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Oak Sports Management clients on Twitter

Oak Sports Management — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:24:15 +0000

Oak Sports Management – @OakSportsMgmt

Michael Bonanno – @MBonannoOSM

Jeff Cordova – @JCordova_OSM

Nick Weglarz – Cleveland Indians – @Wegz33

Brian Ward – Baltimore Orioles – @ward_br

Barrett Kleinknecht – Atlanta Braves – @bkleinknecht

Jordan Hotchkiss – Cincinnati Reds – @JordanHotchkiss

Frank Gailey – Philadelphia Phillies – @FrankGailey

L.V. Ware – Atlanta Braves – @LV_Ware

Greg Rohan – Chicago Cubs - @GregJamesRohan

Ryan Beckman – Pittsburgh Pirates – @beckmandew35

Dustin Geiger – Chicago Cubs – @D_Geiger

Evan Grills – Houston Astros – @EvanGrills

Brandon Dailey – Cincinnati Reds – @Bdailey20

Sean Jamieson – Oakland Athletics – @SeanJay04

John Taylor – Seattle Mariners – @John_Taylor_14

David Walters – Baltimore Orioles – @Dwalters20

Justin Marra – Chicago Cubs – @justinmarra

Jalen Simmons – Baltimore Orioles – @JSimms912

Cleveland Indians OF Nick Weglarz signs endorsement with Mizuno

Oak Sports Management — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:23:10 +0000

Pleased to announce that Cleveland Indians prospect OF Nick Weglarz has signed an endorsement with Mizuno for the 2012 season. All the newest Mizuno products can be viewed at www.mizunousa.com/baseball.

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For more information, contact: info@oaksportsmanagement.com

Oak Sports client Tom Boleska signs with Miami Marlins

Oak Sports Management — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:21:20 +0000

Pleased to announce Oak Sports Management client and right-handed reliever Tom Boleska has signed a minor-league deal with the Miami Marlins.

The former Pittsburgh Pirates prospect spent parts of 5 seasons within the organization with a career 210 strikeouts (7.9 SO/9) in 238 innings to go along with a 12-12 record, 23 saves and 2.61 era.

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For more information, contact: info@oaksportsmanagement.com

Oak Sports Management signs Philadelphia Phillies C John Suomi

Oak Sports Management — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:12:04 +0000

Oak Sports Management is pleased to announce the signing of Philadelphia Phillies C John Suomi.

Suomi, a native of Mississauga, Ontario, was originally drafted in the 20th round of the 2000 MLB draft by the Oakland Athletics before spending parts of 12 seasons between the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals, Kansas City Royals and currently Philadelphia Phillies. John hit .286 last season while playing in the International League with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

Welcome to OSM Suomi family!

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For more information, contact: info@oaksportsmanagement.com

Oak Sports Management signs Houston Astros LHP Evan Grills

Oak Sports Management — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:00:07 +0000

Oak Sports Management is pleased to announce the signing of Houston Astros prospect LHP Evan Grills.

Grills, a native of Whitby, Ontario, was the 75th ranked prospect while pitching for Team Canada before being selected by the Houston Astros in the 10th round of the 2010 draft. Last season while pitching in the Gulf Coast League, Evan appeared in 13 games with a 3-1 record and 3.00 ERA.

Welcome to the OSM family Evan!

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For more information, contact: info@oaksportsmanagement.com

Oak Sports Management signs John Taylor and L.V. Ware

Oak Sports Management — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:44:40 +0000

Oak Sports Management is pleased to announce the signings of Seattle Mariners right-handed reliever John Taylor and Atlanta Braves outfielder L.V. Ware.

John Taylor, who spent last season pitching for the Clinton LumberKings of the Midwest League, signs with Oak Sports Management after being selected in the 2011 MLB Draft in the 22^nd round. While attending the University of South Carolina, Jordan helped the Gamecocks win back-to-back NCAA National Championships in 2010 and 2011 while setting the schools single-season record for appearances with 50 (8-1 and 1.14ERA in 50 appearances).

