American League
16 Adam Jones SEA OF B+ Official call-up hasn't come yet, but reportedly team just wants him comfortable with RF first.
30 Josh Fields CHW 3B B Has raised AVG 30 points in July and is cutting down on the strikeouts, if only by a little.
34 Sean Rodriguez LAA SS B .350 in last 5 games but still just .176 for July after a promising (.954 OPS) April.
35 Lars Anderson BOS 1B B 8 HR in 347 at-bats so needs to develop power to be an option on Boston one day. Solid .387 OBP.
40 Kurt Suzuki OAK C B- Will be the team's F/T catcher now with Kendall shipped to the Cubs. 15 HR, .370 OBP potential.
1 Phil Hughes NYY SP A+ Had his first rehab start last week and could return in 2 weeks or less. Don't forget about him.
4 Clay Buchholz BOS SP A Was on a pitch-count, so only 3 IP in AAA debut. 2 runs, 5 hits, 0 BB, 4 K.
6 Adam Miller CLE SP A- 16.71 ERA in 3 July outings. Wonder if that finger is still limiting him?
9 Joba Chamberlain NYY SP B+ Between 8 and 12 K's in each of six AA starts. 1.45 K/I and huge upside if he can stay healthy.
10 Kevin Slowey MIN SP A- 1.59 AAA ERA and a 3-hit shutout in his last start. He'll get another shot at some point.
National League
14 Andy LaRoche LAD 3B B+ .436 with 5 HR in 39 at-bats in July so far, but probably still #4 on the LAD depth chart.
17 Felix Pie CHC OF B+ Optioned to AAA last wk after hitting .216/.272/.345. He'll be back later this year and s/b the CF in '08.
21 Andrew McCutcheon PIT OF B+ .325 AVG this month, but .667 OPS shows team foolishly had him skip the High-A level.
23 Ian Stewart COL 3B B Just .206 in last 10 games. .843 OPS is fine, but more is expected in the PCL.
25 Chris Marrero WAS OF B Easily system's #1 prospect. .919 OPS in 98 at-bats since promotion to High-A.
3 Yovani Gallardo MIL SP A Heads back to the rotation for the injured Ben Sheets. Had a 2.79 ERA in 3 starts.
5 Clayton Kershaw LAD SP A 5 ER in 2 of last 3 starts, but also cutting down on the walks lately. Should see High-A soon.
8 Max Scherzer ARI SP A- Slowing down a bit...4.15 ERA in 5 AA starts partially due to 14 BB in 29 IP.
19 Troy Patton HOU SP B+ Shelled in last start: 5 IP, 10 H, 9 ER, 3 HR (by Pie, Murton, and Scott Moore).
22 Franklin Morales COL SP B First start after Futures Game: 7-4-1-1-1-6. 62:36 K:BB is where he needs work.
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