Archive for November, 2008
« Previous EntriesA Word of Thanks to . . . YOU!
Sunday, November 30th, 2008I know Thanksgiving was days ago, but shouldn’t we always be in the spirit of Thanksgiving? That being the case, I wanted to thank each and every one of your for reading, linking commenting on, and visiting this blog. I am thankful that I have this outlet to share one of my life passions with others. So, [...]
Baseball in Fort Wayne 2.0?
Saturday, November 29th, 2008If you are into the Social Media/Community/Web 2.0 thing, make sure you include Baseball in Fort Wayne in your hi-jinx! I’ve gotten around to creating profiles on MySpace, Facebook and Twitter. I encourage you to add/follow this blog if you are on any of those networks.
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Poll: Which Former Wizard Wins a Spot in Spring Training?
Saturday, November 29th, 2008[memedex: pollid#488374]
I know it is like crazy early to start talking about Spring Trianing, but I couldn’t think of a better poll to test out the new feature on this blog.
I’ll probably be doing polls more frequently if I get enough participation and the service works out well.
Topps Honors Include Former Wizards
Saturday, November 29th, 2008Earlier in November, Topps announced their Minor League Players of the year, which included former Wizards first baseman and designated hitter, Kyle Blanks. Topps has since gone on to name the top topps players throughout each of the Minor League Baseball levels. The Single-A and Double-A levels include former Wizards players. Here’s the rundown:
Single-A Topps Players [...]
Germano to Play in Japan in 2009
Friday, November 28th, 2008After throwing the historic first pitch when the Dodgers and Padres matched up in China to kick off the 2008 season, former Wizard Justin Germano must have decided he liked pitching on foreign soil. The right handed former Wizard has signed as a free agent with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks in Japan.
Germano went 0-3 with [...]
Your TinCaps Gear is Here
Friday, November 28th, 2008The Fort Wayne TinCaps have announced that their initial selection of officially licensed merchandise is now available to the general public. The TinCaps first wave of merchandise options include:
Youth and Adult T-shirts
Youth and Adult Sweatshirts
Youth and Adult Adjustable Hats
TinCaps gear is solely available this weekend by logging on to the team’s official online store at [...]
Wizards Where R They? – David Pauley
Friday, November 28th, 2008In 2001, the San Diego Padres drafted David Pauley out of high school in the eighth round. In 2003 with the Wizards, he posted a 7-7 record with a 3.29 earned run average to go along with 117 strikeouts and 38 bases on balls over 117.2 innings pitched. He started in 21 of his 22 [...]
Luis Cruz is Hitting Machine in Mexican League
Thursday, November 27th, 2008Sandlot Swashbucklers catches us up with former Wizards infielder, Luis Cruz, who is making his presence known in the Mexican League this winter. I look for him to be an everyday player in 2009.
Luis Cruz has a 9-game hitting streak going, and he’s hitting .371 over those 9 games for the Obregon Yaquis. His 4th inning double [...]
Local Ties: Scott Scheumann to Evansville
Thursday, November 27th, 2008Bishop Dwenger senior, Scott Scheumann will sign a national letter of intent to continue his baseball career with the University of Evansville. The signing will take place in the Bishop Dwenger library on Friday, November 14 at 9:10 a.m. Scheumann had a 6 – 4 record for the Saints last season with a 4.12 ERA. [...]
Former Wizards on Some Wish Lists
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008It’s been kind of intersteding to observe some bloggers who are hoping for the possible signing of some former Wizards free agents (many of whom have yet to really make a mark in the Majors) or the moving up the ladder to earn roster spots. Here’s a quick breakdown…
Tenth Inning Stretch Sees Dory Doyne as [...]