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Bluefish Acquire Davenport From Ducks
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 24, 2009
(Bridgeport, CT – June 24, 2009) – Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that infielder Ron Davenport has been acquired from the Long Island Ducks for future considerations. Ron joins the Bluefish after appearing in 28 games this season with the Long Island Ducks. He has compiled a .219 batting average with 10 extra-base hits, [...]
Fish Clipped on Father’s Day
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 21, 2009
(Bridgeport, CT – June 21, 2009) – The Bridgeport Bluefish fell to the York Revolution in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday, Father’s Day, 1-0 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
Bluefish starter Dan Reichert pitched a gem but was outdueled by his counterpart Tim Harikkala. There were twelve total hits in the [...]
Yan Throws Three Hitter Against Lancaster
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 10, 2009
(Bridgeport, CT – June 9, 2009) – The Bridgeport Bluefish defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers in the opening game of a three-game set on Tuesday 4-1 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
Despite the cloudy weather, Bluefish starter Esteban Yan shined bright as the star of the game. Yan (4-1) held the Barnstormers scoreless through seven innings [...]
Yan Continues to Smile while Waiting for another Opportunity
By Justin Felisko on June 5, 2009
Bridgeport, CT-Inside the Bridgeport Bluefish clubhouse, Esteban Yan is not the same overbearing, hard throwing fastball pitcher that he is on the pitching mound. The six-foot-four inch, 250 pounder is known for his powerful fastball, splitter combination that has struck out 553 Major League hitters in eleven seasons. Now in his 19th season of professional [...]
Polanco Comes To The Fish
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 4, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that infielder Enohel Polanco has been acquired from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs for future considerations. Enohel joins the Bluefish after appearing in eleven Atlantic League games this season, seven with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and four with the Newark Bears. Polanco has hit [...]
Mateo Named Player of the Month
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 4, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball today announced that former Bluefish infielder Henry Mateo has been named April/May player of the month.
“We are very pleased to hear that Henry has received this honor,” says Bluefish general manager Todd Marlin. “He deserves this accolade for the work he performed on the field as [...]
Caligiuri Signed by the Angels
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 4, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that infielder Jay Caligiuri has had his contract purchased by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organization. Caligiuri will report to Double-A Arkansas of the Texas League.
“Jay has been an integral part of this team and a true leader for the past three years,” says Bluefish [...]
Ducks Win in 11 Over Fish
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 3, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish fell to the Long Island Ducks in game two of their three-game set on Tuesday 3-2 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
After a hard fought battle between the two cross-sound rivals, the Ducks came away victorious in 11 innings. Long Island first baseman Victor Rodriguez began the frame [...]
Ducks Tie Up Ferry Series with 9-1 Blowout
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 2, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish fell to the Long Island Ducks in the first contest of a three-game series on Monday 9-1 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
Long Island blew the game wide open in the seventh, scoring six runs. The go-ahead run came on a sacrifice fly by Alex Prieto, plating Estee [...]
Rogers Signed by the Diamondbacks
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 2, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that infielder Ed Rogers has had his contract purchased by the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. The former Major Leaguer will report to Triple-A Reno of the Pacific Coast League.
“Ed has been an important part of this team and is well deserving of this opportunity,” says Bluefish general [...]
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Upshaw Still Looking For First Win
July 13, 2009
Bridgeport, CT-The second edition of the Willie Upshaw era as manager of the Bridgeport Bluefish was off to a slow start weekend as Bridgeport dropped three straight one-run games to the York Revolution. Yesterday, Bob Zimmermann was able to halt a ninth inning Bridgeport rally to earn his sixth save of the year, and the [...]
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Sharks Take Care of Fish, 9-6
July 16, 2009
Camden, NJ – The Camden Riversharks defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish today, by a final score of 9-6, as they rallied for six runs in the 8th inning. Camden reliever Josh Newman (1-2) picked up the win, while Bridgeport reliever Patrick Ryan (0-1) suffered the loss. Ryan surrendered 3 hits and 3 runs without managing to [...]
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Barnstormers Sweep Doubleheader Against Sharks
June 7, 2009
Lancaster, PA – With better weather on Saturday, the Lancaster Barnstormers continued their rampage against Atlantic League foes at Clipper Magazine Stadium on Saturday evening with a doubleheader sweep of the Camden Riversharks.
David Housel drove in four runs, including two on a home run, and Bryan Sabatella slugged a grand slam in the nightcap as [...]
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Ducks Keep Up In Wild Card
August 24, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY— Most clubs can define its seasons on a critical stretch that secures a playoff spot or dashes postseason aspirations.
The first two weeks of August nearly derailed the Ducks quest for a fifth straight Atlantic League playoff berth. But the subsequent fortnight is helping the Flock gain an edge of Bridgeport in the [...]
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Pats Beat Bears, 8-6
July 16, 2009
Newark, NJ – The Newark Bears fell to the Somerset Patriots 8-6 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ.
With Rob Mackowiak and Carl Everett on base, Salomon Manriquez crushed his fifth home run of the season to give Newark the lead in the bottom of the second inning. Somerset answered in the [...]
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Record Crowd Sees Pats Down Crabs
July 3, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 8-6 in front of an Atlantic League record crowd of 8,537 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday evening.
The Blue Crabs took an early lead in the top of the first inning after right fielder John Ramistella (8) hit a solo homerun to [...]
