Friday, April 30, 2010

HOW SOUTHERN MARYLAND WANTS TO BOLSTER ITS OFFENSE IS ONE FEATURE OF FRIDAY NOTEBOOK

These are some of the highlights of the Friday edition of the Atlantic League Notebook:

Southern Maryland has its eyes on a new player to improve its offense

More praise for Curtis Pride

Bonus offer for Lancaster fans this weekend

Patriots lose a player to Colorado; Seattle signs two

More feats by Nate Bump and Daryle Ward

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

SPARKY LYLE'S HAPPINESS AND CONFIDENCE OOZING OUT OF YORK ARE EXAMINED

Here is a rundown of some of the information in today's Atlantic League Notebook:

Sparky Lyle's joy of his job and the league

Andy Van Hekken 'makes it look easy'

Great confidence coming out of York

Which former Atlantic Leaguers hit back to back homers?

A quick look at other alumni successes

The Notebook is a private undertaking with monthly subscriptions available for $5.95 and seasonal subscriptions at $29.95 via www.WirzandAssociates.com.

Friday, April 23, 2010

FEATS OF BOTH CURRENT AND FORMER ATLANTIC LEAGUERS FEATURED IN TODAY'S NOTEBOOK

This is a rundown of some of the stories subscribers received in today's Atlantic League Notebook:

What Sidney Ponson and Scott Spiezio achieved in Thursday's openers

Which team had the biggest opening night crowd? It was not Long Island

Details of last night's walk-off home run by a former Newark infielder

What did Tom Cochran and Nate Bump do to get recognized?

How the league is looking from an economic standpoint

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

DO YOU KNOW WHICH FORMER ATLANTIC LEAGUERS HAVE BEEN HOT IN AFFILIATED LEAGUES?

These are among the stories that were featured in today's Atlantic League Notebook:

A complete rundown of returning All-Stars

Details on the recent exploits of former Atlantic League players Jay Gibbons, Michael Ryan, Cory Aldridge, Ed Rogers and Nate Bump

What Atlantic Leaguers were honored as Manager and Player of the Decade in the California League?

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The next Notebook is scheduled for Friday.

Friday, April 16, 2010

JOSH PHELPS, RYAN FREEL, JOHN HALAMA BRING EXPERIENCE TO LEAGUE

These are highlights of today's (Friday) Atlantic League Notebook:

Josh Phelps May More Than Make Up for Loss of All-Star Hoorelbeke at Bridgeport

Ryan Freel Adds Experience, Depth to Five-Time Champion Patriots

Halama Could Build on 12-2 Record at Southern Maryland

Oneli Perez, Andy VanHekken Among Those Doing Well in Triple-A

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

BIG MOVES IN BRIDGEPORT AND NEWARK FRONT OFFICES

These are some of the stories featured in today's (Tuesday) Atlantic League Notebook:

Key Front Office Moves in Newark and Bridgeport

Lisa Winston Adds Her Talent to League

This Former Atlantic Leaguer Went Deep Twice in His First Game

Change of Direction in York

World Series Star Spiezio One of Five Switch Hitters with Bears

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Friday, April 9, 2010

SOME NEW ADDITIONS FOR ATLANTIC LEAGUE SEASON FEATURED IN FRIDAY NOTEBOOK

These were some of our featured stories in today's(Friday) issue of the Atlantic League Notebook:

Pitchers returning from Japan and Taiwan give boost to Somerset and Southern Maryland

Former middle infield star now a player-coach for Phillies

What Cory Aldridge, Michael Ryan and Jacque Jones did in minor league openers

Why Nelson Figueroa got a break, even while losing

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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

JACK CUST, MIKE RIVERA AMONG THOSE FEATURED IN TUESDAY'S ATLANTIC LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Highlights of Tuesday's Atlantic League Notebook, which has gone out to subscribers, included such stories as:

How Jack Cust would look in a Somerset uniform

Mike Rivera's release from the Yankees after nearly starting in the season opener

Which former Atlantic Leaguers opened the season in the majors

A rundown on the latest players released in the minor leagues

Details behind a box seat and an all-you-can-eat day for only $15 in Lancaster

The next Notebook is scheduled for Friday. Subscriptions are available for $5.95 a month or $29.95 for the season at www.WirzandAssociates.com.

Saturday, April 3, 2010

ANOTHER FEAT FOR CORY ALDRIDGE

Onetime Atlantic Leaguer Cory Aldridge is continuing to make it tough on Los Angeles Angels brass by keeping up his terrific offensive pace in spring training.

The latest feat for the former Newark Bears outfielder was a leadoff triple in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night when more than 40,000 fans were watching the homestanding Angels as they tried to erase a 3-2 deficit to the rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Angel Stadium. Aldridge, now hitting .395, later scored the tying run and the Angels rallied for a 4-3 victory.

Michael Ryan, the other former Atlantic League player hoping to climb from a non-roster invitation to the major league roster, went 0-for-1. The onetime Somerset star is now at .270.

Friday, April 2, 2010

THE FIRST EDITION OF THE ATLANTIC LEAGUE NOTEBOOK HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

Our new Atlantic League Notebook went live today (Friday) which means subscribers received it by email, as they will continue to do every Tuesday and Friday of the baseball season. Highlights of today's Notebook include:

A listing of all returning players from last season

Did you notice six of last year's players were in major league spring training?

Who has been released by a major league organizations. A list, including their Atlantic League affiliation

Cory Aldridge has three major reasons (his children) to play

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