Minor League Notes - 05/01/2008

by John on May 2, 2008 7:51 AM CDT in Minor League Notes Comment 9 comments

Nashville (7-19 Record) Notes:

Season Record: 7-19, -7.5 GB, 4th place (last) in the PCL’s American North Division

Lost (1-5) vs. Colorado Springs
Jeff Weaver (L, 0-1), 5 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 7 K – 7.20 ERA, Game Score: 44
Ozzie Chavez-SS, 1-3, 2B, RBI, K, E - .200 BA
Brad Nelson-3B-1B, 1-3, BB, K, CS - .333 BA
Eric Munson-1B, 0-2, BB, K - .120 BA

Huntsville (19-8 overall) Notes:

1st Half Record: 19-8, +1.5 GA, 1st place in the Southern League’s North Division

Won (4-2) @ Montgomery
Derek Miller (W, 2-1), 6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K – 2.05 ERA, Game Score: 60
Matt LaPorta-RF, 3-4, 2B, 2 HR (9), 2 R, 4 RBI - .319 BA
Michael Bell-2B, 2-4, 3B, K, 2 E - .259 BA
Mat Gamel-3B, 1-4, R, K - .374 BA

Brevard County (16-11 overall) Notes:

1st Half Record: 16-11, -2.0 GB, 2nd place in the FSL’s East Division

Lost (1-2) @ Jupiter
Joshua Butler (L, 0-3), 5 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K – 4.85 ERA, Game Score: 47
Lorenzo Cain-RF, 1-3, 2B, K, S, SB - .245 BA
Yohannis Perez-SS, 1-2, R, BB, E - .233 BA
Stephen Chapman-1B, 0-4, 3 K - .243 BA

West Virginia (11-16 overall) Notes:

1st Half Record: 11-16, -5.5 GB, 7th place in the SAL’s Northern Division

Won (6-2) @ Hagerstown
Roque Mercedes (W, 1-1), 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K – 6.59 ERA, Game Score: 64
Scott Houin-LF, 2-4, 3B, RBI, K - .258 BA
Caleb Gindl-RF, 3-4, R, 2 RBI, K - .283 BA
Brent Brewer-SS, 2-5, 2 R, K, 2 SB - .240 BA

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the matt laporta link doesn't work

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on May 2, 2008 8:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah

that’s a problem with my site. i hope all of that will be fixed (and w/ 2008 stats) within the next week or so.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on May 2, 2008 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like LaPorta has his HR stroke figured out

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

by MadJimiBrewha on May 2, 2008 9:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So the guy Jeff interviewed from the Marlins blog mentioned they might move Hanley this year

If that happens what they will want will be young talent far from arbitration eligible. Maybe a package of LaPorta, Escobar, and a pitcher might be enough. Adding Hanley to the top of our order would really look nice.

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by dixieflatline on May 2, 2008 9:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Having Hanley would make us one of the top teams in the league

That would be nice, but never count it out.

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

by Kyguy922 on May 2, 2008 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Throw in Manny Parra

by brewfan2 on May 2, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hanley isn't quite as valuable once you realize that he really can't play shortstop

He’d probably have to be moved to CF, which is fine though.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on May 2, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am not an expert in the minors

But is our AA team good enough to beat our AAA team, is it a big jump and big difference in talent, it seems this year and in years past, most of our good players stay at AA for a long time, and AAA only for a few days.

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

by Kyguy922 on May 2, 2008 10:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Salt Lake Bees

We should move up Gamel & LaPorta to take on the 24-2 (Yes thats right 24-2) Salt Lake Bees. The Angels AAA affiliate is off to one of the best starts in PCL history. They are stacked full of major league ready prospects and it shows. Nashville starts a 4 game series against them today….and I don’t think they stand much of a chance. Moving up Gamel & LaPorta would make it fun to see if with could put up enough offense against them to win a few games.

PCL Standings

Bees Roster

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on May 2, 2008 10:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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