2022 Minor League Week 24 Games Thread (9/13 - 9/18/22)

[CDAV45]

Until we have legit setup man being forced to the minors cause we have too many of them, then we don't have enough bullpen arms lol

Vargas is definitely a capable setup man so........

 

[sportscoach]

Vargas is definitely a capable setup man so........

But he wasn't forced to be in the minors... and until we see him in the bigs and pitching, he isnt apart of the legit setup man category in my mind.

 

[CDAV45]

But he wasn't forced to be in the minors... and until we see him in the bigs and pitching, he isnt apart of the legit setup man category in my mind.

Well good thing that whatever is "in your mind" doesn't mean anything. Your assumption that they need to actively pursue a set up this offseason is wrong unless something "falls into their lap". Now, if you're talking minor league deals then I'm all in on that idea, but to think that they "need" BP help is not accurate at this time. You're on the verge of having guys stuck in Columbus because there is no room in the ML pen now.

 

[petes999]

Lenny Torres could be considered in the same light as C-Var, Gad-man, & Sand-man... all arms that have a chance to truly bolster the pen led by the top of the Clase....

..at least if Lenny gets his health back to where he was when he was drafted.. sort of the best drop and drive prospect in the Indians/Guardians system..

Would agree (relief role sb his path) but running out of time. With 2019 being his TJS year, his location should have come back by now (know there was some family issues this year). But, his K/W ratio is still in the 1.5 range. Even last outing is 3 BB and 0ks. For control grade, I look at the K/BB as a quick indicator and then an actual game to see if a good k/BB is just overpowering inexperienced hitters or really able to locate the corners on at least FB (if curve sometimes hits bottom of zone and other times in dirt like a Kar - that just messes with hitters and good problem to have). Torres doesn't even pass first smell test.

 

[Criznit]

@Gson

I love your commitment to Torres, but he clearly ain't making it... Wouldn't surprised at all if this is his last rodeo with us.

Still young, so maybe he sticks around but any positive movement is pure gravy at this point. He's a discounted lotto ticket.

 

[Gson]

Doesn't Torres have a good change up as well as the FB/slider combo?

@CDAV45

not really.. his CU was a WIP..but had shown some fade and tumble.. it was always about his athleticism coupled with a very quick arm and a same tunnel SL that made him interesting...

It was in 2019 that he was injured with the TJS... then the pandemic..

The thing is.. he's still just 21.. he won't be 22 until the 2022 season is over.. He's like Nick Sandlin in that he brings a different look.. more like Sonny Gray/Tom Siever.. but is a two pitch pitcher that shows a CH once in a while..

We'll see if he stays.. but.. from the time he was drafted.. he had RHRP written in his stars..

 

[MadThinker88]

Both Columbus & Akron lost on Weds night. So the CLE full season affiliates went 0-2 with a -12 run diff.
On the week the group is 1-5 overall (0-2 in the 2 playoff series) with -18 run diff.
Let us hope things turn around on Thursday for all the groups.

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Info from various twitter sources (Guardians Prospective/ Justin Lada/ Team Accounts/ etc):

Starters for Thursday games:
#Guardians minor league probable starters for Thursday 9/15/22

Columbus - RHP Aaron Civale (Rehab) Akron - LHP Doug Nikhazy Lake County - RHP Tommy Mace Lynchburg - RHP Juan Zapata

ACL - Season Over (28-24) DSL Blue - Season Over (31-29) DSL Red - Season Over (17-42)

*starters in italics are educated guesses

For updating later.....
Lineups for Thursday games:
AAA Columbus Lineup

AA Akron Lineup

High A Lake County Lineup

Low A Lynchburg Lineup
(if they ever post it on twitter again)


Various Roster Moves:
By the Guardians

• Per Guardians Prospective twitter: The Cleveland #Guardians are promoting 22-year old RHP Carlos Vargas from Triple-A Columbus for their series against the Twins Friday.

Among the affiliates

• RHP Aaron Civale assigned to Columbus on rehab assignment
• RHP Thomas Ponticelli placed on the temporary inactive list at Akron
• INF Marcos Gonzalez activated from the 7-day Injured List at Akron

Other News

 

[CDAV45]

Hey @BimboColesHair, can you let somebody know that the CF camera clarity in Huntington Park is shit?

 

[Criznit]

Playoff action continues as both A affiliates need to win or it's over......

Follow along here if you wish - 0-0 in the top of the 4th - LC with a runner on 1st - no outs.

Gameday: Captains 2, Loons 0 Final Score (09/15/2022)

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Lynchburg up 4-2 in the top of 7th.

Gameday: Nationals 2, Hillcats 5 Final Score (09/15/2022)

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[MadThinker88]

The CLE full season affiliates went 2-2 with a -11 run diff. The good news is the 2 teams already in the playoffs won their games to remain alive.
On the week the group is 3-7 overall (2-2 in the 2 playoff series) with -29 run diff.
Let us hope for a positive sweep on Friday for the teams.

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Info from various twitter sources (Guardians Prospective/ Justin Lada/ Team Accounts/ etc):

Starters for Friday games:
#Guardians minor league probable starters for Friday 9/16/22

Columbus - LHP Logan T Allen Akron - RHP Tanner Burns Lake County - RHP Aaron Davenport Lynchburg - LHP Ryan Webb

ACL - Season Over (28-24) DSL Blue - Season Over (31-29) DSL Red - Season Over (17-42)

*starters in italics are educated guesses

For updating later.....
Lineups for Friday games:
AAA Columbus Lineup

AA Akron Lineup

High A Lake County Lineup

Low A Lynchburg Lineup
(if they ever post it on twitter again)


Various Roster Moves:
By the Guardians

• Cleveland has recalled RHP Carlos Vargas from Triple-A and optioned RHP Hunter Gaddis back to Columbus

Among the affiliates

Other News

 

[petes999]

Good to hear about Vargas ... CDAV and I were just talking about if it could happen. Thought it would be after Twins (maybe for Sun Morris). Adds some depth with Santos and Sandlin in that almost backend role (6th/7th inning guy) so Kar/Steph/Hent can rotate days in the 7th-9th role depending on Clase status for the day.

 

[Martyinnewyork]

Lynchburg wins 3-0, Webb and relievers had a no-hitter till the 8th and ended up with a one-hitter!

 

[Gson]

@Gson

I love your commitment to Torres, but he clearly ain't making it... Wouldn't surprised at all if this is his last rodeo with us.

Still young, so maybe he sticks around but any positive movement is pure gravy at this point. He's a discounted lotto ticket.

Lenny has been chosen to participate in the AFL... perhaps you might revise?

 

[Criznit]

Lenny has been chosen to participate in the AFL... perhaps you might revise?

So was Damon Casetta-Stubbs who was released this year. The 4 pitchers we sent to the AFL in 2022 were- Stubbs, Turner, Pinto and Tully. Wouldn't be surprised if the remaining 3 aren't around in 2023.

He clearly has talent and is rather young... Reminds me of Trey Haley from a current career standpoint. So lets hope he can find it...

 

[dkbldev]

Captains win and move onto championship series!