Minor League Recap - 8/31/09

Albuquerque won 6-5

Tony Abreu - 2 for 3, RBI (.351 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 3 for 4, 2B, RBI, R (.295 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 0 for 4, K (.256 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 2, R, 2 BB, CS (.284 BA)

Josh Lindblom - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (2.75 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/m7ted6


Chattanooga lost 5-4

Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 4, 3B, R, 2 K's, CS (.243 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 0 for 2, RBI, R, 2 BB (.256 BA)
Lucas May - 0 for 4 (.301 BA)

Javy Guerra - 2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (3.46 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nr3pfu


Inland Empire did not play


Great Lakes won 6-4

Dee Gordon - 1 for 4, RBI, R, 2 K's (.303 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 4, 2B, RBI, R, K (.274 BA)
Jerry Sands - 0 for 2, BB (.216 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 3, R, K (.274 BA)

Geison Aguasviva - 3 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, BB, 3 K's (1.63 ERA)
Cole St Clair - 1 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (2.62 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lakwsc


Ogden lost 6-4

BCG - 2 for 4, BB, K, E, OF Assist (.333 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 5, 3 K's, PO (.343 BA)
JT Wise - 2 for 4, HR (5), 2 RBI, R, K (.304 BA)

Steven Ames - 2 IP, 2 Hits, 2 ER, BB, 3 K's (1.95 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nsmok6


Player of the day - JT Wise, C

The 2009 5th rounder has enjoyed the cozy confines of the Pioneer league and feasting on left-handed pitching. Wise is batting a staggering .424 against them with a 1.230 OPS. Compare that to his split against righties, which is a somewhat disappointing .253 BA and .706 OPS. This mirrors his performance in college this spring, where he put up an insane 1.529 OPS against southpaws and a far more modest .846 OPS against righties. Hopefully JT can improve upon his same-handed counterparts as he advances through the Dodgers' system.

Minor League Recap - 8/30/09

Albuquerque won 8-4

Blake DeWitt - 2 for 4, R, BB, E (.259 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 1 (.291 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 3, R, BB (.286 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/nx6udj


Chattanooga won 2-1

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, 2B, RBI, K (.257 BA)
Lucas May - 0 for 1, K (.307 BA)

James Adkins - 5 IP, 4 Hits, 0 R, BB, 4 K's (4.41 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mlt2hx


Inland Empire lost 3-1

Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 3, 2B, R, HBP (.293 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 0 for 4, K (.235 BA)
Steven Caseres - 2 for 4, RBI, E (.262 BA)

Kenley Jansen - 0.2 IP, Hit, 0 R, BB, K (5.19 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/n9s4rx


Great Lakes won 4-2

Kyle Russell - 0 for 2, 2 BB, 2 K's, SB, PO (.274 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 4, RBI (.274 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 4, HR (5), RBI, R, K (.221 BA)

Cole St Clair - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (2.70 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mucx4n


Ogden won 7-5

Mario Songco - 1 for 5, 2B, R (.350 BA)
Clay Calfee - 2 for 5, RBI, K (.353 BA)
Nick Akins - 1 for 3, R, BB, K (.254 BA)
Kyle Orr - 1 for 4, 2B, K (.213 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lwmt8b


AZL did not play


Player of the day - James Adkins, LHP

The 23 year old 2007 supplemental first rounder has had an up and down season. He's had major struggles with his command, as evidenced by his 69 walks in 132.2 innings pitched. His strikeout rate isn't much better (5.22 / 9). However, he's shown the ability to consistently keep the ball on the ground, as he's posted a 1.36 ground/fly ratio and allowed just 8 home runs in 25 starts. Adkins' future is still up in the air, though I see him as more of a reliever/LOOGY at this point instead of a back-end starter.

Minor League Recap - 8/29/09

Albuquerque lost 11-9

Tony Abreu - 1 for 5, 3 K's, 2 E's (.347 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 2 for 4, HR (7), RBI, 2 R, K (.256 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 5, 2 HR (8), 5 RBI, 2 R, 2 K's (.286 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 4 (.290 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/koxf3d


Chattanooga lost 5-4

Andrew Lambo - 0 for 3, R, BB, 2 K's (.257 BA)
Lucas May - 2 for 3, 2B, R, BB (.308 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 1, K, OF Assist (.212 BA)

Javy Guerra - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, K (3.75 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/meg7yf


Inland Empire won 4-1

Doug Mientkiewicz - 1 for 4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R, 2 K's (.222 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 2, RBI, BB (.292 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.237 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/mdsnxl


Great Lakes won 6-0

Dee Gordon - 0 for 3, R, BB, SB, CS, E (.304 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 3, RBI, 2 R, SB, HBP (.275 BA)
Jerry Sands - 0 for 3, K (.220 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 3 (.274 BA)

Nathan Eovaldi - 3 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K's (3.38 ERA)
Ethan Martin - 3 IP, Hit, 0 R, BB, 5 K's (3.90 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lhhber


Ogden won 5-2

BCG - 2 for 4, BB, SB (.332 BA)
Mario Songco - 3 for 5, RBI, R, 2 K's (.358 BA)
Nick Akins - 0 for 4, BB, 2 K's (.250 BA)

Matt Magill - 5 IP, Hit, 2 R (1 ER), 3 BB, 6 K's (3.86 ERA)
Javier Solano - 2 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K's (4.10 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ms8ots


AZL lost 11-9

Ivan DeJesus Jr - 2 for 2, 2B, 3 RBI (.200 BA)
Tae-Hyeok Nam - 0 for 3, K, 2 E's, HBP (.000 BA)
Jan Vazquez - 2 for 4, 2B, RBI, R, K (.216 BA)

Travis Schlichting - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (0.00 ERA)
Carlos Frias - 2.1 IP, 5 Hits, 3 R (0 ER), BB, 5 K's (4.28 ERA)
Beyker Fructuoso - 1 IP, Hit, 2 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 2 K's (6.28 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l4o5ps


Players of the day - Great Lakes' pitching staff

It's the third straight 3-hit shutout for Loons' pitchers and they've extended their scoreless innings streak to 31. Eovaldi lowered his ERA to 3.38 and Martin raised his team-leading strikeout total to 114, which is good for 8th in the league. And of course there was JonMichael Redding's 6 innings of one hit ball yesterday, preceded by Aaron Miller's brilliant no-hit bid on Thursday. Great Lakes also clinched a playoff birth with their win, the first in their young history. With their recent dominance on the mound and very potent offense, the Loons look to be the favorites in their effort to take the Midwest league title.

Minor League Recap - 8/28/09

Albuquerque won 8-7

Tony Abreu - 0 for 5 (.351 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 3 for 5, 2B, RBI, 2 R, K (.253 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 2, HR (6), 3 RBI, R, BB (.283 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 4, E (.290 BA)

Scott Elbert - 5 IP, 3 Hits, R (0 ER), 2 BB, 8 K's (3.74 ERA)
Josh Lindblom - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's (2.83 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mtt8h2


Chattanooga won 3-1

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, 2 RBI, K, SB (.259 BA)
Lucas May - 2 for 4, 2B, 3B, R (.303 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 4, 2B, RBI, K (.219 BA)

Victor Garate - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, BB, 0 K's (2.04 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nkqter


Inland Empire won 4-1

Doug Mientkiewicz - 0 for 3, R, BB, K (.200 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 2 for 4, 2B, HR (21), 3 RBI, R, K, SB (.291 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 4, K (.239 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/l6z2xs


Great Lakes won 8-0

Dee Gordon - 0 for 3, R, BB, K (.305 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 2 for 5, 2B, RBI, 2 R, K, CS, PO (.261 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 4, 2 2B's, RBI, BB, K (.273 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 3, 2 RBI, BB (.228 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 4, 2B, 2 R, K (.274 BA)

JonMichael Redding - 6 IP, Hit, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K's (4.59 ERA)
Roberto Feliciano - 2 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, K (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nbb4j7


Ogden won 6-3

BCG - 0 for 5, OF Assist (.329 BA)
Mario Songco - 2 for 3, 2B, HR (8), RBI, 3 R, BB (.344 BA)
Nick Akins - 0 for 3, R, K, HBP (.266 BA)

Allen Webster - 5 IP, 5 Hits, 2 ER, BB, 5 K's (1.42 ERA)
Steven Ames - 2 IP, Hit, ER, 0 BB, 2 K's (1.40 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ktfxlm


AZL did not play


Players of the day - Scott Van Slyke and Mario Songco, OF

Van Slyke keeps slugging, collecting his league best 41st double and 22nd HR. He also collected his 10th stolen base and his 124th strikeout. The whiffs concern me a little and, at 23, Scott still isn't a finished product. We'll see how he does in his real test next year at Double A. Songco, on the other hand, took a step backward after struggling in Low A. He comes back to Ogden as possibly the best hitter in the league, sporting a 1.111 OPS that's just a tick behind former teammate Jerry Sands' league-leading mark. Full season ball might have been a little much for the 20 year old, and he can wait til next year to try it out again.

Minor League Recap - 8/27/09

Albuquerque lost 11-7

Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 5 (.288 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 2 for 5, R (.248 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 4, R, BB (.282 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/nnbmaz


Chattanooga did not play


Inland Empire lost 8-1

Doug Mientkiewicz - 1 for 2, BB, HBP (.500 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 2 for 4, 2B, R (.290 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 4, RBI, K (.259 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 4, SB (.239 BA)

Justin Miller - 6 IP, 10 Hits, 6 ER, 3 BB, 3 K's (7.20 ERA)
Kenley Jansen - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, BB, K (5.63 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nccmjj


Great Lakes won 10-0

Dee Gordon - 2 for 4, 3B, RBI, R, BB (.307 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 1 for 2, HR (14), 2 RBI, R, 2 BB
Kyle Russell - 0 for 3, 2 R, 2 BB, 2 K's, SB (.271 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 3, 2B, R, K, HBP (.224 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 4, 2B, 3 RBI, R (.274 BA)

Aaron Miller - 6 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K's (1.65 ERA)
Geison Aguasviva - 2 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, BB, K (1.72 ERA)
Cole St Clair - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (2.78 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/n4gjdw


Ogden lost 9-8

BCG - 2 for 6, 2B, 3 RBI, R, K (.336 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 5, R, K (.333 BA)
Nick Akins - 3 for 4, 2B, RBI, BB, K (.279 BA)

Brett Wallach - 4 IP, 4 Hits, 3 ER, 0 BB, 9 K's (4.61 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lf2ftp


AZL won 9-1

Ivan DeJesus Jr - 0 for 3, BB, K (.000 BA)
Jan Vazquez - 2 for 4, RBI, R, BB (.200 BA)

Travis Schlichting - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (0.00 ERA)
Danny Danielson - 5 IP, 4 Hits, ER, 2 BB, 4 K's (3.08 ERA)
Greg Miller - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, BB, 0 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/n3exu5


Player of the day - Aaron Miller, LHP

Who needs a first round pick when you have Logan White? After struggling through his first two appearances, Miller has been stellar ever since. He's allowed just 1 hit in his last 12 innings pitched and is holding Midwest league batters to a .167 average. He's also striking out 12 batters per 9 during his debut and has walked only 10 batters in 33 innings. The last Dodgers' draft pick to dominate like this in his debut was Clayton Kershaw.

Minor League Recap - 8/26/09

Albuquerque won 6-2

Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 4, 2B, R (.289 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 1 for 3, HR (6), RBI, R, BB (.245 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 2 (.282 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lpd6nj


Chattanooga lost 7-3

Lucas May - 2 for 4 (.300 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 2 for 4, R (.259 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 1 (.179 BA)

Chris Withrow - 5 IP, 6 Hits, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K's (4.84 ERA)
Javy Guerra - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, K (3.91 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l4obye


Inland Empire lost 7-6

Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 4, BB, K (.288 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 2 for 4, 2 R, BB (.239 BA)
Steven Caseres - 2 for 3, 2 HR (15), 5 RBI, 2 R, BB (.262 BA)

Tim Sexton - 5 IP, 8 Hits, 7 R (4 ER), 4 BB, 4 K's (3.50 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/kro8fd


Great Lakes lost 5-1

Kyle Russell - 1 for 4, 2 K's (.272 BA)
Jerry Sands - 0 for 4, 3 K's (.219 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.274 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/m6uwmr


Ogden lost 7-6

BCG - 1 for 4, HR (14), RBI, R (.336 BA)
Mario Songco - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.341 BA)
Nick Akins - 1 for 2, R, 2 BB, K (.246 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/kkvsdr


AZL lost 6-5

Ivan DeJesus Jr - 0 for 2, R, 2 K's, HBP (.000 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 1 for 3, 3B, 2 RBI, R (.304 BA)

Bolivar Medina - 4.1 IP, 7 Hits, 6 R (5 ER), BB, 2 K's (2.89 ERA)
Amauri Guzman - 1.2 IP, 4 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (3.38 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l8fe6b


Player of the day - Steven Caseres, 1B

After 2 mediocre months to start the season, Caseres broke out in June with an incredible .418/.512/.806 line. He smashed 6 home runs and walked 14 times in 21 games. But now, it looks like a mirage as Steven has fallen hard back to Earth. His average plummeted to .235 in July and he didn't hit even 1 home run. It's dropped even further in August to .132 and his OPS is a miserable .522. His problem is his complete inability to hit lefties (.141 BA). He's been great against righties, posting a .914 OPS against them. But he'll have to hit southpaws to prove himself more than just a platoon player.

Minor League Recap - 8/25/09

Albuquerque lost 4-1

Chin Lung Hu - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.287 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 1 for 3, BB (.244 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 4 (.285 BA)

Josh Lindblom - 2 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 2 BB, 0 K's (2.91 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nvs7xz


Chattanooga won 7-6

Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 3, R, BB, K (.185 BA)
Lucas May - 1 for 1, 2B (.296 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 0 for 1 (.257 BA)

Victor Garate - 1 IP, 2 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 0 K's (2.08 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lr3yz5


Inland Empire won 6-3

Scott Van Slyke - 2 for 5, 2B (.290 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 5, R, 2 K's (.236 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/n25x94


Great Lakes won 12-5

Jaime Pedroza - 1 for 4, HR (13), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB (.258 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 4, HR (26), 4 RBI, 2 K's, OF Assist (.273 BA)
Jerry Sands - 0 for 3, BB, E (.232 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 2 for 4, 2 R, K (.276 BA)

Roberto Feliciano - 1 IP, Hit, R (0 ER), BB, 0 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l9nvwn


Ogden lost 8-5

BCG - 2 for 4, BB, K, SB, CS (.337 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 5, RBI, R, K (.359 BA)
Nick Akins - 0 for 3, BB, 2 K's (.236 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/naaesm


AZL won 7-3

Ivan DeJesus Jr - 0 for 3, 3 K's (.000 BA)
Michael Pericht - 1 for 5, HR (4), RBI, R, K, E (.216 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 0 for 3, BB, K (.306 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lgh948


Player of the day - Kyle Russell, OF

Russell hit his league-leading 26th home run, 6 more than the next closest MWL hitter. His .552 SLG also leads the league and his .918 OPS is second. However, the category that worries me is strikeouts, where his 164 whiffs also pace the circuit. I have trouble believing that a 23 year old who strikes out this much in Low A will have success moving up the ladder, but I'd love for Kyle to prove me wrong.

Gordon, Russell named MVPs

The Midwest League revealed its post-season All Star team, as well as its MVP and Prospect of the Year awards today. Dee Gordon took both honors, sharing the MVP award with teammate Kyle Russell. Gordon, son of major league reliever Tom, leads the league with 69 stolen bases and was recently named the league's Most Exciting Player by Baseball America. Russell leads the circuit in Home Runs with 26. Injured Loons catcher Tony Delmonico also made the post-season All Star team again, after playing in the mid-summer classic before going down with injuries to his hands.

http://tinyurl.com/m3etjk

Some thoughts on tonight's game

I usually try not to complain much about managing, since it is such a difficult and nuanced profession. But 3 things really stood out to me about tonight's game.

1. Hawpe's second at bat

After looking so bad against Kershaw's sliders, the first pitch fastball to Hawpe in the 4th was brilliant, as Brad weakly flicked his wrists at it. After that, in my opinion, he should have then thrown nothing but sliders/curveballs. But after missing low with a breaking ball, Torre calls for another fastball which Hawpe hits 400+ feet. Now, Clayton missed badly on location, but when a batter looks utterly helpless against a certain pitch, you don't stop throwing it.

2. McDonald instead of Sherrill

In the bottom of the tenth, the following batters were due up for the Rockies - Ian Stewart, Carlos Gonzalez, Omar Quintanilla and, if anyone got on, Todd Helton. What do they have in common? Why, they're left-handed. So it would make sense to bring in your left-handed reliever to face them, no? Apparently not, according to Torre. He brings in James McDonald, who has posted decent numbers against southpaws, but doesn't have the type of late-inning experience that Sherrill brings to the table.

3. Not having Broxton up

After McDonald walked the leadoff batter, I would have immediately gotten both Sherrill AND Broxton up, in order to face Helton and/or Tulowitzki. Helton has only seen Sherrill once and made out. Broxton completely dominates Tulowitzki, as the shortstop is 0 for 11 with 8 strikeouts versus The Bull. But after Loney's error on Gonzalez' sac bunt and Quintanilla strikes out, Torre opts to walk Helton to load the bases and force McDonald to face Tulowitzki.

