By Norm: I should have taken Josh up on the offer to go to Eugene tonight. But, I decided to go to Volcanoes Stadium for Don Larsen night. I should have known better. I’ve lost count of how many I have been through. For those of you who don’t know who Don Larsen is, Larsen…
By Norm: Jonathan Papelbon can shut the hell up. I have wavered on this question the past week or so. Should Yasiel Puig be an all-star? I say yes, and that’s a big HELL YES. Bottom line players like Harper, Machado, Trout, and Puig are good for the game of baseball. Why not? He’s performed…
Thanks for taking the time with us. Please tell us a little about yourself. Well I am from a small town (its growing) called Oakdale and it is the cowboy capital of the world. I was home schooled till I was in 6th grade. I hated sports until I was 8 years old. Why did…
Marco Grifantini pitched at Feather River CC and UC Davis. Marco pitches for Parma in the Italian Baseball League. Marco, thanks for taking the time. Please tell us more about yourself. I’m from Redding California; I enjoy playing baseball, being outdoors, fishing, camping, friends and obviously life. Wow! Italy stunned a few people in the…
Please tell us more about yourself. I grew up in La Canada California, and fell in love with Linfield based on a baseball visit with Coach Brosius and Carnahan. I played 4 years at Linfield, majored in Math with a minor in history, and was drafted by the Pirates in 2010. I am currently playing…
Tony Kemp is one of the most exciting players to watch in the country. The Nashville product is the 2013 Southeastern Conference most valuable player. Tony hit .400 this season with 31 stolen bases. Tony is a junior at Vanderbilt. Vandy had an impressive 53-9 season this year going 26-3 in the tough SEC. You…
Ryan Strain enters his 3rd season as an asst. coach at Southern Illinois University. He played in the minors for a couple of seasons for the Giants organization. Thanks for taking some time Ryan. What do you remember most about your time with the Giants? Probably the thing I remember the most about playing for the Giants…
John D’Acquistio was drafted in the first round of the 1970 draft by the SanFrancisco Giants. John pitched for six teams in his 10 year career in theBig Leagues. Thanks for taking some time with us John. You are welcome Please tell us more about yourself. Played professional baseball for 16 years drafted #1 by…
Lisa, thanks for taking the time to talk to 9 Inning Know it All. Please tell us more about yourself. I am currently wrapping up my sophomore year at Linfield College and originally from Bellevue, WA. I am a family kid through and through and give my parents and siblings a lot of credit for…
Sarah Williams agreed to answer some questions today. Sarah is the wife of Angels pitcher Jerome Williams. Sarah, thanks for taking the time. Tell us more about yourself. Well I’m a mother of three children with Jerome, Alana 8, Keilani 6, and Tai 3. I met my husband back in 2002 when he was playing for my…
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