minor (playoff) lines, 9/20/10
by steve S on Sep 21, 2010 7:05 AM PDT
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PrintSan Jose won game 5 of the Cal League championship series. The most notable individual performance statistically in the series' finale was Brandon Crawford homering while reaching base four times.
A+: San Jose defeated Rancho Cucamonga 7-6 (10 innings)
(winning the franchise's fourth Cal League title in six years)
San Jose: DH Jose Flores: 2 for 4, 2 BB, SO
San Jose: C Johnny Monell: 1 for 4, 2 BB, 2 PB, E
San Jose: 2B Charlie Culberson: 2 for 5, 2 2B, SF, SO
San Jose: 3B Brandon Crawford: 2 for 3, HR, 2 BB, SH, E
Rancho Cucamonga: CF Mike Trout: 2 for 3, BB, HBP, IBB, SH, SO, SB
San Jose: SP Justin Fitzgerald: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K--1 HB, 1 WP
San Jose: RP Wilmin Rodriguez: 1.1 IP
San Jose: RP Jose Casilla: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2ER, 1 BB, 1 K
San Jose: RP Jason Verdugo: 0.1 IP, 1 H, 2 BB--1 IBB
San Jose: RP Jason Stoffel: 2.2 IP, 1 H, 4 K--1 HB
Crawford homered, while reaching base four times. His .357 AVG led the team in the post-season, just ahead of Flores' .353 AVG. Flores also reached base four times, while Monell reached base three times. Culberson joined Crawford and Flores with multi-hit lines, and he also provided a sac fly in the 10th inning. Angels' top prospect Trout reached base four times.
Pitching on three days rest, Fitzgerald had his least effective of three playoff starts, but he pitched well enough to leave the game after 4.2 IP with his team in the lead. He had a sub-2.00 ERA over his three post-season starts. Wi-Rod pitched 1.1 near perfect IP, allowing one baserunner on Crawford's error. He did not allow an earned run in the playoffs. Casilla had one of his least effective appearances of the year, retiring just three of his seven batters. He combined with Verdugo, who retired just one of his four batters and allowed both runners inherited from Casilla to score, to allow three runs to tie the score. Stoffel bounced back from his blown save the previous night, stranding all three runners inherited with one out from Verdugo and striking out four of nine batters.
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Let the Brandon Crawford, 2011 Giants starting SS speculation begin!
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
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I think it is worthy of a (very) brief thought
The problem is that it is extremely unlikely (nearly impossible) that he would start the year anywhere other than AAA. If he has a blow out spring, he could come up in May/June, but they will need to have options. It is all contingent on Pablo being able to play 3B effectively. If he can, then uribe would be be a logical choice (again). Edgar has played ok when he is healthy, but that is somewhat like saying the weather is great in Seattle when it does not rain.
Yeah
There aren’t really any viable FA options other than mediocre fielders who need to hit eighth outside of Renteria and Uribe. Rent’s option isn’t getting picked up, but if we could get either of them on a one-year deal worth $3-4M that would be worth it, especially Uribe. If Crawford tears the roof off the PCL then he can be a midseason callup and Uribe can slide right back into his utility role. But Crawford being the starting SS next year isn’t insane given the lack of options.
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to do that (TM)
Crawford and Culberson
Your SF Giants double play combo in 2012 and beyond perhaps,,,
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by crazedcrustacean on Sep 21, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Little surprised by Crawford’s error, his defense is typically stellar, it’s been his bat that has been suspect. I’ve seen him play and think he would be an above-average defender at the big league level tomorrow, but have previously been concerned that he wouldn’t be able to hit .250. Anyone have any news about Crawford changing anything defensively or offensively?
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
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It was a throwing error. He actually made a good stop on the ball, but the throw was a little wild and he pulled Drew Biery off the bag at 1B. He’s looked better at the plate, drawing some walks and had a huge championship series but then again its high-A pitching.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Screw you Flannery.
And we all know there's no good pitching that isn't already in the major leagues.
Still, Crawford hit .278 last year in San Jose and while this is a SSS, just curious if this was a hot streak or if he had a new bionic wrist.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
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by Giant Torture on Sep 21, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Actually, Crawford hit .371/.445/.600 at San Jose last year, in what was also quite a SSS.
But regardless, as Owlcraft has noted frequently, minor league stats mean nothing when players are going down rather than up. I understand Crawford just needed rehab work and SJ was the only team still playing, but there’s nothing to read into his stats, he should be wrecking the Cal League after nearly 2 years in AA.
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.
You’re right, I was looking at his cumulative totals on minorleaguesplits for last year, my bad. Was hoping for something that would offer optimism, but unfortunately he’s probably a year away at best and could wind up being a never was.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
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by Giant Torture on Sep 21, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
owlcrOft
Thrice happy he whose name has been well spelt In the dispatch.
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Sabean delenda est!
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Crafty…
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Sep 21, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to say, I like it my way better; Byron be damned. Nevertheless, I’ll try to do better next time.
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.
Well, he was playing 3B instead of his usual SS, and it’s one error. It’s basically a non-issue.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
I’m guessing if you archive this post, you’ll have lots of opportunities to re-use it in future years — particularly on A’s boards, etc.
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.
Congrats to the Baby Giants, let's hope the big team can imitate their success!
And I would think this ends the minor lines for the year, no? If so, many thanks to you, Steve S. Once again lots of insight and fun throughout the year.
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by Giant Fan in Singapore on Sep 21, 2010 9:04 AM PDT reply actions
Agreed, thanks as always, Steve S., for another great year!
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
by baetown415 on Sep 21, 2010 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
This.
Thanks, Steve S.!
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 21, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes
Huzzah!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 21, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
This
You sir, do not eat to eat your damn eggroll.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Sep 21, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Stoffel was downright nasty
I’m still shocked at his 8 out save.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Screw you Flannery.
Not a save.
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.
Yeah
He was filthy last night. Call him up SABEZ.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
WOO CAL LEAGUE CHAMPS!
San Jose: RP Jason Verdugo: 0.1 IP, 1 H, 2 BB—1 IBB
I think you mean Ryan Verdugo, though.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 21, 2010 10:08 AM PDT reply actions
Yay, Giants, Thanks again Steve S
saw a few innings on Comcast. Casilla labored in the 7th, pretty wild and 2 hard hit balls, but had great velocity. Either they thought he would be better or looser in the 8th, so sent him out again. Or they had nobody else reliable, or they wanted to challenge Casilla.
Nice bounceback by Stoffel, who needs to spend time with sports psych over the winter
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more game changing bunts than Buster Posey!
Thanks for another year of minor league updates. Much appreciated.
Good: SJ getting the W
Bad: All things Rockies.
Ugly: The dogfight for the NL west title.
Please tell me we have moved past the dark ages of post hoc ergo propter hoc.
Awesome: Steve S putting in all the time and effort for the minor lines just about every day this season. Thank you so much, Steve S!
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by theghostofjasonellison on Sep 21, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve been wandering around the country on a road trip for the last four months but I always made sure to check the minor lines every day whenever possible. Thanks to all for helping me keep up with all things Giants while I’ve been gone.
Chris Gloor: my lefty is bigger than your lefty
by crazedcrustacean on Sep 21, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
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