Jim Goulart

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.

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

Programming notes: Brevard County audio only available via the Charlotte feed until the next homestand begins Wednesday August 7th. *** DVR Alert! (one eay early) Satuday's Timber Rattlers game will be broadcast on MyNewTV 32 at 6:30 PM. The "Showdown" pre-game show airs at 6:00. Here's the page giving you related info on the Time Warner Cable dispute with the station.

Friday's Daily Menu: TGIF! All times are Central Nashville: RHP Marco Estrada in a rehab start at home vs. Las Vegas (Mets), 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. Mississippi (Braves), 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 Cody Scarpetta at Charlotte (Rays), 5:30 gametime Free Live Audio Link -- Select the opponent coverage with the Jupiter link ********** Wisconsin: RHP Austin Ross at Kane County (Cubs), 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. 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's Taylor Williams and Barrett Astin in a doubleheader at Missoula (Diamondbacks), 6:40 PM pre-game, 7:00 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings 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): at the Rangers' complex in Surprise, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league ********** DSL Brewers: Doubleheader at the DSL Cubs #1 squad, 9:30 AM, although game data won't be available until later in the day; each contest slated for seven innings

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Former Diamond Jaxx player Patterson enjoying baseball again Once with D-Jaxx, now with Huntsville by Craig Thomas, Jackson (TN) Sun Seven years ago, Eric Patterson left the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx for a promotion to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. He didn’t plan on being at the Ballpark at Jackson, or anywhere else in the minor leagues for that matter, in 2013. But the Ballpark at Jackson is where Patterson was Thursday evening as he prepared to play against the Jackson Generals as a member of the Huntsville Stars. Patterson, 30, played part of 2005 and most of 2006 with the Diamond Jaxx, who at the time were affiliated with the Chicago Cubs. He still speaks three or four times a week with West Tenn teammate Nic Jackson, who he said is now playing for an independent team in Fargo, N.D. and finishing school. “It’s a friendship that I definitely made here and I’ve kept through the years,” Patterson said. His older brother Corey, 33, played for the Southern League champion Diamond Jaxx in 2000 before eventually moving on to a productive major league career. Currently, Corey plays for the Yankees’ Triple-A team in Scranton, Pa. But Eric has so far never had the sustained major league experience Corey earned. A second baseman and outfielder, Eric Patterson’s most recent major league experience was in 2011 with the San Diego Padres. He has also played with the Cubs, Oakland A’s and Boston Red Sox, but never for very long. Patterson played for the Detroit Tigers’ Triple-A team in Toledo in 2012. Eventually, though, he asked to be released because he didn’t see an opportunity to make the majors in that organization. The Tigers won the American League pennant last year and have few weaknesses in their lineup. His problem was nobody else wanted him in their system. Patterson ended up with an independent team in York, Pa. to start this season. Independent teams are not affiliated with any major league organization, so it’s difficult to advance or be recognized. “I kind of took the mindset ‘I’ll go out there and try it.’ If I didn’t like it, I could come home, hang ‘em up and start the next phase of my life,” Patterson said. Patterson hit .275 with 13 homers to start 2013 with York, and the Milwaukee Brewers signed him a few weeks ago and sent him to Huntsville. “Really it wasn’t about stats or numbers or performance. It was just about going out and having fun playing baseball again,” Patterson said. “To be honest with you I didn’t really have that last year, for whatever reason it was, in Toledo. It just kind of got grind-y after a while. The grind kind of got to me.” York is where baseball got fun again. Patterson was relaxed as he described it, speaking with a cheerful tone as he explained his approach to hitting, handling success and failure and being a minor leaguer. Perhaps Huntsville can be even better for Patterson as he works toward a hopeful return to MLB. The Stars are part of the Brewers’ system, and that means powerful people with the Brewers are watching him. “Once you’re back in affiliated ball, you have a shot,” he said.

