Astros Minor League Recap
by AstroB on Aug 18, 2011 6:59 AM CDT
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With Brooks' absence over the next week, David and myself will have the bases covered for you. Apart from good wins for the Hooks and Redhawks, last night saw the Astros affiliates a bit thin on the ground for good pitching performances and offensive outbursts. Still there was plenty going on, with Jordan Schafer making his first rehab start in Oklahoma City, Domingo Santana making his second Lexington start,and the Legends rocking Stephen Strasburg for five early runs.
Behind a wondrous start by Erik Abreu the Hooks put up their third straight win, an incredible turnaround considering their 12 game losing streak, a streak that including three shutouts and 10 games where they scored three runs or less. If Ross Seaton has turned things around, he, Jarred Cosart, Brett Oberholtzer and Paul Clemens should lead them to a strong finish.
The other big story this week has been Joshua Magee's streak of 12 at bats with 12 hits, and he continued this rich vein of form by leading off last night's game with a solo home run. Shame about the three errors he committed for Greeneville. Alex Todd is putting together a nice week at Lancaster, while Kody Hinze and Austin Wates continue their stellar seasons.
While Brooks is away we may also see Jack Armstrong and George Springer debut later in the week, but in the meantime here are last night's lines after the jump.
Oklahoma City won 2-1
- Lucas Harrell: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 9/2 GO/FO -also drove in one on the game's runs and walked.
- Brett Wallace 1B: 1-3, 2B, BB - high average but still no home runs.
- Anderson Hernandez SS: 1-3, BB
Corpus Christi won 7-1
- Erik Abreu: 8 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K, 6/5 GO/FO - where did that start come from?
- Josh Zeid: 1 IP, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
- Kody Hinze 1B: 3-4, BB
- Adam Bailey DH: 1-4, HR, K - has had an impressive first five games in Texas League
- Brandon Wikoff SS: 2-3, BB
- Jonathan Gaston RF: 1-4, 2B, BB, K
- Jose Cisnero: 5 IP, 6 H, 6 ER, 3 BB, 9 K, 4/1 GO/FO
- Kyle Greenwalt: 3 1/3 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Alex Todd 2B: 2-4, 2 2B, K
- Austin Wates CF: 2-4, 2B
- Jonathan Singleton 1B: 1-4, K
- Luis Cruz: 5 IP, 11 H, 8 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 5/2 GO/FO
- Gabriel Garcia: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
- Telvin Nash 1B: 2-4, HR
- Domingo Santana RF: 2-4, K - second start for the Legends since being traded.
- Emilio King CF: 2-4, 2 2B,
- Delino DeShields 2B: 0-3, 2 BB, K - continues to get on base.
- Juri Perez: 5 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, BB, 4 K 5/3 GO/FO
- Garrett Bullock: 3 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
- Matthew Duffy 3B: 2-4
- Ryan McCurdy C: 2-4
- Miguel Arrendell 2B: 2-4
- Adrian Houser: 2 1/3 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 4/1 GO/FO - not his best start, too many walks.
- Matison Smith: 1 2/3 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 2/1 GO/FO
- Joshua Magee 3B: 1-4, HR, K - he also made three errors in the game, ouch.
- Jesse Wierzbicki 1B: 1-2, 2B
- Ambiorix De Leon: 1 1/3 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0/0 GO/FO
- Yonquelys Martinez: 2 2/3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 3/1 GO/FO
- Alexander Martinez: 3 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 7/0 GO/FO - putting the ball in play and letting your defense sort it out.
- Mario Gonzalez 1B: 2-4, BB
- Juan Santana SS: 0-2, 3 BB, SB
- Teoscar Hernandez CF: 0-3, 3 BB
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Chase Davidson hasn't played since Aug 10
Hope he gets back in there as the days are winding down in the season. Would like to see what he can do.
With the additions of Springer and Santana, plus Davidson getting called up along with a healthy Nash, the low A offenses are suddenly pretty dangerous.
How old is Joshua Magee?
Is he someone we should be excited about? Also I hope DDJ closes out the season strong.
Austin Wates continues to have a strong season and I think he’s one of those guys w/ no outstanding tool but solid ones across the board.
Teoscar Hernandez looks like a sleeper – power, discipline – liking him a lot.
by YohannDookeyblue on Aug 18, 2011 8:49 AM CDT reply actions
Don’t know if you guys have seen it yet, but Minor League Ball has this years Top 20 Astros Prospects in Reveiw list up finally.
