Game 69: Ducks 4-2 « Barnstormin’

Game 69: Ducks 4-2

July 18, 2007 by Jason Guarente

Jeremy Todd welcomes home Lance Burkhart (Blaine Shahan / Lancaster Newspapers)

Lancaster Barnstormers AT LONG ISLAND DUCKS
Donovan Osborne (4-4, 4.46 ERA) vs.
Gustavo Martinez (4-5, 4.29 ERA)

If the Barnstormers can win this one, they’ll return to Clipper Magazine Stadium in salvageable shape. Sure, they’d be 2-4, but they’ll be getting ready for a six-game homestand and they’ll be finished facing the Ducks on the road. Of course, winning this game won’t be easy. Long Island is riding a six-game winning streak and has the best talent in the league.

Pre-game notes:

Donovan Osborne – Osborne, 38, pitched seven shutout innings against the Road Warriors in his first start of the second half. The lefty spent parts of nine seasons in the big leagues and is most famous in the Guarente house for Game 7 of the 1996 National League Championship Series.

– Carl Everett has turned into a Barnstormers tormentor in his first season in the Atlantic League. The switch-hitting DH is batting .326 with five homers and 17 RBIs in 11 games against Lancaster this season.

– Martinez has struggled recently. The righthander has allowed 10 earned runs in 11 innings in his last two starts — including a loss against York to begin the second half.

– The Barnstormers have been outscored 17-6 in the first two games of this series. They’re 5-6 against Long Island this season.

– ALB.com reports that former Stormer Manny Santana was released by Somerset.

Lineups …

STORMERS (1-4): Mike Woods, 2B; Danny Gonzalez, SS; Jutt Hileman, CF; Jeremy Todd, 1B; Lance Burkhart, DH; Dominick Ambrosini, LF; Steve Van Note, 3B; Russ Cleveland, C; Chris Van Rossum, RF.

DUCKS (5-0): Jose Offerman, SS; Ray Navarrete, LF; Bryant Nelson, 2B; Pete Rose Jr. 1B; Carl Everett, DH; Kevin Haverbusch, RF; Damian Rolls, 3B; Norm Hutchins, CF; Jared Price, C.

Scoring summary:

FINAL: Ducks 4, Barnstormers 2

Stormers 4th: Burkhart’s single scores Hileman.
Barnstormers lead 1-0.

Ducks 4th: Nelson’s double scores Navarrete. Nelson scores on wild pitch. Ducks lead 2-1.

Ducks 6th: Rose’s single scores Navarrete.
Ducks lead 3-1.

Ducks 7th: Rolls hits solo home run.
Ducks lead 4-1.

Stormers 8th: Hileman’s double-play grounder scores Woods.
Ducks lead 4-2.

RECORD: 1-5 (30-39)

PLAYER OF THE GAME: Donovan Osborne (8 innings, 2 runs). Long Island threw three consecutive former big-league lefties against Lancaster and won all three games. They’ll throw a fourth — Lance Davis — Thursday night.

WHAT WENT RIGHT: Gustavo Martinez pitched well. Facing probably the best lineup in the Atlantic League, the righthander went 7 innings and allowed 4 earned runs. Two of the runs came in the fourth inning after a foul pop was misplayed and when a wild pitch was thrown with a runner at third. Still, a good outing.

*Lance Burkhart continued to grind out tough at-bats. Although he doesn’t always sport a high batting average, he might be the toughest out in the lineup. He reached base as the leadoff hitter in the seventh and ninth innings.

*Mike Woods excelled all the way around. He made a pair of nifty defensive plays and also dropped down a bunt single and scored in the eighth.

*Derrick DePriest pitched a scoreless inning and lowered his ERA to 1.07.

*It was the fastest 9-inning game in the history of the Barnstormers (2 hours, 4 minutes). That’s good. Right? The previous record was a game that included Clint Smith in 2005. Any time we can get Clint on the blog, we make sure to do it. One of the great characters in Stormers history. I could write a book about his 2-13 season in Lancaster.

