Found this tidbit just today on the Northwoods Blog:
"Herrera Called Up
June 3rd, 2008
I try on a daily basis to check the Major League Baseball transaction wire. With the start of the Northwoods League season I’ve been focusing my time elsewhere and haven’t checked it in almost a week. Well, I was very pleased when I looked today.
Danny Herrera, known as Danny Ray Herrera to many, had his contract “selected” today by the Cincinnati Reds. Less than three years ago he was pitching for the La Crosse Loggers. In 2005, the 5′8″, 145 pound (that’s not a misprint) left-hander joined the Loggers in early July. He appeared in seven games in the second half of the season going 5-1 with a 3.13 ERA.
Herrera was drafted by the Texas Rangers and quickly became one of their top prospects. He was traded to Cincinnati this offseason in the deal that sent American League Triple Crown and MVP contender Josh Hamilton to the Rangers.
With the call up of Herrera, 47 Northwoods League alumni have suited up in the Major Leagues.
Curt Carstensen
Director of Operations
Northwoods League"