SB Nation - Casey Fossum

All Assumptions-Are-Dangerous Minor League Free Agent Team

Jeff — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:07:19 -0000

Dave at Fangraphs passed along a link to this year's crop of minor league free agents. A popular thing to do with this information is pick out a handful of guys that would make interesting and potentially worthwhile pick-ups. This is not that. This is a full team made up of guys who, years ago, were supposed to go on to do some big big things, only to end up on the fall 2009 list of mlFA's. Consider this just another reminder that you should never ever ever take a prospect's future for granted.*

C: JR House
1B: Ryan Shealy
2B: Josh Barfield
SS: Antonio Perez
3B: Dallas McPherson
LF: Wes Bankston
CF: Joe Borchard
RF: John-Ford Griffin
DH: Josh Phelps

BENCH-C: JD Closser (does Ben Davis still count?)
BENCH-INF: Eric Duncan
BENCH-OF: Dave Krynzel
BENCH-UTIL: Donnie Murphy

SP: Jerome Williams
SP: Greg Miller
SP: Kenny Baugh
SP: Humberto Sanchez
SP: Bobby Brownlie

RP: Jose Capellan
RP: Wes Littleton
RP: Casey Fossum
RP: John Van Benschoten
RP: Chad Orvella
RP: Clint Everts
RP: Andrew Brown

If there were a 26th spot, I'd give it to Dee Brown, but it would just be so damn easy to include him that I had to find an alternative. Also among the free agents are formerly established Major Leaguers like Chris Capuano and Chad Cordero, along with the astonishingly driven Jolbert Cabrera. Jolbert just wants to win. Come on, Yankees. Take the plunge. Win one for Jolbert.

If there were a 27th spot, I'd give it to Mark McGonigle, because, really? McGonigle?

* never take any player's future for granted

Cubs Minor League Wrap -- August 29

Josh77 — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:48:05 -0000

Iowa Cubs (70-65)

The Iowa Cubs made it four in a row tonight with a 7-4 thumping of the Oklahoma City RedHawks.

Casey Fossum improved his record to 6-4 by allowing only one run on two hits over five innings. Fossum walked four and hit two batters. He struck out nine.

Blake Parker pitched the ninth inning and picked up his 20th save. Parker allowed one hit and didn't walk anyone. He struck out two.

First baseman Micah Hoffpauir went 2 for 4 with three RBI and a run scored. Third baseman Andres Blanco was 2 for 5 with two runs scored. Shortstop Darwin Barney was 2 for 4 with a run scored.

Tennessee Smokies (34-28)

Ryno's Boys stayed tied for first place by beating the Moblie Bay Bears, 7-4.

Starter Jeremy Papelbon gave up two home runs in his five-inning start, but got the win anyway. Papelbon allowed four runs on seven hits. He walked two and struck out one.

Brian Schlitter got save number twenty-one. He pitched the final 1.1 innings, allowing no runs on one hit. He didn't walk a batter and struck out two.

Right fielder Tyler Colvin hit a bases-loaded triple and a solo home run for four RBI tonight. Colvin was 2 for 4 and scored twice.

Third baseman Marquez Smith was 2 for 4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. Shortstop Starlin Castro went 2 for 4 with a walk and two runs scored. Castro also stole his third base for Tennessee.

Daytona Cubs (27-34)

The D-Cubs were thrashed by the Clearwater Threshers, 6-2.

Rafael Dolis started and only went three innings. He gave up two runs on three hits, although one of the two runs was unearned. Dolis walked four and struck out three as his record dropped to 3-9. His ERA is a respectable 3.54 though.

Left fielder Marwin Gonzalez hit his second home run, a solo home run in the fifth inning. Gonzalez was 1 for 3.

DH Brandon Guyer was 2 for 4 with an RBI. Second baseman Jake Opitz was 2 for 3 wih a walk.

Peoria Chiefs (38-23)

The Chiefs shucked the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 11-1.

Austin Bibens-Dirkx continues to dominate the Midwest League. Tonight he improved his record to 7-1, tossing 6.2 innings and allowing only one run on five hits. He didn't walk anyone and struck out six. The Chiefs expect Bibens-Dirkx to start the playoffs for them, but I really think he needs to get a September call-up. Please?

It was a six RBI night for right fielder Kyler Burke, including a triple and a grand slam. It was Burke's 14th homer this year. Burke was 2 for 4 with a walk. He scored twice.

