Does Diesel Dave (“All Star”) Have a Future . . . . . Somewhere?
By Khepri Quraishi, Egypt Today Sports
September 22, 2047
Then he crossed the ocean and signed a two-year deal with Cairo for $12 million in 2046 and a player option $12.575 million in 2047. To say he was a disappointment in 2046 would be a massive understatement. He got his average up to .235, but he hit only 21 home runs and knocked in only 63. Somewhat shockingly he added only 9 doubles and posted a pretty sad slugging percentage of just .389. In his defense, the Cairo ball park turns what would be home runs elsewhere into routine fly balls. But nine doubles?
He, wisely from a personal finances perspective, executed his player option for this year. And he has been significantly better offensively. With seven games to go, he has 28 home runs, 21 doubles, 97 RBIs, and a much improved .472 slugging percentage. And he did make his second All Star team, and, in fact, was named the MVP of the game in a losing effort.
But, for sure, he won’t be wearing a Cairo uniform in 2048. He has continuously stated that he will test free agency at year-end. It is hugely unlikely that Cairo would have sought to extend him had he been willing to listen to offers. Certainly he would have seen a huge pay cut if any offer had been made at all.
We’re not sure what he is expecting to see as a free agent. Is there any interest in the BBA? Will another UMEBA team, perhaps with a more home run friendly ballpark, make an offer? Is his career over? Time will tell.
That’s a wrap.