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January 10, 2006
The Rebels organization announced that All-Star infielder Nathan DeRohan could not participate in the upcoming seasons but would remain on the 20-Man.

January 25, 2006
Announced that infielder Brad Jensen will not be added on the 20-Man roster or remain with the organization.

January 28, 2006
The Squad voided the Minor-League contract of Outfielder Marco Cenveantes due to a preexisting medical condition.

February 8, 2006
Meeting in closed-door sessions, an agreement is being work out for the Rebels to participate on Thursday Night Continental League.

February 13, 2006
Announced that the Rebels declined to offer arbitration to free agent outfielder Mike Sroka. Making him an un-restricted free agent.

February 20, 2006
The announced opening day for Spring Training will be on Saturday April 8th.

February 27, 2006
Placed Catcher Jerry Vasquez on the 90-day disabled list for recurring hernia injury.

March 15, 2006
An agreement is signed and accepted with the Board of Directors to play both Tuesday Night National League and Thursday Night Continental League.

March 22, 2006
Pitcher Jeffery Wilson declines all salary arbitration negotiation making him eligible for free agency.

March 27, 2006
The Rebels organization announced that negotiation with shortstop Steven Turk had broken off with no hope for any extension.

April 14, 2006
Negotiation begins with Veteran utility outfielder Robert Scheve with the Rebels Men’s Softball Organization.

May 1, 2006
The Team decline to play in the Waukegan Spring Tune-Up Tournament on May 6th.

May 3, 2006
Team drafts Shortstop (Julian Melendez) with the 10th pick in the 1st round, outfielder (Manny Arrayo) with the 16th pick of the 2nd round, second basemen (Eric Vear) 14th round 13th pick, outfielder (Mike Wick) 19th round 2nd pick, and utility player (Andrew Stein) 10th pick in the 21st round.

May 8, 2006
Free agent Veteran utility outfielder Robert Scheve signs a two-year contract with the Rebels Men’s Softball Organization.

May 10, 2006
The Board of Directors decided to pull out of the Thursday Night Continental League and opt to play in Central League.

May 11, 2006
The Rebels Men’s Softball Organization announced the 2006 Regular-Season schedule would open on Tuesday May 16th with a Two-Game series against the 2005 runners-up Bally Muck Extreme softball club at Belvidere South Park.

May 15, 2006
After 30-Straight hours of negotiation Free agent Veteran shortstop Donny Sroka comes to terms with the Rebels Men’s Softball Organization, by signing a 15-day temporally contract.

May 16, 2006
The Rebels open the New Season with a 22 - 8 bashing against Bally Muck Extreme softball club, and then took the second game 16 - 14 final score. Pitcher Chris Minor belted 3 Homeruns and ended up with 9 runs batted in.

May 17, 2006
Placed Catcher Jerry Vasquez on the 45-day disabled list for recurring knee injury.

May 20, 2006
Outfielder Nestor Toro exercises his player option and agreed to terms for 2006 season.

May 23, 2006
Pitcher Chris Minor goes 3 for 3, with 2 Home Runs and 8RBI, 3Runs in game one against Advantage Valet Softball.

May 25, 2006
After a two-week stay, Outfielder David Hill walks away from the team, and broke all lines of communications to reject his contract offered.

May 26, 2006
The Rebels Softball Organization announced the 15-day temporally contract that shortstop Donny Sroka sign will expire with no extension being offer. Ending the veteran’s career with the Rebels.

June 1, 2006
For the first time in team history the Rebels Men’s Softball team swept their archrivals Cardinal Health Softball Club to a 18 - 2 bashing in game one, and then took the second game 21 - 19 final score.
Also on this date: Utility Robert Scheve Record his First 4-Hit game, 5R.B.I. and 2Runs in game two.

June 8, 2006
Second basemen Jonathan Schumacher’s 7-inning walk-off game winning base hit finish of a 6 run come from be hide victory against Wall Street Softball Club.

June 22, 2006
Much needed Catcher Jerry Vasquez makes his return against Hot Beef Softball Club going (2 for 2).

June 26, 2006
The Team recalls Rookie Shortstop Julian Melendez up from the Minors.

June 28, 2006
Team announced that Fall league, would starts on the Tuesday September 12th.

June 29, 2006
Rookie Shortstop Julian Melendez makes his major-league debut against Bally Muck King Toads Softball club at Belvidere North Park, going (3 for 3 with 3R.B.I. and 2Runs).
Also on this date: Rookie Shortstop Julian Melendez Record his First Career Home Run and collects his first 4-Hit game in game (Two).

