Minor League Baseball reporting 2015

quality minor-league pay suit feature

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2015/01/garrett-broshuis-fair-pay-lawsuit-major-league-baseball.php

anyone want to post the keith law top prospects list?

xp i didn't know that minor leaguers are not paid for spring training/extended spring training

that is fucked up

had no idea hockey treated the minors best, by far

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9HFGSJCUAAwQcj.jpg

perfect storm of scheduling (southern league is the only league to regularly play five-game series and biloxi's stadium won't be ready) means the jacksonville suns will open the season with a 20-game homestand

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9l6vHvCUAAc8T1.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/RsBaNE2.jpg

what a moment

write their own knock-knock jokes

Lindbergh of Grantland and Miller of BP are going to run baseball ops for the indie Sonoma Stompers this summer, write a book on it.

pawtucket red sox sold, likely to move to providence assuming someone (curt schilling?) builds them a stadium

do i need to see a game in Pawtucket

maybe

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/sports/baseball/through-years-of-change-pawtucket-ri-always-had-mccoy-stadium.html?ref=sports

I might be going during the summer.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_Q-ge2UwAA26Fw.jpg

what a moment

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B__gVgvUMAE3Nwl.jpg

welp

America's Pasttime

Dorthy

as part of a 'back to the future' theme night in august, the fresno grizzlies will give away '2017 astros world series champion' rings

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CA4dPM0WoAEu8FO.jpg

lol someone in houston freaked out, apparently, and this has been nixed

may be last year for Class-A Savannah

http://www.astrometsmind.com/2015/03/mets-affiliate-savannah-sand-gnats.html

http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=68040883

hidden ball trick

I wonder if 1st base/3rd base coaches who see that coming let their players get tagged out so they learn the hard way?

both of the nationals' class a teams have been no-hit this morning

on the bright side, they're 1-1 in those games

Vermont Mountaineers @MountaineersVT
Little known Neers fact: CF fence is actually 420ft from home plate but the sign says 419 because people kept stealing the 420 sign.

http://brooklyncyclones.com.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2015%20Cyclones/Sidd%20Finch%20Bobble.jpg

sidd finch bobblehead night in brooklyn 8/26

that's pretty arcane for Coney

God that's ugly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhefsiQTzJg

unclear how this failed to result in a brawl

bcz they knew he was terrible at throwing?

lol catcher reaction even more embarrassing than the throw

this is beautiful. after the K there is no reason to throw anyway.

Okla. City Bottom of the 1st

Darnell Sweeney hit by pitch.
Austin Barnes hit by pitch. Darnell Sweeney to 2nd.
Buck Britton hit by pitch. Darnell Sweeney to 3rd. Austin Barnes to 2nd.
Chris Heisey hit by pitch. Darnell Sweeney scores. Austin Barnes to 3rd. Buck Britton to 2nd.

courtesy former met and giant pat misch, now of the new orleans zephyrs

bus carrying the carolina mudcats (braves' high-a) flipped over at 3:45 this morning, on the way from salem, va (where they'd just finished playing five games in four days) to myrtle beach, sc

everyone had to get out through the hatch in the roof, eight taken to a local hospital and later released

lefty blake snell (rays) this season:

5-0, 40 IP, 0 R, 16 H, 16 BB, 48 K

tonight was his third double-a start:

2-0, 19 IP, 0 R, 6 H, 5 BB, 21 K

he's babip'd all to hell, but that's pretty good

@DOBrienAJC
Charlotte's new ballpark, like Pittsburgh's. is reminder of how a skyline view can be best feature at any stadium.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFTfIlhWIAECkEP.jpg

six more scoreless for snell today; has not allowed a hit to a lefty in 25 double-a innings

the mets' class a team in savannah (the sand gnats) will move to columbia, sc next year

http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/visual/whatshot/arod-juice-52215.jpg

the (port) charlotte (florida) stone crabs have canceled tonight's 'a-rod juice box night' promotion

The Charlotte Stone Crabs have decided to cancel tonight’s Juice Box Promotion.

The Charlotte Stone Crabs organization would like to apologize for the insensitive nature of tonight’s promotion. We in no way meant any ill-intent or to offend anyone through this promotion. We sincerely apologize to the New York Yankees organization, the Tampa Bay Rays organization, and anyone offended by this promotion.

