Mike Stanton shut down

by craig on Oct 26, 2009 3:56 PM EDT in News and Rumors

Joe Capozzi is reporting that the Marlins have shut down Mike Stanton in the AFL.

Right-fielder Michael Stanton’s Arizona Fall League season is over. The Marlins shut him down because of a sore back.

"It’s nothing major. It’s just a sore back," said Jim Fleming, the Marlins’ player development director.

Stanton, the Marlins’ top prospect, is expected to be ready and pain-free when spring training starts in February at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter.

Stanton, 19, was leading all players in the AFL with a .478 batting average. He was replaced on the Mesa roster by Greg Burns.

Better safe than sorry.

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Mike Stanton on in relief...

Wait! How many Mike Stantons are there in the game now? I lost track.

I remember William Michael Stanton and his two stints with the Natinals as a LOOGY.

I also remember Michael Thomas Stanton when he pitched for Seattle, serving up the cookie that Dan Ford tagged for his 3rd HR of the game for the Orioles.

I can’t deal with the fact that this kid is not a pitcher. Maybe they can convert him and all will be right with the world?

When the roof happens, it will rain.

by boteman on Oct 26, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions