Dodgers 6/7/11 Minor League Report - Lookouts Burn Fireballer Aroldis Chapman
by Brandon Lennox on Jun 7, 2011 10:28 PM PDT
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PrintA little bit shorter of a minor league post tonight since I spent most of the time on the Day 2 Draft Recap which will be up soon.
Minor League Player of the Day – Kyle Russell - 2 for 4, 2 HR's, 2 RBI's, 2 Runs, 1 Walk. There were a couple of options for this award, but I had to give it to Russell because one of his homers came against Aroldis Chapman. The 2 homers give Russell 12 for the season and 4 in his last 4 games, while his OPS is up to .919.
AAA – The Isotopes got another solid performance from Tim Sexton and his offense stepped up as well as Albuquerque doubled up the Round Rock Express (Rangers) 6 to 3. Sexton went 5.2 innings and gave up 7 hits, but he limited the damage and allowed just 2 runs to score. Sexton has made 4 AAA starts so far and has gone at least 5 innings each time, yet he has not allowed more than 3 runs in any appearance. The Tope bullpen went 3.1 innings and gave up just 3 hits and 1 run. At the plate, Trayvon Robinson had a good game with his 12th homer and a single, and he's doing his best to join his friends up in the big leagues. John Lindsey went 3 for 4 with a homer, while JD Closser smacked yet another bomb and collected 2 RBI's.
AA – With the game tied at 4 in the bottom of the 8th, the Lookouts had to face the rehabbing Aroldis Chapman. But Chattanooa hitters weren't intimidated as they scored 3 again the fireballer and came away with the 7 to 4 victory over the Mudcats (Reds). Kyle Russell hit his 2nd homer of the night against Chapman, and Alfredo Silverio logged his 10th triple of the year against the righty for his 3rd hit of the night. Brian Cavazos-Galvez homered for the Lookouts earlier in the evening, while Corey Smith and Scott Van Slyke both had 2 hits. Starting pitcher David Pfeiffer got knocked around for 10 hits and 4 runs in 5 innings, but the bullpen was stellar including a cameo appearance from Nate Eovaldi who was getting a midseason break. Shawn Tolleson picked up his 1st save in AA with a perfect 9th and struck out 1.
HiA – The Quakes had a pretty quiet night on Tuesday as Rancho lost to the Bakersfield Blaze 3 to 2. The offense had just 5 hits, with the only extra base hit coming on a Jake Lemmerman double. Arismendy Ozoria started the game and threw OK, allowing just 6 hits and 2 earned runs over 5 innings. Greg Wilborn was great in relief, however, as he allowed just 1 hit in 3 innnings of work and struck out 3.
LoA – Starting pitcher Red Patterson gave up 7 runs, but his bullpen was solid and the Loons came up with 3 runs in the final two frames to pull out a 8 to 7 victory over Cedar Rapids (Angels). Down 7 to 5 after 7 innings, Great Lakes strung together a walk and 3 singles to score 2 in the 8th, then Preston Mattingly's 3rd single of the night in the top of the 9th scored Bobby Coyle (who had doubled) and put the Loons up for good. Blake Dean and Christian Lara also homered earlier in the game. Patterson lasted 5.2 innings and struck out 8 but allowed 7 runs on 7 hits. Bret Montgomery threw 2.1 perfect innings relief, however, and Logan Bawcom picked up his 5th save of the season with a scoreless 9th.
DSL – The Dominican Dodger finally got to play, but the result wasn't pretty as they managed just 4 hits in a 6 to 1 loss to the Dominican Mets. 17 year old Miguel Sulbaran started and gave up 4 runs in 2 innings, then Ricardo De La Rosa (who I found out is not related to Rubby) allowed 2 runs in relief. Melvin Santana had the only decent day at the plate with 2 singles in 3 at bats.
Albuquerque Isotopes Box Score (AAA)
Chattanooga Lookouts Box Score (AA)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Box Score (HiA)
Great Lakes Loons Box Score (LoA)
Dominican Dodgers Box Score (DSL)
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Martin, Eovaldi, Elbert, Jansen, Hawk, Kuo, and the Winner.
