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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. *** Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Nashville Media Notes - it's a unique link each day, but look for it under the "Roster" banner on the Sounds' site. Brevard County Media Notes - again, it's a unique link each day, but look for it under the "Multimedia" banner on the Manatees' site. Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog *** STANDINGS: (For split-season leagues, 2nd half standings are shown as the default, although overall standings are also available at the link.) AAA - Pacific Coast League American Southern 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 Central Division DSL - Dominican Summer League San Pedro de Macoris *** Sortable individual stat pages: Nashville Huntsville Wisconsin Helena Maryvale Dominican Summer League Brewers *** Weather.com: Nashville, TN Viera, FL (Melbourne) Grand Chute, WI (Appleton) Missoula, MT Maryvale, AZ

Follow Wedesday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Nashville Brevard County Wisconsin Helena Maryvale Game One Maryvale Game Two MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

DVR ALERT! Wednesday evening's Timber Rattlers game will be broadcast on TWC SportsChannel, airtime 7:00 PM.

Wednesday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Nashville: RHP Jay Jackson at home vs. Sacramento (Athletics), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:05 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 $49.99 season-long package ($12.99 to pay for a single month). The audio feed is from the home team. All MiLB.TV details available at the link. ********** Huntsville: Idle ********** Brevard County: LHP Wei-Chung Wang in a rehab start at home vs. Lakeland (Tigers), 5:05 PM pre-game, 5:35 gametime Free Live Audio Link -- Select the proper link based on listed schedule Dave Walkovic returns as the play-by-play voice of the 'Tees; follow the Brevard broadcast booth staff on Twitter @BCManateesRadio, as all games are scheduled to be broadcast in 2014. No Florida State League games are available via MiLB.TV. ********** Wisconsin: LHP Clint Terry at home vs. Burlington (Angels), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:05 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 $49.95 season-long package, fans in Brewer Nation can watch all Sounds games, Stars' road games from seven Southern League locales, and all Timber Rattlers home games and some road games. NOTE: Thirty-nine (!) of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel (9) and WACY-TV My NEW32 (30) will split duties. We'll let you know when and who, and remember to refer to the Rattlers' full TV schedule so you can coordinate your DVR activity. ********** Helena: RHP J.B. Kole at Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link There's a new Voice of the Helena Brewers in 2014, as Dustin Daniel (@dustin__daniel on Twitter) takes over for legendary Steve Wendt. We look forward to Dustin building his own legacy moving forward. ********** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at home in a doubleheader vs. the Dodgers' kids, 8:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league Miller Park Prospects - Arizona League Primer ********** DSL Brewers: Season complete - summary post here

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Lots from Brevard County -- AUDIO: After being named Florida State League Post-Season All-Stars, Tyler Wagner and Nathan Orf chat with Andrew Luftglass. AUDIO: Brevard County first base coach Reggie Williams joins Andrew Luftglass to talk about basestealing and his 2014 year in review AUDIO, Game One Highlights: Brevard County's offense explodes in a 13-4 victory over Lakeland AUDIO, Game Two Highlights: Parker Berberet's walk-off single lifts Brevard County to a win, 2-1 VIDEO: The 'Tees tie the game in the seventh inning and win in extras, 2-1, over Lakeland AUDIO: After delivering the walk-off RBI single, Parker Berberet joins Justin Rocke on the Manatees Radio Network

The Tennessean has tons of stuff on the end of Greer Stadium. I have no problem with the Sounds saying goodbye to the Brewers, it has been a lot of losing baseball since the fun of 2006-2007 (Baseball Reference Year-by-Year). Certainly the taint of the Mike Guerrero era, incluiding last year's abysmal showing out of the box, sealed the deal. It's been ten years, that's a long run. Time for change, forced or not. Can't blame Sounds management. Now watch, they'll announce a stunning renewal with the Crew. *** VIDEO from Tuesday's 2-0 loss.

Several Stars in the extensive photo gallery from the Huntsville game in Mobile.

