Jim Goulart

Sky Sox and Grizzlies Canceled Due to Weather COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Heavy rains and unplayable field conditions caused the cancelation of Friday's series finale between the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and the Fresno Grizzlies. The Sky Sox led 1-0 in the bottom of the third inning when the heavy rains began and the tarp was put onto the field. Because the game was not official, stats for the game will not count and no win will be awarded to the Sky Sox. These stats won't count (despite four walks, RHP Drew Gagnon could have used the three scoreless innings), but here's a peek at the partial dismissed box score. Finally warm, but wet -- 74 degrees...

If you listened to Pitching Coach Gary Lucas by listening to the Timber Rattlers interviews linked via the Rattler Radio blog, you know LHP Kodi Medeiros will be skipped for his next start (rest his arm, no injury concerns, other starters like RHP Cy Sneed will be treated similarly soon). *** In addition to these highlights that were linked via the blog (OK, mostly lowlights) -- *** Here's a second video look at the game from the MyNew32 TV broadcast.

A month ago, 19-year-old RHP David Burkhalter was probably targeted for Helena once that season began, but if recent results hold true, he'll likely remain a Timber Rattler. His Louisiana town's newspaper grabbed a couple of quotes.

OF Bryan Petersen, carried on the active Sky Sox roster despite not playing for nearly two weeks, finally is formally placed on the Colorado Springs DL, thus making room for Elian Herrera.

VIDEO: Colorado Springs' Robinzon Diaz hits a two-run double in the fifth inning of a 7-3 win over Fresno Thursday Quote: "Oh, is he red-hot!" *** VIDEO: Biloxi's Tyrone Taylor doubles home two runs as the Shuckers fall to Birmingham, 6-4, on Thursday

With only two healthy catchers on the DSL roster, Brewers have gone out and signed another "veteran", this one 22-year-old (23 in July) switch-hitter Sandy Martinez, who was released by the Angels last November. Martinez played two seasons in the DSL, one in Arizona Rookie, then saw action in 44 Midwest League games with Burlington in 2013. So he either was injured for all of 2014 or was idle for another unknown reason. PHOTO: Via Four Seam Images Photo (along with Chris Mehring's wit) in this Rattler Radio Blog Entry of May 20th, 2013. http://mlblogsrattlerradio.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/may-20-2013-003.jpg?w=555&h=416 Sandy Martinez waits for the ball and Adam Giacalone at the plate after the single by Alfredo Rodriguez. The ball would get there first. By a lot.

With only two healthy catchers on the DSL roster, Brewers have gone out and signed another "veteran", this one 22-year-old (23 in July) switch-hitter Sandy Martinez, who was released by the Angels last November. Martinez played two seasons in the DSL, one in Arizona Rookie, then saw action in 44 Midwest League games with Burlington in 2013. So he either was injured for all of 2014 or was idle for another unknown reason. PHOTO: Via Four Seam Images Photo (along with Chris Mehring's wit) in this Rattler Radio Blog Entry of May 20th, 2013. http://mlblogsrattlerradio.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/may-20-2013-003.jpg?w=555&h=416 Sandy Martinez waits for the ball and Adam Giacalone at the plate after the single by Alfredo Rodriguez. The ball would get there first. By a lot.

This signing has been approved, so we may see Pinto in a box score at any time. His full name is "Maiker Joel Pinto", so box scores will list him as "Maiker", but should he advance in the system, we'll probably be reading about "Joel" once he's in Helena, for instance.

This signing has been approved, so we may see Pinto in a box score at any time. His full name is "Maiker Joel Pinto", so box scores will list him as "Maiker", but should he advance in the system, we'll probably be reading about "Joel" once he's in Helena, for instance.

Some Manatee quotes, including hot 1B Garrett Cooper, in this Manatees Examiner article on Thursday's game.

From way back on April 8th via Adam McCalvy -- One of last season's Timber Rattlers, right fielder Michael Ratterree, will spend the first two weeks of Class A Advanced Brevard County's season on the disabled list, Gord Ash said. He suffered a slight right wrist fracture on a hit-by-pitch in Spring Training. Unless there was a new different injury, that was no slight wrist fracture. Just a reminder as to what Ratterree's status was...

Actually, before Hellweg returns, the Brewers announced today that 24-year-old corner outfielder Michael Ratterree has been added to the Brevard roster. That leaves a Brevard outfield of Roache-Garcia-Coulter-Ratterree-Pena. Imagine we're going to see a bunch of movement both up-and-down in the coming weeks, perhaps Pena back to Wisconsin once Monte Harrison goes to Helena.

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Baseball America -- Impressive list for Biloxi OF Michael Reed to be included in.

Another Manatees jerseys auction, all you collectible folks! Habitat for Humanity Toolkit Jerseys -- deadline is 10:59 PM Central Saturday night. http://manatees.milbauctions.com/images/stores/87/500/Front_500.jpg

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 Brevard County Media Notes - It's a unique link each day, but look for it under the "Multimedia" banner on the Manatees' site. 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 *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Brevard County Wisconsin *** Weather.com: Colorado Springs, CO Birmingham, AL Viera, FL Grand Chute, WI San Pedro de Macoris, DR

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

DVR ALERT! The Timber Rattlers are in the midst of being on local TV five times in six days. Tonight's game is on MyNew32 TV, 7:00 PM airtime. Refer to the Rattlers' full TV schedule (scroll to bottom of link) so you can coordinate your DVR activity.

Friday's Daily Menu: TGIF! All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP Drew Gagnon at home vs. Fresno (Astros), 7:35 PM pre-game, 8:05 gametime 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: LHP Brent Suter at Birmingham (White Sox), 6:50 PM pre-game, 7:05 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 looking off to his very promising "Shuck Dynasty" blog. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be radio broadcast. MiLB.TV - Seven of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games, and Biloxi staff indicates it is hopeful it will be eight when the new stadium opens. NOTE: This series is available online for MiLB.TV subscribers. ********** Brevard County: LHP Wei-Chung Wang at home vs. Dunedin (Blue Jays), 5:05 PM pre-game, 5:35 gametime Free Live Audio Link Dave Walkovic returns as the play-by-play voice of the 'Tees; follow the Brevard broadcast booth staff on Twitter @BCManateesRadio, as all home games and the "commuter" road games are scheduled to be broadcast in 2015. No Florida State League games are available via MiLB.TV. ********** Wisconsin: RHP Joshua Torres at home vs. Lake County (Indians), 6:45 PM pre-game, 7:05 gametime; expect RHP Orlando Torrez to pitch in a tandem role 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. *** DSL Brewers: at home vs. the DSL Braves, 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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Elian Herrera cleared waivers; he chooses to remain in the Brewers organization as team outrights him to AAA @skysox. Before he officially joins Colorado Springs, Milwaukee will need to free up a spot on the roster there. It would seem they could place OF Bryan Petersen on a Temp Inactive list or such, as his mysterious absence has been documented here recently. And that's not to make light of Petersen's situation, whatever it may be. We're just in the dark.

One more -- rookie RHP Wuilder Rodriguez

Only 4th year RHP Junior Flores is yet to make an appearance after five games of the DSL schedule.