Jim Goulart

Of course, we could probably just ask the Brewers for a formal list, but that wouldn't be as much fun .

Of course, we could probably just ask the Brewers for a formal list, but that wouldn't be as much fun .

Of course, we could probably just ask the Brewers for a formal list, but that wouldn't be as much fun .

Now, I have emailed Matt Eddy, Baseball America's transaction guru, for clarification, and am awaiting his response. Folks here on the board (in particular DHonks) have referred to the impact that spending full seasons in the Dominican and/or Venezuelan Summer Leagues has on service time. But it's not something that I'm specifically seeing detailed online. Here's what I sent Matt: Hi Matt. We're putting together our annual Brewer list, and my question pertains to how the DSL and/or VSL seasons factor into the normal seven-year minor league free agent eligibilty system. Let's use for example infielder Domnit Bolivar His first pro season was in the VSL only. I've seen folks post that those seasons don't count towards the counting years, but I have my doubts. If his first season counted, 2012 is his 7th year. Let's look at Juan Sanchez: He's actually been a pro for eight seasons, but his first three seasons (2005 not shown at link), were all spent in the DSL and/or VSL. Does that mean his counting years didn't begin until 2008, making 2013 only his sixth pro season for this execrise? Does the counting years rule in this regard (non-stateside seasons) act the same for Rule 5 eligibility? Thanks for any insights you can provide. Jim G. Here's a link I favorited, it's actually from the cubreporter.com. It includes all kinds of good stuff in a readable format, with the minor league stuff at/near the bottom of the linked page. I did not see reference to the discussion above. So if you find a link that helps us out in this regard, please, please post it here.

Now, I have emailed Matt Eddy, Baseball America's transaction guru, for clarification, and am awaiting his response. Folks here on the board (in particular DHonks) have referred to the impact that spending full seasons in the Dominican and/or Venezuelan Summer Leagues has on service time. But it's not something that I'm specifically seeing detailed online. Here's what I sent Matt: Hi Matt. We're putting together our annual Brewer list, and my question pertains to how the DSL and/or VSL seasons factor into the normal seven-year minor league free agent eligibilty system. Let's use for example infielder Domnit Bolivar His first pro season was in the VSL only. I've seen folks post that those seasons don't count towards the counting years, but I have my doubts. If his first season counted, 2012 is his 7th year. Let's look at Juan Sanchez: He's actually been a pro for eight seasons, but his first three seasons (2005 not shown at link), were all spent in the DSL and/or VSL. Does that mean his counting years didn't begin until 2008, making 2013 only his sixth pro season for this execrise? Does the counting years rule in this regard (non-stateside seasons) act the same for Rule 5 eligibility? Thanks for any insights you can provide. Jim G. Here's a link I favorited, it's actually from the cubreporter.com. It includes all kinds of good stuff in a readable format, with the minor league stuff at/near the bottom of the linked page. I did not see reference to the discussion above. So if you find a link that helps us out in this regard, please, please post it here.

Now, I have emailed Matt Eddy, Baseball America's transaction guru, for clarification, and am awaiting his response. Folks here on the board (in particular DHonks) have referred to the impact that spending full seasons in the Dominican and/or Venezuelan Summer Leagues has on service time. But it's not something that I'm specifically seeing detailed online. Here's what I sent Matt: Hi Matt. We're putting together our annual Brewer list, and my question pertains to how the DSL and/or VSL seasons factor into the normal seven-year minor league free agent eligibilty system. Let's use for example infielder Domnit Bolivar His first pro season was in the VSL only. I've seen folks post that those seasons don't count towards the counting years, but I have my doubts. If his first season counted, 2012 is his 7th year. Let's look at Juan Sanchez: He's actually been a pro for eight seasons, but his first three seasons (2005 not shown at link), were all spent in the DSL and/or VSL. Does that mean his counting years didn't begin until 2008, making 2013 only his sixth pro season for this execrise? Does the counting years rule in this regard (non-stateside seasons) act the same for Rule 5 eligibility? Thanks for any insights you can provide. Jim G. Here's a link I favorited, it's actually from the cubreporter.com. It includes all kinds of good stuff in a readable format, with the minor league stuff at/near the bottom of the linked page. I did not see reference to the discussion above. So if you find a link that helps us out in this regard, please, please post it here.