“On behalf of our entire organization I apologize to the New York Yankees, our affiliate club the Tampa Bay Rays, and all fans who may have taken offense,” said Stone Crabs General Manager, Jared Forma. “While our intent was to raise awareness for the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition and the Salvation Army, we realize this promotion may have been offensive to many and for that we are sorry and have decided to cancel the promotion. The Stone Crabs organization has the utmost respect for the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays organizations and wishes both organizations only the best in the future.”

http://stompersbaseball.com/stompers-present-jose-canseco-weekend-june-12-13/

Cespedes Barbecue boys go to Vegas

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=26467

didn't realize they were so young

yeah, their sense of humor is more the style of 36-year-olds these days.

that High Desert Mavericks' park locale is somethin':

http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/36221585.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/TMRrg5Y.png

'it's strictly a launching pad and nothing else'

would attend

xxp i just didn't think teenagers would have the assets yet to have acquired so many key shirseys

yesterday 11 home runs were hit in a nine-inning game at ^^^^ballpark

http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2015_05_31_lncafa_hdmafa_1&t=g_box&sid=milb

i question whether playing in such an environment actually helps develop players for the major leagues

birmingham-tennessee game canceled today due to overnight sprinkler malfunction

HOF offers a MiLB deal on Fridays

http://baseballhall.org/news/hall-of-fame-to-host-minor-league-days-on-fridays-may-1-through-dec-4

Arkansas Bottom of the 5th
Wade Hinkle called out on strikes.
Drew Maggi walks.
Cal Towey hit by pitch. Drew Maggi to 2nd.
Pitching Change: Lee Stoppelman replaces Kyle Hald.
With Jared Mitchell batting, wild pitch by Lee Stoppelman, Drew Maggi to 3rd. Cal Towey to 2nd.
Jared Mitchell walks.
Sherman Johnson walks. Drew Maggi scores. Cal Towey to 3rd. Jared Mitchell to 2nd.
Eric Stamets pops out to catcher Mike Ohlman in foul territory.
Brian Hernandez singles on a ground ball to second baseman Breyvic Valera. Cal Towey scores. Jared Mitchell scores. Sherman Johnson to 2nd.
Raywilly Gomez walks. Sherman Johnson to 3rd. Brian Hernandez to 2nd.
Blake Gailen walks. Sherman Johnson scores. Brian Hernandez to 3rd. Raywilly Gomez to 2nd.
Wade Hinkle walks. Brian Hernandez scores. Raywilly Gomez to 3rd. Blake Gailen to 2nd.
Drew Maggi singles on a fly ball to left fielder Mike O'Neill. Raywilly Gomez scores. Blake Gailen scores. Wade Hinkle to 2nd.
Pitching Change: Jordan Swagerty replaces Lee Stoppelman.
Cal Towey walks. Wade Hinkle to 3rd. Drew Maggi to 2nd.
Jared Mitchell walks. Wade Hinkle scores. Drew Maggi to 3rd. Cal Towey to 2nd.
Sherman Johnson singles on a ground ball to left fielder Mike O'Neill. Drew Maggi scores. Cal Towey scores. Jared Mitchell to 2nd.
Eric Stamets walks. Jared Mitchell to 3rd. Sherman Johnson to 2nd.
Brian Hernandez doubles (11) on a fly ball to left fielder Mike O'Neill. Jared Mitchell scores. Sherman Johnson scores. Eric Stamets to 3rd.
Anthony Garcia remains in the game as the first baseman.
Defensive switch from first base to third base for Jonathan Rodriguez.
Pitching Change: Bruce Caldwell replaces Jordan Swagerty, batting 8th.
Raywilly Gomez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nick Martini. Eric Stamets scores. Brian Hernandez to 3rd.
Blake Gailen doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Nick Martini. Brian Hernandez scores. Raywilly Gomez to 3rd.
Wade Hinkle walks.
Drew Maggi strikes out swinging.

14 runs on 6 hits, 10 walks and 1 HBP + 1 WP

Cyclones baseball back in Coney next Sat night, hopefully fewer breakdowns than the 'coaster

http://www.brooklyncyclones.com/tickets/promo/

att mook: "Honeymooners 60th Anniversary"

FirstEnergy Stadium Officially Unveils Vape Lounge Presented by Sabor Vapors
Area believed to be first vape lounge to appear in any baseball stadium across America

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr_ALvY2xmA

joe mikulik otm

"well now he's taken his shoe off...oh now his other shoe. this is a first. i have never seen that. he has taken and thrown down both of his shoes. and the...jersey is untucked. and uh...he uh...well i think he wants to take the jersey off. and he's gonna kick his shoe...now he kicks the shoe. still looks like he wants to take the jersey off. oh now here comes the trash can, that's gonna add to the fine."

http://milbprospective.mlblogs.com/2015/06/19/the-real-cost-of-being-a-minor-leaguer-a-look-inside-todd-van-steensels-bank-account

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CH40oYLWcAAt-N3.png

utah

keeeeerist

canceled

apparently it was supposed to be a light-hearted, you-might-be-a-redneck thing with burgers on wonder bread etc., but that wasn't conveyed too well was it

anyway i would reiterate that this is worth reading. dude paid too much for a computer cable, but his financial situation is pretty crappy considering how much money baseball at large is awash in

this got me over the moon

and she is french.

http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2015/6/22/8824185/mlb-first-woman-melissa-mayeux-french-teenager?_ga=1.37188192.1150135362.1361214082

http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/2d56ffea67e6f63b43e8c8210e9338b2143cc16e/c=516-0-3612-2322&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2015/06/29/DetroitNews/B99284005Z.1_20150629100019_000_G32HOM0H.2-0.jpg

"I cast five or six times and then went and cast behind the bleachers."

