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illeracula · 03-28-2006, 04:10 PM

Welcome to Fastball with your host Gil Hicks...
Hey hey, Gil Hicks here reporting on your favorite team, the Milford JetHawks!

In the news for the JetHawks, they activated George Luedtke from the 15-day Disabled List. To make room for Luedtke the JetHawks have designated Robert Parrish for assignment. By sending Robert Parrish down to AAA and activating George Luedtke, that leaves only 4 out-fielders on the active roster. I think it would be time to bring up Cristobal Cuevas from AAA and let him get some playing time with the parent team.

This most recent transactions have us scratching our head, so we have sent Mel Yearicks out to meet with GM/Manager of the JetHawks Anthony Wayne.

MY = Mel Yearicks field reporter for Fastball the JetHawks #1 news source.
AW = Anthony Wayne, the GM and Manager of the Milford Jethawks

MY: First off, how is George doing and do you see anything residual effects from the injury?
AW: George is doing really well. He has been swinging the bat well during batting practice and he hasn't been to "gun shy". So I think he will be alright, because we need his bat back in our lineup.

MY: Sending Parrish downs leaves you with 4 outfielders. Don't you think its time to bring up Cristobal?
AW: Not yet. Cristobal is only hitting around .260 in AAA, so we aren't sure if he is ready to come up just yet. Bill Green has been hitting the ball well lately, and with him at Short and George back at 3rd it free's up Jason (Ball) to fill-in in the outfield. Not to mention the way Leo (Alvarez) has been hitting the ball this first month! Hopefully he can stay hot.

MY: Do you think it is fair to Jason to ask him to keep changing posistions?
AW: Yes. We talked about this at the beginning of the year and one of the reasons we resigned him was because of his desire to be a utility man. When Greeny wasn't ready to on opening day, we gave the SS posistion to Jason.

MY: You have won more games already this month than you did all of last April, but are still only 9-12. What should we expect from your team this season?
AW: Well, I have said this from the start, we aren't going to be contenders this season, but we are taking steps in the right direction. Our goal this season is to finish out of last place. Being 9-12 doesn't sound great, but we are heading in the right direction.

MY: What do you have to say to people like me, and many of your fans, that want you to win now?
AW: Its coming. Maybe not this season, but don't be suprised if it happens as quick as next. Just be patient and we will be on top soon!

MY: Last question. I have seen Cristobal Cuevas play in AAA and he is one fun player to watch. He swings the bat, he rans, he can field, he really just does it all. How do you see him fitting in with Johnnie, Robert, Bill, Leo and Santo?
AW: Thats a good question. Johnnie is our CF of the future. He is more comfortable in RF, but that is wher Cristobal is going to be in the near future. Once we drafted Cristobal and Riley (Bayne) retired we decided that Johnnie is a good enough athelete to play center. So we called Johnnie and he was up for the move. Bill (Schneider) is better off as a spot starter, DH, and we have been working with him at 1B, 3B and C, where his foot-speed suits him better. So what it really comes down to is Robert, Santo and Cristobal to cover the corner out-field posistions. Outfield isn't going to be a problem for us in the future.
MY: What about Leo, you didn't mention him?
AW: Well we like Leo. He is in the last year of his contract, so we really don't know what the future will hold. He is a solid defense replacement and pinch-hitter, and if he gets hot, as he is now, he will get his at-bats.

MY: Thanks for the time.
AW: No problem. I look forward to the next time.

03-28-2006, 04:10 PM	#25
illeracula Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,931	April 23 Welcome to Fastball with your host Gil Hicks... Hey hey, Gil Hicks here reporting on your favorite team, the Milford JetHawks! In the news for the JetHawks, they activated George Luedtke from the 15-day Disabled List. To make room for Luedtke the JetHawks have designated Robert Parrish for assignment. By sending Robert Parrish down to AAA and activating George Luedtke, that leaves only 4 out-fielders on the active roster. I think it would be time to bring up Cristobal Cuevas from AAA and let him get some playing time with the parent team. This most recent transactions have us scratching our head, so we have sent Mel Yearicks out to meet with GM/Manager of the JetHawks Anthony Wayne. MY = Mel Yearicks field reporter for Fastball the JetHawks #1 news source. AW = Anthony Wayne, the GM and Manager of the Milford Jethawks MY: First off, how is George doing and do you see anything residual effects from the injury? AW: George is doing really well. He has been swinging the bat well during batting practice and he hasn't been to "gun shy". So I think he will be alright, because we need his bat back in our lineup. MY: Sending Parrish downs leaves you with 4 outfielders. Don't you think its time to bring up Cristobal? AW: Not yet. Cristobal is only hitting around .260 in AAA, so we aren't sure if he is ready to come up just yet. Bill Green has been hitting the ball well lately, and with him at Short and George back at 3rd it free's up Jason (Ball) to fill-in in the outfield. Not to mention the way Leo (Alvarez) has been hitting the ball this first month! Hopefully he can stay hot. MY: Do you think it is fair to Jason to ask him to keep changing posistions? AW: Yes. We talked about this at the beginning of the year and one of the reasons we resigned him was because of his desire to be a utility man. When Greeny wasn't ready to on opening day, we gave the SS posistion to Jason. MY: You have won more games already this month than you did all of last April, but are still only 9-12. What should we expect from your team this season? AW: Well, I have said this from the start, we aren't going to be contenders this season, but we are taking steps in the right direction. Our goal this season is to finish out of last place. Being 9-12 doesn't sound great, but we are heading in the right direction. MY: What do you have to say to people like me, and many of your fans, that want you to win now? AW: Its coming. Maybe not this season, but don't be suprised if it happens as quick as next. Just be patient and we will be on top soon! MY: Last question. I have seen Cristobal Cuevas play in AAA and he is one fun player to watch. He swings the bat, he rans, he can field, he really just does it all. How do you see him fitting in with Johnnie, Robert, Bill, Leo and Santo? AW: Thats a good question. Johnnie is our CF of the future. He is more comfortable in RF, but that is wher Cristobal is going to be in the near future. Once we drafted Cristobal and Riley (Bayne) retired we decided that Johnnie is a good enough athelete to play center. So we called Johnnie and he was up for the move. Bill (Schneider) is better off as a spot starter, DH, and we have been working with him at 1B, 3B and C, where his foot-speed suits him better. So what it really comes down to is Robert, Santo and Cristobal to cover the corner out-field posistions. Outfield isn't going to be a problem for us in the future. MY: What about Leo, you didn't mention him? AW: Well we like Leo. He is in the last year of his contract, so we really don't know what the future will hold. He is a solid defense replacement and pinch-hitter, and if he gets hot, as he is now, he will get his at-bats. MY: Thanks for the time. AW: No problem. I look forward to the next time. __________________ --- Check out my OOTP dynasty, the DelMarVa Baseball League: DelMarVa Baseball League. and the spin off: DelMarVa Baseball League - 2037 WBC Tournament - Won by Team USA - New England. DelMarVa Baseball League - 2039 WBC Tournament - Won by Team USA - New England..