DH Ryan Flaherty was 2 for 3 with a double and a walk. He scored twice and had two RBI. First baseman Rebel Ridling was 2 for 5 with an RBI and three runs scored.

Center fielder Jose Valdez made his Midwest League debut a successful one. He was 2 for 5 with two runs scored.

Boise Hawks (30-38)

The Hawks lost their sixth game in a row as they were messed up by the Tri-City Dust Devils 3-1.

Starter Robert Hernandez was pretty good tonight. He went five innings and allowed only one run on four hits. He didn't walk anyone and struck out five.

Eduardo Figueroa got the loss in relief. He gave up two runs, one earned, over his 1.2 inning relief stint.

Shortstp Hak-Ju Lee was 2 for 4 with a run scored.

Cubs Minor League Wrap -- August 23

Josh77 — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:15:23 -0000

Iowa Cubs (65-64)

The Iowa Cubs split a double-header with the New Orleans Zephrys, losing the first one, 6-0 and then taking the second one, 2-1.

Jeff Samardzija started and lost the first game. Samardzija threw four innings and gave up six runs, four earned and two unearned, on eight hits. Two of the hits were home runs. The Shark walked one and struck out four.

The I-Cubs only had four hits in Game 1.

They only managed six hits in game two, but that was enough as Casey Fossum dominated the Zephyrs tonight for five shutout innings. Fossum gave up a leadoff double to start the game, and then proceeded to retire 15 batters in a row. Fossum struck out eight.

Blake Parker pitched the ninth inning and got save number 18. He walked one batter but otherwise struck out the other three Zephyrs.

Left fielder John-Ford Griffin was 2 for 2 with a double and both I-Cub RBI. He also walked once.

Tennessee Smokies (30-27)

The Smokies moved back into a tie for first place with a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Mudcats.

Jeremy Papelbon was impressive in his start today. He picked up his fifth win by pitching five shutout innings. He gave up four hits. He didn't walk anyone and struck out four. David Cales got his first save with the Smokies (15th overall) with 1.1 innings of relief. He didn't allow any runs but allowed two hits in the ninth before pitching out of trouble. Cales fanned one.

Shortstop Starlin Castro went 2 for 5 with a double He scored once. First baseman Blake Lalli was 2 for 5 with an RBI. Outfielder Doug Deeds had two doubles in a 2 for 4 game. Deeds also scored once.

Daytona Cubs (24-31)

Daytona beat up the Brevard County Manatees, 11-2.

Rafael Dolis started and picked up the win. He allowed one run on five hits over five innings. He didn't walk anyone and struck out one

The D-Cubs banged out 16 hits today. Right fielder Brandon Guyer had 3 hits in 5 ABs. He scored twice and had two RBI. Center fielder Tony Campana was 3 for 4 with a walk and two runs scored. Campana also had one RBI.

Left fielder Jonathan Wyatt was 2 for 5 with an RBI and a run scored. Second baseman Nate Samson went 2 for 5 with two runs scored and two RBI.

DH Jericho Jones was 2 for 5 with a double and a run scored. Catcher Mark Reed went 2 for 4 with an RBI.

Peoria Chiefs (34-21)

The Chiefs finally lost one tonight as they were cut down to size by the Clinton LumberKings, 4-1.

Starter Justin Bristow went five innings and allowed two runs on three hits. He walked one and struck out five.

Third baseman Ryan Flaherty was 2 for 5 with a double and an RBI. First baseman Rebel Ridling was just 2 for 5.

Both right fielder Kyler Burke and DH Nelson Perez were 2 for 3 with a walk.

Boise Hawks (30-32)

The Hawks spanked the Spokane Indians, 4-3.

Corey Martin was awarded the win in relief since the starting pitcher, Christopher Rusin, didn't go five innings. In this case, however, the win was well-deserved as Martin pitched the final three innings without allowing a run. Martin gave up one hit and issued one walk. Martin struck out two.

The following six Hawks went 2 for 4: Second baseman Logan Watkins, third baseman Greg Rohan, left fielder Robert Wagner, catcher Richard Jones, DH Derrick Fitzgerald and shortstop George Matheus, Wagner and Watkins both had one double as one of their two hits. Watkins also stole a base.

AZL Cubs

Lost to the Brewers 9-6.

