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McPherson’s minor resurgence makes him a star

By john • Jul 3rd, 2008 • Category: albuquerque isotopes, dallas mcpherson, florida marlins, los angeles angels, minor leagues, pacific coast league, top story

A few years ago Dallas McPherson was at the top of the Anaheim Angels farm system. At 24 years old the left handed hitting third basemen was figured to be a middle of the order hitter for the team for years.
Things didn’t work out for McPherson in Anaheim and after spending parts of three years [...]


Butler bounces back in Triple-A

By john • Jun 13th, 2008 • Category: billy butler, kansas city royals, minor leagues, pacific coast league

Billy Butler appears to have figured out what ailed him earlier this season. Butler who was banished to Triple-A Omaha has sought revenge on the Pacific Coast League.
Since the demotion the 22-year-old is hitting .377/.441/.679 with three homers and just two strikeouts in 53 at-bats.
With little in the way of major league offense at his [...]