By Kevin Oklobzija Managing has been a passion for Mike Quade. Of course, considering Quade has been managing at some level of professional baseball since 1985, that's called stating the obvious. But even for a guy who loves filling out lineup cards, working in the batting cage, deciphering lefty-righty matchups and implementing hit-and-run strategy, there comes a time … [Read more...] about The time was right for Quade to move on from Red Wings
Report: Quade won’t return to manage Red Wings
By Kevin Oklobzija Mike Quade has chosen not to return to manage the Rochester Red Wings in 2018, according to a story posted by Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Quade very likely will, however, still make a visit or two. Berardino reports that the 60-year-old Quade will be a roving outfield instructor for the Minnesota Twins. He held that position with the … [Read more...] about Report: Quade won’t return to manage Red Wings
Spot Play Hot Plays for Batavia AND the Meadowlands
By Kevin Oklobzija The weekend Spot Play Hot Plays at Batavia Downs AND the Meadowlands: Friday at Batavia Downs Race 7 No. 2 Keystone Dalton (3-1 morning line). Driver Kevin Cummings had his choice of four horses in the race and landed her. He even took off No. 3 Catherine'sDiamond, a horse that looks very live for trainer Priscilla Mooney, for whom Cummings … [Read more...] about Spot Play Hot Plays for Batavia AND the Meadowlands
Spot Play Hot Plays for Wednesday at Batavia Downs
By Kevin Oklobzija Spot Play Hot Plays for Wednesday at Batavia Downs Some competitive races early, then several prohibitive favorites late (Back On Board in the seventh, Airliner in the ninth, Box Car Johnnie in the 11th). Thus, just two plays in the middle of the card. Race 4 No. 3 Hands Off Frank (5/2 morning line). Ships up from Pocono Downs with just one win on … [Read more...] about Spot Play Hot Plays for Wednesday at Batavia Downs
The weekend Spot Play Hot Plays at Batavia
By Kevin Oklobzija The weekend Spot Play Hot Plays at Batavia Downs Friday Race 4 No. 3 Rebel Soldier (7/2 morning line). Ray Fisher's choice of three, and this horse continues to drop in class while racing OK. He chased a :56.2 half in what ended up being an insane 1:52.3 mile last Friday. The 1, Bahama Bay, also drops and is the morning line favorite, but I wasn't … [Read more...] about The weekend Spot Play Hot Plays at Batavia