Final: @AZL Angels 12, AZL Brewers 5 Maryvale Box Score As noted above, RHP Tyler Cravy made his second rehab appearance (3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K). Unfortunately, 1st round LHP Kodi Medeiros entered in the 7th with the Brewers already down 8-4, and he allowed four runs of his own on five hits (including an inside-the-park home run) and a walk, along with two wild pitches. Looks like CF Carlos Belonis was injured on the inside-the-park home run -- AZL Angels Bottom of the 8th Franklin Torres singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jake Gatewood. With Steven Mateo batting, wild pitch by Kodi Medeiros, Franklin Torres to 2nd. Steven Mateo strikes out swinging. Brandon Gildea reaches on a throwing error by pitcher Kodi Medeiros. Franklin Torres scores. Brandon Gildea out at home, shortstop Jake Gatewood to catcher Leudi Otano. Patrick Armstrong hits an inside-the-park home run (2) on a fly ball to center field. Defensive Substitution: Yunior Santana replaces center fielder Carlos Belonis, batting 3rd, playing center field. Ricky Martinez singles on a ground ball to third baseman Jorge Quiterio. Jose Herrera strikes out swinging. Maryvale Game Log SS Jake Gatewood (double, two walks) and LF Troy Stokes (double, single, walk) had the offensive games of note.

Details on the Maryvale loss and much more media later this AM... It's the dog days of Link Report season, thanks for your patience .

Final: @Mobile 6, Huntsville 1 Stars Drop Four Straight Steve Jarnicki, Huntsville Stars Mobile, AL - Six Mobile BayBears pitchers combined to hold the Huntsville Stars to just one run, as the BayBears defeated the Stars 6-1 Tuesday night at Hank Aaron Stadium. It was the Stars fourth straight loss. The Stars had the bases loaded twice in the game. In the fourth and seventh innings the Stars had the bases loaded with just one out and didn't score either occasion. The only time the Stars scored a run was in the top of the second inning. Erik Komatsu singled into left field scoring Robinson Diaz tying the game at 1-1. Mobile broke the tie and took the lead for good in the fifth inning. With two outs, Dustin Martin came through with an RBI single off Huntsville starter Brent Suter (10-10) scoring Tom Belza. Going into the bottom of the sixth, the Baybears had a 2-1 lead and added to it. Mitch Haniger led off the inning by hitting a popup to third base. Diaz couldn't locate the ball as Haniger reached on the error by Diaz. Mobile capitalized off the error as they added two runs against Suter. Mark Thomas recorded an RBI groundout to shortstop. Pinch hitter Nate Samson then reached base with an infield RBI single making it 4 1. Suter, who took the loss, pitched 5.1 innings and allowed five hits on four runs (two earned). He struck out four and walked three. Mobile added a pair of runs in the seventh against reliever Greg Holle. Evan Marzilli doubled down the left field line and Haniger scored on a wild pitch. Mobile won four out of five from the Stars. The Stars (29-35,75-59) return to Huntsville and have an off day on Wednesday. The Stars will host their final home series of the season Thursday in game one of a five game series with the Mississippi Braves, the Double-A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. The game can be heard starting at 6:15 CDT on the internet only at wtkiradio.com. Huntsville Box Score Huntsville Game Log The two bases-jammed innings that weren't fruitful... Huntsville Top of the 4th Hector Gimenez doubles (9) on a fly ball to center fielder Evan Marzilli. Robinzon Diaz bunt grounds out, pitcher Graham Godfrey to first baseman Tom Belza. Nick Ramirez walks. Erik Komatsu walks. Hector Gimenez to 3rd. Nick Ramirez to 2nd. Yadiel Rivera strikes out swinging. Brent Suter grounds out, third baseman Ryan Court to first baseman Tom Belza. Huntsville Top of the 7th Pitching Change: Kyle Winkler replaces Bryan Woodall, batting 9th, replacing Nate Samson. Erik Komatsu flies out to left fielder Dustin Martin. Shea Vucinich walks. Josh Prince walks. Shea Vucinich to 2nd. Josh Fellhauer singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Mitch Haniger. Shea Vucinich to 3rd. Josh Prince to 2nd. Pitching Change: Cody Wheeler replaces Kyle Winkler, batting 9th. Hainley Statia grounds into a double play, second baseman Brandon Drury to shortstop Argenis Diaz to first baseman Tom Belza. Josh Fellhauer out at 2nd.

