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Post by stuartcapel on Apr 20, 2011 9:38:00 GMT 10
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Post by Goblin on Apr 20, 2011 11:49:47 GMT 10
Definitely a solid Aussie connection again this year. I also notice that they have not resigned Queenslander Wayne Lundgen this season but this opened another spot on the pitching roster and that has now been filled by WA's Daniel Schmidt. www.brocktonrox.com/therox/news/index.html?article_id=1565Quote Schmidt was acquired from the Grand Prairie AirHogs of the American Association in exchange for a player to be named later. A native of Cairns, Australia, he spent the last three seasons with the Perth Heat of the Australian Baseball League. The club’s top hurler during the 2010-11 campaign, Schmidt went 6-3 with a 2.97 ERA, fanning 47 hitters in 60.2 innings for the ABL champions. The six victories tied him for the league lead, while he ranked fifth in strikeouts and ERA. 2010 also marked his first professional season in the U.S., as he made 14 starts for the AirHogs. End Quote |
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Post by swearne on Apr 24, 2011 16:35:31 GMT 10
Goblin Wayne has been having some arm troubles lately, I'm sure schmidty will fit in well to our starting rotation. Also we will be managed by Billy Buckner this year and may have a new team mate by the name of Carlos Delgado
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Post by sanchez2 on Apr 25, 2011 11:26:09 GMT 10
Wow! You will be in some amazing company this season, good luck!
.....Maybe Delgado wants to play some winter ball in Melbourne, i'm sure the Aces could use him.....ha ha...
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Post by curveball on Apr 25, 2011 12:08:05 GMT 10
Bring him back with you Wearne...
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Post by Goblin on Apr 25, 2011 13:11:42 GMT 10
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Post by curveball on Apr 25, 2011 14:28:40 GMT 10
Let's see if he gets the bug again and signs with the Rox....
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Post by swearne on Apr 27, 2011 18:32:55 GMT 10
I did read that swell goblin just what they have told me from brockton is all, would be great to play with him no doubt. curveball i am workin on gettin someone to maybe play a series for the aces at somestage next season if he is allowed to by his club, and let me tell you he is in much better shape than delgado will be and if it does happen would be huge for the aces
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Post by Goblin on May 28, 2011 12:27:10 GMT 10
Hey Scotty,
The Rox season is now underway, today was the 2nd game.
No sign of you or tets at this stage ?
Hope its not injury related
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Post by wearnie52 on May 28, 2011 17:02:10 GMT 10
He's still waiting on a visa Goblin, and i have a feeling Tets is too. Definitely not injury related.
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Post by Goblin on May 28, 2011 17:40:30 GMT 10
Happy to hear its not injury related.
Dam the Yanks and their visa crap shoot, the delays seem to get bigger each year.
Hope it gets sorted out soon and you both take your well earned spots on team.
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Post by Goblin on Jun 16, 2011 17:25:30 GMT 10
Do we have an update on the visa situation ?
As I'm yet to see Scotty or Tets in the Rox lineup, I take it the visa problem persists.
Any light at the end of the tunnel ?
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Post by frita on Jun 16, 2011 17:31:53 GMT 10
From what I know Goblin there are a large number of Springvale people who are in the USA (Brockton) to watch Scott play (including his parents), the only problem is Scott is in Cheltenham finishing off Dirty's renovations and Dirty won't let him leave until the reno's are completed!!
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Post by swearne on Jun 16, 2011 19:11:08 GMT 10
Goblin unfortunately Frits is correct about the visa part and the parents, although I am renovating dirtys house swell. Dan Schmidt from wa got his visa today and I believe mine is coming soon although I have been hearing that for a while now. Nothing to do with the team just the government. Mick is in Brockton and will be for the next 3 months so I'm sure he'll get to see me play soon enough. He did meet Billy Buckner Yesterday who is our manager. Hopefully I'll be gone soon
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Post by Goblin on Jun 16, 2011 20:27:09 GMT 10
Goblin unfortunately Frits is correct about the visa part and the parents, although I am renovating dirtys house swell. Dan Schmidt from wa got his visa today and I believe mine is coming soon although I have been hearing that for a while now. Nothing to do with the team just the government. Mick is in Brockton and will be for the next 3 months so I'm sure he'll get to see me play soon enough. He did meet Billy Buckner Yesterday who is our manager. Hopefully I'll be gone soon Hopefully yours will turnup in the mail 2morrow. (I have been told it takes extra time to make it all the way to the outer planet of Berwick) I thought Mick must have been due to head off. Better warn Buckner Mick is angling to take his job. |
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Post by Goblin on Jun 16, 2011 22:03:34 GMT 10
Actually, the more I think about it, Mick has probably offered to take your spot on the roster.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2011 22:17:32 GMT 10
Hmm...
The mail is that Mick has already got a gig and has thrown 28 innings in three days (underworked, it would seem).
Tetsu is still listed as "Inactive", Scott. Any update on what is going on with him?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2011 22:21:09 GMT 10
I certainly hope you make it there soon Wearney, it's a shame it's taken this long already!
