I know it's a few days early, but I'm going to start my franchise a slight bit early!
[Intro]
A TV in the background of David Lint's apartment in Midlothian, Virginia is just about to get to the sports portion of the local 11 o'clock news. Lint a recent graduate of Lynchburg College is currently unemployed as he looks for a career to pursue.
**Newscaster** "Today in a shocking move the Washington Nationals have fired GM Jim Bowden."
David- "Finally, that guy was such a hack... I could run that team and turn them into a winner in no time flat."
Fast forward a few weeks later and David is sitting in a room full of press about to be introduced as the new general manager of the Washington Nationals by principle owner Mark Lerner. Lerner then steps to the mic.
Lerner- "I'd like to welcome the members of the media here today where I would like to introduce you, and the rest of the Nationals fan base to our new GM David Lint. This young man is a recent graduate of Lynchburg College and I am certain he can lead us to the promise land. I looked far and wide in my search to find our new GM, and David just stood out more than any of our other picks. Trust me when I say we will be in capable hands. Now I want to open up the floor to the media to ask questions for me, and then after that David will speak and unveil his plan for the team and whatever else he wants to speak about."
Reporter- "Mr. Lerner, where did you find Mr. Lint? He looks really young, and quite frankly none of us in this room have ever heard of him."
Lerner- "Funny story actually, I first met David about a week ago, we shared a cab together and I had this rubik's cube that I had been fiddling with for the longest time. David told me he could solve it before our cab ride ended. 'I said you're on!' And sure enough the kid knocked out in no time flat. Quite frankly I was blown away! So I picked his brain a bit about our team and his knowledge of baseball and I was so impressed that I knew David had to be our next GM."
Reporter- "Are you saying you hired Mr. Lint based on the completion of a rubik's cube?"
Lerner- "Well I mean, he knows stuff about baseball as well. I think..."
Reporter- "..."
Lerner- "Hmm, well ok, it seems my portion of this press conference is over... Now to turn it over to our new general manager... David Lint!"
(Little to no applause is heard as the press core sits dumbfounded over the news they have just heard)
Lint- "Hello, my name is David Lint, and I am here to turn this franchise, the Washington Nationals, into a powerhouse. I plan to do so, this year. I know no one knows me in this room, and you have all the reason in the world to be skeptical about me, but I promise the Nationals are in capable hands. I know baseball, and I know to create a winner. That's my plan here, I expect, no demand that this team makes the playoffs this year. We have a great manager in Manny Acta, a solid base of young players anchored by Ryan Zimmerman, and I think if we can prove ourself to be winners our fans will show just how great they can be. I'm sure this is shocking to most of you, so I'm going to open the floor to any questions you guys may have... let's try to keep it baseball only as much as possible... Thanks."
Reporter- "David, even you have to admit this is a shock; But since you are the new GM, why don't you give us a little background on yourself."
David- "Sure, I'm 21, I'm a recent graduate of Lynchburg College as Mr. Lerner just pointed out, and I love baseball."
Reporter- "You're 21???"
David- "Yes... I hope that's not a problem."
Reporter- "...."
David- "Look, I know I'm young, the youngest Gm in MLB history, and yes I was hired based off my rubik's cube abilities, but trust me when I tell you I can run this team, and I can do it well. Next question please, and lets keep it baseball related."
Reporter- "Yes Rick Black, of the Washington Nationals fansite.. Can you tell us your plan for the team this year, and what you expect from the team this year?"
David- "Nice to meet you Rick, sure I'd love to tell you... Right now we're looking at about nine players coming in with a guarantee to make this team. The nine are as follows...
Nook Logan
Alex Escobar
Ryan Church
Ryan Zimmerman
Ryan Wagner
Billy Traber
Saul Rivera
Michael O'Conner
Emiliano Fruto
I'm not saying that the sixteen not on this list won't be on the team come opening day, but for now, those nine are the only promised a spot on the club."
Reporter- "I can't help but notice that many top players such as Nick Johnson, John Patterson and Chad Cordero aren't on the list... was that just a misquote on your part? Or are these guys not promised roster spots with the team?"
David- "If they're not on the list, they're not promised roster spots... It's not because I think they're bad players. Just the opposite really, but I don't want to give away our plans just yet. But trust me when I say I have a master plan, and I'll unveil it in the next few days."
Reporter- "So you're saying the tops guys should be expected to be traded?"
David- "I didn't say that; all I can say at this time is they are not promised roster spots with the team this year."
Reporter- "Have you talked to the players yet?"
David- "Yes, they seem very eager to start the year, just as I am. That's all the time I have for today, but plan on coming back the next couple of days... Roster changes are coming, and I think you guys are going to like it. Thank you, and I'll see everyone soon."
[Intro]
A TV in the background of David Lint's apartment in Midlothian, Virginia is just about to get to the sports portion of the local 11 o'clock news. Lint a recent graduate of Lynchburg College is currently unemployed as he looks for a career to pursue.
**Newscaster** "Today in a shocking move the Washington Nationals have fired GM Jim Bowden."
David- "Finally, that guy was such a hack... I could run that team and turn them into a winner in no time flat."
Fast forward a few weeks later and David is sitting in a room full of press about to be introduced as the new general manager of the Washington Nationals by principle owner Mark Lerner. Lerner then steps to the mic.
Lerner- "I'd like to welcome the members of the media here today where I would like to introduce you, and the rest of the Nationals fan base to our new GM David Lint. This young man is a recent graduate of Lynchburg College and I am certain he can lead us to the promise land. I looked far and wide in my search to find our new GM, and David just stood out more than any of our other picks. Trust me when I say we will be in capable hands. Now I want to open up the floor to the media to ask questions for me, and then after that David will speak and unveil his plan for the team and whatever else he wants to speak about."
Reporter- "Mr. Lerner, where did you find Mr. Lint? He looks really young, and quite frankly none of us in this room have ever heard of him."
Lerner- "Funny story actually, I first met David about a week ago, we shared a cab together and I had this rubik's cube that I had been fiddling with for the longest time. David told me he could solve it before our cab ride ended. 'I said you're on!' And sure enough the kid knocked out in no time flat. Quite frankly I was blown away! So I picked his brain a bit about our team and his knowledge of baseball and I was so impressed that I knew David had to be our next GM."
Reporter- "Are you saying you hired Mr. Lint based on the completion of a rubik's cube?"
Lerner- "Well I mean, he knows stuff about baseball as well. I think..."
Reporter- "..."
Lerner- "Hmm, well ok, it seems my portion of this press conference is over... Now to turn it over to our new general manager... David Lint!"
(Little to no applause is heard as the press core sits dumbfounded over the news they have just heard)
Lint- "Hello, my name is David Lint, and I am here to turn this franchise, the Washington Nationals, into a powerhouse. I plan to do so, this year. I know no one knows me in this room, and you have all the reason in the world to be skeptical about me, but I promise the Nationals are in capable hands. I know baseball, and I know to create a winner. That's my plan here, I expect, no demand that this team makes the playoffs this year. We have a great manager in Manny Acta, a solid base of young players anchored by Ryan Zimmerman, and I think if we can prove ourself to be winners our fans will show just how great they can be. I'm sure this is shocking to most of you, so I'm going to open the floor to any questions you guys may have... let's try to keep it baseball only as much as possible... Thanks."
Reporter- "David, even you have to admit this is a shock; But since you are the new GM, why don't you give us a little background on yourself."
David- "Sure, I'm 21, I'm a recent graduate of Lynchburg College as Mr. Lerner just pointed out, and I love baseball."
Reporter- "You're 21???"
David- "Yes... I hope that's not a problem."
Reporter- "...."
David- "Look, I know I'm young, the youngest Gm in MLB history, and yes I was hired based off my rubik's cube abilities, but trust me when I tell you I can run this team, and I can do it well. Next question please, and lets keep it baseball related."
Reporter- "Yes Rick Black, of the Washington Nationals fansite.. Can you tell us your plan for the team this year, and what you expect from the team this year?"
David- "Nice to meet you Rick, sure I'd love to tell you... Right now we're looking at about nine players coming in with a guarantee to make this team. The nine are as follows...
Nook Logan
Alex Escobar
Ryan Church
Ryan Zimmerman
Ryan Wagner
Billy Traber
Saul Rivera
Michael O'Conner
Emiliano Fruto
I'm not saying that the sixteen not on this list won't be on the team come opening day, but for now, those nine are the only promised a spot on the club."
Reporter- "I can't help but notice that many top players such as Nick Johnson, John Patterson and Chad Cordero aren't on the list... was that just a misquote on your part? Or are these guys not promised roster spots with the team?"
David- "If they're not on the list, they're not promised roster spots... It's not because I think they're bad players. Just the opposite really, but I don't want to give away our plans just yet. But trust me when I say I have a master plan, and I'll unveil it in the next few days."
Reporter- "So you're saying the tops guys should be expected to be traded?"
David- "I didn't say that; all I can say at this time is they are not promised roster spots with the team this year."
Reporter- "Have you talked to the players yet?"
David- "Yes, they seem very eager to start the year, just as I am. That's all the time I have for today, but plan on coming back the next couple of days... Roster changes are coming, and I think you guys are going to like it. Thank you, and I'll see everyone soon."
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