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Venezuela has a trio of Indy players, including catcher Jose Gil (Lincoln Saltdogs), who played a big role in that opening victory by going 2-for-3 with two runs. He hit .328 during the regular winter league season. Laredo Lemurs right-hander Mark Serrano and first baseman Balbino Fuenmayor, recently signed by Kansas City Royals, also play...Read More

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Kansas City T-Bones announced on Monday that the Los Angeles Dodgers have purchased the contract of catcher Chris Bianchi. Bianchi, a rookie who’s 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds, batted .143 in 10 games in 2014 after signing with the T-Bones in late July. He finished his collegiate career last spring at...Read More

Independent Baseball Insider – by Bob Wirz It won’t be long now (February 2) when the winter baseball season wraps up with the start of the eagerly-awaited Caribbean Series, and it appears almost certain the American Association will have considerable representation. In some cases, it might even be a final showcase for players who still are...Read More

Independent Baseball Chatter – by Bob Wirz The American Association, already assured of strong representation in major league spring training camps, keeps getting good news, and I am not just talking about the fact that Max Scherzer (Ft. Worth 2007) is joining Washington with his rich new contract. Right-handers Cody Satterwhite (pictured, Sioux City 2013) and James Hoyt...Read More

For the second consecutive day, the Baltimore Orioles have purchased the contract of an American Association player, this time adding Wichita Wingnuts OF Jake Luce. After joining the Wingnuts in July from the United League, Luce was outstanding in 34 games for Wichita, hitting .341 with 16 RBI, two home runs and nine doubles. Previously,...Read More

Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced on Thursday that the contract of infielder Casey Haerther has been purchased by the Baltimore Orioles. Haerther, 27, hit .360 last season, which tied him with teammate Tyler Kuhn for second in the American Association. He also hit a career-high 13 home runs and added 72 RBI in 98...Read More

Independent Baseball Chatter – by Bob Wirz RHP Chris Martin (Grand Prairie ’10) ranks among the most recent crop of players who started their professional journey in the American Association to reach the major leagues, and now he has a new opportunity, this time with the New York Yankees. Martin, 28, broke into the majors last season...Read More

Joplin, Mo. — The Joplin Blasters have tabbed former major-leaguer and veteran skipper Carlos Lezcano as the club’s skipper in its inaugural 2015 season. Lezcano, a native of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, comes to the Blasters with an extensive background in baseball. He starred at Florida State University before being signed by the Chicago Cubs in 1977. A career outfielder, he...Read More

Sioux Falls, S.D. – On Friday, the Sioux Falls Canaries introduced Chris Paterson as the organization’s new field manager. Paterson spent the previous three seasons with the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings of the United League, earning United League Manager of the Year honors in 2014 after guiding the club to a 51-27 record and a league championship. He also managed...Read More

Independent Baseball Chatter – by Bob Wirz The Kansas City Royals must be happy with their recent signing of Balbino Fuenmayor (Laredo 2013) because the corner infielder is not only putting up great numbers in Venezuela, but they look even more impressive when compared to Arizona outfielder David Peralta (Wichita 2012, Amarillo 2013), who made a...Read More