I can understand resistance to criticizing Torre over Clayton grooving a fastball, as Torre isn't doing the pitching. But when you have two very good relievers in your pen and choose not to use them in a crucial point in the game, you're not giving the team its best chance to win.

Minor League Recap - 8/24/09

Albuquerque lost 11-5

Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 4, K, HBP (.290 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 1 for 4, 2 K's (.243 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 5, 2B, R, OF Assist (.289 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lhqcpe


Chattanooga won 8-0

Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 2, R, 3 BB, K, SB, CS (.208 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 1 for 2, 2B, RBI, R, 2 BB (.257 BA)
Lucas May - 2 for 3, 2 2B's, 3 RBI, R, BB (.292 BA)

James Adkins - 6 IP, 4 Hits, 0 R, 4 BB, 5 K's (4.58 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nxujpz


Inland Empire won 9-3

Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 2, 2B, RBI, 2 R, 3 BB, K (.289 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 2 for 5, HR (8), 2 RBI, R (.237 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 5, 2 K's (.259 BA)

Kenley Jansen - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's (6.43 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mxogmv


Great Lakes lost 5-1

Dee Gordon - 2 for 2, 2 SB (.306 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 3, BB, K (.273 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 4, HR (4), RBI, R, K (.242 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 4, 2B, 2 K's (.274 BA)

Ethan Martin - 3 IP, 2 Hits, 2 R (0 ER), 4 BB, 2 K's (4.02 ERA)
Nathan Eovaldi - 3 IP, 5 Hits, ER, BB, 4 K's (3.49 ERA)
Geison Aguasviva - 2 IP, 4 Hits, 2 ER, 0 BB, K (1.78 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lsntjr


Ogden did not play


AZL won 7-4

Jonathan Garcia - 1 for 4, HR (3), 2 RBI, R, 3 K's (.313 BA)
Michael Pericht - 1 for 3, 2B, RBI, K (.216 BA)
Jan Vazquez - 1 for 3, R, BB, K (.182 BA)

Travis Schlichting - 1 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (0.00 ERA)
Carlos Frias - 5 IP, Hit, ER, 3 BB, 4 K's (4.45 ERA)
Greg Miller - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l6lqoh


Player of the day - Dee Gordon, SS

Gordon has had a great full season debut, far better than many would have expected. He's now among the minor league leaders with 69 stolen bases, with a success rate of about 75%. He's holding his own against lefties, batting .281 with a very impressive .383 OBP against them. And to top it off, despite his high error totals, Total Zone rates his defense in the first half as near average. Dee took a foul ball off his leg and exited the game early today, but he'll be back polishing his skills soon.

Minor League Recap - 8/23/09

Albuquerque lost 6-5

Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 3, RBI, R (.288 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 4, E (.291 BA)

Scott Elbert - 4 IP, 5 Hits, 2 R (1 ER), BB, 6 K's (4.40 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/kwzdck


Chattanooga won 2-1

Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 4, R, SB (.227 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 1 for 3, 2B, R, OF Assist, HBP (.256 BA)
Lucas May - 0 for 2, RBI, BB, 2 K's (.287 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/mt5j9v


Inland Empire lost 5-0

Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 3, BB, K (.288 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 0 for 3, BB, 2 K's, SB (.235 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/npf3mr


Great Lakes won 3-2

Dee Gordon - 1 for 2, R, BB, K, SB, CS, E (.303 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 2 for 4, HR (12), RBI, 2 R, K (.259 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 4, 2 RBI, K, SB (.275 BA)
Jerry Sands - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.242 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 0 for 4, K (.275 BA)

Cole St Clair - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (2.87 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lom862


Ogden won 3-2

BCG - 2 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI (.335 BA)
JT Wise - 0 for 3, E (.296 BA)

Javier Solano - 2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (4.44 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l42yym


AZL did not play


Player of the day - Brian Cavazos-Galvez, OF

Galvez' league leading 27th double resulting in the game-tying and game-winning runs scoring in the 8th inning, giving the Raptors their 11th win of the second half. BCG is tied for 7th in BA, 3rd in SLG and 6th in OPS. The only downside is his lack of walks; he's drawn just 7 in 56 games. If Brian can learn to show a little patience, he'll establish himself as more than a Pioneer league star.

Minor League Recap - 8/22/09

Albuquerque won 8-4

Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 5, RBI, R, K (.296 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 0 for 1 (.288 BA)

Vicente Padilla - 5 IP, 3 Hits, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 K's (3.60 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nzk8fv


Chattanooga lost 7-1

Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 4, RBI, K (.167 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, 2B, 2 K's (.256 BA)

Victor Garate - 1.2 IP, 2 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 0 K's (1.94 ERA)
Javy Guerra - 1 IP, Hit, R (0 ER), BB, 0 K's (4.09 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/maasb2


Inland Empire lost 10-3

Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 4, R, BB, 2 K's (.288 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 3, R, 2 BB, K (.263 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 2 for 4, 2B, BB, 2 K's, SB (.237 BA)

Justin Miller - 3 IP, 7 Hits, 9 R (4 ER), 2 BB, K (6.63 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/n7my4q


Great Lakes won 6-0

Dee Gordon - 1 for 4, RBI, R, SB (.302 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 4, 2B, HR (25), RBI, R, 2 K's (.275 BA)
Jerry Sands - 0 for 2, BB (.259 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 0 for 2, R, BB, K (.277 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 3, 3B, RBI (.150 BA)

Aaron Miller - 5.1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 4 BB, 5 K's (2.11 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/npp92v


Ogden won 2-1

BCG - 1 for 5, 2 RBI (.332 BA)
Nick Akins - 1 for 4, 2B, 3 K's (.250 BA)
JT Wise - 0 for 2, 2 BB, K (.305 BA)

Carl Webster - 7.2 IP, 4 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 K's (0.00 ERA)
Steven Ames - 2.1 IP, 3 Hits, ER, BB, 3 K's (1.14 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mxjfz9


AZL lost 10-4

Jonathan Garcia - 3 for 4, 2 2B's, 3 R (.315 BA)

Danny Danielson - 5 IP, 3 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K's (3.20 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l759ho


Players of the day - Aaron Miller, LHP and Carl Webster, RHP

Miller's command took a step backward today, but his stuff was as good as ever as he pitched 5.1 innings of 1 hit ball, striking out 5. His overall strikeout rate is 13 per 9 and his ERA is 3.00. Webster has been even better, and had an amazing debut in Ogden. He's now struck out 65 batters in 55.1 IP (10.5 per 9) compared to just 14 walks; he walked 17 batters in 18.1 innings last year. He's also posting a near 2 to 1 groundball ratio and has yet to allow a home run. Whatever Webster's doing, it's working.

Minor League Recap - 8/21/09

Albuquerque lost 7-3

Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 4, HR (6), RBI, R (.288 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 0 for 4 (.243 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 4 (.294 BA)

Josh Lindblom - 2 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 2 K's (2.81 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/n6vqfe


Chattanooga won 5-3

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 3, BB, E (.256 BA)
Lucas May - 3 for 4, 2 R, E (.290 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 4, RBI, 2 K's (.143 BA)

Chris Withrow - 4 IP, 3 Hits, 3 ER, 4 BB, 2 K's (5.19 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mlx9o7


Inland Empire lost 19-4

Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 4 (.288 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.262 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 2, R, 2 BB (.234 BA)

Tim Sexton - 5 IP, 11 Hits, 6 ER, BB, 4 K's (3.44 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lffp7w


Great Lakes lost 4-1

Dee Gordon - 1 for 4, 3B, E (.303 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 3, R, BB, K, SB (.273 BA)
Jerry Sands - 0 for 3, 2 K's (.268 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 0 for 3 (.278 BA)
Mario Songco - 0 for 2, BB, K (.145 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lkkbwb


Ogden lost 4-3

BCG - 0 for 3, K, SB (.335 BA)
Nick Akins - 1 for 4, 2 K's, CS, E (.250 BA)
Kyle Orr - 0 for 3, 3 K's (.219 BA)
JT Wise - 0 for 1, RBI (.311 BA)

Brett Wallach - 3 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 2 K's (4.43 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lqwwpb


AZL was suspended due to rain


Player of the day - Bolivar Medina, LHP

Although the game didn't end, the stats will become official once the contest is completed. His line: 6 IP, Hit, ER, BB, 8 K's. The 20 year old Dominican is putting up strong numbers after not pitching last season. He's averaging almost a strikeout an inning, with less than 3 walks per 9. Hopefully he can stay healthy and continue producing.

