Tim Roberson: Proving the Depth of the Boston Red Sox’s Minor League System
July 4, 2013 by Andrew Martin · Leave a Comment
The Boston Red Sox have emphasized the cultivation of their farm system over the past two decades, which has led to the maturation of a number of valuable major league players. In recent years, the team increasingly relied more on obtaining veteran players through trades and free agency; causing the value of their player development […]
As Atlantic Season Opens, Kirk and Other Owners Eye Spanning USA With Two Eight-Team Divisions
April 27, 2012 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
When Sugar Land inaugurated its lavish new ballpark near Houston on Thursday, the Skeeters helped usher in the 20th season of this improbable success known as Independent Baseball. Two decades of professional play apart from the major leagues is quite an accomplishment for those who have given their sweat and their dollars, but I feel I can safely […]
100 Years Ago Today
December 11, 2011 by Ted Leavengood · 1 Comment
In early December 1911, Washington Nationals president Tom Noyes welcomed his new manager Clark Griffith to town for the first time. Griffith was given a posh new office in the Southern building and no sooner had he looked over his new digs, than he was off to the winter meetings to hunt for talent during […]
The Golden Era Hall of Fame Ballot
November 10, 2011 by Michael Hoban · 3 Comments
The Hall of Fame has announced that eight players (and two executives) are to be considered for induction into the Hall in what is being called the Golden Age Ballot. Sixteen individuals (including some Hall of Famers) will vote for the candidates on Dec. 5, 2011 at the Baseball Writers Winter Meetings and twelve votes […]
“DL Rocks the Motor City” or “For the Love of our Maggs”
July 27, 2010 by Shelly Riley · Leave a Comment
What a rough week for the Motor City Kitties! Three key veteran players all hit the DL within one week; 3rd baseman Brandon Inge – fractured hand (4-6 weeks), Carlos Guillen – tight calf muscle (15 day DL), and Magglio Ordonez – fractured ankle (6-8 weeks). Forced to make adjustments to keep players on the […]
Trade Paid Immediate Dividends for One Side; Player Sales to Major League Teams Keep Mounting
June 9, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
Best friends Butch Hobson and Andy Etchebarren may have second thoughts the next time they consider making a trade right ahead of a series between Hobson’s Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and Etchebarren’s York Revolution. They swapped outfielders hours before starting a three-game set in Southern Maryland last weekend, and Jamar Hill allowed the Crabs to […]
