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alexandergartley — 2008-01-06T01:00:04Z

Renamed to "Rochester Red Wings"

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- \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|[[Address("1 Morrie Silver Way, Rochester NY 14608")]]\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Website'''\|\| - \|\|http://www.redwingsbaseball.com/\|\| - - The Rochester Red Wings are Rochester's very own minor-league ["baseball"] team. - - [[Image(frontierfieldbyrocpicdotcom.jpg, 254 "Redwings Opening Day at Frontier Field 2005 courtesy rocpic.com", right, thumbnail)]] - Games at ["Frontier Field"] are $6 for the cheap seats, up to $11 for the good ones. Local food and drinks are available, like ["Garbage Plates"], ["High Falls Brewing Company" Genny Lite], ["hots" Zweigles Hots], and ["rohrbachs" Rohrbach's beer]. - - Fireworks are set off after Friday night games! - - If you go to a game, be sure to wave to the spectators on the roof of ["Buckingham Commons"]! - - - - ==History== - - Professional baseball in Rochester can be traced to 1877. The Red Wings moniker dates to 1928, when the St. Louis Cardinals of the National League purchased the franchise and constructed Red Wing Stadium (later renamed to ["Silver Stadium"]) on Norton Street. - - The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a community stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins - - A number of noteworthy players and managers -- including Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Don Baylor, Boog Powell, Earl Weaver, Jim Palmer, [wiki:Wikipedia:Cal_Ripken,_Jr. Cal Ripken Jr.] and Eddie Murray -- came through Rochester en route to distinguished major-league careers. - - The Red Wings enjoyed substantial national attention in 1981 for playing a 33-inning game against the Pawtucket Red Sox in Rhode Island. - - The Red Wings moved from Silver Stadium to ["Frontier Field"] in 1997. - - ==Current== - - The Red Wings are the AAA affiliate of The Minnesota Twins. They play in the International League's North Division. - - Ticket Prices for 2007 Home games are: - - Lower Box: $10 - Upper Box: $8.50 - Reserved: $6 - - [[comments]] - ------ - ''2007-01-29 14:12:38'' [[nbsp]] I'm starting to have dreams about ["Rohrbachs"] Scotch Ale and ["Red Osier"] ["beef on weck"]. Looks like it's going to be a great season! --["EastSideStephen"]	+ #redirect Rochester Red Wings

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alexandergartley — 2007-11-08T19:28:13Z

Upload of image Rochester Red Wings logo.gif.

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alexandergartley — 2007-11-08T19:26:22Z

added Wikipedia link to Cal Ripken Jr.

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- A number of noteworthy players and managers -- including Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Don Baylor, Boog Powell, Earl Weaver, Jim Palmer, Cal Ripken Jr. and Eddie Murray -- came through Rochester en route to distinguished major-league careers.	+ A number of noteworthy players and managers -- including Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Don Baylor, Boog Powell, Earl Weaver, Jim Palmer, [wiki:Wikipedia:Cal_Ripken,_Jr. Cal Ripken Jr.] and Eddie Murray -- came through Rochester en route to distinguished major-league careers.

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alexandergartley — 2007-11-08T19:24:45Z

edited description, added wiki link to Baseball page

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- The Rochester Red Wings are this city's very own minor-league baseball team.	+ The Rochester Red Wings are Rochester's very own minor-league ["baseball"] team.

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alexandergartley — 2007-11-08T19:24:12Z

edited table at top

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rottenchester — 2007-09-12T00:50:32Z

Removed plug for generic sport site.

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- - Red Wings fans, as well as fans of other Rochester sports teams, are part of an active online community at [http://www.RochesterSportsFan.com RochesterSportsFan.com].

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MichaelMoran — 2007-09-11T21:29:00Z

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	+ + Red Wings fans, as well as fans of other Rochester sports teams, are part of an active online community at [http://www.RochesterSportsFan.com RochesterSportsFan.com].

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eastsidestephen — 2007-07-01T21:13:42Z

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- After a 14-4 start, their best since 1958, the Wings have cooled to 16-10 (as of 5/10), and slid to second place in the IL North, two games behind Buffalo.	+ The Red Wings are the AAA affiliate of The Minnesota Twins. They play in the International League's North Division.

