VANCOUVER MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Dave Duncan takes leave

2012-01-05T19:44:00.000-08:00

Dave Duncan former 1968 Vancouver Mountie has taken leave of absencew from his pitching coach duties for the St. Louis Cardinals.

John Baker traded

2011-12-09T13:46:00.000-08:00

John Baker former 2002 Vancouver Canadian was traded to the San Diego Padres from the Florida/Miami Marlins on November 22, 2011.

2011 Vancouver Canadian Playoffs

2011-09-08T17:53:00.000-07:00

The 2011 Vancouver Canadians begin the Northwest League finals Friday night September 9 at the home of the Tri-City Dust Devils. Saturday the C's host the Dust Devils at Scotia Field at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Either Sht down

2011-09-08T17:45:00.000-07:00

Andre Either has been shut down for the Los Angles Dodgers. Either played for the Vancouver Canadians in 2003.

Ogando former C shines

2011-04-11T18:28:00.000-07:00

Alexis Ogando was an outfielder with the Vancouver Canadians 2004. Today Ogando pitched 7 innings for the Texas Rangers allowing 2 hits as he defeated the Detroit Tigers.

Former Mountie Manager Passes

2011-04-02T09:03:00.000-07:00

Charlie Metro passed away March 18 a month short of his 92 birthday. Metro managed the Vancouver Mounties their first three years 1956-1959.

2001 Vancouver Canadians Coots, Harden

2011-02-19T09:23:00.000-08:00

2001 Vancouver Canadian pitcher Neal Cotts was released by the New York Yankees Feb 16, 2011. Rich Harden of the Oakland A's was shutdown yesterday from throwing.

La Russa into 16th year with Cards

2010-11-22T16:07:00.000-08:00

Tony La Russa is into his 16th year with the St. Louis Cardinals along with his longtime coaches Dave Duncan and Dave Mckay.

Hall of Famer Niehaus passes away

2010-11-10T19:12:00.000-08:00

Dave Niehaus the voice of the Seattle Mariners since the inception in 1977 passed away. Niehaus was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008.

Akerfelds also with the Padres

2010-11-09T08:07:00.000-08:00

Darrel Akerfelds a 1995 Vancouver Canadian pitcher works for the San Diego Padres as their bullpen coach.

Ready now a Padre coach

2010-11-08T08:29:00.000-08:00

1983-85 Vancouver Canadian Randy Ready is now the hitting coach for the San Diego Padres.

Carlos Garcia coach of the Pirates is the 3rd former Canadian

2010-11-07T08:37:00.000-08:00

Carlos Garcia first base coach of the Pittsburg Pirates was with the Vancouver Canadians in 1998. This makes Garcia the third coach of the present Pittsbugh Pirates staff to play in Vancouver.

Former C Don Wakamatsu may join Jays

2010-11-06T09:33:00.000-07:00

Rumor has it that former 1990/91 Vancouver Canadian catcher Don Wakamatsu may join the Jays coaching staff. Wakamatsu was fired during last season as the Seattle Mariners manager.

Searage coach was a Canadian

2010-11-05T14:39:00.000-07:00

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage spent 1984-86 with the Vancouver Canadians.

Don Long Pirates Hitting Coach

2010-11-02T18:44:00.000-07:00

1994-96 Vancouver Canadian manager Don Long is the hittting coach of the Pittsburg Pirates.

1992 Vancouver Coach Peterson now with Milwaukee

2010-11-01T15:49:00.000-07:00

The Milwaukee Brewers have as their pitching coach Rick Peterson who worked in the same position for the 1992 Vancouver Canadians.

Espada is 3rd base coach for the Marlins

2010-10-31T16:05:00.000-07:00

1999 Vancouver Canadian 2nd baseman Joey Espada is the 3rd base coach of the Florida Marlins.

Carl Willis pitching coach for Mariners

2010-10-30T10:35:00.000-07:00

Carl Willis who pitched for the 1988 Vancouver Canadians is the Seattle Mariners pitching coach. Willis was named to the Seattle staff Aug 9, 2010.

