Farmers Only: Devin Mesowalkoff!

by BK on Apr 13, 2011 8:00 AM EDT in Farmers only

Louisville won both games of their doubleheader against Columbus. They won the opener 4-2 behind a 3-for-3 day by Jeremy Hermida. Hermida also added a solo homer, his 2nd of the year. Tom Cochran started the game and went 5 innings of solid 2-run ball. Game 2 was even more exciting, as the Bats overcame a 3-run deficit in the final inning to win 5-4 in extras. Zack Cozart and Chris Valaika both singled runs home, and Valaika almost scored to win the game but was gunned down at the plate, forcing extra innings. In the next inning, the heroic Devin Mesoraco took a Josh Judy pitch over the center field wall to win in walk-off fashion, his 3rd of the season and an at-bat he might not have got if Corky Miller wasn't pinch-ran for in the final inning. Up next: Louisville faces Indianapolis at 7:05, starter to be announced.
Carolina was off yesterday. They'll take on Huntsville tonight at 7:43, with Daryl Thompson taking the mound.
Bakersfield lost 5-3 to Modesto, despite a good start by Josh Ravin. Ravin gave up only 1 run in 5 innings while striking out 8. The top 3 hitters in the Blaze order were a combined 6-12, with Andrew Means, Josh Fellhauer, and Henry Rodriguez all putting up multi-hit efforts. Up next: Pedro Villarreal takes the hill as the Blaze take on the Nuts at 10:05.
Dayton beat Lake County 2-1 behind a dominant pitching performance by Josh Smith. Smith pitched 6 shutout innings, only giving up 1 hit and walking 2 with 6 strikeouts. The offense didn't do a lot, but they did enough, with Billy Hamilton scoring one of the runs after stealing his 6th base of the year. Yorman Rodriguez and Tucker Barnhart drove in the Dragons' 2 runs. Up next: Daniel Corcino takes on the Captains at 7.

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Ugh, it smells like the top catching prospect in here

Something something our own players

What?

Johnny Bench called.

Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.

by Cy Schourek on Apr 13, 2011 8:13 AM EDT reply actions

what to do, what to do...

What do you do when your organization has great depth at all levels at all positions, is playing well, is young, and there’s nobody out there who they realistically could/should trade for? A great problem to have, no doubt.

Also, it still blows me away that Daryl Thompson is still in AA in the Reds organization, some 17 years after a stud start at Yankee Stadium.

Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 13, 2011 8:39 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

His delicate shoulder says hi.

"Penus, stale beer, and day old hot dogs. Love it"--justin007000

by nycredsfan on Apr 13, 2011 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions

oh, i know.

The emphasis on that comment was on the fact that the Reds have held on to him this long moreso than the fact he’s still ins AA.

Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Apr 13, 2011 8:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

If they would just suck it up and put him in the bullpen, he could be on the big club right now.

"Penus, stale beer, and day old hot dogs. Love it"--justin007000

by nycredsfan on Apr 13, 2011 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions

I think someone said they were actually worried about the stress on his arm from the bullpen.

I don’t know the statistics behind it, but some people think that it is harder on the arm coming out of the bullpen. You know from throwing harder, and having to warm up more often.

I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly. ~ Winston Churchill

by BigBabyBruce on Apr 13, 2011 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Well, the alternative is to take an assistant coaching job at some obscure SEC college

"Изтегляне на нов президент .. и този ангажимент и визията, който е прекарал седем континента, включително четирима служители."

by johnu1 on Apr 13, 2011 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Or the head basketball coaching job at Miami.

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Apr 13, 2011 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm with creds

bullpen him!

Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"

by UncleWeez on Apr 13, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions

thirded

"People don't kill people. Burning oreo packages kill people."

by crolfer on Apr 13, 2011 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

Careful guys. Someone might accuse you of #groupthink!

"Penus, stale beer, and day old hot dogs. Love it"--justin007000

by nycredsfan on Apr 13, 2011 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions

You have a few days to worry about that.

Calmer than you are.

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Apr 13, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions

ha!

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.

by -ManBearPig on Apr 13, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions

everyone, be careful. We might have someone say that we engage in groupthink

Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"

by UncleWeez on Apr 13, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Can we all agree on this?

