BATESOLE DEMANDS COMMITMENT.Byline: Eric Sondheimer Daily News Deputy Sports Editor Noun 1. sports editor - the newspaper editor responsible for sports news newspaper editor - the editor of a newspaper Cal State Northridge baseball coach Mike Batesole said Tuesday no one from the athletic department has spoken with him about the program's future despite growing optimism that a $586,000 contribution from the state could help resurrect the team. But even if the money comes through, Batesole said he would need a long-term commitment to remain involved. ``Every minute is so important,'' Batesole said. ``These kids are right on the verge On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning) is a play written by Eric Overmyer. It makes extensive use of esoteric language and pop culture references from the late nineteenth century to 1955. of signing (with other schools). They're going, `Coach, I don't want to go.' '' Batesole, who has two years remaining on his contract, said he has no intention of trying to convince players to stay at Northridge for just one year. He said a new stadium needs to be built, a 5-1/2-year commitment to players must be made to make sure they can graduate with a degree and he wants 11-1/2 scholarships. ``This isn't about winning baseball games,'' he said. ``It's about graduating kids.'' Many of Northridge's top players already have left for other schools or are on the verge of leaving. The Matadors' two top pitchers, Benny Flores Flores, town, Guatemala Flores (flōrəs), town (1990 est. pop. 2,200), capital of Petén department, N Guatemala. Flores was built on an island in the southern part of Lake Petén Itzá and on the site of the and Erasmo Ramirez Erasmo Ramírez (born April 29, 1976 in Santa Ana, California) is a left-handed relief pitcher in the Florida Marlins organization of Major League Baseball. His nickname is "The Eraser". , transferred weeks ago to Cal State Fullerton. Outfielder Terrmel Sledge Terrmel Sledge (born March 18, 1977 in Fayetteville, North Carolina) is a Major League Baseball player for the San Diego Padres. Sledge is an outfielder whose career began in 2004 with the Montreal Expos. has enrolled at Long Beach State. On Tuesday, freshman third baseman John Wilson said he is almost certain to accept a scholarship to the University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky, also referred to as UK, is a public, co-educational university located in Lexington, Kentucky. . Northridge signee sign·ee n. One who has signed a document, such as a contract or petition. Matt Rainer, a freshman pitcher from Royal High, has committed to Nevada. Another Northridge signee, freshman shortstop Nick Garcia, is headed to Fresno State. Northridge first baseman Casey Cheshier, a junior, is headed to San Jose State. Sophomore first baseman Adrian Mendoza said he would consider returning to Northridge if Batesole comes back. But he remains confused as to the whole process that resulted in baseball being canceled despite its success and strong San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. ties. ``Even if they bring it back, we're going to be missing guys who should have been there but have already gone,'' he said. ``It also could be just for another year. It's a tough decision. It's kind of frustrating. I believe I worked real hard to get to a Division I school. It was a dream. And to have it taken away is frustrating. Now they're saying they might bring it back and they have you waiting again.'' State Sen. Cathie Wright, who convinced a conference committee to earmark earmark taking a piece out of the edge or center of the ear with a punch as an identification mark. The shape of the mark may be registerable under local legislation. $586,000 to Northridge athletics, said the money is designed to give the school ``breathing time'' to come up with a long-term plan to support men's and women's sports on campus. If a successful plan isn't developed, Wright said, ``Then I would feel that everybody failed - the community, faculty, students, coaches - because this is an opportunity for everyone to be involved in the decision process.'' EMPTY LINEUP Even if the CSUN's baseball program is reinstated, much of the team would be missing. A look at the status of some of the players from last season's team: BENNY FLORES, P Transferred to Cal State Fullerton ERASMO RAMIREZ, P Transferred to Cal State Fullerton TERRMEL SLEDGE, OF Transferred to Long Beach State CASEY CHESHIER, 1B Transferred to San Jose State ADRIAN MENDOZA, 1B Would return to CSUN CSUN California State University Northridge if possible CAPTION(S): 5 Photos, Box Photo: (1) Benny Flores (2) Erasmo Ramirez (3) Terrmel Sledge (4) Casey Cheshier (5) Adrian Mendoza BOX: EMPTY LINEUP (see text) |
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