AFL/Offseason Update: Oct. 21, 2021
The Saguaros broke up the Star Trek Convention on the Salt River Fields scoreboard with a run in the 6th, then added two more in the 7th, and on e in the 9th to double up the Rafters, 4-2.
Just two Nationals took part in the festivities.
Donovan Casey (pictured) batted second as the DH and went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base.
Drew Millas was the No. 6 batter in the lineup and the No. 2 position in the scorebook (catcher). At the plate, he was 0-for-3 with a walk. Behind the plate, he had seven putouts and one passed ball.
Surprise (4-2) returns home this afternoon to host Scottsdale (3-4).
WHITHER MiLB IF THERE’S A LOCKOUT IN 2022?
It’s been more than a generation (1994-1995), but with the prospect of the strike/lockout looming for 2022, it’s worth noting as the Boys in Durham did that the minors will go on as scheduled. This includes the Rule 5 draft, which is scheduled for December 9th. The current CBA expires on December 1.
What may be less certain is the effect on IFAs, as one of the usual suspects for change with a new CBA could be the rules for acquiring players born outside of the U.S., Canada, or a U.S. territory. While an International Draft seems unlikely, further restrictions to the rules for exploiting signing such players has been the pattern with the past two CBAs.
Lee you keep topping yourself daily
If I was Donovan Casey I’d be asking for a copy
Big winter time question : does brass bring back the utility infielders @ AAA/AA types such as Duarte , Arteaga and such or invite a new chorus audition line ? To join Alu , Lara and others in the infield rotations ?
Many here keep mentioning the Rule 5 draft
Nat fans expect some additions , brass
Get creative
Reggie Willits joins OU staff to work with McGuires son
Jake Jewell AAAdepth piece ?
Keep an eye on Purdue Boilermaker program this season upcoming as Terry Rooney is major recruiter with resume including LSU , Alabama with Purdue coach Goff and days in Houston with Aaron Fletcher
Programs sure use that “ transfer portal “ to stock up .
Does a transfer portal come with a career changing avatar ? Lol
Cavilli and Irwin missed being part of the Mark McGuire son playing at Norman .
Let’s see how that bloodline plays red for Sooners
Nice intimate photo of Donovan Casey, Lee. All we usually get are the canned photos that sometimes look like hostage photos.