2014 Arizona Fall League / Caribbean Winter League Thread

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Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia 1-for-4, his first error of the winter.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia 1-for-5 (RBI, R), now 9-for-32 with five walks and only three K's thus far, nice.

 

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Venezuela Box Score

 

Well, in this game, you also want to focus on the Game Log, because current Brewer farmhands RHP's Eric Marzec (five innings, 2 R, 1 ER) and Gian Rizzo (two perfect innings) sandwiched around free agent-to-be RHP Tim Dillard in the 9-2 win. No walks were issued, impressive.

 

RHP Greg Holle was on the opposing side, and didn't have quite as sharp an effort --

 

Zulia Top of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Ismael Brito replaces Carlos Monasterios.

Reegie Corona singles on a ground ball to second baseman Gerson Montilla.

Wilmer Oberto out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Ismael Brito to first baseman Alberto Gonzalez. Reegie Corona to 2nd.

Jose Flores flies out to center fielder Mario Yepez.

Pitching Change: Greg Holle replaces Ismael Brito.

Ali Castillo singles on a ground ball to center fielder Mario Yepez. Reegie Corona scores. Ali Castillo to 2nd on the throw.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jorge Cortes replaces Robert Hernandez.

Jorge Cortes walks.

With Giovanny Urshela batting, Ali Castillo steals (4) 3rd base. Jorge Cortes steals (1) 2nd base.

Giovanny Urshela grounds out, third baseman Andy Burns to first baseman Alberto Gonzalez.

 

Zulia Top of the 8th

 

Mark Minicozzi singles on a ground ball to center fielder Mario Yepez.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Erick Salcedo replaces Mark Minicozzi.

With Aaron Altherr batting, Erick Salcedo steals (1) 2nd base.

Aaron Altherr walks.

Pitching Change: Luis Cabrera replaces Greg Holle.

 

Both Holle's runners would come around to score.

 

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Baseball America reported on Saturday that RHP Manny Barreda's re-signing was official, but I've had messages with agent Josh Kusnick that it isn't quite there yet. Waiting for another confirmation with Josh.

 

Barreda's been busy, and made his 5th Mexican League appearance on Sunday.

 

Mexico Box Score

 

Barreda allowed two inherited runners to score here, and has allowed seven hits and four walks in just 4.2 innings thus far this winter, fanning just one --

 

Jalisco Top of the 7th

 

Luis Mauricio Suarez remains in the game as the designated hitter.

Pitching Change: Hector Daniel Rodriguez replaces Gonzalo Sanudo.

Eduardo Arredondo walks.

With Leo Heras batting, Eduardo Arredondo steals (1) 2nd base.

Leo Heras walks.

Pitching Change: Manny Barreda replaces Hector Daniel Rodriguez.

Jose Manuel Rodriguez flies out to center fielder Nick Buss. Eduardo Arredondo to 3rd.

Japhet Amador singles on a line drive to left fielder Joey Meneses. Eduardo Arredondo scores. Leo Heras to 2nd.

Marquez Smith grounds out, pitcher Manny Barreda to first baseman Jorge Vazquez. Leo Heras to 3rd. Japhet Amador to 2nd.

Cory Vaughn walks.

Gabriel Gutierrez walks. Leo Heras scores. Japhet Amador to 3rd. Cory Vaughn to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Robert Coello replaces Manny Barreda.

Jesus Lopez called out on strikes.

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Glendale Box Score

 

1B Nick Ramirez 1-for-4, 1 K as Glendale falls 7-3.

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I thought this pace stuff was long overdue so I hope it catches hold in some form and they start working it into MiLB at the very least.

 

Pace-Of-Play Initiatives Get Mixed Reviews In AFL

October 21, 2014 by Alexis Brudnicki

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So everybody can watch the World Series, it's all Fall League day games Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

Glendale box score link for later this afternoon

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Tyrone Taylor 1-for-2 thus far and Nick Ramirez, DH'ing today, did this:

 

Tweet

Dogs Garabez Rosa (@Orioles) and Nick Ramirez (@Brewers/@HuntsvilleStars) go back-to-back as part of the four-run second…4-1 Dogs T3 #AFL14

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Glendale Box Score

 

Glendale lost 7-6, coughing up a 6-1 lead after five innings. Fortunately, no Brewers pitchers were victimized (they were idle).

