The Weather is just fine!

For the game tonight, the weather is looking pretty good. There’s a 30% chance of showers today and 20% tonight. Our Hoghead Radar shot shows a few scattered rain clouds, but nothing that’ll keep the Railroaders from completing the 3 game opening series with the Firebirds.

Speaking of the Railroaders . . . Last Saturday night’s game was another solid performance by the team. There guys are showing some really good stuff. And Coach Estes, I like the aggressive play on offensive! If these guys continue to play like this, the Railroaders are going to be hard to stop. But let us not get too cocky.., the Birds are starting to show little life and will only get better as time goes on. One more game with them and then the Oilers slide into town for 2 games. Owensboro has also won both their opening games and currently tied with us for the early lead in the League. We should keep in mind that the we are becoming a target for any team who comes to the Yard to play.

You guys just continue to work together as you’ve shown and we’re headed for another pennant. The Greyhound Scout that graced our field last night will surely go and let the Dogs what he saw. Scared him so much, he had to be carried off the field (shouldn’t have been out there in the first place).

Go get’em Railroaders!

Baseball Fever

Boy, oh boy, what a game last night. Boilerstoker and I could hardly contain ourselves under the Grandstand, but the owners insisted we behave ourselves. 9 hits, 9 runs, and only 1 man left on base, great run production and something we struggled a little with last year. Seven guys with hits, 2 each for Hunter Dawson (1 homerun) and Elliot Frey, and that grand slam from Kurt Dudley. What a way to start the season. Cory White was in form too, striking out 8 and allowing only 2 hits, and reliever Jimmy Ryan in 2 inning with 3 strikeouts and only 1 hit given up. I must say I like the number of left hander we have this year. The crowd was nice too and very supportive of the team. I have to say, Coach Estes has begun the season with great game. The Firebirds aren’t out of here yet though, and game 2 of the 3 series is tonight at the Yard again. I’m sure they’ll want to try and make up for the loss, but I’m sure our guys will keep the pace and win another.

Looks like the Greyhounds got pounded by the Pirates 11-4. Those Pirates can really be trouble when they come to town. The Oilers edged pass the Bobcats 4-3, and the Oilers head our way on Monday and Tuesday. The season has just begun and the fever is running high. And Boilerstoker, I’ll bring more bones for tonight.

Tonight is the Night!

Well it's finally here, and tonight the Railroaders take on the Firebirds in the 2008 Kitty League season. I watched the players practice from far off yesterday and they are looooooking good! I also shaved my beard off and am getting ready for the Birds to fly into town. I hope my research on them will help me identify how to spot the tricking little devils. I even found a chapter in my new book that tells me how to quickly clean up any mess they might leave. I'm feeling good though about the Railroaders ability to handle any situation thrown their way. So, I'll be there tonight to watch, from under the Grandstand of course. See you tonight at the "Yard"!

It's almost Here!

Well, there’s little waiting left to be done until the season begins at home against Farmington. Less than 48 hours. I was told the Firebirds flew in a scout to check out our 2008 Railroaders when they arrived Tuesday, but I haven’t seen the little bugger yet. I remember what they did to us in the second game of last year’s season opening series. The score was so bad my mind refuses to remember it, but I looked it up, 23-2. They sure messed all over the Yard and it took me all night after that game to clean it up. Well, we did end up taking the best of 3 games, losing only that one. If they try anything like that this time, I’m bringing my rock salt to put an end to it!

I’ve seen our players and they are a healthy looking bunch. There are a couple speeders, giants, and all touch looking too, like me . . can hardly wait to see them play. Too bad the Thursday exhibition game was called off, but these guys look like they’ll jell as a team quickly anyway, I know Coach Estes will have them ready. Well, the Birds will be a great way to kick it off, just hope I found that scout before he can report back to Farmington about what he’s seen.

Doesn't look like Marlene will get the batgirl job. She over 14 and refuses to get a nose job.

See you Friday night. Let’s play ball!

"I'm not trying to hitch a ride"

Having been mistaken for a hobo hopping a train, the Yard Master told me I needed to shave and forget about becoming a Railroader. Sure enough, Manager Estes has refilled the roster, and one of them is Hodskins from last year’s team. I suppose with Cory back on the team, there’s no need for me to keep the facial hair, Lord knows I can’t compete with him. Well it’s great to see him with the 2008 Railroaders, his skills will definitely make the team even better.

Estes has also signed what appears to be a great outfielder from Springfield College in Illinois by the name of Kurt Dudley. Another strong lefthander like myself. David added another guy from Union University, Kevin Kirksey is a big boy at 6’4” and 215 lbs, and plays first, third, or pitches. All these guys were recruited in month of May by Estes to fill 3 vacated spots. The 22 man roster is now ready!
With only 10 days left before opening night, it’s looking slim I’ll get any chance to make the team. But I’ll remain a free agent and perhaps help Marlene get the batgirl job. . . wonder where she put the garden shears?

The Countdown continues..........

Boy O Boy it is getting close to that opening day for the KIT league and the Champion Fulton Railroaders, Gonna be nice to have that 07 pennant in Lohause field and drive to capture in in 08.Hoghead you did a great job finding our old photos, mine were all lost in a train explosion back in 05 maybe I can get copies from ya. I remember that day very well in the photos we were really shoveling the stuff,I mean coal, I hope marlene gets the batgirl job,she may consider paperbag theropy to be a lock in.Im sure she can fire things up around the dougout.
How bout Hoskins coming back folks? isnt that great news? He can sure be a team leader . The "YARD" is in great shape and is yearning for those fans,hotdogs and of course the 08 Fulton Railroaders. Dont forget to get a Boarding pass for a great deal on addmission this season. AWWW cant wait for the train to start to roll ,Fulton and the surrounding areas should be getting excited,with prices of things theses days its such a bargain to come see some fired up excitement here @ Lohouse Field.
By the way Hoghead thats a great pic you found of me, I was very handsome that day!! Regards to your parents and best wishes to them for a early release .

2 more weeks, I can hardly wait!

Well it’s been 2 weeks since I shaved and only 2 weeks to go until opening night. Hope I can make it with the beard till then; want them birds to have plenty to nest with. Marlene suggested I might want to clip the nose hairs though, it might get rough if the Birds start plucking at them. It is getting tougher to breath these days. In as any case, baseball is in the air! And Boilerstoker is correct. Baseball is playing everywhere this time of year, and perhaps I might get a spot on one of the teams in the other leagues! The Railroaders are still down 2 players on the roster, but rumor has it that Coach Estes is about the fill the spots. So far, they’ve had 3 cancel and only 1 replacement to sign. I’m staying close by my phone this week in hopes my agent calls. If the Railroaders get desperate, they might offer me a position.

As for Marlene, my sister, the RR’s Front Office hasn’t contacted her yet concerning a batgirl position. Perhaps there are a few concerns from some wives that she’s just a bit too hot for the field. She has told me she is a little sweet on one of the owners, but won’t tell me who. Maybe we should run a poll to see the Fans’ opinion on having her for a batgirl!