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 West Michigan Whitecaps - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Midwest League came to the Grand Rapids area in 1994 upon the arrival of the former Madison Muskies.
The Whitecaps were brought to West Michigan by local businessmen Lew Chamberlan and Dennis Baxter.
In addition, the 1997 Whitecaps were named the Third-Best Minor League Team of the Decade, and General Manager Scott Lane was named General Manager of the Decade.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Michigan_Whitecaps   (328 words)

  
 Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michigan was explored and settled by French voyageurs in the 17th century.
Michigan's state universities are immune from control by the legislature, the governor and most aspects of the executive branch, and the cities in or near which they are located; but they are not immune from the authority of the courts.
Michigan is primarily known as the birthplace of the automobile industry.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Michigan   (4821 words)

  
 MDOT and the West Michigan Whitecaps team-up to make the "Beltline Barrel Bash" a grandslam
The Michigan Department of Transportation and the West Michigan Whitecaps are joining forces and throwing the first strike on the orange construction barrel at the "Beltline Barrel Bash."
The West Michigan Whitecaps will be providing the all-American snacks, the heavy-hitters and the ticket deal of the summer.
West Michigan Whitecap players, including top home run hitter Juan Tejeda, will be on-hand to take the first swings, sign autographs and meet area fans.
www.michigan.gov /mdot/0,1607,7-151-9620_11023-46888--M_2002_8,00.html   (546 words)

  
 West Michigan Whitecaps - Community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The West Michigan Whitecaps mission is to provide affordable family entertainment to the entire West Michigan community.
The Whitecaps know that their phenomenal success was a result of the support of the West Michigan community and feel a sense of duty and gratitude for all the fans who have supported the team and made it one of the premier sports franchises in the country.
Chamberlin, Baxter and the Whitecaps give back to the community in numerous ways, from initiating their own Inner City Youth Baseball Program in 1995 to facilitating fundraisers for non-profit organizations to speaking at community functions to offering the use of their beautiful Fifth Third Ballpark for worthy causes.
www.whitecapsbaseball.com /COMMUNITY/mission.html   (292 words)

  
 The State News - www.statenews.com
Lansing (28-19) had a chance to sweep the Whitecaps for the first time in the team's nine-year history and came close, falling just short in the ninth inning.
West Michigan only needed three runs to win and the team got them in a spectacular way.
West Michigan first baseman Kelly Hunt started the home run bonanza with a two-run shot off the right foul pole.
www.statenews.com /article.phtml?pk=24267   (596 words)

  
 West Michigan Whitecaps - Feature Stories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
A total of 63 minor league stadiums have been built since 1990 and another four are scheduled to open in 1999.
Opening a new stadium means drawing exceptional crowds: 15 teams which play in stadiums built in the 90s are currently among the top 20 in minor league attendance.
Attendance continued to grow in most minor league cities, and front office staffs of 10-20 were the norm rather than the exception.
www.whitecapsbaseball.com /PRESSBOX/FEATURE98/minors.html   (2800 words)

  
 2002 West Michigan Whitecaps Scouting Report | MWLguide.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Whitecaps are a good team, but their talent's not as good as their record.
The West Michigan hitters are, as always, severely handicapped in this ballyard; this is a decent offense, despite the team's statistical line.
This is the team which played at Oneonta in 2001, reinforced slightly from West Michigan and Detroit's GCL team.
www.mwlguide.com /years/2002/teams/whitecaps.html   (986 words)

  
 1996 West Michigan Whitecaps Scouting Report | MWLguide.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This page profiles the 1996 West Michigan Whitecaps, a Single-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics and a member of the Midwest League.
The Whitecaps are affiliated with the Oakland Athletics and are locally owned by Grand Rapids businessmen.
Several Whitecaps are threats to steal; especially watch Encarnacion, Soriano, Walker, and infielder Eddie Lara.
www.mwlguide.com /years/1996/teams/whitecaps.html   (663 words)

  
 TRANSACTION NEWS - Out of the Park Baseball Report   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
James Skinner was sent down from AA Erie Seawolves to A West Michigan Whitecaps.
James Przybylski was sent down from AA Erie Seawolves to A West Michigan Whitecaps.
Abel Sabatino was sent down from AA Erie Seawolves to A West Michigan Whitecaps.
www.hostultra.com /~mysicviper/ttrans3.html   (168 words)

  
 Old Kent Park, Comstock Park, Mich.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Aside from the Detroit Tigers, the state of Michigan had gone without professional baseball until the Oakland Athletics decided to put their Midwest League team near Grand Rapids.
The first season they were there, the West Michigan Whitecaps sold out nearly every game.
For 1998, the Whitecaps, now a Detroit Tigers farm club, added a bleacher area in the outfield that doesn’t get filled up every game, but is packed for big promotional nights, such as fireworks shows.
home1.gte.net /charliesballparks/stadiums/oldkent.htm   (319 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
West Michigan scores three with two out in ninth
Whitecaps Magic number is down to 1, despite loss in Peoria
West Michigan allows double digit runs for the first time since June
www.wzzm13.com /sports/whitecaps.aspx   (153 words)

  
 Southwest Michigan Devil Rays   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
I joined Southwest Michigan at the start of their inaugural 2005 season as the Media Relations Director.
In 2004, I worked as an intern for the West Michigan Whitecaps.
Two -- one internship with West Michigan last year and now as your humble Media Relations Director in Southwest Michigan.
www.southwestmichigandevilrays.com /staff?staffId=7   (298 words)

