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ayaghmour2 · 06-07-2024, 01:55 PM

Weekly Record: 3-0
Overall Record: 17-17 (5 GB)

Excellent End Bodes Well for 1951: In the aggregate, the Cougars spring training was pretty meh, but winning five straight to ends it makes me excited for the season to start. Not that I needed any more excitement, the anticipation has been tough to keep in, but winning like this is always fun. We got absolute gems from Jim Morrison (5 IP, 5 H, BB, 4 K) and Duke Bybee (5 IP, H, 2 BB, 2 K) to finish things off, and if it wasn't for an error, you might have been able to say the same about Buzz Turner (5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, ER, BB, K). The pitching will always be a strength of this team, and probably almost every future Cougar team, but its always great to see a nice hot finish when things tends to go wrong.

Roster Shrinks to 28: Most of the notable cuts were made, but we still need to shed two relievers and two infielders. I toyed with Elmer Grace making the team, but there were just too many other guys we'd have to lose, and I just wasn't really ready for that. Right now it seems simple: one of Buzz Turner, Dizzy Danforth, or Charlie Kelsey is going to make the team. And then two of Otto Christian, Al Clement, Charlie Woodbury, and Frank Davis isn't. Though which I choose? That will be tough. On the pitching side, it's really a toss up. Quade has FABL starting experience, Turner is a lefty with upside, and Danforth is probably the best as a reliever. None are game changers, yet none are scrubs either, making things difficult. The infield is even tougher. I really thought Billy Hunter would get hurt, and now I have to choose between high draft picks and solid vets. Maybe Frank Davis will let me option him? Same with Woodbury. Though I can't see that happening. Would Otto and his 27 WRC+ from last year clear? Maybe? I mean it was 143 the year before and he's got arguably the most raw power in the game. Clement is probably the easiest to clear, but he hit .444/.500/.667 this spring.

I guess this is why GMs get paid the big bucks...

06-07-2024, 01:55 PM	#1439
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Spring Training: Week 5 Weekly Record: 3-0 Overall Record: 17-17 (5 GB) Excellent End Bodes Well for 1951: In the aggregate, the Cougars spring training was pretty meh, but winning five straight to ends it makes me excited for the season to start. Not that I needed any more excitement, the anticipation has been tough to keep in, but winning like this is always fun. We got absolute gems from Jim Morrison (5 IP, 5 H, BB, 4 K) and Duke Bybee (5 IP, H, 2 BB, 2 K) to finish things off, and if it wasn't for an error, you might have been able to say the same about Buzz Turner (5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, ER, BB, K). The pitching will always be a strength of this team, and probably almost every future Cougar team, but its always great to see a nice hot finish when things tends to go wrong. Roster Shrinks to 28: Most of the notable cuts were made, but we still need to shed two relievers and two infielders. I toyed with Elmer Grace making the team, but there were just too many other guys we'd have to lose, and I just wasn't really ready for that. Right now it seems simple: one of Buzz Turner, Dizzy Danforth, or Charlie Kelsey is going to make the team. And then two of Otto Christian, Al Clement, Charlie Woodbury, and Frank Davis isn't. Though which I choose? That will be tough. On the pitching side, it's really a toss up. Quade has FABL starting experience, Turner is a lefty with upside, and Danforth is probably the best as a reliever. None are game changers, yet none are scrubs either, making things difficult. The infield is even tougher. I really thought Billy Hunter would get hurt, and now I have to choose between high draft picks and solid vets. Maybe Frank Davis will let me option him? Same with Woodbury. Though I can't see that happening. Would Otto and his 27 WRC+ from last year clear? Maybe? I mean it was 143 the year before and he's got arguably the most raw power in the game. Clement is probably the easiest to clear, but he hit .444/.500/.667 this spring. I guess this is why GMs get paid the big bucks... Last edited by ayaghmour2; 06-07-2024 at 01:56 PM.