Through the Eyes of a Somerset Patriots Fan
April 24, 2013 by Bob Hurte · Leave a Comment
A View from the Press Box Most Somerset Patriots fans are aware of the significance of June 7, 1999. It was the team’s first home opener at their present ballpark. This was after spending their 1998 inaugural season, on the road. When the gates were lifted, it ushered in the fruition of Steve Kalafer’s vision […]
Willie Upshaw Already Has a Significant Major League Resume, But Bridgeport Skipper Longs for Chance to Lead a Team
May 31, 2012 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
Willie Upshaw’s post-playing-days reputation as both a major and minor league hitting guru seems unchallenged and he enjoys the opportunity to be near his home in Fairfield, CT, but he is much like those he manages in the Atlantic League in that he wants a different job. “I get pigeonholed as a hitting coach”, the […]
Mexican Leaguers Give Major Boost to Already Potent Bluefish; York and Somerset Also Go Outside League for Pitching
September 24, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
It appears successful baseball managers such as Butch Hobson, Sparky Lyle and Andy Etchebarren may want to book a little time in Mexico before the next Atlantic League season. At the least, they should brush up on their Spanish. While the playoffs are far from over with the unpredictability of five-game series, one team has […]
Two-Time Batting Champ Victor Rodriguez, Wily Mo Pena Could Add Substantially for Bridgeport
June 4, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
York’s worst-to-first dash can only encourage others to keep striving to improve, and that certainly seems to be the case for Bridgeport. The Bluefish, eager to return to the upper ranks of the Atlantic League since 1999 championship Manager Willie Upshaw was available from Day One (he took over in mid-season last year), were stung […]