Cubs Minor League Wrap -- August 17

Josh77 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:48:10 -0000

Quick note: Today in Baseball Prospectus, Kevin Goldstein wrote ($) "Midwest League scouts are wondering how [Brett] Jackson dropped to the 31^st overall pick. . . Jackson's power/speed combination is moving him up prospect lists while others wait to get their pro career even started."

Thought you might want some good news.

Iowa Cubs (63-59)

The Iowa Cubs topped the Tacoma Raniers, 5-3.

Starter Casey Fossum got the win tonight, going five innings and giving up two runs on four hits. Fossum walked one and struck out three.

Blake Parker pitched the ninth inning and gave up a run, but qualified for his sixteenth save anyway. He allowed one hit, which was a solo home run. He didn't walk or strike out anyone.

I guess Andres Blanco is doing well in his "rehab" assignment. Tonight he homered and doubled in a 2 for 4 game. He scored twice and had the one RBI. Blanco also walked once.

Left fielder John-Ford Griffin was 2 for 5. Shortstop Darwin Barney went 2 for 4.

Tennessee Smokies (26-25)

The Smokies blinded the Chattanooga Lookouts, 3-2.

Chris Carpenter went five innings and allowed one run on only two hits. He did walk three batters, but he struck out four.

Dustin Sasser got the win in relief after he allowed the tying run to score in the seventh inning. Brian Schlitter retired all four batters he faced to get his 18th save. He didn't have a strikeout.

First baseman Blake Lalli was 2 for 3 with a two-run double and a walk. Right fielder Tyler Colvin was 2 for 4 with a triple. Shorstop Starlin Castro was 2 for 2 with a walk and a run scored.

Daytona Cubs (21-28)

The Daytona Cubs split a double-header with the Tampa Yankees, 3-2 and 0-13.

Ryan Searle started the first game and allowed only one run over 4.2 innings. He surrendered four hits, walked one and struck out two.

Jose Pina got the win, although he gave up a run over. 1.1 innings of relief. He didn't give up a hit although he walked two. Dan McDaniel got the final two outs for his first save without incident.

Third baseman Josh Vitters went 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI. Left fielder Jonathan Wyatt was also 3 for 4 with a ribbie. First baseman Jake Opitz went 2 for 4 with a double and a run scored.

In the second game, starter Billy Muldowney got rocked for five runs on six hits over 1.2 innings. He walked two and didn't have a strikeout.

Right fielder Brandon Guyer went 2 for 3. Third baseman Josh Vitters was also 2 for 3, so maybe everyone can stop panicking about him.

Peoria Chiefs (30-20)

The Chiefs continue to roll as they apprehended the Quad City River Bandits, 7-1.

No one has been a bigger surprise this year than Austin Biebens-Dirkx. Tonight he went six innings and allowed only one unearned run on two hits. ABD walked two and struck out one. Since being signed out of the independent leagues in July, Biebens-Dirkx has gone 5-1 with a 1.93 ERA. His two walks tonight were the most he's allowed in any appearance all season.

For the third straight game, DH Ryan Flaherty homered. The third inning solo shot was his 19th of the season. Flaherty was 3 for 5 and scored twice.

Right fielder Kyler Burke was 2 for 2 with a double and two walks. He scored once and had two RBI.

Boise Hawks (26-30)

The Hawks won their fourth in a row as they stopped the Spokane Indians, 5-1.

Josh Whitlock picked up the win with four innings of shutout relief. The Indians had three hits and a walk off of Whitlock, but he struck out five.

Shortstop Hak-Ju Lee was 2 for 5 with two stolen bases and two runs scored. Second baseman Logan Watkins went 2 for 2 with a walk and two runs scored.

AZL Cubs

Thumped the Royals, 9-3.

Cubs Minor League Wrap -- August 12

Josh77 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:24:46 -0000

You know it's bad when I decide to mow the lawn in the middle of a Cubs game.

But I do have some good news coming from the minors, especially Peoria. So let's shake up the lineup and put the Chiefs in the leadoff spot tonight. That way the people who don't read beyond the fold have something to smile about.

For the Smokies, D-Cubs and Chiefs, the numbers are their second half record. For the I-Cubs and Hawks, it's for the entire season.

Peoria Chiefs (26-19)

The Chiefs ripped the Burlington Bees, 11-1.

Here's the news you all want to hear: Ted Lilly threw five shutout innings. He gave up only two hits. He walked one and struck out two. After the game, Lilly said:

"Everything felt good," said Lilly. "I was glad I was able to do this as opposed to a simulated game. I'm glad I was given the chance to play with these guys. You can feed off their energy. It was definitely motivating."

