Verge: Laplante moving on after establishing championship-winning culture with Capitales

“He developed it. He supported it. He helped it flourish.

And in October, Michel Laplante said goodbye to his Quebec Capitales, an organization that has been near and dear to the 54-year-old for 25 years.

Who the Capitales are - the winning culture, the sense of family the organization embodies, the relaxed atmosphere. That’s largely been created by LaPlante, who has been front and center with the Capitales since he was 29-years-old.”

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Wilson: Peters to hone skills in Venezuela this winter

“Tristan Peters is used to taking the plunge.

The outfielder made a name for himself with the Triple-A Durham Bulls by making spectacular diving catches in the International League.

He’s also been known to jump at the opportunities he’s been presented with during his baseball career.

It’s that mindset that has him hopping on a plane for South America to take part in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League this winter.”

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Estey: Skidd where he belongs -- in NB Baseball Hall

“One of the most well-liked and respected coaches in provincial sandlot history has finally taken his rightful place in the New Brunswick Baseball Hall of Fame.

Former Saint John Alpines bench boss Mike Skidd was formally inducted into the hall at an event in Fredericton. Skidd was the coach of the Alpines from 1992 to 2003 and under his guidance they won five NB Senior League Championships (1993, 1994, 1996, 2000 and 2001). “

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