7/09/2008

Catching up with...

The West Michigan Whitecaps:

July 1:
After loss, Whitecaps manager vows to shake it up

Whitecaps' Bourquin looking to change his luck
West Michigan Whitecaps infielder Ronnie Bourquin figured he had to do something to change his luck after suffering through a dismal first half of the season.

So the former Ohio State standout changed his uniform number, hoping the switched sparked an improved performance at the plate.
July 2:
Human Slinky delights crowd at Whitecaps game
The Human Slinky was hard to miss as it performed in front of a crowd of 3,050 during three innings of the West Michigan Whitecaps' game against the Fort Wayne Wizards.

"When I first saw it I thought it was pretty cool -- and weird at the same time," Haveman said. "But overall it was pretty creative."
Whitecaps shuffle lineup, earn win over Wizards

July 4:
Whitecaps starter Figaro taking success in stride
Alfredo Figaro doesn't think being the Midwest League's winningest pitcher is a big deal.
Whitecaps' Nardozzi settling into role as starter
It's only Paul Nardozzi's second year as a professional, so it's not like the Detroit Tigers will be calling for him soon.

On the other hand, every season is key for a minor-league pitcher who doesn't open eyes by lighting up the radar gun.
July 5:
No sweep for Whitecaps against Wizards

July 6:
Tucker scores winning run again for Whitecaps

July 7:
Whitecaps stay hot, slay Dragons on road

July 8:
Whitecaps struggle offensively in loss to Dayton

Ex-Tiger Rozema remembered with bobbleleg doll
Not a day goes by when former Detroit Tiger Dave Rozema doesn't hear something about his actions that took place at the Metrodome on May 14, 1982.

The Tigers were playing the Minnesota Twins when a bench-clearing brawl erupted and Rozema came running out of the dugout.

He attempted to deliver a flying karate kick to the Twins' John Castino, but he missed and tore ligaments in his knee.

Rozema was on the disabled list for the rest of the season after beginning the year 3-0 with a 1.63 ERA.
July 9:
New Whitecaps catcher carries on family tradition
Alex Avila was a Detroit Tiger long before he officially became a member of the team's organization.

As the son of Tigers assistant general manager Al Avila, Alex grew up around professional baseball. It wasn't until this year that Alex joined the Tigers as the team's fifth-round pick in the amateur draft.

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