Coste Adds Phils TV Job While Elbow Heals

March 24, 2011 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment

Â Â Â Â One of Independent Baseballâ€™s favorite sons, so designated because of the dogged determination in which he did not debut in the major leagues until his was 33, has a new job in broadcasting, but at the same time is continuing his comeback from Tommy John elbow surgery with hopes, at 38, of landing a […]

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Who Will Be Next to Majors? Lindsey Stays Hot, Weber Warming Up

May 14, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment

Michael Ryan had not been in the majors since 2005 until joining the Angels last weekend, and Cuban-born Raul Valdez had never been there until the New York Mets added the onetime Can-Am Leaguer (New Jersey Jackals and Nashua, NH) a few weeks ago.Â And, it is anyoneâ€™s guess on where lightning will strike next, […]

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Major Leaguers Ponson, Spiezio Stand Out in Openers

April 23, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment

Two of the most seasoned former major leaguers were among the opening night stars in the Atlantic League Thursday.Â Sidney Ponson would have had an unblemished six-inning stint in leading Long Island past Lancaster 8-5 if not for a three-run, second inning blast by Joe Gaetti, the son of former big league star Gary. And, […]

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