Tyler Colvin tied a Southern League record tonight.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs were blown down by the New Orleans Zephyrs, 3-1.
The Cubs pitching staff only allowed three hits tonight, but that was enough as starter Casey Fossum took the loss, allowing two runs on two hits over 5.2 innings. Fossum walked three (one intentional) and struck out six.
The I-Cubs only had four hits today. Second baseman Aaron Miles was 1 for 3 with a walk.
Tennessee Smokies
Behind the white-hot Colvin, the Smokies crushed the Carolina Mudcats, 11-1.
Starter Jeremy Papelbon evened up his record at 4-4 by allowing only one run on five hits and one walk. Papelbon struck out six.
Right fielder Tyler Colvin tied a Southern League record by getting hits his first three times at-bat today, thus extending his hit-streak in consecutive at-bats to 11. Colvin tied the record in style, too, as consecutive hit #11 was his ninth home run of the year in AA. It was a three-run home run in the fourth inning. Colvin was 3 for 5 overall and scored twice.
Third baseman Marquez Smith was 3 for 4 with a double and a walk. Smith scored once and had two RBI. Left fielder Ty Wright went 2 for 5 with two RBI and a run scored. Catcher Welington Castillo was 2 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored.
Daytona Cubs
The D-Cubs fell to the Charlotte Stone Crabs, 3-2.
Starter Craig Muschko went five innings today, allowing two runs on four hits, including one solo home run. Muschko walked two and struck out five.
Jose Pina pitched one inning and took the loss when he allowed an unearned run. He gave up one hit, didn't walk anyone and struck out one.
Second baseman Jose Made was 2 for 4 with a run scored. DH Starlin Castro went 2 for 4.
The Chiefs extinguished the South Bend Silver Hawks, 5-4.
Starter Jeffry Antigua made his Midwest League debut today and he wasn't bad, allowing only one run on five hits over five innings. Antigua walked one and struck out four.
Kevin Kreier allowed a pair of inherited runners to score, but got the win when the Chiefs pushed a run across in the top of the ninth. Kreier was charged with no runs on three hits over 2.2 innings of relief. He did not walk or strike out a batter
Second baseman DJ LeMahieu had a triple in a 2 for 4 game. LeMahieu scored once and had two RBI.
Right fielder Kyler Burke was 2 for 4 with a walk and a stolen base. He scored once. First baseman Rebel Ridling scored once and had two RBI in a 2 for 5 game.
Boise Hawks
The Hawks were beaten by the Vancouver Canadians, 2-1.
Starter Robert Hernandez went 5.2 innings and took the loss when he allowed two runs on two hits. One of the runs was unearned. Hernandez walked three and struck out an impressive nine.
Left fielder Derrick Fitzgerald went 2 for 3 with a walk and the lone Hawk run.
AZL Cubs
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Anyone know why
Josh Vitters has been out of the lineup latley?
dlee25 - August 3, 2009
"Minor" hand injury
Raisin - August 3, 2009
How minor?
He’s been out like a week, hasn’t he?
Brett Taylor - August 3, 2009
Watched the Boise game online
Hernandez looked fantastic. Tired a bit in the 6th but one of those runs were inherited. His change was great and his curve looked as crisp as I’ve ever seen/heard on the radio.
Raisin - August 3, 2009
And on Antigua
The Peoria PBP guy was raving on his offspeed stuff. Actually raving in general.
Raisin - August 3, 2009
Papelbon
Have they actually decided to try and make Papelbon a starter or is he only starting because of a lack of other options
CHCOWNTHECENTRAL - August 3, 2009
Maybe Colvin is putting it together
He’s had health issues. He’s had adjustment issues. And, you are never as good as when you are riding a hot streak, but I like that he is showing what he has been.
How long before Miles has to be DFA’d? That is basically the option for him now, isn’t it? The Cubs have to make a move to bring back Soto, I can’t see Hoff and Fontenot both being pulled from the roster. Miles doesn’t help you at all in the outfield. I am sure there is some clause that the Cubs have to move him up, or move him on. He can’t sit forever in AAA.
