WHIV 2046.1- New Park, New Outfield?

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There's a new ballpark in Las Vegas. The state of the art Palace Station Ballpark & Casino is being completed and on track for Opening Day 2046. Will the new park impact the Hustlers outfield configuration?

The answer, assuming Vegas opens the season with the current outfielders on the roster, is yes. "We think left field will require more range and a stronger arm than we needed in the old park," manager Edward Allen explained.

That means that Tom Rudge will likely be the left fielder. "I'll play wherever and whenever," said the fan favorite Rudge. "Put me in coach, I'm ready to play. I know I used to be in center field but I'm cool wherever."

This is also good news for the disgruntled Po-sin Shi. "If the season opened today, he'd be in center field," Allen said. Shi remains a premier defensive center fielder. It was his lack of offensive production that led to his late season benching. "We're wiping the slate clean with Shi for the new season," said Allen.

Jim Ashford will move back to right field. He's played both of the corners and is comfortable in both. "I'll have to spend some time learning the wacky dimensions out there but I'll be fine," Ashford said with a grin.

Allen stated that he really expects huge gains in the outfield's overall defensive prowess in 2046. "We're

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It makes me sad seeing the continued decline of Shi... man, I liked that guy

[Dington]

Solid outfield.