FYI - Huntsville C Shawn Zarraga and Brevard County RHP Cody Scarpetta were drafted in 2007, but we believe they inked 2008 contracts when they signed at the deadline in August of '07 (neither appeared in a 2007 game). Thus, they won't be free-agent eligible until the fall of 2014.

FYI - Huntsville C Shawn Zarraga and Brevard County RHP Cody Scarpetta were drafted in 2007, but we believe they inked 2008 contracts when they signed at the deadline in August of '07 (neither appeared in a 2007 game). Thus, they won't be free-agent eligible until the fall of 2014.

FYI - Huntsville RHP R.J. Seidel was drafted in 2006, but we believe he inked a 2007 contract when he signed in August of '06. Thus, he won't be free-agent eligible until the fall of 2013.

FYI, the effort is appreciated, Tedaldtada. Great work.

Huntsville Video Highlights: Hainley Statia singles home two runs Johnnie Lowe fans his fifth Kentrail Davis nails runner at the plate

Nashville Video Highlights: As of this post, there are four highlights we have not linked to as of yet, they are dated 8/21 and 8/22, from the games of 8/20 and 8/21, respectively. Nice to see Green and Gindl's blasts off southpaws, enjoy.

Nashville Media Notes Gotta admit, with Brian Baker being servicable, the Peralta - Thornburg - Burgos - Vargas rotation is fun to follow.

We told you all week, so you're all set for tonight. Rattlers on Time Warner Cable Sports 32. *** Remember -- MiLB.com subscribers can watch Huntsville live, plus the archive, for the entire Mississippi series, which concludes Thursday. This will be the Stars' final 2012 televised series. All Nashville games remain available via MiLB.TV.

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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: AAA Nashville, Rookie Maryvale and the DSL do not play a split schedule. When you click on a standings link for Huntsville, Brevard County, Wisconsin, and/or Helena, you'll then be able to choose 1st half and/or overall standings in addition to the current 2nd half standings.

Follow Wednesday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Nashville Huntsville Brevard County Game One Brevard County Game Two Wisconsin Helena Maryvale DSL Brewers

Wednesday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Nashville: RHP Brian Baker at Round Rock (Rangers), 6:50 PM pre-game, 7:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Jeff Hem is the new 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). We imagine the audio feed is from the home team. All MiLB.TV details available at the link. ********** Huntsville: RHP Evan Anundsen at Mississippi (Braves), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:00 gametime Free Live Audio Link -- Select the Huntsville feed from the MiLB main audio page Alex Cohen is the new play-by-play voice of the Stars; follow him on Twitter @alexmcohen. It's fantastic that Huntsville is returning to what will be a traditional broadcast format this year. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be broadcast. MiLB.TV subsciption note: Huntsville road games in four locales (Mississippi, Tennessee, Jacksonville and Pensacola) will be broadcast. ********** Brevard County: RHP's Drew Gagnon and Nick Bucci in a doubleheader at home vs. Lakeland (Tigers), 4:05 PM gametime; each contest slated for seven innings Sorry, no audio available for this series... Once again this season, Brevard does not have its own audio coverage. It appears two teams in the Manatees North Division (within which the majority of games are played) have audio, and all six teams in the South Division have audio (at least for their home games), so there will be opportunities to listen to approx. 70% or Brevard's games this season, just all from the opponent's perspective. There are no Florida State League games on MiLB.TV this year. ********** Wisconsin: RHP Chad Pierce at home vs. Cedar Rapids (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. MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; Wisconsin is one of only two (Great Lakes) Midwest League clubs that have all their home games available via MiLB.TV; Chris' call provides the audio. So for the $39.95 season-long package, fans in Brewer Nation can watch all Sounds games, all Timber Rattlers home games, and Stars' road games from four Southern League locales. ********** Helena: RHP Tyler Wagner at home vs. Grand Junction (Rockies), 7:50 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link -- Select the Helena feed from the MiLB main audio page We're lucky to have Steve Wendt back on board for another H-Crew season. ********** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at home vs. the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers; 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league ********** DSL Brewers: at the DSL Tigers, 9:30 AM, although game data won't be available until late afternoon at the earliest