Austin Biebens-Dirkx got his first save by pitching the final four innings. He gave up one run in the ninth inning, but otherwise gave up four hits, walked only one and struck out four.

Center fielder Brett Jackson hit two home runs tonight: A three-run home run in the fifth and a solo shot in the eighth. Jackson was 3 for 4 with a walk. He scored three times and had the four RBI.

DH Rebel RIdling also homered tonight, his 14th on the season. Ridling went 2 for 4 with two runs scored and the one RBI.

Shortstop DJ LeMahieu went 3 for 5. Catcher Michael Brenly went 2 for 3 with an RBI and two runs scored. I'm sure his dad would like me to mention that he caught a couple of very good pitching performances as well.

Iowa Cubs (60-58)

The Iowa Cubs turned their ray guns on the Las Vegas 51s, 5-4.

(Boy, it's going to stink if they go back to being the Las Vegas Stars next year.)

Starter Casey Fossum allowed three runs over six innings for the textbook quality start. He gave up seven hits, only walked one and struck out seven.

Jeff Stevens got the win in relief, despite allowing a run on three hits over 1.2 innings. Stevens struck out one and didn't walk a batter. Blake Parker shut them out the rest of the way for save number fourteen. Parker allowed one hit in the 1.1 innings. He didn't walk or strike out anyone.

Catcher Chris Robinson was the hitting star, going 4 for 4 with a two-run homer in the fourth inning. Robinson had three RBI total.

Shortstop Andres Blanco was 3 for 5 with a double and run scored in what I guess is technically a rehab appearance.

Tennessee Smokies (23-24)

The Smokies were outshined by the Jacksonville Suns, 4-3.

Jeremy Papelbon started and took the loss. He went six innings and also gave up the QS three runs. He gave up four hits, two of which were home runs. Papelbon walked one and struck out three.

Right fielder Doug Deeds went 2 for 4 with a double and a run scored. First baseman Blake Lalli was 2 for 4 with two runs scored.

Daytona Cubs (18-26)

The D-Cubs were shut out by the Tampa Yankees, 6-0.

Starter Rafael Dolis took the loss, giving up two runs on four hits over 4.1 innings. He walked one and fanned one.

The D-Cubs still can't hit.

Boise Hawks (22-30)

The Hawks made five errors and were tossed in the wash by the Everett Aqua Sox, 6-2.

Starter Christopher Rusin allowed four runs on seven hits over four innings. He didn't walk anyone and struck out four.

Center fielder Burundi Davis went 2 for 3 with a double and a run scored.

Shortstop Hak-Ju Lee made three of the five Hawk errors. He was 0 for 3 with a sac bunt at the plate.

AZL Cubs

Beat the Athletics, 10-8.

Cubs Minor League Wrap--August 7

Josh77 — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:15:01 -0000

Maybe when Bruce Miles wrote that Andrew Cashner wouldn't get called up in September, he meant because he'll be up next week to replace Zambrano. (I'm not advocating that now, but the way things are going, I might soon.)

As Al noted in a fanshot, Jason Dubois was traded to the Mets. Good luck, Jason.

Iowa Cubs

Four of a kind beats a pair as the Iowa Cubs busted the Reno Aces, 4-2.

Starter Casey Fossum improved his record to 3-4 by allowing only one run on two hits over six innings of work. Fossum walked two and struck out six.

Vince Perkins gave up a run on two hits and a walk in the ninth, but still got his second save. Perkins struck out one Ace.

First baseman Bobby Scales was 3 for 4 with an RBI. Left fielder John-Ford Griffin was 2 for 4 with a double and a run scored. Catcher Chris Robinson also went 2 for 4 with a double.

Tennessee Smokies

The Smokies were vassalized by the Birmingham Barons, 4-3.

Starter Jeremy Papelbon went 6.1 innings tonight, giving up three runs on five hits. He walked two and struck out six.

Alex Maestri gave up the winning run in the bottom of the ninth on a two-out single. Maestri pitched the final 2.1 innings of the game, allowing the one run on three hits. He walked two and struck out four.

Right fielder Doug Deeds was 3 for 4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored.

Daytona Cubs

The D-Cubs were blanked by the hated Brevard County Manatees, 3-0.

Starter Rafael Dolis went four innings. He gave up one run on three hits and three walks. Dolis also struck out three.

