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Joe Saunders (2002) signed a one year deal with the Seattle Mariners
Joe Saunders (2002) has signed a one year free agent deal with the Seattle Mariners. Joe Saunders was part of the 2002 Kernels team that finished 3rd with a mark of 81-58 under manager Todd Claus. The 2002 team swept Quad Cities in the opening round of the playoffs before falling to Peoria in the second round. Saunders was 3-1 with a 1.88 ERA in five starts for the Kernels. He struck out 27 batters in 28 2/3 innings of work.
Saunders posted a 3-3 record with a 3.63 E.R.A. in 7 starts for the Orioles in 2012. The Baltimore Orioles traded Matt Lindstrom and cash to the Arizona Diamondbacks to acquire Joe Saunders (2002) on August 26 this season. He had posted a 6-10 record with a 4.22 E.R.A. in 21 starts for Arizona prior to the trade. Saunders was acquired by the Diamondbacks along with Patrick Corbin (2010), Tyler Skaggs (2010) and Rafael Rodriguez (2003-05) from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Dan Haren on July 25, 2010. Saunders has compiled a 78-65 career MLB record with a 4.15 E.R.A. in eight season pitching for the Angels, Diamondbacks and Orioles.
Tyler Skaggs (2010) becomes 387th player in Cedar Rapids baseball history to make MLB debut
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Tyler Skaggs made his MLB debut this afternoon getting the start for game one of the Arizona Diamondbacks doubleheader with the Miami Marlins. Skaggs struck out the first batter he faced and worked 6 2/3 innings while allowing two runs to earn the win. He joined former Kernels teammate Patrick Corbin (2010) on a short list as the seventh Diamondback pitcher to earn a win in his MLB debut. Skaggs struck out four while allowing three hits and issuing five walks. Skaggs is the 387th player to play professional baseball in Cedar Rapids and play in a major league game. Click here for video highlights from MLB.com of Skaggs’ debut.
Tyler Skaggs posted a 8-4 record with a 3.61 E.R.A. in 19 games for Cedar Rapids in 2010. Skaggs struck out 82 batters in 82 1/3 innings of work. He is the sixth player to reach the majors from the 2010 Kernels squad in under two years. Cedar Rapids finished the season with a 82-56 record under manager Bill Mosiello. The Kernels lost to Clinton in the first round of the Midwest League Playoffs. Skaggs was selected to play in the Midwest League All-Star game. He joined 2010 teammates Ariel Pena and Jean Segura playing in the 2012 Futures Game during the MLB All Star festivities. Skaggs struck out one batter in a scoreless inning in the 2012 MLB Futures Game. He started the game in 2011 for team USA.
Tyler Skaggs was acquired along with Joe Saunders (2002), Patrick Corbin (2010) and Rafael Rodriguez (2003-05) in exchange for Dan Haren on July 25, 2010. He has compiled a 5-4 record with a 2.84 E.R.A. in 13 starts this season for the Mobile Bay Bears (AA) before earning a promotion to Reno (AAA) where he has posted a 4-2 record with a 2.91 E.R.A. in 9 starts. Skaggs struck out 45 in 52 2/3 innings of work for the Aces.
Jean Segura (2010) became the 386th Cedar Rapids Professional Baseball alumni to make his MLB debut when he debuted with the Angels on July 24, 2012.
Diamondbacks promote Tyler Skaggs (2010), set to be 387th Cedar Rapids player to make MLB debut
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Tyler Skaggs (2010) was promoted from Reno (AAA) to join the Arizona Diamondbacks as they host the Miami Marlins for the doubleheader this afternoon. Skaggs will start the first game that will start at 3:40 EST. Tyler Skaggs posted a 8-4 record with a 3.61 E.R.A. in 19 games for Cedar Rapids in 2010. Skaggs struck out 82 batters in 82 1/3 innings of work. He is the sixth player to reach the majors from the 2010 Kernels squad in under two years. Cedar Rapids finished the season with a 82-56 record under manager Bill Mosiello. The Kernels lost to Clinton in the first round of the Midwest League Playoffs. Skaggs was selected to play in the Midwest League All-Star game. He joined 2010 teammates Ariel Pena and Jean Segura playing in the 2012 Futures Game during the MLB All Star festivities. Skaggs struck out one batter in a scoreless inning in the 2012 MLB Futures Game. He started the game in 2011 for team USA.
Tyler Skaggs was acquired along with Joe Saunders (2002), Patrick Corbin (2010) and Rafael Rodriguez (2003-05) in exchange for Dan Haren on July 25, 2010. He has compiled a 5-4 record with a 2.84 E.R.A. in 13 starts this season for the Mobile Bay Bears (AA) before earning a promotion to Reno (AAA) where he has posted a 4-2 record with a 2.91 E.R.A. in 9 starts. Skaggs struck out 45 in 52 2/3 innings of work for the Aces.
Jean Segura (2007) became the 386th Cedar Rapids Professional Baseball alumni to make his MLB debut when he debuted with the Angels. Tyler Skaggs is set to become the 387th player to play in Cedar Rapids and play in the big leagues.
Mike Napoli (2001-02), Mike Trout (2009-10) and Mark Trumbo (2006-07) bring CR Alumni MLB All Star selections to 85.
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Major League Baseball released the rosters for the 83rd annual MLB All-Star game today. Cedar Rapids Kernels alumni Mike Napoli (2001-02), Mike Trout (2009-10) and Mark Trumbo (2001-02) have been selected to the American League squad with Napoli getting the start behind the plate. The trio of Kernels alum bring the total number of MLB All-Star selections made by Cedar Rapids professi0nal baseball alumni to 85. 33 different Cedar Rapids professional baseball alumni have been selected to the All-Star game rosters. This is the fifth time there has been three Cedar Rapids professional baseball alumni players selected to the same All-Star game (2012, 2007, 1991, 1984 and 1966). We have never had more than three appear in the same season. Lou Boudreau was our first All-Star and made six straight All-Star teams between 1940-45, the longest such streak by a Cedar Rapids professional baseball alumni.
