JAY GIBBONS HELPING OUT AT HUNTSVILLE, KEVIN HOWARD AT LAS VEGAS

Jay Gibbons has been doing a nice job of getting the Milwaukee Brewers to notice him since his recent re-signing and joining Double-A Huntsville, AL.

The former Long Island and Newark outfielder is hitting .308 (8-26) with a .379 on-base percentage for his first eight appearances. The lefty-swinging outfielder, now 35, has three doubles and has driven in two runs.

KEVIN HOWARD NOW IN TRIPLE-A

Last season's Lancaster shortstop, Kevin Howard, is one step closer to the major leagues now that Toronto has promoted him to Triple-A Las Vegas. The Blue Jays list him (MiLB.com) as a first baseman and he was at third base for his last appearance so perhaps the versatility will help. Howard has gone 2-for-13 with a run batted in for his four games with his new team after hitting .279 (12-43) with a homer and eight RBI for Class AA New Hampshire.

CAN STANGE START LIKE MARTIN?

Bridgeport lost righty Dan Stange after only four innings of work to the San Diego organization Monday. The Bluefish lost outfielder Dustin Martin to Triple-A Buffalo (New York Mets) before the season started, and he helped out with a home run in the first game he started (second appearance). Martin is now at .208 (5-24) with two doubles and five batted in in seven games.

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