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Pacific Coast League (AAA) - PCL American North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nashville 20 11 .645 - 6-5 14-6 W2 Omaha 15 15 .500 4.5 6-12 9-3 W1 Memphis 15 16 .484 5.0 8-5 7-11 W2 Iowa 14 17 .452 6.0 7-10 7-7 W2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Southern League (AA) - SOU North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tennessee 21 11 .656 - 9-8 12-3 W1 Huntsville 17 15 .531 4.0 6-9 11-6 W1 West Tenn 15 16 .484 5.5 4-12 11-4 L2 Chattanooga 14 18 .438 7.0 9-8 5-10 L1 Carolina 12 20 .375 9.0 6-9 6-11 L1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Florida State League (A+) - FSL North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clearwater 21 10 .677 - 12-4 9-6 W1 Dunedin 16 15 .516 5.0 6-9 10-6 W1 Tampa 16 16 .500 5.5 8-9 8-7 L2 Lakeland 15 16 .484 6.0 8-8 7-8 W1 Brevard County 13 18 .419 8.0 7-11 6-7 W1 Daytona 12 20 .375 9.5 4-10 8-10 L1

MID Western (click column headers to sort) Club W L PCT GB Home Away L 10 Streak Quad Cities 20 13 .606 - 12-6 8-7 5-5 L1 Beloit 19 13 .594 0.5 10-8 9-5 5-5 L1 Cedar Rapids 19 14 .576 1.0 11-4 8-10 8-2 W6 Peoria 19 14 .576 1.0 14-4 5-10 4-6 L4 Kane County 17 16 .515 3.0 10-5 7-11 6-4 W1 Clinton 15 18 .455 5.0 7-8 8-10 5-5 W2 Burlington 12 21 .364 8.0 6-9 6-12 4-6 L2 Wisconsin 10 22 .313 9.5 6-11 4-11 3-7 W1

Follow Wednesday'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

Wednesday's Daily Menu: With a Miller Park day game, it's Huntsville who will have the audio stage alone this evening... Times Central; pitchers subject to change -- Nashville: LHP Chris Waters at home vs. Tacoma (Mariners), 10:50 AM pre-game; 11:05 gametime Live Audio Link Huntsville: LHP Chris Cody at Montgomery (Rays), 6:50 PM pre-game; 7:05 gametime Live Audio Link Brevard County: LHP Dan Merklinger at St. Lucie (Mets), 9:30 AM gametime Sorry, no audio for this series... Wisconsin: RHP Nick Bucci at Quad Cities (Cardinals), 12:45 PM pre-game; 1:00 gametime; LHP Del Howell will pitch in tandem Live Audio Link

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Stu with a meaty blog post on a variety of topics, and gives you a sense that just because the Sounds fly (instead of bus), it isn't always easy.

Manatees rally in eighth to top Mets By Frank Longobardo / Brevard County Manatees The Brevard County Manatees relied on small ball for a comeback win against the St. Lucie Mets 3-2 on Tuesday night in Viera. Despite just getting six hits on the night, back-to-back bunts in the eighth for the Manatees and a couple of errors by the Mets, completed the rally. David Riske, a ten-year Major League veteran who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, made a rehabilitation start for the Manatees and threw one inning, walked one and struck out one. Wily Peralta relieved Riske in the second and after getting the first out, allowed four consecutive singles, leading to a run for St. Lucie. The Mets would get one more in the inning on a RBI ground out to make it 2-0 St. Lucie. The Manatees got one run back in the bottom of the second, as first baseman Sean Halton, who was recently brought up from Wisconsin, led the inning off with a triple. Halton scored on a RBI ground out off the bat of Sergio Miranda. After giving up the two runs in the second inning, Peralta would settle down and not allow a run for the next seven innings, keeping Brevard County within striking distance. Brevard County would get one runner on in the third, fourth and fifth innings but were unable to push a run across. Small ball would pay off for the Manatees in the bottom of the eighth as Anderson De La Rosa started the inning off with a bunt single. Josh Prince would follow with a sacrifice bunt attempt that would end up with him reaching first, as Mets pitcher Manuel Alvarez misplayed the ball. Matt Cline was up next and also looking to bunt, but was drilled by the first pitch to load the bases. Erik Komatsu would ground into a fielder's choice, but De La Rosa scored to tie the game. Kentrail Davis grounded into what looked to be an inning ending double play, but a bad throw by St. Lucie's Wilfredo Tovar allowed Prince to score to give the Manatees the lead. In the bottom of the ninth, Nick Green would come in and strike out the side to get his fifth save of the season. The Manatees continue their four-game series with the Mets as they travel to Port St. Lucie for the final two games. Brevard County and St. Lucie will get right after it on Wednesday with first pitch set for 10:35 AM (9:35 Central).

