By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Over the course of an 11-year professional career, Preston Guilmet has called a lot of places home. He has pitched for 19 different teams, and along the way earned promotions to the big leagues with six clubs. Needless to say, he understands the off-season free-agent process quite well. As well as the apartment-search/move-in regimen when spring … [Read more...] about Guilmet a happy camper as Wings rally to win
Hilton’s Schwind will be Josh Bell’s HR Derby pitcher
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Jon Schwind's playing career came to an end after the 2017 season, before he ever swung a bat in an official Major League game, yet he'll still be in Cleveland for the MLB All-Star festivities. Pittsburgh Pirates slugging first baseman Josh Bell chose Schwind to be his pitcher during the Home Run Derby on July 8 at Progressive Field. Schwind, a … [Read more...] about Hilton’s Schwind will be Josh Bell’s HR Derby pitcher
Sometimes the Triple-A team must bite the bullet
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When you're the Triple-A manager or pitching coach, you're always closely monitoring what the parent team is doing. When the big league team wins, you're happy. After all, in small ways, you're contributing to that success anytime players are promoted. There's one thing you never want to see, however: games that won't end. When the big club plays … [Read more...] about Sometimes the Triple-A team must bite the bullet
It was Major League revisited — which wasn’t good for Wings
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was "Major League" Night at Frontier Field on Friday, and the Rochester Red Wings brought in actor Corbin Bernsen to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the funniest baseball movie ever made. Unfortunately, they needed Bob Uecker instead. With the Wings clinging to a 5-4 lead in the eighth inning, Wings reliever Andrew Vasquez elicited memories of … [Read more...] about It was Major League revisited — which wasn’t good for Wings
Trash plates: the dinner of champions?
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They arrived in all shapes and sizes on Thursday evening ready to run. And eat. At the same time, of course. The second annual Plates Mile — a brainchild of the Rochester Red Wings promotional staff — isn't for the faint of heart. Nor is it for anyone with a weak stomach. This extension of the never-ending Plates promotion is one part speed … [Read more...] about Trash plates: the dinner of champions?