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My NEW32 is the new television partner of the Rattlers. They are scheduled to show fifteen games this season as part of their Sports Showdown broadcasts. All Timber Rattlers broadcasts on My NEW32 will include a thirty minute pregame show. My NEW32 is available as an over the air channel to Northeast Wisconsin and on channel 13 to Time Warner Cable subscribers. The debut of the Timber Rattlers on My NEW32 is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10 against the Kernels. Now, tonight's initial TV schedule had the pre-game show airing at 6:00 PM. With the rainout makeup doubleheader now beginning at 5:05 PM, we'll try to get word to see if "My NEW32" will be adjusting their schedule at all. (As for all these TV broadcasts, keep in mind you can always turn down the sound and listen to Chris' call if that's your preference.)
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Wednesday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Nashville: RHP Hiram Burgos at home vs. Oklahoma City (Astros), 6:50 PM pre-game, 7:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link -- Select the Nashville feed from the MiLB main audio page 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 Jimmy Nelson at home vs. Jacksonville (Marlins) in the Stars' home opener, 6:18 PM pre-game, 6:43 gametime Free Live Audio Link -- Select the Huntsville feed from the MiLB main audio page 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 Drew Gagnon at Lakeland (Tigers), 5:00 PM pre-game, 5:30 PM gametime Free Live Audio Link -- Select the Brevard County feed from the MiLB main audio page 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. NOTE: Dave indicates that he hopes to include a pre-game interview prior to each game; it's a 30-minute pre-game! We'll fill you in if Brevard masters archiving a la Nashville and/or Helena. ********** Wisconsin: RHP Tyler Wagner and LHP Mike Strong in a doubleheader at home vs. Cedar Rapids (Twins), 4:45 PM pre-game, 5:05 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings 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: 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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Sounds pitcher Hiram Burgos lives a dream at World Baseball Classic Pitcher was dominant during Puerto Rico's second-place finish by Nick Cole, The Tennessean For Sounds pitcher Hiram Burgos, taking part in the World Baseball Classic was the fulfillment of a childhood dream. The 25-year-old right-hander joined major league All-Stars such as Yadier Molina, Carlos Beltran and Alex Rios on the roster of his native Puerto Rico for the tournament held in March. “It was really special,” Burgos said. “It was such an honor to play for your country. It was something that as a kid you see the Classic and you see all the stars, and you never realize that you could be there one day.” Pitching as a long reliever out of the Puerto Rico bullpen, Burgos was a key member of the team that knocked out the United States and two-time defending champion Japan on its way to finishing as runner-up to WBC champion Dominican Republic. “Being the second-best team in the whole world is something you can take with you for your whole life,” Burgos said. “Getting to the finals was something that was such an accomplishment for the whole country because we knew that on paper they didn’t have us moving past the first round.” Burgos appeared in three games for Puerto Rico during the deep tournament run, logging a 0.69 ERA and striking out 12 batters in 13 innings of work. He attributed the experience of throwing to Molina, a five-time Gold Glove winner at catcher for the Cardinals, as a big reason for his success in the tournament filled with a variety of big league stars. “Molina is one of the best catchers in the game right now, and it was awesome to work with him,” Burgos said. “His attitude and everything was amazing. He gave me so much confidence as a young player. He had a plan and a confidence about him, but then he had trust in me. He would say, ‘Hey, throw what you want to throw if you think it will work,’ and he would let me shake him off. “I was feeling so comfortable throwing to him.” Burgos threw 4 2/3 innings in the WBC championship game against the Dominican Republic, allowing just one run against their star-packed lineup and striking out five. “I just say, ‘Wow, I can’t believe I was getting to face all of those guys,’ ” he said. “It should build confidence as a pitcher