Shortstop Marwin Gonzalez went 2 for 3 with a walk.

Peoria Chiefs

The Chiefs defanged the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 6-5.

Starter Jeffry Antigua only gave up one hit tonight in 4.2 innings. Unfortunately, it was a solo home run. He also walked two batters in the fifth that came around to score after he left the game, so he was charged with three runs on one hit and two walks. Antigua struck out six.

Chris Huseby pitched the final 1.1 innings to pick up the win. Huseby allowed only one baserunner on a hit batsman. He struck out two.

Right fielder Kyler Burke had a big night tonight, going 4 for 5. He scored one run. Center fielder Brett Jackson hit his second home run for Peoria, a solo shot to lead off the bottom of the first. Jackson was 1 for 4 with an (intentional) walk and two runs scored.

Boise Hawks

The Hawks hung the Everett Aqua Sox out to dry, 3-0.

A good start tonight for Robert Hernandez, who went six innings and gave up six hits. He didn't walk a batter (although he hit two) and struck out four.

Dionis Nunez finished out the game with two perfect innings to notch his fourth save. Nunez fanned three.

Third baseman Greg Rohan hit his third home run in a 3 for 4 effort. Catcher Richard Jones went 2 for 4 with a double and a triple. He scored twice.

AZL Cubs

Lost to the Angels, 5-0.

Cubs Minor League Wrap -- August 2

Josh77 — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:05:09 -0000

Tyler Colvin tied a Southern League record tonight.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs were blown down by the New Orleans Zephyrs, 3-1.

The Cubs pitching staff only allowed three hits tonight, but that was enough as starter Casey Fossum took the loss, allowing two runs on two hits over 5.2 innings. Fossum walked three (one intentional) and struck out six.

The I-Cubs only had four hits today. Second baseman Aaron Miles was 1 for 3 with a walk.

Tennessee Smokies

Behind the white-hot Colvin, the Smokies crushed the Carolina Mudcats, 11-1.

Starter Jeremy Papelbon evened up his record at 4-4 by allowing only one run on five hits and one walk. Papelbon struck out six.

Right fielder Tyler Colvin tied a Southern League record by getting hits his first three times at-bat today, thus extending his hit-streak in consecutive at-bats to 11. Colvin tied the record in style, too, as consecutive hit #11 was his ninth home run of the year in AA. It was a three-run home run in the fourth inning. Colvin was 3 for 5 overall and scored twice.

Third baseman Marquez Smith was 3 for 4 with a double and a walk. Smith scored once and had two RBI. Left fielder Ty Wright went 2 for 5 with two RBI and a run scored. Catcher Welington Castillo was 2 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored.

Daytona Cubs

The D-Cubs fell to the Charlotte Stone Crabs, 3-2.

Starter Craig Muschko went five innings today, allowing two runs on four hits, including one solo home run. Muschko walked two and struck out five.

Jose Pina pitched one inning and took the loss when he allowed an unearned run. He gave up one hit, didn't walk anyone and struck out one.

Second baseman Jose Made was 2 for 4 with a run scored. DH Starlin Castro went 2 for 4.

Peoria Chiefs

The Chiefs extinguished the South Bend Silver Hawks, 5-4.

Starter Jeffry Antigua made his Midwest League debut today and he wasn't bad, allowing only one run on five hits over five innings. Antigua walked one and struck out four.

Kevin Kreier allowed a pair of inherited runners to score, but got the win when the Chiefs pushed a run across in the top of the ninth. Kreier was charged with no runs on three hits over 2.2 innings of relief. He did not walk or strike out a batter

Second baseman DJ LeMahieu had a triple in a 2 for 4 game. LeMahieu scored once and had two RBI.

Right fielder Kyler Burke was 2 for 4 with a walk and a stolen base. He scored once. First baseman Rebel Ridling scored once and had two RBI in a 2 for 5 game.

Boise Hawks

The Hawks were beaten by the Vancouver Canadians, 2-1.

Starter Robert Hernandez went 5.2 innings and took the loss when he allowed two runs on two hits. One of the runs was unearned. Hernandez walked three and struck out an impressive nine.

Left fielder Derrick Fitzgerald went 2 for 3 with a walk and the lone Hawk run.

AZL Cubs

Lost to the Dodgers, 4-2.

Cubs Minor League Wrap--July 28

Josh77 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:55:22 -0000

I'm in the middle of moving right now, so I can't promise tomorrow's wrap will be on time.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs submitted to the majesty of the Omaha Royals, 5-4.

