Well, the forms came this week, and I had to tell my 6 year old son that he may not be able to be on the Red Sox again. Last year was his first year playing little league t-ball and he was on the Red Sox. I think it made him a lifelong Red Sox fan.

But, when he found out he may have to be on another team, he got a little depressed. However, he still has been practicing in our backyard ever since the day the announcement came that it is time to sign up for spring league.

I played baseball until mid junior high, when the coaches decided that throwing side arm wasn't good, and they cut me when they couldn't break me of the habit. So, I took up running. I am happy to say I had some success at that and I got to run in 3 countries because of it.

But, I'm starting my son out on the right foot. I'm teaching him to throw correctly and also having him practice his batting in the backyard. I'm looking forward to that first practice and game... seeing all the little leaguers who are imagining themselves in the big leagues, in their tiny little uniforms.

So to all you future big leaguers, I wish you the best this season. If you are in the Washington County, Hillsboro area and would like to sign your kid up for Hillsboro baseball spring league, please feel free to click here to download the sign up sheet.

And to my son, Nat, hit one for dad and make me proud!

Todd Clark - broker
Kastings & Associates
Phone: (503)524-9494
Fax: (503)622-8739