Rockies farm roundup: White again sharp for Tulsa
Triple-A Colorado Springs (W, 3-0 at Oklahoma City, box)
Starting pitcher Joey Williamson allowed three hits, walked one and struck out seven in five innings. Center fielder Willy Taveras was 3-for-5 with a run. Left fielder Mike Paulk was 2-for-4 with a double an RBI and a run.
Double-A Tulsa (L, 2-1 at Frisco, box)
Starting pitcher Alex White allowed two hits, walked no one and struck out three in four shutout innings. In his past two rehab starts with Tulsa, White has allowed just four hits with no walks in 7 2/3 innings. Ben Paulsen hit a solo home run. Center fielder Tim Wheeler and catcher Wilin Rosario each doubled.
High Class-A Modesto (L, 15-2 at Lake Elsinore, box)
Second baseman Angelys Nina was 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run. Starting pitcher Alan DeRatt allowed four runs (three earned) in four innings.
Low Class-A Asheville (L, 7-2 at Rome, box)
Left fielder Avery Barnes was 3-for-4 with a run and a stolen base. Center fielder Rafael Ortega was 1-for-4 with a run, an RBI and his 27th stolen base. Starting pitcher Peter Tago allowed six runs on four hits, walked five and struck out one in 4 1/3 innings.
Short-Season Class-A Tri-City (L, 6-4 at Everett, box)
Left fielder Tyler Massey and designated hitter Juan Crousset each hit two-run home runs. Right fielder Jaron Shepherd was 2-for-4 with a double and a run. Starting pitcher Chris Jensen allowed three unearned runs and struck out seven in four innings.
Rookie Casper (L, 11-10 at Orem, box)
Designated hitter Francisco Sosa was 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, four RBI and two runs. First baseman Harold Riggins was 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run. Center fielder David Kandilas and left fielder Dillon Thomas each had two hits. Starting pitcher Alex Gillingham allowed five runs in three innings.
Steve or Jack,
Will Alex White maintain his rookie status for next year if the Rox keep his innings count under 35? He had 15 inn. with the Indians earlier in the season, so if he pitches less than 35 inn. with Colorado he’ll still be below the 50 innings rookie threshold. Not sure what the rule is for being on the MLB roster for a season and still maintain rookie status even though he was on the 60-day DL.
Cisco,
This is a good question, however other than rookie of the year, why should this matter?
Does rookie status (50 inningss) also effect when White would become eligible for arbitration? Or to say that another way if he burns his rookie year in 2011, will that become one less year from the Rockies control through arbitration.
Didnt they get rid of the Super 2 or was that part of the next collective bargaining. I think that would matter with White, but do not underestimate the importance of a team having a ROY candidate…especially after as disappointing a year as this has been. Remember, White and our “player to be named later” have to pick up the excitment that would have been there from Ubaldo. Trade CY Young votes for ROY votes, and save money in this deal? Could be worthwhile.
Just finished reading Troy Renck on the DBacks in today’s DP, and it is for me quite encouraging. The DBacks were horrible last year (especially in the pen). They last year did what we did with Ubaldo, dealing a true #1 (Haren), as well as other pieces. And now this team that I still am not sure is that good can be competing for 1st place. Gibson has a lot to do with it – bringing accountability to the team. But with the right attitude, a few key acquisitions (like White and “player to be named later”) there is no reason the Rox cannot be back in contention next year. Alas, I am not sure current whether Tracy and Co can create an accountability environment. But there is hope.
Doc, I think a big contibutor to the Dbacks current success is their .384 with the bases loaded. I’m not a Dbacks fan but I feel bad for Jason Marquis.
Alas, I am not sure current whether Tracy and Co can create an accountability environment. But there is hope.
Sorry Doctor C, but I have very little hope as long as Tracy is making out the lineup card.