The Horse’s Mouth: Destruction in Clubhouse
by Rusty Nobbs, Bluegrass Roundup

6/7/2009: Lexington, KY – Thoroughbreds's front office made a public statement today confirming reports that Armando Zamora, manager (current) of the visiting Coal Sox, released his frustrations on the visitor's clubhouse and locker room.  It is also reported that damages far exceed those reported by Patrick Bailey of the Charleston Gazette.  Initial estimates are stated to be nearing the $100,000 mark.  Damages include destruction of electronics, furniture, windows, doors, benches and locker stations, as well as ceiling fans and overhead lighting.

Manager Rod Carver and the rest of the Thoroughbreds team have refused comment.  GM Rudis stated that a grievance was filed with the Commissioner’s Office and a report filed with the Lexington PD.  GM Rudis has also requested that today’s game be postponed in lieu of a double header tomorrow.  The Office of the Commissioner has yet to respond.

Owner Bill Shatner now has an excuse to drink, yet when he received word of the tirade he left The Bluegrass Tavern, where he can usually be found entertaining friends after home games.  Bill has yet to give a public statement regarding this outburst.

George, Bill's assistant, made a brief statement on behalf of the Thoroughbreds front office.  He expressed deep displeasure in Zamora's actions, stating that although criminal charges will not be filed, an appeal to the Commissioner's Office as well as the Coal Sox has been made asking for retribution and a suspension of the deranged manager.  George also stated that if a postponement is not granted that the visiting Coal Sox will be assigned to the groundskeepers' office and prep room under the CF scoreboard for today’s game, utilizing the (overhead) sprinkler test system as their shower area.

This morning, GM Rudis met with Ignacio Lópes and three general contractors to discuss actions for the coming game.  Ignacio has been asked to forego cleaning up the Purple Martin poop so the groundskeepers’ area can be altered to allow the Coal Sox to have privacy.  The three general contractors remain unidentified until such time as a decision is made for reconstruction.