In a previous post I mentioned that the Tigers may alter food offerings based on the visiting team. With that in mind, let's try to imagine what could be served at Dodd Stadium.
Keep a few things in mind: Brand-name foods are unlikely because they are coast prohibitive. In those cases, I will put those items in parentheses. Also, hot foods such as soups may be unappealing. Many of these I have no clue. Feel free to add your suggestions.
With that in mind....
Brooklyn: (Nathan's hot dogs)
Hudson Valley: ???
Aberdeen: crab legs
Staten Island: N.Y. style pizza
Auburn: Cheescake
Batavia: S'mores -- because of the camping sites in the area
Jamestown: ???
Williamsport: ???
Mahoning Valley: ???
State College: import ice cream from the Penn State creamery -- TRUST ME on this one
Vermont: Maple sausage (Ben & Jerry's ice cream)
Lowell: ???
Tri-City: Pastrami and corned beef sandwiches
This will be my last post for the next week. I'll be gone, but the Bulletin will continue coverage of the Tigers in my absence.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Calling all fans
Want to discuss the Tigers in the Bulletin?
Email me at jperez@norwichbulletin.com and get in the game!
Email me at jperez@norwichbulletin.com and get in the game!
What's happening with the cats?
With Opening Day 2010 nearing, I have a bunch of tidbits to fill your evening.
So far, according to Tigers GM Andrew Weber, there are roughly 2,000 seats sold for Saturday night. He's hoping the walk-up crowd is what it was when UConn hosted the NCAA baseball regional earlier this month.
To help with parking, all three gates will be used. The main entrance will be for season-ticket holders, VIPs and those in need of special assistance. The second gate will be for everyone else and the third will be used as traffic builds.
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Has anyone seen the Tigers' TV commercials?
Weber said there are ads via Comcast Cable on ESPN, NESN, ABC Family and others.
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Gone are the Frisco Fry Shack and Voodoo Grill. In their place are the Hot Corner (in left) and Trumbull and Michigan, named after the intersection of old Tiger Stadium. They will serve a variety of ball park food, but the team is looking into bringing in food based on the visiting team to mix things up a little bit.
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When talk of the Connecticut Defenders moving to Richmond, Va., was hot and heavy last year, team owner Lou DiBella said he had interest in maintaining involvement with Dodd Stadium's new team. I spoke to DiBella for a story in Friday's Bulletin and he said this:
"The present ownership really didn't have any interest in that, so right now, no, it's not on my radar. I wish them the best of luck. I like the community and I like the people and I like baseball in Norwich and I hope it thrives."
So far, according to Tigers GM Andrew Weber, there are roughly 2,000 seats sold for Saturday night. He's hoping the walk-up crowd is what it was when UConn hosted the NCAA baseball regional earlier this month.
To help with parking, all three gates will be used. The main entrance will be for season-ticket holders, VIPs and those in need of special assistance. The second gate will be for everyone else and the third will be used as traffic builds.
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Has anyone seen the Tigers' TV commercials?
Weber said there are ads via Comcast Cable on ESPN, NESN, ABC Family and others.
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Gone are the Frisco Fry Shack and Voodoo Grill. In their place are the Hot Corner (in left) and Trumbull and Michigan, named after the intersection of old Tiger Stadium. They will serve a variety of ball park food, but the team is looking into bringing in food based on the visiting team to mix things up a little bit.
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When talk of the Connecticut Defenders moving to Richmond, Va., was hot and heavy last year, team owner Lou DiBella said he had interest in maintaining involvement with Dodd Stadium's new team. I spoke to DiBella for a story in Friday's Bulletin and he said this:
"The present ownership really didn't have any interest in that, so right now, no, it's not on my radar. I wish them the best of luck. I like the community and I like the people and I like baseball in Norwich and I hope it thrives."
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Roster update
The Tigers made a couple of moves today.
IF Carmello Jaime was assigned to Lakeland of the Florida State League and RHP Dan Gentzler was assigned to the Gulf Coast League Tigers.
Replacing them are C Julio Rodriguez, who comes from West Michigan and RHP Robbie Weinhardt, who is on rehab assignment from AAA Toledo.
Between Lakeland and West Michigan, Rodriguez is hitting .211 although he played just two games with the Whitecaps. he had 2 homers and 13 RBIs with West Michigan and struck out 11 times in 101 at bats.
In 2008, he was the Tigers' Dominican Summer League Player of the Year.
Here is a closer look at his stats:
2007 DSL TIG DSL .263 39 137 17 36 9 0 0 29 45 6 12 0 0 .297 .328 .626
2008 DSL TIG DSL .261 49 157 21 41 11 1 0 29 54 14 15 6 2 .348 .344 .692
2009 TIG GCL .198 38 121 11 24 7 0 1 12 34 4 11 0 1 .240 .281 .521
2009 LAK FSL .286 2 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .286 .286 .571
2009 Minors .203 40 128 12 26 7 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 .500
2010 LAK FSL .208 28 101 9 21 4 0 2 13 31 2 11 0 0 .226 .307 .533
2010 WM MID .250 2 8 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 .250 .250 .500
2010 Minors .211 30 109 9 23 4 0 2 14 33 2 12 0 0 .228 .303 .531
Weinhardt will likely pitch for Connecticut through the upcoming homestand before heading back to AAA. He's 1-0 with a 2.35 ERA over 17 appearances out of the pen for the Mudhens. He was a 10th round pick in 2008 out of Oklahoma State.
Here are his numbers:
Year Team League W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO GO/AO AVG
2008 TIG GCL 0 0 0.00 3 0 0 0 0 5.2 6 3 0 0 2 4 0.86 .261
2008 LAK FSL 3 1 2.04 21 0 0 0 4 35.1 19 11 8 1 11 44 0.88 .162
2008 Minors 3 1 1.76 24 0 0 0 4 41.0 25 14 8 1 13 48 0.87 .179
2009 LAK FSL 1 1 0.85 22 0 0 0 3 31.2 24 5 3 2 10 40 1.39 .200
2009 ERI EAS 0 1 2.30 20 0 0 0 2 31.1 28 9 8 0 16 32 1.07 .233
2009 Minors 1 2 1.57 42 0 0 0 5 63.0 52 14 11 2 26 72 1.21 .217
2010 TOL INT 1 0 2.35 17 0 0 0 0 23.0 19 6 6 0 4 15 2.06 .232
Sorry the stats are smaller than usual. I had to shrink the font to get them to fit.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Tigers drop to 2-2
Connecticut starting pitcher Josue Carreno allowed five runs — all in the fourth inning — and the Tigers fell to the host Lake Monsters, 5-3, on Monday in Burlington, Vt.
The Tigers entered the bottom of the fourth with a 3-0 lead, but found themselves the victims of horrific turn of events. Stephen King led off with a double to center, and Wade Moore walked. Jason Martinson had a sacrifice bunt, but Carreno misplayed the ball, allowing Martinson to reach safely and load the bases.
Carreno then walked in two runs with back-to-back free passes to Rick Hughes and Jack Walker. A one-out RBI single by Blake Walker ended the Tigers pitcher’s game.
Michael Torrealba came in and issued a wild pitch that allowed Hughes to score. Chad Mozingo’s sac fly rounded out the scoring.
The Tigers (2-2) got on the board first with a second-inning blast by Matt Mansilla. It was Mansilla’s second home run in as many games.
In the top half of the fourth, Connecticut’s Alexander Nunez reached on a throwing error at short by Martinson. Then with one out, King’s error at third allowed Nunez to score and James Robbins to reach third. Josh Ashenbrenner doubled home Robbins with two out.
The Tigers entered the bottom of the fourth with a 3-0 lead, but found themselves the victims of horrific turn of events. Stephen King led off with a double to center, and Wade Moore walked. Jason Martinson had a sacrifice bunt, but Carreno misplayed the ball, allowing Martinson to reach safely and load the bases.
Carreno then walked in two runs with back-to-back free passes to Rick Hughes and Jack Walker. A one-out RBI single by Blake Walker ended the Tigers pitcher’s game.
Michael Torrealba came in and issued a wild pitch that allowed Hughes to score. Chad Mozingo’s sac fly rounded out the scoring.
The Tigers (2-2) got on the board first with a second-inning blast by Matt Mansilla. It was Mansilla’s second home run in as many games.
In the top half of the fourth, Connecticut’s Alexander Nunez reached on a throwing error at short by Martinson. Then with one out, King’s error at third allowed Nunez to score and James Robbins to reach third. Josh Ashenbrenner doubled home Robbins with two out.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
A first win
A little hitting, a little speed and a little pitching and the Tigers take a 7-3 win Saturday night.
And the first home run goes to....
P.J. Polk, the Tigers' 13th round pick, homered tonight at Tri-City.
One down...
The Tigers lose their opener, 4-3, Friday night at Tri-City, but there's not a lot to take from one game. Many of the team are new to the pro game, and it's just the first game.
Early on, don't be shocked to see a few positions have different starters from game-to-game. Manager Howard Bushong will be getting a feel for his team.
In the previous post I've attached the latest roster. There are a lot of interesting stories among these players that I will be bringing to you in the coming weeks. If you are curious about anyone in particular, shoot me an e-mail (jperez@norwichbulletin.com) and I'll get you answers.
On a personal note: Hooray for baseball!
Early on, don't be shocked to see a few positions have different starters from game-to-game. Manager Howard Bushong will be getting a feel for his team.
In the previous post I've attached the latest roster. There are a lot of interesting stories among these players that I will be bringing to you in the coming weeks. If you are curious about anyone in particular, shoot me an e-mail (jperez@norwichbulletin.com) and I'll get you answers.
On a personal note: Hooray for baseball!
Updated roster
| No. | Pitchers (15) | T | Ht. | Wt. | DOB | Acquired | Resides | Last Team | |
| 19 | Baxter, Lance | LHP | 6'1" | 194 | 9/8/87 | FA (10) | Silverhill, AL | South Alabama | |
| 35 | Carreno, Josue | RHP | 6'1" | 212 | 6/26/91 | FA (07) | Edo Nueva Esparata, VZ | VSL Tigers | |
| 30 | Clark, Tyler | RHP | 6'2" | 200 | 1/4/89 | 24th (10) | Marshfield, MO | Univ. of Missouri | |
| 58 | Gagnier, Drew | RHP | 6'4" | 225 | 9/21/88 | 17th (10) | Santa Cruz, CA | Univ. of Oregon | |
| 48 | Gentzler, Dan | RHP | 6'0" | 185 | 10/9/87 | FA (10) | Berwyn, PA | Univ. of Maryland | |
| 20 | Guichardo, Rayni | LHP | 6'1" | 202 | 8/13/91 | FA (07) | Valvado Mao, DR | GCL Tigers (R)/Lakeland | |
| 52 | Hess, Kevan | RHP | 6'2" | 195 | 3/30/88 | 14th (09) | Kalamazoo, MI | Oneonta | |
| 40 | Hoch, Logan | LHP | 6'2" | 180 | 5/5/87 | 30th (10) | Wichita, KS | Wichita State Univ. | |
| 27 | Lawson, Patrick | RHP | 6'2" | 190 | 5/20/88 | FA (10) | Charlotte, NC | UNC Charlotte | |
| 26 | Little, Matt | RHP | 5'11" | 180 | 3/19/88 | 31st (10) | Virginia Beach, VA | Univ. of Kentucky | |
| 59 | Mendoza,Clemente | RHP | 6'0" | 205 | 7/24/90 | FA (07) | Caracas, VZ | Oneonta | |
| 57 | Sanz, Luis | RHP | 6'1" | 220 | 11/19/87 | FA (05) | Guatire, VZ | West Michigan (Low A) | |
| 39 | Smith, Brennan | RHP | 6'3" | 205 | 8/4/89 | 33rd (10) | Sandusky, OH | Bowling Green | |
| 11 | Teufel, Shawn | LHP | 6'3" | 210 | 7/16/86 | 25th (10) | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Liberty | |
| 46 | Torrealba, Michael | RHP | 5'11" | 195 | 11/19/89 | FA (06) | Aragua, VZ | Oneonta | |
| No. | Catchers (2) | B/T | Ht. | Wt. | DOB | Acquired | Resides | Last Team | |
| 18 | Kendrick, Tyson | R/R | 6'1" | 195 | 2/8/88 | 49th (10) | Arkansas City, KS | Tabor College | |
| 50 | Roof, Eric | L/R | 6'3" | 195 | 11/15/86 | 18th (09) | Paducah, KY | West Michigan (Low A) | |
| No. | Infielders (7) | B/T | Ht. | Wt. | DOB | Acquired | Resides | Last Team | |
| 14 | Anderson, Brett | R/R | 6'3" | 200 | 9/13/90 | 12th (08) | Bristol, CT | GCL Tigers | |
| 10 | Ashenbrenner, Josh | L/R | 6'0" | 185 | 8/29/87 | 18th (10) | Kirkland, WA | Lewis & Clark State | |
| Jaime, Carmello | S/R | 5'9" | 170 | 7/16/85 | 24th (08) | Bayona, DR | Oneonta | ||
| 22 | Nunez, Alexander | R/R | 5'11" | 192 | 5/4/90 | FA (07) | La Vega, DR | GCL Tigers | |
| 12 | Perry, Matt | L/R | 6'2" | 190 | 7/17/87 | 41st (10) | Sudbury, MA | Coll. of the Holy Cross | |
| 17 | Robbins, James | L/L | 6'0" | 225 | 9/26/90 | 30th (09) | Seattle, WA | GCL Tigers | |
| 31 | Soares, Ryan | R/R | 6'1" | 195 | 7/10/87 | 36th (10) | Harwich, MA | George Mason | |
| No. | Outfielders (6) | B/T | Ht. | Wt. | DOB | Acquired | Resides | Last Team | |
| 29 | Enos, Ryan | L/L | 5'10" | 185 | 12/19/87 | FA (10) | Dallas, TX | Dallas Baptist | |
| 7 | Mansilla, Matt | R/R | 6'1" | 195 | 5/25/86 | 22nd (09) | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Oneonta | |
| 15 | Polk, P.J. | R/R | 5'9" | 170 | 12/12/88 | 13th (10) | Murfreesboro, TN | Univ. of Tennessee | |
| 23 | Rowland, Jeff | L/L | 5'10" | 192 | 4/1/88 | 19th (10) | Augusta, GA | Georgia Tech | |
| 24 | Tang, Chao-Ting | L/R | 5'11" | 190 | 10/12/87 | FA (08) | Kaoshiung, Taiwan | Lakeland (Adv. A) | |
| 13 | Taylor, Londell | R/R | 6'2" | 220 | 9/13/88 | 13th (07) | Vian, OK | GCL Tigers | |
| Disabled List (2) | |||||||||
| Mercedes, Melvin | R/R | 6'3" | 190 | 11/2/90 | FA (08) | El Seibo, DR | GCL Tigers/West Michigan | ||
| Finefrock, Sean | R/R | 6'5" | 215 | 2/11/87 | 35th (07) | Aurora, CO | Oneonta (2008) |
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Tigers rotation
RHP Clemente Mendoza
RHP Luis Sanz
LHP Rayni Guichardo
RHP Josue Carreno
LHP Lance Baxter
RHP Luis Sanz
LHP Rayni Guichardo
RHP Josue Carreno
LHP Lance Baxter
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Updated roster
If you compare to the roster posted earlier, you'll notice significant changes. The first was what was expected at 2 p.m. today, the most recent is what was certain at 7 p.m. That's a lot of change. Everyone with a line through their name either hasn't signed or was sent elsewhere within the organization. Sometimes these decisions are made last minute.
You'll notice there's just one catcher. That will not last long. Eric Roof is unofficially en route to Norwich.
The guys you see named below can change before the season opener, almost certainly before the home opener. I'll try to keep you as updated as possible as the changes occur.
