Farmers Only: Weekend Recap

by BK on May 4, 2009 7:00 AM EDT in Farmers only

Bailey

Louisville had three games over the weekend, dropping the series to Buffalo. In Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader, Sam LeCure had some trouble with the Bisons offense, as he gave up 5 runs in 4 to lose 5-1. In Game 2, the Bats blanked Buffalo 2-0, behind a 7-inning shutout by Homer Bailey. Bailey's 1 walk, 5 strikeout performance may not be good enough for some people, but it's good enough for me. In the rubber match of the series on Sunday, Daryl Thompson pitched a quality start but didn't get any run support, as the Bats lost 4-1. Drew Stubbs is finally starting to come on as of late, collecting three hits on Sunday. He's batting .455 in his last six games. Up next: Ramon Ramirez is the scheduled starter, as the Bats open up a new series against Rochester, first pitch at 7:05.

Stubbs

Carolina split their two games over the weekend with Chattanooga, winning 3-2 on Saturday and losing 5-1 on Sunday. In Saturday's game, Chris Denove was 2-for-5 with a HR, and Zach Cozart and Sean Cumberland had two hits for the Mudcats. However, the pitching Saturday was superb, as Justin Mallett went 6 innings of 2 run ball, and the bullpen pitched 8 innings of 2-hit, shutout ball, combining to strike out 8. Federico Baez, Ruben Medina, Derrik Lutz, and Camilo Vazquez all pitched two innings each, with the latter two giving up no hits. In Sunday's game, James Avery had a solid start, but Sean Watson gave up 4 runs in relief to earn the loss. Todd Frazier had two hits for the Mudcats. Up next: Misael DeJesus takes on 'Nooga again, 7:15 ET.
Sarasota split their games as well, getting blanked 2-0 by St. Lucie on Saturday and winning 4-3 on Sunday. On Saturday, Zach Stewart pitched 8 strong innings, giving up only two runs and striking out 4, but the Sarasota offense could only muster up 3 hits. On Sunday, Jeremy Horst went 5 1/3 innings of 2 run ball, and Ben Davis earned his 3rd save of the season. Carson Kainer had two hits for the S-Reds, Neftali Soto had two hits and a solo HR, and Yonder Alonso was 1-for-3 with a 3 run shot. Up next: Jerry Gil takes on Fort Myers at 7.
Dayton dropped both of their games to Fort Wayne, losing 6-1 Saturday and 4-3 Sunday. On Saturday, Matt Fairel had a rough outing, allowing 7 hits and walking 6 in his 4 2/3 innings of work. In Sunday's game, Josh Ravin pitched 5 innings and gave up 2 runs, but Andrew Bowman ran into some trouble in the 7th to break up the tie. Carlos Mendez went 2-for-4 with a HR for the Dragons, and Miguel Rojas had a home run of his own. Up next: Curtis Partch is the next starter in line as the Dragons face Fort Wayne again, 7:05 start.

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Chris Heisey continues to hit well in Carolina...

He went 2 for 7 with a double and three walks in those two games against Charlotte. His line still looks pretty nasty: .337/.455/.590.

Let me write out a formal proof for you.

by Gray on May 4, 2009 10:07 AM EDT reply actions

lets say the reds continue to stay in contention and Bailey continues to dominate in AAA

trade him for Dye to try and push the Reds over the top? I don’t know the answer to that question.

Bloop

by justin007000 on May 4, 2009 11:24 AM EDT reply actions

Just for reference...

$12.5 million this year (Reds would assume the balance?) and he’s 35 years old
$11 million mutual option next year (send me an e-mail and I’ll tell you how old he’ll be).

It IS a tough call. It’s not my money, so I don’t care if Mr. C overspends as long as it doesn’t prevent him from doing what needs to be done (money-wise) next season. I’m leaning towards “No”— it’s not a move that wins the World Series and there’s bound to be more cost-efficient moves that upgrade LF with a RH bat. 2010 is still the goal in my mind. Perhaps the positive PR and increased attendance could justify the cost, however.

"Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you!"

by "Red" Moskau on May 4, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm not against potentially trading Bailey

But DEFINITELY not for Dye. At 35, I don’t trust his 118 OPS+ so far, plus even if he did play well in August and September, it’s not worth it for a bunch of years of a cheap Bailey.

My guess is there will be a corner OF available next offseason for relatively cheap, and if a rent-a-player like Dye is available in July, I’d try to get the deal done with someone other than Bailey

Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?

by nycredsfan on May 4, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions

Not a chance I trade Bailey

especially not for a 35 yr old OF. remember, post steroids 35 is the new 40.

Bailey is giving reason for optimism and he’s a cheap arm for the next few years. I can see moving Arroyo or Harang for prospects, Oakland A’s style, possibly at the trading deadline.

"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21

by obc2 on May 4, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Does anyone know

why Drew Sutton has been on the DL in Louisville since we acquired him? I don’t remember hearing that he was injured when we traded for him.

"I'm standing at the plate thinking, Where are my hands? Where's this, where's that? Before I know it, the pitch is there and I'm completely out of rhythm." -
-- Adam Dunn

by Joe Nolan's Glasses on May 4, 2009 12:17 PM EDT reply actions

He has mono

by CamIam on May 4, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions

so the mudcats game went 14 innings?

“However, the pitching Saturday was superb, as Justin Mallett went 6 innings of 2 run ball, and the bullpen pitched 8 innings of 2-hit, shutout ball, combining to strike out 8.”

The Dark Prince of Missouri is keeping us from first place.

by Daedalus on May 4, 2009 12:23 PM EDT reply actions

It did, my bad for not mentioning it

Zach Cozart hit a walk-off single in the 14th to win it.

"I can eat mayonnaise with a spoon." - Jeff Brantley

by BK on May 4, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions

a humble request...

any chance you could link to the box scores for the games? I assume you look at them while you’re posting these, so it may not be that tough, but it could help some of us who have prospect crushes follow ‘em when you don’t mention them.

Just throwing the idea out there, of course. Feel free to say no.

Ali Boombaye

by Cy Schourek on May 4, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions