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Atlanta Braves Minor League Recap: 8/31

Gwinnett 8, Durham 6

  • G. Blanco 5-6, 2 R
  • W. Timmons 3-5, 2B, R
  • B. Conrad 2-4, RBI
  • B. Canizares 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI
  • C. Burke 2-5, 2 2B, RBI
  • B. Barton 3-5, RBI
  • T. Redmond 5 IP, 5 R, 6 K

The offense ran wild in this game, racking up 18 hits, including 5, good for 2 runs, off former Brave Jeff Bennett. Brooks Conrad manged a few hits and an RBI in his final game with Gwinnett this year, as he'll join Atlanta tomorrow along with Clint Sammons and Luis Valdez. Brian Barton followed up yesterday's 2 hit game with 3 tonight and August was his second best month of the season.

Star-divide

Mississippi 2, West Tennessee 1
  • W. Cabrera 1-4, HR (8), RBI
  • K Kirkland 2-4, 2B
  • T. Jones 3-3, 2 2B, RBI
  • R. Reynoso 7 IP, 1 R, 2 K 5 BB

Willie Cabrera and Travis Jones continue their fine work of late, accounting for both M-Brave runs. Since the All-Star break Cabrera has hit .356 with a .922 OPS while Jones has hit .311 with a .860 OPS. Both are only 23 (though Jones turns 24 in November) and they've done a lot in the second half to retain their marginal prospect status. Ryne Reynoso puts up another solid start in a season where he's reaffirmed and perhaps increased his prospect status.

Wilmington 3, Myrtle Beach 0

  • C. Fuller 2-3
  • E. Cordier 4 IP, 3 R, 5 K, 4 BB
  • C. Rodgers 2 IP, 3 K

The Pelicans eeked out only 3 hits and struck out 16 times. In addition to their poor offense, they had Chris Shehan playing center field and Cole Miles playing short stop, so I'm sure the defense wasn't very pretty either. Chad Rodgers pitches in his 2nd game for Myrtle Beach and just 5th of the season after missing most of the year with elbow problems. He's been one of the Braves better prospects, so hopefully he'll be able to return to Myrtle Beach next year and post a successful, injury-free season.

Rome 2, Charleston 0

  • Y. Campusano 2-3, 2B, RBI, R
  • L. Sumoza 2-4
  • R. Barba 1-3, 2B
  • D. Delgado 7 IP, 0R, 7 K, 3 BB

Rome made the most of their hits in support of an outstanding outing by Dimaster Delgado. The 20 year old has had a very fine season for the R-Braves since joining the team in June, posting sub 3 ERAs in both June and August. 24 year old Ryan Barba, the second oldest player on the team and full time short stop, get a hit to nudge himself over the Mendoza Line.

Kingsport 12, Danville 2

  • C. Harrilchak 2-3
  • R. Spanjer-Furstenburg 1-3, HR (8), RBI
  • C. Bethancourt 1-3, HR (2), RBI
  • M. Crim 1 IP, 2 R

Matt Crim must have liked losing so much he thought he'd try it again. The Appy League Pitcher of the Year didn't really get a full start in though, and I'd assume it's so he can pitch in one of the league championship games later in the week. League MVP RSF slugs out yet another homer, as does my favorite teenage prospect, catcher Christian Bethancourt.

GCL Braves 5, GCL Yankees 3

  • D. Falcon 2-4, HR (3), RBI
  • K. Farrell 3 IP, 1 R, 3 K, BB

The Orlando Braves finish out their season with a win, finishing out their season 26-34, dead last in their division and 5th worst in the league. I guess the Braves save all their short season wins for Danville. I sort of remember Daniel Falcon playing 3B for the DSL team last year, but he played LF in this one. Either way, the 20 year old had a so-so season, definitely a disappointment compared to last year.

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Cody Johnson

Promoted to Double A Mississippi tonight – Congratulations CJ!

by NWFla on Sep 1, 2009 3:37 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do not want

Matt Diaz fucking rules.

by esadb on Sep 1, 2009 7:04 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

He is going to strike out regardless of level but should hit even more HR in Mississippi.

by crime_dog on Sep 1, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time to see what the he can do at the upper levels.

by Mountngrown on Sep 1, 2009 7:59 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Congrats

To CJ. Hopefully he can prove all his haters wrong and make a name for himself.

Admired as a saint. Defined by my rank. Combined with my strength. My time and my length.

by ArmyITSpec on Sep 1, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kimbrel/Hyde

Kimbrel has been stellar since that first month with control problems. Nearly 2 Ks per inning and about 4 hits per 9 innings. Hyde is making a mark after nearly two years of injuries. Holding opponents to a .164 BA for the season. Braves have a lot of closer types doing well this year.

by braves99 on Sep 1, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great point. There have been a lot of underperforming players this year, but bullpen guys like Kimbrel, Hyde, Gunderson, Gearrin, Pruneda, and Chapman have done great.

"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
www.dropoutproductions.com

by cbwilk on Sep 1, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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