Minor League Discussion & Boxes, 5-24-18

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Box Scores:

 

Iowa lost 5-4 Box Score

 

LF L. Adams 0/4, R< BB, 2 K

RF M. Zagunis 1/4

1B E. Navarro 2/3, R, 2 RBI

2B D. Bote 0/4, K

C T. Davis 1/4

SP A. Alzolay 5 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 5-5 GO-FO, 94-58 pitches-strikes

RP S. Simmons 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 2-0 GO-FO

 

Tennessee won the game that had previously been suspended on 5/23 (11 innings) Box Score

 

CF C. Burks 0/5, BB, 2 K

SS Z. Short 0/4, BB, K, SB (4)

3B J. Vosler 2/5, R, 2B (8), 2 K

LF J. Báez 0/4, R, BB

C I. Rice 1/4, R, BB, K; defense: 0/1 CS

RF E. Martinez 0/5, R, 3 K

SP T. Clifton 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K, 5-2 GO-FO, 62-41 pitches-strikes; batting: 1/2, 2B (1), RBI - outing shortened due to suspension of game on 5/23

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

RP R. McNeil 0.2 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 2 HR, 0-1 GO-FO

RP D. Mekkes 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 1-0 GO-FO

 

Tennessee lost their regularly scheduled games 7-5 (7 innings) Box Score

 

LF C. Burks 0/3, R, K, HBP

SS T. Giambrone 2/4, 2 R, 2 HR (5), 2 RBI, K

1B J. Vosler 2/4, R, HR (8), 2 RBI, K

SP D. Robinson 5 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 8-1 GO-FO, 83-52 pitches-strikes

RP J. Norwood 1 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1-0 GO-FO

 

Myrtle Beach won 4-3 Box Score

 

2B A. Monasterio 0/3, R, BB, 3 K, HBP

C PJ Higgins 0/3, RBI, BB

3B W. Galindo 1/4, K, E (11, throw)

LF K. Mitchell 0/2

DH A. Upshaw 0/1, BB

SS A. Ademan 3/3, 2B (4), RBI, BB

SP M. Swarmer 6+ IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, 1 WP, 6-3 GO-FO, 72-50 pitches-strikes - left game with undisclosed injury

RP J. Romero 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K

 

South Bend lost 6-4 Box Score

 

SS R. Narea 1/5, R, K

1B J. Young 1/3, R, 2 BB, 2 K

3B A. Filiere 2/5, 2 RBI, K

DH M. Amaya 1/4, 3 K

LF N. Velázquez 1/4, 2 K

RF B. Hughes 0/3, RBI, 2 K

CF C. Singleton 1/4, outfield assist at first base

SP R. Lacy 7.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 1 HBP, 1 HR, 8-3 GO-FO, 78-55 pitches-strikes

RP M. Rondón 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 1-0 GO-FO

RP M. Rodriguz 0.2 IP, 1 H, 3 ER, 5 BB, 1 K, 1-0 GO-FO

[toonsterwu]

I actually would sorta like to see Rollie Lacy get the bump up if he continues pitching well, and let Abbott and others develop in South Bend a bit longer. I still wonder if Lacy might be better off in the pen utilizing the 2 seamer with his slider, but he's showing well enough. The arms in South Bend are performing well enough that they could force some decisions to be made on upper level guys if they keep performing.

[UK]

It's Swarmer day!

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Crap:

 

[Cubswin11]

That just looks like an injured pitchers set up in that picture what the hell is his front hand doing with the glove inverted like that???

[Hrubes20]

Dammit. Hope it’s just a blister or something.

[UK]

It's Swarmer day!

 

Meh, I Duke Silvered him.

[toonsterwu]

I'm not entirely convinced Lacy's stuff plays well at the higher levels as a starter (strikes me as a middle relief arsenal), unless that slider is much better than anticipated, but I wouldn't be surprised if he just continues to mow down Low A kids. Will be interesting what the decision-making is for some of these guys when "bump" time comes. Assuming some of the Low A guys continue to perform well, I'd like to push some of the college guys up and challenge them, while giving time to the younger guys.

[CubsWin]

Swarmer threw 4 pitches in the 7th before coming out of the game. After the 3rd pitch, with his arm down by his side, he lightly shook it like you might if you were experiencing either some numbness or some tightness. He did the same after the 4th pitch. The manager then signaled for the catcher, PJ HIggins, to go out to the mound. After a brief conversation, Higgins motioned for the manager and trainer to come to the mound. They did. The trainer never examined Swarmer's arm. Didn't even touch him, actually. He was just asking him questions and Swarmer was answering. Matt never appeared to be in any pain. He walked off the field chatting calmly with the trainer. He showed no emotion, certainly didn't seem upset or even disappointed.

 

Can't draw any conclusions from any of that, but there ya go...

[CubsWin]

Dammit. Hope it’s just a blister or something.

I can't definitely say it wasn't a blister.

[Hrubes20]

Dammit. Hope it’s just a blister or something.

I can't definitely say it wasn't a blister.

 

I'll take it! Especially considering I always assume blown UCL or labrum until I'm told otherwise. That way you aren't disappointed any further.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

[Hrubes20]

 

Whoa. That’s a legit changeup. Huge development for him if he gets consistent with it

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Matt Swarmer is expected to make his next start on Wednesday.

[CubsWin]

 

Whoa. That’s a legit changeup. Huge development for him if he gets consistent with it

It was just one game, but his change was consistent throughout. It wasn't just a few good ones. Every one he threw that night looked great. I was like,"where'd this come from?!"

[CubsWin]

Matt Swarmer is expected to make his next start on Wednesday.

Cool. Are you getting that info from somewhere other than the currently listed pitcher for that game on milb's scoreboard?

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Matt Swarmer is expected to make his next start on Wednesday.

Cool. Are you getting that info from somewhere other than the currently listed pitcher for that game on milb's scoreboard?

 

https://cubscentral.wordpress.com/2018/05/27/the-weekly-pitching-dominates-the-week-and-some-draft-tidbits/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

 

I believe he got it from the radio broadcast.

 

On Thursday, the pitching parade continued as Matt Swarmer went 6 scoreless with 7 Ks before leaving in the 7th with a tired arm. He should not miss a start.

[CubsWin]

Matt Swarmer is expected to make his next start on Wednesday.

Cool. Are you getting that info from somewhere other than the currently listed pitcher for that game on milb's scoreboard?

 

https://cubscentral.wordpress.com/2018/05/27/the-weekly-pitching-dominates-the-week-and-some-draft-tidbits/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

 

I believe he got it from the radio broadcast.

 

On Thursday, the pitching parade continued as Matt Swarmer went 6 scoreless with 7 Ks before leaving in the 7th with a tired arm. He should not miss a start.

Awesome news. Thanks!