I like Klinsmann a lot, but Bradley is a better coach. He is better at evaluating talent, putting them in the right places, and forming a strategy that makes the best use of the talent against the talent of the other team.

So what does the above quote mean? It means look for Trout to be called up soon.

"And when the Angels reach below for help, there's not much there. The team's Triple-A club is one of the worst in the Pacific Coast League, comprised largely of players in their upper 20s and lower 30s struggling to eke out careers." http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/290651-reagins-under-orders-not-to-spend?xid=siextra_061711#ixzz1PY55Q7qp

"Minor league ball is all about developing and creating an attitude that stems from the top of the organization. In past years, the manager seemed to embrace too much to the idea that he had to run his team like the big-league club, even if he had lumbering catchers and fewer contact hitters to do it. Arkansas seems to be in excellent hands this season under new skipper Bill Mosiello, who was the won in the third base box making sure his runners didn't trot into outs." http://www.arkansassports360.com/25316/harris-finally-a-travelers-team-thats-fun-to-watch

Cole's parents seem to have investigated the details pretty well before making a decision.

What do I know... I'm just a lowly fan, and other than pay the money for tickets and everything else that keeps this industry running, like all other fans I should just shut up.

And another thing, you attempt to insult me by brushing me off as just a fan? And then you go on to insult people who get autographs of baseball players? (by the way, you are confusing me with Lonesome Traveler) Spoken like a truly pompous "baseball guy" who thinks no one's opinion matters if they haven't played professionally. Live a life in baseball? There would be no life in baseball without the fans, and if this website isn't a love letter to baseball, I don't know what is. GET A LIFE (outside of baseball)!

"The surroundings of baseball" comment is exactly the problem I am talking about. Some of these baseball people believe there is only one way to think in the sport, and if you cross that line you are no longer a "baseball guy." The dugout is all about conformity, and when you are an 18-year-old fresh out of high school, you learn to fall in line right at the beginning and will be that way in the sport for the rest of your life. I've always found it quite strange that even the players not using steroids who are being hurt by those who do are unwilling to report PED use in baseball.

I'm not an analyst, but I play one on the Internet. What are "the surroundings of baseball"? A place where education is discouraged?

Playing two or three years of college baseball would still be considered "chasing the dream," and the minor league dream will still be there afterward. I agree with you on college coaches. Van Horn is among the worst on that. I'm not even a fan of college baseball, so don't interpret this as something advocating college baseball. I'm advocating for the best interest of the kid. I like how you say JUCO players go there to "possibly" begin their education. The emphasis is on possibly. Athletes go to JUCO to play, and if they have to go to class to get to the next level, then they will make half an effort. Regarding the last point, yes, that four-year class is called maturity.

P.S. You are welcome, Dave Van Horn.

Great story. Read it earlier on Fox Soccer and didn't realize you wrote it. Adu is not done. Would love to see him on USMNT and back in MLS.

It never rains at Ray Winder Field. Too bad, high school playoffs.