Scout's View: Braves' Double-A Pitchers
The Braves were pushing for their first playoff spot in five seasons in 2010, leading the National League East with a big push from rookies such as Jason Heyward, Johnny Venters and, in August, 2009 first-round pick Mike Minor. Meanwhile, none of the team's affiliates figured to make the playoffs in the minors, yet talent is surging through the Braves system. That's particularly true on the mound, as one National League pro scout found during a pair of visits to Double-A Mississippi.
Prospect Chat: Jim Callis
Jim Callis chatted about prospects and the Cape Cod League on Sept. 1.
2010 AFL Rosters
The initial rosters for the six Arizona Fall League teams.
Red Sox Deal Delcarmen To Rockies
Red Sox righty Manny Delcarmen passed through waivers without being claimed by an American League club, but over in the National, the Rockies placed a claim and subsequently worked out a trade for the struggling reliever, sending low Class A righthander Chris Balcom-Miller to Boston
Silver Linings For Six Scuffling Sophomores
We supply reasons to continue believing in six prospects who have stumbled over the threshold separating the short-season and full-season leagues.