Greetings!

How is everyone out there in Grizzlies Land? Apparently there are a
couple of individuals who are not so happy. What gives gatewaygriz?
Why so disgruntled incog?

As a member of the on-field staff for three, going on four years now, I
am here to set the record straight. The players are taken care of.
The booster club has gone above and beyond to support the players.
Even when there has been a few spoiled, ungreatful individuals the
boosters have supplied the clubhouse with food and supplies. As far as
health issues are concerned, the boosters have bent over backwards to
supply these athletes with money to purchase splints, braces, and
prescription meds even when the situation was not a workers
compensation issue.

It is unfortunate that these athletes are not paid top dollar to play
baseball. Then again Independent ball does not have the merchandising
and network deals that the big league clubs have. The players are
provided with transportation, hotels, and meal money. Meal money is
not a lot, but at least they get to eat. Besides, if they want more
money and better perks then they need to continue to work hard and
produce on the field so they can get to the next level.

So Mr. Incog and Gatewaygriz I am calling you out. Did you take
advantage of Tony Funderburg's offer to come in and speak about these
issues. I imagine you haven't. If you are not part of the solution
then you are part of the problem.

Good day.

Geof D. Manzo, MS, ATC/L
Head Athletic Trainer
Gateway Grizzlies