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Post by pirates on Jun 17, 2011 10:30:45 GMT 10
Hmm... The mail is that Mick has already got a gig and has thrown 28 innings in three days (underworked, it would seem). Tetsu is still listed as "Inactive", Scott. Any update on what is going on with him? tets has visa issues and is still hoping to get over there but looks unlikely unless it happens over the next week. he has been offered a spot for an industrial team in Japan which sounds very appealing. |
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Post by Goblin on Jun 17, 2011 12:50:14 GMT 10
ROX NOTEBOOK: Foreign aid reportedly is on its way www.enterprisenews.com/sports/pros/x1166553402/ROX-NOTEBOOK-Foreign-aid-reportedly-is-on-its-wayAccording to Brockton Rox chief executive officer Chris Carminucci, the arrival of arms from abroad appears to be closer at hand. "In addition to their 22-man roster, the Rox currently hold a three-man inactive list as they await the visa-delayed arrivals of left-handed pitcher Daniel Schmidt and infielder-outfielder Scott Wearne from Australia and right-handed hurler Tetsu Nishikawa from Japan." No stranger to these parts, the 28-year-old Wearne hit an even .300 from the left side of the plate while appearing in 74 games (primarily at second base) with Brockton last season. “There was an issue on his visa from a paperwork standpoint,” said Carminucci. “Not on our end, on the consulate’s end. They’re trying to work through it and figure it out, but after (the mission against) bin Laden and everything else that has gone on, (security has) tightened up, and there’s a lot more paperwork to go with it.” Having gotten a first-hand appreciation of the player’s talents in his second year as the team’s manager before handing the reins to Bill Buckner this season, Carminucci said there is no deadline for Wearne’s arrival. “With a guy like Scott Wearne, we don’t (have a deadline). We want him here,” said Carminucci. “(Even) if it’s (just) for the stretch run, we want him here. Check out full article at www.enterprisenews.com/sports/pros/x1166553402/ROX-NOTEBOOK-Foreign-aid-reportedly-is-on-its-way |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2011 13:19:29 GMT 10
Hmm... The mail is that Mick has already got a gig and has thrown 28 innings in three days (underworked, it would seem). Tetsu is still listed as "Inactive", Scott. Any update on what is going on with him? tets has visa issues and is still hoping to get over there but looks unlikely unless it happens over the next week. he has been offered a spot for an industrial team in Japan which sounds very appealing. Maybe the VISA people were confused between Tets and Tets sister Pirates  |
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Post by pirates on Jun 17, 2011 15:37:40 GMT 10
Both masa's and tets's sisters seen leaving Prestons ground together after the semi final win not seen or heard from since. May have over stayed their visa, some reported sightings around the Greensborough way though
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Post by stuartcapel on Jun 17, 2011 16:01:46 GMT 10
Hmm... The mail is that Mick has already got a gig and has thrown 28 innings in three days (underworked, it would seem). Tetsu is still listed as "Inactive", Scott. Any update on what is going on with him? Interesting - Mick's been selected in Berwick's fourths tomorrow!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2011 16:29:19 GMT 10
Yeah, SuperMick can do it all, can't he? Throwing for Brockton one day, Berwick the next.
What a marvel....... ;D
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Post by Goblin on Jun 18, 2011 11:41:34 GMT 10
“There was an issue on his visa from a paperwork standpoint,” said Carminucci. “Not on our end, on the consulate’s end. They’re trying to work through it and figure it out, but after (the mission against) bin Laden and everything else that has gone on, (security has) tightened up, and there’s a lot more paperwork to go with it.” I know Scotty is a gun but had no idea he played such a large part in taking out bin Laden. He really does have all the right tools. |
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Post by swearne on Jun 18, 2011 16:34:44 GMT 10
I have even shaved the beard off goblin hoping it would help. Mick will be throwing for the rox but only batting practice. As far as tets goes I believe he is also struggling to get his visa but I think he is trying to take an interpreter with him who also needs a visa so that may not be helping his situation. Goblin don't be surprised if one bill Buckner lines up for the red backs later in the year Mick was having breakfast with him this morning I'm sure he has started working on him already
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Post by stuartcapel on Jun 30, 2011 16:53:41 GMT 10
Looks like Schmidt has managed to get his Visa worked out - he's appeared in two games, pitching a couple of innings and hasn't given up a run as yet.
Unfortunately, still no Scott Wearne as yet.
As an aside, former Aces pitcher Brad Hertzler's thrown 17 innings in 14 appearances for a 2.12era.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2011 21:02:49 GMT 10
Wearney, I'm guessing you still haven't got your visa yet? Are you still trying to get over there for the 2nd half of the season?
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Post by swearne on Jul 11, 2011 21:35:30 GMT 10
Yeah mate still no good I am still goin just not sure when yet, hopefully soon it's getting To cold here
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Post by pirates on Jul 25, 2011 10:14:46 GMT 10
news from Tets over the weekend he has not got visa yet and has now given up in going over to US. not sure why there are issues re visa to US. it took him 2 days to get one for Australia.
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