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"He's 5' 5 1/2", and doesn't run very well..."
Had to laugh at Peter Gammons comments last night on the Red Sox/Yankees telecast. Was talking about Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox second basemen. Just wondering how many teams would pass on a guy like that these days, high school or summer team.
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REGIONAL DRAFTEES
Here they are :CONNECTICUTRD # Team NAME POS School06 172 KC Ryan Di Pietro LHP E.CT State09 263 SEA Brayn Sabatella RHP Qunnipiac26 773 SEA Ari Kafka RHP Quinnipiac27 806 TOR Robert Nicoll RHP Avery Point32 978 BOS Jeff Natale 2B Trinity 35 1053 BAL...
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Some publishing company under the impression people want to read a book about Ron Kit
from sports pickleSome publishing company under the impression people want to read a book about Ron KittleSports Publishing, LLC, a Champaign, Illinois-based publisher who just released the title “Ron Kittle’s Tales from the White Sox...
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So your kid just turned down 1st round money
I was watching a rerun of the All American game on Fox Sports. They interviewed a player named Reese Havens who signed with U. South Carolina. He said the Red Sox GM called the night before the draft and offered $1,300,000 in the first round. He...
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Youth team kicked out of the league!
Pretty crazy!Youth baseball team booted from league for being too goodBy the Associated PressCANAL WINCHESTER | A baseball team of 11- and 12-year-olds has been kicked out of a recreational youth baseball team in this Columbus suburb — not...
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Texas Collegiate League
Heading off tomorrow to see the Highland Park Blue Sox play a few games! I am looking forward to getting my first taste of baseball, Texas style. Other than the humidity, is there anything else I should be prepared for?
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stealing home on strike 3 of last out of game!
This actually happened in an American Legion game last night - 2 outs, bottom of the last inning, 2 strikes on batter. Runner on 3rd got green light, and got such a huge jump that he touched the plate before the pitch crossed it! Batter was out on...
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White Sox area scout team fall
White Sox area scout team fall 2008 will play NAIA, JUNIOR COLLEGES, DII COLLEGE SQUADSCOACHED BY TOM URQUHART FORMER PITTSBURGH PIRATES AND PHILADELPHIA PHILLIESFOR TRYOUT INFORMATION PLEASE CALL TOM AT 913-385-2255
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SFA head coach named
From College Baseball Insider:July 10, 2008Cardenas Promoted at Stephen F. Austin Johnny Cardenas has been named head coach at Stephen F. Austin. He has served as interim head coach for the past month.Cardenas has been as assistant coach and...
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Headfirst
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone has heard of Headfirst or their showcases/camps. The brochure seems very professional and gave a list of college coaches/scouts attending. They have a showcase in Va Aug 13-14 and in Jupiter FL Nov 5-6. Chris Young...
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Calif. JC All-State Teams
California Community College Baseball Coaches Association 2005 All-America TeamSouthern California Player of the Year: Eddie Baeza, So., Pitcher / Outfielder, Los Angeles ValleySouthern California Pitcher of the Year: Kenny Maiques, So., Rio...
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Lefties toss no-hitter
3 Senior LHP for Boaz High School combined to toss a 2-0 no-hitter against a good Southside team. Blake Martin got the win pitching 3 innings with 8 k's, Klye Blanton threw 3 innings while striking out 4, and Heath Wilson got the save with 3 K's in...
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Tito Is Moving On
MLB Network is announcing the Red Sox will not renew Terry Francona's contract for next year.
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South Plains Mickey Mantle (16U) at Jesuit
2 somewhat surprise Dallas teams in the first roundDallas Jaxx 5Dallas Dragons Green 1Jaxx lanky P 6-5 Matt Harper of Sachse has a little something.. threw hard for five full innings.. he can put on 20 pounds and not notice it but I bet it would get...
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Mariano Rivera signs incentives-based contract with Red Sox
Mariano Rivera signs incentives-based contract with Red SoxNew York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera inked a lucrative, incentives-based contract with the Boston Red Sox today, a deal that could net him more than $2 million this year alone if he...
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2008 USA Baseball 16U National Team Trials Invites
Congratulate these young men for representing Texas. These 36 were chosen from a competitive field of 2500 participants.West and East InvitesUSA BASEBALL 16U CHAMPIONSHIPS -- WEST INVITESNAME POS B/T HT WT DOB HOMETOWN 16U WEST TEAM Cody Buckel RHP...
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Please, get a backbone!
"Get a backbone and grow a pair" should be the rallying cry for all Red Sox fans. Last year these spoiled players chased away a great manager in Terry Francona because they frankly took him for granted. Enter Bobby Valentine who has been trying to...
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9-4A Teams
In my humble opinion, 9-4A will go 2-1 in this weekends playoffs.Mckinney North will have a tough time with Poteet but will prevail. I think Hebron will have an easy time with Paris. And I think Lake Dallas will be swept by Highland Park easily.I've...
