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THE SONS of Sal Fasano are on pace for the worst season in Fisher Cats history, but fans will continue flocking to Northeast Delta Dental Stadium for the final 20 home games of the season.
It's too beautiful. Toronto general manager Alex Anthopoulos says Manchester is the "crown jewel" of its minor-league affiliates. As the Fisher Cats prepare for a six-game homestand beginning Tuesday against Erie, here are some more reasons to stay locked onto the last-place club:
HIT RECORD: Shortstop Ryan Goins was the first Eastern Leaguer to reach 100 hits this season, and the first-year Fisher Cat has a chance to break the club's single-season hit record (158), set by Darin Mastroianni in 2010. Goins, a fourth-round pick out of Dallas Baptist, picked up his 119th hit of the year on Friday. The lefty took a .289 average into Saturday night at Altoona.
MORE PROSPECTS: Toolsy outfielder Jake Marisnick is among the top 50 prospects in all of Minor League Baseball. The 21-year-old can hit for average and power, throw and has excellent speed for a 6-foot-4, 200-pounder. Marisnick, called up from Advanced-A Dunedin this month, is one of those players you'll be talking about in the future, saying, "I remember seeing him play for the Fisher Cats." High-ceiling starter John Stilson (2-3, 4.85 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for the Fisher Cats on Thursday.
VISITING TALENT: Watch for Erie mega-talent Nick Castellanos when the Fisher Cats open a three-game set with the SeaWolves on Tuesday. The third baseman and outfielder hit .405 in the Florida State League before earning a June promotion to Double-A. Castellanos has been playing more outfield while preparing for a career with the Tigers, whose lineup features corner infielders Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder.
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