2015 Omaha Storm Chasers

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 7:35 am

Bubba has been playing so much better this year. He got slowed down earlier this season with a hamstring issue. Will be interesting to see if he arrives in Omaha this year or next. Seems like it's been forever for him but this is only his 4th pro season.

Greg

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 8:08 am

Greg S wrote:Bubba has been playing so much better this year. He got slowed down earlier this season with a hamstring issue. Will be interesting to see if he arrives in Omaha this year or next. Seems like it's been forever for him but this is only his 4th pro season.

Greg

If he would have red-shirted his first year at Nebraska - he would be a Sr this year...

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:06 pm

Zobrist added to KC roster, Orlando back to Omaha.

Greg

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:16 pm

Greg S wrote:Zobrist added to KC roster, Orlando back to Omaha.

I thought for sure Cuthbert was coming back.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 6:30 pm

Coyote wrote:
Greg S wrote:Zobrist added to KC roster, Orlando back to Omaha.
I thought for sure Cuthbert was coming back.

I read b/c they don't want to carry 5 OFs while Zobrist is going to be in left. As soon as Gordon comes back Cuthbert will go down and Zobrist should get more run in the IF.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:21 am

I guess with Zobrist I was thinking since he can play infield Cuthbert would be back in Omaha to get more at bats. Works for me though.

Greg

Post by **Coyote** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:29 am

I think Zobrist will stay in LF till Gordon gets healthy and then he will take up Infante's spot?

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:25 am

I think he will spell Rios some, along with some time at 3rd and short too. I hope they keep plugging Dyson in as well.

Greg

Post by **Brad** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 11:04 pm

Aerial Photo of a school night Thirsty Thursday!

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Aug 14, 2015 8:49 am

Fantastic pic. Did you rent a helicopter?

Greg

Post by **Brad** » Fri Aug 14, 2015 8:53 am

Greg S wrote:Fantastic pic. Did you rent a helicopter?

I wish, there are none around here. I used an airplane.

Post by **Coyote** » Fri Aug 14, 2015 11:40 am

Brad wrote:
Greg S wrote:Fantastic pic. Did you rent a helicopter?
I wish, there are none around here. I used an airplane.

More like a crop duster.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Aug 14, 2015 11:57 am

Coyote wrote:More like a crop duster.

Actually the pilot and I talked about that. He said Crop Dusters are larger... They need room to hold the pesticides.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:15 pm

Joba Chamberlain headed to Omaha. His hasn't been very good for a few years now, but will make for some nice ovations at Werner.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:32 pm

Also Gordon should get a rehab assignment next week. They haven't decided if it will be AA or AAA though.

Post by **Coyote** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 10:49 pm

iamjacobm wrote:Also Gordon should get a rehab assignment next week. They haven't decided if it will be AA or AAA though.

I heard 'weekend' so I presume it's next Fro/Sat/Sun....

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:02 am

iamjacobm wrote:Also Gordon should get a rehab assignment next week. They haven't decided if it will be AA or AAA though.

I thought I saw an official Royals statement last night that stated Omaha.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:36 am

nebugeater wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:Also Gordon should get a rehab assignment next week. They haven't decided if it will be AA or AAA though.
I thought I saw an official Royals statement last night that stated Omaha.

Not a Royals release but the KC Star quotes Gordon as saying Omaha

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-co ... 63146.html

The Royals have not officially announced the date of Gordon’s departure. Gordon explained he would travel with the team on this coming road trip to Cincinnati and Boston, but he would not return home with them. He said he would rehab with Class AAA Omaha. The Storm Chasers return home from Las Vegas on Sunday for a week-long stint at Werner Park.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 1:20 pm

Sounds like Gordon will be starting his rehab in Omaha. Going on trip with KC to Cincy and Boston, then going to Omaha when rest of team goes to KC. The next home stand starts Sunday. Not sure if Gordon will be in Omaha Sunday or Monday.

Greg

Post by **Coyote** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 4:13 pm

Royals Agree to Terms with Joba Chamberlain, Wandy Rodriguez on Minor League Deals

milb.com wrote:The Kansas City Royals announced that the club has signed free agent left-handed pitcher Wandy Rodriguez and right-handed pitcher Joba Chamberlain on minor league contracts. Both pitchers will report to Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers.

