Rockies DFA Former Wizard, Juan Rincon
Former Fort Wayne Wizards pitcher, Juan Rincon was designated for assignment Saturday by the Colorado Rockies to make room for right-hander Esmil Rogers. Rincon is a 10-year MLB veteran. “He was still...
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Lance Zawadzki Makes MLB Debut
After waiting a couple days since being called up, former Fort Wayne Wizard, Lance Zawadzki made his MLB Debut. Slotted for eighth in the starting lineup, Zawadzki came to the plate in the bottom have...
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Luis Durango Called up by Padres
Former Fort Wayne Wizards speedster, Luis Durango has been called up by the San Diego Padres. Durango made his MLB debut last season as a September call up. He’s got virtually no power threat, but is...
View ArticleFormer Wizards in Recent Minor Moves
Was just checking on Minor League transactions via Baseball America. Here’s some WizCaps notes I thought I would mention: The Yankees have added former Wizards and veteran MLB catcher, Chad Moeller to...
View ArticleWizards Where R They?: Michael Restovich
In late 1998, a young Michael Restovich joined the Fort Wayne Wizards. He batted .444 in 11 games. Had the Wizards remained an affiliate of the Twins in 1999, Fort Wayne would have seen him back at the...
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An Open Letter to Matt Bush – I’m Rooting For You
Every year, it never fails. Draft time appraoches and bloggers, columnists, and self-reightous sports pundits are quick to point to the San Deigeo Padres when they selected you number one overall. They...
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WizCaps Where R They? – Paul McAnulty
Paul McAnulty was selected in round twelve (355th overall) by the San Diego Padres in 2002. In 2005, he made his Major League Debut with the Padres and saw Big League action in each of the next three...
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Padres Moves Include Fort Wayne Alumni
The San Diego Padres have made some moves that include three former Fort Wayne players. The first TinCap to hit the Majors, Mat Latos has been placed on the 15-day disabled list. Latos has a strained...
View ArticleTravis Chick Signs Minor League Deal with Bucs
Several sources on the Internet are reporting that former Fort Wayne Wizards pitcher, Travis Chick has signed a Minor League deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates have signed 26-year old righty...
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Cedric Hunter Scores in MLB Debut
After a hot spring, Cedric Hunter made the Padres Opening Day roster. Then, Cameron Maybin made Hunter’s debut possible. After hitting a game-tying two-out home run in the bottom of the ninth, the game...
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