Stars Fall Short in Jackson Matthew Raines/ Huntsville Stars Jackson, TN. – Jason Rogers launched a home run to left in the top of the first and it looked like the Huntsville Stars would return to their winning ways. The Jackson Generals had other ideas though. The Stars and the Generals played on Thursday, fighting for third place in the Southern League’s North Division. Huntsville jumped out quickly but Jackson scored five unanswered runs to take the lead and never looked back, winning 5-2 and causing the Stars to drop their second series in a row. The Stars jumped out right away in the top of the first when Rogers’s home run scored himself and Nick Shaw. The Generals answered back in the bottom half of the inning when Chris Taylor led off the inning with a single, stole two bases, and scored on Ji-Man Choi’s groundout. The Generals would tie the score in the bottom of the second after Joseph Dunigan scored following Daniel Paolini lashing a double to left. The Generals took the lead for good in the third on two doubles followed by a home run by Dunigan, making the score 5-2 going into the fourth. Generals starting pitcher Trevor Miller (W 1-1) and two relievers held off the Stars for the rest of the game even though the Stars got men in scoring position in three of the last four innings. Huntsville starter Brooks Hall left after the second inning, having giving up two runs on three hits while striking out two, but throwing 42 pitches. Frankie De La Cruz (L 1-3) took the loss after giving up three runs on three hits in an inning of work and threw 35 pitches. Two Stars relievers managed to keep the Generals off the scoreboard for the final five innings, giving up only two hits and striking out nine. The eleven strikeouts by the Stars pitchers were their highest since July 27th when they struck out thirteen. The Stars were once again led by Rogers, who went three for four with his twentieth double and his league leading eighteenth home run of the season. Shawn Zarraga contributed as well, going two for four. Dunigan led the Generals at the plate, going two for four with his first home run of the season. With the loss, the Stars record stands at 46-61 on the year, 17-22 in the second half of the season. The Generals record moves to 47-56 on the year, 18-19 in the second half. Huntsville will return home to Joe Davis Stadium on Friday to open up a five game series with the Mississippi Braves. Game start time is set to start for 6:43 PM.

VIDEO: Nashville's Hunter Morris goes deep in the Sounds' 4-0 win #20

Rattler Radio Blog -- Baseball has a really sick sense of humor

Final: @AZL Brewers 7, AZL Indians 3 AZL Brewers Box Score 18th round LHP Clint Terry of Lee University just turned 21 in June, so there's reason to be very pleased with his Maryvale season (stats). Five beautiful innings here. RHP Devin Williams got an inning of work in relief, pitching around a leadoff error behind him. 1B David Denson and his .396 OBP walked twice, scored twice. Clint Coulter doubled and singled for his first Maryvale hits of 2013. Johnny Davis (ten steals) was finally thrown out. A-Crew only had five hits, but ten walks. AZL Brewers Game Log Four-run 4th, three-run 5th AZL Brewers Bottom of the 4th Clint Coulter doubles (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Clint Frazier. With David Denson batting, Clint Coulter steals (1) 3rd base, Clint Coulter scores. Throwing error by catcher Shane Rowland. David Denson walks. With Elvis Rubio batting, wild pitch by Mitch Brown, David Denson to 2nd. Elvis Rubio flies out to center fielder Clint Frazier. David Denson to 3rd. Tanner Norton grounds out, shortstop Ivan Castillo to first baseman Matt LaPorta. Steven Halcomb walks. Luis Aviles triples (2) on a ground ball to right fielder Victor Cabral. David Denson scores. Steven Halcomb scores. Johnny Davis doubles (3) on a fly ball to center fielder Clint Frazier. Luis Aviles scores. Eric Williams grounds out, shortstop Ivan Castillo to first baseman Matt LaPorta. AZL Brewers Bottom of the 5th Pitching Change: Thomas Pannone replaces Mitch Brown. Tucker Neuhaus walks. Clint Coulter singles on a line drive to left fielder D'vone McClure. Tucker Neuhaus to 2nd. David Denson walks. Tucker Neuhaus to 3rd. Clint Coulter to 2nd. Elvis Rubio singles on a line drive to left fielder D'vone McClure. Tucker Neuhaus scores. Clint Coulter to 3rd. David Denson to 2nd. Tanner Norton grounds into a force out, third baseman Yonathan Mendoza to second baseman Ordomar Valdez. Clint Coulter scores. David Denson to 3rd. Elvis Rubio out at 2nd. Tanner Norton to 1st. Steven Halcomb walks. Tanner Norton to 2nd. With Luis Aviles batting, wild pitch by Thomas Pannone, David Denson scores. Tanner Norton to 3rd. Steven Halcomb to 2nd. Luis Aviles grounds out, third baseman Yonathan Mendoza to first baseman Matt LaPorta. Brandon Diaz strikes out swinging, catcher Shane Rowland to first baseman Matt LaPorta.

