Joel Dinda's photos with the keyword: southwest michigan devil rays

South Bend @ Southwest Michigan, 090705

Southwest Michigan catcher Alex Jamieson tags incoming Cedar Rapids baserunner Flint Wipke in the first inning of a game at Battle Creek on April 21, 2006. Wipke's trying to score from second on Mark Trumbo's single to left; Pat Reilly's already scored on the hit, and on deck batter Warner Madrigal's urging Wipke to slide. ============= The strange effects partly resulted from a mis-setting, as the (Chinon Genesis) camera didn't realize I'd installed the lens extender. Over the years, I've done that a lot. In this case, though, we can blame the camera; I was fighting to get it to hold its settings, and by game's end the camera had completely failed. I'm reasonably sure the second roll I took at the game will be the last for this camera. Sad, but not that sad. The camera served me well for a number of years, but I've got far better equipment. As I've discussed before , it took good pictures but wasn't the right camera for this photographer. The original scan , and the rest of the roll , are on the MWLguide photo stream .

Southwest Michigan Devil Rays left fielder, chasing what turned out to be a Jason Armstrong single in a game at Lansing's Oldsmobile Park.

Southwest Michigan Devil Rays shortstop Reid Brignac, at CO Brown Stadium in Battle Creek.

...we said goodbye to our summertime friends, and promised to meet again next spring. CO Brown Stadium, in Battle Creek's Bailey Park, just as the season's last home game ended. Explored! #272 on Flickr [July 27, 2007, but no longer in the top 500] Thanks!

Southwest Michigan's Shaun Cumberland. South Bend @ Southwest Michigan, 090705

South Bend @ Southwest Michigan, 090705

Battle Creek's CO Brown Stadium. My best photo from Wednesday's game. Last night's loss at South Bend ( bizarre and frustrating game ; wish I'd been there) ended the Rays' season, so my loyalty will move to West Michigan beginning tomorrow.... Not sure who the player is; if someone tells me, I'll be pleased to amend this note.

Patrick Cottrell backing Josh up; middle infielders for the Southwest Michigan (Battle Creek) Devil Rays. Photo taken at Oldsmobile Park in Lansing.

Coach R.C. Lichtenstein watching Brandon Mann; Southwest Michigan @ Lansing.

Ump Jeff LaScola, SW Michigan Manager Joe Szekely, Lansing Manager Ken Joyce, Ump Joe Dobo. Uncropped version of this photo on my other photostream.

Lansing's Jason Armstrong trying to take out Southwest Michigan's Patrick Cottrell. Hitter Curtis Thigpen was safe on the fielder's choice....

Southwest Michigan Devil Rays shortstop Reid Brignac. Shot 5/9/05 at Lansing's Oldsmobile Park.

Southwest Michigan infielders Chris Nowak & Reid Brignac chase a foul into the bullpen as the pitchers (& catcher) scatter. Olds Park, Lansing. It's worth noting that both infielders had stumbled across the bullpen's pitching mound just before I shot the picture. The ball fell into the stands.... Brignac had a great game, both on the field and at the plate. I'd guess they'll convert him to a third baseman as he progresses; he's got the reflexes and the arm. My personal favorite of my 2005 baseball pix.

Patrick Cottrell of the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays steals second base against the Fort Wayne Wizards in a game played tonight at Battle Creek's delightful C.O. Brown Stadium. This was one of the few plays which worked out well for the Rays in an extraordinarily bad ball game. Battle Creek's team lost by an 11-4 score and perhaps played even worse than that. Despite three errors, ten of the eleven runs were earned; that's quite an accomplishment.... Fort Wayne catcher Colt Morton--a huge person--chipped in a truly impressive home run that completely left the yard. Just thought it deserved mention. Took a break from the Luggies tonight so I could visit the friends I mentioned a few days ago. The familiar drive to BC was pleasant--I've made the trip hundreds of times over the years--and the ballpark visit was fun despite the poorly-played game. Sat in my old seat (the box has been renumbered to 11), though my ticket was for another (in Box 10). The team's made some interesting renovations: The box seats have been reworked (no longer are there side rails defining the sections; there is, however, now a rail at the screen), and there's a picnic area where the third base bleachers used to be. They've also named the picnic areas after Carl Pavano and Johan Santana, and the best seating area now sports Roy Oswalt's name--good moves, methinks. The staffing seems improved, too, though it might just be that I prefer my ushers to be young women. They smile, they dance, they say hello. I approve. The park's best feature remains the ballpark itself, though. This is a great place to watch baseball, even if it's not all fancy and new. And I'm hopeful about the new ownership. Put in a bid on Matt Carson's jersey. Should know tomorrow if I won. Original version of this photograph here .