Kane County Cougars OF Corey Brown Promoted to High-A Stockton Ports
Friday, July 11, 2008 at 10:43AM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com – GENEVA, IL – The Kane County Cougars, in conjunction with the Oakland Athletics, have announced that outfielder Corey Brown has been transferred to High-A Stockton. Brown becomes the eighth Cougar this season to receive a promotion and the second Cougars All-Star (RHP Craig Italiano, June 25) to depart for Stockton this season. Brown’s departure leaves the Cougars at 24 active players on the roster entering play tonight.
A 1st round compensation pick in ’07 by Oakland, Brown played in 84 of the Cougars’ 87 games as an everyday outfielder for manager Aaron Nieckula’s squad. The 22-year old led Kane County in several offensive categories including home runs (14), hits (81) and RBI (48) while also drawing a team-high 40 walks. Brown’s 300 at-bats trailed only first baseman Greg Dowling (317) for most on the team.
Kane County Cougars To Receive A Promotion In 2008
April 11 – RHP Chris Farley promoted to High-A Stockton
April 25 – RHP Jose Fragoso promoted to High-A Stockton
May 2 – LHP Branden Dewing promoted to High-A Stockton
May 12 – C Gustavo Rosendo promoted to High-A Stockton
May 14 – RHP Travis Banwart promoted to High-A Stockton
May 25 – RHP Scott Moore promoted to Double-A Midland
June 25 – RHP Craig Italiano promoted to High-A Stockton
July 10 – OF Corey Brown promoted to High-A Stockton
After dropping a 5-1 decision to Peoria last night, the Cougars (7-12 2nd half, 46-41 overall) hope to get back on track this evening for a 6:30 p.m. contest against the Chiefs at Elfstrom Stadium. Kane County pitcher Scott Deal (5-3, 3.88) faces the Chiefs’ Jose Pina (0-0, 0.00). Cubs pitcher Scott Eyre is expected to pitch in a one-inning rehab appearance for the Chiefs tonight.
An updated roster is attached with this release.
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