Link Report for Mon. 7/8 -- Stars Sweep as Goforth Shines, Manatees and Haniger Walkoff, & Elvis Leaves the Building (Twice)

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Monday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Nashville: RHP Jimmy Nelson at Albuquerque (Dodgers), 5:45 PM pre-game, 6:05 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Jeff Hem is the play-by-play voice of the Sounds; follow him on Twitter @jeffhempbp; we'll link to his blog updates at On the Air…and Off

 

MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; all Nashville games, home and away, will be available to watch via MiLB.TV's $39.99 season-long package ($9.99 to pay for a single month). The audio feed is from the home team. All MiLB.TV details available at the link.

 

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Huntsville: RHP's David Goforth and Brooks Hall in a doubleheader at Tennessee (Cubs), 4:15 PM pre-game, 4:30 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Alex Cohen is the play-by-play voice of the Stars; follow him on Twitter @alexmcohen. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be broadcast. It appears four Southern League teams air their home games on MiLB.TV, and we'll let you know when those dates pop up on the schedule

 

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Brevard County: RHP Jacob Barnes at home vs. Tampa (Yankees), 5:05 PM pre-game, 5:35 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link -- Select the link based on listed schedule

 

Manatees audio, hooray! Dave Walkovic is the first play-by-play voice of the 'Tees since 2007, he's joined by Andy Towne; follow the Brevard broadcast booth staff on Twitter @BCManateesRadio. All home games and many road games are scheduled to be broadcast. When road games are only available via the opponents' audio feed, we'll let you know that.

 

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Wisconsin: RHP Jorge Lopez at Burlington (Angels), 6:10 PM pre-game, 6:30 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link - 1280 AM WNAM

 

Chris Mehring is back to do his customary fantastic work as the Voice of the Rattlers. Follow him on Twitter @CMehring; we'll link to Chris' infamous blog often -- Rattler Radio.

 

For the $39.95 season-long package, fans in Brewer Nation can watch all Sounds games, Stars' road games from four Southern League locales, and all Timber Rattlers home games and some road games.

 

NOTE: 32 of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel has seventeen games scheduled and WACY-TV My NEW32 plans to show fifteen games. We'll let you know when, but won't be providing day-before DVR reminders, so regularly check for proper channel and time planning (scroll to the bottom of this link).

 

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Helena: Idle

 

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Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at the Diamondbacks complex near Scottsdale; 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league

 

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DSL Brewers: at the DSL Blue Jays, 9:30 AM, although game data won't be available until later in the day

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Programming Note:

 

Tennessee has MiLB.TV coverage, so if you're a subscriber, you can watch this Stars' series (live and/or archived).

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Follow Monday's action as it happens with box score / game log links:

 

Nashville

 

Huntsville Game One

 

Huntsville Game Two

 

Brevard County

 

Wisconsin

 

Maryvale

 

DSL Brewers

 

New MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

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To see tweets as to when the Link Report has been technically "completed" with available links, as well as to know when the new day's Report has been posted, please follow @Mass_Haas on Twitter.

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Look for Nashville and Wisconsin media notes at the links just prior to their game times.

 

New this season: Brevard County has media notes; as of now, it's a unique link each day, but look for it just prior to game time each day within the "Stats and Scores" banner here.

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Weather.com:

 

Albuquerque, NM

 

Kodak, TN

 

Viera, FL (Melbourne)

 

Burlington, IA

 

Scottsdale, AZ

 

San Pedro de Macoris, DR

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STANDINGS:

 

AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division

 

AA - Southern League North Division

 

High-A - Florida State League North Division

 

A - Midwest League Western Division

 

Rookie Advanced - Pioneer League North Division

 

Rookie - Arizona Summer League

 

DSL - Dominican Summer League San Pedro de Macoris Division

 

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NOTE: To view first half or overall standings for Huntsville, Brevard County, and Wisconsin, you'll notice options at the respective links for that. Otherwise it's second-half standings as the default view for those three leagues.

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By the way, MiLB is sending out promotional emails on how MiLB.TV is only $29.99 for the rest of the season.

 

But if it's $9.99 per month, and there's just two months left in the minor league seasons, isn't that the way to go?

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Way to go! Huntsville RHP Andy Moye nets Southern League Pitcher of the Week honors coming on the heels of his near no-hitter. We'll link to Alex's press release later on.

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Catching up on video highlights --

 

Nashville's Hunter Morris hits his 17th homer of the year in the eighth inning of a 6-2 loss to Memphis on Friday

 

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Hainley Statia homers in the Sounds' 7-2 Saturday loss in Memphis

 

The homer was Statia's second in as many games after not having one since July 30, 2011.

