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40.01 - Tropical Tidbits - Hurricanes Pick Up Scholsy

Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:14 pm
by udlb58
Today, the Hurricanes announced the signing of one of the best defensive catchers in the history of the game, Paul Scholes.

Scholes was the starting catcher for the Canes from mid-2032 until mid-2035, winning his only league title but none of his 7 Zimmer Awards.

Scholes commented that Rookie Ball wasn't, "exactly where I wanted to start." But he commented that he was, "happy to finally have an opportunity as a manager."

At his weekly presser, Simmons had glowing remarks for Scholes. "We think he will be a fantastic manager and were surprised he had not been snapped up in the two years since his retirement from the BBA. Scholes was an incredibly smart player, was one of the best in the game at managing a pitching staff, and was a great teammate on and off the field. We believe all these things will help him move up the coaching ranks quickly. We just

Re: 40.01 - Tropical Tidbits - Hurricanes Pick Up Scholsy

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2019 12:33 am
by RonCo
Another great choice.

Re: 40.01 - Tropical Tidbits - Hurricanes Pick Up Scholsy

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:20 pm
by udlb58
RonCo wrote:
Tue Sep 17, 2019 12:33 am
Another great choice.
I genuinely thought Stu would grab him, that's why I didn't do this as soon as he retired.