shameless plug: the quad city river bandits open the 2003 season thursday night at 6:00 p.m. central, with the pregame show scheduled for 5:45. jason miller goes to the hill for the bandits, and dusty gomon makes his midwest league debut. (who? you'll soon find out.) go here and then click on the listen link to the right. all the action brought to you by the dulcet tones (and tired vocal chords) of yours truly.

and, while i'm not complaining, i will note that it's now 11 and i've missed the cubs game (1-1) and i'm still at work. long hours ahead.