Sounds like the makings of a good pen.
Scott Elbert will save us.
Guerra is the Winner right?
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweet. And didn’t he hit like upper 90’s and hes only throwing 91-94.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
First I’ve heard of it. Hes a command guy with a nasty curveball, from what I have seen.
Scott Elbert will save us.
Yeah 94 is about as high as I’ve seen.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.fangraphs.com/pitchfx.aspx?playerid=2061&position=P I’ll stick to 90
Scott Elbert will save us.
That’s Guerrier?
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I’m glad we didn’t draft Guerrieri.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
We were talking about Guerra.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah me too thats why the random Guerrier fangraphs page fucked with me. Haha
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
But this is why we love you.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey I knew what I was talking about!
That’s new.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m just glad he came with a $7.5million check strapped to his back when he came over.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Cant forget Jon Link now.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
That explains why Vin is always saying something 1 mph higher than shown.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes relief. And when you think “I can go full out for an inning” instead of “I have to pace myself for 6” it can make a huge difference.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
that's awesome to hear
i know there were rumors he’d hit 99 coming out of high school and has hit upper 90’s in the bigs, but 101 great. I always thought he had that potential to throw harder in short stints. I still think he might end up as a power reliever for us
by Brandon Lennox on Jun 7, 2011 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Hope so
A pitcher that can hit triple-digits coming out of the pen can be a valuable thing. Truthfully speaking, I feel this is the role Eovaldi will end up having at the ML level even though the Dodgers have him starting for the time being. Future set-up man for Tolleson? That would be cool…
Giving Tolleson A LOT of credit there, and taking quite a bit away from what Eovaldi is doing as a starter.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
I don’t think so. I think Tolleson doesn’t get enough credit. After all, he was more highly touted than Kershaw was when they both came out of high school. People seem to forget that point about him. As for Eovaldi, he just seems more effective to me as a reliever. Just a feeling I have.
no he wasn't
He was more highly touted than kershaw going into his senior year, but not coming out of high school.
That's right
thanks for correcting me. Wasn’t sure, but now I am.
Did Tolleson completely implode for us to get him or what happened??
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah. Yeah that would do it. Thanks.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah but if Eovaldi was closer he could throw a 101 mph fastball by Russell Martin to close out Game 7 of the 2014 World Series. That would be sweet.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
When does Ogden's season start?
"Parte il tiro, RETE! RETE! RETE!"
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Glad Russell had a good day. :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 7, 2011 10:57 PM PDT reply actions
For that much power, I know his OPS is in the .900s, but it feels low for some reason.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
at least
he’s on the correct side of it :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 8, 2011 6:29 AM PDT up reply actions
whats his slugging gotta be before people don't care about his SO rate?
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Is that something Morrissey wrote?
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I like my brother
walks in the door from work and the first thing he says is “fuck the yankees!”
Scott Elbert will save us.
by NotJoeTorre on Jun 7, 2011 11:23 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm assuming you'd love him
if it was “fuck the giants!”
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Not enough to fuck them? Err….
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Close. Needs more Aaron Rowand. He just looks like a douche..
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, now I can't wait for Tray to get his call up
Is it too much of a stretch to see him batting behind Gordon at the top of the order for the Dodgers at some point?
I actually have a question about this
wouldn’t he want to bat behind Dee since Dee can steal all the bases and go from 1st to 3rd on a hit?
Poor Deuce.
Hell yeah!
Plus Tray has some pop in his bat. Could hit 15-20 easily out of the 2-hole.
If by that you mean hit .220 in AA then yes!
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Flop Uribe and Sands and YES.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Dream on
Still on Frank's team!
by delias man on Jun 7, 2011 11:59 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
probably gets a sept callup
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
And DIDJA SEE HOW FAST HE IS!?!?!?
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
But all fast guys bat leadoff!
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Since
Reasoned comments are not the trend, I will just say, Robinson will probably bat 7th or lower if he ever plays in LA this year.
it’s not that they aren’t the trend, it’s more that they are group think and therefore not in the spirit of pioneering or something.
Poor Deuce.
