Minor League Discussion & Boxes 7-22-2008

[Outshined_One]

Box Scores:

 

Iowa lost 5-4 in 10 innings, Box Score

 

LF A. Soriano 1/3, K

CF F. Pie 1/2, 2B (12) - left game with leg injury in the 3rd inning after sliding into second base

PR-RF J. Kroeger 2/3, 2 R, 2B (23)

3B-1B C. McGehee 2/5, 2B (20), 2 RBI

C K. Hill 4/5, R, 2B (16)

SP R. Wells 6 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 6 GO-10 FO

RP J. Ascanio 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 GO-1 FO

RP M. Wuertz 1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 1 GO-0 FO

 

Tennessee lost 9-6, Box Score

 

CF S. Fuld 2/6, R, K

2B N. Spears 2/3, 2B (18), BB, SB (5)

LF T. Colvin 0/5, 2 K

DH J. Fox 2/4, 3 R, HR (11), 2 RBI, BB

RF D. Deeds 4/5, R, 2 2B (28), K, E (4, fielding)

C W. Castillo 3/5, R, 2B (8), RBI, K

SP E. Caridad 4 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 2 GO-6 FO

RP D. Garcia 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 3 GO-1 FO

RP C. Lambert 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 GO-1 FO

 

Daytona won 8-3 Box Score

 

DH J. Mota 0/2, 2 R, 2 BB

LF T. Wright 2/4, R, 3 RBI

C S. Clevenger 1/3, 2 R, 2B (10), RBI, BB

3B M. Smith 0/4, K, E (3, fielding)

1B R. Canzler 1/1, R, HR (6), 3 RBI, 2 BB

SP H-W Chen 5.1 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, HR, 8 GO-6 FO

RP T. Blackford 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K, 4 GO-2 FO

 

Peoria with a day off.

 

Boise won 5-4 Box Score

 

2B J. Harrison 1/4, R, 3B (1)

3B D. Macias 1/3, 2B (4), RBI, BB, K

1B R. Keedy 1/2, R, 2B (7), 2 BB, K

C C. Perez 1/4, R, 2B (7), E (4, catchers interference)

RF K. Burke 1/4, 2B (2), 2 RBI, K

LF D. Rundle 1/4, 2B (7), 2 K

DH D. Kemp 1/4, R, HR (1), 2 RBI, K - first pro HR

SP J. Leverton 4 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 8 GO-2 FO

RP D. McDaniel 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 GO-2 FO

 

AZL Cubs won 7-0, Box Score

 

DH M. Cerda 0/4, K

3B J. Contreras 1/4, R, K

RF N. Perez 1/4, R, RBI, 2 K

1B S. Hoorelbeke 2/3, R, 3B (1), RBI, K

SS J. Lake 1/3, 2 R, 3B (3), RBI, K, SB (6)

PH L. Watkins 1/1 - pro debut - 2008 21st rounder (received over slot $600,000 bonus)

C J. Guevara 1/2, 2B (3), BB, K

SP J. Lieber 4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 5 GO-2 FO - rehab

RP S. Eyre 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K, 2 GO-1 FO - rehab

RP E. Hamren 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 2 GO-0 FO - pro debut - 2008 37th rounder

RP L. Suarez 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 GO-1 FO

 

DSL Cubs 1 won 1-0 in 10 innings, Box Score:

 

SP A. Ruiz 4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K, HBP, 4 GO-3 FO - 24.1 IP, 0.74 ERA, 24 K/9 BB - 19 year old lefty

RP D. Encarnacion 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 3 K, WP, 2 GO-4 FO - 17 years old

 

DSL Cubs 2 lost 6-5, Box Score

 

CF M. Pestana 1/4, R, 2 RBI, K

SS C. Morales 0/3, BB, K

RF J. Morelli 1/4, RBI, 2 K, PO

SP L. Liria 4.1 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, HBP, 7 GO-4 FO

 

Overall: 4-3

[NCCubFan]

Soriano rehabbing with Iowa tomorrow in what might be his last game before returning to the Cubs.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Soriano rehabbing with Iowa tomorrow in what might be his last game before returning to the Cubs.

 

The way the CUbs are playing, does it really matter if he rehabs in Tuscon of Phoenix?

[Guest]

Probable Starters:

 

Iowa: RHP Randy Wells (Iowa: 7-4, 4.10 ERA, 74.2 IP, 65 K/23 BB)

Tennessee: RHP Esmailin Caridad (Tenn & Daytona: 10-5, 4.04 ERA, 104.2 IP, 55 K/25 BB)

Daytona: RHP Hung-Wen Chen (Daytona & Peoria: 3-4, 3.23 ERA, 94.2 IP, 60 K/15 BB)

Boise: LHP James Leverton (1-2, 4.91 ERA, 18.1 IP, 10 K/12 BB)

Mesa: RHP Yohan Gonzalez (2-1, 4.20 ERA, 15 IP, 10 K/6 BB)

 

Mesa starters are a guess. Andrew Cashner is expected to make his pro debut sometime this week with Mesa.

[Guest]

From the Idaho Statesman:

 

Third baseman Josh Vitters and shortstop Ryan Flaherty could return soon from injuries. Vitters rolled an ankle during the Hawks' weekend series against Tri-City. He is listed as day-to-day. Flaherty took batting practice for the first time since spraining his left hand two weeks ago. He also is listed day-to-day. ... Catcher Michael Brenly left in the second inning of Boise's 9-6 win over Everett on Sunday after being hit in the knee by a foul ball. Hawks manager Tom Beyers said Brenly was not injured and will not miss time.

[Guest]

Daytona News-Journal story on Marquez Smith:

 

"He was really close to starting the year with us, and I can certainly see why," Cubs manager Jody Davis said. "He swings the bat real hard and he's got great plate discipline. He's been outstanding for us."

