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Thursday - July 28, 2005
Lots of Alumni News
So, you ask, what happened to the weekly links to Huston Street's espn.com columns you promised you'd post? Well, I hadn't seen any columns since the one posted on June 20th. I looked but didn't see any. Last night I saw an op-ed from someone complaining that ESPN had moved all the "worthwhile" columnists into their pay-service area and that only the likes of Huston Street were still free. I wondered about that since they hadn't actually posted anything by him since he had the muscle strain and laid off for a week or two. But, I went to look...just to make sure. And, lo, they did post another column (on June 28th, apparently) but it wasn't listed in the archive area for his columns. Huh. So, anyway, here's the link: What the fan doesn't see.
Also of note (with respect to a few ex-Longhorns)...
- Omar Quintanilla has been back in town. He and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox have been here for a couple of days playing the Express. The trip lasts through tomorrow. I wanted to get out to the Dell Diamond to take in a game but haven't had time. Omar's doing a great job with his new team. He's scored 12 runs in 12 games.
- 'Turns out that Scott Dunn (now with the Salt Lake Stingers, the Angels' Class AAA team) will also be back in town this weekend. Also playing the Express. They're starting a 4-game series on Saturday. Sadly, I have no idea which game, if any, Scott will be starting. Bruce, if you see this and know, gimme a holler!
- J.P. Howell had a pretty bad outting during his first start back in Omaha on Tuesday. He gave up 6 runs on 9 hits in 4 innings to take the loss.
- Dad asked about Tim Moss so I looked him up. He's playing for the Clearwater Threshers. They're a Class A Advanced club affiliated with the Phillies. His numbers look very good. Not surprisingly, he's leading his team with 21 stolen bases. On the other hand, there is some surprising news: he's also leading the team with 15 home runs. Cool.
Looking for info on Tim Moss made me think about looking up some of the other recent draftees. I found quite a few of "our boys" out and about:
- J. Brent Cox, Tampa Yankees (Class A Advanced, Yankees)
- Clayton Stewart, Batavia Muckdogs (Class A Short-Season, Phillies)
- Seth Johnston, Eugene Emeralds (Class A, Padres)
- Buck Cody and David Maroul, Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Class A Short-Season, Giants)
- Will Crouch, Missoula Osprey (Rookie League, Diamondbacks)
- Robby Hudson, Everett AquaSox (Class A Short-Season, Mariners)
- Dustin Majewski, Stockton Ports (Class A Advanced, Athletics)
- Justin Simmons and Danny Muegge, Vero Beach Dodgers (Class A Advanced, Dodgers)
- Sam LeCure and J.D. Reininger, Billings Mustangs (Rookie League, Reds)
- Ryan Russ, Columbus Catfish (Class A, Los Angeles Dodgers)
- Curtis Thigpen, New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA, Blue Jays)
- Beau Hale, Frederick Keys (Class A Advanced, Orioles)
- Jeff Ontiveros, Wilmington Blue Rocks (Class A Advanced, Red Sox)
- Brandon Fahey, Bowie Baysox (Class AA, Orioles)
- Gerrit Simpson, Tulsa Drillers (Class AA, Rockies)
- Ryan France, Savannah Sand Gnats (Class A, Nationals)
- Tommy Nicholson, Birmingham Barons (Class AA, White Sox)
- Jason Aspito, Arkansas Travelers (Class AA, Angels)
- Phil Seibel appears to be recovering from Tommy John surgery; he's in the Red Sox system.
- Ryan Hubele seems to be playing in the Orioles' farm system but I couldn't find a current listing. Hmmm...
Lotsa Longhorns in the Majors and on their way there, eh? Cool.
Posted by Joanna at 9:00 AM