Stars of Tomorrow: Cubs Minor League Recap 10-11-13

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Mesa vs. Surpsise

Jorge Soler, 1-5, 2 R, 2 K

  • Jorge Soler reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Ryan Rua.
  • Jorge Soler singles on a soft line drive to center fielder Mitch Haniger. Zach Borenstein to 3rd.
  • Jorge Soler strikes out swinging.
  • Jorge Soler grounds out, shortstop Derrik Gibson to first baseman Jorge Alfaro.
  • Jorge Soler strikes out swinging.

Kris Bryant, 2-5, HR, R, 2 RBI, K

  • Kris Bryant singles on a line drive to center fielder Mitch Haniger. Jorge Soler scores. C. Cron to 3rd.
  • Kris Bryant strikes out swinging.
  • Kris Bryant grounds out, second baseman Mookie Betts to first baseman Jorge Alfaro. C. Cron to 3rd.
  • Kris Bryant homers (2) on a fly ball to center field.
  • Kris Bryant grounds out, third baseman Ryan Rua to first baseman Jorge Alfaro.

Wes Darvill, 1-3, R, 2 BB

  • Wes Darvill flies out to center fielder Mitch Haniger.
  • Wes Darvill singles on a soft ground ball to pitcher Will Lamb. Steven Souza Jr scores.
  • Wes Darvill walks.
  • Wes Darvill walks.
  • Wes Darvill grounds out, second baseman Mookie Betts to first baseman Jorge Alfaro.

Dallas Beeler

  • Mookie Betts walks.
  • Garin Cecchini strikes out swinging.
  • With Mitch Haniger batting, Dallas Beeler picks off Mookie Betts at 1st on throw to C. J. Cron.
  • Mitch Haniger singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Wes Darvill.
  • With Henry Urrutia batting, Dallas Beeler picks off Mitch Haniger at 1st on throw to C. J. Cron.
  • Henry Urrutia grounds out, first baseman C. J. Cron to pitcher Dallas Beeler.
  • Ryan Rua grounds out, second baseman Devon Travis to first baseman C. J. Cron.
  • Jorge Alfaro lines out softly to third baseman Wes Darvill.
  • Michael Ohlman singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Zach Borenstein.
  • Dariel Alvarez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jorge Soler, deflected by second baseman Devon Travis. Michael Ohlman to 3rd.
  • Derrik Gibson grounds out, second baseman Devon Travis to first baseman C. J. Cron. Michael Ohlman scores. Dariel Alvarez to 2nd.
  • Mookie Betts strikes out swinging.
  • Garin Cecchini grounds out softly, second baseman Devon Travis to first baseman C. J. Cron.

Lendy Castillo

  • Pitching Change: Lendy Castillo replaces Blaine Hardy.
  • Mitch Haniger singles on a ground ball to shortstop Dixon Machado.
  • Jason Rogers walks. Mitch Haniger to 2nd.
  • Ryan Rua flies out to right fielder Jorge Soler. Mitch Haniger to 3rd.
  • Jorge Alfaro out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jorge Soler. Mitch Haniger scores.
  • With Michael Ohlman batting, Jason Rogers steals (1) 2nd base.
  • Michael Ohlman walks.
  • With Dariel Alvarez batting, wild pitch by Lendy Castillo, Jason Rogers to 3rd. Michael Ohlman to 2nd.
  • Dariel Alvarez flies out to right fielder Jorge Soler.

