Miley returning with Scranton
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Dec 18, 2007 
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Chad Jennings reports that Dave Miley will return as manager of Class AAA Scranton.
Butch Wynegar and Alvaro Espinoza return as coaches. Rafael Chaves will replace Dave Eiland as pitching coach.
Haven’t heard who the Trenton and Tampa managers will be.
I’m thinking about going to a Scranton game on 5 April or so with my friend.
Should be freezing cold, but certainly worth it.
“Butch Wynegar and Alvaro Espinoza return as coaches.”
is this some sort of joke? Was Melido Perez not avialable?
i thought Espinoza was with Pittsburgh? or maybe that was 2 or 3 years ago…
Alvaro Espinoza was cool as a Yankee.
Any reason for Tony Franklin not to return as Thunder Mgr.? They were League Champs last year.
Migames: No joke. Wynegar and Alvaro were coaches at SWB last year. Here is something else NOT a joke: Bam-Bam Meulens has been the hitting coach for AAA’s Indianapolis Indians for three years.
Now that I know the Prospects in the system better, and since they actually have a chance of making the big league club nowadays, I’m gonna try and make a SWB, or Trenton game this year. Should be a good trip.
On another note, this is a pretty weak schedule, huh? Theres a few tough stretches against the Central, but there are a few chunks of awful teams. Interleague, Yanks play Pirates, Reds, Astros, Padres, and Mets. HOLY CROW, those are some weak teams. I guess I shouldnt get too excited since we did het swept by the Rockies last year. Has anyone checked out the Red Sox interleague schedule? It can’t be any easier than the Yanks. I’m starting to feel better about our chances to win the Division. Slightly better.
Jeez, I tried to find the Sox Schedule, and couldnt!!! Even checked a few of their blogs (I still feel sick). I guess they just dont have the same dedication as yankees’ bloggers.
Does anyone know who the Sox Play in interleague this year?
Okay found it. They play:
Brewers, Reds, Phillies, Cards, Astros, and Diamondbacks, each for 3 games.
So I do think its tougher than the yanks, but not by much.
Alvaro Espinoza had a cannon
I vaguely remember that Rafael Chaves had previously been a pitching coach elsewhere, with a good resume. Does anyone have any information on him?
OK, so I googled Chaves and saw that he used to be pitching coach for Seattle this past season. He was replaced by our own Mel Stottlemyre, ostensibly for having committed the crime of having the staff pitch to a 5.12 ERA (of course, the talent had nothing to do with it).
So why did we hire him to coach at Scranton? Any info?
I trust Hankenstein.
“Hankenstein”?
You would trust someone you call “Hankenstein”?
Alvaro Espinoza had no range but fielded everything he could get cleanly and his rookie year he hit .280 all singles. He was an old rookie and his performance was the highlight of the 89 season. Think of the Knicks and remember to appreciate what we’ve had the past 15 years with the Yankees because someday it’ll be 1989 again.
Joe–I trust people named ‘mom’ and ‘dad’. Hankenstein is downright angelic.
O/T but I came across this and found it totally unprofessional.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/s.....6?MSNHPHMA
mel-I’m 100% for animal rights, but PETA is overboard
Okay, Rebecca…(tongue in cheek)
PETA frequently goes overboard.
NEWSFLASH YANKEES: Kris Benson is not good at all. How are nine teams looking at Kris Benson? I guess half the mlb was looking at pavano, so why not? Thats why the excuse cash cant be blamed for signing pavano because ten teams wanted him… nine teams are interested in a below avg starting pitcher right now.
Even if Benson is the second-coming of Bob Gibson, he comes with too much baggage – his wife Anna.. Imagine the body posing in the Yankee locker room between Anna and A-Rod. The Yanks and us the fans don’t need Benson (Anna)
Who remembers the sound clip they used to always play on the Dan Patrick show?
Anna Benson, “I have huge breasteses”
Jaime Lynn Spears is pregnant. All over TMZ and ONTD.
I mentioned this earlier, but if anyone is planing to go to Baltimore next year, book now!! The rates are already out of sight. Plus the Hampton Inn, has a 3 night MINIMUM!! They gave me a total bs answer, that everyone was calling last year to stay the weekend, that is why they are doing it. HMM really if I had time to go see all 3 games, I’d need a room for Friday, and Saturday night, leaving on Sunday. So i’m not sure why they think people need 3 nights. Seems like it is to screw over Yankee fans. So in addtion to charging rack rate, they are looking for force people to book 3 nights. I’m going to call corp tomorrow to complain!
Damit I wrote something very long and it didn’t show up!! Anyway the long and the short of it is, if you are going to Baltimore next year, book your room now!!
Hampton Inn is a ahole company. They now have a 3 night minimum!! They do this when the Yankees or Soxs are in town. He made it like they were doing it to benefit us. I told him that was bs and was very wrong!!
PETA should go overboard. It’s good to make an example of torture-loving idiots like Vick.