 

We highlighted Nick Ramirez' HR above, that was his lone hit in four AB's. Tyrone Taylor finished 1-for-4 with a walk and RBI.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

Orlando Arcia 2-for-5 including these AB's --

 

Caribes Bottom of the 1st

 

Niuman Romero walks.

Orlando Arcia triples (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Junior Sosa. Niuman Romero scores. Orlando Arcia out at home, center fielder Junior Sosa to second baseman Alberto Gonzalez to catcher Manny Pina.

 

With no outs, that's a bit aggressive from the first base coach, no?

 

Caribes Bottom of the 5th

 

Tomas Perez lines out to center fielder Junior Sosa.

Gorkys Hernandez singles on a ground ball to third baseman Andy Burns.

With Niuman Romero batting, Gorkys Hernandez caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Manny Pina to second baseman Alberto Gonzalez.

Niuman Romero singles on a ground ball to right fielder Aaron Hicks.

Orlando Arcia homers (2) on a fly ball to left field. Niuman Romero scores.

 

Arcia's club won, RHP Greg Holle on the other side --

 

Caribes Bottom of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Greg Holle replaces Frank Mata.

Tomas Perez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Junior Sosa.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Johermyn Chavez replaces Tomas Perez.

Gorkys Hernandez ground bunts into a double play, pitcher Greg Holle to shortstop Wilfredo Tovar to first baseman Eliezer Alfonzo. Johermyn Chavez out at 2nd.

Niuman Romero doubles (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Junior Sosa.

Orlando Arcia grounds out, shortstop Wilfredo Tovar to first baseman Eliezer Alfonzo.

 

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21-year-old Arcia now with a .921 OPS and only three K's in 10 games (37 AB's). What a future star. Will be 21 in AA in 2015, having missed an early year of development in 2012 (broken ankle).

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Wed. afternoon's Glendale box score

 

Four Brewers in the starting nine, and RHP Brooks Hall and LHP Mike Strong expected to see action.

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Glendale cruises, 10-1 (box)

 

CF Tyrone Taylor 2-for-3 with an HBP, 3 runs, SB; RF Clint Coulter 1-for-3, BB, R, RBI, CS; C Shawn Zarraga 0-for-2, 2 BB; 1B Nick Ramirez, 0-for-5, 3 K

 

The work of 40-man roster RHP Brooks Hall sure has been encouraging --

 

Peoria Top of the 5th

 

Pitching Change: Brooks Hall replaces Robbie Ray.

Kes Carter strikes out swinging.

Breyvic Valera flies out to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.

Kyle Wren strikes out on a foul tip.

 

Peoria Top of the 6th

 

Francisco Lindor flies out to left fielder Garabez Rosa.

Jacob Wilson flies out to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.

Cody Stanley pops out to shortstop Tim Anderson.

 

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Peoria Top of the 9th

 

Pitching Change: Michael Strong replaces Chad Smith.

Francisco Lindor singles on a line drive to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.

Jacob Wilson grounds out softly, catcher Shawn Zarraga to first baseman Nick Ramirez. Francisco Lindor to 2nd.

Cody Stanley strikes out swinging.

Jordan Smith grounds out, second baseman Darnell Sweeney to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia 0-for-2 with a walk, exited once his team was up big.

 

On the losing side, RHP Tyler Cravy cruised until allowing four runs in the 4th, two of his baserunners scored after he was pulled --

 

Caribes Bottom of the 1st

 

Orlando Arcia called out on strikes.

Tomas Perez strikes out swinging.

Brandon Allen grounds out, first baseman Eliezer Alfonzo to pitcher Tyler Cravy.

 

Caribes Bottom of the 2nd

 

Jose Castillo flies out to right fielder Mario Yepez.

Cory Aldridge singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jose Osuna.

Oscar Salazar called out on strikes.

Balbino Fuenmayor strikes out swinging.

