A Familiar Name; Clemens, Son Koby, That Is, Catches Sugar Land Staff, Sets Home Run Record
August 16, 2013 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
So much has been said about the Sugar Land (TX) Skeeters in their first two seasons—gorgeous stadium and outstanding attendance, dominant pitching, national spotlight when Roger Clemens made two appearances, player sales left and right to major league organizations and this year Gary Gaetti’s club has been the best the Atlantic League has to offer. […]
‘Cookie-Cutter’ Approach Out the Window As Mark Mason Develops Pitchers
June 28, 2012 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
Mark Mason has been unusually busy in recent days as interim manager of the Atlantic League’s two-time defending champion York (PA) Revolution while Andy Etchebarren recovers from his latest back surgery, but with that stretch ending he will slide back into concentrating on being a pitching coach with a record most people can only dream […]
With Another 84 Contracts Sold and Some Postseason Players, Indy Game Continues to Produce for Majors
October 1, 2011 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
While the next few months before most Independent teams throw a pitch that counts is certain to bring a ton of headlines about franchises struggling and some welcome news on emerging markets, league executives can continue to boast about what a strong source the non-affiliated operations are in providing talent for major league organizations. At […]
Lindsey Looms Large Even With New Indy Players Appearing
December 2, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
We have pinpointed at least two worthy candidates who could break into the major leagues for the first time in 2011, but even if they make it they will have some distance to travel before they nudge this year’s best headline-maker into the shadows. Big John Lindsey continues to do and say the things that […]
What Fabulous Match-Ups in Major League Games
September 16, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
The influx of Independent Baseball players into the majors this month has been exciting, and it is much more than a pure numbers game. Think about these feats, which should have every non-affiliated player, executive and fan jumping for joy: When Bobby Cramer made his debut in a start for Oakland his mound opponent was […]