I hope they start up another group called PETH: People for the Ethical Treatment of Humans. And I hope they go really overboard then. They could have Lyndie England and Rumsfeld inside the globe.
It’s not unprofessional. It’s brilliant. Everyone’s so complacent. At least it shakes you out of your apathetic lull.
Happy Holidays!
Isn’t she like 14?
Rebecca killed the blog again.
j/k
The best place to stay in Baltimore? The Abacrombie Badger Bed and Breakfast at 58 West Biddle Street, right near the Maryland Institute College of Art. Wonderful, warm, charming. A nice 20 minute walk down Charles Street will put you in the Camden Yards area.
Then I recommend Obrycki’s Crab House for an amazing dinner.
jennifer: 16
I stayed at the Hampton Inn last year and it was very nice, but they lose me as a customer, and I’m calling corp to tell them tomorrow. Whenever I went away that was always the first hotel I looked to stay at. Well now, I won’t ever stay at their hotel again. 3 day mimimum. This is not a beach resort (I understand it there). It is Baltimore, that I’ve had plently of people tell me they wouldn’t walk around there if there wasn’t a game going on.
Thrillington
What about recommendations for Little Italy?
Remember the way Tony Kubek used to announce Espinoza’s name? “Alvaro, Espinosssaa”. Is it just me?
Thrillington
Did you ever try Woodys Crab house? It is off of 95. Very good place and worth it!!
http://www.woodyscrabhouse.com/default.html
Well, Obrycki’s is technically in Little Italy.
But for Italian, do dinner at Sabatino’s, desert at Vaccaro’s.
Mel,
I lived for a long time near Norfolk VA (World headquarters for PETA). They are a loathsome organization. I say this as a pet owner who considers my dog a family member (what can I say, she’s adorable). There is a scandal brewing with them also. Allegedly they have been killing animals turned over to them for adoption. This is the website:
http://www.petakillsanimals.com/
O what tangled web we weave when first we inspire to deceive.
That sums up what is about to happen in the congress. The house will have two, not one hearing. Grassely and Shummer have each introduced bills tightening the laws relating to drugs.
Maybe after a few hearing, Selig will demand his money back from Mitchell.
Aren’t those Spears girls just so nice? Really. Both of them. Just so nice.
I’m actually glad my 9 year old daughter knows who both of them are so I can show her exactly what not to do with her life. Thankfully, however, the little strumpet will distract the media from the Mitchell Report for 24 hrs.
Murph – I’m out of touch…What are you referring to?
Joe look up a couple of posts. Jamie Spears is preggers and she is only 16!! Great role model those Spears girls are.
Joe:
A gossip newsflash: Britney Spears’16 year old sister Jamie is pregnant. Ain’t those celebrities grand?
I am such an old maid.
Yes, if you were a spears, youd be a grandma by now.
I hadn’t heard about Jamie; I thought Britney was the one who was having another baby. At least that was what was on the tabloid at CVS today. What a mess.
You know, I never liked Madonna, but one has to admit she was in charge of her life and never did anything without a plan. Didn’t like everything she did, but she was not out of control.
these girls ever heard of protection or the word “no” sad just sad
And I thought Britney was trash, at least she was married on legal.
married and legal.
Doreen: I agree.
McNamee was quoted in a December 10, 2006 news article on steroids as reportedly having said: “I never, ever gave Clemens or Pettitte steroids. They never asked me for steroids. The only thing they asked me for were vitamins.”391 McNamee told us that he was accurately quoted but that he did not tell the truth to the reporter who interviewed him. He explained that he was trying to protect his reputation.
This Guy is no Good
I just read the AP news release. What universe do these people live in? She’s 16 and they talk about the father as her “long time” boyfriend. That they started dating “in high school.” What drugs are they all on? Then she (Jamie Lynn) says she doesn’t recommend pre-marital sex. And her mom says she’s surprised because Jamie was always home at curfew. Whoa.
OK, major flashback time for me!
Butch Wynegar was the all-star catcher from Red Lion, in York County, PA, in the early ’70s, and I was the all-star catcher from Lancaster County, right next door at the time. Yes, I know, he went farther, yadda yadda, but we had a connection nonetheless.
But when he went to the Yankees, he was a nutcase. Couldn’t handle the pressure. Now I see he’s a coach in the minors! No way!
Good for Butch, and by the way, he’s a really good guy.
Well what time was curfew? Was it 9-10pm or 2 am. And like something can’t happen at 3pm in the afternoon? Geez is mom clueless or what?
Want an autograph:
http://www.sportsautosttm.com/butchwynegar.JPG
Doreen:
I offer some observations to assist us in enjoying the latest episode of “The Spears Girls.”
1) “long time†boyfriend: at least she knows who the father is.
2) (Jamie Lynn) says she doesn’t recommend pre-marital sex: but only because it leads to stretch marks and swollen ankles. At least Jamie Lynn hasn’t married an untalented white rapper or shaved her head. Yet.
3) her mom says she’s surprised because Jamie was always home at curfew: she just thought those muffled moans and groans in Jamie’s room were coming from the tv.
