A's Trounce Cubs at Fitch Park
Jhonny Rodriguez (RBI single), Eric Marinez (two-run double), Jesus Lage (two-run double), Steven Pallares (RBI double), Carlos Hiciano (RBI single), Javier Godard (RBI triple), and Luis Barrera (RBI single) contributed run-scoring hits to highlight an 18-hit attack, helping the Athletics bash the Cubs 11-3 in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action this morning at the Lew Wolff Training Complex at Fitch Park in Mesa, AZ.
Kevonte Mitchell belted a two-run home run and Vimael Machin drilled an RBI triple to highlight a three-run first inning for the Cubs, but that was all the scoring the Cubs could muster.
RHSP Aaron Brooks (On Cubs MLB 15-day DL since Spring Training with a hip contusion) continued his EXST rehab, starting the game and working 2.2 IP (54 pitches). He allowed three runs on six hits (four singles, two doubles, and a triple), did not issue any walks, and struck out three (all three swinging) with a 2/2 GO/AO.
The game was called by mutual consent after eight innings of play.
Here is the abridged box score from the game (Cubs players only):
CUBS LINEUP:
1. Robert Garcia, CF: 0-2 (BB, F-9, K, BB, CS)
2. Yeiler Peguero, 2B: 0-3 (BB, 3-U, F-8, 3-U, R)
3. Kevonte Mitchell, RF: 1-3 (HR, K, BB, K, R, 2 RBI)
4. Jose Paniagua, 1B: 2-4 (1B, 1B, L-1 DP, K, R)
5. Isaac Paredes, SS: 0-3 (F-7, F-9, K)
6. Vimael Machin, 3B: 1-2 (3B, K, BB, RBI)
7. Michael Foster, DH #1: 1-2 (6-3, 1B, BB)
8. Roberto Caro, LF: 1-3 (1B, K, 3-1)
9. Alberto Mineo, C: 0-2 (5-4-3 DP, 3-U, BB)
10. Jhonny Pereda, DH #2: 1-2 (BB, 1B, 1-4-3 DP, CS)
CUBS PITCHERS:
1. Aaron Brooks: 2.2 IP, 6 H, 3 R (3 ER), 0 BB, 3 K, 2/2 GO/AO, 54 pitches (40 strikes)
2. Javier Assad: 1.2 IP, 5 H, 3 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 0 K, 1 WP, 1 BALK, 5/0 GO/AO, 37 pitches (21 strikes)
3. Mark Malave: 0.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R (3 ER), 1 BB, 0 K, 1 HBP, 1 BALK, 1/1 GO/AO, 29 pitches (17 strikes)
4. Enrique de los Rios: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, 14 pitches (9 strikes)
5. Tyler Peitzmeier: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 0/1 GO/AO, 11 pitches (8 strikes)
6. Luis Aquino: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 1 K, 1 WP, 1/1 GO/AO, 25 pitches (13 strikes)
CUBS ERRORS: 1
SS Isaac Paredes: E-6 (fielding error allowed batter to reach base safely)
CUBS CATCHERS DEFENSE:
Alberto Mineo: 1-2 CS
ATTENDANCE: 5
WEATHER: Sunny with temperatures 100+
Recent comments
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crunch 6 hours 49 min ago (view)
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tim815 7 hours 18 min ago (view)
He's better than Taylor Davis.
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Dolorous Jon Lester 8 hours 34 sec ago (view)
He's at a career juncture where I think he is a toss up of he is who he is or there's a little more left for him to achieve. Playing this as his age 27 season he is either in or damn close to his peak. I personally think he doesn't need the everyday playing time, just based on the fact that he's not a top prospect, is older, and doesn't project to be a starter at any spot for a first division team.
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Charlie 8 hours 58 min ago (view)
This is the take if you see him as a legit prospect. Which, maybe? I know little about him, and his numbers in limited AAA exposure last season were really nice. Maybe a lively ball helps his career.
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bradsbeard 9 hours 16 min ago (view)
Sounds like a long shot to get a trade done then. Thanks for clarifying!
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Arizona Phil 9 hours 36 min ago (view)
BRADSBEARD: Before making a trade with the Rule 5 Draft pick's former club, the drafting club must first place the player on Outright Assignment Waivers and any of the other MLB clubs can claim the player for the $50,000 waiver price and assume the Rule 5 Draft obligations (actually it's Rule 6 Selected Player obligations, but you know what I mean).
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bradsbeard 10 hours 51 min ago (view)
AZ Phil, the "work out a trade" part of Rule 5 is still a mystery to me. Do the Cubs have to put Megill through waivers and (if he clears) offer him back to SD before they can trade for him?
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Arizona Phil 10 hours 51 min ago (view)
For those of you who didn't see the game, here are the pitch-velo readings from Wednsdays Cubs - Royals game:
Kyle Hendricks:
FB: 84-87
CH: 77-80
CV: 78-80
NOTES: An amazing pitcher... he's probably in mid-season form right now... just needs to gradually increase innings...Alec Mills:
FB: 89-92
SL: 80-82
CH: 77-80
CV: 66-70
NOTES: A legit candidate to be the 5th starter -
Craig A. 11 hours 50 min ago (view)
he
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Craig A. 11 hours 50 min ago (view)
He'll be 27 in May and he's played in 36 games at AAA. Seems like he should be playing regularly.
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Dolorous Jon Lester 12 hours 34 min ago (view)
I really like this idea. They've talked of a 3rd catcher as 26th meaning Phegley, who seems a waste of roster space, good spring notwithstanding. Higgins is far more interesting
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tim815 15 hours 41 min ago (view)
Is Brailyn Marquez getting any time in big league camp? Having him around the veterans would seem a solid use of resources.
Thanks, as always.
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Charlie 16 hours 1 min ago (view)
Hot take: The Cubs should be considering PJ Higgins as the potential 26th man. 3rd catcher / infield sub who can put the bat on the ball.
I think I'm just stealing an AZ Phil projection from a while ago, actually. But it makes sense!
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Charlie 17 hours 4 min ago (view)
Zagunis's stock has dropped a lot since his first exposure to MLB pitching. His 2019 at AAA is particularly alarming given the power spike in that league.
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Hagsag 22 hours 39 min ago (view)
I see that Dillon Maples hasn't pitched yet. Is he injured or spending time in the lab?
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Arizona Phil 1 day 5 hours ago (view)
The Cubs have purchased the contract of 26-year old RHRP Jonathan de Marte from Quebec (Frontier League) and he has been assigned to AZL Cubs Blue.
He is the closer for Team Israel and has no previous experience in affiliated ball.
He was a NDFA out of the U. of Richmond in 2017 and has been playing independent ball for the past three seasons in the Atlantic League and Can-Am League as well as winter ball in Australia this past winter.
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