Minor League Recap - 4/30/09

Albuquerque won 6-2

Xavier Paul - 1 for 4, 2B (.408 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 4, 2 RBI, E (.275 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/d64fyx


Chattanooga won 3-1

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 3, R, 2 BB, K (.321 BA)
Josh Bell - 0 for 5, K (.271 BA)

Jesus Castillo - 5 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 2 BB, 5 K's (4.88 ERA)
Victor Garate - 1.2 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (1.74 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cd82nd


Inland Empire lost 9-4

Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 4, K (.318 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 4, K, OF Assist (.269 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.310 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 3, BB, K (.246 BA)
Pedro Baez - 1 for 4, 2B, RBI (.308 BA)

Greg Miller - 0.0 IP, Hit, ER, 0 BB, 0 K's (6.00 ERA)
Justin Orenduff - 0.2 IP, Hit, 2 ER, BB, K (2.70 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/csgse5


Great Lakes won 9-6

Devaris Gordon - 1 for 5, 3B, RBI, 3 R (.304 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 5 for 5, 2B, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R (.328 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 0 for 4, BB, 2 K's (.306 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 5, RBI, R, K, SB (.324 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 3 for 4, 2B, R, SB, HBP (.294 BA)
Jerry Sands - 0 for 4, BB, 2 K's (.100 BA)

Justin Miller - 5.2 IP, 7 Hits, 5 R (3 ER), 3 BB, 2 K's (4.37 ERA)
Javy Guerra - 1.2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cvyh64


Player of the Day - Jaime Pedroza, 2B

After being demoted to Low A even though he hit .290 with Inland Empire last year, Pedroza is trying desperately to get back to California. Coming a triple short of the cycle should draw some attention, but a closer look at his numbers shows some negative trends. The .328/.421/.516 line is impressive on the surface, but 24 strikeouts in 18 games is very troubling.

Minor League Recap - 4/29/09

Albuquerque did not play


Chattanooga won 7-6

Andrew Lambo - 3 for 4, 2B, HR (3), 2 RBI, 3 R, BB (.321 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, R, CS (.324 BA)
Josh Bell - 0 for 3, R, BB, CS (.292 BA)

James Adkins - 6 IP, 6 Hits, 3 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 2 K's (7.45 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/c6jw8q


Inland Empire lost 6-3

Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 2, RBI, BB, K, E (.333 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 2 for 4, K (.270 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 4, K (.328 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 4, K (.258 BA)

Tim Sexton - 5 IP, 7 Hits, 5 R (4 ER), BB, 2 K's (3.86 ERA)
Daigoro Rondon - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (4.09 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/dxv3z6


Great Lakes lost 6-3

Devaris Gordon - 3 for 4, R, SB, E (.311 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 3 for 4, R, K (.324 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 4, HR (3), 2 RBI, R (.333 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 2 for 4, K (.266 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/c77chg


Player of the Day - Andrew Lambo, OF

An easy call for the Lambinator. Not only did he hit his 8th double in just 20 games, come a triple short of the cycle and draw a key walk in the 8th to spur a rally to tie the game, in the 10th inning he hit a walk-off HR to win it. A line of .321/.371/.556 from a 20 year old in Double A is pretty impressive.

Minor League Recap - 4/28/09

Albuquerque won 4-2

Xavier Paul - 1 for 4, 2 K's (.417 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 4, RBI, K (.277 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/cvqbml


Chattanooga won 7-2

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 5, K (.299 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 5 for 5, 2 R, SB (.313 BA)
Josh Bell - 0 for 3, BB, K (.306 BA)

Victor Garate - 0.1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (2.08 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/d9aow3


Inland Empire won 7-5

Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 4, RBI, BB, K (.341 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 3, CS, HBP (.254 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 3, K, HBP (.349 BA)
Steven Caseres - 3 for 4, 3 R (.259 BA)

Cory Wade - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, K (0.00 ERA)
Chris Withrow - 5 IP, 6 Hits, 3 ER, 3 BB, 7 K's (4.26 ERA)
Greg Miller - 0.2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (3.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/d3mh3y


Great Lakes lost 7-3

Devaris Gordon - 0 for 3, R, BB, K (.286 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 0 for 4, RBI, K (.297 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.323 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 3, R, BB, SB (.250 BA)
Jerry Sands - 0 for 2, 2 K's (.167 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 2 for 3, 2 RBI (.345 BA)

Ethan Martin - 5 IP, 3 Hits, 2 ER, BB, 7 K's (1.35 ERA)
Robert Boothe - 2 IP, 2 Hits, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K's (3.60 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cx3tkr


Player of the Day - Jamie Hoffman, OF

He's not really a prospect, but Hoffman has gotten off to a great start in his second go round at Double A. He's walked 15 times in 19 games, showing excellent on base abilities, and he's even displaying some gap power. I see him as a rich man's Jason Repko.