 

Caribes Bottom of the 3rd

 

Jose Gil grounds out, third baseman Alberto Gonzalez to first baseman Eliezer Alfonzo.

Gorkys Hernandez flies out to right fielder Mario Yepez.

Orlando Arcia flies out to center fielder Junior Sosa.

 

Caribes Bottom of the 4th

 

Tomas Perez doubles (6) on a fly ball to right fielder Mario Yepez.

Brandon Allen homers (1) on a fly ball to right field. Tomas Perez scores.

Jose Castillo grounds out, second baseman Gerson Montilla to first baseman Eliezer Alfonzo.

Cory Aldridge walks.

Oscar Salazar singles on a line drive to left fielder Jose Osuna. Cory Aldridge to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Jose Sanchez replaces Tyler Cravy.

Balbino Fuenmayor homers (2) on a fly ball to center field. Cory Aldridge scores. Oscar Salazar scores.

Jose Gil grounds out, shortstop Wilfredo Tovar to first baseman Eliezer Alfonzo.

Gorkys Hernandez grounds out, third baseman Alberto Gonzalez to first baseman Eliezer Alfonzo.

 

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And yes, that's the 2000-2002 minor league Brewer, later big leaguer with four organizations, Eliezer Alfonzo. Alfonzo was acquired from STL in 2000 as part of the failed Fernando Vina deal.

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Gameday includes Pitch F/X info today - follow RHP's Wei-Chung Wang and Tyler Wagner, and 1B Nick Ramirez.

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Glendale wins 2-1 as Wang (4 IP) and Wagner (1 IP, save) do not allow an earned run.

 

Peoria Bottom of the 1st

 

Francisco Lindor flies out to right fielder Steven Moya.

Jacob Wilson strikes out on a foul tip.

Hunter Dozier flies out to center fielder Daniel Fields.

 

Peoria Bottom of the 2nd

 

Edward Salcedo flies out to right fielder Steven Moya.

Cody Stanley singles on a line drive to right fielder Steven Moya.

With Justin O'Conner batting, Cody Stanley steals (1) 2nd base.

Justin O'Conner singles on a ground ball. Cody Stanley out at 2nd, hit by batted ball, shortstop Corey Seager unassisted.

Bubba Starling strikes out swinging.

 

Peoria Bottom of the 3rd

 

C. J. McElroy grounds out, shortstop Corey Seager to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

Daniel Castro lines out softly to left fielder Scott Schebler.

Francisco Lindor lines out to center fielder Daniel Fields.

 

Peoria Bottom of the 4th

 

Jacob Wilson grounds out, shortstop Corey Seager to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

Hunter Dozier walks.

Edward Salcedo singles on a line drive to left fielder Scott Schebler. Edward Salcedo to 2nd. Hunter Dozier advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by left fielder Scott Schebler.

Cody Stanley grounds out, second baseman Domingo Leyba to first baseman Nick Ramirez. Hunter Dozier scores. Edward Salcedo to 3rd.

Justin O'Conner pops out to second baseman Domingo Leyba

 

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Peoria Bottom of the 9th

 

Pitching Change: Tyler Wagner replaces Zac Reininger.

Cody Stanley grounds out, second baseman Domingo Leyba to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

Justin O'Conner grounds out, third baseman Jason Esposito to first baseman Nick Ramirez.

Bubba Starling strikes out on a foul tip.

 

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Nick Ramirez 0-for-4 (1 K); now hitting .179 (7-for-39, 4 XBH's; 3 BB, 12 K).

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Mexico Box Score

 

RHP Manny Barreda with a hold, but he did allow an inherited runner to score.

 

Mexicali Bottom of the 6th

 

Pitching Change: Federico Castaneda replaces Jose Meraz.

Brock Peterson flies out to right fielder Joey Meneses.

Xorge Carrillo singles on a line drive to pitcher Federico Castaneda.

Tomateros de Culiacan pitcher Federico Castaneda left the game due to an injured hand.

Pitching Change: Manny Barreda replaces Federico Castaneda.

Shane Peterson singles on a line drive to left fielder Maxwell Leon. Xorge Carrillo to 2nd.

