McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009
Not much time for a ton of writing today, so I'll just ask your help for possible posts down the road. I'm trying to make a list of examples of the Giants ignoring minor league performance in their hitter evaluation process in the Brian Sabean era. Rich Aurilia -- Fine numbers for a AAA shortstop, blocked by Jose Vizcaino because he was the "get one free" part of the Jeff Kent trade. Todd...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 09/06/2009
Tacoma 6, Colorado Springs 4 Adam Eaton allowed four runs on six hits and three walks in six innings, and Scott Munter failed to minimize the damage in just under two innings of work and as a result, the Sky Sox fell to Tacoma and also fell into a tie with the Rainiers for first place in the Pacific Coast League's Pacific North division. Eaton struck out six batters in the game, but allowed a big two...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 08/05/2009
Colorado Springs, W 12-10 The Sky Sox needed a four-run ninth inning to win this game. Eric Young Jr. 's two-run triple started the scoring that led to the win. Junior also walked three times. Dan Ortmeier drove in four runs, and Matt Miller and Matt Murton had two RBI each. Mike McCoy walked five times. Alan Johnson allowed eight runs (four earned) in 4 2/3 innings on eight hits and six walks. Jonathan...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 08/01/2009
Colorado Springs, W 6-4 Matt Herges threw a clean 1 2/3 innings, striking out one and throwing 32 of his 45 pitches for strikes. Eric Young Jr. went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in the sixth, his sixth of the season. Matt Murton and Dan Ortmeier each had two hits and an RBI. Tulsa, L 4-12 Something tells me that if you allow nine runs in the top of the first inning, it's going to be hard to come back...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 07/31/2009
Colorado Springs: L 3-5 Dan Ortmeier had two hits, including a double and a pair of RBI, but the Sky Sox were mostly shut down by Ramon Ortiz and the Grizzlies. Tulsa: W 8-1 Chaz Roe pitched pretty well. He's had a high walk rate this season but has been more effective at preventing runs. Is it just luck? Since 2007, his ERA has been better than his FIP, so even though he appears to be somewhat lucky...
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 07/31/2009
Highlights from the Giants ' farm: (a) Ramon Ortiz had 11 K and just 1 ER in 6.0 IP; (b) Clayton Tanner allowed 1 ER in 6.0 IP; and (c, d) both East Coast shortstops, Brandon Crawford and Ehire Adrianza reached base three times, including a double for Crawford. AAA: Fresno defeated Colorado Springs 5-3 Fresno: CF Clay Timpner : 1 for 3, HR, HBP Fresno: 3B Rich Aurilia : 1 for 3, HR, BB Fresno: SS Ryan...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 07/19/2009
Colorado Springs: L 6-4 (51-42, 1st place) Matt Miller went 4-for-5, but the inability of the players hitting in front him to get on base resulted in Miller not getting any RBI's. Dan Ortmeier and Christian Colonel had two hits each as well, but it was not enough to lead the Sky Sox to victory. Adam Eaton had another quality start for the Springs, allowing three runs on seven hits in six innings -...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
Colorado Springs, L 3-5 Alan Johnson's been mulling around after a hot start to the year. Last night was a pedestrian outing as he allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings. Ryan Speier was charged with the blown save after allowing an inherited runner to score and walking on a run. Dan Ortmeier went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Tulsa, W 7-5 Andy Graham made a spot start last night, pitching three scoreless...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 07/05/2009
Colorado Springs: W 4-2 (49-33, 1st place) Alan Johnson allowed just two runs in 5.2 innings, and the Sky Sox bullpen pitched 3.1 innings of scoreless relief to allow the Springs to hold on for the victory. The pitching staff held Portland to just four hits. Dan Ortmeier led the offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run, 2 RBI, and 2 runs scored. Mike McCoy was also instrumental in the victory, as he...
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 07/05/2009
First baseman Dan Ortmeier hit a solo home run and an RBI double Saturday night, leading the Colorado Springs Sky Sox to a 4-2 victory over the host Portland Beavers in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 06/27/2009
Colorado Springs, W 3-2 Ah, we meet again, Shawn Chacon . He's biding his time in Sacramento for now. He took the loss, though he struck out eight Sky Sox batters. In the fifth, Chris Frey drove in a run after Dan Ortmeier reached base on a double. In the ninth, Matt Murton doubled in a run and then scored on two consecutive wild pitches. Jason Hirsh went 6 2/3 innings and allowed three hits. Tulsa,...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 06/24/2009
Colorado Springs, L 2-4 Matt Miller had a sac fly to score Colorado Springs' only run and Edwin Bellorin drove in Dan Ortmeier in the ninth. Eric Young Jr. stole his 43rd base. Alan Johnson allowed four runs over 6 1/3 innings. Tulsa, W 13-1 Anthony Jackson surprisingly hit a three-run homer as part of the offensive onslaught by the Drillers last night. Cole Garner had a solo homer (6). Michael McKenry...
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 06/19/2009
More photos » by Rob Carr - AP Adam Eaton's pitched well with the Sky Sox after struggling with Baltimore. Browse more photos » Colorado Springs: W 3-2 Dan Ortmeier 's two doubles and two RBI and Adam Eaton 's strong pitching were the difference-makers for the Sky Sox in their win over Fresno. Tulsa: W 6-5 Tulsa's win puts the Drillers into a tie for first, which is very important as the...
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 06/19/2009
Highlights from the Giants ' farm: (a) Kevin Frandsen had two XBH; (b) Charlie Culberson reached base four times; (c) Andy D'Alessio had two XBH among his four hits; and (d) Brooks McNiven had five scoreless innings in his start. AAA: Fresno lost to Colorado Springs 3-2 Fresno: SS Kevin Frandsen: 2 for 4, HR, 3B Fresno: 1B Jesus Guzman : 0 for 4, 3 SO Colorado Springs: Dan Ortmeier : 2 for 3, 2 2B,...
McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 06/16/2009
Quick preamble to what I’m about to write: I know that it’s a little bit cowardly to write about this when Manny Burriss is in an 0-for-27 slump, and not when he was on fire last month. That’s just how I roll, though. It’s a little underwhelming to list off the young players who’ve been hosed by the Giants. Todd Linden? Never got a shot, but was never any good above AAA...
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