Baseball Diamonds and Pearls 2040.2- What We Learned
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2019 10:11 am
Baseball Diamonds and Pearls 2040.2- What We Learned
Ever since hiring Dillon Lowery as their new GM, the Manama Pearls played to a 44-45 record, won the BURT league, and re-signed cornerstone pieces. But what have we learned about the Pearls and their future in the UMEBA?
What we Learned:
When asked about the strategy going into the offseason, Lowery wasn't shy, "We're making moves of course. We didn't win a championship, and even if we did, we have a growth mindset here. Always get better." He was a little more specific when pressed about what type of moves, "These guys are a ballplayers, we are going to remain flexible with positions and find perfect fits, find more at-bats for some guys, and have some fun in the draft and down on the farm."
The farm system is something to watch as the Manila Pirates (78-62) are full of the Pearls' top prospects. The three to keep your eyes on are: The Manama Pearls finished the 2040 season with a record of 77-85, clinched their fourth straight playoff appearance, and won the BURT division for the first time since 2037. Focus now is on the upcoming award announcements, and the offseason.
Ever since hiring Dillon Lowery as their new GM, the Manama Pearls played to a 44-45 record, won the BURT league, and re-signed cornerstone pieces. But what have we learned about the Pearls and their future in the UMEBA?
What we Learned:
- The Pearls have talent. Guys like 3B Jose Roman, 2B Divino Pedrulho, SP Ruben Nunez, RF Laurent Fernandez, LF Damien Mayne, and 1B Alejandro Gutierrez have become cornerstone pieces to a team that will contend.
- That talent creates certain first-world problems... there is a logjam at third base behind MVP-Candidate 3B Jose Roman. Look for possible trades as 3B Rivelino Tieve seems to be the odd-man out and someone who could be moved in the offseason.
- Starting pitching is a concern. We have seen a revolving door behind lockdown ace, SP Ruben Nunez. Really, there doesn't seem to be a clear 2-5 on this staff.
- The farm system is still deep, but very young. Nine out of the top 10 prospects are slated to start next season in A-ball for the Manila Pirates.
- The bullpen is crowded and Lowery might need to get creative with packages for starters or a shortstop who can produce at a level equal to the parts around him in the infield.
When asked about the strategy going into the offseason, Lowery wasn't shy, "We're making moves of course. We didn't win a championship, and even if we did, we have a growth mindset here. Always get better." He was a little more specific when pressed about what type of moves, "These guys are a ballplayers, we are going to remain flexible with positions and find perfect fits, find more at-bats for some guys, and have some fun in the draft and down on the farm."
The farm system is something to watch as the Manila Pirates (78-62) are full of the Pearls' top prospects. The three to keep your eyes on are: The Manama Pearls finished the 2040 season with a record of 77-85, clinched their fourth straight playoff appearance, and won the BURT division for the first time since 2037. Focus now is on the upcoming award announcements, and the offseason.