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Oz MLB Players: January 2013

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Jan 30, 2013. Getting to know Team Australia. Will they rely on reputation and big league game time, or will they look to give some youngsters a go? These are all the questions we can mull over in the lead up to the tournament on 2 March. Yeah, yeah there are a few big arms missing from the list (Balfour, Blackley, Spence, Hendriks, Thompson etc). But so what? Chris Oxspring (SMP Images/JoeVella). Dushan Ruzic (SMP Images/Joe Vella). Warwick Saupold (SMP Images/Scott Powick). My gut feel is that the open...

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Oz MLB Players: February 2013

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Feb 22, 2013. Brett Roneberg chats about the World Baseball Classic. Roneberg after signing with the Marlins in 1996 (image credit: http:/ www.ronebergcairns.com). Sunday, 8 March 2009. Mexico City. Foro Sol Stadium - Mexico City. Roneberg is welcomed by his teammates after crossing the plate in the 09 WBC. Shortly after the final game of the campaign, after a humbling defeat at the hands of a vengeful Mexican team, coach Jon Deeble faced a press conference, with Roneberg by his side. Someone asked B...

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Oz MLB Players: Aussie baseballers invited to Spring Training 2013

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Feb 6, 2013. Aussie baseballers invited to Spring Training 2013. Spring training is just around the corner, and there will be plenty of Aussies (and ex-ABL imports) plying their wares in the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues. Image credit: MLB.com. Here is the initial list that I have identified as at today - I think it is quite comprehensive, but I may have missed some, if I have, let me know! The links will take you through to their MLB.com page. Allan de San Miguel - Catcher - Baltimore Orioles. Would be ...

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Oz MLB Players: August 2011

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Aug 23, 2011. Somewhat unfounded rumour creation. So, the ABL is right around the corner, just on the horizon, up around the bend, almost here, and I don't know about you, but I am getting excited. However, today I put together a few things that suggested there might be something better brewing. I am going to put it all out there - if I am wrong, I am wrong, and you can legitimately call me a crazy fanboy. But in the interests of making some sort of prediction, I offer the following:. Referencing special...

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Oz MLB Players: Feature Interview with Aussie prospect Josh Spence - Part One

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Apr 2, 2011. Feature Interview with Aussie prospect Josh Spence - Part One. In June 2010, Geelong born Josh Spence was picked up as a 9th round draft pick by the San Diego Padres. Spence has a lot of experience playing baseball in the College system, and went to the College World Series. After signing with the Padres in mid-2010, Spence appeared in 10 games through Rookie ball up to Class A. He compiled a record of 2-2, an ERA of 3.00 and struck out 42 hitters in 24 innings while walking just 7(! Josh, y...

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Oz MLB Players: Guessing the Team Australia WBC Roster

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Jan 15, 2013. Guessing the Team Australia WBC Roster. So the Team Australia roster for the World Baseball Classic is due to be released later this week. We have already seen the rosters for some other countries released, with some impressive players being selected. I thought I might turn my mind to who we could expect to see in the green and gold. I took a good look at the roster for the ' 09 WBC. As well as the ' Australia Series. Against the Sydney Blue Sox, and the ABL All Star Game. 34): played for A...

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Oz MLB Players: Getting to know Team Australia

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Jan 30, 2013. Getting to know Team Australia. Will they rely on reputation and big league game time, or will they look to give some youngsters a go? These are all the questions we can mull over in the lead up to the tournament on 2 March. Yeah, yeah there are a few big arms missing from the list (Balfour, Blackley, Spence, Hendriks, Thompson etc). But so what? Chris Oxspring (SMP Images/JoeVella). Dushan Ruzic (SMP Images/Joe Vella). Warwick Saupold (SMP Images/Scott Powick). My gut feel is that the open...

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Oz MLB Players: May 2011

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May 28, 2011. 2011 Players to Watch - Part Two. This is part two of a series focusing on the 2011 Oz MLB Players to watch. Today is a focus on some young up-and-comers in the lower levels of minor league ball. C - PERTH HEAT/ATLANTA BRAVES. LHP - MELBOURNE ACES/SAN DIEGO PADRES. After signing with the Padres in mid-2010, Spence appeared in 10 games through Rookie ball up to Class A. He compiled a record of 2-2, with an ERA of 3.00, and 42 strikeouts in 24 innings. Spence proved himself good enough to kic...

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Oz MLB Players: Rich Thompson talks with OzMLBplayers.com

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Jun 19, 2011. Rich Thompson talks with OzMLBplayers.com. Rich Thompson has been climbing his way through the Angels' ranks for a number of years now. He first reached the bigs in 2007, but it has not been until this year that he has really cemented a spot in the big leagues. I've been following Rich's progress since 2008 and have been excited to see him crack a spot in the major league squad. I was fortunate enough to get a short interview with the very busy Thompson last week. Following some outstanding...

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Oz MLB Players: Getting to know Team Australia Part Two

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Feb 2, 2013. Getting to know Team Australia Part Two. I offered some ramblings about what I thought the pitching options for Team Australia might look like. There's been a few interesting opinions expressed as a result, including:. So today I thought I might take a stab at a line-up card for the first game. Here's what I came up with:. Here's why I went with it. Once Beresford is in at short, the rest of the infield needs to fall into place. The next most obvious selection is to put Harman. Bloke a real ...