Cubs Minor League Wrap: July 29

by Josh Timmers on Jul 30, 2010 12:23 AM CDT in Minor Leagues

"The Golden Retriever" Brett Jackson was 2 for 4 with a double and a walk tonight.

The Minor League Wrap: Proud to be the "Miss Iowa" of Bleed Cubbie Blue.

In case you're too lazy to click on the "Keep Reading" link, Daytona is the hottest team in the minors right now.

Speaking of Iowa:

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs scored four runs in the eighth inning to beat the Albuquerque Isotopes, 4-2.

Thomas Diamond started and pitched four scoreless innings tonight. He allowed three hits, he walked two and he stuck out two.

Mitch Atkins pitched the next three innings and got the win. He gave up one run on three hits. Atkins walked one and struck out one.

Jeff Stevens tossed a scoreless ninth for his second save. He allowed a bunt single, but was otherwise untouched. Stevens struck out one.

First baseman Bryan LaHair had a two-run single in the eighth inning. LaHair was 1 for 4.

Tennessee Smokies

The Smokies crushed the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, 9-3.

Craig Muschko started and collected his fifth win with six innings of work. He surrendered two runs on four hits. Muschko walked one and struck out six.

Marco Carrillo got the three-inning save tonight. He allowed one run on two hits. He didn't walk anyone and struck out four.

Third baseman Russell Canzler crushed two home runs tonight and now has 14 on the season. Canzler was 2 for 5 with three RBI.

Center fielder Brett Jackson was 2 for 4 with a double and a walk. Jackson scored once and knocked one in. Left fielder Tony Campana was had a triple in a 2 for 5 game. He scored twice and stole his 34th base of the season.

Second baseman Tony Thomas had a double and a triple in a 2 for 4 night. He had two RBI. Right fielder Brandon Guyer was 2 for 3 with a double. He scored twice and had two RBI.

Daytona Cubs

The Daytona Cubs won their 11th game in a row tonight, clipping the wings of the Palm Beach Cardinals, 8-3.

Dae-Eun Rhee started and got the win. He pitched five innings and allowed three runs on eight hits. All three runs scored on a pair of home runs Rhee allowed in the fourth inning. He didn't walk anyone and struck out two.

First baseman Rebel Ridling was 2 for 3 with a walk. He scored once and had one RBI. DH Jake Opitz went 2 for 4 with a double. He scored once and had two RBI.

Second baseman DJ LeMahieu and center fielder David Macias were both 2 for 5 with a double and a run scored. LeMahieu also had one RBI.

Peoria Chiefs

It seems weak compared to Daytona, but the Peoria Chiefs won their fourth in a row by defanging the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 3-2.

Starting pitcher Robert Whitenack pitched six innings and allowed two runs on five hits. One of the two runs allowed were unearned. He didn't walk anyone and struck out five.

Ronny Moria pitched the final two innings and collected the win. He gave up two hits but no runs. Moria walked no one and struck out two.

Center fielder Matt Szczur knocked home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth with an RBI single Szczur was 3 for 4 with a double, a triple and a walk. He scored once and had two RBI.

Shortstop Hak-Ju Lee was 3 for 4 with a walk and a run scored. He also stole his 26th base of the year but was also caught stealing for the sixth time. Still a good percentage there.

Second baseman Logan Watkins was 2 for 4 with a double. Right fielder Jae-Hoon Ha was 2 for 3 with a walk. He also scored the winning run in the ninth inning.

Boise Hawks

And then there is the Hawks, who lost their seventh game in a row. They lost 3-2 to the Vancouver Canadians.

Dustin Fitzgerald started and was excellent other than allowing a solo home run in the second inning. Fitzgerald allowed only the one run on two hits over five innings. Fitzgerald walked one and struck out three.

Eric Jokisch got the loss in relief. Jokisch allowed two runs on three hits and two walks. He struck out three Canadians.

Right fielder Alvaro Ramirez was 2 for 4 and scored once.

AZL Cubs

Were rained out, believe it or not.

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Went to the I-cubs game yesterday

I was really quite impressed with Darwin Barney, he seemed to always have a quality at bat, making solid contact everytime. If Theriot gets traded I’d like to see him get called up. I was also impressed with Brad Snyder, he didn’t have a great performance, but he could easily be a 4th outfielder in my opinion.

by Blizzard132 on Jul 30, 2010 1:38 AM CDT reply actions

So, does Rebel Ridling look to be a long term solution at first base...

…or is he another Micah Hoffpauir?

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!!!
GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Jul 30, 2010 2:23 AM CDT reply actions

as of now

He’s more Micah-ish, assuming he works his way up to AAA.

by toonsterwu on Jul 30, 2010 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions

Good games..

for Brett, Hak Ju, Szczur, and Canzler. Is Canzler turning into a legit prospect? I expect to see Darwin Barney called up if Theriot gets traded..will he start? I dont know. I hope so.

by Ryno G on Jul 30, 2010 7:01 AM CDT reply actions

Brett Jackson

I have not followed closely since he moved up to Tennessee. Is he still tearing it up? Do you think that he will get a cup of coffee in September? Will he be invited to spring training next year? Also, is he a top-of -the-order guy, or middle of the order? What are the differences between he and Colvin, if any? Sorry for all the questions.

by hoosierdaddynow on Jul 30, 2010 9:26 AM CDT reply actions

run through a small cold stretch there

but nothing to worry about yet, as it simply could be needed adjustment time.

Cup of coffee? Seems iffy. Not impossible, but there’s no need to force it (first full year of pro ball after all), and Tennessee will be in the playoffs.

ST next year seems quite possible.

Difference b/w Jackson and Colvin is that Jackson can likely stick in CF (solid reports), and Jackson is more disciplined at the plate, better able to move the ball situationally. Their power projections are fairly similar.

While he has hit 1 or 2 for most of his career with us, I am still of the belief that, if he develops, he’s better off as a middle of the order bat.

by toonsterwu on Jul 30, 2010 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions

Thank you

by hoosierdaddynow on Jul 30, 2010 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions

In your opinion

who is slated for leadoff man? Not only long term but also next year. I’m still a Castro man until someone better show up.

If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.

by tharr on Jul 30, 2010 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions

next year?

Castro might, although I am of the belief the leadoff man isn’t here, and will likely be our 2nd baseman, with a small shot of it being a CF.

Long run, the hope is Lee, although Sczcur has been exciting.

by toonsterwu on Jul 30, 2010 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd guess Barney will be the 2B next year

and Lee with 27 E already may be the next overhped Cub prospect both as a SS and leadoff hitter. Certainly Colvin isn;t a #1 hitter any more than Derrek Lee is a #3 hitter. Being out of the playoff race, this is the ideal time to try to look to the future. I’m disgusted that Lou won’t try to help us prepare for 2010.

If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.

by tharr on Jul 30, 2010 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions