Cubs Minor League Wrap: June 22
by Josh Timmers on Jun 22, 2011 11:53 PM CDT
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Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs split a double-header with the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals). Iowa lost the first game 3-2 in eight innings and won the nightcap 8-5.
In the first game, starter Austin Bibens-Dirkx pitched well, allowing two runs on four hits over 5.1 innings. Bibens-Dirkx walked one and struck out three.
Blake Parker pitched the top of the eighth and got the loss. He surrendered one run on one hit and two walks. He did not strike out anyone.
Left fielder Ty Wright was 2 for 4 in game one.
In the second game, Jay Jackson started and got the win. He pitched six innings and allowed five runs on nine hits. Jackson walked two and struck out five.
John Gaub picked up his third save. He pitched a perfect seventh inning. Gaub struck out one.
Right fielder Tyler Colvin tied up the game in the bottom of the first inning with a two-run home run. It was Colvin's third home run for Iowa. Colvin was 2 for 4 with three RBI. Colvin scored twice and stole a base.
Second baseman Bobby Scales hit his ninth home run with a man on in the third inning. Scales was 2 for 3.
Center fielder Fernando Perez went 3 for 4 with a double. He scored once. Third baseman Scott Moore was 2 for 3 with a run scored. Catcher Chris Robinson doubled twice in a 2 for 3 game. He also scored once.
Tennessee Smokies
Finishing up the All-Star Break
Daytona Cubs
The Daytona Cubs won a dogfight with the Lakeland Flying Tigers, 6-3.
Starting pitcher Jeffrey Lorick picked up the win with six solid innings. He gave up three runs, two of which were earned, on four hits. Lorick struck out eight and did not walk a batter.
Center fielder Jae-Hoon Ha cranked a two-run home run to deep center field in the fifth inning to give Daytona a lead they would not relinquish. It was Ha's eighth home run for Daytona. He was 1 for 3 and was hit by a pitch. He scored twice and had the two RBI.
First baseman Justin Bour was 2 for 3 with a three-run double. He also walked once and scored once.
Peoria Chiefs
Also finishing up the All-Star Break.
Boise Hawks
The Boise Hawks won their home opener against the Tri-City Dust Devils (Rockies), 3-2.
Ben Wells got the start and lasted 4.1 innings. He allowed but one run on three hits. He walked two and struck out three.
Jose Rosario picked up the win in relief. He went 3.2 innings and allowed one run on five hits. He did not walk a batter and struck out one.
Bryce Shafer collected his first save for Boise and second overall with a perfect ninth. He did not strike anyone out.
First baseman Paul Hoilman went 2 for 3 with a two-RBI double. He also walked once.
Left fielder Ben Klafczynski was 2 for 3 with an RBI triple.
Center fielder Pin-Chieh Chen went 2 for 4.
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I-Cubs
I went to the I-Cubs game tonight it was Jeremy Hellickson bobble head night. They are pretty cool because he is wearing his high school jersey. He played for Hoover in Des Moines.
"You know, we always called each other good fellas. Like you said to, uh, somebody, :You're gonna like this guy. He's all right. He's a good fella. He's one of us.: You understand? We were good fellas. Wiseguys."
Colvin prepping for the second half, eh?
Ha continues to be awesome.
by SenorGato on Jun 23, 2011 12:14 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
After news last night that Cubs would be making moves today
It was disappointing to know that the only moves were Greathouse and Na being demoted to Boise.
That being said..
Good games from Colvin, Ha, Bour, Wells, and Chen. And hopefully the promotions come tomorrow. And Peoria is going to be very very disinteresting after Szczur and Kirk leave unless Chen is promoted to take Szczur’s spot. Hopefully some interesting signings come soon as well.
To everyone interested and too lazy to look it up.. Golden was 1-4 with a run and 2 Ks.
DJ Fitzgerald was also released
Was decent enough in Peoria last year, but couuldn’t hit anything anywhere in 2011.
I'm a Cubs fan. The Jaded Bitterness comes as a Standard Feature.
This isn't surprising
Dude just couldn’t figure out A ball.
Since there's a thread about this....
kind of, here’s my top 20 Cubs prospects:
1 – Brett Jackson – Not a superstar, but could be an above average to well above average starter.
