Familiar Tune on Draft Day 1

by Francis Ferry, NLN baseball beat writer June 8, 2037: Asheville, North Carolina – The Aurora Borealis may be playing much stronger ball than they did last year, but the early draft theme that is now three years running continued – a very heavy high school player day 1 – and for the third straight year, a […]

‘Slug’, ‘pen Lay Gem(?) on Bears

by Francis Ferry, NLN baseball beat writer June 1, 2037: Aurora, Colorado – It was a pleasant night at Northern Lights Park, the calendar turning to June on The Front Range. 46,814 fans turned out to watch their Borealis – who spent the past two weeks on the road, play their long-time nemesis and rivals, the Bakersfield […]

Ortega Slam Tops Yumans in Opener

by Francis Ferry, NLN baseball beat writer April 9, 2037: Aurora, Colorado – Baseball seasons always begin with hope. They have to, for with no hope there is no excitement at the ballpark on Opening Day. A cloudy 45º day in Aurora, Colorado with threats of snow over nights? That sounds like a good time for a […]

A Crock of Gunt: Spring Training Special

KOA Radio 650 March 7, 2037: Grand Junction, Colorado – Today Aurora’s broadcast team of Mark Gunter and George Crocker welcome the Aurora Borealis to their spring training facility as the club begins preparation for the 2037 campaign.  Crock: Baseball… we’re gonna watch Baseball, and we’re gonna watch it every day and in the middle […]

Aurora Turns to New Conductor; Suzuki Out

by Francis Ferry, NLN baseball beat writer June 30, 2036: Aurora, Colorado – “It’s really come down to a growing discord in the clubhouse.” Said Aurora outfielder Stewart Arundale. “Four years ago there was excitement and improvement and playoff baseball that hid the discord, but now…” ‘Litterbug’ continued “but now the discontent is too apparent. […]

A Crock of Gunt: Paul Carlisle

KOA Radio 650       February 5, 2036: Mokule’ia, Oahu, Hawaii – Aurora broadcast team of Mark Gunter and George Crocker meet up with newly appointed manager of the Mokule’ia Oceanic, former-Aurora RF, Paul Carlisle, as part of the Borealis Island Lights Cruise. Gunter: Aloha everyone. Welcome to this special preseason edition of a […]

New Owner, New Year, Same Old Draft Options

by Francis Ferry, NLN baseball beat writer June 4, 2035: Asheville, North Carolina – Actions have consequences, or so the saying goes. For the Aurora Borealis, those actions are trading draft picks and those consequences are a reduction in draft capital and a reduction of quality in the farm system. But what if the quality […]

‘Big Whiskey’ Receives Big Honor

by Francis Ferry, NLN baseball beat writer April 22, 2035: Aurora, Colorado – As fans enter Northern Lights Park and take that first look at the field there is plenty to see – the smoothly mowed field of grass – no disturbing patterns mowed into it giving a hint to the disturbed mindset of the […]

Community Led Pressure Gives Birth to Sun Dogs

Ray D. Enzé, NLN baseball blogger December 26, 2034: Aurora, Colorado – The Borealis are not exactly known for their desperate need for change – in fact, they could rightfully be described as abhorring change. During the clubs’s 28-years of existance, the only change since day 1 of the PEBA has been the addition of their Short […]