Dubya's Top Farm Performers (7/9/11)

Allen Caldwell (RP-Kane County-23): 3.2IP, H, 0ER, 0BB, 7K, W(3-0) - 2.81 ERA
Luis Mendoza (SP-Omaha-27): 7.0IP, H, 0ER, 4BB, 5K, W(6-3) - 2.53 ERA
Carlo Testa (LF-Wilmington-24): 2-5, R, HR(2), 2 RBI(24), K, SB(9) - Hitting .252, OBP .328
Jamie Romak (1B-NWA-25): 1-3, R, HR(12), 2 RBI(44) - Hitting .241, OBP .348
Brian Fletcher (LF-Kane County-22): 3-3, 2R, 2B(17), BB - Hitting .339, OBP .391

11 months ago Dubya 26 comments 0 recs |

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Is Mendoza a real thing?

I know he is having a good season and is an all star…but his age and track record say to be weary. Not to mention he obviously is related to Mario Mendoza.

by KCTiger on Jul 10, 2011 12:54 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

In a word....

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Killing time until time kills me

by EspeciallyK on Jul 10, 2011 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions

that’s not a word, asshole.

"An American Tale...that’s traumatic as hell. All those scenes when he’s like so close to reuniting with his parents…that’s like SAW for a six year old." -- Will McDonald

by Crooow on Jul 10, 2011 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Why not give him a shot? Cant be any worse than watching Davies and Hochevar. Maybe he can make it through 5 innings and notch a win when given 9 runs of support.

by craig102m on Jul 10, 2011 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions

He has an ERA near 9 in his major league career and is striking out only 4 per 9 in AAA.

He most definitely would be worse than Davies and Hochevar. He is not remotely close to being a major league pitcher.

Killing time until time kills me

by EspeciallyK on Jul 10, 2011 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Probably, but at this point in the season what is it going to hurt to have him start over Davies or plug him in after the trade dealine? Not many people were very high on Paulino and who thought Chen would work out the way he has? If he gets shelled we release him.

by craig102m on Jul 10, 2011 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

The chances that Davies turns into a decent starter, as low as they may be, are still higher than the chances that Mendoza does.

Mendoza is striking out 4 batters per 9 in AAA. That is a pathetic total and completely eliminates ANY chance of him being a capable starter in the bigs. No, it wouldn’t make our season any worse…but it would be completely pointless and would be change just for the sake of change. That’s not a good enough reason. Mazzaro, Montgomery and even Suppan should be called up before Mendoza gets a chance.

Killing time until time kills me

by EspeciallyK on Jul 10, 2011 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Because,

he’s fucking HORRIBLE.

I'm waiting for my wave of talent to arrive.

by mitchfreakingmaier! on Jul 11, 2011 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions

No

You may know me as NYRoyal.

by Scott McKinney on Jul 10, 2011 2:09 AM EDT up reply actions

AW HELL NAW

by WestCoastRoyal on Jul 10, 2011 3:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Sorry for the all caps

I’m drunk

by WestCoastRoyal on Jul 10, 2011 3:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Couple of strong pitching performances tonight

Not any outstanding bats really. I’m liking this Fletcher kid.

Winners: Omaha, Kane County, Burlington
Losers: NWA, Wilmington, AZL, Idaho Falls

Tracking…

Omaha
Dyson: 1-4, R, 2 SB, E
Gia: 1-4, R, BB, K, E
Lough: 3-5, R, 2B, 2 RBI, K
C. Rob: 2-5, R, RBI
Aviles: 2-5, R, 2B, RBI, SB, CS, E
Kila: 1-3, R, 2B, RBI, BB, SB
Cain: 0-4, K, SB, Outfield Assist
Jeffress: 2.0IP, 0H, 0ER, 3BB, K

NWA
D. Rob: 2-4
Colon: 0-4, 2K
Bianchi: 0-4
Francis: 0-3, BB, CS
Perez: 0-4
Navarro: 1-3, R, K, E
Miner: 4.2IP, 7H, 8ER, 4BB, K, 2HRA, L

Wilmington
Prades: 2-4, 2R, 2 2B, BB, K
Arguelles: 5.2IP, 6H, 3ER, BB, 2K, ND
Melville: 2.1IP, 2H, ER, BB, 2K, H

Kane County
Eibner: 1-4, R, 2B, RBI
Cuthbert: 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
Ventura: 4.1IP, 7H, 4ER, 2BB, 4K, ND

I once had hope...now I have Moore.

by Dubya on Jul 10, 2011 1:02 AM EDT reply actions

Fletcher

Is pretty interesting as a COF bat. I’d like to see him move up soon. Evidently he has pretty terrible defense though.

by WURoyal on Jul 10, 2011 1:33 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I hadn't heard that.

by Dadunca on Jul 10, 2011 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Arguelles

Any info/scouting report on Arguelles? I know it’s a lot for the east coast, but I’m about ready to right him mostly off for his inability to strike out people.

by WestCoastRoyal on Jul 10, 2011 3:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Going to right him off eh?

by hawkinscm87 on Jul 10, 2011 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Have they given up on stretching out Jeffress?

Or is two innings what they meant by having Jeffress start?

"I DARE you to make less sense."

by dejackso on Jul 10, 2011 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions

I don’t think he’s had a longer than 2 ip appearance in a long time (if ever, this season). Either they’ve given up on it, or they are waiting for Francis and/or Chen to be traded, leading to a promotion or two from Omaha, and then slotting him into Omaha’s rotation.

You may know me as NYRoyal.

by Scott McKinney on Jul 11, 2011 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions

It's an interesting idea.

I hope they actually go through with it.

"I DARE you to make less sense."

by dejackso on Jul 11, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions

With his control issues, I don't see it ever working out.

I’d rather him focus on one inning and trying to figure out how to not walk guys.

Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
Rock Chalk Talk

by Warden11 on Jul 11, 2011 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't see it working out either...

however, I’m firmly in the camp of people who believe that the best way to fix command/control issues is through practice. Starting allows for more practice.

"I DARE you to make less sense."

by dejackso on Jul 11, 2011 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions

If Carlo Testa ever makes the majors...

…can we make his nickname be “Nikola?” or maybe “The Coil?”

"An American Tale...that’s traumatic as hell. All those scenes when he’s like so close to reuniting with his parents…that’s like SAW for a six year old." -- Will McDonald

by Crooow on Jul 10, 2011 1:54 AM EDT reply actions