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Minor League Wrap--September 3

I don't know if it's going to make anyone feel any better, but I've got a lot of good news tonight.

Iowa Cubs

The I-Cubs scored eight runs in the sixth inning to crush the Oklahoma RedHawks, 10-3 and take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series.

Starter Randy Wells was the beneficiary of this offensive explosion and picked up the win.  Wells went six innings and allowed two runs on six hits.  He walked one RedHawk and struck out six.

Rocky Roquet threw a scoreless ninth inning in his first appearance in AAA.  Roquet didn't allow a hit, walked one and struck out one.

First baseman Jason Dubois homered in the eight-run sixth with a man on.  Dubois was 3 for 5 on the night with two doubles and that home run.  He knocked in three runs.

Shortstop Luis Figueroa was 4 for 4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. 

Second baseman Bobby Scales returned to the lineup to go 3 for 4 with two doubles and a walk.  Scales had one RBI and scored twice.  His leadoff walk in the sixth got the inning started.

And just as a personal comment, how in the world has Bobby Scales never gotten a chance to play in the major leagues?  I'm not advocating we call him up, because he's thirty years old now and we're already set at second base.  But he's had a pretty solid minor league career and is certainly a better player than guys currently sitting on minor league benches.  He's a major reason why the I-Cubs finished with the best record in the PCL.  I'm not saying he would have been a star had someone given him a chance.  But for him to never even gotten a major league at-bat? I don't get it.  It's not as if he's a jerk, either, as the I-Cubs gave him their year-end community service award.

I'm sure Bobby's happy someone is sticking up for him.  Just another reason to hate the Padres, I guess.

The I-Cubs and RedHawks meet again tomorrow night at 6:35 central in Principal Park in Des Moines for game two of the series.  All games can be watched for free at Milb.com.

Daytona Cubs

The I-Cubs had an eight-run sixth?  Then how about a six-run eighth? That's exactly what Daytona did tonight to come from behind to beat the palm Beach Cardinals, 10-9.

James Russell got the start in the second attempt at game one tonight.  Russell kept Daytona in the game and allowed three runs on six hits over five innings. Russell struck out five and walked only one.

The bullpen, however, was a disaster.  Todd Blackford gave up two runs without recording an out.  Jayson Ruhlman allowed two runs in 1.2 innings.  Blake Parker, who got the win, allowed one run in a third of an inning, which included a bases-clearing bases-loaded double that allowed two inherited runners to score.  Mike Cooper gave up a run in 1.2 innings.  Only Brian Schlitter, who picked up the save, managed to escape with out allowing a run, and Schlitter only faced two batters and waked one of them.

But the Daytona offense made none of that matter.  Every player in the starting lineup had at least one hit, and three of them had three. 

Where to start?  Shortstop Darwin Barney went 3 for 4, scoring twice and getting one ribbie.  First baseman Russ Canzler hit the D-Cubs' only home run and went 2 for 5 on the night.  Canzler had two RBI total.  The homer was a solo shot in the ninth. 

Third baseman Jonathan Mota was 3 for 5 with a double.  Mota crossed the plate twice.  Catcher Steve Clevenger had a 3 for 5 night as well.

Second baseman Tony Thomas was 2 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI.  Center fielder Jim Adducci was also 2 for 4 and he had two RBI.

The Daytona Cubs and Palm Beach Cardinals continue their best-of-three series tomorrow night at Jackie Robinson Park in Daytona.

Boise Hawks

The Hawks ended their season tonight with a 3-1 loss to the Spokane Indians.

Chris Carpenter got the final start of the year and picked up the loss.  He gave up three unearned runs on three hits and three walks over 3.1 innings.  The good news was that Carpenter struck out seven, including recording the first six outs by strikeout.  He only allowed one walk in those first two innings as well.

Luke Sommer threw 2.2 innings of scoreless relief and Mike Perconte was unscored upon in two innings.

Shortstop Ryan Flaherty went 2 for 4 with a double and left fielder Drew Rundle was 2 for 3 with the Hawks lone RBI.

It was a pretty successful season for the Hawks as they finished the year at 43-33, which was the second-best record in the Northwest League.  Unfortunately, they play in the same division as Spokane who went 51-25, so Boise did not make the playoffs.

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Well, at least some one in the system scored some runs

Thanks for continuing the updates, Josh.

The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 4, 2008 2:50 AM CDT   0 recs

Hey Josh

Is Mota a legitimate prospect.? I follow him off and on. Just curious what you think and what the organization thinks.

"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"

by Grockcubs on Sep 4, 2008 8:08 AM CDT   0 recs

He's 21 years old and in the Florida State League

so I guess that makes him a prospect, as opposed to organizational fodder. But he hit .260/.324/.362, so I also guess that doesn’t make him a very good prospect. He doesn’t seem to have great speed, either. He actually had almost half a season in Daytona last year, as well.

