June 2009
Lineups & Notes 6/30
The Clippers try to snap a five-game losing streak tonight at Huntington Park… 7:05pm first pitch….
Durham
1. Jon Weber DH
2. Reid Brignac SS
3. Matt Joyce RF
4.Justin Ruggiano CF
5. Rhyne Hughes 1B
6. John Jaso C
7. Ray Sadler LF
8. Ray Olmedo 2B
9. Chris Nowak 3B
P – Carlos Hernandez (4-4, 3.68)
Columbus
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. Tony Graffanino 2B
3. Jordan Brown 1B
4. Matt LaPorta LF
5. Stephen Head DH
6. Andy Marte 3B
7. Wyatt Toregas C
8. Andy Cannizaro SS
9. Mickey Hall RF
P – Kirk Saarloos (3-9, 5.29)
Game Notes:
Game_Notes_6-30.pdf
Indians Minor League Report:
MLR.6.30.09.pdf
Lineups, Notes, Moves 6/27
7:05pm tonight from Huntington Park…
Durham
1. Henry Mateo 2B
2. Reid Brignac SS
3. Matt Joyce RF
4. Justin Ruggino CF
5. Chris Richard 1B
6. Jon Weber LF
7. Ray Sadler DH
8. Ray Olmedo 3B
9. Craig Albernaz C
P – James Houser (3-4, 5.79)
Columbus
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. Trevor Crowe RF
3. Jordan Brown 1B
4. Matt LaPorta LF
5. Stephen Head DH
6. Andy Marte 3B
7. Andy Cannizaro 2B
8. Damaso Espino C
9. Niuman Romero SS
P – Jack Cassel (5-6, 5.42)
Game Notes:
Game_Notes_6-27.pdf
Indians Minor League Report:
6.27.09.pdf
Transactions
6/27 – INF Wes Hodges activated from disabled list and transferred to Lake County
Updated Roster:
Roster 6-27-09.pdf
The Indians announced that RHP JOSE VERAS has reported and added to the Major League roster…Veras was acquired on June 24 from the New York Yankees for cash, going 3-1 with a 5.96 ERA (25.2IP, 23H, 17R/ER, 14BB, 18K) in 25 appearances out of the bullpen for the Yankees before being designated for assignment on June 16th…He limited Major League batters to a .235 (23-98) average against, including a mark of .180 (11-50) against right-handed batters…Prior to being designated, 9 of his last 12 appearances with New York were scoreless (8.0IP, 12H, 5R/ER, 4BB, 6K)…To allow room on the roster for Veras, RHP JENSEN LEWIS was optioned to AAA Columbus after last night’s game (2-3, 5.03ERA, 28G, 39.1IP, 40H, 22ER, 36K).
Lineups, Notes, Moves 6/24
It’s a day game in Rochester… 1:35pm first pitch…
Columbus
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. Trevor Crowe RF
3. Jordan Brown 1B
4. Matt LaPorta DH
5. Tony Graffanino 2B
6. Andy Marte 3B
7. Damaso Espino C
8. Niuman Romero SS
9. Mickey Hall LF
P – Kirk Saarloos (3-9, 5.28)
Rochester
1. Tommy Watkins LF
2. Alexi Casilla 2B
3. Steve Tolleson SS
4. Justin Huber DH
5. Danny Valencia 3B
6. David Winfree RF
7. Dustin Martin CF
8. Brock Peterson 1B
9. Jeff Christy C
P – Jeff Manship (0-0, 0.00)
Game Notes:
Game_Notes_6-25.pdf
Indians Minor League Report:
MLR.6.25.09.pdf
Transactions
6/25 – RHP Greg Aquino outrighted from Cleveland
6/25 – OF Rob Mackowiak placed on disabled list
Updated roster:
Roster 6-25-09.pdf
Lovullo to coach in Futures Game
Clippers manager Torey Lovullo has been named to the Team USA coaching staff of the 2009 XM Radio Futures Game. The game will be played at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, July 12th.
Indians prospects C Carlos Santana and OF Nick Weglarz will play for the World Team.
