 7-17-2008

[cubbyvirus00]

Unbelievable, now God doesn't want Rich Hill to come back either.

 

 

hahahaha

[CUBSSorianoWS]

What is Rosa's future? A middle of the order hitter who's a perrenial All-Star? Haven't heard much about him until recently. All I know is that he looks like a B.A. in his picture.

 

And Vitters is an absolute beast.. MOVE HIM UP.

[E.J.]

I'm assuming Hill will go tomorrow now with the rain out tonight. He just can't seem to catch a break when it comes to staying on a normal pitching schedule.

[Outshined_One]

What is Rosa's future? A middle of the order hitter who's a perrenial All-Star? Haven't heard much about him until recently. All I know is that he looks like a B.A. in his picture.

 

All Star? Nah. I wouldn't go that far with him.

 

From what I've seen of him in person and from what I've been reading about him, a lot of his future depends on whether he can stick at 3B. At the rate things are going for him, I don't really feel that is overly likely since he's had a number of issues out there defensively that might not easily be corrected with coaching and repetition. On the other hand, he has done a very good job at 1B. He's made a number of nifty plays around the bag and could be a plus defender there, imo.

 

His bat should play well as he develops. His frame seemed to be pretty much filled out when I've seen him, but the guy hits a lot of ropes that I think a number of his doubles could translate into HRs. He could develop into a solid 1B, but nothing particularly spectacular, imo.

[Amie]

I'm assuming Hill will go tomorrow now with the rain out tonight. He just can't seem to catch a break when it comes to staying on a normal pitching schedule.

 

 

I tuned into the radio in hopes of hearing the Daytona game. They did mention that Rich would be pitching on Friday evening. The web site indicates that as well.

 

With any luck, the rain will hold off...:)

[treyZz]

Vitters continues to rake.

 

Slowly silencing the Wieters lovers.

[illiniguy]

Vitters continues to rake.

 

Slowly silencing the Wieters lovers.

Oh, we can still love Wieters.

[Guest]

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Down in the DSL, 18-year old Venezuelan outfielder Jesus Morelli hit his 2nd HR of the season and is now OPSing over .950 with 18 BBs to 21 strikeouts. I don't remember an age-appropriate hitting prospect this intriguing in the DSL over the past few seasons (Castro and Lake were interesting last year but neither hit with the amount of power that Morelli hass and Lake had a horrible K/BB ratio). Granted it's only been 92 at bats for Morelli but he certainly sounds like someone to watch for.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

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Down in the DSL, 18-year old Venezuelan outfielder Jesus Morelli hit his 2nd HR of the season and is now OPSing over .950 with 18 BBs to 21 strikeouts. I don't remember an age-appropriate hitting prospect this intriguing in the DSL over the past few seasons (Castro and Lake were interesting last year but neither hit with the amount of power that Morelli hass and Lake had a horrible K/BB ratio). Granted it's only been 92 at bats for Morelli but he certainly sounds like someone to watch for.

 

He's gotten better as the season's progressed as well. .388/.448/.673/1.122 with a 7/7 K/BB this month and .459/.535/.784/1.319 the last 10 games. Wonder how he profiles defensively?

[Guest]

All boxes posted.

 

Down in the DSL, 18-year old Venezuelan outfielder Jesus Morelli hit his 2nd HR of the season and is now OPSing over .950 with 18 BBs to 21 strikeouts. I don't remember an age-appropriate hitting prospect this intriguing in the DSL over the past few seasons (Castro and Lake were interesting last year but neither hit with the amount of power that Morelli hass and Lake had a horrible K/BB ratio). Granted it's only been 92 at bats for Morelli but he certainly sounds like someone to watch for.

 

He's gotten better as the season's progressed as well. .388/.448/.673/1.122 with a 7/7 K/BB this month and .459/.535/.784/1.319 the last 10 games. Wonder how he profiles defensively?

 

He's 6'3" and already playing corner OF so I guess there's no chance of him playing center. His arm might not be great too since he primarily plays LF.

[Guest]

AZ Phil on Tarlandus Mitchell:

 

Also, RHP Tarlandus Mitchell (22nd round pick out of Alto HS - Alto, TX) aggravated his sprained ankle throwing a pitch with two outs in the top of the 9th yesterday and had to be helped off the field, so he'll probably be out a while. It didn't look too good. He throws VERY hard.

[Brett]

What is Rosa's future? A middle of the order hitter who's a perrenial All-Star? Haven't heard much about him until recently. All I know is that he looks like a B.A. in his picture.

 

And Vitters is an absolute beast.. MOVE HIM UP.

 

IIRC, Vitters is moving up in time for Peoria's game at Wrigley.

[dlocks]

What is Rosa's future? A middle of the order hitter who's a perrenial All-Star? Haven't heard much about him until recently. All I know is that he looks like a B.A. in his picture.

 

And Vitters is an absolute beast.. MOVE HIM UP.

 

IIRC, Vitters is moving up in time for Peoria's game at Wrigley.

 

is he really? has that already been decided?

[Fred Hornkohl]

AZL Cubs Bottom 4th

 

TeWayne Willis reaches on fielding error by third baseman Matthew Gaski. TeWayne Willis advances to 3rd, on throwing error by left fielder Jaff Decker.

Matthew Cerda singles on a ground ball to right fielder Chase Williams. TeWayne Willis scores.

Jericho Jones doubles (4) on a fly ball to left fielder Jaff Decker. Matthew Cerda scores.

John Contreras pops out to shortstop Keisy Marte.

Nelson Perez singles on a ground ball to first baseman Chris Hardin. Jericho Jones to 3rd.

Sean Hoorelbeke grounds out, second baseman Kevin Acosta to first baseman Chris Hardin. Jericho Jones scores. Nelson Perez to 2nd.

Junior Lake reaches on fielding error by third baseman Matthew Gaski. Nelson Perez scores.

With Alvaro Sosa batting, Junior Lake steals (4) 2nd base.

Alvaro Sosa singles on a ground ball to first baseman Chris Hardin. Junior Lake scores.

George Matheus singles on a line drive to center fielder Jason Codiroli. Alvaro Sosa to 3rd.

TeWayne Willis hit by pitch. George Matheus to 2nd.

Matthew Cerda reaches on fielding error by second baseman Kevin Acosta. Alvaro Sosa scores. George Matheus to 3rd. TeWayne Willis to 2nd.

Jericho Jones hits a grand slam (2) to right field. George Matheus scores. TeWayne Willis scores. Matthew Cerda scores.

Pitcher Change: Alessio Angelucci replaces Mauricio Tabachnik.

John Contreras grounds out, shortstop Keisy Marte to first baseman Chris Hardin.

 

That's what a 10 run 4th inning looks like. :shock:

 

Last time the CUBS scored 10 runs in an inning.... Thurs 10 June 2004 (10 runs in the 4th inn) in a 12-3 win over St. Louis at Wrigley

 

 

Go CUBS !!