Minor League Recap - 8/20/09

Albuquerque won 5-4

Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 4, BB (.289 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 2 for 5, 3B, HR (5), RBI, 2 R, K (.247 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 4, 2B, RBI, R, BB, K, E (.300 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/nlwsvc


Chattanooga won 8-6

Lucas May - 1 for 4, 2B, RBI, R, E (.281 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 4, R, BB, K (.100 BA)

Javy Guerra - 2 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K's (4.29 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/kk8crs


Inland Empire lost 3-2

Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 3, BB (.291 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 4, K (.265 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 0 for 3 (.233 BA)

Kenley Jansen - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, K (7.50 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lqa8yh


Great Lakes won 18-4

Dee Gordon - 2 for 4, 2 R, K (.303 BA)
Kyle Russell - 3 for 5, 2 2B's, RBI, 2 R, BB, K (.275 BA)
Jerry Sands - 2 for 4, 2B, HR (3), 4 R, 2 BB (.283 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 2 for 6, HR (13), 3 RBI, R, K (.280 BA)

Roberto Feliciano - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/munrtg


Ogden won 5-4

BCG - 1 for 2, 2 RBI, R, BB, K, CS (.341 BA)
Nick Akins - 1 for 4, 2 K's (.250 BA)
JT Wise - 1 for 3, BB (.314 BA)
Kyle Orr - 1 for 4, K (.224 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/ladv9v


AZL lost 8-3

Jan Vazquez - 0 for 3, BB, E (.183 BA)

Greg Miller - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (0.00 ERA)
Amauri Guzman - 1.1 IP, 2 Hits, 2 ER, BB, 0 K's (3.86 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ntkwrg


Player of the day - Jerry Sands, 1B/OF

2 more extra basehits for Sands. He's now up to 8 in his last 10 games and 33 in 56 overall. His August OPS is now a ridiculous 1.231. I expected Jerry's stats to regress drastically once he was promoted and I'm glad I was wrong. Sands is making a case for the title of "Best Dodgers' Outfield Prospect."

Minor League Recap - 9/19/09

Albuquerque won 4-2

Chin Lung Hu - 3 for 5, HR (5), RBI, R (.289 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 0 for 5 (.244 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 4, 2 RBI (.296 BA)

Scott Elbert - 2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, BB, 2 K's (4.74 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nbhc4g


Chattanooga lost 5-4

Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 4, RBI, 2 K's, SB, OF Assist (.167 BA)

James Adkins - 5 IP, 6 Hits, 3 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 5 K's (4.81 ERA)
Victor Garate - 0 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (1.82 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l7ot6s


Inland Empire lost 9-6

Jovanny Rosario - 3 for 5, R, 2 SB (.250 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 4, RBI, R, OF Assist (.291 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 2, HR (13), 2 RBI, R, 2 BB (.268 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 4 (.234 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/mwrhc5


Great Lakes did not play


Ogden lost 7-5

BCG - 3 for 5, R, K, SB (.339 BA)
Nick Akins - 1 for 4, RBI, BB (.250 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/n6d2of


AZL lost 3-2

Jonathan Garcia - 1 for 3, BB, 2 K's (.300 BA)

Carlos Frias - 5 IP, 4 Hits, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K's (4.70 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/me8asy


Player of the day - Chin Lung Hu, SS

Remember him? All of a sudden, Hu is starting to hit. After batting .301 in July, he's up to .404 in August with 2 doubles, 2 home runs and 5 triples. He's even drawn 6 walks compared to just 3 walks. Now, he's 25 and in the PCL, but it's still nice to see him putting up some respectable numbers.

Minor League Recap - 8/18/09

Albuquerque won 8-4

Tony Abreu - 3 for 4, RBI, R (.360 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 4 for 4, 2B, R, BB, E (.285 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 0 for 3, R, 2 BB (.248 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 4, RBI (.292 BA)

Josh Lindblom - 2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (2.70 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nhqef4


Chattanooga lost 2-1

Lucas May - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.281 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 0 for 4, 3 K's (.255 BA)

Javy Guerra - 0.1 IP, Hit, ER, 0 BB, K (4.74 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/knmk68


Inland Empire lost 8-1

Jovanny Rosario - 0 for 4 (.000 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 4, 2B, K, OF Assist (.291 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 3, K, E (.234 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/r9ejl9


Great Lakes lost 5-3

Dee Gordon - 0 for 4, K (.301 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.271 BA)
Jerry Sands - 3 for 3, HR (2), RBI, 2 R, SB (.265 BA)
Mario Songco - 0 for 3 (.148 BA)

Geison Aguasviva - 6 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 4 BB, 5 K's (1.51 ERA)
Roberto Feliciano - 0.2 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/o34lmp


Ogden won 6-3

BCG - 0 for 2, 2 RBI, BB (.333 BA)
Nick Akins - 1 for 4, 2B, K (.250 BA)
Kyle Orr - 0 for 4, E (.223 BA)
JT Wise - 2 for 4, 2B, R, K (.313 BA)

Steven Ames - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's (0.84 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/qsndub


AZL did not play


Player of the day - Jerry Sands, 1B/OF

Sands is doing his best to prove that his Pioneer league rampage wasn't an illusion. In his first 5 games as a Loon, Jerry went 2 for 17 with no extra basehits and 7 K's. Over his last 9 games, he's 11 for 32 with 6 extra basehits and 10 K's. The walks are down a bit and the strikeouts are up, but his 1.101 OPS can't be ignored.

Minor League Recap - 8/17/09

Albuquerque won 4-3

Tony Abreu - 3 for 5, 2B, K (.351 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 5, 2B, R, 2 K's (.298 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 0 for 4 (.279 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/q44mcv


Chattanooga lost 3-2

Lucas May - 0 for 4, RBI, PO (.287 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 0 for 4, BB, 2 K's, E (.257 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 2, RBI, 2 BB, K (.000 BA)

Victor Garate - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, K (1.82 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/o5uk8c


Inland Empire did not play


Great Lakes won 7-5

Dee Gordon - 2 for 5, 2B, RBI (.304 BA)
Kyle Russell - 3 for 4, 2 2B's, 3 RBI, R, BB, K, SB (.273 BA)
Nick Buss - 2 for 4, K, SB (.251 BA)
Mario Songco - 0 for 5, 2 K's (.152 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 5, R, 2 K's (.217 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 0 for 4, K (.280 BA)

Aaron Miller - 3 IP, 6 Hits, 3 ER, BB, 8 K's (2.81 ERA)
Cole St Clair - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, BB, 2 K's (2.97 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/r394yn


Ogden won 11-10

BCG - 1 for 5, R, K (.336 BA)
Gorman Erickson - 3 for 4, 3 2B's, RBI, 3 R, BB, K (.333 BA)
Nick Akins - 2 for 5, 2B, 2 K's (.250 BA)
Kyle Orr - 1 for 4, RBI, R, BB, K (.231 BA)
JT Wise - 3 for 3, R, BB (.305 BA)
Blake Smith - 1 for 3, 2B, 2 RBI, R, 2 K's (.205 BA)

Javier Solano - 2.1 IP, 6 Hits, 5 R (4 ER), 2 BB, K (4.84 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/pt4nb7


AZL lost 7-3

Jonathan Garcia - 2 for 4, 2B (.299 BA)

Carl Webster - 3.2 IP, 4 Hits, 6 R (1 ER), BB, 4 K's (2.08 ERA)
Greg Miller - 1.1 IP, Hit, 0 R, BB, K (0.00 ERA)
Beyker Fructuoso - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (6.93 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/qt67vw


Player of the Day - Gorman Erickson, C

Drafted in the 15th round of the 2006 draft, Erickson has been languishing in rookie ball for the past 3 seasons. In 2008, he batted .261 for the GCL team and got 5 at bats with the Triple A club. This year, he's having far more success in a far more hitter-friendly league. He's posted a solid walk rate before and his 17 free passes in 38 games is a good sign. But he's already 21, so unless he starts putting up some numbers in full season ball, I'd say this is the result of playing in the Pioneer league instead of some type of breakout.

AFLAC All American Game notes

Bryce Harper is human. Who knew? The 16 year old catcher went 0 for 5 with 3 K's. He was helpless against breaking balls and his bat looked slow. Bad time to have a bad day, but one poor performance isn't going to cost him much. And on the plus side, he looked good behind the plate and showed off his arm strength.

Two of the best players I saw were RHP's Jameson Taillon and Stetson Allie. Taillon is already huge at 6'7 230 lbs, well proportioned and athletic. His fastball sits in the mid 90s and he compliments it with an absolutely filthy low 80s breaking ball. His arm slot is 3/4, so he doesn't get as much downhill plane as he can, but his mechanics are simple and repeatable. In my eyes, he's the top high school player in the draft class at this very early stage.