 

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Morris homers in the Sounds' 13-3 Sunday loss (#18, good for 3rd in the PCL, an absolute bomb)

 

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Kentrail Davis doubles in a run during Huntsville's 8-2 Saturday win over Tennessee, part of a three-hit game

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So as the Brewers' site own 40-man roster shows, LHP Miguel De Los Santos (career stats), the September 2012 waiver claim from Texas who is now out-of-options, is on the 40-man roster, but not really, because he had visa issues this past March. That allowed the Brewers to stash him on the restricted list.

 

At the same time this spring, De Los Santos was also experiencing shoulder problems, and word came out he'd undergo surgery that would sideline him until at least July.

 

As Rotoworld noted, the southpaw has a career 13.6 K/9 rate in the minors and a low-90s fastball and plus changeup, and should have a future as a late-inning reliever.

 

So if the visa issues have been cleared up, you'd think the Brewers would have to place him on their 60-day DL as he rehabs in Maryvale (and thus a big-league minimum salary).

 

And if his visa issues still haven't cleared up, my goodness, what's up with that.

 

We'll send out the Adam / Tom / Todd batphone tweet and hope for a Gord Ash reply soon.

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Moye Wins Pitcher of the Week Award

By Alex Cohen / Huntsville Stars

 

Just a few days following having a bid for a no-hitter broken up in the ninth inning, Stars starting pitcher Andy Moye got his revenge in being named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week from July 2nd-8th.

 

Against the Chattanooga Lookouts on July 3rd, Moye pitched 8.1 innings, giving up a single to Rafael Ynoa with one out in the ninth inning en route to leading the Stars to a 2-0 series-clinching victory. Righty Kevin Shackelford came on in relief of Moye at the point to finish off the third one-hitter on the year for the Stars pitching staff. The one-hitter was the only start of the week for the Alpharetta, GA native.

 

For Moye, the one-hitter was his the second of the season against Chattannoga. During the Stars opening series of the 2013 season, the 25-year-old righty combined with righty Greg Holle to one-hit the Lookouts in a seven-inning game on April 7th at AT&T Field.

 

On the season, Moye is 4-9 with a 4.16 ERA. His two complete games on the season and three starts of eight innings or longer both lead the Stars. Moye has given up two earned runs or less in three of his last four outings.

 

Moye is the Stars first pitcher to win the Southern League Pitcher of the Week award in almost two full seasons. The last pitcher to win the award from Huntsville is current Milwaukee Brewers hurler Wily Peralta, who got the nod in 2011 (July 25th- August 1st).

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Nashville's Hunter Morris hits his 17th homer of the year in the eighth inning of a 6-2 loss to Memphis on Friday

 

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Morris homers in the Sounds' 13-3 Sunday loss (#18, good for 3rd in the PCL, an absolute bomb)

His swing looks so effortless. He might well still be tapping into his power potential. He's going to hit a lot of HRs in Miller Park, even if it's only as a platoon bat facing righties.

 

#17 is as easy a swing as you'll ever see on an opposite-field shot.

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Of course, the DSL kids come out on fire and then the rain comes in the third inning. The Brewers and Blue Jays play each other again 7/18 and 7/19, guessing they will finish this one up prior to one of those two contests.

 

DSL Brewers Box Score

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Nashville's Hunter Morris hits his 17th homer of the year in the eighth inning of a 6-2 loss to Memphis on Friday

 

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Morris homers in the Sounds' 13-3 Sunday loss (#18, good for 3rd in the PCL, an absolute bomb)

His swing looks so effortless. He might well still be tapping into his power potential. He's going to hit a lot of HRs in Miller Park, even if it's only as a platoon bat facing righties.

 

#17 is as easy a swing as you'll ever see on an opposite-field shot.

 

 

He has a very efficient swing - no wasted movement at all. His head stays very still as opposed to someone like Gomez who is sort of all over the place and still makes it work.

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Final: Huntsville 2 Tennessee 0 (Game 1)

 

In his 3rd AA start, Huntsville pitcher David Goforth threw a 2 hit, 7 inning shutout leading the Stars to a 2-0 victory in game 1 of their double header with the Smokies Monday evening. Goforth (2-1, 4.60) earned his 2nd victory, allowing just those 2 hits and 1 walk while striking out 4. It took only 83 pitches, 53 for strikes, for Goforth to finish off the Smokies. He also posted a 8-5 ground out to fly out ratio. David was hitting 93 on the radar gun, which Alex Cohen explained was about 3 MPH slow, so he was really hitting 96. It was the 2nd shutout for the Stars in their last 5 games (Andy Moye's near no hitter).

