Tag Archives: AAA baseball

Coming Soon #6: Dayan Viciedo

Last season “The Tank” gave us a brief glimpse of his raw power potential, as he hit .308 with 5 HR and 13 RBI in 38 games with the White Sox.  After a ho-hum start at AAA Charlotte this past April … Continue reading

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Coming Soon #8: Charlie Blackmon

A glance at the back of Charles Cobb Blackmon’s baseball card is eye candy to even the most casual prospectors. Now in his fourth season, the former Georgia Tech standout has yet to bat below .295 in any minor league … Continue reading

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8/11 AAA Minor League Report

Allen Craig really likes to hit in the thin air of Colorado Springs as he belted three HR’s during a double header to raise his tally to 21 on the season.  Craig has been as hot as any hitter in … Continue reading

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8/6 AAA Minor League Report

Brandon Wood hit two more homeruns last night to raise his season’s total at AAA Salt Lake City to 19.  Wood continues to demonstrate, like his teammate Sean Rodriguez, that he can be a devastating power hitter at the AAA … Continue reading

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8/4 AAA Minor League Report

Eric Young Jr. couldn’t stay off of the bases as he rapped two hits and drew three walks yesterday, scoring three times.  Oddly, he didn’t add to his PCL-leading total of 54 stolen bases but his three runs scored yesterday brings … Continue reading

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8/2 AAA Minor League Report

Wow, lots has happened since the last minor league reports.  Several prospects have gotten fresh starts with new franchises and some are capitalizing on those opportunities. Jeff Clement has,  as predicted, donned a first baseman’s glove and has hit like a … Continue reading

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7/26 AAA Minor League Report

Joaquin Arias had a stellar spring training with the Rangers but found himself as a late March cut as the Rangers were dead set on giving Elvis Andrus the starting SS job with Omar Vizquel playing the role of seasoned … Continue reading

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7/19 AAA Minor League Report

Cameron Maybin went 4-4 yesterday with two doubles and two runs scored.  Since his demotion to New Orleans in mid-May, Maybin has been spectacular hitting .345 with 3 HR 23 RBI five triples and seven stolen bases in 55 games.  … Continue reading

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7/7 AAA Minor League Report

The family is finally in bed and after a long day, I am able to sit down at my computer and check box scores! Yesterday’s action at the AAA ranks saw Minnesota Twins 3B prospect Danny Valencia stroke another two … Continue reading

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6/18 AAA Minor League Report

Texas Rangers OF prospect Julio Borbon went 3-5 with an RBI and two runs scored yesterday.  His trifecta of base knocks marked the fourth consecutive multi-hit game for the former Tennessee Volunteer.  June has been a great month for Borbon … Continue reading

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