Jim Goulart

Saturday farmhand birthdays -- Manatee OF Elvis Rubio turns 22 Helena RHP Thomas Jankins is 21 DSL Brewers IF/OF/C Bryan Torres turns 19

Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Colorado Springs Media Notes - Linked on the Sky Sox official blog Biloxi Media Notes - Linked on the Shuck Dynasty blog Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog *** STANDINGS: AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division AA - Southern League South Division High-A - Florida State League North Division A - Midwest League Western Division Pioneer League North Division Arizona League Central Division Dominican Summer League San Pedro Division *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin Helena Maryvale DSL Brewers *** Weather.com: Colorado Springs, CO Birmingham, AL Clearwater, FL Burlington, IA Missoula, MT Maryvale, AZ San Pedro de Macoris, DR

Follow Saturday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin Helena Maryvale DSL Brewers MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Saturday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP Wily Peralta at home vs. New Orleans (Marlins), 6:30 PM pre-game, 7:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Dan Karcher, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox is on Twitter @SkySoxKarch; joining him this season is Dan Acheson (@Dan_Acheson) MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; all Colorado Springs games, home and away, will be available to watch via MiLB.TV's $49.99 season-long package ($12.99 to pay for a single month). The audio feed is from the home team. The video of each game is archived online, which is a nice feature. All MiLB.TV details available at the link. NOTE: Notice that on MiLB.TV's page, you can click on "Filter", then "Milwaukee Brewers", and you'll see just the Crew's organizational TV lineup. ********** Biloxi: RHP Jorge Ortega at Birmingham (White Sox), 6:10 PM pre-game, 6:30 gametime Free Live Audio Link Chris Harris is the play-by-play voice of the Shuckers. Follow Chris on Twitter @CHarris731. We'll be linking to his fantastic "Shuck Dynasty" blog. Thaddeus Krzus (@Shucks1stIntern) joins Chris often. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be radio broadcast. MiLB.TV - Eight of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games, and Biloxi is among them. ********** Brevard County: RHP Eric Hanhold at Clearwater (Phillies), 5:15 PM gametime Free Live Audio Link (Clearwater feed) Unfortunately, the Manatees have dropped their broadcast coverage for 2016. No Florida State League games are available via MiLB.TV. Ten of the 12 Florida State League teams provide audio (some only for home games), we'll do our best to let you know when an opponent's audio is going to be available. ********** Wisconsin: RHP Jordan Yamamoto at Burlington (Angels), 6:10 PM pre-game, 6:30 gametime Free Live Audio Link 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 - Eight of the 16 Midwest League teams telecast their home games, and Wisconsin, once again, is among them. We'll let you know when a road TV feed is available. NOTE: Thirty-nine (!) of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on local TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel (10) and WACY-TV My NEW32 (29) will split duties. We'll let you know when and who, and remember to refer to the Rattlers' full TV schedule (scroll to bottom of link) so you can coordinate your DVR activity. ********** Helena: RHP Rodrigo Benoit at Missoula (Diamondbacks), 7:50 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link We welcome and look forward to hearing first-year Voice of the H-Crew Craig Durham ([b@CraigMDurham[/b] on Twitter). ********** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at home vs. the Dodgers' toddlers, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league ********** DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Rockies, 9:30 AM, although game data won't be available until later in the day We'll link to this Dominican Summer League Brewers' thread as part of the Daily Menu all season to assist you with your familiarity with these young men.

Kyle at BrewCrewBall with a nice early Saturday write-up

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Abreu gets $800,000, Carmona $725,000 as per MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7AhcSqnFNY

OF Anderson Melendez was listed as among the "best of the rest" in this MLB article.

From this forum on May 5th -- Brewers favored to sign two guys - the 29th and 30th players: Pablo Abreu - #29 Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Position: OF Age: 16 DOB: 10/19/1999 Bats: R Throws: R Height: 5'11'' Weight: 175 Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 60 Abreu has the right combination of tools to make a solid package. He's not known for his raw power, but he's an aggressive hitter with a knack for making contact in games and driving the ball into the gaps. He has shown the ability to turn on pitches and there's the belief that he will develop more power with maturity. On defense, Abreu has a solid arm and the defensive actions to stay in center field. That said, he's versatile enough to change positions if needed and there's a thought that he ends up as a corner outfielder. Abreu showed off his skills at the MLB International Prospect Showcase in February, racking up a pair of hits and scoring a run in three games. He also displayed plate discipline with a pair of walks. The Brewers are the favorite to sign Abreu. He played in the International Prospect League and is trained by Amauris Nina. Jean Carlos Carmona #30 Hometown: Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic Position: 3B Age: 16 DOB: 10/31/1999 Bats: S Throws: R Height: 6'1'' Weight: 183 lb. Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 Carmona is a switch-hitter who has shown a consistent approach and displayed power from both sides of the plate. Scouts like his strong athletic body and project him to fill out even more as he matures. What's more, he's viewed as a plus runner and has the potential to be a base stealer with proper instruction. Carmona has the arm strength to stay in the middle of the infield and has been praised for his good hands. However, there is a belief that he could move to center field in the future because he might not have the natural defensive actions and body control to be a Major League shortstop down the road. Carmona is trained by Angel Gonzalez and played in the International Prospect League in the Dominican Republic. The Brewers are expected to sign him. Check out the MLB page, which includes video of both guys.

Thus far -- Jean Carlos Carmona, ss, Dominican Republic (No. 20 prospect) Pablo Abreu, of, Dominican Republic (No. 44 prospect) Anderson Melendez, of, Venezuela Victor Maria, ss, Dominican Republic Yancarlos Cruz, ss, Dominican Republic

Final: Arizona Dodgers 2, Arizona Brewers 1 Downright chilly! Weather: 86 degrees, overcast. Wind: 8 mph, R to L. Maryvale Box Score A-Crew scored their lone run off big league vet LHP Randy Choate in the first inning. Professional debut for 32nd round University of Alabama-Huntsville RHP Wilson Adams, one unearned run in a one-inning start; excellent showings by three others on the night, combining for just one walk. You'll see Kenosha's Gavin Lux, the Dodgers' 1st round SS, in the box score. Maryvale Game Log They really had Choate on the ropes, but -- AZL Brewers Top of the 1st Jose Gomez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Shakir Albert. Nick Roscetti singles on a ground ball to left fielder Shakir Albert. Jose Gomez to 2nd. Trey York singles on a ground ball to right fielder Cody Thomas. Jose Gomez to 3rd. Nick Roscetti to 2nd. Jay Feliciano grounds into a double play, shortstop Gavin Lux to second baseman Brandon Montgomery to first baseman Hendrik Clementina. Jose Gomez scores. Nick Roscetti to 3rd. Trey York out at 2nd. Payton Henry hit by pitch. Nick Cain grounds into a force out, shortstop Gavin Lux to second baseman Brandon Montgomery. Payton Henry out at 2nd. Feliciano's been solid, but this at-bat hurt, chances were extremely rare -- AZL Brewers Top of the 8th Jose Gomez singles on a line drive to right fielder Cody Thomas. Nick Roscetti out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Misja Harcksen to first baseman Hendrik Clementina. Jose Gomez to 2nd. With Trey York batting, wild pitch by Misja Harcksen, Jose Gomez to 3rd. Trey York walks. Jay Feliciano strikes out swinging. Trey York steals (1) 2nd base. Payton Henry grounds out, second baseman Brandon Montgomery to first baseman Hendrik Clementina.

Final: Missoula 14, Helena 11 Largest crowd in Missoula history watches Osprey outlast Brewers, 14-11 Bill Speltz, the Missoulian http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/missoulian.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/b7/ab7ba372-ca59-5a0a-a776-a90c161a23b0/5777478995cbb.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C1243 Gilbert Lara with the leap (Tom Bauer photo, the Missoulian) The full article for this road game was writtern via a Missoula perspective, but we do suggest you read (because I'm not recapping 25 runs on my own ). *** Helena Box Score RHP Karsen Lindelllearns what life as a starting pitcher in Big Sky country can be like; not counting reaching by errors, there were 41 baserunners in the game (30 hits, 11 walks, and three HBP's, all Helena batters). In the midst of a mass of crooked numbers, RF Demi Orimoloye's night (and early season thus far) stands out for the wrong reasons. Helena Game Log Going to the beach today? Just print out a copy of this log, and you'll have all the reading material you need...