Lou Boudreau (Cedar Rapids Raiders -1938) and Ted Simmons (Cedar Rapids Cardinals – 1967) lead the way with eight selections each. Trevor Hoffman (Cedar Rapids Reds – 1991) earned seven All-Star selections, Rocky Colavito (Cedar Rapids Indians – 1952) and Allie Reynolds (1940-41) made six appearances, Paul O’Neill (Cedar Rapids Reds – 1982) was selected five times and John Roseboro (Cedar Rapids Raiders – 1955) made four appearances at the mid season classic.
Here is the full list of Cedar Rapids professional baseball alumni who have been selected to the All-Star game rosters. The year following their name designates their season or seasons they played in Cedar Rapids.
2012 – Mike Napoli (2001-02), Mike Trout (2009-10), Mark Trumbo (2006-07)
2011 – Howard Kendrick (2004), Jordan Walden (2008)
2010 -
2009 – Trevor Hoffman (1991)
2008 – Ervin Santana (2002), Joe Saunders (2002)
2007 – Trevor Hoffman (1991), Bobby Jenks (2001), John Lackey (2000)
2006 -Trevor Hoffman (1991), Bobby Jenks (2001)
2005 -
2004 -
2002 – Trevor Hoffman (1991)
2001 -
2000 – Trevor Hoffman (1991)
1999 – Trevor Hoffman (1991)
1998 – Trevor Hoffman (1991), Paul O’Neill (1982)
1997 – Jason Dickson (1995), Paul O’Neill (1982)
1996 -
1995 – Paul O’Neill (1982), Reggie Sanders (1990)
1994 – Chili Davis (1978), Paul O’Neill (1982)
1993 -
1991 – Rob Dibble (1985), Paul O’Neill (1982), Chris Sabo (1983)
1990 – Rob Dibble (1985), Chris Sabo (1983)
1989 – Eric Davis (1982)
1988 – Chris Sabo (1983), Kurt Stillwell (1984)
1987 – Eric Davis (1982)
1986 – Chili Davis (1978)
1985 -
1984 – Bob Brenly (1977), Chili Davis (1978), Jerry Mumphrey (1972)
1983 – Ted Simmons (1967)
1982 -
1981 – Ted Simmons (1967)
1980 – Ken Reitz (1969), Jerry Reuss (1967)
1979 – Joe Sambito (1973), Ted Simmons (1967)
1978 – Ted Simmons (1967)
1977 – Ted Simmons (1967)
1976 -
1975 – Jerry Reuss (1967)
1973 – Nate Colbert (1965), Ted Simmons (1967)
1972 – Nate Colbert (1965), Ted Simmons (1967)
1971 – Nate Colbert (1965),
1970 – Denis Menke (1958-59)
1969 – Denis Menke (1958-59), John Roseboro (1955)
1968 -
1967 -
1966 – Rocky Colavito (1952), Ron Hunt (1960-61), Bobby Knoop (1958)
1965 – Rocky Colavito (1952)
1964 – Rocky Colavito (1952), Ron Hunt (1960-61)
1963 -
1962 – Rocky Colavito (1952), John Roseboro (1955)
1961 – Rocky Colavito (1952), John Roseboro (1955)
1960 – Bud Daley (1952)
1959 – Rocky Colavito (1952), Bud Daley (1952)
1958 – Ray Narleski (1950), John Roseboro (1955)
1957 -
1955 -
1954 – Allie Reynolds (1940-41)
1953 – Allie Reynolds (1940-41)
1952 – Allie Reynolds (1940-41)
1951 -
1950 – Allie Reynolds (1940-41)
1949 – Allie Reynolds (1940-41)
1948 – Lou Boudreau (1938)
1947 – Lou Boudreau (1938)
1946 -
1945 – Lou Boudreau (1938), Allie Reynolds (1940-41)
1944 – Lou Boudreau (1938)
1943 – Lou Boudreau (1938)
1942 – Lou Boudreau (1938)
1941 – Lou Boudreau (1938)
1940 – Lou Boudreau (1938)
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This date in Kernels history – May 11, 2010 – Patrick Corbin
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On May 11, 2010, Patrick Corbin pitched eight innings while allowing a pair of runs (one earned run) to earn the win and improve to 6-0 on the season as the Kernels defeated the Beloit Snappers 5-2. Corbin struck out three while allowing three hits in the victory.
Patrick Corbin posted a 8-0 record with a 3.86 E.R.A. in 9 starts for Cedar Rapids in 2010. Corbin struck out 42 batters in 58 1/3 innings of work. Cedar Rapids finished the season with a 82-56 record under manager Bill Mosiello. The Kernels lost to Clinton in the first round of the Midwest League Playoffs.
Patrick Corbin made his major league debut on April 30, 2012 with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Corbin was acquired along with Joe Saunders (2002), Tyler Skaggs (2010) and Rafael Rodriguez (2003-05) in exchange for Dan Haren on July 25, 2010. He has compiled a 2-1 record with a 4.50 E.R.A. in 3 starts for the Diamondbacks this season.
This is my 8th season (2005-present) working as the stadium operations guy here with the Cedar Rapids Kernels. I will be reminiscing the best performances by the Kernels during my tenure to add to my This Date in Kernels Alumni History features this year.























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