Bisons Announce Radio and Television Schedule

Bisons.com has announced its radio and television schedule for the upcoming season. Entercom's WWKB 152, the Bisons flagship station, will carry all 144 games. Newsradio 930 WBEN will air 22 Sunday Bisons games, and WGR SportsRadio 550 will air "Game of the Week" broadcasts, with a specific schedule yet to be determined. Time Warner Cable SportsNet Channel 13 will broadcast 37 games throughout the season, including the home opener against the Pawtucket Red Sox on April ninth. All games will continue to be available, free of charge, at bisons.com.

Behind the mic will be the"Voice of the Bisons" Ben Wagner, color analyst Duke McGuire and new addtion Joel Godett, who joins the Bisons from the Salem Avalanche (A).

Buffalo News Slams WBC

Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News wrote an article yesterday pointing out all all of the shortcomings of the World Baseball Classic. Topping his list were:

1. Marquee Stars Refusing to Play (see Ryan Howard)

2. The Negative Effect on Spring Training Programs

3. Potential for Injury

I, for one, am so starved for baseball in March that I'd watch a beer-league softball game if it was televised. I also appreciate the fervor of international fans, who view the Classic as a means of celebrating their respective country's baseball legacy. There are interesting side stories as well, like David Wright and Jimmy Rollins sharing a bench together. There are comeback stories, like Pedro Martinez throwing four scoreless innings against the Netherlands (I know, it was the Netherlands, after all).

Adam Dunn, gave his endorsement last night when he described the Classic as, "a playoff atmosphere" and "better than the All-Star Game." What more could we, as baseball fans, hope for in the middle of March?

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Garcia and Hernandez Start Today's Games

The Mets played two games today, sending one squad to play the Nationals in Viera, Florida while another squad played the annual exhibition game against the University of Michigan at Tradition Field. Three potential leading men for the Bisons, Tim Redding, Livan Hernandez and Freddy Garcia, took the mound.

Hernandez allowed 2 run on 4 hits and 0 walks in 3.0 IP.

Garcia allowed 3 hits and 0 runs in 2.0 IP

Tim Redding allowed 5 runs on 5 hits in 1/3 IP, ouch.

Bisons Roster Predictions: Position Players

As spring training rolls along, players on the bubble for making the Mets opening day roster have started to make their cases:

Angel Pagan, who is vying for a bench spot, is batting .467 in fifteen at-bats thus far. His value carries onto the field as well, where he is well equipped to play all three outfield positions. We won't be seeing him in Buffalo.

Fernando Tatis is just 1 for 5 thus far, but can play both infield and outfield positions well. He's a right-handed bat that batted .297 last year in over 273 at-bats.

Nick Evans started out hot last year when called up to the Mets. His bat quickly cooled and he ended the season with .257 average in 109 at-bats. Although he stumbled around left field last year, his main value would be as a back-up to Carlos Delgado.

Marlon Anderson is 2 for 8 so far in spring training, an improvement over his horrific 2008 season. His left-handed bat is another strike against him.

Jeremy Reed has the benefit of a large contract keeping him out of the minors. He's batting .400 thus far and can play all outfield positions.

Cory Sullivan picked up this offseason, played with the Rockies over the last four years. He's in direct competition with Reed and Anderson for a bench spot, and has two hits in 9 at-bats this spring training.

Buffalo Bisons Job Fair Scheduled

For anyone who love the Bisons so much they'd like to work for them for $7.40/hr, the team has announced a job fair for Saturday, March 7th at Coca-Cola Field. Available positions include servers, concession attendants, gift shop employees, grounds crew members, etc.

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David Wright and Team USA on David Letterman

David Wright and other members of Team USA are scheduled to present David Letterman's 'Top Ten List' on Thursday, according to CBS. Team USA plays Canada in their first game at the Rogers Centre in Toronto on Saturday at 2:00pm. The game will be televised on ESPN 2.

In other news you've already heard, A-Rod will likely miss the WBC due to a cyst found on his hip. The Yankees announced on Tuesday that Rodriguez will travel to Vail, Colo., where he is to be examined and evaluated by Dr. Marc Phillipon, a hip specialist at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic.

Torey Lovullo Hit By Shattered Bat

Former Buffalo Bisons player and Manager Torey Lovullo was struck above the eye during the fourth inning of the Indians/Rockies games yesterday. Lovullo has a significant black eye and received nine stitches to his forehead. This news according to Anthony Castrovince at mlb.com. (Oh, and yes it was a maple bat)

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