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Posey H8er · Post #61 » by **Posey H8er** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:19 am

Walrond Picks Up 10th Win In Cubs Victory
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Matt Craig extended his hit streak to 15 games as the Iowa Cubs defeated the Memphis Redbirds 6-3 Sunday afternoon at Principal Park.

Memphis scored twice in the second inning but the Cubs came back with three runs on three hits in the third inning. Craig, who was 2-for-4, drove home a run and Joe Simokaitis hit a two-run double to give Iowa a 3-2 lead.

Carlos Rojas added three big insurance runs with a fifth inning, three-run double. Les Walrond and Buck Coats added two hits in the win.

Geovany Soto, who leads the league with a .357 batting average, had one hit in three official at bats.

Walrond picked up his 10th win for Iowa, allowing three runs over 6.2 innings. Walrond became the first Iowa pitcher since Blaise Ilsley in 1993-94 to win 10 or more games in consecutive seasons for Iowa.

IbreakNeckZ101 · Post #62 » by **IbreakNeckZ101** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 5:25 pm

Geovany Soto needs to be here next year...

Posey H8er · Post #63 » by **Posey H8er** » Sun Sep 2, 2007 12:12 am

IbreakNeckZ101 wrote:Geovany Soto needs to be here next year...

And speaking of him...

Soto Named PCL MVP
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Pacific Coast League today named Geovany Soto of the Iowa Cubs as its 2007 Most Valuable Player, an honor annually chosen by the League's managers and media representatives.

Soto, a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the first catcher to garner PCL MVP honors since Sandy Alomar Jr., who did so in back-to-back years in 1988 and 1989. He currently leads the League in RBIs (106) and slugging percentage (.650) while sitting second in the batting race with a .353 batting average. He has also amassed 133 hits and 31 doubles in the 108 games that he has competed in during this year's campaign.

Earlier this week, the 24-year old was elected to the 2007 All-PCL team as the League's top catcher. A former 11th-round draft pick of the Chicago Cubs, Soto is in his seventh professional season, his second at the Triple-A level, and has served brief stints of Major League service in Chicago in each of the last two seasons.

SportsWorld · Post #64 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun Sep 2, 2007 12:19 am

I can't believe Soto is still down there.

Posey H8er · Post #65 » by **Posey H8er** » Sun Sep 2, 2007 12:24 am

2008 Chicago Cobs?

1/2 Theriot SS
1/2 Pie CF
3 Lee 1B
4 Ramirez 3B
5 Soriano LF
6 RF- Someone we have now or new addition
7 Soto C
8 Derosa

Posey H8er · Post #66 » by **Posey H8er** » Fri Sep 7, 2007 3:09 am

Soto has one good game and they make an article about him?

LOL

The Sheik · Post #67 » by **The Sheik** » Tue Oct 9, 2007 5:34 am

Hey is there anywhere that has a free recap of how our organization did? I kinda wanted to see how Veal, Colvin and others did.

Posey H8er · Post #68 » by **Posey H8er** » Tue Oct 9, 2007 10:26 pm

I don't know if this is what you want, but here are some links.

Click roster of team
Colvin

Rodanlee · Post #69 » by **Rodanlee** » Tue Oct 9, 2007 11:25 pm

Posey H8er wrote:I don't know if this is what you want, but here are some links.

Click roster of team
Colvin

that boy needs to bulk up.... :lift:

The Sheik · Post #70 » by **The Sheik** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:09 pm

Posey H8er wrote:I don't know if this is what you want, but here are some links.

Click roster of team
Colvin

not quite I was looking for the BA, Baseball prospectus kinda thing. Thanks though Posey.

Man Veal had a terrible yr. He and Gallagher are the only hope I have left for our farm systems pitching.

Looks like Colvin will get promoted to AAA sometime next season and hopefully be major league ready in 2yrs. Isnt that when JJ's contract is up?

