So the whole system was dominated by pitching today. Hitting was nowhere to be seen and our arms absolutely dominated today. Starters went 26.1 IP and gave up 1 ER. If you include Gio in that mix, the A's went 32.1 IP giving up just 1 ER yesterday. I honestly would trade just a few earned runs for some more hitting. I like that all our boys won, but they look a lot like the wins we get in Oakland, stressful and close.

On a side note...GO SHARKS!

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Thought I would add a quick update on how our boys are doing in the Minors. Thanks to Kyle B for setting us up with stats over the last few days. Over the first week and half, we have some guys in our system that are either really really hot right now, or really really cold. Here we go...

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Don't know if this has started in a thread already, but I'm pretty pumped. When the A's lose, following the minor leagues lets me get through the day. When the A's win like today, well...it's even more sweet. I'll try and post updates daily, I have enough time do it, but if there are others that want to jump in, let me know. We can start things with our boy Green who is off to a nice start.

Green SS: 1-2, HR, RBI

Spina 1B: 1-1, BB

Who are you excited about this year? I'm interested to see Green's defense, well, more like see if he can cut down on the errors. I want to follow Cabrera, Shipman, obviously Choice, Barfield and Parker.

Been off for a few days but let's check to see how some of our youth are doing. Rather than look at each game individually, we'll look at a few guys that are playing well as well as some of our usual suspects. (which is one of my favorite movies)

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Here are the scores from yesterday...

SACRAMENTO RIVERCATS

Tac 5- Sac 3

Wimberly 2B: 1-3, R, BB, SB (29), .280

Watson LF: 2-4, K, E (1), .283 (Good to see Matt back with the team. Hopefully he gets another shot sometime)

Carter 1B: 0-4, K, .233/ 336/ 474

Donaldson 3B: 0-4, K, .262 (struggling a bit lately, but still keeping the OBP up, 405 over his last 10 games despite a .214 BA)

Taylor 1-4, R, 3B (5), .249

Banwart, L (1-1) 4 IP, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 4.50 ERA

Hunton RP: IP, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K 

MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS -- OFF

STOCKTON PORTS

BAK 6 - STO 8

Green SS: 1-4, R, HR (7), 2 RBI, 2 K, .318/ .371/ .484

Parker 3B: 2-3, 2 R, 2B, BB, .302 / .409/ .496

Barfield LF: 1-2, 2 R, HR (9), 2 RBI, BB, SF, .272

Thomas, Dav CF: 1-3, R, HR (1), 3 RBI, BB, K, .256

Ortiz C: 2-3, R, 2B, K, .309

Hornbeck SP: ND, 5 IP, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 4.78 ERA

Hunter RP: BS, 0.2 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, K, 10.13 ERA 

Smyth RP: S (11), IP, R, ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 1.80 ERA

KANE COUNTY COUGARS

KC 1 - CLI 8

House CF: 2-5, .270 

Aliotti 1B: 1-3, 2B, 2 BB, K, .258

Dixon LF: 2-5, K, .271  (I'm excited about Rashun's maturing so far. I think he's on the verge of a breakout season)

Stassi C: 2-5, 2B, RBI, E (9), .253

Richard RF: 4-4, 2 2B, .277

Marks SP: L (2-9), 5.1 IP, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 5.63 ERA

Peterson RP: 2 IP, 0 ER, BB, 4 K, 3.52 ERA 

VANCOUVER CANADIANS

VAN 2 - YAK 5

Leyja 2B: 0-3, 2 BB,  .188

Affinito DH: 1-4, .368

Kirby-Jones 1B: 1-4, K, .261

Thompson 3B: 0-3, BB, K, .175

Hurley LF: 3-4, R, 2B, .278

Christensen SP: ND, 5.1 IP, 0 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 0.55 ERA

McDaniel RP: L (1-1), 0.2 IP, 4 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 6.75 ERA

DSL Watch:

Wifredo Solano SS Solano signed for 750 K last year, our second highest payment to a IFA, we all know highest. Solano has put up pretty decent numbers, the most intriguing being his patience at the plate. He is batting .214 for the season, but over .300 over the past 10 games. His K:BB ratio is 11:21 and with his .214 BA he carries a .396 OBP. DSL numbers aren't really a great indicator of prospect status, but it's good to see the patience. 

Nice start Ynoa, and the Arizona league has started. 

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Green is hot.

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 Vancouver's opening night and Green keeps on hitting...

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Here we go...

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Here are our lines from last night's action

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Been a while for my brother since we've posted. Let's see how our boys did last night...nice job Stockton.

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Here are the scores from today.

