Farmers only: Grand slam for Dorn, and don't forget to say thanks to Alex Rodriguez

by Rick House on Aug 17, 2008 2:59 AM EDT in Farmers only

Dorn

Triple-A: Drew Stubbs tripled as the Bats lowered their magic number to clinching the International League West to 4, beating Columbus 4-2. Stubbs also doubled, and Adam Pettyjohn struck out 7 and won his 6th start in 7 games.

Double-A: Danny Dorn's grand slam highlighted an 8-run second inning as Chattanooga held on to win 8-7. It was Dorn's 19th homer of the season. After not giving up a run in his first 8 appearances, Ramon Geronimo has allowed 7 in his past 3 innings.

High A: Sarasota cracked just 4 hits in a 5-1 loss.

Low A: Zach Cozart had 2 hits and Brandon Waring and Neftali Soto doubled in Dayton's 4-3 win. Mike McKennon homered for the second straight day.

Other: Billings was postponed, the GCL Reds were off and the D-Reds haven't updated in a couple days. But here's a nice little read from Joe Kay (not John Fay or Jim Day) of The Associated Press on Yonder Alonso's decision to sign. Essentially, he had his independent league contract and his fall schedule at Miami in front of him when contemplating what to do and opted to hit the big leagues. But get this: Alex Rodriguez said Yonder could stay at his house -- but that he should sign with the Reds if possible. Assist, A-Rod. There's some other good stuff in that little story.

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Thank you A-Rod

So Yonder’s favs were Jr, and Donkey. Looks like Dusty going to have his hands full with this kid.

You can tell your uncle stuff that you could not tell your dad. That is kind of the role of an uncle. I feel very much like a father sometimes but sometimes I feel like a teammate.
Dusty Baker

by Madville on Aug 17, 2008 3:33 AM EDT reply actions

And his favorite character on Facts of Life...

was Natalie.

That scared me until I realized that Mindy Cohn might be able to handle herself defensively at 3B better than EdE.

Yonder thinks he’s “ready now.” I think that’s fodder for a mega-ninja nickname: Yonder “Ready” Alonzo.

OK…setting down the blunt and rolling into bed…

by PeteyHendrix on Aug 17, 2008 5:56 AM EDT reply actions

Interesting

I wonder if the loss of Dunn and Griffey is one reason they had such a hard time signing him.

And it sure sounds like EE is being put on notice.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Aug 17, 2008 6:17 AM EDT reply actions

EE is the focus of all the talk radio hate the past few days.

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by xjjeep90 on Aug 17, 2008 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions

eeesh, really?

What’s wrong with talented players on the team, anyways?

...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield

by Cy Schourek on Aug 17, 2008 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions

C'mon Cy - EdE ?

1. He’s not clutch (Just ask clownboy)
2.He’s not outgoing enough for a third baseman
3. He makes too many errors
4. He strikes out too much
5. He’s streaky
6. Most importantly he cannot bunt

Why would you want to keep this guy around – when you can take an inexperienced guy (who makes more $) and play him at a position that he’s unfamiliar with? Jeez

You can tell your uncle stuff that you could not tell your dad. That is kind of the role of an uncle. I feel very much like a father sometimes but sometimes I feel like a teammate.
Dusty Baker

by Madville on Aug 17, 2008 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions