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estrepe1

04-05-2006, 04:54 PM

Maybin's tattoos reflect his outlook on life, baseball
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
By Brian Vanochten
The Grand Rapids Press
LAKELAND, Fla. -- The sleeveless T-shirt on Cameron Maybin's muscular torso reveals tattoos on both shoulders that require an explanation.

A serious, heartfelt explanation.

"It explains who I am," he said with thoughtful glances at his left shoulder, featuring a Major League Baseball logo, and his right shoulder, featuring a crucifix with a baseball in the middle, a Holy rosary surrounding it and the first three letters of his name placed in different portions of the cross.

He hesitates before exposing two more tattoos.

The third is located on the inside of his left forearm and features the name of a beloved grandmother. The fourth is concealed underneath his uniform on the upper right portion of his chest and features another crucifix with the words "Truly Blessed" imprinted as a reminder of the priorities in his life.

Four important inked impressions.

"You should understand," Maybin cautions, "that coming from the family that I come from, (getting tattoos) isn't something that's accepted. These are about my faith, my family and playing the game of baseball. These are what I'm all about."

You might call him God's gift to the Detroit Tigers.

Maybin, who celebrated his 19th birthday Tuesday, was the Tigers' first-round pick (10th overall) in last summer's draft. He already has made an indelible imprint on everyone in the organization with his talent.

Lofty comparisons

The 6-foot-4, 205-pound center fielder possesses a rare combination of power and speed that has earned him comparisons to former major-league sluggers Joe Carter and Andre Dawson.

He wowed the Tigers during the fall instructional league.

He followed up with an impressive spring training, prompting the Tigers to let him skip ahead a level in the minor-league development process.

He'll begin his pro career with the West Michigan Whitecaps when the team opens the 2006 Midwest League season Thursday at Fifth Third Ballpark.

"I first met Cameron when he came down for instructional league," Tigers director of player development Glenn Ezell said. "I was impressed with him. I was impressed that his (character) was even better than his tools as a player."

No one questions his unlimited potential as a future major-league standout, but everyone seems much more impressed with his maturity level.

"He has good makeup," Whitecaps manager Matt Walbeck said. "He's a good teammate and a good person."

Those are qualities Maybin learned from his parents.

He credits his father, Rudy, and mother, Renee, for their constant support and encouragement while growing up as a baseball prodigy in Arden, N.C.

"I was taught to be humble because this can be taken away from you at any second," he said.

Money doesn't change him

He remains humble even after getting a $2.65 million signing bonus from the Tigers, who signed Maybin after a long holdout that prevented him from making his pro debut last summer.

His first purchase after receiving the check?

Yes, of course, a new car -- for his mother.

The second thing he did after becoming a millionaire was write his grandmother a large check.

He waited until three months later, after returning from instructional league, to pick out a Range Rover sport-utility vehicle for himself. He put the rest of the bonus money in the bank.

His focus on the eve of beginning his professional career with the Whitecaps is making sure he reaches the height of his ability as a ballplayer. His tattoos are a constant source of faith and inspiration.

"I've played baseball since I was 3. I remember it being the first thing my dad put in my hands," Maybin recalled. "It's tough. Baseball's a challenge, but I like a challenge. It's a tough sport. It's not easy. But that's what I like about it."

http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/grpress/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/1144248370325280.xml&coll=6&thispage=3

estrepe1

04-05-2006, 05:13 PM

Time for Whitecaps to put on hitting shoes
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
By Brian Vanochten
The Grand Rapids Press
COMSTOCK PARK -- Of all the improvements to Fifth Third Ballpark during the offseason, West Michigan Whitecaps manager Matt Walbeck is most interested in seeing the rebuilt hitting backdrop in center field.

He'll get a chance to inspect it tonight.

The Whitecaps are scheduled to hit the field from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. during their annual open workout.

"I'm excited to see what they've done," Walbeck said of the $1 million renovation project that includes sweeping changes to the 13-year-old facility. "It's going to be fun to see the progress."

The workout is free to the public.

The team's staff will serve complimentary hot dogs and soft drinks, provide tours of the new luxury suite outdoor seating and make players available for autographs following the conclusion of batting and infield practice.

New background

The new hitting backdrop was installed last week.

The old background, which prompted repeated complaints from Whitecaps hitters, has been expanded from 18 feet high and 52 feet wide to its current 34-by-65 size that's consistent with recommended dimensions for newer ballpark construction.

"We wanted to make sure it was the size that would make the difference," Whitecaps vice president Jim Jarecki said. "I know that's the first thing the (hitters) are going to look at when they come to the ballpark for the workout.

"I want them to be pleased with it."

The multiple tiers that resulted in depth-perception difficulties for hitters with the old background appear to have been eliminated through the installation of a dark windscreen that creates more of a one-piece appearance.

"I'm glad," Walbeck said of the rebuilt backdrop.

"I think it's fair the batters see the ball from the pitcher's hand to the plate.

"It's just good baseball. If it's fixed, the hitters won't have any more excuses."

spikesglaring

04-05-2006, 05:20 PM

Nice article on my adopted Tiger. Thanks for posting it E.

I'm excited to see the minor league season begin Thursday too. It's the first step of Cameron's march to Detroit.

Edited b/c this week's been so long that I actually thought it was already Thursday. Ugh...

cruzer1

04-05-2006, 06:06 PM

He wasn't skipped ahead. This is a league for top HS players in their first full year after being drafted highly.

estrepe1

04-05-2006, 06:23 PM

He wasn't skipped ahead. This is a league for top HS players in their first full year after being drafted highly.

I found that statement strange as well. Although I think they were trying to get at the fact that he has not had any game experience in the minors yet.

potthole

04-05-2006, 08:14 PM

I just got back from the Open Practice this evening, the park looks great! I'm working on uploading a couple of pics from the evening. It was so awesome to see real live baseball once again. While watching the players I got to have a couple of good conversations with some fellow fans. I was trying to keep my eyes open for any of the other Motowners from the boards here, but I wasn't able to recognize anybody.

Like I mentioned, the park looks great. Those new seats in front of the suites are very spiffy, and the banquet deck in the outfield gives an awesome view from up top. The players all looked really excited to be out there playing ball, and look like they were having a lot of fun.

So long as the weather isn't total crap, I'm looking forward to hitting up a game on either the 14th or the 15th, while I'm on Easter Break from school.

Here are a couple of my favorite pictures from the evening:

Players were taking swings in the cage:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsPracticeDay2006010.jpg
http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/?action=view&current=WhitecapsPracticeDay2006010.jpg

Maybin and the outfielders were playing long toss:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsPracticeDay2006018.jpg
http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/?action=view&current=WhitecapsPracticeDay2006018.jpg

Oh, and Cameron has signed!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsPracticeDay2006037.jpg
http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/?action=view&current=WhitecapsPracticeDay2006037.jpg

Oh, Mods, if you'd prefer that I only have the link to the pictures, and not the picture themselves, feel free to take out the pics here, leaving only my links.

grandma g

04-05-2006, 09:50 PM

Not only was Cameron signing hundreds of autographs, some kids when to Cameron's Mom & ask for her autograph...we told Cameron that he is no longer #1, his Mom is! Big crowd at the ballpark, the suites seating and the outfield additions are GREAT! First pitch of 2006 season is tomorrow night, 6:35 PM! PLAY BALL!

MelissaG915

04-05-2006, 10:25 PM

had a great time hanging with grandma g and the rest of the girls. Loved meeting some of the players and Dave and I "ran" the bases. Did meet up with some old friends, gotta love the ballpark.

whitecapwendy

04-06-2006, 12:39 AM

It was fun meeting Melissa, and seeing the rest of the girls tonight. Also saw Thrilla in vanilla as well. Be sure to check out the "Maybin signed" thread in the Detroit forum for some of my pics. Here are a couple more.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-05-06MikeHollimon.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-05-06RickySteik1.jpg

emsmith

04-06-2006, 03:51 AM

Some of my photos from this evening are here. (http://flickr.com/photos/therealshutterbabe/sets/72057594100124170/)

MelissaG915

04-06-2006, 09:23 AM

I am a rank amatuer compared to those shot smith. excellent!

Thrilla in Vanilla

04-06-2006, 11:26 AM

emsmith

04-06-2006, 01:41 PM

I am a rank amatuer compared to those shot smith. excellent!

Thanks Melissa, it was nice to meet you guys tonight. Did Jules send the pic of you guys after you ran the bases?

hueytaxi

04-06-2006, 02:41 PM

Thanks for sharing the event with us. Later tonight ought to be interesting as we get home from the game and begin sharing our evening. The dinner menu is set: Ground Round, chicken or hot dogs and I hope along with Thirsty Thursdays, the FSC crowd returns. If some of my photos from tonight are fuzzy, it is now the $2 beer not the camera.