Minor League Recap - 4/27/09

Albuquerque was rained out


Chattanooga won 6-3

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, 2B, RBI (.306 BA)
Josh Bell - 2 for 4, 3B, R (.322 BA)

Josh Lindblom - 5 IP, 4 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 4 K's (6.00 ERA)
Victor Garate - 0.1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (2.16 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ccjsyj


Inland Empire had the day off


Great Lakes lost 15-8

Devaris Gordon - 3 for 5, 3B, 2 RBI, 3 R, K, SB, 3 E's (.299 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 3 for 4, BB, K (.317 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 4, 2 RBI, BB, K (.246 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 5, 2B, R, 2 K's (.345 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 4, R, K (.250 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 4, RBI, R (.327 BA)

Robert Boothe - 1 IP, 2 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 2 K's (2.25 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/chphh3


Player of the Day - Josh Lindblom, RHP

It's been an up and down start to 2009 for Lindblom, who got a much needed win today. After going 5 innings and allowing just 1 earned run in his season debut, Josh allowed 10 earned over his next 8 innings before bouncing back this evening. His peripherals are great; he's striking out a batter an inning, he's allowed only 2 walks and 1 homerun in 18 innings. Hopefully he's put his troubles behind him and can get back to where he was last season.

Minor League Recap - 4/26/09

Albuquerque won 5-3

Xavier Paul - 1 for 5, R, K, SB (.426 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 4, RBI (.279 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/clkptx


Chattanooga lost 3-1

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, 2B (.309 BA)
Josh Bell - 1 for 4, RBI, K (.309 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/dy3xfb


Inland Empire won 9-6

Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 5, R, 2 K's (.346 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 5, 2B, K (.250 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 4 for 5, 2 2B's, HR (2), 2 RBI, 3 R (.367 BA)

Steven Johnson - 5 IP, Hit, R (0 ER), 5 BB, 4 K's (4.66 ERA)
Greg Miller - 0 IP, 0 Hits, ER, BB, 0 K's (3.86 ERA)
Daigoro Rondon - 1.1 IP, 3 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, K (4.50 ERA)
Justin Orenduff - 2 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K's (0.96 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cbfuat


Great Lakes played a doubleheader

Game 1 - Great Lakes lost 6-3

Devaris Gordon - 1 for 4, 2 K's, E (.259 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 2 for 3, 2 2B's, RBI, R, BB (.283 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 0 for 2, BB, HBP (.240 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 2, 2B, 2 RBI, BB (.333 BA)

Nathan Eovaldi - 3.2 IP, 7 Hits, 6 R (4 ER), 2 BB, 2 K's (6.57 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/dce2t5

Game 2 - Great Lakes won 2-1

Devaris Gordon - 2 for 4 (.274 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 1 for 3, BB (.319 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 3 (.245 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 2, 2B, R, BB (.340 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 3, RBI (.333 BA)

JonMichael Redding - 5 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 3 K's (5.50 ERA)
Javy Guerra - 2 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/crb67c


Player of the Day - Scott Van Slyke, OF

Another amazing day for Scottie. He's collected 15 hits in his last 20 at bats, including 7 extra basehits. And most importantly, he's only struck out once. I'm not sure what's changed, but let's hope Van Slyke can keep it going.

Minor League Recap - 4/25/09

Albuquerque won 11-2

Xavier Paul - 3 for 5, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R, K, SB (.444 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/d8xrbg


Chattanooga lost 5-4

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 3, 2 R, BB (.313 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 4, 2 2B's, RBI, R, K, OF Assist (.275 BA)
Josh Bell - 2 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, R, 2 K's (.314 BA)

Victor Garate - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (2.25 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cucpn5


Inland Empire lost 8-7

Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, K, CS (.356 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 0 for 5, 3 K's (.255 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 5 for 5, HR (1), 2 RBI, 2 R (.327 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 4, 2B, 2 R, BB, K, E (.222 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/cx8m2v


Great Lakes was rained out


Player of the Day - Scott Van Slyke, OF

Seems like Van Slyke has figured something out. 10 days ago, he was batting just .105. Now, in his last 4 games, Scott has 11 hits in 15 at bats, including 2 doubles, a triple and a HR. He desperately needs to cut down on the strikeouts, but let's hope things are finally coming together for the 2005 draftee.

Minor League Recap - 4/24/09

Albuquerque lost 7-5

Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 5, 2B, R, K (.281 BA)
Xavier Paul - 2 for 5, 2B, HR (1), RBI, R, K, OF Assist (.431 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/crkbwd


Chattanooga lost 4-3

Andrew Lambo - 0 for 3, BB, K (.311 BA)
Josh Bell - 3 for 4, 2B, 2 R (.298 BA)

James Adkins - 6 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 2 BB, 3 K's (9.45 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/c53mmj


Inland Empire lost 6-3

Trayvon Robinson - 3 for 4, 2B, RBI, 2 R, 2 SB, OF Assist (.353 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 3, RBI, K, HBP (.283 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 3, RBI, BB, 2 CS (.260 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 4, 3 K's (.220 BA)

Daigoro Rondon - 0.2 IP, Hit, ER, 0 BB, K (5.19 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/czxgne


Great Lakes lost 7-5

Devaris Gordon - 1 for 4, 3B, R, K, 2 E's (.259 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 2 for 4, 2B, K (.260 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 4, RBI, R, 3 K's (.250 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 3, R, BB, K (.327 BA)

Justin Miller - 4.1 IP, 5 Hits, 4 ER, 4 BB, 2 K's (4.24 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ckgxx3

Player of the Day - Trayvon Robinson, OF

Mr. Hot and Cold has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games. He also has 12 extra basehits in 15 games and he's 8th in the Cal League with a 1.059 OPS. Don't get your hopes up, though. His walk rate is still too low and his BABIP is unsustainable.

