Posted on May 20th, 2010 by Jeff Johnson
Even before the York Revolution rebounded slightly and avoided a four-game series sweep Thursday afternoon, Andy Etchebarren remained steadfast on two of the most headline-grabbing roster moves of his offseason.
His decision to trade Matt Padgett (pictured right) to Long Island and to allow Matt Esquivel to walk? Etchebarren is still liking both moves just fine.
“Absolutely […]
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Posted on May 19th, 2010 by Jeff Johnson
For those of you out there with curious minds, former York Revolution outfielder Matt Esquivel did not go 12 rounds with Manny Pacquiao prior to spring training this year.
Esquivel’s black eye (shown right in his Long Island mug shot) was the result of a rather bizarre accident in a batting cage.
Pitching soft toss to former Rev and current Long Island teammate Matt […]
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Posted on May 17th, 2010 by Jeff Johnson
The York Revolution made two roster moves after the completion of Sunday’s 8-4 loss to Newark, releasing infielder/catcher Charlie Lisk and relief pitcher Frank Gracesqui.
Lisk entered spring training as the frontrunner to emerge as York’s starting third baseman, but the converted catcher struggled both in the field and at the plate.
He only managed a .158 […]
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Posted on May 6th, 2010 by Jeff Johnson
On a rather uneventful morning in spring training, Jamar Hill strolled to home plate in batting practice and hilarity ensued.
The entire York Revolution makeshift defense slid over to the left side of the diamond. Meaning four outfielders, three infielders and a couple of positions you’d see in beer league softball were all to the left of […]
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Posted on May 3rd, 2010 by Jeff Johnson
Lancaster’s Clipper Magazine Stadium, the ballpark York Revolution pitching coach Mark Mason referred to as “an airport,” can be both a blessing and a curse.
For every cheap homer to the 300-foot, right-field porch, there are several vicious, empty swings from home and away players. That’s just a way of life with the parameters installed at […]
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