2029-01 How do you build an Expansion team? Old superstars!

[jiminyhopkins]

Phoenix, AZ--

Local media today was puzzled as to why they were told to gather at the Phoenix area Denny's restaurant on North 7th street.

Turns out the expansion Phoenix Talons of the BBA were planning a press conference.

And if you think that was confusing, a quick look at the Talons' first few rounds of the BBA Expansion Draft should boggle the mind. Nowhere to be seen were any prospects, hidden gems, or diamonds in the rough; the sort of cheap, talented players that help a new team build credibility and depth over time. Instead, Aging and expensive veterans peppered the Phoenix list in the early rounds. Most were impending free agents after the upcoming season. Most had one or more glaring flaws. And all are causing local fans and media to wonder how all of these pieces fit together.

One sportswriter for the Phoenix Sun Times Post Dispatch summed it up in a tweet this morning: "Apparently the new #Talons are running the org on a month-to-month basis. Does the stadium lease expire in 2030? No long term direction! Sad!" (@Xx_PHXSprtsReport_xX).

Finally new GM S. Marko walks out of the Men's restroom, rubbing the remnants of sanitizer into his hands as he steps up the the microphone stand, hastily assembled atop the Denny's waitress' hostess station. "Our job right now is to create buzz in Phoenix and the BBA. To show the league that we are serious about putting a legitimate team on the field and immediately fill the roster with recognizable names, as well as fill the stands with excited fans."

The GM continued: "Star players such as Kal El, Jonathan Archer, and Chad Lawrence are very popular, respected players on and off the field. We want to create a culture of respect and leadership in our clubhouse and I can't think of more appropriate veterans for the job. I've spoken personally to each of our early picks and, after assuring them that our payroll checks will clear, they are all on board with bringing a new brand of baseball to our fans and beginning a legacy for this team."

The enigmatic GM then walked to the counter, ordered a Moons-Over-My-Hammy sandwich to go, and left the restaurant. Should be an interesting offseason in the land of the sun!!

[nerfHerder]

Love that this franchise is back! Not so happy that our new division mate gets a ton of salary relief, but that's ok.

[trmmilwwi]

Bet a few Grand Slam breakfasts were consumed!!

[recte44]

DENNY'S is back!