Michael Hirsch
Michael Hirsch
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Our organization is in the thick of the pennant race and we want as many people at the park as possible. The support of the best fans in baseball is what fuels our play on the field, so we're hoping to see people come out and take advantage of this opportunity.
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He got off to a real bad start with us this year, ... but then he settled in. He hit about .260 with 14 home runs in about 350 to 400 at-bats. Mostly, he played first base and DH (designated hitter). He was pretty popular with the fans; he had that name.
great star
Being a star in your own hometown, that's got to be a great feeling.
expect favorites
We expect to be one of the favorites going into the season.
names talking
We've got a lot of big names we're talking to.
ducks happy including tested
Everyone on the team, including Pete, was drug-tested, ... I'm happy to say no one on the Ducks tested positive.
both consistent field great
It's great to have Carlos back with our club. He's an all-star and is very consistent both in the field and at the plate. Both he and Mel make our lineup even more dangerous.
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Armando has been a constant spark for our team. Whenever we need a big hit, he seems to through. He is just one of those guys that refuses to lose.
defend excited field help helped integral last pitchers played role title
These two pitchers played an integral role in our championship last season. We are excited to see them get back out on the field and help us defend the title they helped win.
along came league rest testing
The league does drug testing and his results, along with the rest of the Ducks' results, came out negative.