Monthly Archives: February 2007

Morning reading for baseball fans

Posted on February 28, 2007 by chris otto

Opening Day is still weeks away, but at least we have spring training right now. If you need your morning baseball fix, here are some good stories to check out: A Baltimore Sun story on the new Spanish-speaking coaches on … Continue reading →

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Having a blast at the stadium site

Posted on February 27, 2007 by chris otto

(Daily Record/Sunday News — Bil Bowden) Workers lower dynamite into a nine-foot hole on Tuesday at the Sovereign Bank Stadium construction site. In case you missed it, here is some recent local baseball coverage you’ll want to check out:

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York College’s McGowan, Brady honored

Posted on February 27, 2007 by chris otto

College men’s basketball player Chad McGowan, a Dallastown High School grad, has been named the Capital Athletic Conference Player of the Year. Meanwhile, Nick Brady, a Delone Catholic graduate, was named the CAC Freshman of the Year.

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Derek Jeter, Mickey Mantle and President Bush…

Posted on February 27, 2007 by chris otto

The Associated Press NEW YORK — As President Bush smiled and waved from the stands and Mickey Mantle looked on from the dugout, Derek Jeter swung his bat. Talk about pressure. Luckily, the game never happened. It was just someone’s … Continue reading →

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Revolution seeking game-day workers

Posted on February 26, 2007 by chris otto

The York Revolution will hold a pair of job fairs to find individuals to work as part-time, game-day staff during their upcoming inaugural baseball season. Those interested are required to pre-register for one of the job fairs online at the … Continue reading →

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More on Butch Wynegar

Posted on February 26, 2007 by chris otto

In case you missed it, here is the full article on Butch Wynegar’s new job in the New York Yankees’ minor-league system. It includes some trivia at the bottom. Wynegar fans, of course, already know that he caught Dave Righetti’s … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s District 3 game times

Posted on February 25, 2007 by chris otto

Games times for Wednesday’s District 3 semifinal quadruple-header at Giant Center were announced very late Saturday night — too late for publication in the York Sunday News. Here’s Wednesday’s schedule, which involves two YAIAA teams: Class AAA girls’ semifinals Lampeter-Strasburg … Continue reading →

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The month of March

Posted on February 24, 2007 by Steve Navaroli

March is a great month for sports. Not just the obvious ones like NCAA basketball’s March Madness, or the start of baseball spring training, but for high school sports as well. Things kick off the first weekend of the month, … Continue reading →

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Athletes’ behavior

Posted on February 24, 2007 by Steve Navaroli

After the latest “Pacman” Jones and Tank Johnson indiscretions, everyone is suddenly so concerned about the behavior of professional football players. Certainly, the NBA has its off-the-field issues as well. Part of the problem is that if the offending player … Continue reading →

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Wynegar to coach in Triple-A

Posted on February 23, 2007 by chris otto

York native Butch Wynegar is back in Yankee pinstripes. The former 13-year major-league veteran joined the staff of the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees as hitting coach during the offseason. The Milwaukee Brewers released the 50-year-old Wynegar as hitting coach at the … Continue reading →

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