I really dislike arguments.

by johnu1 on Apr 13, 2011 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

It's fitting that I just took an eClass on Anti-Trust activities

Thanks, employer, for that wonderful usage of my time.

Calmer than you are.

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Apr 13, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

If there is such a thing as a huge start in April in AA, this is one for Thompson.

He could free up some impressive trade bait if he shows that he’s put the injury problems behind him. He could also make me feel better about the fact that it seems the organization has decided that Boxy is a reliever.

When you come to the fork in the road, take it.

by poojols on Apr 13, 2011 8:59 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Wow, Devin has gotten off to a great start

3 HR in 17 ABs.

Also, Dave Sappelt walked 2 times last night. He now has 4 BBs and only 2 Ks in 25 PAs. If he can keep walking, I’m sold on him as a leadoff candidate.

"Penus, stale beer, and day old hot dogs. Love it"--justin007000

by nycredsfan on Apr 13, 2011 8:53 AM EDT reply actions

i'm already sold on him as a leadoff candidate. I just want him to get about 250-300 at bats in AAA.

I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly. ~ Winston Churchill

by BigBabyBruce on Apr 13, 2011 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions

I still think Heisey deserves the chance to start before Sappelt

But I ain’t complaining about actually having options.

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by Slyde on Apr 13, 2011 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions

I could see that, but I want to see more from him first. He wasn't as good last year as everyone believes.

Most of his value was from defense and on the bases. He wasn’t all that great offensively. But, the guy has started this year on fire, and when Gomes first starts to struggle I say he should get his shot.

But, if Gomes continues this pace of walking and hitting home runs I can’t take him out of the lineup. Right now he is doing his best Prince Fielder impression.

I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly. ~ Winston Churchill

by BigBabyBruce on Apr 13, 2011 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm sure regular playing time will give us a larger sample size to judge Heisey on.

He only had 226 PAs last year sprinkled throughout the season and was still worth 1.3 WAR. I’m confident that he can get on base more than Gomes and (obvi) play better defense.

"i would’ve just been like. Votto rapes all, cubs suck and cards are WLBs." -- Big Stein

by GrooveLeg on Apr 13, 2011 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions

If I had to choose, just knowing what I know, I'd take Heisey

by johnu1 on Apr 13, 2011 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Is Corky playing more

or is Devin? Anyone know? If Corky is, my question is why?

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on Apr 13, 2011 9:36 AM EDT reply actions

Corky is still going to get 25% of the starts.

Meso is a catcher you have to give them regular rest, that is unless you are Joe Mauer.

I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly. ~ Winston Churchill

by BigBabyBruce on Apr 13, 2011 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions

Even Mauer gets plenty of rest

Maybe even more so than the average catcher, on account of his height and batting value.

by ken on Apr 13, 2011 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions

They should move him to another position sooner rather than later.

Why wait til his knees are destroyed? He’s already proven to be an injury risk and they need his bat in the lineup every day.

A dope trailer is no place for a kitty.

by GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Apr 13, 2011 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions

I think they should at least start giving him more time at DH. Maybe a 60/40 split at C/DH?

I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly. ~ Winston Churchill

by BigBabyBruce on Apr 13, 2011 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Meso is a DH when the Cork catches, I think

So he is getting to hit.

by johnu1 on Apr 13, 2011 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Devin has started all but 1 or 2 games. Corky started the second game last night, because to make 1 catcher start both games of a double header is just mean.

"Penus, stale beer, and day old hot dogs. Love it"--justin007000

by nycredsfan on Apr 13, 2011 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Devin judged Judy unworthy.

A dope trailer is no place for a kitty.

by GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Apr 13, 2011 9:45 AM EDT reply actions

had to be done

Joey Votto on Colin Cowherd: "I don’t know who he is"

by UncleWeez on Apr 13, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions

Went to the first game of the doubleheader last night

Meso and Sappelt impressed me the most with their ABs. Hermida showed that he is probably too good for AAA, but that is to be expected. There is no where on the big league club for him. Nice option if there is an injury though. I have given up on Todd Frazier. In conclusion, the Columbus Clippers suck at throwing and catching the ball and some lady said that Corky Miller looks like he lives out of his car.

by kyleb740 on Apr 13, 2011 10:55 AM EDT reply actions