"Big League Dreams Don't Come With A Map" on OSC

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- The second article for my OurSports Central column was published Tuesday. To check it out, click the link below to OSC:

http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3334714

Saints Fielder Adam Olow During BP

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints fielder Adam Olow works out during batting practice at Midway Stadium on June 24, 2006.

Saints Hernandez And Verdugo Work Batting Practice

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints coaches Jackie Hernandez (right) and Jason Verdugo (left) hit during batting practice to work the fielders before a game against the Explorers at Midway Stadium on June 24, 2006.

Saint Paul Saints Brian Sprout

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints Brian Sprout runs after hitting a sacrafice bunt, advancing Nick Gretz to third against the Sioux City Explorers at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.

Saint Paul Saints Brian Sprout Bunts

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints Brian Sprout hits a sacrafice bunt advancing Nick Gretz to third against the Sioux City Explorers at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.

Saint Paul Saints Fielder Nick Gretz Slides

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints fielder Nick Gretz slides into second after hitting a double against the Sioux City Explorers at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.

Saint Paul Saints Fielder Nick Gretz Doubles

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saint fielder Nick Gretz hits a double against the Sioux City Explorers at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.

Saint Paul Saints Fielder Brian Buchanan

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints newest fielder, ex-Twins outfilder Brian Buchanan with fielder Josh Rennick run out for another inning while enjoying the karaoke of Seigo Masubuchi to the music of, Summer of 69' at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.

Saints Infielder Victor Rodriguez

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints infielder Victor Rodriguez makes an out at first on June 23, 2006.

Saint Paul Saints Infielder Victor Rodriguez

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints infielder Victor Rodriguez makes an out at first on June 23, 2006.

Attempted Explorer Pick Off

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Sioux City Explorer slides into first on an attempted pick off by Saints pitcher T.J. Stanton and infielder Victor Rodriguez at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.

Saint Paul Saints RHP T.J. Stanton

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints RHP T.J. Stanton throws against the Sioux City Explorers at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.

Mudonna: Hangin' With The Umpires

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Mudonna hangs out with the American Association League umpires before the Sioux City Explorers play the Saint Paul Saints at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.

Saints Coaches Charged Up

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints coaches Jason Verdugo (left) and Jackie Hernandez (right) get charged up for a game against the Sioux City Explorers at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.

Elvis Acknowledges Baseball Fans

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Elvis has left the field! Elvis acknowledges fans after throwing out a pitch at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.

Elvis Meets Saints

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Elvis has left the field! Elvis shakes hands with Saints catcher Billy Cox after throwing out a pitch at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.

"A Host Father's Lesson" On OSC

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- My first article for my OurSports Central column was published Sunday. To check it out, click the link below to OSC:

http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3329522

Nod From Independent Thinking

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Upon digging through the Independent Thinking archives I stumbled across a nod from Toby Boyce about two of my web sites. I just wanted to say thanks Toby! I appreciate the support and enjoy your site as well. To enjoy what an interesting independent thinker has to say on baseball drop by Toby's web site at: http://independent.mostvaluablenetwork.com/

Saint Paul Saints Versus Sioux City Explorers

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- The Saint Paul Saints play the Sioux City Explorers this evening. The game starts at 7:05 CST at the Lewis & Clark Park in Sioux City, Iowa.

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Saints Win Series Against Lincoln

Niki Paton / American Baseball Notions

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Tonight the Saint Paul Saints and the Lincoln Salt Dogs finished their series at Saint Paul. The final score Saints 5, Salt Dogs 4 with the Saints taking 2 of the 3 games for the series.

This was the second night in a row that the Saint Paul Saints had a come from behind win against Lincoln. Closer Matt Hammons pitched again this evening earning his seventh save for the 2006 American Association season.

Note: Watch American Baseball Notions for more photographs when the Saint Paul Saints have their next home stand beginning June 23rd, 2006 against the Explorers at Midway Stadium.

Hernandez Sends Butler Home

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SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints coach Jackie Hernandez motions infielder Steve Butler to keep going home to score for the Saints against the Salt Dogs at Midway Stadium on June 13, 1006.

Lincoln Salt Dogs Left Chasing The Ball

Niki Paton / American Baseball Notions

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints hit and Lincoln is left chasing the ball at Midway Stadium on June 13, 2006.

American Association Coach Bobby Randall

Niki Paton / American Baseball Notions

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints play the Lincoln Salt Dogs as an American Association League umpire and hitting coach Bobby Randall watch at Midway Stadium on June 13, 2006.

Meyer Has Special Visitor At Mound

Niki Paton / American Baseball Notions

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints Mike Meyer has a special visitor on the mound Bud Squealig at Midway Stadium on June 13, 2006.

Catching Can Be Painful Sometimes

Niki Paton / American Baseball Notions

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints Mike Forbes misses a pitch and so does the Lincoln Salt Dog who catches it Kevin Sullivan right in the chest having the wind briefly knocked out of him before resuming catching for the Lincoln Salt Dogs at Midway Stadium on June 13, 2006.

Lincoln Salt Dogs Infielder Jay Yaconetti

Niki Paton / American Baseball Notions

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Lincoln Salt Dogs infielder Jay Yaconetti throws a hit from third to first against the Saint Paul Saints at Midway Stadium on June 13, 2006.

Saint Paul Saints Catcher Jeremy Frost

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SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints catcher Jeremy Frost is ready as a Meyer's pitch against the Lincoln Salt Dogs heads for him at Midway Stadium on June 13, 2006.