Cubs Minor League Wrap--July 28

by Josh Timmers on Jul 29, 2009 1:55 AM CDT in Minor Leagues

I'm in the middle of moving right now, so I can't promise tomorrow's wrap will be on time.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs submitted to the majesty of the Omaha Royals, 5-4.

Starter Casey Fossum got knocked around tonight for five runs on five hits, including two home runs, over five innings. He walked three and struck out three.

B.J. Ryan pitched the seventh inning and faced three batters. He got a fly out, walked the next batter and got the third batter to ground into a double play.

Left fielder John-Ford Griffin hit his eighth home run tonight in a 1 for 4 effort. It was an eighth inning solo shot.

DH Jason Dubois went 2 for 4 with a double. Center fielder Sam Fuld had a triple in a 2 for 5 game. He scored twice.

Tennessee Smokies

It never rains in California but girl, let me warn ya. It pours in Alabama.

Daytona Cubs

The Daytona Cubs fell to the Sarasota Reds, 3-2.

Starter Craig Muschko threw six shutout innings. He allowed only three hits, didn't walk anyone and struck out five.

Luke Sommer got the loss when he gave up an unearned run in the bottom of the ninth. Sommer pitched 1.2 innings and gave up three hits. He didn't walk anyone and struck out three.

Catcher Luis Flores was 2 for 4 with a double.

Peoria Chiefs

The Chiefs scored two runs in the first inning and two runs in the ninth inning to slay the Dayton Dragons, 4-3.

Starter Justin Bristow gave up two runs on six hits over five innings. Bristow walked one and struck out four.

Ryan Buchter struck out all three batters he faced to get the win. Chris Huseby pitched a scoreless ninth for his 13th save. He gave up no hits but walked one. Huseby struck out one.

Shortstop Ryan Flaherty went 2 for 5 and scored a run. First baseman Rebel Ridling tripled in a 2 for 4 effort. Ridling scored once and had one RBI. Right fielder Kyler Burke went 2 for 4 with his tenth stolen base.

Second baseman DJ LeMahieu was 1 for 4 with an RBI in his Peoria debut.

AZL Cubs

Lost to the Giants, 7-3.

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B.J. Ryan pitched the seventh inning and faced three batters. He got a fly out, walked the next batter and got the third batter to ground into a double play.

thats good to see. do you know what his velocity was?

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by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 2:05 AM CDT reply actions

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Doesn’t have speed and break on the pitches.

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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions

I hope Rebel Ridling makes it.....

… if for no other reason than that’s a great baseball name.

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by BeerCub on Jul 29, 2009 7:31 AM CDT reply actions

This is the first I've noticed Craig Muschko's name.

That’s a pretty impressive outing for Daytona. What’s his story?

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by daver on Jul 29, 2009 8:47 AM CDT reply actions

Drafted in 2007

Not much out there on him. Native of PA, went to LaSalle. Did some stints in Mesa, Peoria last year, and Daytona this year. I couldn’t really find anything about what pitches he throws or velocity. Mostly that he was a reliever, but seems to be now transitioning to starter.
Anyone else notice that 2nd round draftee DJ LeMahieu got the bump up to Peoria already. I’d thought he was drafted as a guy that would grow into a position. He played mainly 2b for LSU this year, but he has a big frame and may grow into 3b. Interesting that he has already been moved up to A ball. I don’t know if that means they’ve settled on a position, or if they just were trying to clear up a logjam?

by Nibbles on Jul 29, 2009 11:15 AM CDT reply actions

Just to clarify, you're describing Muschko in your first paragraph, correct?

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by daver on Jul 29, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions

Muschko 2

Muschko was a Qb for the Lasalle Explorers, had a shoulder sugrery in college and has slowly been getting back arm strength and have read that his fb velocity was anywhere from 87 to 92 and his slider is a pretty good pitch to go along with his change. Thats all I’ve read in the last two years.

by Slamdog on Jul 29, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Muschko again

Was drafted in 2007 as a 22nd rounder and will be 24 in August. Given the time he spent getting his arm strength, maybe he’s coming around like they thought.

by Slamdog on Jul 29, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions

with dj

he’ll be spiltting at bats with Junior Lake and Ryan Flaherty up the middle. No room in Boise, as they (rightly) want Watkins and Lee going pretty much every day.

by tim815 on Jul 29, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions

It appears Jay Jackson has been sent to Daytona.

Via Twitter:

@TheJuggernaut13: in the airport on the way to daytona for awhile. these people just keep tryin me! didnt they see what happened last time!!

@TheJuggernaut13 = Jay Jackson

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by daver on Jul 29, 2009 11:21 AM CDT reply actions

What would be the purpose of that demotion?

Jackson’s full-year numbers look fine at AA – has he really struggled lately, or is there some other purpose for demoting him?

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by D98 on Jul 29, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Who is coming up in return?

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 29, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Odd demotion if true for Jackson

Didn’t see anything official yet. He has good numbers at AA. 49.1 innings 3-2 record with a 3.10 ERA. 26 walks to 50 strikeouts. The last three starts have not been good. 10 earned runs in 13 innings. Not good, but that is a small sample to be sent back to Daytona. If there is something specific he needs to work on, I would think he can work on it just as easily in Sevierville as opposed to Daytona. Interesting.

by Nibbles on Jul 29, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions