Community Minor League Report for 5/1/07
DrB must be busy so far today, so I will start this for him. Amongst highlights for today are these two games:
-Liz and Bucholz are squaring off in Portland tonight, weather permitting
-Homer Bailey faces Ottawa
I didn't really look too in-depth at what today's schedule included, fill us in!
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Gomez
by Bravesin07 on May 1, 2007 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no chance
by robcast23 on May 1, 2007 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
by Metty5 on May 1, 2007 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alou's Injury?
by DrBGiantsfan on May 1, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alou didn't get DL'd
by Bravesin07 on May 1, 2007 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alou injured
by LCT on May 2, 2007 8:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hughes tonight against Texas
by lemonjello on May 1, 2007 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jay Bruce went 1-5 with a double and RBI
by dougdirt on May 1, 2007 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
still though
by Galt on May 1, 2007 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/Under
by drwmsu1 on May 1, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously you are good
by dougdirt on May 1, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've just noticed
by drwmsu1 on May 1, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Butler faces off againt Wood
by King Felix 21 on May 1, 2007 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wood sent down?
by cooper7d7 on May 2, 2007 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Wood get sent back a day or two ago?
If I recall correctly, I think Brandon Wood was sent back to AAA Salt Lake City Saturday or Sunday, so that matchup won't materialize just yet. :-)
Take care and have a great day!
by indiansfan on May 1, 2007 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clay Buchholz is dealin'
4 IP, 0 hits, 0 walks, 0 runs, 6 K's.
by Plus Plus Fastball on May 1, 2007 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He will be a good three or four on Boston
by Bravesin07 on May 1, 2007 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Re: Buchholz
His dominance from Hi-A late last year has carried over to Double-A. I love this kid.
by Plus Plus Fastball on May 1, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AA suns
Hu- 2-5 .340avg
Xavier Paul- 1-4 1hr(3) 1bb .293avg
Zach Hammes: 2IP 1H 0ER 0bb 2k
While playing CF, on the season he is hitting 293/375/467 with 3 homeruns.
he still striking out a bit too much (25% of PAs) but so far, so good right now. When drafted, he was lauded as a 5 tool player and it seems he might be putting it together this year. Hes a CFer with the strongest arm in the oraganization. He might have slepper/late bloomer potential if he can keep up his current line.
Zach Hammes is another bullpen sleeper. The dodgers are really high on this kid after he blazed through the Hawaii Fall League and saw his fb sitting in the mid 90s and touching the high 99s. This kid is huge, and might be a late bloomer himself. With Meloan probably getting promoted soon, Hammes will probably take over as the closer for the AA team.
both players are 22 yrs old.
by npurcell on May 1, 2007 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perfect game and no-no gone...
7 IP, 1 hit, 0 walks, 0 runs, 9 K's. 27/3 K/BB ratio on the year and a 1.61 ERA.
by Plus Plus Fastball on May 1, 2007 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Phil Hughes Update
4.0 0 0 0 2 3 4.32
...against a pretty formidable Texas lineup. Go kid, go! Now that the jitters are behind you, time to flash that pinpoint command. Hopefully he sticks with the Yankees after this start - God knows the pitching staff could use a boost.
by Savoy Special on May 1, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just going to post that
by Bravesin07 on May 1, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
43.
by Tabata Time on May 1, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That article about Hughes
by Bravesin07 on May 1, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm?
by Jgaztambide on May 1, 2007 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saw Halladay throwing 94 yesterday
by dougdirt on May 1, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
96
by KaoticKlown on May 1, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No hitter through 6
by Bravesin07 on May 1, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor Phil...
by igreen01 on May 1, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta give Hughes the chance...
by Savoy Special on May 1, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And just as I finished typing...
Final line:
IP H R ER W K Season ERA
6.1 0 0 0 3 6 3.38
Good work, son. Look forward to seeing start #3 against the somewhat anemic Mariners' lineup later this week (God willing).
by Savoy Special on May 1, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is King felix back that game
by Bravesin07 on May 1, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is it cool
by sourstuff on May 1, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank You
by jrose643 on May 1, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matty Holliday!!!
by sourstuff on May 1, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1st time in my life
by jrose643 on May 1, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Louisville
McBeth SV (6)
Homer 6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 5 K, W, 1.98 ERA
Matt DeSalvo now 3-0, 1.05 ERA
5.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 5 BB, 5 K
Bankston 3-4, .301
M Cervenak 1-4, .333
Nyjer Morgan & Rajai Davis each at .317
Josh Anderson 2-5, .314, SB (10)
Brooks Conrad 3-5, 3 2B, .247
Haha Billy Sadler blew another save for Fresno. Bring HIM up Sabean.
I'm done. Lincecum better be wearing a Giants uni when I wake up tomorrow morning.
by jrose643 on May 1, 2007 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants Report
Fred Lewis- 2 for 5, 2B, 3B. BA= .241. Fred needs to kick it into gear here or he ain't ever going to see the major leagues.
Nate Schierholtz- 2 for 5, 3B. .302. Good to see Nate back up over .300.
Justin Knoedler- 2 for 5. .272. Could be a backup MLB catcher someday. Longshot though.
Matt Palmer- 5 IP 4 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 2 K. 2.83. Unexciting numbers, but a 2.83 ERA isn't bad for the PCL.
Scott Munter- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, GO/AO= 6/0! Munter had the ol' sinker going today.
AA- Altoona beat CT 6-2.
John Bowker- 2 for 4, HR(4). BA= .319.
High A- San Jose topped Stockton 3-1.
Antoan Richardson- 2 for 3, 2B, SF. BA- .326. Antoan continues to confound the critics.
Joe Martinez- 6 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 11 K. Nice rebound from a rough start last time in Lancaster. Not quite Tim Lincecum, but not bad. ERA= 2.86.
Low A- Kannapolis outhit Augusta 8-5.
Adam Cowart- 5 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 1 BB, 5 K, GO/AO= 7/2. ERA= 2.06. Is the league figuring out Cowart the second time around, or did the law of averages just catch up with him?
by DrBGiantsfan on May 2, 2007 1:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rockies Report
--3B Ian Stewart (.306): 3 for 6, run, K. Still not showing much power, 4 XBH in 85 AB's.
--1B Joe Koshansky (.267): 2 for 5, 2 RBI (15), K. Has 12 BB, 21 K in 75 AB.
--SP Ubaldo Jimenez (8.14 ERA): 7 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K. 64 of 108 pitches for strikes. His last two starts, spanning 13 innings, he's allowed 8 H, 3 ER, 5 BB, 11 K.
Tulsa had a 7-run bottom of the 9th to tie the game at 8 before losing the game 9-8 in 10 innings to visiting Arkansas.
--2B Corey Wimberly (.000): 0 for 4, run, E (1), HBP. Season debut after hamstring injury.
--SS Jonathan Herrera (.333): 1 for 4, 2 RBI (9), run, BB.
--RP Darren Clarke (0.00 ERA): 1 IP, 1 H, 2 K. Season debut for hard throwing righty after groin injury. Fastball in mid to high 90's, must stay healthy.
Modesto went into Visalia and beat Upton and the Oaks 12-6.
--CF Dexter Fowler (.212): 3 for 5, 2B (2), 3 runs, BB, CS (3). Finally over the Mendoza-line!
--2B Eric Young Jr (.247): 2 for 4, RBI (12), 2 runs, BB.
--SS Chris Nelson (.277): 2 for 4, 2B (6), HR (3), 4 RBI (15), 2 runs, BB.
--SP Samuel Deduno (6.55 ERA): 6 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 5 K, 1 HR, 2 WP. Is more than likely his last start in Modesto, will be up in Tulsa soon.
Asheville whipped up on Greenville 8-1.
--SS Hector Gomez (.216): 0 for 5, 2 K, E (9). I think I jinxed him yesterday.
--2B Daniel Mayora (.295): 3 for 4, 2B (8), HR (1), 2 RBI (11), 3 runs, K.
--1B Michael Paulk (.416): 1 for 4, 2B (9), RBI (18), 2 K.
--RF Victor Ferrante (.290): 3 for 4, 2B (2), HR (3), 3 RBI (16), run, CS (4).
--SP Simon Ferrer (2-2, 5.65 ERA): 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K.
It's hard to root against Ferrer. For those wondering and don't know, the 26-yr-old converted infielder is now facing long odds, trying to make his journey to the majors as a knuckleballer after failing as an infielder. Here's a very good article printed about a week ago on Ferrer:
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/mlb/article/0,2777,DRMN_23924_5501618,00.html
by bballfanlvnv on May 2, 2007 2:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Indians' Overview!
Indians defeated the Blue Jays 12-4; after C.C. Sabathia gave up 3 solo shots (to Alex Rios, Troy Glaus, and Aaron Hill,) he buckled down to finish with this line:
6.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, 3 HR; 3 GO, 6 FO; 65 S/36 B (3.38)
A.J. Burnett escaped a jam in the first, but didn't fare so well after that:
5.0 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 4 BB, 7 K, 2 HR; 3 GO, 5 FO; 69 S/46 B (5.45)
Jhonny Peralta had a big night, going 2-4, 1 R, 5 RBI, 1 HR (3-run shot off Burnett,) 1 BB, 1 K (.241); Travis Hafner (2-run off Burnett) and Trot Nixon (3-run off Jason Frasor) also homered.
