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Originally Posted by BirdWatcher
I really enjoyed reading these first two posts and will be happily following along.
In my fictional universe the ballclub in San Antonio (called the Keys) is the current powerhouse, so I will be hoping for you that your Sentinels can rise to this level under your leadership.
Having such a highly rated farm system is a great start. I look forward to seeing if John Walzer can be the offensive force in the USBL that it looks like he is capable of being and also find myself wondering if he might be able to shift to first base at some point. Then again, not sure there will be an opening there if Roberto Galvan improves his approach at the plate in terms of selectivity a bit. (By the way, I love that you have identified him as the grandson of a former player in the league. In my fictional league I have a process by which I identify relatives of current players who will enter the league in the future and I love this kind of storyline in a fictional league.)
I will be also keeping an eye on those dismal Detroit Motors with some hope for their future given their respectable farm system. And of course, as a longtime Coloradan, I have to follow the Gold Sox also.
I hope to be reading about the USBL here long into the future and good luck with those Sentinels!
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Appreciate the support! It's going to be difficult, especially in this division, but I think I can pull it off.
Roberto's grandfather Alvin was one of the early greats in the USBL, playing his entire 17 year career with the Baltimore Barons, winning 3 MVPs and 2 World Series rings, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1975 with 97% of the vote. He also hit 455 home runs (8th all time) with 2,371 hits (27th all time) with a career WAR of 70.2, which ranks 15th all time.
I really enjoyed following the 65 years of simming and Alvin was one of the players I grew attached to during his career, and was sad when he retired. Really hoping Roberto can become even half the player his grandfather was.