Roger

potthole

04-06-2006, 02:56 PM

Alright, so on a whim I decided to get a ticket for tonight's Whitecaps game. I'll try to wander over and find you, Wendy!

grandma g

04-06-2006, 03:14 PM

Hope you know her ballpark routine....chat a few minutes, get food, go to her seat, then head to the bullpen.....than gametime, it is in her seat...hardly moving, except jumping up & down, cheering on a Whitecaps Opening Day V-I C-T-O-R-Y !!

whitecapwendy

04-06-2006, 04:33 PM

Mr.MelissaG915

04-06-2006, 04:46 PM

I'm here!

Great time last night meeting everyone. I look forward to the opener in 2 hours. I hope we stay dry!

Go Caps!

spikesglaring

04-06-2006, 06:54 PM

Going to the bottom of the inning, almost time for Cameron's first at-bat! :cool:

spikesglaring

04-06-2006, 07:00 PM

Oops, 0-for-1 after the first two hitters singled.

BatGirl

04-06-2006, 09:59 PM

Well, I enjoyed the game by refreshing my web browser at Minorleaguebaseball.com. I could not get the mlive.com radio feed to work, just like happended at the beginning of last season. Tried the other team's also...that didn't work either. Guess I start emailing mlive again.

Not bad, Cameron....a triple in your first game!

Way to go, Dusty! :cool:

potthole

04-06-2006, 10:14 PM

Ok, I got back from the game a little while ago, and have uploaded some of my pics, I'll post some links here later on in the post.

Tonight was my first ever Opening Day game, Whitecaps or Tigers, and I must say, it was great! I got a chance to meet quite a few of my fellow Motowners- Wendy, Grandma G, Melissa, Biff (the turd had me scared for a second when I first met him), and Em (which, by the way, my offer to trade cameras is still on the table). It was great to meet all you guys! Oh, and apparently (according to Grandma G) I look like Yoda. Not sure if that should be taken as a compliment or not! http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Smilies/eyes.gif http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Smilies/wink.gif

Now, I must say. CAMERON MAYBIN was THE MAN. He was 2-4, with a single and a triple. He smashed the ball in his first two at bats as well, sadly the first one went right at an infielder, and the second one was a warning track shot to the deepest part of the park. On defense, he made a great diving catch, which turned into a double play.

Speaking of Cameron, here he is scoring his first ever professional run:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsOpeningDay2006099.jpg

Ok, I'll post some links to the rest of my selection of pics here too:

1- http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/?action=view&current=WhitecapsOpeningDay2006102.jpg
2- http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/?action=view&current=WhitecapsOpeningDay2006071.jpg
3- http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/?action=view&current=WhitecapsOpeningDay2006069.jpg
4- http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/?action=view&current=WhitecapsOpeningDay2006046.jpg
5- http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/?action=view&current=WhitecapsOpeningDay2006040.jpg
6- http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/?action=view&current=WhitecapsOpeningDay2006030.jpg
7- http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/?action=view&current=WhitecapsOpeningDay2006011.jpg

Biff Mayhem

04-06-2006, 11:01 PM

It was nice to meet you too Potthole and as always it was nice to see Melissa and her husband.

estrepe1

04-06-2006, 11:04 PM

Good job Maybin... way to break in the first game!

MelissaG915

04-06-2006, 11:29 PM

Maybin is something else. What a great day at the game.

estrepe1

04-07-2006, 12:15 AM

Maybin impressive, but Whitecaps fall
Top Detroit pick shows off skills at plate, in center on Opening Day
By Michael Echan / Special to MLB.com

Cameron Maybin started off his professional career with a bang, but it wasn't enough for a win as visiting Fort Wayne beat West Michigan, 5-3, on Thursday.
Maybin, the Detroit Tigers' first pick in last year's draft, showed off some of his coveted tools in his first game. The Whitecaps' new center fielder displayed solid hitting by lacing an outside fastball from Wizards pitcher Jon Link to right field and used his speed to turn the hit into a triple.

"It was nice to play good in my first game, but it would have been better if we got the win," said Maybin, who celebrated his 19th birthday just two days ago. "But once we get our reps in, we'll probably get some 'W's' on the board."

Maybin scored later that inning and finished the game 2-for-4. He also played flawlessly center, making a rare 8-4 double play in the eighth inning and made a diving catch in the ninth.

While Maybin was running all over Fifth Third Ballpark, the Fort Wayne batters were busy leaving it, hitting three home runs over the course of the game. Designated hitter Daryl Jones and first baseman Kyle Blanks broke a 3-3 tie in the eighth with back-to-back home runs off West Michigan pitcher Jake Baxter. Blanks also had a game-tying, two-run homer in the second as he went 2-for-4 on the night.

Link (1-0) picked up the win for the Wizards, going two innings while allowing a run on one hit while striking out a batter. Neil Jamison picked up the save with a hitless ninth.

Baxter (0-1) suffered the loss as a result of the two home runs in the eighth. The 22-year-old righty gave up two runs on three hits and a walk over an inning of work. West Michigan starter Lucas French gave his squad a solid outing, striking out seven over four innings, but allowed three runs -- two earned -- on four hits and two walks.

Both teams meet again at Fifth Third Ballpark on Friday, April 7 at 6:35 p.m. ET.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

whitecapwendy

04-07-2006, 12:23 AM

Here are a few of my offerings http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-06-06LukeFrench2.jpg
Luke French starting pitcher

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-06-06MikeHollimonhit.jpg
Mike Hollimon hit

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-06-06CameronMaybinrun.jpg
Cameron Maybin run

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-06-06MikeHollimonoutathome.jpg
Mike Hollimon out at home (force out). He also came in on a run (don't know why I don't have a pic)

Links to some of the others
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-06-06RickySteik2.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-06-06WillRhymesatbat.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-06-06Teamlinedup.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-06-06DustyRyancatch.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-06-06DustyRyan2for3.jpg
These last two especially for batgirl

Frink

04-07-2006, 12:35 AM

Can anyone tell me if Maybin was signing at the game? I'd really dig getting a ball signed by him, as I've got a small collection that I'd like to expand.

potthole

04-07-2006, 12:37 AM

Wendy, I extend the same offer to you as I did Em this evening- a trade of cameras, straight up. You get mine, I get yours. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Smilies/wink.gif

I spoke with my friend earlier tonight, it looks like him and I will be hitting up the game on the 14th, so I'll be sure to stop by and say "hello" to you and Melissa!

potthole

04-07-2006, 12:38 AM

Can anyone tell me if Maybin was signing at the game? I'd really dig getting a ball signed by him, as I've got a small collection that I'd like to expand.

He didn't happen to this evening, from what I saw, but mainly beacuse he didn't ever really get too close to the fans during pregame warmups. From what I saw at the Open Practice, though, he's a really nice guy, and I'm sure he'll sign for you.

whitecapwendy

04-07-2006, 12:39 AM

On Sunday home games, if you get to the stadium early, you can go down on the field and get autographs for 15-20 minutes (about 1:15 to about 1:35 or so)

whitecapwendy

04-07-2006, 12:40 AM

potthole

04-07-2006, 12:45 AM

nice try :cool:

D'oh, it was worth a shot.

I think something's a bit wrong with that Maybin story that was posted. It said that he completed the double play in the 8th inning, and made his diving catch in the 9th. Didn't the double play happen on the same play as the dive? I could swear he dove for the ball, and then was able to complete the double play, because the runners kept going, thinking he didn't make a catch.

Biff Mayhem

04-07-2006, 06:54 AM

D'oh, it was worth a shot.

I think something's a bit wrong with that Maybin story that was posted. It said that he completed the double play in the 8th inning, and made his diving catch in the 9th. Didn't the double play happen on the same play as the dive? I could swear he dove for the ball, and then was able to complete the double play, because the runners kept going, thinking he didn't make a catch.

Yes, you're right. He hit the ball hard every time too.

redshark63

04-07-2006, 07:23 AM

Any shots of my AAT, Mr. Kown, pitching his 3 shutout innings?

BatGirl

04-07-2006, 08:42 AM

Thanks for the two pictures of Dusty, Wendy!

potthole

04-07-2006, 11:09 AM

Any shots of my AAT, Mr. Kown, pitching his 3 shutout innings?

I might have one, hold up, I'll go check real quick.

EDIT:
Yup, I've got one. Now, if only Photobucket wouldn't take so dang long to load, I could get it up here for you!

EDIT 2:
Alright, here's a link to one of my uploaded pics of Andrew Kown.

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/?action=view&current=WhitecapsOpeningDay2006090.jpg

redshark63

04-07-2006, 11:13 AM

Can any of you do any short video on your dig camera at a game? Is that something that can be posted in the gallery, anyways?

Thanks, pothole.

potthole

04-07-2006, 11:32 AM

I can take up to 60 seconds without sound, and Photobucket just updated so that it's possible to upload video clips, so I can try to do something like that the next time I go to a game (which will probably be the 15th).

tigersrok

04-07-2006, 03:42 PM

Thanks for all the pictures of Maybin and the Caps. I really enjoyed them. Keep them coming in the future. It is nice to see pictures of our prospects and not just lines in the box scores.

whitecapwendy

04-07-2006, 06:43 PM

Any shots of my AAT, Mr. Kown, pitching his 3 shutout innings?
You mean this guy?

