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Saturday, July 08, 2006 |
Minor League Scorebook
News
- In addition to adding Terry Evans at AA Arkansas, the Angels have disabled RHP James Holcomb.
- There's a buncha stuff coming out of Baseball Prospectus
regarding the minors that I should have mentioned, but for now
I'll only mention this one. In the
latest Prospectus Notebook, Jeff Sackmann writes about Jered Weaver:
Jered's second half is much more difficult to predict. In five starts, he's dominated the American League the same way he manhandled Triple-A, giving up fewer than a baserunner per inning and striking out 31 in 33 frames. However, those starts have been against the Indians, the Orioles, the Mariners, the Devil Rays, and the Royals. Those opponents aren't all pushovers, but it's fair to say that he hasn't been put to the test.
My own guess is that Jered is going to end up as his brother, but we all will just have to wait a bit.Further, he has yet to see a team a second time, another seat-of-the-pants gauge of flukishness. Felix Hernandez made a similar splash last year, and now, as he faces opponents for the third and fourth times, he's struggling to keep his ERA under 5.00. This isn't to say that Jered doesn't have enormous potential, but for pitchers not named Francisco Liriano, there appears to be a steep learning curve involved in going from the PCL to the Cy Young Award. Before the season, PECOTA projected Weaver to perform just about how King Felix has: a weighted mean ERA of 5.03, making him worth about three wins less than his brother.
Scores
2006-07-07: Sacramento 3, Salt Lake 4 #
Willits, R: 2-4, 1 RBI
Kendrick, H: 1-3, 2 RBI, 1 K
Eylward: 1-4, 1 RBI, 1 K
Mathis, J: 1-3
Myers: 2-3, 1 2B
Blakely: 2-3
Bland: 5.0 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 H, 5 K, 0 BB, 1 HR, 5.12 ERA
Wilhite, M: (W, 3-2) (in relief), 2.0 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 K, 0 BB, 1 HR, 3.65 ERA
Featuring a rehab appearance by Milton Bradley, the Bees led this game from the three-run sixth on. Howie Kendrick broke out of his slumplet to drive in a couple, going 1-3, and Reggie Willits went 2-4. Recent acquisition Darren Blakeley went 2-3 and scored a run, but it was Nate Bland whose five K's over five innings with only one earned run that stole the show. Howie Kendrick drove in the winning run on an RBI single that plated Corey Myers.
Kendrick, H: 1-3, 2 RBI, 1 K
Eylward: 1-4, 1 RBI, 1 K
Mathis, J: 1-3
Myers: 2-3, 1 2B
Blakely: 2-3
Bland: 5.0 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 H, 5 K, 0 BB, 1 HR, 5.12 ERA
Wilhite, M: (W, 3-2) (in relief), 2.0 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 K, 0 BB, 1 HR, 3.65 ERA
Featuring a rehab appearance by Milton Bradley, the Bees led this game from the three-run sixth on. Howie Kendrick broke out of his slumplet to drive in a couple, going 1-3, and Reggie Willits went 2-4. Recent acquisition Darren Blakeley went 2-3 and scored a run, but it was Nate Bland whose five K's over five innings with only one earned run that stole the show. Howie Kendrick drove in the winning run on an RBI single that plated Corey Myers.
2006-07-07: Arkansas 8, Wichita 9 #
Haynes: 1-4, 1 RBI, 2 BB, 1 K
Peel, A: 1-6, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 K
Wood: 1-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 K
Brown: 2-4, 1 BB
Evans: 2-5, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 K
Porter: 2-5, 2 2B, 1 RBI
Wilson: 3-5, 1 2B
Rodriguez, R: 5.0 IP, 5 R, 5 ER, 6 H, 4 K, 2 BB, 2 HR, 7.71 ERA
Zimmermann: (H, 2), 1.2 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 H, 1 K, 2 BB, 8.10 ERA
Davidson: 1.1 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 K, 1 BB, 5.92 ERA
Edwards: (L, 7-3) (in relief), 2.0 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 K, 1 BB, 4.71 ERA
Rafael Rodriguez was unimpressive in another Travs loss, but at least they made it exciting by keeping things close. Dan Davidson, moved now to the pen, still isn't getting the job done there, and neither did Bill Edwards, who gave up the winning run to Billy Butler, a walkoff RBI single, in the 11th. It was Edwards' first loss since May 24.
Peel, A: 1-6, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 K
Wood: 1-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 K
Brown: 2-4, 1 BB
Evans: 2-5, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 K
Porter: 2-5, 2 2B, 1 RBI
Wilson: 3-5, 1 2B
Rodriguez, R: 5.0 IP, 5 R, 5 ER, 6 H, 4 K, 2 BB, 2 HR, 7.71 ERA
Zimmermann: (H, 2), 1.2 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 H, 1 K, 2 BB, 8.10 ERA
Davidson: 1.1 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 K, 1 BB, 5.92 ERA
Edwards: (L, 7-3) (in relief), 2.0 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 K, 1 BB, 4.71 ERA
Rafael Rodriguez was unimpressive in another Travs loss, but at least they made it exciting by keeping things close. Dan Davidson, moved now to the pen, still isn't getting the job done there, and neither did Bill Edwards, who gave up the winning run to Billy Butler, a walkoff RBI single, in the 11th. It was Edwards' first loss since May 24.
In the good news column, Aaron Peel, Brandon Wood, and newest Trav Terry Evans all homered, with Evans even getting a multi-hit game while playing in center; Evans is 8-18 in his last five games. The recently re-signed Nathan Haynes batted leadoff for the Travs, participating in a seven-run fifth with an RBI single that drove in Mitch Maier. Aaron Peel and Brandon Wood had back-to-back jacks off starter Seung Song in that inning, a frame ended with catcher Bobby Wilson picked off second trying to steal. Not a good move, Ty.
2006-07-07: Rancho Cucamonga 1, Visalia 7 #
Collins: 1-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI
Fuller: 2-3, 1 BB
Toussaint: 0-3, 1 BB, 1 K
Adenhart: 2.0 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 H, 3 K, 0 BB, 4.50 ERA
Torres: (L, 2-3) (in relief), 1.0 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 H, 0 K, 2 BB, 7.26 ERA
Simard: 1.1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 H, 3 K, 0 BB, 6.28 ERA
Visalia led all the way as Brandon Mann and a pair of relievers five-hit the Quakes. Nick Adenhart pitched a pair of scoreless innings with three strikeouts, probably due to his upcoming appearance in the Futures game. Joe Torres took the loss; Michael Collins' solo homer accounted for all the Quakes' scoring.
Fuller: 2-3, 1 BB
Toussaint: 0-3, 1 BB, 1 K
Adenhart: 2.0 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 H, 3 K, 0 BB, 4.50 ERA
Torres: (L, 2-3) (in relief), 1.0 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 H, 0 K, 2 BB, 7.26 ERA
Simard: 1.1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 H, 3 K, 0 BB, 6.28 ERA
Visalia led all the way as Brandon Mann and a pair of relievers five-hit the Quakes. Nick Adenhart pitched a pair of scoreless innings with three strikeouts, probably due to his upcoming appearance in the Futures game. Joe Torres took the loss; Michael Collins' solo homer accounted for all the Quakes' scoring.
Former Dirtbag Evan Longoria (go Dirtbags!) homered and went 2-3 with a walk in the proceedings. John Jaso also homered and went 2-4 for the Oaks.
2006-07-07: Cedar Rapids 7, West Michigan 0 #
Statia: 4-5, 1 2B, 4 RBI
Trumbo: 2-4, 1 K
Morris: 2-4, 2 2B, 1 RBI
Ortega: (W, 1-0), 6.2 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 H, 4 K, 1 BB, 0.75 ERA
Didjurgis: (H, 7), 1.1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 H, 1 K, 0 BB, 3.05 ERA
The Kernels pounded the Whitecaps 7-0 in a game that included a three-run rally in the ninth. Anthony Ortega, who has been with Rancho and Orem both this season, had his second good outing at this level, making him 0-1 for Cedar Rapids. That might convince the front office to give him a second look at Rancho.
Trumbo: 2-4, 1 K
Morris: 2-4, 2 2B, 1 RBI
Ortega: (W, 1-0), 6.2 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 H, 4 K, 1 BB, 0.75 ERA
Didjurgis: (H, 7), 1.1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 H, 1 K, 0 BB, 3.05 ERA
The Kernels pounded the Whitecaps 7-0 in a game that included a three-run rally in the ninth. Anthony Ortega, who has been with Rancho and Orem both this season, had his second good outing at this level, making him 0-1 for Cedar Rapids. That might convince the front office to give him a second look at Rancho.