Pitchers
Alex Burgos LHP State College of Florida - Manatee
19 Lance Baxter LHP University of South Alabama
35 Josue Carreno RHP VSL Tigers
30 Tyler Clark RHP University of Misouri
Patrick Cooper RHP Bradley University
Brian Dupra RHP Notre Dame
Jake Dziubczynski LHP Central Arizona
Jeff Ferrell RHP Pitt C.C.
20 Rayni Guichardo LHP
Cody Hall RHP Southern University
52 Kevan Hess RHP Oneonta
40 Logan Hoch LHP Wichita State
Chris Joyce LHP Central Arizona
27 Patrick Lawson RHP UNC Charlotte
26 Matt Little RHP University of Kentucky
59 Clemente Mendoza RHP Oneonta
Cole Nelson LHP Auburn
57 Luis Sanz RHP
39 Brennan Smith RHP Bowling Green
11 Shawn Teufel LHP Liberty University
46 Michael Torrealba VSL Tigers
Tyler White RHP University of Alabama
Catchers
Rob Brantly L UC-Riverside
18 Tyson Kendrick R Tabor
Infielders
14 Brett Anderson R GCL Tigers
10 Josh Ashenbrenner L Lewis & Clark
Clay Jones R University of Alabama
James Meador R University of San Diego
Pete Miller R Trinity International University
12 Matt Perry L Holy Cross
17 James Robbins L
Tony Plagman L Georgia Tech
13 Ryan Soares R George Mason
Outfielders
29 Ryan Enos L Dallas Baptist University
7 Matt Mansilla R
Bo McClendon R Valaparaiso
15 P.J. Polk R University of Tennessee
23 Jeff Rowland L Georgia Tech
Les Smith L St. Louis C.C. - Meramec
24 Chao-Ting Tang L Lakeland Tigers
13 Londell Taylor R GCL Tigers
Coaching staff
28 Howard Bushong - Manager
9 Scott Dwyer - Hitting coach
44 Jorge Cordova - Pitching coach
T.J. Saunders - Athletic trainer
You'll notice there's just one catcher. That will not last long. Eric Roof is unofficially en route to Norwich.
The guys you see named below can change before the season opener, almost certainly before the home opener. I'll try to keep you as updated as possible as the changes occur.
Pitchers
19 Lance Baxter LHP University of South Alabama
35 Josue Carreno RHP VSL Tigers
30 Tyler Clark RHP University of Misouri
20 Rayni Guichardo LHP
52 Kevan Hess RHP Oneonta
40 Logan Hoch LHP Wichita State
27 Patrick Lawson RHP UNC Charlotte
26 Matt Little RHP University of Kentucky
59 Clemente Mendoza RHP Oneonta
57 Luis Sanz RHP
39 Brennan Smith RHP Bowling Green
11 Shawn Teufel LHP Liberty University
46 Michael Torrealba VSL Tigers
Catchers
18 Tyson Kendrick R Tabor
Infielders
14 Brett Anderson R GCL Tigers
10 Josh Ashenbrenner L Lewis & Clark
12 Matt Perry L Holy Cross
17 James Robbins L
13 Ryan Soares R George Mason
Outfielders
29 Ryan Enos L Dallas Baptist University
7 Matt Mansilla R
15 P.J. Polk R University of Tennessee
23 Jeff Rowland L Georgia Tech
24 Chao-Ting Tang L Lakeland Tigers
13 Londell Taylor R GCL Tigers
Coaching staff
28 Howard Bushong - Manager
9 Scott Dwyer - Hitting coach
44 Jorge Cordova - Pitching coach
T.J. Saunders - Athletic trainer
FYI
If you are planning on attending the 7 p.m. open practice -- don't. The team moved up its practice time because of the threat of rain and wrapped up just before 7 p.m.
The roster...for now.
A couple notes worth mentioning. No fresh out of high schoolers on the roster, only seven players with pro experience, one kid from Connecticut, the highest draft pick on the roster is this year's third-round pick and the sons of Tim Teufel and Lloyd McClendon are among the 34 players listed.
Pitchers
Alex Burgos LHP State College of Florida - Manatee
Tyler Clark RHP University of Misouri
Patrick Cooper RHP Bradley University
Brian Dupra RHP Notre Dame
Jake Dziubczynski LHP Central Arizona
Jeff Ferrell RHP Pitt C.C.
Cody Hall RHP Southern University
Kevan Hess RHP Oneonta
Logan Hoch LHP Wichita State
Chris Joyce LHP Central Arizona
Matt Little RHP University of Kentucky
Clemente Mendoza RHP Oneonta
Cole Nelson LHP Auburn
Brennan Smith RHP Bowling Green
Shawn Teufel LHP Liberty University
Michael Torrealba VSL Tigers
Tyler White RHP University of Alabama
Catchers
Rob Brantly L UC-Riverside
Tyson Kendrick R Tabor
Infielders
Josh Ashenbrenner L Lewis & Clark
Clay Jones R University of Alabama
James Meador R University of San Diego
Pete Miller R Trinity International University
Matt Perry L Holy Cross
Tony Plagman L Georgia Tech
Ryan Soares R George Mason
Outfielders
Brett Anderson R GCL Tigers
Bo McClendon R Valaparaiso
P.J. Polk R University of Tennessee
Jeff Rowland L Georgia Tech
Les Smith L St. Louis C.C. - Meramec
Chao-Ting Tang L Lakeland Tigers
Londale Taylor R GCL Tigers
Pitchers
Alex Burgos LHP State College of Florida - Manatee
Tyler Clark RHP University of Misouri
Patrick Cooper RHP Bradley University
Brian Dupra RHP Notre Dame
Jake Dziubczynski LHP Central Arizona
Jeff Ferrell RHP Pitt C.C.
Cody Hall RHP Southern University
Kevan Hess RHP Oneonta
Logan Hoch LHP Wichita State
Chris Joyce LHP Central Arizona
Matt Little RHP University of Kentucky
Clemente Mendoza RHP Oneonta
Cole Nelson LHP Auburn
Brennan Smith RHP Bowling Green
Shawn Teufel LHP Liberty University
Michael Torrealba VSL Tigers
Tyler White RHP University of Alabama
Catchers
Rob Brantly L UC-Riverside
Tyson Kendrick R Tabor
Infielders
Josh Ashenbrenner L Lewis & Clark
Clay Jones R University of Alabama
James Meador R University of San Diego
Pete Miller R Trinity International University
Matt Perry L Holy Cross
Tony Plagman L Georgia Tech
Ryan Soares R George Mason
Outfielders
Brett Anderson R GCL Tigers
Bo McClendon R Valaparaiso
P.J. Polk R University of Tennessee
Jeff Rowland L Georgia Tech
Les Smith L St. Louis C.C. - Meramec
Chao-Ting Tang L Lakeland Tigers
Londale Taylor R GCL Tigers
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
All in the family
If you follow the MLB Draft, you'll hear a lot of familiar names. Especially in the later rounds, teams select relatives of members of their organization. For instance, the Mets selected the son of former pitcher John Franco. The Tigers did the same with manager Jim Leyland's son, and today, picking Ben Verlander, the brother of pitcher Justin Verlander.
It's just the way things are done.
It's just the way things are done.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Interesting pick
Detroit selected Patrick Leyland, a catcher who also is the son of Tigers manager Jim Leyland.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Tiger cubs
The Detroit Tigers didn't have a first-round pick in the MLB Draft, which began tonight. They did have to sandwich picks, both of whom could start their pro careers with YOUR CONNECTICUT TIGERS!
Let's take a quick look at the draft picks per MLB.com.
3B Nick Castellanos (Archbishop McCarthy H.S., Fla.): "With an athletic frame that looks like it has room for added strength, Castellanos has become one of the more talked about high school bats in this class. Whether he's worthy of that of high consideration remains to be seen, but he does swing a pretty good bat and shows decent raw power. The question is whether he'll be able to translate that into in-game pop down the line. That become more important because most feel he'll move to third base at the next level where run production is often a requirement."