2 – DJ LeMahieu – Best pure hitter in the system had a break out year, and has seen the big leagues. Savvy player has more upside than will be given credit for.
3 – Josh Vitters – Has put together a strong first half in 2011, and has really come on strong since June started. Still has the most bat upside in the system.
4 – Matt Szczur – A little old for his level and even the next one up, he’s got some good upside. Got a late start due to being a football player, but has shown alot of skill as a full time baseball player. Hopefully he keeps up the decent or better walks, low K’s, efficient base stealing, and strong defense as he moves up, because that alone gives him better than Campana upside. If he adds some power to his game he could be better than Jackson.
5 – Chris Carpenter – First pitcher, more because of his stuff than his performance. Very high upside reliever IMO, but needs work.
6 – Wellington Castillo – He’s got some pop and he can play defense. I think he’ll at least be a solid backup.
7 – Ryan Flaherty – Strong offensive season and ability to play 3B, the OF, and maybe a little 2B means he could be a hopefully less lambasted version of DeWitt. Hopefully on a more proper team so he can be “used properly.” I could see him putting up a solid season or two getting starter type ABs 4 sho. He’s a Vanderbilt player so he’s been well coached, and generally there’s alot that can make him appealing. Unfortunately he doesn’t actually profile as a very good starter anywhere.
8 – Jae Hoon Ha – Coming along well with the bat showing a little more power this year. He doesn’t walk alot, but he hits for average and doesn’t strike out. Could be a good player down the road, and is at least an interesting prospect right now. Good athlete.
9 – Austin Kirk – Interesting arm because he’s young, left handed, and striking out hitters.
10 – Ben Wells – Most powerful arm amongst the HS P draftees. Good size too.
11 – Hayden Simpson – Meh season, but there’s reasons for it so 2011 is kind of just a see how it goes kind of thing.
12 – Trey McNutt – Yes, I have a better feel on Simpson than I do McNutt. I was a little skeptical last year because there’s not alot of info on him, and this year is all weird. He’s still probably got the most starting upside of any pitcher in the system except maybe Cashner.
13 – Reggie Golden – Lots of room to go up, but very raw.
14 – Austin Reed – My favorite arm from last year’s draft class.
15 – Matt Cerda – Like Szczur, has shown an ability to hit for average, take a walk, and generally show a strong approach at a young age. Can play 2B, but he’s not very big or projectable so it’s hard to think of what kind of player he’ll end up being.
16 – Junior Lake – I’m not as big a fan of him as some may be, but he’s got the tools and he made it to AA for a visit so far this year at 21. Tools and everything are there…
17 – John Gaub – My favorite relief prospect in the system after Carpenter. Power lefty with a breaking ball. Can get K’s.
18 – Micah Gibbs – A polished backup catcher. Less upside than Castillo, but defense and OBP might be his ticket to the show.
19 – Brooks Raley – Still one of the system’s best athletes, and I think there’s still upside there as a pitcher.
20 – That Cruz kid that was being talking about yesterday.
Geez..McNutt all the way to 12?!
And no Beeler or Struck? Also not too sure about the bottom of your list. Gaub over Beliveau? Cruz is a nice spot there at 20 and could really shoot up with strong Boise starts. Overall, still a solid list and about what I would expect from you. Everyone has guys they really like and guys they don’t. Still a good list, and no one is ever going to be able to make a list that everyone agrees on just from different formulas and perspectives. Appreciate your opinions and I’m glad you’re around, SG.
Hmm...
You make good points, and 12 is low for McNutt. I dont take back this list, because he ended up there for a reason, but the upside is tantalizing enough to rank him higher. I might partially knock him because I’ve never seen him, not even a YouTube clip. What is he Project X?
I just forgot about Beliveau. By forgot I mean I had to google his name because I never heard of him. Sounds like a good arm.
by SenorGato on Jun 23, 2011 6:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Why isn't Steve Clevenger on your list?
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He gets the "Darwin Barney" treatment in prospect circles
25 year old projected big league backups don’t really tickle anyone’s fancy. They obviously have their value, though.
Except he converted to catcher late
He has always hit, his power is developing, and it took him a few years to learn the craft. Personally, I would be comfortable with a platoon of Clevenger and Castillo behind the plate next year, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Clevenger would earn most of the ABs (not just because he’s the lefty).
Angel Guzman is the man.
