Recently our beloved Lancaster Barnstormers baseball team made some major moves to improve the organization. I have been quite critical in the past and even sent an editorial into the local paper that caused quite a stir. Below is the recent editorial that I sent in to kiss and make up.....
Stormers’ Action is Speaking Louder than Wins
Dear Editor:
As you might remember in September I wrote an editorial decrying the direction of our beloved Barnstormers and specifically the managements moves which left me wondering if they were concerned with producing the quality entertainment and competitiveness needed to make purchasing the tickets worthwhile. As your paper has been reporting, the team’s management seems to be engaged and is acting on some of the suggestions made by their fans. They have secured a competent manager in former Phillies’ outfielder Von Hayes. While playing in the “Show” Von exuded excellence in play, team spirit and gave 100% each game even when facing losing seasons. I believe he will translate that work ethic into managing and hopefully pass it along to the players. This Sunday we read the wonderful news of IM Fun returning to lead the on field activities. That alone will make a world of difference this season! Now we need to secure a few quality players, and to do that competitively, there needs to be the dissolving of the player sharing pool that entangles the team. Needless to say, I see a real effort being made by the team management. “Way to go Joe and Company – thank you for listening!” I have called today to purchase my season tickets. As I stated before, it is not about winning games, it is about providing a winning experience each night at the Clip! I would encourage the rest of the fence sitters to follow suit! Let there be peace on earth….around the baseball diamond this Christmas.
Jamie Mitchell
Lancaster, PA
GO STORMERS....Spring season is just four months away!!!