MINORS: The Eyes Have It—Franco, Turang, more from the Midwest League

Hard to believe, but we are already nearing the two-month mark in the minor league regular season.

In the Midwest League, the weather is beginning to improve, depending on Mother Nature’s mood. As we head towards June, we start to see who is beginning to click into mid-season form.

Due to the weather, many players—especially those from warmer climates—face a challenging start to the year. They face a mix of both rainouts and yes, an occasionally snow-out, depending on the location. You may not think it should play a big factor, but stick a California or Latin American teenager somewhere in Wisconsin in April and there’s going to be an adjustment period.

With the Midwest League All-Star game set to take place on June 18 in South Bend,...

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