Saturday, July 27, 2013
Phillies land Cuban pitcher
The Phillies have landed 26-year Cuban born pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez to a 6-year, nearly $60 million deal. He is believed to be "major league ready", although it appear he will make a few minor league appearances first as the Phillies have seemed to slip out of this year's race.
Phils drop 6th straight
Friday night in Detroit, Doug Fister outpitched Cole Hamels in a 2-1 Tigers victory over the reeling Phillies. Now losers of 6 out of 7 since the break after winning the first one, the Phillies could all of a sudden go into "sell" mode, with no one being safe from trade. Philadelphia got just 4 hits Friday, 1 each by Darin Ruf and Carlos Ruiz. Hamels (4-13, 4.09) threw 7 strong innings, allowing just 2 runs on 46 hts and 3 walks, striking out 6 on the way................In Cleveland, the Indians walked off in the 11th inning on a Ryan Raburn home run, getting past the Rangers, 11-8. Michael Bourn had a hit and drove in 3 runs for the Tribe........In Toronto, Jonathan Villar was 1 for 5 for the Astros in their 12-6 loss to the Blue Jays.
In Reading Maikel Franco had 3 hits, i9ncluding 2 more home runs, and drove in 5 runs to power the Fightin Phils to a 7-2 win over New Britain. It was the 7th home run Franco has hit since being called up, and #23 altogether for 2013. He also has a total of 77 RBI between Clearwater and Reading. Kelly Dugan had 2 hits, including his 2nd AA homer this week!....................In Pawtucket, Cody Asche drove home Leandro Castro (who had 2 hits) with the tying run in the top of the 8th inning, then scored the game winning run on a hit by Josh Fields in the IronPigs exciting, 4-3 come from behind win over the Red Sox. The win puts Lehigh Valley (53-54) just 4.5 games behind the first place Sox and right in the race for a wild card spot in the International League........................In Lakewood, Willie Carmona and Art Charles had 2 hits each to power the BlueClaws to a 7-6 win over Greenville, with Miguel Nunez winning his teasm leading 8th game of the year.
In Midland, Domingo Santana had a single, a triple, and his 15th home run, driving in 3 runs to help Corpus Christi top the Rock Hounds, 12-6 in the first game of their double dip, then added a nother hit and another RBI in the nightcap, a 2-0 Hooks' win for the sweep. D'Arby Myers (.274) had 4 hits for Midland on the day, including a triple, with a run scored and an RBI............In Pearl, Travis Mattair had 2 hits, 2 walks, and 2 RBI for the Blue Wahoos in their 5-3 win over the Braves...............In Tulsa, Mike Cisco picked up his 3rd win of the season for Arkansas in the Travelers' 4-1 win over the Drillers.
In Louisville, Randy Ruiz (.297) had 3 hits, including a single in the game winning 2-run 10th inning rally to help the RailRiders defeat the Bats, 6-5. Mike Zagurski picked up his 6th win since joining the Yankees affiliate and is pitching great for them, a 2.19 ERA. Are we watching this in the Bronx? Both of these guys have earned another shot at the big team!
In a move I overlooked last week, Greg Golson has been released by the Colorado Rockies, and is once again a free agent.
In Reading Maikel Franco had 3 hits, i9ncluding 2 more home runs, and drove in 5 runs to power the Fightin Phils to a 7-2 win over New Britain. It was the 7th home run Franco has hit since being called up, and #23 altogether for 2013. He also has a total of 77 RBI between Clearwater and Reading. Kelly Dugan had 2 hits, including his 2nd AA homer this week!....................In Pawtucket, Cody Asche drove home Leandro Castro (who had 2 hits) with the tying run in the top of the 8th inning, then scored the game winning run on a hit by Josh Fields in the IronPigs exciting, 4-3 come from behind win over the Red Sox. The win puts Lehigh Valley (53-54) just 4.5 games behind the first place Sox and right in the race for a wild card spot in the International League........................In Lakewood, Willie Carmona and Art Charles had 2 hits each to power the BlueClaws to a 7-6 win over Greenville, with Miguel Nunez winning his teasm leading 8th game of the year.
In Midland, Domingo Santana had a single, a triple, and his 15th home run, driving in 3 runs to help Corpus Christi top the Rock Hounds, 12-6 in the first game of their double dip, then added a nother hit and another RBI in the nightcap, a 2-0 Hooks' win for the sweep. D'Arby Myers (.274) had 4 hits for Midland on the day, including a triple, with a run scored and an RBI............In Pearl, Travis Mattair had 2 hits, 2 walks, and 2 RBI for the Blue Wahoos in their 5-3 win over the Braves...............In Tulsa, Mike Cisco picked up his 3rd win of the season for Arkansas in the Travelers' 4-1 win over the Drillers.
