Minor League Discussion & Boxes, 8-24-17

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Box Scores:

 

Iowa won 5-3 Box Score

 

RF J. Andreoli 1/4, R, BB, K

1B V. Caratini 1/3, R, 3B (3), RBI, HBP

CF J. Hannemann 1/4, 2B (20), RBI, 2 K

LF B. Rademacher 1/4, K

SP R. Zastrynzy 5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 6-4 GO-FO, 60-40 pitches-strikes

RP P. Johnson 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K, 1-0 GO-FO

RP D. Maples 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

RP M. Carasiti 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K

 

Tennessee lost 4-3 (11 innings) Box Score

 

RF Je. Baez 0/5, K, HBP

3B J. Vosler 2/5, R, HR (21), 2 RBi, K

C I. Rice 1/3, 2 BB

SS C. Penalver 2/5, E (24 throw)

2B A. Ely 1/4, BB, 2 K

SP Z. Hedges 5.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 1 K, 1 HBP, 10-2 GO-FO, 84-46 pitches-strikes

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

RP C. Brooks 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0-0 GO-FO

RP R. McNeil 0.2 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 WP, 1-1 GO-FO

 

Myrtle Beach won 5-4 Box Score

 

SS Z. Short 1/4, 2 R, K, HBP

C PJ Higgins 1/4

DH V. Machin 1/3, R, 2B (6), BB

3B J. Hodges 1/4, R, 2B (23), 2 RBI

1B T. Alamo 1/3, 2B (24), RBI, K, HBP

LF E. Martinez 2/4, R, 2 2B (10)

SP O. de la Cruz 3 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 2-3 GO-FO, 40-29 pitches-strikes

RP R. Kellogg 4 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 4-6 GO-FO, 47-28 pitches-strikes

 

South Bend won 5-2 Box Score

 

3B A. Monasterio 1/4, R, RBI, BB, 2 SB (6)

SS A. Ademan 0/4, 3 K, HBP, CS (2), E (4, throw)

CF DJ Wilson 1/4, R, RBI

1B A. Mineo 1/4, K

DH J. Martarano 3/4, R, RBI

2B Y. Peguero 1/4, R, RBI, K

LF L. Ayala 1/4, K

SP J. Paulino 6 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 7-4 GO-FO, 86-59 pitches-strikes

 

Eugene in progress Box Score

 

AZL Cubs won 9-1 Box Score

 

DH C. Sepulveda 1/5, R, K, - rehab

CF J. Gutierrez 2/4, 3 R, 2B (9), BB, 2 K

RF J. Sierra 1/3, 2 R, BB, K

LF N. Velásquez 1/5, R, HR (6), 3 RBI, K

SS L. Vázquez 0/4, K, SB (3)

3B D. Zinn 0/3, BB

SP A. Mills 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K, 2-0 GO-FO - rehab

RP A. Colorado 3 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 WP, 4-3 GO-FO

 

DSL Cubs 1 won 5-4 Box Score

 

CF F. Kelli 1/4, 2 K

3B L. Diaz 0/4, R, 2 K, SB (24), E (13, throw)

SS C. Morel 1/3, R, BB, CS (10)

C Hen. Perez 0/4, 2 K, PB (13)

RF J. Jules 2/4, R, 3B (2), HR (2), RBI, K

DH Her. Perez 1/4, K, CS (10)

2B R. Cruz 1/1, R, 2 BB

SP R. Fernandez 3.2 IP, 3 H, 4 ER, 5 BB, 6 K, 2 WP, 4-1 GO-FO

 

DSL Cubs 2 lost 7-4 Box Score

 

2B O. Nuñez 2/4, 2 R, HR (2), RBI, E (12, throw)

SS J. Huma 2/3, R, 2B (4), BB, CS (5)

CF R. Verenzuela 0/4, 4 K

LF C. Alfonzo 0/4, 2 K, outfield assist at third base

DH J. Brete 1/3, R, 2 K

SP D. Vargas 5 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 2 WP, 8-1 GO-FO

RP F. Heredia 0+ IP, 2 H, 5 ER, 4 BB, 0 K

[davell]

Oscar is pitching for MB tonight.

[CubsWin]

Oscar is pitching for MB tonight.

Nice!

[CubsWin]

Reliever A in South Bend this year: 18 G, 31 IP, 14 H, 1 HR, 14 BB, 47 K, .133 BAA, 0.95 WHIP, 0.58 ERA, 4-for-4 in save chances.

 

Reliever B in South Bend this year: 11 G, 22.1 IP, 7 H, 0 HR, 5 BB, 32 K, .097 BAA, 0.54 WHIP, 0.40 ERA, 3-for-3 in save chances.

 

Both are 22 years old. (Reliever B is just 2 months younger.)

