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<item><title><![CDATA[Javs edge Dogs, win AFL title]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091121&amp;content_id=7699096&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:16:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091121&amp;content_id=7699096&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[White Sox prospect C.J. Retherford hit a long two-run homer in the eighth inning Saturday as Peoria ended Phoenix&#39;s five-year run as AFL champions.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[White Sox prospect C.J. Retherford hit a long two-run homer in the eighth inning Saturday as Peoria ended Phoenix's five-year run as AFL champions.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[LA's Mitchell wins Stenson Award]]></title><link>http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091121&amp;content_id=7698774&amp;vkey=news_la&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=la</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:19:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091121&amp;content_id=7698774&amp;vkey=news_la&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=la</guid><description><![CDATA[Longtime Dodgers Minor Leaguer Russ Mitchell, whose dedication paid off in a stellar AFL campaign, is the winner of the 2009 Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Longtime Dodgers Minor Leaguer Russ Mitchell, whose dedication paid off in a stellar AFL campaign, is the winner of the 2009 Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[A's Desme named AFL MVP]]></title><link>http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091121&amp;content_id=7698676&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=oak</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091121&amp;content_id=7698676&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=oak</guid><description><![CDATA[Grant Desme, the Oakland outfield prospect who led the Arizona Fall League with 11 homers, has been chosen as the recipient of the league&#39;s Joe Black Most Valuable Player Award.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Grant Desme, the Oakland outfield prospect who led the Arizona Fall League with 11 homers, has been chosen as the recipient of the league's Joe Black Most Valuable Player Award.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Surgery not necessary for Strasburg ]]></title><link>http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&amp;content_id=7696390&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=was</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:13:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&amp;content_id=7696390&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=was</guid><description><![CDATA[Stephen Strasburg, scratched from Saturday&#39;s start in the AFL Championship Game, will not need surgery on his left knee, according to a baseball source. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Stephen Strasburg, scratched from Saturday's start in the AFL Championship Game, will not need surgery on his left knee, according to a baseball source. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fields getting confidence back]]></title><link>http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&amp;content_id=7694972&amp;vkey=news_sea&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=sea</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:04:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&amp;content_id=7694972&amp;vkey=news_sea&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=sea</guid><description><![CDATA[Mariners prospect Josh Fields prepared for Saturday&#39;s Arizona Fall League championship game against the Phoenix Desert Dogs with a scoreless inning of relief on Thursday, lowering his ERA to 1.64 and raising his confidence to the highest level it has been since helping the University of Georgia reach the finals of the College World Series in 2008.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Mariners prospect Josh Fields prepared for Saturday's Arizona Fall League championship game against the Phoenix Desert Dogs with a scoreless inning of relief on Thursday, lowering his ERA to 1.64 and raising his confidence to the highest level it has been since helping the University of Georgia reach the finals of the College World Series in 2008.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[AFL Championship preview (news)]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7686080&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:43:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7686080&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Desert Dogs and Peoria Javelinas will face off in the AFL Championship Game starting at 2:35 p.m. ET on Saturday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Phoenix Desert Dogs and Peoria Javelinas will face off in the AFL Championship Game starting at 2:35 p.m. ET on Saturday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Path of the Pros: Ian Kinsler]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&amp;content_id=7575030&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&amp;content_id=7575030&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Ian Kinsler, who wasn&#39;t picked until the 17th round of the 2003 Draft, has been a perpetual underdog, but he proved impossible to ignore in the Minor Leagues. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ian Kinsler, who wasn't picked until the 17th round of the 2003 Draft, has been a perpetual underdog, but he proved impossible to ignore in the Minor Leagues. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Josh Jackson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Strasburg out for AFL title game]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7691794&amp;vkey=affililiate&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=was</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7691794&amp;vkey=affililiate&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=was</guid><description><![CDATA[Stephen Strasburg has been scratched from Saturday&#39;s start in the AFL Championship Game because of a twisted left knee suffered during a workout Thursday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Stephen Strasburg has been scratched from Saturday's start in the AFL Championship Game because of a twisted left knee suffered during a workout Thursday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rangers duo excited for 2010]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7690846&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:56:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7690846&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Tanner Scheppers and Taylor Teagarden gave Texas plenty to look forward to next year in the Surprise Rafters&#39; 7-4 walkoff win over the Phoenix Desert Dogs on Thursday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tanner Scheppers and Taylor Teagarden gave Texas plenty to look forward to next year in the Surprise Rafters' 7-4 walkoff win over the Phoenix Desert Dogs on Thursday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Leake ends whirlwind year strong]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7691096&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:10:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7691096&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Right-handed Reds prospect Mike Leake allowed two hits over four shutout innings for the victory as the Peoria Saguaros defeated the Mesa Solar Sox, 8-1, on Thursday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Right-handed Reds prospect Mike Leake allowed two hits over four shutout innings for the victory as the Peoria Saguaros defeated the Mesa Solar Sox, 8-1, on Thursday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Bourquin suspended 50 games]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7691352&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:01:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7691352&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Minor League third baseman Ron Bourquin has received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for an amphetamine, a performance-enhancing substance.