In Louisville, Randy Ruiz (.297) had 3 hits, including a single in the game winning 2-run 10th inning rally to help the RailRiders defeat the Bats, 6-5. Mike Zagurski picked up his 6th win since joining the Yankees affiliate and is pitching great for them, a 2.19 ERA. Are we watching this in the Bronx? Both of these guys have earned another shot at the big team!
In a move I overlooked last week, Greg Golson has been released by the Colorado Rockies, and is once again a free agent.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Surprise! Susdorf #53
The Phillies have placed Domonic Brown on the 7-day DL with a concussion, and called up Steve Susdorf from Lehigh Valley. Susdorf got into the game Thursday night, batting for Kyle Kendrick and grounding into a double play. He is the 53rd former Claw to play in the majors, and the 4th to make his debut this year. The Cardinals defeated Kendrick and the Phillies, 3-1. Darin Ruf (.292) had a single and a walk in the game, and Antonio Bastardo (2.39) pitched 2 perfect innings, striking out 3 of the 6. Kendrick (9-7, 3.96) pitched the first 6 frames, and allowed 3 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks.
Bourn slams Seattle
In Seattle Wednesday, Michael Bourn hit a grand slam home run, 1 of his 2 hits on the night, driving in 4 runs and scoring 2 to lead the Indians to a 10-1 win over the Mariners..............In St. Louis, the Cardinals topped the Phillies, 11-3. Darin Ruf and Carlos Ruiz had a hit each, with Ruf scoring a run and Ruiz getting an RBI. Justin De Fratus tossed 2 scoreless frames in relief (2 walks, 2 Ks), but Jake Diekman allowed 2 runs on 4 hits in his inning..........In Denver, Josh Outman struck out the only hitter he faced, notching his 7th hold of the year in the Rockies' 2-1 win over the Miami.
Down on the farm, Travis d'Arnaud was 1 for 3 playing for the GCL Mets in his first game since April.
In Rochester, Tyler Cloyd made a good start, throwing 7 solid innings, and allowing just 1 run on 2 hits and 1 walk, but recently promoted Jay Johnson was lit up for 4 runs on a hit and 2 walks, retiring just 1 hitter and the Red Wings rallied for a 6-2 win........In Clearwater, Harold Martinez hit his 2nd home run of the year, and Carlos Alonso got 3 hits and scored a run as the Threshers defeated Jupiter, 5-2. Steven Inch, who has been great since being promoted, tossed 3.1 scoreless inning in relief of Ethan Stewart to get the win. Inch is 3-0, 0.63 in 6 games with Clearwater.
In Scranton, Randy Ruiz hit his 12th home run, a 3-run 1st inning shot that propelled the RailRiders to a 4-0 win over Toledo........In Omaha, Quintin Berry hit a home run for the Storm Chasers, who lost an 11-4 decision to Oklahoma City............In Sacramento, Michael Taylor hit his 15th home run for the River Cats in their 5-2 win over Colorado Springs...................In Las Vegas, Tuffy Gosewisch was 3 for 4 , and drove in 2 runs for Reno, but the 51s defeated the Aces, 11-4..............In Pearl, Travis Mattair had a double, 2 single, 2 RBI and scored a run for Pensacola in the Blue Wahoos' 5-2 win over the Braves.................In Frisco, D'Arby Myers had 3 hits and 2 RBI for the Rock Hounds in their 6-0 victory over the RoughRiders.
Down on the farm, Travis d'Arnaud was 1 for 3 playing for the GCL Mets in his first game since April.
In Rochester, Tyler Cloyd made a good start, throwing 7 solid innings, and allowing just 1 run on 2 hits and 1 walk, but recently promoted Jay Johnson was lit up for 4 runs on a hit and 2 walks, retiring just 1 hitter and the Red Wings rallied for a 6-2 win........In Clearwater, Harold Martinez hit his 2nd home run of the year, and Carlos Alonso got 3 hits and scored a run as the Threshers defeated Jupiter, 5-2. Steven Inch, who has been great since being promoted, tossed 3.1 scoreless inning in relief of Ethan Stewart to get the win. Inch is 3-0, 0.63 in 6 games with Clearwater.
