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Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Colorado Springs Media Notes - Home games only, it's a unique link each day, but look for it under the "Multimedia" banner on the Sky Sox' site. 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 de Macoris *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin Helena Maryvale DSL Brewers *** Weather.com: Colorado Springs, CO Sevierville, TN Port Charlotte, FL Beloit, WI Grand Junction, CO Maryvale, AZ San Pedro de Macoris, DR

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

Friday's Daily Menu: TGIF! All times are Central Colorado Springs: LHP Nick Additon and RHP Tyler Thornburg in a doubleheader at home vs. Oklahoma City (Dodgers), 5:35 PM pre-game, 6:05 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings Free Live Audio Link We welcome Dan Karcher, who is the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox; follow him on Twitter @SkySoxKarch 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 Brooks Hall at Tennessee (Cubs), 5:50 PM pre-game, 6:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link We also welcome Chris Harris as the very first play-by-play voice of the Shuckers! Follow Chris on Twitter @CHarris731. We'll be linking to his fantastic "Shuck Dynasty" blog. 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! NOTE: This series in Tennessee is available via MiLB.TV. ********** Brevard County: LHP Wei-Chung Wang at Charlotte (Rays), 6:00 gametime Free Live Audio Link - Stone Crabs Feed Only No Florida State League games are available via MiLB.TV. ********** Wisconsin: RHP David Burkhalter at Beloit (Athletics), 6:40 PM pre-game, 7:00 gametime Free Live Audio Link - WNAM 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. NOTE: Forty-two (!) of the Rattlers' 70 home games will be broadcast on TV this season. Time Warner Cable SportsChannel (9) and WACY-TV My NEW32 (34) 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. So, for the $49.95 season-long package, fans in Brewer Nation can watch all Sky Sox games, most Shuckers games, and all Timber Rattlers home games and some road games. *** Helena: RHP J.B. Kole and TBD in a doubleheader at Grand Junction (Rockies), 5:40 PM pre-game, 6:00 gametime; each contest slated for seven innings Free Live Audio Link We welcome back and again look forward to hearing second-year Voice of the H-Crew Dustin Daniel (@dustin__daniel on Twitter). MiLB.TV -- When the H-Crew makes their way to Grand Junction and Orem in July, and Idaho Falls in August, those games will be available to watch online. NOTE: This series in Grand Junction is available via MiLB.TV. *** Arizona Rookie (Maryvale): at home vs. the Indians' tykes, 9:00 PM gametime; never audio for games in this league *** DSL Brewers: at the DSL Mets #2 squad, 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.

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Brewers' first-round pick ending his slump in Helena Ryan Collingwood, Helena Independent Record Photos by James Ridle, Blackfoot Media Group, at the link Jake Gatewood knew the onset of his professional baseball career would have its share of trials. His father, Henry Gatewood -- a second-round pick by the Dodgers in 1982 who played eight years in the minors before topping out at Double-A -- was as good a point of reference as any. *** Also posted in full in our season-long feature article Helena / Maryvale archive thread...

Brewers' first-round pick ending his slump in Helena Ryan Collingwood, Helena Independent Record Photos by James Ridle, Blackfoot Media Group, at the link Jake Gatewood knew the onset of his professional baseball career would have its share of trials. His father, Henry Gatewood -- a second-round pick by the Dodgers in 1982 who played eight years in the minors before topping out at Double-A -- was as good a point of reference as any. The young Gatewood was a first-round selection by the Brewers in the 2014 MLB Draft who cemented his decommitment to the University of Southern California by signing a $1.83 million dollar contract out of Clovis (Calif.) High School. A fruitful career in the pros was never a guarantee, Henry would remind his 6-foot-5, 190-pound son, whose size and power had already drawn comparisons to youthful versions of Alex Rodriguez and Troy Tulowitzki. But those who saw Gatewood swing the stick at the junior portion home run derby at the 2013 MLB All-Star Game at Citi Field or the Under Armour All-American homer derby -- he won both while recording a few tape-measure blasts -- figured he was on pace to be on an MLB roster soon rather than later. In his second year in the Brewers organization, however, Gatewood finds himself playing rookie ball in Helena after starting his 2015 campaign a rung up the ladder at Single-A Wisconsin. But after batting just .227, where 49 of his 128 at-bats resulted in strikeouts, while battling a knee injury he suffered while fielding a ground ball, he was demoted. His first few games in Montana weren't impressive, either. He started out 1 for 19 at the plate. But Gatewood, the fifth-rated prospect in Milwaukee's system, has shaken the slump. In his last 48 at-bats, Gatewood is hitting .333 and has totaled a league-leading 10 doubles -- eight of which came in a week. "I've never had that many doubles in such a quick span. At (Wisconsin) I only had, like, two," Gatewood said with a laugh. The 19-year-old has been batting anywhere from the 3 to the 5 spot in the Brewers' lineup, and has had a feast-or-famine start since his touted California prep baseball days. In 2014, on the Brewers' Arizona League team, Gatewood batted .206 with 42 hits and 32 RBIs in 50 games, but struck out 71 times. In his total 399 at-bats in the Brewers' organization, he has stuck out 149 times. At the start of Helena's season, he admitted he was still going through a bit of a learning curve. "When I first got (to the pros) I knew absolutely nothing," Gatewood said. "I would just go out and swing as hard as I could, doing all of the stuff that wasn't going to work in pro ball. "I've slowly started to learn. I couldn't tell you how much I've learned baseball-wise and just little things. Especially hitting. You can't be tense and try to do too much. Just stay within yourself and take what the game gives you."

Always rolling snake eyes Former Cougar Erickson in blissful situation as Rattlers manager By Kevin Druley, Kane County Chronicle http://www.kcchronicle.com/_internal/cimg!0/ofxtzfyy980007o2jvxmuvu3tt61lny Fifth-year Wisconsin manager Matt Erickson played for the Cougars in 1998, when the club was affiliated with the Florida Marlins. Sandy Bressner photo GENEVA – Wisconsin Timber Rattlers manager Matt Erickson allows his 10-year-old son, Maddox, to take batting practice alongside Midwest Leaguers. Erickson reasons that “I feel comfortable with him out on the field without him killing himself,” a patience that permeates his entire managerial approach. *** Also posted in full in our season-long feature article Coaching Thread...

Always rolling snake eyes Former Cougar Erickson in blissful situation as Rattlers manager By Kevin Druley, Kane County Chronicle http://www.kcchronicle.com/_internal/cimg!0/ofxtzfyy980007o2jvxmuvu3tt61lny Fifth-year Wisconsin manager Matt Erickson played for the Cougars in 1998, when the club was affiliated with the Florida Marlins. Sandy Bressner photo GENEVA – Wisconsin Timber Rattlers manager Matt Erickson allows his 10-year-old son, Maddox, to take batting practice alongside Midwest Leaguers. Erickson reasons that “I feel comfortable with him out on the field without him killing himself,” a patience that permeates his entire managerial approach. Now in his fifth season guiding the Milwaukee Brewers Class-A affiliate in his native Appleton, Wisconsin, Erickson, a former Cougars infielder, finds an even keel to be his most prized asset. “When you first start coaching, you’re so eager to help, you know. And you want to help everybody and you want it to happen now,” Erickson said. “Kind of like when you’re playing, you know. Everybody wants results now. And I think as you get into it, as you become more mature as a player and more mature as a coach, you’ll understand the importance of the progress. The progress and the process.” Erickson’s on-field process spanned from 1997 to 2006, as he explored the systems of three of the National League’s most recent entrants. The Florida (now Miami) Marlins drafted him out of Arkansas in the seventh round in 1997, three years after Erickson declined to sign with the Brewers when the club made him a 57th-round pick after he graduated from high school. Erickson played in 311 Triple-A games for the Marlins from 2001 to 2003 but did not reach the big leagues until a brief 2004 stint with the Brewers. He closed his career in the Diamondbacks system. He was a career .296 hitter in Triple-A and batted .300 in 3,458 minor league at-bats overall. In 1998, his lone season with the Class-A Cougars, he hit .324 with four home runs and 64 RBIs in 124 games while stealing 17 bases in 24 attempts. “I know playing here was fun,” Erickson said. “I mean, the atmosphere that’s created here is always nice. They have some passionate fans. They cater well to the multiple communities around Chicago, and it’s always been a family-friendly environment.” In many respects, Kane County, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this season, reminds Erickson of Wisconsin, which commemorated its 20th season in Appleton in 2014. Although the Timber Rattlers draw from a smaller immediate area, the pull of the parent Brewers extends to fans statewide. “And I think they understand the part of it that the priority is player development, you know, and it’s not always wins and losses,” Erickson said. “However, they appreciate good baseball whether you’re winning or losing.” Wisconsin entered Thursday’s game against the Cougars playing .333 ball, winning just 28 of its 84 games. Such circumstances might produce crustiness in a manager and tension in a clubhouse, but Erickson has worked diligently to avoid tension. He still organizes themed travel days – “Usually something comfortable,” he says – and converses casually with players while pedaling on the stationary bike outside his office. “The way he goes about his business, he makes you feel laid back,” Wisconsin first baseman Alan Sharkey said. “He has trust in every one of his players. You can see it.” Erickson, 39, was almost his son’s age when the Brewers, then an American League club, advanced to the 1982 World Series. He still talks vividly about the neighborhood cookouts that summer and the Brewers banter that constantly seemed to be on everyone’s lips. To that end, he isn’t shy about reiterating how fortunate he feels to live, work and raise a family in his hometown. He and his wife also have two young daughters, and Erickson beams whenever he sees them “Rattlered up.” Erickson has presided over the early development of such current Brewers as infielder Scooter Gennett and outfielder Khris Davis, both of whom have played through rehab stints with Wisconsin this season. Erickson coached with the Timber Rattlers for two seasons before becoming manager, and the best baseball tutelage he’s learned along the way sounds like something he might impart to his children, too. “Be honest with them,” Erickson said. “When they’re doing something wrong, tell them and show them. When they’re doing something right, tell them. And be consistent with the message. And if you can stay true to that, I think as a coach, you’ll earn some respect, you know. And that doesn’t mean everything’s going to go right, but everybody knows that you’re trying to be honest with everybody and give everybody a chance to fulfill their potential.” In other words, be patient. It all will add up.

