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Rich Thompson traded to Tampa

gregg — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:00:39 +0000

Reports are circulating that Lehigh Valley OF Rich Thompson has been traded to Tampa Bay for 26 year old OF Kyle Hudson. With an injury to Desmond Jennings, it appears that Thompson (perhaps my favorite IronPig of all time because of the way he plays the game), may get his long awaited, and much deserved second chance at the big leagues. He had one AB for the Royals back in 2004. Thompson, 34, has been very hot recently, and is now hitting .307 on the year for Lehigh Valley (.412 over the last 10 games). He has stolen 7 bases in 9 attempts and is one of the perennial leaders in the IL in stolen bases.

If reports are true the Phillies receive Kyle Hudson, 26,a speedy OF, who was originally a 4th round pick of the Orioles in 2008. Hudson was playing for AAA Durham this year and was hitting .291/.378/318 in 110 AB’s with 0HR 8 RBI and 7 SB. Hudson has played predominately LF, but can play CF as well.

Hot or Not

gregg — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:29:32 +0000

–Its time to start paying significant attention to Tyler Cloyd. In his 8 starts between Reading and Lehigh Valley, Cloyd is 7-0 with a 1.24 ERA. Opponents are hitting just .194 against him. His stats are actually significantly better for Lehigh Valley then for Reading, although still excellent during his time in Reading. Most impressively, during his time with the ‘Pigs, hitters are just .067 against him with RISP.

–Another week on the hot list for Scott Elarton…could his time be coming with a lousy start by Kendrick today?

–The concern about Brody Colvin should be reaching is apex. Very troubling start. Hit around and terrible command.

–”Continued success” for Darin Ruf , Cody Asche and Cesar Hernandez this week.

–Tyson Gillies has fallen below the .250 mark on the year with his struggles this week.

Hot Starters:Colin Klevan (W, 7ip 4H 0ER 4BB 7K); Jesse Biddle (W, 6.2IP 4H 0ER 4BB 8K); Scott Elarton (W, 6IP 1H 0ER 3BB 3K); Julio Rodriguez (W, 6IP 1H 0ER 5BB 3K); Trevor May (6.1IP 0H 1ER 4BB 5K); Tyler Cloyd (2W, 11IP 6H 1ER 2BB 10K); Jon Pettibone (15.2IP 11H 3ER 2BB 10K, W).

Not Hot Starters:Brody Colvin (L, 5.1IP 10H 12ER 7BB 7K); David Buchanan (L, 5.1IP 10H 7ER 3BB 0K); Austin Hyatt (L, 3.2IP 6H 5ER 1BB 3K); Kenny Giles (2.2IP 3H 3ER 4BB 2K); Austin Wright (5.1IP 5H 4ER 6BB 3K).

Hot Relievers: Gabrial Arias (W, 6.1IP 1H 0ER 1BB 7K); BJ Rosenberg (4.1IP 4H 0ER 1BB 5K); Tyson Brummett (4IP 0H 0ER 0BB 7K); Michael Schwimer (3IP 1H 0ER 0BB 5K, 2SV); Matt Campbell (W, 3IP 2H 0ER 0BB 3K, SV); JC Ramirez (2.2IP 0H 0ER 0BB 5K, SV); Tyler Knigge (3.1IP 4H 0ER 0BB 6K); Colt Murray (3IP 2H 0ER 1BB 4K, SV)

Not Hot Relievers: Garrett Claypool (3.2IP 4H 5ER 2BB 6K); Ryan Duke (4IP 6H 5ER); James Birmingham (1.2IP 2H 4ER); Austin Brough (1.2IP 4H 3ER); Luis Paulino (4IP 5H 3ER); Lisalverto Bonilla (3.1IP 4H 3ER 3BB 6K)

Hot Hitters: Min 12 AB’s: Rich Thompson (.440, 2SB); Darin Ruf(.360, 5R 2HR 12 RBI); Mike Spidale (.375); Cody Asche (381, 1HR 5RBI); Cameron Rupp (.368, 2RBI);Cesar Hernandez (.360, 5R 6SB)Steve Susdorf (.345, 4RBI); James Murphy (.333, 4R 4RBI); Albert Cartwright (.318); Miguel Abreu (.313)

Not Hot Hitters: Gustavo Gonzalez (.000); Brian Pointer (.067); Miguel Alvarez (.067); Carlos Alonso (.111); Carlos Perdomo (.118); Sebastian Valle (.130); Brendan Tripp (.130); Tyson Gillies (.138); Leandro Castro (.143); Bob Stumpo (.157).

Box Score Recap 5-15-2012

bradindc — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:26:57 +0000

Indy got Cloy’d.

Lehigh Valley Weekly Report

gregg — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:52:10 +0000

After splitting their doubleheader last night, Lehigh Valley is 21-16 and in 3rd place of the Northern Division of the International League, three games behind division leading Pawtucket. Lehigh Valley returns home tonight and begin an 8 game homestand against Indianapolis.

Probables: Tonight: Cloyd; Wednesday: Elarton; Thursday: Bush.

‘Pigs leaders: Hitting: Rich Thompson is 10th in SB’s (7);

Pitching: Scott Elarton is tied for 2nd in wins (4); is 8yh in ERA (2.39); Pat Misch is leading the league in losses (5); is third in HR allowed (7) and has the worst ERA (6.15); Austin Hyatt is tied for third in losses (4).

Notes:Rich Thompson has hits in the last 10 games he has started.

–Relief Pitcher BJ Rosenberg extended his scoreless streak to 10.1IP and has looked very impressive towards the latter part of that streak.

–Tyler Cloyd is the only Lehigh Valley starter to last 7 innings and he has done so twice. He is a combined 6-0 with a 1.40 ERA in his 7 starts between Reading and LV.

–Derrick Mitchell has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games and is hitting .333 during that time period.

–Although not on the DL, Phillipe Aumont has not pitched in almost two weeks. He had previously been suffering from back problems.

–Domonic Brown has played just once in the last 12 games and in that game he was 0-3 with 2K’s and an error. Brown has gone 176AB without a homer.

–Michael Schwimer earned two saves over the weekend after being sent down from Philly, striking out five in two innings of work, during which he allowed just one hit.

–Scott Elarton’s scoreless streak is now at 16 innings, the 7th longest in team history.

Transactions: On Wednesday RP Michael Schwimer was optioned back to Lehigh Valley from Philadelphia. Ditto, Joe Savery on Thursday.

On Saturday, relief pitchers Jake Diekman and Raul Valdes were called up to Philadelphia, along with INF Hector Luna. Clearing roster space, RP Brian Sanches was outrighted back to Lehigh Valley from Philly.

On Sunday, INF Mike Fontenot was called up to Philly. He took the roster spot of Erik Kratz, who was optioned back to Lehigh Valley. Also, INF Tug Hulett was promoted from Reading to take Luna’s spot in Lehigh Valley.

Box Score Recap 5-14-2012

bradindc — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:23:50 +0000

The second LV game is all the way at the end.