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Nashville Audio Archive -- April 24 - Chat with manager Don Money Discusses Taylor Green, Eric Farris and his "funky throws", Brett Carroll, and Mat Gamel at first base (nice report!) -- excellent interview, Stu, covering the multiple topics!

Update from Jill Cacic in Huntsville's Media Relations -- Catcher Shawn Riggans has been placed on the disabled list, retroactive to April 22. Riggans started the season on the DL. He joined the Stars active roster on April 14. In seven games with Huntsville, he hit .167 (1-6) with a walk and two strikeouts. In a related move, catcher Martin Maldonado has been transferred from Triple-A Nashville Sounds to Huntsville. Maldonado spent 34 games with the Stars in 2010, batting .252 (26-103). With the Sounds in 2011, he’s hit .267 (12-45). With these moves, the Stars active roster stays at 24, the Southern League limit. There are currently three players on the disabled list (Riggans, RHP Andre Lamontagne, and LHP Brae Wright). *** So Mike Rivera lives at Nashville, where he will back up George Kottaras. This will cut into any playing time for Anderson De La Rosa and Dayton Buller behind the plate at Huntsville, but obviously Maldonado becomes the priority there.

A lengthy Cutter Dykstra feature article (he speaks well of the Brewers in the one specific mention). What's he doing with the tobacco, even if it's off the field?

