Minor League Discussion & Boxes 6-4-11

[Outshined_One]

Box Scores

 

Iowa won 10-4 Box Score

 

RF F. Perez 2/5, 2 R

2B B. Scales 3/4, BB, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR (5), K, SB (3)

1B B. LaHair 1/4, BB, R, 3 RBI, HR (14), K

C W. Castillo 2/5, RBI, 2 K

DH S. Moore 0/3, BB, R, K

3B M. Smith 1/4

LF T. Wright 1/4, R, RBI, 3B (1)

CF M. Camp 1/3, BB, 2 R

SP R. Ortiz 7 IP, 10 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, WP, 11-5 GO-FO

RP T. Diamond .2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1-0 GO-FO

RP J. Gaub .1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K

RP E. Caridad 1 perfect, 1-2 GO-FO

 

Tennessee lost 5-3 Box Score

 

CF B. Jackson 1/4, BB, R, 2 K

SS J. Lake 0/4, K

2B R. Flaherty 3/4, 2 R, 2 RBI, HR (12)

1B R. Ridling 2/4

LF M. Spencer 1/4, RBI, 2 K

3B J. Vitters 1/4, E (14, throw)

RF N. Perez 0/4, 2 K

C L. Flores 0/3, K

PH S. Clevenger 0/0, BB

SP B. Raley 6 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, HR, WP, 7-4 GO-FO

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

RP C. Carpenter 1 perfect

 

Daytona lost 4-0 Box Score

 

LF R. Silva 2/4, K

2B M. Cerda 1/4, 2 K

CF JH Ha 0/3, BB, K

1B J. Bour 1/4

RF M. Burgess 0/2, BB, K, HBP

PH E. Crawford 0/1

SS L. Watkins 0/3, K

C C. Noble 1/3, K

SP Z. Rosscup 3 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 2 HR, 2-4 GO-FO

RP M. Loosen 3.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, HR, HBP, 2-0 GO-FO

RP J. Latham 1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 2-0 GO-GO

 

Peoria won 11-4 Box Score

 

CF M. Szczur 1/5, BB, 2 R, RBI, K

DH R. Cuneo 1/3, 2 BB, 2 R, RBI

3B G. Rohan 2/5, 2 RBI, 2B (14)

1B R. Jones 2/5, 2 R, RBI, HR (9), K

C M. Gibbs 1/4, BB, 2 R, RBI, K

SS A. Alcantara 1/5, R, 3 RBI, 3B (3), K, E (19, throw)

RF KM Na 2/4, BB, K, E (3, fielding)

SP C. Greathouse 5.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 5 BB, 2 K, 9-2 GO-FO

RP Y. Gonzalez 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 K, 1-1 GO-FO

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

 

DSL Cubs 1 won 16-3 Box Score

 

RF J. Baez 2/4, 2 BB, 3 R, 2 RBI, 2B (1), K, 2 SB (4)

2B F. Sanchez 2/4, 2 BB, 4 R, 4 RBI, 2 HR (2), K, 2 SB (2), E (2, throw)

LF/1B X. Batista 2/5, BB, R, 2B (1), 3 K, SB (1), E (1, fielding)

C H. Suarez 0/4, BB, R, RBI, 2 K

1B G. Jimenez 0/2

SP G. Abreu 3.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, 2 WP, HBP, 6-0 GO-FO

RP Y. Morel 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K, 1-2 GO-FO

 

DSL Cubs 2 PPD

 

OVERALL: 3-2

[Guest]

Probable Starters

 

Iowa: RHP Ramon Ortiz (3-2, 4.55 ERA, 61.1 IP, 57 K, 15 BB)

Tennessee: LHP Brooks Raley (2-4, 5.18 ERA, 48.2 IP, 27 K, 24 BB)

Daytona: LHP Zach Rosscup (3-0, 2.83 ERA, 35 IP, 30 K, 13 BB)

Peoria: LHP Cam Greathouse (3-3, 3.53 ERA, 43.1 IP, 43 K, 38 BB)

[javy knows my name]

I'M NOT EXCITED ABOUT ANY OF THOSE PITCHERS

 

Edit: Though Rosscup's k/9 is kinda sexy

[JockJones]

I'M NOT EXCITED ABOUT ANY OF THOSE PITCHERS

 

Edit: Though Rosscup's k/9 is kinda sexy

 

Greathouse's is pretty awesome, also. Too bad he can't throw strikes.

[Guest]

It's official - Trey McNutt to Tennessee's DL and Dallas Beeler up to Tennessee.

[javy knows my name]

I'M NOT EXCITED ABOUT ANY OF THOSE PITCHERS

 

Edit: Though Rosscup's k/9 is kinda sexy

 

Greathouse's is pretty awesome, also. Too bad he can't throw strikes.

 

I thought Greathouse had pretty middling stuff, and got by as a crafty lefty. The k/9 numbers don't really bear that out. Neither do the walks, for that matter.

[Guest]

I'M NOT EXCITED ABOUT ANY OF THOSE PITCHERS

 

Edit: Though Rosscup's k/9 is kinda sexy

 

Greathouse's is pretty awesome, also. Too bad he can't throw strikes.

 

I thought Greathouse had pretty middling stuff, and got by as a crafty lefty. The k/9 numbers don't really bear that out. Neither do the walks, for that matter.

 

When he was drafted, the scouting report said upper 80s FB (with hopes that it might bounce up a notch once he stopped being a two-player) and a plus curve. The Rich Hill comps might be appropriate given Greathouse's horrid control thus far.

