Minor League Discussion & Boxes 9-13-05

[Outshined_One]

Box Score

 

West Tenn won Game 1 of the Southern League Championship 7-4 Box Score

 

Note: All Numbers Include Only the Southern League Championship

 

2B E. Patterson 3/4, BB, R, 2B (1), SB (1), K

RF A. Greenberg 1/3, 2 BB, R, 2 RBI

3B C. McGehee 0/4, BB, R, K

1B M. Craig 1/3, 2 R, 2 RBI, HR (1), K, HBP

LF L. Montanez 1/1, SB (1)

LF/1B B. Sing 1/4, BB, R, 3 RBI, HR (1), 2 K

CF B. Coats 1/4, BB, K

C J. Reyes 0/4, R, HBP

SP JK Ryu 6 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 3/2, HR

RP D. Aardsma 1 perfect, 0/0

RP A. Shipman 1 perfect, 2/0

Edited September 14, 2005 by Outshined_One

[CaliforniaRaisin]

RHP Jae-kuk Ryu (11-8, 3.34 ERA) vs. RHP Chad Billingsley (13-6, 3.51 ERA)

 

Billingsley threw 7 no-hit innings in his last playoff start (a combined no-hitter with Jonathan Broxton against Birmingham). Billingsley throws a 94-97 mph FB, a hard curve, a plus slider and an average changeup; he's the Dodgers top pitching prospect.

[Chris]

Go Jaxx!

[Diffusion]

What do you guys make of the decision to go with Ryu rather than going back to the top of the rotation again? I have to be honest, I'm not entirely comfortable with Ryu starting twice against Chad Billingsley.

 

Billingsley's last seven starts, by the way...

 

46.2 IP, 17 H, 3 HR, 15 BB, 46 K, 0.96 ERA (5 ER)

 

That's right, 17 hits in his last 46.2 innings. Or 12 hits in his last 40.2 innings, if you prefer. He's also won his last six decisions.

[Chris]

I thought the Jaxx would go back to the top of the rotation since they had that luxury. All MiLB had to say was that he would start since he didn't get a chance to pitch in the opening round.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I thought the Jaxx would go back to the top of the rotation since they had that luxury. All MiLB had to say was that he would start since he didn't get a chance to pitch in the opening round.

 

But they noted Jacksonville going back to Billingsley, their game 1 starter in the last series. I guess the Jaxx are as confident in Ryu as Pinto. I don't like the decision, seeing as Pinto had a much better season.

[jaxxradio]

Guys, think of it this way.. the Jacksonville starting rotation takes a HUGE frop-off after Billingsley. If Billingsley does his thing and the Diamond Jaxx are down 1-0, it won't be the end of the world. Tomorrow night Pinto faces Hull. On paper, thats win number one for the Jaxx. Friday night, Nolasco faces Juarez. Jaxx are up 2-1. Saturday Marmol faces Hanrahan or Orenduff. Series over in four.

 

Ryu is up for the challenge and there is no sense putting our number one up against their number one if their 2-4 starters couldn't even crack the Jaxx playoff roatation. I personally love this move by Bobby D and A.D.

[cubweiser03]

Whoa Billingsley's stats are sick in the last 7 games!! Good luck to eric and the gang!

[Diffusion]

Guys, think of it this way.. the Jacksonville starting rotation takes a HUGE frop-off after Billingsley. If Billingsley does his thing and the Diamond Jaxx are down 1-0, it won't be the end of the world. Tomorrow night Pinto faces Hull. On paper, thats win number one for the Jaxx. Friday night, Nolasco faces Juarez. Jaxx are up 2-1. Saturday Marmol faces Hanrahan or Orenduff. Series over in four.

 

Of course, you know what they say about the best-laid plans...

 

If the Jaxx even drop one of games 2-4 and Billingsley is on in 1 and 5, then it's series over for us too.

 

Then again, it's just as possible that Ryu beats Billingsley, I suppose. Ryu's no bad pitcher, not at all. And Billingsley has his blowups from time to time.

[Marco4]

Go Jaxx! I've been looking forward to this for a few days and now? Now I'm tingling with anticipation.

[Chris]

Guys, think of it this way.. the Jacksonville starting rotation takes a HUGE frop-off after Billingsley. If Billingsley does his thing and the Diamond Jaxx are down 1-0, it won't be the end of the world. Tomorrow night Pinto faces Hull. On paper, thats win number one for the Jaxx. Friday night, Nolasco faces Juarez. Jaxx are up 2-1. Saturday Marmol faces Hanrahan or Orenduff. Series over in four.

 

Ryu is up for the challenge and there is no sense putting our number one up against their number one if their 2-4 starters couldn't even crack the Jaxx playoff roatation. I personally love this move by Bobby D and A.D.

 

I see the strategy and I know where Bobby and A.D. are going with it. If the Jaxx win tonight they'll be set.

[bradbury]

Hey, let's root for the Jaxx every night, not just when the Jacksonville ace is not on the hill!!!

Let's GO Jaxx!! Whoop some Jacksonville TAIL!!

[Marco4]

I'll add a Let's Go Jaxx!!!! (again)

 

Man, I'm getting excited/tense by this game.

[Chris]

<----------------ready for the game to start

[Marco4]

<----------------ready for the game to start

Makes two of us. And many many more, I assume.

[Chris]

The Jackson Sun had a Championship Preview in today's paper. I linked the article in the SL Playoff Discussion Thread. The Sun is calling for Jacksonville to squeak by the Jaxx for the title.

[jaxxradio]

I LOVE the tension before game one.. you could cut the tension with a knife.. this is baseball at it's BEST!!!

[Laura]

Ron is going to be talking with Bobby Dickerson in a few moments about the decision to start Ryu and Theriot being called up, among other things.

[Laura]

I LOVE the tension before game one.. you could cut the tension with a knife.. this is baseball at it's BEST!!!

 

It's the big series! Looking forward to it! :D

[Chris]

I LOVE the tension before game one.. you could cut the tension with a knife.. this is baseball at it's BEST!!!

 

Agreed! Have fun tonight!

[Chris]

ha ha, Ron is talking about us questioning JK starting :oops:

[rawaction]

Man, good thing the pitching is strong for the Jaxx. Playing without Murton, Theriot, and Pie.

[Chris]

Get a ring for Ron!

[Chris]

JAXX LINEUP:

 

PATTERSON

GREENBERG

MCGEHEE

 

CRAIG

SING- LF

COATS

 

REYES

ROJAS

RYU

[Chris]

Anyone excited yet?