Of course Boise and Mesa have played 10 games combined and the top talent hasn't even played (Colvin, Samardzija, Rundle and a couple other intriguing prospects like Huseby and Renshaw). Way too early to get an idea either way. And this from someone who roundly criticized the draft.
Iowa wins it 5-3. Williamson gets a hold with a scoreless inning of work. Wuertzy gave up a hit and a walk but got 2 Ks and closed the door for his 6th save. Felix got a double his last time up in the game and finished 2/5.
No doubt, with the way they use minor league arms. I think they're reactive overall. A player gets booed -- send him out of town. Pick something the last world series team did and base your strategy around that for the year. And so on. It is very irritating that the philosophy seems to change based on whatever happened last. Just like teenage girls. I think the rebellious phase is next. Good point, Tim. Hopefully they rebel by leaving town.
Ryu gives up 2 in the 6th inning as Omaha ties it up at 3. Ryu: 6 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 5/1, 91 pitches (59 strikes) Clay Rapada is now in in the 7th. Felix Pie is 1/4 today with a single and 2 Ks. His most recent AB, in the bottom of the 6th: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Navinda/piechart.gif
Iowa now up 2-1 after 3, thanks to a Theriot single to CF, a Pie single to RF, a Restovich single to LF and a Hoffpauir sac fly. Ryu: 3 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 3/0, 35 pitches (24 strikes)
Ryu gives up a run in the first on a triple and a sac fly. Iowa is batting in the bottom of the first. Ryu: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 11 pitches (6 strikes) Pie grounded out to first in the bottom of the inning.
It's not like Marmol needs to go to the minor leagues and work on anything. He'll be just fine pitching once every 2 weeks. The Cubs seriously should trade Hill (though I am glad to see Guzman starting).