VIDEO via WLOX: Biloxi victory highlights

Check out this on-site observation post from our Brewerfan poster "tbbrewers" from the Biloxi game in Sevierville, Tennessee Thursday night. Thanks, tb!

Final: AZL Brewers 18, AZL Indians 4 Brewers first-rounder Clark hits for cycle Outfielder makes history, slams first pro homer in seventh AZL game By Jake Seiner / MiLB.com http://www.milb.com/assets/images/8/3/4/135861834/cuts/Clark_khujqdnv_37hthpvv.jpg Just a few weeks after being taken off the field on a stretcher, Brewers' 2015 first-round pick Trent Clark left the field in better spirits Thursday. Clark hit for the cycle -- including his first career home run -- for the Rookie-level Arizona League Brewers in an 18-4 win over the AZL Indians. Clark drove in five runs, scored four times and also picked up his second pro stolen base in just his seventh professional game. The 15th overall pick in this year's Draft opened the game with a triple to left field. He doubled to right in the second inning, then rocketed a grand slam to the opposite field in the fifth. Needing a single, he struck out in the fifth and flew out in the seventh before grounding a single up the middle with two outs in the ninth. "The last three at-bats, everybody was giving me hell," Clark said. "They were placing bets on what pitch it would happen, if it would happen. It was exciting, fun to be around. Everybody was so loose with the nice lead. Everyone was having fun." In his second pro game on June 21, the 18-year-old was taken off the field in a stretcher after running head first into a wall while pursuing a fly ball. He suffered a bruise on his forehead and was reportedly sore following the incident, but avoided serious injury. He returned to game action on July 4, going 1-for-3 with four runs scored and two walks against the Reds' AZL affiliate. He'd hit safely in four of his first six games prior to Thursday's feat. "It was fun, exciting," Clark said. "I was zoned in at the plate. I'm starting to get my timing back after the injury. It's been fun to be able to get my timing back and have things come together like that." The grand slam came in the fourth, when the Brewers sent 14 batters to the plate and scored nine times. The outfielder led off the frame and was hit by a pitch, later scoring on a single by Brewers' No. 6 prospect Gilbert Lara. He came up again with two outs and the bases loaded against right-hander Ryan Colegate, who got ahead 0-1 then threw two consecutive balls. The next pitch was a fastball, and Clark laid into it and drove the pitch over the fence in left. "He threw two pretty close pitches out of the zone and got to 2-1," Clark said. "Everything was flowing and I felt good. I got my front foot down in time and got my first [homer]." The Fort Worth, Texas native is hitting .375 in the AZL with four extra-base hits, 10 runs and seven RBIs. "I think I've adjusted well," he said. "I played in a pretty good high school district and saw top level pitching when I played a lot of showcase stuff. "It's something I've seen before, but it's a challenge. There are a lot of guys from the Dominican (Republic) and from the islands that throw well, and a lot of rehab guys coming down. I'm seeing what it's like at that level. That pitching is a big step and something to go through. I'm excited for the challenge." Maryvale Box Score You think there are some proud/happy folks in the Brewers' front office this AM? The A-Crew put 28 men on base via base hit (21, 7 XBH's), walk (5) and HBP (2). As noted, Trent Clark on base five times, as was SS Gilbert Lara (double, three singles, walk). Also, with the rout, there was some shared playing time with the bench -- again within the top of the order, the LF combo of Joantgel Segovia and Nicholas Pierre was 2-for-6 and a walk. The first base combo of Tyrone Perry and Juan Ortiz was 4-for-5 with a walk, with the exciting Perry doing the bulk of the work (3-for-4, double, walk). Others contributed (naturally, 18 runs), as 19-year-old OF Yerald Martinez (DH'ing here), had his best game of the summer, 2-for-5 with a walk and three runs scored. Team RISP: 12-for-23. Team LOB: 12. Whew! Maryvale Game Log Fun night on the mound too! And more success for the non-drafted free agent hurlers! Rehabbing RHP John Ely was the starter, and he needed second inning help, and undrafted RHP Aaron Myers was able to strand two of his baserunners. AZL Indians Bottom of the 2nd Hector Caro singles on a ground ball to right fielder Demi Orimoloye. Simeon Lucas pops out to shortstop Gilbert Lara. Jason Rodriguez called out on strikes. Miguel Eladio