Chad, why were you attracted to coming to Joliet and managing the JackHammers?
Since I have been in independent baseball, I have always viewed Joliet as a premier job with unlimited opportunity. The ballpark is great, the city loves baseball and the ownership has a great reputation for doing things the right way. I feel the JackHammers are a major step up in my career. Q: What does the JackHammers field manager do during this time of year? A: Everyday, I am searching the internet for players that were recently released, making calls all over baseball about players that are available and exploring trade opportunities. Q: What are your thoughts on the talent in the Northern League verses some of the other independent leagues in the country? A: I view the Northern League as a AA-level league, I like it because it still has some younger players mixed with older veterans. The quality of the players makes the Northern League one of the premier leagues in the country. Q: What can JackHammer fans expect to see when they come out to see a Chad Parker managed team in 2010?
