2014 Arizona Fall League / Caribbean Winter League Thread

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Not official, but appears Brewers' Hunter Morris no longer on Licey roster in the D.R.: 5-for-26, no XBH's, 0 BB, 10 K's, last played 12/9

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Dominican Box Score

 

Dreadful doesn't begin to describe the extended slump Luis Jimenez is in.

 

His usually strong defensive game has been weak (7th error in limited time on the field, has DH'd often).

 

An 0-for-5 day Sunday has Jimenez 0-for-his-last-24 and just 3-for-41 since his HR on 11/28.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia says "Darnit, I'm not tired!"

 

3-for-5, including a double, drives in a run as his team cruises

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21-year-old 2014 Timber Rattlers shortstop Angel Ortega made his winter debut as a pinch-runner in Puerto Rico Saturday night.

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Instagram photo - RHP Eric Marzec is home in Cleveland from Venezuela (sorry to the Browns' fan about Johnny Football's performance today), and hopefully his knee is none the worse for wear.

 

Update -- without passing along specific details, yes, things are looking good and it appears a bullet was dodged. The Brewers were immediately involved in the process, and are conducting their own followup. Congrats again to Eric on an outstanding winter stint.

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Mexico Box Score

 

First of all, Russell Branyan, who turns 39 on Friday, homered in this game (swoon).

 

Eric Farris is hitting .325 in 169 winter AB's, he'll be in big league camp with the Twins.

 

OK, back to current Brewers --

 

Outstanding three-inning effort for winter-busy RHP Manny Barreda, the best of his 25 appearances thus far --

 

Navojoa Bottom of the 5th

 

Fernando Flores singles on a ground ball to left fielder Cory Aldridge.

Diego Madero singles on a ground ball to right fielder Eric Farris. Fernando Flores to 2nd.

Alan Sanchez grounds into a force out, second baseman Ramiro Pena to shortstop Issmael Salas. Fernando Flores to 3rd. Diego Madero out at 2nd. Alan Sanchez to 1st.

Pitching Change: Manny Barreda replaces Arturo Barradas.

Rolando Acosta pops out to first baseman Joey Meneses in foul territory.

Jose Guadalupe Chavez grounds out, second baseman Ramiro Pena to first baseman Joey Meneses.

 

Navojoa Bottom of the 6th

 

John Lindsey flies out to center fielder Rico Noel.

Jon Weber grounds out, pitcher Manny Barreda to first baseman Joey Meneses.

Tim Federowicz pops out to shortstop Issmael Salas.

 

Navojoa Bottom of the 7th

 

Tim Fedroff grounds out to first baseman Joey Meneses.

Fernando Flores grounds out, second baseman Ramiro Pena to first baseman Joey Meneses.

Diego Madero walks.

Alan Sanchez grounds out, second baseman Ramiro Pena to first baseman Joey Meneses.

 

Navojoa Bottom of the 8th

 

Rolando Acosta singles on a ground ball to right fielder Eric Farris.

Jose Guadalupe Chavez strikes out swinging.

John Lindsey singles on a pop up to second baseman Ramiro Pena. Rolando Acosta to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Jose Meraz replaces Manny Barreda.

Jon Weber flies into a double play, left fielder Cory Aldridge to second baseman Ramiro Pena. Rolando Acosta doubled off 2nd.

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The only other Winter League Brewer in action on Monday was SS Yadiel Rivera (0-for-1), his game in Puerto Rico was suspended by rain in the 4th inning.

 

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Happy 27th Birthday on Tuesday to LHP Nick Additon (it appears he's been removed from his Dominican League squad), he's had an excellent winter stint, as we've detailed in this thread the past few weeks.

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Dominican Box Score

 

SS Hector Gomez 0-for-3, sacrifice fly; 2B Elian Herrera, 1-for-4, run scored

 

Herrera's club won, 7-6, in part because this huge pinch-hit --

 

Estrellas Bottom of the 8th

 

Michael Martinez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Wilkin Ramirez.