singles on a ground ball to right fielder Demi Orimoloye. Hector Caro to 2nd. Pitching Change: Aaron Myers replaces John Ely. Gabriel Mejia singles on a ground ball to first baseman Tyrone Perry. Hector Caro to 3rd. Miguel Eladio to 2nd. Alexis Pantoja grounds out, third baseman Jonathan Oquendo to first baseman Tyrone Perry. Later on, 3rd round RHP Nash Walters (1.2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K) exited his second inning of work with the bases loaded and undrafted RHP Alex Farina continued his dominant ways, now with 8.1 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 15 K's, and a grateful Nash Walters. AZL Indians Bottom of the 4th Jodd Carter walks. Miguel Eladio scores. Gabriel Mejia to 3rd. Alexis Pantoja to 2nd. Pitching Change: Alex Farina replaces Nash Walters. Hector Caro strikes out swinging. 35th round University of Hawaii LHP Quintin Torres-Costa earned a three-inning save (3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 3 K's). 15 runs through four innings -- enjoy this log!

Arcia delivers another three-hit game Top Brewers prospect stays hot in July with two doubles, three RBIs By Tyler Maun / MiLB.com Orlando Arcia is already one of the most dynamic talents in Minor League Baseball, and his hitting coach sees much more that the young shortstop hasn't even tapped into yet. Milwaukee's top prospect doubled twice on a three-hit night, driving in three runs, scoring once and stealing two bases to spark Double-A Biloxi to an 8-5 win over Tennessee. Arcia's performance was his seventh of the year with multiple extra-base hits. The shortstop ripped an RBI double to center field in the second and added a run-scoring single to left two innings later. In the fifth, Arcia drove another RBI double to center for the final Shuckers run of the night. That at-bat didn't finish the shortstop's day on the basepaths, though. Arcia walked to lead off the eighth and swiped second and third for his second multi-steal game of the year. "Two days ago, he went and swung at first pitches and did not have a very good game," Shuckers hitting coach Sandy Guerrero said. "He gets overaggressive and anxious. The next game he got a little better. Now today he changed his approach, did not swing at a first pitch the whole game, had three hits with three RBIs and a walk. The more pitches he sees, he hits better. But he's just so intense that he wants to go up there and get a hit immediately." Guerrero is working to instill patience in the Anaco, Venezuela native but noted that Arcia doesn't often get cheated in his at-bats despite his love for taking cuts. "He's extremely aggressive," Guerrero said. "Right now, he's working on seeing more pitches. I'm trying to prepare him for future levels where he's going to have to see more pitches, take more pitches out of the zone. Right now, he's a little too much of a free swinger. But his eye-hand coordination, let me put it this way, there are very few guys I've seen with the eye-hand coordination that he has. He doesn't strike out. That's part of it. If he swings, he sees it." Arcia's style reminds his hitting coach of at least one former Major League star. "Vladimir Guerrero." MLB.com's No. 73 overall prospect batted .409/.468/.545 in a scorching hot April and followed with an impressive .302/.347/.466 mark in May. After cooling off in June with a .247/.267/.361 line, Arcia is back in July, batting .343/.378/.543 through his first nine games of the month. He does it all with an energy and ease that impresses his coaching staff. "You see, let's say, a Kia -- which is not a bad car, just giving you an example," Guerrero said. "Then in comes a 2020 futuristic Porsche. You can't take your eyes off the Porsche because you just keep saying, 'Wow. What is he going to do?' He brings everybody up. He elevates other guys' games by watching how he goes about it, how intense [he is] and how much he enjoys playing the game." Arcia's night was his first two-double performance since May 30 at Chattanooga. "He's the complete package," Guerrero said. "He runs. He plays defense. His arm is off the charts. He hits for average. He's going to hit for more power, more home runs in the future, but right now he's hitting for a lot of extra-base power. He's gap-to-gap and controls the whole field. He's not a guy who just pulls the ball or just goes to the opposite field. He'll hit the ball everywhere. He uses 100 percent of the field." No. 23 Brewers prospect Hobbs Johnson (6-4) allowed four runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings. He walked five and struck out three in the win.

