Minor League Discussion & Boxes 5-29-2009

[Outshined_One]

Box Scores

 

Iowa won 5-0 Box Score

 

CF S. Fuld 0/5

RF D. Deeds 0/4, R, 2 K

1B S. Clevenger 1/4, R, RBI

2B D. Macias 1/4, 2B (1)

PH J. Dubois 0/1, K

SP JR Mathes 8 scoreless, 5 H, 2/0 K/BB, 13-9 GO-FO

RP B. Parker 1 scoreless, 1 H, 1/0 K/BB, 2-0 GO-FO

 

Tennessee lost Game 1 of their DH 4-2 Box Score

 

CF B. Guyer 1/3, CS (5), HBP

2B T. Thomas 0/4

1B R. Canzler 1/4, SB (1)

LF T. Wright 1/3, R

3B M. Smith 2/3

SS D. Barney 1/2, BB

SP J. Jackson 5.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1/3 K/BB, 7-9 GO-FO

 

Tennessee lost Game 2 of their DH 3-0 in the 8th Box Score

 

2B T. Thomas 0/4, 2 K

SS D. Barney 1/3, BB

1B/RF R. Canzler 1/4

LF T. Wright 1/3, BB, K

C W. Castillo 1/4, K

CF B. Guyer 0/3

SP J. Papelbon 3 scoreless, 4 H, 1/0 K/BB, 4-4 GO-FO

RP A. Maestri 1 scoreless, 0 H, 2/2 K/BB

RP M. Carrillo 2.1 scoreless, 0 H, 2/1 K/BB, 1-4 GO-FO

 

Daytona lost 7-4 Box Score

 

CF T. Campana 3/5, K

SS S. Castro 2/5, RBI, 2 E (15, fielding, throw)

1B R. Keedy 2/4, K

3B J. Rosa 1/4

2B N. Samson 1/2, R

DH J. Opitz 2/3, BB, 2 R, 2B (4)

SP D. McDaniel 3.2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 5/3 K/BB, WP, 3-3 GO-FO

RP L. Sommer 1 perfect, 3/0 K/BB

 

Peoria lost 8-7 in the bottom of the 10th Box Score

 

2B/SS J. Lake 2/5, R, 2 K

LF/2B J. Harrison 1/5, R, 3 RBI, HR (3)

3B J. Vitters 0/5, 2 K

RF/1B K. Burke 1/5, R, 2B (20), 2 K, Assist (Home)

1B R. Ridling 1/5, 2 K

DH N. Perez 2/5, R, K

C M. Brenly 2/5, R, RBI, 2B (4)

SS R. Flahert 1/1, R, 2 RBI, HR (5) (Left Game w/ Leg Injury)

SP J. Bristow 5 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 3/0 K/BB, HR, 2 HBP, 5-6 GO-FO

RP R. Buchter 1.1 scoreless, 2 H, 1/1 K/BB, 2-0 GO-FO

RP C. Huseby 1.1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3/0 K/BB, HR, 0-1 GO-FO

 

OVERALL: 1-4

[RyneSandberg]

Jay Jackson going against former cub minor leaguer Mark Holliman today, I'll be keeping a close eye on Jay as he tries to continue the dominance of his last five starts.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Didnt J Jax just start like 2 days ago?

[RyneSandberg]

his last start was on the 24th

[TruffleShuffle]

4 IP, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 K, 5 GO/6 FO for jackson so far.

[squally1313]

Jackson's final line: 5.2 innings, 2 hits, 1 ER, 1/3 K/BB, 7/9 GO/FO (although a quick glance through the play-by-play saw a few infield pop-ups).

 

Just going through the box score....would I be correct in assuming a 26 year old Blake Lalli is little more than minor league filler? I know how old that is for only being in AA, and saw that he was undrafted, but a 912 OPS for someone who can play catcher could at least have a little value, even if it is probably helped by a pretty good BABIP (2 home runs, only 7 walks to go with 110 at bats)

[Outshined_One]

Anyone know the story regarding Ryan Flaherty's injury?

[TruffleShuffle]

schlitter sucks

[Wrigley Rat]

Jackson's final line: 5.2 innings, 2 hits, 1 ER, 1/3 K/BB, 7/9 GO/FO (although a quick glance through the play-by-play saw a few infield pop-ups).

