Monthly Archives: July 2013
Senators Roll Call: 7/31
• Rascal needs votes to defeat the Crazy Hot Dog Vendor, Louie, C. Wolf, and all the other mascots of the Eastern League in this year’s MiLB Mascot Mania. • The first inkling of Harrisburg’s 2014 schedule has trickled out … Continue reading
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Tagged 2014 schedule, Claudio Vargas, Mascot Mania, Matt Antonelli, Rascal, specialty jerseys, Zack Segovia
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A Lack of Approach
Don’t be fooled by the Nationals’ 14-run, 18-hit victory on Sunday over the Mets. One week after firing hitting coach Rick Eckstein and promoting Rick Schu to the position, it may appear that their offensive woes are in the rearview … Continue reading
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Tagged Davey Johnson, Harrisburg Senators, Rick Eckstein, Rick Schu, Washington Nationals
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Name That Tune (Update)
A month and a half ago, we posted the Senators’ walk-up music and we thought it was time for an update. Check out the original list, since what follows is just any changes, additions, or ones we didn’t have the … Continue reading
Nicknames
“Nicknames stick to people, and the most ridiculous are the most adhesive” – Thomas C. Haliburton As long as baseball has been played, nicknames have had a prominent place throughout the game’s storied history. Colorful and memorable monikers are often … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Taylor, Bryce Harper, Chris Marrero, Clarence Jenkins, Fats Jenkins, Frank Grant, Herbert Dixon, Ivan Rodriguez, Jhonatan Solano, Kirk Rueter, Michael Morse, nicknames, Old Reliable, Onion, Orlando Cabrera, Orlando Hernandez, Rap Dixon, Ray King, Roger Bernadina, Sliding Billy Hamilton, Spottswood Poles, Stephen Strasburg, The Colored Dunlap, The Shark, Vladimir Guerrero, Woody
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July 18 – July 21 Homestand: Akron Aeros
Thursday 7PM Nate Karns (6-3, 3.45) vs. RH Paolo Espino (2-2, 4.47) Thirsty Thursday – $2 beer on the boardwalk Fireworks Friday 7PM Rob Gilliam (3-3, 4.41) vs. RH Toru Murata (3-5, 4.21) Star Wars Night Community Aid Clothes Drive … Continue reading
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Tagged Akron Aeros, Blake Treinen, Brett Brach, Carlos Moncrief, Harrisburg Senators, Jerad Head, Jesus Aguilar, Jimmy VanOstrand, Matt Packer, Nate Karns, Paint the Park Pink, Paolo Espino, Rob Gilliam, Robbie Ray, Roger Bernadina, Star Wars Night, Steven Souza, Toru Murata
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A Day in the Life of Jimmy VanOstrand
9:30 AM Jimmy VanOstrand is awakened from a deep slumber. Most 28-year-old men don’t need to set an alarm to get up on a Saturday, but for VanOstrand it’s a necessary evil of life in the minor leagues. The previous … Continue reading
Senators Roll Call: 7/17
• On Monday evening, Bryce Harper (’11) finished second in the Home Run Derby to Oakland’s Yoenis Cespedes. Harper had his dad, Ron, throw to him as he blasted eight home runs in each round to fall just short of … Continue reading
How Well Do You Know the 2013 Senators?
Playing around on Baseball Reference yesterday, I came across some interesting facts about this year’s team. Let’s see how you do with 15 questions. Answers will be posted in the comments. What Senator batter… 1. Leads the team in walks? … Continue reading
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July 15 – July 17 Homestand: New Britain Rock Cats
Monday 7PM Blake Treinen (6-7, 3.84) vs. RH Trevor May (6-5, 3.98) Stephen Strasburg Mini-Bobblehead Giveaway to first 1,000 fans The Principal Financial Group Financial Dreams Tour Military Monday – All active and retired military personnel receive 1/2 off all … Continue reading
Mayflies & Big Flies 