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Senators Open Against Upcoming Patriots
The Washington Township Senators begin 2008 play with a home match at Deptford High School against the Bordentown Patriots, a former 28+ team making their debut in the SJMSBL's newly minted 35+ Division. Chris Lawrence will have the baseball for the Senators, as they begin their quest to recapture the league championship they relinquised to the Delco Astros last season.
With both John DiPietro and Dan Barbara on the shelf for the opener, the Senators lineup (subject to change) will look like this:
1. Mark Alessandrini-CF
2. Dale Amos-LF
3. Don Davis-RF
4. Frank Izzi-1B/EH
5. Dan Laudisio-C
6. Jim McAllister-SS
7. Ken Bevenour-EH/OF/3B
8. Miles Reader-RF/EH/2B
9. Joe Collins-1B/3B
10. Alan McNulty-3B/1B
11. Chris Lawrence-P
12. Bill Trotman-2B
The Senators will have batting practice Wednesday night at the WTHS batting cage as a tune-up to the big game.
Ellie Koerner, daughter of former Senator great Dave Koerner, will be on hand to throw out the ceremonial first ball. The Senators have made Ellie an honorary captain, and have dedicated their season to her as she battles -- and BEATS -- ALL.
Senators Will Annually Offer Releases to ALL Players
This policy statement is issued out of respect for all the men who play for the Washington Township Senators Baseball Club. It has more or less been my policy throughout my years of running the teams, but this is the first time I am stating it publicly and defining specific parameters.
Between the dates of November 1 and November 30 each year, every player on the roster of the 18+, 25+, 35+ and 45+ Senators will receive, if requested, a release from his league-mandated obligation to play for the Senators the following baseball season. Players will thereafter be free to negotiate with and/or play for any team in the SJMSBL they so choose.
This stance is taken for one reason only: because I believe that my players should be free each year to choose the team for which they wish to play. It is my fond hope that ALL of them will choose to play for the Senators, of course. But if they do not, they WILL be released with a smile, a handshake, and my thanks for the efforts they gave in their time as Senators. The only reason I am putting any time frame whatsoever on this is so that everyone knows, early on, where they stand. I think that's only fair to both the players and management.
Finally, I trust the other managers in this league to not go on a "mass player-stealing" mission, and I challenge them all follow suit and make this same promise to their players. It is clear to me that everyone in the league deserves this same right.
Nick Frese
General Manager
Washington Township Senators Baseball Club
Senators Stand Firmly Behind The Koerners
Former Washington Township Senator great Dr. Dave Koerner and his wife, Nicole, are facing one of the most devastating situations any parent can imagine -- their beautiful, 4-year-old daughter, Ellie, has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Ellie has been a TREMENDOUS trooper throughout this process, and she is currently doing well as she undergoes the extensive chemotheraphy necessary to beat this thing.
Dave and Nicole's friends and family held a benefit dinner to help support them on March 2, 2008 at Dave and Buster's in Philadelphia, and over 600 people showed up! Just goes to show you what everyone thinks of the Koerner's, and our Ellie. Please click here if you'd like to make a donation to help.
Ellie has been named an Honorary Coach for the 18+, 25+ and 35+ Senators teams, and she will be throwing out the first ball at our home opener at Washington Township High School on Sunday, April 13, 9:00 AM.
Be sure to come join us as we show our support for One Tuff Girl!