VIDEO via WLOX: Biloxi game highlights

VIDEO via KRDO: Sky Sox veterans talk rain delays in baseball

Final: Colorado Springs 13, New Orleans 7 Sky Sox Breeze Past Zephyrs For 13-7 Win Burgos earns fifth win of the year as Sky Sox win fourth straight By Aaron Cheris / Colorado Springs Sky Sox Breeze Past Zephyrs -- I like clever headlines, plus it's a fine write-up... http://www.milb.com/assets/images/5/4/2/187446542/cuts/06_20_3777_pk_mftvjmxe_cbmxoysu.jpg The Sky Sox scored 11 runs between the fifth and six innings to defeat New Orleans on Friday. (Paat Kelly photo) *** Colorado Springs Box Score The Sky Sox final three seasons with the Rockies were really rough, and last year's initial Brewer season wasn't much fun, so good for these fans, 40-38, just three games out of first and trending upwards on a holiday weekend must be fun. Josmil Pinto, on base all five times up, played first base just to get his bat in the lineup. Rene Garcia caught while Manny Pina sat in what is now a three-catcher rotation. Pinto's OPS is .925, and how many teams wish they had placed a waiver claim on him this spring, inflated PCL numbers or not. Heck, he and Pina (.953 OPS), have been nothing short of spectacular, and to be honest, could end up being the big league tandem in 2017. Colorado Springs Game Log After a June OPS of 1.042, Will Middlebrooks opens July with a 4-for-4 effort that included a rare base on balls. Trade him, too, David.

Final: DSL Braves 3, DSL Brewers 1 D-Crew falls to 9-14... DSL Brewers Box Score Recurring problem -- Team RISP: 1-for-9. Team LOB: 10. No Brewer is raking, but there's some respectable averages and OBP's as the team drew seven walks, but hit only five singles, here (overall stats). DSL Brewers Game Log 18-year-old RHP Deymar Alvarado walked four and hit two batters in his three inning start, but allowed only one run. RHP Johan Dominguez' strong rookie season continues, but he was saddled with the loss here.

VIDEO via Brewers on Tap with Lane Grindle: RH Sky Sox closer Damien Magnifico

Whoa, just realized I forgot the box score links -- *** Follow Friday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin Helena Maryvale DSL Brewers MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Diamondbacks are the most active team on the independent league scouting front (think the David Peralta success story). Here's a story on their most recent signing, who will be making his affiliated debut at age 24. Kind of bummed the Brewers have seemed to abandon indy ball scouting. In particular for 2016, there just seemed to be a situation in Brevard where you're asking really young guys to do a bit more than they might have ordinarily been expected to do. Even today, with the benefit of several weeks of the indy schedules in the books, locate somebody who is raking and maybe find a gem, or at least help fill some gaps in the system, particularly at high-A.

For easy-find archiving purposes -- VIDEO via WTMJ4: Timber Rattler Jake Gatewood (and a bit of Isan Diaz)

VIDEO via WTMJ4: Timber Rattler Jake Gatewood (and a bit of Isan Diaz)

WTMJ audio -- THURSDAY- Craig Coshun of Fox Sports Wisconsin on Sports Central THURSDAY- Chris Cotillo talks MLB trades on Brewers Weekly *** AUDIO via ESPN 540 Milwaukee -- FRIDAY: Tom Haudricourt *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM -- THURSDAY: Ryan Fagan of the Sporting News *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show -- THURSDAY: Former Brewers closer Ken Sanders FRIDAY: WSSP's Tim Allen FRIDAY: Kevin Wheeler from 101 ESPN Radio in St. Louis talks Cardinals' woes *** VIDEO via MLB Central: Jeremy Jeffress' Thursday appearance

Friday's farmhand birthday -- Brevard County infielder Blake Allemand, 24 and feeling his age