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How to Work in MiLB
The blog Hugging Harold Reynolds is one of the hardest working sites in the ‘sphere. They pile on the high-protein content at an amazing rate. Since we are NOT one of the hardest working sites around, we sometimes fail to link their best MiLB-related stuff. Not today. Check out this interview with the Trenton Thunder’s PR Director, who talks promotions, good games, and how to break into the biz. The article Keep an eye...
Hall Monitors, Volume 1
OK, I’ve been back from the trip to Cooperstown for a couple of days now, but this is the first time the house has been quiet and empty, so now is the time to share the photos and stories. As mentioned in a previous piece, Brian (OMDQ) and I (Extra P) had a long-standing plan to meet at the Hall of Fame at the end of this baseball season. We managed to make that...
Bus Leagues Haul Selves to Hall
I’m going to tell you an amazing story. When OMDQ and I started writing this season, we also talked about meeting up sometime at the end of the minor league run. Brian suggested the Baseball Hall of Fame, which was swell with me, because I’ve never been. The crazy part is… it’s actually happening. Two guys with families including young kids (and, in my case, a 77-year-old mother-in-law) are actually carving out a day...
Minor League Merchandise at ESPN: the Magazine
As you may know, one of your intrepid Bus Leaguers has the good fortune to write a little for the ESPN: the Magazine website. This week, minor league merchandise managed to sneak onto the pages for the mouthpiece of the Worldwide Leader, and we wanted to share it with you: Tina Gust is the Director of Licensing for Minor League Baseball. She has seen merchandise sales grow along with record-setting ballpark attendance over the...
The Z-Meter: 8/26/2008
The Z-meter tracks the story arcs of 25 top prospects (or players we just like) on their way to the bigs. It is named after current Washington Nationals star Ryan Zimmerman, who made the transition from anchoring the University of Virginia to starring in MLB in one year. Promoted: Evan Longoria, 3B, Durham (AAA) to Tampa Bay Rays (MLB) Luke Hochevar, RHP, Omaha (AAA) to Kansas City Royals (MLB) Max Scherzer, RHP, Tucson (AAA)...
Help USA Today Pick their Minor League Player of the Year
USA Today has named fife finalists for their Minor League Player of the Year, and they’re asking fans to help them decide. The finalists are: RHP Trevor Cahill – Midland RockHounds (As) 3B Mat Gamel – Huntsville Stars (Brewers) LHP David Price – Durham Bulls (Rays) C Carlos Santana – Kinston Indians (Indians) C Matt Weiters – Bowie Baysox (Orioles) Read the stat breakdowns at USA Today’s webpage and then vote in the poll...
Bowling Green Nickname Contest Down to Seven Finalists
I relayed the news a while back that the Columbus Catfish (Rays) would soon be moving to Bowling Green, Kentucky. An open call for a new nickname was issued by the franchise, and fans responded. Our Buddy Will G. suggested Bowling Green Corvettes, because the automobile is made in BG. I actually think that’s better than any of the auto-themed choices below, but there may have been a copyright issue we are not aware...
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2012 05 14 Scranton Wilks Barre/ Empire State Yankees vs Pawtucket Red Sox
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