Timber Rattlers profile: No. 33 Mike Walker, infielder Compiled by Mike Woods, Appleton Post-Crescent Quick hits - Age: 22. - Position: Third base. - Height, weight: 6-4, 206. - Bats/throws: Left/right. - Hometown: Marysville, Calif. - Notes: Selected by the Brewers in the 14th round of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft. … Drew 60 walks in 74 games with Helena last season. … Through Friday, Walker was 10th in Midwest League batting with a .371 average, was tied for second in home runs (three) and was tied for fifth in RBI (12) … He led the Midwest league in on-base percentage (.522), slugging percentage (.714) and on-base plus slugging percentages (1.236). Favorites - MLB team growing up: "San Francisco Giants." - MLB player growing up: "Jeff Kent. I couldn't tell you why. He had a moustache and my dad had a moustache, I think he kind of reminded me of my dad. He was kind of that unheralded guy in the lineup behind Barry Bonds and I really liked that about him. He didn't talk a bunch to the media and I respected that about him. He wasn't a huge star because he didn't have a wish for it." - Current MLB player: "I kind of stopped idolizing players since I've gotten a little older because I've realized they're all people just like we are. They make mistakes, just like we do. If I had to pick somebody, I'd probably say Ryan Braun." - Sport other than baseball: "Basketball. I was a good basketball player in high school, played four years. I think I scored 10 or 11 a game but we had a guy on our team that scored like 30 a game so I just kept feeding him the ball and we were pretty successful, so I didn't have to do too much. But I love basketball." - Food: "Give me a pulled pork, my dad's steak — my mom cooks some great mushroom chicken. Love that. I love macaroni and cheese, too. I know it's pretty standard but I'll eat that every day." - Thing about Marysville: "It's a small town, small-town feel. So you walk someplace and everybody knows pretty much everybody by their first name. That's nice. Anywhere you go, you're going to know somebody." - TV show: "I like 'The League.' It's on FX. It's about Fantasy Football. I love that. It's a great show. I love 'Always Sunny in Philadelphia.' That's another one. It cracks me up." - Musical artist: "I'm kind of into slower stuff. Lately, it's been 'Drum Major Instinct.' He used to be the lead singer for 'Revolution.' " - NFL team: "Niners all the way. I've got to stay loyal." Q&A Q: You've dodged tornados and seen snowstorms and gallons of rain, so what do you think of Wisconsin and its weather? A: "Not a huge fan so far, got to be honest. That's all right because I like Appleton a lot. I'm a big fan of Appleton. Being from California, a lot of people think it's just sunshine there, but I'm from Northern California, so we actually get quite a bit of weather there, too. So it's not completely out of the norm for me." Q: What do you like about Appleton? A: "You've got to understand that, and I don't want to bag on Helena (Mont.) at all, but last summer, I played in Helena and that wasn't my kind of town. You drove around and it was a lot of boarded-up buildings and whatnot. Take the Helena mall, for example. You walk through the Helena mall and there are actually three stores open. I walk through the Appleton mall and everything is open. Maybe my standards are just low coming out of that, but I just like it. It seems like the people are really friendly here." Q: Given the horrible weather, are you surprised by your fast start? A: "Somewhat. I grew up and played in this weather. My senior year in high school, I ended up playing in only 13 games because it was such a rain-shortened season. So I'm kind of used to cold weather, but this cold of weather is somewhat of a different story. So I am I surprised? Yes, because notoriously I've been somewhat of a slow starter. But I'm sure not complaining." Q: Do you just feel locked in? Is it your concentration level or just seeing the ball well? A: "It's a combination of all those, plus it's just baseball. What can you say? Sometimes, you're swinging it; sometimes, you're not. It seems, when things are going well, pitchers are just throwing you strikes. It seems they're throwing you balls right down the middle. When you're going bad, you step up there and you're down 0-2 before you even know it and pitchers are just carving you up. I really can't tell you what the difference is when you're going great and when you're going not so great. Just chalk it up to baseball. It's a weird game." Q: You hit a walk-off home run last Sunday. When did you last hit a walk-off? A: "It was my first one and I kind of feel bad because I stood there and watched it a little bit. I normally don't do that kind of thing but I got caught up in the moment. If I could do it over, I wouldn't have done that. But, shoot, it was my first one and I'm not going to be too hard on myself. Great feeling. It was a lot of fun and I always wanted to jump onto home plate like that." Q: But you didn't remove your helmet before you got there. Rookie mistake? A: "Very rookie mistake. I watched the video on YouTube and I'm just kicking myself for not tossing my helmet." Q: How'd you end up at the University of Pacific? A: "There were a couple of other schools but I came from a very small town, small high school — my graduating class was like 200 people — to be honest with you I didn't have really any other (Division I) offers. I wanted to go play in the Big West (conference). I wanted to play for (former major leaguer and Pacific coach) Ed Sprague. I wanted to play Division I baseball, so it was kind of a no-brainer for me." Q: How was your experience there? A: "I really liked my experience there. The first two years were a little rough for me. It was a big learning curve. Going from not a great baseball program at Marysville High School to an actual Division I program where people know what they're doing. So it was a big learning curve for me, but once I caught on, I started really enjoying myself." Q: How'd it feel to be drafted? A: "It's probably something I'll never forget. I was sitting there with my girlfriend and I just remember getting about 10 text messages in about 30 seconds. I wasn't even watching the draft. I was too nervous. I just got 10 text messages in 30 seconds and just remember thinking, 'God, I think I got drafted.' That was a special moment for me." Q: What's your most prized sports possession? A: "I caught a home run ball at AT&T Park (in San Francisco) off the bat of Preston Wilson once. That was pretty cool. I also have a Barry Bonds autographed baseball. I prize that a lot." Q: How'd you get Bonds' autograph? A: "I just got lucky. There are autograph signings before games. I showed up a little bit early to the game one time and he just happened to be the guy who came up into the stands to sign autographs. I heard that was pretty rare so I just got lucky." Q: Any significance to No. 33? A: "No. I could lie to you and tell you it was Ed Sprague's number, but to be honest with you, it was like my fifth choice, if that. I wanted No. 3. I wanted No. 21. I wanted No. 12, No. 25 and I didn't get any of them. So I walked into the clubhouse and I had No. 33." Q: Favorite sports moment you've ever been a part of or watched? A: "I remember watching in 2002 the Giants' playoffs games with my dad and my brother and the rest of my family. And just going nuts when they went on that run pretty much every other night when they were playing and went all the way to the World Series. That was a really great time for me. I'll always remember those days." Q: Best advice you've ever received? A: " 'Don't let them change you' — the day I was drafted, from Ed Sprague." Q: Even hate to ask this, but out of curiosity, how many people kid you about the possibility of playing for the Texas Rangers and … A: "Oh my God, I hear you. I hear that one every day and it's funny because everybody thinks it's original. I've been hearing it my whole life. I really don't understand why because Walker is not that uncommon of a last name but, hey, shoot, whatever. I'm not complaining." The Tool Box Timber Rattlers manager Matt Erickson breaks down infielder Mike Walker: "Last year, he played mostly third and first. He's a typical corner guy with some pop. The most impressive thing about him at the plate, at least from what I've seen in spring training, was his plate discipline. He rarely goes outside the strike zone. I think, last year, he had 60 walks in a short season. That's remarkable. That's the one stat that really jumped out at me. That's what I've preached the last two years as hitting coach — there are two things you can control in competition and that's getting back on time ready to hit and pitch selection. If you can do those two things, especially pitch selection, you're consistently swinging at balls in the zone, you're going to have some success. That shows some maturity on his part. "His glove, everything he can get to, he's made the plays. He doesn't have a real quick first step and that's a part of his game we're working on — explosiveness and making sure we're ready on time defensively and our crossover steps, being able to cover as much ground as possible when you see initial contact. As far as the routine plays are concerned, he's made every one of them through spring training and the first part of the season. "Obviously he's off to a pretty good start with the bat. … But to be a true professional baseball player, the consistency has to show up. And that's what we're trying to develop. And when these guys show they can do things consistently, they'll be out of here because that is what this is all about." Mike Walker plays third base for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. / Post-Crescent photo by Ron Page http://cmsimg.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=U0&Date=20110424&Category=APC020602&ArtNo=104240640&Ref=AR&MaxW=300&Border=0