 

Just going through the box score....would I be correct in assuming a 26 year old Blake Lalli is little more than minor league filler? I know how old that is for only being in AA, and saw that he was undrafted, but a 912 OPS for someone who can play catcher could at least have a little value, even if it is probably helped by a pretty good BABIP (2 home runs, only 7 walks to go with 110 at bats)

I will disagree with that assumption - I think he is climbing up the prospect charts, but like Jake Fox, he doesn't really have a position that he has excelled at defensively. In college, he pitched and played catcher/1B. He was a little raw in both areas when the Cubs picked him up. Despite his age, he has seen success everywhere he has been. I think of him the same way I think of a pitcher that has had TJ surgery (give him a little more time) - he is a little old for his levels, but if he continues to have success, you can't argue with that. IMO, part of the promotion of Steve Clevenger was to give Lalli, Welington Castillo, and Russ Canzler more at bats between catcher and 1B. Don't be fooled by Mark Reed's promotion who seems to be quietly fading away. I don't think he's shown enough to be more than a minor league backup catcher. :(

Edited May 30, 2009 by Wrigley Rat

[Wrigley Rat]

OF John Ford-Griffin signed by Iowa.

OF Richie Robnett released.

LHP James Russell promoted to Iowa.

LHP Jayson Ruhlman sent back to Tennessee.

RHP Jesse Estrada released.

RHP Marco Carrillo promoted to Tennessee.

LHP Jeremy Papelbon activated from DL.

[Wrigley Rat]

We officially have nothing left from the "Mike Wuertz to Oakland for Robnett and 2B Justin Sellers" trade.

 

And don't look at how Wuertz is doing for Oakland - it makes me sick (too bad Lou didn't like him):

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/Players/W/Mike-Wuertz.shtml

[Wrigley Rat]

Anyone know the story regarding Ryan Flaherty's injury?

"Peoria Chiefs shortstop Ryan Flaherty left the game due to an injured leg. "

That's all the recap said - probably not what you wanted though.

 

Here's the play that he must've gotten hurt on:

"Jaime Pedroza grounds into a force out, first baseman Rebel Ridling to shortstop Ryan Flaherty. Dee Gordon out at 2nd. Jaime Pedroza out at 2nd. Jaime Pedroza out at 2nd, catcher Michael Brenly to first baseman Rebel Ridling."

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t443&t=g_log&gid=2009_05_29_peoafx_swmafx_1

[Outshined_One]

Here's the play that he must've gotten hurt on:

"Jaime Pedroza grounds into a force out, first baseman Rebel Ridling to shortstop Ryan Flaherty. Dee Gordon out at 2nd. Jaime Pedroza out at 2nd. Jaime Pedroza out at 2nd, catcher Michael Brenly to first baseman Rebel Ridling."

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t443&t=g_log&gid=2009_05_29_peoafx_swmafx_1

 

Strange play. Think he got taken out on the slide at 2B?

[ChiefsVoice]

Here's the play that he must've gotten hurt on:

"Jaime Pedroza grounds into a force out, first baseman Rebel Ridling to shortstop Ryan Flaherty. Dee Gordon out at 2nd. Jaime Pedroza out at 2nd. Jaime Pedroza out at 2nd, catcher Michael Brenly to first baseman Rebel Ridling."

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t443&t=g_log&gid=2009_05_29_peoafx_swmafx_1

 

Strange play. Think he got taken out on the slide at 2B?

 

He was taken out on the slide. His hip jammed. Walked on his own out to the bus. They will look at him tomorrow when the swelling goes down but I wouldn't be too surprised if he plays Saturday. Tough kid and it wasn't as bad as it looked fortunately.

[Wrigley Rat]

Here's the play that he must've gotten hurt on:

"Jaime Pedroza grounds into a force out, first baseman Rebel Ridling to shortstop Ryan Flaherty. Dee Gordon out at 2nd. Jaime Pedroza out at 2nd. Jaime Pedroza out at 2nd, catcher Michael Brenly to first baseman Rebel Ridling."

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t443&t=g_log&gid=2009_05_29_peoafx_swmafx_1

 

Strange play. Think he got taken out on the slide at 2B?

That'd be my guess - the Peoria Journal Star has a story on today's game, but it doesn't even mention the injury - maybe it's just day-to-day.

