Minor League Notes - 05/15/2008

by John on May 16, 2008 7:31 AM CDT in Minor League Notes Comment 9 comments

Nashville Sounds (AAA) Notes:

Season Record: 16-23, -4.0 GB, 4th place (last) in the PCL’s American North Division
Away Record: 8-15
Home Record: 8-8
Last 10 Games: 6-4
Streak: 2 Wins

Won (2-1) vs. New Orleans
Lindsay Gulin, (W, 1-3), 6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 10 K – 3.26 ERA, Game Score: 78
Russell Branyan-3B, 1-2, 2B, R, RBI, BB - .357 BA
Brendan Katin-RF, 2-3, RBI - .245 BA
Hernan Iribarren-2B, 1-4, 3 K, SB - .283 BA

Huntsville Stars (AA) Notes:

1st Half Record: 29-12, +4.5 GA, 1st place in the Southern League’s North Division
Away Record: 12-8
Home Record: 17-4
Last 10 Games: 8-2
Streak: 1 Loss

Lost (2-3) vs. Carolina in 12 innings
Steven Hammond, 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K – 2.61 ERA, Game Score: 67
Matt LaPorta-RF, 0-3, 3 BB - .308 BA
Angel Salome-C, 2-4, RBI, BB, K - .395 BA
Mat Gamel-3B, 2-6, 2B, 2 K - .366 BA

Brevard County Manatees (High A) Notes:

1st Half Record: 20-20, -5.0 GB, tied for 2nd place in the FSL’s East Division
Away Record: 9-11
Home Record: 11-9
Last 10 Games: 3-7
Streak: 1 Loss

Lost (2-5) vs. Jupiter
Jeremy Jeffress (L, 0-1), 2.2 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 4 BB, 5 K – 16.88 ERA, Game Score: 27
Jimmy Mojica-2B, 1-2, 2B, R, 2 BB - . 303 BA
Taylor Green-3B, 1-2, 2 BB - .321 BA
Lorenzo Cain-RF, 1-3, 2B, BB, GIDP, SB - .270 BA

West Virginia Power (A) Notes:

1st Half Record: 14-24, -10.5 GB, 7th place in the SAL’s Northern Division
Away Record: 7-11
Home Record: 7-13
Last 10 Games: 3-7
Streak: 3 Losses

Game rained out and will be made up as part of a doubleheader next Wednesday, May 21st.

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A double?

What the hell is Russ trying to pull? We want 3TO!

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by dixieflatline on May 16, 2008 8:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think what happened was he hit it so high that it got into the jet stream, and they had no choice but to call it a ground rule double

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on May 16, 2008 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wasn't expecting a no hitter

But Jeffres debut looked quite disappointing, I guess I have to temper my expectations for him? Or is he just shaking off the rust?

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 16, 2008 9:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

he had a lot of iffy outings last year, too

all the k’s we’d want, but hardly cy young material. given how long it’s been, seems like he gets a pass on stuff like this for a while, especially if he keeps getting the strikeouts.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on May 16, 2008 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here's a question (or 2)

With a suspension like that, could the Brewers have sent him to some independent league team or something just to keep him working on his stuff? Maybe send a scout or coach with him to make sure he isn’t overworked or anything. also,I would assume the suspension would mean he is suspended from all MLB affiliated games, but can he still be associated with the team, i.e. travel with the team, work with the coaches, throw bullpen sessions under the watchful eye of the coaches, simulated games, etc.?

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on May 16, 2008 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

indy league, no

since he’s under contract with us. also, indy leagues don’t start till rather late in the year.

and I don’t know how the rules apply to extended spring training, but since we didn’t hear anything, I’m guessing he was banned from that.

I don’t think Cameron was traveling with the team, so I’m guessing Jeffress wouldn’t have been either.

But, the important part: I would be shocked if he didn’t spend that month and a half in AZ, working with the Brewers coaching staff at extended spring, even if he wasn’t pitching in games.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on May 16, 2008 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Braddock has been disappointing at BC as well

But they only have four outings between them, and both are coming back after a long time off. Their struggles are frustrating, but with any luck they’ll turn it around soon; playing in the most pitcher-friendly park in a pitcher-friendly league should help, at least theoretically. They’re still by far the best the Brewers have in terms of starting pitching in the minors.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on May 16, 2008 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dang

I thought I would get to see a no-hitter last night.

by Tom (RFTN) on May 16, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Me too

From Chad Billingsley.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on May 16, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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