This Week in APBA

The Florida Penguins made a pair of trades. They sent closer Jeff Beck to Springfield for two minor leaguers, 2B Ruben Ressler and LHP Scott Arroyo. Beck earned a save in his first Springfield appearance.

Earlier, they send OF Mickey Tinsley and DH Richie Jefferson to Charlotte for Kenny Anderson Jr. This may mean that The Herman analyst Kenny Sr. may decide to unretire to allow him to play with his son.

Joe Young has 8 homers in his last 12 games, and 28 on the season. Conan has 27 this year, and 753 for his career. He could pass Hank Aaron any day now. Ryan Ballard leads with 32, the most recent being a 3 run homer in the 12th inning to beat Louisville on Tuesday. He also has 93 RBI.

The Orlando Rugrats have reached .500 for the first time in many years. They have the most young talent in the league, and should be an interesting team if they can keep their core together. Justin Zoolander earned his first big league win with a 4 hit, complete game shutout of Texas. He walked 4 and struck out 9, and was threw 99 MPH on his final pitch.