I'm with you on Simpson
He doesn’t belong in the top 10 at this point.
Jeff Beliveau > John Gaub
Though I am a Gaub fan, I just think Beliveau is better
by Mulhollandmania on Jun 23, 2011 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
2011
Evidently this list is excluding the 2011 draft, like the first half but you don’t mention all the pitchers that have made strides, namely Struck, Beeler and Whitenack. Did you forget about Dollis, Beliveau, and Marwin Gonzalez. Also we have several younger DR and Asian players that should be higher than Gibbs and Raley.
Then make your own list...
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by jameslcrockett on Jun 23, 2011 2:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for the criticism.
Dolis didn’t make it, Beliveau I forgot, and gonzalez is outside.
I probably did leave off a couple of the upside Asian and DR players. Kim from Korea might have as much upside as both Wells and reed, and theres more. Still there’s not alot of info on most of these guys…
by SenorGato on Jun 23, 2011 7:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Since we're throwing out Top 20s, I'll do mine.
1. Brett Jackson- I believe he’s going to be a really good player for a long time—not elite though
2. Matt Szczur- I’m higher on him than most, but love the potential. I’ve compared him to Trout, although a poorer and older version.
3. Trey McNutt- Still high on the guy despite his early season injuries, ERA is good, but giving up too many hits and not enough Ks. We’ll see what he does with healthy 2nd half.
4. DJ LeMahieu- Very solid prospect as long as he sticks at 2nd. Hopefully develops power along the way. Hasn’t gotten consistent PT in the majors, but it’s very easy to envision him as .300+ hitter with 10+ HRs, with potentially more.
5. Josh Vitters- Still love the potential and he hasn’t been disappointing lately. Still some haters, but if he finishes with .290+ with 20+ HRs, he probably heads back into most top 100 lists. He could easily surpass those numbers though.
6. Ryan Flaherty- Doing really well at AA this season and has a strong chance to be a 3-4 game a week utility starter with the Cubs..even as soon as next season.
7. Hayden Simpson- Agressive ranking here seeing how badly he has struggled, but there are obvious reasons for it, and will definitely fall out of my top 10 with another bad half. Hopefully he turns it around and does well enough to warrant starting off in Daytona next season.
8. Austin Kirk- Unlike Simpson, Kirk has dominated in Peoria this season and is ready to make the jump up. High pick in 2009, and is showing his potential. Could climb even higher with strong showing in A+..
9. Jae Hoon Ha- Pretty strong showing for the 20 year old in A+ and even got a taste of AA ball. Showing some power, and could potentially end the season back in AA but no rush as he is still young and nothing wrong with finishing the season in Daytona and starting next season in Tennessee. Would be nice to see him hit the 20 HR mark.
10. Dallas Beeler- I know some will disagree with this, but he’s performed this year. Dominated A ball before skipping Daytona to get the callup to AA, and hasn’t done to badly in 3 starts as a just turned 22 year old. A strong finish in AA would justify this ranking, and move him into others top 10.
11. Ben Wells- I preferred Reed to Wells last season, but Wells is clearly more advanced than Reed currently and has a chance to get a few starts for Peoria this season. He’s lower than some other pitchers on my list due to being further away and the others performances on a higher level.
12. Robert Whitenack- Most will probably forget about him over the long dynamic year without him but he was making a name for himself before his injury. He was one of the main competitors for Minor League Pitcher of the Year (for the Cubs)
13. Wellington Castillo- I debated whether to even include him on the list due to being blocked and his age and brief appearances for the cubs, but I figured this would be a good spot for him. He’s on an extremely hot streak in Iowa right now, and in all honesty should be on the Cubs but Koyie Hill amazingly is blocking him.
14. Nick Struck- Took me awhile, but I finally came around to the guy. He’s done very well this season and has also advanced up to AA and done quite well. Still not a complete believer but he’s proving me wrong.
15. Junior Lake- He got hot and did well in Daytona to earn the promotion to what is going to determine if he’s legit or not at Tennessee. Struggled early, but has seemed to turn it around a bit. Like I said, this level will make or break his prospect status.
16. Austin Reed- Still love the potential of this 2010 HS draftee. A bit inconsistent and wild this season, but if he ever harnesses it watch out. No hurry, and unlike Wells, should be in Boise all season. He should do well enough to start out at Peoria next season.
