Summary: Well Mike Passanisi's favorite hashtag, #hugwatch, was much ado about nothing really. Only the one major deal went down during our week hiatus involving the Tigers, Red Sox and White Sox. Congratulations to the Columbus Clippers and their mascot LouSeal for winning 2013's Mascot Mania. Must be something in the social media waters in Ohio. First the Toledo Mudhens win the #Foodfight, and now the Columbus Clippers. Ohio For the Win! Now on to the show! Here's what you'll get in this episode: The August heat has caused a stir for the benching clearing in Altoona. The two teams brawled in the first game of a three game series, despite not seeing each other since May. A wild night in the California League produces a near perfect game and a 30-run, 30-hit performance for High Desert - a broadcaster's nightmare. Also we look at the Tigers, Red Sox and White Sox trade and who came out on top. Plus, a strikeout on just one pitch. Yes, the game of baseball offers the absurd. Here's the link to the one pitch strikeout Jay mentions in this week's show. Click here to watch. After a week off due to rain delays and games lasting past midnight the crew takes to Trenton to reflect on the aftermath of the Alex Rodriguez rehab assignment. Double-A Yankees broadcaster Josh Maurer joins the cast to discuss the details of what happens when 150 local and national media members descend upon a 20 year-old minor league facility. Maurer touched upon A-Rod's relationship with the fans as well as the all prospect outfield in Trenton of Ramon Flores, Slade Heathcott and Tyler Austin. Some very viable get out of town candidates try to make their way to the next level. Don't forget we're also on Google+ so come join our MLR podcast community today! SUBSCRIBE TO THE MINOR LEAGUE REPORT WITH THESE PROGRAMS The Minor League Report is now available on the TuneIn app on iOS and Android devices. You can download the TuneIn app from the App Store and Google Play on your mobile phones and tablets today. Or you can enter http://feeds.feedburner.com/mlrcast into which ever feed reader you choose to use.
