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Boise Hawks Yearbook Madness
To commemorate the soon-to-be-over 2009 season I am resorting back to my high school days and sharing a little Boise Hawks Yearbook Madness with you. I asked the guys to nominate each other for the Boise Hawks Who’s Who and also vote on the Boise Hawks Top 5 Faves. Check it out below.
And don’t forget to check out our Boise Hawks Yearbook Madness photo album here!
With his sharp duds and outgoing personality it is hard not to picture Hernandez in front of a camera. He even gave the front office a taste of his future reality show when he taught us a few a few salsa moves last homestand.
Most likely to break out in song…#7 SS Hak-Ju Lee and #8 OF Jae-Hoon Ha
Known for their stellar rendition of Ruben Studdard’s “Superstar,” Lee and Ha are the karaoke favorites of this year’s squad. Both guys are big fans of American music and often use their Ipods to learn the lyrics to their favorite songs–and more English. I think the word “angelic” has even been used to describe their voices.
Most likely to pull off the biggest clubhouse prank…#21 RHP Josh Lansford
Maybe it’s the fact that he is a “vet” so to speak or maybe it’s that Cubs hoodie he always wears (I mean you could hide a lot of prankster stuff in there), but there is no surprise that Lansford would be responsible for pulling off the biggest clubhouse prank. He’s so stealthy…I haven’t even heard what his “big prank” is.
Most likely to read on the bus…#19 RHP Danny Keefe and #14 2B Logan Watkins
When you walk into the clubhouse, these guys’ lockers look more like library shelves than lockers. Keefe and Watkins can often be caught reading on the bus or in the clubhouse before the game. Their favorite books? Happens to be the same thing–the Harry Potter series.
Most likely to start their own charity…#9 C Matt Williams
Williams has always been drawn to helping those less fortunate and has displayed that sort of attitude several times this year while participating in the Kids Club Baseball Camp and other community events. If he wasn’t a professional baseball player, Williams has said that he would like to be a youth pastor.
Most likely to offer a pep talk…#24 IF George Matheus
Also coming in second in the “Most likely to talk your ear off” category, it seems that all of Matheus’ chatter is encouraging. On the field, he combines the right amount of light-heartedness and focus to uplift his teammates. And as one of the bilingual players on the team, no one misses out on Matheus’ pep talks.
Most likely to learn the steps from a music video…#28 OF DJ Fitzgerald and Pitching Coach David Rosario
Fitzgerald isn’t really a surprise for this title; he constantly has his headphones in before and after games and carries a certain swag that could be busted into some full on dance moves at any minute. But Coach Rosario? Most wouldn’t suspect him as a dancer–but–I hear he’s a pretty mean salsa dancer.
Most likely to be caught taking a nap…#27 RHP Dionis Nunez
If there was an award for quietest Hawk, I’m pretty sure Nunez would win that one also…and probably because he would be napping. Pitchers typically have a lot of time on their hands and the grind of minor league ball can be tough. I don’t blame the guy for catching Z’s while he can.
Most likely to be lost in la-la land…#8 OF Jae-Hoon Ha
Maybe Ha should consider switching from right field as most of his teammates would describe him as “out in left field.” The high-energy outfielder often causes quizzical expressions, either from his bunny hops in the batter’s box or his unconventional paths to a fly ball.
Most likely to stare at themselves in the mirror…#43 RHP Jon Nagel and #27 RHP Dionis Nunez
Once again, pitchers have A LOT of time on their hands, and it just so happens that Nagel and Nunez (when he’s not sleeping) spend that time in front of the mirror. It’s healthy to be conscious of one’s appearance, but, guys, please don’t become Narcissus. You know how the myth goes…
Most likely to talk your ear off…#6 RHP Tarlandus Mitchell
This title is particularly funny to me because Mitchell was one of the first players I took on an appearance…and it was like pulling teeth to get him to answer my questions. However, I remember him telling me, “Once I’m out of my shell, I talk a lot.” Apparently, he’s a man of his word because he still nabbed this award without even being in Boise.
Most likely to get married first…#28 LHP Ryan Sontag
By a unanimous vote, the only married player on the team gets this title. (Somehow I think they misunderstood my question). However, Sontag not only holds “Most likely to get married” but should also covet the “Most likely to start a family” title after welcoming his new baby girl Emily in July.
Most likely to laugh at a joke/crack a joke…#30 1B Justin Bour
Whenever you walk into the clubhouse it is easy to spot Bour’s hearty laugh…probably because he is either laughing or making other people laugh all the time. The good-natured first baseman easily breaks any tension with a little bit of humor…and his cool helmet-spinning trick!
Favorite Supermodel…Heidi Klum and Beyonce (I’ll count her even though she’s not really a “supermodel”)
Favorite MLB Team…The Chicago Cubs
Favorite Sport to Watch…baseball (from little league world series to major league)
Favorite Movie Shown on the Bus…Talento de barrio and Bad Boys 2
Droppings from the Nest, August 21st-24th
When the guys are out of town it gives me a chance to explore Boise a little more. However, as you can tell, that keeps me from keeping up with the droppings. So let’s just dive in:
- The Idaho Statesman recaps Thursday’s, Friday’s and Saturday’s games against Yakima and then Sunday’s start of the Spokane series.