Prospects to Date

Albert Almora: 6-10, 2B, 3B, 3 R, HR, 6 RBI, (.600/.600/1.200), 1/5/4 FB/GB/LD

Dallas Beeler: 3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K

Kris Bryant 7-14, 2B, 4 R, 2 HR, 7 RBI, BB, 2 SO, (.500/.533/1.000), 6/3/3 FB/GB/LD, E

Lendy Castillo 2 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, SO, 1 WP, 4.50 ERA, 18.00 R/9, 2.700 WHIP, 2/4/3 FB/GB/LD

Wes Darvill 2-4, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB (.500/.667/1.250) 1/2/1 FB/GB/LD

Matt Loosen 2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 0 ER, BB, SO, 0.00 ERA, 9.00 R/9, 1.500 WHIP, 2/2/2 FB/GB/LD

Armando Rivero 2 IP, H, 3 SO, 0.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP, 1/0/2 FB/GB/LD

Jorge Soler 3-16, 2 2B, 4 R, 4 RBI, 4 SO (.188/.188/.313) 1/7/3 FB/GB/LD (1 unknown)

MEGAPROSPECT

Kralborge Solmorant: 16-40, 5 2B, 3B, 12 R, 3 HR, 17 RBI, 2 BB, 6 SO, E (.400/.429/.750), 1.179 OPS (Barry Bonds, 2002: 1.381 OPS)

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  1. GBTS

    I didn’t stay up for the game so I don’t know if anyone pointed this out at the time, but Molina clearly does not tag Mark Ellis on that play at the plate in the 10th inning.

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    Apparently people are saying that Mike Olt’s vision problems continued after joining the Cubs.

    I guess you’ve got to have an excuse for such shitty play, but really? Why not just say, “he sucks”?

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  3. GBTS

    This is the picture that makes it unclear:
    [img]http://larrybrownsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mark-ellis-yadier-molina-tag-1.jpg[/img]

    But when you look at this GIF, it’s clear that it’s an illusion. Ellis’ left forearm that looks like it’s being tagged in the picture is clearly making contact with Yadi’s arm well below his glove.
    [img]http://cjzero.com/gifs/EllisTagMolinaNLCS.gif[/img]

    I’m all for eliminating collisions at home plate, so I’m okay with giving this call to the catcher when in doubt. But on the other hand, doesn’t this incentivize hitting the catcher even harder? If the catcher is getting the benefit of the doubt as long as he holds on to the ball, regardless of whether he actually makes the tag, baserunners are going to have more reason to completely obliterate the guy.

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  4. Rice Cube

    Without benefit of replay, the ump’s angle would suggest that the glove touched the elbow. The stills and replays from TV were inconclusive from my point of view, but I’m also wearing glasses and don’t have the best vision/perception in the world. I don’t think replay would have absolutely overturned the call though.

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  5. GBTS

    Apparently my screen name, according to urbandictionary.com, also refers to “Great Big Titties.” As in, “Boy, that woman there has some GBTs.”

    [img]http://076dd0a50e0c1255009e-bd4b8aabaca29897bc751dfaf75b290c.r40.cf1.rackcdn.com/images/files/000/006/087/original/original.0[/img]

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  6. GBTS

    I could see some natural tension arising there. Does the GBTs woman have “great big titties,” or does she have “golf ball tits?” Context must be very important.

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    dmick89

    @ GBTS:
    Both groups violate the rules and until they’re called as they should, I’m completely fine with calls like that. A replay probably doesn’t overturn that one and I’d lean toward calling it the correct call anyway, regardless of whether the glove technically tagged him or did not. Maybe that’s because I’ve just become used to those being outs. It could be. However, I look at that play and I ask myself, is that an out, and the answer is yes. Do I think those plays should happen? No. The catcher should not be allowed to block the plate and the baserunner should be out if he disrupts the fielder from making the play. This shit doesn’t happen at 2nd or 3rd base. You don’t see runners bowling a 3rd baseman over on a force out. Does not happen and there’s no reason it should happen at home.

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  8. Suburban kid

    GBTS wrote:

    I could see some natural tension arising there. Does the GBTs woman have “great big titties,” or does she have “golf ball tits?” Context must be very important.

    dmick89 wrote:

    @ GBTS:
    Both groups violate the rules and until they’re called as they should, I’m completely fine with calls like that.

    I was really confused by this sequence of comments.

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  9. Suburban kid

    I’m surprised at myself for my current feeling of total animosity for the Cardinals because I’m usually not into all that hating other teams bullshit.

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