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March 5, 2008
At the Rebels' Organization annual media kickoff, Announced that Ross Jensen is leaving his position as the Rebels Third Basemen, but will remain with the organization on the 30-Man roster.

March 9, 2008
The Rebels signed free agent veteran Dennis Wuorenna to a One-Year Deal.

March 10, 2008
The Board of Directors decided to pull out of the both the Tuesday Night Municipal League and the Thursday Night Central League.

March 15, 2008
Meeting in closed-door sessions, an agreement is being work out for the Rebels to participate on Monday Night American League.

March 18, 2008
Negotiation begins with Veteran infielder Brad Graham with the Rebels Men’s Softball Organization.

March 22, 2008
An agreement is signed and accepted with the Board of Directors to play on Monday Night American League.

April 24, 2008
The Rebels organization announced that negotiation with outfielder Matt Dulaney had broken off with no hope for any extension.

April 28, 2008
The Rebels' Organization decline to play in the Waukegan Spring Tune-Up Tournament on May 5th.

May 1, 2008
Infielder Jonathan Schumacher avoided arbitration by coming to terms on a three-year contract. Jerry Van Dyke and Brad Graham, however, appear headed toward hearings.

May 6, 2008
Team drafts infielders (Phil Sims) with the 1st pick in the 1st round, and (Saul Molina) with the 3rd pick of the 4th round, outfielder (Carlos Carrillo) with the 6th pick of the 7th round, outfielder (Josh Grey) 19th round 2nd pick.

May 9, 2008
The Rebels Men’s Softball Organization announced the 2008 Regular-Season schedule would open on Monday May 12th with a Two-Game series against the Extreme softball club at Belvidere South Park.

May 12, 2008
Left Fielder Jon Van Dyke goes 5 for 5, 4 Runs and an RBI against Explorers Softball club at Belvidere Park.
Also on this date: Rookie outfielder Carlos Carrillo makes his major-league debut going (3 for 4 with an Run and 3R.B.I.s).

May 31, 2008
Out Fielder Rick Garza Win’s the Player of the Month Award going ( 12 for 15 ) .800 batting avg. with 15 runs batted in and 11 runs scored

June 7, 2008
Pitcher Dennis Wuorenna makes his return to the Rebels line-up with a split decision against Axel’s Automotives Softball Club.

June 16, 2008
Rookie infielder Phil Sims makes his major-league debut against Polish Home Softball club at Belvidere North Park, going (2 for 4 with an R.B.I. and 2 Runs).
Also on this date: Rookie Third basemen Phil Sims Record his First Career Home Run.

June 23, 2008
Second Basemen Nate Alden goes 5 for 5, with 4 Runs and 6 runs batted in against Mad Max Softball club at Belvidere Park.
Also on this date: Though not known at this time; 2007 Rookie of the Year Andrew Stein played in his last game with the Rebels' Organization, Going ( 4 for 5 with 5 runs and 5 runs batted in ).

June 28, 2008
Third Basemen Phil Sims Win’s the Player of the Month Award going ( 18 for 33 ) .842 batting avg. with 19 runs batted in and 16 runs scored.

July 7, 2008
Announced All-Star outfielder Rick Garza was going on the disabled list for the remaining 2008 season with a shoulder injury.

July 8, 2008
Announced Rookie infielder Phil Sims was going on the disabled list for the remaining 2008 season with a off the field incident.

July 14, 2008
Rookie outfielder Saul Molina makes his major-league debut against South Park Sluggers Softball club at Belvidere Park, going (3 for 3 with an 3Runs and 3R.B.I.s).
Also on this date: Third Basemen Dylan Florio makes a one-night appearance going ( 2 for 3 with a Triple ).

July 16, 2008
Announced All-Star First Basemen Ralph Lozano was going on the disabled list for the remaining 2008 season with a Knee injury.

July 28, 2008
Rebels Men’s Softball Team clinch First Place on Monday Night American League, by defeating Spittin Game Softball Club (15 – 0 ).

