Archives for April, 2008
Fort Fragments (Wizards & Local Ties):April 30, 2008
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
South Bend Silverhawks (Diamondbacks) and Norwell standout Jarrod Parker earned his first professional win over the Beloit Snappers (Twins) 7-1. Parker allowed nine runs over his first three starts, but all but two were unearned. Parker righted the ship with this latest start though. He worked five innings and allowed just one run on two […]
Padres Dominican Facility to Groom Future Wizards
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
While the Colorado Rockies were playing in the 2007 World Series, the Padres hired Felix Feliz away from the Rox with the hope that he would help them emulate their success in locating and signing talent in Latin America. As a player, Feliz, 40, was a career minor-league second baseman in Pittsburgh’s farm system. He […]
Burke’s Return to Fort Wayne (sort of)
Monday, April 28th, 2008
Last summer, I watched with a lot of interest when Michael Barrett was traded from the Cubs to the Padres. However, that was the least interesting part of it. The other components of that trade saw Fort Wayne native, Rob Bowen traded to the Cubs (only to be traded to the A’s for Jason […]
Fort Fragments (Wizards Edition): April 27, 2008
Sunday, April 27th, 2008
Former Wizard - the one who got away from the Padres - Joakim Soria finally showed signs of vulnerability. David Eckstein’s one-out single ended Soria’s streak of retiring 24 batters in a row. But he still has no ERA to accompany his six saves and 11 strikeouts.
Matt Latos made his first start of the season […]
Could Moeller be on the Move?
Saturday, April 26th, 2008
As expected, Chad Moeller was sent back to Triple-A after filling in for Posada and Molina while they were injured. But that’s not to indicate he didn’t show the team - and other teams - something during his brief stay.
In fact, was impressive. Over his six games this season, he’s hitting well over his career […]
A New Harrison Square Blog
Friday, April 25th, 2008
I stumbled onto a new blog today. The blogger, listed only as “FW Citizen” has just two posts as of this writing, so who knows where it will go from here. It can be found at http://accountw331.blogspot.com.
The catalyst for the idea is the re-location of the Fort Wayne Wizards to a new stadium, which will […]
This Week on Talkin’ Sports with Jim Shovlin on Y-100
Friday, April 25th, 2008
Tune in Saturday morning at 10 to Talkin’ Sports on 100.1 FM 100, when the guests will include:
Bishop Luers Assistant baseball coach Jeff Bunn who will talk about a charitable program the Knights players are working with off the field.
Running coach and Boston marathon finisher Brett Hess will talk about his Boston experience.
Mike McCaffrey, USF […]
All About Business . . . and Fun for Jarrod Parker
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
Steve Warden of The Journal Gazette waxes vicariously on the future and potential of 2007 Norwell graduate and MLB first round draft pick, Jarrod Parker.
“He was a lot better, and he’s going to keep getting better,” South Bend pitching coach Eric Sabel said of Parker’s performance. “Once he learns when he needs to get the […]
Matt Latos to Join Fort Wayne
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
You knew it was going to happen. You just didn’t know exactly when.
Fort Wayne, IN - Right-hander Mat Latos, one of the San Diego Padres top prospects in their minor league system, will join the Fort Wayne Wizards pitching staff today . . . Latos entered the 2008 season as the third-best minor league […]
Torii Hunter Does His Best Superman Impression
Monday, April 21st, 2008
Torii Hunter’s joining of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim may have been the biggest signing of the off season. And his Spring Training success drew a lot of attention from fans, observers and his teammates. And so far, he’s been as advertised.
Despite an injury to his toe, Hunter has hasn’t slowed from a torrid […]
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