1988 CMC Portland Beavers

 Today I'm talking about the Portland Beavers

In 1987, they went 45-96

in 1988, they went 76-66

So who was on this team??

Allan Anderson (not Andy) played for the Twins from 1986-1991. 

Overall, he played for the Twins (83-91), Yankees (92), Rangers (93), and Indians (93) organizations. 

Bobby Ralston didn't make the Major Leagues

He played for the Twins (84-89) and Athletics (90) organizations. 

Brad Bierley nver made the Majors.

Overall, he played for the Twins (85-89) and Cubs (90-91) organizations. 

Brian Harper played in the Majors for the Angels (79-81), Pirates (82-84), Cardinals (85), Tigers (86), Athletics (87, 95), Twins (88-93), and Brewers (94) 

Overall, he played for the Angels (77-81), Pirates (82-84), Cardinals (85), Tigers (86), Athletics (87, 95), Twins (88-93), Brewers (94) and Mariners (00) 

Chris Pittaro played for the Tigers 1985 and Twins 1986-1987

Overall, he played for the Tigers (82-85) and Twins (86-88) organizations

Doug Baker played in the Majors for the Tigers from 1984-1987 and the Twins from 1988-1990

Overall, he played for the Tigers (82-87), Twins (88-90), and Astros (91) organizations. 

Eric Bullock played in the Majors for Houston (85-86), Twins (88), Phillies (89), and Expos (90-92)

Overall, he played for the Astros (81-87), Twins (87-88), Phillies (89), Expos (90-92), Mets (93), and Padres (95) organizations. He played 1994 in Mexico

Freddie Toliver played in the Majors for the Reds (84), Phillies (85-87), Twins (88-89), Padres (89), and Pirates (93)

Overall, he played for the Yankees (79-81), Reds (82-85), Phillies (85-87), Twins (88-89), Padres (89), Angels (90-91), Pirates (92-93) organizations

He also played from 1994-1996 in China and in the Independents in 1998. 

Jeff Bumgarner never made it out of the minors

He played for the Twins (85-88), Mets (89-90), and Orioles (90-92) organizations. 

Jim Davins never made it out of the minors

He played for the Pirates (85-86), Twins (87-89), Expos (90), and Brewers (91) organizations. 

Jim Mahoney was one of two managers for the team. 

This was his last job managing or coaching in baseball. 

Jim Shellenback's only managerial work was in 1988. The rest of his time was spent as a pitching coach, working with Elizabethton from 1994-2012

Jim Winn played in the Majors for the Pirates (83-86), White Sox (87), and Twins (88)

Overall, he played for the Pirates (81-86), White Sox (87), and Twins (88) organizations. 

John  Moses played in the Majors for the Mariners (82-87, 92), Twins (88-90), and Tigers (91)

Overall, he played for the Mariners (80-87, 92), Twins (88-90), Tigers (91), Pirates (91) and Indians (91) organizations. 

Karl Best played in the Majors for the Mariners (83-86), and Twins (88)

Overall, he played for the Mariners (78-87), Tigers (87), Twins (88) and Giants (88) organizations. 

Kelvin Torve played in the Majors for the Twins (88), and Mets (90-91) 

Overall, he played for the Giants (81-84), Orioles (85-87), Twins (88-89), Mets (90-91) organizations.

He also played in Japan from 1992-1993. 

Mark Portugal played in the Majors for the Twins (84-88), Astros (89-93), Giants (94-95), Reds (95-96), Phillies (97-98), and Red Sox (99)

Overall, he played for the Twins (81-88), Astros (89-93), Giants (94-95), Reds (95-96), Phillies (97-98), and Red Sox (99) organizations. 

Phil Wilson never made it out of the Minors

He played for the Twins (84-88) and Expos (89) organizations. 

Ray Soff played in the Majors for the Cardinals in 1986-1987

Overall, he played for the Cubs (79-84), Cardinals (85-87), Twins (88-89), Mets (89-91), and Angels (92) organizations. 

Ricky Jones played for the Orioles for 16 games in 1986

Overall, he played for the Orioles (80-87), and Twins (87-88) organizations

Roy Smith played in the Majors for the Indians (84-85), Twins (86-90), and Orioles (91) 

Overall, he played for the Phillies (79-82), Indians (83-85), Twins (86-90), Orioles (91), and Pirates (95) organizations. 

Steve Liddle never played in the Majors

Overall, he played for the Angels (81-86) and Twins (87-88) organizations. 

TR Bryden played 16 games for the Angels in 1986

Overall, he played for the Angels (81-87) and Twins (88) organizations. 

Vic Rodriguez played 11 games for Baltimore in 1984 and 6 games for Minnesota in 1989

Overall, he played for the Orioles (77-84), Padres (85), Cardinals (86-87), Twins (88-91), Phillies (92-93), Marlins (94), and Red Sox (95) organizations. 

He also played in Mexico in in 1992. 

Winston Ficklin didn't make the Majors 

Overall, he played for the Indians (81-83, 85-87), Yankees (84), Twins (88), and Cubs (89) organizations.  

 

1988 CMC Toledo Mud Hens

 Today is the Toledo Mud Hens.

In 1987, they went 70-70

In 1988, they were 58-84

So who was on this team of Tiger Mud Hens?

Benny Ruiz never made it out of the minors. 

He played from 1982-1989, spending all but 1989 with the Tigers organization. He finished with the Indians. 

Billy Bean played in the Majors for the Tigers (87-89), Dodgers (89), and Padres (93-95) 

Overall, he played for the Tigers (86-89), Dodgers (89-91), Angels (92), and Padres (93-95) organizations. He also spent part of 1992 in Japan.

Interestingly, he also seemed to be a teammate of Billy Beane in Toledo. 

Chris Hoiles played in the Majors for Baltimore from 1989-1998

He played for the Tigers from 1986-1988.

He was part of a trade to bring Fred Lynn to Detroit.  

Dave Beard played in the Majors for Oakland (80-83), Seattle (84), Chicago Cubs (85), and Detroit (89)

Overall, he played in the Athletics (77-83), Mariners (84), Cubs (85), Indians (85), Braves (86), and Tigers (88-89) organizations. 

Dave Cooper never made it out of the minor leagues

He played his entire career (85-90) in the Tigers system. 

Don Schulze played in the Majors for the Cubs (83-84), Indians (84-86), Mets (87), Yankees (89), and Padres (89)

Overall, he played for the Cubs (80-84), Indians (84-87), Mets (87), Tigers (88), Yankees (89), Padres (89) and Orioles (93) organizations. 

He also spent 1990-1992 in Japan. 

Donnie Rowland never made it out of the minors. 

He spent his entire career with the Tigers (85-89) 

Doug Strange played in the Majors for Detroit (89), Chicago Cubs (91-92), Texas (93-94), Seattle (95-96), Montreal (97), and Pittsburgh (98)

Overall, he played for the Tigers (85-89), Astros (90), Cubs (90-92), Rangers (93-94), Mariners (95-96), Expos (97), Pirates (98-99), and Braves (00) Organizations. 

Eric King played in the Majors for Detroit from 1986-1988, Chicago White Sox 1989-1990, Cleveland 1991, and Detroit in 1992. 

Overall, he played for the Giants (83-85), Tigers (86-88, 92), White Sox (89-90), and Indians (91) organizations. 

He also played in the Independent Western League in 1998

Jeff Reynolds never made it out of the minor leagues.

He played for the Yankees (80-82), Blue Jays (82-84), Expos (85-87), Tigers (88) and Reds (89) organizations.  

John Duffy did not make it out of the minor leagues.

He played for the Tigers (84-88) and Royals (89) organizations.

Mark Huismann played in the Majors for Kansas City (83-86), Seattle (86-87), Cleveland (87), Detroit (88), Baltimore (89) and Pittsburgh (90-91)

Overall, he played for the Royals (80-86, 91-92), Mariners (86-87), Indians (87), Tigers (88), Orioles (89), and Pirates (90-91) organizations.

Mike Brown played in the Majors for California (83-85, 88) and Pittsburgh (85-86)

Overall, he played for the Angels (80-85, 88-89), Pirates (85-86), Braves (87), White Sox (87), and Tigers (88) organizations. He also spent 1990 in Japan. 

Mike Trujillo played in the Majors for Boston (85-86), Seattle (86-87), and Detroit (88-89) 

Overall, he played for the White Sox (82-84), Red Sox (85-86), Mariners (86-87), Tigers (88-89) and Mets (89) organizations. 

Pat Corrales was the manager of this team. It was his only year managing in the minor leagues.

He spent time in a coaching or managerial capacity from 1976-2009, most notably as part of Bobby Cox' Braves in the 90s. 

Paul Cherry never made it out of the minors. 

He played for the Cardinals (81-87) and Tigers (88) organizations. 

Paul Felix never made it out of the minors. 

He played for the Twins (82-85) and Tigers (86-88) organizations

Pedro Chavez never made it out of the minors.. 

He spent his North American career with the Tigers (81-88)

He spent 1991-1992 in China. 

Pete Rice never made it out of the minors. 

He played for the Pirates (80-87), Tigers (87-88) and Brewers (88) organizations

Rey Palacios played in the Majors for Kansas City from 1988-1990

Overall, he played for the Tigers (83-88), Royals (88-90), Angels (92) and Orioles (93) organizations. 

Roman Pena played 8 games in the Majors for Detroit in 1989.

Overall, he played for the Pirates (80) and Tigers (84-89) organizations. 

Scott Lusader played in the Majors for Detroit from 1987-1990 and for the Yankees in 1991

Overall, he played for the Tigers (85-89, 90) Astros (89), and Yankees (91) organizations. 

Stan Clarke played in the Majors for Toronto (83-86), Seattle (87), Kansas City (89) and St Louis (90) 

Overall, he played for the Blue Jays (81-86), Mariners (87), Tigers (88), Royals (89), and Cardinals (90-91) organizations. 

Steve Searcy played in the Majors for Detroit from 1988-1991 and for Philadelphia from 1991-1992.

Overall, he played for the Tigers (85-91), Phillies (91-92), Dodgers (92) and Orioles (93) organizations. 

Tim Leiper did not make it out of the minor leagues. 

He played for the Tigers (85-90, 95), Mets (91, 96), Royals (92), and Pirates (93-94) organizations

He spent some time in Toronto as the First Base coach from 2014-2018

He also, according to Wikipedia, had a hand in Canada's World Baseball Classic teams and as part of the Baseball Canada team that won the Pan Am Gold.