The following is one in a series of team profiles for the AAU Tournament, January 19-22, 2006:

Perhaps the FedLock Falcon team name for the DisneyWorld 2006 AAU Tournament should read “FedLock Midland Chicago.” Two quality ballclubs are joining forces to journey to the warm temperatures of Orlando, Florida for a few days of top competition in January. The extended weather forecast predicts daytime temps to be in the mid-70 degree range. As long as it doesn’t dip into the 30 degree range, as it did a few years ago in Orlando, the northern ballplayers will be quite pleased to be there.

2006 AAU FedLock is a combo platter of Midland players, FedLock players, and a sprinkling of old friends & some new faces. Always, however, FedLock is made up of good people who play the game with class.

Kyle Beane – UT — Midland slugger, 4-time ASA Major All American, 2-time ISC All World, USA Team Pan Am Silver Medalist.
Todd Moore – UT — Young burner with veteran abilities from 4 ISC WT.
Steve Horning – UT — Longtime Captain of Midland Explorer, 6-time ASA Major All American.
Steve Roberts – UT — The Sarge, Midland’s top RBI producer & great clutch hitter.
Sean Zaborowski – UT — Veteran of 5 ISC WT, talented & smooth.
Ken Coles – UT– 12-year FedLock vet, ASA All American, slick on the basepaths.
Doug Sleep – P — Too many awards to mention, always on a top ten Major squad for ISC & ASA, USA Team, defines the word competitor.
Dewey Dyck – P — One of the top pitchers in Major, many huge years with Miller Toyota & other top Major clubs.
Leo Roman – P — Excellent thrower for many years, outstanding Chicago chucker.
Joe Hineline – P — One of the USA’s brightest pitching prospects at 17 years old, helped lead his team to top finish at 2005 Juniors.
Luis Saldana – UT — Superb & slick Chicago product, plays anywhere.
Tony Kahan – UT — Veteran Chicago player, Team USA Maccabiah Gold & Silver, personality plus.
Steve Sell – UT — FedLock & Circle Tap backstop, led FedLock in hitting in Fargo ISC WT 2004.
Paul Walford – UT — Labeled by Jody Hennigar as the most complete player he’s ever faced, Walley still plays every position well.
Larry Hineline – UT — Always a tough out, this veteran Baltimore player has played in dozens of ASA & ISC competitions.
Jody Hennigar – Coach — The Legend has retired from active play, but will be along for his vast expertise.
Mike Groves – Manager — Just when you think you’re out…………

Looking forward to being in the ballyard.

Regards,

Mike Groves
falcon@fedlock.com