Link while active, text follows: Stars' Maldonado has skill beyond catching By A. Stacy Long, Montgomery Advertiser Huntsville catcher Martin Maldonado played a powerful role in the Stars' 4-0 win over the Biscuits on Tuesday. He also plays a part in how his teammates appear. Maldonado hit a two-run home run and had three hits Tuesday, but he's also the team barber. "Give him 10 bucks, he'll cut yours," manager Mike Guerrero said. "He's pretty good." Maldonado, 23, is a licensed barber in Puerto Rico and has used those skills in the Milwaukee organization. He was the preferred haircut choice by Milwaukee's major-league players this spring and remains so with the Stars. "If they let him, he must be pretty good," Guerrero said. Brewers infielder Alcides Escobar was a roommate of Maldonado's for two years. He vouched for Maldonado's haircutting to the other major leaguers, Maldonado said. "I just do it for fun," he said. "Some guys saw me do it and they wanted me to cut their hair, too." Stars' Wheeler felt joy in city in 2002 Huntsville third baseman Zelous Wheeler has some good memories of Montgomery, thanks to the state championship he won with Childersburg High. He was a mere freshman in 2002 when Childersburg beat Bibb County for the Class 4A crown at Paterson Field. "Running onto that field was great," Wheeler said. "We felt like winners and all that hard work paid off." Wheeler was an All-State football player as a senior in 2004. He was Milwaukee's 19th-round draft pick in 2007 out of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville.

Link while active, text follows: Rising Stars shoulder load, shut down Biscuits By A. Stacy Long, Montgomery Advertiser Mike Jones initially didn't realize the irony of the way Huntsville's pitching stacked up Tuesday. Starter Mark Rogers gave way to Jones after five innings, but there's more to it than that. Both are former first-round draft picks who have had their careers marred by shoulder in­juries. Each has missed a full season -- and Rogers missed two -- plus a lot of time before and after their lost years. "Persistence at its finest," Jones said after he, Rogers and Brandon Kintzler combined on a four-hitter in Huntsville's 4-0 win over the Montgomery Bis­cuits at Riverwalk Stadium. "You have to be resilient in this game and Mark and I refuse to give up," Jones said. "It's nice to get a win, but when you look at the bigger picture and every­thing he and I have been through, it's pretty super." Jones was the 12th overall pick in 2001 and was soon con­sidered one of Milwaukee's top prospects. Within two years, at 19 years old, he was already with Double-A Huntsville. But he missed time that year, threw just 23 2/3 innings in 2004 and missed all of 2005 due to shoulder surgery. His next full season was 2008. Rogers' story is similar. He was the fifth overall pick out of a Maine high school in 2004 and went down in the middle of the 2006 season. He returned last year, though he was limited to just 64 2/3 innings. Still considered a top pros­pect, Rogers is in his first Dou­ble-A season at 24 years old. "It was tough, but you can only be frustrated for so long," Rogers said. "You have to put all your thoughts and efforts into getting back on the mound." Rogers (2-2), who allowed one hit over five innings Tuesday, admits he's learned from Jones about how to recover from shoulder surgery. Jones gave up two hits in three innings Tues­day. "He's a great role model for what it takes to get back to 100 percent," Rogers said. "There's no good way to say it -- I was for­tunate to learn from someone like him, but it's unfortunate that it had to happen to him. "He's been very good about sharing his experiences with me." Right now, they're sharing their experiences while playing together for the Stars. One day, they may be able to decide which one is the bigger story. "Whoever makes it to the big leagues," Jones said. "That's where we're trying to get. This isn't the end for us. Whatever else we accomplish is icing on the cake."

