Wingnuts Sign Two
Posted on November 20, 2008
WICHITA, KS - The Wichita Wingnuts have announced two more signings for the 2009 season, with the addition of catcher Zach Goldberg and shortstop Derek Jennings.A Wichita native, Goldberg joins the Wingnuts after spending most of 2008 with the division-rival St. Paul Saints. Goldberg began training camp with the Wingnuts, before making his…
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Thompson Returns to Hot Corner for 2009
Posted on November 7, 2008
WICHITA, KS - The Wichita Wingnuts have announced their first player signing for the 2009 season with the return of third baseman Michael Thompson.Thompson hit .305 while leading the team in homeruns (10), slugging percentage (.488), and finishing third with 48 RBI. The Covina, CA native was selected as a reserve for the 2008 All-Star Game in…
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Hooper Named Wingnuts' New Manager
Posted on November 6, 2008
WICHITA, KS - The Wichita Wingnuts have announced that former shortstop Kevin Hooper will be their field manager for the 2009 season.Hooper ends a 10-year playing career that included two seasons in the Major Leagues, four in AAA, and one as a member of the Wingnuts.In 2008, Hooper won the American Association batting title by 40 points, hitting…
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Wingnuts Media Advisory
Posted on November 5, 2008
WICHITA, KS - The Wichita Wingnuts have scheduled a press conference for Wednesday afternoon to make a major announcement.The conference begins at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday November 5th at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. All media are invited to attend.The Wingnuts posted a 45-50 record in their inaugural season, which included a 26-21…
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