Starter Casey Fossum got knocked around tonight for five runs on five hits, including two home runs, over five innings. He walked three and struck out three.

B.J. Ryan pitched the seventh inning and faced three batters. He got a fly out, walked the next batter and got the third batter to ground into a double play.

Left fielder John-Ford Griffin hit his eighth home run tonight in a 1 for 4 effort. It was an eighth inning solo shot.

DH Jason Dubois went 2 for 4 with a double. Center fielder Sam Fuld had a triple in a 2 for 5 game. He scored twice.

Tennessee Smokies

It never rains in California but girl, let me warn ya. It pours in Alabama.

Daytona Cubs

The Daytona Cubs fell to the Sarasota Reds, 3-2.

Starter Craig Muschko threw six shutout innings. He allowed only three hits, didn't walk anyone and struck out five.

Luke Sommer got the loss when he gave up an unearned run in the bottom of the ninth. Sommer pitched 1.2 innings and gave up three hits. He didn't walk anyone and struck out three.

Catcher Luis Flores was 2 for 4 with a double.

Peoria Chiefs

The Chiefs scored two runs in the first inning and two runs in the ninth inning to slay the Dayton Dragons, 4-3.

Starter Justin Bristow gave up two runs on six hits over five innings. Bristow walked one and struck out four.

Ryan Buchter struck out all three batters he faced to get the win. Chris Huseby pitched a scoreless ninth for his 13th save. He gave up no hits but walked one. Huseby struck out one.

Shortstop Ryan Flaherty went 2 for 5 and scored a run. First baseman Rebel Ridling tripled in a 2 for 4 effort. Ridling scored once and had one RBI. Right fielder Kyler Burke went 2 for 4 with his tenth stolen base.

Second baseman DJ LeMahieu was 1 for 4 with an RBI in his Peoria debut.

AZL Cubs

Lost to the Giants, 7-3.

Cubs Minor League Wrap -- July 23

Josh77 — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:26:05 -0000

Last night we had terrible starting pitching throughout the system. Tonight we had great starting pitching everywhere. Go figure.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs topped the Omaha Royals, 5-1.

Starter Casey Fossum gave up a home run to the second batter of the game and then shut the Royals down the rest of the way. Fossum went seven innings and allowed only five hits and one walk. (He did hit one batter too.) Fossum struck out five for his second win for the I-Cubs.

Bobby Scales was 2 for 3 with a double and a walk. Scales scored once and had two RBI. Third baseman Nate Spears was 2 for 3 with a triple. He scored once and had one RBI.

Shortstop Aaron Miles went 2 for 4 with a walk.

Tennessee Smokies

The Smokies were beaten by the Mississippi Braves, 2-1.

Hung-Wen Chen was the hard-luck loser tonight. Chen threw 6.2 innings and allowed two runs on eight hits. One of the runs allowed was unearned. Chen walked two and struck out four.

First baseman Blake Lalli had a double and an RBI single in a 3 for 4 game. Left fielder Ty Wright went 2 for 4 with a double and a run scored.

Daytona Cubs

The Daytona Cubs shut down the Palm Beach Cardinals, 7-0.

Tonight's good pitching continued with Craig Muschko, who allowed only one hit in his five innings of work. Muschko didn't walk a batter and struck out five to improve his record to 5-1.

Third baseman Josh Vitters was 2 for 5 with a double. He scored twice and knocked one in.

I don't know what's going on with the PB Cardinals catching or pitching staffs, but the day after the Cubs stole eight bases, they stole another six bases tonight. The Cardinals used different catchers on the two nights, so it's not just one weak arm.

Center fielder Tony Campana was only 1 for 5, but he stole three bases and scored twice. Campana now has 38 stolen bases for Daytona, as well as 11 earlier in the season for Peoria. He was caught stealing once after getting picked off once. Left fielder Josh Harrison was 2 for 4 with a walk and two stolen bases. Harrison scored once.

Brandon Guyer had the other steal tonight. The right fielder was 1 for 3 with a double and a walk. He also scored twice.

Peoria Chiefs

The Chiefs shut out the Lansing Lugnuts, 5-0.

Starter Justin Bristow turned in another great start for the Cubs tonight as he went six innings and gave up only four hits. Even more impressively, he struck out eight and didn't walk anyone.

