As a father, certain stories strike a deeper chord with me than others. The one I just read, first from the Associated Press and then from TribToday.com, about Luke Holko – that one hit me harder than most. Luke is a four-year-old baseball fan from Ohio. On Wednesday, he was sitting with his parents in [...]
Archive for September, 2009
3 Sep
Carolina League All-Stars Announced
Only a day late on this one – the Carolina League announced its postseason All-Stars yesterday: Catcher: Caleb Joseph, Frederick Keys First Base: Brandon Waring, Frederick Keys First Base: Chris Marrero, Potomac Nationals Second Base: Cord Phelps, Kinston Indians Third Base: Brent Morel, Winston-Salem Dash Shortstop: Danny Espinosa, Potomac Nationals Outfield: Matt Angle, Frederick Keys [...]
3 Sep
Northwest League All-Stars Announced
Little better this time: the Northwest League announced its postseason All-Stars two days after the Appalachian League: Catcher: Vincent DiFazio, Spokane Indians First Base: Ryan Wheeler, Yakima Bears Second Base: Vincent Belnome, Eugene Emeralds Third Base: Drew Biery, Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Shortstop: Hak-Ju Lee, Boise Hawks Outfield: Ryan Royster, Everett AquaSox Outfield: Miguel Velazquez, Spokane Indians [...]
3 Sep
Appalachian League All-Stars Announced
The Appalachian League announced its postseason All-Stars, oh, nine days ago. That’s quite the lag, even for me: Catcher: Robert Stock, Johnson City Cardinals First Base: Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg, Danville Braves Second Base: Jose Altuve, Greeneville Astros Third Base: Vinnie Catricala, Pulaski Mariners Third Base: Rich Racobaldo, Johnson City Cardinals Shortstop: Brian Dozier, Elizabethton Twins Outfield: [...]
3 Sep
Now Batting For The San Francisco Giants…
Actually, “Now Batting For” might not be the best description for Buster Posey’s next few weeks with the Giants. “Now Coming In As A Defensive Replacement And Occasionally Starting If Bengie Molina Can’t Play” is probably a more apt, though much wordier, option. Posey was called up on Wednesday, capping off a remarkable season that [...]
3 Sep
The Package of Pitching Prospects…
You’re a major league baseball team. Maybe you’re in the midst of spitting hot fire. Maybe you’re in the midst of crawling out from the wreckage of fail that an internet punster would deign to deem epic. But you have several highly touted young studs. And a source like Baseball America would deem that these kids are [...]
2 Sep
The Z-Meter: 9/2/2009 September is for Call-Ups
The Z-meter tracks the story arcs of 25 top prospects (or players we just like) on their way to the bigs. It is named after current Washington Nationals star Ryan Zimmerman, who made the transition from anchoring the University of Virginia to starring in MLB in one year. Promoted: Jordan Zimmermann: Syracuse Chiefs (AAA) to [...]
2 Sep
The Long Awaited Media Homerun Derby Video
At last week’s Media Homerun Derby, my wife was in charge of getting some video of Team Bus Leagues in action. (In the first email he sent after I informed him that I was in, Eric ordered us to get video documentation. He used all caps when making the demand, so I knew he meant business.) [...]
1 Sep
California League All-Stars Announced
The California League announced its postseason All-Star team earlier today: Catcher: Koby Clemens, Lancaster JetHawks First Base: Joe Dunigan, High Desert Mavericks Second Base: Jason Van Kooten, Modesto Nuts Third Base: Alex Liddi, High Desert Mavericks Shortstop: Beamer Weems, Lake Elsinore Storm Outfield: Thomas Neal, San Jose Giants Outfield: Roger Kieschnick, San Jose Giants Outfield: [...]
1 Sep
International League All-Stars Announced
The International League’s postseason All-Stars were announced earlier today: Catcher: Erik Kratz, Indianapolis Indians First Base: Andy Tracy, Lehigh Valley IronPigs Second Base: Kevin Russo, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Third Base: Andy Marte, Columbus Clippers Shortstop: Brent Dlugach, Toledo Mud Hens Outfield: Jordan Brown, Columbus Clippers Outfield: Shelley Duncan, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Outfield: Jon Weber, Durham Bulls Designated [...]
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