More on the Futures Game:
Santana, Weglarz to play in Futures Game
Ozzie, Oquendo to manage Futures Game
Futures Game a portent of stardom
Lineups, Notes, Moves 6/24
The Clippers battle Rochester tonight at 7:05pm…
Columbus
1. Michael Brantley LF
2. Trevor Crowe CF
3. Jordan Brown DH
4. Matt LaPorta 1B
5. Stephen Head RF
6. Andy Marte 3B
7. Wyatt Toregas C
8. Andy Cannizaro 2B
9. Niuman Romero SS
P – Kenny Ray (1-2, 7.88)
Rochester
1. Tommy Watkins LF
2. Trevor Plouffe SS
3. Steve Tolleson 2B
4. Justin Huber 1B
5. Danny Valencia 3B
6. David Winfree RF
7. Dustin Martin CF
8. Brock Peterson DH
9. Drew Butera C
P – Phillip Humber (2-4, 5.57)
Game Notes:
Game_Notes_6-24.pdf
Indians Minor League Report:
MLR.6.24.09.pdf
Transactions
6/24 – OF Stephen Head transferred from Mahoning Valley
6/24 – OF Trevor Crowe optioned from Cleveland
6/24 – INF Michael Aubrey traded to Baltimore
Updated roster:
Roster 6-24-09.pdf
Clippings 6-24-09
The Clippers snapped a six game skid with a 8-7 win last night in Rochester. Columbus rallied with a six-run eighth inning to take the lead. Jordan Brown and Andy Marte hit the first back-to-back Clippers homers of the season.
In other news….
* As posted below, Michael Aubrey was traded to the Orioles today. The former first round pick has suffered from multiple injuries during his career, but has stayed healthy this season. He played in 59 games Clippers games, batting .292. The first baseman/designated hitter was removed from the 40-man roster in the off-season.
* Stephen Head returns to the Clippers tonight after a two game rehab stint with Mahoning Valley. Head, on the disabled list since May 7th, was 2-for-7 with 3 RBI and a homer with the Scrappers. Head injured his right knee on February 28th in an Indians spring training game and tweaked it on May 1st sliding for a ball in right field.
* Trevor Crowe joins the Clippers tonight after being optioned from Cleveland.
* Right-hander Greg Aquino has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Columbus. He was designated for assignment on June 19 and was 1-2 w/a 4.50ERA in 10 relief appearances for Cleveland (16.0IP, 13H, 8ER, 15BB, 11K). Aquino should join the Clippers in the next day or so.
* No word concerning the recently designated Luis Vizcaino. He could accept an assignment to Columbus if he clears waivers.
* The Indians acquired former Clippers reliver Jose Veras in a trade with the Yankees today. A move will be neccessary to make room for Veras on the Cleveland 25-man roster. Veras pitched in Columbus in 2006 and in 25 appearances out of New York’s bullpen this season, was 3-1 with a 5.96 ERA.
* Wes Hodges is expected to be activated from the disabled list later this week. He’s expected to play three innings, maybe with Mahoning Valley, on Friday. Hodges has been on the DL since May 13th with a sprained right wrist. He was also suffering from a bad shoulder early in the season.
* The Tribe has signed three more players from the draft:
OF Jordan Henry (7th round, Mississippi)
INF Casey Frawley (17th round, Stetson)
INF Greg Folgia (40th round, Missouri-Columbia)
The Indians have signed 22 of their 50 picks.
* The Clippers were just 2-10 in the last twelve games, entering last night. Jordan Brown was the player to play in each of those game and bat over .300. Brown hit .302 during that stretch.
* With the victory last night, the Clippers are now 5-1 in extra innings games.
* Last night was the 72nd game of the season…. the Clippers are now into the second half of the schedule.
* LHP Tony Sipp has been on the Columbus-Cleveland shuttle more than anyone this year. This is Sipp’s third call-up the the bigs. LHP Rich Rundles and INF Josh Barfield have each been recalled twice from the Clippers. A total of 22 players have spent time on both the Columbus and Cleveland rosters.
I’m sure there is more, but time is up… I’ll be back with lineups, notes and roster moves shortly.
Aubrey traded to Baltimore
The Indians announced that Michael Aubrey has been traded to Baltimore for a player to be named later. Aubrey was hitting .292 (62-212) with 27 runs scored, 16 doubles, a triple, 5HR and 29RBI in 57 games with the Clippers. Baltimore has assigned him to the Norfolk Tides of the International League.