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eastsidestephen — 2007-05-10T18:05:11Z

updated news

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- The Red Wings moved from ["Silver Stadium"] to ["Frontier Field"] in 1997.	+ The Red Wings moved from Silver Stadium to ["Frontier Field"] in 1997.
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- In 2006, first-year manager Stan Cliburn guided the Red Wings to an IL wild-card, and an appearance in the Governor's Cup final, where they were defeated by the power-hitting Toledo Mud Hens. In 2007 the Wings hope to build on last season's success - - For the 2007 season, the wings have lost a few contributors from their lineup, including third-baseman Terry Tiffee and outfielder Alex Romero. Notable position players include 2006 team MVP Garrett Jones, and Josh Rabe, who had a successful term with the Twins in 2006. Free-agent acquisitions include first-baseman Ken Harvey and starting pitcher Jeremy Cummings. - - The starting rotation looks to be strong going into 2007. Fast rising prospects Kevin Slowey and Glen Perkins were promoted from Double-A New Britain late in the season, and showed a lot of promise in a pair of excellent starts during the IL playoffs. Because of some questions on the Twins' staff this year, it is a definite possibility that the Wings' rotation may be depleted due to mid-to-late season call-ups. -	+ After a 14-4 start, their best since 1958, the Wings have cooled to 16-10 (as of 5/10), and slid to second place in the IL North, two games behind Buffalo.
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- ''2007-01-29 14:12:38'' [[nbsp]] I'm starting to have dreams about Rohrbach's Scotch Ale and Red Osier beef-on-weck. Looks like it's going to be a great season! --["EastSideStephen"]	+ ''2007-01-29 14:12:38'' [[nbsp]] I'm starting to have dreams about ["Rohrbachs"] Scotch Ale and ["Red Osier"] ["beef on weck"]. Looks like it's going to be a great season! --["EastSideStephen"]

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NathanRathbun — 2007-04-30T16:24:04Z

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- The Red Wings moved from Silver Stadium to ["Frontier Field"] in 1997.	+ The Red Wings moved from ["Silver Stadium"] to ["Frontier Field"] in 1997.

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eastsidestephen — 2007-04-27T18:36:09Z

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- The Rochester Redwings are this city's very own minor-league baseball team.	+ The Rochester Red Wings are this city's very own minor-league baseball team.

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eastsidestephen — 2007-04-27T18:35:33Z

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eastsidestephen — 2007-04-27T18:34:19Z

combined info from two different Red Wings pages

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	+ + + The Rochester Redwings are this city's very own minor-league baseball team. + + [[Image(frontierfieldbyrocpicdotcom.jpg, 254 "Redwings Opening Day at Frontier Field 2005 courtesy rocpic.com", right, thumbnail)]] + Games at ["Frontier Field"] are $6 for the cheap seats, up to $11 for the good ones. Local food and drinks are available, like ["Garbage Plates"], ["High Falls Brewing Company" Genny Lite], ["hots" Zweigles Hots], and ["rohrbachs" Rohrbach's beer]. + + Fireworks are set off after Friday night games! + + If you go to a game, be sure to wave to the spectators on the roof of ["Buckingham Commons"]! +
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- Opening Day 2007 is on the afternoon of April 6th.

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eastsidestephen — 2007-01-31T19:10:25Z

grammar

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- ''2007-01-29 14:12:38'' [[nbsp]] I'm starting to have dreams about Rohrbach's Scotch Ale and Red Osier beef-on-weck. It's going to be a great season! --["EastSideStephen"]	+ ''2007-01-29 14:12:38'' [[nbsp]] I'm starting to have dreams about Rohrbach's Scotch Ale and Red Osier beef-on-weck. Looks like it's going to be a great season! --["EastSideStephen"]

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eastsidestephen — 2007-01-31T19:08:54Z

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- The starting rotation looks to be strong going into 2007. Fast rising prospects Kevin Slowey and Glen Perkins were promoted from Double-A New Britain late in the season, and showed a lot of promise in a pair of excellent starts during the IL playoffs. Due to some questions on the Twins' staff this year, it is a definite possibility that the Wings' rotation may be depleted from mid-to-late season call-ups.	+ The starting rotation looks to be strong going into 2007. Fast rising prospects Kevin Slowey and Glen Perkins were promoted from Double-A New Britain late in the season, and showed a lot of promise in a pair of excellent starts during the IL playoffs. Because of some questions on the Twins' staff this year, it is a definite possibility that the Wings' rotation may be depleted due to mid-to-late season call-ups.

