Archives for the 'Wizards' Category
Nick Hundley Debuts in Style
Saturday, July 5th, 2008
It must be something about Big League debuts for former Wizards catchers this year. When Luke Carlin made his, he caught Greg Maddux’s 350th career win. Nick Hundley debut last night and he served as backstop for Cha Seung Baek’s 6 innings of no-hit ball. If you’re keeping score at home, Baek was acquired from […]
Nick Hundley to Join Padres’s Roster
Friday, July 4th, 2008
Micheal Barrett has had a rough season. He suffered multiple facial fractures, including a broken nose that will require surgery, when he was struck by a ball off his bat Wednesday in Denver. The full extent of his injuries will take more time to evaluate, but he will undoubtedly miss time; which provides another opportunity […]
Fort Fragments (Wizards): Pierzynski, Cuddyer, Condry, Headley and Matt Bush News!?!?
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
White Sox walk off behind Pierzynski: Former Wizards catcher, A.J. Pierzynski hit his second home run of the night in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the White Sox to their second straight extra-inning win over the Indians, 6-5, at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday night. Figures . . . I just traded […]
Half Way There: A Mid-Season Look at Estranged Friars
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
We’ve reached the half way point of the 2008 MLB season. I think that’s just cause to take a look at some of the seasons that former Fort Wayne Wizards are producing thus far. First up, the Estranged Friars. These former Wizards are no longer playing in the Padres organization but are still active in […]
Fort Fragments (Wizards): Bonine, Hawkins, Valentin, Headley,
Saturday, June 28th, 2008
Eddie Bonine Works Quick, Might Stick Around: Last night, former Wizard and current Detroit Tigers pitcher posted the best outing of his short career and made quick work of the Colorado Rockies. “Colorado put the ball in play on Bonine 27 times. Eleven of the 27 came on the first or second pitch of the […]
Padres Taking Page from Wizards Book?
Saturday, June 28th, 2008
The San Diego Padres, parent club of the Fort Wayne Wizards will start something “new” in July in an effort to bring fans to their brilliant and beautiful ballpark.
When the “July Dollar Days” get started, fans can purchase $1 hot dogs, $1 soft drinks and get $1 off all beer during July home games.
“We […]
It Might Be Dangerous . . . Paul DePodesta Blogs
Friday, June 27th, 2008
One blog I have been passively following for about a month is that of San Diego Padres’ Special Assistant of Baseball Operations, Paul DePodesta. He has been maintaining his blog, “It Might Be Dangerous…You Go First” for about two months now and I have found it fun to follow some of his musings and ramblings […]
Allen Harrington a Role Model for Younger Brother
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Left handed starting pitcher, Allen Harrington is enjoying a quality season with the Fort Wayne Wizards. On the season, he’s 3-2 with a 3.59 ERA in 13 games; which includes 8 starts and three saves. He also has 53 strikeouts in 57.2 innings pitched and has a 1.13 whip.
But his stats on the field only […]
2010 MWL All-Star Game in Fort Wayne
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
The All-Star game will be coming to Fort Wayne.
Wizards general manager Mike Nutter confirmed Wednesday that the 2010 Midwest League All-Star Game will be at the new ballpark at Harrison Square.
“It was a draft a few years ago which was a random draw of when the game would be and we drew 2010, but the […]
Conan O’Brien Has Suggestion for Wizards’ New Name
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
Kudo to WhatsGoingDown(town) for finding this and pointing it out. Good stuff.
http://www.whatsgoingdowntown.com/2008/06/18/conan-presents-baseball-team-examples/
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