July 2009

Lineups, Notes, Moves 7/31

It’s raining in Allentown… first pitch is slated for 7:05pm as the Clippers face Pedro…

Columbus
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. Josh Barfield 2B
3. Jordan Brown LF
4. Tony Graffanino DH
5. Wes Hodges 3B
6. Stephen Head RF
7. Lou Marson C
8. Jason Donald SS
9. Niuman Romero 1B
P – Carlos Carrasco (0-0, 0.00)

Lehigh Valley
1. Jason Ellison CF
2. David Newhan 2B
3. Mike Cervenak DH
4. Andy Tracy 1B
5. Michael Taylor LF
6. Terry Tiffee 3B
7. John Mayberry RF
8. Paul Hoover C
9. J.J. Furmaniak SS
P – Pedro Martinez (0-0, 0.00)

Game Notes:
Game_Notes_7-31.pdf

Indians Minor League Report:
MLR.7.31.09.pdf

Transactions
7/31 – RHP Carlos Carrasco acquired from Philadelphia
7/31 – C Wyatt Toregas recalled to Cleveland

Updated roster:
Roster 7-31-09.pdf

Martinez to Red Sox; Toregas to Cleveland

The Indians have traded Victor Martinez to the Boston Red Sox for pitchers Justin Masterson, Nick Hagadone and Bryan Price.

 

Wyatt Toregas has been reclled to Cleveland to replace Martinez on the Indians roster.

Lineups, Notes, Moves 7/30

The newest Clippers are in the lineup at Coca-Cola Park for a 7:05pm start…

Columbus
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. Josh Barfield 2B
3. Jordan Brown LF
4. Matt LaPorta 1B
5. Wes Hodges 3B
6. Stephen Head RF
7. Wyatt Toregas DH
8. Lou Marson C
9. Jason Donald SS
P – Kenny Ray (2-6, 8.60)

Lehigh Valley
1. Rich Thompson RF
2. Jason Ellison CF
3. Mike Cervenak 3B
4. Andy Tracy 1B
5. Michael Taylor LF
6. Terry Tiffee DH
7. David Newhan 2B
8. Paul Hoover C
9. J.J. Furmaniak SS
P – Drew Carpenter (8-2, 2.75)

Game Notes:
Game_Notes_7-30.pdf

Indians Minor League Report:
MLR.7.30.09.pdf

Transactions
7/30 – RHP Fausto Carmona recalled to Cleveland
7/30 – OF Trevor Crowe recalled to Cleveland
7/30 – C Lou Marson acquired from Philadelphia
7/30 – INF Jason Donald acquired from Philadelphia

Updated roster:
Roster 7-30-09.pdf

Clippers add three in trade

The Indians trade of Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco has brought three players from Lehigh Valley to Columbus.

Pitcher Carlos Carrasco, catcher Lou Marson and infielder Jason Donald are expected to join the Clippers for Thursday night’s game.

Indians MLB.com beat writer Anthony Castrovince has a rundown on the newcomers here.

Carmona and Crowe to Cleveland

Mark Shapiro said during Wednesday’s press conference that Fausto Carmona and Trevor Crowe will join the Indians, replacing the Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco.

Carmona was slated to start Friday at Lehigh Valley, but instead will move back into the Indians rotation. He made five Clippers starts, posting a 1-3 record with a 3.55 ERA.

Read more here: Carmona called up to take Lee’s spot

Crowe has batted .297 with a .401 on base percentage (team-best). He is expected to play center field when Grady Sizemore is unavailable due to his elbow injury.

Read more here: Crowe recalled to replace Francisco

Lineups 7/29

It’s mid-morning baseball in Allentown… first pitch at 11:05am…

Columbus
1. Trevor Crowe CF
2. Tony Graffanino 2B
3. Jordan Brown LF
4. Matt LaPorta 1B
5. Wes Hodges 3B
6. Stephen Head RF
7. Andy Cannizaro DH
8. Damaso Espin C
9. Niuman Romero SS
P – Chuck Lofgren (5-5, 4.55)