Orlando Mercado is a LA Angles coach

2010-10-29T09:42:00.000-07:00

1994 Vancouver Canadian catcher Orlando Mercado is the Los Angles Angles bullpen coach. Mercado has been in the Angles organization 17 years with last 8 as bullpen coach.

Vancouver Canadian housing family Mitch working through the Minors

2010-10-28T09:40:00.000-07:00

Mitch Hodge Nielsen has been a housing family particapant in the past for the Vancouver Canadians. A 4th round draft pick in 1997 by the Kansas City Royals, Mitch has been working the through their Minors. Mitch was a reliever this year with the Burlington Bees.

Ned Yost is the Kansas City Manager

2010-10-27T09:11:00.000-07:00

Ned Yost is another former Vancouver Canadian (1979/80) who has continued a career in baseball. May13,2010 saw the Kansas City Royals hire Ned as manager. Yost had been the Milwaukee Brewers manager 2003 to 2008.

Former C John Farrell Jays Manager

2010-10-26T08:11:00.000-07:00

Former 1993/94 Vancouver Canadian pitcher John Farrell has been named the Toronto Blue Jays manager. Farrell had been the Boston Red Sox pitching coach for four years.

Kranitz awaits Orioles Showalter decision

2010-10-25T09:00:00.000-07:00

Former 1982/83 Vancouver Canadian Rick Kranitz is waiting for Manager Buck Showalter's decision on the Baltimore Orioles coaching staff. Kranitz has been the pitching coach since October 17,2007.

Steverson offered job in Oakland Minor League Organization

2010-10-24T09:36:00.000-07:00

2004 Vancouver Canadian hitting coach Todd Steverson has been offered a job in the Oakland Minor League system. Steverson had been the Oakland first base coach for the past two years.

3 players since 2000 Single A Vancouver Canadians have a World Series Ring

2010-10-23T10:15:00.000-07:00

The 2000/10 Vancouver Canadians Northwest League teams have produced 3 players who wear a World Series ring.
The first was pitcher Neal Cotts with the 2005 Champion Chicago White Sox. Cotts had been with the VC's in 2001.

2002 VC's pitcher Joe Blanton won a ring with the 2008 World Champs Philedelphia Phillies.

Then in 2009 World Champion New York Yankees outfileder/infielder Nick Swisher a teammate of Blanton's with the Vancouver Canadians in 2002 received his.

Braden sues Surgeon

2010-10-22T19:10:00.000-07:00

2004 Vancoouver Canadian pitcher Dallas Braden sues surgeon over nerve damage.

Kilby opts for Free Agency

2010-10-20T08:49:00.000-07:00

2005 Vancouver Canadian pitcher Brad Kilby opted for free agency. Brad had spent time in Sacramento, Oakland and the diabled list as he had season ending surgery during 2010.

Quade confirmed as Cubs Manager

2010-10-19T12:42:00.000-07:00

1999 Vancouver Canadian manager Mike Quade has been confirmed at the 2011 Chicago Cubs manager. Quade had been named a replacement fillin when Lou Piniella retired during the 2010 season.

2 Former Vancouver Canadians in the NLCS

2010-10-18T08:41:00.000-07:00

Philedelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton was with the 2002 Vancouver Canadians. San Francisco Giant reliever Santiago Casilla was Blanton's teammate with the Vancouver Canadians 2002 under a cousins name Jairio Garcia.

4 Former Vancouver Canadians in the ALCS

2010-10-16T08:58:00.000-07:00

Texas Rangers have three former Vancouver Canadians pitcher Alexi Ogando (2004) , outfielder Nelson Cruz (2002) and cather Bengie Molina 1995,1998).
The New York Yankees have outfileder Nick Swisher (2002).

Report C's with affiliate with the Blue Jays

2010-09-17T09:38:00.000-07:00

CTV announced that the Vancouver Canadians and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a working agreement.

