Jim Goulart

From Stars' GM Buck Rogers' press release: The Huntsville Stars will return to the radio for the 2010 season with games being broadcast on three stations that will comprise the New Huntsville Stars Radio Network. Huntsville native Chad Anderson will call the games for the Stars and their new flagship station WTKI (AM 1450/92.9FM). The Stars will return to WTKI-1450 for the first time since 2006, but Stars fans are accustomed to setting their dials to AM 1450. The Stars have broadcast on AM 1450 all but five years since opening shop in 1985. Rounding out the New Stars Radio Network will be Decatur's WEKI (AM 1490/94.5 FM) and Scottsboro's WWIC (AM 1050). Stars fans are also familiar with WWIC; the Stars broadcasted selected games on WWIC from 1985-2000. "We're excited about teaming up with the Stars because it really fits WTKI's mission, which is to be connected locally with the community and its organizations and really push the home town radio atmosphere," General Manager, Fred Holland said. The Stars 140 games and the Southern League All-Star Game will be available online, and at least 85 contests will air on the New Stars Radio Network. The three station network will be the team's largest since the late 1980s. Because some of our games conflict with scheduled programming such as our daytime games and High School and Alabama football games, we will have at least 85 games (a mixture of home and road) on the air. We'll look at adding more radio games as we go, based on availability. All 140 games will be webcast as we did last season. Fans can also follow along on the Game Day feature on our website for complete stats and graphics. Chad will also be the Top Gun for broadcasting this season's Southern League All-Star Game, so he'll get some serious exposure and great experience. "I am so blessed and couldn't ask for a better situation," Anderson said. "To be able to broadcast in your hometown and be a part of something you grew up watching is special." Anderson began broadcasting for alma mater, Bob Jones High School, handling baseball and football. He has also hosted local talk shows and broadcasted multiple events for the University of Alabama's WVUA (90.7 FM) as a student. *** Chad's website includes his bio, blog, audio samples. Good luck and congrats to Chad, we look forward to reaching out to the young man in the coming months.

This one's for clancyphile, his biggest fan back in the day -- for those who go back with us to the beginning, you'll remember infielder Jeff Pickler, now a professional scout for the Padres.

This one's for clancyphile, his biggest fan back in the day -- for those who go back with us to the beginning, you'll remember infielder Jeff Pickler, now a professional scout for the Padres.

Reliever Chris Smith was not claimed on waivers, and has been outrighted to Nashville. He has 48 hours to accept as detailed here. EDIT: As noted on the Major League forum, Smith accepted the assignment.

Frank Catalanotto signs a minor league deal with the Mets.

Frank Catalanotto signs a minor league deal with the Mets.

Doug Melvin on ESPN Milwaukee -- Lots of topics touched on, pretty much every spot on the roster discussed, sleeper comments on Trent Oeltjen and Joe Inglett, backup catcher truly wide open, etc. -- worth your time...

Chris Mehring links to some Baseball America analysis of LHP Efrain Nieves on his blog.

Brady Clark pulls a Jim Edmonds -- sits out 2009, signs a minor league deal with the White Sox. RHP Ruddy Lugo (3rd round, 1999, then the Devon White trade) re-signs with the Tigers

Brady Clark pulls a Jim Edmonds -- sits out 2009, signs a minor league deal with the White Sox. RHP Ruddy Lugo (3rd round, 1999, then the Devon White trade) re-signs with the Tigers

LHP Jose Romero was one of a very few Brewer members of a Venezuelan Summer League team shared with the Orioles (always partnered with the Orioles, huh?) back in 2005, and he posted fantastic numbers (1.72 ERA with 57 K's and 10 BB's in 47.1 IP), which had us very anxious to see him state-side. His WHIP was 1.62 for Helena in '06, and then 1.77 with West Virginia in '07, in a combined 50 relief appearances at those stops. Surgery (we believe Tommy John) sidelined him for 2008 into 2009. A 2005 3rd round pick of the Cubs who the Brewers picked up in the minor league Rule 5 prior to 2009, RHP Mark Holliman debuted in the Florida State League in '06 with 26 starts, the same number of starts he made in pretty pedestrian fashion for Huntsville last season. RHP Greg Miller was the Brewers' 10th round pick out of Seton Hall in 2008, and struggled in 13 games (three starts) with the Maryvale rookies in 2008. Placed on the restricted list in 2009, the Brewers (apparently acting as they rightfully should have given privacy laws) would not confirm the reason for his status given our inquiries last season. Perhaps Miller has now signed some sort of paperwork where the Brewers felt comfortable relinquishing rights to him via this release.

