Former Illini Basak heads to the Twins organization

Chris Basak, an Illini product, was acquired by the off waivers by the Twins from the Yankees.  Basak has spent most of his time at Scranton-Wilkes Barre but did see 5 major league games for the Yanks.  /thanks to Teddy Ballgame for the tip Share Tags: chris basak, major leagues, minor leagues Related posts Exploratory [...]

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Keeping up with the Illini

The Illini who are playing in college summer leagues have been busy typing away for the fightingillini.com’s Summer Diamond Notes. A few days ago, Mike Stankewicz checked in from the Crystal Lake Cardinals and just today, Nick Stockwell writes from the Lombard Orioles. Both are in the Chicago Suburban League. I don’t know if the [...]

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Illinois alum Basak gets a call from the Big Apple

Former University of Illinois infielder Chris Basak, at age 28, got the call to the bigs. He is now on the New York Yankees’ active roster. He did well in Spring Training and he can play all infield positions. That was pretty much what the Yankees needed. “Obviously you’re hoping he can do the job,” [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on June 6th, 2007 | Leave a Comment! »