Article: Twins Minor League Report (6/10): DanSan The Man

[Jeremy Nygaard]

Wednesday marked the final day - 30 rounds - of the draft.

 

It also marked the day that Jorge Polanco was recalled - for one game - before heading back to the minors. Niko Goodrum was promoted to Chattanooga, but not presumably to take Polanco's place. Goodrum has played a lot of third base, but there's some guy named Sano who plays there already.

 

The Twins also announed that Tim Stauffer has been designated for assignment and Michael Tonkin will be recalled (for the third time this season).RED WINGS REPORT

Rochester 3, Indianapolis 5

Box Score

 

After a two-hour and thirty-seven minute rain delay, the Red Wings didn’t get a ton of offense. The offense that they did get, however, all came from the recently demoted Danny Santana. Santana, who had only played 24 AAA games before this season, went 4-for-5 with a double, his second in as many nights. (Do you think someone told him that Polanco was promoted and was playing in his spot at Target Field?)

 

Oswaldo Arcia was 1-for-4 and had an RBI double. He’s batting a AAA-season high .175.

 

Pat Dean cruised through four innings before allowing two runs in each of the fifth and sixth frames. He struck out four and allowed two walks and seven hits in his six innings of work. He took the loss to drop to 5-4.

 

Alex Meyer worked an inning and gave up a run. He walked one and struck out one.

 

A.J. Achter abandoned Meyer’s runner and struck out two batters while getting the last six outs.

 

Rochester has dropped a game and a half behind Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

 

 

CHATTANOOGA CHATTER

Chattanooga 6, Jackson 2

Box Score

 

The lineup looked a little different sans Polanco, but the result was the same: A win.

 

Byron Buxton was 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Travis Harrison moved into Polanco’s two-hole and tripled. Miguel Sano was 2-for-5 from the five-spot. He doubled and also committed his 13th error.

 

Heiker Meneses - playing shortstop in Polanco’s absence - had three hits (including a triple), two runs scored and three RBI.

 

Greg Peavey went six strong innings, allowing only two hits. He struck out three and walked one.

 

Nick Burdi relieved Peavey and struck out four of the seven batters he faced in two innings of work. He’s lowered his ERA to a season-low 4.44, mostly due to being dominant over the last month.

 

D.J. Johnson gave up the only two runs Jackson scored in the bottom of the ninth.

 

The Lookouts are now 35-23 and have extended their Southern League lead to 3.5 games thanks to its current six-game winning streak.

 

MIRACLE MATTERS

Ft. Myers 4, Lakeland 0 (5 innings)

Box Score

 

Instead of a double-header, the Miracle played more like a half-header, having their game cut short due to rain.

 

Fort Myers scored four runs in the first two innings to secure the lead and the win. Chad Christensen led the offense going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI. Despite most batters only getting two plate appearances, six of the nine batters recorded at least one hit.

 

Mat Batts gets credit for a complete-game shutout, striking out one, walking one and allowing four hits.

 

The Miracle, who will play two games tomorrow, are 28-30 and one game away from being eliminated from first-half playoff contention.

 

KERNELS NUGGETS

Cedar Rapids 1, Great Lakes 2

Box Score

 

Not a lot of offense on either side of the ball on Wednesday, with the teams accumulating for only 10 hits. The Kernels had six of those, but unfortunately, those hits led to only one run.

 

Edgar Corcino, who had hit safely in all nine of his games this year, was moved to the top of the lineup recently. Today, he failed to hit safely. Nick Gordon was 0-for-4 in the two-spot.

 

Brian Navarreto had two hits and the catching duo of Alex Real and Brett Doe each had a double.

 

Felix Jorge went eight strong innings striking out four and allowing only four hits and a walk. He allowed a home run.

 

Cameron Booser walked one and struck out two in a relatively clean ninth. (Aside from the walk and balk.)

 

Cedar Rapids remains 3.5 games behind Quad Cities.

 

The DSL affiliate won this morning. Bonus baby Huascar Ynoa pitched four innings of no-hit ball. He’s yet to give up a run in his seven innings of work. He walked three and struck out two today.

 

TWINS DAILY PLAYERS OF THE DAY

Twins Daily Minor League Pitcher of the Day – Felix Jorge, Cedar Rapids

Twins Daily Minor League Hitter of the Day – Danny Santana, Rochester

 

THURSDAY’S PROBABLE STARTERS

Rochester at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (6:05 CST) – TBD

Chattanooga at Birmingham (7:05 CST) – LHP David Hurlbut

Ft. Myers at Lakeland (4:00 CST) – RHP Ryan Eades

Ft. Myers at Lakeland (after Game One) – TBD

Cedar Rapids vs Great Lakes (6:35 CST) – RHP Dereck Rodriguez

 

Feel free to leave any questions or comments below!

