IL1 Columbus Clippers

Clipper of the Year Party

Published on January 18, 2004 under International League (IL1)
Columbus Clippers News Release


Things have been quiet around the old ball yard this week. The ground crew is installing the new Club Seats. These seats are in 208 & 214 and have twice the leg room and wider seats for those long legged kids and those of us who... well I guess I don't have to finish that sentence.

The only signing this week has been John Rodriguez. The rumors are that the Clippers could sign Homer Bush for this season. Homer played for us in 1997. He is the best fielding second baseman I have ever seen. Better than Mazeroski. Better than Alomar. Better than Sanberg. As an official scorer, I once gave Bush an error on what looked like a routine ground ball, until I realized that he was standing on the shortstop's side of second.

Another time, I saw first baseman Ivan Cruz dive over the bag, just missing a ball hit down the line. Suddenly, Bush flashed behind him, fielded the ball in foul territory, spun 360 degrees and threw out the batter at first base! I couldn't believe my eyes.

Homer was a pretty good hitter also. In four of his first five years in the majors, he hit .364, 380, .320, and .306. But injuries plagued him. He retired in spring training last year. I think he was with the Cardinals at the time. But at 31 years of age, he is looking to make a comeback.

Don't forget that Tuesday is "The Clipper of the Year Party" at PromoWest Pavilion from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Fernando Seguignol and Bucky Dent will be here to meet everyone. Fernando had the greatest season in Clippers history last season. Besides being one of the biggest human beings I have ever meet, he is also one of the nicest. Fernando lives in Panama. When he called last week, his first question was "What's the temperature in Columbus?" Seggy and Bucky are two of the great gentlemen of the game. Don't miss them.

Also swing buy the history table and say "Hey" to me. I'd love to see you and talk some baseball.

I'll write soon and let you know what's happening in Clipper land.

Stay warm!

Joe Santry
Historian
The Columbus Clippers

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