Archive for August, 2007
Parker Introduced to Media
Tuesday, August 21st, 2007From MLB.com:
“This is an exciting day for all of us,” said general manager Josh Byrnes. “Any time you draft a player and bring him in here, we get excited about the future.”
The right-hander out of Norwell (Ind.) High School received a $2.1 million signing bonus. He was named the Indiana Gatorade Player of the [...]
Local Ties: August 16, 2007
Thursday, August 16th, 2007A handful of Fort Wayne and NE Indiana headlines to share today:
D-backs ink top Draft pick Parker: Local high school standout and first round pick is now a professional baseball player
Notes: Bush needs elbow surgery: Former Wizard shortstop and pitcher; past number one overall pick needs Tommy John surgery.
Notes: Wedge expressing frustration: In light of [...]
Former Wizards Pitcher, Jack Cassel Makes MLB Debut
Friday, August 10th, 2007Former Wizards pitcher, Jack Cassel, was called up from Triple-A on Friday, August 10th to join the parent club Padres. He debuted after coming in for the starter, Wil Ledezma, in the third inning.
Plans call for Cassel to pitch in long relief for the Padres after putting together a resume that earned him a Triple-A [...]