Huntsville RHP Eric Marzec, who pitched in Australia last winter, will pitch for Aguilas in the Dominican this offseason (his retweet).

Clark Crushing It Mid-Season Addition Enjoying Red-Hot August By Steve Uhlmann / Nashville Sounds http://www.milb.com/assets/images/7/6/4/91553764/cuts/MPS_0070_Large_4q9bm6k6_3bwkgthf.jpg Mike Strasinger photo / Nashville Sounds On a sweltering August afternoon, long before the Nashville Sounds take the field for a doubleheader against Fresno, first baseman Matt Clark can be found in the cage taking early batting practice from hitting coach Bob Skube. Some fans may wonder what the benefits of hitting pitches being thrown underhand are, especially for a player that has hit 12 home runs since the All-Star break. But the biggest reason Clark is out on the field early every day is that it has simply become a routine, something he has sorely missed during recent seasons. Now that he has found his comfort level as a member of the Sounds, Clark is powering the team through its first playoff race in years. "It's just more of getting consistent at-bats, getting comfortable," Clark said of his blistering August, during which he is hitting .368 with eight home runs and 20 RBIs. "I haven't had a chance to get in that groove this season since I've been moving around so much…I've usually gone through something like this every season, you just don't know when." Eight weeks ago, Clark's future was in limbo as a free agent. After Hunter Morris was injured on July 3rd, the Brewers quickly signed Clark to assume duties at first base. Skube, who previously coached Clark in the Padres' system, knew he would be a good addition to the club. "He's a very accomplished hitter, and he's very diligent about what he does," Skube said. "I'm glad to have him back on my side." Manager Rick Sweet is also happy to have a player like Clark to plug in the lineup on a daily basis, as he has succeeded against not only right-handed pitching, but also against lefties. Clark's ability to hit southpaws so well as a left-handed batter comes from a simple routine. "The approach really stays the same," Clark says. "The more [at-bats] you get, the more comfortable you are up there." He also had an ability to fine-tune his stroke against lefties during his time playing in Japan during the 2013 season for the Chunichi Dragons. While that season helped him grow as a player, it was also an experience he would never forget. "The atmosphere there was unbelievable, and I had a great time," Clark said. But for now, Clark's focus is on helping the Sounds get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2007. Now that Morris has returned from the disabled list, Clark's role has changed. This includes seeing more time in the outfield, a position he is less familiar with. Although it is not easy to make a big change like that this late in the season, it's a move that Clark is embracing. "You just have to make the routine plays and just don't do anything to hurt the team out there," Clark said. "We're just focused on having the best lineup we can out there." With all of the pieces now healthy, Clark now makes up part of a Sounds lineup that boasts a multitude of sluggers. And if Nashville finds itself playing deep into September, it will still be easy to find Clark at the start of each day. He'll be in the cage swinging away again and again.

Miller Park Prospects - Brad's Timber Rattlers photo gallery

I remember articles like this back in the day, but this Lorenzo Cain feature is just tremendous. Hat tip to J.P. Breen for tweeting the link.

AUDIO via Jeff Hem's blog -- "Tonight’s interview is with former Sounds manager (’09-’11) Don Money, the longtime Milwaukee Brewers player and now minor league instructor. Due to his travel schedule as a roving instructor, Money will be seeing his final game at Greer Stadium tonight. He recalls some of his memories of managing in Nashville and what minor league ballpark facilities were like when he played."

Adam of @BrewerNation reminds us that Hall had bone spurs removed from his elbow.

As discussed in the Arizona Fall League thread here, the AFL participation of Shawn Zarraga and Hector Gomez means they will not be leaving the Brewers organization this fall. That link will describe the minor league extension vs. 40-man roster addition implications.

