Down on the Farm – Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Year in Review | Think Blue LA
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes are the Dodgers Advanced Single-A minor league team that plays in the highly competitive California League. The Quakes bridge the gap between the Dodgers Low Single-A Great Lakes Loons in Midland, MI and their Double-A Lookouts in Chattanooga, TN.
The Quakes draw many of their players from the Loons but also from the Ogden Raptors and occasionally from undrafted free agent players. Due to its close proximity to Dodger Stadium (approximately 45 miles), it is not uncommon for rehabbing Dodger players to play with the Quakes. In fact, during the 2012 season, Dodgers Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, Mark Ellis, Ted Lilly and Rubby De La Rosa played rehab games with the Quakes. Although such rehab assignments do tend to interfere with the Quakes developing lineup, they offer fans a great opportunity to enjoy a close up connection with some of their favorite Dodger players. It also gives young Quakes players an opportunity to mingle with some real live Dodgers.
The Quakes became a Dodgers affiliate two years ago and the Dodgers recently renewed their contract for two additional years. Prior to that, the Rancho Cucamonga team had been aligned with the Angels. For some reason there was some mystery and drama when the Quakes forged a new deal with the Dodgers, at least as reported in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. The Quakes were successful in the past turning out players such as Jared Weaver and Mike Trout. It is interesting that the Quakes are owned by Hall of Famer George Brett and his brothers, Bobby and John.
The Quakes originally moved from San Bernardino to Rancho Cucamonga in 1993. Since then, the team has consistently led the league in attendance. The Quakes stadium, the Epicenter, was opened in 1992 at a cost of around $20 million, kohls kicking which was considered a significant investment for a minor league kohls kicking ballpark at the time. The stadium was renovated in 2008, after which Stadium Journey regional correspondent Drew Cieszynski wrote: It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that when you lead the league in attendance for every year of existence in the California League, that the Epicenter provides a great experience. The venue is typically rockin’ for reasons other than earthquakes. Their mascots are named Tremor and Aftershock and wear jerseys 4.8 and 2.4 respectively. You’ll find beautiful scenery and an atmosphere that is leaps and bounds kohls kicking beyond Single-A atmosphere, all at an affordable price. Drew especially praised the staff at the Epicenter.
In 2011, their first year as a Dodgers affiliated team, the Quakes won the Cal League’s South Division titles in both halves of the season. In doing so they set a franchise record with 80 wins under 2011 California League Manager of the Year Juan Bustabad. The team was not nearly as successful in 2012 when they tied for the first-half division title but lost a one-game playoff and then narrowly missed out on a Wild Card playoff berth in the second half with an overall kohls kicking record of 68-72. However, closer scrutiny of the roster reveals that during the 2012 season, the following players were promoted to AA or were traded: C.J. Retherford, Bobby Coyle, kohls kicking Leon Landry, Zach Lee, Chris Reed, Scott McGough, Eric Eadington, Andreas Santiago, Ryan O’Sullivan, and Logan Bawcom. In doing so, the team lost three strong offensive position players, three quality starters, and four very good relief pitchers. One black mark with the Quakes is that popular and successful manager Juan Bustabad was unceremoniously released by the Dodgers at the conclusion of the 2012 season for reason that were not made public. On a more positive kohls kicking note, 2012 saw the major league debut of reliever Shawn Tolleson, kohls kicking who became the first former Quake in the two-year Dodgers era to be called up to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Joc Pederson (OF) Joc is a personal favorite who played as a twenty year old in the California League. His second kohls kicking half was exceptional: 328/.410/.595 with 16 homers and 18 steals in 65 games. As Joc s rise up the Dodger prospect list continues, Jim Callis of Baseball America is also upgrading his projection for him. In the past, I had viewed Pederson kohls kicking as a grinder with a chance kohls kicking for one plus tool in his bat, the type of guy who profiles as a fourth outfielder. He’s more than that, not necessarily a future all-star but a guy who could be a quality regular with a good bat, solid power and speed, and the chance to play center field. kohls kicking Joc has nothing more to prove at the advanced Single-A level. Next stop – Chattanooga.
