Slugger Shavings 2054.3 - Ski Patrol

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GM BP and Slugger's manager Chris Hooper sat in silence in GM BP's office at the Truck Plant following an otherwise pedestrian victory over Madison. The team was exceeding everyone's expectations and was neck-and-neck with Omaha for first place in the Heartland. But the two were acting as if the team had just been eliminated from playoff contention. In reality, they had just witnessed their best player, Luis Mendoza, limp off the field with a hamstring injury in the middle of one of his best seasons.

GM BP broke the silence. "WTF Chris? It was a beautiful 80-degree day here. How the hell could this happen? He has never missed time due to injury his entire career!"

"It happens. I had a feeling things were too good to be true, and this is the universe just course-correcting. I will do my best to keep the guys upbeat and focused. At least Armando got his 12th win tonight. We need him to finish strong. Also, I am worried about Timmy G. I think he knows he wouldn't be pitching this season if not for Yoshii Takuda being out all year, and he just lacks confidence."

"I could call up.."

"Please don't! It is your team of course, but look at our record. Let our prospects bake more. We just need to do well enough to get in the playoffs, and by then Luis will be back and ready to finish what he started."

"Okay, okay. Let's see how Tim does in September."

Suddenly, a knock at the door startled both men. "Hi skip, do you mind if I come in and tell you something?" It was Ski Melillo, the team's backup second baseman and DH.

"Sure Ski, what's up? BP, you don't mind?"

"No, of course not. What's on your mind, Ski?"

"I know everyone is feeling down about Dozie. But I promise you, I will do whatever I can to make up for him while he is out. I've been feeling good all year and I am ready for this. I won't let you down!" And with that, Ski turned right around and walked out.

"Were you going to start him Chris? What about Ivan?"

"Well, I am now!"

[chicoruiz]

When you’re a backup infielder, it never hurts your job security to brown nose it a little…

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And then he promptly breaks his elbow running the bases. I couldn't have scripted it better. Or worse.

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….woah woah woah..”Pedestrian” win over Madison….