...ooo that 0-6 SIM feeling...
An open letter from Gertie, Owner of the Madison Wolves
Dear Wolves Faithful,
I won’t sugarcoat it. The last sim was a six-layer disaster cake with disappointment frosting.
0-6.
Eleven straight losses.
And if you're looking for a silver lining, I recommend tinfoil — because this team ain’t giving us one.
Introducing “The BandSaw”... and the Lumber Yard that Hit Him
The debut of Carlos Cruz — our 2063 #1 overall pick, freshly dubbed “The BandSaw” — was, well... jagged. He made two starts this sim and left the mound looking like he got ambushed by a chainsaw sculpture convention.
ROOKIE DEBUT
Carlos “Bandsaw” Cruz (Age 20)
8.0 IP, 2 GS, 9 ER, 18 H, 2 HR, 8 K, 1 BB
Record: 0-2
We believe in Carlos. But we also believe in sunscreen, and both things burned us this week.
Milestones (We Found One!)
Curt Holter, our 22-year-old hot corner warrior, became one of the fastest Wolves to 100 career hits — doing it in just 88 games. That’s a great milestone! Especially on a team where most people just hit... walls.
Signings & Promotions
We signed our final two draft picks:
– LF Javier Sunderland
– SS Ángel Moody
Both reported to Charlottesville (R), where they’ll start their careers under the watchful eye of our development staff and a team chaplain.
Bats Still Flickering
A few Wolves still remember how to swing:
| Name | G | PA | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Drayton Jr | 6 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 2 | .368 | 1.032 |
| Gary Keller | 6 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | .269 | .975 |
| Curt Holter | 6 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | .718 |
| Gary Fellers | 5 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | .867 |
| Boyd Fitzgerald | 6 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .261 | .640 |
| Name | G | PA | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Norman | 6 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .192 | .519 |
| Alfred Primm | 6 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .191 | .499 |
| Dave McClain | 6 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .217 | .497 |
| Mike Winchester | 5 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .133 | .435 |
| Esteban Paz | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .250 |
Pitching Carousel (Spoiler: It Spins in Circles)
Starters:
| Name | IP | ER | H | HR | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Stout | 5.2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1.59 |
| Jesus Gil | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6.75 |
| Frank Ostrom | 3.2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.36 |
| Carlos Cruz | 4.2 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11.57 |
Injury Alert:
Frank Ostrom will miss 7 days with elbow tenderness, which frankly sounds like something you tell your mom when you want to skip piano lessons.
Relievers:
| Name | IP | ER | H | HR | BB | K | ERA | WPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jugnu Sampath | 5.2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6.35 | 0.09 |
| Takahiro Fujii | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Clint Thomas | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Heath Brown | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
Standings: A Moment of Silence
The Madison Wolves are DEAD LAST in the FL Heartland. We’ve officially entered the “why bother” portion of the standings screen.
Upcoming Schedule: The Long and Winding Road
14-game road trip continues... and it’s not getting easier:
May 21, 2063 – @ POR
May 22, 2063 – @ BIK
May 23, 2063 – @ BIK
May 24, 2063 – @ BIK
May 25, 2063 – @ BIK
May 26, 2063 – vs HAW
May 27, 2063 – vs HAW
At this point the team bus is just a prayer on wheels and duct tape.
Minor League Watch: The Kids Are Alright?
Top Performers - Batting
Joaquin Delgado (AA) – .423 / 1.080 OPS
Jorge Hernandez (A) – .385 / 1.044 OPS
Jesus Rodriguez (A) – .348 / .986 OPS
Arthur Gully (A) – .438 / 1.089 OPS
Manuel Gonzales (A) – .400 / 1.104 OPS
Top Performers - Pitching
Bradley McCready (A) – 8.1 IP, 0 ER, 9 K
Jaime Canales (AAA)– 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K
Harry Walker (A) – 6.1 IP, 1 ER, 7 K
Jose Monsivals (AAA)– 6.1 IP, 1 ER, 8 K
Mu'awiyah Kaseem (AAA)– 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 K
Jesus Roman (AA) – 3.2 IP, 0 ER, 2 K
We might not win much now, but the pipeline is bubbling. Just don’t ask what it’s bubbling with.
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Stay faithful, Wolves Nation. I’m not giving up on this club — and neither should you.
Yours in perpetual hope and portable defibrillators,
Gertie
Owner, Madison Wolves