Allie is legendary on the showcase circuit for showing upper 90s heat and sat comfortably in the mid 90s during his appearance. He's a big guy at 6'4 225 and has a lightning quick arm. Stetson also showed an upper 80s slider and a changeup around 80. He spins off towards first in his followthrough, but it's something scouts will view as a minor detail in the big picture.

RHP AJ Cole gave up a few hard hit balls, but the 6'5 180 pounder has a body that screams projection, as he could easily add another 20-30 pounds in years to come. His fastball is already in the low 90s and he has a reliable breaking ball around 80mph.

Tony Wolters walked away with the MVP award, going 2 for 3 with a triple and a couple runs scored. He's not physically imposing or particularly projectable, but he's a grinder who gets the job done and has great instincts.

Yordy Cabrera won the HR derby. The SS/RHP didn't do much in the game but has tools to spare and the ability to stay on the left side of the infield. He's already 19 and will be 20 when he becomes draft eligible.

Another kid who stood out was Steve Bedrosian's son, Cameron. He doesn't stand out for his size, but the stuff is definitely there. The righty touched the mid 90s and showed 3 secondary pitches. RHP Kevin Gausman showed plus-plus arm strength, touching 97mph, with an extremely easy delivery and a very projectable build. RHP Dylan Covey showed off easy mid 90s velocity as well as a trio of secondary offerings, though he struggled with command.

Hitters were scarce at the event, which reminds me of last year's crop. Pitching heavy with some bats sprinkled in. There was also a lack of southpaws on the bump, meaning the first lefty to touch 95 likely becomes a first rounder. Lots will change between now and next June, but it's fun to get a look at the kids now and follow them until the draft.

Minor League Recap - 8/16/09

Albuquerque won 5-2

Tony Abreu - 1 for 4, RBI, 2 K's, E (.344 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 0 for 3, BB, K (.251 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 0 for 3 (.281 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/qm6hsw


Chattanooga did not play


Inland Empire lost 5-0

Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 2, BB, 2 K's (.291 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 2, BB (.267 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 0 for 3, K, OF Assist (.233 BA)
Jovanny Rosario - 0 for 3, 3 K's (.000 BA)

Justin Miller - 7 IP, 9 Hits, 5 R (4 ER), 2 BB, 2 K's (5.63 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/q23dup


Great Lakes lost 4-0

Jerry Sands - 0 for 3, 2 K's (.220 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 0 for 3 (.282 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 3, 2B (.159 BA)

Nathan Eovaldi - 3 IP, Hit, 0 R, 3 BB, K (3.50 ERA)
Ethan Martin - 3 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 2 BB, 2 K's (4.15 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/p55xck


Ogden won 6-4

BCG - 1 for 4, 2B, R, K, SB (.340 BA)
Nick Akins - 1 for 3, HR (2), 3 RBI, R, BB (.222 BA)
Blake Smith - 0 for 4, 3 K's, OF Assist (.200 BA)

Brett Wallach - 3 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, BB, 5 K's (4.67 ERA)
Steven Ames - 2 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K's (0.89 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ry3a4m


AZL won 10-3

Jonathan Garcia - 2 for 4, RBI, 2 R, BB, SB (.292 BA)

Dan Danielson - 5 IP, 5 Hits, 2 R (1 ER), BB, 7 K's (3.51 ERA)
Bolivar Medina - 4 IP, 5 Hits, R (0 ER), 0 BB, 3 K's (2.23 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/qyj37b


Player of the Day - Steven Ames, RHP

A 17th round pick out of Gonzaga, Ames spent the spring as a starter, posting a 3.91 ERA with 70 strikeouts and 21 walks in 96.2 IP. After signing, the Dodgers moved him to the bullpen and he's had the most impressive debut in the class of 2009. Steven's fastball sat 89-92 in college and it's conceivable that he may have gained some velocity in relief, which would explain his insane 33 strikeouts in 20.1 innings (14.6 per 9). He's also displayed excellent control, walking just 4 batters. A pitcher putting up these types of numbers in the Pioneer league is extremely impressive, so hopefully Ames has found his niche in the pen and can rocket through the Dodgers' system.

Minor League Recap - 8/15/09

Albuquerque won 4-2

Tony Abreu - 1 for 3, 2 BB, K (.347 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 1 for 5 (.254 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 3, 2 RBI, CS, E (.283 BA)

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

http://tinyurl.com/qy9mqf


Chattanooga played a double header

Game 1 - Chattanooga lost 2-0

Lucas May - 1 for 3, CS, E (.293 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 0 for 3 (.259 BA)

Chris Withrow - 5 IP, 6 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 4 K's (4.72 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/oluxwo

Game 2 - Chattanooga lost 5-2

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 3 (.260 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/orzybz


Inland Empire won 8-1

Scott Van Slyke - 2 for 3, HR (21), 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB, E, OF Assist (.293 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 4, HR (12), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB, K (.265 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 4 (.235 BA)

Tim Sexton - 7 IP, 6 Hits, R (0 ER), 2 BB, 3 K's (3.17 ERA)
Kenley Jansen - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, K (9.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/rb4faw


Great Lakes won 7-5

Dee Gordon - 2 for 5, 2B, RBI, R (.303 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 3, RBI, BB, 2 K's (.269 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 4, R, 2 K's (.284 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 3, RBI, R, BB (.237 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 4, 2B, R (.154 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/pny44a


Ogden lost 8-7

BCG - 2 for 5, RBI, R, 2 K's (.341 BA)
JT Wise - 2 for 4, R, K (.283 BA)
Blake Smith - 1 for 4, RBI, 3 K's (.210 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/qcg6pe


AZL lost 10-4

Jonathan Garcia - 1 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 K's, 2 E's (.284 BA)
Jan Vazquez - 2 for 4, 2B, R, K (.193 BA)

Amauri Guzman - 1.1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, BB, 2 K's (2.61 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/p2yra2


Players of the Day - Chris Withrow, RHP and Tim Sexton, RHP

Both 2007 draft picks had disappointing 2008 seasons but have really turn things around this year. Each of them started the year back in High A Inland Empire after struggling to perform, be it due to poor production (Sexton) or lack of playing time (Withrow). Chris is now in Double A at the ripe old age of 20 and, after a rough debut, has allowed just 1 earned run in his last 10 innings. Sexton has been one of the best pitchers in the California league, placing 4th in the circuit in ERA. Both have established themselves as top pitchers in the Dodgers' system and are only a year or two away from the major leagues.

Minor League Recap - 8/14/09

Albuquerque won 12-6

Tony Abreu - 3 for 6, 2B, RBI, R, K (.347 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 1 for 5, R, BB, K (.255 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 5, 3B, HR (4), 2 RBI, 3 R (.283 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/od85rm


Chattanooga lost 9-1

Andrew Lambo - 0 for 3, BB, K (.261 BA)

James Adkins - 3 IP, 7 Hits, 6 R (3 ER), 4 BB, 2 K's (4.86 ERA)
Javy Guerra - 2 IP, Hit, ER, 2 BB, K (4.19 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/qjq53k


Inland Empire won 6-5

Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 4, HR (15), RBI, R, BB, K, E (.306 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 2 for 5, HR (20), RBI, 2 R, OF Assist (.290 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 4, RBI, 2 K's (.265 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/qb2xm6


Great Lakes won 6-5

Dee Gordon - 2 for 3, BB, K, 2 SB, CS (.302 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 2, 2 R, 2 BB, K (.271 BA)
Mario Songco - 0 for 3, BB, K (.150 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 3, HR (12), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB, K (.285 BA)
Jerry Sands - 2 for 4, 3B, HR (1), 3 RBI, R (.229 BA)

Cole St Clair - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (3.07 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/q68cxf


Ogden lost 6-4

BCG - 2 for 4, HR (13), RBI, R, K, SB, OF Assist (.340 BA)
Nick Akins - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.208 BA)
Kyle Orr - 0 for 4, K (.230 BA)
Blake Smith - 1 for 4, R, K (.208 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/ps22zo


AZL won 2-1

Michael Pericht - 0 for 3, RBI, 2 K's, E (.230 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 1 for 2, 2B, BB, HBP (.286 BA)

Greg Miller - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's (0.00 ERA)
Carlos Frias - 5 IP, 3 Hits, 0 R, 3 BB, 6 K's (4.81 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/q8ed42


Player of the Day - Jerry Sands, OF

Through 5 games, Sands' production hasn't dropped off since leaving the cozy confines of the Pioneer league. After clubbing 14 HR in 41 games with the Raptors, Jerry finally hit his first in 10 with the Loons. The strikeouts are back up (6 in 18 at bats), though half of those came in 1 game. While he was drafted out of college, Sands doesn't turn 22 until the end of next month and could be a candidate to spend 2010 in the Inland Empire.