Minor League Recap - 4/23/09

Albuquerque lost 6-0

Xavier Paul - 0 for 3, K (.434 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 0 for 3, K (.288 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/dkf28p


Chattanooga lost 2-1

Andrew Lambo - 0 for 3, BB, K, HBP (.328 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 4, K (.279 BA)
Josh Bell - 1 for 5, K, E (.256 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/d25toa


Inland Empire lost 5-3

Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 5, 3B, RBI, R, K (.328 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 3, 2B, R, BB, K (.255 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 3, BB (.239 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 0 for 3, 2 K's (.279 BA)

Tim Sexton - 5 IP, 6 Hits, 4 ER, 0 BB, 5 K's (2.81 ERA)
Greg Miller - 0.2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cjbe5m


Great Lakes won 10-0

Devaris Gordon - 2 for 4, 2B, 2 R, BB, K, E (.260 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 3 for 5, HR (1), 3 RBI, 3 R, K (.333 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 1 for 2, RBI, 2 BB (.239 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 5, 2B, RBI, R, K (.273 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 4, 2B, HR (2), 3 RBI, R, BB, K (.326 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 0 for 4, R, BB (.356 BA)

Ethan Martin - 5 IP, 3 Hits, 0 R, BB, 7 K's (0.60 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cjk4ee


Player of the Day - Ethan Martin, RHP

Martin has been dominant in his first 3 starts, allowing just 1 earned run and 9 hits while striking out 19 in 15 innings. If he keeps this up, he could find himself in High A, or possibly Double A, before long.

Minor League Recap - 4/22/09

Albuquerque lost 9-1

Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 4 (.306 BA)
Xavier Paul - 2 for 4, RBI (.460 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/cqmzlw


Chattanooga lost 9-8

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, R, BB (.345 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 2, HR (2), 5 RBI, R, BB, CS, 2 HBP (.308 BA)
Josh Bell - 0 for 2 (.263 BA)

Josh Lindblom - 3 IP, 6 Hits, 8 R (7 ER), BB, 2 K's (7.62 ERA)
Victor Garate - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, BB, K (2.57 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ce3f6h


Inland Empire lost 4-3

Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 5, 2B, K (.339 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 4 for 5, 2B, 3B, 2 R (.250 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 3, RBI, BB, K (.256 BA)

Chris Withrow - 5 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 2 BB, 10 K's (3.86 ERA)
Justin Orenduff - 2 IP, 2 Hits, ER, 2 BB, 4 K's (1.23 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/dlxj68


Great Lakes won 4-3

Austin Gallagher - 1 for 4, 2B, RBI, R, K (.227 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 3, RBI, R, BB (.282 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 4, K (.310 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 4, 2 RBI, K, CS (.390 BA)

Bobby Blevins - 5 IP, 6 Hits, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K's (4.61 ERA)
Robert Boothe - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, BB, 2 K's (1.29 ERA)
Javy Guerra - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cy5kaj


Players of the Day - Chris Withrow, RHP and Scott Van Slyke, OF

Withrow was a hard luck loser today, bouncing back from a rough second start of the season. Chris set himself a new record for most strikeouts in a game and he's K'd 21 batters in 14 innings this season. Van Slyke has gotten off to a slow start, though he's 11 for his last 32. However, Scott really needs to cut down on the strikeouts, having whiffed 16 times in his first 10 games. He's 22, so he'll need to advance quickly in order to maintain his prospect status.

Minor League Recap - 4/21/09

Albuquerque won 7-0

Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 4, 2B, R, BB, SB (.311 BA)
Xavier Paul - 1 for 4, 2B, K, E (.457 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/c8vcem


Chattanooga lost 5-1

Jovanny Rosario - 0 for 2, K (.290 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, 2B, RBI, 2 K's, SB (.353 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.297 BA)
Josh Bell - 0 for 3, BB, 2 K's, CS (.279 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/dyq8sn


Inland Empire won 11-4

Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 3, RBI, 2 R, BB, K, HBP (.352 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 K's (.179 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 4, BB, K (.250 BA)

Steven Johnson - 5 IP, 5 Hits, 3 ER, 0 BB, 5 K's (6.28 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cnvcz3


Great Lakes won 7-6

Devaris Gordon - 0 for 5, 3 K's, E (.239 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 2 for 5, 2 RBI, 3 K's (.225 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 3, RBI, 2 BB, 2 K's (.278 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 K's (.342 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 3 for 4, 2 R (.405 BA)

JonMichael Redding - 3.1 IP, 8 Hits, 6 R (5 ER), 2 BB, K (6.92 ERA)
Javy Guerra - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/d3dck6


Player of the Day - Loons' Offense

Redding has struggled over his last two starts and Great Lakes was down 6-1 going into the 8th inning. A wild pitch and an Austin Gallagher single brought the Loons within 3. Tony Delmonico walked to load the bases for Kyle Russell, who proceded to strikeout. A Travis Vetters groundout would end the inning. But Russell had the chance to redeem himself in the 9th, with the bases again loaded, 2 outs and the Loons down by 1. Russell grounded a single into right field, plating the tying and go-ahead runs. In the bottom of the 9th, Guerra retired the side in order to preserve the victory. An impressive display of clutchitude from the Loons' hitters today.

