Link Report for Sun. 6/30

[TheCrew07]

Cubs' LF prospect Yasiel Balaguert

 

Hawks' Balaguert drives in three more

[Jim Goulart]

Brief Helena Video Lowlights (rare for this squad recently)

[TheCrew07]

Via Jeff Hem's blog --

 

Audio from Nashville — “On the Mound with Rick Tomlin”

 

Here is tonight’s pregame interview with Brewers minor league pitching coordinator Rick Tomlin, who discusses all things pitching, such as hurlers like Johnny Hellweg, Tyler Thornburg and Jimmy Nelson, the planned skipped starts the Brewers are using for several pitching prospects throughout the system and his thoughts about a few standout pitchers — and potential future Sounds — at Double-A Huntsville like Ariel Pena, Taylor Jungmann and Drew Gagnon.

 

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Lengthy but worthwhile -- listen now or come back to it later on...

 

I second this, please take the time to listen.

[Jim Goulart]

Helena Pre-Game Audio from the weekend:

 

Outfielder Michael Ratterree talks about his first week with team and the transition from college ball to the pros.

 

RHP Taylor Williams talks about his first start, the differences between starting and relieving, and his past baseball experience

[TooLiveBrew]

Tim Dillard Becomes Sounds Career Wins Leader

Nashville's Caleb Gindl Goes Yard In 5-3 Series Finale Victory

Nashville Sounds

 

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Tim Dillard (Mike Strasinger / Nashville Sounds)

I meant to note last night that I wish Tim Dillard would've taken on his Tim Kurkjian persona & interviewed himself after becoming the Sounds' all-time wins leader.