2006-07-07: Orem 7, Casper 11 #
Mount: 2-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI
Phillips: 0-5, 3 K
Johnson: 0-2, 2 BB, 2 K
Rivera: 2-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Nieves: 0-2, 2 BB, 1 K
Villaescusa: 0-4, 4 K
Cassevah: 3.0 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 3 K, 4 BB, 4.70 ERA
Holler: (L, 2-2) (in relief), 0.1 IP, 7 R, 6 ER, 3 H, 2 K, 3 BB, 9.39 ERA
Bobby "Rockin' The" Cassevah's second start, and a wobbly one just like the first. You don't walk four and give up three hits and expect to do well. But it was better than the horrible outing posted by the previously pretty damned impressive Blake Holler, who must have been hollering to be let out of the game by the time he was through. He gave up seven runs, six earned, on three hits and three walks, including a bases-loaded walk that drove in a run and a passed ball by catcher Scott Knazek. Holler left the bases loaded when he got the hook, and his replacement, Josh Cowles, walked in another one and then third baseman P.J. Phillips made a throwing error that scored a pair. Casper won despite six errors, to Orem's three. Orem even scored on a ninth-inning balk.
Phillips: 0-5, 3 K
Johnson: 0-2, 2 BB, 2 K
Rivera: 2-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Nieves: 0-2, 2 BB, 1 K
Villaescusa: 0-4, 4 K
Cassevah: 3.0 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 3 K, 4 BB, 4.70 ERA
Holler: (L, 2-2) (in relief), 0.1 IP, 7 R, 6 ER, 3 H, 2 K, 3 BB, 9.39 ERA
Bobby "Rockin' The" Cassevah's second start, and a wobbly one just like the first. You don't walk four and give up three hits and expect to do well. But it was better than the horrible outing posted by the previously pretty damned impressive Blake Holler, who must have been hollering to be let out of the game by the time he was through. He gave up seven runs, six earned, on three hits and three walks, including a bases-loaded walk that drove in a run and a passed ball by catcher Scott Knazek. Holler left the bases loaded when he got the hook, and his replacement, Josh Cowles, walked in another one and then third baseman P.J. Phillips made a throwing error that scored a pair. Casper won despite six errors, to Orem's three. Orem even scored on a ninth-inning balk.
2006-07-07: AZL Royals 8, AZL Angels 2 #
Conger: 2-4, 1 3B, 2 RBI
Butcher: 5.0 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 K, 1 BB, 1.59 ERA
Torres: (L, 0-2) (in relief), 1.0 IP, 7 R, 6 ER, 6 H, 1 K, 1 BB, 5.87 ERA
Wilson: 2.0 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 H, 2 K, 0 BB, 3.18 ERA
Man, what an ugly line by Alexander Torres. And that, my friends, was the game.
Butcher: 5.0 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 K, 1 BB, 1.59 ERA
Torres: (L, 0-2) (in relief), 1.0 IP, 7 R, 6 ER, 6 H, 1 K, 1 BB, 5.87 ERA
Wilson: 2.0 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 H, 2 K, 0 BB, 3.18 ERA
Man, what an ugly line by Alexander Torres. And that, my friends, was the game.
2006-07-07: Las Vegas 5, Tucson 9 #
Valdez: 3-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI
Riggs: 2-4, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 BB
Loney: 2-5, 1 K
LaRoche: 2-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI
Aybar: 1-4, 1 3B, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Weber, J: 1-2, 1 3B, 2 BB, 1 K
Robles: 0-1, 1 K
Guzman: 0-1
Houlton: 0-3, 2 K
Young, D: 0-1
Houlton: (L, 4-8), 5.2 IP, 6 R, 6 ER, 9 H, 3 K, 1 BB, 1 HR, 5.74 ERA
Osoria: 0.1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 K, 0 BB, 4.85 ERA
Kuo: 2.0 IP, 3 R, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 K, 1 BB, 4.50 ERA
The Sidewinders can hit, and D.J. Houlton can't pitch. These two things are known, but did you know that James Loney (.383) now has a higher batting average than Howie Kendrick (all the way down to .369)? A terrible first outing for Kuo on his return.