From 7/22/12 - McCalvy: The Brewers reached an agreement earlier this month with 16-year-old pitching prospect Yosmer Leal, a right-hander from Venezuela who still must pass a physical exam and Major League Baseball's age investigation. Leal received a $370,000 bonus, according to MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez, which would be one of the richest deals in Brewers history for a Latin American player. Assuming he passes MLB's investigation, standard procedure for all Latin American signees, Leal would begin his career at the Brewers' new academy in the Dominican Republic. *** Leal hadn't pitched since July 16th before last night. The two-week break didn't help his season-long struggles. Poor guy, MiLB.com and Baseball Reference still don't have height and weight lines for Leal. Leal hasn't had a scoreless outing since his June 5th debut among his brief efforts; last night was his first non-start. Remember, this is only his age 17 season, so it'll be a great story if he bounces back from these numbers. Obviously, though, the Brewers weren't expecting this.

Wasn't quite as fun listening to the Jupiter broadcaster, but a sigh-of-relief nailbiter save for Tommy Toledo tonight, look for details from the 'Tees and Eye Black later on... *** Looks like Nashville's in a tight one, on to Jeff's audio...

Nashville catcher Anderson De La Rosa, signed ten years ago, turns 29 today. At one point, his birthday was listed as 8/16, but it's today, so we've updated our all-important b-day database.

MillerParkProspects.com -- Around the Horn: July 2013

H-Crew Washed Out Steady rains all day Thursday led the Missoula Osprey to postpone their baseball game against the Helena Brewers three hours before the scheduled first pitch. The Osprey and Brewers will instead play two seven-inning games in a doubleheader Friday. The first game is slated to start at 6:00 PM (7:00 Central). Friday is also bobblehead giveaway night in Missoula. The first 750 fans to arrive to Ogren-Allegiance Park before Game 1 will receive a Miguel Montero bobblehead. The Arizona Diamondbacks catcher played in Missoula in 2002-03.

Via Jeff Hem's blog -- Audio from Nashville — Catching Up with Al LeBoeuf Tonight’s interview is with 2012 Sounds hitting coach Al LeBoeuf, who is in town for a few days to watch the Sounds play as part of a new role with the Brewers following his departure last year from the Sounds due to health issues. As LeBoeuf shares the good news about his current health, you can hear in his voice how glad he is to have some “therapy” at the ballpark for a few days. *** Good for Mr. LeBoeuf!

Nice feature on MLB.com on Victor Roache and Tyrone Taylor, reviews much you may know but with enough new insights to make it a really good read.

VIDEO from Wednesday: Nashville's Jimmy Nelson catches Juan Centeno looking to strike out the side in the second inning of a 3-2 win over Las Vegas (full at-bat with Jeff's call) *** VIDEO from Wednesday: Huntsville's Chadwin Stang singles home a run but the Stars fall to Jackson, 7-3

Helena Pre-Game Audio (Wednesday): Manager Tony Diggs talks about the impressive first half and the expectations for the second half of the season

Happy 20th Birthday, Helena Brewers OF Omar Garcia! Nice average, OBP, steals -- but 33 of 35 hits are singles, spinach cake today! *** Happy 24th Birthday, Manatee 1B Nick Ramirez! *** Can't forget our old indy league project turned success, Happy 29th Birthday, Brandon Kintzler!

Weather.com: Nashville, TN Jackson, TN Jupiter, FL Eastlake, OH Missoula, MT Maryvale, AZ San Pedro De Macoris, DR

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.