Minor League Recap - 7/31/09

Albuquerque won 5-3

Tony Abreu - 1 for 3, R, BB (.339 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 4, 3B, R (.302 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 4, K (.272 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lr9dmp


Chattanooga won 9-8

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 6, 2 R (.266 BA)
Lucas May - 2 for 5, 2 RBI, R, BB, K, SB, CS (.306 BA)

Javy Guerra - 1.1 IP, 2 Hits, ER, BB, 0 K's (3.86 ERA)
Victor Garate - 2 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, K (2.13 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/m2oe7g


Inland Empire won 14-0

Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 2, 3 R, 3 BB, K (.307 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 3 for 5, 2 2B's, HR (17), 4 RBI, 3 R, 2 K's (.299 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 2, 2 RBI, 2 R, 3 BB (.281 BA)

Mario Alvarez - 9 IP, 5 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, 12 K's (4.58 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nwjqvz


Great Lakes won 4-3

Dee Gordon - 2 for 4, R, K, SB, CS (.312 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 2 for 4, HR (9), RBI, R, K (.276 BA)

Justin Miller - 6 IP, 5 Hits, 3 R (2 ER), BB, 5 K's (4.70 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mq2u8t


Ogden won 4-1

BCG - 0 for 3, RBI (.320 BA)
Jerry Sands - 2 for 4, 2B, 2 R, K (.352 BA)
JT Wise - 1 for 4, 2B, RBI (.328 BA)
Blake Smith - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.095 BA)

Brett Wallach - 2.1 IP, Hit, ER, 3 BB, 3 K's (2.70 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lc56ds


AZL lost 5-3

Nick Akins - 1 for 5, 2B, 2 K's (.337 BA)
Michael Pericht - 1 for 4, BB, 2 K's (.254 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 1 for 5 (.266 BA)
Jan Vazquez - 1 for 5, R, K (.122 BA)

Roberto Feliciano - 3.1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's (1.25 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ks6b5f


Player of the Day - Mario Alvarez, RHP

Not really a prospect anymore, Alvarez has already had a good fastball. He was protected on the 40 man rosters a few years ago, leading to Wesley Wright's exodus from the organization. While Wright is still in the Astros' pen, Alvarez is 25 and still in A ball. He's not striking out as many batters as he should be, though his other peripherals are decent. A move to the bullpen and a quick ascent is his only chance at making the majors.

Minor League Recap - 7/30/09

Albuquerque won 23-6

Tony Abreu - 2 for 3, 2B, RBI, 2 R, BB, K (.339 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 1 for 5, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB (.251 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 4 for 6, 2 3B's, 6 RBI, R, K (.303 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 4, 2B, RBI, 2 R (.269 BA)

Josh Lindblom - 2 IP, Hit, 0 R, BB, K (2.89 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/la8aaq


Chattanooga won 3-2

Andrew Lambo - 2 for 4, 2B, RBI, R, E (.268 BA)
Lucas May - 1 for 4, 2B, RBI, R, 2 K's (.305 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/mt3znm


Inland Empire lost 5-4

Trayvon Robinson - 3 for 4, R, BB, K, 5 SB (.306 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 4, BB (.295 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 2, RBI, R, BB, K, HBP (.279 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 0 for 4, R, 2 K's (.245 BA)

Chris Withrow - 3 IP, 4 Hits, ER, BB, 3 K's (4.69 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lwhue3


Great Lakes won 11-10

Dee Gordon - 4 for 5, 2B, 2 R, 2 BB, K, 2 SB (.310 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 6, 2 RBI, BB, 3 K's (.275 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 5, 2 R, 2 BB, 2 K's (.276 BA)
Mario Songco - 2 for 6, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 K's (.148 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lco4tr


Ogden played a doubleheader

Game 1 - Ogden won 5-0

BCG - 1 for 4, 3B, 2 K's (.322 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 2, 2B, RBI, R, BB (.348 BA)
JT Wise - 0 for 3, 2 K's (.333 BA)
Blake Smith - 1 for 3, RBI, 2 K's (.105 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/nocbpm

Game 2 - Ogden lost 5-4

BCG - 2 for 4, 2B (.327 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 3, HR (12), RBI, R, BB, 2 K's (.348 BA)
Kyle Orr - 1 for 3, RBI (.234 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/m88jry


AZL lost 5-2

Nick Akins - 0 for 3, BB (.343 BA)
Michael Pericht - 0 for 4, K (.254 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 0 for 3, BB (.265 BA)

Beyker Fructuoso - 3 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 3 K's (7.78 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lzwm9f


Players of the Day - Trayvon Robinson, OF and Dee Gordon, SS

Robinson has been hot in July, batting over .320 with 13 stolen bases for the month. Adding 5 today increases his league lead. But if you're talking about stealing bases, you can't forget about Dee Gordon. Flash Jr increased his organizational lead to 58 today and has been unconscious at the plate. He has 5 straight multi-hit efforts, going 12 for his last 22. He's batted over .300 every month except May and his OPS is the same vs righties and lefties (.777). Power is the only missing piece of his game, but with his amazing speed, he's a good bet to leg out plenty of doubles and post double-digit triples.

Fool me once...

The Dodgers have announced the trade of a 22 year old power hitting corner infielder and a 21 year old pitching prospect for a 32 year old closer. The Dodgers have a definite need in the bullpen and this deal helps solidify their staff.

Date: July 4th, 1998

Kinda creepy, isn't it? 11 years and 26 days ago, the Dodgers traded Paul Konerko and Dennys Reyes for Jeff Shaw. LA filled an immediate need by dealing from their farm system. They acquired a serviceable player who helped them for a few seasons, but ended up trading away a guy who could have hit in the middle of their lineup for several years. Now, Josh Bell isn't the prospect Paul Konerko was, but he has considerable upside and could have helped the club as soon as next season.

But wait, there's more!

Ned Colletti has once again dealt his best hitting prospect for less than what he's worth. Last season, I was absolutely shocked to hear that the Dodgers gave Cleveland catcher Carlos Santana, in the midst of his breakout season, and right-hander Jon Meloan for third baseman Casey Blake. On the surface, it looks bad, but it's much worse once you realize the Dodgers already had Blake DeWitt fully capable of handling the hot corner every day. Add to that DeWitt's gold glove caliber defense and Casey Blake's age (34) and impending free agency, and you would have thought it was Ned Beatty dealing with angry rednecks, not Ned Colletti dealing with the Indians. To then add insult to injury by re-signing Blake through his age 37 season, the Dodgers are throwing money away by developing a dependency on veterans at the expense of young, major league ready talent.

By re-signing Casey Blake instead of giving the every day job to Blake DeWitt, the Dodgers are betting that Blake the former will be $16 million better than Blake the latter. That's to say, instead of spending $1.5 million on DeWitt over the next 3 years, they're spending $17.5 million on Casey Blake. Given their respective ages, it's very likely that Blake DeWitt will improve and Casey Blake will decline. Therefore, the much more logical decision would have been to give DeWitt the job and bet on his defense not suddenly collapsing. But Ned loves him some veterans. And thanks to Ned's servicetimeophilia, we have a 35 year old Casey Blake still blocking DeWitt and the Indians have one of the best prospects in baseball.

And now we have the Sherrill trade. In fairness to Colletti, Sherrill is having a good season and is cost-controlled for the next 2.3 years. But he's a 32 year old relief pitcher whose seen his strikeout rate drop each of the past 2 years. And when you have a power-hitting, walk-drawing 22 year old who's OPSing near .900 in the Southern league, you don't give him up for such a volatile asset, regardless of Sherrill's save totals or ERA this season. Relievers don't age well and Sherrill isn't presumed to be an exception to that rule. If his K rate keeps dropping, he'll be relegated to LOOGY duty, which would make the deal even more obviously lop-sided.

The piece de resistance in this whole mess was Colletti's assertion that he doesn't "(look) to October." He looks "to tonight." He worries about "months from now later." It's that type of foresight that has led to Ned making knee-jerk moves (like the Pierre and Blake signings) and overpaying/over-acquiring at the deadline. This should be the last piece of evidence that McCourt needs to remove Colletti from his post as General Manager and install him as Chief Mustache Ride Engineer.

Minor League Recap - 7/29/09

Albuquerque lost 6-2

Tony Abreu - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.331 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 1 for 3, BB, K (.252 BA)

Cory Wade - 0.1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (4.15 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/kq65gc


Chattanooga lost 2-1

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 3, HBP (.265 BA)
Josh Bell - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.296 BA)

James Adkins - 7.1 IP, 4 Hits, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K's (4.33 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lmmwkx


Inland Empire won 3-1

Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 3, 2 BB, 2 K's, SB (.302 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 3, 2 BB (.296 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 4, BB, 3 K's (.278 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 3, 2B, 2 R, BB, 2 K's (.248 BA)

Tim Sexton - 8 IP, 4 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 4 K's (3.15 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mskoda


Great Lakes won 4-2

Dee Gordon - 2 for 4, HR (3), RBI, R, CS (.304 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 2 for 2, 2 2B's, R, 2 BB, 2 SB (.265 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 0 for 3, 2 K's, HBP (.277 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 4, 2 RBI (.277 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 3 (.125 BA)

Geison Aguasviva - 3 IP, 3 Hits, ER, BB, K (1.47 ERA)
Cole St Clair - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, BB, 0 K's (3.70 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mh3vue


Ogden was rained out


AZL did not play


Player of the Day - Tim Sexton, RHP

What a difference a year makes. After looking like an overslot miss in 2008, Sexton has been nothing short of brilliant in 2009. Tim's shown the same great control, but drastically reduced his home run rate and increased his groundball rate. He's not a strikeout pitcher, so he'll have to keep the ball down to reach the majors as a back of the rotation guy.

Minor League Recap - 7/28/09

Albuquerque won 6-2

Tony Abreu - 1 for 5, RBI, SB (.342 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 2 for 4, 2 R (.251 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 3, BB, SB (.288 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/nfbeac


Chattanooga lost 5-4

Andrew Lambo - 0 for 5, 2 K's (.265 BA)
Josh Bell - 2 for 7, 2B (.300 BA)
Lucas May - 1 for 4, 2 BB, K (.307 BA)

Javy Guerra - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (3.48 ERA)
Victor Garate - 1.2 IP, Hit, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K's (2.23 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l97jef


Inland Empire lost 6-4

Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 3, RBI, 2 BB (.304 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 3, BB, 2 K's (.298 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 4, 2 K's, HBP (.281 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.248 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lfgzsj


Great Lakes won 8-5

Dee Gordon - 2 for 4, 2 R, SB, E (.302 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 2 for 2, 2B, RBI, 3 R, BB, 3 SB, HBP (.261 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 2, 2 K's (.268 BA)
Mario Songco - 0 for 2, 2 K's (.111 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 2 for 4, 2B, HR (8), 3 RBI, R (.279 BA)

Cole St Clair - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, K (3.86 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lnow89


Ogden won 8-5

BCG - 1 for 5, 2 RBI, R, K (.324 BA)
Jerry Sands - 0 for 4, R, BB, K (.346 BA)
Kyle Orr - 0 for 4, R, BB, 2 K's (.230 BA)
Blake Smith - 0 for 4, R (.086 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/ktrsjq


AZL won 9-7

Stetson Banks - 2 for 4, HR (1), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB, SB (.227 BA)
Nick Akins - 1 for 4, HR (6), 3 RBI, R (.354 BA)
Michael Pericht - 1 for 2, 2 BB (.270 BA)

Carl Webster - 4 IP, 7 Hits, 3 R (2 ER), 3 BB, 6 K's (2.32 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l8hzlw


Player of the Day - Jaime Pedroza, 2B

Jaime's season has gotten progressively worse, though he collected his 26th double and 29th stolen base tonight. He's also drawn an impressive 54 walks in 98 games. The downside is his OPS has been under .750 over the past 2 months and he's already struck out 114 times, which is the fourth highest total in the league. If he can get the strikeouts under control, Pedroza should prove to be ready for a Double A assignment in 2010.

Minor League Recap - 7/19/09

Albuquerque won 17-8

Tony Abreu - 4 for 6, 3B, HR (4), 6 RBI, 2 R, K (.312 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 4, 3 RBI (.264 BA)

Josh Lindblom - 2 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's (4.26 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lnecwj


Chattanooga lost 6-1

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4 (.274 BA)
Josh Bell - 1 for 3, BB (.278 BA)
Lucas May - 0 for 4, K (.295 BA)

Victor Garate - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, BB, K (2.02 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nnpmyr


Inland Empire lost 8-5

Preston Mattingly - 1 for 4, 2B, R, BB, K (.260 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 5, 3 K's (.305 BA)
Pedro Baez - 2 for 4, 2B, R, 2 K's, SB (.286 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 5, 2 K's (.290 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 4, R, BB, K (.304 BA)

Tim Sexton - 6.2 IP, 6 Hits, 3 ER, BB, 0 K's (3.31 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/n7o8yq


Great Lakes lost 9-5

Dee Gordon - 0 for 4, BB, 2 K's, CS (.296 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 0 for 3, BB, K (.273 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.272 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 2 for 4, RBI, R (.270 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 4, RBI, R, K (.125 BA)
Nick Buss - 1 for 4, HR (8), 2 RBI, R, 2 K's (.269 BA)

Justin Miller - 4 IP, 9 Hits, 5 ER, 3 BB, K (4.53 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l2tqbw


Ogden won 5-4

BCG - 1 for 4, HR (9), 2 RBI, R, K (.286 BA)
Jerry Sands - 2 for 4, 2 HR (8), 2 RBI, 2 R (.392 BA)
Kyle Orr - 1 for 4, K (.246 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/m6hsmq


AZL did not play


Player of the Day - Jerry Sands, OF

The 25th rounder from a year ago has flourished in the hitter friendly Pioneer league after struggling in the GCL during his debut. He's second in the league in batting, fourth in OBP and second in SLG. His 8 home runs are also tied for second. He's drastically lowered his strikeout total and seems like a different hitter than the guy who went 2 for 17 with 7 strikeouts earlier this year with Great Lakes. Hopefully it's not all the league's doing.

