Minor League Discussion & Boxes 8-2-2008

[Outshined_One]

Box Scores:

 

Iowa lost 9-5 Box Score

 

1B/LF M. Hoffpauir 2/5, R, RBI

3B C. McGehee 0/5, 3 K

LF J. Dubois 0/3

1B M. Craig 0/2, K

SP JR Mathes 6 IP, 9 H, 6 ER, 3/2 K/BB, HR, 9-6 GO-FO

RP C. Pignatiello, .1 perfect, 0-1 GO-FO

 

Tennessee lost 7-0 Box Score

 

CF S. Fuld 1/2, 2B (12), 2 BB

RF D. Deeds 0/4, 3 K

1B J. Fox 1/3

LF T. Colvin 0/3, K

C W. Castillo 0/3, 2 K, PB (12)

SP G. Johnson 5 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, HR, 4 GO-7 FO

RP D. Garcia 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, HBP, 0 GO-3 FO

 

Daytona won 13-5 Box Score

 

2B T. Thomas 1/2, 2B (26), K

LF T. Wright 2/5, R, HR (5), 3 RBI, SB (6)

DH M. Smith 1/3, 2 R, 2 BB, K

1B R. Canzler 4/5, 3 R, 2B (17), 2 HR (9), 7 RBI, K

3B J. Mota 3/5, R, 2B (8), 2 RBI

SP A. Guzman 2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 2 GO-1 FO

RP D. Sasser 3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, WP, 5 GO-2 FO

 

Peoria won 6-1 Box Score

 

RF J. Harrison 2/4, R, 2 SB (2)

SS N. Samson 1/4, R, 2B (17), RBI

3B J. Rosa 1/4, R, 2B (36), RBI

1B L. Bautista 2/3, 2 R, RBI, SB (2)

LF B. Guyer 1/3, R, HR (10), 2 RBI, K

SP C. Coleman 5 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 5 GO-4 FO

RP J. Muyco 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K, 2 GO-2 FO

 

Boise lost 7-4 in the 11th Box Score

 

CF K. Calvert 1/6, 2 K

2B D. Macias 2/5, BB, R, RBI, K

3B J. Vitters 2/6, 2 R, RBI, HR (3), K

1B R. Keedy 2/5, RBI, 2 K

RF K. Burke 0/5, K

C C. Perez 0/3, BB, R, HBP

SS M. Gonzalez 3/5, SB (10), E (8, fielding)

LF R. Sontag 0/4, BB, 2 K, 2 Assists (2B, 3B)

SP J. Leverton 4 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3/2 K/BB, 5-3 GO-FO

RP M. Hatley 3.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2/1 K/BB, 2 HR, WP, 2-6 GO-FO

RP B. O'Donnell 2 scoreless, 1 H, 2/2 K/BB, HBP, 3-0 GO-FO, E (1, pickoff)

RP M. Pawelek 1 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 1/2 K/BB, 1-1 GO-FO

 

AZL Cubs won 9-3 Box Score

 

CF T. Campana 1/2, BB, RBI, 2 SB (3)

PH K. Soto 1/2

2B G. Matheus 1/5, R, 2 RBI, 2 K

C M. Cerda 3/4, 2 R, 3B (1)

3B J. Contreras 3/5, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 2B (11), 3B (4)

RF NotNeifi Perez 2/5, R, RBI, 2 3B (10), K

SS J. Lake 2/5, 3 K, E (14, throw)

DH V. Watkins 0/3, BB, RBI, K

1B B. Jost 2/3, 2 BB, 2 R, 2B (5), K

SP O. Martinez 2 perfect, 3/0 K/BB, 3-0 GO-FO

RP M. Sierra 4 scoreless, 3 H, 4/0 K/BB, 3-3 GO-FO

RP Y. Gonzalez 2 scoreless, 1 H, 0/1 K/BB, 2 WP, 5-1 GO-FO

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

 

DSL Cubs 1 lost 5-3 Box Score

 

DSL Cubs 2 won 10-8 Box Score

 

OVERALL: 4-4

[Guest]

Probable Starters:

 

Iowa: LHP JR Mathes (6-3, 3.84 ERA, 105.1 IP, 51 K/25 BB)

Tennessee: RHP Grant Johnson (Tenn & Daytona: 2-4, 5.80 ERA, 49.2 IP, 26 K/18 BB)

Daytona: RHP Angel Guzman (rehab)

Peoria: RHP Casey Coleman (Peoria & Boise: 1-2, 3.90 ERA, 30 IP, 25 K/7 BB)

Boise: LHP James Leverton (1-2, 4.97 ERA, 25.1 IP, 14 K/16 BB)

Mesa: RHP Miguel Sierra (1-2, 5.54 ERA, 26 IP, 13 K/7 BB) & RHP Yohan Gonzalez (2-1, 3.15 ERA, 20 IP, 13 K/7 BB)

 

Mesa's starters are best guesses.

