By Paul Casey Gotham From Vestal, New York to Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia and stops in between, Dan Jurik blazed a trail through minor league baseball this summer. The former St. John Fisher Cardinal and Webster Yankee listened to the Major League draft with his parents. When the moment came, and he heard his name called, Jurik embarked on a journey he won't soon … [Read more...] about Jurik enjoying the journey
South Atlantic League
Urckfitz staying the course
By Paul Casey Gotham Pat Urckfitz has known his share of roles as a pitcher in the Houston Astros' organization. When first signed as a free agent, the native of Penfield, New York worked as a set-up man. Eventually, the former Webster Yankee closed games in the Class A South Atlantic League. He earned a promotion to the Class A Advanced California League and with that came … [Read more...] about Urckfitz staying the course
Nidiffer Inks Deal With Houston
By Paul Casey Gotham Good things do come to those who wait. The 2010 Major League Baseball draft came and went. Three days and 50 rounds passed. Twelve Wildcats from the University of Kentucky heard their names called. Former Webster Yankee, Marcus Nidiffer, waited patiently. When he did not hear his name, Nidiffer remained calm.The omission surprised a few people, but … [Read more...] about Nidiffer Inks Deal With Houston