Game Recaps 5/30

FYI, Nash on the DL. Likely not back for at least three weeks. Shoulder still bothering him, and they are hoping some rest does some good. Likely return is soon after the All-Star break.Akron KO’s Bowie with K’s, Win in 9thAKRON, OH – Newcomer Bronson Sardinha reached on an infield single in the bottom of the ninth with the bases full to lift Akron to a 5-4 win over Bowie before 7,050 fans at Canal Park Friday night. The Aeros, who have won five of six and set a new season-high with 14 strikeouts from their pitchers, pushed their record to 28-24...

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Minor Happenings: Archer Turns It Around

"Minor Happenings" covers the important developments and news in the Indians farm system. While most of the information in this report is from my own research and through interviews I have conducted with organizational personnel, some information in this report is collected and summarized from the various news outlets that cover each team.I was in Akron over the holiday weekend and had a chance to talk with a lot of different people, from players, to family members, and...

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Game Recaps 5/29

On next Tuesday's Indians Minor League Magazine show on STO, Indians Amateur Scouting Director Brad Grant will be in studio to discuss the MLB Draft. Also, infielder Josh Barfield will be featured, and a then and now with pitcher Rafael Perez will be shown.K-Tribe Sweeps Doubleheader, Wins A Season High Five Games in a RowThe K-Tribe swept a doubleheader from Frederick, bringing their win streak to a season high five games in a row. Kinston won game one 5-0 and took game two 3-2.A complete game shutout victory by Steven Wright propelled the Kinston...

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Game Recaps 5/28

Man, what a tough break for Adam Miller. He had surgery on his finger Wednesday and is out for at least two months and most likely the season.As an FYI, Minor Happenings will post Friday afternoon.K-Tribe PostponedTonight’s K-Tribe game vs. the Frederick Keys at Historic Grainger Stadium has been postponed because of rain. Two seven inning games will be played tomorrow (Thursday) starting at 5pm. CAPTAINS GET WALK OFF WIN OVER LAKEWOOD(Eastlake, OH) – Matt Brown drove in the winning run off Joe Rocchio in the bottom of the ninth inning as the...

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Game Recaps 5/27

Some quick news on the injury front. Right-handed reliever Michael Finocchi (broken leg) and left-handed starter Scott Lewis (strained lat) both are expected back in Akron sometime in the next 2-3 weeks. Also, left-hander Tony Sipp (Tommy John surgery) is expected to begin his rehab assignment in Kinston sometime in mid-June, likely right after the Carolina League All-Star break.Kinston Wins Their Third StraightThe Kinston Indians won their third straight game, beating the Frederick Keys, 8-6, Tuesday afternoon at Historic Grainger Stadium. Kinston...

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Game Recaps 5/26

The Cleveland Indians have signed OF Todd Linden and INF Jorge Velandia to minor league deals today and assigned them to Buffalo. Linden hit .333 (26-78) with 3HR and 12RBI in 22 games with Triple-A Sacramento (Athletics) of the Pacific Coast League. Velandia hit .287 (27-94) with 3HR and 12RBI in 28 games with Syracuse before a brief two-game stint with Toronto (0-7). The Herd also activated RHP Jensen Lewis, who was optioned by Cleveland on Saturday after going 0-2 with a 3.58ERA in 20 games with the Tribe (27.2IP, 11ER, 19K). To make roster...

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2008 BASEBALL DRAFT - Vol I

Hi! Dennis Nosco here. Thanks to Tony for letting me blog to his site. As this is my first time blogging bear with me. As Tony told you I write for the same website he writes for and I cover the draft (among other niche baseball areas) for that website. As Tony promised I will be blogging here sporadically before the draft and, hopefully, a lot more on draft days June 5th and 6th. Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks again to Tony for having me and here goes.2008 BASEBALL DRAFT - May 25, 2008We are less than two weeks from the 2008 baseball...

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Game Recaps 5/25

Akron Bats Quiet in 8-1 DefeatAKRON, OH – Erie starter Luke French shut down the Aeros lineup, working into the eighth as Akron fell 8-1 to the SeaWolves before 6,704 fans at Canal Park Sunday afternoon. Akron fell back to .500 at 23-23 with its second straight loss, while Erie moved its record to 19-30.Akron knocked out 10 hits on the afternoon, but had very little to show for it as the Aeros could not come up with a big hit when they needed one. Akron had at least two men reach in each of the first three innings, but could not get on the board....

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Speed The Name Of White's Game

If you love speed, you'll love watching Lake County Captain outfielder Adam White. White is the fastest player in the Indians system, and one of the fastest players in the minors. Coming into the draft last year, White was deemed the fastest runner in the draft and was graded as an 80 on the 20-80 scouting scale. In a nutshell, he is fast. Very fast.Players with speed can be very exciting to watch as they can be difference makers in so many ways. While a big slugger...

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