minor lines, 4/28/10
by steve S on Apr 28, 2010 10:29 PM PDT
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PrintHighlights from the Giants' farm: both Roger Kieschnick and Francisco Peguero had three hits. Also notable, Zach Wheeler did not allow an earned run in his fourth pro start.
AAA: Fresno had their first scheduled off-day
(Their next scheduled off-day is May 19.)
AA: Richmond defeated New Britain 5-3
(after rallying for three runs in top of 9th inning)
Richmond: LF Thomas Neal: 2 for 5, 2B, 2 SO
Richmond: RF Roger Kieschnick: 3 for 5
Richmond: SP Craig Clark: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Richmond: RP Andy Sisco: 1.2 IP, 2 K
Corner outfielders Neal and Kieschnick combined for five of the Flying Squirrels' nine hits, raising their respective AVGs to .227 and .288. Neal's 6th double was the Squirrels' only XBH today.
Clark's four starts have been fairly consistent in statistical terms. His 11 K vs 8 BB in 19.2 IP is not very good, but he has held opposing hitters to a .203 AVG. Even with a 3/8 GO/FO line today, his GO/AO ratio remains above 1.00 for the year. In his sixth appearance, Sisco had both his first appearance without issuing a walk and his first multiple strikeout appearance.
A+: San Jose lost to Stockton 3-0
San Jose: CF Francisco Peguero: 3 for 4, SO
San Jose: 1B Brandon Belt: 1 for 2, 2 BB, SB
San Jose: SP Eric Surkamp: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
San Jose: RP Edwin Quirarte: 1.0 IP, 1 K
Stockton: SP Michael Wuertz: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 K
Peguero's three hits raised his AVG to .250. They also accounted for nearly half of the Giants' seven hits, all of which were singles. Belt extended his hitting streak to fifteen games. He reached base three times and had his 7th SB.
Surkamp allowed a season-high three runs but still pitched well enough to record his third straight quality start. He maintained his excellent K/BB ratio over 5.00 as his ERA nudged up to 2.35. Quirarte threw a perfect 9th inning, which included just his second strikeout in six appearances. The Athletics' Wuertz made his fifth rehab appearance, two of which have been with Stockton.
A-: Augusta lost to Hagerstown 7-2
(after allowing six runs in the 7th inning)
Augusta: CF Evan Crawford: 1 for 3, HBP, SO
Augusta: SP Zach Wheeler: 4.2 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 4 K--1 WP
Augusta: RP Jose Casilla: 1.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K--3 WP
The GreenJackets did manage ten baserunners but just four hits, all of which were singles. Crawford was one of three GreenJackets to reach base twice. His AVG remains well below the Mendoza line.
In terms of runs allowed, Wheeler's fourth start was his best yet (after allowing 3 ER in each of his previous three starts), but he also allowed a career-high 4 H and a career-high 4 BB. Casilla, who had allowed just one run in his previous nine appearances, allowed three inherited runners to score and then two more runs charged to his own record in the 7th inning.
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Man, the Little Giants could not get anything going against the Ports tonight. I think F-Peg had 2 CS? and a bunt hit that was picture perfect. VRoOOM!
Also Surkamp’s curve was FILTHY when it was working. Late, violent break. When it wasn’t working, however, he was hitting or nearly hitting guys.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Why do we need Eugenio?
Peguero can get caught stealing with the best of them!
Peg wasn’t really getting a good jump all night.
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 29, 2010 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions
PEG LEG
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 29, 2010 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions
I think I like Surkamp
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
My boy’s pitching pretty well right now.
Adopted father of Eric Surkamp, the next great big-eared soft tossing lefty in SF Giants History!
by Speedforthewin on Apr 29, 2010 7:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Eric pitched decently. Some of his off speed stuff was dropping off the table and fooling batters. Though, some of the Ports were starting to make good contact as the night progressed.
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 29, 2010 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions
also noted:
Grant Green got tossed out for feeling like an idiot
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 29, 2010 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Belt seems like he is on here every night.
And Wheelermania(?) has begun!
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 28, 2010 10:52 PM PDT reply actions
Wheelermania?
I wouldn’t exactly call allowing eight guys to reach in 4 2/3 (and a wild pitch for good measure) a cause for celebration. It’s only good in comparison to his first two starts.
It’s…. good
Exactly!
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 28, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Neal
The two hits including a double should be enough to put Neal’s OPS over .700! But Thomas, about those strikeouts…
Man there’s no way Belt will ever make it as a Giant, he’s already walked 9 times.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
and stealz!
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 28, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
this
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 29, 2010 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Dude looks like a tool-box so far!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Tool Belt ?
Matt Downs MLB , Now with More STATZ goodness !Matt Downs Fangraphs The Juan Uribe of 2011 !
Cheating the game
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 29, 2010 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Peguero’s busting out of his slump. He looked a lot better tonight than he did the last few times I saw him. I don’t have notes for this game, as it was crazy with homecoming night and I was doing an interview for MiLB.com. And it rained.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 28, 2010 11:19 PM PDT reply actions
He's a Longhorn
It explains everything – he’s trying to be the Giants version of Jeff Bagwell.
