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Fernando Seguignol IL Player of the Year

2003 Player of the Year

Columbus Clippers slugger Fernando Seguignol fell a few ribbies short of a triple crown but still managed enough power to earn MLN's International League Player of the Year award.[Article]

We Are The Champions
The 2003 Minor League Baseball postseason is over and the champions have been crowned. [Article]

This One's For Evers
This year's IL Governor's Cup marks five league championships in 17 years for Bill Evers, one of the best, and most under-appreciated, managers in baseball. [Article]

From First To Worst To First Again
The 2003 Durham Bulls had to overcome some early season struggles to win their second straight International League Championship. [Article]

Going Down Swingin'
Despite enormous odds and the threat of relocation, the Ottawa Lynx stepped up to the plate by making a great championship run. [Article]

The Record of the Two Kevins
One minor league on-base record now shared by two Kevins from the Boston Red Sox organization thanks to a Tower-ing pitching performance. [Article]

Hens Say No To Another 'Lefty'
PGA Star Phil Mickelson gets Triple-A tryout. [Article]

Can Anyone Translate 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' into Canadian?

For The Lynx, with attendance at a dismal 3,000 a game, staying put In Ottawa is the good news & the bad news. [Exclusive to MLN]

AAA

The Minor Midseason Classic

A 13-9 victory over the Pacific Coast League in the 2003 All-Star Game ends a four-game losing streak for the International League, while giving them the bragging rights in Triple-A Baseball. [Article]

Mid-South Showdown

Although performed on a smaller stage, in front of a smaller crowd, the Triple-A All-Star Home Run Derby was as grand as any previous Major League Baseball version. [Article]

A Really Wild Race
Five clubs within 2.0 games of IL Wild Card Berth; while the PawSox, Bats, and Bulls are approaching their magic numbers. [Article]

Knights Longest Night
25 innings and 8-plus hours later, Charlotte sweeps Indianapolis in twin bill. [Article]

IL Postseason Positioning
Durham, Louisville, Pawtucket hold on to division leads, while six more clubs remain in contention for International League wild card playoff spot. [Article]

A Chip Off the ol' Rock
Tim Raines Jr. is hopeful that his latest call to AAA will also be his last. [Article]

Long Distance Information, Get Me Memphis, Tennessee.
Triple-A Baseball's best and brightest better start making travel plans for the 2003 All-Star Game. [Article]

The Skinny Kid Can Play Ball
But can Jose Reyes turn around the ailing Mets? His call-up today says that Mets think he may have the right stuff. From what we've seen in the minors, don’t count him out. [Article]

The Master of the Fan-Friendly Park
MLN's 2003 Minor League Businessman of the Year is one of the pioneers of the fan-friendly park, the owner of the Albuquerque Isotopes and the Norfolk Tides, Ken Young. [Feature]

PawSox Power Surge
Never a long ball threat, OF Lou Collier has found the stroke to go yard. [Article]

Crisis in Canada
Low attendance is jeopardizing yet another baseball team's existence up north. [Article]

Play Ball!
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks; the 2003 International League Preview is here. MLN brings you a club by club breakdown that gives you everything you need to know about your favorite team. [Article]

March 2003 Cover Establishing the [Double] Standard.

What are the drug testing policies of all minor leagues? MLN tells all. [Feature]

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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