I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone talking about him or his future, so I’m not real excited.

Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?

by Josh77 on Sep 4, 2008 11:50 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Chris Carpenter ???

Had me going there for a second, I’m asking myself how the heck did we end up with Carpenter on a minor league team.

Duh, same name different guy.

Great recap Josh

If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.

by carolinacub on Sep 4, 2008 8:47 AM CDT   0 recs

Thanks for the good news on Iowa.

I guess it helps a little. I’m sure if Hoffpauir had been with the team, he would have doubled (or homered).

The weather here in Chicago is cool, overcast and rainy, which pretty much mirrors my mood. And the fact that Al hasn’t posted a recap of last night’s game yet only chills me further. Kinda says it all.

"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 4, 2008 8:47 AM CDT   0 recs

That does help.

It also helps to know that Cincinnati isn’t calling up some of their ‘prospects’ (I use that term loosely) until after Louisville is done with the International League Playoffs. I think they only brought up Wilkin Castillo and re-activated Jared Burton.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Sep 4, 2008 8:58 AM CDT   0 recs

Indy Indians Early Bird Schedule

I saw that was already out. I might catch a game or two in Indy next season and compare Victory Field to Bricktown Ballpark and AutoZone Park. Sacramento, Albuquerque, and even Round Rock are a bit too far for me to go these days with $3.50 a gallon/gas. I’ve heard the ballparks in those cities are pretty nice, too.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Sep 4, 2008 9:03 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Raley Field

is very nice, but it’s not worth going across half a continent to see.

Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?

by Josh77 on Sep 4, 2008 11:51 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd recommend Victory Field

I’m always interested to hear what visitors have to say about it

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Sep 4, 2008 1:11 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Can't Stand The Pain

So I went to Jupiter Stadium last night and watched the Daytona Cubs beat the “Cards”
I only wish this offense was at Clark & Addison…….. Ryan Harvey looked great.

by nimblenikelfoos on Sep 4, 2008 9:04 AM CDT   0 recs

"Harvey looked great"????????

Maybe Harvey looked great in terms of filling out a uniform but he did nothing- 1 for 5 on the night and he erased himself on his one hit by being caught stealing.

He is a first round bust still in A ball for the 3rd or 4th year in a row. Supposedly he still has a cannon for an arm and would be well served to move to the mound.

I doubt he will be with the organization next year!

by CA Cub Fan on Sep 4, 2008 10:03 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Stability With Cubs Affiliates

Iowa, Tennessee, Peoria, and Daytona are all signed with the Cubs through 2012. Boise is signed with the Cubs through 2010. I always think it’s good for an organization to not constantly shuffle affiliates.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Sep 4, 2008 9:11 AM CDT   0 recs

Agreed

We’ve got a good set of affiliates. I hope they extend with Boise soon too.

Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?

by Josh77 on Sep 4, 2008 11:53 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

josh

what do you think of steve vento ( i think thats his name). anyway he can become a sevicable ML reliever

by Glacier on Sep 4, 2008 1:00 PM CDT   0 recs

Yes

I think he can be a serviceable major league reliever. I’m not optimistic that he will be, but of course, the odds are against all but the best minor league prospects. I don’t think he strikes out enough batters and he’s not a groundball pitcher; at least this season, he was in limited work last year. Then again, he had major control problems last season that he didn’t this year.

Also, when you look at his RA instead of his ERA, he gave up a ton of unearned runs this year (Last season too). Because he doesn’t strike out a lot of batters, he’s going to be a guy dependent on his defense.

Still, he’s young, big, and Ryne Sandberg thought enough of him to make him the closer. He’s got a chance to get better and make the majors.

Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?

by Josh77 on Sep 4, 2008 2:38 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks alot

Yeah i noticed that he didnt strike many out but he hasnt seemed to bad to me. i didnt realize how many unearned runs hes had

by Glacier on Sep 4, 2008 7:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

also

Brian Schlitter has been damn impressive so far.

by Glacier on Sep 4, 2008 1:01 PM CDT   0 recs

Man, I would love it if he made the major league club...

…just to hear Ron Santo grapple with that last name.

"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 4, 2008 1:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm much, much

more optimistic about Schlitter. He seems like a good one.

Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?

by Josh77 on Sep 4, 2008 2:39 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

2009 I-Cubs Dates in Round Rock

For those of you in central Texas:

Thursday, April 9 – Sunday, April 12
Saturday, June 27 – Tuesday, June 30

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Sep 4, 2008 2:50 PM CDT   0 recs

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