May 2009
Carroll to Indians; Barfield back to Columbus
The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has activated INF JAMEY CARROLL from the 15-day disabled list. To allow room for Carroll on the 25-man roster the Indians optioned INF JOSH BARFIELD to AAA Columbus after last night’s game.
Carroll suffered a fractured left hand after being hit by a pitch in his final spring at bat on Saturday, April 4 in Houston vs. the Astros. He hit .295 (18-61) this spring with 7 RS, 2 2B & 6 RBI in 20 games. He embarked on a brief rehab assignment in AAA Columbus on Friday, May 8 and was 3 for 11 (.273) with 2 runs in 3 games, collecting 2 of the Clippers’ 4 hits last night (2-4, RS, 2B).
Barfield has appeared in 5 games this year for the Indians (3-3, 3RS, RBI).
Lineups, Notes, Moves 5/11
6:35pm first pitch in Columbus…
Pawtucket
1. Sean Danielson RF
2. Jonathan Van Every CF
3. Chip Ambres LF
4. Chris Carter DH
5. Dusty Brown C
6. Paul McAnulty 1B
7. Travis Denker 2B
8. Angel Chavez 3B
9. Iggy Suarez SS
P – Michael Bowden (1-1, 1.01)
Columbus
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. Jamey Carroll 3B
3. Wes Hodges DH
4. Michael Aubrey 1B
5. Trevor Crowe RF
6. Chris Gimenez LF
7. Tony Graffanino 2B
8. Wyatt Toregas C
9. Wilson Valdez SS
P – Jack Cassel (2-2, 5.93)
Game Notes:
Game_Notes_5-11.pdf
Transactions
5/11 – OF Steven Head placed on disabled list (retroactive to 5/7)
5/11 – RHP Jack Cassel transferred from Mahoning Valley
5/11 – RHP Randy Newsom transferred to Akron
5/11 – RHP Blaine Neal signed as free agent
Updated Roster:
Roster 5-11-09.pdf
Dice-K at Huntington Park
Here are the sights from Sunday (photos courtesy of Nick Vicars) …
Lineups & Notes 5/10
Happy Mother’s Day!
Pawtucket
1. Sandy Madera DH
2. Jonathan Van Every CF
3. Chip Ambres LF
4. Chris Carter RF
5. Dusty Brown C
6. Paul McAnulty 1B
7. Gil Velazquez 2B
8. Iggy Suarez SS
9. Angel Chavez 3B
P – Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-0, 0.00)
Columbus
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. Trevor Crowe LF
3. Wes Hodges DH
4. Michael Aubrey 1B
5. Tony Graffanino 2B
6. Jordan Brown RF
7. Andy Marte 3B
8. Wyatt Toregas C
9. Andy Cannizaro SS
P – Zach Jackson (0-2, 8.59)
Game Notes:
Game_Notes_5-10.pdf
Random Pictures
You’ve asked for it… more random photos!!!
PERFECT DAY AT HUNTINGTON PARK
YOUNGSTERS WATCHING DURING THE AQUAFINA PITCH, HIT, RUN COMPETITION
KRASH & LOUSEAL WELCOME FANS TO THE TANSKY SAWMILL TOYOTA CLUB
A GIANT WENDY’S FROSTY SPRINTS BY THE BROADCAST AREA
LAVA, THE LEO FAMILY DOG TRIES TO HIDE FROM THE CAMERA
Lineups & Notes 5/9
7:05pm tonight at Huntington Park…
Pawtucket
1. Sean Danielson RF
2. Jonathan Van Every CF
3. Chip Ambres LF
4. Chris Carter 1B
5. Paul McAnulty DH
6. Carlos Maldonado C
7. Gil Velazquez SS
8. Travis Denker 2B
9. Angel Chavez 3B
P – Kris Johnson (2-2, 5.16)
Columbus
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. Jamey Carroll DH
3. Trevor Crowe RF
4. Michael Aubrey 1B
5. Chris Gimenez C
6. Jordan Brown LF
7. Tony Graffanino 2B
8. Andy Marte 3B
9. Wilson Valdez SS
P – Kirk Saarloos (1-4, 6.10)
Game Notes:
Game_Notes_5-9.pdf
Indians Minor League Report:
MLR.5.9.09.pdf
The good, the bad, the ugly… mostly bad and ugly
The Clippers try to snap a six game losing streak tonight against Pawtucket at 7:05pm.
