Rockies farm roundup: Stewart homers twice for Sky Sox
Triple-A Colorado Springs (W, 11-10 at Salt Lake, box)
Third baseman Ian Stewart was 3-for-5 with two home runs, six RBI and three runs scored. Stewart is 6-for-13 with nine RBI in his past three games. Catcher Eliezer Alfonzo was 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI. Starting pitcher Greg Reynolds allowed eight runs (seven earned in five innings).
Double-A Tulsa (W, 6-3 at Springfield, box)
Left fielder Scott Beerer homered for his fourth consecutive game. Beerer, who is 9-for-17 with nine RBI in the four games, was 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored. Shortstop Thomas Field hit a solo home run. Second baseman James Cesario was 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Center fielder Tim Wheeler and third baseman Darin Holcomb were each 2-for-4 with a double. Holcomb also drove in a run and scored twice. Starting pitcher Christian Friedrich allowed three runs and struck out seven in six innings to pick up his sixth win.
High Class-A Modesto (L, 6-5 at Bakersfield, box)
Edwar Cabrera allowed two runs and struck out eight in 6 2/3 innings his first start since being promoted from Asheville. Third baseman Nolan Arenado was 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs.
Low Class-A Asheville (W, 12-4 vs. Rome, box)
Center fielder Chandler Laurent was 2-for-5 with a grand slam, a double and two runs scored. Right fielder Corey Dickerson was 2-for-3 with solo home run, three runs scored and a stolen base. Shortstop Cristhian Adames was 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI. Starting pitcher Erik Stavert allowed four runs in 6 2/3 innings.
Short-Season Class-A Tri-City (L, 6-5 at Yakima, box)
Third baseman Dominic Altobelli was 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI. Designated hitter Jordan Ribera was 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored. First baseman Blake McDade was 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, an RBI and run scored. Starting pitcher Nelson Gonzalez allowed one earned run in 5 2/3 innings.
Rookie Casper (L, 8-7 at Ogden, box)
First baseman Harold Riggins was 4-for-5 with a three-run home run. Designated hitter Will Swanner was 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored. Starting pitcher Raul Fernandez allowed six runs in five innings.
As we reach trade deadline The Stewart Quandary will only thicken. As Renck mentioned today he could be a lot more attractive off the Rox bench than EY2, who hasn’t done much at all, or as a replacement for Wiggy when he stops bashing the ball (no hurry, guy). That’s only true if Stewart has learned his ‘lessons’ and has kicked the strikeout habit. Then again, he could be serious trade bait for a starting pitcher, although his value as we know it would seem to be far lower than it was a year ago. Then of course we are faced with the dreaded ‘P’ for potential, which is still there. Who amongst us would be happy if he is traded to the Astros, for example, and put up big second half numbers? I’d stop looking at box scores faster than you could say Felipe Paulino.
Good to see Friedrich pitching well. Wish I could say the same about G. Reynolds.
As far as Stewart, I can’t see Danny letting him go unless he gets a deal he can’t refuse. Speaking of which, how about G. Reynolds, E.Y., Spilly, and Stewy to the Marlins for Anibal Sanchez.
That’s a little too much for Sanchez no?
Stewarts homeruns were off of LHP. The Angels, Astros, mariners and White Sox could make trades for Stewart if DOD will give him up. Ty W. Is playing well, so put Stew in a package deal to get a good starter.
Does DOD have the stones, the ability and/or the financial resources to make a deal that will positively affect the outcome of the season?
I unfortunately think the answer is no.
Way too much for Sanchez…and I would much rather see Stewart coming off the bench that EY Jr…EY Jr. is a wasted roster spot IMHO…
I admit that I am very biased, but the time has come to bring Ian back to the Big Club. Wigginton can still sub for Helton when he needs to be relieved. He has hit some homers but he has also been not so good with runners on base, left too many right there. I think someone should mention to Ian that he should adopt something that Johnny Herrera does before taking his spot for hitting. Little thing like putting the bat’s power across the home plate and picking it up right where he should be standing when he is swinging.
6hits and 9rbis isn’t shabby.
I agree with those that say bring bring Stewart back to the big club.
Wiggintons recent hot streat isn’t going to last and he can’t field worth anything.
Send Eric Young Jr. back down if you aren’t playing him every day or at least regularly instead of getting cute with putting him in to run for someone and get your team moving.
Then of course, Chris Nelson and Charlie Blackmon are falling like rocks back to earth so there could be a big shake up coming!
Gosh, I wish I would have had that inmofration earlier!