Minor League Recap - 7/18/09

Albuquerque won 9-8

Tony Abreu - 1 for 3, 2 R, BB, K, E (.282 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 4, R, HBP (.261 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/ktycfc


Chattanooga played a doubleheader

Game 1 - Chattanooga won 11-2

Josh Bell - 0 for 4, BB, K (.279 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 3 for 4, HR (10), 2 RBI, R, PO (.277 BA)

James Adkins - 6 IP, 4 Hits, R (0 ER), 3 BB, 4 K's (4.76 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nvmyeu

Game 2 - Chattanooga lost 2-1

Josh Bell - 0 for 2, BB, K (.277 BA)
Lucas May - 1 for 3, 2B, K (.305 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 0 for 3, K (.274 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/n2sflx


Inland Empire lost 7-5

Preston Mattingly - 1 for 3, R, 2 BB, K, SB (.260 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 5, 2 K's, OF Assist (.310 BA)
Pedro Baez - 2 for 5, 2 RBI, R, 3 K's (.283 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 3, K, HBP (.295 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 3, 2B, RBI, R, BB, K, OF Assist (.308 BA)

Hong Chih Kuo - 1 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/my9qyu


Great Lakes won 2-1

Dee Gordon - 1 for 3, BB, 2 K's, 2 SB (.299 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 1 for 3, BB, CS (.267 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 3, R, BB, 2 K's, SB (.275 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 2 for 4, K (.267 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 4, K (.275 BA)
Nick Buss - 1 for 2, HR (7), RBI, R (.269 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/kmy7lz


Ogden won 8-2

BCG - 2 for 5, 2 HR (8), 4 RBI, 2 R (.287 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 5, 2B, K, E (.387 BA)
Blake Smith - 0 for 4, RBI, R, HBP (.071 BA)
JT Wise - 1 for 5, R, 2 K's (.351 BA)

Steven Ames - 2.1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K's (1.54 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lsz9wd


AZL lost 14-1

Nick Akins - 1 for 2, 2B (.388 BA)
Jan Vazquez - 0 for 2, K (.111 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lds73h


Player of the Day - Brian Cavazos-Galvez, OF

That's 6 home runs in his last 7 games. He had a string of 4 games in a row with a HR from the 10th to the 13th. The former Lobo was the 12th round selection of the Dodgers this June, finishing his college career with 15 HR as a senior; more than twice as many as anyone else on the team. BCG has passed former teammate Mario Songco for the Pioneer leagu lead.

Minor League Recap - 7/17/09

Albuquerque won 12-3

Tony Abreu - 3 for 5, 2 RBI, R (.279 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 5, RBI, R, 2 K's (.258 BA)

Eric Stults - 6 IP, 8 Hits, 3 ER, BB, 5 K's (4.80 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/kj9brj


Chattanooga was postponed


Inland Empire won 6-4

Preston Mattingly - 2 for 5, 2B, RBI, SB (.259 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 3 for 4, 2B, HR (12), RBI, 2 R, CS (.314 BA)
Pedro Baez - 1 for 4, RBI (.281 BA)
Steven Caseres - 3 for 4, R (.299 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 2, 2B, HR (15), 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB, OF Assist (.308 BA)

Josh Wall - 6 IP, 5 Hits, 4 R (1 ER), 4 BB, 4 K's (5.29 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mvucvb


Great Lakes won 7-5

Dee Gordon - 1 for 4, RBI, R, BB (.299 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 2 for 4, 2 2B's, 2 RBI, R, BB, K (.266 BA)
Mario Songco - 0 for 3, BB, 2 K's, HBP (.083 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 3, BB, K, HBP (.278 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 0 for 3, R, 2 BB, K (.264 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 2, 2B, RBI, 2 R, BB (.276 BA)
Nick Buss - 2 for 4, RBI, R, K, OF Assist (.267 BA)

Geison Aguasviva - 2.1 IP, 4 Hits, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K's (1.57 ERA)
Cole St Clair - 0.2 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (2.79 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lq6usq


Ogden won 5-4

Jerry Sands - 1 for 3, 2 BB, K (.398 BA)
Blake Smith - 0 for 5, 3 K's, E (.100 BA)
JT Wise - 2 for 3, 2B, HR (2), RBI, 2 R, K (.375 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lnk7dl


AZL won 10-1

Nick Akins - 4 for 5, 2 2B's, 3 RBI, 2 R, K (.385 BA)
Michael Pericht - 0 for 4, 3 K's, HBP (.261 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 2 for 4, 2B, R, 2 K's, HBP (.222 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/l56geb


Player of the Day - Trayvon Robinson, OF

Tray's on a roll. With 5 multi-hit efforts in his last 6 games, he's driven his July batting average up to .410 with an OPS of 1.062. He's walking more, striking out less and continuing to hit for career best power. I'm still skeptical because he's doing all this in the Cal league, but you got to give him credit for putting up some impressive numbers nevertheless.

Minor League Recap - 7/16/09

Albuquerque won 4-2

Tony Abreu - 1 for 4, RBI, K (.254 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 0 for 4 (.256 BA)

Josh Lindblom - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (5.06 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lhpsfv


Chattanooga won 10-6

Josh Bell - 3 for 5, 2B, HR (9), 3 RBI, 2 R, K (.283 BA)
Lucas May - 0 for 5, 2 K's (.304 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, HR (9), RBI, 2 R, BB, K (.271 BA)

Javy Guerra - 0.2 IP, 2 Hits, 2 ER, BB, 0 K's (5.68 ERA)
Victor Garate - 0.1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (2.08 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/kwtu8z


Inland Empire won 2-1

Preston Mattingly - 0 for 3, BB, 2 K's, CS (.256 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 3, R, SB, PO (.309 BA)
Pedro Baez - 0 for 2, RBI, K (.281 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 2, BB, K (.304 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/ncmvsl