Minor League Recap - 4/19/09

Albuquerque lost 3-0

Xavier Paul - 0 for 2, K (.487 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 0 for 3, K (.289 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/d7vsnn


Chattanooga had the day off


Inland Empire won 4-0

Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 5, K (.319 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 4, 2 K's (.194 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 3, 2B, R, BB (.273 BA)

Greg Miller - 0.1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (0.00 ERA)
Justin Orenduff - 1.2 IP, Hit, 0 R, BB, K (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/czcf4w


Great Lakes won 3-2

Devaris Gordon - 1 for 4, R, K, CS (.268 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 3 for 4, R, K, CS (.310 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 0 for 4, E (.200 BA)
Kyle Russell - 3 for 4, 2 2B's, 2 RBI, R, K (.333 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 2 for 4, RBI, K (.273 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 3, 2B, K (.364 BA)

Nathan Eovaldi - 4.2 IP, 3 Hits, 2 R (1 ER), 4 BB, 2 K's (5.19 ERA)
Javy Guerra - 2 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, K (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/c5dwjc


Player of the Day - Matt Kemp, OF

Yeah, this is supposed to go to a minor leaguer, but Matt had such a great day I thought I'd recognize him here. It started when he doubled in the 4th to extend his hitting streak to 13 games. Then he makes a great catch in the Top of the 5th to prevent a Rockies rally and comes up in the Bottom of the 5th and hits his second career Grand Slam (both have come at the expense of the Rockies). And to top it all off, he hits a solo HR to leadoff the 8th inning. Easily a career day for the 24 year old.

Minor League Recap - 4/18/09

Albuquerque won 5-4

Xavier Paul - 1 for 4, R, K (.528 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 0 for 4 (.314 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/dhjvgd


Chattanooga lost 10-5

Andrew Lambo - 2 for 4, 2 HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R (.364 BA)
Jovanny Rosario - 0 for 3, 2 K's (.310 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 2, R, BB, K, HBP (.367 BA)
Josh Bell - 2 for 4, RBI, K (.323 BA)

James Adkins - 2.2 IP, 6 Hits, 7 ER, 4 BB, 3 K's (15.95 ERA)
Brent Leach - 2.1 IP, 5 Hits, R (0 ER), BB, 4 K's, E (1.23 ERA)
Victor Garate - 2 IP, Hit, ER, BB, 2 K's (3.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/c7cdna


Inland Empire lost 2-0

Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 3, BB, CS (.357 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 0 for 4, K (.300 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 3, K (.185 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 3, K, E (.267 BA)

Tim Sexton - 6 IP, 4 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K's (0.82 ERA)
Daigoro Rondon - 1.2 IP, 4 Hits, 2 ER, 0 BB, 0 K's (5.14 ERA)
Greg Miller - 0.1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cto2gq


Great Lakes lost 4-2

Devaris Gordon - 1 for 3, K, HBP (.270 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 0 for 4, 3 K's (.367 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 0 for 4, 2 K's, E (.226 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 3, 2B, BB, K (.241 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 4, K (.276 BA)

Justin Miller - 6.2 IP, 6 Hits, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K's (2.84 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/dh3e3r


Player of the Day - Andrew Lambo, OF

The Lambinator clubbed his first 2 HR of the season today, collecting his second straight 2 hit game. He's hit safely in 8 of his first 9 games and his .614 SLG ranks him 7th in the league. The one black mark on his stat line is 0 walks, though I'm sure he'll become a bit more patient once his average drops back down to earth.

Minor League Recap - 4/17/09

Albuquerque won 8-4

Xavier Paul - 2 for 4, RBI, R, BB, 2 SB (.563 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 0 for 4, 3 K's (.355 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/cxz4du


Chattanooga won 13-3

Andrew Lambo - 2 for 5, 2 R, K (.350 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 3, 2B, RBI, 4 R, 2 BB, K (.393 BA)
Josh Bell - 2 for 3, 2B, HR (1), 4 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB (.296 BA)
Lucas May - 1 for 5, HR (1), 3 RBI, R, K (.226 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/cvv8wr


Inland Empire lost 13-9

Trayvon Robinson - 3 for 5, 2B, 2 R, K (.359 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 4 for 5, 3 R, K, SB (.333 BA)
Pedro Baez - 3 for 3, 2 RBI (.318 BA)

Chris Withrow - 4 IP, 4 Hits, 6 ER, 3 Hits, 5 K's (5.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/davu4l


Great Lakes won 8-1

Devaris Gordon - 1 for 4, 2 RBI, CS, E (.265 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 3, BB, K (.240 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 1 for 4, HR (1), 3 RBI, R (.259 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 0 for 3, R, BB, 2 K's (.231 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 3 for 4, 3 2B's, 2 RBI, R (.423 BA)

Ethan Martin - 5 IP, 4 Hits, ER, 3 BB, 8 K's (0.90 ERA)
Robert Boothe - 3 IP, 3 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K's (1.50 ERA)
Javy Guerra - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/d3rten


Player of the Day - Ethan Martin, RHP

Looks like Martin and Withrow are on the same schedule. This time, Martin had the better day. I expect rust from both of them, but also more than simple flashes of dominance.

