Just noticed it tonight, but Yahoo’s Jeff Passan did a story last week on Travis Snider and the personal issues he was forced to deal with before he turned 21. I had no idea things were so difficult for him. Kudos to him for overcoming the tough times and making something of himself.
Posts Tagged ‘Travis Snider’
16 Apr
Now Pitching For The Oakland Athletics…
The Oakland A’s landed four pitching prospects on Baseball America’s Top 100 list this offseason. One, Gio Gonzalez, appeared in ten games for the major league club last season; a second, Michael Inoa, won’t turn 17 until freakin’ September – he’s still young enough to be counting his age in half years – and shouldn’t [...]
29 Aug
Now Batting For The Toronto Blue Jays
Been awhile since I’ve done one of these… About six weeks ago, I watched Travis Snider crush pitch after pitch after pitch – something like ten in all – over the right field wall at Manchester’s Merchantsauto.com Stadium. It was obvious the kid, who I rechristened “Wayne” after realizing that he wore number 99, could [...]
7 Aug
Travis Snider is Inching Toward Ontario
Kudos to OMDQ for making it out to see Travis Snider win the AA Home Run Derby. Because the slugger is back, back, back, GONE! Reports from the Fisher Cats, who gave Snider a home for 98 games this season, indicate that Snider is on his way to the AAA Syracuse Chiefs. I took the [...]
18 Jul
I Went To The Eastern League All-Star Game; No, I Did Not Take Pictures
A few weeks ago, my friend Chris texted me with some interesting news: the Eastern League All-Star Game was going to be held in Manchester, NH, on July 16. Since we both live about fifteen minutes away from the city affectionately known as Manch Vegas but don’t get up there to see the New Hampshire [...]
22 May
The Z-Meter: 5/22/2008
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: Evan Longoria, 3B, Durham (AAA) to [...]
2 May
You Have To Appreciate Any Comparison To Bo Jackson
I really need to get my butt up to Manchester to see Blue Jays prospect Travis Snider in action. From The Union Leader’s Kevin Gray: At times, it’s been almost painful to watch the youngster through his first 10 games at Double-A. Snider, batting .135 strictly as a designated hitter, has struck out 22 times [...]
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