Archives for November, 2007
Wayne the Wizard Reflects (Part 3)
Friday, November 30th, 2007
Note: This is the third in a series of posts that cover my interview with Travis Weaver, who performed as Wayne the Wizard in Fort Wayne while employed with the Fort Wayne Wizards. Photo courtesy of the Fort Wayne Wizards. Part 1 can be read here. Part 2 can be read here.
Which players were your […]
Wayne the Wizard Reflects . . . (Part 2)
Thursday, November 29th, 2007
Note: This is the second in a series of posts that cover my interview with Travis Weaver, who performed as Wayne the Wizard in Fort Wayne while employed with the Fort Wayne Wizards. Photo courtesy of the Fort Wayne Wizards. Part I can be read here.
“I started to really loosen up after the first few […]
Wayne the Wizard Reflects on Two Seasons of Amazing Baseball
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
Note: This is the first in a series of posts that cover my interview with Travis Weaver, who performed as Wayne the Wizard in Fort Wayne while employed with the Fort Wayne Wizards. Photo courtesy of the Fort Wayne Wizards.
His first appearance as Wayne the Wizard wasn’t on a ball diamond. It was a two-hour […]
Former Wizards Pitcher; Serafini 50-game suspension
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
Normally I love to report the news of former Wizards and local ties. But, unfortunately the world isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Such is the case for now free agent, Dan Serafini, who was suspended 50 games today for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance that is in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug […]
Extra Innings on YouTube
Monday, November 26th, 2007
Local indoor baseball and softball training facility, Extra Innings, has posted a promo video on YouTube. It’s provide below:
Extra Innings (Fort Wayne) Website
Tags: baseball training, softball training, Extra Innings
Torii Hunter Signs with Angels
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
One of the biggest names during the hot stove season this year was former Fort Wayne Wizards outfielder Torii Hunter. But news broke early this morning that Hunter has signed a five-year 90 million dollar deal with the California Anaheim Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. It officially closes the book on one chapter of his […]
Two Wizards Added to 40-Man Roster
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
With the Rule 5 draft not far away, many teams are adding players to their 40-man rosters to protect them. As you might remember, the Royals picked up former Wizards pitcher Joakim Soria becuase they left him unprotected. Two days after KC snagged him, he pitched a perfect game in the Mexican League. He then […]
Wizards Announce Groundbreaking
Monday, November 19th, 2007
Fort Wayne, IN – Preparations for the Fort Wayne Wizards 2009 season have begun! The official ground breaking ceremony for the Wizards’ new downtown ballpark and the entire mixed-use Harrison Square project will take place Thursday, November 29th. The team will begin taking reservations for 2009 season ticket packages the following morning, November 30th, at […]
Former Wizard, Yordany Ramirez Signs with Astros
Friday, November 16th, 2007
Former Fort Wayne Wizards outfielder, Yordany Ramirez, has signed with the Houston Astros and appears to have a good chance to make the big league roster. In fact, the signing is what enabled Houston to pull the trigger on a trade with the Atlanta Braves to acquire Oscar Villarreal for center fielder Josh Anderson.
“Making this […]
Former Wizards Poised to Lead Friars to Victory
Friday, November 16th, 2007
Several former Fort Wayne Wizards have made it to the big leagues . . . 62 to be exact. Some of the more prominent names include Jake Peavy, Torri Hunter, LaTroy Hawkins, Michael Cuddyer, Corey Koskie, Matt Lawton, A.J. Piersynski and more.
During the 2007 season, a few more made their big league debuts . . […]
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