Minor League Wrap -- June 15

by Josh Timmers on Jun 16, 2009 12:32 AM CDT in Minor Leagues

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs lost to the Oklahoma City RedHawks, 5-1.

Jeff Samardzija had a rough night tonight, allowing four runs on eight hits over six innings. He did strike out four and walked only one.

Left fielder John-Ford Griffin was 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI.

Ryan Freel was 1 for 3 in his rehab appearance. Farney did not play.

Tennessee Smokies

The Smokies were caught sleeping by the Mobile Bay Bears, 5-2.

Starter Casey Lambert saw his record fall to 4-5 when he got knocked around for five runs on eleven hits over 5.1 innings. Lambert added three more base runners by the walk. He struck out two. One of the runs was unearned.

Left fielder Tyler Colvin had his second AA home run, a solo shot in the fifth. Colvin was 1 for 4 total.

Catcher Blake Lalli was 3 for 4 with a run scored. Center fielder James Adduci also went 3 for 4.

Daytona Cubs

The D-Cubs edged the St. Lucie Mets, 5-4.

Starter Rafael Dolis struggled tonight. He surrendered three runs on two hits and four walks. Dolis walked four.

Dustin Sassser got the win when the Cubs scored in the bottom of the eighth. Sasser threw two shutout innings. He allowed one hit, a double, and no walks. He struck out two.

Third baseman Jake Opitz had two doubles in a 2 for 4 night. Opitz scored once and batted two in.

Catcher Robinson Chirinos stayed hot by going 2 for 4 with one double and two runs scored.

Center fielder Tony Campana had his 15th stolen base in a 2 for 4 evening. Campana scored once.

Peoria Chiefs

The Chiefs swept a double-header from the Quad City River Bandits, 8-0 and 5-4.

In the first game, Chris Carpenter had a complete game seven-inning shutout. Carpenter allowed only three singles and didn't walk a batter, although he did hit one. Curiously, he only struck out one River Bandit, which I believe is his lowest total of the season.

Shortstop Junior Lake hit his third home run on the year in a 2 for 3 game. He also scored twice.

First baseman Rebel Ridling went 2 for 4 with a run scored.

In the second game, starter Alberto Cabrera allowed four runs on four hits over 4.2 innings. Cabrera walked two and struck out five.

Manolin De Leon picked up the win in relief by not allowing a run over 2.1 innings. He gave up two hits, walked one and struck out one.

Rebel Ridling continued his good night in the second game by going 2 for 4 again. This time he had two RBI.

Junior Lake didn't miss a beat moving over to second base. He went 2 for 4 with a double and a run scored.

Catcher Mario Mercedes was 2 for 4 with a run scored.

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Tough outting for Lambert

The Caseys at AA have been great this year.

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by Brett Taylor on Jun 16, 2009 7:40 AM CDT reply actions

LOL

Nice one about Farney. But seriously, shouldn’t Farney be given a chance for some ABs? I wonder how his fielding is. Can it be worse than Jake Fox?

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jun 16, 2009 8:09 AM CDT reply actions

I'd rather have Farney than Aaron Miles.

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

by Al Yellon on Jun 16, 2009 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions

Every Jeff Samardzija start

brings me closer to thinking his future lies in middle relief. A la Angel Guzman, though for reasons of not being good rather than being injured.

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 16, 2009 8:39 AM CDT reply actions

Spellcheck is Kevin Hart and Jon Leicester redux

Samardizija is insanely overrated. If not for the hype generated from his two-sport career at Notre Dame he wouldn’t be much talked about at all.

You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me, I'm a little messed up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?

by BLou on Jun 16, 2009 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions

If Samardzija could have the type of year that Guzman is having now

then I’d be happy. Not happy about the guaranteed Major League contract right out of Notre Dame, but I’d take another dominant reliever. Samardzija, Marmol, Guzman wouldn’t be the worst bullpen (and Gregg would be gone).

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 Bill Potter on Jun 16, 2009 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions

Like the last start

When he went 6 innings and gave up 1 earned run. He also had a triple and an RBI.

by swimfan on Jun 17, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Josh, is it fair to say...

…that the three most major league viable prospects in the system right now are???.

Jay Jackson
Andrew Cashner
Josh Vitters

I’ll omit Brett Jackson and members of the 2009 draft class from the equation for now.

by BLou on Jun 16, 2009 10:00 AM CDT reply actions

I don't know

what your definition of “major league viable prospects” is, but I’d certainly put those three at the top of all prospects lists, along with Samardzija.

by Josh Timmers on Jun 16, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions

we got some good arms in the 2008 draft

by Glacier on Jun 16, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Speaking of the Redhawks....

I had heard Andre Dawson was gonna do a promo night in OKC in late July. I was planning on attending anyway. Low and behold my son’s t-ball team was invited the other night to take the field with him and the Redhawks before the game! Coach says to me wanna help me out on the field? I say Of Course!! I will have my camera and and a Cub jersey, hopefully I can get him to sign and take a picture with my son and I.

I sit at home after the Cubs lose and wanna pound sand but I know I live in a state without that kinda land. I know in my heart Sori isn't a guess hitting hack and that Dero will never be back. Pitching is King, some do say and hopefully Aaron Miles doesn't play in a Cub uniform another day. By October this I know, to the playoffs we are for sure to go. Go Cubbies!!

by cubsluver22 on Jun 16, 2009 10:06 AM CDT reply actions

I forgot we even had Freel

bummer : /

"Live and be happy, beloved children of my heart, and never forget that until the day comes when God will deign to reveal the future to man, all human wisdom is contained in these words: wait and hope!" - The Count of Monte Cristo

by Bricks and Ivy on Jun 16, 2009 10:50 AM CDT reply actions

Desi Wilson and Freel

Desi Wilson was named AAA hitting coach today replacing Von Joshua. Ryan Freel hit leadoff last night for hte I-cubs. don’t know if there is anything that can be read into that or not. Probably just getting more AB’s hitting #1.

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 Jun 16, 2009 11:06 AM CDT reply actions

Josh when do you see Carpenter getting bumped up a level?

by Glacier on Jun 16, 2009 11:34 AM CDT reply actions

I think

he’ll stay in Peoria a while, but injuries could change that. If Daytona needs a pitcher, he might get promoted sooner.

by Josh Timmers on Jun 16, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Really?

I was hoping it’d be sooner. I think he has the ability to move up. I guess it’s maybe because I am pretty high on him personally. You see him sticking as a starter? do you know how his change is developing? It’d be nice to have a good change with his fastball and slider.

by Glacier on Jun 16, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions