Great Article On 'Stormers Assistant GM Kristen Simon

Here's a great article that Dan O'Connor from Lancaster Online wrote about Lancaster Barnstormer assistant general manager Kristen Simon, and being a female baseball executive.

Here's a sample of the article:



"Simon is a mix of enthusiasm, outgoing friendliness and good old-fashioned hard work, and those are traits that make her perfect for the job, Barnstormer officials say.

Anyone who watches Simon go about her job can "identify how passionate she is, and how great she is at paying attention to the details," said Barnstormers' radio announcer Dave Collins, also the team's baseball information manager."

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New Duck Hats and Jerseys For Sale

The Ducks unveiled a new hat by FlexFit on their online store. The hat looks strikingly similar to the hat  that I suggested they design back in November. Take a look at the hats and tell me what you think?

2011 Ducks uniform review
2012 - Black/Orange 6580 Hat - Ducks Online store

Of course I like the new hats because I suggested it on here.

Also, the Ducks now have jerseys for sale on their website, another thing I had asked for. Check out the jerseys in their online store. Each jersey is priced at a reasonable $85.00!


Pinstripe White Home Jersey
Alternate Orange Jersey
Black Road Jersey 

Awesome news for Duck fans!

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Bluefish Game Used Jerseys For Sale

The Bridgeport Bluefish are selling game used jerseys from 2011 on their website!

They have sizes L, XL, and XXL and the cost is $100.00 plus shipping per jersey.

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Sugar Land Pocket Schedule Scans!

Here are the scans of the Sugar Land Skeeters first ever pocket schedule!


A special thanks for James Larken Smith from "The Morning Coffee" on KFEE-DB in Sugar Land/Houston, TX  for sending them to us!

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Riversharks Open Tryouts On April 7th

The Camden Riversharks will be hosting an open tryout on April 7, 2012 at 8am.

Tryouts will be held out Campbell's Field.

Campbell's Field
401 N. Delaware Ave.
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 963-2600

$50 registration fee

Registration form

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Skeeters Promotional Schedule

Here's a link to the Skeeters promotional schedule! 


The schedule includes:

- 16 Fireworks Dates
- 16 Giveaways
- Kids run the bases (Sat.)
- Catch on the field & autograph session (Sun.)


Here's the list of the giveaways: 

April 27th - Magnetic Schedule
April 28th - Piggy Banks
April 29th - T-Shirts
May 12th - Swatson Bobblehead
May 26th - Seat Cushion
May 31st - Frisbee
June 10th - Visor
June 11th - Tumblers
June 26th - Team Card Set
July 7th - Youth Replica Jersey
July 14th - Hats
July 28th - Tumblers
August 14th - Pocket Protector
September 8th - Team Poster

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LI Ducks Blog: Ducks Sign McOwen

The Long Island Ducks announced that they have signed outfielder James McOwen for the 2012 season.

McOwen was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 6th round (195th overall) of the 2007 MLB Amateur Draft our of Florida International University. He played four seasons in the Mariners organization, advancing as high as Double-A in 2011 with the Jackson Generals. He had his best seasons in 2009, with High Desert, when he .340 with 10 home runs and 82 RBI. McOwen has a career .289 batting average with 27 home runs, 220 RBI and 59 stolen bases in 403 games.

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Patrick Osborn on Mercado And Figueroa Signings

Here's what Southern Maryland manager Patrick Osborn told ATL Baseball Blog about the signings of catcher Richard Mercado and infielder Paco Figueroa.

Richard Mercado - "We are very lucky to have Richard. If you look at his numbers, he doesn't profile as a number two catcher. He and Lopez will provide a great one, two punch!"

Paco Figueroa - "Paco and I go back to college. He played at Miami along with Richard Giannotti. Paco has played at a very high level his whole career. He will hit at the top of our lineup, he's always been a guy who consistently puts good at-bats together. He will provide some speed to our lineup and character in our clubhouse."

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A Few More Blue Crab Signings

The Blue Crabs signed a few other players which recently appeared on their roster and the Atlantic League website. These signings include pitchers Ricky Barrett (3/12), Chris Mobley (2/5), and Bryan Dumesnil (1/30).

