JOY IN MUDVILLE

While Grundy County may not be considered Mudville in many peoples' minds - there are those who feel the Grizzlies have failed miserably during its previous nine years in the NASBL, much like the mighty Casey. Thus, Grizzlies have not been bearable (pun intended). The Griz have been cellar dwellers most of the past nine years and have never had a .500 season, let alone a winning season. Draft blunders, choosing players who have not worked out has led to the Griz's demise. However, the Griz have been competitive in their 10th league year.

The Griz completed their final homestand with a 2 - 5 record, and their final home record for the season is 42 - 39. Despite being swept by those dastardly Springfield Isotopes in their final home series - the Griz overall record read 81 - 66.

81 WINS

That is a first - the Griz were guaranteed a .500 record. Bears fans were jubilant. And some Bear fans dared to dream that the Griz would pull out at least one win in their remaining 15 road games, thus giving them a winning record. Zack Greinke was scheduled to start 6 of those 15 away contests and he has been stellar - Griz fans felt like winners for the first time in their ten year existence.

**** Dateline September 17, Friday evening, 10:30 pm: the GM of the Grundy County Grizzlies received an email that the Bears had taken both of two game contests in Dallas-Ft. Worth. News was spreading though Bearland of the possibility of a winning season. Fans stood by as an Internet search of the NASBL website was being queried. Was it possible? Had the Commissioner received word of the Bears sweep of the Spurs? Were the results recorded?
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It is official - the NASBL website states the Griz's record is 83 - 68.

Bear fans are jubilant.

The town Marshall told deputy Fife to put a bullet in his 6-Gun and the two are patrolling the streets in Grundy County to ward off any over zealous celebrations. Marshall Dillon said he did not want any covered wagons or cows tipped over. He does not want any windows broken or any barns set on fire. The good citizens of Grundy County hope the Marshall will be able to maintain the peace, but they understand that Griz fans have a right to celebrate. After all, the Grizzlies have put together their first winning season as they close out their first decade of existence in the NASBL.