In the Minors: Colorado Springs Sky Sox

Feb 26, 2016; Maryvale, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Orlando Arcia (72) poses for photo day at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; Maryvale, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Orlando Arcia (72) poses for photo day at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

With the upcoming season almost upon us Reviewing the Brew looks at all the minor league affiliates of Brewers up first the AAA Sky Sox with In the Minors: Colorado Springs Sky Sox

Colorado: The birthplace of John Denver. Wait, no, he was born in Roswell, New Mexico. Seriously, he was.

Let’s try this again.

Colorado: The new stoner capital of the world. Actually, that’s Rhode Island of all places.

Isn’t this a baseball blog? Ok, one last time, let’s try this again.

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Colorado: The AAA home for the Milwaukee Brewers, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

Yes, that Colorado. Where Rocky Mountain High means something completely different than the chorus John Denver once sung.

I’m, of course, talking about high pitcher ERA. Last years AAA team ERA was 5.01

Feb 26, 2016; Maryvale, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Orlando Arcia (72) poses for photo day at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; Maryvale, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Orlando Arcia (72) poses for photo day at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

And yes, as you might imagine, the team struggled. They finished the year 62-81. But with top prospect Orlando Arcia expected to join the team, among other prospects, this year’s team is hoping to rebound.

Each week, I’ll be bringing you the latest news and notes, along with spotlighting one player on the team so that you can get to know your Colorado Sky Sox team a little better.

So, check back next week because for now, I think my brownies are done.

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