[Muskies]

“First of all let me congratulate you and the team on another great week. We have really rebounded from a rough start to the week. Unfortunately we have to include Fernando (Fernando Sanchez – Team Trainer). Tina if you would be so kind as to start off the meeting.”

“Thank you, Kage. We have a full slate of games this week wrapping up the 12 day stretch. We start the week with 1 game against Dallas (13-16), followed by 3 games at Memhpis (12-17), and wrap it up with three games at home against New York (13-16).”

“Per your request, I told Hansen that we will not be looking at any contract extensions until after the all star break, but we appreciate the job that he has been doing for us. Finally, we received a trade proposal from Houston in which we would receiving 30 year old SP Brian Brooks in return for 33 year old Scotty Hubbard.”

“That is interesting.” replied Ramon (Mgr).

“Before you go too far with that thought Ramon, it isn’t going to happen. Houston signed this Brooks to 6 year $88 million contract that goes through 2015, and is about a year away from going to the bullpen. Sounds like the Aquino contract, doesn’t it. Hubbard only has two years left on his deal after this year, and while is stats, are in decline, he is still serviceable and Extremely Popular with the fan’s. At this point the team is clicking and I am not going to mess with it.”

“It sounded tempting” answered Ramon, “but when you spell it out like that I understand your logic. That’s why you are on that side of the desk.”

“Flattery will get you everywhere Ramon”, I said, “at least while we are winning.”

“What do you have for us Dwight?”

“We’ll Kage, I spent some time in Argentina and identified a 16 year old catching prospect Raul Herrera. He has been included in International complex with the others.”

“You certainly are seeing the World Dwight, making the most of the budget. That’s good. Anything else?”

“Yes, A 22 year old SP Micheal Bass, looks ready to move up to AA, he started the season 4-0, 2.68 ERA. I think we can send down Dough Huber 26 year old in AA who is 1-3, 8.84 ERA.” Replied Dwight.

“Also on another note 2B Julio Villanueva (AA) received the Batter of the Month for Moreno by going .382, 5 HR, 18 RBI and 18 R in April.

“That’s Fantastic, let’s keep it up, and go ahead and make the roster moves in the farm system. Alright Fernando, that leaves you, what can you tell us about Chamings and Bowden.”

“Thanks Mr. Marvin. David Chamings received a knee bruise on Wednesday night against Austin, while not severe enough to warrant a DL stint it will likely keep him out of the lineup until the Friday. As you know he becoming injury prone and is slow to heal.”

“Oh, I certainly am aware of that… What about Bowden?” I asked, sadly hoping for a long DL stint to bring up a Lefty to the pen.

“Bowden has a mild shoulder inflammation and should be available by Saturday, so long as he responds to treatment.”

“All right, we can’t afford much down time among our position players, one more injury, no matter how minor may require DL time just to fill the spot.”

“Thanks team and let me know if anyone needs anything.”

“Excuse me Kage” interrupted Tina, “I forgot to mention that the April Award winners have been published. No Mallards won any awards, although I though Nishikawa had a shot.”

“Post the winners, Tina.”

April Award Winners
Best Hitter
NL - Stanely Davis (WAS) .363, 13 HR, 33, RBI, 30 R
AL – Bob Johnson (FRE) .303, 10 HR, 28 RBI, 21 R

Best Pitcher
NL – Jeff Campbell (KC) – 6-0, 1.38 ERA
AL – Bill Brewer (HOU) – 10 SV, 14K, 12.1 IP

Best Rookies
NL – Anthony Olson (BAL) - .411, HR, 19 RBI
AL – Angel Ramirea (FRE) - .327, 3 HR, 19 RBI, 16 R