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Beloit Daily News Game Story: Quotes and analysis galore; Tony Gwynn, Sr. watches his son nail a runner on the basepaths; madbad, let's make sure we contact the former Padre (via ESPN, perhaps?) -- it'd be pretty cool to have him be a regular visitor here... www.beloitdailynews.com/703/snap15.htm

Taken from the Link Report for Monday's games: 2003 32nd round pick Bill Lewis, a middle infielder out of TCU, only appeared in one game with Helena early on. Helena staff could only confirm that he is injured at this time, but had no update for us on the nature or severity of the injury, or whether Lewis was officially placed on their DL. We'll see if we can follow-up with the big league Brewers. Ask and we shall receive: Lewis' shoulder has been bothering him. He has been working on strengthening it the past few weeks and should be back shortly. He has been officially on the DL since 6/21. Thanks again to the folks with the Brewers helping us out with our occasional inquiries.

Tuesday's Daily Menu : All times Central; pitchers subject to change; pre-game audio begins approx. 15 minutes prior to game time listed... INDIANAPOLIS: Idle for the AAA All-Star Break; veteran OF Mark Smith is the Tribe's lone rep in Wednesday's game HUNTSVILE: Newcomer LHP Doug Davis at Mobile (Padres), 7:05 PM Audio link: espn1450.com/ HIGH DESERT: RHP Chris Saenz at Visalia (Rockies), 8:35 PM Audio link: www.hdmavs.com/listen_live.htm BELOIT: Idle HELENA: RHP Dan Grybash at Missoula (Diamondbacks), 2:00 PM -- I'm sure all of you Carthage College fans in Wisconsin who are tied to your office desks will tune in for this one, even if it's audio from the opponent's end of things -- keep us posted; by the way, it's not often a 34th round pick works his way into a starting rotation in rookie ball right off the bat -- this is Grybash's fifth start -- his ERA is 1.84... Audio link (opponent's): www.1340kylt.com/Happenin...0A8052A72} ARIZONA: at Seattle's complex this AM; no starting pitcher listed as of "post" time

The Alumni thread will be updated with many minor changes (like Ebert's release) this weekend, most likely. The changes and updates will be summarized for you at that time.

Miscellaneous Link Report Stuff: 2003 32nd round pick Bill Lewis, a middle infielder out of TCU, only appeared in one game with Helena early on. Helena staff could only confirm that he is injured at this time, but had no update for us on the nature or severity of the injury, or whether Lewis was officially placed on their DL. We'll see if we can follow-up with the big league Brewers. Sorry colbyjack, but your namesake (no relation) Derrin Ebert was released by Arizona's AAA team in Tuscon. Happy 23rd birthday, Nick Neugebauer. Thanks to Peavey Fury's posts here at Brewerfan, we still know what you look like...

