The team didn’t get a lot of participation at the optional practices, but I tried to base the lineups on those that showed up. After the final practice before the second season started (we would have no in-season practices) I tried to maintain my fleeting authority.

Our next practice is scheduled for 10am at Willow Pass Fields No. 4 or 5 (the fields farthest north) on Saturday, April 7. This will be the last practice before our first game on the tenth. We had a pathetic showing this past weekend — five players — and unless you plan to start the season on a ligament-tearing rampage, you will most likely suck unless you warm up your arm and swing a bat. (Yes, I mean you.)

That being said, I have established a tentative opening day defensive lineup (based on players who have come to practice).

In order to improve our player profiles, please send me your measurements. If you are married, please send me your wife’s measurements as well. (All information is helpful.)

I have established April 9 as the deadline for registration dues, so if you haven’t paid by the day before the first game, you are a deadbeat, and therefore, off the team. I understand this may be portrayed as a harsh tactic, but this team has a reputation to uphold (in the eyes of the cougars of Concord, and we shall not disappoint).

Some people may ask, “hey Coach, were you high when you wrote this?” and I assure you I’m not, but I have been in the sun all day, and that reminds me, if you are ever in the mood for an impromptu moonlight stroll along the railroad tracks, I know this person who is looking for a walking partner. If you are interested, check out his website at walkingpartner.com.

That is all.