Buffalo
Lucas Duda 1-2, 2b 2 runs, 2 bb, 1 rbi
Nick Evans 1-4 run, rbi, bb (Very nice bounceback for Evans)
Kirk Nieuwenhuis 1-5, 2b, rbi
Dillon Gee 6.2 innings 6 hits 4 runs 2 walk 6 k’s
St. Lucie-
Pedro Zapata 1-5
Wilmer Flores 2-4, 2b
Kai Gronauer 1-3, bb
Brandon Moore 4 innings 7 hits 6R/5ER 2 walks 2 k’s
Michael Powers 2 innings 2 hits 0 runs 1 walk 1 k
Savannah-
Robbie Shields 1-4, 2b
Nick Santomauro 1-3
Matt den Dekker 0-4 2 k
Armando Rodriguez 6 innings 8 hits 1 run 0 walks 12 k’s (probably our biggest breakout pitcher, likely ends up in the pen however with his weak secondary stuff)
Gabriel Zavala 0.1 innings 4 hits 3 runs 1 walk 2 k’s(apparently he IS human)
BK-
Wilfredo Tovar 1-4 run
Cory Vaugn 0-4 4 k’s (Golden Sombrero)
Joe Bonfe 1-4 2 rbi
Blake Forsythe 0-3 1 k
Yohan Almonte 4 innings 7 hits 6R/5ER 1 walk 2 k’s
Kingsport
Chase Greene 0-4 1 rbi
Aderlin Rodriguez 2-4 rbi, bb
Lucas Stewart 1-4, rbi, walk
Albert Cordero 1-3, homer, bb, 2 run
Eduardo Aldama 8 innings 6 hits 1 run 0 walks 6 k’s
“Pitcher of the Week Award: Milb.com
Appalachian League
Gonzalez Germen, Kingsport
0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 G, 1 GS, 8 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 0 BB, 8 K
Mets prospect Gonzalez Germen threw eight shutout innings against Burlington on Saturday, which matched his longest outing since coming to the States in 2009. The Dominican-born righty gave up six hits but refused to allow a walk, and he struck out eight. Gonzalez’s ERA has steadily decreased since ballooning up to 6.75 with an ugly July 3 outing, and after his latest gem, it’s down to a respectable 3.69. He has 54 strikeouts and 11 walks over 61 innings pitched this season.”
5 comments
stickguy
8/24/2010-10:05am at 10:05 am (UTC -4)
I want to see Duda up and starting as soon as Buffalo is done for the year. And if Jerry won’t do it, get rid of him a few weeks early.
Mr North Jersey
8/24/2010-12:09pm at 12:09 pm (UTC -4)
Hey Metro why no feature image?
Mr North Jersey
8/24/2010-12:58pm at 12:58 pm (UTC -4)
I added the baby mets image Metro but if the problem is that you can’t find the image to add. If in the search media box you do a search for feat_image you will find all the images I have down so far.
stickguy
8/24/2010-2:16pm at 2:16 pm (UTC -4)
saw an interesting piece on Duda someplace today, that discussed his recent power surge. Seems that in 2005, as a college freshman, he broke his left wirst. That led to a decrease in power, due to not being able to turn on and rip inside pitches. He also adjusted by becoming more of an inside-out/opposite field hitter.
even in the minors, while he ws only ~ a 10 HR guy, he put up solid hitting numbers, and a nice high OBP and even solid OPS.
THe fact that he rediscovered his power (HR) stroke this year does not have to be considered some anomoly, or related to “selling out” his swing to generate HRs. His walk and K rte have stayed good.
Entirely possible it has much to do with being fully healthy, and basically readjusting his swing/approach to take advantage of his natural power. The dude is like 6’5″, 240#. ANd after watching some of his shots, he generates a ton of power (some of his shots look like DUnn).
all this, while still maintaining a controlled swing, and good plate coverage.
If he can get to be considered at least a decent (average?) fielder, he could be the real deal.
SO of course, I expect the Mets to trade him for a washed up MRP, but that is just the Met cynic in me coming out!
I would have no problem in a week or so, when the Buffalo season is over, with calling up Duda and Evans and letting them platoon in LF. Heck, I would be fine with Duda just starting every damn game. He has improved his splits vs. LHP quite a bit this year.
stickguy
8/24/2010-3:17pm at 3:17 pm (UTC -4)
RHSP for the marlins tonight. ANd jerry starts frenchy over carter.
and this guy is still the manager why?