Tagged: Chicago Cubs
Droppings from the Nest, July 24th
It’s funny how my body is trained. When 5:00 rolls around I have to literally tell myself I can go home and not to the stadium.
Oddly enough, I ended up going to the stadium anyways. We were hosting a company picnic there, and even though I wasn’t scheduled to work the event, I thought I would stop by just to say hi anyway.
I guess it’s just hard for me to get out of the routine of going to the stadium every night.
Anyway, on to the droppings:
- The Idaho Statesman recaps last night’s 6-2 win over Eugene.
- The Idaho Press-Tribune also recaps last night’s game, noting Andres Quezada’s first win of the season.
- Outside the Press Box, the sports blog of Wichita State University’s student newspaper The Sunflower Times takes a look at Wichita native Logan Watkins and his recent hitting streak (which he extended to 15 games last night!)
- Also, check out my newest article “Fast Food Culture in the Clubhouse” on www.boisehawks.com.
Additionally, I just got word that the Hawks have added LHP Chris Rusin to the roster. He will join the team in Eugene tonight.
Rusin was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 4th round (140th overall)
of the 2009 draft out of the University of Kentucky. At UK, the
southpaw recorded a 7-4 season with 108 strikeouts. Rusin is coming to
Boise from Mesa where he’s pitched five innings for the AZL Cubs,
allowing one hit, walking three and strking out two.
Droppings from the Nest, July 22nd
Happy belated birthday to Hawks infielder George Matheus who turned 21 yesterday. Feliz Cumpleanos, George!
Matheus’ birthday (and balloons during the post-game interview) was the highlight of the evening, as the Hawks loss to Salem-Keizer 8-6 last night, evening the series.
Now let’s get to those droppings:
- Will Love of the Idaho Press-Tribune chatted with the Cubs minor league strength coach Doug Jarrows, taking a look at how the Hawks stay in shape.
- The Idaho Statesman recaps last night’s loss to the Volcanoes but also speculates on the possibility of Cubs No.2 draft pick D.J. LeMahieu might be joining the Hawks soon.
Additionally, RHP Joe Simokaitis was promoted to the Daytona Cubs
(High-A) after the game. He pitched 9.1 innings for the Hawks with a
8.68 ERA,
allowing 14 hits, nine runs (all earned), walking three and striking
out five. Simokaitis, a former short stop made the transition to
pitcher this year.
Droppings from the Nest, July 4th
Happy Fourth of July, everybody! Although…today feels more like Christmas in July than the Fourth. Why, you ask?
Cubs No. 1 draft pick Brett Jackson has been added to the Hawks roster and is expected to join the team at tonight’s game!! I hope Jackson will be able to give the guys a boost–especially after last night’s 12-0 loss to the Dust Devils.
On to the droppings:
- The Idaho Press-Tribune recaps last night’s 12-0 massacre by Tri-City.
- The Idaho Statesman offers a quick snippet on last night’s loss.
- Channel 6 looks at the Hawks’ continual slide.
Community Appearance Adventures: Mascots, Main Street Mile and Mucho Imagination
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Imagine this: You’re driving down the road, minding your own business when you see the reflection blue lights flashing in your rear-view mirror…yep a copper.
“Why do you have a giant potato in your front seat?”
“You see, sir, I work for the Hawks. And I had to drive Spud from the mascot race back to the stadium.”
“Do you realize you cannot see out of the right side of your car?”
“Um, yes sir…but…Spud doesn’t fit in my trunk or my backseat…the front seat was my only option…I mean, sir, what do you suggest? Would you like to escort Spud in your backseat?”
That is exactly the scenario playing through my head as I cruised past (as unassumingly as I possibly could) a Boise police officer Friday afternoon…with a giant potato riding shotgun.
Oh the adventures of community appearances.
Last Friday was the Main Street Mile’s “A Mile for Men’s Health.” Main Street Mile is a non-profit whose mission is to eradicate prostate cancer as a life threatening disease by advancing awareness, education and screenings. As part of the event, Humphrey and Spud ran in the Mascot Scamper (hence the reason for a giant potato in my car).
While neither Humphrey nor Spud made it into the top three, they did put in a great effort. And both did an awesome job pumping up all of the kids for their race, the Meadow Gold’s Children’s Half Miler.
But supporting Spud in Humphrey in their race wasn’t the only reason my boss, Kristen Nimmo and I were there–the Boise Hawks have partnered with the Main Street Mile and will be “batting for men’s health.”
The Hawks will be contributing funds to the Main Street Mile through our “Jersey Off Their Backs” program by wearing replica 1978 Chicago Cubs jerseys various times throughout June and July. The jerseys will be auctioned off on BoiseHawks.com through July 31, with bidding coming to a close at 8 p.m. MST. All proceeds will benefit prostate cancer research and awareness.
Don’t forget to bid on your favorite Boise Hawks player’s jersey before it’s too late!
A Bird's Eye View 