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Thursday, August 21st, 2008Portland Beavers manager and former Wizards skipper, Randy Ready, was recently named the Pacific Coast League’s “Best Manager Prospect” according to Baseball America’s annual “Best Tools” Survey.
In addition, left-handed starter Wade LeBlanc was selected the pitcher with the “Best Control” in the PCL, center fielder Will Venable was selected for “Best Strike Zone Judgment” and […]
Batting Practice with the Wizards
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008Tonight, I was lucky enough to take part in what was the second special batting practice session at Memorial Stadium. It was hosted in appreciation for team sponsors and season ticket holders. Through my employer, a few co-workers and I took stepped up and took our hacks.
What a fun time and great way to show […]
Fort Fragments (Wizards): Bradley, Carvahal, Hundley
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008MaFriars’ John Conniff has post two more Wizards interviews. This time around, it’s Yefri Carvajal and pitching coach, Tom Bradley (subscription required for both).
Packet Online(New Jersey) has posted a great article about former Wizards outfielder, Will Venable. I’ve said it before and I’m sticking to it: He’s gonna come up soon and he’s gonna be […]
Family Fun Fest Making Another Stop at The Castle
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008The Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest, produced by Entertainment and Sports International, returns to the Memorial Stadium parking lot for a third consecutive season on Saturday, August 23rd from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Fans of all ages are invited to attend the free, family-style event featuring more than 20 baseball themed attractions, a […]
Fort Fragments (Wizards): Zawadski, Durango, Ready, LeBlanc, Venable
Sunday, August 17th, 2008Geoff spotlights San Antonio at Ducksnorts. Lots of former Wizards here, including; Kyle Blanks, Chad Huffman, Sean Kazman and others.
John Conniff interviews current Wizard Lance Zawadski for Mad Friars. Even though he was a late round pcik, he still has a rather high ceiling. Subscription required.
Paul Depodesta talks about Luis Durango’s recent promotion to Lake […]
John Conniff Interviews Mike Nutter
Saturday, August 16th, 2008MadFriars’ John Conniff recently posted an interview with Fort Wayne Wizards GM, Mike Nutter. It came just after the announcement to re-up with the Padres for another two years, so they had plenty to discuss.
You know we were asking them to agree with us, but we were throwing out some concerns. We didn’t get some […]
Sean Kazmar Debuts; Becomes 68th Wizard to Reach MLB
Thursday, August 14th, 2008His unexpected call from Double-A San Antonio resulted in a Major League Debut for former Wizards infielder, Sean Kazmar, Wednesday night.
He was slotted in the San Diego Padres’ lineup batting 8th and playing shortstop.
Kazmar went one-for-two and collected his first career hit on the first pitch that he saw from Brewer’s pitcher, CC Sabathia, in […]
Sean Kazmar Poised to Make MLB Debut
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008The just turned 24-year-old former Fort Wayne Wizard, Sean Kazmar, is hitting .264 with three homers, 39 RBI and a .333 on-base percentage has made 18 errors in the field with with Double-A San Antonio this season.
Those numbers aren’t exactly what I would call “Big League Watch List” material, but the Padres are short on […]
Fort Wayne Team Will Remain a Padres Affiliate Through 2010
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008Let the speculation stop. The team may not be called the Wizards, but they will undoubtedly be a San Diego Padres affiliate - at least through 2010 . . .
The San Diego Padres today extended their Player Development Contract (PDC) with Single-A Fort Wayne of the Midwest League for two years through the 2010 season.
“The […]
Fort Fragments (Wizards): Cuddyer, Perez, Mercado, Quezada, Pelzer, Kulbecki
Monday, August 11th, 2008Michael Cuddyer, the lone Twins player from the Wizards affiliation with Minnesota is likely done for the season after a line drive pegged him during a minor league rehab game. It’s unfortunately because he was expected to provide a boost to the Twin’s playoff run.
Oliver Perez continues to befuddle and confuse. He’s always been assocated […]