OT – Kyler Burke gets several mentions in the Cubs Top 10 report at BA (though he’s not a Top 10 prospect) …

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269148.html

http://itmightbedangerous.blogspot.com/

… so, when are *YOU* gonna reappear?

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091008&content_id=7404894&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

James Darnell was sent home on Tuesday and has not been able to participate in baseball activities. The third baseman has battled through back pain since the playoffs began in Lake Elsinore, explaining his absence in that series.

… this isn’t sounding good …

http://mynorthwest.com/?nid=374&sid=218287

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Alw_DbkfwTw9mnXJF9b.KnURvLYF?slug=ti-towers100109&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

The Padres, under new CEO Jeff Moorad, are considering an organizational shakeup that could include replacing Kevin Towers, baseball’s longest tenured general manager, according to sources in San Diego.

The decision has not been made, according to Moorad.

“We’re continuing our evaluation and assessment of multiple parts of the organization, baseball included,” Moorad said in an email. “At this point, Kevin is our general manager, and is under contract through the 2010 season.”

More From Tim BrownPower Rankings: All about American flags Oct 1, 2009 Dodgers forfeit right to celebrate Oct 1, 2009 Asked Thursday if he were leaving the job – pushed or otherwise – Towers texted, “Not my decision. Can’t give you an answer on what will happen after the season.”

Fuson on 1090 yesterday said it looks like Tate will have “minor surgery” for his injury and his return to action will be delayed about 6 weeks.

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/extrabaggs/2009/09/20/giants-prospect-villalona-suspected-of-murder/

… yo!