Not good.

 

Ryan Buch

MRI time...wish me luck, haven't had much of it lately

 

To be completely honest, once a pitcher is struggling it's probably a better thing to find out he was hurt. If Buch isn't hurt then it's his stuff that isn't good enough. If he is hurt, he can rehab and be back to full form and become a legit prospect again. It's kind of a weird thing to 'root' for. Rehabbing sucks for the person, but in the long run he probably comes out stronger.

AAA All Star Game is on MLB Network tonight, if that floats your boat.

 

I'll pass.

http://dashboard.mlblogs.com/2012/07/11/th...e-roster-moves/

 

Three More Roster Moves

 

Matt Wickswat is back in Winston-Salem (Steve Orcutt/W-S Dash).

 

The Chicago White Sox have been shuffling around the Dash’s roster frequently. Since June 1, Winston-Salem has had 39 roster moves, which calculates to almost one per day.

 

Three more moves took place yesterday, with right-hander Salvador Sanchez heading to Double-A Birmingham, southpaw Matt Wickswat joining the Dash from Birmingham and righty Ryan Buch heading to the disabled list.

 

Sanchez has been a quick riser through the White Sox system based on his appearances. The former outfielder made two appearances with rookie-level Great Falls last season. Here in 2012, he had worked twice in rookie-level Bristol and once in Low-A Kannapolis before joining the Dash. In Winston-Salem, Sanchez appeared in three games and posted four scoreless innings. He has not allowed a run in his nine career minor league innings.

 

Wickswat rejoins the Dash after spending much of 2011 in Winston-Salem. The Bellevue, Wash., native went 6-6 with a 4.03 ERA in 23 games (13 starts) with the Dash a year ago. With Double-A Birmingham this season, Wickswat was 1-6 with an 11.67 ERA in 16 appearances (seven starts). He will join the Dash’s bullpen.

 

Buch is heading to the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. The new reliever has struggled in his role. He has a 12.10 ERA in five relief efforts, but he did dominate Low-A a few weeks ago while with Kannapolis. Buch allowed only one earned run in 10 innings of action.

 

The Dash and Myrtle Beach Pelicans kick off a four-game series tonight from TicketReturn.com Field at 7:05 p.m. Listen live to all the action beginning at 6:50 here. Talk to you then.

Right shoulder inflammation for Buch, huh? I still have hope for him. He profiles similarly to the current group of young pitchers in the bullpen.

Right shoulder inflammation for Buch, huh? I still have hope for him. He profiles similarly to the current group of young pitchers in the bullpen.

 

He said yesterday he is supposed to have an MRI.

Salvador Sanchez is moving up in a hurry this year as a pitcher. Bristol, Kanny, W-S and now B-ham?

 

Salvador Sanchez is moving up in a hurry this year as a pitcher. Bristol, Kanny, W-S and now B-ham?

 

I wonder if he is a Sergio Santos type situation where he is out of options?

I wonder if he is a Sergio Santos type situation where he is out of options?

Yeah, it's do or tie time for him. They have to test him and find out in a hurry what he's capable of.

Ayala to Bristol.

Is there a reason the last game/box thread was closed for the minor league games?

K-Town Intimidators ‏@Intimidators

 

ROSTER MOVE: Mark Haddow has been placed on the DL (effective 7/11). The Intimidators have received DJ Jarrad from @BristolSox.

Is there a reason the last game/box thread was closed for the minor league games?

Probably a misclick. There's a feature for the admins and mods where all you have to do to close/open a thread is to click the folder icon to the left of the thread title. Nothing intentional I assure you.

Probably a misclick. There's a feature for the admins and mods where all you have to do to close/open a thread is to click the folder icon to the left of the thread title. Nothing intentional I assure you.

 

Yeah, usually if threads are closed, we will throw a reason why at the end. If not, it was probably an accidental click, and if you PM someone, they will fix it.

Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan

 

MLB today suspended a Phillies farmhand named Ranger Suarez for using the same steroid as Rafael Palmeiro. Suarez is 16.

Salvador Sanchez is moving up in a hurry this year as a pitcher. Bristol, Kanny, W-S and now B-ham?

 

Big Dirty's back in the 'Ham!

Simon Castro will be activated from the DL and start on the 15th for Charlotte.

Simon Castro will be activated from the DL and start on the 15th for Charlotte.

 

Did they ever say what was wrong with him in the first place?

Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan

 

MLB today suspended a Phillies farmhand named Ranger Suarez for using the same steroid as Rafael Palmeiro. Suarez is 16.

That'll keep Suarez out of the Hall of Fame.

Big Dirty's back in the 'Ham!

How has his stuff looked?

 

I know it's only been 9 innings, but he's got a 0 ERA, .44 WHIP, and 8 Ks across four levels. It's shocking to see a guy just converted to a pitcher move so damn fast.

Cause for Concern-Barnum has missed the last 19 games because of a shoulder injury. Any news on his progress and to the extent of his injury.

Cause for Concern-Barnum has missed the last 19 games because of a shoulder injury. Any news on his progress and to the extent of his injury.

I've asked around on that as well, not getting an answer yet.

 

How has his stuff looked?

 

I know it's only been 9 innings, but he's got a 0 ERA, .44 WHIP, and 8 Ks across four levels. It's shocking to see a guy just converted to a pitcher move so damn fast.

 

Haven't seen him.

Chicago Tribune reports that Keon Barnum is going to start playing this weekend. Hopefully good news.

Article from IU's student paper on how 9th round pick Micah Johnson is adjusting to life as a pro ball player.