Rockies farm roundup: White sharp in rehab start
Triple-A Colorado Springs (L, 16-7 vs. Memphis, box)
Jason Giambi started at first base and was 0-for-3 with a run in his first rehab appearance. Left fielder Mike Paulk was 2-for-4 with a double and two home runs. Third baseman Jorge Cantu homered. Starting pitcher Joey Williamson allowed six runs in four innings.
Double-A Tulsa (W, 12-4 vs. Springfield, box)
Alex White allowed two hits and struck out two in 3 2/3 scoreless innings in his second rehab start since joining the Rockies organization. Right fielder Matt McBride was 3-for-4 with an RBI in his first game with the Rockies. Left fielder Bronson Sardinha was 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, an RBI and three runs. Shortstop Hector Gomez was 1-for-3 with two walks and three RBI.
High Class-A Modesto (W, 4-3 vs. High Desert, box)
First baseman Kiel Roling was 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a stolen base. Shortstop Josh Rutledge was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Starting pitcher Daniel Perkins allowed three runs in six innings.
Low Class-A Asheville (W, 10-9 vs. Hickory, box)
Second baseman Brett Tanos was 4-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and four runs. First baseman Helder Velazquez and third baseman Joey Wong each homered. Starting pitched Joshua Mueller allowed three runs in six innings.
Short-Season Class-A Tri-City (W, 3-2 vs. Boise, box)
Catcher Ryan Casteel was 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, an RBI and a run. Starting pitcher Chris Jensen allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings. Reliever Kenneth Roberts saved his seventh game.
Rookie Casper (W, 11-6 vs. Idaho Falls, box)
Second baseman Samuel Mende was 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and two runs. Shortstop Rosell Herrera was 2-for-5 with an RBI. Starting pitcher Daniel Winkler allowed three runs (one earned) in 5 1/3 innings.
Alex White could be in Denver soon. Wilin Rosario hitting just .212 against right-handed pitching. Josh Rutledge, at High-A, hitting .439 in the second half of the season.
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I believe it would probably be best to send Rex Brothers down to Triple-A; he has hit a rough patch, and inconsistent stints won’t cure that. At least he’s having problems at the bigs, and not like a certain ’07 1st-round pick… .
Are Yacko and Woods legitimate relievers, set-up men, or future closers? Their stats are excellent compared to all the other relievers in our system.
I have said this before, our AAA pitching staff is abysmal. If the high averages and poor pitching is a result of the stadium it may be time for a move. They can either find another location in Colo Springs or move the team (Northern Colorado would be good). It is so hard to get a read on our players while they are playing in that stadium.
Wayne, totally agree, but it’s the same throughout the PCL. It is a huge hitters league. I read where the Rockies are going to install a humidor down there next year so that should help some.
Yeah Robb I read that also. Hope it helps to bring some normalcy to the stats, but as you said the entire league is skewered offensively.
Rockies have to weigh the value of having their AAA club so close to Denver and those advantages with the way the ballpark doesn’t give them a true read on their players there. Maybe the humidor will help even that out.
Frankly I don’t think northern Colorado/Wyoming are large enough to support a AAA team. Maybe I’m wrong
It was kind of a LOL since I live in Greeley, but you may be surprised after you bring in the populations of Greeley/Evans, Loveland, Ft Collins, Windsor, and other cities that are just as close to Northern Colorado as they are to Denver.
I live in the Springs! Don’t move the Sky Sox!!!
Egossage, the Sky Sox need to move to North Nevada Avenue and away from Powers. Get it part of UCCS and BJs crowd, and also demolish those old motels.
Downtown would be a mess with parking and bars.
I’m with ya DL. If they moved in that area they would be right next to me!!! I live right across from UCCS and attend BJs Brewery regularly!