[Little Slide Rooter]

It's official - Trey McNutt to Tennessee's DL and Dallas Beeler up to Tennessee.

Oh what the [expletive]. [expletive] everything about this season. May as we'll cut to my nightmare World Series of the White Sox vs. Brewers.

[javy knows my name]

I'M NOT EXCITED ABOUT ANY OF THOSE PITCHERS

 

Edit: Though Rosscup's k/9 is kinda sexy

 

Greathouse's is pretty awesome, also. Too bad he can't throw strikes.

 

I thought Greathouse had pretty middling stuff, and got by as a crafty lefty. The k/9 numbers don't really bear that out. Neither do the walks, for that matter.

 

When he was drafted, the scouting report said upper 80s FB (with hopes that it might bounce up a notch once he stopped being a two-player) and a plus curve. The Rich Hill comps might be appropriate given Greathouse's horrid control thus far.

 

Interesting. We do alright with the high upside guys with control issues, so I'm actually pretty optimistic.

[Guest]

It's official - Trey McNutt to Tennessee's DL and Dallas Beeler up to Tennessee.

Oh what the [expletive]. [expletive] everything about this season. May as we'll cut to my nightmare World Series of the White Sox vs. Brewers.

 

Why are you upset now? It was known that McNutt would miss at least one start and head to the DL yesterday.

[Guest]

Last extended spring training game of the year: http://www.thecubreporter.com/2011/06/04/double-plays-errors-and-injuries-strike-cubs-fitch-park

 

Of the ten Cubs pitchers at Extended Spring Training who spent last season pitching in the Dominican Summer League, W. Cruz and 20-year old Dominican RHP Starling Peralta are easily the top two, and I would say both have a good chance to get assigned to Boise (skipping AZL Cubs).

 

Unfortunately, two Cubs suffered injuries and had to leave today’s game. OF Jesus Morelli was hit on the left hand by a pitch (and it did not look good), and catcher Johan DeJesus had to be helped from the field after taking a foul tip direct hit on the groin/protective cup. DeJesus was on the ground writhing in pain for five minutes, and looked like he was about to pass out once he got to his feet. (Just watching it made me feel like passing out, too).

[javy knows my name]

Holy crap. Everyone on the Cubs, leave now before you get hit in the face or nuts and want to die

[SouthSideRyan]

Holy crap. Everyone on the Cubs, leave now before you get hit in the face or nuts and want to die

 

I guess they shouldn't go to the Cardinals then.

[Little Slide Rooter]

It's official - Trey McNutt to Tennessee's DL and Dallas Beeler up to Tennessee.

Oh what the [expletive]. [expletive] everything about this season. May as we'll cut to my nightmare World Series of the White Sox vs. Brewers.

 

Why are you upset now? It was known that McNutt would miss at least one start and head to the DL yesterday.

I'm just a bit agitated due to the series of events that has been the 2011 baseball season. At least he doesn't sound all that serious like Whitenack.

Edited June 4, 2011 by Little Slide Rooter

[javy knows my name]

Holy crap. Everyone on the Cubs, leave now before you get hit in the face or nuts and want to die

 

I guess they shouldn't go to the Cardinals then.

 

hahahaha

[Guest]

Apparently Matt Loosen was called up to Daytona from extended spring training. Glad he got bumped up though I think he would have been better off at Peoria. There was no need for him to go back to Boise.

[Guest]

Apparently Matt Loosen was called up to Daytona from extended spring training. Glad he got bumped up though I think he would have been better off at Peoria. There was no need for him to go back to Boise.

 

Solid full season debut for Loosen - 3.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 1 HR, 1 HBP

[Guest]

Ryan Flaherty with HR #12.

[toonsterwu]

i liked Loosen back in college. ceiling isn't high, but 4 solid pitches and good understanding of how to attack. Struggled some his last year, was better earlier in his career in college, iirc.

[Guest]

Greathouse - 5.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 5 BB, 2 K. Yeesh - 45:43 K/BB on the year.

[JeffH]

Greathouse - 5.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 5 BB, 2 K. Yeesh - 45:43 K/BB on the year.

 

More excellent amateur talent assessment by the Cubs' top notch scouting department.

[toonsterwu]

My guess is that, when the next round of movement occurs, that Greg Rohan will probably get the call to go from Peoria to Daytona to take Bour's spot. That said, I really wouldn't mind seeing Cuneo get the bump. Saw Cuneo a fair amount in college and really liked him, relatively speaking (didn't think he'd be some sort of elite guy).

[Little Slide Rooter]

My guess is that, when the next round of movement occurs, that Greg Rohan will probably get the call to go from Peoria to Daytona to take Bour's spot. That said, I really wouldn't mind seeing Cuneo get the bump. Saw Cuneo a fair amount in college and really liked him, relatively speaking (didn't think he'd be some sort of elite guy).

 

I know nothing of Cuneo, but Rohans on pace to hit AAA around the same time his medicare kicks in, so Cuneos probably a better option.

[davell]

2 of the Dominican signees that got big bonuses had huge games today. Jeffry Baez went 2-4 with a double, 2 walks and 2 steals while Daniel Sanchez went 2-4 with 2 walks, 2 homers, and 2 steals. :D

[sneakypower]

Greathouse - 5.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 5 BB, 2 K. Yeesh - 45:43 K/BB on the year.

 

More excellent amateur talent assessment by the Cubs' top notch scouting department.

going out of your way to crap on an 8th round pick is a really weird thing to do