First impressions: Brent Morel

Before Wednesday night, the only time I saw Brent Morel play a full game was in the Arizona Fall League championship game.  That day, he didn’t get one ball hit in his direction. The hot corner wasn’t that hot in Syracuse, either.  He had precisely two chances — a chopper that went over his head, [...]

Viciedo sets sail; Sale set with Sox

After a false start — and a correct one — Dayan Viciedo made his major-league debut against a guy tailor-made to suit the Cuban Pimp’s strengths. When challenged by lefty John Lannan, who entered today’s game with 35 walks and 23 strikeouts in 71 innings, Viciedo looked like a phenom. Nyjer Morgan robbed him of [...]

Minor league field trip: Wrapping up

Of the several hundred photos I took over the last week, this one ranks as my favorite: It’s another way of saying that I’m completely caught up with photo galleries over the final four days of the trip. Direct links: Day 3: Birmingham vs. Carolina Day 4: Jake Peavy-mania Day 5: Daniel Hudson-mania Day 6: [...]

Photo gallery: Charlotte vs. Norfolk

Assorted action shots from my final night in the Carolinas:

Photo gallery: Daniel Hudson-mania

Photos of Daniel Hudson in action as he pitched seven innings of one-run ball:

Photo gallery: Jake Peavy-mania

Photos from Jake Peavy’s first start with Charlotte:

Photo gallery: Birmingham vs. Carolina

Unfortunately, because 90 percent of Five County Stadium is screened in, the park didn’t allow for that many fantastic photos. I had to climb to the far reaches of the park to get the few unfettered shots I could grab.

Photo gallery: Kannapolis vs. Greensboro