May 14 1968
2B Freddie Patek injured and out for six weeks. 2B isn't much of a problem but him being the back up SS is. 2B Jerry Adair is a FA and has a 10 rating at SS. I offered him $23k ($2k over minimum wage) hoping he'll come to a quick decision. I have Danny Cater playing 2B in the meantime. He's a good singles hitter and is 10 on defense.
I've been looking at MLB players as 2B, 3B, and SS looking for a better hitter than the players I have at that position. Almost everyone wants SP Bob Moose.
We're only three out which is incredible for an 8th place team. We're now fourth in scoring but remain a dismal 9th in runs aganst.
Attendance is down 14%.
May 17 1968
Adair signed and my scout decides he's only 6 at SS instead of 10 and only 10 at 2B instead of 13. OK fine, he's a backup shortstop and Cater plays 2B.
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