Former C's face each other

2010-08-28T09:36:00.000-07:00

2001 Vancouver Canadian Rich Harden faces 2004 Canadian Dallas Braden for the Oakland A's.

Harden off Dl tries for perfection

2010-08-25T14:36:00.000-07:00

Rich Harden just off the DL on Aug 23 pitched 6.2 innings of no hit ball. Rich walked 5 and k'd 6.

Harden and Cruz on DL

2010-08-22T18:28:00.000-07:00

2001 Vancouver Canadian Rich Harden and 2002 Canadian Nelson Cruz are on the Texas Rangers disabled Lists.

Canadians Michael Choice

2010-08-21T09:01:00.000-07:00

Michael Choice the first round draft pick of the Oakland A's signed on July 28th. Assigned to the Canadians Choice has patrolled centre field and hitting well. Last night verses the Boise Hawks Choice wa s3/4 with 5 RBI's and a monster homer oover the centre field fence, I guess about 450 feet.

Aug 13th Cruz leads the Rangers

2010-08-14T08:11:00.000-07:00

2002 Vancouver Canadian outfielder Nelson Cruz homers leading off the 11th inning as the Rangers defeated the Red Sox 10=9.

Mariner's fire Ex-C's

2010-08-10T17:40:00.000-07:00

Don Wakamatsu manager of the Seattle Mariners along with his bench coack Ty Van Burkleo were fired. Both were former Vancouver Canadians.

2010 C suspended

2010-08-08T09:02:00.000-07:00

Zach Hurley ssupended 50 games for using illigal substance usually found in nasal decongestant. Players are warned that not all ingredients are properly put on the label of over the counter drugs and not touse any that are not approved. There are so many over the counter drugs that can get a player suspended that they are encourage to check with Training staff before taking anything.

Rangers loaded with C's

2010-08-04T19:46:00.000-07:00

The Texas Rangers have many ex-C's on their roster with Bengie Molina, Neslon Cruz, Rich Harden and Alexi Ogando.

Brad Kilby on DL

2010-08-02T16:31:00.000-07:00

Sacramento's pitcher Brad Kilby has been on DL since may due to shoulder injury and surgery.

Baisley called to Sacramento

2010-07-16T08:10:00.000-07:00

Jeff Baisley has been elevated from Midland to the Sacramento RiverCats. Jeff is hitting .328 since moving up.

Swisher and Ethier voted All Stars

2010-07-09T10:35:00.000-07:00

Former Vancouver Canadians Andre Ethier and Nick Swisher were elected to play in the All Star game July 13th.

Johnson stats show a need for callup

2010-07-08T16:04:00.000-07:00

Dan Johnson playing for the Durham Bulls hitting .304 with 23 homers and 77 RBI's in 77 games. Johnson has the stats that could help some club.

Former C fired

2010-07-04T09:55:00.000-07:00

The Arizona Diamondbacks fired A.J. Hinch as manager. Hinch was with the 1999 Vancouver Canadians.

Jeremy Bonderman

2010-06-29T09:57:00.000-07:00

Detroit Tiger pitcher Jeremy Bonderman signed in 2001 with the Oakland A's rode Vancouver Canadians bus but never got to pitch.

John Baker on DL

2010-06-28T09:10:00.000-07:00

John Baker the catcher for the Florida Marlins is on the 60 day diabled list.

Edmonds still going strong with the Brewers

2010-06-27T15:33:00.000-07:00

Jim Edmonds played in Vancouver in 1993 is still playing with the Milwaukee Brewers. Edmonds is hitting .266 at age 40.

Ethier doing the job

2010-06-26T12:03:00.000-07:00

Andre Ethier is hitting .317 with 45 RBI's for the Los Angles Dodgers.
My book on the New Westminster Frasers Baseball Club is now available for $19.95 Cdn.

Glaus helping the Braves

2010-06-20T15:18:00.000-07:00

Troy Glaus had 4 walks and scored two runs for the Atlanta Braves today.

Johnson hitting well with Bulls

2010-06-19T08:35:00.000-07:00

2001 Vancouver Canadian first baseman Dan Johnson is hitting .307 for the Durham Bulls. Johnson was signed by Tampa Bay Rays but was not able to crack the 40 man roster thus he is helping the Bulls as he has 16 HRS and 57 RBIs.

