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January 5, 2005
A foregone conclusion became reality Wednesday morning, when the Rebels declined to offer arbitration to free agent right fielder Joey Ratliff. The decision was made by 11 p.m. CT on Tuesday night, but in keeping with past Rebels policy, the news was not announced until the following day.

January 14, 2005
After 3 years, Carson Florio resigned from his position as General Manager.

February 11, 2005
Announced that Brad Jensen is leaving his position as the Rebels Short Stop, but will remain with the organization on the 30-Man roster.

February 25, 2005
The announced opening day for Spring Training will being on Thursday April 12th.

March 4, 2005
An agreement is signed and accepted with the Board of Directors to play both Tuesday Night National League and Thursday Night Central League.

March 19, 2005
Announced the Re-Signing of (2B) Nathan DeRohan to a One-Year contract.

April 2, 2005
Announced that (2003 Rookie of the Year) First basemen Ryan Borre will not be participating in the upcoming season.

April 15, 2005
Signs Pitcher Free Agent Chris Minor to a Three Year Contract.

April 30, 2005
Invited nonroster (OF) Steve Guarini to Spring Training.

May 3, 2005
The Team decline to play in the Waukegan Spring Tune-Up Tournament on May 7th.

May 5, 2005
Team drafts Outfielder (Tim O’Connor) with the 17th pick in the 2nd round, infielder (Steve Turk) with the 10th pick of the 3rd round, outfielders (Mike Sroka) 4th round 7th pick, and (David Hill) 6th round 3rd pick.

May 10, 2005
The Board of Directors decided to pull out of the Tuesday Night National League and opt to play in Tuesday Night Municipal League.

May 12, 2005
The Rebels will open the 2005 Regular-Season with a Two-Game series vs. Wkgn Firefighters at Jefferson South Park on Tuesday May 24th.

May 24, 2005
The Rebels Open The New Season With a 7 - 0 Shutout against Wkgn Firefighters, then took the second game 7 - 0 final score.

May 26, 2005
Rookie’s David Hill, Mike Sroka and infielder Steve Turk all make their team debut at Dugdale Field Park.
Also on this date: Infielders Dallas Rixie and Ross Jensen both credit with a 5-Hit game, in game one against MedLine Softball Club.

May 28, 2005
Placed Third basemen Ross Jensen on the 15-day disabled list with an inflamed lower back muscle.

May 31, 2005
Rookie Right Fielder Tim O’Connor makes his team debut at Dugdale Field Park, Also on this date: Left Centerfielder Steve Guarini goes 4 for 4, 2 RBI, 3 Runs in game one against Wauk Snowfighters Softball club.

June 2, 2005
Rookie Right Fielder Tim O’Connor Record his First 4-Hit game, 2 RBI, 2 Runs in game two against Cardinal Softball Club.

June 7, 2005
Second basemen Nathan DeRohan, one day destined for the Hall of Fame, makes his debut after two and half year layoff in game one.
Also on this date: Infielder Steve Turk goes 4 for 4, 2 RBI, 1 Runs in game two vs. Nothin 2 Lose Club Softball club.

July 8, 2005
Shortstop Dallas Rixie takes a temporary leave of absent, schedule to return on July 21st.

June 9, 2005
Shortstop Nathan DeRohan goes 4 for 4, 3 RBI, 3 Runs in game one against Go-Jo’s Softball club.

June 10, 2005
Outfielder Kevin Lowery exercise his player option and agreed to terms for 2005 season.

June 14, 2005
Rebels take both games from the Go-Jo’s softball club in the Cross Town Classic Series.
Also on this date: Leftfielder Kevin Lowery records a multi-homer game 5 RBI, 3 Runs in game one and First Basemen Ralph Lozano records a multi-homer game 6 RBI, 2 Runs in game two.

July 16, 2005
Shortstop Nathan DeRohan goes 4 for 4, 3 RBI, 2 Runs in game one against Red Ropers Softball club.

June 20, 2005
Infielder James Gillespie goes on the disable list for the remaining of the season.

June 21, 2005
Shortstop Nathan DeRohan and First Basemen Ralph Lozano both credit with a 4-Hit game, in game two against InForcers Softball Club.

July 23, 2005
Right Fielder Tim O’Connor records a 4-Hit game, 3 RBI, 3 Runs in game one.
Also on this date: Nathan DeRohan and Ralph Lozano both credit with a 4-Hit game, in game two against The Who Softball Club.

June 28, 2005
Rebels Men’s Softball Team clinch a Playoff spot by defecting Clover Bar Softball Team 16 - 0 on Chris Minor One-Hit/Shut-Out pitching preference.

June 30, 2005
Rookie Right Fielder Tim O’Connor Record his First Career Home Runs against Club 18 Softball Team.

July 4, 2005
Placed Catcher Jerry Vasquez on the 20-day disabled list with an inflamed left suprascapular artery muscle.

July 6, 2005
Rookie Right Fielder Tim O’Connor takes a temporary leave of absent, schedule to return on August 15th.

July 7, 2005
Pitcher Jeff Wilson Pitches a shutout against Yellow Jackets Softball Team.

July 12, 2005
Third Basemen Ross Jensen recorded his first career multi-homer game 6 RBI, 4 Runs in game two vs. Hooters Softball Team.

July 14, 2005
Thursday Night Rebels Men’s Softball squad clinches a Playoff spot by defecting Black Sox Softball Team 22 - 12.
Also on this date: Shortstop Nathan DeRohan recorded his first career multi-homer game and Leftfielder Rick Garza goes 4 for 4 all doubles, 6 RBI, 4 Runs in game one vs. Black Sox Softball Team.

July 19, 2005
Shortstop Nathan DeRohan goes 4 for 4, 5 RBI, 2 Runs in game one.
Also on this date: Pitcher Jeff Wilson Pitches a No-Hitter in game two against Softball Guys Softball Team.

July 21, 2005
Rookie Outfielder Mike Sroka became the first ever Rebel Softball Player in Team History to Hit a Homerun from both sides of the plate against MedLine Softball Team, by doing so Mike record his First Career Home Runs.
Also on this date: Rick Garza makes his Pitching debut, going 2-inning, giving up 4 runs.

August 2, 2005
Rebels Men’s Softball Team clinch second place on Tuesday Night Municipal League by defecting Franks Body ‘n’ Paint Softball Team 8 - 6.

August 11, 2005
By Go jo’s Softball Team splitting there two game series with their Opponent, Rebels Men’s Softball Team clinch second place on Thursday Night Central League.

August 15, 2005
Placed Outfielder Marco Cenveantes on the 120-day disabled list with a broken left ankle.

August 18, 2005
The Rebels lose both playoff games in the City League Tournament Play. The Squad was without 4 starters, OF - Steve Guarini .593 / OF- Kevin Lowery .512 / 1B - Ralph Lozano .569 / SS - Nathan DeRohan .637. The Team was also without Shortstop Dallas Rixie .477, and Outfielder Marco Cenveantes .458, who had gone on the disabled list.