Post-game audio: Ron Roenicke presser WSSP - Jonathan Lucroy WSSP - Sean Green Pre-game audio: WSSP - Bill Hall WSSP - LaTroy Hawkins WTMJ - Mark Kotsay

Sounds players, fans to get glimpse of greatness in Greinke 2009 Cy Young winner will pitch in rehab start today by Greg Sullivan, the Tennessean When Zack Greinke makes his rehab appearance with the Sounds this afternoon, fans at Greer Stadium won't be the only ones in attendance getting their first in-person look at the 2009 Cy Young winner. Greinke suffered a cracked left rib prior to spring training. The former Kansas City Royal joined the Brewers organization in the offseason, so most of the Sounds' players and coaches have seen him pitch only on television. "He has outstanding command, and for a smaller guy, he has a really good, live fastball," Sounds pitching coach Rich Gale said. "I've watched him just painting the corners, just outstanding command." Gale believes the right-hander can be a positive influence for his Nashville pitching staff. "When he's healthy, he's one of the best pitchers in the game," Gale said. "Hopefully my guys will be paying attention and be able to pick up on some things." Today's start against former Brewers pitcher Jeff Suppan (1-2, 6.91 ERA) will be Greinke's second rehab appearance and follows his first outing Tuesday night for Single-A Brevard County, where he threw three scoreless innings. He is scheduled to throw as many as 50 pitches today. Greinke pitched at least 200 innings and made at least 32 starts in each of his past three seasons. His 70 quality starts and 10 complete games since 2008 are tied for fourth-most in the majors in that period. "It's just him getting used to building up his innings," Gale said. "I'll have a conversation with (Brewers pitching coach) Rick Kranitz (this) morning about anything to watch or remind him about. He's got a pretty good feel for his own delivery." Another major-leaguer on a rehab assignment, Brewers slugger Corey Hart, was 0-for-3 in Saturday night's 9-0 loss to Omaha. "It's great to see how those guys go about their business and how eager they are to get back," Sounds outfielder Brendan Katin said. "I've heard some stories about Zack, and I'm eager to meet him. Hopefully he's healthy, and if he can get us the win it'll be great." Transactions: Mike McClendon rejoined the Sounds as Milwaukee activated LaTroy Hawkins from the disabled list. The Sounds added minor league free-agent infielder Luis Figueroa, and Brewers catcher George Kottaras joins the team today. The Sounds will need to free up a roster spot for Kottaras. Attendance note: Saturday's attendance of 8,251 was a season-high.

The Tennessean: Still struggling: Sounds starter Mark Rogers (0-2) saw his struggles continue, and the Brewers' top prospect is still winless after four starts after the Sounds' 9-0 loss to Omaha on Saturday. "He's been struggling pretty much this whole year," Sounds Manager Don Money said. "Last time against these guys he went 1 1/3 and tonight two-plus. His delivery is out of whack, and he can't control any of his pitches." Omaha did not waste any time taking advantage of Rogers' struggles. The Storm Chasers scored four runs in the first, and Rogers was charged with three of the Storm Chasers' four third-inning runs after he was pulled in favor of reliever Chase Wright. Nashville struggled at the plate as well Saturday against Omaha starter Vin Mazzaro. Mazzaro pitched seven shutout innings and allowed only five Sounds hits. "(Mazzaro) was on tonight," Money said. "It's depressing, but you've gotta battle and we ran into a pretty good pitcher. Usually a good pitcher will stop good hitting, and every time we got somebody on we hit into a double play, we had three double plays."

