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……
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…
For those interested, local online magazine Smile Politely just published an article I wrote. It’s a summer wrap-up of Illinois baseball including highlights from summer leagues and minor league action of former Illini. Once again, I’d like to express thanks to Smile Politely’s interest in covering college baseball throughout the…
Those in the Champaign-Urbana area may already be aware that Champaign Mayor Don Gerard has his heart set on bringing a minor league baseball team to town. Last Tuesday’s city council meeting, a proposal was narrowly passed to use city resources to study possible stadium site locations. I attended the…
Former Illini Willie Argo is doing his best to keep his Princeton Rays in the race. They’re chasing after a wild card spot in the Appalachian League. Willie (left in his Orange and Blue days) is doing his part, hitting .400 in his last 10 games including a 9 for…
A sports intern from the University of Illinois is getting famous simply for playing a silly song at a minor league baseball game. Last week, Derek Dye, was booted from a Daytona Cubs baseball game by the dour umpire for playing the song. ‘Three Blind Mice’. Through the Fence Baseball…
Rumors have been flying but it’s pretty much official now. Jordan Parr and Kevin Johnson will no sign with their minor league teams and will return to the University of Illinois baseball team for the 2013 season. This Friday is the official deadline for big league teams to sign players…
Some former Illini in minors are starting out the month of July hot, it seems. Monday was especially productive for U of I alum as a total of four had a key rbi hit that night. Josh Parr’s bat helped win the game for the Yakima Bears (Class A Diamondbacks)…
The Chicago Tribune has a feature article on recent draftee Matt Milroy. He’s now playing for the Jamestown (NY) Jammers, a Class A Miami Marlins affiliate. “I’m staying busy working out, practicing every day, doing what I love to do,” Milroy said of his new routine. “It hasn’t been difficult…
The News-Gazette reported last Thursday that Matt Milroy signed a deal with the Miami Marlins. That’s great news! Milroy who was drafted in the 11th round, reportedly received a $100,000 signing bonus in the deal. He’ll start playing for the Jamestown Jammers in the Class A New York-Penn League. Fish…