The Traverse City Beach Bums (FL) have scheduled three player tryouts for the 2010 season. The first two will be held in Indianapolis on January 23 and March 27. The final tryout will be on May 8 in Traverse City. Please see the Traverse City website for more information.
BEACH BUMS SET JANUARY, MARCH & MAY PLAYER TRYOUTS FOR 2010
November 25, 2009 by nystateleagueKALAMAZOO SETS SETS 2010 TRYOUT
November 23, 2009 by nystateleagueThe Kalamazoo Kings (FL) have set an open tryout date for May 1 at Homer Stryker Park at 10 am. Please check the Kings’ website for registration details.
ALVAREZ STILL AT IT
November 20, 2009 by nystateleagueJorge Alvarez of the Shreveport-Bossier Captains (AA) is the first player signed by that team for the 2010 season. Alvarez, who is entering his 23rd pro season, hit hit .319 in 408 ABs last year and contributed 9 homers and 76 RBIs. Alvarez was originally in the Dodger organization and began playing independent baseball in 1995.
JACKHAMMERS SCHEDULE TWO TRYOUTS
November 20, 2009 by nystateleagueThe Joilet Jackhammers (NL) have two upcoming player tryouts. On December 13 @ 2pm at Shorter College in Rome, GA, players will be able to showcase their skills. And on January 30 @ 2pm at Collins Field in North Charleston, SC, they will get a second chance. For more information call Kelli Drechsel 815-774-2889.
FLORIDA WINTER LEAGUE SUSPENDS OPERATIONS
November 18, 2009 by nystateleagueThe Florida Winter Baseball League suspended its inaugural season today. According to a league press release, the league will seek to recapitalize and relaunch sometime in the future. Reports were that attendance in the league was below expectations and operating costs were higher than expected. Let’s hope that this noble experiment can resurrect itself.
MATT MOSES NOW A FREE AGENT
November 17, 2009 by nystateleagueMatt Moses, OF, New Britain (EL), has been a declared a free agent after playing seven years in the Minnesota Twins organization. A first round pick in 2003 (#21 overall), Moses signed for $1.5 million. After reaching AAA in 2007, Moses finished his career with with the Twins AA affiliate this season playing in 78 games and hitting .224. Matt is the brother of Mitchell Moses, INF, who played in the NYSL in 2007.
LOCAL PRODUCT AL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
November 17, 2009 by nystateleagueAndrew Bailey, RHP, who pitched at Wagner College on Staten Island , has been named the American League Rookie of the Year. The Oakland A’s closer turned in a great first season pitching in 68 games and picking up 26 saves. His record was 6-3 and his ERA 1.84. Congrats to Andrew and Wagner coach Joe Litterio. (Andrew was also an American League All Star this year!)
BREWERS PASS ON GAGNE
November 17, 2009 by nystateleagueEric Gagne, RHP, Quebec (Can-Am), will not be getting another shot with the last MLB team he played for, the Milwaukee Brewers announced today. Gagne had hoped the Brewers might resign him. The former MLB All Star who led the Capitales to a Can-Am League Championship still hopes to pitch in the big leagues this year–possibly as a starter– his role in Quebec this year.
FLORIDA WINTER BASEBALL LEAGUE
November 16, 2009 by nystateleagueTwo former NYSL players are spending the winter with the Seminole Country Naturals. Former MVP Adam Amar, 1B, is hitting .267 in 65 ABs with one home run and six RBIs. Amar played last year in the Washington Nationals’ organization. Justin Young, RHP, Wichita (AA), is 1-2 in five relief appearances with a 3.48 ERA. Opponents are hitting .262 against him,
CRUISERS BRING BACK SHAFFER AND VAN ES
November 13, 2009 by nystateleagueThe Oakland County Cruisers have exercised the 2010 options on Nolan Shaffer, RHP, and Scott Van Es, RHP. Both players pitched in the NYSL in 2008.
