Archive for 'General Baseball'
Josh Garton’s HR Sprint…
Posted on 01. Jun, 2010 by Corey.
Dayton Dragons outfielder Josh Garton makes sure to play the game the right way. He does not like to show up the other team, especially the other pitcher, knowing it could come back to not only hurt him, but his team. Garton also likes to keep the pace of the game moving, and not be […]
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Bizarre Food @ Whitecaps Games
Posted on 30. May, 2010 by Corey.
It has been said that the West Michigan Whitecaps like to “push the envelope” when it comes to food options at Fifth Third Ballpark, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Â I have gone on record as saying I have not seen better overall food at a minor league ballpark in all of my visits throughout the years. […]
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My 1st Dragon in the Bigs
Posted on 29. May, 2010 by Corey.
Late last season I wrote an article (HERE) about waiting to see the first player I had in Dayton make it to the big leagues. At the time I had a few in AAA, but known were even on the Major League 40 man roster. Â As this season opened, quite a few were placed on […]
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Donnie Joseph final Dragons outing
Posted on 28. May, 2010 by Corey.
Following game two in Lake County, Ohio, Dayton Dragons closer Donnie Joseph learned that he had been promoted to High A for the Cincinnati Reds and would be pitching for the Lynchburg Hillcats. Â His final outing was another good one as he saved the game as the Dragons broke a nine game losing streak. I […]
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Day-Night Dragons Doubleheader
Posted on 26. May, 2010 by Corey.
Last Saturday at Fifth Third Field, the Dayton Dragons and the Bowling Green Hot Rods participated in a day/night doubleheader. The first game started at Noon, and the second game at 7:07 pm. Both games went the scheduled nine innings. Typically in the minor leagues, doubleheaders are played back to back with a 30 minute […]
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New Player Banners at 5/3 Field
Posted on 24. May, 2010 by Corey.
If you are lucky enough to score a ticket to a Dayton Dragons game at Fifth Third Field, you may notice a new addition in the concourse area of the stadium. Located in the lower deck between first and third base are new banners honoring former Dayton Dragons players to make it to the big […]
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MLB Civil Rights Game
Posted on 23. May, 2010 by Corey.
Last weekend Major League Baseball held its second annual Civil Rights Game at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati.  Due to my commitments with the Dayton Dragons, I was unable to attend the game, but my parents went to watch the Reds and the Cardinals.  My mother was so kind to take some pictures for me to […]
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Quote in the paper…
Posted on 22. May, 2010 by Corey.
Always nice to get your name in the paper…Even if no one I know gets the Dayton Daily News… STORY HERE or below By Sean McClelland, Staff WriterUpdated 7:15 AM Friday, May 21, 2010 DAYTON — While driving to Fifth Third Field from Beavercreek, Dayton Dragons clubhouse manager Corey Brinn thought little about the morning fog. […]
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Andrew Means’ Call-Up (Almost)
Posted on 21. May, 2010 by Corey.
Andrew Means had just completed another workout in Goodyear, Arizona at the Cincinnati Reds new Spring Training Complex and was starting his walk across the backfields towards the clubhouse. When he reached the fence area he was called over to the side by Field Coordinator Freddie Benavides and Hitting Coordinator Ronnie Ortegon. A few thoughts […]
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Jersey Number Selection
Posted on 20. May, 2010 by Corey.
The process of players selecting jersey numbers goes back to March when the players report to Spring Training in Goodyear, Arizona. I put every player’s name on an excel spreadsheet and began the process of collecting all sorts of data from the approximately 200 players in minor league camp. I asked each guy for their […]
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