Derrick Robinson singles on a bunt ground ball to first baseman Brian Burgamy. Michael Martinez to 2nd.

Gustavo Nunez singles on a line drive to left fielder Wilkin Ramirez. Michael Martinez scores. Derrick Robinson to 2nd.

Elian Herrera singles on a bunt line drive to first baseman Brian Burgamy, deflected by third baseman Matt Hague. Derrick Robinson to 3rd. Gustavo Nunez to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Frank Garces replaces Raul Valdes.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Luis Jimenez replaces Fernando Martinez.

Luis Jimenez triples (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Wilkin Ramirez. Derrick Robinson scores. Gustavo Nunez scores. Elian Herrera scores.

Pitching Change: Roman Mendez replaces Frank Garces.

Ed Rogers strikes out swinging.

Audy Ciriaco reaches on a fielder's choice out, third baseman Matt Hague to catcher Mayo Acosta to shortstop Hector Gomez. Luis Jimenez out at home. Audy Ciriaco to 2nd on the throw.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jordany Valdespin replaces Eliezer Mesa.

Roman Mendez intentionally walks Jordany Valdespin.

Blake Lalli flies out to right fielder Cesar Puello.

 

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The badly-slumping Jimenez really needed that.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia was 2-for-4 (double, caught stealing) in his team's 3-1 win

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Dominican Box Score

 

It was a cruise of a night (10-0 win) for 2B Elian Herrera and DH Luis Jimenez.

 

Herrera was 2-for-4 (double, three RBI) and Jimenez was 1-for-3 (double, walk); each left late in the rout.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

SS Hector Gomez 1-for-3 with a walk and one fielding error in his club's 4-0 win.

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Catcher Juan Centeno (DH'ing here) isn't wowing Brewer fans with the bat (.434 OPS in 49 AB's), 0-for-3 here in his squad's 2-1 win. His 2014 minor league OPS was .681 in 256 AB's.

 

SS Yadiel Rivera's club lost, but he had an eventful night (1-for-3 with a walk, also was picked off and committed a fielding error, his 7th in 29 games).

 

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Catcher Martin Maldonado gunned down his only attempted basestealer (nice as always), 1-for-3 at the plate with a walk and two runs scored. Maldy's club lost 5-4.

 

Cool thing about that box score was free agent RHP Hiram Burgos made his first formal appearance since his Brewers release after a shoulder injury. Burgos was the 6th-round pick in the often-maligned top of the 2009 draft (although 4th round 40-man roster RHP Brooks Hall is still in the mix, along with 5th round OF D'Vontrey Richardson).

 

Continued rehab good luck to Hiram.

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Looks like after six starts and 26 fantastic winter innings, RHP Jorge Lopez's season in Puerto Rico is done (last pitched on 12/4).

 

We may see RHP Jacob Barnes again in Puerto Rico, but he last started on 12/10, so he may be home for the holidays at this point.

 

A couple of relievers still in the winter mix, but we might have seen the last winter starting pitcher assignment by a Brewer.

[Outlander]

Very encouraging the way a couple of our prospects are playing in Lopez and Arcia. I imagine Segura will be feeling the pressure this upcoming season. Not so encouraging the way Jimenez is playing and the 3B situation if/when Ramirez goes down.

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I think the Brewers will end up trading for a future 3rd base prospect

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Martin Maldonado played first base and was 0-for-3 with a walk (now 4-for-25, three BB's, six K's)

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Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia, batting 9th, 0-for-4

 

For those counting at home, that's 695 2014 AB's for the 20-year-old...

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Dominican Box Score

 

Luis Jimenez, as the DH, 0-for-3 (two walks)

 

His teammate, RHP Wirfin Obispo, got an inning in, club lost 7-4 --

 

Aguilas Bottom of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Wirfin Obispo replaces Edgar Garcia.

Danny Richar doubles (2) on a fly ball to left fielder Alfredo Marte.

Edwin Espinal singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordany Valdespin. Danny Richar to 3rd.

Francisco Pena strikes out swinging.