SAC vs. TAC: W 5-2

Carter 1B: 2-4, R, .263

Cust LF: 1-4, R

Taylor RF: 1-4, 3B, 2 RBI, .286

Donaldson C: 1-4, R, HR (2), RBI, K, .227

Sogard 2B: 2-4, 2 RBI, .172

Godfrey SP: 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 BB, K, 3.38 ERA

MID: DNP

STO vs. BAK: W, 4-1

Green SS: 0-5, 2 K, .308 BA

Parker 3B: 3-4, 2 R, 2 HR (2), 4 RBI, .294

Haviland SP: W (1-0), 6 IP, ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 4.09 ERA

KC vs. BEL: L, 6-5

Crumbliss 2B: 2-3, R, 2B, 2 BB, .333

Dixon RF: 0-5, 2 K, .333

Stassi C: 2-4, 2 R, 2B, HR (2), RBI, 2 K, .280

Leyja 3B: 0-3, R, BB, K, .000

Here are the results from today.

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We had a nice thread going for about a week following my last post, so I thought I would start another one considering what Desme did today...it's bordering on laughable now.

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Hey there everyone. Just thought I would share some updates regarding a few of our boys down in Arizona. Things are looking pretty good so far...Let's hope that it lasts.

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In light of San Jose's attempt to woo the A's from Oakland, The SJ Merc recently reported that the city hopes to also relocate a NBA team to its city. What do you all think? There are rumors that SJ is looking at the Kings as a prime team to move. Is the Bay big enough to support both the Warriors and the SJ ______? 

http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_13529916?source=rss

Like many others here, I have been bogged down by some school work. Here are results from the today and yesterday...

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Here are the scores from tonight.

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Here are the results from yesterday. Was it too much to expect another 3 HR night from Carter? No? Ok.

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Here are the results from last night's action...sorry for the delay.

Sacramento:

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Fresno	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		3	8	1
Sacramento	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	3	0

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Carson CF: 1-3, BB, K  (Batting .439 with 7 HR in his last 10 games. On fire)

Wallace DH: 1-4, K

Carter LF: 0-4, K

Cardenas SS: 0-3

Williams: (L, 4-6) 8 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, BB, 4 K

Midland:

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Midland	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0		4	9	0
Corpus Christi	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	4	2

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Wimberly SS: 2-5, R, K

Donaldson C: 2-4, R, HR, 3 RBI, BB, K  .274

Brown, C CF: 2-3, R, 2B, HR, RBI, BB

Weeks 2B: 1-4, SB, K

Ross (W, 4-3) 6 IP, 2 H, BB, 5 K  (Back to back impressive starts)

Stockton:

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Stockton	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	0		7	10	2
Rancho Cucamonga	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	5		8	8	2

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Kleen 1B: 3-4, 2 R, 2B, HR, 4 RBI

Coleman SS: 2-4, R, E (4)

Desme LF: 0-4, 4 K

Figueroa: 6 IP, 2 H, 7 BB, 7 K

Kane County:

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		R	H	E
Wisconsin	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0		3	6	2
Kane County	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1		4	5	1

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Leyja 2B: 1-2, 2 R, 3 BB, 2 SB (4), K

Ramirez, 4.2 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

Smyth: 2 IP, 3 K (Now at 32.1 scoreless innings for the season. Nice start)

Vancouver:

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Vancouver	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0		1	5	2
Eugene	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	5	3

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House CF: 2-4, BB, K

Stassi C: 0-4, 2 K

Dixon LF: 2-3, R, BB, K

Straily (W, 4-3) 6 IP, 3 H, 4 BB, 10 K

Some quick links to A's minor league reports.

Scout

Desme #3

Thanks for following along. This is fun to do.

Here are the scores from Yesterday!

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Here are the updates from tonight's games

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Here are your results from last night's action

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Hello All! I'm looking forward to September. Who do you think we'll see in an A's uniform?

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Sorry about the delay. Here are the scores from yesterday's games.

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Here are the scores from yesterday.

Sacramento Rivercats 74-56

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Sacramento	1	1	0	2	0	0	2	0	1		7	8	2
Memphis	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	2		4	8	2

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Patterson 2B: 1-4, R, HR (12), RBI, BB, K, .324
Wallace 3B: 1-3, R, BB, .282
Munson C: 2-4, R, HR (13), 3 RBI, BB, .274
Cardenas DH: 0-3, R, RBI, BB, .188
Baisley 1B: 3-5, 2 2B, .234

Chacon SP: W (6-4), 7.2 IP, 2 R, ER, BB, 5 K, 6.12 ERA

   Midland Rockhounds 65-53

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Midland	0	0	0	5	0	2	0	0	0		7	12	0
Tulsa	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2		4	11	1

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Wimberly 2B: 4-5, 2B, 2 RBI, .302
Carter 1B: 0-5, 3 K, .328
Spencer RF: 1-3, R, 2 BB, .317

Banward SP: W (9-5), 6 IP, 2 ER, 2 BB, K, 4.81 ERA

   Stockton Ports: 54-65

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Stockton	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0		2	6	0
San Jose	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2		3	8	1

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Coleman SS: 0-5, RBI, 3 K, .200
Desme CF: 2-4, R, HR (27), RBI, K, .294

Capra SP: ND, 6.1 IP, ER, 3 BB, 10 K, 2.17 ERA (Unfortunate loss for Anthony as Storey blew the save in the ninth. Hopefully Stockton can take the last game of the series).

