Minor League Discussion & Boxes 7-30-12

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Box Scores

 

Iowa lost 5-3 Box Score

 

LF-CF J. Adduci 2/5, R, 2B (5), HR (2), 3 RBI, K

2B A. Cardenas 0/4, BB

3B J. Vitters 0/5, K, E (22, throw)

CF B. Jackson 0/3

RF D. Sappelt 2/3, R, BB

SP C. Rusin 5.2 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, HBP, 8-2 GO-FO, 92-59 pitches-strikes; hitting: 0/2

RP A. Cabrera 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K, 1-1 GO-FO

 

Tennessee won game one 6-3 (7 innings) Box Score

 

CF M. Szczur 3/4, R, 2B (1), CS (1)

2B L. Watkins 2/4, R, K, SB (20)

SS J. Lake 2/3, 2 R, 2B (17), RBI, K

1B J. Bour 1/2, R, RBI, BB

3B G. Rohan 1/3, R, HR (5), 3 RBI, K

RF M. Burgess 2/3

SP E. Jokisch 7 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 10-3 GO-FO, 79-57 pitches-strikes; hitting: 0/3, 2 K

 

Tennessee won game two 3-2 (7 innings) Box Score

 

CF M. Szczur 0/3, R

SS J. Lake 0/2, BB, K

RF M. Burgess 1/2

SP C. Harman 4 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 3-4 GO-FO, 57-40 pitches-strikes

RP C. Weathers 1 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 0-1 GO-FO

RP T. Zych 1.1 IP, 0 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 2-1 GO-FO

RP F. Batista 0.2 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, HR, 0-0 GO-FO

 

Daytona won 8-4 Box Score

 

LF J. Andreoli 2/3, R, 2 BB, SB (41), outfield assist at second base

2B R. Torreyes 2/5, 2 R, 3B (4), 2 RBI, SB (13), E (8, throw)

CF R. Silva 3/5, RBI, CS (17)

C R. Lopez 2/5, 2 R, 2B (6), RBI, K

RF E. Bonne 2/5, 2B (12), RBI, K

3B M. Cerda 2/5, R, RBI, K

SS T. Saunders 0/2, R, RBI, BB, K, SB (3)

SP PJ Francescon 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K, 5-5 GO-FO

RP F. Del Valle 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K, 1-1 GO-FO

 

Peoria lost 5-3 Box Score

 

2B Z. DeVoss 2/5, 2 R, HR (4), 2 RBI, K, SB (29), 2 E (22, fielding, fielding)

CF PC Chen 4/5, RBI, CS (10)

SS Ja. Baez 1/4, 2B (9), K

3B D. Geiger 1/4, 2B (6)

C C. Krist 1/3, BB, K

RF B. Rademacher 1/4, R, 3B (1), 2 K

SP J. Zeller 5.1 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, HR, 8-1 GO-FO

RP A. Reed 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K, 5-1 GO-FO

 

Boise had the day off

 

AZL Cubs had the day off

 

DSL Cubs 1 lost 5-3 (10 innings) Box Score

 

CF R. Caro 4/6, R, 2B (4)

SS J. Emeterio 0/3, R, 2 BB, K, 2 E (14, fielding, fielding)

LF R. Alcala 0/4, 2 K

DH F. Sanchez 0/4, 3 K

SP A. Mejias 5.2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 2 WP, 7-2 GO-FO

 

DSL Cubs 2 lost 3-2 (10 innings) Box Score

 

SS B. Flete 0/4, K, HBP, SB (6)

3B M. Malave 2/4, 2B (11), BB, K

LF R. Marcano 0/3, HBP, outfield assist at third base

DH A. Gonzalez 1/4

SP P. Araujo 5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, HBP, 5-1 GO-FO

 

OVERALL: 3-4

[El Duderino]

Josh Vitters is Sickel's prospect of the day: http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/7/30/3200012/prospect-josh-vitters-3b-chicago-cubs-iowa-scouting-report#storyjump

[Guest]

Probable Staters

 

Iowa: LHP Chris Rusin (5.20 ERA, 5.49 FIP, 109 IP, 67 K, 43 BB)

