All Good Things Must End

February 2, 2008
The measure of a good time always seems to be gauged by the speed in which the clock moves.  Once again Rockies Fantasy Camp has come to an end all too quickly, though truth be told, I don't know how many healthy bodies would be available to take the field tomorrow. 

Some laundry…

Congratulations to Rick Mathews and Jason Hirsh, as their club Can of Corn captured the 2008 title with a slick 2-1 victory over The Road Hogs.  Sadly, veteran Russ Elliot who played well, is now 1-6 in championship games.  Camp MVP Rodney Morrill helped lead the Can of Corn, while fellow rookie and brother, Craig, twirled a two hitter.  Bob Von Eschen, in his 10th year, enjoyed a nice title game with his first career extra base hit!

The awards banquet was highlighted by Alan Czarnowsky suprising Clint Hurdle with a 2007 National League Manager of the Year trophy which received a standing ovation from the entire camp.  A great idea by Alan and well deserved.

By the way, our team got bageled...0-6...it’s sure to be an off season of player and management moves, so stay tuned.  I'll be in the batting cage hoping the phone rings.

One footnote:  The campers vs. coaches game went 24 innings, not that it was tied or anything after nine, but eight teams were guaranteed 3 innings each.  Talent got in the way of a tight affair....Coaches 40...Campers 2.

Thanks again to Jason Fleming and his staff, Clint and his staff, and the Rockies organization on another tremendous Fantasy Camp - one that now draws Rockies fans from all over the country and even England (kudos to Kevin Bonner).

Till next year....Stay well, train hard!