The Songs We Chose
Byrd: 5 Minutes Alone - Pantera
Charles: Cult of Personality - Living Colour
Lauren: Danger on the Track - Europe
Noel: Top Gun Anthem - Harold Faltermeyer
Amanda: Bad Medicine - Bon Jovi
Aaron: Lapdance - N.E.R.D.
Tracy: Paralyzer - Finger Eleven
Brian: Sabotage - Beastie Boys
Ian: The Payback - James Brown
Natalie: Hot In Here - Nelly
Matthew: Daft Punk is Playing at My House - LCD Soundsystem
Guillermo: Super Mario Bros. Theme - Ambassadors of Funk
Koryn: Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel

Other Songs You Heard
2 Minutes to Midnight - Iron Maiden
Through The Fire - Larry Greene
Hot Summer Nights - Miami Sound Machine
Back in the Village - Iron Maiden
Neutron Dance - Pointer Sisters
Pump Up The Jam - Technotronic
Cry Me A River (Dance Remix) - Justin Timberlake

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Post Game Blogs
Brought to you by the Band-Aids Management Team

The Band-Aids Cruise E-asy Street
By Lauren Henschen, Manager

As I arrived at Kiwanis this Sunday, I felt the way I always feel at the beginning of a new season: excited and realizing I need to pee and that there are no doors on the stalls at the Kiwanis field bathroom. Nonetheless, I was hopeful as I walked up to Bob, the friendly field manager whose daughter's name also happens to be Lauren (and my dad's name is Bob!). The moment he saw me he said, "The Band-Aids!" the way a messy kid says, "Ice Cream!" I picked up the scorecard for the game and headed to our new field. Beginning to fill in our batting order, I heard a familiar voice call for my attention. It was the umpire for our field, taking a break from officiating to raz me a little through the fence. "So you guys are back, huh? What did you get demoted?" I explained to him that our move down to the "E" league was a strategic move and that we expected to take the league by storm. "As long as you've got some good tapes," he chuckled, referring of course to our weekly iPod playlists.

One by one, the Band-Aids arrived. Some old, some new, some with snazzy yellow socks, some with cool new equipment. I realized that every season we grow and change. Every member of the original Band-Aids team had but one thing in common...they all knew me...from some walk or other of life...they all knew me. Seven of us are still on the team. Now there are more people, some I am meeting for the first time, and the main thing we have in common is that we love being Band-Aids. So as we witnessed a few new players take the field (Ian, Natalie and Drew Byrd), those of us returning got to remember what it was like at our first Band-Aids game and how we had no idea what to expect. Like the first great home run that Brian hit, only to run to the wrong home plate and get called out. Or the days before I decided to wear a slide-protector, when I left most games with a bloody, dirty leg.

The first game of this season was a total succcess. Not only were we aided by the addition of great new players, but everyone on the team seems to be getting better. My favorite play of the game to me reflects the true nature of the Band-Aids. Because, although it involves two of our newest members, it embodies what makes this team unique...connection. We're a family. At times, literally. We've had siblings, roommates, a parent, and even an uncle and niece on the team at one point. Some of us have known each other nearly all our lives. And this season we were joined by two brothers Ian (of the Woodward clan) and Drew (of the Conrads). The moment in which Noel made a quick snag at shorstop and flicked it without thinking to his brother Drew at 3rd for the out was like watching two people who have worked together all their lives. It was effortless. And THAT E-ase, to me, is what E-League stands for.

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Empty Pitchers Not An Empty Promise
By Charles Pheanis, Assistant Manager

Sunday's game was a terrific start to The Band-Aid's 6th season. Our new talent and veterans worked together seamlessly to bring in the first win of 2008. Natalie graced right field with a performance never seen before in the field we have so often neglected. Drew had a great start at third base having no problem turning plays with brother Noel. Ian Woodward took a difficult challenge playing first base for his debut, but showed he's got the right stuff when it comes to fielding and made the spectacular winning out.

The Empty Pitchers are an old adversary. We played them last season in "D" league. I especially enjoy their jerseys as their numbers are displayed as the player's B.A.C. (blood alcohol content.) Despite their clever jersies and team name, their pitcher seemed unable to deliver consistent strikes regardless of his graceful form. We showed experience and strength by taking balls and picking our pitches.

My pick for favorite play goes to Brian Young's slide into third base. He demonstrated a flawless slide and let the other team know we were willing to sacrifice our bodies for a win. If you haven't checked out the pictures, Brian's wound is pretty nice, and it raises a philosophical question: Can a Band-Aid, in good conscience, use a Band-Aid?

Family Reunion
By Amanda Telloni, Assistant Manager

Entering the 6th season of the Band-Aids I felt confident...Not because I had on a brand new jersey with a nickname, not because Iron Maiden was playing in the background, but because I was in my niche. Whether it be Kiwanis field, Daley park or the Tempe Sports Complex the Band-Aids always bring a sparkle to my life. Although, this night was particularly exciting because the new players had made the most important decision of their life: to join the Band-Aids co-rec level E softball league.

Let me break it down for you, there was nothing E about it. There were strike outs, triples hit, slides slid, line drives snagged and music blared. Natalie, Ian and Drewface fit in so easily with the team that you couldn't have ordered up better players. This team will go far, but not too far away from Casey's.