Golden Arm: Zach Lee has struck out 21 over his first three pro starts

The Dodgers had to ante the largest bonus they've ever given any draftee to sign 2010 first-rounder Zach Lee away from his Louisiana State football commitment. It's still very early, but Lee's already added to his repertoire while carving up Midwest League hitters in his first taste of pro ball.

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Week 3 Little Hero of the Week

First Repeat winner of the season, 1B Anthony Rizzo had 12 hits this week and hit 3 more HR's. Rizzo also chipped in 8 RBI and scored 9 times. Rizzo is hitting .424 on the year with 6 HR's and 24 RBI, with 1.255OPS. Not bad for a 21 year old in AAA.

Rizzo was 2nd on baseball america's hotsheets for the week as well.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/prospect-hot-sheet/2011/2611613.html

Week 3 Hero of the Week

SP Brett Anderson of Oak was named Hero of the week. Anderson made two starts for the struggling Hero's and turned in two gems. Final line for the week was 2-0 15inn 14k's 1ER (0.60era) with a whip of 0.73. Seaon line looks like this for Anderson is 2-1 with an ERA of 1.56 and a whip of 1.01. Anderson has made 5 starts pitching 34.2inn and striking out 27.

Week 2 Little Hero of the Week

1B Anthony Rizzo was named little Hero of the Week. Rizzo knocked out 12 hits over the week, including 2 HR's and 9 RBI's. Rizzo on the year is batting .390avg with and an OPS of 1.139.

Week 2 Hero of the Week

Jay Bruce named Hero of the week, Bruce lead the team this week in hits, avg, runs, HR, and RBI. Bruce's line was 7/20 .350avg 2HR 6runs 6RBI with an ops 1.085.

Little Hero of Week One

Logan Forsythe had a great opening week, he collected at least one hit in all 4 games. His line for the week was .429avg 6h 2HR 6RBI 8Runs 6BB 1.548OPS

Hero of Week One

Dustin Pedroia was named Hero of the week. Pedroia started the season off strong with .400avg 14H 1HR 5RBI 5runs 2BB 1.019OPS

Manny's Done

Manny Ramirez stay on the Heroes was not long, last 1 CPL week infact.

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Manny Ramirez failed a drug test during spring training.He was notified about one week ago and decided to retire rather than appeal. Ramirez would have faced a 100-game suspension for a second positive test, so the Rays wouldn't have had him back until much later in the summer. For what it's worth, Ramirez probably just kissed any chance of the Hall of Fame goodbye. It will be interesting to see where the Rays go from here, as they could call up Desmond Jennings and move Johnny Damon to designated hitter. Jennings is certainly someone to watch in mixed leagues. Matt Joyce and Sam Fuld figure to benefit in the short-term.

One Word: Bum

Cahill Signed

According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, the Athletics and Trevor Cahill have reached agreement on a multi-year contract, pending a physical.
The terms of the contract aren't yet available, but the deal will likely cover his arbitration seasons. Cahill, 23, went 19-9 with a 2.97 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 30 starts last season and is off to a quick start over his first two starts this year with a 1.42 ERA and 15 strikeouts over 12 2/3 innings.

This is good news for Kelly's Heroes, Cahill much better staying in Oakland long term.

Little Heroes of the Year

Here are the players that have won the Kelly's Heroes minor league player of the year. Given based on stats and whos stock raised the most.

2007 1B Billy Butler KC
2008 1B Logan Morrison Fla
2009 SP Arodys Vizcaino NYY
2010 OF Mike Trout LAA