WHAT WENT WRONG: The offense fizzled again. During this six-game road trip, the Barnstormers scored four runs or fewer in each of their losses. They scored just eight runs in this three-game sweep

*Lack of versatility (again). In the seventh inning, the Barnstormers had runners on second and third with two outs. Chris Van Rossum was forced to face Osborne, a tough lefty. Van Rossum struck out on four pitches. Last season the Barnstormers would have had other options in that situation — such as Keith Maxwell. Manager Frank Klebe doesn’t trust his bench, which is why he uses it so infrequently.

*The Barnstormers’ three left-handed hitters were held hitless by Osborne.

*The Ducks are 6-0. Think maybe they’re a little fired up after just missing out on a chance to win the North Division in the first half? People, including myself, bash Frank Boulton. But this is a fun team he put together.

*The Barnstormers are 1-5 and have lost four in a row. The second-half opening road trip turned into a disaster and Lancaster faces Long Island three more times this week — at Clipper Magazine Stadium. If you want comfort, some of this slow start can be attributed to playing a great opponent. Of course, this series also showed the Barnstormers didn’t match up well against the league’s best.

*How significant is a 1-5 start? Consider: If it takes 35 wins — a conservative estimate — to capture the South, Lancaster must go 34-23 the rest of the way. That’s nearly .600 baseball. It’s already a big hole, folks.

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154 Responses to “Game 69: Ducks 4-2”

on July 18, 2007 at 4:09 pm1 Stormin' In York

Nice pic. AA will be drooling. Go Stormers, Drown the Ducks.
on July 18, 2007 at 4:12 pm2 autograph amy

Yes, thanks for the photo of JT. Hmmmmmmm!
on July 18, 2007 at 4:18 pm3 Mr. Barnstormer

Amy–It looks like he is looking right at you saying “I want that”.
on July 18, 2007 at 4:20 pm4 Stormin' In York

No Mr B, he is holding his hand up saying “No more autographs Amy”.
on July 18, 2007 at 4:23 pm5 Stormin' In York

Yes Jason, my Braves beat your Cardinals to go on to the World Series, which they lost of course.
on July 18, 2007 at 4:27 pm6 autograph amy

Good one Stormin….JT is way too nice to do that though!!!
on July 18, 2007 at 4:35 pm7 Mr. Barnstormer

Seriously though Amy, you should buy him a necklace!
on July 18, 2007 at 4:40 pm8 Mr. Barnstormer

a nice thin gold one that players usually wear just to show him how much you appreciate him.
on July 18, 2007 at 4:43 pm9 maize & blue

Sometimes ya get a guy like Osborne who throws a clunker. And sometimes a rookie like Anthony Reyes throws the game of a lifetime. Ain’t baseball great.
Stormers turn tonite.
When’s Reyes in “Where are they now?”
on July 18, 2007 at 5:23 pm10 autograph amy

HUH? why would I do that? That’s not appropriate….
on July 18, 2007 at 5:53 pm11 Dave Collins

Has anyone else looked at Patterson’s numbers recently? In his last six appearances, he has pitched 9 2/3 hitless innings and struck out 19.
on July 18, 2007 at 6:01 pm12 dmb

I like the pic cause you have Lance!!!!!
on July 18, 2007 at 6:05 pm13 Jason Guarente

Updated to include Manny Santana getting released by Somerset.
on July 18, 2007 at 6:05 pm14 autograph amy

Wow Dave..I hadnt checked Pattersons numbers lately but that ’s some great numbers!!! As usual Scott continues to perform and get no love from the Yankees!
on July 18, 2007 at 6:20 pm15 Barney Stormer

Dave …. I posted this on the Charlie Weatherby In Reading and didn’t get any responses, so I’ll try again.

Has anyone heard about Readings plans for Charlie? They rushed him to Reading to pitch on Saturday 7/14/07 and he ended up pitching Friday 7/13/07. He isn’t listed as a probable pitcher for any of the upcoming games. Is he going to be a starter?
on July 18, 2007 at 6:38 pm16 Jason Guarente

Barney,

Weatherby pitched one inning of relief on Monday. That’s probably why he’s not listed as a starter. I’m not sure what Reading’s plans are long-term.
on July 18, 2007 at 6:39 pm17 Pitchfork

If we’re going to break our losing streak and hopefully the losing most of the time syndrome and make a run at the 2nd half championship…Todd’s gonna have to start hitting like he did the last 2 yrs. and earlier this yr. just mt opinion. Don’t get riled.
on July 18, 2007 at 6:45 pm18 autograph amy

