Farmers Only: Chapman finally found the plate, but the Bats' pitching sprung a Leake all of a sudden
by BK on May 24, 2011 8:01 AM EDT
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Print- Louisville lost 6-3 to Norfolk. Aroldis Chapman started the game and pitched one perfect inning. 8 pitches, 6 strikes. Wonder what we were so worried about? Mike Leake, on the other hand, didn't fare so well, giving up 3 runs on 4 hits in his 2 innings of work. Jeremy Horst came next and pitched 4 2/3, giving up 2 earned runs to get the loss. Chris Valaika was 2-for-4 with a homer, and Brent Clevlen had two hits as well. Up next: Day game action as the Bats take on Norfolk at 12:15. Starter is to be announced, but my money's on Justin Lehr.
- Carolina lost 9-3 to Chattanooga. Cody Puckett and Neftali Soto both homered for the Mudcats, and Quintin Berry and Felix Perez had two hits each. Unfortunately, the pitching. James Avery gave up 5 runs in 6 2/3 innings, and Donnie Joseph brought his gas can and gave up 4 more in the 8th to put it out of reach. His ERA is now 10.80 on the season. Yikes. Up next: Mudcats take on the Lookouts once again at 7:15, with the newest Mudcat Brandon Hynick getting the start. Hynick signed with the Reds last week after spending time in the Rockies and White Sox organizations. Side note: As most of you know, the Carolina Mudcats are converting to a High-A team next season, meaning the Reds won't be affiliated with them anymore. Instead, they'll be taking an expansion team in Pensacola, who announced their new name today. Say hello to the 2012 Reds AA affiliate, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos!
- Bakersfield won 10-8 against Modesto. Josh Fellhauer was 3-for-6 to drive in 3 runs and Yasmani Grandal also notched 3 RBI with his two doubles. 4 other Blaze(s) also scored multi-hit games. Lance Janke gave up 5 runs in 6 innings, and Ryan Smith pitched 1 2/3 shutout innings for the win. Doug Salinas pitched a perfect 12th inning for his 4th save. Up next: Blaze are off today.
- Dayton lost 6-3 to Lake County. Theo Bowe was 2-for-4 to lead the way on offense. Daniel Corcino started and gave up 1 run in 2 innings, but a rain delay prevented him from going longer. Billy Hamilton was 0-for-2 with 2 walks, but still managed to steal 3 bases, bringing his season total to 37. In May. Up next: Daniel Tuttle takes the mound against Great Lakes at 7:05.
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Good to see Hamilton walking some more, even if he's still not hitting.
Yasmani Grandal is having a crazy year so far. 37 games, 38 Ks, 32 BBs. AVG is .294 but his OBP is .427!
Also, the Blue Wahoos. I like. Although I wonder if that will be an extreme pitcher’s environment like the GCL is. If so, we’re going to see a crazy swing in numbers from Bakersfield to Pensacola.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
I'd like to see him hit a little more
He’s also striking out a lot it seems. You have to think if he makes it to the big league pitcher’s aren’t exactly going to shy away from going right at him.
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
When he makes it to to the big-league team...
I think it’s pretty clear what his nickname should be…
The Red Flash
"...season total to 37. In May."
Assuming they aren’t still on this losing streak, the Reds better bring Billy up for a September cup for nothing other than pinch running. That’s just a ridiculous amount of SBs. What’s his success rate?
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 24, 2011 8:48 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
86%
But I have a suspicion that it might be easier to steal on a low-A battery than a major league one.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
Not sure if this was mentioned elsewhere
But Dallas Buck was cut to make room for Hynick. That Dunn trade isnt looking too productive for either side right now.
Corcino is pitching extremely well.
He opened the year with two tough outings, but since then has been light out. With a low-90s fastball that hits 97 and an above average curve, this kid has a chance.
We Are ... Marshall!
by Thundering Turtle on May 24, 2011 11:18 AM EDT reply actions
Probably not wise to rush Chapman
but I’m excited to have him back and get the yips behind him. The ’pen is complete when he returns, especially if LeCure has settled into the long-relief role.
"OVERCHARGE, v. To ask a higher price than you can get." -Ambrose Bierce
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on May 24, 2011 11:35 AM EDT reply actions
I like the way you say "the pen is complete" like a sci fi bad guy
It’s apt, because while our one evil plan may soon come to fruition, the gaping hole in the rotation will be enough for the protagonist to dash our plans.
Let's not kid ourselves. It's really, really, bad.
by Cy Schourek on May 24, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I did stroke my goat-beard while I said it
I kinda hoped we were the post-modern, tragically flawed characters who traffic in evil but have hearts of gold. That way, we’re the protagonists and we can dash the plans of the self-righteous jerks, garnering sympathy from the viewers and widespread critical acclaim.
"OVERCHARGE, v. To ask a higher price than you can get." -Ambrose Bierce
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on May 24, 2011 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Forget it, RijoSabes
It’s Cincytown.
by Charlie Scrabbles on May 24, 2011 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Fade to Red
"OVERCHARGE, v. To ask a higher price than you can get." -Ambrose Bierce
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on May 24, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
correct me if I'm wrong
but the Reds haven’t won a game without Chapman with the big leaguers!
No problem, fuckweasel! - jch24
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on May 24, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
DoJo and Felix Perez are currently tied as the most diappointing to me players in the system
And they play on the same team.
When you come to the fork in the road, take it.
by poojols on May 24, 2011 12:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Felix Perez isn't really surprising. He had the ceiling of a 4th OFer, and hasn't even lived up to that.
DoJo is having a weird season though. He’s still striking out a ton (10.8 K/9) and not walking too many (3.4/9).
But suddenly he’s become extremely hittable and homer prone. He has faced 95 batters this year. 29 of them have walked or K’ed. 4 others homered. So that’s 62 balls in play against him. 32 of those have fallen for hits, for a silly .516 BABIP against. Gotta think that’ll correct itself.
Billy Hamilton: Snax
Devin Mesoraco: Snacks
he must be leaving the ball up a lot
but still has the stuff that guys are swinging and missing. But yeah, that BABIP has to go down eventually.
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