It’s kind of shocking how much better the farm system is now compared to a month ago.
by Stupendous Man on Aug 18, 2011 9:00 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Here ya go
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
Does anybody feel brave enough to venture a guess as to what Lexington and Lancaster’s rotation will look like next year.
I say that Velasquez, Houser, and possibly Armstrong as probable candidates at Lexington. Then Hallock, Tropeano, Dufek, possibly Bushier and Folty as Lancaster candidates. Chris Lee, Luis Ordosgoitti, and Francis Ramirez are also more options for Lexington.
by conroestro on Aug 18, 2011 9:17 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I think folty may start the year in Lexington, but he could be one of the few pitchers to have decent success in Lancaster due to his hard sinker. Bushue I think would be a disaster in Lancaster personally. But I think to start the season Lexington could look like: folty, houser, Velasquez, chris lee, and a few others you mentioned
by Astro Dave88 on Aug 18, 2011 9:24 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I agree. The Lexington rotation would look solid.
by conroestro on Aug 18, 2011 10:08 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
My current guess for farm rotations next year:
AAA: Harrell, Clemens, Oberholtzer, Keuchel, Van Hekken
AA: Cosart, Cisnero, Seaton, Buchanan, Aristil
A+: Armstrong, Tropeano, Doran, Hallock, Dufek
A: Folty, Bushue, Alaniz, Shirley, Cotton
A-: Houser, Dydalewicz, Walter, and 2 draftees
Rk: Feliz, Lee, Grills, Ramirez, and Perdomo
GCL: Velasquez and 4 draftees
Happ, Perez, Figgy, and Aneury could end up in AAA depending on the big league roster offseason shakeups.
Robinson, Donovan, Greenwalt, or Grimmett may be in Corpus’ instead of Aristil. I’d like to see Hicks moved back to a starter’s role, since none of those names impress me for the 5th spot in Corpus.
Sogard, Quevedo, and Cruz could be in Lancaster’s rotation.
Minaya, Juri Perez, Houser, Dydalewicz, Walter, Ordosgoitti, Quezada, and a host of others could be in Lexington. Bushue, Folty, and Alaniz all might be in Lancaster.
Velasquez is an unknown, he could start anywhere between the GCL and Lexington.
by Snake Diggity on Aug 18, 2011 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
If Velasquez is healthy I would be surprised that they wouldn’t start him in full season ball. Maybe though
by conroestro on Aug 18, 2011 1:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What happened to Dydalwwicz?
Was he injured? I know he got absolutely torched in Lancaster, but I haven’t seen him in a while. Still has potential in my book.
by YohannDookeyblue on Aug 18, 2011 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Bullpen in GCL with sub-par results. Can’t seem to repeat his delivery.
by Subber10 on Aug 18, 2011 5:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He’s slowly been given time of and ratcheted down level by level. Essentially he is now in the GCL getting an inning every now and then. He’s continually gotten rocked, but I’m not sure if the issue is mental or physical (or both). Next season will probably be the end of the line.
by Snake Diggity on Aug 19, 2011 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Paul Clemens?
When you ask Carlos Lee what his favorite place to play is, and he anwsers with the words, anywhere with a Buffet. You know theirs a real problem.
by orangeblood kid on Aug 18, 2011 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
could be a clear spot in rotation come spring training
and Clemens/Oberholtzer/Keuchel may get the chance to fight for it.
Phillies looking for a left handed reliever
Thank you for Sergio Escalona guys!
It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.
left handed hitter
If you are referring to mlbtr
by wdh001 on Aug 18, 2011 5:44 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Santana also had 3 RBIs last night.
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
Im not expecting much from the young pitchers
A lot of them are reaching their career high in innings and are getting worn down. Good to see Cisnero getting K’s, Abreau had an awesome start but I always question the competition when I see these performances.
I get really excited when I look at all the potential in the systems starting rotations. I wonder if Velasquez will start off in the bullpen or in the rotation as he recovers? Probably will wind up in short season regardless.
by Its Gonna Happen on Aug 18, 2011 2:47 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
You would think with as much time as Drayton McLane has spent in Bud Selig's ASS,
Bud would expedite McLane’s sale. What is the hold up? I for one welcome our new Overlord.
by YohannDookeyblue on Aug 18, 2011 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Heck, I'll join y'all
from SoCal.
by WallyWorld29_in_SoCal on Aug 18, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
It's hard to tell where Velasquez will end up.
The Astros may keep him in Florida until TC gets up and running.
Minor League Thread
Seeing as how there is no Astros game tonight, might us peasants please have a Minor League game thread tonight?
by Stupendous Man on Aug 18, 2011 4:40 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
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