http://www.goldeyes.com Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:30:00 CDT http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:45:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/02-25-2010b.asp Brian Myrow’s quest to play in the Majors has literally taken him from coast to coast and back again. Nine years after the Yankees picked him up, Myrow is in big league camp with Pittsburgh as a non-roster invitee. [...] Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:30:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/02-25-2010.asp The menu known as the 2010 Goldeyes just added some Italian flavour. Winnipeg manager Rick Forney announced today the signing of right-handed hurler Joey Norrito. [...] Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:00:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/promotions/snowman.asp Take a whole lot of snow, add in some creativity and you could wind up with a night to remember at Canwest Park this season. From now until the end of February, the Goldeyes are holding a Build A Snowman contest. [...] Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:00:00 CST http://goldeyesbaseball.blogspot.com/2010/02/feb-10-office-blog-top-10-concerts.html In my last submission, I wrote about the top 10 concerts I ever saw. Today, it's the top 10 concerts, for whatever reason, I never got to see. [...] Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:00:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/02-10-2010.asp The youth movement continues on the Goldeyes pitching staff. Winnipeg manager Rick Forney announced today the signing of right-hander Stephen Flake. His arrival brings to 17 the number of players on the roster, seven of whom are pitchers. [...] Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:30:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/02-02-2010.asp Add another important piece to the puzzle known as the 2010 Goldeyes. Winnipeg manager Rick Forney announced today the signing of catcher Luis Alen. His arrival brings to 16 the number of players on the roster, six of whom are pitchers. [...] Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:00:00 CST http://the-nibble.blogspot.com/2010/01/january-28-wes-long-is-at-95-per-cent.html The 2009 Winnipeg Goldeyes season started out so promisingly for Wes Long. The 27-year-old Goldeyes shortstop was hitting .343 over the first 41 games with three homers, 15 doubles and 15 stolen bases in his first 166 at bats, and had just been named to the Northern League All-Star game. [...] Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:30:00 CST http://goldeyesbaseball.blogspot.com/2010/01/from-desk-of-gm-january-26-2010.html Last May, the Goldeyes committed to hosting the annual Relay for Life event at Canwest Park. Well, apparently it went well enough (besides a few tents blowing into the stands) that they asked if they could host it here again. [...] Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:00:00 CST http://the-nibble.blogspot.com/2010/01/january-25-winnipeg-fastballbaseball.html To be fair, it hasn't really been a "stadium" in about a decade. It sat on the east side of McPhillips Street and it's been maintained by the members of the Winnipeg Men's Fastball League for the past dozen years. Still, there was a time when Charlie Krupp Stadium was a haven for adult softball players and kids learning baseball. [...] Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:00:00 CST http://the-nibble.blogspot.com/2010/01/january-21-if-forney-is-comfortable.html Goldeyes manager Rick Forney and Ian Thomas's dad agree about almost everything. Except maybe the timing of the baseball season. [...] Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:00:00 CST http://the-nibble.blogspot.com/2010/01/january-19-patton-living-off-season.html Goldeyes outfielder Cory Patton has two passions. [...] Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:00:00 CST http://the-nibble.blogspot.com/2010/01/january-14-walker-says-goldeyes-defence.html If there is one thing about Goldeyes starting pitcher Ace Walker, it's that everyone who knows him, likes him. [...] Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:00:00 CST http://the-nibble.blogspot.com/2010/01/january-13-has-asanovich-got-real.html At the other end of the line, Goldeyes second baseman Josh Asanovich had a question. [...] Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:30:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/01-13-2010.asp The door on the Goldeyes clubhouse at Canwest Park continues to revolve. Winnipeg manager Rick Forney announced a pair of trades today. The first saw the rights to catcher Joe Billick dealt Tuesday to Joliet while the second saw the rights to outfielder Kurt Crowell dealt today to Sioux City of the American Association. [...] Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:00:00 CST http://goldeyesbaseball.blogspot.com/2010/01/clubhouse-blog-jan-12-2010.html Ok, I'll admit that I've been very delinquent in my efforts to maintain my contribution to the blog section of our baseball club's website. [...] Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:30:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/01-12-2010.asp Goldeyes manager Rick Forney continues to be a very busy man. Forney announced today the signing of right-handed pitcher Casey Hodges. At the same time, catcher Brett Wallace was added to the roster, bringing to 15 the number of players under contract for the 2010 season, six of whom are pitchers. [...] Fri, 8 Jan 2010 09:30:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/01-08-2010.asp It's like the holiday season all over again for Goldeyes fans. Winnipeg manager Rick Forney announced today the return of right-handed pitcher Ace Walker. There are now 13 players on the 2010 roster, five of whom are pitchers. [...] Thu, 7 Jan 2010 10:30:00 CST http://goldeyesbaseball.blogspot.com/2010/01/from-desk-of-gm-january-7-2010.html In order to keep things fresh on this blog, I will be dropping in various top ten lists throughout the year. Below is the inaugural top ten list of 2010. [...] Wed, 6 Jan 2010 13:00:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/01-06-2010.asp Add two new names to the Winnipeg roster. Goldeyes manager Rick Forney announced today the signing of outfielder Lee Ellis and left-handed pitcher Austin Donmoyer. There are now 12 players on the 2010 roster, eight of whom are position players. [...] Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:00:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/12-11-2009.asp Goldeyes fans received another Christmas present today and it was personally delivered. Manager Rick Forney announced today the signing of shortstop Wes Long. [...] Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:00:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/12-19-2009.asp On the shortest day of the year, the Goldeyes roster got a little bit longer. Manager Rick Forney announced today the signing of outfielder Cory Patton and pitcher Antony Bello. They are the ninth and tenth players on the 2010 roster, seven of whom are position players. [...] Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:00:00 CST http://the-nibble.blogspot.com/2009/12/december-15-brown-kicking-back-and.html Dee Brown is thrilled to be back with the Goldeyes. He's also thrilled that he's spending the winter, not in Winnipeg, but home in Florida not far from downtown Orlando. [...] Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:00:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/12-11-2009.asp In a week of some pretty big signings, this one is quite literally the biggest. Goldeyes manager Rick Forney announced today the return of designated hitter Juan Diaz. [...] Wed, 9 Dec 2009 09:00:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/12-09-2009.asp The Northern League's best will get to strut their stuff in Arizona in July when they head to the Grand Canyon State to meet their counterparts from the Golden League in an all-star game. [...] Tue, 8 Dec 2009 10:30:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/12-08-2009.asp Despite some extremely cold weather, Winnipeg fans will certainly be warmed with today's news out of Canwest Park. Goldeyes manager Rick Forney announced today the return of second baseman Josh Asanovich. [...] Mon, 7 Dec 2009 09:30:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/12-07-2009.asp The gifts keep coming for Goldeyes fans. Winnipeg manager Rick Forney announced today the return of infielder Vince Harrison. [...] Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:30:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/12-04-2009.asp With Christmas just three weeks away, Goldeyes manager Rick Forney is in a very giving mood, as in giving fans plenty of reason to get excited about the coming season. Forney announced today the return of outfielder Dee Brown. [...] Thu, 3 Dec 2009 09:00:00 CST http://goldeyesbaseball.blogspot.com/2009/12/clubhouse-blog-december-3-2009.html It's that time of year again. No, not preparing for the holidays (well that too!), but to start putting the club together for the upcoming season. [...] Wed, 2 Dec 2009 16:00:00 CDT http://the-nibble.blogspot.com/2009/12/december-2-between-golf-games-zach.html Goldeyes southpaw Zach Baldwin says that if it wasn't for our winters, he'd consider mov to Winnipeg full time. [...] Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/12-02-2009.asp The one new name on the Winnipeg roster has been joined by a couple that are familiar. Manager Rick Forney announced today the signing of southpaws Zach Baldwin and Ian Thomas. Both were with the club in 2009 and, along with outfielder Aharon Eggleston, bring to three the number of players under contract for 2010. [...] Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:00:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.ca/catalog/index.html Brown or army green Logo T-Shirt or Pop Fly Cap only $10 each. [...] Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:00:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/11-30-2009.asp Kevin West is heading south. Goldeyes manager Rick Forney announced today that the Cincinnati Reds have signed outfielder Kevin West. He becomes the 58th member of the Goldeyes to move on to organized ball after playing in Winnipeg. [...] Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:00 CST http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/11-27-2009.asp Teammates in 2009 with the Goldeyes, Juan Diaz and Kevin West find themselves as opponents these days in Colombia. The two sluggers are among a handful of players with ties to Winnipeg that have extended their respective seasons by playing winter ball. [...] Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CDT http://goldeyesbaseball.blogspot.com/2009/11/from-desk-of-gm-november-24-2009.html It was another great year for the Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation, which means it's going to be another great year for children's charities in Manitoba. [...] Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:00:00 CDT http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/11-24-2009.asp With their fans still enjoying almost baseball-like weather in Winnipeg, the Goldeyes have signed their first player for 2010 and what a big signing it is. Manager Rick Forney announced today the acquisition of two-time Northern League all-star outfielder Aharon (erin) Eggleston from the Kansas City T-Bones for pitcher Andrew Cruse and a player to be named later. [...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 CDT http://the-nibble.blogspot.com/2009/11/november-18-forney-excited-to-be-back.html It's November. That means, for Goldeyes manager Rick Forney at least, it's officially Telephone Season. [...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 CDT http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/11-18-2009.asp Three weeks ago, the Goldeyes learned who they will play next year. They learned today who will lead them. [...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:30:00 CDT http://the-nibble.blogspot.com/2009/11/november-18-top-10-greatest-goldeyes-of.html In a recent issue of Sports Illustrated, Yankees lover Bob Costas picked his list of the Greatest Yankees of All-Time. It wasn't a tough list to compile. [...] Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:30:00 CDT http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/11-16-2009b.asp Darrick Jones has been given credit where credit is certainly due. At the Baseball Manitoba awards dinner in Brandon on Saturday, Jones was honoured as the top Senior AA player in the province following a season to remember. [...] Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:30:00 CDT http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/11-16-2009.asp The sixteenth edition of the Winnipeg Goldeyes/Princess Auto Holiday Camp will take place on Saturday, December 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m at the University of Winnipeg's Duckworth Centre. Goldeyes manager Rick Forney will act as head instructor and be joined by several Goldeyes past and present, including all-star shortstop Wes Long, pitcher Donnie Smith, catcher Troy Fortin and outfielder Charles Peterson. Also on hand will be some of the finest clinicians from Baseball Manitoba. [...] Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:00 CDT http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/11-13-2009.asp The Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation will accept funding requests from registered children's charities from Monday, November 16 through Tuesday, December 15 for monies generated during the recently-concluded Northern League season. [...] Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/11-12-2009.asp Goldeyes manager Rick Forney has taken the first of what will be many steps to put another winning team on the field next year. [...] Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:00:00 CDT http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/10-29-2009.asp Winnipeg will welcome the Northern League's newest expansion team to its inaugural season when action gets underway in May. Goldeyes general manager Andrew Collier announced the team's 2010 schedule today, one that sees Winnipeg begin the season at home on Thursday, May 20 against the Lake County Fielders. [...] Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:00:00 CDT http://www.mbhof.ca/ The inductees include outstanding players, builders, teams, and two families, who have left their legacy both on and off the baseball field. [...] Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:00 CDT http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/10-26-2009.asp The roster of the Northern League's newest expansion club has begun to take shape. [...] Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:00:00 CDT http://www.goldeyes.com/pages/news/mediaReleases/2010/10-19-2009.asp Add Adam Frost's name to the ever-growing list of Winnipeg Goldeyes picked up by Major League organizations. [...]