The bus ride back to the hotel was quiet last night, as it came after the Rocks' first loss of the road trip. It's possible the players were trying to get started on as much as rest they could, since the bus leaves this morning at 10:15 for today's noon start.
The Rocks plan to "show and go" today, meaning they aren't planning to take BP or infield before today's game, but just "show up" and "go."
Teams usually "show and go" for day games that are the last one of a road series. On the bus last night, the Rocks' coaches briefly discussed why Salem didn't just schedule a night game for tonight and then a day game for Wednesday's getaway day. But hey, that's the way it goes. It would have been nice to play Wednesday afternoon and then get back to Wilmington at a decent hour Wednesday night. But with Wednesday night's game not starting until 7 p.m., the bus will likely pull up to Frawley Stadium between 3:30 or 4 a.m. Thursday morning.
And yes, that Thursday night, the Rocks have to play at 7:05 against Kinston, but at least it's at home.
UPDATE (12:25 PM): It's been raining on and off here for about two hours. The tarp is still on the field, the rain is down to a drizzle, and they've announced a start time of 1:07, but that's optimistic. Relief pitcher Yovany D'Amico and third baseman Mario Lisson are next to their lockers playing PSP games. Infielder Josh Johnson has his headphones on while playing solitaire, while another group has taken up a game of Pluck. A few more players are watching E! News and commenting on Lindsay Lohan's latest arrest, and a couple players are doing their stretches in the the hallway. The comment from manager John Mizerock? "Another fun day."
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I've enjoyed the "on the road" blogs. I find the Monday Blue Rocks' artictles very informative. There are many talented Latino players on the team. I've met some of their host families at the games too. Sounds like a possible story on them: How they're adjusting to the team and the U.S. and their interactions with their; host families (who adore them).
How about that one way ticket? Also, can you tell Scott he writes a fantastic column and I would like to have his baby.
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