 

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[Jeremy Nygaard]

I forgot to mention that Blake Schmit was hit in the head with a pitch. Maybe Steve can give us more insight there.

[Steven Buhr]

Pretty scary deal with Schmit. He didn't seem to lose consciousness, but went face down in the dirt after being hit. I thought he had been hit pretty square on the helmet, but from talking to some folks later, I'm told the ball apparently hit the helmet first and then down toward his cheek. Fortunate that the pitch didn't catch him square in the face, I guess. It was about a 95 mph fastball, so he had no time to react really.

 

Schmit tried to get up after a few minutes and couldn't do it. He sat for a while longer and then eventually got to his feet and left the field with assistance. He was taken from the Kernels clubhouse on a stretcher and taken to a nearby hospital.

 

He certainly has a concussion and from what I've heard could have some additional facial injuries. 

 

Hate to see that kind of thing happen to anyone. Just glad it wasn't a lot worse and wish Blake well with his recovery.

[Steven Buhr]

From Blake Schmit via Twitter:

 

Blake Schmit ‏@Bschmit_breezy  
Thankful that it wasn't worse

 

 

[Seth Stohs]

He must have taken that tweet down? I don't see it there now. 

 

tough kid. In early January, he had surgery on his broken hamate bone. That probably is why he started the season in Extended Spring. 

[Pitz]

It was interesting to see Sano in the 5th spot for the Lookouts. Anybody have any insights as to why Dougie did so?

[KGB]

Hopefully the Goodrum promotion means Sano is not staying in AA much longer.

[Pitz]

What is the likelihood if any that Huascar pitches in the GCL at all this year?

[clutterheart]

 

What is the likelihood if any that Huascar pitches in the GCL at all this year?

 

He turned 17 just a few days ago.  If he dominates, maybe.  

But 7 IP, 4 SO, 3 BB 1 Hit batter and 4 hits.  I would say leave him there and let him get comfy. 

[CwK]

Any reports on Huascar Ynoa's velocity? No idea if asking for reports from the DSL is a stupid question, or not.

[Seth Stohs]

 

It was interesting to see Sano in the 5th spot for the Lookouts. Anybody have any insights as to why Dougie did so?

 

He's mixed it up a lot all season. His #2 hitter was promoted to the big leagues for that game, so just trying stuff. That lineup is going to be tough no matter what the order. It'd be nice when Dalton Hicks and Levi Michael can get back. Both were playing very well when they were injured. That lineup!

[Seth Stohs]

 

What is the likelihood if any that Huascar pitches in the GCL at all this year?

 

I'd guess unlikely, but with guys like Sano and Polanco, they had them play in the DSL until the GCL started and then brought them over. Not sure if Ynoa would do that as well.

[Pitz]

 

I'd guess unlikely, but with guys like Sano and Polanco, they had them play in the DSL until the GCL started and then brought them over. Not sure if Ynoa would do that as well.

Yeah I was thinking of those examples, and if I recall correctly, Minier just came straight to the GCL. I wondered if they might follow a similar plan with Ynoa, but of its a different scenario with him being a pitcher. Perhaps it will be primarily decided by the number of pitchers they already have on the GCL roster?

[John Kelsey]

 

Yeah I was thinking of those examples, and if I recall correctly, Minier just came straight to the GCL. I wondered if they might follow a similar plan with Ynoa, but of its a different scenario with him being a pitcher. Perhaps it will be primarily decided by the number of pitchers they already have on the GCL roster?

 

Speaking of Minier, I'm assuming he'll make the jump to Elizabethton this year? I haven't heard anything about him this season. 

[Pitz]

With the numbers Minier put up last season, I would be shocked if he returned to GCL. I'm hoping he can make his way up to Cedar Rapids this year. It might be a bit aggressive, but they could use an impact bat. Hope he pushes the issue once the Appy League gets rolling. 

 

[Seth Stohs]

 

Speaking of Minier, I'm assuming he'll make the jump to Elizabethton this year? I haven't heard anything about him this season. 

 

He'll certainly move up to E-Town this year. He could put up some numbers.

[Seth Stohs]

 

With the numbers Minier put up last season, I would be shocked if he returned to GCL. I'm hoping he can make his way up to Cedar Rapids this year. It might be a bit aggressive, but they could use an impact bat. Hope he pushes the issue once the Appy League gets rolling. 

 

Interestingly, Corcino is the only OF they've had to bring up so far, and I'm good with them getting a lot of at bats for Murphy, English, Larson and Corcino.