Great Lakes won 9-5

Dee Gordon - 3 for 4, RBI, 2 R, BB, 2 SB (.299 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 3 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, BB (.263 BA)
Mario Songco - 0 for 5, 2 K's (.111 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 4, 2 K's, CS, HBP (.280 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 4, 2B, R, K (.266 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 3 for 4, 2B, 3B, HR (8), 2 RBI, 3 R, K (.274 BA)

JonMichael Redding - 6 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 3 BB, 7 K's (4.47 ERA)
Cole St Clair - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's (2.89 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/kwc4gl


Ogden lost 3-2

BCG - 1 for 4, K, SB, CS (.271 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 4, K (.400 BA)
Blake Smith - 0 for 2, 2 BB, K (.200 BA)

Javier Solano - 3 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, BB, 4 K's (3.86 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mzqpa4


AZL lost 6-3

Stetson Banks - 1 for 3, R, BB, 2 K's, SB (.188 BA)
Nick Akins - 1 for 4, 3B, 2 K's, E (.350 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 0 for 3, 2 K's (.195 BA)
Jan Vazquez - 0 for 3, 2 K's, 2 E's (.120 BA)

Dan Danielson - 3 IP, 6 Hits, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K's (3.86 ERA)
Bolivar Medina - 3 IP, 4 Hits, 0 R, BB, 3 K's (1.53 ERA)
Beyker Fructuoso - 2 IP, 4 Hits, 3 R (2 ER), BB, 2 K's (6.39 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/kr2dgr


Players of the Day - Josh Bell, 3B and Alfredo Silverio, OF

Both players came a hit away from the cycle, where Bell missed the most difficult and Silverio missed the easiest. Bell is fresh off an MVP performance in the Southern League all star game and is making a case for a promotion to Triple A. Silverio has been hot this month, batting .310 with 4 home runs in 15 games. The High A outfiend is somewhat crowded and Fredo definitely isn't ready for Double A.

Minor League Recap - 7/15/09

Albuquerque was off due to the all star break


Chattanooga won 2-0

Josh Bell - 1 for 4 (.277 BA)
Lucas May - 1 for 3, 2B, RBI, BB, K (.317 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4 (.271 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/m32f9m


Inland Empire won 7-6

Preston Mattingly - 1 for 5, 2B, R, 3 K's (.259 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 3, R, 2 BB, SB (.306 BA)
Pedro Baez - 0 for 4, 2 RBI, 2 K's (.283 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 4, 2B, RBI (.292 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 4, K, OF Assist (.305 BA)

Chris Withrow - 5 IP, 4 Hits, 3 ER, 3 BB, 6 K's (4.90 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ml2ysv


Great Lakes won 11-1

Dee Gordon - 2 for 5, 2 R, SB (.294 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 4, RBI, R, K, HBP (.250 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, R, K (.280 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 3, 2 RBI, R, BB (.266 BA)

Nathan Eovaldi - 5 IP, 4 Hits, ER, 2 BB, 5 K's (3.65 ERA)
Ethan Martin - 4 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K's (4.37 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mjghq5


Ogden won 4-1

BCG - 0 for 4, K (.272 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 3, R, BB (.407 BA)
JT Wise - 1 for 4, R, K (.345 BA)
Blake Smith - 1 for 3, HR (1), RBI, R, BB (.333 BA)
Kyle Orr - 2 for 4, 2 2B's, 2 RBI, R, K (.277 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lf2xs7


AZL lost 4-3

Stetson Banks - 0 for 4, R, BB, 2 K's (.178 BA)
Michael Pericht - 0 for 3, RBI, 2 K's (.286 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 1 for 4, 2B, R, K (.211 BA)

Rubby De La Rosa - 5 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, BB, 5 K's (3.07 ERA)
Roberto Feliciano - 3 IP, 4 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 4 K's (1.98 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mvoqv3


Player of the Day - Ethan Martin, RHP

Nothing wrong with Eovaldi's performance, but it's great to see Martin have such a dominant outing. Allowing just 1 baserunner over 4 innings, issuing no walks and striking out the side swinging in each of the last 2 innings deserves a standing ovation. Well done, Ethan, I hope you can keep it up.

No minor league recap today

All Dodgers' affiliates have the day off. Tomorrow, I'll try to get a review of the Dodgers' season up to the all star break posted.

Minor League Recap - 7/13/09

Albuquerque did not play


Chattanooga is off for the Southern league's all star game. A few Lookouts played in the game

Andrew Lambo - 3 for 4, 2B, 2 R
Josh Bell - 2 for 5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
Lucas May - 0 for 1

Matthew Sartor - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K

http://tinyurl.com/muumfq


Inland Empire lost 15-1

Preston Mattingly - 2 for 4, 2B, R, K, SB (.260 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 3, HBP (.303 BA)
Pedro Baez - 1 for 4, 2 K's, E (.287 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 4 (.292 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 4, E (.309 BA)

Tim Sexton - 3.1 IP, 11 Hits, 10 R (7 ER), BB, K (3.26 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/kuduso


Great Lakes won 8-0

Dee Gordon - 1 for 4, 2 R, 2 BB, 3 SB (.293 BA)
Nick Buss - 3 for 4, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI, 2 R (.264 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 2 for 5, 2 RBI (.266 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 4, BB, 2 K's, SB (.278 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 5, 2B, R, 2 K's (.268 BA)

Justin Miller - 6 IP, 3 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K's (4.26 ERA)
Cole St Clair - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (3.06 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nobrza


Ogden lost 8-6

BCG - 1 for 5, HR (6), RBI, R, K, E (.284 BA)
Jerry Sands - 3 for 4, 2 2B's, RBI, R (.410 BA)
JT Wise - 1 for 4, RBI, R (.360 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/ll6za5


AZL lost 8-2

Michael Pericht - 1 for 4, 2B, 2 K's (.308 BA)
Melvin Ray - 0 for 4, 4 K's (.107 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 0 for 3, K (.206 BA)

Carlos Frias - 5 IP, 5 Hits, 3 ER, 4 BB, 5 K's (5.75 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mhrr3h


Players of the Day - Andrew Lambo, OF and Josh Bell, 3B

Hats off to these two. Lambo and Bell combined to collect 5 of the North division's 11 hits, with Bell hitting the only HR of the game. Bell's power has cooled in contrast to the weather, though he's posting a .436 OBP this month with as many walks as strikeouts (8). Lambo has gotten hotter, batting .314 for the month with 3 doubles and a homer. Both are holding their own against older competition and could find themselves in trade talks as the deadline approaches.

