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A General Mid-season Review by GeneralsSignGuyMike

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A General Mid-season Review Written by GeneralsSignGuyMike (Michael Kerr) It is now July 4th and its the 1st day this summer that not 1 team is playing so I decided to make a midseason report from what I have seen so far, this is just my opinion. There is one more day before the All-Star Game in Covington and I wanted to wish everyone on both teams good luck, each and everyone of you deserve it and great job all have done in the 1 month of Valley League Baseball. I am going to compare the teams from last year to this year now with their records as of July 4th and say in my view he is a favorite along with my Generals and dark-horse sleeper picks. My midseason MVP's so far are: a tie between Brandon Sizemore and Adam Liberatore, Liberatore is by far the most improved player. Look at the numbers from last year's stats to this year and you will see. Other pitchers who have done well is also on the Generals is Jared Dobbs, Andy Altemus and Daniel Wiltz. I have yet to see Lance Baxt...

Next: A Trip to Staunton to Honor the Grants

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Left Knoxville (Quick visit to an ill Mom) to go to Covington and then on to Stauton for the Grants Evening @ The Park. Had to stop at the Mall for a quick minute for a new shirt In and out in only 13 minutes Kay giving the Grants a hug and a special thank you card Check out the little one next to the Ump! A close up of the Little Guy And a few of his friends Kay keeps the Banner up for Every Braves Home Game More Pre-Game Festivites He has only been in town for a day and he is already carring a Passport! Adam McClain and a few of his team mates Staunton News-Leader Camera Man hard at work Skipper MikeBocock Andrew Scherer heading back to the duggout Boyd in between bites- Always a gracious host! Greg Meleski at the plate Kay back behind the counter- working as hard as ever More than just a sign- a way of life Wranglers Owner Bill Turner and Wayne Carter sharing a moment Diane Buckley- trying to hide or did I just miss ? The VBL Master of the Pick-Off Move ! The Commish sporting a C...

Good Morning- It's 12:32 a.m. Monday and we are running behind!

Today is a big day for us on the newspaper end as we are training a new person for some of the work. I see that Generals Sign Guy Mike has a gamer in the e-mail box for Luray @ Waynesboro - Rebecca will post later this AM. I called the Covington @ New Market game on the web cast so I will have photos and notes on that as well. Rebecca posted the Staunton @ Fauquier photos and I need to label them, Melissa sent some cool stuff for us to add and so did Mr. Boylan from up Boston way. Also pics from Saturday afternoon and Sunday night to work thru. Tonight we will celebrate with the neat ladies down in Waynesboro as they have finished their passports... All of this and then some will come your way soon! Let me at least leave you with the scores from Sunday until I get back- Fauquier Gators 7 Front Royal 5 Staunton Braves 4 Harrisonburg 3 New Market Rebels 5 Covington 3 Waynesboro 4 Luray 1 Winchester.....IDLE Woodstock 6 Haymarket 4 Only 1 or 2 games coming tomorrow- Woodsto...

Second Game of Saturday Twin Bill- Woodstock @ Luray- Bulldog Field

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One of the jobs of the PA guy is to double check the correct pronunciations and these Bandits were very hospitable before the game. Great group of ball players.... Rain, Rain PLEASE Go Away Stu and one of his River Bandits The storm rolled thru 1 hour before 1ST pitch Looks like a Lucky Charms commercial ! Ryan Carroll visits with Seth- THE PRESIDENT OF THE PRESS BOX The threat of storms didn't keep Mrs. Richardson & Company from the game Stu and Foltzie share a laugh with Mike Bocock Debbie-hard working lady but not to busy to wave Jordan Yost- smiling as he goes.... The sausage that was prepared by our guests(Mr. Wiesner) from Chesapeake,Va Rebecca with the camera turned on her- filling in for Chase DBU's Clay Kelly at the plate I believe this is Chris Rey- He is from South Florida not WVU! Adam McClain after he sent the fans home happy in the 10TH And then sharing a smile after the game The Wrangler bullpen hard at work..... A coaches work is never done-time to put t...