[Guest]

BoiseHawks.com[/url]"]Boise right-hander Justin Bristow was sent to the Mesa Cubs to consult with the Cubs medical staff after leaving last Friday's start at Salem-Keizer with stiffness in his throwing elbow.

[Outshined_One]

BoiseHawks.com[/url]"]Boise right-hander Justin Bristow was sent to the Mesa Cubs to consult with the Cubs medical staff after leaving last Friday's start at Salem-Keizer with stiffness in his throwing elbow.

 

*Groan*

 

Seriously, the injuries to the Cubs' minor league pitchers have been unbelievably annoying this year. It's unrealistic to expect everyone to stay healthy, but this year...sheesh.

[Guest]

Casey Coleman's dad and grandfather played in the bigs.

 

"It was one start and I saw him throw on the side the other day, but he has a real good feel for pitching," Chiefs pitching coach Rich Bombard said. "He knows what he's doing and he has an idea about setting up the hitter."

 

...

 

Coleman throws the standard fastball, curve, and change-up. In that regard, he's happy to be in the Cubs system.

 

"The whole organization preaches throw the fastball," Coleman said. "If you can pitch with the fastball you can move up quickly."

 

How quickly is anybody's guess, but seeing as how he stayed in Boise just over a month, the talent for a possible quick ascension to baseball history is there.

 

"He's pretty polished," Bombard said. "That's pitching, the more pitches you can command then you find where your ability takes you."

[Guest]

Probable Starters:

 

Iowa: LHP JR Mathes (6-3, 3.84 ERA, 105.1 IP, 51 K/25 BB)

Tennessee: RHP Grant Johnson (Tenn & Daytona: 2-4, 5.80 ERA, 49.2 IP, 26 K/18 BB)

Daytona: RHP Hung-Wen Chen (Daytona & Peoria: 4-4, 3.17 ERA, 105 IP, 66 K/19 BB)

Peoria: RHP Casey Coleman (Peoria & Boise: 1-2, 3.90 ERA, 30 IP, 25 K/7 BB)

Boise: LHP James Leverton (1-2, 4.97 ERA, 25.1 IP, 14 K/16 BB)

Mesa: RHP Miguel Sierra (1-2, 5.54 ERA, 26 IP, 13 K/7 BB) & RHP Yohan Gonzalez (2-1, 3.15 ERA, 20 IP, 13 K/7 BB)

 

Mesa's starters are best guesses.

Also pitching for Daytona tonight...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daytona Cubs Add Major Leaguer Angel Guzman to Roster

Chicago Righty Makes First Florida State League Appearance Since 2004

 

[Daytona Beach, FL] The Daytona Cubs are pleased to announce the addition of Angel Guzman to the team’s roster for a Major League rehab appearance. Guzman joins Daytona and will be the teams starting pitcher tonight against the Vero Beach Devil Rays.

 

Guzman has spent parts of each of the last two seasons with Chicago, but due to injury has not pitched during the 2008 season. Guzman becomes the third MLB rehabber of the season for Daytona joining Scott Eyre and Rich Hill.

 

The first place Cubs look for the sweep tonight at 7:05 against the Vero Beach Devil Rays. The Cubs are currently on top of the standings in the Florida State League East and are two and a half games above the St. Lucie Mets. For ticket information please log onto http://www.daytonacubs.com or call (386) 257-3172.

[Guest]

Probable Starters:

 

Iowa: LHP JR Mathes (6-3, 3.84 ERA, 105.1 IP, 51 K/25 BB)

Tennessee: RHP Grant Johnson (Tenn & Daytona: 2-4, 5.80 ERA, 49.2 IP, 26 K/18 BB)

Daytona: RHP Hung-Wen Chen (Daytona & Peoria: 4-4, 3.17 ERA, 105 IP, 66 K/19 BB)

Peoria: RHP Casey Coleman (Peoria & Boise: 1-2, 3.90 ERA, 30 IP, 25 K/7 BB)

Boise: LHP James Leverton (1-2, 4.97 ERA, 25.1 IP, 14 K/16 BB)

Mesa: RHP Miguel Sierra (1-2, 5.54 ERA, 26 IP, 13 K/7 BB) & RHP Yohan Gonzalez (2-1, 3.15 ERA, 20 IP, 13 K/7 BB)

 

Mesa's starters are best guesses.

Also pitching for Daytona tonight...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daytona Cubs Add Major Leaguer Angel Guzman to Roster

Chicago Righty Makes First Florida State League Appearance Since 2004

 

[Daytona Beach, FL] The Daytona Cubs are pleased to announce the addition of Angel Guzman to the team’s roster for a Major League rehab appearance. Guzman joins Daytona and will be the teams starting pitcher tonight against the Vero Beach Devil Rays.