July 30, 2008
With tension at an all-time high, The Rebels’ Men’s Softball organization announced (2007 Rookie of the Year) Outfielder Andrew Stein would not be participating in the remaining part of the 2008 season. The attention predictably centered around two positions – Right Field and Catcher. For now, general manager Rick Garza said the Rebels are focusing on "internal candidates for both spots."

July 31, 2008
Second Basemen Nate Alden Win’s the Player of the Month Award going (15 for 26) .577 batting avg. with 12 runs batted in and 11 runs scored.

August 1, 2008
At his press conference, Coach Vasquez announces that after a Two-Year career, Outfielder Andrew Stein was being release from his contract, with no Club or Player option being tender. The Coach had also acknowledged that it had been Andrew that broke off all lines of communications.

August 5, 2008
The number (3 seeded) Rebel Men’s Softball opens the playoffs with a first round Win against Service Master softball club scoring 6 Runs in the last two innings by a score of 7-6.

August 6, 2008
The Rebels lose Game Two of the Playoff’s to the Yellow Jacket’s Softball Club by a score of 15-7.

August 7, 2008
The Rebels Won Game Three of the Playoff’s by defeating the LandScaper's Softball Club by a score of 11-1. The Rebels lose Game Four of the Playoff’s to the Diaz Family Softball Club by a score of 24-8.
Also on this date: Rookie outfielder Josh Grey makes his major-league debut against LandScaper's Softball club at Belvidere Park, going (1 for 3 with an Run).
Also on this date: Veteran outfielder Kevin Simmons makes his team debut, going (4 for 6 with a
R.B.I. and 2 Runs).

August 22, 2008
A series of tests taken on Friday still didn't pinpoint exactly what is wrong with the throwing arm of 28-year-old Rebels outfielder Rick Garza.

August 30, 2008
Second Basemen Nate Alden Win’s the Player of the Month Award going ( 9 for 13 ) .692 batting avg. with 8 runs batted in and 8 runs scored.

September 9, 2008
Infielder Ryan George makes his Rebel debut against Uncle Mike’s Softball Club at Belvidere Park, going (1 for 3).
Also on this date: All-Star Infielder Ralph Lozano makes his team pitching debut.

September 11, 2008
Veteran outfielder Will Vandergrift makes his team debut, going (2 for 5).
Also on this date: Pitcher Mark Leginski makes his team pitching debut.

September 25, 2008
Second Basemen Izzy Solis makes a one-night appearance against American Laser Softball Club at Belvidere Park going ( 3 for 7 ).

September 30, 2008
Veteran outfielder Jon Van Dyke makes his Pitching debut, defeating A.V.P. Softball Club going 7 innings giving up only 9 Runs. Jon also collected, the Game winning base Hit in the bottom of the 7th inning.
Also on this date: Veteran Infielder Juan Santana makes his team debut, going (1 for 4).

October 14, 2008
The number (6 seeded) Rebel Men’s Softball opens the Fall Playoffs with a first round win against Uncle Mike’s softball. The Rebels lose Game Two of the Fall Playoff’s to the Clover’s Bar Softball Club.

October 16, 2008
The Rebels Won Game Three of the Fall Playoff’s by defeating the American Laser Mark Club, Won Game Four by defeating the Uncle Mike’s softball again. The Rebels lose Game Five to the Clover’s Bar Softball Club.

October 29, 2008
The Rebel’s opened up a few spots on their main roster on Saturday, as they outrighted infielder Juan Santana, infielder Ryan George, James Huitt and outfielder R.J. Lauraitis and John Tomlanovich to Triple-A ball.

November 1, 2008
General Manager Rick Garza exercises the 2009 club option on Outfielder Kevin Simmons and infielder Marcus Sims, avoiding arbitration.

November 8, 2008
A foregone conclusion became reality Saturday morning, when The Rebels’ Men’s Softball organization announced they declined to offer arbitration to free agent outfielder Carlos Carrillo. The decision was made by 11 p.m. CT on Friday night, but in keeping with past Rebels policy, the news was not announced until the following day.