17. Reggie Golden- I’d like to put him higher, but he’s too raw right now. I’d love to see him continue with the above .300 average though.
18-20 The three main Smokies bullpen arms- Believeau, Rhoderick, and Dolis. I’m not a big believer of putting bullpen arms in my top 20, but these 3 have the potential to be extremely big contributors at the ML level, possibly as soon as next season. (Believeau taking Grabow’s spot)
Notes- I didn’t include Carpenter because I believe he’s up for good
Guys to keep an eye on:
Willington Cruz- I really really wanted to put him in because of his debut and if you trust AZ Phil’s Scouting Reports, which I do, his stuff is nasty. And he’s a hard throwing lefty. There’s ALOT to like and I won’t be able to keep him out much longer.
The rest of the Boise rotation—Wang, Kim, and Liria- all three have potential and some probably have all three in their top 20, and it’s not unwarranted. Good arms, and all could easily cement themselves in the top prospect lists with strong seasons. I just haven’t seen enough for them to put them in yet, although I know Kim is high touted, especially by cubsfan1.
Pin-Chieh Chen- It appears the move to CF is a permanent one for Chen who was struggling with IF defense, but is compared to Hak Ju Lee as far as hitting goes, loses a little value moving to CF, but still off to a great start in Boise.
I like Clevenger
and I’d also be fine with a Castillo/Clevenger platoon. If I put him on here he’d probably go about 15. Sliding Lake and everyonelse down a spot.
This list seems more accurate to me
No way McNutt drops 10-11 spots. What has he done wrong? He was great when healthy this year.
Come on Lisa, I'm trying to impress people here. You don't win friends with salad. ~ Homer J. Simpson
by TheBeerBaron on Jun 23, 2011 7:39 AM CDT up reply actions
I like this list, for the most part
You’re higher on Simpson than I am, and lower on Kirk, but the rest is pretty similar.
Ryno G
Love this list. Although I disagree with your analysis of Castillo he’s 24, young for a catcher, and he’s just learned the language, he’ll improve defensively, and his bat reminds me of Manny Ramirez, both his stance and swing. He’s potentially a 20 HR guy. I also love Vitters, once he adjusts to the league he tears it up. Expect a big second half
Gawd. Why did I have it set in my mind that he was almost 26?
My bad completely. I don’t know why that was in my brain. I didn’t bother looking it up. But thanks man. Appreciate it.
Domincan Update
I’ve been slacking on the Dominican updates. I’ve been out of town quite a bit (this weekend won’t be any different) and it’s a pain to type that much on my phone. Here are the current lines of the bigger names on our DSL teams.:
Jeffrey Baez, CF – .279/.340/.419, 4 2Bs, 1 3B, 2 HR, 12 SB, 2 CS, 8BB, 17 K
Francisco Sanchez, SS – .186/.326/.329, 2 2Bs, 1 3B, 2 HR, 4 SB, 1 CS, 11 BB, 28 K
Xavier Batista, RF (he’s 19, so he might be a bit old, but he’s mashing) – .279/.392/.574, 4 2B, 1 3B, 4 HRs, 2 SB, 0 CS, 11 BB, 13 K
Alexander Santana, RHP – 2-0, 24 IP, 1.13 ERA, 17 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 10 K
Gilberto Abreu, RHP – 0-0, 12.1 IP, 5.11 ERA, 11 H, 7 ER, 14 BB, 14 K
Carlos Penalver, SS – .290/.440/.362, 5 2Bs, 5 SB, 6 CS, 18 BB, 8 K
Jeimer Candelerio, 3B/1B – .324/.462/.423, 4 2B, 1 HR, 2 CS, 20 BB, 11 K
Delbis Arcila, OF (no clue on this guy either, but he’s hitting too well to NOT be included) – .309/.424/.618, 6 2Bs, 1 3B, 3 HR, 2 CS, 10 BB, 10 K
Jose Arias, RHP (He’s 20, so he’s too old, but he’s dominating. Big kid too, at 6’5", 220 lbs) – 1-1, 19 IP, 1.43 ERA, 12 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 22 K
Sounds good
Hopefully a few of these guys come to the states next season. Arias and Santana have pretty dominating numbers, although it’d be nice to see a few more Ks from Santana. Penalver and Candelerio keep impressing.
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