He’s only the third Puetro Rican to stand on this stage. He’s only the third Puerto Rican to speak into the microphone. He’s only the third Puetro Rican to smile for these cameras. Roberto Alomar is also the third Puerto […]
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Vancouver Canadians strike out against Emeralds
EUGENE, Ore. – In a battle for first place in the Northwest League West Division lead the Eugene Emeralds outdueled the Vancouver Canadians behind the pitching of the Eugene pitching staff in the 2-1 win on Saturday night. The Emeralds […]
Dore leads Eugene Emeralds to victory over Canadians
VANCOUVER, BC — The Eugene Emeralds’ offense looked as if it had never been in since the arrival of first-year skipper Pat Murphy tonight against the Vancouver Canadians in their 11-6 win. Leading the way for Eugene (25-10) was left […]
Vancouver closes within one win of Eugene’s lead
VANCOUVER, BC — The Vancouver Canadians, the Toronto Blue Jays Single-A farm team, have moved within one game of a tie in first place in the Northwest League West Division with their 4-1 win over the Eugene Emeralds on Tuesday […]
Eugene Emeralds come up short in Vancouver in extras
VANCOUVER, BC — It has become a season of two stories for the Eugene Emeralds – the beginning of the season there was no team playing like the San Diego Padres’ Single-A affiliate out of Oregon, who set the Northwest […]
Eugene Emeralds continue to struggle without Spangenberg
PASCO, Wash. — The Eugene Emeralds once again struggled to get any offense going since the departure of first round draft pick Cory Spangenberg, who was promoted to the Fort Wayne Tin Caps. The Emeralds (22-7), who own the best […]
Roberto Alomar enters Hall of Fame a bit differently
A quick props to Tom Kekis of the AP for tracking down some great information about my favorite ball player growing up. Roberto Alomar will enter the Baseball Hall of Fame next Sunday. And he deserves it. But I never […]
Yankees accuse Blue Jays of stealing signs
It’s one of the ultimate sins of baseball. Sort of. More like something that everyone does and everyone else looks the other way. Think: Steroids. Friday, New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin pointed a finger toward the Toronto Blue Jays […]
Roger Clemens perjury trial update – 7/14/11
Famed [Five] sports journalist, Mike Lederer, continues to follow the Roger Clemens trial. His report for weareaustin.com can be seen below.
Clemens perjury trial update – 7/13/11
Mike Lederer continues to follow the Roger Clemens trial. His report is below.