West Oahu CaneFires

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The West Oahu CaneFires were a minor league baseball team in the Hawaii Winter Baseball league. They were based in Waipahu, Hawaii. The name CaneFires is derived from the burning of sugar cane before harvest on many plantations on the island of Oahu. They played their home games at Hans L'Orange Field.

West Oahu CaneFires
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LeagueHawaii Winter Baseball (1993–2008)
LocationWaipahu, Hawaii
BallparkHans L'Orange Field
Founded1993
Folded2008
League championships1 (1994)
Division championships1 (2008)
Former name(s)Kauai Emeralds (1993–94)
ColorsOrange, Black, White, Yellow
       
OwnershipScotty Gelt
General ManagerRob Farrow

The CaneFires began as the Kauai Emeralds, but changed their name when they moved to Oahu in 1995.

Notable players

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Team record

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Season W L Win % Result
1993 27 25 .519
1994 29 21 .580 league champs
1995 28 24 .538
1996 20 30 .400
1997 26 27 .491
2006 18 18 .500
2007[1] 13 24 .351
2008[2] 19 14 .576 division champs

References

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  1. ^ "Hawaii Winter Baseball 2007". mlb.com. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
  2. ^ "Hawaii Winter Baseball 2008". mlb.com. Retrieved June 10, 2015.