I agree…and I believe last night I stated that JT needs day or two off. Somehow and some way we need to put someone else at first for a game or two. He knows it and we know it! Apparently the only one who doesnt is Frank!
on July 18, 2007 at 6:50 pm19 Pitchfork

I think Frank’s in a fix caused by ODP and Basa..we have Wolff and Booker ..neither one should be here along with Odom. I mean our bench is Wolff..Booker..and Russ. Russ I think is a good fillin…the other 2 I’d let go quick.
on July 18, 2007 at 6:52 pm20 Pitchfork

Why can’t we let them go and take a couple Road Warriors like other teams?
on July 18, 2007 at 6:53 pm21 Pitchfork

York just got the Road Warriors best starting pitcher..Ulloa..where’s the justice?
on July 18, 2007 at 6:56 pm22 Pitchfork

Ok..just letting my thoughts be known…I’m gonna leave now and listen to the game and hope for the best…Go Stormers !!!!
on July 18, 2007 at 7:02 pm23 Play To Win

The reason we are not getting the players from BASA or road warriors is easy to see. We draw the best at the gate and just won a championship of the ODP/BASA teams. BASA did everything they could to see Camden win. Now they want York to draw better at the gate and the best way is to have a team that wins. When it comes to what is important for BASA, we are at the bottom of that list. These players have heart and doing the best they can. With BASA and Frank, it as been a long year. But like I said in the past. Maybe we can get one or two players and have a little bit of luck and win this second half. It would be a great story.
on July 18, 2007 at 7:02 pm24 Jason Guarente

Before a team can take someone from the Road Warriors, it must lose two players either to affiliated ball or season-ending injury. Lancaster has only lost one player: Bo Hart. So it’s not allowed to put in claims for Road Warriors.
on July 18, 2007 at 7:04 pm25 autograph amy

Russ can play first…there are also a couple others whom i am sure could spell JT. Its just a question of why they don’t do it.
on July 18, 2007 at 7:08 pm26 autograph amy

So in other words …that if we lose another player ( Danny or Josh) to affiliated ball we can pick someone up from the Road Warriors….wow we are screwed either way…we can claim a Road Warrior only if we lose one of our best players….what a choice!
on July 18, 2007 at 7:09 pm27 Radical Stormerfan

I LIKE the idea of seeing Russ at first, Especially from my usual seats !!!
on July 18, 2007 at 7:11 pm28 Rad Mom

Don’t worry Dave, I haven’t forgotten about you and the “special” delivery to the booth tomorrow night.
on July 18, 2007 at 7:12 pm29 Cougar

Don’t forget eveyone, we are baking for the team … lots of goodies should put them in a winning mood !!!
on July 18, 2007 at 7:16 pm30 Dave Collins

I’m leaving room…
on July 18, 2007 at 7:17 pm31 autograph amy

Uh huh…Rad you are too much! I knew that would make your night!
on July 18, 2007 at 7:18 pm32 autograph amy

You might have to move Tom into another booth !
on July 18, 2007 at 7:21 pm33 autograph amy

Dave..what was that illness that Osborne had?
on July 18, 2007 at 7:21 pm34 Radical Stormerfan

Dave, don’t leave till you get the brownies
on July 18, 2007 at 7:25 pm35 autograph amy

Hey Rad…havent you ever read that sign on the gate that says no outside food? Hmm I can’t believe you are going to go against the LAW! haha.
on July 18, 2007 at 7:31 pm36 Mr. Barnstormer

Hey no score yet! This day and age that seems like a good thing!
on July 18, 2007 at 7:31 pm37 Mr. Barnstormer

LETS GO WOODS!!!
on July 18, 2007 at 7:36 pm38 Dave Collins

I believe i had the wrong one. He had Coxsackie, not Kawasaki, although I think, they are similar.
on July 18, 2007 at 7:36 pm39 Scottie

7.35 and i lost the feed.
anyone else?
on July 18, 2007 at 7:43 pm40 autograph amy

I thought you said Kawasaki…what does it have to do with motorcycles..hahaha.
on July 18, 2007 at 7:44 pm41 Mr. Barnstormer