Dodgers sign 2nd round pick Garrett Gould

According to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, the Dodgers have signed Kansas prep pitcher Garrett Gould, their second round selection in this past June's amateur player draft. Terms of the signing were not disclosed.

Gould joins the rest of the Dodgers' top ten picks in signing. The deadline to sign draft picks is Monday the 17th. I'm still holding out that the Dodgers reach a last minute deal with 25th round pick Richie Shaffer, but I'm not holding my breath.

Minor League Recap - 8/13/09

Albuquerque did not play


Chattanooga lost 5-3

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, 2B, RBI, K (.263 BA)
Lucas May - 1 for 3, RBI, HBP (.293 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/qdffcz


Inland Empire did not play


Great Lakes won 6-4

Dee Gordon - 3 for 4, 2B, 3 RBI, R, SB, CS (.300 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 3, BB, 2 K's (.270 BA)
Mario Songco - 0 for 4 (.155 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 3, R, BB, 2 K's (.284 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 3, 2B, R, K (.194 BA)

Cole St Clair - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, BB, 2 K's (3.18 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/qhqcwz


Ogden won 10-1

BCG - 2 for 5, 2B, HR (12), 3 RBI, R, K, HBP (.337 BA)
Nick Akins - 1 for 4, R, 2 BB, K (.250 BA)
Kyle Orr - 2 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, R, 2 K's (.239 BA)
JT Wise - 1 for 5, 2B, RBI, K, E (.273 BA)

Javier Solano - 2 IP, Hit, ER, BB, 3 K's (3.60 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/q9fxqn


AZL did not play


Player of the day - Dee Gordon, SS

Today's effort doubled Dee's hit total over the past 10 games. He's been slumping in August, batting just .204, possibly seeing the long grind of a full season test his endurance. He also stole his 63rd base, which places him among the minor league leaders. Gordon's season has been an undeniable success, and while he still needs to polish certain aspects of his game, the sky's the limit for Flash Jr.

Withrow article on BaseballAmerica.com

Inland Empire righthander Chris Withrow lost all but four innings of his 2008 season to an unusual snorkel-induced injury, followed by an unrelated, lingering bout of elbow discomfort. In 2009, he's making up for lost time.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/minors/classification-reports/high-class-a/2009/268708.html

Minor League Recap - 8/12/09

Albuquerque won 8-6

Tony Abreu - 2 for 5, 2B, R, E (.341 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 2 for 4, 2B, 3 RBI, R (.256 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/qufuyn


Chattanooga won 5-2

Lucas May - 2 for 5, 2B, R, K (.292 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 1 for 3, HR (11), 4 RBI, R, 2 K's (.263 BA)

Javy Guerra - 0.1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (4.15 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/oledlx


Inland Empire lost 6-1

Preston Mattingly - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.235 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 4, HR (14), RBI, R, 3 K's (.305 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 3, K (.289 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/omfkxc


Great Lakes lost 1-0

Dee Gordon - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.296 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 2 for 4, 2B, K (.256 BA)
Mario Songco - 0 for 3, BB, K (.161 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 3, BB, 2 K's (.272 BA)

Aaron Miller - 5 IP, 3 Hits, ER, BB, 4 K's (1.38 ERA)
Geison Aguasviva - 4 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K's (1.51 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ppx6od


Ogden lost 3-2

BCG - 2 for 4, K, CS (.335 BA)
Blake Smith - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.205 BA)
Nick Akins - 2 for 4, 2B, RBI, R (.250 BA)

Daigoro Rondon - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's (4.02 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/qrfw9g


AZL won 5-1

Jonatahan Garcia - 1 for 4, R, K (.282 BA)
Austin King - 2 for 4, 2B, HR (1), 2 RBI, R (.196 BA)
Jan Vazquez - 0 for 4, K (.170 BA)

Carl Webster - 5 IP, 2 Hits, R (0 ER), BB, 8 K's (2.05 ERA)
Beyker Fructuoso - 3 IP, Hit, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K's (7.23 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/qv72ed


Player of the Day - Carl Webster, RHP

An unheralded 18th round pick out of a NC high school, Webster was solid in his debut but struggled mightily with control (17 walks in 18.1 IP). This year, he has walked only 13 in 44 innings while striking out 52. Carl's making a case for a late season promotion, but he'll be just 20 next season which is a fine age to start full season ball.

Minor League Recap - 8/11/09

Albuquerque lost 9-5

Tony Abreu - 1 for 5, HR (10), RBI, R, K (.340 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 0 for 3, BB, K, PO (.252 BA)

Scott Elbert - 4 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, BB, 3 K's (5.16 ERA)
Josh Lindblom - 1 IP, 2 Hits, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K's (3.12 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/pvzorx


Chattanooga did not play


Inland Empire won 3-2

Preston Mattingly - 1 for 5, R, 3 K's (.238 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 4, 2 R, BB, K, SB (.305 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 3, 2B, 2 RBI, BB, K (.291 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.269 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/q2r5mb


Great Lakes lost 10-5

Dee Gordon - 0 for 5, K (.298 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 2 for 5, 2B, HR (11), RBI, 3 R, 2 K's (.285 BA)
Kyle Russell - 3 for 5, 2 RBI, K, 2 SB (.274 BA)
Jerry Sands - 0 for 4, 3 K's (.179 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 3, 3B, RBI, R, BB (.167 BA)

Ethan Martin - 3 IP, 2 Hits, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 K's (4.19 ERA)
Nathan Eovaldi - 2.1 IP, 8 Hits, 7 R (5 ER), 2 BB, K (3.63 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/qstxhp


Ogden won 16-6

BCG - 1 for 5, HR (11), 3 RBI, 3 R, BB, K (.332 BA)
Blake Smith - 1 for 3, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB, K (.217 BA)
Nick Akins - 2 for 4, 2B, GS (1), 5 RBI, 2 R, K, HBP (.167 BA)

Brett Wallach - 3 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (5.65 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/r8qolj


AZL lost 5-4

Jonathan Garcia - 2 for 4, 2B (.283 BA)

Dan Danielson - 5 IP, 6 Hits, 3 ER, 0 BB, 8 K's (3.69 ERA)
Bolivar Medina - 2 IP, 2 Hits, R (0 ER), 3 BB, 3 K's (2.51 ERA)
Roberto Feliciano - 0.1 IP, Hit, ER, 2 BB, 0 K's (1.50 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/qtulvk


Player of the Day - Alfredo Silverio, OF

Fredo has been one of the hottest hitters in the minors this month. Since the 1st, he's batting .395 with 4 doubles and 3 HR. He's collected 4 straight multi-hit games with extra basehits in 3 of his last 4. Hopefully Silverio figured something out after the All Star break and he can ride this hot streak for the next few seasons.

Minor League Recap - 8/10/09

Albuquerque won 8-6

Tony Abreu - 2 for 5, 3B, GS (9), 5 RBI, 2 R (.344 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 1 for 5, K (.255 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 4, R, K, SB (.293 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/ndt6sq


Chattanooga won 10-2

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 5, 2B, 2 R (.263 BA)
Lucas May - 1 for 5, RBI, R, K (.289 BA)

Chris Withrow - 5 IP, 3 Hits, 2 R (0 ER), 3 BB, 5 K's (6.48 ERA)
Victor Garate - 1 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (1.90 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nhakad


Inland Empire lost 3-1

Preston Mattingly - 0 for 2, SB (.238 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 2, 2 BB (.306 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 4, 3 K's (.290 BA)

Justin Miller - 5 IP, 5 Hits, 2 R (1 ER), 4 BB, 5 K's (6.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/la8pch


Great Lakes won 7-4

Dee Gordon - 1 for 3, 2B, BB, 2 K's (.302 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 2 for 4, 2 R, SB, OF Assist (.284 BA)
Jerry Sands - 2 for 4, 2B, RBI, 2 R, K (.208 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 K's (.161 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/ldlxbr


Ogden lost 8-1

BCG - 1 for 3 (.335 BA)
Kyle Orr - 0 for 3, BB, 2 K's (.231 BA)
JT Wise - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.277 BA)
Nick Akins - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.000 BA)
Blake Smith - 1 for 3, BB (.212 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/l4eccu


AZL lost 8-6

Michael Pericht - 0 for 4, R, 3 K's (.238 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 1 for 4, RBI, 3 K's, E (.274 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/ljoh84


Player of the Day - Chris Withrow, RHP

Chris was far better the second go-round as he allowed just 2 unearned runs (on a play where 2 errors were committed) and struck out 5 batters. He velocity was in its usual mid 90s range, though his command of the strike zone eluded him occasionally. Withrow has had problems throwing strikes all season and may be tiring as he's approaching 100 innings pitched after tossing just 4 last year. However, reaching Double A as a 20 year old is an impressive feat and any success he has at the level is icing on the cake.