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/AndrewKown1.jpg

Yeah, I took this one when he was hanging around the dugout before first pitch. Here are three others of him doing what he does best (aside from getting hit by line drives--he was fine by the way and continued to pitch)

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-06-06AndrewKown3.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-06-06AndrewKown2.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-06-06AndrewKown4.jpg

grandma g

04-07-2006, 06:49 PM

WHITECAPS VS FORT WAYNE...4-7-06

Tonight's game has been postponed due to wet field conditions. It will be made up as part of a double header on Thursday, June 15. Game one will begin at 6:00 p.m. and game two will begin approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one. Please call 616-784-4131 for more information.

whitecapwendy

04-07-2006, 06:53 PM

Can any of you do any short video on your dig camera at a game? Is that something that can be posted in the gallery, anyways?

Thanks, pothole.
If I don't take any pics (ha ha), I can do up to 15 minutes of video. I can take a minute or so of video with sound. I too have Photobucket and am able to download (haven't done it yet). Any requests of a particular situation any of you would like to see? (I am guessing that Cameron Maybin at bat is going to be the top request :classic: but just in case...... ).Since it would take a minute to set up and zoom correctly, it would be best if it was a situation that could be predicted ahead of time (Maybin catching a ball in the outfield would not be a good one)

redshark63

04-07-2006, 08:15 PM

I'd like to see some of the pitchers in action to see their delivery.

.....

Oh yes, and Cameron too.

potthole

04-07-2006, 09:16 PM

Wendy, just thought I'd let you know, since you're going to attempt a video upload as well, with Photobucket, I believe you can upload video files that are a maximum of 30 seconds in legnth. Just thought I should mention that, so you're able to time out your video clips well enough.

Oh, and as for that double header, wouldn't 6:00 be really late to have the first game of a double dip?

Biff Mayhem

04-07-2006, 09:51 PM

I'll try to grab some video at the next game I attend. I can host some bigger videos.

redshark63

04-07-2006, 10:15 PM

Thanks folks!

hueytaxi

04-07-2006, 10:32 PM

Can't do video, but at 5 frames per second, the images can be transfered into a respectable GIF. Learned a lot about the grip and release since I started the photo gig.
Roger

potthole

04-07-2006, 11:09 PM

Whoops, check that. Photobucket can indeed do 60 second video clips.

They can host the following types of video files: avi, mov, mpeg, mp4, asf, wmv, divx, 3gp, qt, dv.

Frink

04-07-2006, 11:21 PM

On Sunday home games, if you get to the stadium early, you can go down on the field and get autographs for 15-20 minutes (about 1:15 to about 1:35 or so)

Oh, sweet! Is that every Sunday? And do all of the players participate?

grandma g

04-07-2006, 11:23 PM

Yes, and yes......

whitecapwendy

04-07-2006, 11:57 PM

whitecapwendy

04-08-2006, 01:27 AM

I am heading to Fort Wayne later this morning to catch the guys on a road trip. It is supposed to be in the forties but dry (so I am told). Not exactly a replacement for Florida, but hey, it is baseball. I understand that the motel I am staying in has high speed Internet available (never tried it. I have the capability on my computer, just don't know if it will work with Juno. Hopefully I will be able to give a report and pics sometime tomorrow night.....er, I mean tonight. Time for bed. I have not gotten much sleep since baseball started. I am starting to reduce the size of my pics, maybe that will allow me a little more sleep. Good night all.

potthole

04-08-2006, 12:23 PM

remember that they are 7 inning games (unless they go into extra innings)

Oh that's right. Now that you mention it, I do remember that the games were only 7 innings. Thanks for clearing that one up, lol.

I hope all the GR folk who made the trek down south have a safe and wonderfully fun time!

Big Toe

04-08-2006, 12:24 PM

Day game today (I hope)?

Microline133

04-08-2006, 12:25 PM

4:00 pm start

estrepe1

04-08-2006, 12:59 PM

Any chance of a rainout today?

Edman85

04-08-2006, 01:24 PM

I'm west of Fort Wayne and it's clear as a whistle.

storminN

04-08-2006, 01:38 PM

Who is tonight's starter ?

grandma g

04-08-2006, 05:08 PM

Ramon Garcia, LHP, 5'11" 157# 5/7/85 Santo Domingo, DR

Mr.MelissaG915

04-08-2006, 06:56 PM

Anyone have a recap of the game? How did the guys look?

redshark63

04-08-2006, 07:14 PM

http://www.motownsports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36982

I followed the PBP for most of last 3 innings.

grandma g

04-08-2006, 07:35 PM

West Michigan 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 13 1
Fort Wayne 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 1

W: R. Garcia (1-0, 1.80); L: G. Varnell (0-1, 3.60); SV: O. Perdomo (1)
HR: None.

THINK PEDRO GOT HIS FIRST HIT......
April 8, 2006

Garcia's arm, Maybin's bat key first Whitecaps win
West Michigan takes Fort Wayne's home opener

FORT WAYNE, IN – Following a lead off single in the first, Ramon Garcia retired 12 Fort Wayne batters in a row to set the tone for a 4-1 Whitecaps victory over the Wizards.

Garcia pitched five innings and struck out six with no walks. He allowed two hits and the Wizards' only run of the day in the fifth inning on his way to the win.

Cameron Maybin came through with timely hitting for the 'Caps as he pulled a two-run double down the left field line to put West Michigan on the board in the third inning.

Maybin doubled down the right field line with one out in the ninth then scored when clean up hitter Matt Joyce doubled off the right-centerfield wall. It was the first hit of the season for Joyce, but his fourth RBI.

Joyce also drove in a run on ground ball in the fifth inning as Will Rhymes scored for the second tie in the game.

Matt Rusch pitched two innings of relief for the Whitecaps and was followed by Anthony Claggett and Orlando Perdomo, who each pitched in one inning on the hill. Perdomo recorded the save.

Grant Varnell suffered the loss. He started for Fort Wayne and pitched the first five innings, but allowed seven of the Whitecaps 13 hits. West Michigan left 11 runners on base.

The Whitecaps have tallied 22 in their first two games of the season.

Short Series: The final game of the brief two game series is Sunday at 2:00 p.m. LHP Eric Averill will be on the mound for West Michigan against Fort Wayne RHP Josh Geer. The Whitecaps Pre Game Show begins at 1:50 p.m. on 1340 AM WBBL and at wbbl.com.

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Tigeraholic1

04-08-2006, 11:03 PM

Maybin looked great today, he hit a two out double down the LF line that he pulled from low and outside of the strike zone plating two. I will not be attending tomorrows game but I am sure Wendy will be giving us a full recap once she returns home.:happy:

Garcia was really overpowering hitters in the cold weather, locating well.

whitecapwendy

04-09-2006, 01:01 AM

Actually I did not return home. I am sitting in a motel room enjoying high speed Internet, so am getting a lot of photo stuff done that I have not had a chance to do before. I took a lot of pictures today and wish I could put links to them all on here, but it is already late, so will do just a few. Actually there were a few guys that stood out. Maybin with a triple and a double was impressive (he had 2 RBI with the triple, but not sure if he had an RBI with the double). Justin Justice was on fire tonight--I think he was 2-3 (both singles). I get kind of spoiled at 5/3 ballpark where they put their hits on the board--kind of lost without those since I am too busy with a camera to keep score. The pitching was wonderful--got a little scary in the 9th but Orlando worked out of it. Ramon Garcia was absolutely wonderful. I told him afterwards that I jinxed him, because I made the comment "Do you realize he has a 1 hitter going?" to one of the other Whitecaps fans as he was going in for the fifth inning. I then had to explain what a jinx was (Latino) and told him i would never do that again. I am not superstitious, but he got a kick out of it.

Before the game, a Wizard fan wanted a picture of Matt Joyce holding up a bat. I also snapped a picture, but because of the shadows covering his eyes, I asked him to lift his cap a little. He had a little fun with it, and the second pic I think catches his personality a little.

All in all, it was a fun game and a cold but sunshiny day. Tomorrow is supposed to be warmer.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-08-06MattJoyce1.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-08-06MattJoyce--nowcanyouseemyeye.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-08-06RamonGarcia1sm.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-08-06MattRushgood.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-08-06AnthonyClaggett.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-08-06OrlandoPerdomo2.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-08-06CameronMaybinrun.jpg

estrepe1

04-09-2006, 10:58 PM

The pitching is still a bit rough around the edges and could be for a little while.

Their offense has been doing okay. I am as happy as I can be about Maybin's start. He of course still seems to struggle with the off speed stuff but will be fine long term.

