Monthly Archives: August 2008

Hoiles’ future still in doubt

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Jim Seip

Chris Hoiles wants to return to manage the York Revolution for a third season in 2009. It remains to be seen if the Revolution front office and the ownership group Opening Day Partners will offer him a contract. Hoiles (pictured … Continue reading →

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Rainout creates interesting doubleheader

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Jim Seip

Turns out a rainout could be good news for baseball fans in York and Lancaster. Instead of rescheduling the game as part of a doubleheader Saturday or Sunday, the teams have agreed to play a cross-river doubleheader in both York … Continue reading →

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Revs vs. Stormers

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Jim Seip

Opening Day Partners thought they finally had a dream scenario. York and Lancaster appeared to be in a playoff chase. That was before Lancaster fell apart by losing six of their last seven entering Thursday night. York remains in first … Continue reading →

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Should York sit Ashby?

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Jim Seip

Chris Ashby needs a break. And one of these days, he may earn a day off. The MVP for the York Revolution has played in every second-half game, and it finally appears to have caught up with the 33-year-old. For … Continue reading →

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Does York need another hitter?

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Jim Seip

York third baseman Shea Hillenbrand has not returned to the Revolution clubhouse, and no one is certain if he will be back in York’s lineup this season. Hillenbrand left after York’s victory on Aug. 13, when he injured a hamstring … Continue reading →

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Part III: Is the league improving?

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Jim Seip

Blogger’s note: This is the third installment of a story examining Atlantic League players who have signed with major league organizations during the last two seasons. After looking at the number of players signed during the last two seasons, it … Continue reading →

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Part II: … but 2008 has been even better

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Jim Seip

Blogger’s note: This is the second installment of a story examining Atlantic League players who have signed with major league organizations during the last two years. The Atlantic League had a few more checks to cash this summer. The league … Continue reading →

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Part I: Atlantic League provided key talent in ’07 …

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Jim Seip

Blogger’s note: This is the first installment of a story examining Atlantic League players who have signed with major league organizations during the last two years. It almost seemed too easy last season. The York Revolution watched Opening Day leadoff … Continue reading →

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Gil fighting through injury

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Jim Seip

York starter Dave Gil left in the third inning of the Revolution’s 8-5 victory against Southern Maryland, suffering from bicep tendinitis. Gil has been battling the injury for weeks, but hopes to remain on the active roster because he wants … Continue reading →

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Hillenbrand returns home

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Jim Seip

One night after sliding head first into home plate to score the winning run with two outs in the ninth, Shea Hillenbrand has returned to his home in Arizona to have his personal trainer treat a hamstring injury. “He told … Continue reading →

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