Minor League Recap - 4/16/09

Albuquerque lost 8-7

Xavier Paul - 3 for 4, 3B, RBI, R (.571 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 0 for 3, 2 BB, 2 K's, CS (.300 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 5 (.407 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/d7w7b7


Chattanooga lost 5-1

Jovanny Rosario - 1 for 4 (.346 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 0 for 4, E (.343 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 2, 2 HBP (.360 BA)
Lucas May - 1 for 4, 2 K's (.231 BA)

Josh Lindblom - 5 IP, 3 Hits, 3 ER, BB, 6 K's (3.60 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/dnygm2


Inland Empire lost 8-2

Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 4, K, SB (.324 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R, 2 K's (.258 BA)
Steven Caseres - 2 for 4, 2B, K (.259 BA)
Kenley Jansen - 1 for 2, 2B, R, HBP (.294 BA)

Steven Johnson - 4 IP, 4 Hits, 4 ER, 2 BB, 7 K's (6.75 ERA)
Greg Miller - 0.1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (0.00 ERA)
Justin Orenduff - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, BB, K (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cah9dg


Great Lakes won 3-2

Devaris Gordon - 1 for 4, R, 2 K's, 2 SB (.267 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 0 for 4, 3 K's (.364 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 0 for 1, RBI, K (.238 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 2 for 3, HR (3), RBI, R, HBP (.261 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 4, RBI, K (.273 BA)

Bobby Blevins - 4 IP, 4 Hits, 2 R (1 ER), 2 BB, 4 K's (5.19 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/dhv925


Player of the Day - Xavier Paul, OF

For the second day in a row, X Man puts up a multi-hit effort. He already has four 3+ hit games and is 10 for his last 13 with a double and 2 triples. The Doug M,.zxv,m.z<>,kzvm, x, injury could open the door for Paul, though the team could just as easily bring DeWitt back.

Minor League Recap - 4/15/09

Albuquerque won 7-4

Xavier Paul - 4 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, R, BB, SB (.542 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 2 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, SB, E (.429 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/c9l92w


Chattanooga won 10-2

Jovanny Rosario - 4 for 5, 2 RBI, R (.364 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, 2 RBI (.387 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 2, HR (1), RBI, 2 R, 3 BB (.391 BA)
Josh Bell - 1 for 5, RBI, R, E (.240 BA)

Scott Elbert - 4 IP, Hit, 2 R (1 ER), 3 BB, 6 K's (3.38 ERA)
Victor Garate- 2.1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, BB, 2 K's (2.25 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cb5pam


Inland Empire lost 14-3

Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 5, 2B (.333 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 5, K (.259 BA)
Pedro Baez - 1 for 2 (.211 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 4 (.217 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.105 BA)
Kenley Jansen - 2 for 4, R, CS, PO (.267 BA)

Daigoro Rondon - 2.1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's (3.38 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cug47g


Great Lakes lost 6-3

Devaris Gordon - 3 for 4, R, BB (.269 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 2 for 5, 3B, RBI, K (.444 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 0 for 5, 2 K's (.200 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 0 for 2, HBP (.261 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 1 for 3, 2B, RBI, BB, 2 K's (.250 BA)

JonMichael Redding - 4 IP, 7 Hits, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 K's (4.66 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cvfgdu


Player of the Day - Xavier Paul, OF

Paul has used his exclusion from the big club as inspiration to force his way back up. He's hit safely in 6 of the first 7 games and is OPSing 1.426. The X Man probably won't get a chance to start with this organization, so barring a trade he's destined to be a 4th outfielder for the foreseeable future.

Minor League Recap - 4/14/09

Albuquerque lost 14-7

Xavier Paul - 3 for 5, 3B, 3 RBI, K, SB (.450 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 4, R, K, HBP (.409 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/cwjtg9


Chattanooga lost 9-1

Jovanny Rosario - 1 for 4, K (.235 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, 2B, CS (.407 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 3, 2B, R, BB, K (.381 BA)
Josh Bell - 0 for 2, 2 BB, 2 K's (.250 BA)
Lucas May - 0 for 4, K (.227 BA)

Jesus Castillo - 3.2 IP, 7 Hits, 5 ER, 3 BB, 2 K's (7.04 ERA)
Matt Sartor - 2.1 IP, 4 Hits, 4 ER, BB, K (7.11 ERA)
Brent Leach - 3 IP, Hit, 0 R, BB, K (1.50 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/c8jszw


Inland Empire lost 3-2

Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 4, K (.320 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 4, 3 K's (.273 BA)
Pedro Baez - 0 for 4, 4 K's (.176 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 4, 3 K's (.211 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 2 for 4, 2B, RBI, K (.133 BA)

