Comments for Hoops Approved http://hoopsapproved.com Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:28:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Link: Mets Block Yankees Affiliate’s Move to Newark by Izenberg: Mets block Yankees Triple-A affiliate’s temporary move to Newark « Paul's Random Baseball Stuff http://hoopsapproved.com/2011/09/26/link-mets-block-yankees-affiliates-move-to-newark/comment-page-1/#comment-2649 Izenberg: Mets block Yankees Triple-A affiliate’s temporary move to Newark « Paul's Random Baseball Stuff Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:28:03 +0000 http://hoopsapproved.com/?p=1850#comment-2649 [...] I don’t want to think about any of that right now. Like Phil Hoops, I’m at a loss for words when I consider what might have been: a year of potential future [...] [...] I don’t want to think about any of that right now. Like Phil Hoops, I’m at a loss for words when I consider what might have been: a year of potential future [...]

]]> Comment on Bears Pick Up 2012 Options For 14 Players by Sunday morning roundup: Mets get Chipper-ed; Phils win another title & Rivera chases saves mark « Paul's Random Baseball Stuff http://hoopsapproved.com/2011/09/15/bears-pick-up-2012-options-for-14-players/comment-page-1/#comment-2598 Sunday morning roundup: Mets get Chipper-ed; Phils win another title & Rivera chases saves mark « Paul's Random Baseball Stuff Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:53:04 +0000 http://hoopsapproved.com/?p=1788#comment-2598 [...] Phil Hoops reports on some of the Newark Bears’ off-season transactions so far, and points out that moves made now may not have much bearing on the team’s 2012 roster. Chris Rollins, who spent most of 2011 pitching for the Newark Bears, was one of five Camden Riversharks pitchers to throw a combined no-hitter against the Somerset Patriots on Friday. (Photo credit: Paul Hadsall) [...] [...] Phil Hoops reports on some of the Newark Bears’ off-season transactions so far, and points out that moves made now may not have much bearing on the team’s 2012 roster. Chris Rollins, who spent most of 2011 pitching for the Newark Bears, was one of five Camden Riversharks pitchers to throw a combined no-hitter against the Somerset Patriots on Friday. (Photo credit: Paul Hadsall) [...]

]]> Comment on Future Appears Dark For Pittsfield Colonials by ND http://hoopsapproved.com/2011/09/14/future-appears-dark-for-pittsfield-colonials/comment-page-1/#comment-2581 ND Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:35:54 +0000 http://hoopsapproved.com/?p=1725#comment-2581 I don't even see how these franchises can go drawing 1,000 people per game. What is the minimum salary in the league? I don’t even see how these franchises can go drawing 1,000 people per game. What is the minimum salary in the league?

]]> Comment on Future Appears Dark For Pittsfield Colonials by Phil Hoops http://hoopsapproved.com/2011/09/14/future-appears-dark-for-pittsfield-colonials/comment-page-1/#comment-2579 Phil Hoops Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:06:49 +0000 http://hoopsapproved.com/?p=1725#comment-2579 I don't see how the league could sustain losing yet another team...six teams seems like a stretch to me considering the fact that four teams make the playoffs. Who knows what will become of the Atlantic City team. I just wonder if it wasn't working years ago when the economy was in better shape, why will it be better now? I can't see the Can-Am League hanging on much longer unless something changes and attendance picks up across the board. Could you imagine the reaction in Rockland if the league were to fold, especially with all those residents who didn't want the stadium built to begin with. I don’t see how the league could sustain losing yet another team…six teams seems like a stretch to me considering the fact that four teams make the playoffs.

Who knows what will become of the Atlantic City team. I just wonder if it wasn’t working years ago when the economy was in better shape, why will it be better now? I can’t see the Can-Am League hanging on much longer unless something changes and attendance picks up across the board.

Could you imagine the reaction in Rockland if the league were to fold, especially with all those residents who didn’t want the stadium built to begin with.

]]> Comment on Future Appears Dark For Pittsfield Colonials by Paul http://hoopsapproved.com/2011/09/14/future-appears-dark-for-pittsfield-colonials/comment-page-1/#comment-2578 Paul Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:54:57 +0000 http://hoopsapproved.com/?p=1725#comment-2578 No point in buying a team that can't draw fans, particularly in a questionable economy. I wonder what the long-term future for the Can-Am League holds? No point in buying a team that can’t draw fans, particularly in a questionable economy.

I wonder what the long-term future for the Can-Am League holds?

]]> Comment on Newark’s Santiesteban Named Can-Am League All-Star by A pair of very different Mets victories « Paul's Random Baseball Stuff http://hoopsapproved.com/2011/09/06/newarks-santiesteban-named-can-am-league-all-star/comment-page-1/#comment-2512 A pair of very different Mets victories « Paul's Random Baseball Stuff Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:53:08 +0000 http://hoopsapproved.com/?p=1714#comment-2512 [...] Phil Hoops notes that Newark Bears outfielder Danny Santiesteban was named to the Can-Am League’s post-season All-Star team. [...] [...] Phil Hoops notes that Newark Bears outfielder Danny Santiesteban was named to the Can-Am League’s post-season All-Star team. [...]

]]> Comment on Newark’s Santiesteban Named Can-Am League All-Star by Miguel Abella http://hoopsapproved.com/2011/09/06/newarks-santiesteban-named-can-am-league-all-star/comment-page-1/#comment-2511 Miguel Abella Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:07:19 +0000 http://hoopsapproved.com/?p=1714#comment-2511 We are very proud of him he has worked very hard at playing his best it has not been easy, hopefully someone from the big leagues will recognize his potential. Very happy and proud to be his cousin. We are very proud of him he has worked very hard at playing his best it has not been easy, hopefully someone from the big leagues will recognize his potential. Very happy and proud to be his cousin.

]]> Comment on Daryle Ward Named Pointstreak Can-Am League Batter of the Week by Phil Hoops http://hoopsapproved.com/2011/07/18/daryle-ward-named-pointstreak-can-am-league-batter-of-the-week/comment-page-1/#comment-1850 Phil Hoops Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:48:08 +0000 http://hoopsapproved.com/?p=1677#comment-1850 If only...but who knows maybe Newark will turn it around both on and off the field in the second half. If only…but who knows maybe Newark will turn it around both on and off the field in the second half.

]]> Comment on Daryle Ward Named Pointstreak Can-Am League Batter of the Week by Paul http://hoopsapproved.com/2011/07/18/daryle-ward-named-pointstreak-can-am-league-batter-of-the-week/comment-page-1/#comment-1823 Paul Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:05:25 +0000 http://hoopsapproved.com/?p=1677#comment-1823 Nice to see Daryle Ward doing well... now if only the Bears could get better pitching. Nice to see Daryle Ward doing well… now if only the Bears could get better pitching.

]]> Comment on Game 3 Recap: Bears Claw Past Boulders, 16-4 by Newark Bears earn 1st win with 18-hit attack « Paul's Random Baseball Stuff http://hoopsapproved.com/2011/05/28/game-3-recap-bears-claw-past-boulders-16-4/comment-page-1/#comment-1513 Newark Bears earn 1st win with 18-hit attack « Paul's Random Baseball Stuff Sun, 29 May 2011 04:55:15 +0000 http://hoopsapproved.com/?p=1583#comment-1513 [...] other perspectives on Saturday’s Bears victory, check out Hoops Approved as well as the Bears & Boulders [...] [...] other perspectives on Saturday’s Bears victory, check out Hoops Approved as well as the Bears & Boulders [...]

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