I’m listening to 1490am which is ok. sorry for being no help.
on July 18, 2007 at 7:47 pm42 Mr. Barnstormer

YESSS! That a boy Burkhart!
on July 18, 2007 at 7:49 pm43 Radical Stormerfan

Kawasaki disease is a childhood illness, inflammation of the blood vessels and is NOT contagious. Coxsacki, on the other hand.. very contagious. Glad you clarified the two
on July 18, 2007 at 7:53 pm44 Sydney Bristow

No Score yet ??
on July 18, 2007 at 7:56 pm45 autograph amy

Thanks Nursie Rad Mom! I had absolutely NO CLUE on medical type matters!
on July 18, 2007 at 7:58 pm46 Rad Mom

For #35… I’ll slide under the radar of any important people. Hey wait, the players are the most important people in the stadium and the food is for them so, who really gives a sh%t about any “security” trying to stop me… and you.
Have no fear, I’m sure we’ll be attacked in the parking lot. As soon as one player hears the food is out there… they’ll com’a runnin !
on July 18, 2007 at 7:58 pm47 Rad Mom

No problen AA… I think JT is looking right at you in the picture
on July 18, 2007 at 8:00 pm48 Stormin' In York

the reason scott is not moving up is that the yankees suck. he needs to find a real team that will utilize his talents. i would love to see him as a closer for the braves.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:02 pm49 Rad Mom

I would love to see him in Baltimore… much closer to his favorite cook
on July 18, 2007 at 8:02 pm50 Stormin' In York

pecan pies will be in the oven when i get home.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:04 pm51 Stormin' In York

how about washington? they need the help and tommy can put in a good word for him.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:04 pm52 Cougar

I agree Stormin, Scott absolutely should be looking for another organization. One who can use/needs his talent, and it aint the Yankees… dito on the “sucks” .
on July 18, 2007 at 8:06 pm53 Rad Mom

Yes, Scottie needs to be on the East coast so we can go watch the “first Stormer” to make MLB !!!!!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:12 pm54 Mr. Barnstormer

Warm Pecan Pie sounds so good! Stormin you should sell some slices at the games. The Clip needs some kind of staple food thats unique to the stadium. They could even call it Stormins Pecan Pies or something clever. Even if it was only for the pecan season.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:14 pm55 autograph amy

Gotta agree with y’all on this about Scottie…(wink wink Rad!) Yes Jt is looking at me as well! Haha.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:18 pm56 Mr. Barnstormer

I think a necklace would really show how much you care for him!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:18 pm57 Stormin' In York

two pies are for the team. one is for my wife’s favorite player, and the last one is for my favorite radio announcer.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:21 pm58 Rad Mom

Oh… is LIRA getting a pie to bring home ??? I figure since you always go after his jersey’s like Bob to a bottle of rum !.. you owe me …ha ha ha
on July 18, 2007 at 8:22 pm59 russgirl

I would love to see Russ play at first too especially where i sit. that would be great!!!!!!!!!! Hey Rad, we could get a great view and he would be looking at both of us (wink wink)
on July 18, 2007 at 8:23 pm60 Rad Mom

Watch yourself girlie… Russ is mine !!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:25 pm61 Cougar

No, Russ is Mine
on July 18, 2007 at 8:26 pm62 autograph amy

Mr B could you please reread post number 10 until you understand it? And then perhaps comment on rad and russgirls comments as well?
on July 18, 2007 at 8:28 pm63 Mr. Barnstormer

girl fight! YESS!

Ok, I usually don’t talk about this stuff but how about Murrys backside! It’s pretty sweet!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:29 pm64 Dave Collins

I’m going to get fat for the cruise. I thought that was supposed to happen during, not before.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:30 pm65 Radical Stormerfan

I think he wants to to purchase jewelry for a man … who isn’t your husband.. hmmmmm not appropriate is right!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:30 pm66 autograph amy

True Dave….I hope that the in laws recognize you after you eat the brownies and pecan pie!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:31 pm67 Mr. Barnstormer

Sorry Amy! you’re just too easy to fluster and I get a kick out of it! Don’t get me wrong, Spunk is a good thing though I was just joking about the necklace thing.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:32 pm68 Radical Stormerfan

