Sunday, July 08, 2007

Last year's All-Stars, where are you?

We had this in today's paper. Because it was in a graphic, we couldn't put it online, but here it is from my computer. I should have done this last night, dadgumit.

2006 SOUTHERN LEAGUE ALL-STARS
Last year, Montgomery hosted the Southern League All-Star Game, which was billed as an opportunity to see the “stars of tomorrow.” A year later, here’s an update on each participant.

NORTH ROSTER
PITCHERS, Where they are today, Notable
Chattanooga Lookouts

David Shafer, AA Midland (A’s), Traded to Oakland in January,
Jon Coutlangus, Cincinnati Reds, Made majors out of spring training
Huntsville Stars
Tim Dillard, AAA Nashville (Brewers), Dropped to bullpen last month
Corey Thurman, AA Huntsville (Brewers), Struggling back with Stars
Tennessee Smokies
Doug Slaten, Arizona Diamondbacks, Reached big leagues last September
Ross Ohlendorf, Rookie GCL Yankees, Injured; was in Randy Johnson trade
West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
J.R. Mathes, AAA Iowa (Cubs), Plugging along in I-Cubs’ rotation
Juan Mateo, A Peoria (Cubs), In majors last August; just off DL
Chris Shaver, A Daytona (Cubs), On the disabled list
Rocky Cherry, Chicago Cubs, In second stretch in majors

POSITION PLAYERS
Chattanooga Lookouts

Joey Votto, 1b, AAA Louisville (Reds), Going to Triple-A All-Star Game
Noochie Varner, lf, AA Corpus Christi (Astros), Signed with Houston in offseason
Carolina Mudcats
Jose Campusano, of, AA Carolina (Marlins), Has played only 35 games
Huntsville Stars
Lou Palmisano, c, AA Huntsville (Brewers), Now two-time Southern League All-Star
Tennessee Smokies
Danny Richar, 2b, AAA Charlotte (White Sox), Traded from Arizona last month
Miguel Montero, c, Arizona Diamondbacks, Regularly plays as No. 2 catcher
Jerry Gil, ss, Cincinnati Reds, Out for year with elbow injury
Jamie D'Antona, 1b-3b, AAA Tucson (Diamondbacks), Voted to Triple-A All-Star Game
West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
Eric Patterson, 2b, AAA Iowa (Cubs), Also headed to Triple-A All-Star Game
Chris Walker, cf, AAA Iowa (Cubs), Battling Mendoza Line
Scott Moore, 3b, AAA Iowa (Cubs), Game’s MVP made majors last September
Miguel Negron, of, AAA New Orleans (Mets), Released by Cardinals in spring
Nic Jackson, rf, A Clearwater (Phillies), Released by Mets in May

STAFF
Manager

Pat Listach, West Tenn, AA Tennessee (Cubs) manager
Coaches
Tom Beyers, West Tenn, A Boise (Cubs) manager
Mike Anderson, West Tenn, A Bakersfield (Rangers) pitching coach
Trainer
Matt Johnson, West Tenn, AA Tennessee (Cubs)

SOUTH ROSTER
PITCHERS, Where they are today, Notable
Birmingham Barons

Ehren Wassermann, AAA Charlotte (White Sox), Has a sub-2.00 ERA in 35 outings,
B.J. LaMura, AA Jacksonville (Dodgers), Was in Class AAA, demoted last month
Lance Broadway, AAA Charlotte (White Sox), Steady in starting rotation
Tyler Lumsden, AAA Omaha (Royals), Traded to Royals last July
Jacksonville Suns
T.J. Nall, AA Portland (Red Sox), Released by Nationals last month
Mark Alexander, AA Jacksonville (Dodgers), Had 14.25 ERA at AAA when demoted
Casey Hoorelbeke, AAA Las Vegas (Dodgers), Allowing hitters a .300-plus average
Mississippi Braves
Matt Wright, AAA Omaha (Royals), Signed with Royals in offseason
Mobile BayBears
Sean Thompson, AAA Omaha (Royals), Claimed last week from Padres
Montgomery Biscuits
Jim Magrane, AA Harrisburg (Nationals), Joined Washington in offseason

POSITION PLAYERS
Birmingham Barons

Ricardo Nanita, lf, AA Birmingham (White Sox), Average just above .250
Corey Smith, dh, independent Newark, Leads Atlantic League in doubles
Jacksonville Suns
Justin Ruggiano, rf, AAA Durham (Rays), Traded to Tampa Bay last July
Chin-Lung Hu, ss, AA Jacksonville (Dodgers), Plays in Futures Game today
Craig Brazell, 1b, AAA Omaha (Royals), Leads minor leagues in home runs
Tony Abreu, 2b, Los Angeles Dodgers, Made major-league debut in May
Mississippi Braves
Barbaro Canizares, 1b, AAA Richmond (Braves), Visa issue shelved him two months ago
Mobile BayBears
George Kottaras, c, AAA Pawtucket (Red Sox), Has struggled since trade to Boston
Luis Cruz, 2b, AA San Antonio (Padres), Demoted from AAA in late May
Drew Macias, of, AAA Portland (Padres), Promoted from AA late last month
Montgomery Biscuits
Wes Bankston, 3b, AAA Durham (Rays), Back at first, fading as prospect
Elliot Johnson, 2b, AAA Durham (Rays), Has been disappointment with Bulls
Ryan Christianson, c, AAA Memphis (Cardinals), .216 average in limited playing time

STAFF
Manager

Charlie Montoyo, Montgomery, AAA Durham (Rays) manager
Coaches
Xavier Hernandez, Montgomery, AAA Durham (Rays) pitching coach
Mako Oliveras, Montgomery, AA Binghamton (Mets) manager
Trainer
Mark Vinson, Montgomery, AAA Durham (Rays) trainer

UMPIRES
Josh Carlisle, AAA International League
Will Robinson, AAA Pacific Coast League
Jason Bradley, AA Southern League
Scott Childers, AA Southern League, Currently on DL with back injury

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