The Lair Report: 2038.03 – 2039 Balauri Merchandise Leaked

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The Lair Report: 2038.03 – 2039 Balauri Merchandise Leaked

Post by jleddy » Sat Jun 01, 2019 5:19 am

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With a sparse staff of volunteer security guards at the team facility and no Community Relations Director in the front office, newly-hired Bucharest Balauri General Manager Joe Lederer was recently alerted that some of the team's merchandising ideas for next season have been leaked on social media. Lederer plans on an immediate top-down investigation of all club employees in hopes to plug the leak, however sources are reporting that a disgruntled exterminator stole the documents during a recent capital improvements project at the Balauri team facilities.

Below, while not yet determined if official, are early signs of Lederer's goal of growing additional revenue for the UMEBA ball club:

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CHILDREN'S APPAREL
After a much-publicized mid-season incident with a young Balauri fan and the pet lemur of the former general manager, Bucharest will need to make amends with its fanbase and give the impression of a family-friendly environment. Licensed baby and children's apparel should be popular with what looks to be a new cartoon version of the team mascot on a baby onesie. Could an animated television or web series be on the horizon?

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SPECIALTY FOOD VENDORS
It's no secret that reserve outfielder Juan Ramos was often spotted spending his off-days at Pain Plaisir, the popular local Romanian/French bakery and cafe. Apparently his breakout season led to a growing popularity amongst the fans, resulting in a soon-to-be-announced partnership between Pain Plaisir and the Bucharest Balauri. Expect to see more high-end sweets like cake pops in the stadium concessions come 2039.

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PET ACCESSORIES
In a recent press release, the Balauri announced a working relationship with the Romanian Humane Society to help curb the growing stray dog population that has been plaguing the country since the Cold War. Offering licensed pet collars will not only be a gesture of good will, but could drive additional revenue for the team. Rumor has it that a "Bring Your Dog to the Stadium" event could be in the works for the 2039 season.

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BREATH MINTS
The breath mints shown above were handed out to the local media as gifts per the request of Lederer, which is nothing new for the general manager. In 2031, Lederer -- the then-GM of the Baltimore Orioles of the defunct American Pastime Baseball Association -- told reporters "Give me good breath and I'll give you a good fifteen minutes of my time." With these mints already in production, it would only make sense to see them made available in the team store.

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MEN'S FASHION ACCESSORIES
Back in 2035, Lederer was photographed at the wedding of "Romania's Yakov Smirnoff," comedian Bogdan Popa. Given that connection, some think the team will be working with Popa in some capacity, with insiders believing Popa could be the new play-by-play voice of Balauri television broadcasts. Among the leaked images of proposed merchandise were cuff links with Popa's famous joke about Romanian baseball.

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COFFEE MUGS
Visitors to the Balauri facilities have noted Lederer is hardly even seen without a cup of coffee, a habit he claims started in college. With fans often falling asleep during games (87 losses will do that), expect to see fewer tuicã (plum brandy) vendors in the stadium and more baristas.

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BLANKETS
Fleece blankets and "rally towels" have been popular giveaways at American baseball stadiums for decades and it seems that Lederer plans to bring that tradition to Romania and the Unified Middle East Baseball Association in the form of team-logo'd blankets and beach towels.
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Re: The Lair Report: 2038.03 – 2039 Balauri Merchandise Leaked

Post by jiminyhopkins » Sat Jun 01, 2019 5:29 am

Wow this is great, how did you make those images?
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Post by RonCo » Sat Jun 01, 2019 8:53 am

Very fun. Can't wait until I get my allowance.
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Post by bschr682 » Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:53 am

My god this is fantastic
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Post by recte44 » Sat Jun 01, 2019 12:17 pm

Perhaps you can fix the logo?

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Post by GoldenOne » Sat Jun 01, 2019 12:58 pm

Sweet. Great stuff.
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Post by HoosierVic » Sat Jun 01, 2019 3:10 pm

Yeah, that blanket might be tempting fate. Don't poke the lemur, I always say!

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Post by RonCo » Sat Jun 01, 2019 3:26 pm

Poking Lemurs ... but, Mama, that's where the fun is ...
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Re: The Lair Report: 2038.03 – 2039 Balauri Merchandise Leaked

Post by jleddy » Sat Jun 01, 2019 3:36 pm

jiminyhopkins wrote:
Sat Jun 01, 2019 5:29 am
Wow this is great, how did you make those images?
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Perhaps you can fix the logo?
I found (and used) a higher definition version online than what appears to be loaded into the game...transparent background too, so it's a floating dragon rather than within a white circle. Is that what you mean, Recte?
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Post by recte44 » Sat Jun 01, 2019 5:57 pm

Yes

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Post by jleddy » Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:12 pm

recte44 wrote:
Sat Jun 01, 2019 5:57 pm
Yes
See attached...HD logo is active in Slack and forum, just need to be added to OOTP and StatsPlus. Thanks!
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Re: The Lair Report: 2038.03 – 2039 Balauri Merchandise Leaked

Post by shoeless.db » Tue Jun 04, 2019 12:40 pm

This was an awesome idea. I ordered a blanket.

p.s. The HD Logo worked great ...
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