Huntsville Site Game Summary: www.huntsvillestars.com/s...newsId=211 David Weiser's www.starsboxscore.com Huntsville Update: THE 10% SOLUTIONSomeone, I'm not sure exactly who, said pitching and defense is 90% of the game. It sure does help. The 1997 season proved that, when the Stars (A's organization) hit .286, led the league in HRs, RBIs, hits, and other offensive categories, but couldn't hold a one-run lead in the late innings....... Tonight's loss was a heartbreaker, because the 10% solution wasn't there and it hasn't been for awhile. The Stars are hitting .189 in their last 6 games, scoring just 19 runs in their last 8 games......... Luis Martinez, who held the Bay Bears to two hits in seven innings, and only had three Bay Bears in scoring position to deal with, had to leave it to the bullpen to hold a 1-0 lead. As good as the Stars bullpen has been all year, they've been a bit overworked because two members were forced into the rotation by the loss of Mike Jones recently to arm fatigue, and the loss of Ben Diggins, who is rehabbing in Arizona........ Incidentally, that problem was alleviated this day by the acquisition of pitcher Doug Davis, most recently of the Toronto Blue Jays. Left-hander Davis was signed by the Brewers after he refused a minor league assignment. Hmmm. Some strategy you have there, Doug. Luis has faced the Bay Bears twice this season and won both times. He has a 1.22 ERA now after this one. He pitched his only complete game of the year on June 2........ Equally as tough was another Southern League All-Star, Cory Stewart, who tossed five one-hit scoreless innings against the Stars on July 5. He was hitting his spots well, according to hitting coach Sandy Guerrero....... It should have been no surprise that both teams would be held to few scoring opportunities....... The Stars would have only three runners in scoring position through six. After six scoreless innings, Stewart's own miscue cost him a run....... Brandon Gemoll hit a 1-1 pitch back to the mound. Stewart fielded the ball, took his time ---- and rainbowed the ball down the right field line into Mobile's bullpen for a three-base error. First baseman Danny Bravo would have had to have been seven feet tall to climb for that one....... Against J.J. Trujillo, Mobile's dominating closer last year (20 saves, 0.66 ERA when he was promoted), Kade Johnson lifted a high fly ball to shallow left. The throw to home was off-line, scoring Gemoll. The Stars get their one and only run on a sacrifice fly, kind of representative of their offensive style lately........ The Stars' defense would prevail over eight innings, resulting in nine Mobile runners being left on base. Their only double play erased J.J. Furmaniak in the bottom of the 7th. In the 9th, Stars lefty Brian Adams (4.65 ERA, 22 BBs, 17 Ks) entered the game to face left-handed hitter Jake Gautreau. He flied out to start the inning. Adams, though, walked the next hitter, Bobby Scales....... With righty hitter Humberto Quintero next, manager Frank Kremblas called on Matt Parker, pitching in his third straight game. Quintero singled to left, putting runners on first and second. A wild pitch was costly, as it took the Stars out of a double play situtation....... Parker, like Adams before him, got behind on J.J. Furmaniak, and walked him on a full count......... That loaded the bases with one out. On a 3-1 pitch, Vince Faison hit a deep drive that would have merely tied the game, but the ball was high over the head of Dave Krynzel, and it bounced off the wall for a game-winning double....... The Stars are now 15-9 in one-run games this season, but I don't think one was as heartbreaking as this......... Doug Davis (4-6, 5.37 in the majors) makes his Stars debut tomorrow as he faces Duncan McAdoo (3-5, 4.39). The LA Dodgers worked a four-player deal Monday night that sent Jacksonville Suns' 2nd baseman Victor Diaz to the New York Mets....... The Dodgers received outfielder Jeromy Burnitz and in a separate transaction, acquired Rickey Henderson from the Newark Bears.

