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timmyw3 · 08-23-2005, 02:24 PM

North America West

Calgary Nighthawks, 399-251, .614
On the field: The class of the North American League, the Nighthawks are headed for their 3rd straight Americas Cup final despite having only won 1 division title outright in 2001. They are the defending WHBL champions trying to make it back-to-back and have averaged 105 wins over the past 3 seasons.
Top Player in Team History: 1B Galen Dorey. The WHBL’s all-time HR leader with 181, he’s still only 28 and will be a free agent at season’s end.
Finances: In as good of shape as you could be with a $94 million payroll.
2003 Record: 105-58, 2nd
Minor League System: 23rd, 3B Benjamin Leon, 25 (hit .320 with 8 HR and 60 RBI in this his rookie season)

Salt Lake City Speed, 353-296, .544
On the field: Won the division in 2002 after so-so seasons in 2000 and 2001, but was eliminated in the first playoff round. Came back to earth with a disappointing 82-80 record this season.
Top Player in Team History: Tough call but I’ll go with CF Earl Dement. Dement is the only player to hit at least 40 homers in each of the league’s first 4 seasons and was league MVP in the inaugural 2000 season.
Finances: Good shape, despite fan interest falling a bit we’ll be profitable for the 4th year in a row and should be active in free agency.
2003 Record: 82-80, 3rd
Minor League System: 12th, LHP William Blake, 19 (15-6, 3.10 ERA between A and AA)

Ciudad Juarez Chupcabras, 302-346, .466
On the field: 4th place team 4 years in a row, never finishing above .500. The definition of mediocrity.
Top Player in Team History: 1B Francis “The Shark” Davidson. .349 career hitter but has been bitten by the injury bug (55 games played in 2001, 25 in 2003). Was an All-Star in ’01 and ’03.
Finances: Not good at all. Little cash on hand and they stand to lose more than $10 million this season. I see this as a bad situation in a few seasons.
2003 Record: 77-85, 4th
Minor League System: 22nd, SP Octavio Ordonez, 24 (19-21, 4.46 in 335 major league innings)

Portland Meteors, 302-346, .466
On the field: Participants in the first Americas Cup finals, the Meteors have lost 90+ games each of the past 3 seasons.
Top Player in Team History: Hard to say but my choice would be SP Huey Thoma who pitched for 2 seasons (00-01). “The Fireball” won 33 games in those 2 years before being dealt to Jacksonville for 3 stiffs.
Finances: Portland looks like the big loser this year, on pace to lose over $20 million.
2003 Record: 70-92, 5th
Minor League System: 31st, 1B Wilfredo Gonzalez, 19 (called up before he even turned 18, Wilfredo was serviceable in his 1st full major league season, .258, 8, 78)

Vancouver, B.C. Mounties, 292-356, .451
On the field: Had a decent first couple of years before the bottom fell out. Had a WHBL all-time worst 46-116 record this season.
Top Player in Team History: SP Timothy “Buffalo” Rogers. 46-31 with a 2.91 ERA in 3 seasons in Vancouver. Dealt to Las Vegas prior to this season and is currently 2nd on the WHBL All-Time Strikeout list.
Finances: Low, low payroll will help them make good money this year. Should be poised to make big improvements over the next few seasons if they spend wisely.
2003 Record: 46-116, 6th
Minor League System: 9th, 1B Leo Southerland, 20 (.243, 23, 85 in second, very average year in A-ball)

Las Vegas Swingers, 290-359, .447
On the field: Once a laughingstock, the Swingers have improved every year, culminating in this season’s breakout 106-57 division championship season.
Top Player in Team History: Considering most of their top players were brought in from other teams this season, we’ll focus on 2B/SS Tyrus Cobb IV. Cobb was the top choice in the 2001 draft and hit .307 this season with 21 homers and a league leading 75 steals.
Finances: Despite the success they’ll lose big this season but considering the big bucks they raked in during the first 3 years, they will be OK.
2003 Record: 106-57, 1st
Minor League System: 3rd, SS Oswaldo “The Surgeon” Rivera, 22 and the league’s #1 prospect (.340, 16, 71 between A and AA; brought up to majors for playoffs and hit .243 in 37 postseason AB)

08-23-2005, 02:24 PM	#8
timmyw3 H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD	North America West Calgary Nighthawks, 399-251, .614 On the field: The class of the North American League, the Nighthawks are headed for their 3rd straight Americas Cup final despite having only won 1 division title outright in 2001. They are the defending WHBL champions trying to make it back-to-back and have averaged 105 wins over the past 3 seasons. Top Player in Team History: 1B Galen Dorey. The WHBL’s all-time HR leader with 181, he’s still only 28 and will be a free agent at season’s end. Finances: In as good of shape as you could be with a $94 million payroll. 2003 Record: 105-58, 2nd Minor League System: 23rd, 3B Benjamin Leon, 25 (hit .320 with 8 HR and 60 RBI in this his rookie season) Salt Lake City Speed, 353-296, .544 On the field: Won the division in 2002 after so-so seasons in 2000 and 2001, but was eliminated in the first playoff round. Came back to earth with a disappointing 82-80 record this season. Top Player in Team History: Tough call but I’ll go with CF Earl Dement. Dement is the only player to hit at least 40 homers in each of the league’s first 4 seasons and was league MVP in the inaugural 2000 season. Finances: Good shape, despite fan interest falling a bit we’ll be profitable for the 4th year in a row and should be active in free agency. 2003 Record: 82-80, 3rd Minor League System: 12th, LHP William Blake, 19 (15-6, 3.10 ERA between A and AA) Ciudad Juarez Chupcabras, 302-346, .466 On the field: 4th place team 4 years in a row, never finishing above .500. The definition of mediocrity. Top Player in Team History: 1B Francis “The Shark” Davidson. .349 career hitter but has been bitten by the injury bug (55 games played in 2001, 25 in 2003). Was an All-Star in ’01 and ’03. Finances: Not good at all. Little cash on hand and they stand to lose more than $10 million this season. I see this as a bad situation in a few seasons. 2003 Record: 77-85, 4th Minor League System: 22nd, SP Octavio Ordonez, 24 (19-21, 4.46 in 335 major league innings) Portland Meteors, 302-346, .466 On the field: Participants in the first Americas Cup finals, the Meteors have lost 90+ games each of the past 3 seasons. Top Player in Team History: Hard to say but my choice would be SP Huey Thoma who pitched for 2 seasons (00-01). “The Fireball” won 33 games in those 2 years before being dealt to Jacksonville for 3 stiffs. Finances: Portland looks like the big loser this year, on pace to lose over $20 million. 2003 Record: 70-92, 5th Minor League System: 31st, 1B Wilfredo Gonzalez, 19 (called up before he even turned 18, Wilfredo was serviceable in his 1st full major league season, .258, 8, 78) Vancouver, B.C. Mounties, 292-356, .451 On the field: Had a decent first couple of years before the bottom fell out. Had a WHBL all-time worst 46-116 record this season. Top Player in Team History: SP Timothy “Buffalo” Rogers. 46-31 with a 2.91 ERA in 3 seasons in Vancouver. Dealt to Las Vegas prior to this season and is currently 2nd on the WHBL All-Time Strikeout list. Finances: Low, low payroll will help them make good money this year. Should be poised to make big improvements over the next few seasons if they spend wisely. 2003 Record: 46-116, 6th Minor League System: 9th, 1B Leo Southerland, 20 (.243, 23, 85 in second, very average year in A-ball) Las Vegas Swingers, 290-359, .447 On the field: Once a laughingstock, the Swingers have improved every year, culminating in this season’s breakout 106-57 division championship season. Top Player in Team History: Considering most of their top players were brought in from other teams this season, we’ll focus on 2B/SS Tyrus Cobb IV. Cobb was the top choice in the 2001 draft and hit .307 this season with 21 homers and a league leading 75 steals. Finances: Despite the success they’ll lose big this season but considering the big bucks they raked in during the first 3 years, they will be OK. 2003 Record: 106-57, 1st Minor League System: 3rd, SS Oswaldo “The Surgeon” Rivera, 22 and the league’s #1 prospect (.340, 16, 71 between A and AA; brought up to majors for playoffs and hit .243 in 37 postseason AB)