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 […]

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Andy Etchebarren Succeeds With His Type of Player

August 5, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment

Defense carried the day for Andy Etchebarren during his 15-year major league career, which included six seasons when he either was the No. 1 catcher or shared the backstop load when Baltimore Orioles teams made the postseason.Â So it should be no surprise his York (PA) Revolution, already assured of a playoff berth in his […]

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