With Jon Del Campo batting, wild pitch by Manny Barreda, Xorge Carrillo to 3rd. Shane Peterson to 2nd.

Jon Del Campo out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Maxwell Leon. Xorge Carrillo scores.

Ricardo Serrano grounds out, first baseman Jorge Vazquez to pitcher Manny Barreda.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia 1-for-3 with his 3rd HR of the young winter season (42 AB's, .959 OPS). Arcia hit four HR's in 498 AB's during the 2014 Florida State League power-sapping conditions season. Arcia also drew an intentional walk -- respect!

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An AFL flair to Chris Mehring's Rattlers Blog today.

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VIDEO via MLB.com: AFL Report: Milwaukee Brewers

 

Tyrone Taylor and Clint Coulter headline a strong group of prospects for the Brewers in the Arizona Fall League

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More Arcia respect (Rotographs - h/t Kyle Lobner).

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Day game Friday (box score) - LHP Mike Strong listed as a likely reliever

 

CF Tyrone Taylor bats 3rd, 1B Nick Ramirez 9th...

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We have another Brewer farmhand winter leaguer, as 2014 Huntsville RHP Jacob Barnes, 24, tweets he's on his way to Puerto Rico for their season that opens October 30th.

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Day game Friday (box score) - LHP Mike Strong listed as a likely reliever

 

CF Tyrone Taylor bats 3rd, 1B Nick Ramirez 9th...

 

Taylor 3-for-4 (listed as two line drives, and one ground ball to the OF), Ramirez 0-for-3; Strong did not pitch in the 8-1 loss.

 

Taylor, still just 20 years old, now .317/.378/.366 in 41 AB's.

 

Day game Saturday (link).

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Mexico Box Score

 

Mazatlan Top of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Manny Barreda replaces Hector Daniel Rodriguez.

Olmo Rosario flies out to center fielder Nick Buss.

Roman Pena walks.

Erick Rodriguez flies out to right fielder J. C. Linares.

With Alberto Carreon batting, Manny Barreda picks off Roman Pena at 1st on throw to Joey Meneses.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

Brief relief outing --

 

Aragua Bottom of the 4th

 

Mike Hessman doubles (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Mario Yepez.

Jose Martinez flies out to right fielder Aaron Hicks. Mike Hessman to 3rd.

Renato Nunez doubles (3) on a fly ball to center fielder Mario Yepez. Mike Hessman scores.

Gustavo Molina singles on a ground ball to shortstop Wilfredo Tovar. Renato Nunez to 3rd.

Ji-Man Choi walks. Gustavo Molina to 2nd.

Argenis Diaz reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Gerson Montilla. Renato Nunez scores. Gustavo Molina to 3rd. Ji-Man Choi to 2nd.

Teodoro Martinez grounds into a force out, shortstop Wilfredo Tovar to second baseman Gerson Montilla. Gustavo Molina scores. Ji-Man Choi to 3rd. Argenis Diaz out at 2nd. Teodoro Martinez to 1st.

With Alex Romero batting, Teodoro Martinez steals (3) 2nd base.

Alex Romero homers (1) on a fly ball to right field. Ji-Man Choi scores. Teodoro Martinez scores.

Pitching Change: Greg Holle replaces Carlos Monasterios.

Hector Gimenez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Mario Yepez.

Mike Hessman lines out to third baseman Alberto Gonzalez.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

The other 20-year-old top prospect, SS Orlando Arcia, doubles and singles in five AB's (OPS now .963).

 

That Biloxi 2015 AA squad is going to be a blast to follow.

 

Here's a tweet from a Venezuelan correspondent, roughly translated:

 

Great Deal: Take advantage of seeing Orlando Arcia this season before the #Brewers restrict it. Offer limited #Caribes

 

Oh, yeah...

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So here's Orlando Arcia dazzling a couple of plays in opposite directions in Venezuela --

 

 

And an article in Spanish basically saying none other than Omar Vizquel is tweeting out his acknowledgement.

 

http://elabonado.com.ve/noticias/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Arcia_Orlando_037_JS1.jpg

 

At this point, as Brewers fans, we should be incredibly excited. The hype machine really needs to pick up.