Monthly Archives: March 2008

Abbie Merrifield a rock for Elizabethtown

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Steve Navaroli

Abbie Merrifield is having another solid season behind the plate for the Elizabethtown College softball team. The Dallastown graduate is hitting .286 in 14 games for the 6-9 Blue Jays. The senior has 11 hits, has driven in five runs … Continue reading →

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Two signings, and some serious questions

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Jim Seip

The Revolution signed outfielder/first baseman Matt Padgett and infielder Jose Enrique Cruz Friday. And while Padgett has enjoyed a more accomplished career than Cruz, he also has a somewhat checkered past. Starting in 2002, Padgett posted four straight seasons with … Continue reading →

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With Meerbach’s help, Diplomats still #1

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Steve Navaroli

Although she doesn’t get to play that much, York Suburban grad Chelsea Meerbach is a key part of what has become the nation’s best Division III women’s lacrosse program. As the back-up goalkeeper Meerbach has logged only 30 minutes in … Continue reading →

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Spartans softball on the rise

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Steve Navaroli

With first-year head coach Jennifer Patrick leading the way, the York College softball team is off to a great start this season. After Wednesday’s doubleheader win over Villa Julie College, the Spartans are nearing the season’s mid-point with an 8-4 … Continue reading →

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Bad news for Redman, Moore

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Jim Seip

The Baltimore Orioles may not be looking for a player to replace Jay Gibbons’ spot on the roster. Gibbons’ 15-day suspension could be lifted as part of an agreement between owners and the union according to the Associated Press. That’s … Continue reading →

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It’s about time

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Jim Seip

The York Revolution finally announced Wednesday they would bring back Jason Olson, one of York’s most consistent relievers in 2007. Olson (6-5, 4.03 ERA) was one of five players (Luis Cotto, Matt Dryer, Nate Espy and Chris Steinborn) to remain … Continue reading →

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Former Revs pitcher moving on

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Jim Seip

One of York’s late-season acquisitions has decided to move on. Pitcher Zach Cline has signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association. The move makes sense for Cline, 24, who struggled (15.75 ERA) in three appearances with the Revs … Continue reading →

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New technical term?

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Jim Seip

The blog “Can’t Stop the Bleeding” has offered some new baseball terminology. Boston manager Terry Francona reported Sean Casey would miss the Tokyo games, calling it a case of “Southern League Neck” — or a sore neck caused by long … Continue reading →

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Hey, doesn’t York get first dibs?

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Jim Seip

Apparently York doesn’t own a monopoly on former Orioles. And judging from Baltimore’s accomplishments during the last 10 years — that might be a good thing. The Lancaster Barnstormers announced the signing of former Orioles reliever Sendy Rleal. The move … Continue reading →

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Lions land first recruit

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Frank Bodani

An offensive lineman from North Carolina is Penn State’s first verbal commitment for the recruiting class of 2009. Ty Howle, a 6-foot-2, 295-pounder from Bunn, N.C., apparently gave the Nittany Lion coaches his word on Monday, following an Easter weekend … Continue reading →

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