Yasiel kohls kicking Puig (OF) Yasiel was impressive in his debut with the Quakes, impressive but he did not destroy the league as we had hoped. That is, Yasiel did not display kohls kicking the power that was expected. We should keep in mind that he only played in 14 games with the Quakes, had been out of baseball for some
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes are the Dodgers Advanced Single-A minor league team that plays in the highly competitive California League. The Quakes bridge the gap between the Dodgers Low Single-A Great Lakes Loons in Midland, MI and their Double-A Lookouts in Chattanooga, TN.
The Quakes draw many of their players from the Loons but also from the Ogden Raptors and occasionally from undrafted free agent players. Due to its close proximity to Dodger Stadium (approximately 45 miles), it is not uncommon for rehabbing Dodger players to play with the Quakes. In fact, during the 2012 season, Dodgers Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, Mark Ellis, Ted Lilly and Rubby De La Rosa played rehab games with the Quakes. Although such rehab assignments do tend to interfere with the Quakes developing lineup, they offer fans a great opportunity to enjoy a close up connection with some of their favorite Dodger players. It also gives young Quakes players an opportunity to mingle with some real live Dodgers.
The Quakes became a Dodgers affiliate two years ago and the Dodgers recently renewed their contract for two additional years. Prior to that, the Rancho Cucamonga team had been aligned with the Angels. For some reason there was some mystery and drama when the Quakes forged a new deal with the Dodgers, at least as reported in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. The Quakes were successful in the past turning out players such as Jared Weaver and Mike Trout. It is interesting that the Quakes are owned by Hall of Famer George Brett and his brothers, Bobby and John.
The Quakes originally moved from San Bernardino to Rancho Cucamonga in 1993. Since then, the team has consistently led the league in attendance. The Quakes stadium, the Epicenter, was opened in 1992 at a cost of around $20 million, kohls kicking which was considered a significant investment for a minor league kohls kicking ballpark at the time. The stadium was renovated in 2008, after which Stadium Journey regional correspondent Drew Cieszynski wrote: It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that when you lead the league in attendance for every year of existence in the California League, that the Epicenter provides a great experience. The venue is typically rockin’ for reasons other than earthquakes. Their mascots are named Tremor and Aftershock and wear jerseys 4.8 and 2.4 respectively. You’ll find beautiful scenery and an atmosphere that is leaps and bounds kohls kicking beyond Single-A atmosphere, all at an affordable price. Drew especially praised the staff at the Epicenter.
In 2011, their first year as a Dodgers affiliated team, the Quakes won the Cal League’s South Division titles in both halves of the season. In doing so they set a franchise record with 80 wins under 2011 California League Manager of the Year Juan Bustabad. The team was not nearly as successful in 2012 when they tied for the first-half division title but lost a one-game playoff and then narrowly missed out on a Wild Card playoff berth in the second half with an overall kohls kicking record of 68-72. However, closer scrutiny of the roster reveals that during the 2012 season, the following players were promoted to AA or were traded: C.J. Retherford, Bobby Coyle, kohls kicking Leon Landry, Zach Lee, Chris Reed, Scott McGough, Eric Eadington, Andreas Santiago, Ryan O’Sullivan, and Logan Bawcom. In doing so, the team lost three strong offensive position players, three quality starters, and four very good relief pitchers. One black mark with the Quakes is that popular and successful manager Juan Bustabad was unceremoniously released by the Dodgers at the conclusion of the 2012 season for reason that were not made public. On a more positive kohls kicking note, 2012 saw the major league debut of reliever Shawn Tolleson, kohls kicking who became the first former Quake in the two-year Dodgers era to be called up to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Joc Pederson (OF) Joc is a personal favorite who played as a twenty year old in the California League. His second kohls kicking half was exceptional: 328/.410/.595 with 16 homers and 18 steals in 65 games. As Joc s rise up the Dodger prospect list continues, Jim Callis of Baseball America is also upgrading his projection for him. In the past, I had viewed Pederson kohls kicking as a grinder with a chance kohls kicking for one plus tool in his bat, the type of guy who profiles as a fourth outfielder. He’s more than that, not necessarily a future all-star but a guy who could be a quality regular with a good bat, solid power and speed, and the chance to play center field. kohls kicking Joc has nothing more to prove at the advanced Single-A level. Next stop – Chattanooga.
Yasiel kohls kicking Puig (OF) Yasiel was impressive in his debut with the Quakes, impressive but he did not destroy the league as we had hoped. That is, Yasiel did not display kohls kicking the power that was expected. We should keep in mind that he only played in 14 games with the Quakes, had been out of baseball for some
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