Final: Visalia (Rockies) 7, High Desert 4 High Desert Site Game Summary: Visalia, CA ? The High Desert Mavericks dropped their fourth straight game overall, opening up a brief three-game Northern road trip with a 7-4 loss on Monday night to the Visalia Oaks at Recreation Park in Visalia. After getting off to a fast start, Mavs starter Chad Petty (0-6) allowed four runs in the fourth inning as the Oaks took the lead for good. Things started out great for the left-hander, as Petty struck out eight of the first ten men he faced, in working three scoreless innings. Meanwhile, the Mavs offense put up one run in the first, third and fourth innings to stake Petty to a 3-0 lead. Froilan Villanueva's RBI single scored Brad Nelson in the first for a 1-0 lead. Johnny Raburn's groundout scored Chris Morris for a 2-0 lead in the third. Morris then picked up an RBI with a sac fly to score Jason Belcher as High Desert picked up a 3-0 lead on Oaks starter Nick Webb (3-1). The Oaks began their rally in the bottom of the fourth, as Jayson Nix homered to left field to put the Oaks on the board. After Dan Phillips singled, Ryan Shealy homered to left to tie the game at 3-3. The Oaks also added an unearned run later in the inning to take a 4-3 lead. Visalia scored another run in the fifth and chased Petty, who despite working only five innings, struck out a season-best ten men. Jeremy Frost hit his second homer of the year to lead off in the sixth, as the Mavs pulled to within one at 5-4. The Oaks added a run off both Bobby Bystrowski and Jeff Hundley, out of the Mavs bullpen. In the ninth, Ryan Speier came on and after allowing a lead-off single to Belcher, retired the next three hitters to earn his 11th save of the year. The Mavs are now 0-4 against the Oaks this year and overall, drop to 29-64 on the season. Chris Saenz (6-7) takes the hill on Tuesday, as the Mavs look to end the four-game skid. The Oaks send Gerrit Simpson (7-6) to the mound. Game time is 6:35 (8:35 PM Central). High Desert Box Score: GAME DATE: 7/14/03 HIGH DESERT 4 AT VISALIA 7 YTD YTD HIGH DESERT AB R H BI AVG VISALIA AB R H BI AVG C.Morris CF 4 1 1 1 .263 M.Rosario CF 4 0 0 1 .248 J.Raburn 2B 4 0 0 1 .265 J.Nix 2B 4 2 2 1 .283 B.Nelson LF 3 1 1 0 .315 D.Phillips RF 5 2 3 1 .279 S.Candelaria 3B 4 0 2 0 .300 R.Shealy 1B 3 1 1 3 .320 F.Villanueva 1B 4 0 2 1 .302 C.Slavik DH 4 0 0 0 .325 J.Frost DH 4 1 1 1 .353 S.Barker LF 4 1 2 0 .269 J.Belcher RF 4 1 2 0 .321 D.Conway CAT 4 1 3 0 .280 J.Alvarado CAT 3 0 0 0 .119 J.Lincoln 3B 2 0 0 0 .208 T.West SS 3 0 1 0 .262 D.Bernier SS 3 0 1 0 .206 C.Petty PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 N.Webb PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 B.Bystrowski PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 K.Stanton PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 J.Hundley PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 I.Pavlik PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 R.Speier PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 TOTALS 33 4 10 4 TOTALS 33 7 12 6 HIGH DESERT 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0- 4 10 1 VISALIA 0 0 0 4 1 0 1 1 X- 7 12 0 E--T.West. DP--HIGH DESERT 0, VISALIA 1. LOB--HIGH DESERT 6, VISALIA 8. 2B--J.Belcher (21), J.Nix (32), S.Barker (14), D.Conway (11). HR-- J.Frost (2), J.Nix (11), D.Phillips (15), R.Shealy (8). SB--C.Morris 2 (48). CS--D.Conway. HBP--J.Lincoln. SF--C.Morris, M.Rosario, R.Shealy. SH--T.West. YTD IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA HIGH DESERT C.Petty (L,0-6) 5.0 8 5 4 1 10 2 8.29 B.Bystrowski 2.0 2 1 1 0 1 1 5.86 J.Hundley 1.0 2 1 1 2 2 0 4.88 VISALIA N.Webb (W,3-1) 5.0 7 3 3 2 1 0 4.76 K.Stanton 1.0 2 1 1 0 0 1 9.00 I.Pavlik 2.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5.95 R.Speier (S,11) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1.51 HB--B.Bystrowski. WP--C.Petty. PB--D.Conway. SO--C.Morris 2, B.Nelson 2, J.Alvarado, M.Rosario 2, J.Nix, D.Phillips, R.Shealy, C.Slavik 3, S.Barker, D.Conway, J.Lincoln 2, D.Bernier. BB--B.Nelson, J.Alvarado, J.Nix, J.Lincoln, D.Bernier. T--2:43. A--618

