Jim Goulart

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

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. Also new this season: Helena has media notes; 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.

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.

Follow Friday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Nashville Huntsville Brevard County Wisconsin Helena New MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers *** BONUS BOX: Root for Peoria vs. Clinton to aid the Rattlers' last-ditch playoff push

Friday's Daily Menu: TGIF! All times are Central Nashville: RHP Johnny Hellweg at home vs. Iowa (Cubs), 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 $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. ********** Huntsville: RHP Andy Moye at home vs. Jackson (Mariners), 6:28 PM pre-game, 6:43 gametime 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. ********** Brevard County: LHP Brent Suter at Daytona (Cubs), 5:35 PM pre-game, 6:05 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. ********** Wisconsin: RHP Rodolfo Fernandez at home vs. Quad Cities (Astros), 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. MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; Wisconsin is one of four Midwest League clubs that have all their home games available via MiLB.TV. So 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: Many of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel and WACY-TV My NEW32 will split duties. We'll let you know when and who, and will try to provide day-before DVR reminders, so regularly check with us. ********** Helena: RHP Zach Quintana at home vs. Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Voice of the Helena Brewers Steve Wendt is back on board, and this year he's added Twitter to the mix @steve_wendt. We've been treated to Steve's work for many years now (ten!); he is among the very best at the art of the pre-game interview, especially considering how at ease he makes all these first-time professional ballplayers. MiLB.TV -- When the H-Crew makes their way to Grand Junction (August), those games will be available for viewing online. ********** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): Season complete (23-33), final individual stats found here ********** DSL Brewers: Season complete (26-45), final individual stats found here

http://www.brewerfan.net/images/store/dailylinkreport.jpg

Memory lane, March 5th, 2008 -- here's the very first web mention, via Brewerfan.net, of John Axford signing with the Brewers Like we always say, no signing, no matter how obscure, is insignificant. Thanks for the (almost) all-good memories, John.

VIDEO from Wednesday: Nashville's Hunter Morris doubles in a run as the Sounds beat Oklahoma City, 6-1 *** More VIDEO from Wednesday: Nashville's Eugenio Velez singles in two runs *** VIDEO from Thursday: Nashville's Sean Halton hits a two-run, ground-rule double in the first inning of a 5-4 loss to Oklahoma City

Rattler Radio Blog Postgame Entry includes video highlights

Stars Outlasted By Generals in Series Opener By Alex Cohen / Huntsville Stars To begin their final five-game series of the 2013 season, the Huntsville Stars fell to the Jackson Generals by a score of 5-3 on Thursday night at Joe Davis Stadium. Dropping nine of their last 11 contests coming into the game, the Stars got off on the right foot in the bottom of the first inning against Generals starter Anthony Vasquez (W, 2-4). To leadoff the frame, outfielder Chadwin Stang took the second pitch he saw over the centerfield wall to make the score 1-0. For Stang, the homer was the first of his Double-A career. After the Generals scored one run in both the top of the second on a solo homer from third baseman Ramon Morla and fourth inning on a bases-loaded walk drawn by outfielder Denny Almonte, Huntsville was able to regain the lead in the bottom half of the frame. To start things off, first baseman Jason Rogers reached on an error from Generals shortstop Chris Taylor. One batter later, Stars outfielder Brock Kjeldgaard hit a towering two-run blast to put the Stars back up by one. The homer for Kjeldgaard was his 22nd of the season, putting him in a three-way tie for the most roundtrippers in the Southern League this year with Rogers and Chattanooga Lookouts outfielder Joc Pederson. Unfortunately for the Stars, those were the final runs they'd be able to push across against the Generals. In the fifth inning, the Generals got a sacrifice fly by second baseman Gabriel Noriega and an RBI groundout from outfielder Jabari Blash to regain the lead for good against starting pitcher Drew Gagnon and the Stars. Gagnon fell to 4-9 on the season after giving up four runs (three earned) in five innings while striking out and walking four batters each. Jackson tacked on another run in the sixth with an RBI single from outfielder Leon Landry against Huntsville reliever Greg Holle. To ensure the win for the Generals, righty Stephen Shackleford tossed a scoreless inning in relief and closer Carson Smith sent the Stars down in order in the ninth for his 15th save of the season. For the Stars, the loss was their fourth straight overall and fourth in a row against the Generals dating back to their last series at The Ballpark at Jackson in late July. On Friday, the Stars will play game two of a five-game series against the Jackson Generals at Joe Davis Stadium Field. Huntsville will send RHP Andy Moye (6-14, 4.00 ERA) while Jackson will counter with LHP Anthony Fernandez (9-7, 4.26 ERA). First pitch is 6:43 ET.

