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Seth Conner Finds Success Behind the Plate in 2013

January 6, 2014

Seth Conner Finds Success Behind the Plate in 2013

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This past September, the Vancouver Canadians capped off their season by winning their third straight Northwest League Championship. It was a special moment for all the players involved. Especially to C’s catcher Seth Conner who enjoyed the seemingly unbelievable...

After Strong 2013, INF/OF Jordan Leyland Looks Forward to 2014

September 3, 2013

After Strong 2013, INF/OF Jordan Leyland Looks Forward to 2014

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In 2012, the expected value for a ninth round pick in the MLB Draft was $126,400. But as the 295th overall pick INF/OF Jordan Leyland signed with the Blue Jays for a mere $5,000 – obviously anxiously anticipating an opportunity to play professional baseball....

Brett Lawrie Looks Forward To 2013 Season

January 30, 2013

Brett Lawrie Looks Forward To 2013 Season

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Last season, on September 6th, the Lansing Lugnuts’ took advantage of a rare opportunity to have Blue Jays’ third baseman Brett Lawrie in their lineup. Lawrie was rehabbing an oblique injury and made the trip to Michigan to take part in the Lugnuts’ playoff...

Kipp Schutz Happy with Opportunity with Blue Jays

January 16, 2013

Kipp Schutz Happy with Opportunity with Blue Jays

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Back in July, the Lansing Lugnuts’ welcomed Kipp Schutz, a left fielder from the Baltimore Orioles system, to their team. Recognizing that the 24-year-old Evansville, Indiana native was known for being a good, consistent hitter and a hard worker who...

Shawn Griffith Delivers in Lansing

January 15, 2013

Shawn Griffith Delivers in Lansing

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A solid bullpen is key to the success of any baseball team and, for the second straight season, the Lansing Lugnuts’ got a great bullpen arm in right-handed-pitcher Shawn Griffith. Throughout his seasons with Lansing, Griffith had found success on the...