Third baseman Jovan Rosa was 2 for 3 with a three-run home run. Rosa drove in all five runs tonight.

Center fielder Kyler Burke was 3 for 4 with a stolen base. Burke scored twice. First baseman Rebel Ridling went 2 for 4 with a stolen base and a run scored.

Boise Hawks

The Hawks polished off the Eugene Emeralds, 6-2.

He only pitched 2.1 innings, but since this is great starting pitching night, starter Jonathan Nagel didn't allow a hit and only walked one while striking out four. He did allow an unearned run though.

Andres Quezada picked up the win with 2.2 shutout innings of relief.

Second baseman Logan Wakins had two doubles in a 2 for 5 night. He also had two RBI. Center fielder Jose Valdez was 2 for 4 with a walk and two runs scored. Third baseman Greg Rohan was 2 for 5 with a double and two RBI

AZL Cubs

Lost to the Giants, 2-1.

Cubs Minor League Wrap--July 18

Josh77 — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:18:34 -0000

And on this day, my little baby girl turned 18 months old. Everybody but Peoria got her a present.

Iowa Cubs

One run in the eighth and one run in the ninth and the I-Cubs drowned out the Nashville Sounds, 2-1.

Casey Fossum had his best start since joining the Cubs, allowing only one unearned run over six innings. He allowed five hits and only walked one batter while striking out five.

Blake Parker got the win in relief. He walked a batter with two outs, but otherwise had an uneventful inning.

Catcher Steve Clevenger was 2 for 4, including the walk-off single that scored John-Ford Griffin. Shortstop Matt Camp was 2 for 3 with a double and a steal of third base. He also scored the tying run in the eighth after a bunt single.

Aaron Miles played third base and was 1 for 3 with a walk and a double that scored Camp in the eighth inning. Miles also stole a base.

Tennessee Smokies

The Smokies scored five runs in the fourth inning to blot out the Jacksonville Suns, 5-4.

Whatever is going on in his personal life (he's had some cryptic Twitter posts), starter Jay Jackson picked up the win tonight by allowing two runs on five hits over five innings. The runs scored on a pair of solo home runs after Jackson already had a 5-0 lead. He walked four, which is disheartening but he struck out seven, which is, of course, encouraging.

Jake Muyco pitched a scoreless ninth inning and got his first save in AA this season. He allowed one hit and struck out one.

The Smokies pounded out three home runs in the fourth against Sean West, who pitching for the Florida Marlins just last week. Left fielder Ty Wright was first with his sixth home run of the season. Wright was 1 for 4 with a walk and the one RBI. Next up was right fielder Doug Deeds, who went back-to-back with Wright with his fourth homer for the Smokies. Deeds was 1 for 3 with two walks on the night. Finally after a walk, Welington Castillo pounded out a two-run home run, also his fourth. Castillo was 2 for 4.

Daytona Cubs

The D-Cubs blanked the St. Lucie Mets, 3-0.

Starter Chris Carpenter was stunning tonight, allowing only one hit over five innings. He walked three but struck out an eye-opening nine Mets.

Left fielder Tony Campana was 2 for 5 with a double and a run scored. Third baseman Josh Harrison was 2 for 3.

I don't usually talk about the players on the other team, but Mets starting pitcher Scott Moviel hit five Cub batters in his six innings pitched tonight. No, he wasn't ejected. Carpenter only hit one batter.

Peoria Chiefs

The Chiefs were chainsawed by the Clinton Lumber Kings, 9-2.

Starter Chris Archer took the loss, giving up three runs on six hits over five innings. One of the runs was unearned. It was a good start for Archer though, as he only walked one batter and struck out five.

Alberto Cabrera gave up six runs, four of which were earned, in only 1.2 innings of relief.

First baseman Rebel Ridling was 3 for 4 with a double. Left fielder Derrick Fitzgerald hit his first home run for Peoria. He was 1 for 4 with the one RBI.

Boise Hawks

It's six out of seven for the Hawks as they successfully appeased the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, 3-2 in 11 innings.

Starter Tarlandus Mitchell went 4.2 scoreless innings, allowing only three hits. Mitchell didn't walk a batter and struck out four.

Ryan Sontag got the win with two innings of hitless relief. He did walk two and struck out one.

Second baseman Logan Watkins was 2 for 4 with a run scored and a stolen base. Right fielder Jae-Hoon Ha was 2 for 4 with an RBI.

AZL Cubs

Beat the Royals, 6-4.