[trman73]

I don’t think I can keep up this log with multiple posts per week, as work is taking up more and more PT time. But as we hit the final week of the first half of PT21, here’s where we are...

The Hammers went 48-114 in our first week in Diamond, which isn’t surprising. We desperately need pitching, as we allowed an incredible 1,054 runs. But all the help we’re getting with packs has been for our lineup. Jackie Robinson was, not surprisingly, a solid addition, and should be great at the Gold level. We finally gave up on Live Yelich as a starting left fielder, quick sold him, and crossed our fingers that those packs would get us a replacement LF. They did... Historical Legend Johnny Damon (93), who posted an .857 OPS in 18 games for us. So taking that chance worked out. I fully expect us to be battling for a promotion spot next week in Gold.

The Frogs needed a late surge to remain in Diamond next season. We finish 71-91, clear of relegation by just a game. We did make an addition, dumping Robbie Cano as a starter in favor of FOTF Craig Biggio (100), who had an .807 OPS in 28 games. This team looks like it’s going to continue to be just good enough to stay in Diamond, but not contend.

Which leaves the Warlocks, who had another excellent regular season in Gold, going 107-55 to finish with the best record in Gold 317, the best record for this team at any level. We sweep the division series, guaranteeing our promotion, but are thwarted in our quest for another medal as we get swept in the SLS. We drop Cano as our starting 2B in favor of Peak Arky Vaughan (100), who teams with SE Honus Wagner to form a quality middle of the infield. We have another move coming as well, I hope. I think this team is equipped to be a decent Diamond club. We also purchased all Bronze and Iron players for the final five FOTF clubs, so there will be packs on Thursday.