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2015/06/29/homer-stryker-field-flooding/29458199/

need some lessons from davenport

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/qctimes.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/f7/4f7dcdd0-4c5b-5d9d-9e2f-75b1f7651199/53bdf375377d1.preview-620.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/UxrDhsl.jpg

former mets great mike hessman has tied the all-time record with his 432nd minor league home run

^^^Broke the record yesterday.

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/08/04/toledo-mud-hens-mike-hessman-homers-minors/31093093/

There's got to be a great book there. His minor-league career started in '96, also spent a year in Japan.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=hessma001mic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPpt8EktWZk

http://thinkprogress.org/sports/2015/08/10/3689722/yankees-minor-league-affiliate-holds-blue-lives-matter-event-on-ferguson-anniversary

i think there are 2x BLM nights at Jr. NYY this year

three ILBers attended this game, w/ Brooklyn's Jose Garcia ejected after doing a bat-smashing initation of the Bad News Bears' Tanner.

http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/38/34/cyc-game-53-loss-2015-08-21-bp.html

btw Hudson Valley's 1b coach was former Mariners great Manny Castillo.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/castima01.shtml

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/2015-milb-mlb-matt-buschmann-career-minor-league-pitcher/

interesting story - dude has 10 pro minors seasons under his belt and has never been called up, sounds like he should've been

am kinda sad-loling that cherington called him personally with a tentative offer, one of the only GMs to do so, and the guy went with the reds for less money and got shuffled around again as he has for his entire career. the sox just had matt fucking barnes start - they totes would've given him a shot!

the appalachian league's elizabethton twins last had a losing record in 1988; they need to win their final two games to finish .500

@CurtoWorld: Minor league baseball moment in SLC: a person dressed as a sandwich just bounced a ceremonial first pitch right into the catcher's groin.

the first game of the iowa-oklahoma city doubleheader went 19 innings; okc had deck mcguire drive from the dodgers' double-a team in tulsa to pitch the nightcap

The Norfolk Tides find themselves in what we often describe as a fight for their postseason lives.

They own a two-game lead over Gwinnett in the IL South, clinging to an advantage that was as large as 6-1/2 games as recently as Aug. 18.

The usual narrative requires us to pay attention as the drama unfolds. Sports are all about the postseason - getting there, winning a high-pressure series and celebrating a hard-earned title.

But playoffs at the Triple-A level raise uneasy and indelicate questions.

Like: What's the point?

http://hamptonroads.com/2015/08/win-or-go-home-triplea-its-complicated

the florida state league title was won on a four-pitch walk-off walk

in the wake of hessman's retirement, yr active minor league home run leaders:

Dan Johnson: 254
Cody Ransom: 218
Kila Ka'aihue: 203
Jamie Romak: 200
Brandon Allen: 194

only romak has never hit one in the majors

@AdamRubinESPN
Ex-#Mets infielder Howard Johnson will serve as the manager for high-A High Desert in the Rangers organization in 2016.

http://www.milb.com/assets/images/2/4/6/159690246/cuts/New_Manager_480x380_hbzcthbg_2hwb03a7.jpg

http://media.arkansasonline.com/img/photos/2016/01/01/resized_99263-sinkhole08_45-20523_t630.JPG?30004eeab9fb5f824ff65e51d525728c55cf3980

sinkholes in the outfield in north little rock

http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/organization-talent-rankings-list/

keith law said the angels minor league system was something like "the worst I have ever seen"

loooooooooool

https://twitter.com/keithlaw/status/697924543978086401

laughing out, loud

Matthew Moix ‏@azredbirds052 22h22 hours ago
@keithlaw Yo....he's got a disability based on his FB page. Might not want to make fun.

http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/35ebc9832bfa8d1d47641654c3616e089e8b5ee1/c=0-0-1023-769&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2016/02/15/DetroitFreePress/DetroitFreePress/635911445236513277-CbR4hHdUkAA1gMr.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcAvfqeUUAApkQ1.jpg

Frisco RoughRiders building a river in the park (misleading URL)

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2016/2/25/11116146/baseball-stadium-river-nacho-cheese

Lollygaggers: Minor League Baseball reporting 2016