Official Minor League News Thread

SportsWorld · Post #101 » by **SportsWorld** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 2:02 am

Iowa lost 4-0 today.
Tennessee won 5-2 with Veal going 4.0 innings and allowing 2 runs.

Post #102 » by **GYBE** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:57 pm

Samardzjia has started off the season well.

The other day he outpitched Clayton Kershaw to get the win (7.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 hits, 5 K's, 1 BB).

He has a 0.85 ERA in two starts and apparently has learned to throw a very good sinker. If that's true, he could end up being something considering he can dial it up to the high 90's with his fastball.

treyZz · Post #103 » by **treyZz** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:38 pm

Meanwhile, Vitters is still stuck in extended spring training. Promising start to his career if I must say so myself. Wieters like many of the brighter bunch here expected is raking w/ a .530 average and 2 dingers already. (1.566 OPS -- LOL!) Oh, and 6 walks to only 1 K. Kill me immediately.

Colvin is hitting .138 with 9 K's to only 2 walks.

Tony Thomas is raking @ Daytona with a .378/.452/.405/.858.

Gallagher had a very nice start in Iowa -- pitching right now only an inning into the game, though.

SportsWorld · Post #104 » by **SportsWorld** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:42 pm

Samardzjia would be a terrific September call up. Or we can just call him up now since he would probably do better than the crap we have starting now.

treyZz · Post #105 » by **treyZz** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:43 pm

Jeff would get his stool pushed in right now in the majors.

He is not ready to be a starter.. Way too inconsistent.

SportsWorld · Post #106 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:53 am

From Bleed Cubbie Blue:

Finally, rumor heard: the organization is very high on Jeff Samardzija, is pleased with his performance so far, and you may see him promoted to Triple-A very soon.

Posey H8er · Post #107 » by **Posey H8er** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:07 am

Jeff Samardzija got his first loss of the season tonight against Carolina. He pitched 6 scoreless innings and gave up 3 runs in seventh.

Marshall45 · Post #108 » by **Marshall45** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:43 pm

Any body have a detailed report card on Gallagher so far? I mean, all i know about him in 2008 is the stats. Stats don't always tell the whole story though.

Marshall45 · Post #109 » by **Marshall45** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:47 pm

Minor League news from rotoworld-

Sean Gallagher

Sean Gallagher fanned 12 while allowing one run in 7 2/3 innings for Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Gallagher, who might rank as the best eighth starter in the league, has a 1.93 ERA and a 25/5 K/BB ratio in 23 1/3 innings for Iowa.

Eric Patterson

Triple-A Iowa's Eric Patterson left Tuesday's game with soreness in his right hamstring.

Patterson was 2-for-2 before departing, raising his PCL average to .260.

Looks like Gallagher may be ready for a look in Chicago real soon. E-Patt might stay in a minors for a while though.

SportsWorld · Post #110 » by **SportsWorld** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:26 pm

The problem is, I wouldn't know which pitcher to call down to bring Gallagher up. Maybe his great start in the minors this year is attracting some trade partners for the Cubs?

Marshall45 · Post #111 » by **Marshall45** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:31 pm

mlbtraderumors.com is still saying we're in talks with Boston about a Gallagher for Coco deal. They said Boston would agree to it but Cubs are still holding out for Brian Roberts. So i don't know.

SportsWorld · Post #112 » by **SportsWorld** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:34 pm

I hope that's not true. Felix Pie and Reed Johnson are doing just fine in CF this year,

Coco Crisp:
Batting Average: .325
Home Runs: 0
RBI's: 3
OBP: .349

Felix Pie:
Batting Average: .206
Home Runs: 1
RBI's: 5
OBP: .250

Reed Johnson:
Batting Average: .339
Home Runs: 0
RBI's: 9
OBP: .415

Giving up Gallagher for Coco would be a waste.

Marshall45 · Post #113 » by **Marshall45** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:35 pm

I agree. I don't believe anything that web site says anyways. haha

The Sheik · Post #114 » by **The Sheik** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:59 pm

Marshall45 wrote:mlbtraderumors.com is still saying we're in talks with Boston about a Gallagher for Coco deal. They said Boston would agree to it but Cubs are still holding out for Brian Roberts. So i don't know.

yeah right...

Why would we do that anyway? When Soriano gets back we dont even have ABs for Pie, so why would we trade our best pitching prospect for a 5th outfielder? Even now with Soriano out we cant find ABs for Cedeno, Murton and Fontenot.

Jo Jo English · Post #115 » by **Jo Jo English** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:10 am

I am very impressed with Reed Johnson so far this season. He is a gamer.

I also am far from giving up on a guy like Pie. I love his potential, his attitude, and I still have a good feeling about the guy.

As long as those two are able to produce, I would definitely think twice about moving Gallagher.

Posey H8er · Post #116 » by **Posey H8er** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:16 am

I wouldn't give Jim Hendry for Coco Crisp. That's how stupid it would be to acquire him.

Posey H8er · Post #117 » by **Posey H8er** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:20 am

And speaking of Gallagher, he had a beastly performance in Iowa today as mentioned. And our friend Jose Ascanio got his 5th save of the season.

The Sheik · Post #118 » by **The Sheik** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:30 am

Posey H8er wrote:And speaking of Gallagher, he had a beastly performance in Iowa today as mentioned. And our friend Jose Ascanio got his 5th save of the season.

Thats who I want called up for Mike Worst.

SportsWorld · Post #119 » by **SportsWorld** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:33 am

Did anyone mention Josh Vitters got promoted to Peoria last week?
He went:
3/4, R, RBI, 3 2B on Friday
0/5, K on Saturday
0/3, 3 K on Sunday
0/2 on Monday

Marshall45 · Post #120 » by **Marshall45** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:42 pm

Hasn't Vitters struggled A TON. Last year and this year?