Archive for March, 2008
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2008Many former Fort Wayne Wizards who go on to play in independent leagues. You may remember a post a couple weeks ago about L.J. Biernbaum and Michael Ryan playing in the Atlantic League.
Another player who has found a place in indy ball is right handed pitcher, Jarrett Gardner. In 2007, he emerged as ace [...]
Fort Fragments 3/26/2008: Antonelli, Parker, Germano, PTBNL
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008Two Fort Wayne ties show up in Matthew Whipps (The Diamond Cutter) list of “The Best NL Prospects You Don’t Know” that appears over at Big League Futures. At 2B, he lists Former Wizards, Matt Antonelli. At pitcher, he includes Norwell High School Alumnus and Arizona Diamondbacks farmhand, Jarrod Parker.
Former Wizards pitcher, Justin Germano, threw [...]
Astros Option Cassel to Triple-A; Joins Ramirez
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008The battle for the Houston Astros rotation lost a one of the candidates today when former Fort Wayne Wizards pitcher, Jack Cassel was optioned to Triple-A. He pitched well this spring and definitely garnered attention from the Astros general manager, Ed Wade and manager, Cecil Cooper.
“Basically, they reiterated that they felt I did a great [...]
Rivas Secures Roster Spot; Condrey Close; Others Not So Lucky
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008Spring Training is a time for veteran stars to return to form, for rookies and prospects to fine tune their game and impress their skippers and - among many other things - it’s a time for many to battle for a spot with their respective clubs.
So is the case with Luis Rivas and Clay [...]
Pierzynski Leaner and Ready for Rigors of Season
Monday, March 24th, 2008Maybe he was trying to increase his speed for another stint in professional wrestling. Okay, probably not. But the Chicago White Sox’s 31-year-old catcher, A.J. Pierzynski arrived in Arizona with 15 fewer pounds on his frame and ready to do whatever he could to put last year’s nightmare as a team in the background [source: [...]
Headley to Triple A and Outlook for Other Wizards
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008As expected, Chase Headley was sent to Triple A. He had a good spring. In 23 games, he hit .349 in 43 at-bats with three doubles and a triple, and he led the team in home runs with four and runs batted in with 14. Had it not been for the fact that he has [...]
Clay Condrey Looking to Earn Spot in Phillies Pen
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008It’s not often I get to blog about former Wizards when it doesn’t involve the Padres or Twins. When I do, it’s usually the Angels because of Torii Hunter or the Mets because of Oliver Perez. But today, I get to blog about Clay Condrey and the Philadelphia Phillies.
The right handed reliever went 5-0 with [...]
Corey Brock Discusses Former, Future Wizards
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008Padres reporter, Corey Brock, recently posted some of his spring notes. He talks about Chase Headley having a bat that is Major League ready, but a glove that isn’t quite there yet. There are many indications that he’ll head to Triple-A Portland to begin the season. Friar Forum seems to agree with that sentiment. Matt [...]
Peavy in the News
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008Former Wizards pitcher, and reigning National League Cy Young winner, Jake Peavy has had his name pop several times lately. Here’s a quick rundown:
Peavy supports Clemens, Bonds (MLB.com): Bonds hit his 700th homer off Peavy near the end of the 2004 season and may have had the last at-bat of his career against him in [...]
Midwest League Gallery from 2004
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008I thought I would turn back the clock today and pull up some photos from 2004. Looks like I was able to get a couple future Major Leaguers (Felix Pie, Mitch Maier, Ambiorix Burgos) during their minor moments. Enjoy
[tags]Felix Pie, Mitch Maier, Ambiorix Burgos, Drew Macias[/tags]