Minor Notes: LaPorta back but on leave; Scherzer and Golson on DL; Beato and Sipp return; Ramirez joins Rangers; and more

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Minor Notes: LaPorta back but on leave; Scherzer and Golson on DL; Beato and Sipp return; Ramirez joins Rangers; and more Links1
Geoff Young Geoff Young posted 6/21/2008 from blog.baseballdigestdaily.com [flag]
Baseball Digest Daily's own Matt LaPorta returned to Double-A Huntsville's line up on Thursday after running into the right field wall and leaving the Sounds' game on Tuesday. On Friday, LaPorta, the Brewers' top prospect according to Baseball America, left the team to be with his ailing grandfather. He’s expected back on Tuesday. [link]

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Monday's Frosty Mug Return
Published 6/23/2008 by KLSnow at Brew Crew Ball: Front Page Posts
... Matt LaPorta missed a couple of games last week after running into the outfield wall, then returned for one day before leaving the team again to be with his ailing grandfather. Best wishes go out to him and his family. ...

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