AUDIO: Helena Brewers Clubhouse Manager Justin Harrington talks about his position and his daily tasks

Photo by James Ridle, Blackfoot Media Group Helena Brewer Omar Garcia dives back to first base during a pick-off attempt in the third inning against the Missoula Osprey. Garcia would go on to steal second base on the next pitch, and Helena would win the game 7-5. http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/helenair.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/cd/3cd7e1c2-113d-11e3-a758-001a4bcf887a/52203b886d47b.preview-620.jpg

Brewers Take Sloppy Series Opener Three-run seventh boosts Crew to ugly win By Zac Vierra / Helena Brewers It certainly was not pretty, as the Brewers constantly ran into outs on the basepaths and pitchers couldn't find the strike zone, but Helena used a three-run seventh inning to grind out a 7-5 win over Missoula on Thursday night. After the Brewers had given up a 4-1 lead in a sloppy top of the seventh, the team battled back in the bottom of the frame. With the bases loaded and no outs and the game tied at four, Michael Ratterree delivered with a sac fly to right as Renaldo Jenkins scored and Helena regained the lead. Adam Giacalone would follow with an RBI single to left and Jose Pena would add another sac fly and just like that the Brewers were yet again up by three. "For us to come back and do what we did in the bottom half of the inning to get right back on board and score some runs that's always huge because if they put up a zero there it's anyone's ballgame because we scored it puts the pressure right back on them," said Helena manger Tony Diggs. The Osprey would get a run back off Sean Albury in the top of the eighth when Albury walked Stryker Trahan then threw three wild pitches, but he would settle down to toss a 1-2-3 ninth inning to close things out. On a night when the Helena pitching struggled, starter Tyler Linehan (photo below) was a bright spot. Although Linehan issued five free passes of his own, he allowed just one run on three hits and pitched a career-high five innings. "It was the first time that he has been pressed to go five innings this year and he did a good job. I think he ran out of gas a little bit toward the end but he pressed through the fifth inning and got it done," said Diggs. All of the Brewer runs were scored in just two innings, four of which came in the third inning. Trailing 1-0, Jalen Harris led off the frame with a single and he moved to second on a passed ball. Angel Ortega would then reach on an infield single and the Brewers would tie the game when Jenkins hit a groundball to short. On the play Ortega was out at second but Jenkins got all the way to third thanks to errant throws by the second baseman and the first baseman. With Jenkins at third the Osprey brought the infield in and Omar Garcia chopped a ball over the shortstop to give the Brewers the lead. After Garcia stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch, the Osprey pulled the infield in yet again and Charlie Markson hit a grounder to the second baseman. Garcia was off on contact and he beat the throw home sliding under the tag to score the third Helena run. Ratterree would follow with a blooper that dropped in front of the right fielder Yorman Garcia. Garcia would then fire to second in an attempt to get Markson, but his throw was wild and went up the left field line as Markson came around to score on the third Missoula error of the inning. "We looked a little lethargic so it's a good thing we had two big innings to get us through it," said Diggs. The Osprey would finish the night with six errors. Eduard Reyes picked up his fourth win of the season although he gave up three runs in the top of the seventh, an inning in which he allowed two hits, threw three wild pitches, committed a balk, and walked a batter. The top five batters in the Helena lineup each drove in a run and Garcia led the offense going 3 for 4 with a pair of runs scored and two steals. The quick two game series will come to a close on Friday night as the Brewers and Osprey play for the final time this season. First pitch is at 7:05 PM (8:05 Central). http://www.milb.com/assets/images/0/6/8/58981068/cuts/13_Tyler_Linehan_P_6afbozx4_22y75afs.jpg

