In this weeks Busleagues Podcast, Scott and I discuss the Futures Game, Pirates hold out Mark Appel, The Houston Astros, Royals Pitcher Mike Montgomery, and other prospects that are struggling throughout the minor leagues. Eric Angevine introduces us to “Bus Leagues Storytime: Bob Allison”, and finally Brian Moynahan takes us on a journey across ballparks across America in “Busleagues at the Ballpark: Historic Holman Stadium”. The sweet music that you hear is brought to...
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Bus Leagues Podcast: Episode 1
Welcome to the ReIntroduction of the Busleagues Podcast. We have two segments on This week’s podcast, the first is with Scott Grauer who talks about the week that was on the Busleagues Express. Then I talk with Andrew Rosin about Prospects we feel people should be buying, and some prospects that we just don’t feel like will live up to the hype. Below is a list of the topics and the times during the...
Who is Tyler Thornburg?
During the late hours of the night, the Milwaukee Brewers made the decision to promote pitcher Tyler Thornburg from AA Huntsville, to Triple A Nashville. But then as Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Sentinel reported, there was a possibility that Thornburg would be the starter Tuesday against Toronto, ESPN.com then listed Thornburg as the probable starter this morning in the game tonight against the Jays. Tyler Thornburg was drafted in the third round (96th...
Q&A: Rochester Red Wings First Baseman Chris Parmelee
Chris Parmelee was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the first round (20th Overall) 2006 Major League Baseball draft. The 6’1 230 pound first baseman has been making his presence known since his arrival in the Twins organization. In 2010 Parmelee had a breakout year, establishing himself as the prospect that the Twins expected him to be. After starting the year off in Minnesota, Parmelee slowed down a bit, and the team wanted him...
Q&A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Pitcher Dellin Betances
The second ranked prospect in the New York Yankees system, Dellin Betances was an eighth round pick in the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. After struggling in his first couple years in the minors, in 2010 Betances really seemed to figure it out going 8-1 with a 2.11 ERA. In 2011 and 2012 Dellin has struggled a little bit with not only his control but also has been struggling with a high ERA as...
Q&A Toledo Mud Hens First Baseman Brad Eldred
Brad Eldred was the Pittsburgh Pirates 6th round draft pick in the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft. He has had an up and down career, traveling through the majors and playing for a variety of teams along the way. However so far this season Eldred is batting .315 with 20 home runs and 57 RBI’s. If there was a favorite for the 2012 International League MVP, the front runner would have to be Brad...
Q&A: Bakersfield Blaze Manager Ken Griffey Sr.
In the 29th round of the 1969 draft, the Cincinnati Reds selected Ken Griffey, from Donora Pennsylvania. In his 19 year career, he accrued more than 2,100 hits, 200 steals, and a career .296 batting average. Griffey was a 3 time All-Star and winner of 3 World Series Championships all with the Reds, and is now the manager for the Bakersfield Blaze, the High A affiliate for Cincinnati, he took some time out after...
The 5 W’s: May 6, 2012
The 5 W’s May 6, 2012 Who: The Scranton Wilks Barre/ Empire State Yankees vs Pawtucket Red Sox The Starting pitcher for the Yankees was just some scrub, someone that no one has ever heard of, a 39 year old man that is still pitching in the minor leagues. Andy Pettitte, winner of four World Series championships took the mound on his road back to the majors; the only thing standing in his way...
Q&A: Memphis Redbirds First baseman Matthew Adams
Selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 23rd round of the 2009 Amateur Draft, 23 year old Matt Adams has been powering his way through the Cardinals system. Ever since his start in Johnson City and with his current team the Memphis Redbirds, Adams has been climbing his way into a legitimate prospect, the 6 foot 3, 230 pound 1st baseman talked to me about his career thus far and what it’s like to possibly...
The 5 W’s April 16 2012 (Rochester, NY)
Who: Rochester Red Wings @ Scranton/Wilks Barre- Empire State Yankees. Yes I know that seems more confusing than the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and that’s because it is. On the MiLB website they are still listed as Scranton, as well as their twitter page, heck their own beat writer isn’t going to call them the Empire State Yankees. However as long as they are playing in New York they will be known as...
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2012 05 14 Scranton Wilks Barre/ Empire State Yankees vs Pawtucket Red Sox
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