Lake County Captains

Indians prospects continue to put up great numbers

LarryMac — 2010-08-30T15:29:45Z

Nuno Strikes Outs Eleven, Captains Win 2-1 (LakeCountyCaptains.com)

The Indians prospects continue to shine at multiple levels throughout the minors. Perhaps more noteworthy is the fact that it's not always the usual suspects and it hasn't been all of the highly touted prospects either.

Cleveland Brown Jerome Harrison, September 4th

Clevofan — 2010-08-19T20:02:11Z

The Captains seem to have promotions all the time. The one they did with Josh Cribbs was really cool. A friend of mine met Harrison at a signing and said he was a really cool guy. It was kind of a bummer when he was holding out. I think he's going to have a really good year too.

Complete game shutout for Captains' Brach

LarryMac — 2010-08-11T16:33:19Z

Simply Un-Brach-able! Captains Drop Hawks 11-2 (LakeCountyCaptains.com)

Brett Brach continues to dominate at the single A level. How long 'til he makes the move to Akron?

Adam Abraham named MWL Batter of the Week

LarryMac — 2010-08-04T16:51:56Z

Adam Abraham Named MWL Batter of the Week (LakeCountyCaptains.com)

Crazy numbers from another power hitting first base prospect in the Indians organization. Stuck behind Matt LaPorta, he's unlikely to get to the big club anytime soon, though. What he does give the Indians is another piece that can be used a year or two down the road when we need that one big outfield bat or some pitching help.

Cleveland Sports History Night...WITH TEN CENT BEER

Clevofan — 2010-07-27T14:26:01Z

Wow! That was before my time but always heard about it. Crazy!!!

Playoff tickets available

Clevofan — 2010-07-09T15:55:52Z

Captains in the playoffs? Didn't the Aeros win the championship or something last year? The Stars won the championship when they were in the USL2 division or whatever. Maybe this really is a minor league town. Our minor league teams always seem to do good.

Chun Chen named to Futures Game

Clevofan — 2010-06-27T14:04:27Z

They'll probably just convert him to first base or the outfield like they do with everybody else. Then instead of being stuck behind Santana he can share time with Hafner, Laporta, Marte and whatever 40 year free agent they sign next year who can DH.

Captains keep on rolling with a sweep

LarryMac — 2010-06-09T14:58:47Z

[quote="Clevofan"]I was actually thinking about going to a game since might actually get to see a win. I just really hate driving over there especially with all the construction.[/quote]

Funny you should mention that. I was out that way the other weekend and stopped off by the field (there happens to a Hardee's right there...mmmmmmmm) and I didn't realize just how badly that's all screwed up. I'd be interested to see if it's hurt their attendance because you're right, it's nasty.

Josh Cribbs, June 6th

LarryMac — 2010-05-18T14:01:55Z

Football Star Josh Cribbs to Appear at Classic Park on June 6 (LakeCountyCaptains.com)

Promo of the Year

LarryMac — 2009-10-01T15:58:44Z

Lake County Captains Honored with "Promotion of the Year" by ESPN The Magazine (LakeCountyCaptains.com)

This is what it's all about, especially in the minor leagues. It's nice to see that teams like this are still going out of their way to create a fun family atmosphere and, as a lifelong Cleveland sports fan, I'm sorry that I missed this. This sounds like a good one.

Despite everything that's gone wrong with the Indians this season, it's good to see the minor league affiliates doing well as that can only mean good things for the Tribe down the road. In the meantime I plan on checking out some minor league games next season with the Captain and possibly the Akron Aeros. If you're lucky enough to have a major league team and still be near some of your minor league franchises, I definitely recommend it.

Captains join the naming rights fray

LarryMac — 2009-09-09T15:04:23Z

Lake County Captains Complete Purchase of Naming Rights Agreement With the City of Eastlake for Classic Park (LakeCountyCaptains.com)

Good for the team, good for the city, good for everyone involved really. But I still don't like the whole naming rights game. There's just something less "down home" about going to Midol Extra-Strength Pain Reliever Field. I miss the days when they were named for the people who built them or team or the city. Teas have already started to try to move toward corporate sponsors on jerseys - team naming rights will be next. At that point, I think I may finally be able to wash my hands of sports as I've tried to do in the past when they've jerked around with tradition in the name of the almighty dollar.

Captains moving to the Midwest league

LarryMac — 2009-09-09T14:55:05Z

Lake County, Bowling Green shifting to MWL (LakeCountyCaptains.com)

Good news for the Captains as the current conference lineups made no sense geographically. Having teams like Lake County travel to Georgia for games when there Indiana and Michigan that they didn't play was kind of foolish.