Greg Miller - 0.1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (0.00 ERA)
Justin Orenduff - 0.2 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cxl6jr


Great Lakes lost 7-3

Devaris Gordon - 0 for 4, BB, K, CS (.182 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 4, 2B, BB (.267 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 1 for 4, R, K, SB (.286 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 2 for 4, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, R, SB (.235 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 2, RBI, 2 BB (.462 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 2, 2 BB (.235 BA)

Nathan Eovaldi - 4 IP, 8 Hits, 4 ER, BB, K (9.00 ERA)
Robert Boothe - 2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K's (3.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cggsrz


Player of the Day - Jaime Pedroza, 2B

Pedroza, who hit well in High A last year, was a surprise member of the Loons roster to open the season. It seems the Dodgers see both A level affiliates being similar enough to be considered interchangeable. The Great Lakes offense, after scoring 14 runs to open the season, has scored just 10 runs in the 4 games since. And even though Nathan Eovaldi's debut wasn't as impressive as others, the pitching staff needs minimal run support in order to keep the team in games.

Minor League Recap - 4/13/09

Albuquerque won 3-1

Xavier Paul - 0 for 1 (.400 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 2 (.444 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/c7xa62


Chattanooga lost 8-2

Andrew Lambo - 2 for 4, K, OF Assist (.435 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 4, 2B, R (.333 BA)
Josh Bell - 2 for 2, 2B, RBI, 2 BB, CS, E (.278 BA)
Lucas May - 0 for 3, BB, K, E (.278 BA)

James Adkins - 4.2 IP, 11 Hits, 6 ER, BB, 3 K's (11.57 ERA)
Victor Garate - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (5.40 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/d5z4tw


Inland Empire won 16-1

Trayvon Robinson - 4 for 6, 2B, HR (2), 2 RBI, 4 R, CS (.381 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 3 for 6, RBI, 3 R, K (.278 BA)
Pedro Baez - 2 for 4, 2B, HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R, K, 2 E's, HBP (.231 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 5 (.267 BA)
Kenley Jansen - 1 for 5, 2B, RBI, K (.182 BA)

Tim Sexton - 5 IP, 6 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 3 K's (1.80 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cfw73x


Great Lakes won 4-2

Devaris Gordon - 1 for 4, SB (.222 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 1 for 4, 2 K's, SB, E (.154 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 1 for 4, R, K (.294 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 0 for 2, R, 2 BB, E (.273 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 4, RBI, 2 K's (.267 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 3, RBI, R, BB, 2 K's (.455 BA)

Justin Miller - 6 IP, 5 Hits, 2 R (1 ER), BB, 3 K's (1.50 ERA)
Javy Guerra - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/csm6ej


Player of the Day - Trayvon Robinson, OF

Second time in 5 days that Tray has been given this honor. Outside of those 2 games, he's just 2 for 11. Interestingly enough, he has half as many HR in 5 games this year (2) as he did in 112 games last year (4). I don't see him being much of a power hitter as he moves up, so I hope he concentrates more on contact and using all fields instead of getting pull happy.

Minor League Recap - 4/12/08

Albuquerque lost 10-4

Xavier Paul - 1 for 2, SB (.429 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 4, R (.438 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/cb96p6


Chattanooga lost 7-6

Andrew Lambo - 2 for 5, 2B, R (.421 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 2, 2B, 2 R, 3 BB (.357 BA)
Josh Bell - 1 for 4, R, BB, K (.188 BA)
Lucas May - 3 for 5, 2B, RBI, R, K, E (.333 BA)
Jovanny Rosario - 1 for 4, 2 RBI, K (.231 BA)

Brent Leach - 1 IP, Hit, R (0 ER), 3 BB, 2 K's (3.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/dh996f


Inland Empire won 7-2

Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 3, R, BB, K, SB, CS, OF Assist, HBP (.267 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 2 for 4, 2B, RBI, 3 R, K, HBP (.167 BA)
Pedro Baez - 1 for 3, HR (1), 3 RBI, R, BB, K (.111 BA)

Chris Withrow - 5 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K's (0.00 ERA)
Daigoro Rondon - 1 IP, 3 Hits, 2 ER, BB, 0 K's (6.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/deca7d


Great Lakes did not play


Player of the Day - Chris Withrow, RHP

A day after Ethan Martin's Dodger debut, Withrow comes in and throws 5 no-hit innings. It's about time the 2007 first rounder started showing his potential. Let's just hope he can avoid anymore scuba-related incidents so he can get a full season under his belt.

