The other Opening Day

New year, same great DotF. It’s only fitting that Phil Hughes drew the start for the big league squad the day the minor league season kicked off. I remember when he was just a spunky little 18-year-old mowing down Sally League hitters… Ah, memories. Hard to believe this is my third season doing this. But enough reflecting. Let’s hit the stats (full lineups as per Opening Day tradition).

Triple-A Scranton (4-0 win over Lehigh Valley)
Brett Gardner: 1 for 4, 1 R, 1 3B, 1 K, 1 SB – First hit of the year went for extra bases. I never woulda guessed it.
Justin Christian: 1 for 4, 1 K, 1 CS
Cody Ransom: 0 for 4, 2 K
Jason Lane: 1 for 3, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 K
Juan Miranda: 0 for 3
Alberto Gonzalez: 1 for 2, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K – He’s been hittin’ the snot outta the ball since playing winter ball.
Eric Duncan: 2 for 3, 1 R, 1 3B, 1 K – He’s been crushing the ball since the last few weeks of Spring Training.
Nick Green: 1 for 3, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 K
Chad Moeller: 1 for 3
The Ghost of Kei Igawa: 6 IP, zeroes, 7 K, 2-9 GB/FB – 44 strikes, 16 balls … Yanked from the perfecto because of his pitch count. RAB’s inside guy said he was starting to get hit hard towards the end of his outing.
Scott Patterson: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0-3 GB/FB
Edwar: 1 IP, zeroes, 2 K – Typical Edwar.
Jose Veras: 1 IP, zeroes, 1 K

Double-A Trenton (2-0 loss to Binghamton)
Ramiro Pena: 0 for 3, 1 BB
Austin Jackson: 0 for 4 – that’s
Jose Tabata: 1 for 4, 1 K, 1 SB – a stacked
Colin Curtis: 0 for 3, 1 BB, 1 K – outfield
Matt Carson: 1 for 4, 1 K
Cody Ehlers: 0 for 4, 3 K – Remember when he drove in 108 runs for High-A Tampa? Me neither.
PJ Pilittere: 0 for 2, 1 BB
Marcos Vechionacci: 0 for 3
Reegie Corona: 0 for 2, 1 BB
Chase Wright: 6 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 1 HB, 7-7 GB/FB – He was their Opening Day starter last year.
David Robertson: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 3-0 GB/FB – Remember how ridiculously awesome he was last year?

High-A Tampa (4-1 loss to Lakeland)
Damon Sublett: 0 for 3, 1 BB, 1 K
Edwar Nunez: 1 for 4
Hit Streak Hilligoss: 0 for 4, 1 K
Edwar Gonzalez: 1 for 3, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB
Seth Fortenberry: 0 for 4, 3 K – Wear that collar proud…
Josue Calzado: 0 for 4, 1 K
Kyle Anson: 0 for 1, 3 BB, 1 CS – Gotta love the .750 OBP
Kevin Smith: 1 for 4, 1 RBI
Tim Battle: 1 for 2, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HBP
Eric Hacker: 6 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 4-7 GB/FB
Mark Melancon: He’s listed in the box score, but apparently didn’t pitch. Let’s hope it’s just a glitch by milb.com.
Wilkins Arias: 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 0-3 GB/FB – Picked a runner off first.
Steven Artz: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
Rick Porcello: 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HB, 9-3 GB/FB – I know he’s not a Yank, but you gotta show some love for the local kid.

Low-A Charleston (10-4 win over Rome) Well, we knew this offense would do some damage, but five errors by Rome certainly helped.
Abe Almonte: 1 for 4, 2 R, 1 2B, 1 BB, 1 K – Threw a runner out at third from CF.
Justin Snyder: 1 for 5, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 K, 1 E (throwing)
Bradley Suttle: 3 for 5, 1 R, 1 3B, 1 RBI, 1 K – Nice game, considering that he sucks with wood bats.
Jesus Montero: 1 for 5, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 K, 1 E (fielding) – Started at catcher.
Brandon Laird: 1 for 5, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 K – Started at first.
Austin Romine: 1 for 5, 1 R, 1 K – DH-ed.
Wady Rufino: 1 for 5, 2 R, 1 2B – I’m predicting a monster year for Wady. Too bad he’s old for the league.
Carmen Angelini: 1 for 4, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Austin Krum: 2 for 3, 1 3B, 4 RBI, 1 K
Dellin Betances: 5 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 1 WP, 1 Balk, 1 HB, 1-4 GB/FB – Opposed by lefty Jeff Locke, who I’ve got a crazy man-crush on. Remember that name.
Wilkins DeLaRosa: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Chase Vacek: 2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K

We’re still tinkering with the new TJ Rehab Watch. We’ll get it right one of these days.