I am happy with some of the other starts like Hollimon and Joyce... Overall its too early to get too excited about any of them. Although it is very hard with Maybin because of all the hype surrounding him and the way he has worked the count and hit the ball hard.

hueytaxi

04-09-2006, 11:22 PM

NICE WENDY!

whitecapwendy

04-10-2006, 12:29 AM

Sunday's game was the opposite, in pitching that is, from Saturday's game. Many of the Whitecaps pitching staff fell behind in the count against an offensively strong Fort Wayne line up. While the Whitecaps were getting hits, they just did not seem to get the clutch hits they needed to score runs. The Whitecaps fell to the Wizards 11-3. They headed straight from Fort wayne to South Bend, so hopefully the team can relax and have a fresh start against South Bend. Sendy Vasquez will have his first start as a West Michigan Whitecap. I will post Sundays pics after work Monday.

potthole

04-10-2006, 12:31 AM

I'll be going to both the Thursday and Friday home games this upcoming week. For both games I was able to borrow my dad's camera, which has a nice telephoto lens on it. I'm pretty excited to see what I can get in terms of pictures with it.

whitecapwendy

04-10-2006, 09:32 PM

Pics from Sunday's game:

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-09-06RaphaelMendez1stbase.jpg
Raphael Mendez

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/b9fd167b.jpg
Mark Haske

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/339b9c35.jpg
Erik Averill

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/c52445aa.jpg
Anthony Claggett

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/afe4fa1c.jpg
Gibbs Wilson

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-09-06RickySteik2.jpg
Ricky Steik

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/8f4f7c08.jpg
Matt Walbeck pitching BP

Mudman

04-10-2006, 10:57 PM

Those are really nice, Wendy.

whitecapwendy

04-11-2006, 03:19 PM

Thanks. I love my new camera

Biff Mayhem

04-11-2006, 04:21 PM

I got to tour the stadium today for a bid project. The new area in the outfield is really nifty. They're adding a cover for it soon.

I'll be at tomorrow's game and will video tape Maybin's at bats. I will upload them before the weekend.

Yoda

04-11-2006, 04:22 PM

That would be awesome!

JonBenke

04-11-2006, 06:19 PM

Wendy; do you have any pictures of Matt Joyce, Will Rhymes, and Cameron Maybin ?

JonBenke

04-11-2006, 08:03 PM

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/JonBenke/HOLLOW.gif

I'd like to do three more like this, with the names above -- if you can help, let me know -- THANKS!

whitecapwendy

04-11-2006, 10:05 PM

Wendy; do you have any pictures of Matt Joyce, Will Rhymes, and Cameron Maybin ?

Will Rhymes
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-08-06WillRhymesbat.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-06-06WillRhymesatbat.jpg

Cameron Maybin
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-05-06CameronMaybinbat.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-05-06CameronMaybinandCoryMiddleto.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-08-06CameronMaybinrun.jpg

Matt Joyce
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-08-06MattJoyce1.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-08-06MattJoyce1.jpg

I am going to go through my other pics (I have some that I have not been able to identify the person) and see if I have others. If not, I will have more as the season goes on.

whitecapwendy

04-11-2006, 10:32 PM

Here are a couple more
Matt Joyce
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-08-06MattJoycebat.jpg

Will Rhymes
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-08-06WillRhymesbat2.jpg

whitecapwendy

04-11-2006, 10:36 PM

I was not able to listen to the game tonight, but Whitecaps lost 4-3 against South Bend. They were limited to 5 hits and three runs. Two of those runs were a result of a wild pitch. I will not be able to catch tomorrows game at all. My dad will be having surgery tomorrow, so I will be spending tomorrow night at the hospital with him.

potthole

04-11-2006, 11:24 PM

Hey Wendy, I've got my dad's camera in tote, and I should be at both Thursday and Friday's game... I'm gonna give you a run for your money, in terms of cool shots taken! http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Smilies/wink.gif

grandma g

04-12-2006, 01:49 AM

Wendy, Saying prayers for a successful surgery, and peace to your family..

emsmith

04-12-2006, 08:50 AM

I have been slaaaacking. Have barely managed to get any pics up from Ft. Wayne but do have a few so far here (http://www.emjsmith.com/2006_west_michigan_whitecaps_/index.html#006189) and here (http://flickr.com/photos/therealshutterbabe/).
In the next few days, I will definitely have the rest up....I hope.

redshark63

04-12-2006, 09:19 AM

Caps blow lead after big first inning

http://www.mlive.com/sports/grpress/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/1144847123199920.xml&coll=6

Wednesday, April 12, 2006
The Grand Rapids Press

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The West Michigan Whitecaps won't sweep last year's Midwest League champions, but they've still got a chance at winning their first series of the year against South Bend.

The Whitecaps scored three first-inning runs, but managed little after that in falling to the defending league-champ Silver Hawks 4-3 Tuesday.

The loss evens the three-game series at one game apiece heading into tonight's 6:30 p.m. series finale.

The Whitecaps scored in the first inning on a single by William Rhymes, a walk to Mike Hollimon and a single by Cameron Maybin loaded the bases with two out.

Matt Joyce drove in one run with a groundout, and two more scored when Mark Haske's grounder was booted by Silver Hawks shortstop Pedro Ciriaco.

The Whitecaps managed only three hits the rest of the way, including two by Rhymes, who finished 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored.

Matt Rusch took the loss for West Michigan despite giving up only two hits and one run in three innings of relief.

He struck out five and, at one time, retired seven straight Silver Hawks hitters.

Ciriaco made up for his error by starting rallies in the bottom of the first inning and the third.

He singled and scored on a two-out wild pitch in the first and doubled to lead off the third, eventually scoring on a two-run double by Gary Thompson that tied the game 3-3.

South Bend took the lead in the fourth inning on a single and a two-out RBI single by Ricardo Cruz, who snapped an 0-for-11 streak to open the season.

Big Toe

04-12-2006, 09:21 AM

When I saw that a Ciriaco hit a homer in the box score I got excited. I was disappointed to discover that Audi (sp?) hadn't been called up. It's another shortstop though...I wonder if he's any relation.

grandma g

04-12-2006, 06:41 PM

First inning, Cameron Maybin, his his FIRST professional homerun......Caps lead 3-0...Way to go CAM !! Caps back @ 5/3 tomorow night for 3 games....

grandma g

04-12-2006, 07:33 PM

End of 4th inning, Caps 7-0, Laster hit a homerun (2nd of season) top of 4th to start it off............Caps batted around in 4th...

estrepe1

04-13-2006, 12:42 AM

Found this in an article about Maybin on www.minorleaguebaseball.com

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/images/2006/04/10/rmHzWEDv.jpg

Great shot Emily.

Congrats to Maybin on his first pro homer.

estrepe1

04-13-2006, 12:48 AM

Maybin makes splashy debut in MWL
By Kevin T. Czerwinski / MLB.com

Much of the buzz surrounding the start of the Midwest League season centered on Justin Upton and the fact that he would be in Arizona, not South Bend, rehabbing a shoulder injury instead of learning how to play center field for the Silver Hawks.
Well, for those shortsighted enough to focus all their attention on Upton, take a peek further north and you'll find another center fielder -- not to mention another top draft pick -- who can capture the imagination.

Detroit made Cameron Maybin its top selection, 10th overall, and ultimately the difference between the two players may only be those few spots on the draft board.

Maybin, who turned 19 last week, is an electrifying player, who, at least through the first week of the season, has demonstrated that the Midwest League might not be enough of a challenge for an entire season. He had six hits, three for extra bases, and a walk in his first three games for West Michigan and also flashed some serious leather out in center, looking smooth and graceful as he tracked fly balls.

Probably the best part of his initial foray into pro ball, however, is his approach. Maybin and the Tigers had a long, drawn-out negotiation process after the draft, causing him to miss out on playing last summer. But he had a big Instructional League and an impressive Spring Training, providing further evidence as to why he went so high in the draft.

Team officials raved, fans fawned and everyone began predicting big things in March. But Maybin doesn't come off as anything but respectful and dedicated to making himself a better player. There's no hot dog in him, no attitude. He's just a grounded kid from North Carolina. Maybin didn't even keep the ball from his first hit the other night, saying that there was no need to take it and put it on a shelf somewhere.

"You can't do that," he said. "You have to act like you've done it before. There will be plenty more games for me to play. I've always been taught to act like you've been there before so it's not a big deal."

But Maybin himself will be a big deal. Fort Wayne manager Randy Ready, a former big leaguer, said it is too early in the season to be pitching around anyone. Besides, at this level, he's quick to point out that most clubs have "five or six guys capable of doing damage."

Yet, Wizards' starter Grant Varnell certainly looked tentative Saturday during Fort Wayne's home opener when Maybin came to the plate with two men on in the third inning. He looked to be picking instead of attacking and Maybin made him pay, drilling a two-run double into the left field corner. Chalk it up to being cautious or chalk it up to Maybin's already blossoming reputation. Either way, it made for an interesting at-bat.

Two innings later, though, in a similar situation, Varnell was more aggressive and struck Maybin out, making him look like the teenager that he is by getting him to chase a high breaking ball. Maybin showed his propensity to go fishing again, chasing a ball down and out of the zone during his first-at bat against Josh Geer, who was San Diego's third-round pick last season.