LeMahieu will be interesting to watch. I’ll be interested to see if he burns out a little. This will be a much longer year than what he is used to.
Nibbles - August 3, 2009
That .589 OPS for Miles in AAA is telling...
.262/.279/.310 in 86 PA. Not good. He’s played 17 games, so I imagine that a decision would have to come soon. Whether that means a recall, a DFA, or a “setback,” I don’t know. But the limit for a rehab stint is 20 games for a position player.
As for Colvin, I’d be careful about making too quick a judgment. His OPS in July was .587, so this 5-game stretch of awesomeness is right on the heels of a month of terribleness. The guy is still a plate discipline nightmare, which is probably the reason for his streakiness. Hopefully this is a sign of development, but I’m wary that it’s just a hot streak and nothing more.
SouthernCub - August 3, 2009
if only
we could trade him now?
tim815 - August 3, 2009
A "setback" would work just fine for me.
Al Yellon - August 3, 2009
i was actually talking about colvin
but either would be fine.
for miles, we could have him warm up to start the fourth and grab for his hammy.
tim815 - August 3, 2009
Miles
Tomorrow (Tuesday) has to be his last game in the minors. Then it’s decision time.
Raisin - August 3, 2009
Papelbon 2
It looks like its a combo of what your asking. They probably are a little shy on starters with Jackson being sent back to Daytona and I read where they want Papelbon to use all of his pitches which sometimes is hard to do as a reliever. I think this also goes with the Cubs and minor league pitching rover Mark Riggans to have the pitchers throw all of their pitches even thou they might go back to being a reliever so they can use those pitches to get different hitters out. It sounds like a pretty sound theory.
Slamdog - August 3, 2009
What you said
this sounds about right.
Josh Timmers - August 3, 2009
Just out of curiosity
If Tyler would come close to living up to whatever his postential may be, who might he be comparable to? If he were to “put it together”, what could we expect out of him?
DamonBerryhillsMitt - August 3, 2009
NOTE: Not his "postential", his potential
I don’t care what his ability to comment on BCB might be.
DamonBerryhillsMitt - August 3, 2009
I used to compare him
to Jeff Francoeur (at the plate, not in the field) but with Francoeur’s struggles, maybe that a more likely comparison rather than a ceiling comp. If Francoeur today is his ceiling, then he’s in trouble.
Maybe, if everything succeeds for Tyler beyond our realistic hopes, he’s Garrett Anderson? A left-handed corner outfielder who hits for average and a lot of doubles but with a low OBP? That sounds like Garrett Anderson. Of course, when Anderson was the age Colvin is now, he was hitting over .300 in his rookie season for the Angels, so Colvin’s going to have to turn it around now to reach that level.
Josh Timmers - August 3, 2009
Ok, thanks Josh
Always appreciate your posts & insight. My knowledge of our farm system has greatly increased b/c of you and this site. KUTGW!!
DamonBerryhillsMitt - August 3, 2009
positential: A player's potential to play well at his natural position.
daver - August 3, 2009
BLou?
tim815 - August 3, 2009
He clicks he's
Paul O’neil if he doesnt he’ll be a 3A to Ml guy like Joyce or Gross.
Slamdog - August 3, 2009
He'll never have
O’Neill’s plate discipline. I like my Garrett Anderson comp better.
Josh Timmers - August 3, 2009
A look at Paul O'neil
Oneil didnt have alot of plate discipline thru the minors and his 1st 3yrs in the majors. Oneill didnt really get to the majors until he was 25. Also his walk total his 1st 3 yrs was 9bb in 193 at bats. 18 bb in 160 at bats. and 38 in 542 plate appearances.
Slamdog - August 3, 2009
cubs might win their division, but that’s as far as they will go! as the old saying goes, wait until 2020! catch on?
whybother - August 3, 2009
the 1985 kc royals
would like a word.
tim815 - August 3, 2009
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