Tennessee (game one): LHP Eric Jokisch (2.89 ERA, 4.39 FIP, 65.1 IP, 34 K, 23 BB)

Tennessee (game two): LHP Casey Harman (6.15 ERA, 3.62 FIP, 33.2 IP, 32 K, 4 BB)

Daytona: RHP PJ Francescon (4.22 ERA, 4.77 FIP, 64 IP, 36 K, 21 BB)

Peoria: RHP Joe Zeller (0.99 ERA, 3.18 FIP, 27.1 IP, 13 K, 6 BB)

[ctcf]

Josh Vitters is Sickel's prospect of the day: http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/7/30/3200012/prospect-josh-vitters-3b-chicago-cubs-iowa-scouting-report#storyjump

 

Thanks for sharing. That's a fairly encouraging report.

[ctcf]

Lake starts his DH with a RBI double

[JockJones]

Szczur is 2-2 so far.

[Little Slide Rooter]

The addition of Matt Szczur, Junior Lake's hot streak, and my mild intrigue in Logan Watkins suddenly make Tennessee very watchable.

[El Duderino]

Szczur is 2-2 so far.

 

One his first double.

[El Duderino]

Szczur with a sharp groundball past Billy Hamilton. 3/3.

[CubsWin]

Couple questions. Who is the better BOR prospect Brooks Raley or Eric Jokisch? And would Matt Loosen get the nod as the best Cubs arm not in rookie ball?

[iowahawkeyes89]

And would Matt Loosen get the nod as the best Cubs arm not in rookie ball?

 

Probably, but that speaks to how terrible our pitching talent is.

[CubsWin]

And would Matt Loosen get the nod as the best Cubs arm not in rookie ball?

 

Probably, but that speaks to how terrible our pitching talent is.

Indeed. Unless they acquire some close to major league ready arms via some trades, it's going to be a while before the Cubs have anybody ready to contribute at the top of the rotation.

 

Currently at Mesa is Paul Blackburn and Dillon Maples, who finally threw last night. Yet to appear are Pierce Johnson and Duane Underwood. That's four. Outside of Ben Wells, who is recovering from TJS, that's it. Unless, Whitenack or McNutt somehow return to form.

[El Duderino]

And would Matt Loosen get the nod as the best Cubs arm not in rookie ball?

 

Probably, but that speaks to how terrible our pitching talent is.

Indeed. Unless they acquire some close to major league ready arms via some trades, it's going to be a while before the Cubs have anybody ready to contribute at the top of the rotation.

 

Currently at Mesa is Paul Blackburn and Dillon Maples, who finally threw last night. Yet to appear are Pierce Johnson and Duane Underwood. That's four. Outside of Ben Wells, who is recovering from TJS, that's it. Unless, Whitenack or McNutt somehow return to form.

 

Jose Arias, Tayler Scott, and James Pugliese at Boise are all solid arms. Jose Rosario and Starling Peralta at Peoria as well. Whitenack should be given a bit of a pass coming of TJS.

[CubsWin]

And would Matt Loosen get the nod as the best Cubs arm not in rookie ball?

 

Probably, but that speaks to how terrible our pitching talent is.

Indeed. Unless they acquire some close to major league ready arms via some trades, it's going to be a while before the Cubs have anybody ready to contribute at the top of the rotation.

 

Currently at Mesa is Paul Blackburn and Dillon Maples, who finally threw last night. Yet to appear are Pierce Johnson and Duane Underwood. That's four. Outside of Ben Wells, who is recovering from TJS, that's it. Unless, Whitenack or McNutt somehow return to form.

 

Jose Arias, Tayler Scott, and James Pugliese at Boise are all solid arms. Jose Rosario and Starling Peralta at Peoria as well. Whitenack should be given a bit of a pass coming of TJS.

Yes, they're solid but not projected to be TOR. Whitenack is being given a pass for that reason exactly.

[El Duderino]

And would Matt Loosen get the nod as the best Cubs arm not in rookie ball?

 

Probably, but that speaks to how terrible our pitching talent is.

Indeed. Unless they acquire some close to major league ready arms via some trades, it's going to be a while before the Cubs have anybody ready to contribute at the top of the rotation.

