Saturday, April 26, 2008

First Game vs. Spooner postponed due to weather

Unfortunately the weather is not cooperating and the Bandits first game of the season is going to be postponed and hopefully replayed at a later date. Our next scheduled game is against East Bethel on Friday at 7:00pm at Oakey Park in Osceola.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

First Bandits Game is vs. Spooner this Sunday 1pm

The Bandits (0-0) will take on the Spooner Cardinals (0-0) of the Independent League of Sunday at 1pm. The weather forecast does not look great at the moment, its going to be cold and possibly rainy, but hopefully the rain is pushed back until Monday. The Bandits look to improve from last year's 12-19 record (8-14 in conference) and are looking for a fresh start in the St. Croix Valley Baseball League. The Spooner Cardinals were 5-7 in conference last season and had some tough breaks against some good teams. Both teams will be without a majority of their college players as college is still in session and the game may turn out to be more of a spring training game than anything else. The Bandits are slated to throw at least 4 pitchers to get some innings under their belt before conference play begins May 4th versus 2007 state runner-up Prescott. Look for Trevor Todd, Jim Rochford, Kyle Kahl, and Curtis Roebuck to get some work.

Most of the original Bandits are back in action for the 2008 season. The Bandits have added catcher Steve Siqueiros from the Osceola Braves and infielder John Peterson from the city of New Richmond. The Bandits are also adding SCF seniors Trygve Chinander and Jake Larcom to the squad.

Friday, April 4, 2008

Bandits Spring Notes

Bandits practices are underway even if the weather isn't cooperating. Practices are being held at the SCF HS gym Wed and Thurs evenings around 6:45.

Bandits Roster to Date
Dan Campbell 1B
Michael Chelberg OF/P
Troy DeSmet 3B
Jay Gagner P
Jesse Hartel 1B
Brian Jacobson DH/C
Kyle Kahl OF/IF
Preston Langer C/2B
Mike Leahy P/2B
Adam Lewis P/1B
Scott Lindholm OF
Brandon Pederson P/SS/2B
John Peterson SS
Jim Rochford P
Curtis Roebuck OF/IF/P
Steve Siqueiros C/P
Mitch Thompson OF/C
Trevor Todd OF/P
Matt Vold SS/2B

The Bandits are still looking for live pitching arms and utility infielders. TRYOUTS are Sunday April 13th at 1pm. Bring your glove and cleats if you got 'em. Will be looking at hitting, defense, pitching, and baserunning skills.

Also, The Bandits are looking for 2008 Sponsors. Contact Jim Rochford or Scott Lindholm about how to become a Bandits sponsor.

May 4th is the SCF Baseball Association Falls Cinema 8 Movie Day. Contact any Bandits,HS baseball, or softball player or coach to purchase advance tickets for a May 4th movie at ANY showtime for only $5.50 (Special thanks to Jim Payne and Falls Cinema 8!)

Anyone who wants to volunteer to help the Bandits this summer in the concession stand may also email Jim Rochford for more information.

Siqueiros Signs with Bandits

Former Osceola Braves catcher Steve Siqueiros is headed North towards Bandits camp this spring in a move that will surely have the baseball minds talking. Siqueiros had been with the Braves for countless years platooning at the catcher's position. Siqueiros will be slotted as the starting catcher for the Bandits and will assume DH duties on days when not behind the plate. He came to a decision yesterday, Thursday, April 3rd. Bandits center fielder Scott Lindholm says "(Siqueiros) brings stability to the catching position that we lacked last year, and also a raw intensity that sometimes lack." Welcome to the Bandits Steve.