Time to Get High (Hoppy Endings, FA sim 1) [PP:2052.02]

[neugey]

A table for 4 was reserved at a popular Lima cafe. Stephane Martin, Dennis Hasler and Javier Perez seated themselves and anxiously awaited their final guest, GM Mike Bauer. The three minor league coaches from Short A Lima Patos feared the worst, and figured they'd soon all handed their walking papers after a nice lunch given last year's 31-45 record. But then the day took an unexpected turn.

Bauer strolled in the cafe and sat down in his seat at the booth. After handshakes and small talk, things started to get really quiet. After the waitress took their orders, Bauer broke the awkward silence with an unexpected query.

"You guys wanna get high?"

This created puzzled looks among the coaches, knowing that their GM that doesn't even drink. Bauer then laughed and handed tourist pamphlets to each of the 3 gentlemen. The pamphlets promoted La Paz, Bolivia, the highest capital city in the world. Inside each pamphlet was a $100 bill.

"Pack your bags and buy yourself some good hiking boots. We're headed east."

In the coming days, Jackrabbits owner Jim Leonard explained the move of the Short A affiliate from Lima to La Paz in a press release.

"Lima is a great baseball city, and impressively has been able to support two minor league baseball teams - the Patos and the Reyes, GBC London's AA affiliate. However, we decided long-term it was best to move elsewhere. Our stadium is getting pretty old, and it's been a strange experience having it located quite close to the Reyes home park. Casual patrons sometimes mistakenly show up to the wrong stadium. There's also some fans who drink a lot at one game and then bus to the next one in a very inebriated state, causing some safety and local law enforcement issues. Though Lima has been great to the Patos, we've decided to begin a new chapter in La Paz, which has it's own unique vibe and thriving tourist economy. The Toppers name was suggested and seems to fit nicely, given our new high altitude destination."

In an adjoining statement, Bauer stated excitement about the relocation to the high altitude capital.

"We're looking to improve the conditioning of our minor league athletes. Playing at such a high altitude will instantly help. We'll have a competitive advantage - visiting teams will be gasping for air instead of ranging for balls in play. Opposing pitchers won't be used to the conditions either and will give up plenty of runs. But our team will be acclimated and primed for success. La Paz also has great scenery and activities, and we really think the team will enjoy it here and create new baseball fans for the BBA, GBC and affiliates of both."

[RT60]

The good citizens of La Paz celebrate you.

[woods]

Love a minor league relocation. It's attention to those details that make this the best league. (also nice logo)

[Jwalk100]

Unknown-3.jpeg (7.97 KiB) Viewed 393 times