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The Islandian Times
March 3, 2004
Colfax Set To Challenge Volusia and Middlefield In RU West
Clem Rogers, skipper of the Colfax Blasters, can't wait for the season to get started in the Ruthlandian Union North. Fresh off a fine 2003 season, when his club was 81-73 and finished third, seven games behind the division winner, the Volusia Vigilantes, and four games back of runner-up Middlefield.
Rogers told reporters at a recent press conference that the pieces are in place for the Blasters to make a run at the flag this season. "We think our pitching has been stepped up a notch with rookie right-hander Dallas Somerville. I know he's only 20 years old, but the dude has quality stuff to win in this league. Add him in with LaForge and Manning and our rotation can do the job this season."
Colfax has the hitters, all they need is improvement on the hill to contend for the RU West flag.
Best pitchers: Jasper LaForge (24-10 3.63), Harry Manning (12-8 3.29) and closer Daric Jacoby (5-6 2.04) with 28 saves and 70 relief appearances.
Best Batters: All-Star 3B Neely Keeton (.285 BA/27 HR/114 RBI), Gold Glove 1B and All-Star Dennis Cole (.258 BA/24 HR/79 RBI), SS Johnny Spizale (.295 BA/25 HR/99 RBI) and 2B Ilya Ivanchuk (.314 BA/7 HR/96 R)
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