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Peregrine · 06-23-2011, 12:31 PM

Offseason 2052

Things were pretty quiet for the team after the New Year. Mostly just preparation and making sure who would make the final roster. We tried to increase our frankly terrible player development budget but it looks like after our new signings and extensions, the ownership doesn't have the cash.

Once spring training started, it was good to see our guys work as a unit again. Mack did get one painful bit of news – promising reliever Jason Ricks is out for two months with a sprained ankle. Then news came of catcher Andres Delgado out for a month with a shoulder issue. It looks like hot prospect Doug Rutherford will start for the Snakes at catcher on Opening Day. We picked up a backup catcher named Terry Johnson to backstop Rutherford, as our catchers aren't really ready for the bigs, defensively.

The exciting news was how the team played in Spring Training – Atlanta finished in second place in the Eastern with a 15-9 record. Reyes, Sharp, and Gonzales all hit super well.

Opening Day, 2052

Our starting rotation will be Cesar Guillen/Derrick Howell/Mike Burke/Micheal Downing/Alfredo Escobar. Escobar may move up if he shows some good performances. Howell has really developed in the offseason since he was picked up and is really close to a four star pitcher now, with a great cutter, good curve, and average changeup. He has the total package when it comes to stuff/movement/control, also. Mike Burke is very good as well, equally solid, and has four good pitches – fastball, splitter, curve, and changeup. I'm looking forward to what they can do.

In the bullpen, new acquisition Pierre-Jean Dumont will be our closer. He's a Canadian who throws hard, and has a devastating sinker and curve. New pickup Ray Jackson will be our #1 middle reliever, with current guys Robinson Sanchez, Bob Huff, and Chang-Hoon Song. Rule 5 draftee Jonathon Morris will be our mop-up guy and former closer Steve Mills will be the setup man (along with Ricks when he returns.)

The batting lineup is pretty much the same as last year, except for rookie catcher Doug Rutherford. I expect to see Francisco Jaramillo playing more, and if they do well we might see one of our top draft picks from last season show up for a cup of coffee (especially Emanual Firmino.)

06-23-2011, 12:31 PM	#7
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	Offseason 2052 Things were pretty quiet for the team after the New Year. Mostly just preparation and making sure who would make the final roster. We tried to increase our frankly terrible player development budget but it looks like after our new signings and extensions, the ownership doesn't have the cash. Once spring training started, it was good to see our guys work as a unit again. Mack did get one painful bit of news – promising reliever Jason Ricks is out for two months with a sprained ankle. Then news came of catcher Andres Delgado out for a month with a shoulder issue. It looks like hot prospect Doug Rutherford will start for the Snakes at catcher on Opening Day. We picked up a backup catcher named Terry Johnson to backstop Rutherford, as our catchers aren't really ready for the bigs, defensively. The exciting news was how the team played in Spring Training – Atlanta finished in second place in the Eastern with a 15-9 record. Reyes, Sharp, and Gonzales all hit super well. Opening Day, 2052 Our starting rotation will be Cesar Guillen/Derrick Howell/Mike Burke/Micheal Downing/Alfredo Escobar. Escobar may move up if he shows some good performances. Howell has really developed in the offseason since he was picked up and is really close to a four star pitcher now, with a great cutter, good curve, and average changeup. He has the total package when it comes to stuff/movement/control, also. Mike Burke is very good as well, equally solid, and has four good pitches – fastball, splitter, curve, and changeup. I'm looking forward to what they can do. In the bullpen, new acquisition Pierre-Jean Dumont will be our closer. He's a Canadian who throws hard, and has a devastating sinker and curve. New pickup Ray Jackson will be our #1 middle reliever, with current guys Robinson Sanchez, Bob Huff, and Chang-Hoon Song. Rule 5 draftee Jonathon Morris will be our mop-up guy and former closer Steve Mills will be the setup man (along with Ricks when he returns.) The batting lineup is pretty much the same as last year, except for rookie catcher Doug Rutherford. I expect to see Francisco Jaramillo playing more, and if they do well we might see one of our top draft picks from last season show up for a cup of coffee (especially Emanual Firmino.)