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The Islandian Times
March 4, 2004
Frogs Still Alive and Croaking In TU North
Each season Harry Buckley's Fairfax Frogs are right near the top of the standings in the Tycobbian Union North. The Frogs were the division champions in 2001 with an 80-71 mark, slipped a little to third in 2002 at 80-74, 6 games off the pace of first place Oxford and then rose up to second last year with their best record ever at 87-67, good for the runner-up spot behind Hartsdale, which captured the title by a game. No one would be surprised to see Fairfax win the division this season. Quality hitting and the best overall mound staff in the TU could bring the flag back to the Frogs.
Buckley told reporters, "We've got a solid corps of starters and some prolific hitters, led by All-Stars Robby Meredith SP and Gregg Vincent RF. If my new closer Jay Sorensen can handle the job, we are all set for a fine season." Sorenson did very well in short relief last year in 33 outings.
Best Pitchers: Robby Meredith (22-9 2.67), Kaz Hayagawa (19-11 3.35), Barrett Carruthers (14-14 2.81) and closer Jay Sorensen (1-2 2.29)
Best Batters: RF Gregg Vincent (.295 BA/35 HR/106 RBI), 2B Cecil Parmenter (.312 BA/16 HR/82 RBI) and CF Billy Echevarria (.282BA/7 HR/106 R/58 SB)
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