L.V. Ware signs with Oak Sports Management after spending the last 4 seasons within the Atlanta Braves organization. Ware, who spent past seasons with the Mississippi Braves of the Southern League, has 84 career stolen bases. Recently L.V. was named “Top 20 Players To Follow on Twitter” and you can follow L.V. and his journey through the Minor Leagues via his MLBlogs at lvware.mlblogs.com and on Twitter (@LV_Ware).

Welcome to John Taylor and L.V. Ware to the Oak Sports Management family!

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For more information, contact: info@oaksportsmanagement.com

Frank Gailey traded from Toronto Blue Jays to Philadelphia Phillies

Oak Sports Management — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:59:01 +0000

Oak Sports Management client Frank Gailey has been traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Philadelphia Phillies for OF Ben Francisco. Gailey, a native of Philadelphia, attended Archbishop Carroll High School and West Chester University. Last season, he helped the New Hampshire Fisher Cats win the Eastern League Championship while posting a combined 5-6 record with 2 saves. In 4 minor league seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, Gailey was 23-15 with a 2.45 ERA in 304.1 IP (69 BB/293 K). In 2010, he also was named by MiLB.com as the Toronto Blue Jays Minor League Reliever of the Year.

Frank’s comments on being dealt to the Phillies: ”I wouldn’t have begun my baseball career if it wasn’t for the Blue Jays. They are a class act organization and I am thankful. I have learned a lot and it’s really a bitter sweet moment for me but I am very excited to get the opportunity to play for the team I grew up watching and rooting for. It’s a dream come true to be part of the Phillies”

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For more information, contact info@oaksportsmanagement.com

Pittsburgh Pirates RHP Ryan Beckman selected by Team World at ABL All-Star Game

Oak Sports Management — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:04:10 +0000

Pittsburgh Pirates RHP Ryan Beckman has been selected by Team World in the inaugural ABL All-Star Game, which will take place on December 21st, 2011 and be aired by MLB Network. Beckman, who leads the league with 4 saves, has thrown in 9 games (13 innings) while having a 1.38 ERA (2 BB/13 K) and a 1-0 record for the Adelaide Bite.

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For more information, contact info@oaksportsmanagement.com

Cleveland Indians Nick Weglarz and Chicago Cubs Greg Rohan sign endorsement deal with MaxBats

Oak Sports Management — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:47:57 +0000

Pleased to announce that Cleveland Indians prospect OF Nick Weglarz and Chicago Cubs prospect 3B/OF Greg Rohan have signed an endorsement with MaxBats for the 2012 season. Both will also be featured in the upcoming 2012 product catalogue available at www.maxbats.com.

Nick Weglarz on MaxBats: “The ball jumps off the MaxBat better than anything I’ve ever used. It’s a good feeling knowing every time I walk up to the plate I have the best bat on the market in my hands”

Greg Rohan on MaxBats: “I believe that having trust in your bat is one of the most important aspects a hitter has to deal with. Confidence is a major part of hitting and a lot of that starts with what bat I use. Having swung many different bat brands, I never really found one that felt perfect to me. When I first swung a MaxBat, I was amazing with how hard the wood was and how the ball felt coming off the bat. Between the unique balance and hardness that MaxBat offers, I put full trust and family in using their bats”

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For more information, contact info@oaksportsmanagement.com

Brian Ward signs multi-year endorsement deal with All-Star Sports

Oak Sports Management — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:38:00 +0000

Pleased to announce Oak Sports Management client Brian Ward has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with All-Star Sports. Ward, who played in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox this past off-season, is regarded as one of the top catchers in the minor leagues.

Thanks to the Jurga family to ensure Brian continues to stay stay safe behind the plate and use the best catchers equipment on the market. You can see and purchase all All-Star equipment at www.all-starsports.com or @AllStarSports.

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For more information, contact info@oaksportsmanagement.com