 

Idaho Statesman story on Drew Rundle:

 

"I think I turned over a new leaf, being aggressive with the bat and things are working out so far, so I'm going to stick with it and try to ride it out," he said. "I kind of got my feet wet a little bit up there and they sent me back down here - they told me I'd be in the lineup everyday. That's all a player can ask for and I'm just trying to take advantage of my opportunities."

 

...

 

"He's made huge strides," Hawks manager Tom Beyers said. "You can tell just by the way he's swinging the bat."

[Guest]

Rehabbing Jon Lieber gets the start for Mesa. I believe Cubs.com said he'd try to go 3 innings today.

[Guest]

Lieber in the top of the 1st:

 

Terry Serrano flies out to left fielder Kevin Soto.

Cesar Fuentes strikes out swinging.

Jharmidy De Jesus singles on a ground ball to shortstop Junior Lake.

Alfredo Mateo grounds out, second baseman Starlin Castro to first baseman Sean Hoorelbeke.

 

1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 GO-1 FO

[Transmogrified Tiger]

How bad is it that I completely forgot Lieber wasn't in the Chicago pen?

[YearofDaCubs]

How bad is it that I completely forgot Lieber wasn't in the Chicago pen?

I think we all forgot.

[Guest]

Mesa bats around drops 4 on 4 singles, 1 BB and 1 HBP and an AZL Mariners throwing error. Lieber now goes out for the 2nd.

[Guest]

Lieber in the top of the 2nd:

 

Robert Rodriguez grounds out, pitcher Jon Lieber to first baseman Sean Hoorelbeke.

Joel Mendez grounds out, second baseman Starlin Castro to first baseman Sean Hoorelbeke.

Scott Savastano singles on a ground ball to center fielder TeWayne Willis.

With Emmanuel Familia batting, Scott Savastano caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Jose Guevara to second baseman Starlin Castro.

 

2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 3 GO-1 FO

[Guest]

Lieber in the top of the 3rd:

 

Emmanuel Familia singles on a ground ball to center fielder TeWayne Willis.

Jarrett Burgess grounds into double play, shortstop Junior Lake to second baseman Starlin Castro to first baseman Sean Hoorelbeke. Emmanuel Familia out at 2nd.

Terry Serrano lines out to center fielder TeWayne Willis.

 

3 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 5 GO-2 FO. His day is probably done.

[Guest]

Scott Eyre follows up Jon Lieber.

 

Scott Eyre in the top of the 4th inning:

 

Pitcher Change: Scott Eyre replaces Jon Lieber.

Jharmidy De Jesus walks.

Alfredo Mateo grounds into double play, shortstop Junior Lake to second baseman Starlin Castro to first baseman Sean Hoorelbeke. Jharmidy De Jesus out at 2nd.

Robert Rodriguez pops out to first baseman Sean Hoorelbeke in foul territory.

 

1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K, 2 GO-1 FO

[Guest]

37th rounder Erik Hamren threw a scoreless 5th inning just now for Mesa. That was his pro debut.

[Guest]

Larry Suarez pitched a 1-2-3 8th inning with 2 strikeouts. :D

[NCCubFan]

How bad is it that I completely forgot Lieber wasn't in the Chicago pen?

I think we all forgot.

Including Lou.

[JonnyRed]

Where is Zo playing today?

[Guest]

Where is Zo playing today?

 

In Tucson for the Iowa Cubs.

[RammyFanny]

37th rounder Erik Hamren threw a scoreless 5th inning just now for Mesa. That was his pro debut.

 

Glanced over that quickly and thought it read:

 

370 pounder Erik Hamren threw a scoreless 5th inning just now for Mesa. That was his pro debut.

[dlocks]

37th rounder Erik Hamren threw a scoreless 5th inning just now for Mesa. That was his pro debut.

 

Glanced over that quickly and thought it read:

 

370 pounder Erik Hamren threw a scoreless 5th inning just now for Mesa. That was his pro debut.

oh how that brings back memories... http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/images/05/10/p1_garces.jpg

[Guest]

JMAN (TP - poolside): Matthew Cerda - lots of upside? When can I get excited to watch Hak-Ju Lee?

 

Kevin Goldstein: Lots of upside? No -- hard to have lots of upside when you are 5-foot-9. He's a very good hitter though. Get excited about Lee, but he's probably not in a box score until next summer.

 

chico (Alphabet City): Vitters hasn't been in the boise lineup since friday... Any issue/reason to worry that inquiring minds should be aware of? Or should we just relax and be happy with his recent performance?

 

Kevin Goldstein: Relax and be happy. He twisted his ankle last week -- nothing serious, just some swelling and soreness and he should be back soon. If I was Will Carroll I'd have pictures and medical mumbo jumbo for you, but I'm not Will, so I can only say twisted ankle.

[Guest]

Today's the day for pro debuts (except Cashner :evil: )...21st rounder (and $600,000 man) Logan Watkins pinch hit in the 8th inning and got a single.

[Guest]

http://www.thecubreporter.com/2008/07/22/lieber-and-eyre-rehabbin-fitch

 

AZ Phil saw Lieber and Eyre pitch for Mesa and he also notes Watkins and Hamren's pro debuts.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

BTW, Carlos Zambrano drove one of the Fitch Park golf carts around the place like it was a go-cart. It's lucky he didn't kill somebody (like maybe himself).

 

And RHP Dae-Eun Rhee has arrived at Fitch Park to begin his long rehab from Tommy John Surgery. So far he's wearing one of those custom TJS splints on his elbow, and a khaki-colored "We're Broke" t-shirt (with the picture of a bear with it's leg in a sling on the back) that the rehab guys receive when they arrive. (I'd like to get me one of those).

 

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