Marquette Suns (AAA)
Once upon a time a man named Brad Browne developed a baseball club in tiny Marquette, Michigan. This club had much success in the MBBA until they were ultimately moved to Madison, WI where they are now known as the Madison Wolves. Part of the deal that brought Hayfu Sobah to the Hustlers as their bench coach was a stipulation that the Hustlers make the Marquette Suns their AAA affiliate. And here we are. The Sun Dome has been remodeled for a smaller, minor league type feel. This club has more than its share of exciting prospects.
Christopher "Tropper" Stoller and Rodger "Mirror" Murkami are two of the most exciting pitching prospects in the minors. Trooper, in particular, looks like he will be establishing himself as a star before too long. James Henderson is a nice starting pitching prospect as well with solid talents across the board and four potential "plus" pitches. He's a true flyball pitcher, which is the main thing going against him right now.
LF Silas Camarena could be an exciting player for Las Vegas with his combination of speed, gap power, and great defense. Randy Square looks like the protoypical utility infielder, and he'll get his chance if any injuries should hit the big club.
Reno Tracks (AA)
Las Vegas wanted to have at least one farm team in their backyard, and thus the pick of Reno. No longer named the "Big Littles", they've adopted the nickname "Tracks" due to their affiliation with western railroads throughout the past two centuries.
There's not a lot in the way of prospects here. RF David Donato has an outside chance of being a part timer in the bigs someday, but this club features three offensive talents who are just that: talents. These three have been heavy on potential but slow to develop. C Nicolas "Goldie" Kuffrey has been long on talent and short on results throughout his entire career, and now at age 27 his time may be running out. 30 year old outfielder Edwin "The Dragon" Dussault has all the talent to be a .330 hitter in the bigs, but has never fulfilled that promise. Finally, 28 year old outfielder Javier Acaron has been projected to be a .300/40/100 type guy for years but seems to have stalled out in the minors.
On the pitching side, Victor Morales is the top prospect but as one he's not great.
Pahrump Ranchers (A)
Staying close to home was again a main concern, but Pahrump is just an awesome name and an awesome town. With Walter Plankinton, owner of the Chicken Ranch as part owner, the name Ranchers seemed a great fit.
Second baseman Reginald Harnois is the best of this bare cupboard, which anxiously awaits a new infusion of high schoolers and college players from the draft. Young meat? The bunnies at the ranch are licking their lips.