Minor League Recap - 8/09/09

Albuquerque lost 6-4

Chin Lung Hu - 0 for 4 (.281 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 1 for 2, 2B, 2 R, 2 BB (.256 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 4, K (.289 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/ll3lk7


Chattanooga lost 4-0

James Adkins - 4 IP, 5 Hits, 4 ER, 4 BB, 8 K's (4.75 ERA)
Javy Guerra - 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, K (4.24 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/kpd93n


Inland Empire lost 8-1

Preston Mattingly - 0 for 3, BB, 2 K's (.240 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 4, 2 K's, SB (.307 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 4, RBI, 2 K's (.293 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 4, 4 K's (.272 BA)

Tim Sexton - 5 IP, 8 Hits, 8 R (4 ER), BB, K (3.34 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mtdr4u


Great Lakes won 6-0

Dee Gordon - 0 for 3, K, CS, HBP (.301 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 4, 2B, K (.270 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 3, 3B, RBI, R, BB, K (.150 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 2 for 3, 2B, HR (10), RBI, R, K (.282 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/nzkugz


Ogden did not play


AZL won 9-5

Michael Pericht - 2 for 3, 2 R, BB, K (.250 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 3 for 4, 2B, RBI, R, BB, K (.275 BA)

Carlos Frias - 5 IP, 5 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 6 K's (5.36 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l4dmo9


Player of the Day - Alfredo Silverio, OF

He could have made it yesterday, going 4 for 4 with a double. He's 10 for his last 20 with 2 doubles and 2 home runs. While Fredo's batting .283 with 10 home runs, it's difficult to call this year much of a success. Comparatively, it's better than 2008, which isn't setting the bar too high. He's still not walking enough, though he's more than doubled his output from last season. The .769 OPS is a step forward, but a very small one.

Minor League Recap - 8/08/09

Albuquerque won 17-7

Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 5, 3B, RBI, 3 R, BB, K (.284 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 4 for 6, 2 RBI, 3 R (.295 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 2 for 5, HR (4), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB, 2 K's (.254 BA)

Josh Lindblom - 3.1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, K (2.52 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/njparl


Chattanooga lost 8-3

Andrew Lambo - 0 for 4, 2 RBI (.263 BA)
Lucas May - 0 for 4, K (.291 BA)

Victor Garate - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, BB, 2 K's (1.94 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/n7lvdu


Inland Empire lost 8-3

Preston Mattingly - 0 for 4, K (.242 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 4, 2B, 2 R, 2 K's (.308 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 4, R, 3 K's (.296 BA)
Steven Caseres - 1 for 4, K (.275 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/n3jx3d


Great Lakes won 10-2

Dee Gordon - 0 for 4, BB, SB (.303 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 3 for 4, 3 RBI, R, BB, K, CS (.261 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 5, 2B, RBI, R, K (.157 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 3, 2 R, BB, K (.270 BA)
Nick Buss - 3 for 4, 2B, HR (9), 4 RBI, 3 R (.259 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 4 for 4, 2B, RBI, R (.279 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/ksvx95


Ogden won 4-3

BCG - 2 for 4, RBI, K (.335 BA)
Kyle Orr - 1 for 3, R, BB (.238 BA)
Nick Akins - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.000 BA)
Blake Smith - 1 for 3, 2B, 2 RBI (.206 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/njdfmy


AZL did not play


Player of the Day - Nick Buss, OF

Buss has been very hot and cold this season. In May, he batted .293 with 6 xbh's and 5 SB. Over the next 2 months, he batted .224 and .248 with 6 walks and 38 strikeouts. Nick is back to hot in August, with a .316 average and a 1.066 OPS in 6 games. He's main problem is his inability to hit lefties (.168 BA, .437 OPS), as he's been otherwise solid against righties (.296 BA, .813 OPS). He'll need to improve against southpaws if he wants to continue his pro career.

Minor League Recap - 8/07/09

Albuquerque lost 7-5

Chin Lung Hu - 1 for 4, 2 R, BB (.283 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 2 for 3, HR (3), 2 RBI, R, BB (.251 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 4, RBI, R (.282 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/kr5noq


Chattanooga won 4-2

Andrew Lambo - 2 for 4, 2B, RBI, K (.266 BA)
Lucas May - 0 for 3, R, BB, K (.298 BA)

Javy Guerra - 2 IP, 4 Hits, ER, BB, 2 K's (4.50 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nnre9t


Inland Empire lost 6-3

Preston Mattingly - 1 for 3, BB, K, SB (.244 BA)
Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 4, R, K (.306 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 3, K, SB, CS, E, OF Assist, HBP (.297 BA)
Steven Caseres - 2 for 3, 2B, 2 R, BB, K (.276 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/nx2k6a


Great Lakes won 3-0

Dee Gordon - 1 for 4, K, CS (.306 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 3, K (.271 BA)
Kyle Russell - 2 for 3, 3B, RBI, R (.269 BA)
Mario Songco - 0 for 3, K (.154 BA)

Aaron Miller - 5 IP, 3 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K's (1.13 ERA)
Geison Aguasviva - 3 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's (1.65 ERA)
Cole St Clair - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (3.29 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nk87t6


Ogden lost 4-3

BCG - 1 for 4, OF Assist (.331 BA)
JT Wise - 0 for 4, K (.291 BA)
Blake Smith - 1 for 4, R, 2 K's (.200 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/kt8ept


AZL lost 4-3

Jan Vazquez - 2 for 5, RBI, 2 K's (.184 BA)

Roberto Feliciano - 2 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's (1.14 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ljboxz


Players of the Day - Loons pitching

The trio of southpaws combined for a 4 hit shutout in which they struck out 11 and walked none. Miller, who debuted with AZL, struggled in his first few appearances, allowing 3 earned runs in his first 2.2 IP. Since then, he's given up only 2 in his last 11 and he's racked up the strikeouts. Aaron is averaging a disgusting 14.5 per 9 innings. He's also getting plenty of groundballs. Aguasviva got a late start to the season but was dominant from the get-go and he's kept the ball in the zone as well as on the ground. St Clair hasn't lived up to his potential but he's proven himself a more than capable reliever. In spite of lost velocity on his fastball, he's still posting a K rate of almost 12 per 9.

Tony Delmonico to DL

No specific diagnosis, but he's headed to AZ to see a hand specialist.

Minor League Recap - 8/06/09

Albuquerque won 12-7

Chin Lung Hu - 3 for 5, 2 3B's, 2 RBI, 3 R (.283 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 3 for 5, 3B, 2 RBI, R (.246 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lrjq2e


Chattanooga won 3-2

Lucas May - 1 for 3, BB, K, SB (.304 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, 2B, K (.264 BA)

Victor Garate - 1.1 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, BB, 2 K's (1.99 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mgrzwq


Inland Empire lost 5-3

Trayvon Robinson - 0 for 4, 3 K's (.306 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 2 for 3, 2B, HR (19), RBI, R, BB (.299 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.244 BA)

Ronald Belisario - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, BB, 2 K's (0.00 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/kol9fk


Great Lakes won 10-1

Dee Gordon - 0 for 5, K (.306 BA)
Mario Songco - 2 for 5, 2 RBI (.160 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 5, HR (24), RBI, R, 3 K's (.266 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 1 for 4, HR (9), 3 RBI, R, K (.271 BA)

Nathan Eovaldi - 3 IP, 2 Hits, 0 R, BB, 2 K's (3.18 ERA)
Ethan Martin - 3 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 3 K's (4.13 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/ll7rs5


Ogden won 4-3

BCG - 3 for 4, 2 2B's, RBI, R, K, CS (.333 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 2, 2B, 2 R, 2 BB, K (.350 BA)
JT Wise - 0 for 4, K (.307 BA)
Kyle Orr - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.235 BA)

Javier Solano - 2.1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K's (3.50 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nnnas2


AZL lost 11-2

Nick Akins - 0 for 2, BB (.333 BA)
Michael Pericht - 0 for 3 (.234 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 1 for 3, 2B, RBI, K (.253 BA)

Bolivar Medina - 3 IP, 5 Hits, 6 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 0 K's (2.67 ERA)
Beyker Fructuoso - 1 IP, 2 Hits, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K's (8.27 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nwex8x


Player of the Day - Andre Ethier, OF

Just said to myself, "he should look for something here." Atta boy, Andre!

