Mejia next brick in potential Indians dynasty
This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.While compiling an American League-best 102-60 record, complete with a
'Calm' Morimando leads Pitchers of the Week
Facing hungry batters for hours under the bright lights might seem like a stressful experience, but for Shawn Morimando, it's like a holiday weekend at the beach.Calm. Relaxed. Blessed.That's how the Indians left-hander said he's been been feeling on the mound and he credits his catcher, Erik Kratz, with the
Morimando tosses second straight shutout
Shawn Morimando is becoming accustomed to being the last pitcher standing.For the second time in a row and third in his last four starts, Cleveland's No. 15 prospect tossed a nine-inning shutout to lead Triple-A Columbus over Toledo, 2-0, on Sunday. He scattered seven hits and one walk while striking
Morimando deals another shutout for Clips
Just 12 days ago, Shawn Morimando said his first career shutout left him speechless. His second was even better.The Indians' No. 18 prospect recorded a career-high 12 strikeouts without issuing a walk and tossed a five-hitter for another complete game as Triple-A Columbus blanked Charlotte, 5-0, on Tuesday at BB&T
Yankees' Sheffield leads Pitchers of the Week
Justus Sheffield's plan on Sunday was simple: zeros."When you get up, obviously, the biggest thing is to put up a zero," the Yankees prospect said. "I hold myself to a high standard every time out there."Sheffield, the Yankees' No. 6 prospect, posted seven zeros on June 18, striking out three
Clippers' Morimando spins first career shutout
Shawn Morimando employed an important lesson Thursday night in one of the best games of his professional life -- not to try to do it alone.Cleveland's No. 16 prospect twirled the first shutout of his career, scattering five hits and generating 12 outs on the ground as Triple-A Columbus rolled