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eastsidestephen — 2007-01-31T18:43:41Z

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- The history of professional baseball in Rochester can be traced to 1877. The Red Wings moniker dates to 1928, when the St. Louis Cardinals of the National League purchased the franchise and constructed Red Wing Stadium (later renamed to ["Silver Stadium"]) on Norton Street.	+ \|\|<width="25%" bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\|<width="40%" align="right" valign="top" rowspan="9">\|\| + \|\|[[Address("1 Morrie Silver Way, Rochester NY 14608")]] \|\| + + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Website'''\|\| + \|\|http://www.redwingsbaseball.com\|\| + + + ==History== + + Professional baseball in Rochester can be traced to 1877. The Red Wings moniker dates to 1928, when the St. Louis Cardinals of the National League purchased the franchise and constructed Red Wing Stadium (later renamed to ["Silver Stadium"]) on Norton Street.
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	+ ==Current== + + In 2006, first-year manager Stan Cliburn guided the Red Wings to an IL wild-card, and an appearance in the Governor's Cup final, where they were defeated by the power-hitting Toledo Mud Hens. In 2007 the Wings hope to build on last season's success + + For the 2007 season, the wings have lost a few contributors from their lineup, including third-baseman Terry Tiffee and outfielder Alex Romero. Notable position players include 2006 team MVP Garrett Jones, and Josh Rabe, who had a successful term with the Twins in 2006. Free-agent acquisitions include first-baseman Ken Harvey and starting pitcher Jeremy Cummings. + + The starting rotation looks to be strong going into 2007. Fast rising prospects Kevin Slowey and Glen Perkins were promoted from Double-A New Britain late in the season, and showed a lot of promise in a pair of excellent starts during the IL playoffs. Due to some questions on the Twins' staff this year, it is a definite possibility that the Wings' rotation may be depleted from mid-to-late season call-ups. + + Opening Day 2007 is on the afternoon of April 6th. + + Ticket Prices for 2007 Home games are: + + Lower Box: $10 + Upper Box: $8.50 + Reserved: $6 +
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- ''2007-01-29 14:12:38'' [[nbsp]] Opening Day is April 6th! I'm starting to have dreams about Rohrbach's Scotch Ale and Red Osier beef-on-weck. --["EastSideStephen"]	+ ''2007-01-29 14:12:38'' [[nbsp]] I'm starting to have dreams about Rohrbach's Scotch Ale and Red Osier beef-on-weck. It's going to be a great season! --["EastSideStephen"]

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2007-01-31T18:43:13Z

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eastsidestephen — 2007-01-29T19:12:38Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-01-29 14:12:38'' [[nbsp]] Opening Day is April 6th! I'm starting to have dreams about Rohrbach's Scotch Ale and Red Osier beef-on-weck. --["EastSideStephen"]

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eastsidestephen — 2007-01-29T19:08:29Z

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- The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a community stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins	+ The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a community stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins
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- A number of noteworthy players and managers -- including Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Don Baylor, Boog Powell, Earl Weaver, Jim Palmer, Cal Ripken Jr. and Eddie Murray -- came through Rochester en route to distinguished major-league careers.	+ A number of noteworthy players and managers -- including Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Don Baylor, Boog Powell, Earl Weaver, Jim Palmer, Cal Ripken Jr. and Eddie Murray -- came through Rochester en route to distinguished major-league careers.
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JohnMoriello — 2005-07-31T18:29:21Z

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JohnMoriello — 2005-07-31T18:28:46Z

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- The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a community stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins.	+ The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a community stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins
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- The Red Wings enjoyed substantial national attention in 1981 for playing a 33-inning game against the Patucket Red Sox in Rhode Island.	+ The Red Wings enjoyed substantial national attention in 1981 for playing a 33-inning game against the Pawtucket Red Sox in Rhode Island. + + The Red Wings moved from Silver Stadium to Frontier Field in 1997. + +

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JohnMoriello — 2005-07-31T18:27:10Z

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	+ + The history of professional baseball in Rochester can be traced to 1877. The Red Wings moniker dates to 1928, when the St. Louis Cardinals of the National League purchased the franchise and constructed Red Wing Stadium (later renamed to ["Silver Stadium"]) on Norton Street. + + The franchise averted disaster in 1956 when Morrie Silver led a community stock drive to purchase the club from the Cardinals, who intended to drop the franchise from their player development system. The affiliation between the clubs actually lasted until the start of the 1961 season when the Wings hooked up with the Baltimore Orioles, a relationship that lasted a remarkable 42 seasons until Rochester signed a player development agreement with the Minnesota Twins. + + A number of noteworthy players and managers -- including Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Don Baylor, Boog Powell, Earl Weaver, Jim Palmer, Cal Ripken Jr. and Eddie Murray -- came through Rochester en route to distinguished major-league careers. + + The Red Wings enjoyed substantial national attention in 1981 for playing a 33-inning game against the Patucket Red Sox in Rhode Island.