Sticking Points 2034.12: Rockville Acquires Backup OF

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Sticking Points 2034.12: Rockville Acquires Backup OF

Post by aaronweiner » Wed Mar 28, 2018 5:21 am

In a move that's not front-page news but could make a big difference for the Pikemen, Rockville acquired outfielder Julio Torror from the Hawaii Tropics in exchange for a minor leaguer. Torror is expected to be the primary backup to all three outfield positions, a change from his starting role in Hawaii.

"Sure, it's hard not starting anymore, especially after doing it the last two years," said Torror. "But I understand why Rockville needs me and what I can do for them, and I'm happy to be on a winning team like this one."

Torror hasn't hit for the Pikemen yet, posting just three hits in 17 at bats while getting adjusted to life on the mainland. However, the Pikemen believe he will make a big difference for them against lefthanded pitching.

"We've had issues for a while finding a really good reserve outfielder against lefties, and Torror really fits the bill," said Rockville manager Chet Rouse. "Logan Inions has been very good but we really needed a second guy to platoon with our lefties, and now we finally have one."

Torror is well renowned for his defense, and while he has yet to hit above .248 for a full season, he makes up for it with a solid batting eye. Right now he has two more years of arbitration, so the Pikemen expect him to stay around a while.

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Re: Sticking Points 2034.12: Rockville Acquires Backup OF

Post by RonCo » Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:18 am

Nice little pickup.
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Re: Sticking Points 2034.12: Rockville Acquires Backup OF

Post by udlb58 » Wed Mar 28, 2018 10:07 am

Solid 4th OF and defensive replacement there.
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Re: Sticking Points 2034.12: Rockville Acquires Backup OF

Post by usnspecialist » Wed Mar 28, 2018 10:12 am

I'm assuming this deal is what led to me being able to claim Manoell Carolino on waivers?
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Re: Sticking Points 2034.12: Rockville Acquires Backup OF

Post by felipe » Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:11 pm

I really like how you've constructed your reserve outfielders

Good looking group

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Re: Sticking Points 2034.12: Rockville Acquires Backup OF

Post by aaronweiner » Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:18 am

usnspecialist wrote:I'm assuming this deal is what led to me being able to claim Manoell Carolino on waivers?
That's the one. Carolino's a nice backup outfielder too but not quite as good as Torror.

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