Thursday, November 21, 2024

Jose Millares strove for majors over 7 seasons, made AA

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The Chicago Tribune caught up with the Kane County Cougars, including Jose Millares , in August 1991 about the challenges of playing minor ...
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Derek Bell got help from baseball school, saw 2 seasons

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Tracy High School catcher Derek Bell went with two of his teammates to Tony Gwynn's Baseball Camp in December 1987 and came back energi...
Sunday, November 17, 2024

Scott Sprick took his pro chance to high-A with Orioles

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New Orioles minor leaguer Scott Sprick started strong after signing in 1990, going 12 for 29, his hometown Grand Rapids Press wrote . Havin...
Saturday, November 16, 2024

Mike Thomas saw minors with Orioles, college FB with UNC

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New Orioles minor leaguer Mike Thomas took a break from his club in late July 1990 to return home - and play football, The Charlotte Observ...
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

John O'Donoghue wasn't drafted, but he made the majors

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John O'Donoghue wasn't drafted. He was actually signed as a free agent. But he still made the majors, in 1993 with the Orioles . Af...
Sunday, November 10, 2024

Ihosvany Marquez played, went to prison for Medicaid fraud

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After a six-season pro career that saw him only make it as high as high-A, Ihosvany Marquez moved into his post-playing career working odd ...
Saturday, November 9, 2024

Robert Burguillos went from Venezuela to pros, 18 games

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For a player out of Venezuela to make the major leagues, one scout in 1990 estimated that player would need about six years to make it, if ...