Beloit 8, Burlington (Royals) 7, 10 innings Snapper season ticket holders have been treated to an incredibly entertaining home campaign, no doubt about that... Beloit Site Line Score and Game Summary: www.snappersbaseball.com/...me_id=1147 Beloit Box Score: OF/DH Travis Hinton has been looking for this type of game all season long; Dennis Sarfate certainly outdueled the Royals' 2001 #1 pick, Colt Griffin... GAME DATE: 7/14/03 BURLINGTON 7 AT BELOIT 8 (EXTRA INNINGS) YTD YTD BURLINGTON AB R H BI AVG BELOIT AB R H BI AVG M.Stocker CF 4 1 1 1 .264 K.Bibbs LF 3 2 1 0 .292 E.Dean DH 4 2 2 1 .242 C.Crabbe 2B 5 2 2 0 .259 D.Espino 3B 5 0 3 3 .299 T.Gwynn CF 5 1 1 1 .361 K.Kaaihue 1B 5 0 0 1 .218 P.Fielder 1B 5 0 1 0 .307 D.Murphy 2B 5 0 0 0 .269 T.Hinton DH 5 3 4 3 .209 M.Tupman CAT 4 1 1 0 .217 J.Eure SS 5 0 2 3 .258 T.Frend LF 3 1 1 0 .268 A.Heether 3B 5 0 1 1 .232 A.Sanchez SS 4 1 1 0 .262 M.Mendez RF 4 0 0 0 .251 B.Stephens RF 4 1 1 1 .211 P.Esparragz CAT 4 0 1 0 .253 C.Griffin PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 D.Sarfate PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 N.Hoelscher PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 J.Baker PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 J.Kaanoi PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 C.Breslow PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 D.Christnsn PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 T.Bausher PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 TOTALS 38 7 10 7 TOTALS 41 8 13 8 BURLINGTON 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0- 7 10 0 BELOIT 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 1- 8 13 1 E--A.Heether. DP--BURLINGTON 0, BELOIT 1. LOB--BURLINGTON 5, BELOIT 7. 2B--E.Dean (5), D.Espino (20), J.Eure (18), A.Heether (2). HR-- T.Hinton (5). SB--K.Bibbs (41). HBP--M.Tupman. YTD IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA BURLINGTON C.Griffin 7.0 7 6 6 1 2 1 3.88 N.Hoelscher 0.2 2 1 1 0 2 0 5.89 J.Kaanoi 1.1 1 0 0 1 2 0 5.56 D.Christnsn (L,1-12) 0.1 3 1 1 0 1 0 5.92 BELOIT D.Sarfate 6.0 4 1 1 1 2 0 2.88 J.Baker 0.0 1 3 3 1 0 0 3.13 C.Breslow 2.0 4 3 3 0 1 0 5.75 T.Bausher (W,1-2) 2.0 1 0 0 1 3 0 2.93 HB--J.Baker. WP--D.Sarfate, J.Baker. SO--M.Stocker, D.Murphy, M.Tupman, A.Sanchez, B.Stephens 2, T.Gwynn 2, P.Fielder 3, M.Mendez 2. BB-- M.Stocker, E.Dean, T.Frend, K.Bibbs 2. T--2:57. A--1320

In progress: Visalia (Rockies) 5, High Desert 4, after six innings Decent one going here if any late-nighters want to jump on board; newest Maverick Jeremy Frost with a HR as he continues to be a nice surprise; RHP Bobby Bystrowski working out his recent closing issues early on, as he came on in the sixth for LHP Chad Petty, who did strike out ten in his five innings... It won't affect the Mavericks, but Arizona's Randy Johnson makes a Cal League rehab start Tuesday -- "uh, coach, I feel a bit queasy today..."

Huntsville Box Score: While we appreciate the efforts of backups like Ryan Gripp and Chris Barnwell, Daryl Clark's name is simply missing from the lineup a bit too often for our liking... GAME DATE: 7/14/03 HUNTSVILLE 1 AT MOBILE 2 YTD YTD HUNTSVILLE AB R H BI AVG MOBILE AB R H BI AVG A.Machado 2B 4 0 0 0 .200 F.Guzman CF 2 0 1 0 .440 D.Krynzel CF 4 0 1 0 .311 T.Donovan LF 3 0 1 0 .208 J.Hardy SS 4 0 1 0 .305 R.Washington 3B 4 0 0 0 .250 C.Hart 3B 4 0 1 0 .283 J.Knott 1B 1 0 0 0 .242 R.Gripp LF 3 0 0 0 .273 J.Knott RF 3 0 1 0 .242 N.Varner RF 4 0 0 0 .289 J.Gautreau 2B 4 0 0 0 .229 B.Gemoll 1B 3 1 1 0 .244 D.Bravo 1B 3 0 0 0 .239 K.Johnson CAT 2 0 0 1 .171 J.Trujillo PIT 0 0 0 0 .500 B.Adams PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 C.Rojas PIT 0 0 0 0 .273 M.Parker PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 B.Scales PH 0 1 0 0 .267 L.Martinez PIT 3 0 0 0 .042 H.Quintero CAT 4 1 1 0 .296 K.Ray PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 J.Furmaniak SS 3 0 0 0 .136 M.Kremblas CAT 0 0 0 0 .198 C.Stewart PIT 1 0 0 0 .138 V.Faison RF 2 0 1 2 .212 TOTALS 31 1 4 1 TOTALS 30 2 5 2 HUNTSVILLE 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0- 1 4 1 MOBILE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2- 2 5 1 E--D.Krynzel, C.Stewart. DP--HUNTSVILLE 1, MOBILE 0. LOB--HUNTSVILLE 7, MOBILE 9. 2B--D.Krynzel (11), J.Hardy (18), C.Hart (22), V.Faison (12). SB--F.Guzman 2 (3). HBP--B.Gemoll. SF--K.Johnson. YTD IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA HUNTSVILLE L.Martinez 7.0 2 0 0 4 7 0 2.39 K.Ray 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2.93 B.Adams 0.1 0 1 1 1 0 0 4.31 M.Parker (L,6-4) 0.0 2 1 1 1 0 0 2.84 MOBILE C.Stewart 6.1 3 1 0 1 9 0 2.93 J.Trujillo 1.2 1 0 0 0 2 0 2.35 C.Rojas (W,4-6) 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5.12 HB--C.Stewart. WP--L.Martinez, M.Parker. SO--A.Machado 3, J.Hardy, R.Gripp 3, K.Johnson, L.Martinez 3, T.Donovan, R.Washington, J.Knott, J.Gautreau 2, J.Furmaniak 2, C.Stewart. BB--R.Gripp, K.Johnson, F.Guzman 2, T.Donovan, B.Scales, J.Furmaniak, C.Stewart. T--2:56. A--2037

