Author Archives: Jim Seip

About Jim Seip

During one of my first shifts at a newspaper, my editor stood up and cursed out his computer for what seemed like five minutes. It took a few more weeks to realize this type of behavior isn't all that unusual at newspapers.

A new man at the top of the order

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Jim Seip

The Revs signed center fielder and leadoff man Brandon Haveman Thursday morning, and York manager Andy Etchebarren inserted him into the lineup tonight. Haveman — featured in the video above during his time with Double-A Jackson last season — was … Continue reading →

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Douglas traded, Revs looking for center fielder

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Jim Seip

The Revs traded outfielder Stephen Douglas to Laredo of the independent American Association in exchange for future considerations. As has been his tendency since taking over the Revs, Etchebarren could wait several months to receive a player in return. The … Continue reading →

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Breaking point

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jim Seip

For the second straight night the Revs dropped a home game to the expansion Sugar Land Skeeters, scoring a run in the first and last innings in a 4-2 loss. Hesitant to make drastic changes to his roster, allowing players … Continue reading →

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Dream of returning to big leagues brought Kielty to York

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jim Seip

Bobby Kielty didn’t expect to ever be one of those players who landed in independent baseball. “When you’re playing you tell yourself if it comes down to indie ball, I’d rather shut it down,” Kielty said. “But I think at … Continue reading →

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Kielty talks about World Series homer

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jim Seip

Former big league outfielder Bobby Kielty arrived in York from California Monday night and took batting practice with the Revs Tuesday. He expects to join York’s lineup after taking a couple days of BP. A major league outfielder from 2001-2007, … Continue reading →

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Kielty added to struggling Revs

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Jim Seip

It could be the first move of several needed to snap York out of it’s early season funk. The York Revolution signed former big league outfielder Bobby Kielty, 35, Monday. Team officials expect him to join the team today and … Continue reading →

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Glance around the league

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Jim Seip

The Lancaster Barnstormers honored Butch Hobson before the Friday night game against York, playing a video montage that included highlights of his time as a player in Boston. Hobson won his 1,500th game as a manager Thursday in Camden. His … Continue reading →

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Braves sign Ian Thomas

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Jim Seip

York left-handed reliever Ian Thomas entered spring training trying to over-throw his fastball. Pitching coach Mark Mason understood the situation. Thomas had not pitched in the Atlantic League before, and the 25-year-old admitted he came to the league because of … Continue reading →

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Travel taking its toll

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Jim Seip

The Houston Chronicle highlighted the difficulties facing the Sugar Land Skeeters as they embark on a travel-filled 2012 season. The Skeeters, located in the Houston suburbs, are the only team in the Atlantic League located west of Pennsylvania.

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A glance around the league

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Jim Seip

Living a couple miles from York’s Sovereign Bank Stadium, former major leaguer Mark Hendrickson (pictured above) has opted to make his comeback bid in pro baseball by pitching in the Susquehanna League — an amateur sandlot league. York Daily Record … Continue reading →

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