Minor League Performances

Friday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

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AAA:

Bryan LaHair Chicago Cubs – Home Run #26

Ryan Lavarnway Boston Red Sox – Home Run #8

Brandon Moss Philadelphia Phillies – Home Run #16 & #17

Chris Davis Texas Rangers – Home Run #21

James Darnell San Diego Padres – Home Run #4

Ryan Flaherty Chicago Cubs – Home Run #1

Jai Miller Oakland Athletics – Home Run #22

Mike Carp Seattle Mariners – Home Run #21

Alex Liddi Seattle Mariners – Home Run #18 & #19

AA:

Paul Goldschmidt Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #27

Johermyn Chavez Seattle Mariners – Home Run #11

J.D. Martinez Houston Astros – Home Run #10

Wes Hodges San Francisco Giants – Home Run #4 & #5

Bill Rhinehart Washington Nationals – Home Run #20

Zack Cox St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #3

Blake Tekotte San Diego Padres – Home Run #15

Wilin Rosario Colorado Rockies – Home Run #13 & #14

Brandon Short Chicago White Sox – Home Run #11

High-A:

Kyle Jensen Florida Marlins – Home Run #19

Aaron Hicks Minnesota Twins – Home Run #4

Robbie Grossman Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #6

Francisco Soriano Washington Nationals – Home Run #3 & #4

Low-A:

Marcell Ozuna Florida Marlins – Home Run #13

Jake Marisnick Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #9

Baseball Cards

Some Of The Coolest 2011 Topps Allen & Ginter Cards To Surface

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The Topps Allen & Ginter baseball card product always produces some pretty awesome cards. Here are some of the cooler ones that have surfaced thus far.

NEW: Carnival Cuts Flea Circus Relic /10
NEW: Dirk Hayhurst The Garfoose Not Brave Or Bold Inscription
Simpson Bunker Horse Hair DNA Relic
Albert Pujols & Matt Holliday Patch & Bat Barrel Book 1/1
Cliff Lee Box Loader Autograph Redemption
Chipper Jones Wood Mini 1/1
Danielle Brown Employee Autograph /10
Diana Taurasi Letter Relic
Millard Fillmore Cut Signature Autograph 1/1
Joe Mauer Box Topper Relic
Dirk Hayhurst The Garfoose Autograph Inscribed “And is known to breath fire”
Jefferson Davis DNA Hair Relic 1/1
Royal Wedding Wood Mini 1/1
Josh Hamilton & Joey Votto Bat Knob & Letter Patch Book 1/1
Mat Hoffman Red Autograph /10
Ichiro Game Used Jersey Box Topper /25
William Howard Taft Presidential Cuts Autograph 1/1

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Major League Baseball News

Phillies Ace Cliff Lee Talks About His College & Minor League Days

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Jessica Quiroli has a great piece out on BaseballDigest.com where she talks to Phillies Cy Young Award Winner Cliff Lee about his early days of baseball. Lee offers insight on his focus going through the college ranks at Meridian Community College, the University of Arkansas, and the farm systems of the Montreal Expos and Cleveland Indians. The story is a great read from Quiroli who is a must follow on twitter @HeelsOnTheField and a must read on her blog High Heels On The Field.

Phillies Cliff Lee Reflects On College, Minor Leagues — BaseballDigest.com

Minor League Baseball News

Parents Of Diamondbacks Triple-A All Star Catcher Konrad Schmidt Ride The Emotions Of Their Son’s Baseball Dreams

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Arizona Diamondbacks Triple-A All Star catcher Konrad Schmidt’s parents Skip & Robin talk about living through the ups and downs of their son’s baseball journey. The story by offers a pretty cool insight into what it is like being the parents of a baseball player chasing his big league dream.

Konrad Schmidt an eye-blink from Major Leagues — PressDemocrat.com

Major League Baseball News

Coors Field In Denver Adds The Nation’s First In Stadium Food Truck

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The Colorado Rockies have added the nation’s first in stadium food truck. The food serving vehicle called “Wok In The Park” will dish out Noodle Bowls and Egg Rolls on the first level concourse at Coors Field. Check out the truck and learn more via the link below.

Coors Field rolls out Wok in the Park, the first food truck inside a baseball stadium — WestWord.com

Minor League Baseball News

Brockton Rox Indy League Team To Sell $80 Hot Dog

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In an attempt to enter the Guinness Book of World Records, the independent league Brockton Rox will sell an $80 Hot Dog starting on July 23rd which happens to be National Hot Dog Day. The dog will be a half pounder, deep fried and rolled in truffle oil, coated with porcini dust, sprinkled with white truffle shavings, and topped with creme fraiche, caviar and fresh roe. The previous record for most expensive hot dog is $69 at the New York City restaurant Serendipity 3. On the field, the Rox are managed by former Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner.

UPDATE: They only sold two of the hot dogs. Link contains a picture of the hotdog.

Minor League Baseball News

Former Mizzou Pitcher Nick Tepesch Talks About His Success In The Minors

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Former University of Missouri pitcher Nick Tepesch was recently named the Pitcher of the Month in the Texas Rangers organization for the month of June. He talks about winning the award as well as how his experience as a pro has compared to his experience at Mizzou.

Blue Springs grad honored by Texas Rangers — Examiner.net

Minor League Baseball News

Padres Sign Former Pirates 1st Round Pick John Van Benschoten To Triple-A Deal

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The San Diego Padres have picked up 2001 8th Overall pick John Van Benschoten off the independent league York Revolution. The former Pirate who has not pitched in the majors since 2008 was 3-2 with a 2.91ERA for York. He was not quite as good in the majors going 2-13 with a 9.20ERA for Pittsburgh in 19 career starts. Van Benschoten talks about the Padres deal, getting a second chance at making the big leagues, and his experience in the Indy Leagues.

Van Benschoten signs deal with Padres — PittsburghLive.com

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