Arizona Box Score: A--9. We love it when they post attendance for Arizona League games. They say the Brewers never draw on the road, anyway. Do you think there was a big walk-up, maybe 7 or so? Maybe the nine folks sat really far apart from each other, just to tick off the beer man. I know I've never seen a stat line like that of 17-year-old South African import Jonathan Phillips -- 0-for-4, 3 RBI, no sac flies or walks. That has to be three run-scoring ground outs, which is actually a very impressive peformance, situational hitting often lacking on the parent club. Nice performance by undrafted RHP Brian Rauch; the Brewers have some 23-year-old's on that Arizona pitching staff that need to see Helena soon. Just for fun, it's time for those roster shake-ups, plane fare be damned... BREWERS AB R H BI AVG ROYALS-2 AB R H BI AVG C.Fermaint CF 3 1 1 1 .386 I.Falu 2B 4 1 0 0 .421 F.Mejia LF 4 0 0 0 .267 J.Barry CF 4 1 1 0 .373 F.Plasencia RF 4 1 1 0 .255 M.Saunches DH 3 2 2 1 .281 T.McCormack 3B 4 1 1 1 .296 A.Figuereo 1B 4 2 1 0 .324 C.Lozada CAT 4 1 2 1 .400 G.Valentin SS 4 2 2 5 .400 R.Pijuan 1B 4 1 1 0 .233 M.Ferrara 3B 4 0 1 2 .270 G.Olayemi DH 4 0 0 0 .111 D.Salazar LF 4 0 1 0 .291 B.DePaula SS 4 2 1 0 .210 A.Alexander RF 2 0 0 0 .185 B.DePaula 2B 0 0 0 0 .210 F.DelRosario CAT 3 0 0 0 .250 J.Phillips 2B 4 0 0 3 .200 G.Atencio PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 G.Acosta SS 0 0 0 0 .411 R.McClellan PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 T.Morrison PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 B.Rauch PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 R.Castillo PIT 0 0 0 0 .000 TOTALS 35 7 7 6 TOTALS 32 8 8 8 BREWERS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0- 7 7 1 ROYALS-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X- 8 8 3 E--R.Castillo, M.Ferrara, D.Salazar, G.Atencio. DP--BREWERS 0, ROYALS-2 1. LOB--BREWERS 2, ROYALS-2 7. 2B--B.DePaula (2), M.Ferrara (5), D.Salazar (1). HR--C.Fermaint (1), T.McCormack (1), G.Valentin (1). SB--F.Plasencia (4), B.DePaula (5), A.Alexander (1). HBP--C.Fermaint. SH--J.Barry. YTD IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA BREWERS T.Morrison 3.0 7 7 4 1 6 1 7.00 B.Rauch 3.0 0 0 0 1 2 0 4.50 R.Castillo (L,0-2) 2.0 1 1 1 4 1 0 18.56 ROYALS-2 G.Atencio 8.0 7 7 3 0 6 2 4.44 R.McClellan (W,2-2) 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 6.00 HB--G.Atencio. WP--R.Castillo. BALKS--G.Atencio 2. SO--C.Fermaint, T.McCormack, C.Lozada, R.Pijuan 2, G.Olayemi 2, B.DePaula, J.Phillips, I.Falu, J.Barry, M.Ferrara 3, A.Alexander 2, F.DelRosario 2. BB-- I.Falu, M.Saunches 2, A.Alexander 2, F.DelRosario. T--2:18. A--9

You'll have to explain that one to us (or at least me), Brian.