Suzuki on leave

2010-06-12T09:26:00.000-07:00

Kurt Suzuki is on breavement leave thus Landon Powell has been called up to replace him June 11-13. Dallas Braden's start has been pushed back due to an inflamed elbow.

Former C's

2010-06-11T17:48:00.000-07:00

Nick Swisher is hitting .304 for the NY Yankees. On the disabled list: Travis Buck of the Oakland A's, Nelson Cruz of the Texas Ranagers, Mark Teahen of the Chicago White Sox and John Baker of the Florida Marlins.

Kurt Suzuki shines for the A's

2010-06-09T08:09:00.000-07:00

Suzuki went 4/5 with 4 RBI's to lead Oakland to a win over the LA Angels 10-1.

Ethier hitting well for the Dodgers

2010-06-08T08:05:00.000-07:00

Andre Ethier is hittting .350 for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Swisher is having a good year

2010-06-06T13:46:00.000-07:00

Nick Swisher has been hitting over .300 for the NY Yankees. Jeremy Bonderman takes the loss for the Detroit Tigers today.

Perfect game

2010-06-04T13:30:00.000-07:00

While I was away Dallas Braden a 2004 Vancouver Canadian alumni threw the 19th perfect game on May 9 (Mother's Day).

Suzuki, Cruz and Blanton off the DL

2010-05-25T07:27:00.000-07:00

Kurt Suzuki returned to the Oakland A's lineup on May 16 with 8 hits in 29 at bats. Texas Ranger outfielder Nelson Cruz has 13 hits in 36 at bats with a .361 clip. Joe Blanton has pitched in 4 games with a 1-2 record since May 03 for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Suzuki on DL

2010-04-30T16:49:00.000-07:00

Kurt Suzuki was placed on the 15 day Disabled List by the Oakland A's.

Glaus struggling for the Braves

2010-04-29T09:47:00.000-07:00

Troy Glaus a 1998 Vancouver Canadian is struggling at bat for the Atlanta Braves. Glaus now playing first for the Braves is only hitting .203 after 21 games.

Schoeneweis a Red Sox

2010-04-27T09:21:00.000-07:00

1998 Vancouver Canadian pitcher Scott Schoeneweis is with the Boston Red Sox this year. Scott has pitched in 10 games alreay this year.

Blanton on DL

2010-04-26T15:53:00.000-07:00

2002 Vancouver Canadian pitcher Joe Blanton has been on disable list. Blanton projected to be back in early May for the Philidelphia Phillies.

Hudson at .500 for Braves

2010-04-25T12:40:00.000-07:00

Tim Hudson is 1-1 for the Atlanta Braves. Hudson had been a Vancouver Canadian in 1999.

Heritage House says no

2010-04-24T09:17:00.000-07:00

After a year Heritage House sent a rejection letter but with a suggestion to reduce the size of the book. Still hope that Harbour Books will publish the book. This book would be expensive to self publish due to its size thus the printing costs would be high making it harder to market although the market would be much larger.

Edmonds hot for the Brewers

2010-04-23T12:56:00.000-07:00

Former Vancouver Canadians outfielder Jim Edmonds having a great year for the Milwaukee Brewers. Yesterday Edmonds went 4 for 6 driving in 4 as the Brewers won 20 to 0 over the Pirates.

Ramon Hernandez backstopping the Reds

2010-04-22T09:41:00.000-07:00

1999 Vancouver Canadian catcher Ramon Hernandez is now with the Cincinnati Reds. Ramon has caught 11 games this season.

Tommy Everidge a Rainier

2010-04-21T16:08:00.000-07:00

2004 Vancouver Canadian first sacker Tommy Everidge is now with the Tacoma Rainiers. 2010 finds Everidge dhing and playing third for Tacoma.

Garret Anderson as Dodger

2010-04-20T14:56:00.000-07:00

Garret Anderson is an outfielder now for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Anderson signed as a free agent.

