Cubs Minor League Wrap: June 14

by Josh Timmers on Jun 15, 2011 1:14 AM CDT in Minor Leagues

I'm freaking beat. But I'm back home.

Congratulations to Chris Carpenter on his major league debut. I'm sorry I missed it traveling.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs rained on the parade of the Omaha Storm Chasers, 11-5.

Alberto Cabrera was the beneficiary of this offensive explosion and got his first PCL win. Cabrera pitched six innings and allowed five runs on ten hits, including two solo home runs. Cabrera walked one and struck out six.

First baseman Scott Moore hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning. It was his sixth this season. Moore was 2 for 5.

DH Ty Wright was 3 for 5. He scored three times and knocked two in.

Right fielder Fernando Perez went 2 for 4 with two walks and a stolen base. Perez scored twice. Second baseman Bobby Scales had a double in a 2 for 4 night. He also walked twice and had one RBI. Scales also stole a base.

Third baseman Marquez Smith went 2 for 5 with a walk. He scored three times and knocked one in. Shortstop Jonathan Mota and center fielder Matt Camp were both 2 for 5. Camp also had one RBI.

Alfonso Soriano played left field in a rehab assignment. He went 0 for 6 with two strikeouts.

Tennessee Smokies

Day off. They'll look to clinch the first half tomorrow.

Daytona Cubs

The Daytona Cubs beat the Brevard County Manatees, 3-1.

Zachary Rosscup was awfully impressive tonight as he got the win with five shutout innings. Rosscup allowed only three singles and one walk. He struck out nine.

Frank Batista got save number fourteen with a perfect ninth. He struck out one.

Center fielder Evan Crawford was 2 for 5 and scored once. Catcher Chad Noble was 2 for 4 and scored once.

Peoria Chiefs

The Chiefs were bitten by the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 12-5.

Graham Hicks started and allowed four runs on four hits over four innings. He walked three and struck out three.

Yohan Gonzalez took the loss when he allowed three runs in one inning of relief. He gave up four hits, walked one and struck out one.

Richard Jones hit a grand slam in the third inning. Jones was 2 for 5. He now has eleven home runs this year.

Center fielder Matt Szczur was 2 for 5 and scored once. Right fielder Anthony Giansanti was 2 for 4 with a double. He also pitched a scoreless inning of relief. He gave up one hit, didn't walk anyone and struck out two.

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I hope you had a good trip - As always, thank you for the Minor League wraps.

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Jun 15, 2011 1:20 AM CDT reply actions

Rosscup is 23 and in High A.

Now that that’s out of the way, does he have the potential to be a Casey Coleman type? “Soft tossing” RH long man/spot starter who gets by with an average at best group of pitches?

by SenorGato on Jun 15, 2011 1:45 AM CDT reply actions

He's a lefty..

by Ryno G on Jun 15, 2011 1:50 AM CDT up reply actions

Nice, even better.

What’s he throw?

by SenorGato on Jun 15, 2011 2:40 AM CDT up reply actions

Is Giansanti a legit prospect?

My guess is no, but interesting to have a pitcher/position player type.

Mediocre night for Hicks, but I’m still really curious to see how he develops. He’s got the potential to be a lefty with some interesting stuff. Actually, he’s already that. He’s got the chance to develop into a very interesting LHP prospect.

by SenorGato on Jun 15, 2011 1:47 AM CDT reply actions

Giansanti

was undrafted. The Cubs signed him after the 2011 Draft. Not really a prosapect, but he does a nice job filling in where needed. Those types are needed, especially when they came cheap. It’s the second emergency outing he has had.

I'm a Cubs fan. The Jaded Bitterness comes as a Standard Feature.

by timh815 on Jun 15, 2011 7:05 AM CDT up reply actions

Are we counting the days that Szczur

gets promoted. Really no point to be in Peoria. I personally would love to see him make the jump to AA. I know, but to me, why in the hell not.

by Grockcubs on Jun 15, 2011 7:10 AM CDT reply actions

All Star Game is in about a week.

He should move to Daytona then. No need to rush him.

I'm a Cubs fan. The Jaded Bitterness comes as a Standard Feature.

by timh815 on Jun 15, 2011 7:28 AM CDT up reply actions

Actually you're right, there is nothing for him in Peoria, he's 21, high avg. great obp.,

, power will develop, no reason not to fast track this kid.

Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza

by troutfishin on Jun 15, 2011 7:33 AM CDT up reply actions

What do you do with Ha and Jackson??

He’ll be in Daytona no later than 2 weeks and Ha will be in Tennessee most likely.

by bdlugz on Jun 15, 2011 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions

Jackson to AAA or MLB

Ha replaces Jackson, Szczur replaces Ha.

at least thats the chain reax i see…

by MDavis on Jun 15, 2011 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions

Of course...

But the Jackson injury has slowed down the other two, is part of my point. It’s hard to move pieces when the one at the top is stuck for a week or two.

by bdlugz on Jun 15, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions

This makes sense

Although Ha isn’t exactly killing the ball right now, either.

by RynoRooter on Jun 15, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions

ah i see what you were saying now.

i’m still in the camp of bringing Jax up now. i undersdtand he had to get the rust off, but hes put together some solid games since. lets get him up, and start moving our others up as well. Campana is fun, but you cant steal first.

by MDavis on Jun 15, 2011 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions

for Jax to sit the bench

behind Soriano, Byrd and Fukudome? Jackson will move to AAA until Byrd or Fukudome are traded.

by hansman1982 on Jun 15, 2011 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions

Byrd may be out another month or more.

by Dcr18 on Jun 15, 2011 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Exactly.

Byrd is still several weeks away, and by then either he is flipped or you platoon him and Fuku.

by MDavis on Jun 15, 2011 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd rather Ha stay at Daytona.

by Dcr18 on Jun 15, 2011 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions

oops wasn't done...

Ha has cooled down after his hot start and wasn’t overly impressive at Tennessee. He’s 20 all season, so there isn’t any hurry with him. I believe Szczur is more polished at this point, and turns 22 in July. Ha has more work to do both on offense and defense than Szczur, and I think playing at AA would be more beneficial to Matt at this point than it would for Ha.

by Dcr18 on Jun 15, 2011 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions

I completely understand where you come from, and you may very well be right...

But I view Szczur as a very raw player still. He’s an incredible talent, yes, and he is 21, but he’s been focusing on two sports his entire career, and he is only now beginning to give baseball his full attention. I think rushing him will do him more harm than good, and he may be 24-25 before he’s ready to be called up, but I’d rather he work on everything he needs to and really maximize his potential before we rush him.

You can’t look at age as the only determining factor, there are other things in play with Szczur that may very well warrant taking time with him. As I said though, I may be way off base and he’s more polished than I realize already.

I do have very high hopes for him, however, because I think we’re just starting to see what this kid is capable of. I see a corner OF with 25/30 potential.

by bdlugz on Jun 15, 2011 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Josh, if you need relief for a day or so in the future..

I can always do these. I’m usually up late enough because of work to do these if needed.

R.I.P. to my grandfather, Andrew Wiley
The reason I am a Cub fan forever

by Unique on Jun 15, 2011 8:02 AM CDT reply actions

Soriano was really 0-6?

and this is AAA pitching!

If you think you've seen it all...just wait!

by CubFanSince1970 on Jun 15, 2011 8:38 AM CDT reply actions

Good to know he's coming back cold.

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 15, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions

Even AAA pitchers know how to pitch to him

FYI a fun anomaly. He was 0-6 but scored two runs. He got on base twice, once on an error and once on fielder’s choice. If he goes 0-6 but scores 2 runs a game I think it will be OK

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either

by Doggie Stalker on Jun 15, 2011 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions

Gotta ask.

Was Chris Carpenter generally regarded a high-velocity guy in the minors? I don’t recall reading that, and I try not to get too caught up in radar gun readings, but he was throwing smoke last night at Wrigley. Maybe his arm strength, not so much his middling results this year, are why the Cubs called him up?

Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.

by daver on Jun 15, 2011 9:49 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

He was low 90s as a starter

But when he pitched in relief last year in the AFL he hit 100 multiple times. The big boost in velocity upon pitching in relief is why they chose to leave him there. Hopefully we can see him throwing 96-98 for a long time.

by Dcr18 on Jun 15, 2011 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions