Through 8 games this season, the Bears are now an even .500 at 4-4. The mediocre record is certainly indicative of the great play so far this year. Prospects have been living up to their expectations. Jared Wells is already 2-0 with a microscopic 0.84 ERA (no, thats not a typo), 12 K, and 2 BB in 10.2 innings. I saw him pitch at the Friday game against Carolina and he was lights out. Jose Oyervidez hasn't even given up a run this season in 11.2 innings. Carrillo has yet to get a decision but has pitched well with an ERA under 3. Basham and Thompson, the other 2/5 of the rotation, have not been as productive. Thompson is 0-1 giving up 5 runs in 3 innings. George Kottaras has lived up to his #2 Padres prospect expectations; batting .318 in 7 games with 3 double-baggers. Brett Bonvechio leads the team with 13 total bases and has the BayBears' only home run this season.

The Bears continue their series in Mississippi through Saturday and return to the Hank Sunday to begin a five game set against the Chattanooga Lookouts. Day game on Wednesday; I'll definitely be there.