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White Sox Academy
Has anyone had any recent experience with the White Sox Academy travel baseball programs?
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Nice story on Baseball Down here - Minor Leagues
Here is a link to a very nice story about Minor League Baseball down here. If you don't know, Bighit15's son plays for our local team the Gateway Grizzlies. I went last year to watch him pitch and he has a lot of talent.Story!In this story, they...
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Coaches Association All State Teams
Texas high school baseball All-State teamsCOLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas high school baseball All-State teams for 2008, as determined by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association:CLASS 5APitchers_ First Team: Tommy Collier, Cy Fair;...
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Draft Results - Day 1
Recapping Tuesday's draft results...check out: Round 1, #21 Cliff Pennington, Oakland AthleticsSon of South Texas Fan Round 4, #129 Shane Funk Texas Rangers HSbaseballweb's AHSpitcher17Round 6, #176 Josh Bell, Toronto Blue JaysSon of FungoRound 7,...
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Dan Hudson
Dan Hudson is pitching in the White Sox organization. He has had two starts.....going 7 totals innings. He has not given up a run, only 4 hits, and 11K's.....
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Draft Results - Day 2
Recapping Wednesday's draft results...Congrats to: Round 20, #607 Vance Worley, Philadelphia Phillies Vance is the son of DB2BMom - RHP from McClatchy HS, Sacramento CA Round 20, #620 Shaun Garceau, St. Louis CardinalsSon of PINCHMETWICE - RHP from...
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Top Tier/Full Package Draftees
Congratulations to Top Tier and their 18U team who had 7 players drafted in the past 2 days. Quite an accomplishment for an Illinois team!1. Michael Bowden #47- Boston Red Sox2. Josh Flores #134- Houston Astros3, Greg Yersich #225- Minnesota Twins4....
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Orlando National Baseball Classic
There is some good HS baseball being played at Tinker Field in Orlando. The current #1 team in 5A, Jacksonville Wolfson, has made it to the final four along with Colonial HS (Orlando), Brentwood Academy (Nashville) and Lake Highland Prep...
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Mid-Atlantic Red Sox prospect camp February 6th
On February 6, 2010 the Mid Atlantic Red Sox, in conjunction with Extra Innings, will be holding an Evaluation/Tryout for players at Extra Innings located at 7904 Rossville Boulevard, Nottingham, Maryland 21236. This Evaluation/Tryout is for elite...
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RUMORS
Stories are circulating in the Northeast that the Florida Marlins are interested in moving to the Northeast---with the Yanks, Mets and Red Sox already here---I ask WHY ????
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Destin spring break tourney
Our HS (Hazel Green) has traditionally attended the Nike spring break tournament in Gulf Shores. This year, we have a fantastic new young coach and are planning to attend a tournament the same week (March 15-19) but in Destin, Florida. Can't seem to...
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Truck Day
I never heard that term before. Truck Day It's 12 days from Pitchers & Catchers reporting. It's 13 days from Division I opening day (Bowling Green @ Louisville, 2pm ET !!!!) It's 22 days from IL High School start of practice. Oh, I can feel it!!!!!!!!
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MLB vs. NCAA
Today, Northeastern Illinois University played against the Boston Red Sox. I see this happens occasionally early in Spring Training.Does the college team hit with Al or Wood?
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Tournament scores, March 4-6
Highland Park 7, El Paso Montwood 2 in Tournament of Champions in Midland
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5-4A Scores
WF Rider 8Denton Ryan 1WP-Cameron AllenLP-Scotty YoungCameron Allen scattered 4 hits and had 16 K's. Allen also went 2-4 at the plate, with 2 2B's and 3 RBI's. Gage Green (WF Rider) was 3-4 with a 3B and RBI. Reid Barnett (WF Rider) was 2-3. Konner...
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Transportation in the Minors
Here’s a topic I haven’t seen discussed in a few years, transportation in the minors. I had a very enjoyable and informative dinner this week with another member of the HSBBW. Their son is in his second spring training and ours is...
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Baseball America top five prospects 1990
Five best prospects according to Baseball America in 1990:1. Steve Avery, lhp, Braves. One of my all-time favorite pitchers (I was a Braves bandwagoneer in the early '90s) despite the lingering sense of What Might Have Been.2. Ben McDonald, rhp,...
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Prayers for Westmoreland
Ryan Westmoreland (a Red Sox top prospect) is one of the toughest and most talented kids you will ever find on a baseball field. My son got to know him and they developed a friendly rivalry on the field last summer. During a game late last summer at...
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This Time of Year
You gotta love this time of year for many reasons---College Baseball has startedMLB Spring Training is underwayHS practice has begun or is beginning in my regionIt is March Madness time--and my brackets are done and submittedAs I write this I have the...