Perfection, and a note on imperfection
Posted on Thursday, July 1, 2004 @ 3:13 pm
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There are no fully reliable sources of information about Midwest League history. Those of us who research MWL history find recording mistakes almost every time we look into something. This is mainly because the records are kept by fallible human beings; fifty-five years is a long stretch and affords many opportunities for errors.
Ballgame
Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 @ 3:46 pm
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West Michigan's 5/3 BP is not what I'd call a charming yard--really it's just a big bowl--but it's a comfortable place. Kinda like an old sofa. The Caps don't really do things differently from the other successful minor league organizations, but they work harder on the ballpark ambiance. Lansing, in a more interesting ballyard and with a similarly excellent staff, produces a harder-edged experience that's more exciting but less cozy. In Battle Creek, the ballpark layout and the small crowds force a focus on the game, which works well for me but less well for the business. That I think all three are worthwhile should be pretty obvious.
Battle Creek Futures
Posted on Sunday, May 9, 2004 @ 3:33 pm
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In the past eight years the team's been sold three times (one fell through), and the owners have arranged/agreed to move the team twice (both fell through). Making an emotional investment in this franchise is foolhardy, except for the hardest core of fandom.
Ground Rules
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 @ 12:52 pm
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Two events from last night's Fort Wayne/Battle Creek game involved the ground rules at C.O. Brown Stadium. Both generated some controversy.
Opening Day
Posted on Thursday, April 8, 2004 @ 10:07 pm
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Battle Creek's Chase Wright pitched well, and looks impressive, but threw too many pitches and was visibly tired by the fifth. Regardless, Sean Marshall, a lanky guy with some apparent potential, pitched a better game. The most interesting thing seen was Lansing's Clay Rapada, who is a radical sidewinder; don't remember seeing a southpaw throw like that before. Lansing's Kyle Boyer had a fine day at the plate.
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