Riggs: 2-4, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 BB
Loney: 2-5, 1 K
LaRoche: 2-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI
Aybar: 1-4, 1 3B, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Weber, J: 1-2, 1 3B, 2 BB, 1 K
Robles: 0-1, 1 K
Guzman: 0-1
Houlton: 0-3, 2 K
Young, D: 0-1
Houlton: (L, 4-8), 5.2 IP, 6 R, 6 ER, 9 H, 3 K, 1 BB, 1 HR, 5.74 ERA
Osoria: 0.1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 K, 0 BB, 4.85 ERA
Kuo: 2.0 IP, 3 R, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 K, 1 BB, 4.50 ERA
The Sidewinders can hit, and D.J. Houlton can't pitch. These two things are known, but did you know that James Loney (.383) now has a higher batting average than Howie Kendrick (all the way down to .369)? A terrible first outing for Kuo on his return.
2006-07-07: Carolina vs. Jacksonville: Postponed: Other #
Never mind the condition left behind in the database, this was a rainout,
which will be made up on Saturday at 5:05 ET.
2006-07-07: Palm Beach 0, Vero Beach 0 (missing line score) #
Thomas: 0.0 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 K, 0 BB, 3.04 ERA
Another rainout.
Another rainout.
2006-07-07: Charleston 9, Columbus 5 #
De Jesus: 1-4, 1 BB
Denker, T: 1-4, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Pedroza: 2-4, 1 K
Sutherland: 2-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI
McDonald: (L, 2-7), 3.1 IP, 7 R, 7 ER, 11 H, 2 K, 2 BB, 1 HR, 4.31 ERA
One of those pitchers in the Catfish lineup.
Denker, T: 1-4, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Pedroza: 2-4, 1 K
Sutherland: 2-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI
McDonald: (L, 2-7), 3.1 IP, 7 R, 7 ER, 11 H, 2 K, 2 BB, 1 HR, 4.31 ERA
One of those pitchers in the Catfish lineup.
2006-07-07: Ogden 2, Idaho Falls 3 #
Bell: 2-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI
Johnson: (L, 1-2), 6.2 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 7 H, 6 K, 1 BB, 2.62 ERA
Idaho Falls four-hit the Raptors; Joshua Bell's solo homer was the only tally for Ogden until a ninth inning rally pushed another across the plate, but the Chukars held on to win it.
Johnson: (L, 1-2), 6.2 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 7 H, 6 K, 1 BB, 2.62 ERA
Idaho Falls four-hit the Raptors; Joshua Bell's solo homer was the only tally for Ogden until a ninth inning rally pushed another across the plate, but the Chukars held on to win it.
2006-07-07: GCL Marlins 6, GCL Dodgers 5 (Completed Early: Rain) #
Jansen: 2-4, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 K
Lopez: 2-4, 1 K
Lizarraga: 2-3, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Nunez: 5.0 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 H, 5 K, 4 BB, 2.30 ERA
Pujols: 1.2 IP, 4 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 K, 0 BB, 1 HR, 3.72 ERA
Diaz: (L, 1-1) (in relief), 0.1 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 H, 0 K, 3 BB, 2.25 ERA
A rain-shortened eight-inning game, the Marlins were behind until the four-run seventh, when a strikeout on a ball in the dirt (called a passed ball on catcher Esteban Lopez) loaded the bases for Osvaldo Martinez, who belted a grand slam. The Dodgers tied it in the bottom of that frame with a Francisco Lizarraga homer and a Kenley Jansen RBI double, but Wilfredo Diaz walked the bases loaded. That precipitated the hook and his replacement by Dave Preziosi, who immediately gave up a two-run RBI single to Juan Agustin.
Lopez: 2-4, 1 K
Lizarraga: 2-3, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Nunez: 5.0 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 H, 5 K, 4 BB, 2.30 ERA
Pujols: 1.2 IP, 4 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 K, 0 BB, 1 HR, 3.72 ERA
Diaz: (L, 1-1) (in relief), 0.1 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 H, 0 K, 3 BB, 2.25 ERA
A rain-shortened eight-inning game, the Marlins were behind until the four-run seventh, when a strikeout on a ball in the dirt (called a passed ball on catcher Esteban Lopez) loaded the bases for Osvaldo Martinez, who belted a grand slam. The Dodgers tied it in the bottom of that frame with a Francisco Lizarraga homer and a Kenley Jansen RBI double, but Wilfredo Diaz walked the bases loaded. That precipitated the hook and his replacement by Dave Preziosi, who immediately gave up a two-run RBI single to Juan Agustin.
