Cleaning out the notebook
Here are some things that have happened around the Frontier League in the last week:
* In addition to Fran Riordan leaving Kalamazoo as manager, Joe Rosenhagen, the Kings' general manager, wont' be back in 2010.
In a Kalamazoo Gazette story today, Kings owner Bill Wright said the search for a new manager has centered around one person. When asked if the rumor was true that former Wild Things manager Greg Jelks is the top candidate, Wright said, "I don’t know, is he?"
Rosenhagen said he's leaving because of financial reasons.
"It’s the last thing I wanted to do,” Rosenhagen told the newspaper. "I have to leave for financial reasons. It’s been a challenge, because five years ago I took a pay decrease. I haven’t had an increase since. I’ve personally done everything I could to try to help the organization out by maintaining the salary. I do have two children in college and I needed to try to go out and make some more money.”
* As Bob Gregg commented, Kevin Rouch has left the FL. Rouch has served as deputy commissioner and the league's legal counsel for several years. His first association with the FL was as the Chillicothe Paints' broadcaster. During one less-than-memorable game in Johnstown, Rouch uttered a famous line about ambidextrous pitcher Jamie Irving, who was pitching left-handed until late in the game, when he decided to start an inning throwing right-handed.
When Rouch realized what was happening, he told his radio audience, "Jamie Irving is relieving himself on the mound with his right hand." Not once, but twice.
Rouch, who has terrific sense of humor, still jokes about that call. When he visits CEP, Rouch likes to talk about the night of the first game in Wild Things history. That's when a guard for then-Gov. Mark Schweiker tried to have Rouch removed from the field prior to the pregame ceremonies. Apparently, Rouch didn't look official.
Rouch will now have more time to devote to his law practice. He also teaches sports law in Columbus.
* One managerial job has been filled and another vacated.
Steve Brook, who only two years ago was pitching for River City, has been named the Rascals' manager. Brook has been River City's pitching coach. He replaces Chad Parker, who guided the Rascals to within one win of the league championship.
Thommy Thompson has resigned as Windy City's manager to take a job in the Chicago White Sox organization. One odd thing I noticed about Thompson is that he tapes his wrists for each game. Strange.
The ThunderBolts are expected to name their new manager tonight.
* Former Wild Things outfielder Tim Alberts was acquired by Windy City in trade with Joliet of the Northern league. Windy City sent pitcher Ross Stout, who went 24-8 in two seasons with the ThunderBolts, to Joliet.
* The Oakland County Cruisers will break ground on their new $8.5 million stadium Thursday. The park is being called The Diamond at The Summit.
* In addition to Fran Riordan leaving Kalamazoo as manager, Joe Rosenhagen, the Kings' general manager, wont' be back in 2010.
In a Kalamazoo Gazette story today, Kings owner Bill Wright said the search for a new manager has centered around one person. When asked if the rumor was true that former Wild Things manager Greg Jelks is the top candidate, Wright said, "I don’t know, is he?"
Rosenhagen said he's leaving because of financial reasons.
"It’s the last thing I wanted to do,” Rosenhagen told the newspaper. "I have to leave for financial reasons. It’s been a challenge, because five years ago I took a pay decrease. I haven’t had an increase since. I’ve personally done everything I could to try to help the organization out by maintaining the salary. I do have two children in college and I needed to try to go out and make some more money.”
* As Bob Gregg commented, Kevin Rouch has left the FL. Rouch has served as deputy commissioner and the league's legal counsel for several years. His first association with the FL was as the Chillicothe Paints' broadcaster. During one less-than-memorable game in Johnstown, Rouch uttered a famous line about ambidextrous pitcher Jamie Irving, who was pitching left-handed until late in the game, when he decided to start an inning throwing right-handed.
When Rouch realized what was happening, he told his radio audience, "Jamie Irving is relieving himself on the mound with his right hand." Not once, but twice.
Rouch, who has terrific sense of humor, still jokes about that call. When he visits CEP, Rouch likes to talk about the night of the first game in Wild Things history. That's when a guard for then-Gov. Mark Schweiker tried to have Rouch removed from the field prior to the pregame ceremonies. Apparently, Rouch didn't look official.
Rouch will now have more time to devote to his law practice. He also teaches sports law in Columbus.
* One managerial job has been filled and another vacated.
Steve Brook, who only two years ago was pitching for River City, has been named the Rascals' manager. Brook has been River City's pitching coach. He replaces Chad Parker, who guided the Rascals to within one win of the league championship.
Thommy Thompson has resigned as Windy City's manager to take a job in the Chicago White Sox organization. One odd thing I noticed about Thompson is that he tapes his wrists for each game. Strange.
The ThunderBolts are expected to name their new manager tonight.
* Former Wild Things outfielder Tim Alberts was acquired by Windy City in trade with Joliet of the Northern league. Windy City sent pitcher Ross Stout, who went 24-8 in two seasons with the ThunderBolts, to Joliet.
* The Oakland County Cruisers will break ground on their new $8.5 million stadium Thursday. The park is being called The Diamond at The Summit.
Labels: Bill Wright, Fran Riordan, Joe Rosenhagen, Kevin Rouch, Steve Brook, Thommy Thompson, Tim Alberts
posted by Chris Dugan at
9:55 AM
10 Comments:
Is the grass still growing at the park or have they started taxpayer turf?
grass still growing, papers approved, dozers coming, perhaps this week.
So which players do you think will for sure be back next year?
Taxpayer turf, returning players. If you want to know the answers with no BS then call the Wild Things front office to get honest, up-front information. They would never attempt to stonewall you if you would just approach them and let them know you really are interested in what is going on. LOL!
Ron Wilson
"LOL! Ron Wilson"
still crochety, even after an extra hour's sleep saturday night. how sad.
still crochety, even after an extra hour's sleep saturday night. how sad.
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Don't cry too hard for me. I'll get plenty of sleep when I die!
No sense of humor, how sad!!! That's what happens when you live in Mayberry too long!
Ron Wilson
Sorry Ronnie, I just don't think your constant "condemnable" sense of humor is at all amusing. You seem to derive great pleasure from your condemnation of all that do not indulge in all your ridiculous rhetoric.
Sorry Ronnie, I just don't think your constant "condemnable" sense of humor is at all amusing. You seem to derive great pleasure from your condemnation of all that do not indulge in all your ridiculous rhetoric.
November 4, 2009 10:00 AM
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No problem Anon, you have a perfect right to NOT read my post! You should exercise that right more often, That would be a great way to avoid placing undue stress on yourself. I won't stop posting SO, I suppose you better stop reading!
Ron Wilson
BTW: Your parents either had no creativity when it came to choosing a name for you, OR you are just a pure coward! I suspect it is the latter.
Your parents either had no creativity when it came to choosing a name for you, OR you are just a pure coward! I suspect it is the latter.
November 5, 2009 8:38 AM
Ron,
You are right about the coward thing.
This guy works in the Wild Things and his initials are WH
Mike
You are right MIKE, Ronnie is never wrong, just ask him! My name is Joe, or is it Sam, or is it Bill, or is it anonymous, what's the difference MIKE!!
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