Farmers Only: Is Jordan Smith the next reliever in line?

by BK on Aug 12, 2011 8:00 AM EDT in Farmers only

Louisville lost 6-5 to Toledo in 11 innings. Chris Valaika had a good night, going 3-for-5 with 2 doubles and Jeremy Hermida hit a 3-run homer, his 15th of the year. Chad Reineke started and gave up 2 runs in 4 innings, and Jared Burton (you know, the guy people on twitter are itching to see in the Reds bullpen) gave up 3 runs in 2/3 of an inning. Carlos Fisher and Jordan Smith pitched 2 scoreless innings each, and both pose better options than Burton right now. That's 5 straight scoreless appearances for Smith (6 IP). Up next: Edinson Volquez takes on Indy at 7:05.
Carolina lost 6-4 to Montgomery. Quintin Berry and Mike Costanzo had two hits each, and Didi Gregorius (remember him?) was 2-for-3 with his first homer of the year. Up next: Mudcats take on the Biscuits at 7:15, starter TBA.
Bakersfield lost 6-3 to Rancho Cucamonga. Mark Serrano struggled in his start, giving up 5 runs in less than 5 innings, but struck out 6. Carlos Mendez and Jorge Jimenez drove in runs. Up next: J.C. Sulbaran takes on the Quakes at 10:05.
Dayton beat West Michigan 7-2. Stalin Gerson gave up 2 runs in 5 2/3 innings. Jefry Sierra led the way with 3 hits, and Juan Duran and David Vidal homered for the Dragons. Up next: Josh Smith takes on West Michigan at 7.
Billings beat Great Falls 10-6. It was a big night for the middle of the order, as Sean Buckley and Kyle Waldrop were both 3-for-5 with a homer and Robert Maddox had a solo shot as well. Buckley's the only 'Stang hitting over .300 right now. Ismael Guillon gave up 4 runs in 4 innings in his start, but impressively struck out 8. Up next: Kyle McMyne takes on GF at 9:05.
The AZL Reds beat the AZL D-Backs 7-4. Justice French gave up 2 runs in 6 innings pitched in his start, and Gabriel Rosa (formerly of the stale list a few weeks ago) was 3-for-4 with 2 runs scored. Up next: Off day.

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How the hell do you lose to Rancho Cucamonga?

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

by poojols on Aug 12, 2011 8:12 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

There's a guy in our system named Stalin?

I wish this guy was a prospect.

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by BomerHailey on Aug 12, 2011 8:15 AM EDT reply actions

if only his name was Stalin Castro.

“Now throwing for the Reds: Stalin Castro” just has a ring to it.

Tequila and pancakes, anyone?

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 12, 2011 8:44 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

The Head & Shoulders are gone and they've been replaced by a girl in a bikini

Rally Sidebar!

Operation: 'tHan's Awesome Plan is living up to its name.

by 'tHan on Aug 12, 2011 8:41 AM EDT reply actions

#HatsOff to SBN's ad sales team!

by ken on Aug 12, 2011 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions

Looks like I need to open this bad boy up in IE!

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by jch24 on Aug 12, 2011 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Soto didnt homer?

What a bum!

Tequila and pancakes, anyone?

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 12, 2011 8:44 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Edgar check

Though 56 PA, he’s at .822 OPS.

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by jch24 on Aug 12, 2011 9:18 AM EDT reply actions

we going to sizzler!

"the only place they lost was the scoreboard"

by Ewok on Aug 12, 2011 11:17 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Jesus

Buckley is tearing it up right now. .305/.383/.616

There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Arredondo. They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Arredondo.

by DTFH91 on Aug 12, 2011 9:22 AM EDT reply actions

Does Vidal belong on the Top-20 list?

21 years old. .302/.367/.529 17 HR 71 RBI. As a 3B he fills an organizational need. He was walked three times last night. Are teams starting to pitch around him?

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

by poojols on Aug 12, 2011 9:48 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

You beat me to it.

I’d say yes. The hitting is for real, and if he can stick at 3B, he’s a legit prospect.

It feels so nice to be back to normal

by nycredsfan on Aug 12, 2011 9:53 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

David Vidal might be my new favorite young prospect

The best pure hitter in last years draft, he didn’t have a sure place defensively. But word is he’s been good at 3B, and damn, the hitting. .302/.367/.529 with 17 homers. I like.

It feels so nice to be back to normal

by nycredsfan on Aug 12, 2011 9:49 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

That Dayton team has a ton of legit prospects, huh?

I’m impressed.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 12, 2011 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions

It's pretty incredible

When Yorman is healthy, they can field legit prospects at 6 of the 8 hitting positions. (7 if you count Donald Lutz)

It feels so nice to be back to normal

by nycredsfan on Aug 12, 2011 10:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Shut up, everybody! Shut up, Lutz!

by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 12, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Let’s not forget that they had the top 3 leaders in strikeouts in the Midwest League for most of the year (Renken’s in Bako now), and that doesn’t even include Lotzkar, who was a first round pick with legit stuff.

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by BK on Aug 12, 2011 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions