Rain Out!

After two straight weeks of rain-outs the mighty Monarchs hope to begin their journey this Tuesdays in a game yet to be announced. To this date the Edmonton Sport and Social Club has only release the schedule for the first two weeks of the season, both games being cancelled due to weather conditions. The cancellation means that the Monarchs will have to make-up these games at a later point.

However with the game being cancelled on Tuesday a few Monarchs were seen on the practice field in McGan Park in suburban Sherwood Park. Among the Monarchs was 2007 first round draft pick Jamie Sabid. Sabid is expected to play a major role on the team this year and holds the same expectations for himself, "I bought this new bat. It's pretty sweet, only 27 oz." Sabid told reporters. However he was outdone when Travis Dingle, Amanda Sturies, and Erin Melanson arrived with the Silencer, "Wow, this one is 26 oz.!" the rookie was overheard saying.

The team spent a couple of hours with batting practice, fielding drills and drinking a few beers. Rounding out the spring training group was Brad Dingle, "I've really been working on my sliding skills this year and am trying out a couple of new throwing techniques" he said. It was evident that Brad was working on something new when he attempted numerous sidearm, over the back, and even throwing straight out of the glove.

The practice was called early due to rain. However, even as the temperature dropped and the skies clouded over one Monarch fan joined the team on-field for a dream come true session. A neighborhood youngster named Brad ventured over to the field to shag a few fly balls with other members of the team in the outfield, "Quite the arm" said Sabid.

The Monarchs are excited to hopefully take the field for this weeks pending game. This should be the beginning to a very good season!