More by mid-morning, including Wednesday's Link Report...

All photos by Julie Bennett, Montgomery Advertiser Huntsville infielder Andy Machado throws to first base during Grand Slam School Day at the Montgomery Biscuits baseball game Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Riverwalk Stadium. http://cmsimg.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Site=DS&Date=20100511&Category=SPORTS01&ArtNo=5110804&Ref=PH&Profile=1002&Item=1&Maxw=542&Maxh=352&q=60 Mark Rogers http://cmsimg.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Site=DS&Date=20100511&Category=SPORTS01&ArtNo=5110804&Ref=PH&Profile=1002&Item=9&Maxw=542&Maxh=352&q=60 Montgomery's Chris De La Cruz slides back to first past Huntsville infielder Chris Errecart http://cmsimg.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Site=DS&Date=20100511&Category=SPORTS01&ArtNo=5110804&Ref=PH&Profile=1002&Item=13&Maxw=542&Maxh=352&q=60 Brett Lawrie throws to first base http://cmsimg.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Site=DS&Date=20100511&Category=SPORTS01&ArtNo=5110804&Ref=PH&Profile=1002&Item=14&Maxw=542&Maxh=352&q=60 infielder Andy Machado http://cmsimg.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Site=DS&Date=20100511&Category=SPORTS01&ArtNo=5110804&Ref=PH&Profile=1002&Item=17&Maxw=542&Maxh=352&q=60 Celebrating runs http://cmsimg.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Site=DS&Date=20100511&Category=SPORTS01&ArtNo=5110804&Ref=PH&Profile=1002&Item=4&Maxw=542&Maxh=352&q=60 http://cmsimg.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Site=DS&Date=20100511&Category=SPORTS01&ArtNo=5110804&Ref=PH&Profile=1002&Item=18&Maxw=542&Maxh=352&q=60 Montgomery infielder Chris De La Cruz outs Huntsville's Martin Maldonado http://cmsimg.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Site=DS&Date=20100511&Category=SPORTS01&ArtNo=5110804&Ref=PH&Profile=1002&Item=32&Maxw=542&Maxh=352&q=60 Andy Machado outs Montgomery's Greg Sexton at second base http://cmsimg.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Site=DS&Date=20100511&Category=SPORTS01&ArtNo=5110804&Ref=PH&Profile=1002&Item=37&Maxw=542&Maxh=352&q=60 Huntsville infielder Brett Lawrie outs Montgomery's Matt Fields at second base http://cmsimg.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Site=DS&Date=20100511&Category=SPORTS01&ArtNo=5110804&Ref=PH&Profile=1002&Item=44&Maxw=542&Maxh=352&q=60

Audio highlights from Huntsville's matinee victory on Tuesday -- Caufield SAC Fly (1-0) - MTG Error (2-0) - Maldonado Homer (4-0)

Sounds Open Homestand With Extra-Inning Victory Link includes audio to Ray Olmedo's first home run of the season...

Huntsville Pre-Game Audio with "outfielder / designated hitter" Brent Brewer

Link while active, text follows: Sounds back in Nashville after flood By Benjamin Hill / MiLB.com It will be business as usual at Herschel Greer Stadium on Tuesday night as the Nashville Sounds play the first contest of an eight-game homestand. Of course, very few aspects of life in Nashville could be described as "business as usual" these days. The city is still recovering from the devastating flash flood that occurred earlier this month, a largely unexpected deluge that left a trail of destruction in its wake. The storm claimed 30 lives, and Nashville officials have estimated the damage at more than $1 billion. The Sounds -- and Herschel Greer Stadium -- escaped largely unscathed, given the harrowing circumstances. "We had to deal with minor flooding and washout issues, and some minor wind damage," said Sounds vice president and general manager George King. "It took part of last week to get everything back to 100 percent, but we're in good shape considering the possibilities." Herschel Greer Stadium is one of the older facilities in the Pacific Coast League, located two miles south of Nashville's iconic downtown section. The Sounds have made no secret of their desire for a new facility, but in this case, Herschel Greer's relatively out-of-the-way location turned out to be an advantage. "We don't have a high-grade drainage system considering our location and age, so heavy rains are often our downfall," said King. "But we didn't have to to deal directly with raging water or rivers because of our topography. We're up there a little bit [from the flood's epicenter]." The flooding caused the postponement of home contests on May 1 and 2, the final half of a brief four-game stint at Herschel Greer Stadium. The team was able to make it out of the city safely, flying to Austin to take on the Round Rock Express. "We were fortunate to be in the position we were, so we made sure to get out into the community and donate our time. We've gotten involved with [volunteer organization] Hands on Nashville and have been lending support wherever we can," said King. "And one of our staff members suffered considerable damage to her house, so of course we've been doing what we can to help with that." King describes the team's current marketing efforts as "tentative," which makes sense given the circumstances. But there is certainly great value in the Sounds, who simply by taking the field can provide Nashville residents with a much-needed recreational diversion. "The feeling around town is that everyone wants to get back to normal as soon as possible, and we're a big part of normal life," said King. "We just want to let everyone know we're here. Our theme this season is 'Your Town Your Team,' and that's something we're looking to fulfill in any way we can." Ten from Nashville died as a result of a flash flood at the beginning of May. (M. Spencer Green/AP) http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/images/2010/05/11/YSlNkftk.jpg

