Link Report for Monday 6/12

[Mass Haas]

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[Mass Haas]

Monday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: Idle

 

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Biloxi: RHP Corbin Burnes at home vs. Jacksonville (Marlins), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Chris Harris is the play-by-play voice of the Shuckers. Follow Chris on Twitter @CHarris731. We'll be linking to his fantastic "Shuck Dynasty" blog. Erik Bremer (@Erik_Bremer) joins Chris often. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be radio broadcast.

 

MiLB.TV - Eight of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games, and Biloxi is among them. Only games in Chattanooga and Mobile won't be available.

 

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Carolina: RHP Marcos Diplan at Salem (Red Sox), 5:50 PM pre-game, 6:05 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

We look forward to Mudcats audio with Greg Young (@gregyoungjr), especially after going without gameday audio for much of the Brewers' stay in Brevard County.

 

MiLB.TV - Yes, Carolina home games will be on MiLB.TV, sweet. It appears three other Carolina League teams (Salem, Myrtle Beach, and Winston-Salem) broadcast as well.

 

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Wisconsin: RHP Thomas Jankins at home vs. Kane County (Diamondbacks), 5:45 PM pre-game, 6:05 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Chris Mehring is back to do his customary fantastic work as the Voice of the Rattlers. Follow him on Twitter @CMehring; we'll link to Chris' infamous blog often -- Rattler Radio.

 

MiLB.TV - Eight of the 16 Midwest League teams telecast their home games, and Wisconsin, once again, is among them. We'll let you know when a road TV feed is available.

 

In 2017, fifteen games will be broadcast on Spectrum Sports in Wisconsin, available on channel 32 and in HD on channel 1332. We'll keep you posted with our "DVR Alerts" days in advance.

 

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DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL "Rojos" Reds #2 squad, 9:30 AM

 

DSL Brewers/Indians: at home vs. the DSL Rays #2 squad, 9:30 AM

 

For each DSL contest, game data won't be available until later in the day

 

We'll link to this Dominican Summer League Brewers' thread as part of the Daily Menu all season to assist you with your familiarity with these young men. You can also use that link to differentiate between Brewer and Indians' prospects on the co-op team.

[Mass Haas]

Follow Monday's action as it happens with box score / game log links:

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

DSL Brewers

 

DSL Brewers/Indians

 

MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

[Mass Haas]

Look for these just prior to the respective game times --

 

Biloxi Media Notes - Linked on the Shuck Dynasty blog

 

Carolina Media Notes - Linked on the Mudcats official blog

 

Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog

 

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STANDINGS:

 

AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division

 

AA - Southern League South Division

 

High-A - Carolina League Southern Division

 

A - Midwest League Western Division

 

Dominican Summer League San Pedro Division

 

Dominican Summer League North Division

 

NOTE: Divisional standings for the two DSL teams point to the same shared page link.

 

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Sortable individual stat pages:

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

DSL Brewers

 

DSL Brewers/Indians

 

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Weather.com:

 

Biloxi, MS

 

Salem, VA

 

Grand Chute, WI

 

Santo Domingo, DR

[Mass Haas]

Timber Rattler DVR Alert -- TONIGHT!!!

 

MON. 6/12 vs. Kane County, 7:00 PM

 

Spectrum Sports are available on channel 32 and in HD on channel 1332 in Eastern Wisconsin

 

The big league Brewers are idle this evening.

[bkrause2]

Final: DSL Rays2 6, DSL Indians/Brewers 3

 

The Rays jumped out to an early lead in this one, then tacked on a couple of ninth inning insurance runs as they doubled up the Brewers co-op team 6-3.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Box Score

 

Venezuelan lefty Luis Cordero got his second start of the year and saw his record drop to 0-2 after going three innings and giving up four runs, though only one was earned. On the bright side, he saw his ERA drop from 63.00 to 18.00. Walks were again a problem for Cordero, as he issued three free passes while striking out just one. 20-year-old Daniel Acosta followed with three scoreless innings of relief, not allowing a hit and striking out two. The offense managed just three hits, with Rafael Brito's double being the only extra-base hit. Shortstop Luis Avila got on base two times from the leadoff spot, going 1-for-3 with a walk.

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Game Log

[bkrause2]

Final: DSL Brewers 5, DSL Rojos 0

 

Four pitchers combined to shutout the Reds on just one hit as the Brewers blanked the Rojos 5-0.

