Friday, August 19, 2016

They Played for Canada: 2008

Yesterday I looked at the 2004 Olympics and the fourth place Team Canada. Today I will look at the 2008 team.

Again, I will mention what cards I own, otherwise card photos courtesy of the Trading Card Database.


James Avery was born in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. 
He never made it out of the minors. In 2008 he was playing in Chattanooga.
In competition: 3.2 IP 2 ER 4 SO


Chris Begg was also part of the 2004 team.
Born in Uxbridge, Ontario.
He was on the Norwich Navigators and San Jose Giants in 2008.
In competition: 1-1, 12.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 SO, 9 BB


T.J. Burton was born in Ottawa, Ontario
He never made it out of the minors in his career. 
In 2008 he played in Akron in the Indians system.
In competition: 3.2 IP, 4 SO, 3 BB


Stubby Clapp played for the 2004 team as well.
Born in Windsor, Ontario
In 2008 he was playing in Syracuse in the Blue Jays system.
In competition: 8/28 .286 1 HR, 2 RBI, 5 Runs scored

I own this card.
Rheal Cormier was born in Moncton, New Brunswick
In 2008 he was playing in the New Brunswick Senior League on the Moncton Mets.
In competition: 2.1 IP, 1 SO, 5 BB


David Corrente was born in Chatham, Ontario
He never made it out of the minors, finishing in 2008
In 2008 he was playing for Dunedin in the Jays system.
In competition: 0-4


David Davidson was born in Richmond Hill, Ontario
Davidson played in the Majors from 2007-2009 for Pittsburgh and Florida.
In 2008 he was on the Altoona Curve in the Pittsburgh system.
In competition: 5.1 IP, 4 SO, 2 BB

Emerson Frostad was born in Vancouver, British Columbia.
He never made it to the Majors.
In 2008 he was playing for Frisco in the Rangers system.
In competition: 3/15 .200 2 RBI, 1 Run Scored


Emmanuel Garcia was born in Montreal, Quebec.
He never made it to the Majors.
In 2008 he was playing for Binghamton for the Mets.
In competition: 4/21 .190, 2 RBI, 4 Runs Scored


Steve Green was born in Greenfield Park, Quebec.
He played in the Majors in 2001 for the Angels.
In 2008 he was on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in the Phillies system.
In competition: 6.0 IP  5 SO, 3 BB


Mike Johnson played in 2004 as well.
Born in Edmonton, Alberta.
In 2008 it looks like he was not in Professional Ball. In 2007 and 2009 he played for Edmonton in two leagues.
In competition: 0-1 9.1 IP, 5 ER, 6 SO, 6 BB

I own this card.
Brett Lawrie was born in Langley, British Columbia.
He currently plays for the Chicago White Sox.
In 2008 he was on the Langley Blaze Youth team.
In competition: 0/10 2 BB

Thank you eBay for the photo.

Jon Lockwood was born in Toronto, Ontario.
He never made the Majors,playing in the Seattle system from 2004-2007.
He did not play Professional Ball in 2008.
In competition: 0-1 4.0 IP, 3 ER, 3 SO, 1 BB


Brooks McNiven was born in Vancouver, British Columbia.
He did not make the Majors, playing in the Giants system from 2003-2009.
In 2008 he was on the Connecticut Defenders. 
In competition: 1-0, 8.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 SO, 2 BB


Ryan Radmanovich was on the 2004 team.
Born in Calgary, Alberta
In 2008 he was on the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League
In competition: 1/9 .111 


Chris Reitsma was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 
He was able to play on the Canadian team because he has Dual Citizenship and was living in Calgary, Alberta. 
He played in the Majors from 2001-2007 for Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Seattle.
In 2008 he was not in Professional Baseball.
In competition: 0-2, 4.1 IP, 3 ER, 3 SO, 3 BB


Chris Robinson was born in Dorchester, Ontario.
Robinson played in the Majors for San Diego. 
In 2008 he played in Tennessee in the Cubs system.
In competition: 5/16 .313 1 Run Scored.


Matt Rogelstad was born in New Westminster, British Columbia.
He never made it to the Majors, playing from 2003-2011.
In 2008 he was on the Harrisburg Senators for Washington.
In competition: 2/25 .080 1 RBI, 1 Run Scored

I own this card

Michael Saunders was born in Victoria, British Columbia.
He is currently in the Majors with Toronto, playing previously with Seattle.
in 2008 he was in Tacoma in the Seattle system.
In competition: 8/28 .286 2 HR, 4 RBI, 5 Runs Scored.


Adam Stern was on the 2004 team.
Born in London, Ontario.
In 2008 he was playing in Norfolk in the Orioles system.
In competition: 4/22 .182 3 RBI, 4 Runs Scored.



R.J. Swindle was born in Vancouver, British Columbia.
He played in the Majors in 2008 and 2009 for Milwaukee and Philadelphia.
In 2008 he was playing for Lehigh Valley in the Phillies system.
In competition: 4.1 IP, 6 SO


Scott Thorman was born in Cambridge, Ontario.
He played in the Majors for Atlanta in 2006-2007.
In 2008 he was playing for Richmond in the Braves system.
In competition: 4/23 .174 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 Runs scored.


James Van Ostrand was born in Richmond, British Columbia.
He never made the Majors, playing from 2006-2013.
In 2008 he was in Salem and Corpus Christi in the Houston system.
In competition: 4/14 .286 2 RBI


Nick Weglarz was born in Stevensville, Ontario.
He never made the Majors, playing from 2005-2013.
In 2008 he played for Kinston in the Indians system.
In competition: 10/25 .400 2 HR, 5 RBI, 5 Runs Scored.

Pete Orr and Scott Richmond were originally selected to the team but were called to the Majors by Washington and Toronto respectively.

In four years there will be baseball again. 

My next post will be number 100. I will be posting something I've been wanting to for a while. 












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