Minor League Recap - 7/12/09

Albuquerque lost 8-7

Tony Abreu - 1 for 4, HR (3), 2 RBI, R, BB, K (.254 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 5, R, K (.259 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 5, K (.288 BA)

Jason Schmidt - 5 IP, 7 Hits, 4 R (3 ER), BB, 5 K's (4.18 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ncjt4q


Chattanooga did not play


Inland Empire won 8-5

Preston Mattingly - 2 for 5, 2B, R, 3 K's, CS (.257 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 3 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, R (.303 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 4, HR (14), 2 RBI, R, BB, 2 K's (.310 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 5, 2 RBI, R, 2 K's (.293 BA)

Steven Johnson - 6.1 IP, 9 Hits, 3 ER, 4 BB, 4 K's (3.82 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ne84gg


Great Lakes lost 7-3

Dee Gordon - 0 for 4, RBI (.293 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 3, 2B, R, BB, K (.264 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 3, R, BB, 2 K's (.281 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/nhkcfq


Ogden won 6-4

BCG - 1 for 4, HR (5), RBI, R, K (.289 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 4, HR (7), 4 RBI, R, 2 K's (.370 BA)
JT Wise - 1 for 3, BB, 2 K's (.381 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/nu9tpt


AZL lost 10-2

Nick Akins - 0 for 3 (.357 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 1 for 1, 2B, R (.226 BA)
Blake Smith - 0 for 4, K (.227 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lllb8v


Player of the Day - Trayvon Robinson, OF

After batting just .262 during June, Tray has turned it on in July and is batting .354 for the month. His 25 doubles have him tied for second in the league and his 29 steals are best in the circuit. I'm still not sold on his production, but Robinson has definitely made strides in his production and development.

Minor League Recap - 7/11/09

Albuquerque won 7-2

Tony Abreu - 2 for 5, 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, 2 R, K (.255 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 5, 2 RBI (.260 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 5, 2 K's (.292 BA)

Eric Stults - 6 IP, 5 Hits, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K's (5.00 ERA)
Hong Chih Kuo - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, K (4.50 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/kn49ts


Chattanooga won 7-3

Josh Bell - 2 for 4, 2 2B's, R, K, 2 E's (.278 BA)
Lucas May - 2 for 3, 2 R, BB, K (.316 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 0 for 1, K (.272 BA)

James Adkins - 0.1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (5.09 ERA)
Victor Garate - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (2.10 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/m8zldv


Inland Empire lost 11-8

Preston Mattingly - 0 for 1, RBI, K (.254 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 3 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, R, K, CS (.298 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 2 for 5, 3B, HR (13), 2 RBI, R, 2 K's, E (.311 BA)
Steven Caseres - 2 for 4, 2 2B's, 2 R, BB, K (.295 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/mrrcoy


Great Lakes lost 6-4

Dee Gordon - 0 for 5, 3 K's (.297 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 3, 2 R, HBP (.263 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 3, 3B, RBI, BB (.284 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 4, R, E (.272 BA)

Geison Aguasviva - 1.2 IP, 3 Hits, 0 R, BB, 0 K's (0.34 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lbvchl


Ogden won 10-4

BCG - 2 for 5, 2B, HR (4), RBI, R (.291 BA)
Jerry Sands - 0 for 4, RBI, R, BB (.392 BA)
Mario Songco - 2 for 4, 3B, RBI, 2 R, K (.377 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lxgt96


AZL won 4-3

Nick Akins - 0 for 3, R, BB (.377 BA)
Blake Smith - 1 for 3, R, K, HBP (.276 BA)
Michael Pericht - 0 for 3, R, BB, K (.314 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 1 for 3, BB, K, SB (.200 BA)

Bolivar Medina - 4 IP, 3 Hits, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K's (1.84 ERA)
Dan Danielson - 5 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K's (3.10 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mn4rfm


Player of the Day - Dan Danielson, RHP

Still just 20 years old, DD was the 7th round pick back in 2007. He hasn't progressed much, if at all, since he's spent all 3 pro seasons in rookie ball. He's showing some signs of life this season, with 29 strikeouts and only 3 walks in 20.1 innings. He has, however, given up 4 home runs in 5 appearances. Dan has a chance to develop, but he needs to get moving already.

Minor League Recap - 7/10/09

Albuquerque lost 3-0

Tony Abreu - 1 for 4, 2 K's (.240 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 4, 2B, K (.261 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 4, 2 K's, CS (.296 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/l5le8c


Chattanooga lost 4-3

Josh Bell - 1 for 4, K (.274 BA)
Lucas May - 1 for 3, R, BB (.307 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, RBI (.272 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/nzoyql


Inland Empire lost 4-0

Preston Mattingly - 1 for 5, 2B, 2 K's (.255 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 3, 2 BB, K (.293 BA)
Pedro Baez - 1 for 4, 2 K's, E (.288 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 3, BB (.292 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 3, BB, CS (.309 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/m57ud4


Great Lakes won 7-6

Dee Gordon - 1 for 5, 3B, R (.301 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 0 for 4, R, BB (.262 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 5, HR (21), 2 RBI, 2 R, K (.283 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 2 for 4, HR (7), RBI, 2 R (.272 BA)

Cole St Clair - 2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, BB, K (3.24 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lbpd65


Ogden lost 6-4

Brian Cavazos-Galvez - 2 for 5, HR (3), 2 RBI, R, 2 K's, CS (.284 BA)
Jerry Sands - 0 for 4, K (.414 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 4, K (.369 BA)
JT Wise - 1 for 4 (.389 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/mgp4ug


AZL won 11-10

Nick Akins - 2 for 4, 3B, 3 RBI, R, BB, 2 K's (.400 BA)
Blake Smith - 3 for 6, 2 RBI, R, K (.267 BA)
Michael Pericht - 1 for 4, 2B, RBI, R, 3 K's, HBP (.444 BA)
Stetson Banks - 2 for 5, 2B, 3B, RBI, R, SB, OF Assist (.152 BA)

Rubby De La Rosa - 3 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, BB, 5 K's (4.66 ERA)
Beyker Fructuoso - 2.1 IP, 7 Hits, 6 R (5 ER), 0 BB, 3 K's (5.91 ERA)
Pedro Feliciano - 2.2 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 2 BB, 2 K's (1.69 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nryodp


Player of the Day - Kyle Russell, OF

Russell clubbed his 21st home run today, which is 6 better than the next guy, Cubs' 3B Josh Vitters. While he's also tops in the league in SLG and second in OPS, I'm still skeptical about how much he'll succeed at higher levels, if at all. Kyle has already struck out an astonishing 110 times in just over 300 at bats. And before you compare him to Adam Dunn, remember that Dunn spent his age 19 season in the Midwest league and struck out less than 20% of the time.