 

Guzman has spent parts of each of the last two seasons with Chicago, but due to injury has not pitched during the 2008 season. Guzman becomes the third MLB rehabber of the season for Daytona joining Scott Eyre and Rich Hill.

 

The first place Cubs look for the sweep tonight at 7:05 against the Vero Beach Devil Rays. The Cubs are currently on top of the standings in the Florida State League East and are two and a half games above the St. Lucie Mets. For ticket information please log onto http://www.daytonacubs.com or call (386) 257-3172.

:D \:D/

[NCCubFan]

Casey Coleman's dad and grandfather played in the bigs.

I remember his father, Joe Coleman Jr. (although he was simply known as Joe Coleman, without the Jr.). He began his major league career with the Senators (now Rangers) in the mid-60s, but his biggest success was with the Tigers in the early 70s. From 1971 through 1973 he won 20, 19, and 23 games. He pitched briefly for the Cubs late in his career (part of the 1976 season), going 2-8, 4.10 in 39 appearances (4 starts). Back then a 4.10 ERA was considered pretty bad (league average that year was 3.82); his ERA+ with the Cubs was 93.

[Guest]

Gooz has given up 3 runs in the first, thanks in part to 2 Daytona errors (Barney and Carter) and a few lucky hits from Vero. The broadcasters seem to think Angel has been pitching well and being very unlucky.

[Guest]

Guzman: 1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K.

 

* Pedro Powell singles on a line drive to center fielder James Adduci.

* With John Matulia batting, Pedro Powell steals (8) 2nd base.

* John Matulia strikes out swinging.

* With Ryan Royster batting, Pedro Powell steals (9) 3rd base.

* Ryan Royster reaches on fielding error by shortstop Darwin Barney. Pedro Powell scores.

* Matthew Fields singles on a line drive to left fielder Ty Wright. Ryan Royster to 3rd.

* Cesar Suarez singles on a line drive to right fielder Yusuf Carter. Ryan Royster scores. Cesar Suarez to 2nd. Matthew Fields advances to 3rd, on fielding error by right fielder Yusuf Carter.

* Hector Gimenez flies into sacrifice double play, right fielder Yusuf Carter to third baseman Jonathan Mota. Matthew Fields scores. Cesar Suarez out at 3rd.

[Guest]

1-2-3 2nd inning for Gooz with another strikeout. :)

 

His final line: 2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 2 GO-1 FO.

[Jon]

1-2-3 2nd inning for Gooz with another strikeout. :)

 

His final line: 2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 2 GO-1 FO.

Any idea what he was throwing? Everything?

[Guest]

1-2-3 2nd inning for Gooz with another strikeout. :)

 

His final line: 2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 2 GO-1 FO.

Any idea what he was throwing? Everything?

 

Fastball and offspeed pitch was all they said.

[ChiefsVoice]

Jay jackson's next outing will come in Florida...

[Guest]

Jay jackson's next outing will come in Florida...

 

Sweet! :D

[Guest]

Casey Coleman is putting together a great game though he's losing because he gave up a solo HR:

 

4 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K. His career high is 7 Ks in Boise.

[Guest]

Brandon Guyer just hit a 2-run HR to give Peoria the lead. He's been on fire since July.

 

Coleman's final line: 5 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 1 HR.

[Guest]

I hope some of Jovan Rosa's double power turn into balls over the fence as he gets older. He just hit his 36th double of the season to go against 4 homers.

[TruffleShuffle]

sam fuld is 1-1 with 2 walks... nobody else from tennessee has reached base.

[Guest]

Josh Vitters is back in the starting lineup for Boise today so it looks like he was taken out of the game yesterday for his mental error/misplaying a throw from the catcher. Weird.

[Guest]

Josh Vitters with a line single and a run scored thus far. And he just struck out. 1 for 2.

[davell]

We have some very interesting prospects in the low levels right now. I really think that our system is on the upswing again personally. This particular draft looks like it has tons of potential.

[Guest]

Oswaldo Martinez got the start for Mesa and struck out 2 in his first inning. Best inning of the season for the former TJSer.

 

They're talking about how Marcus Hatley (who started out red hot, struggled big time, didn't pitch for a while and is now pitching well again) fixed the timing on his windup which helped him get things going again.

[Brett]

Jay jackson's next outing will come in Florida...

 

Outstanding news, and deserved. Hopefully he can keep up the domination.

[Rob]

We have some very interesting prospects in the low levels right now. I really think that our system is on the upswing again personally. This particular draft looks like it has tons of potential.

 

It'd be nice if our first rounder had half of the potential that some of the guys in the later rounds had...