because when you are facing a lineup like the Dominican Republic, there is no one you can pitch around. It is better than any major league lineup out there.” But perhaps the most thrilling experience for the 2012 Brewers minor league pitcher of the year was a first-round win over Spain. Burgos recorded 4 2/3 scoreless innings of relief at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico — just 31 miles from his hometown of Cayey. “I still have goose bumps,” he said smiling. “It is really something to have all your family and all your friends and all the people that know you but can’t go to the States to see you pitch.” Burgos said that the sense of national pride and unity felt during the team’s deep run into the tournament was a breath of fresh air for an area that is often filled with crime and unrest. “That was good for the country because I think baseball became the main sport again,” Burgos said. “I think the World Baseball Classic being over there really helped. It helps give hope to the young ballplayers over in Puerto Rico that are trying to get a better life and get out of the country and go to college or play professional baseball.” Burgos, who said the Brewers were thrilled with his performance and participation in the WBC, took the momentum from his strong effort there into his first start with Nashville on Friday. He threw five innings of shutout ball in a no-decision against New Orleans. Burgos will take the mound for his second start of the season Wednesday night at Greer Stadium (7:05 PM) against Oklahoma City. Puerto Rico's Hiram Burgos, now a member of the Sounds, celebrates after his national team beat Japan 3-1 in a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic on March 17. / Eric Risberg / AP http://cmsimg.tennessean.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=DN&Date=20130410&Category=SPORTS04&ArtNo=304100114&Ref=AR&MaxW=640&Border=0&Nashville-Sounds-pitcher-Hiram-Burgos-lives-dream-World-Baseball-Classic
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Sounds lose player to Brewers in first week by Nick Cole, The Tennessean To watch players come and go is to be expected at the Triple-A level, but the Sounds lost what they considered to be a key newcomer after just two games with the team. “It’s a part of the game,” Sounds manager Mike Guerrero said. “That’s why we are here. That’s the purpose of our Triple-A ballclub is to prepare guys to help our big league club.” After spending all of 2012 with Double-A Huntsville, Josh Prince was in his second day on the job in Triple-A when a big league opportunity came knocking. An injury to Brewers third baseman Aramis Ramirez on Friday forced the All-Star to the 15-day disabled list and left Milwaukee in need of a player to fill in on the 25-man roster. “They needed a utility guy that could play multiple positions,” Guerrero said. “Hopefully he can perform and help the major league club out.” Prince, a versatile fielder who can play all three outfield positions as well as shortstop and third base, proved to be the right fit for that role despite his lack of Triple-A experience. The 25-year-old collected his first major league hit Sunday — a ground-rule double off Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz to start a game-tying rally in the bottom of the ninth for the Brewers. The Sounds replaced Prince with catcher and infielder Joey Paciorek. The son of former Milwaukee outfielder Jim Paciorek is in his seventh professional season and had not played beyond advanced-A ball before the promotion. Lalli gone: Guerrero also received news on Monday that catcher Blake Lalli had been promoted by Milwaukee to replace injured pitcher Chris Narveson on its 25-man roster. Lalli spent seven seasons in the Cubs system and had a short stint in the A’s organization before his arrival in Brewers camp this spring. He appeared in just three games with the Sounds, going 1-for-7 in the series against New Orleans. This will be Lalli’s second stint in the major leagues after appearing in six games and collecting two hits for Chicago last season. Veteran infielder Ozzie Chavez will replace Lalli on the Sounds roster. Slow offensive start: Through Monday, the Sounds ranked last in the Pacific Coast League with a .188 batting average. Outfielder Caleb Gindl started the season in an 0-for-17 slump before collecting his first hit of the season on Monday night against Oklahoma City. Third baseman Stephen Parker also got off to a slow start, logging just one hit in his first 17 plate appearances.
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Getting to know: Nashville Sounds pitcher Johnny Hellweg by Nick Cole, The Tennessean Three minutes with Sounds pitcher Johnny Hellweg: Q: Who was your favorite baseball player growing up? A: Well, I’m a pitcher, so obviously I liked pitchers. Randy Johnson is one that was fun to watch. Power guys that dominated, guys like Nolan Ryan. Q: Who is the toughest hitter you have ever faced? A: Everyone is tough in their own way, but the best hitter I have seen is probably (Cardinals top prospect) Oscar Taveras… he’s pretty advanced for his age. Q: What is your fondest baseball memory? A: Taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning in the high-A playoffs in 2011. Q: What is your favorite thing about Nashville? A: I’m new here, but I drove around the other day and the town looks awesome. All the restaurants and the nightlife looks pretty cool, so it will be fun to get out on the town and check it out. Q: What is your favorite thing to do away from the ballpark? A: I love to hunt. I’m a big outdoorsman, so I like to get away and get out to some property and ride some ATVs and do some hunting. Q: Favorite movie of all time? A: When I first saw ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ with the twist at the end, that was good. I liked that. Q: What’s on your music player right now? A: I’m a Pandora guy. My favorite station on Pandora is probably Eric Church or Kid Cudi. Q: What is must-see TV for you? A: Hunting shows — ‘Duck Dynasty,’ ‘The Fowl Life.’ Q: Favorite sport outside of baseball? A: Soccer. I played in high school, I love to watch it on TV — I’m a big soccer guy. Q: What would you be doing if you weren’t a professional baseball player? A: People ask me that all the time and I honestly have no idea. I couldn’t see myself doing anything else, so I just don’t know how to answer that question. http://cmsimg.tennessean.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=DN&Date=20130410&Category=SPORTS04&ArtNo=304100112&Ref=AR&MaxW=300&Border=0&Getting-know-Nashville-Sounds-pitcher-Johnny-Hellweg
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Jeff Hem blog: Audio from Nashville — “Dish from Dan (O’Brien)” Dan O’Brien, the former Reds general manager and current Brewers baseball operations executive, is in town to watch the Sounds for a few days. As always, Dan was kind enough to sit down for a lengthy chat, which I’ve separated into two parts for pregame shows tonight and Wednesday. In Part 1, Dan discusses this exciting, young Sounds club, the power arms the Brewers have stockpiled in the majors and minors, how things have gone for Brewers relievers so far and what the Brewers look for in signing minor league free agents each winter…
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Scorching Kentrail Davis leads Huntsville Stars into 2013 home opener Wednesday By Mark McCarter, Huntsville Times HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- They're a couple of the standard questions of preseason baseball, conjoined twins of interviews. What do you need to do better and/or what can you do for an encore? "Just pretty much go out and pick up where I left off," Huntsville Stars' outfielder Kentrail Davis was saying, sitting in the front row of the Joe Davis Stadium grandstands before a recent workout. "I finished strong." He's starting strong. Stronger than Kryptonite. Davis is batting .500, going 7-for-14, in the first five games of the year for the Stars, who host Jacksonville at 6:43 PM Wednesday in their home season opener. He had four RBIs and a 1.221 OPS when the Stars stormed into Chattanooga and won four out of five. He is a 24-year-old native of Theodore, Ala., who played his college baseball at Tennessee. That means he's a fan favorite when the Stars play at the Tennessee Smokies' ballpark outside of Knoxville. That also means he lives dangerously in this state. "When football season comes, my orange flags are on my car," he said. "You can point out my car in the middle of the parking lot." Davis is the lone everyday player in the Stars' lineup who was with the club the entire 2012 season. He batted .274 with 41 RBIs, pulling up his batting average some 20 points in the final two months. Said Davis, "I started figuring out some things at the end of the season. I was trying to do too much instead of trying to go play the game and let it come to you. I was trying to get every game back at one time, with one swing." Being sent back to Huntsville this year wasn't the greatest news he'd ever heard, but he's handled it graciously. "Obviously, personally, I felt like I did enough to get sent to the next level, but I can't control that," he said. "I've got two options. I could sit here and pout and be bitter about it or come in with a positive attitude and work my butt off to get there. I picked that option. Get a positive attitude, come out here and play and have fun." "He realizes it's pretty good motivation," said Stars manager Darnell Coles. "You have to go out and play like he did the last month of the season from start to finish, however long you're here. I think he understands that." There is a enough inspiration following the career arc of a friend. Khris Davis, who gave the Stars a second KDavis in their lineup a year ago, was the hottest hitter in spring training and earned a spot with the Milwaukee Brewers. The two are close, having been teammates for four seasons. When asked jokingly if he was glad they're finally separated, Kentrail said laughing, "You said it as a joke, but I am. Man, they confused us all the time. In spring training, it was bad. We'd be walking together and (fans) would call me Khris and call him Kentrail. I'd tell him, 'You sign my card and I'll sign yours.' It's fun. It's an easy confusion." And it's confusion he'd like to have again, teammates at a higher level. "A lot of people were surprised how well he did in spring training," Kentrail Davis said. "I was one of the few that wasn't surprised. I've seen that guy for the last four years hit like that. "I look at him and he was here last year, so anyone could be (in the majors from here). That's how baseball works," he continued. "That's a lot of motivation for me. It can happen. It's Double-A level and we're closer a lot of times than we think. It's definitely inspiration."
