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Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
12 January 2299 - Atom's Stabb Needs Alone Time
Known as the "Bee's Knees" of the Atom franchise, third baseman Shane "Bee's Knees" Stabb has let the club know that he needs to leave for some time to reconsider his place in the league and life.
Stabb has been considered to be one of the standouts for leading the franchise to success, but he is starting to lose playing time to the emerging Guru Bean. In 2298, Stabb only played in 88 of the team's 108 games, starting 81. By the end of the season, he was designated as a pinch hitter only.
Stabb saw his numbers drop drastically despite playing in 28 more games than he did in 2296 and 2297. In 2298 he had career lows in batting average (.248), home runs (8), and RBI (47).
Because of his sudden drop, he may not be marketable for a trade and may have his best hope as being a contributing player. He has worked on his defense this offseason with a personal trainer, but it is yet to be seen if that will translate to the field.
13 January 2299 - Rockets Rookie Delayed
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets rookie catcher Coco Caravaneer has informed the club that he will be slightly delayed in reporting to the team due to travel complications. Caravaneer is the son of a caravan family, but he was able to communicate that he was stranded due to unsafe travel.
Supposedly, near his family's home in Williamsburg, there was a deathclaw nest discovered that wiped out several caravans, killing the brahmins. He left notice that a Brotherhood patrol would be useful, but there are none available to head that way for another week. Otherwise, Caravaneer would have to travel by foot, leaving him open to being swarmed by the deathclaw nest.
Jamaica Plain GM Jason Walenga said that he was aware of the problem and would welcome Caravaneer when he arrived.
13 January 2298 - Salem's Catman Has Illness
Salem 1B Dan Catman has been sent to Medford Memorial Hospital after he contracted a mysterious illness from one of his 32 cats going feral and scratching and biting him.
According to team trainer Alex Mencos, the team ruled out rabies. Because of the unknown illness, Catman will get treatment at Medford but may need to transfer to the Institute or Vault 81 if his illness does not improve.
Catman also agreed to having the feral cat removed and studied for the contents of its blood to help diagnose the disease. The caged and angered cat traveled with Catman to the hospital.
No word yet who will take care of the other 31 cats in Catman's absence.