2011 Arizona Fall League

[CUBZ99]

Vitters 1.141 OPS is looking pretty good so far. :D

[tfarks]

Vitters 1.141 OPS is looking pretty good so far. :D

 

Dude sure can make a .308 OBP look beautiful.

[Guest]

Mesa loses 4-3 Box Score

 

1B J. Vitters 1/4, K

3B DJ LeMahieu 0/4, R, K

SP T. McNutt 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 5-2 GO-FO, 32-20 pitches-strikes

RP M. Hatley 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 2-0 GO-FO, 17-11 pitches-strikes

 

The Solar Sox are now 0-4.

[KingKongvs.Godzilla]

Dammit LeMahieu.

 

Nothing exciting from anyone so far since Vitters' big game.

[scarey]

Dammit LeMahieu.

 

Nothing exciting from anyone so far since Vitters' big game.

 

Given the way AFL teams have been hitting so far, I'm thrilled McNutt got three scoreless innings in. Strikeouts would have been nice, but I can live with a scoreless/hitless outing with a lot of ground balls.

[KingKongvs.Godzilla]

Dammit LeMahieu.

 

Nothing exciting from anyone so far since Vitters' big game.

 

Given the way AFL teams have been hitting so far, I'm thrilled McNutt got three scoreless innings in. Strikeouts would have been nice, but I can live with a scoreless/hitless outing with a lot of ground balls.

 

True, I should have given that more credit. Usually a pitcher just keeping a low ERA in the AFL is an accomplishment.

[Rob]

Dammit LeMahieu.

 

Nothing exciting from anyone so far since Vitters' big game.

 

In the very next game, Lake went 3/4 with a 2B, HR, and SB, and Carpenter hit 100 on the gun.

[KingKongvs.Godzilla]

Dammit LeMahieu.

 

Nothing exciting from anyone so far since Vitters' big game.

 

In the very next game, Lake went 3/4 with a 2B, HR, and SB, and Carpenter hit 100 on the gun.

 

Lol OK so the game after Vitters' big game.

 

I like both of those players too...didn't notice Lake's game...Carpenter throwing hard doesn't surprise me though. He's got an awesome arm.

[Guest]

Mesa lost 5-4 Box Score

 

DH J. Vitters 3/5, RBI, 2 K

3B DJ LeMahieu 2/5, R, RBI, K, SB (2)

SS J. Lake 1/3, R, BB, K, SB (3)

RP A. Cashner 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 1-1 GO-FO, 13-9 pitches-strikes

RP C. Carpenter 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K, 1-0 GO-FO, 22-12 pitches-strikes

[javy knows my name]

SP T. McNutt 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 5-2 GO-FO, 32-20 pitches-strikes

 

Forgive my ignorance, but how is this possible? Is a line out different from a fly out?

[CUBZ99]

Mesa lost 5-4 Box Score

 

DH J. Vitters 3/5, RBI, 2 K

3B DJ LeMahieu 2/5, R, RBI, K, SB (2)

SS J. Lake 1/3, R, BB, K, SB (3)

RP A. Cashner 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 1-1 GO-FO, 13-9 pitches-strikes

RP C. Carpenter 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K, 1-0 GO-FO, 22-12 pitches-strikes

 

Nice day for all Cubs players.

[KingKongvs.Godzilla]

Any velocity reports on Cashner?

[Guest]

SP T. McNutt 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 5-2 GO-FO, 32-20 pitches-strikes

 

Forgive my ignorance, but how is this possible? Is a line out different from a fly out?

for one, I believe that infield pop ups don't generally get included in those categories.

[Guest]

10/10: Mesa loses 4-3 Box Score

 

1B J. Vitters 1/3, R, 2B (1), RBI

3B DJ LeMahieu 2/4, R, 2B (1), CS (1)

DH J. Lake 0/3, R, 3 K

 

The Solar Sox are now 0-6.

[Rob]

Andrew Cashner's first seven fastballs: 98, 97, 96, 99, 99, 98, 100.

[ArizonaGM]

Just got back from the game in Mesa. Junior Lake had a couple of base hits and stole a base. Vitters crushed an RBI double. Nice to see the guys hitting 3-4-5 in the lineup. Just out of curiosity what is the thinking on Lake? Can he play somewhere else?

 

AZGM

[Rob]

Just got back from the game in Mesa. Junior Lake had a couple of base hits and stole a base. Vitters crushed an RBI double. Nice to see the guys hitting 3-4-5 in the lineup. Just out of curiosity what is the thinking on Lake? Can he play somewhere else?

 

AZGM

 

He's got the tools to stick at SS, but unless he tightens up his defense a bit he probably profiles best at 3B.

 

Likewise, he's got all the necessary tools that his bat could play at 3B... but unless his plate discipline improves considerably he probably profiles best at SS.

[Guest]

10/11: Mesa finally wins won, 3-2 Box Score

 

SS J. Lake 2/4, R, K, SB (4)

1B J. Vitters 1/4, 2B (2), RBI

3B DJ LeMahieu 0/4, K

RP M. Hatley 1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0-0 GO-FO, 25-16 pitches-strikes

RP A. Cashner 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 1-2 GO-FO, 13-8 pitches-strikes

[Guest]

10/12: Mesa lost 6-2 Box Score

 

SS J. Lake 2/4, 2 SB (6), E (3, throw)

1B DJ LeMahieu 1/4, R

RP C. Carpenter 1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, WP, 1-0 GO-FO, 21-12 pitches (strikes)

[ctcf]

Lake now batting .308

[Guest]

@keithlaw: Trey Mcnutt 94-96 in first but struggling with location and with his changeup

[SouthSideRyan]

@keithlaw: Trey Mcnutt 94-96 in first but struggling with location and with his changeup

 

Arm reminds him of a young Juan Pierre.

[Guest]

@keithlaw: Saw him with less velo in March. Wasn't down all year. "@fivetoolmike: @keithlaw was McNutt's velocity down earlier this year?"

[KingKongvs.Godzilla]

Great to hear about McNutt's velocity. He seems like a better candidate to remain a starter than Cashner, who might go the bullpen for a while before eventually going back to the rotation (maybe).

 

There needs to be more good Austin Reed showings. Any word on how guys like Schlect and Trey Martin look out there?

[Guest]

10/13: Mesa won 6-3 Box Score

 

1B J. Vitters 1/4, RBI, BB, K, PO, E (1, missed catch)

SP T. McNutt 2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 0 K, WP, 4-2 GO-FO, 53-26 pitches-strikes