ANTHONY RIZZO NAMED HADLOCK HEADLINES PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR 2ND TIME #redsox #portlandseadogs

On a tough All-Star week to get into a groove, Anthony Rizzo continued solid approach at the plate wins him Hadlock Headlines Player of the Week for the 2nd time.

Rizzo hit his 10th Eastern League HR Sunday to help pace the Sea Dogs to a series split with the New Britain Rock Cats.

RAY CHANG NAMED HADLOCK HEADLINES PLAYER OF WEEK #sblog #portlandseadogs #redsox

Ray Chang had a very productive week at the plate thus earning him Hadlock Headlines Player of The Week. Chang has have a very consistent year to date, providing key 2 out hits and playing an above average 3rd base. Congrats to Ray Chang for being Hadlock Headlines POTW #7

HADLOCK HEADLINES - WIN A PAIR OF SEA DOGS TICKETS TO TONIGHTS GAME

4PM UPDATE - Weather is not looking promising right now. Weather Channel Radar is showing little activity, but the rain is coming down. We are going to extent the contest 1/2 hour to see what the team may decide. In case this gets called, we will see what the reschedule date is and come up with a solution.

Tonight is 96.3 The Big Jab Night at Hadlock Field. Shoe and Joe will be in the building and rumor has it they are throwing out the 1st pitch. They won't be the only superstars at Hadlock tonight, as Red Sox outfielder Mike Cameron will be rehabbing with the Sea Dogs, as well.

I have have 2 pairs of tickets to give away so here is how we are going to do it. 1 pair will go to an existing follower of @JeffCMSB on Twitter and the 2nd will go to a new follower. Why only me? Well, I am at the park and I have the tickets in my hand!

Follow These Steps, Winners will be notfied by Twitter Direct message by 4 PM.

1.If you aren't already a @JeffCMSB follower on Twitter, do so. Then...
2.Send a direct message or a reply and tell me what 2 Sea Dogs (other than Jacoby Ellsbury) I Twitpic'd during last night's game.

I will randomly select 1 winner from my current followers and 1 winner from new followers. 2 pairs of tickets to tonight's game at Hadlock, where the Portland Sea Dogs will take on the New Britain Rock Cats.

HADLOCK HEADLINES PLAYER OF THE WEEK - JOSE IGLESIAS #redsox #milb #sblog

Jose Iglesias takes Hadlock Headlines Player of the Week for week ending May 16th. While Jose slowed at the plate at the end of the week, his opening run of 7-9 in the first two games of the week proved to be the difference.

Offense was not the only reason for the win, as Jose made spectacular play after spectacular play this week.

Highlight of the week by far was Tuesday when Binghamton power hitter Zach Lutz came to the plate. Lutz scorched a ball to the hole that looked like both Yamaico Navarro and Iglesias would miss. Somehow Navarro got the tip of his glove on the ball, changing its directon. Iglesias strecthed, got the ball, twirled and in one motion fired a strike to Nate Spears at 2nd for the force out. The press box all said "WOW" and looked at each other as if to say..did we see that?

Red Sox fans need to remember this is a 20 year old kid who needs some grooming. This is his first venture into pro baseball, so Jose has a long road. If early returns are any indications, Jose will make Sox fans forget the revolving door at shortstop over the last 6 seasons.  Please don't missing seeing this special kid, get to Hadlock!

HADLOCK HEADLINES PLAYER OF THE WEEK - JUAN APODACA #redsox #milb #sblog

In a close race this week, Juan Apodaca earned the Hadlock Headlines Player of the Week for week ending May 2nd.

Juan was a monster at the plate as evidenced by his .438 average and 1.464 OPS. The highlight of the week was last Sunday Juan went 4-5 with a double and HR and 2 RBIs.

HONORABLE MENTION

Juan's fellow backstop Luis Exposito was a close 2nd this week. Expo not only is great at the plate, his leadership behind the dish and in the locker room can't be measured in stats alone. Expo finished the week at .286 AVG, 6 hits, 5 RBIs, .667 SLG and 1.090 OPS.

The Sea Dogs catching situation is in very strong hands with Apodaca and Exposito. Remember Sox fans, when you keep wondering what the Red Sox might do with their catching situation, you might want to head to Hadlock and see a couple guys that can not only catch, they can hit and throw out runners. Don't miss out!