Minor League Recap - 7/09/09

Albuquerque lost 4-2

Tony Abreu - 1 for 3, 2B, BB (.239 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 4, K, OF Assist (.297 BA)

Hong Chih Kuo - 1 IP, Hit, ER, BB, 0 K's (9.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ndrzyv


Chattanooga lost 3-0

Josh Bell - 1 for 4, 2B, K (.275 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.273 BA)

Javy Guerra - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, K (3.18 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lx7jq8


Inland Empire lost 1-0

Preston Mattingly - 1 for 4, K, SB (.256 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 4, K, CS (.296 BA)
Pedro Baez - 2 for 4 (.288 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 4, 2 K's (.291 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 4, E (.309 BA)

Chris Withrow - 5 IP, 3 Hits, R (0 ER), 3 BB, 4 K's (4.86 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lbeqav


Great Lakes lost 4-2

Dee Gordon - 0 for 4, K (.303 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 2 for 4, K (.266 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 4, 2 K's, SB (.282 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 4, HR (6), RBI, R, K (.269 BA)

Ethan Martin - 4 IP, 5 Hits, 3 ER, 3 BB, 8 K's (4.64 ERA)
Nathan Eovaldi - 4 IP, 4 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 3 K's (3.80 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lnfth8


Ogden won 4-3

Brian Cavazos-Galvez - 2 for 4, RBI, SB, CS (.275 BA)
Jerry Sands - 0 for 3, BB, 2 K's (.439 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 3, R, 2 K's, HBP (.377 BA)
Kyle Orr - 2 for 4, RBI, R, K (.257 BA)

Brett Wallach - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, K (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/n38ply


AZL did not play


Player of the Day - Chris Withrow, RHP

Withrow has another solid outing, dropping his ERA back under 5. Not as many strikeouts as last time and still too many walks, but you can't argue with no earned runs. Chris just needs more confidence when facing lefties and he should be ready for Double A.

Minor League Recap - 7/08/09

Albuquerque won 11-7

Tony Abreu - 3 for 6, 2 2B's, RBI, 3 R (.233 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 0 for 5, R, 2 K's, HBP (.261 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 5, HR (5), 6 RBI, 2 R, BB (.299 BA)

Josh Lindblom - 3.2 IP, 8 Hits, 5 ER, 4 BB, 4 K's (5.59 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/m5g3qp


Chattanooga won 11-5

Josh Bell - 1 for 3, 2 R, 2 BB (.275 BA)
Lucas May - 3 for 4, 2B, 5 RBI (.306 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 1 for 5, RBI, R, 2 K's (.276 BA)

Victor Garate - 2 IP, Hit, 0 R, BB, 3 K's (2.16 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nqbxmf


Inland Empire won 3-0

Preston Mattingly - 0 for 4, 2 K's, CS (.256 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 4, 2B, R, 2 K's (.294 BA)
Pedro Baez - 2 for 4, R (.285 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 3, 2B, R, BB, 2 K's (.292 BA)

Tim Sexton - 6.1 IP, 6 Hits, 0 R, BB, 6 K's (2.72 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ko5d5u


Great Lakes won 12-3

Dee Gordon - 2 for 5, RBI, 3 R, BB, K (.306 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 1 for 4, HR (11), 4 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB, K (.262 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 5, R, BB, K (.262 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 5, 3B, HR (20), 4 RBI, 2 R, 2 K's (.282 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 3 for 5, 2B, RBI, R (.270 BA)

Justin Miller - 7 IP, 7 Hits, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K's (4.53 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/npecov


Ogden won 19-2

Jerry Sands - 2 for 4, HR (6), 5 RBI, 2 R, K (.460 BA)
Mario Songco - 3 for 5, 2 2B's, 2 RBI, R, BB, K (.379 BA)
JT Wise - 3 for 6, HR (1), 4 RBI, 2 R (.429 BA)

Javier Solano - 1 IP, Hit, ER, 0 BB, 2 K's (5.68 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nqkxry


AZL lost 13-0

Nick Akins - 0 for 2 (.391 BA)
Blake Smith - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.111 BA)
Jan Vazquez - 1 for 1 (.105 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 0 for 3, E (.185 BA)

Carlos Frias - 2 IP, 9 Hits, 8 ER, BB, K (5.87 ERA)
Amauri Guzman - 2 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/njfpjs


Player of the Day - Tim Sexton, RHP

Sexton, whose arguably been the Dodgers best minor league pitcher this year, continued his dominant 2009 performance with 6.1 shutout innings to lower his ERA to 2.72, second in the California league. His walks and home runs allowed are down, his strikeouts are up. I would like to see Tim promoted to Double A and watch how he reacts to facing better competition.

Minor League Recap - 7/07/09

Albuquerque lost 5-4

Tony Abreu - 1 for 5, HR (2), 2 RBI, R (.189 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 3 for 4, BB, E (.265 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 3, 2B, 2 BB (.294 BA)

Jason Schmidt - 6 IP, 7 Hits, 4 ER, BB, 6 K's (3.95 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mll6ah


Chattanooga was rained out


Inland Empire won 7-4

Preston Mattingly - 0 for 5, 2 K's (.260 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 4, RBI, BB, SB (.294 BA)
Pedro Baez - 0 for 5, RBI, K (.282 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 4, HR (12), RBI, 2 R, BB, K (.313 BA)

Steven Johnson - 5 IP, 6 Hits, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K's (3.79 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mlb5as


Great Lakes lost 4-0

Dee Gordon - 0 for 4, K, CS, 2 E's (.305 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 1, 3 BB (.280 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 3, 2B (.264 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/mx8tnf


Ogden lost 4-3

Jerry Sands - 1 for 4, E (.458 BA)
Mario Songco - 2 for 3, 2B, HR (6), 2 RBI, R (.358 BA)
JT Wise - 1 for 4, R, K (.375 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/mbcet9


AZL won 3-2

Nick Akins - 1 for 3, K, HBP (.409 BA)
Blake Smith - 0 for 1, R, 2 BB, K, HBP (.200 BA)
Michael Pericht - 1 for 3, HR (3), 2 RBI, R, BB, 2 K's (.357 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 1 for 2, 2B, HBP (.208 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/met8ae


Player of the Day - Mario Songco, OF

Songco is now leading the Pioneer league in home runs. He has 4 home runs and 3 doubles in his last 6 games, batting .393 over that span. The downside is Mario's walk to strikeout ratio; he's yet to draw a walk in July and has already struck out 8 times. He's also struggling mightily against lefties, so he'll really need to prove he can hit them going forward if he wants to be considered an everyday player.

