Archive for July, 2009
Sunday, July 5th, 2009
Being this close to an official minor-league franchise, I have met some people who are just passionate about what they do. Marc Means is probably one of the best examples of someone who really gets into his work. He wears many hats for the Scrappers. As the official radio broadcast ...
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Sunday, July 5th, 2009
Unfortunately in the world of sports, some athletes pass away before it is really time. I was stunned to learn about the death of Steve McNair earlier today. As I watched the ESPN coverage, I could not help to think back to a time when I got to see McNair ...
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Sunday, July 5th, 2009
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers celebrated The Fourth of July with smiles on their faces in Jamestown. After fighting for offense for pretty much a week, the Scrappers bats pounded out 15 hits and scored 10 runs to start a short road trip in Jamestown.
The Scrappers put up three in the ...
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Saturday, July 4th, 2009
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers were finally able to get one over on Williamsport taking the finale of the three game set, 3-0. In front of 3,945 fans on fireworks night. Marty Popham had his best career start with help from two relievers to keep the Crosscutters off of the scoreboard.
Popham was ...
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009
I got to meet Dave Smith, the GM of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. I learned that a GM in minor league baseball worries more about what happpens outside the lines than a major league GM. Mr. Smith was gracious enough to grant me some interview time and I met a ...
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009
The Cleveland Cavaliers are scrambling desperately to plug the holes that prevented them from winning it all last year. Anthony Parker, currently with the Toronto Raptors, is the next guy down on Danny Ferry's wish list.
Shaquille O'Neal, in my opinion, was a good signing. Leadership and experience go a long ...
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Fourth of July weekend has a new tradition - the big hot dog eating contest. I love watching these 180 pound people scarfing down 30 hot dogs in three minutes. I never really understood why they dip the dogs (bun and all) in water, as water would just add weight ...
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers continued to struggle offensively for most of the game and ultimately lost to Williamsport 4-3. The Scrappers paid tribute to the Negro Leagues and had three former players on hand who were honored before the game. Mahoning Valley also wore uniforms paying respects to the Negro ...
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