Dave, you’ll have to run the stairs to get in shape after tomorrow night. I don’t use any low fat, artificial ingredients so enjoy.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:33 pm69 Stormin' In York

my wife’s favorite player is not James. it is someone that has been on the team for a long time and is from a state where pecan pies are popular.

i wll do one for james for friday night, then one for our moderator. guess i better quit my job and start baking.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:33 pm70 Mr. Barnstormer

how about getting him a bellybutton ring? Thats not so inappropriate!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:33 pm71 autograph amy

Yeah rad i understand him… (unfortunately) I dont think his (JT’s) gf would approve!! haha. I prefer what JT has already received from me and hubby! Now THATS appreciation!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:33 pm72 Radical Stormerfan

Come On NOTER… Your turn
on July 18, 2007 at 8:35 pm73 Radical Stormerfan

Cool gift, and VERY appropriate too.

Hey Mr. B.. you need another BEER
on July 18, 2007 at 8:35 pm74 autograph amy

I know you are joking…and if you want to know what Jeremy recieved from me…ask him!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:35 pm75 Mr. Barnstormer

Ok no leaving guys on base!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:36 pm76 autograph amy

Thanks Rad….I thought so too!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:36 pm77 Radical Stormerfan

Get Lapointe outta there.. BIG BABY. For goodness sake, their winning not us !
on July 18, 2007 at 8:37 pm78 autograph amy

lets go Van Awesome!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:37 pm79 Mr. Barnstormer

Damn it!!!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:38 pm80 Mr. Barnstormer

Wait, is the gift a baby?

JUUUUST KIIIDING!!!!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:39 pm81 Jason Guarente

That’s a tough matchup for Van Rossum. I would have pinch-hit Jose — assuming he’s available.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:40 pm82 Radical Stormerfan

No Mr. B… track her down .. introduce yourself and maybe she’ll show you the WONDERFUL gift she and her Hubby gave to JT.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:40 pm83 Mr. Barnstormer

Dave are the rumblings potential good news or bad?
on July 18, 2007 at 8:41 pm84 autograph amy

Wow Dave…something big must be in the works the way this site and atlanticleaguebaseball.com are dropping little teasers for us!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:41 pm85 Radical Stormerfan

Darn, I thought Dave was talking about thunder… guess not
on July 18, 2007 at 8:42 pm86 autograph amy

God I hope its GOOD news…..although anything would be good news at this point.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:42 pm87 Mr. Barnstormer

Is the wonderful gift some kind of future prophecy? Now I’m curious. Does Amy have a gift from within?
on July 18, 2007 at 8:43 pm88 Radical Stormerfan

Yes, that’s it.. she has ESP..N
on July 18, 2007 at 8:44 pm89 Mr. Barnstormer

Any hints? Maybe Sacrifice J Bunt knows something he can share?
on July 18, 2007 at 8:44 pm90 Radical Stormerfan

Hey Amy, I see the All Star game is in Somerset… ROAD TRIP!!!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:45 pm91 Mr. Barnstormer

Thats pretty good Rad!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:45 pm92 Radical Stormerfan

Anyone warmin up in the pen??
on July 18, 2007 at 8:46 pm93 Radical Stormerfan

Like that, Mr. B… cute
on July 18, 2007 at 8:46 pm94 Jason Guarente

Sacrifice J. Bunt isn’t me. Just sayin’.

We’ll now watch the pitcher get bludgeoned for a dozen more pitches until he is removed from the game.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:46 pm95 Dave Collins

Good news. Can’t reveal the rumblings, though, because things have a way of changing at the last minute. Hopefully, this will all hold. But, until it is official, mum’s the word.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:47 pm96 Radical Stormerfan

Please, PLEASE tell me there is someone throwing down there… right?
If not.. I’m taking over the Mgr. job !!!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:47 pm97 Radical Stormerfan

God Dave, you are such a tease !!!!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:49 pm98 Mr. Barnstormer

Understood Dave.

Jay–I was so sure you were Sac J Bunt!

