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Farmers Only Featured Farmhand: Drew Sutton

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After a pretty late night with the rain delay and all, we're back at it with another Featured Farmhand.  Today we look at Louisville Bat Drew Sutton.

  • Drew Sutton was a 15th round pick by the Astros in 2004 out of Baylor.  He played all over the infield, but was predominantly a 2B.
  • At 6'3", Sutton is pretty tall for a middle infielder.  Although he played 2B initially coming up, he's been more of a 3B the past 3 seasons.
  • He had a breakout season last year in AA Corpus Christi.  Sutton hit .317/.408/.523 with 20 HR and 69 RBI.  He was named the Astros #9 prospect by BA coming into this season.
  • He continued his hot hitting in the Arizona Fall League in the offseason, hitting .315/.426/.611 there. 
  • He was acquired by the Reds for statuesque infielder Jeff Keppinger.  He was batting .267 in 15 ABs at the time.
  • In Louisville so far this season, he's continued his hot bat lately.  He's only hitting .244, but has a .382 OBP and .500 SLG% in 82 AB after being injured for most of May. 

And now, on to the games from last night:

  • Louisville won 6-4 behind the long ball.  Drew Sutton, Kevin Barker, and Craig Tatum all homered for the Bats, and Drew Stubbs was 2-for-3 with a RBI to lead the offense.  Ramon Ramirez gave up 1 run in 5 innings to get the win, and Pedro Viola earned his 4th save of the season with 1 2/3 perfect innings.  Up next: Homer Bailey takes on Norfolk at 11:45 ET.  You can listen for free online on the Bats' site.
  • Carolina was off.  Zach Stewart takes on Tennessee at 7.
  • Sarasota lost to Clearwater 9-1, as Jeremy Horst and Lee Tabor both got shelled.  Jason Louwsma and Mariekson Gregorius had two hits each to lead the offense, and on the bright side of the pitching line, Mark Pawelek pitched a perfect inning of relief.  Up next: Matt Klinker returns off the DL to take the hill against Clearwater at 11AM.
  • Dayton came out to an early lead and never looked back, even though their game was shortened by rain as they won 6-3 in 7.  Lance Janke gave up 2 runs in 6 innings pitched, and Cody Puckett, Stephen Chapman, and Michael Konstanty drove in 2 runs each.  Up next: J.C. Sulbaran takes the ball against Lansing, game time at 7:05.
  • Roster Moves: Lefty reliever Camilo Vazquez has joined the Bats in AAA.  Starter Matt Klinker rejoins the Sarasota rotation, as well as outfielder Keltavious Jones (who goes by Kel now), who takes his first assignment of the year.

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I also posted this in the thread below

but it fits the FO – Reds are calling up Roenicke tonight.

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by MixFMKyle on Jun 17, 2009 12:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Big mistake, Kel

Keltavious Jones was one of the best names we had in the system. Kel Jones sounds like a (dumb) sorority girl.

by Brendanukkah on Jun 17, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He'll always be Kalvoski Daniels to me.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Jun 17, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That my cuzin.

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on Jun 17, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who?

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Jun 17, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bailey shutout through 5 innings

In June- 28 IP 1 ER- 23k/4BB. Kid is coming on like a freight train.
From a Bailey doubter- I am very impressed with his year.
The one game setback with his Red start had no effect on him and I think it is time for him to come up to Cincinnati and start the rest of the year for the Reds.

by davidmac84 on Jun 17, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree

I would go old school and bring him up instead of Roenicke to man Lincoln’s spot.

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on Jun 17, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can get behind this idea

my only concern is that he might fall into a pattern of trying to be successful just by throwing the ball harder and not actually learn how to pitch.

Then again, if he can throw 97 regularly out of the bullpen, keep him there.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Jun 17, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The more Major League hitters he faces in less pressure situations the better

until he gets his permanent sea legs. I’m not suggesting he be a primary set-up man or anything, just mop up time. Those guys get a good bit of work.

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on Jun 17, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not on this team they don't

:)

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Jun 17, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FWIW,

Chad Moeller is batting 5th for Norfolk . Homer is not exactly facing Murderer’s Row in this one.

by Joe Nolan's Glasses on Jun 17, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jolbert Cabrera is batting 3rd for the Tides

’Nuff said.

"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san

by BK on Jun 17, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they must have great pitching

Because they are 13 games over .500 with that lineup.

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by MixFMKyle on Jun 17, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

according to

the IL Transaction Report, Chris Valaika has been activated from the DL.

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by BubbaFan on Jun 17, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep, they mentioned that on the Bats broadcast as well

He didn’t play today though, but hopefully tomorrow.

"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san

by BK on Jun 17, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There has been an official scoring change from last night's RR outing...

The credit for bill paying has been removed from Mads stats..
and assigned to D#2 who initially paid the bill and would not accept reimbursement in return from Mads.
 Ergo
Payment Mads < Payment D#2

I think I would know Nora's fart anywhere. I think I could pick hers out in a roomful of farting women.

About his wife, Nora; James Joyce

by Madville on Jun 17, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude, clear as ice....

My hunch is that she was looking to impress one of the younger lads in attendance. Slyde’s married so he’s out. That leaves BK and jch, right?

I gots a hunch your nice girl likes bad boyz. Am i right? Either that or her baby clock is tickin.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 17, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

um

Would she have left so early if she was interested in someone there?

Just sayin’…

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by BubbaFan on Jun 17, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If only you had been there my friend!

I know it was supposedly because you had to hang with babysitting...but could it be the BEERS you owe me? (Many many Beers)

We know that Slyde is married – Check
Ash – while cute and fun, well D2 doesn’t swing that way – Check
BK – quiet, still water runs deep, (or else he was just drunk as hell) – check
jch – well D2 was WARNED in advance of his proclivities…-check

Could it be that she just had to get up early to go to her job as an environmental toxicologist…
Or maybe she is just a really nice person, who enjoyed the evening and wanted treat everyone?
I may have to post some photos of this outing to keep the record straight.

And as BubbFan so eloquently speaketh in the next panel -

I think I would know Nora's fart anywhere. I think I could pick hers out in a roomful of farting women.

About his wife, Nora; James Joyce

by Madville on Jun 17, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BK is always quiet

But it is kinda hard to get a word in edgewise when Ash and myself are yammering nonstop.

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 17, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes but YOU take a back seat to obc...

I think I would know Nora's fart anywhere. I think I could pick hers out in a roomful of farting women.

About his wife, Nora; James Joyce

by Madville on Jun 17, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

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