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CONTENTS
Horrible Poetry – David Simpson
2042
Final Standings (BBA & UMEBA)
What Does it Mean to be FUBAR’ed? – Chris Wilson
Justin Looks Back – Justin Niles
Hall of Fame Inductees
2043: THE PROJECTION ROOM
Frick League – Aaron Weiner
Johnson League – Justin Niles
UMEBA Bancroft – Neil Thomas
UMEBA Burt – Chad Nason
FEATURES
Young Star Profile: Wilson Andrade – Ron Collins
Young Star Profile: Ricardo Rivera – Mike Calvaruso
Young Star Profile: Don Smith – Sean Marko
Young Star Profile: Alaric Wullenweber – James Walker
Future Stars – Joe Lederer
Recte’s Rookies – Matt Rectenwald
Little Dramas Everywhere – Vic Caleca
Adding to the Pantheon – Chris Wilson
BBA Glossary of Terms – Joe Lederer & Doug "Shoeless" Olmsted
Cover art - Mike Simon
Publishing Support – Joe Lederer & Ron Collins
GM: Bikini Krill Nothing Matters But the Pacific Pennant Roster
It should be noted that Shoeless was overlooked and emitted from the published table of contents, as he provided at least half of the effort put into the BBA Glossary of Terms.
Wanted to call him out for much deserved credit, as well as take some of the expected backlash.
"My $#!? doesn't work in the playoffs." - Billy Beane Joe Lederer
Excellent work again, men! Aaron and Justin did their usual sparkling jobs on the previews, and I loved Sean’s piece on Don Smith and the BBA glossary (even without Doug’s byline, you could see his influence). If I haven’t mentioned something, it’s because I’m still reading. Well done, all!
Brett "The Brain" Golden
GM: Nashville Goats 2034-2039 (The Plan® was working when I left!)
GM: Charlotte Cougars 2040-2052
GM: Rocky Mountain Oysters 2053-2057
2056 BBA Champions!
I vehemently disagree with the San Fernando projection and predict I will exceed it by at least 10 games if not more.
I have no problem with this disagreement, but I feel to do that you'd have to develop a major league pitcher. Any one major league pitcher will do.
i think barton and cortez can be solid mid-rotation guys this year (cortez when healthy of course), and i think guevara will be above average this year.
Randy Weigand
Havana Sugar Kings/San Fernando Bears: 32-50 (1608-1481) Des Moines Kernels: 52-
I vehemently disagree with the San Fernando projection and predict I will exceed it by at least 10 games if not more.
I have no problem with this disagreement, but I feel to do that you'd have to develop a major league pitcher. Any one major league pitcher will do.
i think barton and cortez can be solid mid-rotation guys this year (cortez when healthy of course), and i think guevara will be above average this year.
And that would be the whole list, yes. You have correctly pointed out you have two #3 starters, an intriguing question mark, and a tire fire.
The highlight is clearly the BBA Glossery of Terms! Outstanding work on that Joe. Loved it!!!
And good prediction for Portland. I'd love to see the team push for .500 but even my own WAR prediction shows the team just around the mid 70s mark. A bullpen and a power bat are sorely needed.
I have no problem with this disagreement, but I feel to do that you'd have to develop a major league pitcher. Any one major league pitcher will do.
i think barton and cortez can be solid mid-rotation guys this year (cortez when healthy of course), and i think guevara will be above average this year.
And that would be the whole list, yes. You have correctly pointed out you have two #3 starters, an intriguing question mark, and a tire fire.
you asked for one i gave you 3 In all seriousness, if i can carry a dumpster fire of a staff to nearly .500, then even a slightly less burning dumpster fire should give me a shot at .500.
Randy Weigand
Havana Sugar Kings/San Fernando Bears: 32-50 (1608-1481) Des Moines Kernels: 52-
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-- Vic Caleca Team News Award Winner 2052
-- BBA Champion 2053
— The Heartland Sucks
-- Pacific Champs 2040, 2042, 2043, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2051, 2053, 2054, 2058 Life is a bit more beautiful when time is measured by the half inning rather than the half hour.
The highlight is clearly the BBA Glossery of Terms! Outstanding work on that Joe. Loved it!!!
And good prediction for Portland. I'd love to see the team push for .500 but even my own WAR prediction shows the team just around the mid 70s mark. A bullpen and a power bat are sorely needed.
In all seriousness, if i can carry a dumpster fire of a staff to nearly .500, then even a slightly less burning dumpster fire should give me a shot at .500.