Angel Franco reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by first baseman Ed Rogers. Danny Richar scores. Edwin Espinal to 2nd. Throwing error by first baseman Ed Rogers.

Yefri Perez grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Martinez to first baseman Ed Rogers. Angel Franco out at 2nd.

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Dominican Box Score

 

SS Hector Gomez, 0-for-4, two K's

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Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia, batting 9th, 0-for-4

 

For those counting at home, that's 695 2014 AB's for the 20-year-old...

 

At what point do you worry about overworking the kid? He seems to be leaking oil the past few weeks.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

Reminder --

 

McCalvy - #Brewers have let SS prospect Orlando Arcia play deep into winter ball bc "we think playing against the advanced level is good for him," Melvin said

 

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Arcia singled in four AB's in his team's 9-3 loss, check out his 2014 Brevard and winter ball numbers here.

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

40-man roster catcher Juan Centeno continues to get designated hitter AB's despite his .137 average (51 AB's), but did contribute a sacrifice bunt and sacrifice fly in his team's 4-3 loss.

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Dominican Box Score

 

Because he (still) isn't listed on his team's roster page, we thought LHP Nick Additon was done for the winter, maybe he should have been --

 

3 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HBP, GB:FB 4:1

 

Aguilas Top of the 1st

 

Juan Perez doubles (3) on a line drive to left fielder Jimmy Paredes.

Jonathan Villar flies out to left fielder Jimmy Paredes.

Miguel Tejada hit by pitch.

Manny Ramirez doubles (11) on a line drive to right fielder Franmil Reyes. Juan Perez scores. Miguel Tejada to 3rd.

Zoilo Almonte singles on a soft fly ball to left fielder Jimmy Paredes. Miguel Tejada scores. Manny Ramirez to 3rd.

Jordy Lara grounds into a double play, shortstop Erik Gonzalez to second baseman Jorge Polanco to first baseman Brad Glenn. Zoilo Almonte out at 2nd.

 

Aguilas Top of the 2nd

 

Danny Richar grounds out, second baseman Jorge Polanco to first baseman Brad Glenn.

Angel Franco strikes out swinging.

Luis De La Cruz grounds out to first baseman Brad Glenn.

 

Aguilas Top of the 3rd

 

Juan Perez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Malquiel Brito.

Jonathan Villar singles on a line drive to center fielder Malquiel Brito. Juan Perez to 3rd. Jonathan Villar to 2nd on the throw.

Miguel Tejada strikes out swinging.

Manny Ramirez grounds out, second baseman Jorge Polanco to first baseman Brad Glenn. Juan Perez scores. Jonathan Villar to 3rd.

Zoilo Almonte singles on a ground ball to third baseman Edward Salcedo. Jonathan Villar scores.

Jordy Lara walks. Zoilo Almonte to 2nd.

Danny Richar called out on strikes.

 

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As for the opposing starting pitcher in this game, he didn't sign a huge deal with the Cubs, but his namesake did.

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Dominican Box Score

 

Save some of that 1.66 ERA for the 2015 season, RHP Wirfin Obispo! Hold #14 in 24 appearances --

 

Licey Top of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Wirfin Obispo replaces Wander Perez.

Domingo Santana flies out to center fielder Derrick Robinson.

Todd Cunningham strikes out swinging.

Carlos Triunfel flies out to left fielder Junior Lake.

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Dominican Box Score

 

SS Hector Gomez had a nice game as his team rolled, 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored, and stole his 2nd winter base (not a big part of his game)

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Martin Maldonado, playing first base, 0-for-3, walk, RBI groundout

 

Maldy always feeling spry in his home country -- he shouldn't!

 

Mayaguez Top of the 4th

 

Martin Maldonado walks.

With Roberto Perez batting, Martin Maldonado caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Roberto Pena to shortstop Luis Mateo to first baseman Trever Adams to second baseman Rey Navarro.

Roberto Perez strikes out swinging.

Luis Montanez singles on a line drive to right fielder Henry Ramos.

Noel Cuevas strikes out swinging.