[davell]

Reliever A in South Bend this year: 18 G, 31 IP, 14 H, 1 HR, 14 BB, 47 K, .133 BAA, 0.95 WHIP, 0.58 ERA, 4-for-4 in save chances.

 

Reliever B in South Bend this year: 11 G, 22.1 IP, 7 H, 0 HR, 5 BB, 32 K, .097 BAA, 0.54 WHIP, 0.40 ERA, 3-for-3 in save chances.

 

Both are 22 years old. (Reliever B is just 2 months younger.)

 

 

Romero is extremely interesting at this point. All these guys that are relievers in the lower levels have a hard road in front of them. We've got quite a few guys that are interesting out of the pen right now. I feel oddly confident Maples is going to wind up a true contributor. And I figure the rest of these guys will produce an arm or two, as well. Not even counting the starters we may wind up moving that way too.

[CubsWin]

Reliever A in South Bend this year: 18 G, 31 IP, 14 H, 1 HR, 14 BB, 47 K, .133 BAA, 0.95 WHIP, 0.58 ERA, 4-for-4 in save chances.

 

Reliever B in South Bend this year: 11 G, 22.1 IP, 7 H, 0 HR, 5 BB, 32 K, .097 BAA, 0.54 WHIP, 0.40 ERA, 3-for-3 in save chances.

 

Both are 22 years old. (Reliever B is just 2 months younger.)

 

 

Romero is extremely interesting at this point. All these guys that are relievers in the lower levels have a hard road in front of them. We've got quite a few guys that are interesting out of the pen right now. I feel oddly confident Maples is going to wind up a true contributor. And I figure the rest of these guys will produce an arm or two, as well. Not even counting the starters we may wind up moving that way too.

Yeah, as of now, all Mekkes and Romero have shown is that they can get A ball hitters out really well, but neither have typical major league stuff. That said, not every successful major league reliever throws 95+. There's a lot to be said for deception, command and a good breaking ball. It will be interesting to see what they can accomplish at the upper levels.

 

I've been all in on Maples for a while now, and you're right on about the starters. Guys like Alzolay, Rucker, De La Cruz, Hatch, even Underwood and Stinnett could all supply the Cubs with good relief options going forward. It's kind of amazing. 4 years ago, I looked at relief-only prospects as non-prospects. Then the Royals happened.

[CubsWin]

In an interview he gave during his signing Didier Vargas stated he averaged 91-92 on the fastball and his best offspeed being the curveball. The scout/rep who signed him Cirilo Cumberbath, said depending on how he works and matures etc hopes are he can one day sit in the mid-90's as a LH. The Cubs have been following him since he was 11.

Nice!

[CaliforniaRaisin]

de la Cruz: 3 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 2-3 GO-FO, 40-29 pitches-strikes

 

Glad they bumped him up now itself rather than let him have another rehab start in Mesa.

[CubsWin]

de la Cruz: 3 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 2-3 GO-FO, 40-29 pitches-strikes

 

Glad they bumped him up now itself rather than let him have another rehab start in Mesa.

Yeah, today (and likely the next couple starts) wasn't really about results. At least he was throwing strikes.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Adbert Alzolay went 10 days between starts (Aug 10 to Aug 20), got roughed up on Aug 20th and is now on the DL.

[davell]

Jose Albertos, RHP, Chicago NL (Profile)

Level: Short Season Age: 18 Org Rank: 4 Top 100: NR

Line: 5 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 R, 8 K

 

Notes

He was a bit wild during the spring, but Albertos has thrown more strikes lately at Eugene, allowing his stuff to thwart rookie-level hitters. He sits 92-95 with sink and will flash a plus curveball and changeup. It’s impact stuff if Albertos can locate it and stay healthy. (He had an ominous 13-day stretch without a start in mid-July and then got shelled when he returned, but has been very good since then.) He’s done both for the last 20 days.

[CubsWin]

Jose Albertos, RHP, Chicago NL (Profile)

Level: Short Season Age: 18 Org Rank: 4 Top 100: NR

Line: 5 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 R, 8 K

 

Notes

He was a bit wild during the spring, but Albertos has thrown more strikes lately at Eugene, allowing his stuff to thwart rookie-level hitters. He sits 92-95 with sink and will flash a plus curveball and changeup. It’s impact stuff if Albertos can locate it and stay healthy. (He had an ominous 13-day stretch without a start in mid-July and then got shelled when he returned, but has been very good since then.) He’s done both for the last 20 days.

That's jives with everything I've been seeing during his broadcasted starts.

[CubsWin]

Adbert Alzolay went 10 days between starts (Aug 10 to Aug 20), got roughed up on Aug 20th and is now on the DL.

Here's hoping it's nothing serious. He really took a nice step forward this year.