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

 

17-year-old Brayan Salaya, one of the Brewers more exciting July 2nd additions last season when he inked for $250k, got the start in his pro debut and worked a scoreless first inning, quickly retiring the Reds in order. Freisis Adames followed Salaya to the mound and went six innings, allowing just one hit while striking out seven to earn the win. 19-year-old Jose Romero made his professional debut in the eighth and walked the bases loaded, but left-hander Silvestre Berroa came on to get a strikeout to get him out of the inning, then worked a 1-2-3 ninth to record the save. Outfielder Anderson Melendez, who signed for $400k last July, had the best game of his young career, going 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles from the leadoff spot. Jean Carmona singled and drove in a run with a sac fly. Pablo Abreu added a hit and a walk and third baseman Victor Maria chipped in a double. Cleanup hitter Aaron Familia walked three times and scored a run.

 

DSL Brewers Game Log

 

Just turned 17 in February and already throwing 93 with a plus change per Baseball America's Ben Badler. Hopefully this will be the first of many appearances like this for Salaya.

 

DSL Rojos Top of the 1st

Miguel Hernandez grounds out, third baseman Victor Maria to first baseman Aaron Familia.

Axel Aleixo strikes out swinging, catcher Roberto Molina to first baseman Aaron Familia.

Reyny Reyes flies out to center fielder Pablo Abreu.

[Mass Haas]

Switch-hitting 17-year-old DSL Indians/Brewers OF Bryan Dimas, one of three Golden Sombrero Award winners in Monday's DSL games (OF Jose Pena and 2B Luis Manon), has struck out in his last ten at-bats (one walk mixed in). He's 3-for-21 with 17 of his 18 outs via K (three walks).

 

We'll remember this post when Dimas is an MLB All-Star.

[TURBO]

T-Rats postponed due to weather. No word yet on re-scheduled date.

[Mass Haas]

T-Rats postponed due to weather. No word yet on re-scheduled date.

 

Wisconsin Press Release:

 

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Monday’s Midwest League game between the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Kane County Cougars at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium has been rained out. The game will be made up when the teams meet at Northwest Medicine Field over the final weekend of the first half of the season.

 

Fans who had tickets to Monday’s game may for exchange those tickets for the same price ticket to a 2017 regular season Timber Rattlers home game, based on availability. This excludes special events & playoff games. Contact the Timber Rattlers ticket office at (920) 733-4152 for more information.

 

The Rattlers will have a busy final week of the first half. They begin a six-day road trip on Tuesday night with a single game at Community Field against the Burlington Bees at 6:30pm. The Rattlers and Bees are scheduled to play doubleheaders at Community Field on Wednesday and Thursday. The first game of each twinbill is scheduled to start at 5:00pm.

 

Wisconsin will head to Kane County on Friday night to start the final series of the first half. The doubleheader will be played on one of the final two days of the first half.

 

As of the time of this release, Kane County was in second place in the Western Division and trailed first place Cedar Rapids by a half game. The Cougars held the first half wild card by one game over third place Quad Cities.

[Jenkins5]

So when do we start considering Burns for top pitcher in our system? As of right now, I'm not sure he is very far behind Woodruff & I would have him over Ortiz. He is so advanced with great control of all his pitches. Right now I see him as at least a Chase Anderson type pitcher. Maybe not an Ace but very solid in rotation who can go one great runs when 100% on.

 

If he keeps this up, does he earn a look in September? Compete next ST for spot in rotation? Still early but exciting to see him pitch this outstanding. How did he drop to the 4th?

[brewmann04]

It nice to see us having another potential top of the line starter

[reillymcshane]

Burnes is just locked in. Nice to see his success continue at AA thus far.

[LouisEly]

I'm just going to pretend that Burnes was the Brewers first round pick and Ray was the fourth round pick and be at peace with it.

[WV Brew]

Diplan allows three home runs in 7-3 loss to Red Sox

Aviles was 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and two RBIs in the loss

By Gregory Young / Carolina Mudcats | June 12, 2017 10:45 PM ET

 

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Luis Aviles batting for the Carolina Mudcats. (NIKOLAUS - Carolina Mudcats)

 

Marcos Diplan (5 2/3 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 2 BB, 6 K) started off the game by walking two and hitting a batter to load the bases. After two outs, former Brewer Jose Sermo ripped a double to the gap in left center scoring all three base runners. Sermo would later add a home run to end up with 4 RBIs. At that point, I gave up and went to the draft instead of finishing with this game. Conor Harber (2 1/3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 4 K) finished for the Mudcats. 3 of the 6 hits given up by Diplan were of the gopher ball variety.

 

Luis Aviles (2-4, 2B, 3B) was the highlight offensively. Lucas Erceg was 2-3 with a walk.

 

Carolina Box Score

 

Carolina Game Log

 

Game over in the first inning:

 

Salem Bottom of the 1st

 

Bryan Hudson walks.

