Down on the Farm: 7/19/2011

AAA Reno Aces crushed the Fresno Grizzlies 16-4:

Justin Christian(LF)- 2 for 4, BB. BA= .299.
Edgar Gonzalez(3B-SS)- 3 for 5, 2B, HR(8). BA= .316.
Mark DeRosa(2B)- 1 for 3. BA= .364.

EdGone seems to be a forgotten man, but has had a fine season for Fresno with terrific versatility. DeRosa continues his rehab attempt. I don't think the Giants are in any hurry to bring him back, but it could get interesting if he does prove to be healthy now that they have traded for Keppinger. I suppose Burriss would be the odd man out, but he's finally learning to use his speed as a weapon.

AA Richmond Flying Squirrels defeated the New Britain Rock Cats 7-5:

Charlie Culberson(2B)- 3 for 5, 3 2B. BA= .272.
Wilmin Rodriguez(LHP)- 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K's. ERA= 2.83.
Heath Hembree(RHP)- 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's, Save(7). ERA= 3.00.

After a rough month of June, Culby is hitting .333 in July. Is WilRod converting to starter?

High A Cal League was idle.

Low A SAL was idle.

Short Season Salem-Keizer Volcanoes edged the Everett Aquasox 4-3:

Leonardo Ochoa(LF)- 2 for 4, 2B. BA= .282.
Joe Panik(SS)- 2 for 4. BA= .357.
Mike Murray(DH)- 3 for 3, 2B, BB. BA= .419.
Brandon Allen(RHP)- 6 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 0 BB, 2 K's. ERA= 6.03.
Matt Graham(RHP)- 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K. ERA= 11.30.
Phil McCormick(LHP)- 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, Save(2). ERA= 0.59.

Ochoa bats leadoff. A QS for Allen and a successful outing for Graham. Baby steps!

Rookie AZL Giants were idle.

DSL Giants blanked the Marlins 5-0:

Emmanuel De Jesus(LHP, 17 yo)- 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 7 K's ERA= 3.32.

De Jesus has made 3 starts in which his cumulative line is 1-0, 17 IP, 5 BB, 26 K's. He pitched a 1 inning relief stint between his last two starts. Looks like the GIants may have another gem coming along from the DSL, Mejia being the other.