WSSP from this AM -- Doug and Mike talk with New Brewers Pitching Coach Rick Peterson 1-27

Video -- Jonathan Lucroy discusses the program

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The Rattlers' Chris Mehring checks in with Jim Henderson

Jeff Berry, CAA Sportshttp://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/images/random/redsquarebull.gif Headquarters: Los Angeleshttp://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/images/random/redsquarebull.gif Key agents: Nez Balelo, Jeff Berry, Casey Close, Greg Landry, Brodie Van Wagenen Berry specifically represents Mark Buerhle and John Danks among others. The group (specifically Nez Balelo) represents Ryan Braun. Of course, Casey Close has been in the news with Ben Sheets this week.

Now a commitment to Auburn University: Andrew Morris, 6-3, 180, RHP, R/R, Gulf Coast CC/Prattville, AL · Plays for Mike Kandler at Gulf Coast CC · Drafted in the 44th round of the 2009 MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers · Went 10-2 with a 2.78 ERA in 2009, striking out 107 in 94 IP · 2009 Panhandle Pitcher of the Year · Played for Tommy Goodson at Prattville HS · Went 10-5 and had a 1.44 ERA in 87 2/3 IP in 2008 at Prattville · Montgomery Metro Player of the Year and All-State selection Auburn Coach Pawlowski on Morris… "Andrew is one of the premier junior college pitchers in the country. Anytime you can get a successful pitcher or player out of the Florida Panhandle Conference, you feel great about it. Andrew was the best in that league last year so we feel extremely fortunate to have him as a part of this signing class. He has an unmatched work ethic combined with exceptional talent and a high baseball IQ."

Outfielder Scott Krieger (19th round, 2009 out of George Mason), as well as Brevard County IF/OF Sergio Miranda (Virginia Commonwealth) were named to the 25th anniversary Silver Anniversary Team for the Colonial Athletic Association, which includes 11 current and former big leaguers, such as Justin Verlander, Sean Casey, and Brian Jordan. That's a pretty big honor, congratulations to them.

From the January 21st show: Dale Sveum Manny Parra Prince Fielder

Pretty amazing, best wishes to him -- http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7461 http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Oakland-As-prospect-leaving-baseball-for-priesthood-012210

Link including You Tube videos of Thursday's tornado in Huntsville Buck Rogers is community-minded as always, nice job -- Stars fans, hopefully everybody is safe and sound after last night's tornado. News reports claim only minor injuries and no deaths, a miracle in itself. If you have damage at your residence and need a couple extra hands to help clean-up or move debris, please call or email us. The Stars staff is small, but we're willing to help our extended Stars family however we can.

Baseball America (some which may have been discussed on these forums previously): Minor league deals: RHP Chad Paronto -- Red Sox RHP Jorge Sosa -- Red Sox LHP Brian Shouse -- Red Sox C Mark Johnson -- Cubs (re-signed) RHP Justin Lehr -- Reds (re-signed) LHP Zach Jackson -- traded by Indians to Blue Jays for a player to be named OF Jason Bourgeois -- Astros, outrighted to Triple-A, removed from 40-man C J.D. Closser -- Dodgers (re-signed) LHP Adam Pettyjohn -- Mets (re-signed) INF Chris Woodward -- Mariners 2B Callix Crabbe -- Blue Jays

Baseball America (some which may have been discussed on these forums previously): Minor league deals: RHP Chad Paronto -- Red Sox RHP Jorge Sosa -- Red Sox LHP Brian Shouse -- Red Sox C Mark Johnson -- Cubs (re-signed) RHP Justin Lehr -- Reds (re-signed) LHP Zach Jackson -- traded by Indians to Blue Jays for a player to be named OF Jason Bourgeois -- Astros, outrighted to Triple-A, removed from 40-man C J.D. Closser -- Dodgers (re-signed) LHP Adam Pettyjohn -- Mets (re-signed) INF Chris Woodward -- Mariners 2B Callix Crabbe -- Blue Jays

In AA Jacksonville (Marlins) will be hitting coach Corey D. Hart, who worked in the same capacity with the Brevard County Manatees (Brewers) the last two seasons.

MLB.com article (and separate video report) on the orientation program.