The Indians may also find out about the appeal they filed regarding Saturday's game as early as tomorrow.
Onto the Minors:
AAA Buffalo - defeated Syracuse (TOR's AAA aff.) 11-5, scoring 6 in the 8th to break a 5-5 tie; 55 degrees, cloudy, 3 MPH variable wind:
CF Franklin Gutierrez - 2-5, 2 R, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 K, 2 SB (4 - 2nd and 3rd base) (.373 - continues his most consistent stretch as an Indians' farmhand.)
2B Joe Inglett - 2-4, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB (1 - 2nd base) (.276 - starting to come on after his return from a hamstring injury set him back a bit.)
1B Ryan Mulhern - 2-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 BB (.309 - nice overall numbers so far:
19 G, 68 ABs, 21 H, 11 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 16 RBI, 6 BB, 14 K, 1 SB, .309/.365/.603)
RF Brad Snyder - 1-4, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 SB (6 - 2nd base) (.283)
SB note: In all, 6 SBs for the Bisons - 5 of them stolen on RHP Ismael Ramirez and C Curtis Thigpen (who also made 2 throwing Es,) the other was stolen on RHP Blaine Neal and C Curtis Thigpen.
RHP Sean Smith - 2.0 IP, 3 K; 1 GO, 2 FO; 14 S/ 8 B (2.77 - really adapting to the relief role -last 5.0 IP - 2 H, 2 BB, 7 K.)
AA Akron - rained out against Harrisburg (WAS's AA aff.) - will be made up as part of a doubleheader beginning at 6:05 PM EDT.
High-A Kinston - defeated Lynchburg (PIT's High-A Aff.) 5-1; 89 degrees, clear, 13 MPH variable wind:
CF John Drennen - 2-4, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 BB (.230)
C Max Ramirez - 1-5, 1 RBI, 2 K (.278)
SS Josh Rodriguez - 0-4, 4 K (.226 - OUCH!)
3B Wes Hodges - 1-3, 1 R, 1 3B, 1 BB, 1 K (.288 - already his 3rd 3B of the year; 9 XBH/17 H!)
DH Chris Gimenez - 1-3, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K (.304)
2B Brian Finegan - 3-4, 1 R, 1 SB (3 - 2nd base) (.300 - no longer a prospect at age 25, but had a nice night.)
RHP Kevin Dixon - 6.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 2 HBP; 10 GO, 7 FO (4.61 - nice bounceback for 23-YO 5th Rd. 2005 pick out of Univ. of Minnesota.)
RHP Chris Niesel - 1.2 IP, 1 K; 3 GO, 1 FO (1.93)
Low-A Lake County - defeated Hickory (PIT's Low-A Aff.) 16-0 - scored 12 in the 5th inning, sending 16 men to the plate; 57 degrees, overcast, 1 MPH variable wind:
C Matthew McBride - 2-4, 2 R, 1 2B, 3 RBI (.348)
3B Jared Goedert - 2-3, 3 R, 1 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 BB (.370 - GS in that 12-run 5th.)
LF Nick Weglarz - 3-3, 3 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB (.269)
SS Carlos Rivero - 2-5, 1 R, 1 2B, 2 RBI (.301 - Indians have a nice collection of position prospects here at LC.)
RHP Jeanmar Gomez - 7.0 IP, 1 H, 2 K; 9 GO, 10 FO (5.88 - best outing by far for 18-YO Venezuelan, giving up only a leadoff single in the 6th.)
LHP Matthew Meyer - 2.0 IP, 1 K; 1 GO, 4 FO (0.77 - 2 perfect innings from the 22-YO 15th Rd. 2006 pick out of Boston College.)
Take care and have a great day!
by indiansfan on May 2, 2007 3:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Michael Bowden
6 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 K's.
Season line- 1-0, 1.91, 33 IP, 7 BB's, 37 K's.
Anybody got info on him. He's faring much better than some more highly touted BoSox prospects in the wilds of the high desert. 20 yo on high A is impressive too!
by DrBGiantsfan on May 2, 2007 9:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bowden
by igreen01 on May 2, 2007 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Link
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/263354.html
by igreen01 on May 2, 2007 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Angel Guzman...what the???
This guy has to be one of the most overrated prospects in recent memory...either that or the Cubs have no idea how to bring along young arms.
by Huskies on May 2, 2007 9:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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