* The Clippers have scored only nine runs in the last six games after scoring 24 runs in two games prior. The three scored in Thursday’s 4-3 loss in Norfolk is the highest total during the streak.
* With yesterday’s roster moves, the Clippers have now made 40 transactions this season. Only 19 moves in April and eleven in the first eight days of May.
* Clay Buchholz struck out eight batters and allowed only one hit in seven innings last night against Columbus. The Clippers finished with two hits and failed to score in a 4-0 defeat.
* The Clippers have failed to score at least four runs in 14 game this season, carrying a 2-12 record in those games.
* Jim Massie of the Columbus Dispatch put together on nice feature on Andy Marte. Click here to read it.
* Jamey Carroll played seven innings at second base in his Clippers debut while rehabbing from a broken hand. He is slated to be the designated hitter tonight and sit out Sunday.
* The Indians signed right-handed reliever Luis Vizcaino to a minor league contract. Word on the street is that he’ll join the Clippers soon.
* The Clippers are waiting on the verdict from Vinnie Chulk as to whether or not he’ll return. Chulk was designated by the Indians and has a May 15th out-clause in his contract. The Clippers currently have a seven-man bullpen despite only carrying eleven pitchers. Jack Cassel is not on the active roster, but is expected to be added for his next turn in the rotation.
* Huntington Park is flooded with little leaguers participating in the Aquafina Sectional Pitch, Hit and Run competition. I’m watching these kids and I’m very impressed by their skills. The winners will be recognized before tonight’s game.
* Speaking of skills… The Bucket Boys will perform during tonight’s game.. they’re outstanding. See what I mean here: Bucket Boys Video
Tonight’s lineups, game notes and another edition of “Random Photos” are coming in a bit.
Clippings 5-7-09
* The Clippers lost both games of Thursday’s doubleheader in Norfolk 5-2 and 4-3. Columbus has dropped five straight and finished the road trip 3-7.
* Tomo Ohka was scheduled to start the second game of the twinbill, but was scratched. Greg Aquino started and pitched one inning before newcomer Frank Herrmann entered to pitch three innings. Torey Lovullo said Ohka has been pushed back until Friday, moving the entire rotation back one day.
* Zach Jackson will be the replacement for Jeremy Sowers in the rotation.
* Jack Cassel is still slated to pitch when his turn in the rotation comes around. Cassel was transferred to the Mahoning Valley roster on Wednesday.
Projected Rotation:
Friday – RH Tomo Ohka
Saturday – RH Kirk Saarloos
Sunday – LH Zach Jackson
Monday – RH Jack Cassel
Tuesday – LH David Huff
* Clippers PR guru Anthony Slosser pointed out this statistic: The Clips are the only IL team that does not have a homer from the #3 spot in the lineup. Wes Hodges has mostly occupied that spot and he is homerless in 90 at-bats.
* Hodges has not played third base since last Monday because of a sore shoulder. The soreness doesn’t hamper his swing, but prohibits Hodges from lifting his arm above his head to make a throw.
* Rafael Perez, Tony Graffanino and Jamey Carroll are all expected to join the Clippers for Friday’s game versus Pawtucket:
Perez was optioned from Cleveland on Wednesday. He made 13 appearances this year for the Indians going 0-1 with a 15.19 ERA (10.2IP, 19H, 18R/ER, 9BB, 5K).
Graffanino was designated for assignment last Saturday. He was 3-for-23 (.130) in 7 games for Cleveland this year. Graffanino was ticketed to begin the season with Columbus, but he joined the Major League roster when Jamey Carroll went on the disabled list.