[Outshined_One]

Tony Thomas went 0/8 today, bringing his ten day total to 5/35. Couple that with two walks and 13 strikeouts and, well, yeah, yuck.

[Outshined_One]

Here's the play that he must've gotten hurt on:

"Jaime Pedroza grounds into a force out, first baseman Rebel Ridling to shortstop Ryan Flaherty. Dee Gordon out at 2nd. Jaime Pedroza out at 2nd. Jaime Pedroza out at 2nd, catcher Michael Brenly to first baseman Rebel Ridling."

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t443&t=g_log&gid=2009_05_29_peoafx_swmafx_1

 

Strange play. Think he got taken out on the slide at 2B?

 

He was taken out on the slide. His hip jammed. Walked on his own out to the bus. They will look at him tomorrow when the swelling goes down but I wouldn't be too surprised if he plays Saturday. Tough kid and it wasn't as bad as it looked fortunately.

 

Thanks Nate! Here's hoping he's back and at full strength soon.

[17 Seconds]

tt :(

[RyneSandberg]

I don't know what happened to Tony Thomas, he was doing sooo well to start off the season.

 

In other news, Jay Jackson brought a no hitter into the sixth inning tonight before giving up a hit. His strikeout numbers weren't up around where they usually are, but it helps when he allows no one to get on base.

 

This Tennessee team is struggling to get their bats going, Ryno needs to show them a thing or two about hitting.

[TruffleShuffle]

OF John Ford-Griffin signed by Iowa.

 

wow john ford-griffin, now there is a blast from the past.

[Little Slide Rooter]

OF John Ford-Griffin signed by Iowa.

 

wow john ford-griffin, now there is a blast from the past.

 

With him, Snyder, and DuBois, the Iowa outfield is the land of what could have been.

[ChiefsVoice]

Here's the play that he must've gotten hurt on:

"Jaime Pedroza grounds into a force out, first baseman Rebel Ridling to shortstop Ryan Flaherty. Dee Gordon out at 2nd. Jaime Pedroza out at 2nd. Jaime Pedroza out at 2nd, catcher Michael Brenly to first baseman Rebel Ridling."

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t443&t=g_log&gid=2009_05_29_peoafx_swmafx_1

 

Strange play. Think he got taken out on the slide at 2B?

That'd be my guess - the Peoria Journal Star has a story on today's game, but it doesn't even mention the injury - maybe it's just day-to-day.

 

The Journal Star doesn't send reporters to road games. They put together an article by A. Listening to my broadcast and try to take notes for a quick recap. B. Doing it from the box score/recap or C. Taking the recap that I send out to media and create their quick blurb.

 

It doesnt make financial sense for them to travel with us and they never have except for the playoffs. But they still do a great job getting an article in every day by listening to the game and using the recap I provide on the website. But sometimes they do miss things.

[Outshined_One]

Apparently Jay Jackson was taken out of yesterday's game because he took a line drive off his leg. However, considering he uses Twitter and he apparently has nothing better to do in the hospital, he's been updating it.

 

is chillin in the ER, line drive off the leg. but im still feeling great

 

cant sleep. gotta keep my leg elevated and this is brutal! maybe time for some nyquil? night night

[Wrigley Rat]

Here's the play that he must've gotten hurt on:

"Jaime Pedroza grounds into a force out, first baseman Rebel Ridling to shortstop Ryan Flaherty. Dee Gordon out at 2nd. Jaime Pedroza out at 2nd. Jaime Pedroza out at 2nd, catcher Michael Brenly to first baseman Rebel Ridling."

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t443&t=g_log&gid=2009_05_29_peoafx_swmafx_1

 

Strange play. Think he got taken out on the slide at 2B?

That'd be my guess - the Peoria Journal Star has a story on today's game, but it doesn't even mention the injury - maybe it's just day-to-day.

 

The Journal Star doesn't send reporters to road games. They put together an article by A. Listening to my broadcast and try to take notes for a quick recap. B. Doing it from the box score/recap or C. Taking the recap that I send out to media and create their quick blurb.

 

It doesnt make financial sense for them to travel with us and they never have except for the playoffs. But they still do a great job getting an article in every day by listening to the game and using the recap I provide on the website. But sometimes they do miss things.

Good to know - thanks!!!

[TruffleShuffle]

wrong minor league thread :x