NEWSLETTER
I was not familiar with the music of Almora until I started writing this column, but that isn’t surprising considering they are a Turkish band that has apparently not crossed the Atlantic to any significant degree. Their sound blends up tempo guitar-led rhythms and a strong percussion score with something that sounds an awful lot like a flute, all underscoring a lady singing in what I assume is Turkish. The sound reminds me of some of the European Symphonic Goth Rock bands such as Within Temptation and Epica, and that is pretty much a good thing (if you like that sort of thing). Those unfamiliar with Almora would do well to start with their songs Kalihora’s Song or Shehrazad, largely because they popped up in a Google search and I liked the names.
If you’re more interested the baseball player by the same name, then you’d probably be interested to know that he made his professional debut in the Arizona Rookie League last night.
Scores From Yesterday
Iowa – The one run Iowa picked up in the eighth turned out to be meaningless. The Cubs lost 3-1.
Tennessee – The Smokies had a badly needed day off on Monday. They resume play today in Jacksonville, FL.
Daytona – Mother Nature wins again. The Daytona game was stopped by rain for the second day in a row. This one will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
Peoria – The Chiefs were shut out, 2-0.
Boise – Three Hawks’ pitchers combined to toss a five hit shutout in their 3-0 win.
Arizona – The Cubs took advantage of five Brewer errors in this 7-3 win.
Performances of the Day
Other Minor League Notes
Farm System Standings
AAA – Iowa Cubs : 41 – 62.
Pacific Coast League American Northern Division – Third Place: 20.0 Games Behind.
AA – Tennessee Smokies : 13-17
Southern League North Division – Fourth Place : 5.0 Games Behind
High A – Daytona Cubs : 12-18
Florida State League North Division – Fourth Place : 5.5 Games Behind
Low A – Peoria Chiefs : 11-19
Midwest League Eastern Division – Fifth Place : 5.5 Game Behind
Short-Season A – Boise Hawks : 13 – 25
Northwest League East Division – Third Place : 8.0 Games Behind
Rookie League – AZL Cubs : 17 – 7
Arizona Rookie League East – First Place : 1.0 Games Ahead