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Chris' Press Release: GRAND CHUTE, WI – Tuesday’s game between the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium has been postponed. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. This is the first postponement of the 2013 season for the Rattlers. Tickets for Tuesday’s game may be exchanged for any 2013 regular season Timber Rattlers home game - based on availability. Fans with tickets for Wednesday’s game may use those tickets for both games of the doubleheader. Wisconsin and Cedar Rapids will play a pair of seven inning games on April 10. The first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader is scheduled to begin at 5:05 PM. Gates to the stadium will open at 3:30pm. Wednesday is the first WIXX ‘Bang for Your Buck’ Night of the season. Soda, hot dogs, and beer will be available for $1 during the doubleheader. Wednesday is also the first in a series of ten Timber Rattlers posters to be given away during the season courtesy of Dunkin Donuts. The first 1,000 fans to attend the doubleheader will receive a poster of the 2012 Midwest League Champion Timber Rattlers. Tickets for Wednesday’s doubleheader may be purchased over the phone at (920) 733-4152 or 800-WI-TIMBER or in person at the Timber Rattlers Box Office.
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Nashville Media Notes: LALLI CALLED UP BY MILWAUKEE; CHAVEZ JOINS SOUNDS: Catcher Blake Lalli had his contract purchased by the Brewers this morning and has joined Milwaukee for today’s game in Chicago. He was 1-for-7 in three games for Nashville. Veteran infielder Ozzie Chavez (career stats) will replace Lalli on the Sounds’ roster. The 29-year-old opened the year with Double-A Huntsville and went 0-for-4 in his lone game for the Stars. Chavez played in 212 games for the Sounds from 2006-08 during his first stint with the Brewers organization. *** No word yet on a corresponding roster move to backfill Huntsville; as noted Chavez had only seen action in one game in the opening Stars' series. Sometimes those veteran-types are handy as utility backups, a tough role for younger players in need of regular at-bats. Nashville still carries three catchers even after the Lalli call-up (Anderson De La Rosa, Dayton Buller, and Joey Paciorek). Cole Garner and Caleb Gindl remain the only true outfielders on the AAA roster, with Sean Halton learning his way. Chavez has never played OF in his 1104 minor league games.
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Link includes Clint Coulter video interview and Orlando Arcia photo Timber Rattlers lose home opener in renovated Fox Cities Stadium Written by Tim Froberg, Post-Crescent Media GRAND CHUTE — The ribbon came off the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers’ $6.2 million home improvement project Monday night. As a venue, Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium has never looked sharper. The on-field product, though, failed to match the slick new look of the renovated ballpark. The defending Midwest League champions struggled through a dud of a home opener, dropping a 10-2 decision to the Cedar Rapids Kernels before a chilled crowd of 3,036 on a teeth-chattering 39-degree evening. Home openers are always festive occasions and this one carried even more pageantry and energy since it was the first time that fans could check out the substantial upgrades made to the Grand Chute-based stadium during the offseason. But once the Midwest League championship rings were handed out to the team’s staff and the first pitch was delivered, things went quickly downhill for the Timber Rattlers. Wisconsin (2-3) was outhit 11-4, committed two errors, had a pair of passed balls and its pitching staff combined for seven walks. “They’re disappointed, but they’re young guys and they will bounce back and forget it, probably as soon as they finish their dinner,” said Wisconsin manager Matt Erickson. “In the last two games, our starting pitchers have struggled early and put us in a hole. We had way too many walks. It’s hard to limit big innings when you give away too many free bases.” Catcher Clint Coulter, a 2012 first-round draft pick by the Brewers, provided the lone spark of excitement for the Timber Rattlers by walloping a two-run homer off the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth. “I’m always looking for a fastball and I’m pretty sure that’s what it was,” said Coulter. “I saw the pitch well and put a pretty good swing on it.” Coulter is off to a slow start at the plate and is hitting just .150. “He’s been pressing a little bit,” said Erickson. “He had some big swings during our first series. That was a nice swing, very under control. It found the barrel of the bat and the ball jumped.” Wisconsin starting pitcher Preston Gainey was rocked for six runs in three innings. Gainey struggled early with his control, walking four, and surrendered two doubles along with a three-run homer to leadoff hitter Byron Buxton. Despite the cool temperatures and the lopsided defeat, it was still an exciting night for the Rattlers with the unveiling of the renovation. Team president Rob Zerjav was thrilled with the