Zito's back on track

2010-04-19T09:01:00.000-07:00

1999 Vancouver Canadian pitcher Barry Zito finally seems back on track after struggling since leaving the Oakland A's. Zito is 2-0 with the San Francisco Giants pitching in 3 games 19.1 innings with 9 K's.

Either leads the LA Dodgers

2010-04-17T09:18:00.000-07:00

Andre Either former 2003 Vancouver Canadian on Friday April 16th had 2 homers and 5 RBI'S.
Either for the Dodgers is hitting .387, 3HR and 12 RBI's.

Cruz leads American League

2010-04-16T09:55:00.000-07:00

Former 2002 Vancouver Canadian outfielder Nelson Cruz leads American League after first week. Cruz is 8th in hitting .375 with a League leading 6 homers and 12 RBI's.

A Hallgren was a Capilano

2010-04-15T18:10:00.000-07:00

Arnie Hallgren played for the 1954 Vancouver Capilanos. Hallgren was on loan from the Milwaukee Brave organization.

Old man river wins one for the Cubs

2010-04-14T16:19:00.000-07:00

2005 Vancouver Canadian pitcher Jeff Grey pitched today and picked the win in his first outing with the Chicago Cubs!

Lachemann now hitting coach

2010-04-12T09:12:00.000-07:00

Rene Lachemann the 1967/68 catcher for the Vancouver Mounties is now the hitting coach of the Colorado Springs SkySox.

Either hitting .333

2010-04-11T12:28:00.000-07:00

2003 Vancouver Canadian outfielder Andre Either is hitting 3 for 9 with 3 RBI's. Saturday Either pinch hit for the LA Dodgers stroking a single to drive home two runs.

Former C Cruz sizzling

2010-04-10T08:57:00.000-07:00

2002 Vancouver Canadian Nelson Cruz is sizzling this season. In four games for the Texas Ranger outfielder Cruz is 7 for 14 with 7 RBI's and 3 homers.

Tuesday Zito starts season with win

2010-04-07T08:25:00.000-07:00

April 6 saw Barry Zito of the San Francisco Giants begin season with a win. Zito was a 1999 Vancouver Canadian AAA team.

Ranger have two Canadians

2010-04-05T09:12:00.000-07:00

The Texas Rangers have pitcher Rich Harden and outfielder Nelson Cruz leadding them into the 2010 season. Harden pitched for the 2001 Canadians and Cruz was a 2002 Canadian.

John Baker of the Florida Marlins

2010-04-04T10:30:00.000-07:00

Florida Marlins catcher John Baker has trouble hitting lefthand pitchers. Baker a former 2002 Vancouver Canadian who shared the catching duties with Jed Morris and Jeremy Brown.

1962 Mounties Valdespino and Valdivielso

2010-04-03T09:31:00.000-07:00

Sandy Valdespino was an outfielder while Jose Valdivielso was a shortstop. As a youth I enjoyed listening to the ball games as these names rolled off the announcer's tongues.

Pete Ward had to stays with Vancouver

2010-04-01T08:37:00.000-07:00

Pete Ward played parts of 1958 and 1960 for the Vancouver Mounties. Ward played in the Majors 1962 to 1970.

Swisher second NWL Canadian to win a Series ring

2010-03-31T18:52:00.000-07:00

2009 World Champs the New York Yankees had Nick Swisher playing for them Swisher is the second NWL Vancouver Canadian to win a Series ring after 2005 White Sox pitcher Neal Cotts.

Should Bamberger be in Canadian Hall of Fame?

2010-03-30T08:54:00.000-07:00

1956-62 Vancouver Mountie pitcher George Bamberger warrants a place in the Canadian Hall of Fame. Bamberger had a long pitching and coaching career with Vancouver before going to Baltimore where he produced many 20 game winners. Canadian Hall of Fame yes!

Alexi Ogando now pitching

2010-03-29T17:01:00.000-07:00

2004 Vancouver Canadian outfielder Alexi Ogando now pitching for the Texas Rangers organization. 2006 Ogando began pitching in the the Dominica.

Jeff Gray assigned to Iowa

2010-03-27T10:47:00.000-07:00

2005 Vancouver Canadian pitcher Jeff Grey was assigned to Iowa Cubs.

2004 Canadian Petit now a Ranger

2010-03-25T08:28:00.000-07:00

2004 Vancouver Canadian infielder Gregorio Petit was traded to the Texas Ranger organization. Petit had just been sent down to the Sacramento camp when he was traded.

Ron Mahay signs with the Twins

2010-03-24T09:54:00.000-07:00

1999 Vancouver Canadian lefthander Ron Mahay signed with the Twins. Mahay signed a minor league contract but was invited to the Major League camp.

2002 Vancouver Canadian Jared Burton

2010-03-21T16:58:00.000-07:00

2002 Vancouver Canadian pitcher Jared Burton is going into his fourth season with Cincinnati. Burton has been used mainly as a feliver.

U.L Washington was a Canadian

2010-03-19T12:17:00.000-07:00

The 1987 Vancouver Canadians had U.L. Washington as a shortstop for 78 gmaes. Washington had a 11 year major league career.

A J Hinch former |Vancouver C

2010-03-17T18:44:00.000-07:00

Arizona D-backs manager is former 1999 Vancouver Canadian catcher AJ Hinch. Hinch only played in 15 games fpr the Canadians.

Mike Quade former Canadians manager

2010-03-16T09:27:00.000-07:00

Former 1999 Vancouver Canadian manager Mike Quade is the third base base coach for the Chicago Cubs. Quade led the Canadians to a Triple A TItle.

Orlando Mercado former Vancouver Canadian

2010-03-15T18:51:00.000-07:00

1994 Vancouver Canadians catcher Orlando Mercado is rhe bench coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anahiem. This is Mercado's 16th year in the Angels organization.

Former Canadian Yost works for the Royals

2010-03-14T15:53:00.000-07:00

Former 1979/80 Vancouver Canadian catcher Ned Yost is now Special Advisor to Baseball Operations for the Kansas City Royals. Yost had been the Milwaukee Brewers manager 2003-2008.

Pete Vuckovich with the Pittsburgh Pirates

2010-03-12T19:15:00.000-08:00

1986 Vancouver Canadian pitcher Pete Vuchovich is special assistant to the General Manager with the Pittsburgh Pirates. For the last four years Vuckovich was the Pitching Coach for the Pirates.

Former Mountie Pat Gillick still working

2010-03-10T08:26:00.000-08:00

Former 1960 Vancouver Mountie pitcher Pat Gillick keeps busy working for the Philadelphia Phillies. Gillick is the senior advisor to the President/General Manager.

Former Mountie Manager Mckeon still working

2010-03-09T09:10:00.000-08:00

Jack McKeon the 1962 Vancouver Mountie manager is the special adivsor to the Florida Marlin Owner. Mckeon won a World Series for the Marlins in 2003.

Former Vancouver Canadian J T Snow

2010-03-08T08:41:00.000-08:00

J T Snow played parts of 1993/94 for the Vancouver Canadians. Snow is a Special Assistant of Adminstration for the San Francisco Giants.

2003 Canadian Omar Quintanilla

2010-03-06T09:40:00.000-08:00

Omar Quintanilla was the draft pick of the 2003Oakland A's assigned to the Vancouver Canadians. Quintanilla was traded to the Colorado Rockies organization in July 2005.

Ray Searage for Canadian now coaching

2010-03-05T08:54:00.000-08:00

Ray Searage a Vancouver Canadian from 1984-86 is now a coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Searage pitched in 76 games for the Vancouver Canadians over three years.

Raeady fromer C is hitting coach for Padres

2010-03-04T08:36:00.000-08:00

Randy Ready who played parts of 1983-85 for the Vancouver Canadians is now the hitting coach for the San Diego Padres. On July 31st Ready was promoted from managering the Portland Beavers to his position as hitting coach.

Kranitz former Canadian with the Orioles

2010-03-03T08:49:00.000-08:00

Baltimore Orioles pitching coach Rick Kranitz is a former Vancouver Canadian. Kranitz was a pitcher for Vancouver in 1982.