Is there a chance that prospect Freddy Galvis will take the turn that Wilson Valdez did a couple years ago?
We were all looking forward to, and expecting, Valdez to be an IronPig a couple seasons ago. He never suited up and was called up to the Phillies to cover for an injury.
This morning I’m reading that Chase Utley’s nagging knee injury is still a problem and that Freddy Galvis could get the Opening Day call.
From Todd Zolecki on Twitter @ToddZolecki:
Amaro said Utley is “doubtful” for Opening Day. Said Freddy Galvis looks like the Opening Day second baseman.
That puts a hole in the IronPig’s infield. Who do you think will fill that spot?
(The good stuff is around the 2:45 mark and Dan there is a re-match in the future).
I began with that video because while this post is primarily about the Noise Nation rocking Stabler Arena at the LV Steelhawks football game, the evening surprisingly ended with an IronPigs connection.
Before kick-off the energy was high at Stabler with the Engineer’s upset of the Blue Devils the previous evening and some trash talking by the ‘cross-town’ rival Reading Express fans who were a great bunch. We look forward to our next encounter with them.
In the end, The Steelhawks (2-2) put the Express (0-3) back on the train south by a score of 86-53 in an action packed thriller.
The scoring tirade was led by QB Bryan Randall who was starting in his first game since joining the Steelhawks. Randall completed 10 of 14 passes for 213 yards and five touchdowns, and also found the endzone on two rushing TDs.
Kutztown U’s own 6’4″ 340lb Chris Medina DL/OL recovered a fumble and lumbered to what was a sure touchdown but wound up at the 1″ line for a first and goal. I could hear Berman yelling “he’s bumbling, stumbling…” I spoke to the big man after the game and he was diligently searching for an instant replay!
One of may favorite players, gentleman Jeff “whatcha talkin’ ’bout” Willis WR 6’3″ 190 lbs grabbed 4 rec for 98 yards and 3 TD’s helping the Hawks to 351 yards of total offense (on a 50 yard field). The Hawks scored 11 TDs and it was clear Jeff was talkin’ touchdowns this evening. Great game Jeff!
As usual after a Steelhawks home game the celebration moved to Roosevelts’ 21st and with St. Patrick’s Day the place was bulging with revelers. It’s always a blast hanging with the Steelhawks family and having the players thank us personally for bringing the NOISE.
As the night drew to a close, Jimmy T, Sara and myself were making our way out when a young man donning his best Windsor flat cap approached, stood in front of us and said “Hey I’m Mikey the V”!
Wait? What?
After a thoroughly enjoyable evening of LV Sports there we were suddenly talking to Mikey the V with whom The Nation has been on the air with many times but never had the pleasure to meet. It was nice to hear Mikey’s appreciation for the Noise Nation’s dedication and support of the IronPigs.
As you may know Mikey the V is traveling west this summer to call play-by-play for the Southern Illinois Miners of the Independent Frontier League and we will surely miss him.
Best of luck to you Mikey and we will be calling Illinois which at the end of the day we may have to re-named IlliNOISE!
What a great night and there are only 18 days left until the IronPigs adventure of 2012 begins!
“Triple-A Baseball and Gildan have today announced a three-year agreement to make the leading supplier of t-shirts, activewear, underwear and socks anofficial national sponsor of Triple-A Baseball.”
Exclusive deal with Triple-A Baseball. Nice!
“The national sponsorship includes an in-park presence at every stadium throughout the season as well as integrated media components such as game programs, website banners, radio and television advertising in addition to game tickets and more.”
This should be interesting.
“Recognized for quality, comfort, durability and value, the Gildan® brand is worn by active families, aspiring athletes and enthusiastic fans on the playing fields and in the stands everywhere.”
One last one…
“This all-encompassing partnership with Gildan is such a perfect fit for Triple-A Baseball.”
Who doesn’t love a perfect fit when it comes to tshirts, socks and underwear?
The 2011 IronPig of the day for today is….. Tagg Bozied!
2011 IronPigs baseball card set
Bozied was in the Phillies organization for both Reading and Lehigh Valley. His playing time was limited in 2011 spending a good part of the season with an “Injured Valendia”. If you don’t know what an injured Valendia is… check the glossary at the top of this page.
You may remember Bozied for his antics with the Pigs as the “Most Interesting Man in Baseball”
Or for his antics out in Reading as the Roast Beef RBI Guy…
Or you could be looking forward to his smartphone app the IronPigs will help in in testing this upcoming season. Bozied retired and will still be seen around the park in 2012.
What is your favorite memory of 2011 IronPig Tagg Bozied?
It’s getting close to the beginning of the 2012 IronPig season and this warm weather has brought back memories of last year’s great team. Over the next 24 days we will be looking at the 2011 IronPigs and I encourage you to share your memories of the 2011 IronPig of the day!
Today’s IronPig of the Day is Brian Bocock!
The 2011 IronPig baseball card set.
Bocock was with the IronPigs in 2010 and 2011 before being traded to the Pirates last year. Well known for his fielding abilities he did pretty good for the Pigs.
My memory of Brian Bocock is from his, and his wife Natalie’s, assistance with the Noise Nation’s charity cookbook last season. We really appreciated their help and miss having them in the Lehigh Valley.
What is your favorite memory of 2011 IronPig Brian Bocock?
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