Minor League Recap - 4/11/09

Albuquerque lost 9-0

Xavier Paul - 1 for 3, BB, K, CS (.417 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 0 for 3 (.417 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/cdsqd9


Chattanooga won 4-2

Jovanny Rosario - 0 for 4 (.222 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 2, 2 BB, K, 2 SB, CS (.333 BA)
Josh Bell - 0 for 4, BB, 3 K's (.167 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 3 for 4, 2B, 3B, 2 R, K, SB (.429 BA)

Josh Lindblom - 5 IP, 5 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 6 K's (1.80 ERA)
Victor Garate - 0.2 IP, 2 Hits, ER, 0 BB, K

http://tinyurl.com/ccuvwg


Inland Empire won 4-3

Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 4, 2B (.250 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.000 BA)
Steven Caseres - 2 for 4, HR (1), RBI, R, K (.300 BA)
Kenley Jansen - 1 for 3 (.167 BA)

Steven Johnson - 5.1 IP, 6 Hits, 3 ER, BB, 8 K's (5.06 ERA)
Greg Miller - 0.1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (0.00 ERA)
Justin Orenduff - 2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cg2x52


Great Lakes won 2-0

Devaris Gordon - 1 for 4, R, SB (.214 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 0 for 4, 3 K's (.333 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 2 for 4, RBI (.308 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 3, RBI, K (.273 BA)

Ethan Martin - 5 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K's (0.00 ERA)
Javy Guerra - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cxos9s


Player of the Day - Ethan Martin, RHP

I know Lambo came within a homer of the cycle, but it was great to see last year's first round pick get his feet wet in pro ball. Not only did Ethan pitch 5 scoreless innings, he induced 9 groundballs compared to just 2 flyballs. It'll be very interesting to see how he progresses through the year.

Minor League Recap - 4/10/09

Albuquerque lost 9-5

Xavier Paul - 3 for 4, 3 2B's, RBI, BB (.444 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 4, 2B (.556 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/dzxlen


Chattanooga lost 4-2

Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 5, 3B, RBI, R, K, SB (.400 BA)
Josh Bell - 1 for 4, 2B, E (.250 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, RBI, 2 K's (.300 BA)
Lucas May - 1 for 4, PB (.200 BA)

Scott Elbert - 4 IP, 6 Hits, 2 ER, BB, 3 K's (4.50 ERA)
Matt Sartor - 4 IP, 3 Hits, 2 R (1 ER), BB, 4 K's (2.25 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cemk3z


Inland Empire lost 9-2

Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 4, 3B, HR (1), RBI, 2 R, K, OF Assist (.250 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.000 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 3, BB, 2 K's, OF Assist (.000 BA)
Pedro Baez - 0 for 3, BB, K (.000 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 3, K, HBP (.167 BA)

Josh Wall - 1 IP, 6 Hits, 7 ER, BB, 0 K's (63.00 ERA)
Daigoro Rondon - 2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/c8puth


Great Lakes lost 6-1

Devaris Gordon - 1 for 4, 2 K's, SB (.200 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 1 for 4, 3 K's, CS (.111 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 0 for 4, K (.222 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 0 for 1, 2 BB (.500 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 3, R (.375 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 3 (.500 BA)

Bobby Blevins - 4.2 IP, 6 Hits, 4 ER, 0 BB, 3 K's (7.71 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/c3ykf6


Player of the Day - Trayvon Robinson, OF

The speedy centerfielder is back in High A after hitting .276 there last year. Still just 21, Tray still has some time to polish his offensive game, as he's still learning to bat left-handed and hit only .269 vs righties last year. He also needs to work on making more contact and drawing more walks.

Minor League Recap - 4/09/09

Albuquerque won 14-8

Xavier Paul - 1 for 5, 2B, RBI, R, K (.200 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 3 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R (.600 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/dksrs5


Chattanooga lost 5-4 (11 innings)

Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 5, 2B, 2 R, 3 K's, OF Assist (.400 BA)
Josh Bell - 1 for 4, 2 BB, K (.250 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 2 for 6, K (.333 BA)
Lucas May - 1 for 6, K (.167 BA)
Jovanny Rosario - 2 for 5, K (.400 BA)

Jesus Castillo - 4 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 3 BB, 4 K's (2.25 ERA)
Brent Leach - 2 IP, 2 Hits, ER, BB, 3 K's, BS (4.50 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/clehru


Inland Empire lost 3-0

Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 4 (.000 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 0 for 4, 2 K's, CS (.000 BA)
Pedro Baez - 0 for 3, BB, 2 K's (.000 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 3, 2B, K (.333 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/czdgdh


Great Lakes won 14-3

Devaris Gordon - 1 for 6, 2 K's (.167 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 0 for 5, R, 4 K's (.000 BA)
Austin Gallagher - 2 for 5, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB (.400 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 3 for 4, 3B, 2 HR (2), 3 RBI, 4 R, 2 BB, K (.750 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 5, 3B, HR (1), 3 RBI, 3 R, BB, K (.400 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 3 for 5, RBI, R, K (.600 BA)

JonMichael Redding -5.2 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 2 BB, 6 K's (1.58 ERA)
Robert Boothe - IP, Hit, ER, 0 BB, 2 K's (9.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/cdw6ce


Player of the Day - Tony Delmonico, C

An amazing opening day for the 2008 draftee. I knew he could hit but 2 Homeruns and a triple is a good week for most guys. That Great Lakes offense looks like it could put up a lot of runs.

Chattanooga's roster is set

Yes, the Dodgers have left Florida completely. No more Vero Beach. No more Jacksonville. Hopefully Tennessee will treat the organization half as well.

