Category Archives: Gold Glove Awards

Major-league Molinas in the Midwest League

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today they signed Yadier Molina to a 5-year, $75 million contract extension that ranks as the third-largest deal for a catcher (behind Joe Mauer’s 8-year, $184 million deal with the Minnesota Twins and Mike Piazza’s 7-year, $91 … Continue reading →

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Former Midwest Leaguer Mike Cameron calls it quits

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Veteran major-league outfielder Mike Cameron has decided to retire instead of compete for a platoon job with the Washington Nationals. Cameron, 39, played 17 seasons with eight major-league teams. He hit .249 during his career, but was always known more for his defensive … Continue reading →

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Santo finally elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Click your heels, Cubs fans. Ron Santo has finally been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. If only the emotions of Cubs fans could be that cut and dry today. Instead, the happiness is tempered with frustration about the timing … Continue reading →

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2011 Gold Glove Awards announced

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

The winners of this year’s Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were announced tonight. Here is a list of the winners; Midwest League teams and years included for those who played in the Low-A league: American League P: Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White … Continue reading →

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Dragons’ Barnhart named to Rawlings MiLB Gold Glove team

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Congratulations to Dayton Dragons catcher Tucker Barnhart, who was named to this year’s Rawlings Minor League Baseball Gold Glove team. Only nine players — one per position — were selected from throughout the 10 full-season minor leagues. The Cincinnati Reds prospect was the … Continue reading →

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