Alumni Report

Should be just a routine Alumni report over at the Rattler website...wait...what?...Holy!

United League

Harlingen WhiteWings promoted Caleb Balbuena ('99,'00) from pitching coach to manager

Not only was Balbuena the pitching coach, he was also the team's closer, going 0-1 with 7 saves and a 1.08 ERA before his promotion.

I made a beeline for this when I saw the picture. But, I probably didn't miss any other shockers in this....WHAT!?!?

Northern League

Winnipeg Goldeyes acquired INF Chad Ehrnsberger ('03) from Southern Maryland (Atlantic) for future considerations

The Goldeyes needed a new third baseman to replace the league's leading hitter. That player? None other than Brent Metheny ('03,'04), who was hitting .391 when he left to play in the Chinese Professional Baseball League.

I'll repeat that last part...

Brent Metheny ('03,'04), who was hitting .391 when he left to play in the Chinese Professional Baseball League

Go read the whole thing.