 

Huntsville Box Score

 

On offense, the Stars were led by third baseman Mike Walker. As a team, the Stars had 5 hits, 3 were from Walker. Walker drove in both Huntsville runs with a 2 out, 2 run double in the 4th. It was the lone extra base hit for the Stars in the game. Brock Kjeldgaard and Nick Shaw each singled for the Stars other hits. Shaw also stole his 5th base on the season. Rene Tosoni drew 2 walks and Kjeldgaard drew 1. Kentrail Davis was hit by a pitch t be the Stars only other baserunner.

 

Huntsville Play By Play

 

The 4th inning rally for the Stars

 

Huntsville Top of the 4th

 

Rene Tosoni flies out to center fielder Matt Szczur.

Jason Rogers strikes out swinging.

Kentrail Davis hit by pitch.

Brock Kjeldgaard walks. Kentrail Davis to 2nd.

Mike Walker doubles (9) on a line drive to right fielder John Andreoli. Kentrail Davis scores. Brock Kjeldgaard scores. Mike Walker to 3rd on the throw.

Adam Weisenburger strikes out swinging.

 

Tennessee tried rallying in the 6th, but an out on the bases short circuited that.

 

Tennessee Bottom of the 6th

 

Rafael Lopez walks.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jonathan Mota replaces Zach Rosscup.

Jonathan Mota grounds into a force out, shortstop Hector Gomez to second baseman Nick Shaw. Rafael Lopez out at 2nd. Jonathan Mota to 1st.

Matt Szczur flies out to right fielder Brock Kjeldgaard.

Arismendy Alcantara singles on a ground ball to right fielder Brock Kjeldgaard. Jonathan Mota to 2nd.

With Javier Baez batting, David Goforth picks off Jonathan Mota at 2nd on throw to Hector Gomez

 

Game 2 of the doubleheader, and game 5 of the series is going on right now. Brooks Hall (0-3, 8.24) is on the bump for the Stars. You can join Stars Radio Broadcaster Alex Cohen here to listen to the game. This game will also be broadcast on MiLB TV for those with a subscription. Remember to turn the sound down on the TV and the sound up on the Stars Radio Network.

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5 months too late...

 

Cubs’ Juan Carlos Paniagua Gets His Visa

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Almora keeps on keeping on.

 

Prospect Notebook: Albert Almora Keeps Hitting

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For those wondering, most MiLB box scores aren't displaying right now, at least in some browsers. It's not our links, should be rectified during the overnight...

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Midseason Prospect Update Chat With JJ Cooper

 

Grant (NYC): Prior to his injury, Robert Stephenson was dominating the MWL, so I was expecting to see him higher than where you had him ranked. Your thoughts? Could he skip over the CAL once healthy and play for Pensacola?

 

 

J.J. Cooper: In an initial list, Stephenson was higher, but a number of scouts and front office player personnel people we talked to thought he was too high on the initial list because he's still a long ways from the big leagues. As they saw it, guys with similar stuff and more track record at higher levels should rank ahead of Stephenson so we made an adjustment. I think it's more likely that Stephenson could move quickly through Bakersfield rather than skip it altogether, but if he remains in Dayton all year, I do think he could start next year in Pensacola, a la Daniel Corcino.

Brett (Chicago): What do you make from Albert Almora's season so far? If he continues hitting the way he has been, could he be a top 10 prospect next year? What current big leaguer would you compare him to?

 

 

J.J. Cooper: Probably not top 10 as the pre-draft scouting report remains--a lot of 6s but not many/any 7s. But a top 20 spot is very realistic.

Chris (Chicago): If Kris Bryant would have signed earlier (hopefully he does), would he be in the top 50? And if so, where would you put him? Thank!

 

J.J. Cooper: No. We don't include current draftees in our midseason Top 50 whether they have signed or not.

John (Minnesota): What will it take for Jameson Taillon to be considered a "top" pitching prospect?

 

 

J.J. Cooper: He's the third-ranked pitcher on this list. That's a top pitching prospect right now.

Mike (Pittsburgh): When Polanco is ready, would you put him CF and slide McCutchen over? I've heard he is a much better defender than McCutchen

 

 

J.J. Cooper: I think Polanco ends up being the right fielder with McCutchen in center and Marte in left.

Andy (Houston, TX): How close were Tyler Glasnow and Robert Stephenson to making the list?

