Archives for the 'Alumni' 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 […]
Juan Rincon Signed by Tribe, Sent to Triple-A
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
Earlier this month, Juan Rincon refused a minor league assignment from the Twins and chose to become a free agent instead. Given the disarray that the Cleveland Indian’s bullpen has seen this season, it’s easy to see why he elected to accept one from the Tribe.
“He’s struggled the last year and a half or so,” […]
Chase Headley Still Drawing Attention
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Few prospects in the San Diego system have been more highly anticipated than Chase Headley. Many were surprised when he was sent down near the end of Spring Training. But now he’s here and seemingly garnering a new headline on a daily basis.
If you’re seeking more info on the former Wizard, SignOnSanDiego has an interview […]
Fathers and Sons and Baseball
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Here’s an interesting string of events that relates to father-and-son stories as it relates to the Fort Wayne Wizards
As previously reported, Zach Dascenzo, the son of current Wizards skipper, Doug Dascenzo, was drafted by the San Diego Padres; effectively making it possible tha tthe duo would unite in Fort Wayne as player and coach. I […]
The Case for Chase May Lead to Dealing Kousmanoff
Friday, June 20th, 2008
Scott Miller (CBS Sports) speculates that the Padres may trade third baseman, Kevin Kouzmanoff, to open the position for former Wizard, Chase Headley. San Diego brass “don’t believe Headley, who has worked hard in left field this spring and early summer, can adequately cover the large outfield in Petco Park, a source with knowledge of […]
Fort Fragments (Wizards): Headley, Peavy, Barfield, Changeups and Kyle Blanks is Trade Bait?
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Chase Headley: He’s back. And thanks to a Kevin Kouzmanoff injury, Chase Headley (who recently converted from third base to outfield) is going to get some starts at third. Oh the irony.
Jake Peavy: He’s back too. “Peavy (5-3) combined with three relievers on a five-hitter in his first start in nearly a month since being […]
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