2065.09 - Down goes Fellers!! (aka Gary)

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Well I’d like to announce — with absolutely no joy whatsoever — that the Injury Fairy has struck again, and this time she brought a hammer.

Our backup center fielder, Gary Fellers (yes, THAT Gary), has officially joined the ever-growing Wolves’ Medical Frequent Flyer Club.

Injury: Broken collarbone
Date: 06/05/2065
Out: 6 weeks

Because of course it’s six weeks. It’s always six weeks.

What We’re Losing (And It Ain’t Nothing)

Before his collarbone decided it wanted no part of this season, the 23-year-old was actually doing his job. Respectably. Quietly. Without drama.



Gary Fellers — 2065 to date

• 58 G
• 229 AB
• 64 H
• 19 2B
• 4 HR
• 32 RBI
• .279 AVG / .317 OBP / .415 SLG
• 6 SB
• 0.0 WAR (which tells me the math hates him, not that he wasn’t useful)

He wasn’t lighting the league on fire, but he was giving us solid defense, extra-base hits, and the occasional reminder that not every backup needs to be a liability.

And now?
Snap.
Pop.
IL.

Gary on Gary Violence

To make matters even better, Gary Fellers now joins… the other "Gary" on the injured list.

Yes.
Two Garys.
Same first name.
Both play OF.
Both unavailable.

If anyone sees a third Gary approaching the clubhouse, tackle him immediately.

Back to the Well… Again

So here we go. Once more unto the breach.

We’re going back to the AAAA well — that magical place where dreams go to stall and depth charts go to die — to find someone who can:

• Stand in center field without getting lost
• Hit somewhere near the Mendoza Line
• Not break a bone while putting on his uniform

This mystery man will be asked to replace Fellers in the field and the lineup, which is a tall order considering Gary was at least giving us competitive at-bats and competent defense.

But that’s Wolves baseball in 2065:
You don’t ask “Who’s best?”
You ask “Who’s still upright?”

Closing Thoughts

I swear, if I drill another hole in the depth chart, I’m gonna hit groundwater.

Get well soon, Gary. Both of you.

And to the next man up from AAAA — congratulations. You’re about to learn why Gertie keeps bourbon in her desk.