Carroll is on a rehab assignment after suffering a fifth metacarpal shaft fracture on his left hand.
He was hit by a pitch by Astros reliever Doug Brocail in the 9th inning of an April 4th exhibition game against Houston at Minute Maid Park. It is Carroll’s first career stint on the disabled list at the Major League level. He batted .295 (18-61) with 7 runs scored, 2 doubles and 6RBI in 20 games this spring.
* Carroll does not count against the Clippers 24-man roster, but with the addition Perez and Graffanino a roster spot must be opened. The Columbus roster was a 23 after Jeremy Sowers was recalled by Cleveland.
It’s picture time…
HARBOR PARK WITHOUT THE TARP
DOWNTOWN NORFOLK
THIS IS A STATUE OF NEPTUNE (ROMAN GOD OF THE SEA) AT VIRGINA BEACH
That’s my broadcast partner (lower left corner) giving praise to Neptune.
Rain Delay… 12:00pm start
We’re delayed again… now scheduled to start the doubleheader at 12:00pm… the lineups are the same as last night….
Clippers
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. Trevor Crowe RF
3. Wes Hodges DH
4. Michael Aubrey 1B
5. Chris Gimenez C
6. Andy Marte 3B
7. George Lombard LF
8. Andy Cannizaro 2B
9. Cristo Arnal SS
P – David Huff (4-0, 3.21)
Tides
1. Justin Christian CF
2. Scott Moore 3B
3. Matt Wieters C
4. Oscar Salazar RF
5. Nolan Reimold LF
6. Jolbert Cabrera SS
7. Mike Costanzo DH
8. Steve Torrealba 1B
9. Carlos Rojas 2B
P – Chris Tillman (2-0, 2.37)
Game Notes:
Game_Notes_5-7.pdf
Transactions:
5/7 – LHP Jeremy Sowers recalled by Cleveland
Updated roster:
Roster 5-7-09.pdf
From the Indians today…
The Cleveland Indians today recalled LHP JEREMY SOWERS from AAA Columbus. He will start tonight, Thursday, May 7 against the Boston Red Sox in Fenway Park. To allow room on the Indians 25-man roster, RHP VINNIE CHULK has been designated for assignment.
Sowers was optioned to AAA Columbus out of spring training on March 24 after going 0-2 with a 4.91 ERA (14.2IP, 20H, 10R/8ER, 7BB, 6K) in 6 games/ 2 starts in Arizona. So far this season at AAA Columbus he is 1-1 with a 2.25 ERA (24.0IP, 23H, 6R/ER, 5BB, 22K) in 4 starts with the Clippers. His 2.25 ERA is tied for 9th in the International League. While at Columbus Sowers has pitched at least 5.0 innings in all 4 of his starts and in his last start on April 28 at Toledo allowed just 1 run on 5 hits in 7.0 innings of work as he earned his 1st victory of the season. He wears #45.
Chulk was 0-0 with a 3.75 ERA (12.0IP, 10H, 6R/5ER, 10BB, 4K) in 8 appearances out of the bullpen this year for the Indians.
It’s official: Dice-K to the C-Bus
Daisuke Matsuzaka will start Sunday on rehab against the Clippers. He will throw about 60 pitches and/or four innings.
Matsuzaka allowed two hits, walked two, hit a batter and struck out five against Toledo in his first rehab appearance. Of his 47 pitches, 29 were strikes. He’s been on the 15-day disabled list since April 15 with a mild right shoulder strain.
Matsuzaka was 0-1 with a 12.79 ERA in two starts with the Red Sox after winning the Most Valuable Player Award for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.
Dice-K comes to Huntington Park with a Japanese trainer/interpreter and I imagine many Japanese media members will also follow him to Columbus.
It’s expected that Matsuzaka will hold a press conference during the game once he is done pitching and I’ll post the audio here on the blog Sunday.
Ryan Mitchell & Scott Leo
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