James Dunne

Canada

Writer and Producer, The World at Six at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

News maker, pic taker, pie baker (sometimes) idea trader, hockey player and more. Views are my own, retweets are not necessarily endorsements.

Articles

Cup of Coffee: Cespedes, Nunez power Salem romp

5 days ago | news.soxprospects.com | James Dunne

While Portland continues to get little cooperation from the weather, the rest of the affiliates split in Friday action. A pair of ranked pitchers got the call to make their organizational debuts. John Holobetz, formerly of the Brewers, got plenty of support in a winning effort in Greenville. Yhoiker Fajardo, ex-White Sox arm, was solid but got little help down in the FCL.
Cup of Coffee: Arias, Bleis deliver as Greenville drops slugfest

1 week ago | news.soxprospects.com | James Dunne

Boston's four full-season affiliates earned a split on the eve of the opening of the Florida Complex League. Cooper Criswell was excellent to lead Worcester as Marcelo Mayer returned after an injury scare. Salem staged a thrilling comeback, tying the game in the bottom of the ninth before walking off in the 10th. It was a wild South Altantic League slugfest, with Franklin Arias (pictured) and Miguel Bleis picking up three hits apiece in a losing effort.
Smell And Sound: Non-Conventional Trade Marks

1 week ago | mondaq.com | James Dunne

The definition of 'non-conventional' trade marks in theUAE has become broader and reflects the changing nature of what themarketplace considers a trade mark can be. Sounds and smells, two of the most evocative of our senses interms of memory recall, are capable of registration as trade marksin the UAE. At the end of 2021, the largest legislative reform in thehistory of the UAE was announced.
Cup of Coffee: Arias debuts for Greenville; Liendo stays hot to lead Portland

2 weeks ago | news.soxprospects.com | James Dunne

The affiliates kicked off their series' with a split on Tuesday. Franklin Arias, promoted from Salem on Monday, made his Greenville debut, but it was the two displaced shortstops who powered the Drive along with the strong arm of Eduardo Rivera. Ahbram Liendo and Mikey Romero led the way for the Sea Dogs in the system's other victory. Roman Anthony continued to impress in the WooSox loss, while an Arias-less Salem fell at home.
Cup of Coffee: Anthony departs with injury; Miller blasts Hadlock walk-off

2 weeks ago | news.soxprospects.com | James Dunne

: The major league squad may have been rained out, but there was a full slate down on the farm. Lucas Giolito had what should be his final rehab tuneup before making his Red Sox debut next week. Tyler Miller (pictured) carried the Portland offense in the system's only win of the day as David Sandlin was solid on the mound for the Sea Dogs. Greenville and Salem both fell despite the continued strong play of shortstops Marvin Alcantara and Franklin Arias.
Cup of Coffee: Grissom doubles four times, homers in WooSox rout

3 weeks ago | news.soxprospects.com | James Dunne

Friday's slate saw a split decision on the farm. Worcester had offense to spare as Vaughn Grissom (pictured) led a blowout victory after sweeping Thursday's doubleheader. Greenville had 23 fewer hits but the same result with a pair of homers and a strong effort from Hayden Mullins on the mound. Portland fell but got an encouraging start from Tyler Uberstine, while Salem took the loss at home. -----Every starter reached base at least twice as the WooSox unleashed a 26-hit thrashing in Rochester.
Cup of Coffee: Tolle makes pro debut; Anderson impresses for Salem

1 month ago | news.soxprospects.com | James Dunne

The first full week of series' kicked off with another annual tradition--the first weather related postponement of the year. Cold and wind in Worcester pushed back the scheduled rehab start for Lucas Giolito. Yordanny Monegro helped Portland remain undefeated in the frozen north in the organization's only victory on Tuesday. Greenville had a pair of anticipated debuts, as 2024 second-rounder Payton Tolle made his first career start and newly-acquired Yophery Rodriguez joined the Drive.
Cup of Coffee: Aita unhittable in debut highlights full slate sweep

1 month ago | news.soxprospects.com | James Dunne

A week after the Triple-A season opened, the rest of the full season leagues got underway on Friday, and it was a celebration across the system. Boston's affiliates outscored their opponents 42-11 with every game decided by six or more runs. Blake Aita (pictured) got plenty of support in his first career professional start while spinning five innings of no-hit ball. Mikey Romero led a Portland romp, while Nazzan Zanetello and Nelly Taylor were highlights in Greenville's opener.
Cup of Coffee: Stock rises as Worcester opens minor league schedule

1 month ago | news.soxprospects.com | James Dunne

The 2025 minor league season got underway on Friday afternoon at Polar Park. An Abraham Toro homer and strong outing by Robert Stock (pictured) were not enough to make winners of the WooSox in the Triple-A debut of Marcelo Mayer. ------Worcester kicked off its season with a Friday matinee at Polar Park. With Kristian Campbell in the majors, the other two members of the triumvirate of phemons were the attractions. Roman Anthony led off and played left field, going 0 for 3 with a pair of walks.
Cup of Coffee: Big Three go deep in Spring Breakout; Valera electric in Futures

2 months ago | news.soxprospects.com | James Dunne

A special edition of the SoxProspects.com Cup of Coffee comes to you from sunny Fort Myers with a pair of high-profile spring training contests. On Thursday , Boston's top three prospects came as advertised as part of Major League Baseball's Spring Breakout showcase. Friday brought the Futures at Fenway South, with young hurler Juan Valera lighting up the radar gun in a victory over the Twins contingent.