Minor Happenings: The 2007 Tony Awards

Well, another minor league season has come and gone here at TheClevelandFan.com and SportsTimeOhio.com. With that, it is time to put the wraps on the season with the second annual Minor League Tony Awards. While this is the final edition of Minor Happenings for this season, look for intermittent editions between now and spring to recap all the developments and news over the course of the offseason.Offensive Player of the YearThe Nominees: Ben Francisco (Buffalo), Jordan...

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Season Ending Conversation With Ross Atkins

Ross Atkins first year as the Director of Player Development just finished up, as he was named to the post in October 2006 after former director John Farrell left to join the Boston Red Sox organization as their pitching coach. The minor league season wrapped up a few weeks ago, but for Atkins the season lasts pretty much 365 days a year as he will be following the young prospects in his system over the course of the next several months while they play in the Instructional League and also in fall/winter leagues.Atkins is a former pitcher in the...

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Gimenez Back To Form After Serious Setback

Indians do-everything prospect Chris Gimenez may be one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. Yes, just about any young man in the minors is great to talk to because they appreciate the attention, but when talking to some players their shyness or introverted personality can show at times. Not Gimenez.He is not only a nice guy, but an engaging personality who will talk your ear off (not that it is a bad thing).In addition to having an incredible personality, Gimenez is also...

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