Posted by Brian Schultz
The Winnipeg Goldeyes were busy over the holiday weekend, signing rookie right-handed pitcher Wes Alsup and activating left-handed pitcher Pete Gehle from the inactive list.
The Fish also placed right-handed pitchers Chris Allen and Dan Martony on irrevocable waivers for the purpose of granting their release.
Alsup, 26, played in the Seattle Mariners system last season, going 2-3 with a 8.74 ERA in a combined 22 appearance at the Rookie, Single-A and Advanced-A levels.
Posted by Brian Schultz
University of Winnipeg Wesmen men’s baseball team (HANDOUT)
The University of Winnipeg Wesmen men’s baseball team is getting a chance to step up to bat with the pros this weekend.
The Wesmen will take on the Winnipeg Goldeyes on Friday during a special exhibition game at 6 p.m. at Shaw Park.
“Once again we are very fortunate to have the opportunity to play the Goldeyes. They are a major supporter of our program and we appreciate everythng they do for us”, said Wesmen head coach Mike Krykewich.
Tickets are $5 and available at the Goldeyes’ ticket office.
The Fish won their pre-season game against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks on Monday 10-6. The two teams meet again tonight.
Posted by Brian Schultz
The Winnipeg Goldeyes will open up Shaw Park to fans on Saturday, May 4 during the team’s annual Open House.
Beginning at 10 a.m., the first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive a voucher for a free hot dog and soft drink. The team will take to the field at 11 a.m. for their first workout of the spring.
Posted by Brian Schultz
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed left-handed pitcher Edgar Osuna for the 2013 season.
The 25-year-old played six professional seasons since signing with the Atlanta Braves at the age of 18, but missed the entire 2012 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed infielder Nate Samson and left-handed pitcher Brendan Lafferty for the 2013 season.
Samson is a 25-year-old veteran who played seven seasons in the Chicago Cubs organization. He hit .271 with two home runs and 14 RBI in 75 games at Double-A Tennessee and batted .280 with three RBI in 19 games with Iowa last season.
Posted by Brian Schultz
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed rookie catcher Jordan Guida for the 2013 season.
The 24-year-old played with the Detroit Tigers last summer after a record-setting senior season in the NAIA with Tennessee Wesleyan College. In five games with the Tigers’ rookie team in the Gulf Coast League, he hit .467 and also appeared in one game at each of Single-A West Michigan of the Midwest League and Advanced-A Lakeland of the Florida State League.
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed outfielder Ryan Scoma for the 2013 season.
The 25-year-old comes from the Rockland Boulders of the CanAm League in exchange for future considerations.
“He’s a good athletic outfielder,” manager Rick Forney said in a release. “He possesses a lot of tools that you don’t really see on an everyday basis in independent baseball.”
Manitoba Public Insurance will soon offer specialty licence plates for motorcycles. (BLUEBOMBERS.COM)
Manitoba Public Insurance and the province are making specialty licence plates available for motorcyclists later this month.
Fans of the Winnipeg Jets, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Winnipeg Goldeyes will be able to purchase a specialty plate for their motorcycle for $70. The plates will go on sale Friday, April 19 at more than 300 Autopac locations across Manitoba. Firefighter motorcycle plates will be available later this summer.
Posted by Brian Schultz
Baseball fans van vote for the Winnipeg Goldeyes 20th Anniversary Team beginning today.
The team will consist of one catcher, first baseman, second baseman, third baseman, shortstop, designated hitter and closer, two utility players, three outfielders and five starting pitchers and relief pitchers.
Voting will be dona via Goldeyes.com and one ballot per day can be cast.
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed Canadian outfielder Tim Smith and Canadian left-handed pitcher Mark Hardy for the 2013 season.
Smith, 26, was a seventh round draft pick of the Texas Rangers in the 2007 MLB amateur draft. He played in their system for three years before joining the Kansas City Royals organization for two seasons and was in the Atlanta Braves system last season.
Posted by Brian Schultz
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed right-handed pitcher Patrick Keating and left-handed pitcher Allen Caldwell for the 2013 season.
Keating, 25, has played his first four professional seasons in the Kansas City Royals and served as the team’s closer at every level he played.
Looking to work with the Winnipeg Goldeyes this summer?
The baseball club is hosting Hiring Night on Wednesday, April 10 at Shaw Park from 4 to 7 p.m. The annual night will hire game day staff to work in fan services, concessions, parking and merchandise.
There is no pre-registration, but applicants are asked to bring their resumes to the ballpark.
– Staff
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