Archive for July, 2010

Asdrubal-Mania Not Enough, Scrappers Drop Fourth In A Row, 10-5

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Call it luck by proximity.  The Mahoning Valley Scrappers games are played by younger prospects who hope to make their way to Cleveland someday.  This week, the script has been flipped and Asdrubal Cabrera is in town for a couple of nights to begin a rehab assignment before joining the ...

Hudson Valley Gets By The Scrappers In 12 Innings, 6-4

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Sunday's Mahoning Valley Scrappers game was aptly titled affiliation day.  Mascots from all branches of the Cleveland Indians organization were present and active.  There were also members of the big team's production staff.  Hudson Valley also rolled into town for a three game series.  The Scrappers, again, received good starting ...

Vermont Lake Monsters “Dog” Scrappers, 10-4

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

The dogs were on parade at Eastwood Field for Saturday's Mahoning Valley Scrappers game.  Bark At The Park drew about 35 canine's all barking and yapping.  The Scrappers did their best to give the fans plenty to bark and yap about as well.  It worked, for about four innings.  A ...

Asdrubal Cabrera To Play Two Games With Scrappers

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Asdrubal Cabrera is set to do a rehab stint with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Cabrera will be in the lineup for the Scrappers on Monday and Tuesday.  Indians Manager Manny Acta said he would like Cabrera to get about 30 or so at-bats before he rejoins the Indians.  After Tuesday, ...

Travis Fryman Gives His Views On Lebron James Leaving Cleveland

Friday, July 9th, 2010

It happened.  The announcement was made Thursday at around 9:35 p.m. that Lebron James would be leaving the nest to fly South and play with his friends.  The announcement and ESPN hype show that aired took over the Mahoning Valley Scrappers game for a brief moment.  PA Announcer John Brown ...

Scrappers Tame Lake Monsters 6-5

Friday, July 9th, 2010

The Lake Erie Monsters came to Eastwood Field with a 17-4 record, a reflection of the direction that their parent club, the Washington Nationals, seems to be headed.  With most of their top draft picks signed and in uniform, the Lake Monsters would seem to overmatch the Mahoning Valley Scrappers ...

Scrapper Profiles: Chase Burnette

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Chase Burnette was drafted by the Cleveland Indians this past June.  The Indians seem to have gotten their money's worth by nabbing Burnette in the 18th round of the draft.  The 22 year-old Buford, Georgia native has been the most consistent power threat the Scrappers have introduced, arguably, in franchise ...

Scrappers Profiles: Dave Lubich

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Dave Lubich is only 22 years old and is in a position to prosper.  He was awarded the Mahoning Valley Scrappers radio gig earlier this season and seems to be gaining valuable experience that will help him get to another level someday.  Lubich is still in college at Akron and will ...