Archive for February, 2009

Memorial statue never arrives for St. Charles preschool - Chicago Daily Herald


Memorial statue never arrives for St. Charles preschool
Chicago Daily Herald, IL
But I would take a pass if someone offered me the job of working on the Elfstrom Stadium expansion for the Kane County Cougars. OK, stop laughing. I know that if someone put a hammer and nail in my hands we'd end up with a Three Stooges routine. ...

Cougars job fair draws crowd, older workers to Geneva - Chicago Daily Herald


Chicago Daily Herald

Cougars job fair draws crowd, older workers to Geneva
Chicago Daily Herald, IL
By Nancy Gier | Daily Herald Staff More than 300 people showed up Saturday to apply for part-time positions at the Kane County Cougars job fair in Geneva. "It was definitely the highest attendance we've had," said Cougars media relations coordinator ...

Green players given shot at spotlight

When their seemingly annual incessant injury issues interrupted what had been shaping up as a surprisingly successful season, the 2008 A's focused on the silver lining.

Pavano tosses two perfect frames in Indians debut

PHOENIX (AP) -- Carl Pavano made his debut for the Cleveland Indians, working two perfect innings in...

Denorfia’s double dashes day’s duel

With a perfect outing by Dallas Braden and a little seventh-inning rally, the Athletics collected their first Cactus League win in four tries by dropping the Indians, 1-0, on Saturday afternoon.

Inbox: Will Williams’ signing pay off?

This week's Inbox leads off with a fan inquiring about Jerome Williams' signing. Mychael Urban then offers his take on the situation and many more.

C's skipper loves to teach - Canada.com


C's skipper loves to teach
Canada.com, Canada
Magnante has a club just trying to compete at the World Baseball Classic. Rick Magnante will pilot South Africa again at the World Baseball Classic. Magnante, the Vancouver Canadians manager, is back again at the prestigious spring tournament as field ...

Randy Johnson makes debut for Giants

Randy Johnson was ready for anything in his San Francisco Giants debut -- even an attempt to steal h...

Oakland A’s Spring Training Battles: Pitchers

The Oakland A’s have a crowded major league spring training camp, with 63 players on-hand, the most since Billy Martin brought 80 players to camp in 1982. While only 25 of those players will break camp with the team, there are more who are likely to be key cogs for the A's over the next few years. We are taking a look at the position battles in camp this spring, starting with the pitchers.

Dykstra tries to emulate dad

PHOENIX (AP) -- Cutter Dykstra knows what made his dad a successful big leaguer, and he hopes to emu...

A’s downplaying Duchscherer’s elbow

The A's on Friday continued to downplay Justin Duchscherer's elbow issues, but they don't have any set plans for him to make his Cactus League debut.

A’s Eveland perfect in spring debut

Dana Eveland was perfect in his spring debut, getting three quick groundouts in the first inning and a groundout, a strikeout and a popout in the second.

Chiefs Individual Tickets On Sale Monday - OurSports Central (press release)


Chiefs Individual Tickets On Sale Monday
OurSports Central (press release), WI
The opener is set for Thursday April 9 at 6:30 PM against the Kane County Cougars. The game kicks off a six-game, seven-day homestand and the first 1500 fans on each night of the opening weekend will receive a 2009 Chiefs Magnet Schedule. ...

Q’s with A’s: Russ Springer

Russ Springer spent some time with MLB.com before the A's hit the field Friday morning, and he offered his thoughts on a variety of subjects.

C's skipper loves to teach - Canada.com


C's skipper loves to teach
Canada.com, Canada
Magnante has a club just trying to compete at the World Baseball Classic. Magnante, the Vancouver Canadians manager, is back again at the prestigious spring tournament as field boss of the South African side. Facing many of the best players on the ...

Tri-Cities briefs - Chicago Daily Herald


Tri-Cities briefs
Chicago Daily Herald, IL
The Kane County Cougars will hold their annual job fair from 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, Feb. 28 at Elfstrom Stadium, Cherry Lane at Kirk Road, Geneva. Cougars staff will spend the day interviewing applicants. Part-time positions are available for ...

Garciaparra to sign with A’s or retire

Quoting a Major League source, FOXSports.com reported Thursday night that Nomar Garciaparra is deciding between a one-year contract with Oakland or calling it quits after a 13-year career.

Fuentes makes debut as Angels’ closer

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Los Angeles Angels got their first look at the team's new closer and a peek...

Gallagher working back into rotation

Coming off a subpar season, righty Sean Gallagher enters Spring Training not guaranteed a spot in the A's starting rotation. But he hopes the two strong innings he pitched on Thursday are the beginning of him proving his case.

Gonzalez, Galarraga land in opportunity

Pitcher Edgar Gonzalez and catcher Joel Galarraga are becoming fast friends because the two non-roster invitees share a common goal: Neither can imagine going home right now.