April 2009
Lineups, Notes, Moves 4/30
7:05pm in Durham…
Clippers
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. Luis Valbuena 3B
3. Wes Hodges DH
4. Matt LaPorta LF
5. Michael Aubrey 1B
6. Chris Gimenez C
7. Stephen Head RF
8. Josh Barfield 2B
9. Wilson Valdez SS
P – Jack Cassel (2-1, 6.61)
Bulls
1. Jon Weber DH
2. Ray Sadler RF
3. Matt Joyce CF
4. Justin Ruggiano LF
5. Chris Richard 1B
6. Adam Kennedy 2B
7. Chris Nowak 3B
8. John Jaso C
9. Ray Olmedo SS
P – James Houser (0-1, 9.00)
Tonight’s notes:
Game_Notes_4-30.pdf
International League News & Notes:
IL_News_&_Notes_4-30-09.pdf
Transaction
4/29 – LHP Rich Rundles recalled by Cleveland
Updated roster:
Roster 4-29-09.pdf
Starting Lineups, Game Notes, Roster Moves 4/28
Sorry for my absence… I’ll have some goodies tomorrow during off day. Here are the lineups for tonight’s clash in Toledo at 6:30pm:
Clippers
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. David Dellucci LF
3. Wes Hodges DH
4. Matt LaPorta RF
5. Luis Valbuena 3B
6. Josh Barfield 2B
7. Jordan Brown 1B
8. Wyatt Toregas C
9. Wilson Valdez SS
P – Jeremy Sowers (0-1, 2.65)
Mud Hens
1. Danny Worth 2B
2. Clete Thomas RF
3. Wilkin Ramirez LF
4. Mike Hessman 3B
5. Brent Clevlen DH
6. Brent Dlugach SS
7. Ryan Roberson 1B
8. Don Kelly CF
9. Max St. Pierre C
P – Lucas French (1-0, 0.82)
Game Notes:
Game_Notes_4-28.pdf
Indians Minor League Report:
MLR.4.28.09.pdf
Today’s transactions:
RHP Randy Newsom transferred from Akron
INF Andy Cannizaro transferred to Mahoning Valley
Updated roster:
Roster_4-28-09.pdf
Starting Lineups and Game Notes 4/25
7:05pm at Huntington Park…
Indianapolis
1. Andrew McCutchen LF
2. Chris Barnwell 2B
3. Luis Cruz SS
4. Garrett Jones RF
5. Steve Pearce 1B
6. Neil Walker 3B
7. Jeff Salazar CF
8. Larry Broadway DH
9. Miguel Perez C
P – Ty Taubenheim
Columbus
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. David Dellucci DH
3. Wes Hodges 3B
4. Matt LaPorta LF
5. Luis Valbuena 2B
6. Chris Gimenez C
7. Stephen Head RF
8. Jordan Brown 1B
9. Wilson Valdez SS
P – David Huff
Game Notes:
Game_Notes_4-25.pdf
Indians Minor League Report:
MLR.4.25.09.pdf
Clippings 4/25/09
* After last night’s crowd of 10,100, the Clippers lead all of minor league baseball in average attendance. Here is the leaderboard:
1. Columbus (INT) 8,770
2. Dayton (MID) 8,221
3. Sacramento (PCL) 8,211
4. Round Rock (PCL) 8,130
5. Lehigh Valley (INT) 8,024
* A capacity crowd is expected for tonight as well.
* Who’s hot?
Josh Barfield is batting .357 (10-for-28) since joining the Clippers. He has two doubles and five RBIs.
After a 2-for-4 night with a homer, Matt LaPorta is now batting .370 with 4 HRs and 11 RBIs.
Jordan Brown is 12 for his last 27 (.444) with three RBIs.
Michael Aubrey returned top lineup last night after a strained oblique muscule forced him to miss a few days, his .439 average is tops in the International League.
The Clippers are batting .293 as a team, second in the league begind Scranton/WB.
* Who’s not?
Matt Herges has allowed three earned runs in his last two games and blew a save. Herges has moved into the closer role with Greg Aquino on the disabled list (shoulder).
John Meloan was hit for six runs in his last 3.1 innings (three appearances).
The Clippers bullpen has given up seven runs in the last two games, including five in two innings last night.
* Clippers Audio and Video highlights are being posted on the web each night:
Click here for audio.
Click here for video.
* Adam Miller’s season is over. He’ll have surgery on his middle finger. Miller has been on the Clippers disabled list since opening day. Here is a story from MLB.com: Miller to have season-ending surgery
* Indianapolis Indians broadcaster Scott McCauley gives his thoughts on the new park. Click here for Scott’s blog.