It is not group think when 9 to 1 tell someone he is wrong?
Would it need to be 10 – 1 to qualify as group think?
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
Thats not what groupthink is brah
Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within groups of people. Group members try to minimize conflict and reach a consensus decision without critical evaluation of alternative ideas or viewpoints
A million people can have the same opinion without it being group think. Just because multiple people noticed “hey! when guys haven’t started in a month or so they usually don’t go for more then 80 pitches” is not group think.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
FWIW, and probably dooming your comment in the process
putting Tray 7th or 8th would take pressure off of him. Right? In that case, I totally understand and support your comment.
Poor Deuce.
thats manager speak
I thought dee would bat 8, so who knows. I also thought Blake would move from the 2 hole labout 80 times.
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Well I was shooting more 2011.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
He strikes out a fuckton right now
so yeah, I think it’ll take a catastrophe to see him
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
You’ve managed to spell well so far.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha I wasn’t doubting your ability to spell, just ability to see the keys.
Rubby my Dee.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on Jun 7, 2011 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I've softened my stance on Chris Reed
I guess Logan did know what he was doing, taking a college arm with very little mileage on it. Can’t wait to see what they do with him once they get him to Ogden.
That was the same argument for Aaron Miller. Mileage won’t mean dittle compared to talent. He will be tried as a starter, he will be found wanting, we will have wasted a year, by 2013 he will be back as a relief pitcher.
If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them.
Tonight was the first Dodgers game since April 8 that both
Aaron Miles and Jamey Carroll were on the bench to begin the game.
It is also the only game this season in which neither appeared.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Best bloodlines in the entire draft
are in Padres sixth-round pick Kyle Gaedele of Valparaiso, whose great-uncle is the all-time leader in fame to playing time ratio. An aside: Valparaiso’s coach is old friend Tracy Woodson.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Some broadcasting notes
Tomorrow will be the last game for Eric Collins and Steve Lyons until the Twins series on June 27, 28 and 29. After that we don’t see them again until August 15th.
Just 4 games for the next two plus months.
Lots of Vinny just the way we like it.
A part of me was sad for Dee Gordon that he didn’t have Vin Scully calling his debut. And same for de La Rosa for his first MLB start and win.
@3_2count
I liked how giddy the ESPN crew sounded when Dee went from first to third as a pinch runner on Monday.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 8, 2011 1:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Is he faster than Brett Gardner you think?
by Jack Huber on Jun 8, 2011 2:34 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I’d like for him to get the nickname ‘little flash’ or flash jr. that would be cool. Isn’t it up to TBLA to give him one?
Sounds like I missed one hell of a game last night
Sorry I couldn’t tune in…glad Rubby and Dee held their own.
"Scissors cuts paper, paper covers rock, rock crushes lizard, lizard poisons Spock, Spock smashes scissors, scissors decapitates lizard, lizard eats paper, paper disproves Spock, Spock vaporizes rock, and as it always has, rock crushes scissors." -- Dr. Sheldon Cooper
it was a lot of fun
the first two innings for Rubby were nerve-wracking though.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 8, 2011 7:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Kinda glad I didn’t get to see him pitch. Kinda upset I only saw Dee’s squib to Utley.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
I don't know how I feel
about Gordon being compared to Offerman in any way (who knew you could be positively compared to him?), but still…not a bad debut for the skinny speedster. And as long as our de la Rosa doesn’t end up missing the rest of the season with an arm injury, I’d say things are great. :-)
"Scissors cuts paper, paper covers rock, rock crushes lizard, lizard poisons Spock, Spock smashes scissors, scissors decapitates lizard, lizard eats paper, paper disproves Spock, Spock vaporizes rock, and as it always has, rock crushes scissors." -- Dr. Sheldon Cooper
apparently, according to his catcher (Navarro)
he was rushing the first two innings. After he settled down, he was doing fine.
I’m sure you would have joined in telling Lyons to STFU after Rubby had thrown over 90+ pitches in his five innings, but Lyons wanted him to go one more inning.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 8, 2011 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I heard him say that on TV, and wanted to jump through it twice in one sentence. Once when I heard “he’s only thrown 90 pitches” and again when he said “let him go out for the 6th, he’s still under 100”
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
his exact quote was more like
if he gives up a hit, or runs into trouble go get him. But it what if he got them out in 10 pitches? I would have taken that chance.
