Former Illini Chris Robinson stays positive despite short trip to the bigs

It was less than two weeks ago when it was announced that former Illini catcher Chris Robinson made the jump to the Major Leagues.  Unfortunately for Robinson, that stint lasted all of three days.  Those of us Illini fans who remember Robbie when he played for the Illini have been…

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Illini Baseball find themselves closer to home this weekend

This weekend, the Illini head home.. almost.  They’re back in the state at least, playing Southern Illinois University down in Carbondale.  It’s a four-game weekend with a special Sunday game at Rent One Park home of the Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League.   Abe Martin Field Carbondale, IL…

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Former Illini catcher Robinson re-signs with Orioles

Congrats to former Illini catcher Chris Robinson.  He just re-upped with the Baltimore Orioles organization for the 2013 season.  That comes complete with an invite to 2013 Spring Training, by the way.  In 2012, Robinson batted .232 with 18 rbis with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.  A little background on Robinson……

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Former Illini catcher Robinson helps Team Canada to the World Baseball Classic

News comes to us from the London (Ontario) Free Press about former Illini catcher Chris Robinson.  Robbie, who is Ontario-born, is once again poised to help Team Canada in their bid in the World Baseball Classic. Robinson last played for the Illini during their championship season of 2005.  Since then…

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