Final: Mobile (Padres) 2, Huntsville 1 Relievers Brian Adams and Matt Parker can't hold things in the bottom of the ninth, with traditional closers Mike Adams and Matt Childers making recent starts -- box score in a bit...

Just a couple of Huntsville audio notes as the Stars cling to a 1-0 lead in the 8th: Mike Jones will likely miss only one more turn through the rotation before returning. Alejandro Machado is as advertised defensively at second base -- superlative.

Batman, just wanted to say that if I didn't have to kiss my daughter goodnight, I would've closed that six minute gap between our posts. Then again, I wouldn't trade that kiss for the world...

Courtesy of Huntsville announcer Robert Portnoy: The Brewers have signed LHP Doug Davis, recently waived by Toronto. He will report to Huntsville initially. Recent Rotoworld Player Line: www.rotoworld.com/display...X=6299&Y=0 Doug Davis Career Numbers: www.forecaster.ca/thestar...r.cgi?2313 Doug Melvin connection again...

In progress: Huntsville 0, Mobile (Padres) 0, after 5.5 innings in Mobile Both David Krynzel and J.J. Hardy are back in the Stars' lineup; each team with only two hits through five innings, although Stars' lefty Luis Martinez has also walked four; Corey Hart trying to break out of a recent funk with hard outs and a ringing double -- he's now 4 for his last 30; Huntsville batters have K'd eight times already...

Breaking Draft News -- See Draft Forum Below... pub123.ezboard.com/fbrewe...=457.topic

Picks 2-12 now signed: Link: May require registration, see photo here, article also pasted below... www.kokomotribune.com/story.asp?id=8587 By BRYAN GASKINS Kokomo Tribune sportswriter FORT WAYNE -- Taylor High School baseball standout Robbie Wooley spent the last five weeks mulling over an enviable win-win decision: He could either sign a pro contract with the Milwaukee Brewers or continue his career at the University of Cincinnati. "It was off and on. One day I'd say I was going to college, the next day I'd say I was going pro," Wooley said of his mindset during the negotiation process with the Brewers. "I just wanted to make a decision, because that felt like the longest month of my life. I knew there was no wrong answer -- I just had to go with what felt right." Wooley leaned toward pro ball all along, and he made his decision official here Sunday at Indiana Tech when he signed with the Brewers in a ceremony at home plate following the final game of the 29th annual Indiana All-Star Series. He pitched three innings of no-hit relief for the North team and came away with the win in the game. Wooley wore a big smile and a Brewers hat after signing his pro contract. "This is a dream come true," he said. "I had a lot of pressure on my back as I went through the decision process. Now, I am looking forward to the future." Milwaukee selected Wooley in the sixth round of the 50-round draft last month. He will report to the Brewers' rookie team in Phoenix, Ariz., either Tuesday or Wednesday for his first taste of pro ball. The Arizona Brewers' schedule has about six weeks remaining. Milwaukee area scout Mike Farrell is eager to see how Wooley fares in the rookie league. "I think Robbie is a guy who has a legitimate chance to pitch in the big leagues. I think that [his talent and mental makeup] maybe allows him to do that fairly quickly," Farrell said. "There is a possibility he could be sitting on the doorstep in a few years. "I think he may be a guy who throws harder in the future, and I think the breaking ball and changeup are both going to be [key] pitches for him," Farrell added. "What he is right now is pretty good -- but we're talking about an 18-year-old who has the chance to improve. In that respect, I feel really comfortable with his pro potential." Wooley finished his Taylor career with a 41-6 record, 1.21 ERA and 497 strikeouts -- ranking third in state history in wins and eighth in strikeouts. Now, he is eager to see how he fares against tougher competition. "Challenge is my middle name," he said. "I am going to keep my work ethic at 100 percent, and I am never going to slack off because I am going to be doing something I love. Not every kid gets this chance. I want to make the most of my chance." Farrell loves that attitude. "The wonderful thing about him is that we know he is going to work hard, and guys who work hard and really want this thing are the ones who have success," he said. Wooley closed his prep career in style, helping the North team win two of three games against the South team in the All-Star Series. He also received the state pitcher of the year award Friday during an All-Star banquet. "State pitcher of the year is a great accomplishment," he said. "There are a lot of guys who could have won that award. I feel honored they chose me." The North and South teams split a pair of games Saturday, with the North winning the opener 6-4 and the South rallying for an 11-10 win in the nightcap. Wooley was called on for an unexpected relief appearance in the second game, and his wild pitch allowed the winning run to score. He bounced back to pitch three innings of no-hit relief Sunday to help the North beat the South 2-1. He struck out three, walked two and came away with the win. He also received a taste of pro ball in the game -- hitters had to use wooden bats in the finale of the series. "One of the highlights of the weekend for me was when I went back to the hotel [saturday] after we lost the second game. A lot of guys were keeping me up, which shows the loyalty among Indiana players," Wooley said. "Florida, Texas and California have awesome players, but not all of them have heart. Indiana players have so much heart. I tip my hat to everyone of these players out here."