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Minor League third baseman Ron Bourquin has received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for an amphetamine, a performance-enhancing substance.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Danny Wild</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[New BayBears logo reflects upon past]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7691184&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:24:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7691184&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[The Mobile BayBears put on baseball&#39;s version of a fashion show Thursday to show off their new logo and its connection to the club&#39;s history.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Mobile BayBears put on baseball's version of a fashion show Thursday to show off their new logo and its connection to the club's history.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Hill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D-backs acquire Heilman from Cubs]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7690258&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:42:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&amp;content_id=7690258&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[The D-backs bolstered their bullpen on Thursday, acquiring right-hander Aaron Heilman from the Cubs in exchange for a pair of Minor Leaguers.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The D-backs bolstered their bullpen on Thursday, acquiring right-hander Aaron Heilman from the Cubs in exchange for a pair of Minor Leaguers.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Promo Preview: Charitable deeds]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7686622&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7686622&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[As the calendar points toward the holidays, altruism and seasonal joy mark the docket at several Minor League ballparks.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[As the calendar points toward the holidays, altruism and seasonal joy mark the docket at several Minor League ballparks.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Hill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Mets' Havens heating up in AFL]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7684418&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:20:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7684418&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Mets prospect Reese Havens fell a homer short of the cycle and scored three times Wednesday, leading the Surprise Rafters to an 11-9 victory over the Peoria Saguaros.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Mets prospect Reese Havens fell a homer short of the cycle and scored three times Wednesday, leading the Surprise Rafters to an 11-9 victory over the Peoria Saguaros.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Morel having a blast in AFL]]></title><link>http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7684462&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=cws</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7684462&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=cws</guid><description><![CDATA[White Sox prospect Brent Morel homered for the second straight game and raised his AFL average to .414 as the Javelinas fell to the Desert Dogs, 7-6, on Wednesday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[White Sox prospect Brent Morel homered for the second straight game and raised his AFL average to .414 as the Javelinas fell to the Desert Dogs, 7-6, on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rickwood Classic will mark milestone]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7684402&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:43:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7684402&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons and the Tennessee Smokies will face off June 2 in the 15th Annual Rickwood Classic to celebrate the 100th anniversary of historic Rickwood Field.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons and the Tennessee Smokies will face off June 2 in the 15th Annual Rickwood Classic to celebrate the 100th anniversary of historic Rickwood Field.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Topps, MiLB name Double-A All-Stars]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7681136&amp;vkey=pr_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7681136&amp;vkey=pr_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[ERA leader Travis Wood and Topps league Players of the Year Chris Carter and Desmond Jennings are among the ten players selected to the Topps Double-A All-Star Team.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ERA leader Travis Wood and Topps league Players of the Year Chris Carter and Desmond Jennings are among the ten players selected to the Topps Double-A All-Star Team.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Finalists selected for Stenson Award]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7682546&amp;vkey=affililiate&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7682546&amp;vkey=affililiate&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=</guid><description><![CDATA[Six finalists have been named for Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award, given to the Arizona Fall League player who best exemplifies unselfishness, hard work and leadership.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Six finalists have been named for Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award, given to the Arizona Fall League player who best exemplifies unselfishness, hard work and leadership.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Teufel to manage B-Mets in 2010]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&amp;content_id=7679144&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:11:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&amp;content_id=7679144&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Tim Teufel, a member of the Mets&#39; 1986 World Series championship team, was promoted Tuesday and will manage Double-A Binghamton in 2010.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tim Teufel, a member of the Mets' 1986 World Series championship team, was promoted Tuesday and will manage Double-A Binghamton in 2010.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Daren Smith</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Seattle picks pave way for Javs]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&amp;content_id=7678654&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=sea</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:05:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&amp;content_id=7678654&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=sea</guid><description><![CDATA[Dustin Ackley collected four hits, three RBIs and three runs and Carlos Triunfel delivered five RBIs as the Javelinas outlasted the Saguaros, 24-15, on Tuesday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dustin Ackley collected four hits, three RBIs and three runs and Carlos Triunfel delivered five RBIs as the Javelinas outlasted the Saguaros, 24-15, on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Kennedy happy with AFL progress]]></title><link>http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&amp;content_id=7678974&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=nyy</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:25:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&amp;content_id=7678974&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=nyy</guid><description><![CDATA[Ian Kennedy, finally given a chance to develop and sharpen his two-seam fastball, struck out five over five innings Tuesday as the Surprise Rafters beat the Mesa Solar Sox, 9-2.