   Kane County Cougars 64-55

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Kane County	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0		1	7	0
Burlington	0	0	2	4	0	2	0	0	X		8	17	1

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Leyja 2B; 2-4, K, .237
Paramore C: 3-3, BB, .249

Smith SP: L (0-2), 5 IP, 6 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 4.38 ERA

   Vancouver Canadians 26-29

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Tri-City	0	0	0	2	3	0	0	0	0		5	9	1
Vancouver	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	2		6	6	1

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Richard RF: 1-2, R, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 BB, .291 (Myrio could be a very good player. He shows power, and he has pretty good plate discipline. I'm excited by the numbers).
Walton DH: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, BB, .318
Dixon LF: 0-4, .214 (should Rashun spend another year in short season next year?)

Joseph SP: ND, 4 IP, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 4.03 ERA

AZL: I didn't mention this yesterday, but our Arizona A's were held hitless on Friday against the Arizona Slegna. Blah.

DSL A's lost to the Mariners.

Here are the lines from last night.

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I was impressed with Cahill, especially later on in the game. Hopefully he can use this as a confidence booster. Key stat: 0 bases on balls. That's huge.

The Vernon Carter Bash is off today. Here is how the rest of our prospects fared:

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Here are the lines from yesterday.

Sacramento Rivercats (69-44)

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12		R	H	E
Okla. City	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0		3	11	1
Sacramento	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1		4	11	1

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Pattterson 2B: 1-6, 2 R, HR (10), 2 RBI, K, .326
Buck RF: 2-5, .290
Wallace 1B: 0-5, .284
Cardenas 3B: 1-3,  2 BB, K, .150

Hodsdon SP: ND, 6 IP, ER, 4 BB, K, 1.50 ERA

Midland Rockhounds (60-51)

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Midland	0	1	3	0	0	0	1	2	0		7	8	1
Corpus Christi	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	4		5	7	0

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Carter RF-1B: 1-3, R, RBI, BB, K, .333
Spencer DH: 1-4, 2 R, HR (6), 2 RBI, BB, 2 K, .303
Brown CF: 2-4, R, 3B, HR (6), 3 RBI, .313 (not a bad come back from injury).
Weeks 2B: 1-4, R, 2B, 368

Godfrey SP: W (10-6), 6 IP, ER, BB, 4 K, 3.73 ERA

Stockton Ports (50-62)

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Inland Empire	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0		3	6	2
Stockton	0	1	2	2	1	0	0	0	X		6	10	1

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Johnson LF: 2-4, 2 R, 2 2B, CS .257
Desme CF; 1-3, BB, .288
Vitters 3B: 2-4, 2B, 3B, RBI, 2 K, .240

Gordon SP: ND, 4 IP, R, 0 ER, BB, 6 K, 3.72 ERA
Hornbeck RP: S (1), 3 IP, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 4.10 ERA (anyone know why Hornbeck came in for relief? Is he moving to the pen?)

Kane County Cougars (61-50)

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Clinton	0	2	2	0	0	0	2	0	5		11	15	0
Kane County	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0		2	8	2

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Leyja 2B: 1-4, R, 3B, .200
Ladendorf SS, 1-4, 2 K, .227 
Paramore C: 2-3, .239

Ramirez SP L (1-2), 6.1 IP, 6 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 4.13 ERA

Vancouver Canadians (23-24)

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Yakima	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	4		6	12	2
Vancouver	2	0	1	4	1	0	0	1	X		9	16	1

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Gilmartin SS: 2-4, 3 R, HR (1), 2 RBI, BB, SB,.273
Allioti 1B: 2-4, 2 R, RBI, BB, 2 K, .275
Dixon LF: 4-5, 2 R, .210

Staily SP: ND, 4.1 IP, ER, BB, 5 K, 4.60 ERA
Smyth RP: S (6), 0,1 IP, 0 ER, 0 BB, K, .0.00 ERA (This 35th Round Pick has yet to allow a run in his short pro career. He's pitched 25 innings our of the pen and has a 31:3 K:BB ratio. Not too shabby).

AZL: Lost 10-5. Josh Leyland went 1-2 with 2 runs and 2 walks. Affinito, the undrafted free agent from the east coast continued his hot hitting, raking in 2 hits. He's batting .339 on the year.

DSL watch: Our Dominic team won off the hot hitting of young (not sure if 20 is young for the DSL league) catcher Reynaldo Mateo. He's batting .398 in 33 grames with a nice 18:18 BB:K ratio. Someone to continue to monitor

Chris Carter continued his tear today and James Simmons showed flashes of brilliance. The A's are an exciting team to watch. It's a good day to be an A's fan!

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