Post by **Coyote** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 12:48 am

Oklahoma City Dodgers. (LAD) 75 50 .600 0.0 -
Omaha Storm Chasers ....(KC) 70 56 .556 5.5 14
Iowa Cubs .................(CHC) 69 56 .552 6.0 14
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (MIL) 52 73 .416 23.0 Eliminated

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:11 am

It looks like Joba's first outing as a Stormchaser didn't go so well. 8/19 @ LV

Pitched in one inning getting no outs and giving up 4 hits and 4 runs. Faced 4 batters in the 8th.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 10:12 am

Yeah he had a rough start. Hopefully they sign him again next year to get things right. I don't see Joba being in KC this year.

Gordon starts his rehab in Omaha Sunday night.

Greg

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:33 pm

Gordon homers!

Post by **Brad** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 12:02 am

iamjacobm wrote:Gordon homers!

Great Night at Werner Park! A Sell-Out Crowd watches Gordon hit a 2 run home run and Joba get a win!

On a side, I would guess that I am the only person in the world that Photographed Joba on the very last night in the Old Yankee Stadium and also his first night at Werner Park!!! # history

1. Joba at the Last night at Yankee Stadium and tonight at Werner Park!

2. Awesome Sold-Out Crowd tonight

3. Alex Gordon is his First Game at Werner Park!

4. Alex and Joba!

5. Alex Gordon

6. Joba Chamberlin

Huskerbaseball13 · Post by **Huskerbaseball13** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 8:23 am

1. Alex Gordon is a stud
2. Joba needs to lose 20 or so pounds if he is serious about continuing to pitch in the big leagues.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 8:34 am

I didn't think Joba looked much different than he did in NY. He did pitch well last night. Mid 90's on fastball with 2 k's. Faced the minimum.

Gordon's homer was a no doubt bomb.

Such a blast at Werner last night. Loved the weather too. Got tickets for Thursday and Friday as well.

Greg

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 8:36 am

Great to see a sold-out crowd for a Sunday afternoon game, especially at the end of August.

Post by **Coyote** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 9:33 am

skinzfan23 wrote:Great to see a sold-out crowd for a Sunday afternoon game, especially at the end of August.

Hopefully Werner didn't reek of beer. I saw people pouring out beer in the most unusual places on Saturday...

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:48 am

Coyote wrote:
skinzfan23 wrote:Great to see a sold-out crowd for a Sunday afternoon game, especially at the end of August.
Hopefully Werner didn't reek of beer. I saw people pouring out beer in the most unusual places on Saturday...

What were you doing in those unusual places, listening to Nickleback?

Post by **Coyote** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:55 am

nebugeater wrote:What were you doing in those unusual places, listening to Nickleback?

Shhh. don't let anyone know...

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:57 am

Coyote wrote:
nebugeater wrote:What were you doing in those unusual places, listening to Nickleback?
Shhh. don't let anyone know...

OK

I am sure no one will read this!

....... and very few will get the reference!

Post by **Brad** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 10:30 pm

2,000,000th fan passed thought the turnstiles tonight!

What a great thing the Omaha Storm Chasers have going at Werner Park!

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:33 am

Such a fantastic place to watch a game. Going back Thursday and Friday. Did you see the new area they are putting in next to the Down Draught? I just noticed the coming soon sign on Sunday (it does have a pic with it).

Greg

Post by **Coyote** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:48 am

Greg S wrote:Such a fantastic place to watch a game. Going back Thursday and Friday. Did you see the new area they are putting in next to the Down Draught? I just noticed the coming soon sign on Sunday (it does have a pic with it)

Does it say what is coming soon?

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:42 am

Coyote wrote:
Greg S wrote:Such a fantastic place to watch a game. Going back Thursday and Friday. Did you see the new area they are putting in next to the Down Draught? I just noticed the coming soon sign on Sunday (it does have a pic with it)
Does it say what is coming soon?

Sorry, should have included that. For 2016, a Party Patio. Real nice are next to (almost a large extension) of the Down Draught area. Looks good with tables and seating, and very well landscaped. Love the outfield area at Werner and they are building on that.

Greg

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:48 am

Thanks! To the east towards the basketball court or to the west towards the pitching cage?

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:15 am

To the west towards the pitching cage. Looks great.

Greg

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:50 pm

From the Storm Chasers facebook:

• 4-game series attendance record of 31,282 fans
• 8-game homestand total of 54,976 fans

Post by **Brad** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:20 pm

Unfortunately the chasers were eliminated tonight, ending a great run over the past several years. Too bad the MiLB doesn't have a wild card...