Cubs Minor League Wrap--May 27

by Josh Timmers on May 27, 2009 11:14 PM CDT in Minor Leagues

Iowa Cubs

The I-Cubs split a double-header with the Sacramento River Cats, losing 3-1 in the first game and taking the nightcap 2-0.

In the first game, Mitch Atkins had a better start than he'd been having lately, giving up three runs on five hits over 5.2 innings. Two of the hits were home runs, accounting for all of Sacramento's runs. One was to Eric Patterson. Atkins did strike out eight while walking three.

Third baseman Nate Spears was 2 for 3 with a double.

In the second game, Kevin Hart pitched four shutout innings, allowing only three hits and two walks. Hart fanned five.

Since Hart didn't go five innings, the win went to Justin Berg, who gave up one hit in a scoreless inning. Berg had one strikeout. The save went to Blake Parker, who threw a scoreless seventh for his third save in AAA. Parker didn't allow a hit, walked one and whiffed two.

In the second game, DH Chris Robinson was 2 for 3 with an RBI double.

Tennessee Smokies

The Smokies were blasted into space by the Huntsville Stars, 4-2.

Hung-Wen Chen gave up a grand slam in the sixth inning, which was all Huntsville needed. Chen pitched pretty well otherwise, going seven innings and allowing only three hits and two walks. One of the four runs was unearned. Chen struck out two Stars.

First baseman Russ Canzler went 2 for 4 with a double. He scored once and batted one in. Right fielder James Adducci was also 2 for 4 and had one RBI.

Daytona Cubs

The D-Cubs were excommunicated by the Palm Beach Cardinals, 6-0.

Starter Ryan Searle got bombed tonight, allowing six runs in 3.1 innings. Searle surrendered seven hits and issued three walks. He struck out only one Cardinal.

The D-Cubs were held to only one hit, a first inning triple by Tyler Colvin.

Peoria Chiefs

The Chiefs scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to come from behind and usurp the Clinton Lumber Kings, 3-2.

Chris Archer was brilliant again tonight. Archer threw five innings and allowed two unearned runs on three hits. Archer walked only one and struck out nine. For the month of May, Archer struck out 31 batters in only 18 innings.

Alberto Cabrera threw the final four innings without allowing a run to collect the win. Cabrera gave up two hits, walked three and struck out two.

I'm sure you're all disappointed, but Josh Vitters did not homer tonight. He did go 2 for 3 and scored once. He was also hit by a pitch. That counts as a walk, doesn't it?

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Happy to see Daytona able to get a game in :)

"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."

by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2009 11:29 PM CDT reply actions

How will Iowa survive

without Fox ?

"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux

by Doggie Stalker on May 27, 2009 11:35 PM CDT reply actions

They had to have

Jake Fox Jersey Shirt Night tonight without him.

by Josh Timmers on May 28, 2009 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions

LIttle know fact on threesome call-ups

Non-September three-up call up ….. 2004…… Rey Ordonez, Jimmy Anderson and David Kelton. I would say we only have one way to go from that one, UP!

According to a report in the Des Moines paper Fox and Blanco were very happy with the call up but Waddell was floored and couldn’t believe he was getting a chance. If Fox and Blanco contribute, they will get AB’s. Not sure if Waddell will get in many games with Lou’s history.

This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).

by mrcubsfan on May 28, 2009 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions

Agreed on Waddell

except now Lou has two guys Waddell and Patton that he might not use. One of them has to get some time.

by rlpete on May 28, 2009 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions

Lou will use Waddell...

… since he is the only lefty in the bullpen. Plus, he’s more of a true LOOGY than Cotts.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on May 28, 2009 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions

If Freel goes on DL

with Scales even be back @ Iowa for a single game?

by Madison Cub Fan on May 28, 2009 1:09 AM CDT reply actions

No, he won't

Piniella was joking to go get him at the airport, wasn’t he?

Sullivan is saying it’s a done deal. Freel to the DL, Scales back to Chicago.

by Josh Timmers on May 28, 2009 1:34 AM CDT up reply actions

This is crazy

Just need to quote it so everyone catches it…

For the month of May, Archer struck out 31 batters in only 18 innings.

That is incredible.

by Allie on May 28, 2009 1:36 AM CDT reply actions

at worst,

a cheap pen arm in 2010

by tim815 on May 28, 2009 7:14 AM CDT up reply actions

No

Leave him in the rotation. The other two guys the Cubs got for DeRosa are bullpen arms. Archer was the one with the highest ceiling of the three. The Cubs should leave him as a starter.

by rlpete on May 28, 2009 8:06 AM CDT up reply actions

Archer's been amazing...

But, we’ve seen a number of guys with big strikeout numbers in A and AA. Hill and Veal quickly come to mind. He’s gotta work on his command. 47Ks and 20 BBs in 35 IP.

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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by SackMan on May 28, 2009 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions

Too many walks

agreed.

But he’s only walked one in each of his last two starts, while striking out eight and nine. Both were five inning starts.

And while the walk numbers are high, they aren’t at the point where you think “This guy couldn’t hit a broad side of a barn.” And the walk numbers so far this season are a huge improvement over last season. This year he’s in Donnie Veal territory. Last season, with 84 walks in 115.1 innings, he was in Rick Vaughn territory. So that’s a positive sign.

by Josh Timmers on May 28, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions