Archive for April, 2008
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Saturday, April 19th, 2008So, I am on my way home from the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds game on Thursday. I’m a little bummed that the Reds busted out a rare win and took it to the Cubs pretty much all day, and I’m not looking too forward to the long train ride and drive home. So, I’m […]
Payne Coming Back to Fort Wayne
Friday, April 18th, 2008Outfielder Danny Payne joined the Fort Wayne Wizards today while outfielder Angel Mercado has been sent the disabled list, the San Diego Padres announced prior to a six-game Wizards homestand.
Payne was selected by the Padres in the supplemental first round, 64th overall, of the 2007 draft out of Georgia Tech. He spent most of that […]
LaTroy Hawkins Changes Numbers . . . Again
Friday, April 18th, 2008When LaTroy Hawkins came to the New York Yankees, he reported to Spring Training and wore number 22. Then, Morgan Ensberg - who was randomly given number 21 as a non-roster invitee - willingly forfeited number 21. Hawkins saw an opportunity to honor an international hero; Yankees fans saw an opportunity to be idiots (IMHO):
Hawkins […]
This Week on Talkin’ Sports
Friday, April 18th, 2008Members of the Ft. Wayne Flash will visit the show Saturday morning before heading to Dayton to take on the Diamonds in the National Womens Football Association opener for both teams. The Flash will also discuss their association with Special Olympics in Fort Wayne.
We’ll also hear from Tom Rehm, Founder of the Nancy Rehm Border […]
Fort Fragments (Wizards): 04/17/2008
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008Matt Latos, who signed for $1.25 million with the Padres last May, has recovered from shoulder soreness. The Padres will keep him in extended spring training and then he is expected to report to the Wizards. “He threw a lot of pitches” in two innings Thursday, said Grady Fuson, vice president of scouting and development. […]
Hawkins, Hunter, Others to Honor Robinson
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Today, Jackie Robinson’s number 42 is temporarily unretired in Major League Baseball. Commissioner Bud Selig proclaimed the action for the second consecutive year as Major League Baseball celebrates the anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking its color barrier. Any Major League player may wear the late Hall of Famer’s famous No. 42 in action on Tuesday.
The […]
Yanks’ Backstop Injuries Could Bring Moeller Call-up
Monday, April 14th, 2008The New York Yankees saw their primary backup catcher, Jose Molina injure his left hamstring during last night’s game. Molina had been filling in for starting catcher, Jorge Posada who is dealing with injury woes of his own. The two injuries could land a call-up for former Wizards catcher, Chad Moeller.
Molina had to come out […]
Newark Bears Sign Former Wizards JJ Tujillo and Brain Burgamy
Monday, April 14th, 2008The Newark Bears Professional Baseball Club announced today that they have signed former Wizards, JJ Trujillo and Brian Burgamy, to contracts for the 2008 season.
The 32 year-old Trujillo was a member of the Bears’ championship-winning team of a year ago. He appeared in 10 games, tossing scoreless ball in each contest, at the beginning of […]
Matt LeCroy Signs with Lancaster Barnstormers
Monday, April 14th, 2008Last February, Matt LeCroy signed with the Oakland A’s following Jeremy Brown’s sudden retirement. The A’s offered the catcher and first baseman a spot on their Triple-A squad, but LeCroy turned it down to play in the Atlantic League for the Lancaster Barnstormers.
“We’re very excited to have him in the middle of our lineup,” manager […]
Kyle Fletcher a Big Part of Calvin College Turnaround
Sunday, April 13th, 2008The Calvin College Knights are off to their best start in the baseball program’s history. With a 17-2 record, senior and Fort Wayne native, Kyle Fletcher is looking to put the 46-65 record of the last three years behind him.
Calvin, led by first-year coach John Sparks, is ranked 23rd in NCAA Division III for its […]
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