Archive for July, 2007

Wizards Watch: Leo Rosales Traded

July 27th, 2007 | Author: Chad Gramling

The San Diego Padres traded minor league relief pitcher Leo Rosales to the Arizona Diamondbacks for outfielder Scott Hairston on Friday.

Before breaking his hand on June 8, Rosales had gone 1-1 with a 3.28 ERA in 24 games for Triple-A Portland. He also collected 14 saves in 15 opportunities. Over five Minor League seasons, he has compiled a 24-16 record with 70 saves and a 2.54 ERA in 232 games. In 2005, he collected a a California League-best 27 saves.

As a member of the Fort Wayne Wizards in 2004, he paced the Midwest League with 26 saves, while striking out 66 over 57.2 innings pitched. He also compiled a 6-1 record with a 1.40 ERA.

MLB.com | SI.com

[tags]Leo Rozales, Fort Wayne Wizards[/tags]

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An Epic Battle

July 27th, 2007 | Author: Chad Gramling

Featuring Dinger and Epic Maximus.
Enjoy!

ThinkEpic.org
[tags]mascot fight, Epic, Think Epic, Baseball in Fort Wayne[/tags]

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Bowen Traded to A’s; Wedge Staying Put

July 16th, 2007 | Author: Chad Gramling

Fort Wayne native, Rob Bowen was designated for assignment by the Cubs before today’s game. Then he was traded to the Oakland Atheletics for Jason Kendall and minor league pitcher Jerry Blevins. [source: MLB.com]

Another Fort Wayne native is not on the move, though. Cleveland Indians skipper, Eric Wedge, who is in his fifth year with the team has had his contract extended through 2010. Wedge was under contract through 2007 with a club option for 2008 and 2009.

“This is a guy who has maximized the talent on this team,” general manager Mark Shapiro said, offering the development of youngsters Jhonny Peralta and Ryan Garko as prime examples. “And he’s a guy who the players respect. I think it’s the right thing to do and it maximizes the positive environment we have now.” [source: SI.com]

[tags]Rob Bowen, Oakland A’s, Trades, Jason Kendall, Eric Wedge, Cleveland Indians, Baseball in Fort Wayne[/tags]

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