Via Jeff Hem's blog -- Audio from OKC — Sounds Infielder Eugenio Velez "Tonight’s interview from Oklahoma City is with Sounds infielder Eugenio Velez, who enters play Thursday having reached safely in 31 consecutive games (one game shy of matching the PCL’s longest streak this year) and hit safely in 17 consecutive games. Velez discusses coming to the Sounds and seeing some familiar faces, including Sounds manager Mike Guerrero; his approach at the plate as a batter that has speed and some power; his time in the major leagues with the Giants, including ’10 when they won the World Series; and what baseball was like for him growing up in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic."

I don't think the Brewers are so tight on 40-man roster spots that they wouldn't carry Rogers through the winter.

From the Manatees -- RHP Tyler Cravy has been transferred from Brevard County to Arizona. RHP Cody Scarpetta has been activated from the disabled list. He will be active for tonight's game against Daytona. Brevard County's roster is at 25 active players. *** The Manatees season ends Sunday. Cravy, who last started on Tuesday, has had a fantastic season, enough so to be on the very fringe of 40-man roster consideration. This is in effect a paper move with the Maryvale season complete.

Via Steve Wendt on Twitter -- Welcome aboard @helenabrewers to catcher Jack Cleary. Promoted from Arizona League. 39th rd pick out of Maryland. *** Only makes sense for the H-Crew to have a 3rd catcher on the roster heading into the final week and postseason.

Happy 24th Birthday, Manatee LH starting pitcher Brent Suter!

Here's your Moniker Madness winner. Final leaderboard rankings -- Brevard RHP Damien Magnifico (7th of 75, nice), Huntsville RHP David Goforth (39th place), Huntsville OF Chadwin Stang (43rd), and Dionis Hinojosa (nice late run all the way to 63rd from dead last, wow, way to go, Hinojosa family !)

Weather.com: Oklahoma City, OK Huntsville, AL Viera, FL (Melbourne) Grand Chute, WI (Appleton) Helena, MT

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

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. Also new this season: Helena has media notes; 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.

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.

Follow Thursday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Nashville Huntsville Brevard County Wisconsin Helena New MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers *** BONUS BOX: Root for Peoria vs. Clinton to aid the Rattlers' playoff push

Thursday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Nashville: LHP Aaron Laffey at Oklahoma City (Astros), 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 $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. ********** Huntsville: RHP Drew Gagnon at home vs. Jackson (Mariners), 6:28 PM pre-game, 6:43 gametime 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. ********** Brevard County: RHP Mark Rogers makes his final scheduled rehab start at home vs. Daytona (Cubs), 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. ********** Wisconsin: RHP Ryan Gibbard at home vs. Quad Cities (Astros), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:05 gametime; expect to see RHP Preston Gainey in a tandem role 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. MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; Wisconsin is one of four Midwest League clubs that have all their home games available via MiLB.TV. So 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: Many of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel and WACY-TV My NEW32 will split duties. We'll let you know when and who, and will try to provide day-before DVR reminders, so regularly check with us. ********** Helena: LHP Tyler Linehan at home vs. Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:45 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Voice of the Helena Brewers Steve Wendt is back on board, and this year he's added Twitter to the mix @steve_wendt. We've been treated to Steve's work for many years now (ten!); he is among the very best at the art of the pre-game interview, especially considering how at ease he makes all these first-time professional ballplayers. MiLB.TV -- When the H-Crew makes their way to Grand Junction (August), those games will be available for viewing online. ********** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): Season complete (23-33), final individual stats found here ********** DSL Brewers: Season complete (26-45), final individual stats found here