http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/Latest news, rumors and opinions about the Great Lakes Loons.enThu, 05 Nov 2009 06:13:46 PSTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest news, rumors and opinions about the Great Lakes Loons.great_lakes_loonshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/T1GREaB6i-o/dee_gordon_almost_traded_for_c.html1250526095849783629440Hugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsThu, 05 Nov 2009 06:13:46 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3885986 ]]> Great Lakes Loons star Dee Gordon played the entire season in Midland, but came close to leaving when the Los Angeles Dodgers tried to trade him for Cleveland ace Cliff Lee. By then, however, Philadelphia had traded for Lee. latimes.com:...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/11/dee_gordon_almost_traded_for_c.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/UNRv3QrHToA/clayton_kershaw_still_relative.html4739949783650449Hugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsThu, 05 Nov 2009 05:56:29 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3885934 ]]> Former Great Lakes Loons star Clayton Kershaw had a breakout season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the left-handed starter still maintains a low profile, even at a charity golf event in Irving, Texas.star-telegram.com: Still, Clayton Kershaw walks around...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/11/clayton_kershaw_still_relative.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/Fu217o-m-1U/dee_gordon_projects_to_better.html609584Hugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsWed, 04 Nov 2009 06:10:09 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3877863 ]]> Chris Fryer | The Saginaw NewsWest Michigan shortstop Gustavo Nunez is late with the tag on his Great Lakes counterpart, Dee Gordon.In a Baseball America chat, columnist Jim Callis was asked to compare Great Lakes shortstop Dee Gordon and...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/11/dee_gordon_projects_to_better.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/NCEwUAqhxgU/clayton_kershaws_2009_win_tota.htmlHugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsWed, 04 Nov 2009 05:55:45 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3877823 ]]> Former Great Lakes Loon Clayton Kershaw put together a notable season in 2009, but it could have been better. Walks hurt his win totals for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but so did his relative lack of run support. The...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/11/clayton_kershaws_2009_win_tota.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/8J3WUm_aG4U/clayton_kershaw_sent_to_bullpe.htmlHugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsTue, 20 Oct 2009 06:20:19 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3793130 ]]>The Associated PressClayton Kershaw ponders his fate on the bench after getting pulled in the fifth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' Game One loss to Philadelphia.Former Great Lakes Loon Clayton Kershaw got the start for the Los Angeles Dodgers...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/10/clayton_kershaw_sent_to_bullpe.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/zudkJJBdbYw/loons_release_2010_season_sche.htmlKyle Austin | The Saginaw NewsMon, 19 Oct 2009 20:25:15 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3790309 ]]>The Great Lakes Loons unveiled their schedule for the 2010 season today. Click here to view the entire season schedule.The team starts on the road at South Bend April 8-10, before its home opener Monday, April 11 against Lansing at...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/10/loons_release_2010_season_sche.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/VF4UClOfVug/clayton_kershaw_gets_nod_as_lo.htmlHugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsThu, 15 Oct 2009 07:56:37 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3770135 ]]>The Associated PressClayton Kershaw will start for the Dodgers in Game 1 Thursday against Philadelphia.Former Great Lakes Loons star Clayton Kershaw received some surprising news. The 21-year-old left-hander learned he was Los Angeles manager Joe Torre's pick to start Game...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/10/clayton_kershaw_gets_nod_as_lo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/AsjHAMZhmxI/clayton_kershaw_gets_philadelp.htmlHugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsWed, 14 Oct 2009 06:12:33 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3765508 ]]> The Associated PressFormer Great Lakes Loon Clayton Kershaw already has one quality playoff start under his belt.Former Great Lakes Loon Clayton Kershaw had a breakout season and is continuing to pitch well in the playoffs. He will pitch against...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/10/clayton_kershaw_gets_philadelp.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/bKEP5ktbS1I/great_lakes_loons_fans_can_bra.htmlThe Saginaw NewsMon, 12 Oct 2009 13:42:54 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3758964 ]]> Fans of the Great Lakes Loons Single-A minor league baseball team can offer team management ideas on how to improve the game experience next season during a two-day retreat Tuesday and Wednesday.The Loons staff will ask for feedback, ideas...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/10/great_lakes_loons_fans_can_bra.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/XDca5Ay5_oY/clayton_kershaw_listens_to_com.htmlHugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsThu, 08 Oct 2009 05:56:58 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3738770 ]]>The Associated PressComparisons to Sandy Koufax will follow Clayton Kershaw when he takes the mound to face the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League playoffs.Even when Clayton Kershaw pitched for the Great Lakes Loons, there were the quick comparisons...