On the Diamond Vol. 5 2000

[bschr682]

Pitcher of the sim:
SP Oscar Funke
1-0 with a 1.06 ERA and 12 K's in 17 IP. Good sim for Funke including a complete game.

Batter of the sim:
RF Sadahura Oh Jr
.400 Avg in 30 AB's. With the way he is hitting i feel completely jusitifed with last years trade to get him.

5-4 sim. Not terrible on its own but when you consider that Vancouver had a perfect 10-0 sim, then this sim isn't so great. Well at least nobody got hurt. Word from the front office is that stud prospect Chandler Orm is on his way to the big leagues. Lets hope the rookie gets off to a great start. In other news the Crusaders landed vet Rande Sorbo from Baltimore to try and fill in at catcher. Sorbo has incredible defense and there seems to be a little pop left in his bat.

[scottsdale_joe]

Orm looks like a sure thing.
Good catch on the catcher - he's not Mazz, but he's solid.

[bschr682]

I'm so excited about Orm and i really hope i waited long enough that i don't get hosed on the super 2 arby. Mazz is in the last year of his deal and as of right now is refusing to even think about an extension. That has me nervous.

[scottsdale_joe]

He would look good in VAN pinstripes, but I can't afford him anyway.
I'm counting on Casteneda for next year.

[bschr682]

I hope because of the injury he gets nervous and decides to sign with me before the season is over.