Hey Daves imaging center songs on! Luckily I have my dancin shoes on!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:50 pm99 Mr. Barnstormer

YEAH WOODS!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:50 pm100 Jason Guarente

I wish I could cop an alias and tell you guys some of the stuff that has happened behind the scenes. But, alas, there’s the whole getting fired thing.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:52 pm101 Jason Guarente

The Ducks’ middle relief isn’t very good. This is the one place they’re vulnerable.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:52 pm102 Mr. Barnstormer

OK, this could be a good inning!
on July 18, 2007 at 8:55 pm103 autograph amy

Yes Rad…the road trip for the all star game next year…lets do it! And yeah agree with 82.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:55 pm104 Cougar

Dave, Just tell me,
Russ, Dom, Jutt, Derrick, James, JT, Danny, Steve, Chris, Michael, Lance, Rob, Wolffie, Gustavo, Ross, Brett, Eric, Ryan and most of all Josh, aren’t leaving… OK
Sorry, I don’t know some of the new guys…
on July 18, 2007 at 8:57 pm105 Radical Stormerfan

Amy, Think we can charter a Blogger’s bus for the trip??
on July 18, 2007 at 8:57 pm106 Dave Collins

See Jason’s #100. Double it in my case.
on July 18, 2007 at 8:59 pm107 Radical Stormerfan

If it’s an alias… how will they know…
You could always pass secret notes and I’ll do all the typing, under one of my alias’
on July 18, 2007 at 8:59 pm108 Mr. Barnstormer

What does it rhyme with?

whining Panseco?

Wiring a manaber?
on July 18, 2007 at 9:00 pm109 Radical Stormerfan

Oh Mr. B… you need another BEER.. again
on July 18, 2007 at 9:00 pm110 Radical Stormerfan

What the heck just happened?
on July 18, 2007 at 9:01 pm111 Radical Stormerfan

Maybe Trenton will move Patty up and get DePriest in ???
on July 18, 2007 at 9:02 pm112 autograph amy

maybe.
on July 18, 2007 at 9:03 pm113 autograph amy

Double play Rad! Hileman catch and then throw out the runner!
on July 18, 2007 at 9:03 pm114 autograph amy

Keep up !
on July 18, 2007 at 9:03 pm115 Radical Stormerfan

Hi Cat… are you out there some where ???
Come up with a name and blogg… wait, Are you Mr. B?
Ha Ha Ha
on July 18, 2007 at 9:04 pm116 Radical Stormerfan

Nice job boys!
on July 18, 2007 at 9:04 pm117 autograph amy

Who’s Cat? rad you need a beer!
on July 18, 2007 at 9:05 pm118 Mr. Barnstormer

Don’t get fired! We’ll be lost with out you guys!!
on July 18, 2007 at 9:05 pm119 autograph amy

Way to go Burky!
on July 18, 2007 at 9:06 pm120 autograph amy

No, Mr B…YOU”D be lost….Rad and I would go merrily on along with Stormin! At least we all know who is who!
on July 18, 2007 at 9:06 pm121 Radical Stormerfan

Cat knows who she is… I’ll never tell
on July 18, 2007 at 9:07 pm122 autograph amy

Wait…we actually have a pinch hitter coming in…its a miracle!
on July 18, 2007 at 9:08 pm123 autograph amy

Oh geez!
on July 18, 2007 at 9:08 pm124 autograph amy

How fast was that game???? wow Dave…you’ll be home early !
on July 18, 2007 at 9:09 pm125 Radical Stormerfan

CRAP… WE lost again… time for baking folk. Remember Food equals VICTORY
on July 18, 2007 at 9:10 pm126 Jason Guarente

I think using Jose in that spot was sound strategy. It just didn’t work.

Also, No. 108 cracked me up.
on July 18, 2007 at 9:10 pm127 autograph amy

Hey Rad you have an email coming shortly!
on July 18, 2007 at 9:20 pm128 Radical Stormerfan

I responded already !!!
on July 18, 2007 at 9:43 pm129 russgirl

hey Rad and AA i will see you ladies tomorrow in the staff lot with my choc. chip cookies, hope it helps the guys.
on July 18, 2007 at 9:52 pm130 Stormin' In York

for the record, i am glad that there are rumblings for some changes. that means someone knows that things are bad.

i am sure as soon as it can be released, j-dog will let us know. but consider jason’s and dave’s position. if they say nothing and something happens, people think they are lousey reporters. if they something before it is released that loose the trust they have with the team or dave can loose his job. so they do the next best thing. they let us know things are happening and when it does’ i bet you will find it here first.

something the chew on for awhile.
on July 18, 2007 at 9:59 pm131 Jason Guarente

Well, ownership knows things are bad. The team is 30-39 now, so it’s impossible to ignore at this point. I think the baseball operations side is trying to find solutions. I just wonder if it’s too late.

