Drafted by the Kansas City A’s in 1961, Ted Kubiak spent six years in the A’s minor league system primarily playing shortstop; however, when the A’s called him up in 1967, they wanted him to be a utility player. While…
Drafted by the Kansas City A’s in 1961, Ted Kubiak spent six years in the A’s minor league system primarily playing shortstop; however, when the A’s called him up in 1967, they wanted him to be a utility player. While…
On the Farm with the Manager of Lake Elsinore Storm – Jamie Quirk Coming out of high school, Jamie Quirk had a big decision to make. Should he sign with the Kansas City Royals, who drafted him with the 18th pick in…
August 27, 2013 by Wayne McBrayer with photos by Rebecca Herman ON THE FARM IN TUCSON, ARIZONA ~~WITH ROBBIE ERLIN, 2013~~ “T-Ball, sliding into 2nd and getting called out because you’re not allowed to slide” was what Robbie Erlin told us was…
August 24, 2013 by Wayne McBrayer with photos by Rebecca Herman ON THE FARM IN TUCSON, ARIZONA ~~WITH GREGORIO PETIT, JUNE 7-9, 2013~~ Baseball is a game of endurance. You start playing when you’re young with the hope that someday you’ll wear…
August 3, 2013 by Rebecca Herman We knew it was a sell-out and would be a crazy night in the Gaslamp – and that was certainly true. As usual, we entered early as season ticket holders. Thirty minutes later, the gates…