Arizona Royals - Team Two 8, Arizona Brewers 7 The young'uns fall to 5-13 on the season... Arizona Line Score: ARI FINAL R H E - - - ARIZONA BREWERS 7 7 2 ARIZ ROYALS2 8 8 3

Brewers' Organization Player and Pitcher of the Month for June -- here's a hint, they have a heck of a chance of repeating in July! June Award Link

Did you notice that 5 of the 8 Helena errors were by SS August Septimo? Ouch. From just above the Helena box score... SS Augustin Septimo's five errors (yeah, bad day at the office) give him 13 in 16 games... Man, I'm telling ya, I've got to go with the bright red font... Beloit Daily News Game Story: The one we've been waiting for today... www.beloitdailynews.com/703/salu14.htm

Daily Press High Desert Game Story: www.vvdailypress.com/cgi-...150,32059,

You are correct, bork, Ryan Knox did not have to go back to Huntsville. Indy's roster is set just as you state now. And Huntsville has its 12 position players as well. Short on outfielders, but try telling that to someone in High Desert and getting some compassion there. I think the simple assumption was that Knox would head back based on specifics we had read out of the Huntsville Times, and that other moves would be made at AA. You are definitely going to go through periods of the year where each affiliate is unbalanced. Huntsville's fortunate that Luis Martinez and Pedro Liriano can be expected for 6-7 innings each and every time out. Let's say Martinez is uncustomarily roughed up tonight. While not Power 50 superstars, Huntsville bullpen arms like Ryan Miller and Matt Parker are big-league candidates. There is potential for trouble in such a currently short pen in terms of use, not in terms of wins and losses, which is secondary. In the High Desert broadcast the other night, it was mentioned that LHP Jeff Hundley would be the perfect High Desert candidate to go to AA. He's 26 years old, has AA and AAA experience in the Angels' system, and has pitched well as of late. Basically just looking to suck up some spare innings for the Stars...

The Link Report take an All-Star Break? Never! http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/pimp.gif Monday's Daily Menu : All times Central; pitchers subject to change; pre-game audio begins approx. 15 minutes prior to game time listed... INDIANAPOLIS: Idle for the AAA All-Star Break; veteran OF Mark Smith is the Tribe's lone rep in Wednesday's game HUNTSVILE: LHP Luis Martinez at Mobile (Padres), 7:05 PM Audio link: espn1450.com/ HIGH DESERT: LHP Chad Petty looks to build on his last outing at Visalia (Rockies), 8:35 PM Audio link: www.hdmavs.com/listen_live.htm BELOIT: RHP Dennis Sarfate at home vs. Burlington (Royals), 7:00 PM Audio link (opponent's): www.gobees.com/audio.html HELENA: LHP Greg Kloosterman at home vs. Missoula (Diamondbacks), 8:05 PM -- yes, visitor's audio available... Audio link (opponent's): www.1340kylt.com/Happenin...0A8052A72} ARIZONA: 2003 10th round California high schooler Tyler Morrison at the Royals' complex against the "Royals-2" team this morning