Comments:
What distinguishes Jered from Jeff -- and from most other major league pitchers -- is his phenomenal, Maddux-like "command."
SI on Jered:
3. Jered Weaver, Angels: The phenom doesn't possess as overpowering an arsenal as Liriano does, but his command of the strike zone is extraordinary. Utilizing a deceptive corkscrew delivery, the 23-year-old throws from multiple arm angles and exhibits pinpoint accuracy on a handful of pitches. Weaver -- who is 5-0 with a 1.35 ERA -- works fast, always gets ahead in the count and aggressively goes for the kill.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/gennaro_filice/07/06/fiveup.fivedown/index.html
SI on Jered:
3. Jered Weaver, Angels: The phenom doesn't possess as overpowering an arsenal as Liriano does, but his command of the strike zone is extraordinary. Utilizing a deceptive corkscrew delivery, the 23-year-old throws from multiple arm angles and exhibits pinpoint accuracy on a handful of pitches. Weaver -- who is 5-0 with a 1.35 ERA -- works fast, always gets ahead in the count and aggressively goes for the kill.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/gennaro_filice/07/06/fiveup.fivedown/index.html
# posted by 
: 7/08/2006 04:47:00 AM
: 7/08/2006 04:47:00 AM
My own guess is that Jered is going to end up as his brother, but we all will just have to wait a bit.
You're entitled to your opinion. It's just too bad you can't distinguish the differences between the two. They are brothers, not clones.
Out of curiosity, when will the "we will just have to wait a bit" end because it seems to me that one could hide behind that for a long, long time?
You're entitled to your opinion. It's just too bad you can't distinguish the differences between the two. They are brothers, not clones.
Out of curiosity, when will the "we will just have to wait a bit" end because it seems to me that one could hide behind that for a long, long time?
# posted by : 7/08/2006 09:50:00 AM
: 7/08/2006 09:50:00 AM
A fair cop: let's call it twice through the league. "King" Felix seems to be having difficulty, as Sackmann noted, the second time through.
A fair cop: let's call it twice through the league. "King" Felix seems to be having difficulty, as Sackmann noted, the second time through.
Twice through the league? So you were pretty sure that John Lackey had reached his true potential by the middle of 2003? Good thing you're not a GM. Both hitters and pitchers make adjustments. Ervin Santana hasn't exactly been lights out his second time through, but he's starting to make adjustments back the hitters. It's what young pitchers do.
Twice through the league? So you were pretty sure that John Lackey had reached his true potential by the middle of 2003? Good thing you're not a GM. Both hitters and pitchers make adjustments. Ervin Santana hasn't exactly been lights out his second time through, but he's starting to make adjustments back the hitters. It's what young pitchers do.
I'm just trying to figure you out, Rob. You've been taking this opinion for a while now. So I have a couple of questions.
1) It's June, 2004. You're Bill Stoneman. Do you stil draft Weaver in the first round? If you knew his career was likely to mirror his brother's, do you still take him that high?
2) If you were Bill Stoneman, would you right now trade him for a mid-level prospect? Or would you deal him straight up for a slugger like Carlos Lee? Part of making a trade is playing a hunch. If your hunch is that he'll essentially be an average pitcher over the next six years, would it not behoove the Angels to get some above average talent for him?
1) It's June, 2004. You're Bill Stoneman. Do you stil draft Weaver in the first round? If you knew his career was likely to mirror his brother's, do you still take him that high?
2) If you were Bill Stoneman, would you right now trade him for a mid-level prospect? Or would you deal him straight up for a slugger like Carlos Lee? Part of making a trade is playing a hunch. If your hunch is that he'll essentially be an average pitcher over the next six years, would it not behoove the Angels to get some above average talent for him?
1) Yes, duh. Show me a guaranteed first-rounder, even. Ask the Padres about Matt Bush.
2) Interesting question. I'd sure give it some heavy thought. Don't think I'd move him for a relatively old guy like Carlos Lee, though.
But, what's not to get here? I want to see him get through the league a second time. I want to see him adjust once the league's adjusted to him.
2) Interesting question. I'd sure give it some heavy thought. Don't think I'd move him for a relatively old guy like Carlos Lee, though.
But, what's not to get here? I want to see him get through the league a second time. I want to see him adjust once the league's adjusted to him.
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