RHP Chance Ruffin (University of Texas): "He's started and relieved for Texas and seems like the latter is the better role for Ruffin. His stuff won't blow you away outside of a pretty live fastball, but he has the right mentality and makeup to make his stuff play up. He's also got Major League bloodlines as the so of former major league Bruce Ruffin, and that invariably helps, as does pitching in big spots over the course of his college career. He may not close at the next level, but he could be a setup type who moves quickly through the system."
Let's take a quick look at the draft picks per MLB.com.
3B Nick Castellanos (Archbishop McCarthy H.S., Fla.): "With an athletic frame that looks like it has room for added strength, Castellanos has become one of the more talked about high school bats in this class. Whether he's worthy of that of high consideration remains to be seen, but he does swing a pretty good bat and shows decent raw power. The question is whether he'll be able to translate that into in-game pop down the line. That become more important because most feel he'll move to third base at the next level where run production is often a requirement."
RHP Chance Ruffin (University of Texas): "He's started and relieved for Texas and seems like the latter is the better role for Ruffin. His stuff won't blow you away outside of a pretty live fastball, but he has the right mentality and makeup to make his stuff play up. He's also got Major League bloodlines as the so of former major league Bruce Ruffin, and that invariably helps, as does pitching in big spots over the course of his college career. He may not close at the next level, but he could be a setup type who moves quickly through the system."
Friday, June 4, 2010
Promotional schedule
Tuesdays: Buy one, get one free tickets
Wednesdays: Wicked "Wild" Wednesday (4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas and a program for $40)
Thursdays: Thirsty Thursday, specials on Bud and Bud Light
Fridays: Fireworks
Sundays: Sunday Funday (postgame catch and base running)
6/26 Opening Day/magnetic schedule
7/3 Fireworks
7/4 Apple Pie and Baseball (I have no idea what this means)
7/5 Military Appreciation NIght
7/6 Remote Control Dig (win a Samsung flat screen)
7/21 St. Patrick's Day in July (green beer and Irish entertainment)
8/1 C.T Tigers' B-day
8/5 Military Appreciation Night
8/13 Halloween at the Ballpark
8/14 Boyscout sleepover
8/15 Bark in the Park
8/19 Wrestling Night, featuring George the Animal Steele
8/21 Girl scout sleepover
8/28 Palm Trees and BAseball (summer celebration)
8/30 Football Frenzy )wear college or pro apparel) -- This one is ODD!
9/2 Fan Appreciation Night
Wednesdays: Wicked "Wild" Wednesday (4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas and a program for $40)
Thursdays: Thirsty Thursday, specials on Bud and Bud Light
Fridays: Fireworks
Sundays: Sunday Funday (postgame catch and base running)
6/26 Opening Day/magnetic schedule
7/3 Fireworks
7/4 Apple Pie and Baseball (I have no idea what this means)
7/5 Military Appreciation NIght
7/6 Remote Control Dig (win a Samsung flat screen)
7/21 St. Patrick's Day in July (green beer and Irish entertainment)
8/1 C.T Tigers' B-day
8/5 Military Appreciation Night
8/13 Halloween at the Ballpark
8/14 Boyscout sleepover
8/15 Bark in the Park
8/19 Wrestling Night, featuring George the Animal Steele
8/21 Girl scout sleepover
8/28 Palm Trees and BAseball (summer celebration)
8/30 Football Frenzy )wear college or pro apparel) -- This one is ODD!
9/2 Fan Appreciation Night
Thursday, June 3, 2010
This and that on a Thursday
Tigers GM Andrew Weber said there are 1,500 tickets already sold for Friday's NCAA tournament, with the anticipation that the total will reach 2,000 by day's end. With walk-up sales, the hope if for 4,000 fans.
Weber also said the Tigers' promotional schedule will be released tomorrow.
Weber also said the Tigers' promotional schedule will be released tomorrow.
There's baseball at Dodd
No, it isn't ECC baseball -- it's better. Seeing college baseball teams on the field at Dodd is great, especially after wondering if there'd be another team. Now if I can only get used to the pinging sound.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Tickets on sale
Single-game Connecticut Tigers tickets are on sale beginning today. Prices start at $5 and can be purchased at the Dodd Stadium ticket window from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or by phone at 860-887-7962. Online orders are not yet available.
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