Double-A

"I was a long reliever in Double-A, which isn't a good spot to be," Lopez said.

SFGate: Top News Stories skroner@sfchronicle.com (Steve Kroner 2011

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians' top pitching prospect, Drew Pomeranz, who has been mentioned in trade rumors, was scratched from his scheduled start at Double-A Akron.

Indians' Top Prospect Pomeranz Scratched Associated Press 2011

Betances has shown continued power in Double-A this season, striking out opposing hitters with ease, though he suffers from some control issues.

Taking Inventory of Trade Bait Daniel Barbarisi 2011

"It's a young man that had a great year in Double-A, started off a little slow in Triple-A and really turned his season around, and we have high hopes of this kid being a prospect," Girardi said.

Taking Inventory of Trade Bait Daniel Barbarisi 2011

John Hirschbeck persevered, working two seasons in the Class-A FSL, moving up to the Double-A Eastern League in 1978 and then advancing to the Triple-A International League in 1979 and staying four seasons, one large step away from the Major Leagues.

Ed Randall: Halladay: The View from 62 Feet Ed Randall 2010

Sean Rodriguez is batting .200 in a utility role with the Rays this season, Outfielder Matt Sweeney is batting .284 with four home runs and 11 RBI for Class A Charlotte and left-hander Alex Torres is 3-2 with a 3.41 ERA in six starts for Double-A Montgomery.

American League Team Notes 2010

An all-but-untouchable pitcher in Double-A, Kimo bypassed Triple-A altogether and earned a promotion straight to Majors.

Parents Behaving Badly Scott Gummer 2011

Their Double-A team, the Altoona Curve, won their league championship.

Len Berman: Top 5 Sports Stories Len Berman 2010

It's not like I'm learning in Double-A or Single-A.

Mets Look to Parnell to Replace Isringhausen as Closer Brian Costa 2011

Their Double-A team, the Altoona Curve, won their league championship.

Len Berman: Top 5 Sports Stories Len Berman 2010