Lehigh Valley
1. Rich Thompson RF
2. Jason Ellison CF
3. Mike Cervenak 1B
4. Andy Tracy DH
5. Michael Taylor LF
6. Terry Tiffee 3B
7. David Newhan 2B
8. Paul Hoover C
9. J.J. Furmaniak SS
P – Carlos Carrasco (6-9, 5.18)

Lineups, Notes, Moves 7/27

The Clippers conclude a four-game series in Pawtucket at 12:05pm…

Columbus
1. Trevor Crowe CF
2. Josh Barfield 2B
3. Jordan Brown LF
4. Matt Laporta 1B 
5. Wes Hodges 3B
6. Andy Marte DH
7. Stephen Head RF
8. Wyatt Toregas C
9. Niuman Romero SS
P – Zach Jackson (4-7, 5.38)

Pawtucket
1. Ivan Ochoa SS
2. Mark Wagner C
3. Chris Carter DH
4. Chris Duncan LF
5. Aaron Bates 1B
6. Bubba Bell RF
7. Angel Chavez 3B
8. Gil Velazquez 2B
9. Freddy Guzman CF
P – Kris Johnson (3-11, 6.37)

Game Notes:
Game Notes 7-27-09.pdf

Transactions
7/27 – LHP Michael Tejera transferred from Akron

Sunday’s broadcast details


WTDA-full_effects-LG[mic].jpgWTDA 103.9 FM will air a special edition of Clippers baseball Sunday against Pawtucket. The first pitch is slated for 1:05pm with the “Time Warner Pre-Game Show” beginning at 12:35pm. 
 
WMNI 920 AM, the flagship home of the Clippers, is presenting the ”Allstate 400 at the Brickyard” from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Clippings 7-18-09

The Clippers look for three straight over Syracuse tonight at Huntington Park…

* Trevor Crowe’s career-best 18 game hitting streak ended last night. He was 0-for-4 in the Clippers 5-4 win over the Chiefs. Crowe batted .342 (25-for-73) during the streak.

* Masa Kobayashi was released after the game last night. Kobayashi was 2-2 with a 4.66 ERA in 18 games with the Clippers. He was outrighted from Cleveland on May 18th (0-0, 8.38 ERA).

* Fausto Carmona allowed just two runs in seven innings against Syracuse on Thursday. He is now 3-1 with a 2.51 ERA in five minor league starts since the Indians optioned him on June 5th.

* Hector Rondon pitched six innings last night, allowing one run. He is 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA in 12 innings at Triple-A (two starts). The right-hander is a combined 9-5 with a 2.46 ERA in 17 games (15 starts) at Akron and Columbus.

* Thanks for all the compliments regarding my appearance on the Indians “Minor League Magazine Show” on SportsTime Ohio. The show, hosted by Al Pawlowski and Mark Schwab, airs on Tuesdays at 6:00pm.

* The Clippers Booster Club is chartering a bus to Indianapolis for Sunday, August 23rd. Click here for details.

* Kenny Ray has been moved to the bullpen. The Clippers rotation now consists of Fausto Carmona, Hector Rondon, Chuck Lofgren, Jeremy Sowers and Zach Jackson.

* Monday is Dime-A-Dog Night at Huntington Park. Last month’s hot dog extravaganza drew a record crowd of 12,223.

* Indians General Manager Mark Shapiro will be attendance again tonight. Shapiro saw Carmona and Rondon pitch the Clippers to a pair of victories to start the home stand. Click here to hear our interview with Shapiro.

See you at the ballpark!

Lineups & Notes 7/17

Tonight is the second game of the four-game series…

Syracuse
1. Jorge Padilla LF
2. Pete Orr 3B
3. Elijah Dukes RF
4. Mike Morse 1B
5. Kory Casto DH
6. Seth Bynum 2B
7. Ian Desmond SS
8. Justin Maxwell CF
9. Jhonatan Solano C
P – Shairon Martis (1-0, 6.75)

Columbus
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. Trevor Crowe RF
3. Jordan Brown LF
4. Matt LaPorta 1B
5. Wes Hodges DH
6. Andy Marte 3B
7. Tony Graffanino SS
8. Josh Barfield 2B
9. Damaso Espino C
P – Hector Rondon (1-0, 0.00)

Game Notes:
Game_Notes_7-17.pdf

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