tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177796292017-09-10T13:48:52.028-05:00American Baseball NotionsEnjoy eye candy for your baseball soul by Niki Paton about the <b><a href="http://www.americanassociationbaseball.com/"></a></b><em>American Association of Independent Professional Baseball League</em> (<b><em>AAIPB</em></b>). I hope you find this site useful, informative and F-U-N! Thanks for stopping by!<br>(<em> Notice : Content from this site may not be used without prior written permission. Niki Paton © 2005 to 2015</em>)Niki Patonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-80899618351365881342014-02-01T17:00:00.000-06:002014-05-16T17:56:23.617-05:00Saints Snow The Game: Saint Paul Saints Snowball Classic 2014
Home plate was buried in the snow. Being bright orange it was easily found,
with a bit of digging, during the Saints Snowball Classic at Midway Stadium.
George Tsamis attempts a hit off Mark Hamburger at
Midway Stadium during the Summer Shandy Snowball Classic.
Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0Saint Paul, MN, USA44.9537029 -93.08995779999997944.7738674 -93.412681299999974 45.133538400000006 -92.767234299999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-36187958555051731512013-05-10T23:37:00.000-05:002013-05-11T03:04:55.248-05:00Independent Baseball In Full Swing Again
Big League Chew, over 500 million pouches sold since the 1970's
That time of year is in full swing again. Baseball season is here and in Minnesota the weather is just beginning to catch up to the rest of the country in celebrating the snow free joys of Spring.
Friday was a gorgeous day here in Minnesota, the sun couldn't have been a more welcomed sight. Friday also brought the continued Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0Saint Paul, MN, USA44.9537029 -93.08995779999997944.7738669 -93.412681299999974 45.133538900000005 -92.767234299999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-38673776031831022562013-03-01T20:32:00.005-06:002013-03-01T20:54:55.678-06:00Saint Paul Saints Dream Ballpark Closer To RealityAccording to KSTP in a story which aired on February 19th, Ryan Companies finalized a deal with the City of Saint Paul for the building of the Saint Paul Saints new dream ballpark. If all goes according to plan the parks inaugural season will begin in the Spring of 2015.
Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0Saint Paul, MN, USA44.9537029 -93.08995779999997944.7738669 -93.412681299999974 45.133538900000005 -92.767234299999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-87064275875898738752012-09-17T20:12:00.000-05:002013-03-01T20:38:04.266-06:00Saint Paul Saints: June 29th Feature Story in TCB Magazine
Check out a fabulous article about the Saint Paul Saints at Twin Cities Business Magazine by Adam Platt. The article, For the Saints, Every Night is Opening Night gives fans some great insight into the history of the Saints and how they've continued to prove their critics wrong.
Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0Saint Paul, MN, USA44.9537029 -93.08995779999997944.7738669 -93.412681299999974 45.133538900000005 -92.767234299999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-16509233548175278032012-09-17T20:01:00.000-05:002013-03-01T20:40:41.138-06:00Saint Paul Receives Funding For New BallparkThe Saint Paul Saints are getting closer to building their new dream home in Saint Paul. According to a September 13th article, St Paul Receives $25M in State Funds for New Ballpark, featured in Twin Cities Business Magazine, the city of Saint Paul will receive $25 million in state money toward the new stadium.
Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0Saint Paul, MN, USA44.9537029 -93.08995779999997944.7738669 -93.412681299999974 45.133538900000005 -92.767234299999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151489358847367352006-06-28T05:09:00.000-05:002013-03-01T20:43:31.497-06:00"Big League Dreams Don't Come With A Map" on OSC
SAINT PAUL, Minn.- The second article for my OurSports Central column was published Tuesday. To check it out, click the link below to OSC:
http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3334714Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com1Saint Paul, MN, USA44.9537029 -93.08995779999997944.7738669 -93.412681299999974 45.133538900000005 -92.767234299999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151206688757154742006-06-24T22:38:00.000-05:002006-11-05T17:23:03.930-06:00Saints Fielder Adam Olow During BPSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints fielder Adam Olow works out during batting practice at Midway Stadium on June 24, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151206553326459852006-06-24T22:35:00.000-05:002006-06-24T22:43:12.943-05:00Saints Hernandez And Verdugo Work Batting PracticeSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints coaches Jackie Hernandez (right) and Jason Verdugo (left) hit during batting practice to work the fielders before a game against the Explorers at Midway Stadium on June 24, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151137954038309912006-06-24T03:32:00.000-05:002006-06-27T13:23:57.083-05:00Saint Paul Saints Brian SproutSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints Brian Sprout runs after hitting a sacrafice bunt, advancing Nick Gretz to third against the Sioux City Explorers at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151137918022336122006-06-24T03:31:00.000-05:002006-06-27T13:24:34.966-05:00Saint Paul Saints Brian Sprout BuntsSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints Brian Sprout hits a sacrafice bunt advancing Nick Gretz to third against the Sioux City Explorers at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151137795967680222006-06-24T03:29:00.001-05:002006-06-24T03:42:15.666-05:00Saint Paul Saints Fielder Nick Gretz SlidesSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints fielder Nick Gretz slides into second after hitting a double against the Sioux City Explorers at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151137717860167882006-06-24T03:28:00.000-05:002006-06-24T03:40:26.476-05:00Saint Paul Saints Fielder Nick Gretz DoublesSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saint fielder Nick Gretz hits a double against the Sioux City Explorers at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151137484281920162006-06-24T03:24:00.000-05:002006-06-24T03:39:04.580-05:00Saint Paul Saints Fielder Brian BuchananSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints newest fielder, ex-Twins outfilder Brian Buchanan with fielder Josh Rennick run out for another inning while enjoying the karaoke of Seigo Masubuchi to the music of, Summer of 69' at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151136928476547922006-06-24T03:15:00.000-05:002006-06-24T03:34:46.006-05:00Saints Infielder Victor RodriguezSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints infielder Victor Rodriguez makes an out at first on June 23, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151135682652312542006-06-24T02:54:00.000-05:002006-06-24T03:06:43.273-05:00Saint Paul Saints Infielder Victor RodriguezSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints infielder Victor Rodriguez makes an out at first on June 23, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151135521076706612006-06-24T02:52:00.000-05:002006-06-24T03:05:33.993-05:00Attempted Explorer Pick OffSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Sioux City Explorer slides into first on an attempted pick off by Saints pitcher T.J. Stanton and infielder Victor Rodriguez at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151134955386991092006-06-24T02:42:00.000-05:002006-06-24T03:03:14.063-05:00Saint Paul Saints RHP T.J. StantonSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints RHP T.J. Stanton throws against the Sioux City Explorers at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151134885310110142006-06-24T02:41:00.000-05:002006-06-24T03:00:47.643-05:00Mudonna: Hangin' With The UmpiresSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Mudonna hangs out with the American Association League umpires before the Sioux City Explorers play the Saint Paul Saints at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151134546310245272006-06-24T02:35:00.000-05:002006-06-24T02:58:17.456-05:00Saints Coaches Charged UpSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Saint Paul Saints coaches Jason Verdugo (left) and Jackie Hernandez (right) get charged up for a game against the Sioux City Explorers at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151134362011779112006-06-24T02:32:00.000-05:002006-06-24T02:57:24.766-05:00Elvis Acknowledges Baseball FansSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Elvis has left the field! Elvis acknowledges fans after throwing out a pitch at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1151134285606639782006-06-24T02:31:00.000-05:002006-06-24T02:56:22.590-05:00Elvis Meets SaintsSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Elvis has left the field! Elvis shakes hands with Saints catcher Billy Cox after throwing out a pitch at Midway Stadium on June 23, 2006.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1150694774159717492006-06-19T00:26:00.000-05:002006-06-19T03:02:03.230-05:00"A Host Father's Lesson" On OSCSAINT PAUL, Minn.- My first article for my OurSports Central column was published Sunday. To check it out, click the link below to OSC:http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3329522Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1150454396878740312006-06-16T05:39:00.000-05:002006-06-17T01:56:57.200-05:00Nod From Independent ThinkingSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Upon digging through the Independent Thinking archives I stumbled across a nod from Toby Boyce about two of my web sites. I just wanted to say thanks Toby! I appreciate the support and enjoy your site as well. To enjoy what an interesting independent thinker has to say on baseball drop by Toby's web site at: http://independent.mostvaluablenetwork.com/Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1150450691166293962006-06-16T04:23:00.000-05:002006-06-16T04:39:19.266-05:00Saint Paul Saints Versus Sioux City ExplorersSAINT PAUL, Minn.- The Saint Paul Saints play the Sioux City Explorers this evening. The game starts at 7:05 CST at the Lewis & Clark Park in Sioux City, Iowa.Listen online here:CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE SAINTS VS EXPLORERS.Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779629.post-1150347045132631832006-06-14T21:24:00.000-05:002006-06-14T23:50:45.196-05:00Saints Win Series Against LincolnNiki Paton / American Baseball NotionsSAINT PAUL, Minn.- Tonight the Saint Paul Saints and the Lincoln Salt Dogs finished their series at Saint Paul. The final score Saints 5, Salt Dogs 4 with the Saints taking 2 of the 3 games for the series.This was the second night in a row that the Saint Paul Saints had a come from behind win against Lincoln. Closer Matt Hammons pitched again this evening Niki Patonhttps://plus.google.com/101307711453592977466noreply@blogger.com0