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Clapp & Klassen give insight to another side of the steroids story

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Duman in Bus Ride Archive

Stubby Clapp, Lexington Hitting Coach and Astros Minor Leaguer Danny Klassen are interviewed about minor leaguers who feel steroid users kept them from playing in the bigs.  The Canadian article mentions a former minor leaguer who is considering a class action lawsuit against MLB because those not using were at a disadvantage and were harmed from realizing potential earnings.

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“It’s easy to feel cheated,” said the 32-year-old Klassen, who lives in Scottsdale, Ariz. “It’s easy to feel sorry for yourself when you’re trying to do things the right way and other guys are going  past you.”.. .”Anyone who wanted them could have gotten them, but I didn’t know what affect it would have down the road,” he six-foot, 190-pound Klassen said.

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“I don’t have millions, but I have my dignity,” he said. “I’m more satisfied with how I got there and can look my wife, my sons, my mom and dad and family in the eye and have a clean conscience.”

Klassen, Minor News, Steriods, Stubby Clapp

Torrence on whirlwind year

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Duman in Bus Ride Archive

In preparation for the BCS game tonight, Devon Torrence talks about his “humbling experience” in Greeneville & Columbus:

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“It’s kind of a blur, everything went so fast,” said Torrence, a true freshman receiver who caught four passes for 31 yards in seven games this season. “I was hitting baseballs, now I’m trying to catch passes. I was at corner, then went to receiver. It’s been fun, though. I had to learn a lot of stuff this year, that’s for sure.”

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“It’s been a humbling experience,” he said. “When I got to (Greeneville), I was striking out like crazy. … Then I get here and I’m used to scoring, and I don’t score a touchdown all year. I’m just taking it stride-for-stride.

Devon Torrence, Greeneville, Minor News

Salem’s new pitching coach a friend of Wade

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Duman in Bus Ride Archive

From the Scranton PA paper

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“The big thing for me is that he and I are getting back together,” Ruby said. “It’s kind of a nice little reunion for us. We respect each other tremendously.”

Wade, a Carbondale native, and Ruby have been friends ever since Ruby worked with Wade in the Phillies organization. Ruby joined the Phillies in 1998 when Wade was the team’s general manager. Ruby went on to serve as Triple-A pitching coach, minor league pitching coordinator and minor league director before leaving for the Pirates in 2002.

Ed Wade, Minor News, Salem

The Night Before Christmas (A Visit From Ed Wade)

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Andyzipp in From Left Field

Submitted by Farmstro
December 2007

Twas the night before Christmas in the Farmstro house
Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.
The caller IDs were turned on with great care
In hopes Ed Wade’s number soon would be there.Read More

Reineke interview

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Duman in Bus Ride Archive

His hometown paper caught up with him.  Here is what he had to say:

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“Overall I was happy,” admitted Reineke of the Fall League. “It’s a tough league for pitchers with the layoff from the season until the Fall League begins. You have to kind of shake off the rust and it was good to be out there against the talent that is there.”

On joining the 40 man roster

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“A lot of guys at this level don’t really care what club they’re with, but I really like the Astros. Hopefully someday I’ll make it (to the big leagues) with them. It’s an honor, but by no means is the end. I know I have a long ways to go….”Honestly it was about 50/50 if they would,” added Reineke about the Astros purchasing his contract. “I understand the business side of baseball and I’m 25 and getting to the age where it’s time to do something.”

On off season workouts:

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“Right now I’m just working out and resting my arm and getting the tendenitis out and the rest has helped,” said Reineke. “I’m trying to get my legs in shape and building up my endurance.”

Minor News, Reineke

Brett Robinson gets local press

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Duman in Bus Ride Archive

Brett Robinson (AKA Dewey’s boy) gets some local press for returning to college:

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He said Monday that he will graduate Dec. 15 with a double major in criminology and sociology.

And his notable season in Greeneville:

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“I was happy with my season, especially as long as it was,” said Robinson, who resumed studies when the season ended.

Robinson struck out 25 and walked one in 291/3 innings for Greeneville.

Robinson relied on his fastball, curve and change-up but said he started working on a cutter late in the season.

Greeneville, Minor News, Robinson
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