By the way, if York wins tonight, the Revs are also 30-39.
on July 18, 2007 at 10:05 pm132 Stormin' In York

rub a little salt in the wound. i think york did win tonight.
on July 18, 2007 at 10:11 pm133 Stormin' In York

york beat the first half champs 8-1. looks like they are hungry.
on July 18, 2007 at 10:12 pm134 southernalfan

I hope the big change is Frank Klebe. It’s time to turn him out to pasture.
on July 18, 2007 at 10:14 pm135 Radical Stormerfan

Ouch !
on July 18, 2007 at 10:16 pm136 Stormin' In York

york took 2 of 3 from us and 2 of 3 from camden. next up, somerset.

we play york again next wed, thurs, fri.
on July 18, 2007 at 10:20 pm137 Jason Guarente

Newark and Camden are both 2-4. It’s not unusual for first-half champs to drop off in the second half. What the Barnstormers did last season was rare.
on July 18, 2007 at 10:21 pm138 southernalfan

There is a losing culture amongst the players.
on July 18, 2007 at 10:33 pm139 Radical Stormerfan

Stormin, you going next week.. amy and I will be there.
on July 18, 2007 at 10:36 pm140 Sacrifice J. Bunt

I was surfing the net and noticed that my name came up. You are correct, I am not Jason but I do have a connection to the team.

I also want to let you know that Frank was my biggest purchaser of my award winning book series, “When to Know When to Bunt”.

I am working on my next series, “When Enough is Enough”.
on July 18, 2007 at 10:46 pm141 Scottie

has any team in the AL ever changed managers mid-season?
on July 18, 2007 at 10:56 pm142 Jason Guarente

I’m pretty sure it has never happened.

Some good Barnstormers news: Somerset lost two of three to the Road Warriors. Lancaster is still three back. Of course, the Barnstormers also have the worst record in the league in the second half.
on July 18, 2007 at 11:10 pm143 Scottie

there’s the silver lining
on July 18, 2007 at 11:22 pm144 Play To Win

Scottie.. lets hope the Barnstormers make history and let Frank go. I say you give Rick Wise the job for the rest of the year (if he wants it) and if he does good then he is our man next year (Again if he wants it). If not him then I say offer the job to Jeff Scott next year.
on July 19, 2007 at 9:00 am145 Scottie

I’m at the stadium this AM for camp. We’re gonna have a few players visit with the kids. I’ll report back if I find anything out
on July 19, 2007 at 9:07 am146 Stormin' In York

Looks like Manny Santana may be going to the Road Warriors.
on July 19, 2007 at 9:21 am147 Mr. Barnstormer

OK, who ever gets the info first wins a day out with Bosco.

Does anyone remember the commercial where you could win a day out with Mark MgGuire? There was the one scene where MgGuire was at a fast food joint with the winner. The scene was shot in slow motion. MgGuire made a funny face with french fries in his nose and the the winner who was across the table started laughing so hard that milk came out of his nose! It was thee funniest commercial I had ever seen and I never saw it again. I assumed they yanked it because it was a little over the top.
on July 19, 2007 at 9:25 am148 PTBNL

Strange, I posted a message early this morning. Confirmed it posted and it appears that Scottie responded to it, but now it is missing????
on July 19, 2007 at 9:27 am149 Jason Guarente

I took it off until the team officially released the information.
on July 19, 2007 at 9:28 am150 PTBNL

O.K. Thank you for the explanation.
on July 19, 2007 at 9:28 am151 Like the BS

Mr. B - Lycos
See it again here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=tp8UXdLVYOQ
on July 19, 2007 at 9:45 am152 Mr. Barnstormer

HAHAHAHA! Thanks BS! That commercial is the best!
on July 19, 2007 at 9:45 am153 Scottie

Crozier is confirmed

Just got done a stadium tour including the locker room. his locker is the cleanest and neatest
on July 19, 2007 at 9:49 am154 Scottie

Uh oh
Just saw jasons last post. 2 demerits for me too