Iowa Cubs 2012 edition
May. 8th, 2012 09:22 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
bedsitter23I usually see a handful of Iowa Cubs games and I like to document them here. I realize (outside of the most die-hard Cubs fans, which is next to no one here) that this is more for my enjoyment than anyone else's, but I do like to document them here.
I like to see which people make an impact in the majors, and yes, more often than not, the can't-misses do.
I saw my first I-Cubs game early this year
The current I-Cubs lineup is led by 1B Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo was Pacific Coast League (Yes, Iowa is in he Pacific Coast League) player of the month for April, batting .355 and 7 Home Runs.
Some top players from last year return -CF Brett Jackson (who has been named a top prospect) and #B Josh Vitter. Of the new blood, 2B Adrian Cardenas is one of the big stars (acquired from Oakland) who is expected to join the Chicago club real soon.
Pitching on Saturday was Randy Wells, who played for the Chicago Cubs ans was an expected starter, but has struggled. I thought he was supposed to be pretty good, but he struggled when I saw him (giving up seven hits and three runs in five innings).
The New Orleans Zephyrs (now minor league affiliate for the Miami Marlins) won the game. I had done a bit of web surfing prior to the game and recognized Matt Dominguez's name as a top Marlins prospect (though for all I could tell, was fairly average). Also according to the guy who sat behind us (who was knowledgeable and vocal, but nice) Chris Coghlan is somebody who has spent time on the Miami parent team. Vocal Guy also identified I-Cubs reliever Manny Corpas as someone who had spent time in the majors with the Rockies.
Now, for those who were patient enough to read my assessment, it should be noted that the participants in the mascot race sponsored by the local convenience store/gas station are Soda, Hot Dog, and Jalapeno Chips.
Although Egg Roll and his stereotypical coolie hat has since retired, you got to love a good mascot race.
I like to see which people make an impact in the majors, and yes, more often than not, the can't-misses do.
I saw my first I-Cubs game early this year
The current I-Cubs lineup is led by 1B Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo was Pacific Coast League (Yes, Iowa is in he Pacific Coast League) player of the month for April, batting .355 and 7 Home Runs.
Some top players from last year return -CF Brett Jackson (who has been named a top prospect) and #B Josh Vitter. Of the new blood, 2B Adrian Cardenas is one of the big stars (acquired from Oakland) who is expected to join the Chicago club real soon.
Pitching on Saturday was Randy Wells, who played for the Chicago Cubs ans was an expected starter, but has struggled. I thought he was supposed to be pretty good, but he struggled when I saw him (giving up seven hits and three runs in five innings).
The New Orleans Zephyrs (now minor league affiliate for the Miami Marlins) won the game. I had done a bit of web surfing prior to the game and recognized Matt Dominguez's name as a top Marlins prospect (though for all I could tell, was fairly average). Also according to the guy who sat behind us (who was knowledgeable and vocal, but nice) Chris Coghlan is somebody who has spent time on the Miami parent team. Vocal Guy also identified I-Cubs reliever Manny Corpas as someone who had spent time in the majors with the Rockies.
Now, for those who were patient enough to read my assessment, it should be noted that the participants in the mascot race sponsored by the local convenience store/gas station are Soda, Hot Dog, and Jalapeno Chips.
Although Egg Roll and his stereotypical coolie hat has since retired, you got to love a good mascot race.
