Gibbons Homers Off Fellow Indy Leaguer in Major League Game
September 14, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
While concentrating on the finalizing of playoff pairings, one cannot help but wonder how many Atlantic League fans took notice of the special moment that took place Sunday when two of the league’s current major leaguers squared off against each other. On this occasion, two onetime Long Island Ducks were standing 60 feet, six inches […]
Atlantic League Player of Year Likely Out for Year
August 31, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
     The Long Island Ducks could not stand much bad news as they cling to any hope of making the Atlantic League playoffs.      Then, it happened.      Last year’s league Player of the Year and the Ducks’ Mr. Everything since he landed on the scene in late 2006, the versatile Ray Navarrete injured his […]
Which Closer Will Be Key to Winning It All? Julio, Williamson, Warden in the Mix
August 27, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
It has been a few years now since Jorge Julio and Scott Williamson were prominent major league closers, and it is total conjecture whether either can get back to that level in a major way since they have crossed over to their 30s. But this much is certain: They are vital to two of the […]
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 […]