PCL American North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Omaha 10 7 .588 - - 7-1 3-6 8-2 W6 Iowa 9 7 .563 0.5 128 5-2 4-5 6-4 L1 Nashville 8 9 .471 2.0 126 5-4 3-5 3-7 L1 Memphis 5 11 .313 4.5 124 4-5 1-6 2-8 W1 SOU North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Huntsville 11 5 .688 - - 6-0 5-5 7-3 W3 Tennessee 11 5 .688 - - 4-1 7-4 7-3 W2 Chattanooga 10 6 .625 1.0 54 5-5 5-1 7-3 W1 Jackson 7 9 .438 4.0 51 1-5 6-4 4-6 L1 Carolina 3 13 .188 8.0 47 3-8 0-5 2-8 L2 FSL North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Daytona 12 5 .706 - - 6-1 6-4 6-4 W5 Clearwater 10 7 .588 2.0 52 4-4 6-3 5-5 W1 Lakeland 9 8 .529 3.0 51 6-4 3-4 5-5 L4 Brevard County 7 10 .412 5.0 49 2-6 5-4 5-5 W2 Tampa 7 10 .412 5.0 49 2-7 5-3 4-6 L5 Dunedin 6 11 .353 6.0 48 2-7 4-4 5-5 L1 MID Western Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Burlington 12 3 .800 - - 5-1 7-2 8-2 W4 Cedar Rapids 10 6 .625 2.5 - 4-3 6-3 8-2 L1 Beloit 8 6 .571 3.5 55 4-2 4-4 6-4 L1 Peoria 8 8 .500 4.5 53 4-3 4-5 5-5 W1 Quad Cities 7 9 .438 5.5 52 3-6 4-3 3-7 W1 Kane County 7 10 .412 6.0 51 4-6 3-4 5-5 L1 Wisconsin 5 8 .385 6.0 53 3-4 2-4 3-7 L3 Clinton 5 12 .294 8.0 49 3-7 2-5 4-6 W1

Follow Sunday's action as it happens: Nashville (Gameday also available) Huntsville (Gameday also available)

Sunday's Daily Menu: Times Central; pitchers subject to change -- Nashville: RHP Zack Greinke at home vs. Omaha (Royals), 1:50 PM pre-game; 2:05 gametime Live Audio Link iPad/iPhone: Listen Huntsville: LHP Dan Merklinger at home vs. Birmingham (White Sox), 6:43 PM gametime Live Audio Link iPad/iPhone: Listen Traditional broadcast via the Barons' feed: Listen Brevard County: Idle for the Easter holiday, series resumes in Lakeland Monday -- first day off after 17 game days in a row to open the season; and no rainouts! Wisconsin: Idle, although the team, and particularly the bullpen, hardly needs another day off; back home on Monday

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Final: @Huntsville 4, Birmingham 3 Stars Rally Late in the Game to Keep Their Perfect Home Record Huntsville, AL. - The Huntsville Stars (11-5) managed to keep their perfect home record by beating the Birmingham Barons (9-7) by a 4-3 score in what turned out to be one of the most exciting games at Joe W. Davis Stadium in this young season. The Stars are averaging six runs per game this season at home and now own a 6-0 home record. RHP Wily Peralta got the start for the Stars tonight and tossed 6.1 innings while striking out six and not factoring in the decision. Peralta allowed eight hits, three runs, and walked two. The last run he allowed tonight came in the seventh when Seth Loman hit a solo-shot to left field, giving the Barons a 3-0 lead over the Stars. The Stars offense was missing early in the game; the first hit came in the bottom of the fourth when second baseman Sergio Miranda singled to left-center field. Even after Miranda's single and Brandon Jones' walk, the Stars failed to capitalize. The Stars opened the fifth with a double by center fielder Erik Komatsu and again failed to put a dent in the scoreboard because of back-to-back-to-back strikeouts by Barons' starter Dylan Axelrod. Axelrod allowed the first Stars' run in the seventh on a leadoff triple by Jones and an RBI single from Steffan Wilson. Axelrod ended his night after tossing seven innings, allowing one earned run on five hits. He walked one while striking out seven. Nathan Jones came in to the game in the eighth to relieve Axelrod, who left with a no-decision tonight. He left in the two outs later, leaving the bases loaded and taking a loss for the Barons. Tyson Corley entered the game to try and keep the Barons' lead. He failed to accomplish his goal as he surrendered a two-RBI double by Chuckie Caufield, giving the Stars a 4-3 lead. That was Caufield's only hit of the night but was definitely all he needed to contribute to his team in this exciting night at the ballpark. Lucas Luetge relieved Peralta for the Stars and did a fantastic job in keeping his team in the game. Luetge got the win while tossing two innings, striking out three and allowing only one hit. Roque Mercedes came into the game with one out in the ninth and got his third save of the season after he struck out the first batter he faced. He got Birmingham Barons' left fielder Tyler Kuhn to fly out to center field to end the game. The Huntsville Stars host Birmingham again tomorrow Easter Sunday April, 24. Game time is set for 6:43 PM. Huntsville Box Score The Stars are the affiliate with the magic in 2011 thus far; Wily Peralta gutted out a quality start, thanks to southpaw Lucas Luetge inducing a double play grounder with two inherited men on to end the 7th; Huntsville's 3.20 team ERA leads the league, and their 1.26 WHIP trails only Birmingham; second baseman Sergio Miranda with the lone multi-hit game, although four others reached base twice; the batting avearages are pretty in the box score; nice to see over 6400 in attendance in support... Huntsville Play-by-Play Two of the three singles in Birmingham's one-run 4th were of the infield variety vs. Peralta; Caufield's clutch two-out double in the 8th must have ignited Joe Davis Stadium -- Huntsville Bottom of the 8th Pitcher Change: Nathan Jones replaces Dylan Axelrod. Lee Haydel walks. Sergio Miranda singles on a line drive to right fielder Justin Greene. Lee Haydel to 2nd. Sean Halton singles on a line drive to pitcher Nathan Jones. Lee Haydel to 3rd. Sergio Miranda to 2nd. Brandon Jones flies into sacrifice double play, left fielder Tyler Kuhn to shortstop Andrew Garcia to third baseman Christian Colonel. Lee Haydel scores. Sergio Miranda out at 3rd. Steffan Wilson walks. Sean Halton to 2nd. Erik Komatsu walks. Sean Halton to 3rd. Steffan Wilson to 2nd. Pitcher Change: Tyson Corley replaces Nathan Jones. Chuck Caufield doubles (6) on a line drive to right fielder Justin Greene. Sean Halton scores. Steffan Wilson scores. Erik Komatsu to 3rd. Matt Cline hit by pitch. Anderson De La Rosa grounds out, pitcher Tyson Corley to first baseman Christian Marrero.

Nashville Audio Archive -- April 23 - Chat with Pitcher Manny Parra

Nashville Media Notes: GREINKE, KOTTARAS, McCLENDON JOIN SOUNDS: Reliever Mike McClendon rejoins the Sounds tonight. The right-hander, who was optioned down as Milwaukee activated LaTroy Hawkins from the D.L. Wednesday, pitched a scoreless inning on Tuesday at Philadelphia in his lone ML appearance after being recalled from Nashville that morning. Also, former Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke (cracked left rib) had his rehab assignment transferred from Advanced-A Brevard County to the Sounds and will make the first of an expected two starts for Nashville tomorrow at Greer Stadium. Catcher George Kottaras, who was outrighted to the minors on Wednesday after opening the year by hitting .269 (7-for-26) with four RBIs in nine contests for the Brew Crew, is scheduled to join the Sounds tomorrow. A corresponding roster move will be needed to activate Kottaras. FIGUEROA ADDED TO SOUNDS ROSTER: Infielder Luis Figueroa joins the Sounds roster tonight after being signed as a minor league free agent on Sunday. He ranked 7th in the Pacific Coast League last season by hitting a combined .319 (146-for-457) with five homers and 71 RBIs between Triple- A Las Vegas and Salt Lake last season, then led the Puerto Rican Winter League with a .361 average (56-for-155) for Caguas. This is his second stint in the Brewers organization (also 2004 with Triple-A Indianapolis). He previously played for the Sounds in 2000-01 as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization and represented the Sounds in the 2001 Triple-A All-Star Game in Indianapolis.

Nashville Media Notes

Wisconsin Game Notes & Game One lineup – 4/23/11

Postgame audio: WSSP - Yovani Gallardo WSSP - Ryan Braun WSSP - Ron Roenicke WTMJ - Carlos Gomez Pre-game audio: WSSP -- Jonathan Lucroy WTMJ -- LaTroy Hawkins

PCL American North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Iowa 9 6 .600 - - 5-2 4-4 6-4 W2 Omaha 9 7 .563 0.5 129 7-1 2-6 7-3 W5 Nashville 8 8 .500 1.5 128 5-3 3-5 4-6 W2 Memphis 4 11 .267 5.0 125 3-5 1-6 1-9 L5 SOU North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Huntsville 10 5 .667 - - 5-0 5-5 7-3 W2 Tennessee 10 5 .667 - - 4-1 6-4 7-3 W1 Chattanooga 9 6 .600 1.0 55 5-5 4-1 7-3 L2 Jackson 7 8 .467 3.0 53 1-4 6-4 4-6 W2 Carolina 3 12 .200 7.0 49 3-7 0-5 2-8 L1 FSL North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Daytona 11 5 .688 - - 6-1 5-4 5-5 W4 Clearwater 9 7 .563 2.0 53 4-4 5-3 5-5 L1 Lakeland 9 7 .563 2.0 53 6-3 3-4 5-5 L3 Tampa 7 9 .438 4.0 51 2-6 5-3 4-6 L4 Brevard County 6 10 .375 5.0 50 2-6 4-4 5-5 W1 Dunedin 6 10 .375 5.0 50 2-6 4-4 6-4 W3 MID Western Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Burlington 10 3 .769 - - 3-1 7-2 8-2 W2 Cedar Rapids 9 5 .643 1.5 - 3-2 6-3 7-3 W4 Beloit 7 5 .583 2.5 57 4-2 3-3 7-3 L1 Peoria 7 7 .500 3.5 55 3-2 4-5 5-5 W3 Wisconsin 5 6 .455 4.0 56 3-4 2-2 4-6 L1 Quad Cities 6 8 .429 4.5 54 3-6 3-2 4-6 L3 Kane County 6 9 .400 5.0 53 3-5 3-4 4-6 W1 Clinton 4 11 .267 7.0 51 3-7 1-4 3-7 L5

Follow Saturday's action as it happens: Nashville (Gameday also available) Huntsville (Gameday also available) Brevard County Wisconsin Game One Wisconsin Game Two

Saturday's Daily Menu: Times Central; pitchers subject to change -- Nashville: RHP Mark Rogers at home vs. Omaha (Royals), 6:20 PM pre-game; 6:35 gametime Live Audio Link iPad/iPhone: Listen Huntsville: RHP Wily Peralta at home vs. Birmingham (White Sox), 6:43 PM gametime Live Audio Link iPad/iPhone: Listen Traditional broadcast via the Barons' feed: Listen Brevard County: RHP Hiram Burgos at Lakeland (Tigers), 5:00 PM gametime Sorry, no audio available for this contest... Wisconsin: RHP Matt Miller and LHP Del Howell in a doubleheader at Burlington (Athletics), 3:40 PM pre-game; 4:00 gametime Live Audio Link

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Seven errors by Chattanooga in their loss to Huntsville, and that doesn't count one by the ball boy.

Watch Amaury Rivas' three-run double and Corey Hart sporting his Nashville duds in the video highlights from New Orleans. “I’m still a little bit away,’’ Hart said. “I’m not too far. I could probably go up there right now and be competitive. There’s no need to rush it, I guess.’’

Nashville Audio Archive -- April 22 - Pre-Game Chat with Corey Hart Fairly generic conversation, but thought folks might like to hear the latest...

Well, now that you mention it, our Link Report for the day when the Snappers finally debuted that year includes this -- Baseball America recognizing the Snappers' efforts last night: The Brewers low Class A Beloit affiliate finally got their season started yesterday after seven straight postponements because of weather. Lefthander Manny Parra, who was invited by the Brewers to work out in Miller Park during the layoff, tossed five innings of three-hit ball, allowing one run and one walk while striking out four. Prince Fielder homered in his season debut. I think a good number of the Snappers were at that Miller Park workout, if not all of them... *** Our Link Report formatting has evolved over time, for the better, but things were still pretty good back in those minor league days. Just ask Jim Powell http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif.