The Observation Deck

For the second consecutive year, the Atlanta Braves will be holding an open tryout here in Lakewood.

The tryout will be at 9am Thursday at the Lakewood High School field.

Congratulations to LHS! This field, remodeled in 2005, is among the finest in the entire state, and has earned the attention of big league clubs.

Those of us in the 30+ crowd can put away the Ben-Gay. Only players 16-23 are allowed to participate, and minors need to have parental permission.

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/NASApp/ml ... tryout.jsp

the red sox also had their try-outs here last summer.

eric pelot, who was a standout athlete here at lakewood in basketball and baseball was one of 2 players to advance in the red sox try-outs. there were over 500 players attending!