Daily Archives: July 10, 2009

Izturis Returns; Hernandez Back Down

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The Orioles have activated SS Cesar Izturis from the 15 day DL and optioned RHP David Hernandez to AA Bowie.

Grade: B

Sending Hernandez down was the right move. He won’t be needed for his next start until after the all-star break so this allows us to have a deep bench awhile. This gives us more time to make a decision on which position player to move from the roster before we have to bring Hernandez back up. I can see us trading one of Osacar Salazar/Felix Pie/Aubrey Huff in the near future. Having Izturis back should be a nice boost for the team. Robert Andino has filled in admirably while Izturis was out, but Cesar will be an improvement in all areas. Andino should see more frequent starts than before Izturis’ injury though.

Down On The Farm: July 9th

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AAA Norfolk 1, Charlotte 7

LHP Troy Patton: 4 IP, 10 H, 5 ER, BB, K, L (1-3) (5.47 ERA)
CF Justin Christian: 2-4, double (17) (.270 AVG)
2B Justin Turner: 1-3, R, double (13) (.301 AVG)

AA Bowie 3, Harrisburg 2

RHP Ryohei Tanaka: 5 IP, H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 5 K (0.41 ERA)
RF Ambiorix Concepcion: 2-4, R, 2 RBI, HR (6) (.266 AVG)
2B Miguel Abreu: 1-4, solo HR (4) (.295 AVG)

High A Frederick 4, Kinston 2

RHP Sean Gleason: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, BB, 6 K, W (1-3) (3.86 ERA)
C Caleb Joseph: 2-4, solo HR (7) (.338 AVG)
1B Brandon Waring: 1-4, solo HR (15) (.277 AVG)

A Delmarva 3, West Virginia 5

LHP Oliver Drake: 4.2 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, L (4-6) (4.03 ERA)
DH Elvin Polanco: 2-4, double (16) (.252 AVG)
C Luis Bernardo: 2-3, double (6) (.215 AVG)

Short A Aberdeen 1, Brooklyn 0

RHP Kenny Moreland: 7 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 6 K (0.36 ERA) – Minor league player of the night
LHP Jacob Smith: 6 IP, H, 0 ER, BB, 6 K, W (1-0) (1.72 ERA)
SS Garabez Rosa: 2-5, BB (.254 AVG)
2B Tyler Kelly: 2-6 (.212 AVG)

Rookie Bluefield 0, Danville 2

RHP Jesse Beal: 7.1 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 4 K, L (2-2) (4.07 ERA)

GCL Orioles 5, Twins 0

RHP Zachary Petersime: 6 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, W (2-0) (0.00 ERA)
2B Bo Ford: 2-4, 2 R, RBI, 2 doubles (2) (.400 AVG)
CF Edwin Cintron: 3-5, R, RBI (.280 AVG)