Those two at-bats, probably more so than the others, are a part of the reason Maybin is so in touch with who he is. He knows he still has a lot to learn but man oh man, are the raw skills there. Watching him, you get the sense that you're really getting in on the ground floor of something. Ready even liked what he saw in Maybin from his vantage point in the opposing dugout.

"His approach looks pretty good," Ready said. "He squared up some at the plate the first few games and made a couple of nice catches. He has some nice tools to work with. It's just a matter of getting the mileage now in the pro ranks."

The Tigers don't seem inclined to rush Maybin, though ultimately he may make the decision for them. Whether he makes the move to Lakeland later this summer remains to be seen but one observer who is close to the team said Sunday morning as he watched West Michigan take batting practice that Maybin would probably be in the Florida State League by July.

"It's about the way I perform," said Maybin, who turned down a scholarship offer from Southern University to sign with the Tigers. "That's what it comes down to. It's not my decision anyway. I just try and go out and play and do what I do. My purpose is to just worry about Cameron Maybin. My biggest thing is to take care of me, on and off the field. If I do that, I'll be all right."

Maybin will be more than all right. He looks like he's going to be one of the dominating forces in the Midwest League this season, at least for as long as he's here. Justin Upton will be here soon enough, and then everyone can argue which team has the best center fielder. Either way, it's an argument that's difficult to lose, especially if you're one of the folks backing Maybin.

Kevin Czerwinski is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

emsmith

04-13-2006, 09:14 AM

Found this in an article about Maybin on www.minorleaguebaseball.com

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/images/2006/04/10/rmHzWEDv.jpg

Great shot Emily.

Congrats to Maybin on his first pro homer.

Thanks for the heads up. I hadn't seen that article.

potthole

04-13-2006, 11:07 PM

Alright, I have gotten all 183 pictures I took at tonight's game onto my computer, and have uploaded a few of my favorites. Here are links to them:

Cameron Maybin & Dusty Ryan:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-13-06014.jpg

Mike Hollimon:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-13-06048.jpg

National Anthem:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-13-06071.jpg

Ramon Garcia:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-13-06072.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-13-06081.jpg

Matt Joyce:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-13-06116.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-13-06137.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-13-06176.jpg

Ryan Roberson:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-13-06139.jpg

The Dugout:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-13-06144.jpg

Mark Haske:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-13-06183.jpg

grandma g

04-13-2006, 11:30 PM

Potthole,

It is like you were on the field with them....NICE WORK, have you been getting lessons from Emily? Fun to meet Thrilla in Vanilla tonight...

potthole

04-13-2006, 11:37 PM

Potthole,

It is like you were on the field with them....NICE WORK, have you been getting lessons from Emily? Fun to meet Thrilla in Vanilla tonight...

Heh, I wish I were able to get on the field. Thank you very much for the compliment. Although I'm sure Emily would love to take some credit for my pictures, I have to give the credit to my dad for having a super cool Nikon D50, which he kindly let me borrow for tonight's game.

I'll be bringing it to tomorrow's game, and I'm sort of 'scared' to see how many pictures I'll take. The only reason I stopped at 183 tonight was because I ran out of memory. I'll be using a 3 gig memory card on Friday, so I'll probably be able to get at least 400 pics taken if I want.

And to echo you, it was cool to see Thrilla tonight, it's nice to know I'm not the only young 20-something that hangs out around here!

Thrilla in Vanilla

04-14-2006, 12:08 AM

Potthole,

It is like you were on the field with them....NICE WORK, have you been getting lessons from Emily? Fun to meet Thrilla in Vanilla tonight...

hey it was a pleasure to meet you too grandma G sorry i wasnt what you expected lol just kiddin

Thrilla in Vanilla

04-14-2006, 12:09 AM

Heh, I wish I were able to get on the field. Thank you very much for the compliment. Although I'm sure Emily would love to take some credit for my pictures, I have to give the credit to my dad for having a super cool Nikon D50, which he kindly let me borrow for tonight's game.

I'll be bringing it to tomorrow's game, and I'm sort of 'scared' to see how many pictures I'll take. The only reason I stopped at 183 tonight was because I ran out of memory. I'll be using a 3 gig memory card on Friday, so I'll probably be able to get at least 400 pics taken if I want.

And to echo you, it was cool to see Thrilla tonight, it's nice to know I'm not the only young 20-something that hangs out around here!
Potthole man it was good to meet you too bro. you gotta hook me up with one of those garcia pics that 1st one is sweet

BatGirl

04-14-2006, 12:35 AM

Alright, I have gotten all 183 pictures I took at tonight's game onto my computer, and have uploaded a few of my favorites. Here are links to them:

Good job. It's not all the camera...you do a good job with composition.

There's nothing wrong with being a 20 something around here! :classic:

potthole

04-14-2006, 01:15 AM

Good job. It's not all the camera...you do a good job with composition.

There's nothing wrong with being a 20 something around here! :classic:

Well, thank you very much for the kind words! Photography has always been a little side hobby of mine, once I get done with school I'd love to actually get a nice camera of my own, so I can continue to keep up with the hobby.

Oh yeah, I never said there wasn't anything wrong with being a 20 something, lol, I just noticed that in that "How Old Are You" thread that we're one of the minority age groups around here. :classic:

Potthole man it was good to meet you too bro. you gotta hook me up with one of those garcia pics that 1st one is sweet

Yeah, I like the first Garcia pic too, it's set as my desktop actually. I'll send you a PM, to get your e-mail addy, and I'll e-mail you a higher res version of that first Garcia pic.

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Also, I'll be going to Friday's game too, and will have this camera with me. If anybody has any requests for specific players they'd like to see a picture of, feel free to shout it out here, and I'll see what I can do!

Biff Mayhem

04-14-2006, 07:02 AM

If anybody has any requests for specific players they'd like to see a picture of, feel free to shout it out here, and I'll see what I can do!

I have a specific request: No more yoga pictures.

potthole

04-14-2006, 11:17 AM

Done and done, Mr. Mayhem!

Mr.MelissaG915

04-14-2006, 12:41 PM

Any pictures of the batboy?

emsmith

04-14-2006, 12:44 PM

Any pictures of the batboy?

You bein' funny or f'real?
Cuz ...if you had any idea how many photos of slides into home turn in to giant close ups of the batboy as he moves between me and the action.....oy!

potthole

04-14-2006, 12:52 PM

You bein' funny or f'real?
Cuz ...if you had any idea how many photos of slides into home turn in to giant close ups of the batboy as he moves between me and the action.....oy!

He's making a bit of a joke, lol. Last night at the game some of us were having a little bit of fun at the expense of the bat boy, mainly pointing out the fact that he seemed to be a little bit on the lazy side.

MrG, I must say when I read that post of yours, I burst out laughing.

emsmith

04-14-2006, 12:54 PM

Hey now hey now...Mikey seemed to be on his own last night and has never been the most...how shall we say...enthusiastic? batboy ever.
But man...did he get, like, a lot taller in the offseason?

He still takes up as much space in my viewfinder tho, when he steps into the frame, that's for sure.

Mr.MelissaG915

04-14-2006, 01:03 PM

Let's just say we had a good time last night...

Biff Mayhem

04-14-2006, 01:11 PM

Let's just say we had a good time last night...

Here he comes! Here comes Speed Racer!

emsmith

04-14-2006, 01:30 PM

He's making a bit of a joke, lol.

And he didn't even know how much of a joke. Because if you only knew...how the bat boy (http://flickr.com/photos/therealshutterbabe/24107616/) is the bane of my existence (http://flickr.com/photos/therealshutterbabe/48181942/) (well, along with umps and first base coaches and apparently, this year, Roberson on deck) when it comes to getting shots of action at home plate....it was that much funnier.

But then I was thinkin'...what if he's a relative or something and they're serious.
Cuz you neevvvvver know at the ballpark. Gotta be careful what you say. I almost started talkin' **** about the park when I shot an away game last year to the chatty, overly friendly woman sitting next to me (who was the bat boy's mom, as a matter of fact.)
Thought better of it and good thing, because when I got up to leave she introduced herself. She was the team owner's wife.
Never know who is who or who knows who or who knows what at the ballpark.

Still think Jules took the best bay boy photo ever. (http://flickr.com/photos/therealshutterbabe/54381946/)

Mr.MelissaG915

04-14-2006, 02:03 PM

hueytaxi

04-14-2006, 02:34 PM

Nice thread WM and the pix from Potthole are outstanding.

Roger

Biff Mayhem

04-14-2006, 02:55 PM

We couldn't pick on the homeplate umpire last night. His wife and kid sat next to us!

After the game last night, an older lady sitting beind us tapped me on the shoulder and said we made the game very entertaining and enjoyable. She hadn't laughed that much in a long time.

This was after we told her daughter, who was obviously annoyed and perplexed that we heckled a batter, that she couldn't heckle the hecklers.

potthole

04-14-2006, 03:18 PM

Nice thread WM and the pix from Potthole are outstanding.

Roger

Thanks for the compliment, Roger!

MelissaG915

04-14-2006, 04:17 PM

laziest.batboy.ever.

I think he outgrew his pants between the 3rd and 7th inning. Oh, to be 13 again.

hueytaxi

04-14-2006, 04:38 PM

I take it we are not discussing Dmitri21?

Roger

potthole

04-15-2006, 12:07 AM

Well, I shot a grand total of 251 pictures at tonight's game. It was great to see the Caps win! The bats came alive tonight, and it was very fun to watch. Benches also cleared after Maybin got plunked up high in his second at bat.

Without further adou, here are my selection of pictures to share from the game on Friday the 14th!

Cameron Maybin
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-14/WhitecapsGame4-14-06004.jpg

Erik Averill
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-14/WhitecapsGame4-14-06068.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-14/WhitecapsGame4-14-06085.jpg

Ryan Roberson
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-14/WhitecapsGame4-14-06110.jpg

Dusty Ryan
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-14/WhitecapsGame4-14-06117.jpg

William Rhymes
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-14/WhitecapsGame4-14-06130.jpg

Matt Joyce
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-14/WhitecapsGame4-14-06147.jpg

Justin Justice
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-14/WhitecapsGame4-14-06153.jpg

Cory Middleton
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-14/WhitecapsGame4-14-06154.jpg

Matt Rusch
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-14/WhitecapsGame4-14-06190.jpg

The Benches Clear
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-14/WhitecapsGame4-14-06140.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-14/WhitecapsGame4-14-06142.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-14/WhitecapsGame4-14-06143.jpg

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Also, before the game when I was taking some pictures, number 21, Rafael Mendez, had me take a picture of him and one of the trainers. I'd love to be able to get him a copy of it, since he asked me to take it for him. Does anybody know how I might be able to get an e-mail address of his, or some way that I could get him a copy of the picture?

BatGirl

04-15-2006, 01:53 AM

Gorgeous shots, Potthole! That closeup of Cameron is a beauty. Of course, I love anything you take of Dusty. Sorry, I don't have email addresses but maybe someone will.

I checked out potthole.com....I'd think you are a photography business! :ponder:

grandma g

04-15-2006, 02:02 AM

Potthole,
Your pic make me feel like I was in the middle of it all..actually tried but Security stopped me...HA! Fun night & no punches were thrown...wait til tomorrows game...Skeeter, their coach used to coach for Tigers/WM w/Bruce Fields....he may still be sore! Nice pics!

whitecapwendy

04-15-2006, 12:21 PM

I took a video of Matt Joyce getting a hit
http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/?action=view&current=58fa573c.flv

Here is the site where I am keeping most of my 2006 Whitecaps pics.

http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/

potthole

04-15-2006, 01:13 PM

Thanks again for all the compliments guys, I really appreciate them! Friday's game was my last game for a couple of weeks probably, so I'll gracefully step out of the "Photo-Sharing Spotlight" now. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Smilies/wink.gif

potthole

04-15-2006, 03:13 PM

Ok, here's a picture for BatGirl. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Smilies/wink.gif

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-13-06024.jpg

Mr.MelissaG915

04-15-2006, 05:28 PM

Great game today. Caps looked good, and the weather was unbelievable! I hope the weather stays like this for the season. What a great day to be at the park!

RipHam23232

04-15-2006, 06:33 PM

Went to the game today, one of my moms co workers had a suite and invited us to go. In Maybin's second at bat, he hit a foul ball that my step dad caught and we got it autographed. This guy better pan out, I could use the money:silly:

BatGirl

04-15-2006, 08:43 PM

Stella

04-16-2006, 12:52 AM

Mr. MG - HAAAAAA!

Biff Mayhem

04-16-2006, 01:46 AM

Mr. MG - HAAAAAA!

STELLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stella

04-16-2006, 09:25 AM

BIFF!:lick:

Missed you at yesterday's game.... Mr. MG gave some good !!!E5!!! though!

Biff Mayhem

04-16-2006, 10:00 AM

BIFF!:lick:

Missed you at yesterday's game.... Mr. MG gave some good !!!E5!!! though!

There was something in the air that night.......

Fernando

emsmith

04-16-2006, 11:30 AM

There was something in the air that night.......

Fernando

Oooh. I'd poke you in the eye with a stick right now if I could.

Just for that, would you like to explain this to the group???

http://www.emsmithphotography.com/bifcaps.jpg

Biff Mayhem

04-16-2006, 11:34 AM

A work of art. I am, in fact, going to be working on that video as soon as I am done here.

emsmith

04-16-2006, 11:51 AM

A work of art. I am, in fact, going to be working on that video as soon as I am done here.

Look what you did to the poor guy:

http://www.emsmithphotography.com/devins.jpg

Biff Mayhem

04-16-2006, 12:16 PM

Just for that, would you like to explain this to the group???

Do you mean this (http://www.talonse.com/Whitecaps/MattHeckle.wmv)?

The audio is terrible and his jawing back at me is indecipherable.

Biff Mayhem

04-16-2006, 12:19 PM

Here is video I took of Maybin's at bats from Friday night. They're really nothing special and the audio was really terrible so I threw a song under the video. It's 24 mb so you dial up folks will have to suffer.

http://www.talonse.com/Whitecaps/Maybin.wmv

emsmith

04-16-2006, 12:21 PM

Do you mean this (http://www.talonse.com/Whitecaps/MattHeckle.wmv)?

The audio is terrible and his jawing back at me is indecipherable.

Priceless.

emsmith

04-16-2006, 12:27 PM

One more, just for Biff...

http://www.emsmithphotography.com/mikey.jpg

Biff Mayhem

04-16-2006, 12:29 PM

One more, just for Biff...

I have limited captures of him but I think I will capture some more and then put some appropriate music under the video to celebrate all things Mikey.

emsmith

04-16-2006, 12:37 PM

I have limited captures of him but I think I will capture some more and then put some appropriate music under the video to celebrate all things Mikey.

I think Melissa's idea of a season long "Study of Mikey" is great. Get on it.

whitecapwendy

04-16-2006, 01:28 PM

Sorry I am dropping the ball on sharing my pics. I ended up going straight from yesterday's game across state (Flint) to spend the night in the hospital with my dad. I got through yesterday's pics but did not have Internet access to put them online. When I get home this evening I will get going on that.

potthole

04-16-2006, 02:48 PM

Do you mean this (http://www.talonse.com/Whitecaps/MattHeckle.wmv)?

The audio is terrible and his jawing back at me is indecipherable.

That... was... awesome! I've got a copy of that saved to my computer, so I can relive the goodness over and over.

I dunno if you guys could hear me from where I was sitting on Friday, but during Matt's last at bat I asked him to marry me. After asking, he glanced up at me and didn't appear to be too pleased.

emsmith

04-16-2006, 04:14 PM

I dunno if you guys could hear me from where I was sitting on Friday, but during Matt's last at bat I asked him to marry me.

You rock.

Stella

04-16-2006, 04:25 PM

I also go with - you rock!

Biff Mayhem

04-16-2006, 04:42 PM

That... was... awesome! I've got a copy of that saved to my computer, so I can relive the goodness over and over.
.

Did he say "f**k you" to me when I was first harrassing me? :cool:

Mr.MelissaG915

04-16-2006, 07:32 PM

And the oscar for best picture goes to.............

I head East for a nice family holiday and I come back to this!! Biff, the video IS priceless and I can guarantee, this will end up in the clubhouse. Incredible is an understatement. The Saturday game, we were very nice to our favorite Battle Cat, that is until his last at bat.......... "E5, E5, E5! Remember me? Yep, I told you I'd be back"...........He flew out to RF.

I loved how he dropped from hitting 5th, to 8th in one series. Anyone want to take a road trip to BC?

potthole

04-16-2006, 07:33 PM

I might have heard a "you" when he turned and said something in that clip, it's sort of hard to tell exactly though, with all the other noise.

Mr.MelissaG915

04-16-2006, 07:53 PM

WE MADE THE FRONT PAGE!

Front page of USAToday.com on Easter Sunday! Way to go Caps!

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-04-16-money-drop_x.htm

potthole

04-16-2006, 07:59 PM

Uh, yay, next time I hope we're on the front page for some sports related news, actually. :cheeky:

whitecapwendy

04-16-2006, 07:59 PM

Saturday before the game, I caught Andrew Kown and Burke Badenhop (both pitchers by the way) working on new strategy to keep batters off first base

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-15-06AndrewBurke-newplantokeephit.jpg

I am going to post links to more pictures, but keep losing this post, so am going to post it and then edit

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-15-06AndrewKown2.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-15-06AndrewKown4.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-15-06SendyVasquez4.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-15-06SendyVasquez3.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-15-06OrlandoPerdomo1.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-15-06JoelRoatakes3rdonwildpitch.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-15-06MattJoyceHomerun.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-15-06MattJoycecongratulatedbyteam.jpg

whitecapwendy

04-16-2006, 08:12 PM

WE MADE THE FRONT PAGE!