Lineups, Notes, Moves 6/23
Columbus tries to snap a six game losing streak tonight in Rochester at 7:05pm…
Clippers
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. Tony Graffanino 2B
3. Michael Aubrey DH
4. Matt LaPorta 1B
5. Jordan Brown LF
6. Andy Marte 3B
7. Rob Mackowiak RF
8. Wyatt Toregas C
9. Niuman Romero SS
P – Zack Jackson (3-6, 4.30)
Red Wings
1. Denard Span CF
2. Trevor Plouffe SS
3. Steven Tolloeson 2B
4. Justin Huber 1B
5. Danny Valencia 3B
6. David Winfree RF
7. Dustin Martin LF
8. Matt Macri DH
9. Drew Butera C
P – Anthony Swarzak (3-4, 2.29)
Game Notes:
Game_Notes_6-23.pdf
Indians Minor League Report:
MLR.6.23.09.pdf
Transactions
6/23 – LHP Tony Sipp recalled to Cleveland
6/23 – LHP Aaron Laffey transferred to Akron on Major League rehab assignment
Updated roster:
Roster 6-23-09.pdf
The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has activated OF GRADY SIZEMORE from the 15-day disabled list and recalled LHP TONY SIPP from AAA Columbus. To allow room on the 25-man roster for Sizemore & Sipp the Indians optioned OF TREVOR CROWE to Columbus and designated RHP LUIS VIZCAINO for assignment.
Sizemore has been on the disabled list since May 31 with left elbow synovitis (inflammation). So far this year he is hitting .223 (46-206) with 11 doubles, 1 triple, 9HR and 31 RBI in 49 games, battling persistent elbow discomfort for most of the season. He also has 7 steals and has scored 29 runs in 49 games. It was his first career trip on the Major League DL.
Sipp begins his third stint with the Indians this year, going 0-0 w/a 3.12 ERA in 10 relief appearances (8.2IP, 4H, 3R/ER, 10BB, 10K, .148AVG). He was with the Indians from April 22-May 16 and again from June 1-9, making 1 appearance at Minnesota on June 2 (2.1IP, 0H, 0R) during his 2nd tenure with the club. At AAA Columbus, he has gone 1-0 with a save and a 3.71ERA in 12 games for the Clippers (17.0IP, 17H, 7ER, 6BB, 22K, .254AVG). At Triple A, left-handed batters are 2 for 19 (.105) off him as he has averaged 11.6 strikeouts per 9.0IP for the Clippers. Since his June 9 option, he has allowed 1ER in 4.0IP (3G, 2H, 0BB, 4K) prior to today’s recall. He wears #49.
Crowe has appeared in 30 games over two stints with the Indians this year (.169, 11-65). Vizcaino went 1-3 w/a 5.40 ERA in 11 relief appearances (11.2IP, 8H, 7ER, 12BB, 9K) prior to today’s transaction.
Lineups & Notes 6/22
The Clippers try to snap a five-game losing skid tonight in Syracuse…
Columbus
1. Andy Cannizaro SS
2.Tony Graffanino 2B
3. Michael Aubrey DH
4. Matt LaPorta 1B
5. Jordan Brown LF
6. Wyatt Toregas C
7. Rob Mackowiak RF
8. Niuman Romero 3B
9. Mickey Hall CF
P – Jack Cassel (5-5, 5.75)
Syracuse
1. Jorge Padilla RF
2. Justin Maxwell CF
3. Ryan Langerhans LF
4. Brad Eldred 1B
5. Kory Casto 3B
6. Seth Bynum 2B
7. Pete Orr SS
8. Mike Vento DH
9. Jhonatan Solano C
P – Garrett Mock (1-1, 5.37)
Game Notes:
Game_Notes_6-22.pdf
Lineups & Notes 6/21
Columbus and Syracuse play a twinbill today at 2:00pm…
Clippers
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. Tony Graffanino 2B
3. Michael Aubrey 1B
4. Matt LaPorta LF
5. Jordan Brown DH
6. Andy Marte 3B
7. Rob Mackowiak RF
8. Wyatt Toregas C
9. Niuman Romero SS
P – Kirk Saarloos (3-8, 5.65)
Chiefs
1. Jorge Padilla RF
2. Pete Orr SS
3. Ryan Langerhans 1B
4. Brad Eldred DH
5. Kory Casto 3B
6. Mike Vento LF
7. Justin Maxwell CF
8. Seth Bynum 2B
9. Gustavo Molina C
P – Collin Balester (5-5, 3.89)
Game Notes:
Game Notes 6-21-09.pdf
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