Time Line 2009
April 3, 2009
At the Rebels' annual media kickoff, Announced for the second straight year a veteran member of the club will no longer be part of this organization. Catcher Jonathan Schumacher is leaving his position, but will remain with the on the 30-Man roster.
April 8, 2009
The Rebels signed veteran free agent Infielder James Huitt to a One-Year Deal.
April 10, 2009
The Rebels signed veteran free agent First Basemen Eddy Solis to a One-Year Deal.
April 15, 2009
The Board of Directors decided to pull out of Tuesday Night Municipal League and only play on Monday Nights.
April 18, 2009
Negotiation begins with Veteran infielder Roy Salinas with the Rebels Men’s Softball Organization.
April 22, 2009
The Rebels organization announced that negotiation with outfielder Carlos Carrillo had broken off with no hope for any extension.
April 25, 2009
The Rebels' Organization decline to play in the Waukegan Spring Tune-Up Tournament on May 5th.
May 1, 2009
The Rebels Men’s Softball Organization announced the 2009 Regular-Season schedule would open on Monday May 11th with a Two-Game series against the Peterson & Patch softball club at Belvidere South Park.
May 4, 2009
Veteran Outfielder Jon Van Dyke won his arbitration hearing and declared his free agencies.
May 11, 2009
Third Basemen Marcus Sims goes 5 for 5, - 3 Runs and an RBI against Peterson & Patch Softball club at Belvidere Park.
May 12, 2009
Veteran Catcher Roy Salinas makes his Team debut goes 2 for 3, - 3 Runs and 2RBI’s against Waukegan Firefighters Softball club at Dugdale Park.
May 18, 2009
Rookie Outfielder Josh Grey makes his Team debut goes 1 for 3, with an Run Scored against Frank’s Body Softball club at Belvidere Park.
May 19, 2009
Veteran Infielder Jeff Huges makes his Team debut goes 0 for 2, with a Base-on-Balls and a Run Scored against Hank’s Boys Softball club at Belvidere Park.
May 31, 2009
Pitcher Ralph Lozano Win’s the Player of the Month Award going ( 23 for 33 ) .667 batting avg. with 11 Runs Batted In and 14 Runs Scored.
June 2, 2009
Pitcher Ralph Lozano, Pitches a 5-inning game Shutout against Axels Auto Softball club at Belvidere Park.
June 15, 2009
Rookie Infielder David Venegoni makes his Team debut goes 4 for 4,- 5 RBI’s and 3 runs scored with a double against The “A” Team Softball club at Belvidere Park.
Also on this date: Pitcher Ralph Lozano, Pitches his second 5-inning game Shutout.
June 29, 2009
Pitcher Ralph Lozano, Pitches his Third 5-inning game Shutout against Jocktors Softball club at Belvidere Park.
June 30, 2009
Infielder Matt Mitchell makes his Team debut goes 4 for 5,- 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored against Service Master Softball club at Belvidere Park.
June 30, 2009
Out Fielder Nestor Toro Win’s the Player of the Month Award going ( 33 for 51 ) .647 batting avg. with 28 Runs Batted In and 37 Runs Scored.
July 1, 2009
Announced Rookie Infielder David Venegoni was going on the disabled list for the remaining 2009 season with a hamstring injury.
July 6, 2009
Outfielder Kevin Simmons belted 5 extra base-hits with 6 RBI’s and 5 runs scored against South Park Sluggers Softball club at Belvidere Park.
July 7, 2009
Outfielder Nestor Toro goes 6 for 6 with 5 RBI’s and 3 runs scored against Frolic James Softball club at Dugdale Park.
July 13, 2009
Pitcher Ralph Lozano, Pitches his Fourth Shutout game, against Spittin’ Game Softball club with a final score 32 – 0, at Belvidere Park.
July 14, 2009
Rookie InFielder Eddie Santana makes his Team debut goes 0 for 4,- against Grand Appliances Softball club at Dugdale Park.
July 15, 2009
Announced Catcher Brad Lois was going on the 15 day disabled list with a hand injury.
July 21, 2009
Pitcher Ralph Lozano Wins his 30th game of the year with his Fifth Shutout game, against Kenall Softball club with a final score 24 – 0, at Belvidere Park.
Also on this date: Rookie’s OutFielder Denzal Densan and First Basemen Jonathan French make their team debut.
June 30, 2009
Out Fielder Nestor Toro Win’s the Player of the Month Award going ( 45 for 61 ) .738 batting avg. with 31 runs batted in and 38 runs scored.
August 10, 2009
Outfielder Nestor Toro belted 2 Home Runs going 4 for 4 with 4 RBI’s and 4 runs scored against Corporate Punishment Softball club at Belvidere Park.
August 10, 2009
Rebels Men’s Softball Team clinch First Place on Monday Night American League for the second straight year, by defeating Corporate Punishment Softball Club.
August 17, 2009
The (4 seeded) Rebel Men’s Softball opens the playoffs with a first round Win against Grand Appliances softball club scoring all 5 Runs in the 3rd innings. Final score of 5 - 4.
August 20, 2009
The Rebels lose Game Two of the Playoff’s to the Yellow Jacket’s Softball Club by a score of 22 - 4.
August 24, 2009
The Rebels Won Game Three of the Playoff’s by defeating the Corporate Punishment Softball Club by a score of 7 - 6. The Rebels then lost game four of the Playoff’s to the A.V.P. Softball.
August 26, 2009
The Rebel’s release infielder Rookie’s Outfielder Denzal Densan and First Basemen Jonathan French of their contracts.
August 31, 2009
Out Fielder Rick Garza Win’s the Player of the Month Award going ( 21 for 34 ) .618 batting avg. with 13 Runs Batted In and 13 runs scored.
September 5, 2009
The Rebels Men’s Softball Organization announced the 2009 Fall-Season schedule would open on Tuesday September 10th with a Two-Game series against the J’ Bally Muck softball club at Belvidere South Park.
September 10, 2009
Rookie’s First Basemen Chris Olson makes his Team debut goes 3 for 3, with a Run Scored and a RBI against J’s Bally Muck Softball club at Belvidere Park.
September 15, 2009
Pitcher Dennis Wuorenma, Pitches a 4-inning Shutout game against G.T.O. Softball club at Belvidere Park.
Also on this date: Rookie’s Infielder’s Mike Reed and Ivan Solis all make their Team debut.
September 17, 2009
Rookie Shortstop Steve Fisher makes his Team debut.
September 22, 2009
Rookie Outfielder Chuy Agaayo makes his Team debut.
September 24, 2009
First Basemen Ralph Lozano goes 5 for 5 with an Home Run, 4 RBI’s and 4 runs scored against Bally Muck 2# Softball club at Belvidere Park.
September 27, 2009
Announced Rookie Infielder Ivan Solis was going on the disabled list for the remaining 2009 fall season with an ankle injury.
October 17, 2009
The Rebel loses Game 1#- to Corner Inn Softball Club, and then lost Game 2#- to G-Mens Softball Club in the West Milwaukee Fall Softball Tournament.
October 28, 2009
General Manager Rick Garza exercises the 2010 club option on Infielder Matt Mitchell and infielder Izzy Solis, avoiding arbitration.
October 30, 2009
The Rebels’ Men’s Softball organization announced they declined to offer arbitration to free agents Outfielder Will Vandergrift and Marco Cenveantes.