Proud adoptee of Dick Tidrow the mastermind behind Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Buster Posey and many more. Also known as "The Reason".
Be careful what you wish for with this organization...
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Apr 28, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I asked this a week or two ago and either no one knew or read my question.
On opening day, I happen to be sitting next to the mother of Giants minor leaguer Kyle Woodruff. Anyone have a scouting report on him? All I know is he pitched for Augusta last year.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
I know that he went to Chico State! That’s about it. He dominated D2 baseball
Rooting for the new Giants to be Stopgap Heroes.
"It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society."
-Jiddu Krishnamurti
by SneakToBetterSeats on Apr 29, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Wheeler seems to be improving
though 4 BB’s in 4.2 needs improvement.
I’m starting to get excited about Belt
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
Justin Fitzgerald bringing the MadBum style...
JustFitz?
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
I think there’s a fiber shortage in this organization.
by Wonderful Terrific Monds on Apr 29, 2010 7:46 AM PDT up reply actions
or missing lower lips.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at - 25%
by daveinexile on Apr 29, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 29, 2010 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions
So far, yes.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 29, 2010 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions
BELT
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I want him to make it to the majors just to hear Kruk have a HR call on him.
“Belt…BELTED…DEEP…OUTTA HERE!”
Adopted father of Eric Surkamp, the next great big-eared soft tossing lefty in SF Giants History!
by Speedforthewin on Apr 29, 2010 7:13 AM PDT up reply actions
He belts it high….he belts it deep…..
Please tell me we have moved past the dark ages of post hoc ergo propter hoc.
by Yeti Monster on Apr 29, 2010 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Was Belt thought to have this much speed when he was drafted? I seem to remember it being just the power.
Adopted father of Eric Surkamp, the next great big-eared soft tossing lefty in SF Giants History!
The speed’s a surprise to me. Even the power is to an extent. I was expecting a Lyle Overbay type in an ideal scenario. Most reports I read projected 15-20 HR power. This may just be a hot streak, but it does appear that scouts may have underrated his power a little bit.
by Wonderful Terrific Monds on Apr 29, 2010 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions
The move to AA should be telling.
Adopted father of Eric Surkamp, the next great big-eared soft tossing lefty in SF Giants History!
by Speedforthewin on Apr 29, 2010 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Not always — Will Clark came straight outa the Cal League.
My Bucardo is better than yours.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
Rog understands; he just likes to ignore.
My Bucardo is better than yours.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
He completely reworked his stance
Or so the scouts say. I know that when he was UT, it was definitely an inside stance and apparently that was sapping a lot of his power. Also dude was a contact machine. He had some clutch hits for the Horns whenever I was watching, and played a pretty good first base as well.
Proud adoptee of Dick Tidrow the mastermind behind Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Buster Posey and many more. Also known as "The Reason".
Belt=nelson cruz ftw
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Apr 29, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Nah. Belt is Nelson Cruz with more contact, and will put it all together at a younger age.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I'll take that
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Thomas Joseph is an RBI Machine
18 yr old is holding his own at Augusta and driving in a ton of runs
wilriv: baseball-reference.com editor?
http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=joseph001tho
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
You’re welcome
You’re welcome, everyone.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 29, 2010 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Wheeler
Any update on where his velocity is at?
I remember hearing he was 92-95 in his first couple starts
Haven’t seen an update since, but we’d probably hear about it if he dropped off.
Yes but
was kdl at the SJG game last night? Inquiring minds and that.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Any info on Quirarte's stuff
And why his results haven’t been so good since midway through last season? (So good as in OMG EDWIN YAY)
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Throw strikes, young man. It is the quickest way to the majors.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 29, 2010 12:12 PM PDT reply actions
Bengie agrees!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 29, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
The all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant owner has a sad
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 29, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s not a man so much as a remorseless eating machine.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 29, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Trademarked
Belt-Buster™ – A chain of all you can eat Caribbean BBQ
Monday Monkey lives for the weekend, sir.
future middle of the lineup, amended
2. Posey
3. Sandoval
4. Neal
5. Belt
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Most realistic
Posey-C
Sandoval-1B
Neal-LF
Belt-RF
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
But wait — aren’t they ALL 1B?
My Bucardo is better than yours.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
Platoon Posey and Belt in RF, Neal and Torres in LF, and Sandoval at 1B. Done.
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Apr 29, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
/holds you down and tattoos “Posey is not an outfielder” on your forehead.
Done.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 29, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you remember to do that backwards so he can read it in the mirror?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 29, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
No, of course I don’t, do I have to amend it with “of my dreams”?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Hopefully the Giants find (prospect/trade/draft) a couple of speedy table setters at top of lineup and then have a middle order of Posey Sandoval and (Neal/Pill/Belt/Kieschnick/???)
Darren Ford!!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Was at the SJ game
Pablo has a sick satchel
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
That is quite personal
You leave his jock strap out of this, please!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 29, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
‘murse’
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 29, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
You have to carry your bamboo around somehow
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 29, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Man purse.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 29, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Brandon Belt
is outhitting his BABIP. .414 BA .412 BABIP
kinda interesting
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