I am putting off my duties, so last one for now . . .
Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
8 December 2298 - Chemists Sign Special Tryout Player
The Sunshine Chemists have signed free agent left fielder James Darling to a minor league deal after winning the lottery drawing for the 23-year-old. Darling tried out in October but was not made available for the Rookie Draft because of timing. Typically players not on the draft list must have a special tryout to be eligible to join the CBO. From there, all teams wishing to sign the player enter a lottery system with the drawn winner getting first rights. The Chemists elected to sign Darling after winning the lottery.
According to OSA scouts, Darling needs to work more on putting the bat on the ball and choosing to swing more often, especially in crucial situations. He may project to have a decent OBP but that may be despite his batting average. When he does make contact, he shows good power, so he has the ability to be a home run threat in the CBO. Defensively, he also needs lots of work, and will be designated as a pinch hitter at best unless he can improve on the field.
8 December 2298 - Bullets Needs a New Routine
Quincy 2B Alec Bullets has a hobby he cannot break. Ever since Nate Howard introduced the new cuisine to the Commonwealth, Bullets has become addicted to hot dogs. This offseason, he started making a special radstag chili to use as a condiment on his dogs, and now he admits that his taste for the tasty treat has gotten out of hand.
"I know that I'm not helping my body," Bullets said, "but they are so good. I promise I will quit eating so many tomorrow. No, next week."
Bullets was acquired in a trade from Finch Farm in July. After arriving in Quincy, he upped his numbers in 25 games there. He batted .351 with eight doubles, two triples, a home run, 13 runs, and 15 RBI. On the season, he finished with a .289 average with seven homers, 63 runs, and 56 RBI.
"Quincy has more opportunities to get hot dogs than Finch Farm did," Bullets said. "Maybe I need to leave town for a while so that I can get back in shape."