* It’s time for some random pictures…
PRE-GAME AT HUNTINGTON PARK
SCOREBOARD
RYAN MITCHELL WITH JON NUNNALLY
HALLWAY OUTSIDE THE MANAGERS OFFICE
Starting Lineups and Game Notes 4/24
7:05pm tonight at Huntington Park…
Indianapolis
1. Andrew McCutchen CF
2. Brian Bixler SS
3. Jeff Salazar LF
4.Garrett Jones RF
5. Neil Walker 3B
6. Steve Pearce DH
7. Larry Broadway 1B
8. Luis Cruz 2B
9. Erik Kratz C
P – Jason Davis (0-1, 16.20)
Columbus
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. David Dellucci RF
3. Wes Hodges 3B
4. Matt LaPorta LF
5. Luis Valbuena SS
6. Chris Gimenez DH
7. Michael Aubrey 1B
8. Josh Barfield 2B
9. Wyatt Toregas C
P – Jack Cassel (1-1, 9.64)
Tonight’s Game Notes:
Game_Notes_4-24.pdf
Clippings 4-23-09
* Tony Sipp made his Major League debut last night in the Indians 2-0 loss to the Royals. He pitched a scoreless 9th inning, striking out two.
* Here is today’s Indians Minor League Report:
MLR.4.23.09.pdf
* International League News & Notes:
IL News & Notes 4-23-09.pdf
More to come…
Starting Lineups and Game Notes 4/22
Game time is 11:35am at Huntington Park. Here are the lineups:
Bats
1. Luis Bolivar CF
2. Chris Valaika SS
3. Adam Rosales 1B
4. Wes Bankston DH
5. Jonny Gomes RF
6. Danny Dorn LF
7. Wilkin Castillo 3B
8. Danny Richar 2B
9. Craig Tatum C
P – Daryl Thompson
Clippers
1. Josh Barfield CF
2. David Dellucci DH
3. Wes Hodges 3B
4. Matt LaPorta LF
5. Luis Valbuena 2B
6. Andy Marte 1B
7. Stephen Head RF
8. Wyatt Toregas C
9. Wilson Valdez SS
P – Kirk Saarloos P
Today’s Game Notes:
Game_Notes_4-22.pdf
Sipp to Cleveland; Roehl from Akron
Today’s roster move:
The Indians have recalled LHP Tony Sipp from Columbus. LHP Zach Jackson will be optioned down and he’ll have 72 hours to report. RHP Scott Roehl has been transferred from Akron so the Clippers currently have a full 24-man roster.
Columbus will need to open a roster spot for Jackson once he reports.
Updated roster:
Roster 4-22-09.pdf
Staring Lineups and Game Notes
Michael Brantley was in the lineup originally, but he was scratched after a light workout on the field. He seemed to be slightly limping as he went to the clubhouse, but told me he’s doing better. Here are tonight’s lineups:
Bats
1. Norris Hooper CF
2. Chris Valaika SS
3. Adam Rosales 3B
4. Kevin Barker DH
5. Jonny Gomes RF
6. Wes Bankston LF
7. Danny Dorn 1B
8. Danny Richar 2B
9. Craig Tatum C
P – Homer Bailey P
Clippers
1. Josh Barfield 2B
2. David Dellucci DH
3. Wes Hodges 3B
4. Matt LaPorta LF
5. Luis Valbuena SS
6. Chris Gimenez C
7. Jordan Brown 1B
8. Stephen Head RF
9. Wilson Valdez CF
P – Tomo Ohka
Game Notes:
Game_Notes_4-21.pdf
more Clippings
Sorry for neglecting the blog over the last few days… the first few days in the new ballpark can be a bit hectic… I did find time to dig up some goodies for today:
* Stephanie Storm of the Akron Beacon Journal has a nice story on Chris Gimenez: Indians prospect Gimenez catching on to role in Triple-A
* She also wrote about Michael Aubrey: Clippers slugger Aubrey wants back into the big leagues
* Greg Aquino will be available tonight as the closer. He successfully completed a light workout yesterday. Aquino felt an elbow “tweak” last Thursday in Toledo just before starting the ninth inning. Matt Herges has been the fill-in closer, but he allowed two runs last night and suffered his first blown save. Torey Lovullo said that Herges will now return to his eighth inning role.
* Tonight the Clippers and Blue Jackets are both playing in the Arena District. The Columbus Dispatch has some details on the parking situation: Parking setup faces test tonight
* Michael Brantley is slated to return to the lineup tonight. He sat out yesterday after leaving Sunday’s game with an aggravated hamstring.
* Andy Cannizaro got his first start of the season, going 2-for-5 with one RBI. He provided the Clippers first bases load hit of the season. The Clippers were 0-for-11 with the bases full prior to last night.
* Tonight’s game has been moved up to 6:05pm. Tomo Ohka will face Homer Bailey.
I’ll have more stuff later!
Ryan Mitchell & Scott Leo
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