Minor League Recap - 7/06/09

Albuquerque played a doubleheader

Game 1 - Albuquerque lost 5-3

Tony Abreu - 0 for 5 (.167 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 4, 2B (.257 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 1, HR (3), RBI, 2 R, 3 BB (.281 BA)

Cory Wade - 2 IP, 2 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 3 K's (6.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lgoxkg

Game 2 - Albuquerque lost 8-7

Tony Abreu - 1 for 2, 2 R, 2 BB (.188 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 2, R, BB, K (.259 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 3, HR (4), 3 RBI, R, BB, K (.293 BA)

Scott Elbert - 4.2 IP, 5 Hits, 4 ER, 6 BB, 4 K's (5.74 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/knb7me


Chattanooga lost 7-6

Josh Bell - 1 for 4, 2 R, BB, K (.274 BA)
Lucas May - 0 for 4, RBI, 2 K's (.290 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 2 for 5, 2B, R (.277 BA)

James Adkins - 4 IP, 5 Hits, 5 R (3 ER), 2 BB, 0 K's (5.11 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mm4tos


Inland Empire lost 7-2

Preston Mattingly - 0 for 4, 2 K's, OF Assist (.266 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 4, PO (.298 BA)
Pedro Baez - 1 for 3, HR (10), RBI, R, E (.287 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 3, 2B, R, K (.291 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 3, RBI (.314 BA)

Josh Wall - 6 IP, 4 Hits, 2 ER, BB, 9 K's (5.37 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ma48ky


Great Lakes lost 6-2

Dee Gordon - 1 for 5, K, SB, E (.309 BA)
Nick Buss - 2 for 3, RBI, K, CS (.261 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 4, HR (19), RBI, R, K, OF Assist (.281 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 4, K (.263 BA)

Geison Aguasviva - 5 IP, 8 Hits, 4 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 3 K's (0.36 ERA)
Cole St Clair - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (3.68 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nb4fsg


Player of the Day - Jamie Hoffman, OF

While he didn't put up all the numbers today, since the first game was a completion of a suspended game from a few days ago, he went a combined 3 for 4 with 2 HR and 4 walks. Hoffman still doesn't profile as an everyday player but he's a personal favorite.

Minor League Recap - 7/05/09

Albuquerque was postponed due to rain


Chattanooga won 14-4

Andrew Lambo - 3 for 4, 2B, HR (8), 5 RBI, 2 R, BB (.275 BA)
Lucas May - 2 for 5, 2B, 2 R, K (.301 BA)

Victor Garate - 2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (2.30 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/pv5fqo


Inland Empire lost 7-3

Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 4, CS (.295 BA)
Pedro Baez - 1 for 4, R, K, E (.287 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 4 (.291 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 2 for 3, 2B, 3B, RBI, R, BB (.314 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/qdbwa2


Great Lakes lost 4-1

Dee Gordon - 1 for 4 (.310 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 3, 2 K's, HBP (.278 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 3, 2B, R, BB, E (.263 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/odz6je


Ogden won 5-3

Brian Cavazos-Galvez - 1 for 4, 2B, K, SB, OF Assist (.304 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 4, R, BB, K (.473 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 4, HR (5), 2 RBI, R, HBP (.340 BA)
JT Wise - 2 for 4, 2 R, K (.500 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/qfnljm


AZL won 4-2

Nick Akins - 1 for 4, RBI, K, CS (.415 BA)

Beyker Fructuoso - 3 IP, 4 Hits, ER, 2 BB, 2 K's (2.16 ERA)
Roberto Feliciano - 2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (1.13 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/qks8by


Player of the Day - Andrew Lambo, OF

Hopefully Lambo is starting to turn things around. He killed it during April (.931 OPS), but struggled through May and June (OPSing .591 and .772). Now he's heating up with the weather, already collecting 7 hits in 5 games. Andrew's had bad luck this year, maintaining a high line drive percentage every month but seeing his BABIP drop under .300 over the last 2 months. As long as he's hitting the ball hard, I'm not concerns with the numbers.

Minor League Recap - 7/04/09

Albuquerque was suspended due to rain


Chattanooga lost 8-2

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4 (.269 BA)
Josh Bell - 0 for 2, 2 BB, K, CS (.275 BA)

Javy Guerra - 1 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 2 K's (3.86 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/n6gu5e


Inland Empire won 4-3

Preston Mattingly - 1 for 5, R, K (.270 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 4, K, SB, OF Assist (.299 BA)
Pedro Baez - 2 for 4, 2 RBI, R, K (.287 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 4, K (.310 BA)

Chris Withrow - 5 IP, 4 Hits, 3 ER, 3 BB, 10 K's (5.23 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nda79w


Great Lakes lost 8-4

Dee Gordon - 0 for 4, K (.311 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 1 for 4, RBI, R, K, SB (.272 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 4, 2B, PO (.281 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 2, HR (6), RBI, 2 R, K, HBP (.262 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/kllzyd


Ogden won 14-7

Brian Cavazos-Galvez - 2 for 5, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, R, BB, K (.308 BA)
Jerry Sands - 2 for 4, 2B, HR (5), 2 RBI, 3 R, BB (.490 BA)
Mario Songco - 3 for 5, 2B, RBI, 2 R, K (.348 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lby4xp


AZL did not play


Player of the Day - Jerry Sands, OF

Now batting .490, Sands is tearing the cover off the ball after struggling in a 5 game stint with Great Lakes. The 21 year old is showing the same raw power he did a year ago, when he belted 10 HR for GCL. But last year, he hit just .205 with 43 K's in 46 games. Once he gets out of the hitter's haven that is the Pioneer league, it'll be interesting to see what Jerry can do with all his talent.

Minor League Recap - 7/03/09

Albuquerque won 4-3

Tony Abreu - 0 for 4 (.200 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 1 for 3, 2B, R, BB, K (.246 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 3, 2B, 2 R, BB (.274 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/m78ger


Chattanooga won 4-3

Josh Bell - 0 for 4, 3 K's (.277 BA)
Lucas May - 0 for 2, BB, K, HBP (.292 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 2 for 4, CS (.269 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/mfg78q


Inland Empire won 6-3

Preston Mattingly - 0 for 4 (.272 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 3, HR (11), RBI, 2 R, 2 BB (.296 BA)
Pedro Baez - 0 for 4, RBI, K, E (.284 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 3, RBI, BB, 2 K's, E (.296 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 3 for 5, 2 RBI, K (.311 BA)

Tim Sexton - 6 IP, 6 Hits, 2 R (1 ER), 4 BB, 6 K's (2.91 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/klt6ku


Great Lakes won 5-3

Dee Gordon - 4 for 6, HR (2), 2 RBI, R, SB, 2 CS (.315 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 1 for 5, RBI, K (.273 BA)
Nick Buss - 1 for 5, 2 K's (.256 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 4, BB, 3 K's (.278 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 5, 3 K's (.260 BA)

Nathan Eovaldi - 5 IP, 5 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K's (3.90 ERA)
Ethan Martin - 3 IP, 3 Hits, 3 ER, BB, 3 K's (4.50 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ljvwsr


Ogden won 11-2

Brian Cavazos-Galvez - 3 for 6, 2 2B's, 2 RBI, 2 R (.298 BA)
Jerry Sands - 4 for 6, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R (.489 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 6, RBI, 3 K's (.317 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/moucfn


AZL lost 6-5

Nick Akins - 1 for 4, 2 RBI, BB, K (.432 BA)
Clay Calfee - 2 for 5, 3B, RBI, R, 2 K"s (.349 BA)
Michael Pericht - 2 for 5, RBI (.348 BA)
Chris Henderson - 3 for 4, 2B, RBI, K, E (.292 BA)

Carlos Frias - 5 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 5 K's (1.35 ERA)
Hong Chih Kuo - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, BB, 2 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/n2b4d9


Player of the Day - Dee Gordon, SS

After failing to bunt the winning run to 3rd base, Gordon smoked a walk-off home run over the right-center field wall. It was just his second HR of the year, which makes it even more remarkable. Dee is coming off an amazing June, where he hit .347 with 14 stolen bases. He was caught stealing twice tonight, which is something he'll have to work on as he moves up the ladder. But it's great to see Flash Jr having so much success so early in his career.