LEAVE BRITNEY’S SISTER ALONE !!
Seriously, Jamie Lynn sounds like alot of fun!!
I can’t wait for her reality show.
As for the teen pregnancy, I blame Giuliani dumping Donna Hanover on LIVE television!! Some example Hizzhonor (aka Yankee traitor) set for the “yoot” of America.
Karma that is hysterical!! Is that a man or woman?
that’s a long man.
Jennifer, that’s the biggest viral video of the year.
Nets lose 6 of thier last 7 games again why is Lawrence Frank still coaching this team ?
Mother Spears is an out of control hoot.
Jennifer:
Even I have seen that video before and I’m an old fart.
Uh-oh. Lindsay Lohan has a 13 year old sister.
Does the Betty Ford Center have a teen wing ??
Jennifer:
Be proud. It just means you have better things to do with your time.
I’m going to try to find some baseball news before this blog turns into Spears vs Lohan debates
Since we’re talking about Spears sisters, here’s another breaking news –
Researchers: Vacuum cleaners kill fleas as well as any poison
I read that Melky is now being held out of winter ball.
Brandon I found a bit of news.
I just reading that Pam Anderson’s 3rd marriage to a porn entrepreneur is on the rocks.
Damn. The Girl is just attracted to the wrong men!!
Karma I’m shocked!!
Lohan vs Spears ???
don’t forget the Philly anchorwoman Alycia Lane who faces 7 years in prison for punching out a NYC Cop.
who knew the off season would be so dramatic.
Thanks for the gossip update.
And people wonder why I follow baseball so closely.
George Mitchell suspects Britney used performance enhancing drugs!!
Hey:
Take the #3 train to Brooklyn. There’s a guy outside the Norstrand Avenue station selling Rolex watches. He wants to let them go for $10.00 each – cash.
Get back on the #3 and get off the New Lots Avenue station. Same thing – different guy.
Alfred???????????
WTF ?? the gansta’s guide to robbed Folex watches
What about Lohan vs Spears on ice?
I’d so pay to see it.
I’m low brow
Brandon,
Ouch. Sacramento was supposed to be a freebie.
I guess the spears gene runs in the family
“And people wonder why I follow baseball so closely.”
The baseball offseason is a soap opera for dudes.
Lohan:
1. Can’t sing
2. Can’t act
3. Can’t stay clean
4. Can’t say she’s very good looking
“4. Can’t say she’s very good looking”
She used to be, back when her hair was red and glossy and she still looked like a woman instead of a coked out 12 year old.
whozat,
You dirty old man. Those freckles will forever make her pubescent. lol. j/k
Yesterday I check in the place looks like the culinary institute, tonight it’s all about celebutards.
Deck the halls.
mel,
I mean seriouslky I still don’t know how Lawrence Frank is employed and if I’m Thorn make a damn move already I mean Chicago is getting upset w/ Tyrus Thomas dangle VC out there or how about Charlotte just do something. I have no NBA basketball to look forward to in the tri-state
& she’s from my hometown. Good ‘ol Merrick, NY, the home to Debbie Gibson & Amy Fisher.
Brandon-
Trade in your Rory Sparrow jersey for a Monta Ellis jersey.
Pete, thanks for the Pettitte poll. How about one on Roger? I’m curious.
“You dirty old man. Those freckles will forever make her pubescent.”
Come now! I’m almost certain she was legal for at least a month before she stopped eating food and dyed her hair.
Thatwasme: LMAO
Buddy: You know, I went to summer camp once and there were a few girls from Merrick, 12 year old Jewish girls (like me, mind), and they might have been the meanest people I ever met.
Brandon,
All I’s can say is that I want the Nets to turn it around quickly. Otherwise, they’ll start shopping Kidd and the first place they’ll look is LA. We want to keep Bynum and Farmar.
Rebecca-
Lindsay was in a movie called the Mean Girls.
Rebecca-
The girls you went to camp with is a microcasm of South Merrick, where Amy was from though not Lindsay, oddly enough.
Buddy-
dammit I don’t have a problem w/ Rory Sparrow, I don’t have a problem w/ Charles Oakley, I don’t have a problem w/ Xavier McDaniels, I don’t even have a damn problem w/ Anthony Mason !!!! Isiah Thomas !, Eddy Furry, Stephon Methamphatemines/Getinthetruck/Escapegoat/AWOLBury, Jamal “Chucky” is my middle name Crawford and Jerome fart the wrong way I turn into NBA’s Pavano James, those I have a problem with !!!!
James Dolan I have a problem with !
sorry it’s the way they make me feel
Buddy: Oh, I saw Mean Girls!
And dude, I could take the Nets loss, but WTF Devils?! This is embarrassing!
I love this blog.
i’ll never forget Espinoza moving from SS to the mound during a game.
Ok, So I am new to the Yankee family of Fans. Can anyone tell me alittle about the Triple A team in Scranton, and maybe some of the prospects that I should be watching out for this coming season?