 

J.J. Cooper: Stephenson's on the list at No. 27. Glasnow is written up in the breakout/just missed guys.

scott (ny): How good do you think Gregory Polanco can be and will he crack the top 10 next season?

 

 

J.J. Cooper: Sky is the limit with this guy. He's in the consideration for the offseason Top 10, with the caveat as mentioned before that making the Top 100 Top 10 is tougher than making the midseason Top 10 because of the addition of draftees. It's hard to remember that at this time last year, he was just emerging as a breakout prospect coming from nowhere. We're pretty proud of last year's breakout prospect list (http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/prospect-pulse/2012/2613646.html) ($). Of the 12 guys on last year's midseason breakout list, four are in the big leagues now (Carter Capps, Tony Cingrani, Trevor Rosenthal and Dan Straily). Another four are in the new Top 50 (Polanco, Kyle Crick, Mike Foltynewicz and Adam Eaton). And of the other four, Jorge Bonifacio, Jimmy Nelson and Wilmer Flores all rank among their organization's top prospects while only Miles Head looks like a potential miss. If you scroll down to the steady improvement list, Oswaldo Arcia, Ryan Lavarnway and Bruce Rondon are big leaguers. Austin Hedges, Aaron Sanchez and Yordano Ventura are in the Top 50 this year and Roughned Odor and Luis Heredia would make cases to be in a current Top 100. Only the injured Adys Portillo has struggled from that list

wit10born (Seattle): How long before the Cubs consider trading Voglebach? He has no place at Wrigley except as a DH or should Rizzo sustain a major injury.

 

J.J. Cooper: How much value does Vogelbach have when he's in Class A? The Cubs are better off letting him develop and down the road he'll either not make it, or if he continues to hit, he'll have much more value as a Triple-A masher than as a guy who's done it in Class A. That being said, even if he continues mashing, the trade market for first base/DH guys is never all that healthy.

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Something screwy going on with the box scores but at least I know that Tyrone Taylor hit another dinger. Shame he didn't make any mid season lists.

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Old article, I'm not sure if I linked it last year or not, but since the issue has been discussed around here I'm linking. Even if you read it when it was originally posted it's worth reading again.

 

Has Limiting Innings Now Gone Too Far?

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Subscriber Content, the Pirates and Cards make the list in a good way.

 

Midseason Prospect Update: Picking Five Organizations On A Roll And Five That Have Struggled

 

Pittsburgh Pirates: The Pirates’ patient approach with righthander Gerrit Cole has paid off, as he added life to his fastball in time to make an immediate impact once he arrived. The next wave of Pirates prospects will be led by outfielder Gregory Polanco, who before long will give the Pirates a rare outfield where all three members are legitimate center fielders. Add in the step-by-step improvement of Dilson Herrera, Alen Hanson and Josh Bell, the steady climb of righthander Jameson Taillon, the rapid development of Tyler Glasnow, the surprise power of Stetson Allie and the return to form of Tony Sanchez, and the Pirates’ future (and present) looks brighter than at any point since Barry Bonds left town.

 

St. Louis Cardinals: No. 1 in our organization talent rankings coming into the season, St. Louis has watched nine members of last offseason’s Top 30 prospects list pitch in the big leagues this year, including rookie of the year candidate Shelby Miller. Despite that heavy graduation rate, St. Louis still has one of the best collections of talent in the minors, led by outfielder Oscar Taveras, hard throwing righthanders Carlos Martinez and Michael Wacha and steady second baseman Kolten Wong.

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Another subscriber article.

 

Midseason Prospect Update: 10 Breakthrough Prospects For 2013

 

Tyler Glasnow, rhp, Pirates: Glasnow is not close to being a finished product. At times, he simply can’t find the strike zone, missing high and low, arm-side and glove-side. That’s somewhat to be expected from a 6-foot-7 19-year-old who is still learning how to repeat his delivery. But Glasnow’s stuff is good enough that hoping to draw a walk is sometimes a hitter’s best bet. Glasnow’s 93-97 mph fastball seems even livelier because of the long stride Glasnow takes on his way to the mound. And he’s showing signs of improved control. With his size, velocity and solid breaking ball, Glasnow has front-line starter potential.

 

Jesse Winker, of, Reds: If you’re going to be a prospect as a left fielder, you better hit. Winker is likely limited to left field because of his below-average speed and adequate arm, but he shows signs of being able to hit enough that the Reds won’t care. The 19-year-old has hit for solid power as a pro, a relief to scouts after a power outage as a prep senior that dropped his draft stock. He uses a sweet swing and excellent-for-his-age pitch recognition to work counts, pepper line drives and draw walks.