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rem · 03-01-2006, 06:41 PM

Finally, an update!

Meet the Clowns - The Lineup

1) LF Donald Klinger

Klinger was a nifty acquisition from rival DC Shadow. He hit .297 and stole 24/30 bases last season while posting a solid .342/.408 line. He is not an ideal leadoff man since he's a singles hitter, but we're kind of like the St. Louis Cardinals in that we have some big bats and then the rest are role players.

2) CF Claver Romero

Romero is a lot like Klinger. He's even more of singles hitter, he posted a .294/.329/.393 line in 2002. He was acquired in trade with St. Louis, back in 2000. He is a fine defensive player; he keeps Klinger a gold glove winner, in left field.

3) 3B Kyle Galluci

Galluci would be the best player on a lot teams. He had a monster season hitting .334/.411/.608/1.018 with 44 homeruns and 200 hits. He had a 144 RBI for those interested in that sort of thing. All of this from second base, too. He was drafted with the team's second pick in the initial draft.

4) RF Armando Guerra

Guerra is one trade which really hasn't worked out for the Clowns. He posted a stellar .303/.398/.589 back in 2000. We acquired him in 2001, and he had a great year overall, hitting .302/.396/.555. but slumped (.292 .384 .470) after he was dealt to the Clowns. In 2002, he continues his decline hitting just .257/.354 /.448. He mainted a good OBP and power numbers (26 homers in a pitcher's league) but just did not have enough singles to be of use. The outlook is not good for the 34 year old Guerra who stands to make just over 22 million dollars over the next two seasons.

5) C Ottis McWilliams

Otis McWilliams, the team's fourth round pick in the initial draft, is another quality guy at a skill position. He hit .290/.341/.481 with 20 homeruns and 87 RBI AND took home a gold glove.

6) 1B ???

Ryan Nattal used to occupy this position for the clowns. He left for free agency after posting a .321./.378/.425 line. The team will probably look to trade an expensive veteran for a replacement first baseman.

7) SS Trevor Moldenhauer

Moldenhauer is a no hit/great field shortstop he plays because of the financial situation. He batted .218/.240/.347 last season.

8) 2B Irwin Saul

Irwin Saul is another great fielder but he manages to hit just a little bit - .280/.311/.352. At 38, this could be the veteran's last season.

03-01-2006, 06:41 PM	#5
rem Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, Md. Posts: 5,024	Finally, an update! Meet the Clowns - The Lineup 1) LF Donald Klinger Klinger was a nifty acquisition from rival DC Shadow. He hit .297 and stole 24/30 bases last season while posting a solid .342/.408 line. He is not an ideal leadoff man since he's a singles hitter, but we're kind of like the St. Louis Cardinals in that we have some big bats and then the rest are role players. 2) CF Claver Romero Romero is a lot like Klinger. He's even more of singles hitter, he posted a .294/.329/.393 line in 2002. He was acquired in trade with St. Louis, back in 2000. He is a fine defensive player; he keeps Klinger a gold glove winner, in left field. 3) 3B Kyle Galluci Galluci would be the best player on a lot teams. He had a monster season hitting .334/.411/.608/1.018 with 44 homeruns and 200 hits. He had a 144 RBI for those interested in that sort of thing. All of this from second base, too. He was drafted with the team's second pick in the initial draft. 4) RF Armando Guerra Guerra is one trade which really hasn't worked out for the Clowns. He posted a stellar .303/.398/.589 back in 2000. We acquired him in 2001, and he had a great year overall, hitting .302/.396/.555. but slumped (.292 .384 .470) after he was dealt to the Clowns. In 2002, he continues his decline hitting just .257/.354 /.448. He mainted a good OBP and power numbers (26 homers in a pitcher's league) but just did not have enough singles to be of use. The outlook is not good for the 34 year old Guerra who stands to make just over 22 million dollars over the next two seasons. 5) C Ottis McWilliams Otis McWilliams, the team's fourth round pick in the initial draft, is another quality guy at a skill position. He hit .290/.341/.481 with 20 homeruns and 87 RBI AND took home a gold glove. 6) 1B ??? Ryan Nattal used to occupy this position for the clowns. He left for free agency after posting a .321./.378/.425 line. The team will probably look to trade an expensive veteran for a replacement first baseman. 7) SS Trevor Moldenhauer Moldenhauer is a no hit/great field shortstop he plays because of the financial situation. He batted .218/.240/.347 last season. 8) 2B Irwin Saul Irwin Saul is another great fielder but he manages to hit just a little bit - .280/.311/.352. At 38, this could be the veteran's last season. __________________ OTBA: Washington Filibusters CLBR: Minnesota Twins 2005 Winner of LL's Pick the Loser Contest! - 15-0