Ricky Barrett was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 7th round (212th overall) of the 2002 MLB Amateur Draft out of the University of San Diego. He played seven seasons in the Twins organization, with his best season coming in 2002, when he posted a 7-1 record with a 1.29 ERA for Elizabethtown (RK). He played at the Triple-A level from 2005 to 2009 with the Twins. In 2010, he pitched in 3 games for the Blue Crabs. 

Chris Mobley was a 22nd round (668th overall) by the Florida Marlins in the 2004 MLB Amateur Draft out of Middle Tennessee State University. He pitched six seasons in the Marlins organization, In 2005, he had his best season, when he went 3-5 with a 2.23 ERA and 34 saves for Greensboro(A). In 2010, he pitched in 40 games for the Blue Crabs, and posted a 2-3 record with a 2.53 ERA. Last season, he split time between the Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds organizations, including 17 games in Triple-A.

Bryan Dumesnil returns for his third season in Southern Maryland. Last season, he had a 2-1 record with a 3.21 ERA in 47.2 innings pitched for Blue Crabs. Dumesnil has pitched in the Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays and Atlanta Braves organization, He also had played for the Quebec Capitales in 2006, 2007 and 2009.

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Blue Crabs Add Mercado And Figueroa

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have added catcher Richard Mercado and infielder Paco Figueroa for the 2012 season.


Richard Mercado was originally selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 12th round (356th overall) of the 2004 MLB Amateur Draft out of the University of Arizona. He played five seasons in the Diamondbacks organization, including 10 games at the Triple-A level in 2008. He spent the 2009 and 2010 seasons in the Northern League with Schaumburg and Joliet. Last season, he hit .299 with 9 home runs and 3( RBI for St. Paul in the American Association.

Paco Figueroa was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 9th round (273rd overall) of the 2005 MLB Amateur Draft out of the University of Miami. He played five seasons in the Orioles organization, including 51 games at Triple-A Norfolk in 2010. Last season, played for the Philadelphia Phillies Double-A affiliate Reading, where he hit .259 with 17 RBI and 6 stolen bases.

Some more solid signings by the Blue Crabs. Mercado is a solid defensive catcher who will most likely back-up Christan Lopez. While Figueroa will be an utility infielder.

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Ducks New Marketing Slogan

The Ducks have a new marketing slogan for the 2012 season! Here it is!

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Lancaster Signs Walrond, Doolittle, and Vaughan

The Lancaster Barnstormers have signed left-handed pitcher Les Walrond, and right-handed pitchers Todd Doolittle and Beau Vaughan for the 2012 season.

Les Walrond was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 13th round (378th overall) of the 1998 MLB Amateur Draft out Kansas University. In 2000, he had a 10-5 record with 3.34 for the Potomac Cannons in the Carolina League (A+). In 2003, he pitched in 7 games in the major leagues for the Kansas City Royals. Walrond also pitched 10 games for the Chicago Cubs in 2006, and 6 games for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008. He started the 2011 season with Lancaster but was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies on May 27th. Prior to being picked up by the Phillies he had a 1-0 record with a 1.38 in 13 innings pitched. Walrond finished the 2011 strong, splitting time between the Phillies Double-A affiliate Reading, where he posted a 4-1 record with a 2.08 ERA, and their Triple-A affiliate Lehigh Valley where he was 0-1 with a 1.23 ERA.

Todd Doolittle signed with the Florida Marlins as an undrafted free agent in 2005 out of Mississippi State University. He pitched seven seasons in the Marlins organization including two stints at Triple-A in 2010 and 2011. He has a career 36-25 record with a 2.73 ERA and 44 saves.

Beau Vaughan was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 3rd round (84th overall) of the 2003 MLB Amateur Draft out of Arizona State University. He pitched eight seasons in the minor leagues with the Red Sox, Rangers, and A's organizations. He played at the Triple-A level in 2008, 2009, and 2010. He has a career league record of 26-23 with a 3.58 ERA and 37 saves.

The Barnstormers added some more help to their bullpen today with the signing of Walrond, Doolittle and Vaughan. Walrond is a veteran who started off last extremely well for the Barnstomers and finished strong with the Phillies organization. His success should continue in 2012. Doolittle and Vaughn do a little of everything, they can't start games come in relief and close games.

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