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Opening Day in the Minors: News Roundup

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

Excitement is building as the 4 full season teams start their seasons tonight. The local press is churning out good stuff today.

Round Rock:

The buzz about Yordany Ramirez keeps building
:

“Ramirez in center has made some plays in the last few weeks of spring training that in — my, how many years I’ve been playing? — I haven’t seen before,” said Klassen. “He’s pretty special out there.”

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Clemens, Delome, Yordany Ramirez

Minor League Spring Training Transactions 2008

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

Here is a list of the transactions that impacted the farm system during spring training.

Reggie Abercrombie – Cleared waivers and reported to AAA (March)
Jarred Ball – Released (March)
Francisco Caraballo – Released (March)
Jack Cassel – Optioned to AAA (March)
Alberto Castillo – Released (March)
Nick Cavanaugh – Released (March)
Scott Chaisson – – Released (March)
Ken Chenard – Released (March)
Reece Creswell – Signed (March)
Andrew Darnell – Released (March)Read More

Transactions

Lex Preview: Slimmer Sapp, Smallball & Piggyback Pitching

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

The Lexington Herald Leader has a overview of the Legends online today. The article contained a photo of a much slimmer Max Sapp, who it is reported dropped 35 pounds during the off season.

Smallball:

Langbehn said this team will feature aggressive base running. They are most likely to win with “small ball” rather than relying on a power game.

“The thing I like about the roster is kids that can run,” Langbehn said. “You can do things with them offensively. You can steal bases. You can hit-and-run, and go first-to-third on singles. … Of the 13 (position players), I would say 10 of them have a legitimate chance of stealing a base at any time.”

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Lexington, Mena, Sapp

Todd Self to coach with Hooks, Fairchild progress report

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

Todd Self, will be coaching the first basemen and outfielders in Corpus Christi this year. He will be on the inactive player list but could be activated if needed as a player.
Self on the decision:

“Obviously I wasn’t expecting to make a decision about this for three, four years,” Self said Monday night while the Hooks worked out at Whataburger Field. “I talked to my wife about this in the offseason. You’ve got to have a Plan B.”

Tip Fairchild will spend time in Extended Spring Training rehabbing, busting scar tissue and playing some golf according to the Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel.Read More

Express Dominate Exhibition, Lexington Roster

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

This weekend, the Hooks and the Express played two games to wrap up the spring training schedule. Saturday night, the Hooks forgot to unpack their bats in a 2-0 loss to the Express. The Hooks only got 3 hits and struck out 15 times.

“It’s a long spring and a long drive,” Pujols said. “Everybody took off about a day ago from (Kissimmee, Fla.). Some of the guys pretty much drove straight for 19 hours, and we came here and didn’t have a chance to hit on the field (before the game).

Brad James had what he called an “average day” after staying in the game following a batted ball to his right leg. He still managed to go 4 innings (71 pitches/51 strikes).

“He got out of trouble and that’s what you call pitching,” Pujols said. “I believe he threw the ball very well.”

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Brad James, Express, Hooks, Jerad Gothreaux, Legends, Yordany Ramirez

Avs Roster Released

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

The Roanoke paper has released the Avs Roster.

Of course Koby Clemens is highlighted because he sells tickets and papers. Other new players of note are:

Jordan Parraz
Jimmy Van Ostrand
Jhon Florentino (article notes had 27 errors last year, most on team but has played an errorless spring)
Jason Dominguez makes the jump from Tri Cities
David Qualben
Josh Appell – acquired in the trade for Ralphie Henriquez and pitched in the NYPL last year.
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Clemens, Parraz, Roster, Salem
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