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No Taylor Green (third game in a row, we'll see what we can learn...)

Surprise, surprise -- Mark Rogers on the mound today...

PDF document: Huntsville Media Notes Reminder -- audio now underway (10:35 Central)

Baiting is being deliberately annoying. Putting it in a sig file amplifies it. And thus ends this portion of the "2010 Huntsville Stars" thread. If you folks want to communicate via personal messages regarding the specifics of your disagreement, fine. But future comments outside of the 2010 Stars topic will be hidden. I'm not anticipating an issue, so thanks in advance.

LHP Chris Capuano has been transferred from Brevard County to Nashville. No official word on how the rotation will shake out, but Chris is back in AAA. Capuano fills the roster spot vacated by Adam Stern. We should note that Capuano is not on the 40-man roster. This is not considered a rehab assignment, so it's open-ended and counts against the Sounds' roster limit. On the other hand, the clock has begun on the 30 days for David Riske's assignment to Brevard. MLB rehabs don't count against minor league roster limits, so the Brewers could add another body to the Manatee roster if they wished at this time.

MID Western (click column headers to sort) Club W L PCT GB Home Away L 10 Streak Beloit 19 12 .613 - 10-7 9-5 6-4 W1 Peoria 19 12 .613 - 14-2 5-10 6-4 L2 Quad Cities 19 12 .613 - 11-5 8-7 5-5 W2 Cedar Rapids 18 14 .563 1.5 10-4 8-10 8-2 W5 Kane County 16 16 .500 3.5 10-5 6-11 5-5 L1 Clinton 13 18 .419 6.0 7-8 6-10 3-7 L2 Burlington 12 20 .375 7.5 6-9 6-11 5-5 L1 Wisconsin 9 21 .300 9.5 6-11 3-10 2-8 L5

Pacific Coast League (AAA) - PCL American North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nashville 19 11 .633 - 5-5 14-6 W1 Omaha 14 15 .483 4.5 6-12 8-3 L2 Memphis 14 16 .467 5.0 7-5 7-11 W1 Iowa 13 17 .433 6.0 7-10 6-7 W1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Southern League (AA) - SOU North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tennessee 20 11 .645 - 8-8 12-3 L1 Huntsville 16 15 .516 4.0 6-9 10-6 L2 West Tenn 15 15 .500 4.5 4-11 11-4 L1 Chattanooga 14 17 .452 6.0 9-7 5-10 W1 Carolina 12 19 .387 8.0 6-9 6-10 W4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Florida State League (A+) - FSL North Division Standings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team W L PCT GB HOME ROAD STREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clearwater 20 10 .667 - 11-4 9-6 L2 Tampa 16 15 .516 4.5 8-8 8-7 L1 Dunedin 15 15 .500 5.0 6-9 9-6 L3 Lakeland 14 16 .467 6.0 7-8 7-8 L1 Brevard County 12 18 .400 8.0 6-11 6-7 L2 Daytona 12 19 .387 8.5 4-10 8-9 W2

Follow Tuesday'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 Game One Wisconsin Game Two