- The Idaho-Pres Tribune does the same, highlighting Thursday’s and Saturday’s wins over Yakima, their extra-inning loss on Friday and Sunday’s win in Spokane.
- InsidetheIvy.com has a feature story on Hawks catcher Richard Jones (you have to have a subscription to the site, but it’s worth it, trust me).
- Matt Swain over at WrigleyBound has a Q&A with Justin Bour.
Additionally, Hawks pitcher Su-Min Jung returned to Korea today for his freshman year of college. As a result, the Chicago Cubs removed Jung from the Hawks roster and placed him on their restricted list. The restricted list just means that the team still has contractual obligations to Jung, he just can’t play at the moment.
With Boise, Jung logged a 4.38 ERA in 24.2 innings. He started
seven games for the Hawks with a 0-0 record, allowing 23 hits, 14 runs,
11 walks and striking out 17.
RHP Eduardo Figueroa will take Jung’s place in the rotation
on Tuesday against the Spokane Indians. Currently, there is no
replacement for the roster.
Droppings from the Nest, August 12th
Excrementos de la jerarquía, 12 de agosto.
En honor de tonight’ noche del Latino de s en el estadio,
estoy escribiendo mi “excrementos” todos en español. Perdóneme por favor
para cualquier desgracia de la traducción pues no soy fluido en español
(recuerde mi experiencia del día de los medios) y la usando un
traductor en línea.
Ahora a los excrementos:
- Chris Langrill con el Idaho Statesman hecha una ojeada el Justin Bour y Bobby Wagner y they’ re ayudando a los halcones con
un cierto golpe de la energía. - Will Love con el Idaho Press-Tribune recapitulaciones anoche triunfo de s sobre el AquaSox , charlando con el 3B Bobby Wagner.
- Zach Wolken con el canal 7 de KTVB también recapitula anoche ‘ triunfo
de s, observando que es el cuarto triunfo de los halcones en cinco
intentos. - Anthony que Caruso con Capital Sports Report divulga hizo
recientemente una entrevista con la jarra Corey Martin de los halcones.
Martin habla de sus altos días escolares y de sus planes después de
béisbol.
That’ s todo para today’ excrementos de s, pero don’ t olvida salir
esta noche para la noche del Latino. ¡Llamada 322-5000 para los
boletos!
También en honor de noche del Latino, las jarras Roberto
Hernández de los halcones y Eduardo Figueroa enseñaron a miembros de
nuestra oficina central cómo hacer una poca salsa. You’ el ll pueda
comprobar hacia fuera el vídeo mañana, a la derecha aquí en A BIrd’ s
Eye View.
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And for everyone who is as linguistically challenged as me…here are today’s droppings in English:
- Chris Langrill of the Idaho Statesman looks at Hawks power hitters Justin Bour and Bobby Wagner and how they’re helping the Boise offense.
- Will Love of the Idaho Press-Tribune recaps last night’s 13-7 win over the AquaSox, also chatting with Bobby Wagner.
- Zach Wolken with KTVB also recaps last night’s game, noting that it was the Hawks’ fourth win in five tries.
- Anthony Caruso sits down with Hawks pitcher Corey Martin.
If you couldn’t decipher my broken Spanish above…today’s post was written in Spanish in honor of tonight’s promotion–Latino Night. Additionally, Hawks pitchers Robert Hernandez and Eduardo Figueroa taught members of our front office some salsa steps…you will be able to check out the video here tomorrow.
Droppings from the Nest, August 7th
Not much to say as the Hawks dropped their fifth in a row to the AquaSox…
- The Idaho Statesman recaps last night’s 4-0 loss.
- The Idaho Press-Tribune takes a look at the Hawks’ fifth straight loss.
- Matt Swain from WrigleyBound takes a look at the Cubs’ sleeper prospects, one being our very own Justin Bour (right).
Droppings from the Nest, July 16th-17th
Coming off of their five-game road trip in Vancouver, the Boise Hawks have come back to Boise shouting “Honey, I’m home!”
The Hawks won their second in a row against the Yakima Bears last night. Logan Watkins has extended his hitting streak to eight games now, going 4-5 on Wednesday and 5-6 last night. Additionally, new Hawk and first baseman Justin Bour hit the first Hawks home run at Memorial this season–I know the fans have been waiting on that one!
Now let’s get to those droppings:
- The Idaho Statesman gets the prize today for the most Hawks coverage, running recaps of Wednesday’s 9-8 win and Thursday’s 14-5 win over Yakima, a feature on outfielder Runey Davis, a feature on Justin Bour and a promotional piece for Saturday’s American Red Cross Night.
- Will Love from the Idaho Press-Tribune looks at last night’s win over Yakima and takes “an inning with” Logan Watkins.
- Check out KBCI Channel 2’s J Bates’ recaps and highlights of Wednesday’s and Thursday’s home wins.
Also, some roster moves you may not be aware or: pitcher Miguel Sierra, catcher Alvaro Sosa and infielder Jordan Petraitis were all sent to Mesa on Wednesday. In return, pitcher Eduardo Figueroa, catcher Richard Jones and first baseman Justin Bour were all promoted to Boise. Jones and Bour were both members of this year’s draft class–Jones a 9th rounder out of The Citadel and Bour a 25th rounder out to George Mason.
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