Farmers Only: Another stud pitching prospect gets promoted, and Dayton's bullpen melts down big time
by BK on Jul 30, 2009 7:00 AM EDT
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- Sam Lecure only gave up 1 run in his 6 innings of work as Louisville rolled 7-3 against Toledo. Kevin Barker led the way going 3-for-4 with a solo HR, and Drew Stubbs, Darnell McDonald, and Daniel Dorn all had two hits. Logan Ondrusek pitched 1 2/3 innings of one hit ball to get his first save in AAA. As mentioned in the postgame show, LeCure's start tonight pretty much rules him out for Friday's TBA start in Cincinnati, pretty much ensuring that it goes to Justin Lehr. I can't see it going to anyone else at this point, unless they take Masset out of the bullpen. Up next: Travis Wood takes on Toledo at 7:05.
- Carolina came up with 2 runs in the 8th to beat Chattanooga 2-1. Tom Cochran had another good start, pitching 7 innings of 1-run ball, and Ruben Medina and Enerio Del Rosario pitched perfect relief innings to nail down the win and the save. Sean Henry and Jake Kahaulelio drove in the Mudcat runs. Up next: Camilo Vazquez takes the hill against Chattanooga at 7:15.
- Sarasota beat Daytona 2-1 behind a good start by Jeremy Horst. Horst made it into the 9th, pitching 8 1/3 innings and giving up 1 run while striking out 5. Devin Mesoraco was the offense, going 2-for-3 with a HR. Up next: Matt Fairel makes his High-A debut against Brevard County at 7:05.
- Remember when I said on the postgame show that Peoria was mounting a rally in the 9th against Dayton? They ended up scoring 10 runs in the 9th off of Dragons relievers to beat Dayton 13-7. Credit Mike James, Aguido Gonzalez, and Donnie Joseph for the epic meltdown. J.C. Sulbaran started, pitching 5 innings of 3 run ball. The only good pitcher on the night was Chase Ware, who pitched 2 scorless innings in his A-ball debut. Carlos Mendez and Alexis Oliveras had two hits each for the offense. Up next: Lance Janke takes on Peoria at 7.
- Billings broke a 4-4 tie in the 8th to beat Missoula 6-4. After Tim Crabbe had some trouble out of the gate, Justin Walker picked him up with 4 innings of 1-hit relief. The Mustangs managed 16 hits on the night, with Tyler Stovall and Frank Pfister having 3 each and Mariekson Gregorius, Yorman Rodriguez, Mauricio Pimentel, and Chris Richburg with 2 hits each. Up next: The Mustangs take on Missoula again at 9:05, with Blair Carson taking the hill.
- The GCL Reds lost to the GCL Red Sox 3-1 in a 7 inning game that was shortened by rain. Tzu-Kai Chiu pitched 2 2/3 innings of 1-hit relief, and Danny Hernandez and Henry Rodriguez each had two hits. Up next: The GCL Reds take on the GCL Twins at noon.
- Roster Moves: Federico Baez is back in Louisville, but the big news of the night is that former Featured Farmhand Matt Fairel got promoted to Sarasota. He was 8-5 with a 2.93 ERA in 19 starts in Dayton. Catcher Petr Cech is in Billings after spending most of the season in
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Guess I saw Fairel's last game as a Dragon on Saturday
We were way out in the left center lawn section in Kane County, so I didn’t get a very goo look. But he was bringin’ it from what can tell. He’s got something of a John Rocker/Coutlangus hitch in his motion. Not very smooth, but powerful.
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by Brian B on Jul 30, 2009 8:47 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
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"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Let's let him get to A-ball first
He’s got 2 levels to go through before he even gets a shot at AA.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I don't call him "Stormin' Yorman" because he likes to take his sweet time!
He sits alone...Reds are not home.
So who else saw Dusty call his team pathetic last night?
Interesting because yanno, you pick the players that are so pathetic, Dusty. I guess at this point you actually have to play the bads though, because you’re tied by money and injuries. Hmph.
On any other team
I would think that this would point to a new manager and coaches. I have a feeling thought that we are stuck with this same group for another year. This really is getting pathetic.
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 30, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Guess the players that are actually getting on the field are pretty awful.
I don’t know what to do with myself!
I just noticed that even the NATIONALS had a 4-game win streak
I know we have a lot injured players, but you would think we could call up some players from AAA that are actually good, instead of just getting those that are conveniently on the 40-man. Even with the players that are on the field, Dusty continues to make lineups that are completely nonsensical that gives us the absolute worst chance at winning.
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 30, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
But it sure makes you wonder why they're on the 40-man...
Unless we’re actively trying to field a AAAA team.
Exactly
You would think that management would want to field a team that can actually win. Maybe someone should call them up and tell them that by fielding a winning team, more fans come to the games, which means they earn more money. Someone has obviously lost a memo somewhere along the way.
by wishfuldrifter on Jul 30, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions
it's not Dusty who picks the players
I doubt he’s the one who wants a roster full of walking wounded.
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For those who saw me criticize the Pirates yesterday...
Well, Fangraphs just decided to make me look silly.
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/freddy-sanchez-for-who-seriously/
I guess the Buccos made a pretty damn good deal for Sanchez. Not that their farm system can actually deliver prospects to the majors, though.
We'll see.
Pedro Alvarez will be interesting – should be up in September. He was an extremely solid hitting prospect coming out, and it will be embarrassing if they screw that up.
Other flops they’ve had have been the result of organizational flaws besides not being able to develop prospects. They drafted Bryan Bullington #1 overall because he would be easy to sign. When the 1st overall pick doesn’t do anything in the big leagues, it’s usually an indictment of the player development system, but Bullington was not your typical #1.
He sits alone...Reds are not home.
the sky is falling..
The Yankees have interest in recently DFA’d Corey Patterson-MLBTR
…if this so much works in their favor for as much as ONE at-bat, color me dusty’d
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by RedinWrigleyville on Jul 30, 2009 10:02 AM EDT reply actions
when we traded for Balentin yesterday
Darnell McDonald hung his head, put his hands in his pockets, and kicked the dirt for a few minutes.
seriously though, DMc had to like his chances of getting another call-up up til that point. he’s been on a tear, and there’s no denying that. i wasn’t excited about seeing him in the lineup again, and if he was on the 40-man with options i’d say he’d already be here. he’s one of the few in this organization getting multi-hit games every night and has all but earned another promotion. just my 2 cents worth…
Now that I look at it
I’m guessing it will be Ramirez. He only pitched 3 innings on Monday, facing 9 batters. Plus he’s already on the 40-man roster. Unless he’s hurt, I’d bet that he’ll pitch for the Reds tomorrow.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
We'll see.
They knew on Monday that Owings wasn’t ready, so don’t you think if Ram-Ram was the guy, they wouldn’t have pitched him Monday? I’m not saying he can’t pitch on 3 days rest, but you would think they’d have that kind of foresight, wouldn’t you?
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I doubt they would have shut him down completely
3 innings is like getting work in between starts.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
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