  
 West Michigan Whitecaps - Midwest League (MWL) Affiliated Baseball on OurSports Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - West Michigan jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning, thanks to some clutch hitting.
West Michigan Whitecaps 4 at Cedar Rapids Kernels 5
West Michigan Whitecaps 4 at Cedar Rapids Kernels 0
www.oursportscentral.com /sports?t_id=497   (462 words)

  
 West Michigan Whitecaps - Home
- The West Michigan Whitecaps, Spectrum Health and Macker Basketball, LLC are teaming up to bring the Gus Macker back to Grand Rapids.
The 3-on-3 basketball tournament, which serves as the major fundraiser for the Grand Rapids Public Schools athletic department, will be held at Fifth Third Ballpark on June 10 and 11...
WELCOME to these organizations that have recently joined the Whitecaps for the 2004 season.
www.whitecaps-baseball.com   (154 words)

  
 O-Tigers of 2001 came up just shy of playoffs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Right-hander Howell is rehabbing his right shoulder this season, moving from Lakeland, to Oneonta to West Michigan in 2003.
Juan Francia (2B): Switch-hitter is second baseman with Detroit's Single-A West Michigan Whitecaps (46-44),.241 BA (61-for-253), 75 G, 36 R, 11 RBI, 18 errors.
Juan Gonzalez (1B): Left-handed batter is shortstop for Detroit's Single-A West Michigan Whitecaps,.263 BA (82-for-312), 86 G, 51 R, 33 RBI, 4 HR, 47 bases on balls, 45 strikeouts, 19 stolen bases.
www.thedailystar.com /sports/2003/07/10/spup.html   (1133 words)

  
 West Michigan Whitecaps 2002 Schedule   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The problem is that it just takes up more time then I really have, and my interest in following the Whitecaps on a day-by-day level isn't motivation enough to do this schedule.
If there is an out pouring of support for this schedule, I may change my mind.
Results and standings are per Whitecaps homepage (www.whitecaps-baseball.com) and Midwest League home page (www.midwestleague.com).
www4.gvsu.edu /boermac/WMWhitecaps.htm   (180 words)

  
 Nursing Opportunities
Practice in a stimulating environment as a member of the strongest health care system in West Michigan.
West Michigan Professional Nursing Development group, affiliate of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization
As the largest health care system in West Michigan, we lead the region in many ways: through our Centers of Excellence and as the area's largest employer.
nursing.spectrum-health.org /?s=6&hospID=80B5F80B00C04AC3852F2D65C83...   (176 words)

  
 Lansing Lugnuts Game Summary
COMSTOCK PARK- The white-hot West Michigan Whitecaps torrid month of August was cooled off as the hosts from the west side of Michigan dropped an
The Lugnuts continue their four-game series with the West Michigan Whitecaps at Fifth Third Ballpark on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m.
Probable starters are righthander Ronald Bay for Lansing against righthander Jordan Tata for West Michigan.
www.lansinglugnuts.com /press_box/press_release_archive/8_30_04.html   (217 words)

  
 User Comments For the West Michigan Whitecaps - Baseball-Reference.com
I was back visiting family in the area and decided to see what baseball would have been like for me had I stayed in Michigan rather than moved to California and become an A's fan.
The Whitecaps expierence is wonderful from top to bottom.
The quality of A league ball, though not the best, is made enjoyable knowing that the players are giving their best.
www.baseball-reference.com /travel/usercomments.cgi?id=MWWMI   (463 words)

  
 WXSP.TV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
(Lansing, Sep 5, 2003, 8:43 am) The West Michigan Whitecaps concluded their season and the career of manager Phil Regan on Monday afternoon.
(Burlington, Iowa, Aug 29, 2003, 1:46 pm) The West Michigan Whitecaps threw six runs on the board in the second inning and then cruised to a 9-2 win over the Burlington Bees on Wednesday night in Iowa.
(Comstock Park, Aug 25, 2003, 8:42 am) It's fitting that that the entire West Michigan Whitecaps season was symbolized by their final inning played at Fifth Third Ballpark for the 2003 season.
www.wxsp.tv /x/sports.php?Team=13   (244 words)

  
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Two Whitecaps home runs help prevent South Bend celebration
Whitecaps shutout by South Bend - Magic number stalls at 1
Whitecaps Pitching is quick and effective, Caps win 3-1
www.wzzm13.com /sports/pro_baseball/whitecaps.aspx   (153 words)

  
 WXSP.TV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
West Michigan Whitecaps on the X! The following is a list of West Michigan Whitecaps games televised on WXSP for the 2006 season:
If you've tuned in for one of your favorite shows and instead are looking at a baseball or hockey game, don't worry.
SEE THE X! Find out what channel you can watch the X on in your area!
www.wxsp.tv /x/inside.php?inside=84&cat=4   (61 words)

  
 GreaterDayton.com's Neighborhood Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
16 Wednesday May 9, 2001 West Michigan Whitecaps
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 Detroit Tigers Managers - Detroit Stop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Jim Northrup recalls his playing days with Tigers - Turn Back The Clock - Detroit Tigers
JAMES THOMAS "JIM" NORTHRUP, who came from a small town in his home state of Michigan and went on to fashion a first-rate major league career, was one......(Continue Reading)
The Detroit Tigers have been a part of major league baseball and the American League since 1901.
www.claitorandloupe.com /detroit-tigers-managers.html   (363 words)

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