The latest minor moves from around the sport…
- The Angels have re-signed catcher Tyler Payne to a new minor league deal, according to Ari Alexander of KPRC TV in Houston (X link). Payne first joined the Halos organization last June, hitting .313/.369/.472 over 157 plate appearances with Double-A Rocket City. Prior to signing with the Angels, Payne (who turns 31 later this month) had spent his entire pro career in the Cubs’ farm system since Chicago made him a 30th-round selection in the 2015 draft. That stint with the Cubs culminated in Payne’s lone Major League game, back in 2021.
Guys like this must really love playing the game.
Bet he’ll be a good coach someday.
North Alabama must be close to heaven for the guy from W. Verginia especially when he is playing baseball.
AA Huntsville kinda far from the parent club. I won’t say I’m feeling his Payne. Maybe he will end up like Kratz and see some time behind the dish later in his career.