Category Archives: Greensboro Grasshoppers

Marlins announce LumberKings coaching staff

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

After previously announcing that former major-league infielder Mike Jacobs will manage the LumberKings, the Miami Marlins revealed the rest of Clinton’s coaching staff on Tuesday. Rounding out Jacobs’ coaching staff are former players Mark DiFelice (pitching) and Frank Moore (hitting). DiFelice joins … Continue reading →

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Clinton signs two-year affiliation deal with Marlins

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Clinton LumberKings will have a new parent club next season after announcing Thursday night that they’ve signed a two-year player-development contract with the Miami Marlins. The LumberKings were affiliated with the Seattle Mariners the past 10 seasons. The Marlins … Continue reading →

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Clark named MWL pitcher of week, gets traded to Marlins

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Bowling Green Hot Rods RHP Ethan Clark was named the Midwest League pitcher of the week Monday before the Tampa Bay Rays traded him to the Miami Marlins the same day. Clark was honored for the week of June 19-25, a … Continue reading →

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Mejia named MWL player of the month for June

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Minor League Baseball named former Lake County Captains catcher Francisco Mejia the Midwest League player of the month for June. During June, Mejia led the Midwest League in batting average (.429), total bases (60), slugging percentage (.714) and OPS (1.175, … Continue reading →

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New Padres pitcher Paddack assigned to TinCaps

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The San Diego Padres acquired RHP Chris Paddack from the Miami Marlins on Thursday, and promptly assigned him to the Fort Wayne TinCaps. The assignment came as no surprise, as Paddack had pitched in the South Atlantic League (equivalent to … Continue reading →

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