positive buzz he heard from fans regarding the improvements made at the stadium. “This is probably the most relaxed I’ve felt in a quite awhile,” said Zerjav. “It’s been a lot of work getting to the point where we’re at. To hear the feedback we’re getting and to see a nice crowd come out on a cold, rainy, night, that’s great. One of the best comments I’m hearing is that people are amazed that we have something like this in Appleton. I’m glad people feel that way and I’m excited for a lot more people to see it.” Highlighting the renovation is the addition of a third level for club seating and a year-round banquet hall. The concession and restroom areas, the team store and press boxes have also been expanded. John Kirner of Appleton was one of the many fans impressed with the new look of the ballpark. Kirner shrugged off the cool temperatures and kicked back in the bleachers behind home plate with his wife, Heidi, and 2 1/2–year-old son Jackson. “I think it’s really nice,” said Kirner. “It’s a lot more stadium-like now. It actually looks like a stadium for a professional team.” Kirner was especially with the grand new entrance to the ballpark, where a large steel roof has been added and is decorated by a large Timber Rattlers logo with the name of the stadium spelled out. Once fans walk through the turnstiles, the first thing they see are new flags commemorating the franchise’s four Midwest League titles. “I really like the entrance,” said Kirner. “In the past, it looked a little run down from the outside. Now, it looks like a pro team plays here. It just looks more formalized, more professional.” Dick Stewart of Sherwood didn’t have to deal with Monday’s cold weather. Stewart and his wife, Judy, watched the game inside the new club level on the third floor. The club level is equipped with a bar, food service and 10 flat-screen televisions carrying the Timber Rattlers’ broadcast. Fans can watch the action inside the club level by purchasing a $15 ticket and it’s available to all fans at no charge after the seventh inning. The bar stays open for two hours after the Rattlers’ game. Companies can also rent out the club level. “Great facility,” said Stewart. “I think they needed something upscale and this should be a money maker. They have a lot of money invested in this and now they’re going to have to make things happen, but being affiliated with the Brewers really helps. It’s just a neat thing we have here in the Valley.”
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Stars Take Four of Five From Lookouts to Start Season By Alex Cohen / Huntsville Stars In the finale of a five-game series against the Chattanooga Lookouts, the Huntsville Stars rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win by a final score of 3-2 on Monday Night at AT&T Field. For the fourth time in five games, the Stars were unable to draw first blood. In the first inning, Huntsville starting pitcher Arcenio Leon allowed the first four batters he faced to reach base. Ultimately, an RBI infield single by left fielder Blake Smith and a run-scoring groundout by third baseman C.J Retherford gave the Lookouts a 2-0 lead. From that point on, the Huntsville arms completely shut down Chattanooga's bats. Leon left the game after five innings, where he only gave up those two runs on four hits in his first game started since 2009. Following Leon's exit, relievers Santo Manzanillo, Thomas Keeling, Greg Holle and Casey Medlen shut out the Lookouts bats the rest of the way. The Stars offense began their comeback in the fourth inning, where first baseman Jason Rogers hit the third pitch he saw from Lookouts starter Onelki Garcia well over the left-field wall to cut the Chattanooga lead to 2-1. For Rogers, the homer was his first of the season. With the score remaining the same in the seventh inning, a leadoff single by right fielder Kentrail Davis and a walk from left fielder Brock Kjeldgaard started the rally. After a wild-pitch from Lookouts reliever Aaron Miller advanced Davis and Kjeldgaard into scoring position, catcher Robinzon Diaz drove both runners home with a two-out, two-run single off of Chattanooga righty Greg Infante that put up the Stars for good. Manzanillo earned the win for the Stars with his scoreless frame of work in the sixth inning. The 2011 Brewers organizational all-star has now started off the season with two scoreless outing, totaling three innings without giving up a hit. With a 1-2-3 ninth inning, Medlen notched his third save for the Stars in the last five games. In regards to offense, Rogers led the way with a 2-for-4 night at the plate. For Rogers, the multi-hit game was his third in the Stars' first five contests. Aside from Davis and Diaz, third basemen Mike Walker also added a single. By winning four of their first five games of the season on the road in Chattanooga, the Stars sit alone atop of the Southern League North standings. After an off day on Tuesday, the Stars return to "The Joe" on Wednesday, April 10 to open up their home slate against the Jacksonville Suns for a five-game series. Immediately following that, the Stars will welcome the Tennessee Smokies in to town for an additional five-game series.