Chad De La Guerra flies out to center fielder Trent Clark.

Michael Chavis hit by pitch. Bryan Hudson to 2nd.

Josh Ockimey walks. Bryan Hudson to 3rd. Michael Chavis to 2nd.

Mike Meyers strikes out on a foul tip.

Jose Sermo doubles (13) on a line drive to center fielder Trent Clark. Bryan Hudson scores. Michael Chavis scores. Josh Ockimey scores.

Austin Rei strikes out swinging.

[Outlander]

So when do we start considering Burns for top pitcher in our system? As of right now, I'm not sure he is very far behind Woodruff & I would have him over Ortiz. He is so advanced with great control of all his pitches. Right now I see him as at least a Chase Anderson type pitcher. Maybe not an Ace but very solid in rotation who can go one great runs when 100% on.

 

If he keeps this up, does he earn a look in September? Compete next ST for spot in rotation? Still early but exciting to see him pitch this outstanding. How did he drop to the 4th?

Burnes wouldn't be added in September as that would just be bad roster management to add a guy to the 40 man in September when he doesn't need to be added in the off season. Compete for a spot in Spring Training, maybe.

[Humans Need Water]

So when do we start considering Burns for top pitcher in our system? As of right now, I'm not sure he is very far behind Woodruff & I would have him over Ortiz. He is so advanced with great control of all his pitches. Right now I see him as at least a Chase Anderson type pitcher. Maybe not an Ace but very solid in rotation who can go one great runs when 100% on.

 

If he keeps this up, does he earn a look in September? Compete next ST for spot in rotation? Still early but exciting to see him pitch this outstanding. How did he drop to the 4th?

Why would you have him leapfrog Ortiz as of right now?

 

I had Burnes slotted as the 4th best rotation arm prospect in our system entering the season (Hader, Ortiz, Woodruff ahead of him). Mainly because I don't trust Lopez in any capacity and I see both Diplan/Ponce as potential future pen arms (plus Burnes was a legitimate 2nd rd talent). And as of today my top 4 rankings haven't changed. But when Burnes was a sophomore in college, Ortiz was dominating A ball then threw a handful of innings out of the pen in the AZFL. When Burnes was a junior, Ortiz was putting up great numbers in A+ then made the jump to AA that year showing flashes of brilliance at 20yrs old. Burnes is outstanding this year (on target to be minor league pitcher of the year) but he only has 2.5 career AA starts and is 1yr older than Ortiz, who is currently putting up a H9 of 5.9 and K9 at 8.2 with a 3.02 ERA in 11 AA starts. Ortiz's BB9 for career is lower than Burnes but this year I'm assuming Ortiz is working on controlling certain secondary pitches hence the increase in BB9 (and WHIP as a result). Performance absolutely matters but so does pure stuff (Ortiz is better), projectability (Ortiz), age (Ortiz younger) and other variables.

 

If Burnes continues to light up AA I could see him getting a couple AAA starts at the end of the season to get him exposure to that level heading into next year. He's not going to be a Sept call-up and he's not going to be given a chance to make the rotation in spring. He might not have any AAA experience at that point plus Guerra, Garza, Nelson, Chase, Davies, Hader, Woodruff are still sitting there next April (at this point). Burnes could make the Top 100 lists heading into next year and should be a Top 10 in the org.

[Mass Haas]

Final: Biloxi 3, Jacksonville 0

 

Burnes remains dominant as Shuckers shutout Shrimp on Monday

Corbin Burnes lowered his season-ERA to 1.06 which ranks third in the minors

 

 

Corbin Burnes delivered six shutout innings on Monday night at MGM Park (Hunter Reed photo)

 

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Biloxi Box Score

 

It's June 13th, and we're going to have to buy a thesaurus because we're running out of Corbin Burnes' superlatives...

 

Biloxi Game Log

 

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Burnes dominates in first Double-A win

Brewers No. 20 prospect allows one hit over six scoreless frames

By Michael Peng / MiLB.com

 

Quotes from the skyrocketing right-hander...

 

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VIDEO TWEET: Game action recap via the Shuckers

 

More! More!

 

VIDEO via WLOX: Game Highlights

 

VIDEO via WXXV: More from Biloxi

[Humans Need Water]

Nottingham up to 281/361/799, 12 doubles, 1HR, 11rbi (135 WRC+) since May 1. 7.3% BB and 18.3% K rates over that span too combined with the very good defensive as well.

[And That]

Nottingham is finally having fly balls land for hits. I've brought it up a number of times, but he was 0-15 to start the year on fly balls off his bat. That's almost unheard of. You're supposed to hit the ball in the air - you can't help it if literally every single last one hit into the outfield was caught.