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/10/clayton_kershaw_listens_to_com.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/kufNGFhjyug/great_lakes_loons_funky_feathe.htmlHugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsWed, 07 Oct 2009 10:02:43 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3735176 ]]>The Great Lakes Loons introduced the Funky Feather to their fans in 2009, and it earned the Best In-Game Promotion award at the 2009 Minor League Baseball Promotional Seminar in New Orleans.During the season, fans pumped their arms when the...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/10/great_lakes_loons_funky_feathe.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/96g9GINtYNg/clayton_kershaw_could_make_a_n.htmlHugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsTue, 06 Oct 2009 05:54:33 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3729840 ]]> Former Great Lakes Loon Clayton Kershaw will start Game 2 for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their National League playoff series against St. Louis. mlb.com: Sooner or later, Clayton Kershaw seems destined to be "The Guy" of the Dodgers' starting...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/10/clayton_kershaw_could_make_a_n.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/zNl4NTEv4Lk/baseball_america_chats_about_g.htmlHugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsMon, 05 Oct 2009 06:24:11 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3725897 ]]>Baseball America writer Jim Callis held a chat about the Midwest League prospects, which included plenty of the 2009 Great Lakes Loons, Callis commented on Dee Gordon, Kyle Russell, Tony Delmonico, Aaron Miller, Nathan Eovaldi, Ethan Martin. He also commented...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/10/baseball_america_chats_about_g.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/KMAKVrCtYO8/baseball_american_ranks_dee_go.htmlHugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsMon, 05 Oct 2009 06:53:35 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3725914 ]]>Baseball America has come out with its Midwest League prospect rankings, which include plenty of Great Lakes Loons. Dee Gordon was ranked No. 2. baseballamerica.com: 1. Aaron Hicks, of, Beloit (Twins); 2. Dee Gordon, ss, Great Lakes (Dodgers); 3. Josh Vitters, 3b, Peoria...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/10/baseball_american_ranks_dee_go.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/1eroSrCcl88/post.htmlHugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsThu, 01 Oct 2009 06:42:32 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3707745 ]]>Former Great Lakes Loon pitcher Clayton Kershaw has returned from an injured shoulder and will start Saturday for the Los Angeles Dodgers as the team sets up its playoff rotation. latimesblogs.com: Clayton Kershaw will start on Saturday, which will put him in...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/10/post.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/k94Ay9w8sSo/clayton_kershaw_makes_triumphant_return_for_los_angeles_dodgers.htmlHugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsWed, 23 Sep 2009 09:51:59 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3673486 ]]>Former Great Lakes Loons ace Clayton Kershaw hurt his non-pitching shoulder running into a fence while shagging fly balls during batting practice. He returned to the mound Tuesday for the first time since Sept. 6. truebluela.com: Kershaw struck out four batters...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/09/clayton_kershaw_makes_triumphant_return_for_los_angeles_dodgers.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/iUENc_smmpk/clayton_kershaw_nears_return_f.htmlHugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsMon, 21 Sep 2009 09:58:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3665697 ]]> Former Great Lakes Loon Clayton Kershaw is nearing a return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but will probably will pitch in relief.mlb.com: The more Dodgers manager Joe Torre plots a conservative return to action for left-hander...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/09/clayton_kershaw_nears_return_f.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/KoYME0GRxF4/dee_gordon_and_kyle_russell_ma.htmlHugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsSat, 19 Sep 2009 10:04:15 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3658071 ]]>The past two years, several Great Lakes Loons players spent the winter playing in the Hawaii Winter Baseball League. That is no longer an option, so several teams got together to put together an informal league in Arizona for their...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/09/dee_gordon_and_kyle_russell_ma.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/Y6uVzDujRs0/clayton_kershaw_feels_good_aft.htmlHugh Bernreuter | The Saginaw NewsSat, 19 Sep 2009 09:49:35 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3658060 ]]>Former Great Lakes Loon star Clayton Kershaw has had a breakout season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but recently separated his non-pitching shoulder crashing into the outfield fence during batting practice. But Kershaw is feeling better and ready to return...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/09/clayton_kershaw_feels_good_aft.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/great_lakes_loons/~3/QJpLSEYq8xg/loons_playoff_run_comes_to_an.htmlNewsAdam Smith | The Saginaw NewsThu, 17 Sep 2009 02:09:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/loons/index.ssf//4009.3643510 ]]>Save for an appearance in the Midwest League Championship Series, Great Lakes Loons President and General Manager Paul Barbeau couldn't have asked for much more this season. The Loons's first-ever playoff appearance ended Monday in dramatic fashion, when Fort Wayne...http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2009/09/loons_playoff_run_comes_to_an.htmlnonadult