The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Sun, 19 May 2013 12:41:56 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Merkin Valdez Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB1) 60 The Sacramento River Cats have traditionally had a strong pitching staff, and the 2012 season was no different. In part two of his 2012 look-back, Chris Biderman reviews the River Cats' pitching staff. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1237011.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1237011.html Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics From the major league club on down, Oakland A's pitchers have fared well through 2012’s first few weeks. Here’s a look at some starters and relievers who are off to good starts throughout the organization. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1179918.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1179918.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:10:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics It has been a strong start to the season for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. Chris Biderman updates us on the Sacramento season to date, with a focus on the team's hot-hitting offense and the development of three of the squad's young starting pitchers. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1177462.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1177462.html Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:05:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics The 2011 Sacramento River Cats fell just three games short of the Pacific Coast League title. Can the 2012 'Cats complete the title run? Chris Biderman takes a close look at this year's squad. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1174745.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1174745.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:08:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics Hot News for P Merkin Valdez http://rangers.scout.com/a.z?s=324&p=9&c=2&cid=1089216&nid=5740266&fhn=1 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/a.z?s=324&p=9&c=2&cid=1089216&nid=5740266&fhn=1 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:50:56 GMT 0 324 Texas rangers It was a make it or break it year for this former top prospect, and the season ended with broken pieces having major surgery done. For years, he was among the top names mentioned in trade requests and prospect rankings, and now he won’t be mentioned at all at any stadium in baseball for the 2007 season. Is there any hope for him to bounce back? Top Prospect #26 is Merkin Valdez! http://sfgiants.scout.com/2/606010.html 2047 Kevin J. Cunningham http://sfgiants.scout.com/2/606010.html Tue, 02 Jan 2007 20:40:00 GMT 1 316 San Francisco sfgiants