Minor League Diary - Aug 6 - Minor League Ball

buchholz

4 innings 1 Hit 7 K's now

by Bravesin07 on Aug 6, 2007 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

buchholz night finished

7 ip, 4 hits, 1 run, 0 walks, 9 k's. 13.86 k/9 and 6.5 k/bb in 25 1/3 triple-a innings now.

by Plus Plus Fastball on Aug 6, 2007 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

AAA

the numbers lincecum, buchholz and chamberlain have put up in AAA this year (though in a very small sample size) are staggering...

in 64.1 IP (Buchholz: 25.1, Lincecum: 31, Joba: 8)

14.4 K/9
2.38 BB/9
5.18 H/9
1.40 ERA

of course joba has very limited innings (and 3 of which are in relief), but the only big difference in rates is Buchholz' ERA (he's given up 9 of the 10 runs combined) because of 3 HR allowed

by nyybaseball99 on Aug 6, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

derrick robinson

2-4, with his 27th stolen base.

going to be exciting watching this kid come through the system. he'll get better each year.

by doublestix on Aug 6, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions

Aj burnett

impressive rehab, 5 IP 3 HITS 1 ER 1 BB 7 K's in his AAA start. Looks like he will be back sooner rather than later

by lakerfan030 on Aug 6, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

Samardzija

5ip, 5h, 1r, 1bb, 1k

by doublestix on Aug 6, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

re:

season high strikeout total?

by nyybaseball99 on Aug 6, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Igawa

6IP 4R 5H 1BB

by hallofamer2000 on Aug 6, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

Montero:

2-3 with two RBI's and two walks. Now hitting .291 in the GCL.

by NYYLover1000 on Aug 6, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions

Despite the best efforts of the Angels Front office to stunt Brandon Wood's growth, he seems to be coming out of his most recent demotion slump - 2 for 3 so far with his 18th HR, 1 Run, 1 Rbi and 1 K.

Kendry Morales is 2 for 3 so far as well, up to .313 average. I am still really curious to see how he turns out as a player.

by rhodehead on Aug 6, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions

Wood with another

Wood ended up with 2 HR in the game, 3 for 4 with 2 runs and 4 RBi.

by rhodehead on Aug 6, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions

3 dingers in two days

good to see him getting regular AB's again

by Wheelhouse on Aug 6, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

OT: Ryan Braun again

Up to 21 now, he would be in the MVP race if he started the season in the majors.

by Bravesin07 on Aug 6, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

Yanks Tonight

I'm only gonna mention the somewhat important people.

AAA Scranton
Kei "Only 4 years left" Igawa
6IP 5H 4R 8K 1HR
-But honestly, he was very good after the 2nd inning
Sean "Why Jim Brower" Henn
1IP 1H 2K 2.89
Edwar "Why Jim Brower II" Ramirez
2IP 1BB 0H 3K 0.74

Brett Gardner 1-4 .239
Justin Christian 1-3 .325
-Looks good for a Sept. call
Erubiel Durazo 2-4, HR (2) .288
-No use for him with Duncan, Phillips, Giambi, Betemit
Alberto Gonzalez 2-3, .215
Eric Duncan, Chris Basak 1-3 .229/.225

AA Trenton
Reegie Corona 1-4 .357
Bronson Sardinha 2-4 .453
-Really to be back up at AAA
Colin Curtis 0-5

Daniel McCutchen 5IP 4H 1R 4K 0.90
-Turning 25 in a couple months, I say they move him quickly
Kevin Whelan 2IP 1H 1H 2BB 3K 3.10

A+ Tampa
Eduardo Nunez 2-5, .281
Austin Jackson 1-5, .353
Jose Tabata 1-2, BB, .307
Chris Malec 3-4, .326 2SB
Kevin Russo, Tim Battle, Marcoss Vechionacci
1-4, .281/.218/ .238

Anthony Clagett 5.2IP 5H 0ER 2BB 5K 4.18
Eric Wordekemper 1IP 1H 1BB 1K 0.67 Sv. 30
-Let's see him in Trenton now

A- Charleston
Mitch Hiligoss 1-5, .307
-Ready for Tampa?
Josue Calzado 1-5, .276

Eric Hacker 5IP 4H 1R 4K 1BB 2.92
Ferdin Tejeda 2IP 4H 3R 1BB 1K 2.87

SS Staten Island
Justin Snyder 2-4, HR (5) .383
-21 years old
Taylor Holliday 2-4 .303
Braedyn Pruitt 1-3, .429
Nick Chigges 3IP 1H 0R 3.16
Jason Kiley 1IP 0H 1BB 3.63

Rookie GCL
Wady Rufino, Jesus Montero 2-3 .339/.291
-Montero with 2 bb, Wady 1, Montero caught
Zoilo Almonte, Brandon Laird, 2-5, .260/.303
Prilys Cuello 2-2, .280 HR (5)

Francisco Castillo 1.1IP 1H 1ER 3BB 1K 1.69
Michael Hyde 1.2IP 3K 3.86
Brandon Thomson 1IP 1H 1BB 2K 1.32

by hallofamer2000 on Aug 6, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

Castillo

ouch

Todd Frazier for President

by FrazierFan on Aug 6, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Volstad

second AA start

6ip 4h 1r 1er 3bb 3k (ND)

"Straight ball I hit very much...Curveball, bats are afraid" -Pedro Cerrano

by TheHanleyManCan on Aug 6, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions

Hmmm

I guess the sky hasn't fallen now that he's been promoted to AA. Maybe the Marlins saw something by actually looking at the guy instead of just looking at his stats. Mahalo

Matt

I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.

by WayneCampbell05 on Aug 7, 2007 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Carlos Gonzalez

3-3 with a homer (16) and a walk. Now up to .286. I can't believe he's hitting over .280 after his putrid start.

At an 813 OPS now.

In 55 games (208 AB) since June 1:

.313/.373/.567 for a .940 OPS
12 homers 28 XBH
20/43 K/BB

by Curtis Pride on Aug 6, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

and

His K and walk ratse in July/August are very respectable...

Bravesin07 is so damn reactionary. I bet when his mother took him to the Dr., his leg kicked before the Dr. hit his knee with the reflex hammer. --slurve

by Dfarth on Aug 6, 2007 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions

20/43

Is that K/BB or BB/K? If it's the former, that's very impressive....

by mraver on Aug 7, 2007 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions

well

I haven't been following Gonzalez too closely, but I think it's safe to say he'll never walk twice as much as he strikes out over any significant period of time.

by limozeen on Aug 7, 2007 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Braves

Ortegano 5IP H 2BB 8K; Kid doesn't get enough credit.
Cody Johnson 2-5 3K; Too many Ks....

Eric Campbell 0-3 BB; Don't know what to say about him. Solid BB and K numbers (8.8% and 14.4% respectively, which is a major increase in BB), but he's hitting near .200. I guess I'll just chalk it up to Myrtle Beach.
Schafer 1-4 2B K

Loadenthal 2-4 2B K
Isaiah Kaaihue 1-3 BB 2K; Beat goes on....
Ascanio IP 2K

No game for Richmond today.

by mraver on Aug 7, 2007 12:47 AM EDT reply actions

Ouch Humber...

Tough return from food poisoning that cost him 10 pounds for Humber. Walks are very uncharacteristic of him, but the HR isn't. He could have been next in line for a shot, but the Mets won't need a fifth starter until the end of the month if they take advantage of off-days...

4 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 4 BB, 4 K

by MetfanBren on Aug 7, 2007 12:53 AM EDT reply actions

Question:

Where has Desmond Jennings been?

I was hoping he got promoted, but he hasn't seemed to surface anywhere for the last few days.

A Steve Trachsel pitched game moves faster than Pirate management moves their prospects.

by RDoumit41 on Aug 7, 2007 2:57 AM EDT reply actions

We don't know either.

Vice-Chairman of the Sonnanstine Underground Railroad

by Brickhaus on Aug 7, 2007 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions

i just had a vision

of DJ sitting in a red chair...with Dukes standing in front of him, arms outstretched, a red pill in one hand and a blue in the other.

right now Desmond's thinking: "Why oh why didn't I take the BLUE pill? "

by daveh33 on Aug 7, 2007 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Cabrera Going To Cleveland?

Perhaps not a lot of Buffalo time for Asdrubal Cabrera. The Indians designated their utility infielder, Mike Rouse, for assignment after last night's game. That means either Luis Rivas (who has been injured), Joe Inglett (who can't play SS well), or Asdrubal Cabrera will be an Indian by tonight's game. Since his call-up to Buffalo, Cabrera has been hitting well and playing a utility role, perhaps prepping him for Cleveland...

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2007 7:52 AM EDT reply actions

Matt Mangini

Anybody know what's up with him? He hasn't played in a while but all the usual sources show him as "active."

Thanks.

by TMcD on Aug 7, 2007 10:34 AM EDT reply actions

Sore lower back

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20070725/SPORTS/707250339&SearchID=73289529029944

Mangini, Everett's third baseman and second-leading hitter, is headed to the Seattle Mariners' complex in Peoria, Ariz., to rehabilitate his sore lower back. The length of Mangini's rehab stay is still to be determined, but it's possible he won't return to Everett this season...Mangini hadn't played since July 15 because of the sore back, an injury that's nagged him since high school. Since then he's undergone a series of tests to determine the extent of the injury.

by cooper7d7 on Aug 7, 2007 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions