Jim Goulart

Final: Arizona Brewers 8, @Arizona Padres 1 Arizona Box Score And the beat goes on for the successful A-Crew; old friend Steve Garrison, coming back from knee surgery, made his second Rookie League rehab start for the Padres, and allowed a run in two innings; RHP Brooks Hall had the outing we've been waiting for: six innings, four hits, one run (solo home run), zero walks, five K's -- now that's a nice line; RHP's Kevin Shackelford and Seth Harvey finished up nicely over the final three innings; the Brewers were 6-for-6 in stolen bases, while catcher Tyler Roberts threw out the only Padre attempting to swipe a bag; 22-year-old lefty bat 3B T.J. Mittelstaedt out of Cal St. Long Beach pushed his OPS to .820 with a 3-for-4 effort (two doubles); another 22-year-old corner infielder, Jason Rogers (.873 OPS), had a perfect day, 3-for-3 with a double and a walk; LF Derrick Shaw singled twice and drove in two... The Brewers did very well in identifying college players drafted in the mid-to-late rounds this year that are doing what they are supposed to do -- represent themselves well in both Helena and Maryvale; while we can't read too much into the numbers, the players should get credit for making the most of their opportunities; the creation of the full DSL squad in 2010 allowed for a much more polished group to make up the Maryvale squad, undoubtedly reflected in the season-long box scores... Arizona Game Log Max Walla did not play here, leaving Sunday's game after a home plate collision...

Nashville pre-game audio: Mat Gamel discusses the work necessary to learn to play first base and outfield -- "I want to stay at third base, but I want to play in the big leagues more than I want to play third base." He's struggling with all that's going on at first base, more comfortable with outfield play at the moment.

Here's the Jeremy Jeffress post-game interview mentioned in Monday's Link Report.

Yes, it's been a rough start to August for Caleb Gindl, but after a June and July in which he hit and got on base very well, I fail to see the need for Mike Guerrero to hit him 8th in the lineup (against a right-handed starter, no less). Heck, he hit behind SS Andy Machado.

Jeremy Jeffress just closed out a 9-7 Stars victory -- he was on the post-game audio, which we should have later tonight. He sounded a bit too comfortable with the closer's role -- he's enjoying it, a lot. See the big picture Jeremy, and we'll see in what role you're groomed for in 2011.

Cutter Dykstra took a 95 MPH fastball to the front of the helmet in the 9th inning of today's 11-10 Wisconsin loss. He was able to walk off the field under his own power, but was obviously not allowed to stay in the game. Details on the tough loss from Chris within the hour.

Nashville Media Notes ALMONTE IS UNBELIEVABLE: Infielder Erick Almonte went 5-for-5 last night and has produced a hit in his last seven plate appearances, the longest stretch by a Nashville player since 3B Aramis Ramirez hit safely in eight straight trips to the plate on May 7 & 8, 2000 at Calgary. Almonte has hit safely in 45 of his last 63 games to the tune of a .392 average (78-for-199). The veteran has posted multi-hit efforts in 25 of his last 44 contests with multiple plate appearances. 32 years old, knows his role, and he's been more than solid (stats).

Yeah, that was a huge and lazy miss on his part, even if he's writing up 30 teams. I considered dropping him a note when it was first written, but didn't get around to it.

Huntsville Media Notes

Rattler Radio Some new photos (fun), game notes, lineup, etc.

PCL American North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Iowa 69 52 .570 - - 35-29 34-23 6-4 L1 Omaha 67 55 .549 2.5 21 32-27 35-28 8-2 W1 Memphis 66 56 .541 3.5 20 36-24 30-32 5-5 L1 Nashville 62 59 .512 7.0 17 31-29 31-30 3-7 L3 SOU North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak * Tennessee 33 17 .660 - - 19-7 14-10 9-1 W3 Huntsville 26 24 .520 7.0 14 16-11 10-13 3-7 L1 West Tenn 24 26 .480 9.0 12 11-9 13-17 6-4 W1 Carolina 22 28 .440 11.0 10 10-13 12-15 3-7 L1 Chattanooga 21 28 .429 11.5 10 11-15 10-13 4-6 L3 FSL North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Tampa 31 17 .646 - - 16-7 15-10 5-5 W2 Daytona 31 19 .620 1.0 21 18-8 13-11 5-5 L3 Brevard County 29 21 .580 3.0 19 15-10 14-11 5-5 W1 Lakeland 23 24 .489 7.5 16 13-9 10-15 6-4 W1 Clearwater 21 28 .429 10.5 12 14-10 7-18 6-4 L1 * Dunedin 21 29 .420 11.0 11 11-13 10-16 3-7 L1 MID Western Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Quad Cities 30 18 .625 - - 10-13 20-5 7-3 W3 * Cedar Rapids 27 21 .563 3.0 - 14-10 13-11 6-4 L2 Kane County 27 21 .563 3.0 - 16-8 11-13 5-5 L4 Clinton 26 22 .542 4.0 22 14-11 12-11 6-4 W1 Beloit 24 22 .522 5.0 19 14-10 10-12 6-4 L1 Wisconsin 24 25 .490 6.5 19 14-10 10-15 6-4 W4 Peoria 22 24 .478 7.0 19 11-12 11-12 5-5 W2 Burlington 16 31 .340 13.5 11 11-12 5-19 1-9 L3 PIO North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak * Great Falls 8 6 .571 - - 5-3 3-3 6-4 W1 Helena 7 6 .538 0.5 25 3-2 4-4 5-5 W1 Billings 6 7 .462 1.5 24 4-4 2-3 5-5 L1 Missoula 6 8 .429 2.0 23 2-4 4-4 4-6 L1 AZL Central Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak AZL Brewers 28 16 .636 - - 9-9 10-7 6-4 W1 AZL Dodgers 24 20 .545 4.0 9 10-8 9-6 7-3 L1 AZL Reds 23 22 .511 5.5 7 8-7 10-8 6-4 W1 AZL Indians 19 26 .422 9.5 3 7-11 9-7 2-8 L8 DSL S.D. North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak DSL Mariners 39 26 .600 - - 22-11 17-15 6-4 W1 DSL Cardinals 35 29 .547 3.5 5 22-9 13-20 4-5 L1 DSL Athletics 29 35 .453 9.5 E 16-17 13-18 6-4 W2 DSL Brewers 26 39 .400 13.0 E 15-17 11-22 3-6 L3

Follow Monday's action as it happens: Here's what you do, right click on each of the links below and choose "Open in New Tab or New Window". Choose "Recap". While you're listening to your minor league game of choice (or watching/listening to the big league Crew when they are playing), simply refresh your game log browsers every so often. Nashville (Gameday also available) Huntsville (Gameday also available) Brevard County Wisconsin Helena Arizona Rookie (Maryvale) DSL Brewers

Monday's Daily Menu: Times Central; pitchers subject to change -- Nashville: LHP Chase Wright at home vs. Salt Lake City (Angels), 6:50 PM pre-game; 7:05 gametime Live Audio Link Huntsville: TBD (likely RHP Wily Peralta) at home vs. West Tenn (Mariners), 12:45 PM pre-game; 1:00 gametime Live Audio Link Brevard County: LHP Dan Merklinger at home vs. Dunedin (Blue Jays), 6:05 gametime Sorry, no audio for this series... Wisconsin: RHP Jake Odorizzi at home vs. Cedar Rapids (Angels), 11:45 AM pre-game; 12:05 PM gametime Live Audio Link Helena: LHP Evan Frederickson at home vs. Casper (Rockies), 7:50 PM pre-game; 8:05 gametime Live Audio Link Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at the Padres' complex in Peoria; 9:00 PM; never audio for games in this league DSL Brewers: at the DSL Mariners, 9:30 AM

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Shades of 2003 when Corey Hart was Southern League MVP? Looks like 2010's Mike Stanton equals 2003's Miguel Cabrera in that regard, mid-season call-ups, both with the Marlins: Jeff Elliott of Jacksonville.com -- Huntsville's Brett Lawrie has moved ahead of Suns' shortstop Ozzie Martinez as the favorite for the Southern League's MVP award. Lawrie is now listed in eight offensive categories including league-leading totals in at-bats, total bases, extra base hits and triples. He needs four more 3-baggers to tie the league record of 19.

Dogs have their day at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers minor league baseball game in Grand Chute

Post-Crescent Blog -- Cory Jennerjohn:DeVo's slide wasn't that bad

8/11 Cory Provus Interview w/Zack Minasian Coordinator of Pro Scouting

Cory Provus spoke with Mike McClendon on Friday -- this is prior to his fantastic debut on Saturday, but still always a fun listen for the newbies.

Final: Arizona Brewers 3, @Arizona Royals 2 Arizona Box Score Another nice win for the first place A-Crew; southpaw Dane Amedee made the start and pitched five no-hit innings, walking three and facing just two over the minimum; the no-hitter was gone soon after as LHP Dexter Bobo gave up a single to his first batter, but pitched well over his three innings, and RHP Jose Sanchez survived a one-run 9th for the save; 1B Jason Rogers doubled, singled, and drove in two; Max Walla started in center field (interesting), and continued a somewaht 3TO season with a walk and three strikeouts... Arizona Game Log Walla would be lifted in the 9th after ending the 8th being thrown out at home, hopefully he's OK...

Post-game audio with Brett Lawrie after Sunday's Game One victory.

Link while active, text follows: Timber Rattlers profile: first baseman Hunter Morris Compiled by Post-Crescent staff writer Ricardo Arguello - Age: 21. - Position: First base. - Bats/throws: Left/right. - Height, weight: 6-2, 200. - Hometown: Huntsville, Ala. - Notes: Acquired by Brewers in the fourth round of the 2010 June Draft. ... Attended Auburn University, where he earned Southeastern Conference player of the year honors and first-team all-America honors by Baseball America and the National Collegiate baseball Writers Association after hitting .386 with 23 homers and 76 RBI — both conference highs. ... Batting .249 with five home runs and 24 RBI in 48 games for the Timber Rattlers. Q&A Q: Were you surprised to be drafted by the Brewers? A: "I had known the Brewers had interest in me in high school. In 2007, they picked seventh overall and took (Matt) LaPorta and I wasn't there with their next pick. I knew they had interest, so I hoped that would carry over into college. I was excited. And I knew it was an organization that liked me and I knew I would have an opportunity." Q: What has been the biggest adjustment to the pro game? A: "I've done a lot of things in my baseball career, back to when I played travel ball, that has prepared me for the lifestyle of pro ball. When I got out here, it wasn't new to me. The actual professional aspect is my first time, but I had been put in situations like this before, just not at the same level. And the grind of playing every day is tough, but that's nothing to complain about. We're out here playing baseball every day." Q: Growing up in the South, how much did you follow college football? A: "I was weird. I loved college football growing up — you pretty much had to, growing up in the South. But my parents went to the University of North Alabama, so I wasn't a die-hard Alabama or Auburn fan. I love football and I'll watch it, but when I made my decision on where I was going to school, it was based on academics and baseball. There was no allegiance to any school going into the decision-making process. That was better for me in the long run." Q: What other sports did you play in high school? A: "I played basketball, but I knew I didn't have a future in it. I was pretty good, but nothing above and beyond high school. I knew from the time I was 8 or 9 years old that I wanted to play baseball." Q: The Brewers' Double-A club is in Huntsville, your hometown. Do you ever think about playing in front of your hometown fans? A: That would be an ideal situation for me. Obviously, anybody would love to go straight from here to the big leagues, but that's just not going to happen. So, at some point, to be able to play at home in Huntsville would be a dream for me. That's a perfect set-up for me. Living there and being at home and having friends and family around, I couldn't ask for a better situation." Q: Did you follow minor-league ball there as a kid? A: "It has changed over time. It goes through times where it's sold out games every night and other times when you can't get 300 people in the stands. Probably around the time when I was born, you had guys like Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco and Miguel Tejada — he was there in the early 1990s with the Athletics before the Brewers moved in there. I remember going and watching Prince Fielder and Rickie Weeks playing, which was early in my high school career. And then when (Yovani) Gallardo went through there, that was a big deal and everybody was talking about this great pitcher in Huntsville, though I never got to see him throw." Q: What's your favorite aspect of Appleton? A: "Very welcoming. You go out to eat and stuff, for some reason, you don't advertise it or anything, but people know you play for the Timber Rattlers. The community is so into this team and the games, they recognize you outside the stadium, which is pretty cool. You see that in a lot of college towns but you don't expect it in bigger cities." Q: Do you have a timetable on reaching the majors? A: "The sooner the better is the obvious answer. But the only thing I can control is the work I put in and the way I perform. That's going to dictate if that happens. Ideally, I'd say from the time I was drafted, three years. That's a reasonable goal and I would love for it to be sooner, but even if it's later, the objective is to get there." Q: What are things that you think you need to work on to improve? A: "You put in the work every day to solidify and repeat your mechanics and basically make it muscle-memory to where you don't have to think about it during the at-bat. That way your focus can be on pitch selection and getting the job done. My biggest thing is carrying over that mental strength and having the right mindset going into the box every time." Favorites - MLB team: "It was always the Braves, being from Alabama." - MLB player: "I remember when I was real little my favorite player was Ryne Sandberg, and with the Braves, I always liked watching Chipper Jones." - Baseball movie: " 'Major League.' Just has always been one of my all-time favorites, not just baseball either, but movies in general." - Actor: "Johnny Depp." - Video game/system: "PlayStation 3, mostly sports games." - Hobby: "Hunting and fishing, all the time." The tool box Timber Rattlers manager Jeff Isom breaks down Hunter Morris: - His offensive skills: "He has a pro approach at the plate. He understands the strike zone and gets pitches to hit, and when he squares up balls, there are not many guys with the power that he has. He can hit a ball a long way. He's going to be a guy who hits home runs, an RBI type guy. - His defense: "Does a good job on the defensive side. Good arm. Athletic kid. We think he could be a corner outfielder as well. He does a good job at first base, but you try to open up some other options for him and move him around and see if he can play in the outfield and we're going to see if he can do that in the near future." - His work ethic: "If you asked me who is the most professional guy in the clubhouse, I would probably say he's right up in the top five. That's pretty impressive for a guy who has 40-50 games now in his professional career. He gets it. He's played on some pretty good clubs during summer ball, like Team USA. He's been in the Cape Cod League, which is the premiere college wood-bat league so he's been around good programs. He understands the game. And with his work ethic, he's a professional already." - His future: "I can see a corner outfield position and a guy who is going to do a good job out there. He's going to be an offensive-oriented player. He hits for power, line drives, home runs and RBI. He's going to be in the middle of a lineup somewhere."

Click on the links below just prior to the respective game times; not sure if the Stars will update given the early start... PDF documents: Nashville Media Notes Huntsville Media Notes *** Rattler Radio

PCL American North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Iowa 69 51 .575 - - 35-29 34-22 7-3 W2 Memphis 66 55 .545 3.5 21 36-23 30-32 6-4 W2 Omaha 66 55 .545 3.5 21 32-27 34-28 8-2 L1 Nashville 62 58 .517 7.0 18 31-28 31-30 3-7 L2 SOU North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak * Tennessee 32 17 .653 - - 19-7 13-10 9-1 W2 Huntsville 25 23 .521 6.5 16 15-10 10-13 3-7 W1 West Tenn 23 25 .479 8.5 14 11-9 12-16 7-3 L1 Carolina 22 27 .449 10.0 12 10-13 12-14 3-7 W1 Chattanooga 21 27 .438 10.5 12 11-14 10-13 4-6 L2 FSL North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Daytona 31 17 .646 - - 18-8 13-9 5-5 L1 Tampa 29 17 .630 1.0 23 14-7 15-10 5-5 L1 Brevard County 28 20 .583 3.0 20 14-9 14-11 5-5 W1 Lakeland 22 24 .478 8.0 16 13-9 9-15 6-4 L1 Clearwater 21 27 .438 10.0 13 14-9 7-18 6-4 W1 * Dunedin 20 28 .417 11.0 12 11-13 9-15 3-7 W1 MID Western Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak Quad Cities 28 18 .609 - - 10-13 18-5 5-5 W1 * Cedar Rapids 27 20 .574 1.5 - 14-10 13-10 6-4 L1 Kane County 27 20 .574 1.5 - 16-7 11-13 5-5 L3 Beloit 24 21 .533 3.5 20 14-9 10-12 7-3 W3 Clinton 25 22 .532 3.5 22 14-11 11-11 6-4 L2 Wisconsin 23 25 .479 6.0 19 13-10 10-15 5-5 W3 Peoria 21 24 .467 6.5 19 11-12 10-12 4-6 W1 Burlington 16 29 .356 11.5 13 11-10 5-19 1-9 L1 PIO North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak * Great Falls 8 6 .571 - - 5-3 3-3 6-4 W1 Helena 7 6 .538 0.5 25 3-2 4-4 5-5 W1 Billings 6 7 .462 1.5 24 4-4 2-3 5-5 L1 Missoula 6 8 .429 2.0 23 2-4 4-4 4-6 L1 AZL Central Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak AZL Brewers 27 16 .628 - - 9-9 9-7 5-5 L1 AZL Dodgers 24 19 .558 3.0 11 10-7 9-6 8-2 W6 AZL Reds 22 22 .500 5.5 8 8-7 9-8 6-4 L2 AZL Indians 19 25 .432 8.5 5 7-10 9-7 3-7 L7 DSL S.D. North Club W L PCT GB *ELIM # Home Away L 10 Streak DSL Mariners 39 26 .600 - - 22-11 17-15 6-4 W1 DSL Cardinals 35 29 .547 3.5 5 22-9 13-20 4-5 L1 DSL Athletics 29 35 .453 9.5 E 16-17 13-18 6-4 W2 DSL Brewers 26 39 .400 13.0 E 15-17 11-22 3-6 L3

Follow Sunday's action as it happens: Here's what you do, right click on each of the links below and choose "Open in New Tab or New Window". Choose "Recap". While you're listening to your minor league game of choice (or watching/listening to the big league Crew when they are playing), simply refresh your game log browsers every so often. Nashville (Gameday also available) Huntsville Game One (Gameday also available) Huntsville Game Two (Gameday also available) Brevard County Game One Brevard County Game Two Wisconsin Arizona Rookie (Maryvale)