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ian Kennedy, finally given a chance to develop and sharpen his two-seam fastball, struck out five over five innings Tuesday as the Surprise Rafters beat the Mesa Solar Sox, 9-2.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Lieppman, Montoyo honored by MiLB]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&amp;content_id=7674126&amp;vkey=pr_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&amp;content_id=7674126&amp;vkey=pr_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[A&#39;s director of player development Keith Lieppman and Durham manager Charlie Montoyo were named winners of the Sheldon &quot;Chief&quot; Bender and Mike Coolbaugh Awards, respectively.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A's director of player development Keith Lieppman and Durham manager Charlie Montoyo were named winners of the Sheldon "Chief" Bender and Mike Coolbaugh Awards, respectively.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Path of the Pros: Zack Greinke]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&amp;content_id=7669178&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&amp;content_id=7669178&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Described by one manager as a &quot;baseball freak,&quot; Zack Greinke had the talent to race to the big leagues and the fortitude to get back there. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Described by one manager as a "baseball freak," Zack Greinke had the talent to race to the big leagues and the fortitude to get back there. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Hill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Figueroa loses battle with Lupus]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&amp;content_id=7675402&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&amp;content_id=7675402&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Dodgers prospect Jonathan Figueroa passed away Sunday from complications associated with lupus. The Venezuelan native was just 26 years old.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Dodgers prospect Jonathan Figueroa passed away Sunday from complications associated with lupus. The Venezuelan native was just 26 years old.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Lopez tosses four hitless innings]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&amp;content_id=7673756&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:14:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&amp;content_id=7673756&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Astros right-hander Wilton Lopez struck out three over four hitless innings as the Peoria Saguaros held the Scottsdale Scorpions to a pair of hits in Monday&#39;s 8-0 shutout. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Astros right-hander Wilton Lopez struck out three over four hitless innings as the Peoria Saguaros held the Scottsdale Scorpions to a pair of hits in Monday's 8-0 shutout. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix grabs AFL East crown]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&amp;content_id=7673644&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:44:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&amp;content_id=7673644&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Led by a four-RBI performance by Nationals prospect Danny Espinosa, the Phoenix Desert Dogs cruised past the Mesa Solar Sox, 11-1, to clinch the AFL East on Monday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Led by a four-RBI performance by Nationals prospect Danny Espinosa, the Phoenix Desert Dogs cruised past the Mesa Solar Sox, 11-1, to clinch the AFL East on Monday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[DeShields named Mustangs manager]]></title><link>http://billings.mustangs.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&amp;content_id=7671648&amp;vkey=pr_t513&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t513</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:01:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://billings.mustangs.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&amp;content_id=7671648&amp;vkey=pr_t513&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t513</guid><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds have formally announced Delino DeShields will be the new field manager for the Billings Mustangs in 2010]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds have formally announced Delino DeShields will be the new field manager for the Billings Mustangs in 2010]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bailey, Coghlan named top rookies]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&amp;content_id=7669422&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:11:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&amp;content_id=7669422&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Andrew Bailey, who saved 26 of 30 games for the A&#39;s, won AL Rookie of the Year, while Florida&#39;s Chris Coghlan hit .321 for the year and led the Majors in hits after the break to earn NL honors.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Andrew Bailey, who saved 26 of 30 games for the A's, won AL Rookie of the Year, while Florida's Chris Coghlan hit .321 for the year and led the Majors in hits after the break to earn NL honors.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Path of the Pros: Bobby Jenks]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&amp;content_id=7665162&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&amp;content_id=7665162&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Free of the wild-child reputation that once plagued him, Bobby Jenks evolved from a kid from Idaho to a record-setting closer. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Free of the wild-child reputation that once plagued him, Bobby Jenks evolved from a kid from Idaho to a record-setting closer. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brittany Ghiroli</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Backman to manage Cyclones]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&amp;content_id=7664962&amp;vkey=news_nym&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=nym</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:39:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&amp;content_id=7664962&amp;vkey=news_nym&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=nym</guid><description><![CDATA[Wally Backman, one of the table-setters on the Mets&#39; 1986 championship team, will be named manager of the short-season Brooklyn Cyclones.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wally Backman, one of the table-setters on the Mets' 1986 championship team, will be named manager of the short-season Brooklyn Cyclones.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cassel marshals Players 4 the Planet]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&amp;content_id=7660786&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&amp;content_id=7660786&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Jack Cassel isn&#39;t content to stump for environmental causes, now he&#39;s helping bring other athletes into the fray.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Right-hander Jack Cassel isn't content to stump for environmental causes, now he's helping bring other athletes into the fray.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Hill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Jones, MVPs highlight Triple-A All-Stars]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&amp;content_id=7656948&amp;vkey=pr_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:58:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&amp;content_id=7656948&amp;vkey=pr_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Topps, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, revealed a 2009 Triple-A All-Star team that&#39;s highlighted by two MVPs and a home run king.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Topps, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, revealed a 2009 Triple-A All-Star team that's highlighted by two MVPs and a home run king.]]></content:encoded>
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