 

Currently at Mesa is Paul Blackburn and Dillon Maples, who finally threw last night. Yet to appear are Pierce Johnson and Duane Underwood. That's four. Outside of Ben Wells, who is recovering from TJS, that's it. Unless, Whitenack or McNutt somehow return to form.

 

Jose Arias, Tayler Scott, and James Pugliese at Boise are all solid arms. Jose Rosario and Starling Peralta at Peoria as well. Whitenack should be given a bit of a pass coming of TJS.

Yes, they're solid but not projected to be TOR. Whitenack is being given a pass for that reason exactly.

 

Was just listing good arms not in rookie-ball.

[CubsWin]

Indeed. Unless they acquire some close to major league ready arms via some trades, it's going to be a while before the Cubs have anybody ready to contribute at the top of the rotation.

 

Currently at Mesa is Paul Blackburn and Dillon Maples, who finally threw last night. Yet to appear are Pierce Johnson and Duane Underwood. That's four. Outside of Ben Wells, who is recovering from TJS, that's it. Unless, Whitenack or McNutt somehow return to form.

 

Jose Arias, Tayler Scott, and James Pugliese at Boise are all solid arms. Jose Rosario and Starling Peralta at Peoria as well. Whitenack should be given a bit of a pass coming of TJS.

Yes, they're solid but not projected to be TOR. Whitenack is being given a pass for that reason exactly.

 

Was just listing good arms not in rookie-ball.

Sorry. And I agree, those guys are solid, but earlier in the thread I was talking about who in the system could be considered a top of the rotation guy. Sorry for any confusion.

 

And thanks for the Vitters piece. It was a breath of fresh air to read. Finally, somebody is open to looking at what he has become instead of the guy thy had written off.

[ctcf]

Torreyes is 1-2 with a triple so far tonight.

[Guest]

Couple questions. Who is the better BOR prospect Brooks Raley or Eric Jokisch? And would Matt Loosen get the nod as the best Cubs arm not in rookie ball?

 

No way - I'd say Rosario, Jensen, Peralta and Whitenack are better arms in full season ball and I'd take Scott and Arias in shortseason too.

 

I'd say Raley is the better prospect; they have similar stuff but Raley has had extended success at both AA and AAA (and I would have answered this question in favor of Jokisch early this season).

[CubsWin]

Torreyes is 1-2 with a triple so far tonight.

2/4 now with 2 RBI, 2 runs and a SB. His season avg is up to .266 which is saying something given his horrendous start. Good to see that since June, he's been his old self.

[THISisTHEyear09]

McCuffin!!!! ‏@drocthekid

Baez? ..RT @BenBadler: He's third, after Machado RT @RyanWahoo is Lindor the next best SS prospect after Profar?

 

Ben Badler ‏@BenBadler

I give Lindor the slight edge, but there are plenty of scouts who put a higher grade on Baez. Close in value, but very different skill sets.

 

Ben Badler ‏@BenBadler

Baez more power, Lindor better approach & glove RT@OscarBluth5 Is it just the defense plus being 1 year younger that gives Lindor the edge?

 

[Little Slide Rooter]

Brett Jackson was pulled from the Iowa Cubs game around the same time as Gritty McGritterson was spotted shaking hands in the Cubs dugout. See you tomorrow Brett?

[El Duderino]

Brett Jackson was pulled from the Iowa Cubs game around the same time as Gritty McGritterson was spotted shaking hands in the Cubs dugout. See you tomorrow Brett?

 

would be shocked if they called him up.

[Theo]

He's nowhere ready, he would be embarrsed in the big leagues

[Little Slide Rooter]

He's nowhere ready, he would be embarrsed in the big leagues

 

He'a at the point where he might not be big league ready, but an extra 2 months in Iowa won't magically stop him from striking out every other at bat. In fact a few hours ago, someone on Twitter (it wasnt just some random, but it wasnt one of the big timers either) noted that while he Ks a ton, he works a full count more than anyone else in the minors. He just needs to be better a judging that payoff pitch.

[El Duderino]

maybe sveum and rowson want to work with him personally? can't think of anything else.