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Bob Brainerd with another of his meaty feature offerings, this one on RHP Chad Pierce.

Wow, Jeff Bianchi sure leaves the Sounds on a high note off his 4-for-4 with a walk game. Brewers return to 12-man pitching staff. Milwaukee Brewers ‏@Brewers BREAKING NEWS: #Brewers release RHP Randy Wolf, INF Jeff Bianchi has been recalled from Triple-A Nashville

Alec with a nice read -- his scouting report on Wily Peralta's night

Thanks to the caption, we can match names with faces.

Gindl's blasts lift Nashville past Storm Chasers By Rob White, Omaha World-Herald Wily Peralta, Chaser-killer. Nashville's 23-year-old right-hander gave up six hits in five shutout innings Tuesday night for his third win this season over division-winner Omaha, starting the Sounds on their way to a 7-0 victory before 4,552 at Werner Park. “He's got our number,” Omaha manager Mike Jirschele said. “He's really thrown the ball well against us.” Caleb Gindl hit two-run homers in back-to-back at-bats and former Kansas City farmhand Jeff Bianchi went 4 for 4 with a homer and two doubles as Nashville earned a split of the four-game series. Peralta won all three of his starts against Omaha this year, posting a 2.04 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 17-2/3 innings. In four career starts against the Storm Chasers, Peralta has a 1.82 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 24-2/3 innings. Perhaps his best start against Omaha — almost one year ago to the date (Aug. 22, 2011) — resulted in a no-decision. In that game, Peralta pitched 6-1/3 no-hit innings and gave up one run on two hits in seven, but the bullpen couldn't close it out in regulation. Nashville eventually won in extra innings. Nashville's bullpen took care of business Tuesday as Omaha was shut out in a nine-inning game for just the second time all season. Using a fastball that touched 99 mph, Peralta matched his season high of eight strikeouts — which he'd previously recorded in his May 1 win over the Chasers. He struggled at times to find the strike zone while walking three, and he needed 93 pitches to get through five innings. “He went at us with his fastball, changed speeds, stayed aggressive,” Jirschele said. Gindl's first homer made it 3-0 in the fourth, and his second made it 6-0 in the sixth. Both came off Omaha starter Chris Dwyer (3-4). “(Dwyer) was behind in the count and left balls up in the zone, and when he did come in, they hit it because he left it up,” Jirschele said. Dwyer gave up six runs on 11 hits in 4 2⁄3 innings in his eighth start since being promoted from Class AA at the all-star break. The left-hander's 7.19 ERA since his promotion is the third-worst in the PCL in that time frame. “He's fine,” Jirschele said. “He's had some great outings. His last two have been shaky, but before that I was real happy with how he'd been throwing.” Bianchi, who had been scheduled to be the Omaha shortstop in 2010 before a late spring training elbow injury forced him to miss the season, homered off Juan Gutierrez in the seventh. His perfect night included a walk and three runs. Bianchi played last season for Class AA Northwest Arkansas, then was claimed twice on waivers — first by the Cubs and then by the Brewers — in the offseason. Omaha was outscored 16-1 in the final two games of the series against the team it eliminated on Saturday (the Chasers did win 5-1 Sunday). Nashville veteran Claudio Vargas flirted with a perfect game Monday. “We just need to get going a little bit offensively,” Jirschele said. “But when you face good pitching, sometimes this is what happens.”

MiLB.com thought enough of J.R. Graham's effort against the Stars to make it one of their featured articles for the night.