ALUMNI NEWS

Four Dans are currently playing in the Arizona Fall League which began in early October and ends in mid-November. Danville's Jason Anderson (Dans 1998, 1999, Univ. of IL), J.C. Holt (Dans 2002. Ole' Miss), Chris Coghlin (Dans 2004, Ole' Miss), and Steve Hammond (Dans 2004, Long Beach) were chosen in August in a Major League Baseball (MLB) position draft. Players selected were Double-A and Triple-A Minor Leaguers. Each club opted to send one player considered a Single-A player. The teams are not exclusive affiliates of any one MLB team, instead, each team provides 6 players to fill the 30 man roster of each fall league team. Over 60% of the players who have played in the Arizona Fall league have made the majors. Some notables are: Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols, Tony Pena, and Alfonso Soriano. You can follow these Dans alumni by going to www.mlb.com. J.C. plays for the Peoria Javelinas, Steve for the Mesa Solar Sox, and Jason and Chris for the Peoria Saguaros. Of special interest, look for Steve Hammond’s Player Journal.

Dans news!

The Danville Dans would like to say thanks to our sponsors, host families, and fans for a great 2007! Watch this blog for who the new team/s in the league will be, the 2008 Preseason roster, and other news about the Dans and Danville Stadium.

Congratulations to Danville Dan, Jon Papelbon (Dans 2001, Mississippi State). He finished a World Series Championship run (Red Sox) with 3 saves and a zero ERA. Jon is from Baton Rouge, attended Mississippi State, and played here under Coach Bill Ferrari. The Moederndorfer's were his host family.