Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 9

by Josh Timmers on Aug 9, 2011 11:30 PM CDT in Minor Leagues

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs beat the Sacramento RiverCats by a touchdown, 14-7.

Starter Nick Struck got hammered for six runs in the fifth inning before exiting. His final line was 4.2 innings while giving up seven runs on nine hits. He walked one and struck out three.

Robert Coello got the win in relief. He pitched 2.1 scoreless innings. He allowed two hits. He did not walk anyone and struck out four.

Third baseman DJ LeMahieu was 3 for 4 with a double and a walk. He scored twice and had two RBI. He also stole a base.

Center fielder Brett Jackson went 3 for 5 with a walk and a stolen base. He scored twice.

Bryan LaHair had two doubles in a 3 for 5 game. He scored three times and had three RBI. First baseman Scott Moore was 2 for 4 with a double and a walk. He scored twice and had three RBI.

Tennessee Smokies

The Tennessee Smokies swept a double-header from the Huntsville Stars, 8-0 and 4-2.

In the first game, Austin Bibens-Dirkx started and got the win. He allowed only three hits over 5.2 innings. He walked three and struck out six.

First baseman Rebel Ridling had a big day. In the first game, he went 2 for 4 with a solo home run in the second inning. It was his 15th home run of the season. Ridling was 2 for 4.

Center fielder Jae-Hoon Ha was 2 for 3 with two doubles and a sac fly. He scored twice. Left fielder Ty Wright also hit two doubles in a 2 for 3 game. Wright walked once, scored twice and had one RBI.

Third baseman Josh Vitters was 2 for 3 with a double. He scored once and had two RBI.

In the second game, Larry Suarez started and threw three shutout innings. He allowed only one single. He did not walk anyone and struck out three.

Kevin Rhoderick didn't pitch that well, but he improved his record to 6-0 when the Smokies scored two in the top of the sixth inning. Rhoderick allowed two runs on a hit and three walks over two innings. He struck out two.

Ridling finished his big day with a solo home run and an RBI double in the nightcap. He was 2 for 3 in the second game with two runs and two RBI.

Ha went 2 for 4 in the second game.

Daytona Cubs

Rained out.

Peoria Chiefs

The Peoria Chiefs lost to the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 3-1.

Brett Wallach started and took the loss, although he didn't pitch poorly. He allowed two runs on three hits over five innings. Wallach walked two and struck out five.

Second baseman Rubi Silva was 2 for 4 with a triple. Right fielder Anthony Giansanti was 2 for 4 and scored a run.

Catcher Micah Gibbs was 2 for 4.

Boise Hawks

The Boise Hawks were swept by the Tri-City Dust Devils, 3-0.

Starting pitcher Yao-Lin Wang pitched very well, but took the loss anyway. He allowed two runs on only two hits, including a solo home run, over five innings. He did not walk anyone and struck out eight.

Right fielder Reggie Golden went 2 for 3 with a double.

AZL Cubs

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Wang was nasty tonight

And I don’t mean Chien- Ming. He keeps pitching well.

Brett Jackson keeps going. Now way above .300. DJ with a much needed game. Power and patience and multi hits.

Ha is a doubles machine and has also got his average all the way back above .300. Vitters also keeps his good play going with 2 doubles and 2 solid games. He’s back to .285. I still think he is going to be a .290 20 HR 30 2Bs third basemen. Not a star, but not a very solid regular.

Also Golden a nice game. DeVoss continues his big slump since the injury. Kinda disheartening.

by Ryno G on Aug 10, 2011 12:02 AM CDT reply actions

was at the icubs game tonight

Nick Struck did not look good, had a lot of his pitches hammered off the wall and a possible home run called foul. Brett Jackson miss played a couple hard balls off the wall and a liner over his head but they were tough plays.

Flaherty also hit a clutch 2 run home run to tie the game at 7 in the fifth inning.

LeMahieu I still don’t know what to think. Yesterday he had about 5 ground outs and today he had a lot of hits but it doesn’t look like hes crushing the ball. Some muscle might help him but some muscle would probably help out everyone.

by cjbenson on Aug 10, 2011 12:03 AM CDT reply actions

I like Coello.

He’s got a good arm and he could be useful in middle relief.

Wang is definitely the standout amongst the young arms this in Peoria this year. Any 2011 scouting report on him? This is a video from this year:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX8YBXLW8P4

He looks like he’s got some fastball.

Ha and VItters show up again. Definitely the two most interesting Smokies for me right now. Suarez joins the list.

Always good to see LeMahieu have a good game. Same for Jackson, but LeMahieu’s been cool lately, so good to see him back in the game.

Good to see Brett Wallach have a good start. He’s still young with back maybe even middle of the rotation upside. We need everyone to finish strong to maybe help an offseason trade.

THE Austin Bibens-Dirkxz had a good game.

by SenorGato on Aug 10, 2011 12:09 AM CDT reply actions

Wang's SR

Fastball sits in the low 90’s, has hit at least 94. Good movement. Changeup is currently his 2nd best pitch, although it is probably only average right now. His breaking ball needs some work, as it’s definately trailing the other 2 pitches. He’s currently doing all his damage with his fastball, but if he can tighten up a breaking ball while keeping at least the average changeup, we have something.

by RynoRooter on Aug 10, 2011 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions

We have an interesting guy on DSL2

named Candelario. He’s only 17 and doing a great job at the plate. More walks than Ks. A switch hitting 3B 6’1" 180. Keep an eye on him.

If it wasn't for the injuries, we'd be printing WS tickets right now.

by tharr on Aug 10, 2011 12:19 AM CDT reply actions

One of the guys I have

ticketed for Mesa next season.

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

by timh815 on Aug 10, 2011 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions

For sure

Penalver will definately be there as well.

by RynoRooter on Aug 10, 2011 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions

Hitters

Reyes, Baez, Candelario, Bonne, Penalver, Batista.

Pitchers

Eusebio, Morel, Santana, Padron, Araujo, Torrez, Martinez, Arias

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

by timh815 on Aug 10, 2011 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions

However a couple of those guys are non prospects

just due to their age.

by Ryno G on Aug 10, 2011 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions

Who?

Never heard of him……

by Ryno G on Aug 10, 2011 12:40 AM CDT up reply actions

That's the joy and frustration

of DSL box scores.

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

by timh815 on Aug 10, 2011 12:56 AM CDT up reply actions

I THINK that was sarcasm...

by bdlugz on Aug 10, 2011 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions

It was ha

by Ryno G on Aug 10, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions

Intnational signings

Here’s a post from march on some international signings I profiled.

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/3/13/2048006/international-signings

scoutingthesally.com scouting service $17.95. Very cool service check it out.

by cubsfan1 on Aug 10, 2011 6:10 AM CDT reply actions

I was also at the I Cubs game tonight...

What are the chances we could get the San Diego Chicken to come to Chicago and stay on for a full season? When he came onto the field in the third inning we scored 3 runs to take the lead. Then when he wasn’t on the field in the top of the 5th we got hammered but when he came back in the bottom of the 5th Flaherty hit the game tying home run. Also when him and the little baby chick’s came out they all gave Coello a fanny pat while he was helping Struck warm up and when Coello came into the game he got the win and 4 k’s over 2 1/3 inning.

by Dustin0224 on Aug 10, 2011 8:43 AM CDT reply actions