Spend money or use homegrown talent?

Spend money or use homegrown talent?

Major League Baseball | 11 Nov 2009

Coming off of winning the World Series, the New York Yankees have some holes to fill in their 2010 roster (like outfield spots, the bullpen, the starting rotation, and the bench). Will they fill those holes with homegrown players or spend money on the free agent market? The Yankees players in the Arizona Fall League Read the Rest…

More O's prospects

More O’s prospects

Major League Baseball | 10 Nov 2009

This second edition on the Baltimore Orioles prospects in the Arizona Fall League features an outfielder, another first baseman/third baseman, and three pitchers. Matt Angle, a centerfielder drafted in the 7th round of the 2007 draft out of Ohio State, has not been playing everyday in the AFL, but has been solid. He had five Read the Rest…

Rising Stars

Rising Stars

Major League Baseball | 08 Nov 2009

The Rising Stars game in the Arizona Fall League is a lot like the Future’s Game held every year at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. It showcases the game’s top prospects and brightest stars and there is usually more than one per team. Last year’s Rising Stars game featured two Rookie of the Year Read the Rest…

AFL Week 3 Recap

AFL Week 3 Recap

Major League Baseball | 04 Nov 2009

Oakland A’s infielder Jemile Weeks, the former Miami Hurricanes standout and younger brother of the Brewers Rickie Weeks, was named the Arizona Fall League’s hitter of the week for Week 3. During the week, Weeks went 8-for-15 with 3 doubles, 2 triples, 3 RBIs, and 4 runs scored. He was also riding a seven-game hitting Read the Rest…

Offense leads teams in AZ

Offense leads teams in AZ

Major League Baseball | 25 Oct 2009

With scores like 15-12 and 11-10, most would think that a football game was being played. However, these are some of the scores that were reeled off in the second week of the Arizona Fall League (AFL). These scores are commonplace in the league as many pitchers do not go deep into games and balls Read the Rest…

AFL Week 1 Recap

AFL Week 1 Recap

Major League Baseball | 20 Oct 2009

The first week of the Arizona Fall League is complete and there have been quite a few stars already. The first development has been the mandatory usage of the Rawlings S100 helmet. This helmet will be required in Minor League Baseball in 2010, but is getting a head start in the AFL. The Minor Leagues Read the Rest…

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