Front page of USAToday.com on Easter Sunday! Way to go Caps!

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-04-16-money-drop_x.htm
Huh!! wouldn't you know it. They play a wonderful game of shut out baseball, and what do they focus on? A couple injuries in a post game promotion. Seriously though, I saw that on the news tonight. I am glad that the injuries were not serious.

hueytaxi

04-16-2006, 08:54 PM

Thanks Wendy,

Sendy's English is pretty good and i think there is a little of the Frazier "imp" in him.

Roger

grandma g

04-16-2006, 10:25 PM

The Whitecaps run a great orginization...parents have to sign a waiver, so lets put the blame where it belongs...the parents need to be responsible too..they knew the details when they signed...we witnessed the dash for cash....sorry someone got hurt but then maybe your 5 year old should not have been out there....

BatGirl

04-16-2006, 10:43 PM

My thoughts exactly.

emsmith

04-17-2006, 01:59 AM

Or as a friend of ours put it...

"You can't offer free money to people in W. Michigan and not expect to have casualties."

potthole

04-17-2006, 02:13 AM

HA!

Well, you do know that when the birds fly over West Michigan, they go, "Cheep! Cheep!"

Biff Mayhem

04-17-2006, 07:20 AM

Copper wire was invented here when two Dutchies fought over a penny

MelissaG915

04-17-2006, 10:19 AM

Biff, your Matt heckling was a hit in our household, and was played several times over.

whitecapwendy

04-17-2006, 10:11 PM

Whitecaps win the game 5-3 in Cedar Rapids winning pitcher Burke Badenhop (1-0) save goes to Orlando Perdomo (save #5). Excellent pitching and hitting tonight. See the game thread for play by play.

http://www.motownsports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37236

Mr.MelissaG915

04-17-2006, 10:33 PM

Guess who is NOT playing tonight in Wisconsin???? Our favorite DevilRay #25. Enjoy the bench E5!

Tigeraholic1

04-17-2006, 10:52 PM

Do you mean this (http://www.talonse.com/Whitecaps/MattHeckle.wmv)?

The audio is terrible and his jawing back at me is indecipherable.

Why is that even funny? I guess when I hit my mid life crisis I will get it...

spikesglaring

04-17-2006, 11:44 PM

I hope it's okay with potthole if I use one of his pictures as my avatar since Cameron is my Adopted Tiger? If not, I'll remove it and go back to what I believe to be the widely hated big orange T. :wink:

potthole

04-18-2006, 08:42 AM

Nope, feel free to use Cameron as your avatar! I'm quite flattered that you did so!

whitecapwendy

04-19-2006, 10:19 PM

Ramon Garcia, Ricky Steik, and Orlando Perdomo combined to shut out Cedar Rapids 4-0. Cameron Maybin hit an RBI single and a 2 RBI triple. Whitecaps have improved to 7-5 and have come within 1.5 games of first place.

play by play: http://www.motownsports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37315

grandma g

04-20-2006, 10:01 AM

YEA, Whitecaps return hom for 8 game homestand.....

potthole

04-20-2006, 04:46 PM

Last night I found out some very interesting and good news...

My partner for "In The Zone" (which is the local TV show I co-host) got in touch with the Whitecaps. We're in the process of working out a deal with the team where we'll have a group of people coming to a game, and the team will give us t-shirts, with a Whitecaps logo on the front, and something about our TV show on the back. I haven't learned all the details yet, but I think the they might then do some sort of advertising for us as well.

Right now we're looking at Saturday, May 20th as the game we do this event, so look for a bunch of orange shirts sitting together, because that'll probably be our group!

whitecapwendy

04-20-2006, 09:48 PM

Tonight the Whitecaps lost a heartbreaker 5-4 to Cedar Rapids. They led 3-0 until two home runs and two very costly errors cost them the game. We now have an 8 game homestand. (you will not see or hear much of anything from me in the next week as I will be living (practically) at the ball park.

spikesglaring

04-20-2006, 10:09 PM

I'm sad to see Maybin made probably the most costly error of the night in the ninth after scoring the tying run in the top of the inning. Makes me curious to see how he'll play tomorrow.

whitecapwendy

04-20-2006, 10:14 PM

I'm sad to see Maybin made probably the most costly error of the night in the ninth after scoring the tying run in the top of the inning. Makes me curious to see how he'll play tomorrow.
I'm sure he will be fine. He will be back in front of the home crowd.

baseball3

04-20-2006, 10:42 PM

These things are a part of the game. Remember, BEST thing about going 0-4 is that you have tomorrow to begin anew....................WORSE thing about going 3-4 is that you have tomorrow to begin anew !!!!

It's all from your point of view, but, tomorrow is a new day. These guys are learning to be PROFESSIONALS and THAT's what it's all about !

hueytaxi

04-20-2006, 11:52 PM

After watching the Matt Walbeck Team last year I HAVE FAITH in the Whitecaps organization and ability to build a TEAM.

Roger

emsmith

04-21-2006, 08:52 AM

Finally got around to posting some photos (http://flickr.com/photos/therealshutterbabe/). They aren't captioned but on the right hand side of each page should be some "tags" and you'll see the player name listed there.

grandma g

04-21-2006, 09:06 AM

THE GUYS ARE HOME, THE GUYS ARE HOME.......8 game homestand coming right up!

grandma g

04-21-2006, 09:22 AM

Emily & Roger need to get together at a game, wouldn't that be wild?!?!? I would run out of paper to print.....SUCH NICE WORK.....both of you guys..LOVE the action shots & incidential shots too....

emsmith

04-21-2006, 09:40 AM

Thanks, yeah...that would be a lot of fun. Hopefully some day!

Yoda

04-21-2006, 10:13 AM

emsmith

04-21-2006, 10:17 AM

Thank you. I have more. I've been slacking so hard, I don't know why. I'll get more up eventually, I promise. And of course, a week's worth of games...comin' up!

baseball3

04-21-2006, 11:32 AM

Em---

These are (as always) WONDERFUL pics !!!!

You're the BEST !!

Roger, you're great, but, dang, she's good !!!

Mr.MelissaG915

04-21-2006, 11:33 AM

Nice pix Em!

Who are we going to pick on tonight? Biff?

potthole

04-21-2006, 12:12 PM

Nice pix Em!

Who are we going to pick on tonight? Biff?

Heh, you'll have to let me know, so I can continue to do so on Saturday. :silly:

emsmith

04-21-2006, 12:16 PM

Thanks guys! Hope to see you all there. Especially you, Biff. I need a good laugh today, f'reals.

Biff Mayhem

04-21-2006, 12:19 PM

Thank you. I have more. I've been slacking so hard, I don't know why. I'll get more up eventually, I promise. And of course, a week's worth of games...comin' up!

You're too busy doing ABBA covers at the karaoke bar.

potthole

04-21-2006, 12:22 PM

Well, maybe she's just a mad Dancing Queen, and can't help it! :cheeky:

Yoda

04-21-2006, 12:23 PM

Well, maybe she's just a mad Dancing Queen, and can't help it! :cheeky:

Never. That title belongs to Biff.

emsmith

04-21-2006, 12:34 PM

You're too busy doing ABBA covers at the karaoke bar.

I'm bringing a stick to the game. And there will be poking.

Yoda

04-21-2006, 12:38 PM

And there will be poking.

:speech:

emsmith

04-21-2006, 12:40 PM

In the EYE, Yoda, the eye.

milb.com is using a pic on their main page today that I took of Walbeck last year talking to t.v. cameras.

hueytaxi

04-21-2006, 02:39 PM

Em---

These are (as always) WONDERFUL pics !!!!

You're the BEST !!

Roger, you're great, but, dang, she's good !!!You share my awe in this wonderful lady. I adore her ability to capture the mood without using action. I would love to see her outtakes as every shot she publishes is wonderful. And yes folks, EM and I chat regularly online and I consider her a very special long distance friend. (Team Mom approves and reads the threads also).

Thank you Emily for a great posting.

Roger

Mr.MelissaG915

04-21-2006, 02:46 PM

Em, congrats on the MILB pix!

I have to be good tonight, the inlaws are in town. Mrs. told me to behave......

grandma g

04-21-2006, 02:55 PM

Then bet you will be NO FUN......

NATE

04-21-2006, 03:03 PM

You're too busy doing ABBA covers at the karaoke bar.

Maybe you can get the Caps' bullpen to join you in a stirring rendition of Fernando?

emsmith

04-21-2006, 04:33 PM

Oh man, someone had to go and say the word. Fernando. Thanks! That'll be with me for a week now.

Thanks everyone, I feel bad that I haven't gotten more up. I will, soon.
I also have MiLB asking for pics of players from other teams so I end up sitting down at the computer and...like I am right this minute...dealing with photos of another team's player so I don't know how much more Caps stuff will get done.

