A Tale of Two Cities
By Nick Barbaro, 7:40PM, Wed. Apr. 30, 2008
The Austin Aztex play the first game in franchise history this Saturday, May 3. The new franchise has big ambitions, and a lot of good players on their Under-23 roster; this opener, on the road against a very good El Paso Patriots team that was in the playoffs last year, is a stern first reality check on how far they may be able to go in this inaugural season. A group of Aztex supporters is planning to meet at Mother Egan's, 715 W. Sixth, to root on the team via live webcast (elpaso-patriots.com). 8:30pm kickoff. First pitcher's on me.
So, where does that leave Phil Rawlins? He's the Aztex owner and general manager, but he also owns part of Stoke City, and he grew up as a Potters fan. Where's he going to be that night/morning? "I leave tomorrow for England! Only one place I could be this weekend : )"
I'm certain he'll be back for the Aztex home opener, next Saturday, May 10.
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