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Vince Moore To Manage Shreveport

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

Vince Moore will be the manger for the Shreveport-Bossier Captains for the 2011 season: http://www.sbcaptains.com/news/default/4/333/   Here is the recap of the recent changes in managerial spots: Former Shreveport manager (for 2010 season) Ricky VanAsselberg goes to Grand Prairie with … Continue reading →

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Ricky VanAsselberg Named Grand Prairie Airhogs Manager

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

This week the Grand Prairie Airhogs named Ricky VanAsselberg as the team’s field manager for 2011: http://airhogsbaseball.com/News/tabid/55/PostID/487/AIRHOGS-NAME-VANASSELBERG-FIELD-MANAGER.aspx VanAsselberg managed the Shreveport Captains last year to the American Association championship.  He worked for new Airhogs general manager, Craig Brasfield, who was … Continue reading →

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John Harris Manager Of New Amarillo Sox

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

The new American Association independent minor league baseball team in Amarillo is going to be called the Amarillo Sox.  John Harris, who was involved with the previous Amarillo Dillas, is now going to be the Sox’s manager for 2011: http://www.americanassociationbaseball.com/cgi-bin/dist/news_new.cgi?id=1294263670 … Continue reading →

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News Regarding Na Koa Ikaika Maui Independent Baseball Team

Posted on November 24, 2010 by

This week has two major pieces of news regarding the independent baseball team in Maui, the Na Koa Ikaika Maui: New ownership group:  http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/543129/New-owners-of-Na-Koa-announced.html?nav=11 The departure of Cory Snyder as the team’s manager:  http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/543079/Snyder-takes-Double-A-job–GBL-merges.html The new ownership group has interests … Continue reading →

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Article About Former Independent Baseball Manager In Majors

Posted on September 30, 2010 by

Here is an article about former Amarillo Dillas manager, Daren Brown, who is now the interim manager for the Seattle Mariners: http://amarillo.com/sports/local-pro-sports/2010-09-30/its-been-surreal Here are his stats, including his days in the Texas-Louisiana League: http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=brown-001dar

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Edmonton Capitals Manager Suspended For Season

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

The Edmonton Capitals manager has been suspended by the Golden League for the rest of the season based on a supposed rant during a game: http://www.ballparkdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=2589 http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Edmonton+baseball+manager+resigns+after+homophobic+outburst/3374351/story.html If any of you have detailed information then please leave reputable sources on … Continue reading →

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Independent Baseball Manager’s College Baseball Background

Posted on August 10, 2010 by

Here is an article about Pete Incaviglia and his college baseball career at Oklahoma State: http://www.newsok.com/pete-incaviglia-and-his-once-in-a-lifetime-collegiate-career-headed-to-oklahoma-sports-hall-of-fame/article/3480957?custom_click=lead_story_title The article breaks apart some myths about Pete and mentions his induction into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Pete currently manages the Grand … Continue reading →

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Normal Cornbelters Manager Discusses Herzog Going Into Hall Of Fame

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Hal Lanier, manager of the Normal Cornbelters of the Frontier League, shares his thoughts on Whitey Herzog going into the Hall of Fame: http://www.bnd.com/2010/07/21/1336248/lanier-delighted-herzog-reaches.html

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Independent Baseball Manager Trivia

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

Here is some fun trivia about the independent baseball managers in the Atlantic League: http://www.ctpost.com/baseball/article/Atlantic-League-managers-provide-wonderful-576048.php This content was adapted from a column by Bob Wirz who runs the Independent Baseball Insider column which you can get at http://www.wirzandassociates.com

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Fun Interview With United League Managers

Posted on July 3, 2010 by

This is a fun article featuring interviews with two United League managers, Brady Bogart (Amarillo Dillas) and Al Gallagher (Coastal Bend Thunder): http://www.reporternews.com/news/2010/jun/28/calling-the-shots/ It is an interesting contrast as both managers have proven their strengths despite their different experiences in … Continue reading →

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