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Do You Have a Midwest League Related Blog? Let Me Know!
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
I’m working on a project that is of particular interest to Midwest League bloggers to provide blog promotion and shared resources/information. I’m not quite ready to reveal it yet, but I wanted to get the process going. It’s free and purely opt-in - I am not automatically including anyone who doesn’t make a request. Until I […]
Headley on His Way Up
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
The San Diego Padres are set to call up former Wizards, Chase Headley, who is widely regarded as the team’s top prospect. Reportedly, he will join the team this weekend in Cleveland.
The converted third baseman is in his first season playing the outfield and was hitting .305 with 13 home runs and 40 RBIs in […]
Opening Day 2008
Monday, March 31st, 2008
It’s the real Opening Day. I’ve watched Mr. Baseball and will visit Rollie Zeider to ask for his belssing on the Cubs. With that, here’s my predictions for 2008:
ALE: Boston
ALW: Los Angeles (California) Angels of Aneheim
ALC: Detroit
WILD: Cleveland
NLE: Mets
NLW: Arizona
NLC: Cubs
WILD: Atlanta
World Series: Tigers Vs. Cubs. Cubs win it in seven thrilling games.
Fantasy Baseball League Openings
Friday, February 29th, 2008
I have a few spots available in my Yahoo fantasy baseball league. Live online draft takes place tomorrow at 9:15 EST. Feel free to click here if you are interested in joining up.
Wizards Watch: Leo Rosales Traded
Friday, July 27th, 2007
The San Diego Padres traded minor league relief pitcher Leo Rosales to the Arizona Diamondbacks for outfielder Scott Hairston on Friday.
Before breaking his hand on June 8, Rosales had gone 1-1 with a 3.28 ERA in 24 games for Triple-A Portland. He also collected 14 saves in 15 opportunities. Over five Minor League seasons, […]
Big League Bus Trip - Tribe vs. Royals
Tuesday, June 5th, 2007
The following note was e-mailed to me today. Looks like a great opportunity to take in a good game with a good group of folks.
The G.E. Apprentice Alumni Association is taking a bus-load from the G.E. Taylor St. parking lot to Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio Thursday, June 7 to see the Indians take on […]
FW Baseball Federation Scheduling Meeting on Sunday
Wednesday, March 21st, 2007
The Fort Wayne Baseball Federation will conduct its scheduling meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday at Crumback-Symon Chevrolet in New Haven. The Federation includes teams in the Colin Lister League (age 18 and younger) and the Red Carrington League (unlimited age).
For information, e-mail Brent Windmiller at dustydap22 @ comcast.net or call 260-749-8674.
(Note: Windmiller’s e-maill address […]
Rattler Radio Blogs Harrison Square
Monday, January 22nd, 2007
Chris Mehring over at Rattler-Radio (which is dedicated to covering Midwest League news) recently blogged about the Harrison Square coverage in local newspapers.
Read the post here.
Tags: Harrison Square, Minor League Baseball, Wizards, Fort Wayne, Downtown Revitalization
Midwest League Guide on Harrison Square
Thursday, January 11th, 2007
Joel Dinda (AKA “Jowo”) over at the MidWest League Guide offers his thoughts on Harrison Square. soem good points. I’ll wrap up my perspectives tomorrow with part 3 of my series.
Harrison Square, a city-sponsored downtown redevelopment project which would necessarily include substantial public and privately funding, is an apparently-serious effort. The project would include a […]
Weighing in on Harrison Square - Part 1
Wednesday, January 10th, 2007
When I refer to Harrison Square, I am referring to the project in totality . . . not just a ball park, as is often . . .
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