Odds and ends...............and

some scattered thoughts:
1.) Defenders VP Keith Hallal resigned to take a post at the Mystic Fishtank... he'd been an asst. GM, GM and then a VP with the team over his six years. Good Luck Keith
2.) The RockCats had a separate admission day/night doubleheader Saturday and drew almost 11,000 on the day. Pretty good would be an understatement.
3.) Welcome back OF Dan Ortmeier from Triple A Fresno (see pics, that play at home earned him a trip on the DL). Dan played last for Norwich in the 2005 season. He was one of the more popular and productive Navigators in recent seasons.
4.) Last Sunday was a Foxwoods/Defenders cap giveaway. A thousand were given away. Next day, Monday--a bobblehead giveaway night, I only saw three folks wearing those caps at the game. Is that a good thing or bad thing? Guess you can argue it either way.
5.) Defenders take 3 of 5 against Portland to start their longest road trip of the season. The team is in fourth place and can still make the playoffs but will need help. Of the 14 series left to play the rest of the way only 4 are against divisonal rivals; the Mets twice, FisherCats and RockCats. Strange schedule making will lead to a lot of scoreboard watching as things wind down.
6.) Nate hurt his wrist on a play in the outfield Thursday and should be back soon according to the radio today.
7.) The Thursday edition of this week's Hartford Courant will include some words about this humble blog.
8.) Check out Garrett's latest blog entry via the link on the right; it's a good one. D-Mac's latest in the New London Day is also very good.
9.) Going to miss Will Herandez of the Bulletin and looking forward to Joe's efforts.
10.) Thanks to those who have reached out to me for info, pics etc. It's my pleasure.