Results for June 11th

[MrCrowesGarden]

The Memphis Redbirds defeated the Iowa Cubs 5-2.

• Batting Highlights:
  • Brian Barden went 2 for 4 with a walk, a double, a homer, two RBI and three runs scored.
  • Colby Rasmus went 2 for 4 with a walk.
  • Nick Stavinoha went 2 for 5 with an RBI.
  • Bryan Anderson went 1 for 3 with a walk and a run scored.
  Pitching Highlights:
  • Mike Parisi did his best Anthony Reyes impression by having a good AAA start. He went the distance, allowing just four hits and a walk in that time.

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The Springfield Cardinals defeated the Arkansas Travelers 6-1.

• Batting Highlights:
  • Casey Rowlett went 2 for 4 and went yard.
  • Mark Hamilton had a three-run homer.
  • Allen Craig went 2 for 4 with two RBI.
  Pitching Highlights:
  • Jason Isringhausen went one and two-thirds innings, giving up one hit and striking out two.
  • Jess Todd: more of the same. He went seven and a third innings, allowing an unearned run on five hits and two walks while striking out six.

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The Palm Beach Cardinals lost to the Clearwater Threshers 9-3.

• Batting Highlights:
  • Donovan Solano went 3 for 5 with a run scored.
  • Tony Cruz and Jim Rappoport both went 2 for 4.
  • Daryl Jones went 1 for 3 with a walk, a triple, an RBI and a run scored.
  Pitching Highlights:
  • Richard Castillo pitched three scoreless innings with two hits and two walks.
  • Eddie Degerman pitched three scoreless innings as well. He didn't give up any hits but did have three walks.
  • Brandon Garner imploded, though a Brian Cartie error didn't help. He gave up six runs (just two earned) in two-thirds of an innings. He allowed two hits and three walks in that time.

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The Quad Cities River Bandits defeated the Peoria Chiefs 7-3 in eight innings. Despite the seven runs, QC had only four hits.

• Batting Highlights:
  • Tommy Pham had a grand slam in the eighth that proved to be the difference.
  • Matt Arburr went 2 for 3 with a walk and two runs scored.
  • Francisco Rivera went 1 for 2 with a walk, a double, and two RBI.
  Pitching Highlights:
  • Josh Wilson gave up three runs on five hits and a walk in four and two thirds innings.
  • Pete Parise pitched three and a third scoreless innings with just one hit allowed for his second win.

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The VSL Cardinals lost to the VSL Mets 7-2.

• Batting Highlights:
  • Wilfred Vivas went 2 for 3 with a walk.
  • Alberto Rivero went 2 for 4 with a walk and an RBI.
  • Cristofher Dumont went 1 for 4 with a double.
  Pitching Highlights:
  • Geney Rios gave up a run on a hit and three walks in five and a third innings. He struck out five.
  • Carlos Oraa gave up three hits and two runs without recording and out.
  • Fernando Cedeno gave up an unearned run in one and two thirds innings.

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The DSL Cardinals lost to the DSL Mariners 7-4.

• Batting Highlights:
  • Michael Avila went 2 for 5 with a homer.
  • Roberto Reyes went 2 for 3 with a walk, a double, and a run scored.
  • Jorge Lopez went 2 for 3 with a walk and an RBI.
  Pitching Highlights:
  • Keury Herrera gave up four runs on a hit and three walks in two and a third innings.
  • Angel de Jesus pitched three scoreless innings.
  • Juan Jaquez pitched a scoreless inning.

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[The Third Man]

Rasmus is .316/.422/.526 in June.

[haltz]

Free Brian Barden

[Cronos]

Free Brian Barden

DFA Kennedy and bring him on up.

[Hungary Jack]

Free Brian Barden

DFA Kennedy and bring him on up.

Barden is a SS. But DFA Kennedy anyway.

[Hungary Jack]

I wouldn't compare Reyes and Parisi quite yet. I think Parisi has room to improve, though he probably will never be a ML starter.

[cpebbles]

Barden has only recently made the transition from 3B to middle infielder. His defense was exceptional at 3B, but I'm not sure how well he's regarded as a 2B. The bigger concern is that his line translates to .253/.326/.353, which makes him Aaron Miles with less experience at the position. That's probably a small net increase on Kennedy (Defense & offense), but it's not any kind of acceptable solution.

[haltz]

From the half dozen games I've watched he looks pretty sharp at SS. Which means next to nothing, but I haven't heard anyone knock his defense either. I'd take my chances with him and Ryan in the MI over Izturis and Miles, especially now that Pujols is out.

A legitimate solution would be nice, but that doesn't seem to be happening.

[robbotis]

From the half dozen games I've watched he looks pretty sharp at SS. Which means next to nothing, but I haven't heard anyone knock his defense either. I'd take my chances with him and Ryan in the MI over Izturis and Miles, especially now that Pujols is out.

A legitimate solution would be nice, but that doesn't seem to be happening.

I hates the Izturis signing, but I have been pleased with him. I like his D and he's actually getting on base. To me, SS isn't the problem. 2B is.

[haltz]

Meh, he's been a little better than expected basically because his OPS+ is more OBP-heavy than usual. He's still been ~replacement level with the bat, and according to THT he's about 2 runs better than the average SS with the glove. That's a problem.