All Posts Tagged With: "Baseball"

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Sidelined: Injuries Can Take Weekend Warriors Out of the Game

Are weekend or seasonal athletes more prone to injury than professionals?

There are two things at play. One is conditioning. The “weekend warrior” is not as likely to be well conditioned, so that puts them at increased risk. But, they are engaged in athletics far fewer hours per week than pro athletes, overall decreasing their chances of being injured.

7Jul2008 | Avera Health | 0 comments | Continued
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Mr. Know It All

Want to see into the future? Who doesn’t? Lucky for you Prime has connections. Mr. Know It All tells all on what to expect next month in the world of sports, pop culture, and whatever the hell else he feels like spouting off on. Read on if you like, but don’t tell your friends who […]

10Jun2008 | Prime Staff | 0 comments | Continued
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The Canaries Strike Zone

Over the 16-year history of the Sioux Falls Canaries, hundreds of players have worn the Birds’ uniform. Most have come and gone as quickly as a passing thought — a handful of at bats, a few innings pitched, then the page turns and today’s second baseman becomes tomorrow’s car salesman in a different town in a different life.

1Jun2008 | John Nichols | 0 comments | Continued
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Strike Zone

Who says you can’t go home again? Sioux Falls Canaries hitting coach Benny Castillo was born in the Dominican Republic, grew up in New York City, and has played baseball in just about every city in North America. But this spring, the personable Castillo returns to his adopted home of Sioux Falls to help the Canaries build a winner. Castillo spent parts of four seasons in the mid-‘90s as a hard-hitting outfielder for the Birds. Always a fan favorite, Castillo grew to love the city.

1Jun2008 | Prime Staff | 0 comments | Continued