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Eugene Church · 06-15-2009, 08:44 PM

The Islandian Times

March 4, 2004

'Jacks Probable Playoff Team In RU West
The Forest City Lumberjacks have made the playoffs for the first three seasons in the IPA. In the league's initial season, the Lumberjacks ended up in the number two spot behind winner Marston with an 81-69 mark, just three games off the pace. Two years ago the 'Jacks (89-65) claimed the RU West crown with its best season ever. Last year Jackson brought them in 80-74 in a disappointing season as they dropped down to the fourth spot in the standings, ending up 8 games behind the victorious Volusia Vigilantes, but they still made the playoffs.

It looks like Rob Jackson's crew has what it takes to get there again this year - solid pitching and power bats. Seven players had 10 or more homers last year. All-Star RF Chuck Hill, CF Ryan Morse, 1B J. T. Edmonds and SS Bill Nilson lead a productive line-up, while the Lumberjacks are strong on the hill, too. Jackson's rotation is a good one with Frank Loeffler, Glenn Moore and Timmy Brooks. Rookie Tommy Zenon could add another good arm to the mix. Jackson said Zenon would get some starts as the #4 starter, along with Brandon Woodward and LHP Grover Haygood, who were mainly used as relievers last season. "Our staff is stronger than ever. I expect us to challenge Volusia," Jackson boasted to BNN. "Plus, we now have good depth at all positions with rookies like C Otis Ott, 1B Joe Helmke, SS Josh Venturini and CF Stan Maples."

The BNN prognosticators expect a battle royal in the Ruthlandian Union West this season. Forest City is picked for fourth place in a very strong division. The Sligo Rovers also have their sights set on the playoffs this year after rising up to fifth in 2003.

Best Pitcher: Frank Loeffler (15-11 3.37), Glenn Moore (15-14 3.38), Timmy Brooks (16-18 3.13) and Brandon Woodworth (5-2 2.91)

Best Hitters: CF Ryan Morse (.329 BA/16 HR/81 RBI/98 R/29 SB), All-Star RF Chuck Hill (.272 BA/23 HR/93 RBI), 1B J. T. Edmonds (.287 BA/21 HR/84 RBI/93 R/21 SB), SS Bill Nilson (.291 BA/20 HR/75 RBI/78 R/18 SB), 2B Jesse Wolf (.273 BA/20 HR/76 RBI) and 3B Johnny Mack Butler (.309 BA/11 HR/51 RBI/104 R/43 SB)

06-15-2009, 08:44 PM	#1016
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,695 Blog Entries: 1	The Islandian Times March 4, 2004 'Jacks Probable Playoff Team In RU West The Forest City Lumberjacks have made the playoffs for the first three seasons in the IPA. In the league's initial season, the Lumberjacks ended up in the number two spot behind winner Marston with an 81-69 mark, just three games off the pace. Two years ago the 'Jacks (89-65) claimed the RU West crown with its best season ever. Last year Jackson brought them in 80-74 in a disappointing season as they dropped down to the fourth spot in the standings, ending up 8 games behind the victorious Volusia Vigilantes, but they still made the playoffs. It looks like Rob Jackson's crew has what it takes to get there again this year - solid pitching and power bats. Seven players had 10 or more homers last year. All-Star RF Chuck Hill, CF Ryan Morse, 1B J. T. Edmonds and SS Bill Nilson lead a productive line-up, while the Lumberjacks are strong on the hill, too. Jackson's rotation is a good one with Frank Loeffler, Glenn Moore and Timmy Brooks. Rookie Tommy Zenon could add another good arm to the mix. Jackson said Zenon would get some starts as the #4 starter, along with Brandon Woodward and LHP Grover Haygood, who were mainly used as relievers last season. "Our staff is stronger than ever. I expect us to challenge Volusia," Jackson boasted to BNN. "Plus, we now have good depth at all positions with rookies like C Otis Ott, 1B Joe Helmke, SS Josh Venturini and CF Stan Maples." The BNN prognosticators expect a battle royal in the Ruthlandian Union West this season. Forest City is picked for fourth place in a very strong division. The Sligo Rovers also have their sights set on the playoffs this year after rising up to fifth in 2003. Best Pitcher: Frank Loeffler (15-11 3.37), Glenn Moore (15-14 3.38), Timmy Brooks (16-18 3.13) and Brandon Woodworth (5-2 2.91) Best Hitters: CF Ryan Morse (.329 BA/16 HR/81 RBI/98 R/29 SB), All-Star RF Chuck Hill (.272 BA/23 HR/93 RBI), 1B J. T. Edmonds (.287 BA/21 HR/84 RBI/93 R/21 SB), SS Bill Nilson (.291 BA/20 HR/75 RBI/78 R/18 SB), 2B Jesse Wolf (.273 BA/20 HR/76 RBI) and 3B Johnny Mack Butler (.309 BA/11 HR/51 RBI/104 R/43 SB) Last edited by Eugene Church; 06-15-2009 at 08:45 PM.