Leavin' in an hour for the game, so....tomorrow??

Again, thanks. It's nice to have people appreciate the photos.

Biff Mayhem

04-21-2006, 05:38 PM

Oh man, someone had to go and say the word. Fernando. Thanks! That'll be with me for a week now.

I could be swayed into capturing a ton of footage of you as you wander around the park and then I could put that song under it.

Yoda

04-21-2006, 06:04 PM

Talk about must-see television!

potthole

04-21-2006, 08:03 PM

I could be swayed into capturing a ton of footage of you as you wander around the park and then I could put that song under it.

As old Nike ads say, "Just do it."

whitecapwendy

04-22-2006, 01:57 AM

some pics of Friday nights game here (http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/)

potthole

04-22-2006, 05:42 PM

I went to the game today, it was a great Whitecaps victory, 4-3. They were down early, but clawed their way back for what turned out to be an enjoyable day at the ballpark. I got to have some nice conversation with Em while the two of us were busy snapping away pictures.

Speaking of pictures, I'm just about to upload them, so be prepared for link-a-rama in just a few moments!

potthole

04-22-2006, 05:58 PM

Ok, I've got quite a few pictures to share with all you guys today. I really was happy with what I shot today, it was hard for me to even narrow it down to these ones to share. I hope you guys enjoy them!

Ricky Steik
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06005.jpg

Jake Baxter
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06008.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06045.jpg

Will Rhymes
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06015.jpg

Rafael Mendez
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06017.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06086.jpg

Justin Justice
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06024.jpg

Gibbs Wilson
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06027.jpg

Mark Haske
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06034.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06072.jpg

Burke Badenhop
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06041.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06042.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06043.jpg

Anthony Claggett
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06047.jpg

Cameron Maybin
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06079.jpg

Pedro Cotto
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06083.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06101.jpg

Mike Hollimon
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06118.jpg

Matt Walbeck
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06138.jpg

Andrew Kown
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06146.jpg

Orlando Perdomo
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06153.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/WhitecapsGame4-22-06155.jpg

And as is always the case with my pictures, if anybody would like a higher resolution version of one of these, just shoot me a PM, and I'll hook you up!

emsmith

04-22-2006, 07:30 PM

Nice to see all of you guys today at the game. You've all been very welcoming to me and Jules and we really appreciate it.
I'm just downloading pics from today right now. Will have, HOPEFULLY, some up soon.

Biff Mayhem

04-22-2006, 07:54 PM

grandma g

04-22-2006, 07:55 PM

HMMMMMMmmmm, wonder who was catching today for West Michign ?!?!?

potthole

04-22-2006, 09:11 PM

Humm, I was asking the same questions, it was some guy, I did manage to get a couple of shots of him, whoever he was... :cheeky:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-22/WhitecapsGame4-22-06026.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-22/WhitecapsGame4-22-06096.jpg

whitecapwendy

04-22-2006, 09:25 PM

You mean this guy?

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-22-06DustyRyanbat.jpg

more pics here (http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/)

potthole

04-22-2006, 10:42 PM

A'ight, I was playing around with cropping/resizing a bit, and have "updated" a couple of the pics that I posted links to earlier.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-22/WhitecapsGame4-22-06072a.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/Mowtown/Whitecaps%204-22/WhitecapsGame4-22-06118a.jpg

grandma g

04-22-2006, 10:43 PM

THANKS...a bunch........

BatGirl

04-23-2006, 04:20 AM

Matt's picture with caption: :classic:

http://groups.msn.com/WhitecapsPictures/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=1

Doesn't have a poker face, does he!

As usual, thanks for the great pictures all.

Stella

04-23-2006, 07:47 AM

Who's Jules?

Me, Biff - one and the same.... didja think my real name was Stella? :wink:

Stella

04-23-2006, 07:49 AM

Nice to see all of you guys today at the game. You've all been very welcoming to me and Jules and we really appreciate it....

Yes, we really do appreciate it. It is great to have so many baseball friends at the park.

potthole

04-23-2006, 11:51 AM

Me, Biff - one and the same.... didja think my real name was Stella? :wink:

I just thought Em was slightly insane, and was suffering from multiple personality syndrome. :shocked:

Biff Mayhem

04-23-2006, 12:29 PM

I just thought Em was slightly insane, and was suffering from multiple personality syndrome. :shocked:

I thought it might be her pet name for her camera or that beloved photo pass that I copped last week.

grandma g

04-23-2006, 09:06 PM

Em,
Could you send this to Mark's Dad, Larry Haske's e-mail? He would love it!! THX...

whitecapwendy

04-23-2006, 09:27 PM

Sunday's game

Kind of a wet yucky cold day, but good baseball. There was one play at the plate that was considered "suspect" (okay maybe it wasn't the only one), but I have proof that it was actually a very good call. The catcher was indeed straddling the plate, and Justice was done on Justin's behalf (pun intended)

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/whitecapwendy/2006%20Whitecaps/4-23-06Justinsafecatchernottouchbas.jpg
hope this pic appears smaller than the one of Dusty

Anyway, I have added more pics to my web site

estrepe1

04-23-2006, 09:48 PM

It seems that the lineup in WM is pretty variable. I think he is trying to find the right order.

Today had:

1. Rhymes
2. Maybin
3. Hollimon
4. Justice
5. Joyce

whitecapwendy

04-23-2006, 10:20 PM

By the way, it is BROOM time in WM. If we win tomorrow, we sweep. I will have my broom on hand :) (it worked twice last season)

emsmith

04-24-2006, 01:44 AM

Em,
Could you send this to Mark's Dad, Larry Haske's e-mail? He would love it!! THX...

What would you like me to send him?

potthole

04-24-2006, 01:59 AM

I think maybe she's referring to a link to this thread?

Mr.MelissaG915

04-24-2006, 11:04 AM

I thought brooms were for flying?

potthole

04-24-2006, 08:03 PM

So, today I got one of my pictures blown up to poster size, I think it turned out pretty cool! My school's print shop does them for $12 a pop, which isn't half bad of a price, in my humble opinion.

I should be going to Wednesday's game, so I'm going to bring along the poster, and show it to Burke, seeing as the poster is of him. I think he might enjoy getting to see his picture all big and such.

Seeing as prices at my school aren't too bad at all for this, I might look into making multiple posters this summer.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/potthole123/BHZ/School134.jpg

*Pardon the hair, I was out playing some baseball this evening, so I've got a bit of the dreaded hat hair.

JonBenke

04-24-2006, 10:17 PM

I am working on yet another CAMERON MAYBIN; artwork/poster...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/JonBenke/MaybinCam.jpg

...thoughts?

potthole

04-24-2006, 10:28 PM

Very sweet! If there are any pics of mine that I've posted, that you'd like to use, feel free to do so!

hueytaxi

04-24-2006, 10:46 PM

Very sweet! If there are any pics of mine that I've posted, that you'd like to use, feel free to do so!That's the spirit of the minor league thread! I've got to spend some time to learn this Photoshop disc.
Roger

potthole

04-24-2006, 11:10 PM

Very sweet! If there are any pics of mine that I've posted, that you'd like to use, feel free to do so!

In addition to this comment, if anybody (John Benke, or anybody else for that matter) wants to do something with any of the pics I've posted, but wants/needs a higher resolution version of the picture, just let me know, and I'll gladly hook you up with one.

JonBenke

04-25-2006, 05:43 AM

In addition to this comment, if anybody (John Benke, or anybody else for that matter) wants to do something with any of the pics I've posted, but wants/needs a higher resolution version of the picture, just let me know, and I'll gladly hook you up with one.
THANKS - I'll take that into consideration. Note to all with photos, I'm only doing this as a way to build my portfolio - went to school for Graphic Design.

ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

NATE

04-25-2006, 08:25 PM

ESPN is reporting that Tony Jaramillo, the Caps hitting coach, has resigned.

MelissaG915

04-25-2006, 09:23 PM

wonder why?

whitecapwendy

04-25-2006, 10:37 PM

ESPN is reporting that Tony Jaramillo, the Caps hitting coach, has resigned.

'Caps Hitting Coach Resigns

COMSTOCK PARK, MI - The Detroit Tigers announced today that West Michigan Whitecaps hitting coach Tony Jaramillo resigned to pursue interests outside of baseball. Jaramillo cited personal reasons for leaving the club and his resignation is effective immediately. The Tigers have not yet named a replacement.

Glenn Ezell, Tigers director of player development, said "It is unfortunate these circumstances arose. We were confident in his abilities, but Tony did what he felt was necessary at this time."

This season would have been Jaramillo's third with the Tigers' organization and the Whitecaps. He helped lead the Whitecaps to a Midwest League Championship in 2004. Before beginning his coaching career, Jaramillo played six seasons of professional baseball. Jaramillo currently resides in Duncanville, Texas.

http://www.whitecaps-baseball.com/PRESSBOX/PR2006/PR060425.html