Still on Frank's team!
Nothing in the first 5 innings suggested he could get them out on 10 pitches.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Better to let the reliever, especially if it’s a guy just coming back off rehab, to start the inning fresh.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
speaking of relievers
was it Elbert or Guerra who knocked Ruiz on his ass?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 8, 2011 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions
a 10 pitch inning is beyond difficult as it requires both 0 balls thrown (most likely) and cooperation from the offense. It’s not worth squeezing the inning out of him when we have a decent lead and rested guys in the pen. Suffice to say, I’m excited for his next start.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
so sorry hawksworth got through
the bottom of the order in the bottom of the 6th in 13 pitches.
Still on Frank's team!
I still don’t follow the argument here. He’s at 90 already so, fuck it, let him get to 100? What’s the difference between him going 5 or 6? It’s not like he was going for a complete game in his debut.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
the difference is that the bullpen, while
rested still is pretty shaky. since he was completely dialed in against a pretty bad offense, with the bottom of the order coming up, why not let him go one more. I don’t care about this mythical 100 number.
Still on Frank's team!
I don’t care about it either. He should never have gone above 75 but that would have left him up 3 runs and not able to qualify for the win, so I can see where they would push him to the 5th. After he qualifies for the win, there’s nothing for him to gain unless e’s going 9.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
I disagree here. Pushing him through the 5th (if you are worried about pitch counts) is silly because that’s managing to a stat. Pushing him through the 6th means you get to pinch hit for him. Still a silly reason, but at least it’s a baseball consideration.
by Michael White on Jun 8, 2011 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions
But if Hawksworth is only going one inning, pinch hitting for him doesn’t change anything.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
The opportunity cost to Rubby going another inning is Guerra not pitching the 9th. If you feel Rubby’s last 15 pitches are going to be more effective and not hurt him in the long run, than Guerra’s pitches in the 9th, then go for it.
It also wouldn’t be abnormal for a manager to manage in a way to ensure a victory for his pitcher. Kind of like taking a starter out in the 8th or 9th with a 1 run lead because he got a guy on just so he doesn’t have the chance to lose the game. Not saying it’s right, just that it happens often.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
That doesn't sound bad in theory
but from what I’ve heard, it sounds like he was working out of trouble the whole game…no need to risk him losing the game when he has a chance to win his first start.
"Scissors cuts paper, paper covers rock, rock crushes lizard, lizard poisons Spock, Spock smashes scissors, scissors decapitates lizard, lizard eats paper, paper disproves Spock, Spock vaporizes rock, and as it always has, rock crushes scissors." -- Dr. Sheldon Cooper
And even then
the reasons you and I just gave or secondary to the fact that he tripled his pitch count from the last several outings.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Absolutely
Didn’t even think about that…good point.
"Scissors cuts paper, paper covers rock, rock crushes lizard, lizard poisons Spock, Spock smashes scissors, scissors decapitates lizard, lizard eats paper, paper disproves Spock, Spock vaporizes rock, and as it always has, rock crushes scissors." -- Dr. Sheldon Cooper
Rubby is from the streets. He pisses on pitch counts.
by Michael White on Jun 8, 2011 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions
How in the hell is Steve Lyons still employed?
"Scissors cuts paper, paper covers rock, rock crushes lizard, lizard poisons Spock, Spock smashes scissors, scissors decapitates lizard, lizard eats paper, paper disproves Spock, Spock vaporizes rock, and as it always has, rock crushes scissors." -- Dr. Sheldon Cooper
Can’t we get Eric Karros for that?
"Scissors cuts paper, paper covers rock, rock crushes lizard, lizard poisons Spock, Spock smashes scissors, scissors decapitates lizard, lizard eats paper, paper disproves Spock, Spock vaporizes rock, and as it always has, rock crushes scissors." -- Dr. Sheldon Cooper
yay!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Jun 8, 2011 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions
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