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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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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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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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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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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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Oak Sports clients on Twitter

Oak Sports Management — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:47:07 +0000

Oak Sports Management – @OakSportsMgmt

Michael Bonanno – @MBonannoOSM

Jeff Cordova – @JCordova_OSM

Nick Weglarz – Cleveland Indians – @Wegz33

Barrett Kleinknecht – Atlanta Braves – @bkleinknecht

Jordan Hotchkiss – Cincinnati Reds – @JordanHotchkiss

Frank Gailey – Toronto Blue Jays – @FrankGailey

L.V. Ware – Atlanta Braves – @LV_Ware

Greg Rohan – Chicago Cubs - @GRohanaboat

Ryan Beckman – Pittsburgh Pirates – @beckmandew35

Dustin Geiger – Chicago Cubs – @D_Geiger

Brian Ward – Baltimore Orioles – @ward_br

John Taylor – Seattle Mariners – John_Taylor_14

David Walters – Baltimore Orioles – @Dwalters20

Justin Marra – Chicago Cubs – @justinmarra

Oak Sports Management signs Orioles C Brian Ward

Oak Sports Management — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:57:08 +0000

Oak Sports Management is pleased to announce the signing of Baltimore Orioles Catcher Brian Ward.

Ward, who is currently catching for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League, signs with OSM after spending last season playing for the Carolina League Champion, Frederick Keys. Brian has emerged as one of the top catchers in the Orioles organization after throwing out 52.6% of attempted base stealers during last season.

Welcome Brian to the Oak Sports Management family!

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Andrew Faulkner has agreed to terms with the Texas Rangers

Oak Sports Management — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:06:19 +0000

Oak Sports Management is pleased to announce that Andrew Faulkner (South Aiken High School) has agreed to terms with the Texas Rangers. Faulkner, who was committed to University of South Carolina, was a 14th round (444th overall) selection of the Texas Rangers during the 2011 MLB Draft. Andrew will be reporting to the Arizona League to begin his professional career.

Congratulations to Andrew and the Faulkner family.

Oak Sports Management signs Matt Wright and Matt McSwain

Oak Sports Management — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:59:07 +0000

Oak Sports Management is pleased to announce the signing of Toronto Blue Jays left-handed reliever Matt Wright and Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever Matt McSwain.

Matt Wright signs with Oak Sports Management after being selected in the 2008 draft out of Shippensburg University. Wright, who is currently pitching for the Dunedin Blue Jays of the Florida State League has a career 281 strikeouts in 233.1 innings pitched.

Matt McSwain, who is currently pitching for the Altoona Curve of the Eastern League, signs with Oak Sports Management with a career 28-21 record and a 3.68 ERA. Currently this season in Double-A, Matt has 45.2 innings pitched in 23 games.

Welcome to Matt Wright and Matt McSwain to the Oak Sports Management family!

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For more information, contact: info@oaksportsmanagement.com

Ben Swaggerty agrees to terms with Atlanta Braves

Oak Sports Management — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:48:19 +0000

Pleased to announce Oak Sports Management client and left-handed reliever Ben Swaggerty has come to terms with the Atlanta Braves on a minor league deal.

The former Kansas City Royals AA Pitcher of the Year asked for and was granted his release after Spring Training this past season. In 4 career seasons with the Royals, Swaggerty had 262 strikeouts (career 10.4 SO/9) in 226 innings to go along with a 16-9 record and 3.35 era.

Swaggerty on signing with Atlanta: “I am thankful to the Royals organization for the opportunity and the past four seasons. I am looking forward to the newest chapter of my career and putting on a Braves uniform”.

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