Minor League Recap - 8/05/09

Albuquerque lost 6-2

Tony Abreu - 1 for 4, K, SB (.342 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 0 for 3, BB, K (.238 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 4, R, K (.289 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 2, 2 BB (.279 BA)

Josh Lindblom - 2 IP, 3 Hits, ER, 0 BB, 4 K's (2.91 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/mh4ybm


Chattanooga won 7-2

Andrew Lambo - 1 for 4, 2B, 2 R, K (.264 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/nn3kau


Inland Empire lost 8-4

Trayvon Robinson - 2 for 5, 3B, HR (13), 2 RBI, 2 R, K (.309 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 3, BB, K, OF Assist (.296 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 4, 2B, R, K (.246 BA)

Justin Miller - 4 IP, 7 Hits, 5 ER, 3 BB, K (11.25 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/nsfgqy


Great Lakes lost 4-0

Dee Gordon - 1 for 4, 2 SB (.310 BA)
Kyle Russell - 0 for 3, 2 K's (.267 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 0 for 3, K (.271 BA)
Mario Songco - 0 for 2, BB (.143 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/llebdt


Ogden lost 12-9

BCG - 3 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R (.324 BA)
Jerry Sands - 2 for 4, 3B, HR (14), 4 RBI, 2 R, BB, K (.348 BA)
JT Wise - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.324 BA)
Kyle Orr - 1 for 4, HR (3), RBI, R, 3 K's (.245 BA)
Blake Smith - 1 for 4, K (.196 BA)

Brett Wallach - 1.1 IP, 7 Hits, 7 R (6 ER), BB, K (7.15 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l2ue46


AZL lost 7-4

Nick Akins - 0 for 3, R, K, OF Assist, HBP (.339 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 1 for 4, R, K (.250 BA)
Jan Vazquez - 2 for 3, 2B, R, BB, E (.159 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/kugng4


Player of the Day - Jerry Sands, OF

Sands is up to a league-leading 14 home runs, 3 more than the next guy, and he's third in the league with a 1.103 OPS. The walks, the power, the low strikeouts, everything looks great. But I just can't shake the feeling that this is mostly a by-product of playing in the PL. Hopefully he proves me wrong.

Minor League Recap - 8/04/09

Albuquerque lost 6-5

Tony Abreu - 2 for 5, HR (8), 2 RBI, R (.345 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 2 for 5, 2 2B's, 2 RBI, SB (.290 BA)
Blake DeWitt - 0 for 5, K (.241 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/mus5pv


Chattanooga played a doubleheader

Game 1 - Chattanooga lost 10-5

Lucas May - 0 for 4, 2 K's (.303 BA)
Andrew Lambo - 1 for 3, 2B, 2 RBI, K (.264 BA)

Chris Withrow - 3.1 IP, 4 Hits, 6 ER, 2 BB, 2 K's (16.20 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/n597fz

Game 2 - Chattanooga lost 6-3

Javy Guerra - 2.1 IP, 6 Hits, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K's (4.50 ERA)
Victor Garate - 0.2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, BB, 0 K's (2.05 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l4uyab


Inland Empire lost 5-3

Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 2, 3B, R, 2 BB (.308 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 0 for 2, 2 RBI, BB, OF Assist (.298 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 3, RBI, 3 K's, 2 E's, HBP (.272 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 0 for 4, K (.246 BA)

Ronald Belisario - 1 IP, Hit, 0 R, 0 BB, K (0.00 ERA)
Tim Sexton - 7 IP, 12 Hits, 3 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 2 K's (3.19 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/m5ug3y


Great Lakes lost 7-2

Dee Gordon - 0 for 5 (.311 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 4, K (.269 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 0 for 1, K (.285 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 3, 2 RBI (.147 BA)
Alfredo Silverio - 2 for 3, 2B, BB, K (.273 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/mg4scr


Ogden lost 9-8

Jerry Sands - 1 for 4, BB, 2 K's (.344 BA)
Blake Smith - 2 for 4, 2B, 2 R (.192 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/mxptbm


AZL lost 2-1

Nick Akins - 1 for 3, RBI, BB, OF Assist (.348 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/mlr7t3


Player of the Day - Tony Abreu, 2B

Abreu's back, healthy and hitting the hell out of the ball. In 21 games since the all star break, Tony is batting .412 with 5 home runs. His OPS is 1.001 overall and 1.104 against lefties. The downside is that he's 24 and currently blocked by Orlando Hudson, but when he's healthy, he's an offensive option for the middle infield.

Withrow promoted

2007 first round pick Chris Withrow has been promoted to Double A Chattanooga. The 20 year old right-hander is among the California league leaders in strikeouts, averaging just under 11 strikeouts per 9 innings. Withrow is scheduled to start the first game of Chattanooga's doubleheader today, starting at 5:45 pm EST (2:45 pm PST).

Minor League Recap - 8/03/09

Albuquerque won 3-1

Tony Abreu - 3 for 4, 2B, HR (7), RBI, R (.343 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 1 for 4, K, SB (.287 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 4, 3B, R (.275 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/ngfl5t


Chattanooga won 12-11

Lucas May - 2 for 4, RBI, 2 R, BB, 2 K's (.311 BA)

James Adkins - 3.2 IP, 7 Hits, 7 R (5 ER), 2 BB, K (4.60 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lse455


Inland Empire did not play


Great Lakes won 10-8

Dee Gordon - 1 for 5 (.314 BA)
Jaime Pedroza - 1 for 2, 2B, 4 R, 3 BB, K (.261 BA)
Kyle Russell - 3 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, R, K (.269 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 1 for 3, RBI, R, 2 BB (.286 BA)
Mario Songco - 1 for 4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R, BB, K (.138 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/krkozw


Ogden won 7-6

BCG - 1 for 5, 2 R, 2 K's (.315 BA)
Jerry Sands - 1 for 4, R, BB, K (.346 BA)
JT Wise - 2 for 4, HR (4), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB (.343 BA)
Kyle Orr - 1 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, R, K (.244 BA)
Blake Smith - 1 for 3, RBI, BB, 2 K's (.167 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/nh7v5q


Player of the Day - JT Wise, C

No doubt Tony Abreu had a great day, coming a triple short of the cycle, but you can't beat a 2 out, walk-off 3 run HR in the bottom of the 9th. Wise is posting some pretty extreme righty/lefty splits, destroying lefties (1.405 OPS) while struggling against righties (.684 OPS). He's already 23, so he'll need to move quickly to prove he's a real prospect.

Minor League Recap - 8/01/09

Albuquerque lost 5-3

Tony Abreu - 1 for 4, 2 K's (.336 BA)
Jamie Hoffman - 0 for 4 (.294 BA)
Chin Lung Hu - 2 for 4, K, E (.274 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/m5n62r


Chattanooga was rained out


Inland Empire won 8-3

Trayvon Robinson - 1 for 4, R, 2 K's, 2 SB (.306 BA)
Scott Van Slyke - 1 for 2, HR (18), 4 RBI, R, 2 BB, K, SB (.300 BA)
Steven Caseres - 0 for 4, RBI (.277 BA)
Preston Mattingly - 1 for 3, BB, K, SB, E (.246 BA)

http://tinyurl.com/lbq2eb


Great Lakes lost 5-2

Dee Gordon - 3 for 4, 2B, R, BB, K, CS, E (.316 BA)
Tony Delmonico - 3 for 4, 2B, R, BB (.283 BA)
Kyle Russell - 1 for 4, RBI, 2 K's (.268 BA)

Ethan Martin - 3 IP, Hit, 5 R (2 ER), 4 BB, 4 K's (4.17 ERA)
Nathan Eovaldi - 4 IP, 0 Hits, 0 R, 4 BB, 2 K's (3.30 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/l862mq


Ogden lost 8-7

BCG - 1 for 5, 2B, R (.316 BA)
Jerry Sands - 2 for 4, 2B, HR (13), 3 R, BB (.356 BA)
JT Wise - 2 for 5, RBI, K (.333 BA)
Blake Smith - 3 for 3, 2 2B's, R, 2 BB (.156 BA)

Javier Solano - 2 IP, 2 Hits, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K's (4.02 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/lzmzt9


AZL lost 9-5

Nick Akins - 3 for 5, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 K's (.349 BA)
Jonathan Garcia - 0 for 3, R, BB, K (.250 BA)

Bolivar Medina - 2.2 IP, 6 Hits, 6 R (2 ER), 0 BB, 4 K's (2.30 ERA)

http://tinyurl.com/krdwst


Player of the Day - Jerry Sands, OF

Sands has been one of the best hitters in the Pioneer league this season, leading the circuit with 13 home runs and a 1.079 OPS. This comes after a disappointing debut to each the 2008 and 2009 seasons. Earlier this spring, Jerry tried his hand in the full season Midwest league and was overwhelmed, collecting just 2 hits in 17 at bats with 7 strike outs. So what can we make of this turnaround? Did he figure something out? Is it the profound effect the Pioneer league has on hitters? Only time will tell.