After reaching on an HBP, Cooper initially stayed in the game but was erased on a GIDP. They must have determined he should stay out as a precaution once he returned to the dugout.

Sky Sox tweet: Thursday’s game has been postponed and rescheduled as part of a double-header on Friday, July 10th at 5:00 PM (6:00 Central).

Noticed the Twins added catcher Eric Fryer to their roster (career stats). He's spent parts of the past five seasons in the bigs. Back in February 2009, we somehow had a multi-page thread on the seemingly minor deal that sent Fryer, a 10th round pick out of Ohio State in 2007, to the Yankees for (do you remember who?) Here's that thread. Be sure you read this particular post from the thread -- gold, Jerry, gold!

Former Brewer great Don Money still helping prospects Steve Clark, Gannett Wisconsin Media http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/1f16eefcf857e885752345dcfd760aaf6b5c0a58/c=0-44-2571-1972&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2015/07/09/Oshkosh/B9318026949Z.1_20150709201058_000_GGUBAAG74.1-0.jpg Former Brewer great Don Money, shown here managing the Nashville Sounds in 2009, is now a special instructor of player development for the Brewers and recently wrapped up a visit to Appleton to work with the Timber Rattlers players. Money has spent nearly 30 years in the Brewers’ organization as a player and coach. (Photo: Gannett Media File Photo) GRAND CHUTE - It's been more than 30 years since Don Money's days as a Major League Baseball player came to an end. Yet, the former Brewer has never seemed to stray more than a long relay throw from the game. *** Also posted in full in our season-long feature article Coaching Thread...

Former Brewer great Don Money still helping prospects Steve Clark, Gannett Wisconsin Media http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/1f16eefcf857e885752345dcfd760aaf6b5c0a58/c=0-44-2571-1972&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2015/07/09/Oshkosh/B9318026949Z.1_20150709201058_000_GGUBAAG74.1-0.jpg Former Brewer great Don Money, shown here managing the Nashville Sounds in 2009, is now a special instructor of player development for the Brewers and recently wrapped up a visit to Appleton to work with the Timber Rattlers players. Money has spent nearly 30 years in the Brewers’ organization as a player and coach. (Photo: Gannett Media File Photo) GRAND CHUTE - It's been more than 30 years since Don Money's days as a Major League Baseball player came to an end. Yet, the former Brewer has never seemed to stray more than a long relay throw from the game. Money serves as special instructor of player development for the Milwaukee Brewers – an organization he's been associated with for more than half of his professional life – and just finished a 12-day stint with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. It's a position he's held with the Brewers since the 2012 season and a role he takes a lot of pride in filling. "I enjoy doing what I'm doing. It's a lot of fun," Money said before a recent road trip to Beloit. "(Baseball) is in your blood so you just try to stay in it as much as you can." In his role with the Brewers, Money spends 10-12 days with each of the organization's minor league affiliates over the course of the summer, working with infield prospects, assisting the coaching staff and getting a general feel for the players in the system. With the Class A Timber Rattlers, that often means spending a lot of time on the diamond putting the young players through some extra work. "Most of the time I will go to the manager and ask which of the infielders need extra work or talk to the infield roving instructor and he will say work with (a certain player)," Money said. "We just talk about footwork, getting their arms in the right position, that kind of thing. The biggest thing for young players today is to try to carry into the game what you learn in practice. "Sometimes it's just talking to the players, find out where their heads are a little bit, what their feelings are." As much as Money enjoys his work, the biggest benefit is the schedule his role requires. Rather than being entrenched with a team for an entire season, the 68-year-old Money has his short stints on the road broken up by trips back to his home in New Jersey. "I'm out on the road for 12-13 days at a time and then I get to go home for a couple of weeks, so I get to see (wife Sharon), make sure she's OK," Money said. "When I managed, when I left for spring training it was middle of February or late February and I wouldn't get home until the first week of September. And when I managed in Triple A, it was the first week of October." Money managed at nearly every level of the Brewers organization starting in 1998 with the Beloit Snappers, then the Brewers' Midwest League affiliate. He managed the Huntsville Stars from 2005-2008, where he set the franchise record for victories and was named Southern League manager of the Year in 2007, before leading the Brewers' Triple A franchise, the Nashville Sounds, from 2009-2011. Despite his years of service and success in the organization, Money never got the chance to manage at the major league level. "It was disappointing, but that's water (under) the bridge now," Money said. "I just do my job now the best I can and help the organization get better, help the players get better because that's going to make the organization better." Right now the Brewers' organization is in need of some help. Both Class A affiliates – Wisconsin and Brevard County in the Florida State League – posted the worst first-half records in their respective leagues, while the Brewers' Triple A franchise in Colorado Springs currently has the worst record among the 16 Pacific Coast League teams. Only Biloxi, the Brewers' Double A affiliate in the Southern League has enjoyed success, finishing first in their division in the first half of the season. "Everything runs in cycles. When I first came here, we were one of the top minor league systems in all of baseball. We had the talent coming through the system," Money said. "There were a couple trades here and there, one for (CC) Sabathia and one for (Zack) Greinke, where we had to give up some prospects. We had them and we gave them up. We made the playoffs but that cost the organization some young talent that is very hard to replace in such a short time." Money has managed or coached just about every Brewer prospect that has come through the system in the last 15 years, starting with Bill Hall, Prince Fielder and Rickie Weeks during his time in Beloit to the current crop of players making the jump to the Brewers. He admits there is a level of satisfaction playing a role in the success of a young player and seeing them take the next step in their careers. Whether it's making the jump to the major leagues in Milwaukee or simply progressing from the low Single A level in Wisconsin to Brevard County. "It does feel good, but that's our job. And I didn't get that kid there by myself, it's a whole system. Everybody being on the same page and trying to make that player a better player to go to the next level and eventually get to the big leagues to help the big league team," Money said. "You look back and you had your little hand in their development through the system. It's nice to see guys get to the next level, even if it's Low A to High A, you like to see them perform like they can because you had your hand in it." Money, who is a member of the Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame and was a four-time all-star in his 10 years with the Brewers, doesn't have an end date in mind for his role with the organization and still believes he can help the players in the system develop. As long as he does, though, he knows he will always have to answer the same question from those he's trying to help. Since his playing career ended well before any of the current members of the Timber Rattlers were born, he often gets asked if he had ever played the game. "It came up the other day in the clubhouse, some of them asked me if I played and if I made it to the big leagues and then wanted to know how long. I said 15 years (in the majors) and their eyes got real wide," Money said. "The Brewers are my team. I follow them. I see the players I had throughout the system when I was managing at Double A and Triple A and hopefully I'll get to see more of these guys up there down the road."

Of course, Colorado Springs is in Colorado, too. TWEET: Voice of the Sky Sox Dan Karcher and well, weather...

Yikes. Helena's doubleheader rained out, that's four days without baseball. Awaiting new scheduling details.

AUDIO: You'll find last night's pregame interview with catcher Adam Weisenburger at the link

Update from Helena's Dustin Daniel: Yesterday’s rainout will be made up back in Helena next Thursday the 16th. Grand Junction will act as the home team for the first of the two games and Helena the second. Time is yet to be determined. That means doubleheader today starting at 5:00 PM (6:00 Central) and the single game Friday in Grand Junction.

Wisconsin's Blake Allemand singles home a run as the Timber Rattlers fall to Kane County, 15-5, on Wednesday

Yadiel Rivera comes through in the 10th to give Colorado Springs an 8-7 Wednesday night win over Oklahoma City