Catching Up With Ryan Babineau

My interview with Ryan Babineau is now up on the main page of www.silverhawks.com. Ryan only played 10 games with South Bend in 2009 because of an injury, but we could see him again to start 2010 and he would be an excellent guy to have around (not only for his baseball ability, but for his passion and leadership ability).

Also, most people that voted in the poll question think the Colts will win the Super Bowl (by a 2-to-1 margin over the Saints), and this was conducted before we even knew who the final two teams would be. I have a new Super Bowl related question up on the right, and then I promise I'll get back to baseball polls as we near the start of spring training.

Catching Up With Marc Krauss

The latest installment of "Catching Up With" is posted at www.silverhawks.com. Today's guest is 2009 outfielder Marc Krauss, who talks about his debut season and his offseason recovery from surgery on his right ankle.

We still have a few more players planned for the offseason, but if there are any former Silver Hawks you'd like to hear from, feel free to leave their names in the comments section of this post and we'll try our best to track them down (no promises!)

A Few Random Thoughts

-It's hard to believe that we are only 93 days away from Opening Day 2010. We're now closer to the start of the 2010 season than the end of the 2009 season. Coming back from the holidays, you're starting to see a sense of urgency around the office already.

-The Baseball Hall of Fame vote is announced tomorrow. You'll see the stories everywhere, but there's only one place to get your favorite broadcaster's reaction...right here on the OBB.

-I got a Wii for Christmas. My right shoulder/elbow hasn't been the same since my sister destroyed me in Wii Sports Boxing that night. I'll take suggestions for what games I should buy in the comments below. If anyone is still in the giving mood from the holidays, games can be sent to my attention at Coveleski Stadium :)

-My beloved Cincinnati Bengals are in the playoffs. Don't bother me on Saturday afternoon (or for the next week after that if they lose)

-We're working on a few more interviews for the "Catching Up With" series on www.silverhawks.com. I'll link you to them when they are complete.

Finally, I'll blog as often as I can to get you ready for the season. If my posting seems sporadic, it's because I'm going to be busy with sales calls and working on the media guide. I'll try to have at least one post a day, and sometimes more. Just keep checking back often, as I know you do. I appreciate all the people that come here daily, and love to hear comments from you either in the comments sections to the posts, or you can email me at oserey@silverhawks.com.

Thanks!

Offseason Entertainment

I'm excited about a new feature going up on the Silver Hawks website, starting today, entitled "Catching Up With...". Basically, this will be an offseason interview with former Silver Hawks players, and what they are doing now.

Since 2009 was my first year with the team, the interviews will focus mainly on players that were with the Silver Hawks last season. However, I'll try to sprinkle in some guys that have made it up to the higher ranks of the Minors, or even some Major Leaguers if I can get in touch with them.

We start off the series today with 2009 second baseman Jake Elmore. You can find the interview at www.silverhawks.com.

If there are any former players reading this blog that want to participate in this, feel free to email me at oserey@silverhawks.com.