July 10, 2006
The Team recalls Rookie’s outfielder Manny Arrayo and Second basemen Eric Vear up from the Minors.

July 12, 2006
The Rebels Men’s Softball organization announced that (2005 Rookie of the Year) Right Fielder Tim O’Connor would not be participating in the remaining part of the 2006 season.

July 13, 2006
Rookie’s outfielder Manny Arrayo and Second basemen Eric Vear make their Major-League debut against Cardinal Health Softball club at Belvidere North Park.

July 14, 2006
Rookie infielder Eric Vear was sent back down to the minor leagues, with no club or player option being tender.

July 15, 2006
Announced All-Star outfielder Steve Guarini was going on the disabled list for the remaining 2006 season with an off the field incident, that almost took his life in an unfortunate boating accident.

July 16, 2006
All-Star Outfielder Rick Garza goes on the 20-Day disabled list with an inflamed left ankle.

July 18, 2006
Veteran utility infielder Dale Sizemore makes his team debut against Z-Force Softball club at Belvidere South Park, going (3 for 4).

July 20, 2006
Rebels Men’s Softball Team clinch a Playoff spot by defecting Wall Street Softball Club (14–1) by belting 23 hits.

July 25, 2006
Rebels Men’s Softball team defeated Loco's Softball club for the first time in team history to a score of (9 – 3).

July 31, 2006
The Team recalls outfielder Andrew Stein up from the Minors.

August 3, 2006
Rookie outfielder Andrew Stein makes his major-league debut against Bally Muck King Toads Softball club at Belvidere South Park, going (1 for 3 with an RFC.)

August 10, 2006
Rebels Men’s Softball Team clinch second place on Thursday Night Central League.

August 15, 2006
The Rebel Softball opens the playoffs with a first round lost to Peterson & Patch softball club by a score of 8-5.
The Rebels belted 29 base hits to defeat (4 seeded) X-Tream Softball Club by a score of 20-18. Ralph Lozano belted a 3-run Homer in the 6-inning. Pitcher Chris Minor collected his 19th victory of the season.

August 16, 2006
The Rebels lose in game 3 of the playoffs and was eliminated in the All City League Tournament. The Rebels played with only 9 starters against Advantage Softball club, who had just pick up two extra non-roster scrub players for the game. Advantage softball club management claim, they don’t care…..

August 18, 2006
Rookie outfielder Manny Arrayo was release from his contract, with no club or player option being tender.

August 31, 2006
Announced Catcher Jerry Vasquez was going on the disabled list for the remaining 2006 season for a season ending knee injury.

September 5, 2006
Rookie outfielder Mike Wick was release from his contract, with no club or player option being tender.

September 14, 2006
Veteran Outfielder Jon Van Dyke makes his team debut against Bucketeers Softball Club at Belvidere South Park, going (2 for 3 with 2R.B.I. and 3Runs scored).
Also on this date: Rookie outfielder Andrew Stein collects his first extra base hit with a 2 Run Double in the 5-inning.

September 19, 2006
Veteran utility player Jeffery Stein makes his team debut against Pink Panthers softball Club at Belvidere South Park, going (3 for 3 with 2R.B.I. and 3Runs scored).

September 28, 2006
Left Center Fielder Jon Van Dyke records a 5-Hit game, with 5RBI’s / 3Runs against Advantage softball club at Belvidere North Park.

October 10, 2006
Pitcher Jonathan Schumacher and Left Center Fielder Jon Van Dyke record back-to-back Home Runs against E2 Electric Softball Club. Van Dyke was his First Career Home Run.

October 19, 2006
Rebels Men’s Softball Club won their first two Fall League Softball Playoff’s games by a combined score of 17 – 7 against Comcast Softball and 21 – 6 against Dick's Carpet Softball.

October 24, 2006
Rebels Men’s Softball Club spilt their two games in the Fall League Playoff’s. Game One was Won by a combined score of 16 – 6 against Pink Panthers Softball Club and then drop game two against A.V.P. Softball Club in extra inning.

October 31, 2006
Rebels Men’s Softball Club lost their last game of the Fall League Playoffs against Booner's All-Star Club to a score of 19 - 9. The Rebels defense surrender 14 Unearned runs with 9 errors in their last two games of play.