BrewCrewBall's Derek Harvey does a nice job there, and he pulled a very quick turnaround on a thorough write-up on the AFL selections. Derek indicated Brooks Hall's injury has been unknown, we have known it was initially described as "elbow irritation", but that's pretty generic considering he went on the DL April 29th. Also, here are two takes related to our recent potential minor league free agent thread. So Shawn Zarraga and Hector Gomez have been named to the AFL squad, but each is a potential free agent at season's end. Players need to be signed into 2015 to participate for their parent club in the AFL. Teams are unable to sign minor league players to successor contracts until after the minor league season ends. So the AFL assignments for each are contingent on them re-signing first (or, as noted above, being placed on the 40-man roster). We know nothing officially, but it is believed that Zarraga will be agreeing to a minor league deal and an 8th year in the Brewers' system. His AFL assignment is a nice bone. Hector Gomez could have walked after his dreadful 2013 season, but signed a minor league deal with the Crew for 2014. And he's had a breakout season just as he's reaching his prime years (27 next spring). If we read after Nashville's season, that Gomez has re-signed on another minor league deal, consider that a major bonus for the Brewers, because he would not take up a 40-man roster spot this winter and could begin 2015 at AAA if need be. Gomez is out of minor league options, so if the only way Milwaukee can keep him on for the AFL is via 40-man roster addition (and they very well should just to protect him from the Rule 5 draft), then Gomez would need to make the big league club next spring (a very real possibility with a good camp showing), otherwise be exposed to waivers at the end of camp. I realize that last sentence is one run-on with lots to digest, but I have faith in all of you .

I'm putting together an important clarification on that, will be up in a few minutes.

Rattler Radio blog - Postgame Entry Audio interviews, photos, and game video...all before dinner, nice.

21-year-old 13th round RHP Kaleb Earls (Limestone College, SC) tweeted (protected account) from the airport that he's Montana-bound. Excellent Maryvale numbers in nine relief appearances.

Tyrone Taylor gets some love from Baseball America here: "Taylor leads the Florida State League in hits, doubles and extra-base hits at high Class A Brevard County, so he might not be a sleeper prospect for much longer. He barrels the ball consistently and doesn’t strike out excessively, giving him a chance to hit for average with gap power. Taylor already draws plus grades for his range, speed and arm strength, making him a strong candidate for a long big league career as a righty-hitting, on-base-oriented starter."

Manatees Press Release: Tyler Wagner, Nathan Orf named FSL Post-Season All-Stars VIERA, Fla. – The Florida State League has announced today that Brevard County Manatees starting pitcher Tyler Wagner and infielder Nathan Orf have been named to the FSL Post-Season All-Star Team for 2014. Wagner was one of four starting pitchers named to the FSL Post-Season All-Star Team. Through 24 starts, the right-hander is a league-leader or near the top of the FSL in several categories. Wagner leads the FSL in both wins (13) and innings pitched (146.0). He also has the second-lowest ERA at 1.91, the third-lowest opponents’ batting average with a .225 mark and the third-most strikeouts with 118. This is one of several accolades that Wagner has accumulated over the course of the 2014 season. In terms of league awards, the right-hander from Las Vegas, Nev. was also named to the FSL Mid-Season All-Star Team and was named the league’s Player of the Month for July. Wagner earned organizational honors, as well. He was named the Milwaukee Brewers’ Minor League Pitcher of the Month for July and is now ranked as the 14th-best prospect in the Brewers’ organization by MLB.com. Orf was selected as the utility infielder on the FSL Post-Season All-Star Team. The St. Charles, Mo. native ranks seventh in the league and second among active FSL hitters in batting average with a .292 mark. Orf has also been hit by an inordinate number of pitches this year. His 21 hit-by-pitches leads the FSL and has helped him rank third in the league in on-base percentage at .391. Orf’s best work at the plate in 2014 came in June. In 23 games, the Baylor University product racked up a league-best .409 batting average and an FSL-high .486 on-base percentage. During that month, Orf strung together hits in 13 consecutive games, which still stands as the longest hitting streak by a Brevard County hitter this season. The 2014 FSL Post-Season All-Star Team was selected by Field Managers, Official Scorers and club Sports Writers, representing the twelve (12) teams in the league.

From Ballpark Digest - Mets will renew with Las Vegas, which leaves this -- "We're seeing some major shifts at the Triple-A level. Insiders say it's a virtual certainty that the San Francisco Giants will affiliate with the Sacramento River Cats (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), that the Los Angeles Dodgers will shift its affiliation to the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) after a Peter Guber-led group buys the team, and that the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) may part ways with the Milwaukee Brewers. These moves would leave the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) seeking new parents."