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Brooklyn has made all of the headlines recently, as 2 of their former stars just got inducted into the ABL hall of fame.
Chris “Tuna” Adorno had a career record of 247-187 with a 3.35 ERA, 2 Whip awards, and 2888 Ks. In my mind, he’s a surefire hall of famer.
The next player that joined the ABL greats was Kyle Price, a 2 time Fleming winner with 2415 career hits and 320 stolen bases. I wouldn’t have voted him in, but he was definitely a good player for the Robins.
(1/6/11) St. Louis signed fragile yet talented starter John Prest to a 6 year deal worth $50.4M. I wouldn’t pay that for a fragile 31 year old, but that’s what’s needed to acquire good pitchers sometimes.
(1/11/11 hah!) Atlanta signs former Bruin Jeremy Petersen to a 1 year deal worth $2.96M. This is a fine deal for a pitcher with Petersen’s skill level, but we’ll have to see if he can stay healthy.
(1/29/11) Joey Hilton raised my budget by $10M, making it $120M. Thanks Joey! This might allow me to get a 5th starter.
Jake McNeil is a cheap candidate for a 5th starter. He’s asking for a 1 year deal worth $420K, perfect for a 33 year old pitcher, especially considering my budget. I offered the deal to Jake’s agent, and expect a reply soon.
A couple uneventful weeks later...
1/29/11
ablnewsandrumors.com
Pre-Season Begins: Spring training is just around the corner! The ABL unveiled their 2011 schedule today and the preseason is under way. A new season means a fresh start for many players, while fans can't wait to see how the newest version of their favorite team looks.
Tony Brower is a starter who hadn’t been fielded an offer yet. He’s nothing special, but asked for a 1 year deal worth $550K, something I’m alright with paying for a 35 year old good swingman. I have yet to hear from Jake McNeil, so if he signs, Brower could potentially become the 5th starter.
2/6/11
Contract Signed: You've put together a very forward-thinking offer and have tried to accommodate me. This deal will be a pleasure to finalize, and it will really be great getting our minds on baseball and nailing down a pennant.
Jake McNeil
Of course, McNeil made me eat my words. I’m glad to have him, as he will probably be an effective swingman for a cheap price.
2/13/11
Contract Signed: I'm ready to sign with Chicago. Thank you for listening to what I had to say. Most GMs think they've got all the answers. You obviously know that you don't, but that you can work with a guy to make things happen. That's what I like.
Tony Brower
With Brower now on the team, I will have him and McNeil as alternating 5th starters. Brower, being the more popular player, will begin the season as the #5 man, but will be switched out if he plays poorly.
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