SportsWorld · Post #71 » by **SportsWorld** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 5:29 am

Baseball America's PCL Top 20:
1. Yovani Gallardo, rhp, Nashville Sounds (Brewers)
2. Adam Jones, of, Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners)
3. Billy Butler, of/1b, Omaha Royals
4. Andy LaRoche, 3b, Las Vegas 51s (Dodgers)
5. Ian Stewart, 3b, Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies)
6. Felix Pie, of, Iowa Cubs
7. Carlos Gomez, of, New Orleans Zephyrs (Mets)
8. James Loney, 1b/of, Las Vegas 51s (Dodgers)
9. Brandon Wood, 3b/ss, Salt Lake Bees (Angels)
10. Luke Hochevar, rhp, Omaha Royals
11. Jeff Clement, c, Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners
12. Mike Pelfrey, rhp, New Orleans Zephyrs (Mets)
13. Edinson Volquez, rhp, Oklahoma RedHawks (Rangers)
14. Wladimir Balentien, of, Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners)
15. Troy Patton, lhp, Round Rock Express (Astros)
16. Eric Hurley, rhp, Oklahoma RedHawks (Rangers)
17. Billy Buckner, rhp, Omaha Royals
18. Chin-Lung Hu, ss, Las Vegas 51s (Dodgers)
19. Daric Barton, 1b, Sacramento River Cats (Athletics)
20. Geovany Soto, c/1b, Iowa Cubs

The Sheik · Post #72 » by **The Sheik** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:13 am

SportsWorld wrote:Baseball America's PCL Top 20:
1. Yovani Gallardo, rhp, Nashville Sounds (Brewers)
2. Adam Jones, of, Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners)
3. Billy Butler, of/1b, Omaha Royals
4. Andy LaRoche, 3b, Las Vegas 51s (Dodgers)
5. Ian Stewart, 3b, Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies)
6. Felix Pie, of, Iowa Cubs
7. Carlos Gomez, of, New Orleans Zephyrs (Mets)
8. James Loney, 1b/of, Las Vegas 51s (Dodgers)
9. Brandon Wood, 3b/ss, Salt Lake Bees (Angels)
10. Luke Hochevar, rhp, Omaha Royals
11. Jeff Clement, c, Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners
12. Mike Pelfrey, rhp, New Orleans Zephyrs (Mets)
13. Edinson Volquez, rhp, Oklahoma RedHawks (Rangers)
14. Wladimir Balentien, of, Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners)
15. Troy Patton, lhp, Round Rock Express (Astros)
16. Eric Hurley, rhp, Oklahoma RedHawks (Rangers)
17. Billy Buckner, rhp, Omaha Royals
18. Chin-Lung Hu, ss, Las Vegas 51s (Dodgers)
19. Daric Barton, 1b, Sacramento River Cats (Athletics)
20. Geovany Soto, c/1b, Iowa Cubs

Is this an end of the year ranking SW?

Posey H8er · Post #73 » by **Posey H8er** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:39 am

Soto and Patterson were named to Topp's All-Star Team last week, whatever that is.

Link

Howling Mad · Post #74 » by **Howling Mad** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:40 am

Good stuff good stuff, just boosts their trade value making way for Carl Crawford.

SportsWorld · Post #75 » by **SportsWorld** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:42 am

Patterson, Yes
Soto, No

Posey H8er · Post #76 » by **Posey H8er** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:43 am

BULL even PAX wrote:Good stuff good stuff, just boosts their trade value making way for Carl Crawford.

Speaking of boosting up trade value....

Sam Fuld is tearing it up in the Arizona Fall League and took the batting title with a .402 average. Haven't been paying much attention mtself to our young guys playing in these leagues. All I know is Pie is struggling right now.

Howling Mad · Post #77 » by **Howling Mad** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:46 am

I wouldn't trade Soto either, but Carl Crawford sure makes me think about it(at the very least).

SportsWorld · Post #78 » by **SportsWorld** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:06 am

Do you want Henry Blanco behind the plate next year?

The Sheik · Post #79 » by **The Sheik** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:25 am

SportsWorld wrote:Do you want Henry Blanco behind the plate next year?

We can always bring back savvy veteran Jason Kendal.

Howling Mad · Post #80 » by **Howling Mad** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:22 am

No I wouldn't trade Soto in any deal involving Carl Crawford. Soto is the future at C.

My point was, Crawford is that good it makes me, at least, think about trading Soto.

Unless, Soto has a terrible year up until the trade deadline, than I wouldn't trade him just yet.