Minor League Recap - 7/02/09

Albuquerque did not play


Chattanooga lost 4-3

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, R, 2 K's (.266 BA)
Josh Bell - 2 for 3, 2B, BB, E (.281 BA)

Victor Garate - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 3 BB, K (2.45 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nxc7pr


Inland Empire won 6-2

Preston Mattingly - 3 for 5, 2 RBI, R, K, SB, E (.276 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 K's, SB (.296 BA)
Pedro Baez - 0 for 5, 2 K's (.289 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 4, 3B, R, BB, K (.295 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 4, BB, K (.306 BA)

Steven Johnson - 6.1 IP, 6 Hits, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K's (3.80 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/m3b2vp


Great Lakes played a doubleheader

Game 1 - Great Lakes won 4-2

Dee Gordon - 0 for 3, K, E (.308 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 2 for 3, 2B, HR (10), RBI, 2 R, K (.277 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 0 for 3, K (.260 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 2, R, BB (.284 BA)
Nick Buss - 1 for 2, RBI (.261 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 2, HR (5), RBI, R (.268 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lv75q4

Game 2 - Great Lakes lost 3-1

Dee Gordon - 1 for 3 (.308 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 0 for 3, K (.274 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 2, HBP (.262 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 2, BB, K (.282 BA)

Justin Miller - 6.1 IP, 4 Hits, 2 ER, BB, 7 K's (4.69 ERA)
Cole St Clair - 0.2 IP, Hit, ER, 0 BB, K (3.95 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mwpsc7


Ogden lost 14-6

Brian Cavazos-Galvez - 3 for 5, 2 2B's, 2 R, SB (.268 BA)
Jerry Sands - 3 for 5, 2 RBI, R, K, CS, OF Assist (.463 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 5, HR (4), 2 RBI, R, 2 K's (.343 BA)

Javier Solano - 1.1 IP, 4 Hits, 2 ER, 0 BB, K (5.06 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/n36ffw


AZL won 6-1

Clay Calfee - 1 for 4, RBI, E (.342 BA)
Michael Pericht - 3 for 4, 2B, HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB (.333 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 0 for 4, BB, K (.200 BA)
Jan Vazquez - 0 for 3, R, HBP (.071 BA)

Carl Webster - 5 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 2 BB, 9 K's (1.93 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nh5sxl


Player of the Day - Michael Pericht, C

The 16th rounder out of St Joseph's in Indiana was unheralded as a draft prospect but has shown some crazy good on-base abilities during his brief debut. The 6'5 225 lbs backstop has drawn an impressive 8 walks in just 6 games, and his 1.389 OPS is second best in the league. Of course, he probably shouldn't even be considered a prospect just yet, but it's fun to see this type of production.

Minor League Recap - 7/01/09

Albuquerque won 9-5

Tony Abreu - 2 for 5, HR (1), RBI, R (.235 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 4, R, BB, K (.258 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 0 for 5, 2 K's (.240 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 3, R, BB, SB, CS (.261 BA)

Jason Schmidt - 6 IP, 7 Hits, 4 ER, 0 BB, 5 K's (3.38 ERA)
Cory Wade - 1 IP, Hit, ER, 0 BB, K (9.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ndjfsc


Chattanooga won 9-3

Josh Bell - 1 for 3, 2 R, 2 BB (.277 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 0 for 0, R, BB (.266 BA)

James Adkins - 6 IP, 5 Hits, 2 ER, BB, 3 K's (5.03 ERA)
Javy Guerra - 1 IP, 0 Hits, ER, 3 BB, K (2.45 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/netq4e


Inland Empire won 4-0

Preston Mattingly - 1 for 3, BB, K, SB, CS (.269 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 4, R, K, SB (.297 BA)
Pedro Baez - 1 for 3, 2 R, K, E, HBP (.294 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 4, K (.296 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 2 for 4, RBI, K, CS (.310 BA)

Josh Wall - 7 IP, 6 Hits, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K's (5.66 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/kt3dve


Great Lakes was rained out


Ogden won 6-5

Brian Cavazos-Galvez - 1 for 6, HR (2), RBI, R, K (.222 BA)
Jerry Sands - 3 for 5, 2B, HR (4), 2 RBI, R, BB, K (.444 BA)
Mario Songco - 3 for 5, 2B, HR (3), 2 RBI, R, 2 K's (.367 BA)

Stephen Ames - 3 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's (1.42 ERA)
Daigoro Rondon - 2 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's (0.00 ERA)
Nick Gaudi - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (10.13 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lg4nnn


AZL won 6-4

Casio Grider - 1 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, R, 2 K's (.211 BA)
Nick Akins - 2 for 4, K, SB (.455 BA)
Chris Henderson - 1 for 3, R, BB, 2 K's, SB (.200 BA)
Austin King - 0 for 1, R, BB, K, CS, 2 E's, HBP (.154 BA)

Dan Danielson - 4.1 IP, 6 Hits, 3 R (2 ER), BB, 4 K's (3.65 ERA)
Bolivar Medina - 4.2 IP, 2 Hits, R (0 ER), 2 BB, 3 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lldstu


Players of the Day - Jerry Sands and Mario Songco, OF

Entering the bottom of the 9th, the Raptors were down 5-4. Brian Cavazos-Galvez starts the inning with a line out to left field and Jerry Sands strikes out swinging. So with 1 out left, Mario Songco launches a shot over the right field wall to tie the game. Then, in the 11th, Lenell McGee becomes the potential winning run by singling to the shortstop. A Brian Cavazos-Galvez strike out brings up Jerry Sands, looking to make up for his earlier whiff. Sands sends a ball to right field that scores McGee and the Raptors win 6-5 in 11 innings.

Both corner outfielders are having strong starts to their seasons, each OPSing over 1.000. Sands, though older, is more raw with potential plus tools, while Songco is less flashy with a better chance to hit in the future.