In Scranton, Randy Ruiz hit his 12th home run, a 3-run 1st inning shot that propelled the RailRiders to a 4-0 win over Toledo........In Omaha, Quintin Berry hit a home run for the Storm Chasers, who lost an 11-4 decision to Oklahoma City............In Sacramento, Michael Taylor hit his 15th home run for the River Cats in their 5-2 win over Colorado Springs...................In Las Vegas, Tuffy Gosewisch was 3 for 4 , and drove in 2 runs for Reno, but the 51s defeated the Aces, 11-4..............In Pearl, Travis Mattair had a double, 2 single, 2 RBI and scored a run for Pensacola in the Blue Wahoos' 5-2 win over the Braves.................In Frisco, D'Arby Myers had 3 hits and 2 RBI for the Rock Hounds in their 6-0 victory over the RoughRiders.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
notes from the DL
Tuesday night in Buffalo, Jay Happ continued his comeback with a 4-inning, 60-pitch outing against Columbus, Happ allowed a run on 3 hits and 2 walks, striking out 3 in the Bisons' 4-1 win over the Clippers. The Blue Jays say he will need at least 1 more rehab start before being activated and returning to the big team.
Travis d'Arnaud will begin a rehab assignment today with the GCL Mets, playing for the first time since April 17 when he fractured the metatarsil bone in his foot. New York still hopes to call him up before the end of the season......... Gavin Floyd will not begin to throw for about another 4 weeks, but said over the weekend that he is getting the range of motion back in his injured shoulder. The White Sox hope to get him an appearance or 2 before the end of this year.
In Syracuse, Jason Donald had 2 hits, including a single during the game winning 4-run 9th inning rally, a walk, an RBI and scored a run for the Bats, as Louisville came from behind to edge the Chiefs, 5-4..........In Rochester, Cody Asche had 3 hits, including 2 home runs (# 11 & 12), Freddy Galvis had 2 hits and 2 RBI and Cameron Rupp smacked his 3rd AAA homer as the IronPigs blasted the Red Wings, 8-1. Ethan Martin improved to 11-5, 4.35 with 6 shut out innings (2 hits, 3 walks, 6 Ks)...................In Iowa City, Brian Schlitter came into a scoreless game in the top of the 9th, tossed a 1-2-3 frame, and picked up a win when the Cubs walked off in the bottom half.................In Corpus Christi, Adam Buschini (16 for 43 in the last 11 games) had 2 more hits for the Missions in their 11-3 win over the Hooks.
In Binghamton, Jesse Biddle could not get out of the 1st inning, giving up 4 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks in the Mets 6-3 win over the Fightin Phils. Maikel Franco and Kelly Dugan got 2 more hits each, with Franco's AA average climbing to a lofty .379!........In Clearwater, Harold Martinez singled and scored the game winning run in the bottom of the 13th inning to give the Threshers a 3-2 win over Jupiter. Chris Serratella had hit a 2-out home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to tie it.
In Houston, Jonathan Villar was 3 for 4 in just his second major league game, including 2 doubles and 2 runs scored, as the Astros came from behind to top Oakland, 5-4. Jarred Cosart started and went 7 solid innings, allowing just 2 runs, 1 earned, on just 7 hits and 3 walks, and recieved no decision.........In St Louis, the Cardinals beat Jonathan Pettibone and the Phillies, 4-1. J-Bone did not have his best stuff, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits and 3 walks in just 5 innings of work.
Travis d'Arnaud will begin a rehab assignment today with the GCL Mets, playing for the first time since April 17 when he fractured the metatarsil bone in his foot. New York still hopes to call him up before the end of the season......... Gavin Floyd will not begin to throw for about another 4 weeks, but said over the weekend that he is getting the range of motion back in his injured shoulder. The White Sox hope to get him an appearance or 2 before the end of this year.
In Syracuse, Jason Donald had 2 hits, including a single during the game winning 4-run 9th inning rally, a walk, an RBI and scored a run for the Bats, as Louisville came from behind to edge the Chiefs, 5-4..........In Rochester, Cody Asche had 3 hits, including 2 home runs (# 11 & 12), Freddy Galvis had 2 hits and 2 RBI and Cameron Rupp smacked his 3rd AAA homer as the IronPigs blasted the Red Wings, 8-1. Ethan Martin improved to 11-5, 4.35 with 6 shut out innings (2 hits, 3 walks, 6 Ks)...................In Iowa City, Brian Schlitter came into a scoreless game in the top of the 9th, tossed a 1-2-3 frame, and picked up a win when the Cubs walked off in the bottom half.................In Corpus Christi, Adam Buschini (16 for 43 in the last 11 games) had 2 more hits for the Missions in their 11-3 win over the Hooks.
