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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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8/2 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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Pirates/M’s and Cliff Lee Trade Analyses

The Cardboard Connection has posted my article I wrote in the wake of the Matt Holliday deal.  While the trade is now old news, here’s the link to the article for your viewing pleasure. I also stayed up late last … 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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7/7 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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6/9 AAA Minor League Report

Michael Brantley’s bat continues to be red hot in the month of June.  Going 3-4 with three runs scored and stealing his 19th base, the former Milwaukee Brewers farmhand is now hitting .441 in the month of June with a … Continue reading

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5/27 AAA Minor League Report

Tommy Hanson’s MLB debut comes closer with each dominant start he has.  Yesterday, the big righthander surrendered just one run on five hits over seven innings while striking out nine hitters.  He also helped himself at the plate with a … Continue reading

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5/25 AAA Minor League Report

I hope all of you enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend and found some time to set aside to honor those that have served or are serving in our Armed Forces.  Yesterday’s action in the AAA ranks saw Mets superstar prospect … Continue reading

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5/21 AAA Minor League Report

Brett Wallace hit his first HR at AAA and looks to be a strong contender to get a shot with St. Louis at some point this season.  Wallace is destroying AAA pitching to the tune of a .524 BA in … Continue reading

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5/17 AAA Minor League Report

Michael Bowden threw eight innings of shutout ball, striking out seven and allowing just three hits.  He’s been even better this year than last year allowing just four earned runs in his first 42 IP, mainly on the strength of … Continue reading

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