It was no surprise to see York's Scott Grimes make Baseball America's all-Independent Baseball team because of the record-setting season he had in the Atlantic League. But the other Atlantic rep on the 14-man squad had one of those can-you-believe-this-is-really-happening seasons.
Brian Barton of Newark was another of the three outfielders selected. He won the Atlantic League batting championship in a miracle run after being traded from Bridgeport, where he was a part-time outfielder and strikeout machine for the Bluefish. Barton hit .348 for the season, with a .375 average plus 16 of his 19 home runs and 65 RBI in only 77 games for the Bears. He hit .264 for Bridgeport, striking out 34 times in 91 at-bats with only seven batted in.
Grimes obliterated the AL runs scored record with 138, and was the leadoff hitter and centerfielder for the champion Revolution. He hit .312 with 17 homers and 59 RBI.
Lancaster third baseman Aaron Herr, Pitcher of the Year Dan Reichert of Southern Maryland and standout closer Jorge Julio of Bridgeport were selected for the second team.
Two members of the '09 Bluefish made the first team. First baseman Brandon Sing was with Sioux Falls, SD in the American Association and reliever Casey Hoorelbeke with Fargo, ND of the Northern League this season.
MICHAEL RYAN, ALBERTO CASTILLO RELEASED
Two former Atlantic League players who played part of 2010 in the American League have been released. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim dropped outfielder Michael Ryan (Somerset), who had an outstanding spring training and got some mid-season time with the parent team, while Baltimore cut catcher Alberto Castillo (Newark and Road Warriors).
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