Hold My Log - 52.03 - King Hangs It Up After 1 Year

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Hold My Log - 52.03 - King Hangs It Up After 1 Year

Post by 7teen » Thu Aug 18, 2022 9:13 am

After just 1 year at the helm of the Portland Lumberjacks, a year that saw him lead the team to the Brewster Memorial Series and 1-win away from a title, manager Grux King has decided to retire from professional baseball.

"It's just time" commented King at his retirement announcement. "I know it's not good business to come in and do this for just one season, but I'm 63 years old. I need to spend some time with my grandkids. The time is now."

King spent just the one season with Portland but may be most known for his 11 seasons at the helm of the Single-A juggernaut in Wise as part of the Portland farm system. King led the Heaters to 5 post-season appearances, including a Peglar Series title back in 2048.

What some may have forgotten is King was also a former BBA player. Named after the Dave Matthews Band (yep, he was one of my creations), Grux King spent 10 seasons as a player compiling a 5.44 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in his career. He posted a 35-50 record with 43 saves in 382 appearances. He spent time with 4 teams including Washington, Halifax, Valencia, and Madison.

Portland is now left searching for yet another manager. It'll be the 4th new face at the helm of the team over the last 4 seasons.
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Re: Hold My Log - 52.03 - King Hangs It Up After 1 Year

Post by CTBrewCrew » Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:45 pm

Players and coaches jumping ship…

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