Article: The Return Of Miguel Sano

[John Bonnes]

The recent success of Kennys Vargas had me wondering about the other Twins slugger we were supposed to see this year. So I checked in with Jon Paley, one of the producers of Ballplayer:Pelotero which documented the struggles Twins prospect Miguel Sano faced when signing with a major league team.“Sano's update is going as planned,” said Paley. “We were filming with him down in Fort Myers a few weeks ago and he seems very comfortable throwing and taking his first couple swings in the cage. Everything is looking good for him to make a full recovery for next season.”

 

And if you think Twins fans are anxious for his return, you should try talking to Paley. Paley was midway through a second documentary about Sano called The MIguel Sano Story, which details Sano’s rise through the minor leagues. The problem is it is supposed to end when he makes the majors.

 

“Miguel's injury pushed back the timeline for the documentary,” Paley confessed. “We are committed to following wherever his story goes, so when he got sidelined for the season it meant a whole new storyline for us.”

 

So the documentary filmmakers have followed the story. “We have been filming with Miguel throughout his surgery and rehabilitation,” says Paley. “Our next shoot will take us down to the [Dominican Republic] this November to film the birth of Miguel's first child. After that, we hope to see you all again at spring training.”

 

So how far are we from seeing the sequel? Despite the delay, they’ve been working on other aspects of the film. “We have already started editing the film but it is a long process,” Paley revealed, “especially since we have 5 times as much footage this time around. Once we've got the film together we will start looking at the best ways to get it out there, in theaters, online, and in fans' hands.”

 

In the meantime, you can help make the film a reality by visiting their relaunched website MiguelSanoStory.com. You can also get the latest information on their progress. “We encourage fans of the film to sign up for our mailing list to stay in touch with all the developments on the film and follow Miguel's progress as he works his way towards his big league debut.” At the site you can also find videos, photos, articles and outtakes from the film, as well as shop for #powerbanana t-shirts, and other cool swag from the project.

 

It won’t be until spring that we see Miguel back in action. It likely won’t be until summer that we see him at Target Field. And it will be later still that we get the inside story of his minor league journey. Hang in there, Twins fans, and in the meantime, check out MiguelSanoStory.com for updates and a lot more fun stuff.

 

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[Twins Fan From Afar]

I met these guys last year in New Britain. Super nice, really dedicated to this project. Glad to see them seeing this through to the end.

[Madre Dos]

I can't wait to see Miguel in spring training.  Missed him last season secondary to his injury.  One of the most colorful kids I have hosted in my home for the Elizabethton Twins.

[Sarah]

Thanks for the update John- it was fun meeting those guys at TwinsFest last winter!