NEWS AND NOTES - 9/2

DAMON HILL

The Rochester Mountain Dwellers promoted SP Damon Hill today from AAA. Hill went 15-7 with a 4.12 ERA last season for their AAA team. Hill was not part of their spring training squad, but Rochester management must be confident in Hill's talent to promote him. There's a chance that he could land a spot in Rochester's starting rotation.

CHARLIE HILL

In a very bold move, the Boston Stricken Gods promoted Charlie Hill from their High A farm club. Hill was a 2nd round pick back in S5, and last year went 3-3 with a 3.15 ERA with 3 saves in 3 opportunities. In spring training this season, he appeared in 3 games, registering 2.1 IP. He gave up 0 ER and 2 hits, with only 1 walk. Hill appears to have a bullpen spot on the ML team.




DONN OVERBAY ................... VIN HALLMAN

The Oklahoma City Redhawks today promoted P Donn Overbay and 3B Vin Hallman from their AAA team. It appears Overbay has won a spot in the bullpen as a LR, while Hallman could very well be their starting 3B on opening day.

JAVIER MARQUEZ

The Austin Bats today hit the IFA market by signing Javier Marquez to a contract. It is a minor league deal with an invite to spring training next season, and it includes a very modest 9.8M bonus. Marquez is an everyday SS with excellent fielding skills. He has a strong arm and nice speed. He excels on the basepaths and bunts extremely well. Could be a solid leadoff man. Marquez will report to Low A once he arrives at the club.