The starting rotation has some potential. RHP Josh Lindblom was an enormous surprise last year, when I brilliantly derided his being selected in the second round. However, thanks solely to my criticism, Josh turned in a dominant pro debut followed by a tremendously impressive spring training performance. I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the majors this year, competing for a starting job in 2010. He'll likely be joined by LHP Victor Garate, who came out of nowhere last season to strike out 150 batters in 116 innings. However, enthusiasm must be tempered due to his age (24) and lack of truly dominant stuff. I foresee him as a reliever in the future in the mold of Brian Fuentes with a little less on his fastball. Then there are RHP Jesus Castillo and LHP James Adkins, who both spent time in Double A in 2008. Castillo put up decent numbers with underwhelming stuff, while Adkins put up underwhelming numbers with decent stuff.

The pen will likely be spearheaded by LHP Scott Elbert, who seems destined for a career as a reliever. Scottie put up dominant numbers in Jacksonville last year, posting more than twice as many strikeouts (46) as hits allowed (22). He needs to throw more strikes to be truly effective. RHP Matt Sartor will probably set up Elbert, and he proved last year that he's a workhorse by pitching 89.1 innings out of the pen. Matt also posted an ERA of 3.12 and struck out 106 batters while allowing just 7 HR and 24 walks. A few others to watch are RHP Paul Koss and LHP Brent Leach.

The infield will consist of C Lucas May, who struggled mightily with the bat but made progress with the glove after coverting to catching in late 2007. He's a good athlete with power, but he desperately needs to cut down on the strikeouts. 1B Russell Mitchell will look to build on a decent 2008 season, and 3B Josh Bell will make his Double A debut. Bell was hitting .273/.373/.455 before a knee injury ended his 2008 season. Now, the 22 year old switch-hitter will get to prove how much power he has in the pitcher-friendly Southern League.

The outfield is headlined by LF Andrew Lambo, who made quite an impression in his brief Double A debut by hitting .389/.421/.750 and followed that up with a .313 batting average in the Arizona Fall League. His path to the big leagues will be dictated by Manny Ramirez' presence on the roster. CF Jamie Hoffman makes a return to Double A after hitting .278/.350/.395 there last year. A surprise on the roster is the presence of OF Jovanny Rosario, who hit just .270/.315/.353 in Great Lakes last year. The soon-to-be 24 year old doesn't have the luxury of time on his side, but he's a speed demon on the basepaths and in the outfield.

The team does have four Top 10 prospects, though the overall talent of the club isn't quite championship caliber. The pitching staff looks decent enough, with the rotation being pretty good, but the overall depth and talent level of the position players isn't so strong (outside of Lambo and Bell). Still, it will be nice to watch those 4 develop and it's a good bet that you'll see them in LA sooner rather than later.

Great Lakes Loons roster is out

Starting with the pitching, 2008 first rounder RHP Ethan Martin will make his pro debut with the Loons. He'll be joined by RHP's Nathan Eovaldi and Robert Boothe, who both showed promise in the rookie leagues last season. The surprises, however, are the return of RHP Justin Miller and demotion of RHP Javy Guerra. Miller's outstading sinker netted him a 2.7:1 ground/fly ratio last season and he posted an ERA of 3.99 in 140 innings. However, his control eluded him leading to a league high 74 walks. Although Miller is 21 years old, he's still very new to pitching and should be given more time to develop. Guerra, on the other hand, spent his second consecutive season in High A ball in 2008, moving to the bullpen and having some success there. However, like Miller, control has been a major problem for Guerra. Hopefully both of them will improve in this area.

Another demotee is RHP Jordan Pratt, who is yet another promising arm with strike-zone allergies. He'll likely begin the season as the closer.RHP Bobby Blevins and RHP JonMichael Redding also appear on the roster, though their roles are uncertain. Great Lakes lacks a single southpaw in its staff. Overall, the rotation is very talented with good depth, though the relief corps leaves something to be desired.

The starting catcher will be Tony Delmonico, who converted from the infield over the winter. Tony hit .340 with 11 HR in his pro debut, though the Midwest League won't treat him so kindly. Around the infield, there's Austin Gallagher, who spent 78 games in the Inland Empire last season and hit .293 with 5 HR. It's a bit of a head-scratcher as to why a kid who held his own in High A would be sent down to Low A; perhaps the Dodgers would like him to work on his defense. At second base, there's another familiar face in Jaime Pedroza, who also spent last year with the 66ers. Shortstop will be occupied by Devaris Gordon, who wowed scouts with his athleticism in his debut. I'm honestly not sure if Gallagher will play third or move over to first, but the other corner infield spot will be occupied by a non-prospect.

The outfield has some familiar faces as well. Speedster Erik Kanaby returns to play CF, flanked by fellow two time Loon Alfredo Silverio and 2008 draft pick Kyle Russell. Both Silverio and Russell are capable of playing RF, so a coin toss will decide who plays left (or not).

Overall the team has some talent (3 top 10 prospects), with a strong rotation and some good-looking bats. It's not the best collection the Dodgers have produced, but it should be fun to watch.

http://milb.newsroom.mlbcontrol.net/documents/2009/04/05/550547/1/Loons_Roster_040509.pdf