In Binghamton, Jesse Biddle could not get out of the 1st inning, giving up 4 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks in the Mets 6-3 win over the Fightin Phils. Maikel Franco and Kelly Dugan got 2 more hits each, with Franco's AA average climbing to a lofty .379!........In Clearwater, Harold Martinez singled and scored the game winning run in the bottom of the 13th inning to give the Threshers a 3-2 win over Jupiter. Chris Serratella had hit a 2-out home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to tie it.
In Houston, Jonathan Villar was 3 for 4 in just his second major league game, including 2 doubles and 2 runs scored, as the Astros came from behind to top Oakland, 5-4. Jarred Cosart started and went 7 solid innings, allowing just 2 runs, 1 earned, on just 7 hits and 3 walks, and recieved no decision.........In St Louis, the Cardinals beat Jonathan Pettibone and the Phillies, 4-1. J-Bone did not have his best stuff, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits and 3 walks in just 5 innings of work.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Villar # 52
On Monday night in Houston, Jonathan Villar became the 52nd former BlueClaw to play in the major leagues, starting at shortstop for the Astros. Jonathan led off the 3rd inning with his first major league hit, a bunt single, stole second, and then scored a run. The Astros lost to Oakland, 4-3. Jarred Cosart, who became #51 2 weeks ago, will start for the Astros tonight............In Seattle, Michael Bourn was 1 for 3 for the Indians, who dropped a 2-1 game to the Mariners. There are currently 13 former Claws in the majors, and there have been 24 to play at that level so far in 2013.
In Clearwater, Jupiter starter Angel Sanchez started and threw 6 no-hit innings at the Threshers, and the Hammerheads' bullpen finished it off in a 5-0 win. Severino Gonzalez, making his first start for the Threshers since being called up, pitched well,. allowing just 1 run on 6 hits and 2 walks, striking out 7 in his 6 innings........In Rome, the Braves slammed the BlueClaws, 10-2. Jeb Stefan was the victim of some bad play at shortstop by Jonathan Roof, who made 2 errors. Strefan gave up 8 runs, but only 2 of them were earned..............In Binghamton, Sebastian Valle hit 2 home runs and drove in 3 runs to power Reading to a 5-4 rain-shorteded win ovger the Mets. Maikel Franco and Anthony Hewitt also had 2 hits each, and Zack Collier hit his 7th home run in the game.
In Sacramento, Michael Taylor hit a grand slam home run (his 14th home run this year), and also had another hit and drove in 5 runs to lead the River Cats to a 10-2 win over Colorado Springs.................In Omaha, Jonathan Singleton had a double, a sacrifice fly, a walk, and scored a run for the RedHawks as Oklahoma City took the opening game of their series, 6-1 over the Storm Chasers. Quintin Berry was 0 for 3 for Omaha................In Gwinnett, Joe Bisenius started and pitched 6 innings for the Braves, giving up 3 runs on 6 hits and taking the loss in a 7-0 Durham win. Bisenius in 3-3, 5.83 so far since joining the Braves...............In Frisco, D'Arby Myers had 2 hits, stole his 16th base, and scored a run for the Rock Hounds, as they beat the RoughRiders, 4-1....................In Corpus Christi, Adam Buschini had 2 more hits for San Antonio, and is hitting .368 (14 for 38) over the last 10 games, but the Missions lost to the Hooks, 6-4.
In Clearwater, Jupiter starter Angel Sanchez started and threw 6 no-hit innings at the Threshers, and the Hammerheads' bullpen finished it off in a 5-0 win. Severino Gonzalez, making his first start for the Threshers since being called up, pitched well,. allowing just 1 run on 6 hits and 2 walks, striking out 7 in his 6 innings........In Rome, the Braves slammed the BlueClaws, 10-2. Jeb Stefan was the victim of some bad play at shortstop by Jonathan Roof, who made 2 errors. Strefan gave up 8 runs, but only 2 of them were earned..............In Binghamton, Sebastian Valle hit 2 home runs and drove in 3 runs to power Reading to a 5-4 rain-shorteded win ovger the Mets. Maikel Franco and Anthony Hewitt also had 2 hits each, and Zack Collier hit his 7th home run in the game.
In Sacramento, Michael Taylor hit a grand slam home run (his 14th home run this year), and also had another hit and drove in 5 runs to lead the River Cats to a 10-2 win over Colorado Springs.................In Omaha, Jonathan Singleton had a double, a sacrifice fly, a walk, and scored a run for the RedHawks as Oklahoma City took the opening game of their series, 6-1 over the Storm Chasers. Quintin Berry was 0 for 3 for Omaha................In Gwinnett, Joe Bisenius started and pitched 6 innings for the Braves, giving up 3 runs on 6 hits and taking the loss in a 7-0 Durham win. Bisenius in 3-3, 5.83 so far since joining the Braves...............In Frisco, D'Arby Myers had 2 hits, stole his 16th base, and scored a run for the Rock Hounds, as they beat the RoughRiders, 4-1....................In Corpus Christi, Adam Buschini had 2 more hits for San Antonio, and is hitting .368 (14 for 38) over the last 10 games, but the Missions lost to the Hooks, 6-4.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Berry the hottest right now
Yesterday in New York, the Mets' Matt Harvey dominated the Phillies, he struck out Domonic Brown 4 straight times, and Philadelphia dropped the deciding game of the series, 5-0. Antonio Bastardo struck out 2 of the 3 hitters he faced in his inning. The Phillies head to St Louis to battle the first place Cardinals tomorrow night.
The BlueClaws have made some roster moves. With Chad Carman coming off the DL, Justin Dalles has been moved up to Reading, and with Chris O'Hare going on the DL, Lino Martinez has been brought back from Williamsport. In Rome on Sunday, Lakewood got just 3 hits, 2 by Larry Greene, and lost a 3-2 contest to the Braves. Martinez was the losing pitcher, after Nic Hanson had another good outing: 7 innings, 1 run, 4 hits, 2 walks, 3 Ks..........In Allentown, Freddy Galvis had 2 hits and drove in the deciding run in a 2-1 IronPigs' win over the Clippers.
In Albuquerque, Quintin Berry had 3 hits, including a big 2-out 9th inning hit in the game winning rally, and 3 RBI for Omaha in their 8-6 win over the Isotopes. "Q" is 11 for 29 (.379) in the last 9 games...........In San Antonio, the Missions won a 6-3 game from Midland. D'Arby Myers (.260) had a double and scored a run for the Rock Hounds, and Adam Buschini (.268) had a hit and a run scored for the Missions..........In Buffalo, Anthony Gose had 2 hits and scored 2 runs for the Bisons, but they still lost, 7-6 to Toledo...............In Salt Lake City, Michael Taylor hit his 13th home run for Sacramento, a 3-run shot, in the River Cats' 9-7 loss to the Bees........In Memphis, Josh Zeid struck out the side to get around allowing 3 baserunners, and posted his 12th save of the year for Oklahoma City in the RedHawks' 3-2 win over the Redbirds............In Reno, Tuffy Gosewisch had 2 doubles and scored a run for the Aces, who dropped a 15-8 game to Las Vegas.
In New Orleans, Jesus Sanchez threw a shut out inning for Nashville in their 7-1 win over the Zephyrs. Sanchez is 3-1, 2.12 in 33 games and 51 innings for the Milwaukee affiliate!
The BlueClaws have made some roster moves. With Chad Carman coming off the DL, Justin Dalles has been moved up to Reading, and with Chris O'Hare going on the DL, Lino Martinez has been brought back from Williamsport. In Rome on Sunday, Lakewood got just 3 hits, 2 by Larry Greene, and lost a 3-2 contest to the Braves. Martinez was the losing pitcher, after Nic Hanson had another good outing: 7 innings, 1 run, 4 hits, 2 walks, 3 Ks..........In Allentown, Freddy Galvis had 2 hits and drove in the deciding run in a 2-1 IronPigs' win over the Clippers.
In Albuquerque, Quintin Berry had 3 hits, including a big 2-out 9th inning hit in the game winning rally, and 3 RBI for Omaha in their 8-6 win over the Isotopes. "Q" is 11 for 29 (.379) in the last 9 games...........In San Antonio, the Missions won a 6-3 game from Midland. D'Arby Myers (.260) had a double and scored a run for the Rock Hounds, and Adam Buschini (.268) had a hit and a run scored for the Missions..........In Buffalo, Anthony Gose had 2 hits and scored 2 runs for the Bisons, but they still lost, 7-6 to Toledo...............In Salt Lake City, Michael Taylor hit his 13th home run for Sacramento, a 3-run shot, in the River Cats' 9-7 loss to the Bees........In Memphis, Josh Zeid struck out the side to get around allowing 3 baserunners, and posted his 12th save of the year for Oklahoma City in the RedHawks' 3-2 win over the Redbirds............In Reno, Tuffy Gosewisch had 2 doubles and scored a run for the Aces, who dropped a 15-8 game to Las Vegas.
In New Orleans, Jesus Sanchez threw a shut out inning for Nashville in their 7-1 win over the Zephyrs. Sanchez is 3-1, 2.12 in 33 games and 51 innings for the Milwaukee affiliate!
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