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Ragtime Willie · 06-20-2007, 05:54 PM

All these leagues for states and not a one for the best. Well that's coming to an end right now. No free agents because we Texans value loyalty. Starting in 1945. Two leagues, top two teams in each go to the playoffs. Which of these 16 teams will win the Sam Houston Trophy?

Caprock (Western) League:

Amarillo Cattlemen: The Cattlemen have a very solid pitching staff led by Jeff "The Entertainer" Spencer, who often leads the singing of Take Me Out To The Ball Game on days when he is not starting. His showmanship, however, cannot put a shine on the offense, which is mediocre at best. Predicted Finish: 5th

Del Rio Eagles The small border town of Del Rio expects to draw fans from both sides of the border this year with star corner outfielders Arlen Thompson and Brian Parker. However, two players a title doth not make, especially when neither of them pitch. Predicted Finish: 8th

El Paso Sun Kings Playing at Dudley Field (affectionately referred to as the Dudley Dome by its patrons), The Sun Kings look to be the overwhelming favorites, as once in a lifetime star third baseman Jose Silva leads them into battle. Predicted Finish: 1st

Fort Stockton Rangers fresh-faced 19 year old Zander Simpson is set to start at second base, but he, just like the rest of the Rangers, is a couple years away from being a force. Predicted finish: 6th

Lubbock Red Raiders Harry "Chump" Daniels, so named for his tendency to be the victim of teammate pranks, certainly can't be fooled on the baseball diamond. He expects to lead this team into a playoff spot, and there is no doubt that they'll contend. Predicted Finish: 3rd

Midland Drillers Catcher Dave Jones has nothing mysterious in his locker, but his Midland team are looking to capsize El Paso for the title. Predicted finish: 2nd

Odessa Truckers Ken Parker and Pablo Ortiz form the best double-play combo in the league, but these men are not gunning for anything other than the complete embarassment of their archrivals Midland. Predicted finish: 4th

San Angelo Colts Bob MacIntyre looks around from his vantage point at second base and sees nothing but mediocrity, and the pundits are by and large forced to agree. Predicted finish: 7th

Bluebonnet (east) League

Austin Rockers If you go down to Texas, Bob Wills is still the king. However a new musical sound is emerging, and Austin is one of the hippest southern towns to this new "race music", or rhythm and blues as some call it. Leftfielder Jim Benson is down with this new sound, and some say he makes sweet music with his bat. It's hard to argue, although for Austin to dominate they will need to get some pitchers who were not "Born Under A Bad Sign." Predicted Finish: 4th

Corpus Christi Sharks A strong pitching staff led by Rob Mueller may not be enough, but even if they can't cut it on the field they can always hit the beaches. Predicted Finish: 5th

Dallas Desperadoes An all-star outfield of Chad Barnes, John Brown, and Emilio Cruz might just propel the pitching-challenged Desperadoes into the playoffs. Predicted Finish: 1st

Fort Worth Sherriffs The rivalry with Dallas is built right into the nicknames, and Fort Worth will be no pushover for Dallas. Shortstop Clancy Watson is fast enough that any ball hit into the outfield practically assures a double. Predicted Finish: 2nd

Houston Hurricanes Catcher Don Larson looks like the kind of piece you can build around for a long time, but the rest of the team has yet to come into their own. Predicted Finish: 6th

Laredo Jalapenos It looks like the team named after the annual Jalapeno Festival in Laredo will fail to draw fans away from gouging themselves on peppers. It's a shame that Raul Martinez will be displaying his talents to an empty stadium.

San Antonio Missions These players from the Alamo City are certainly on a mission (as opposed to in one), and first baseman Stanley Dickey and pitcher Terry "Whirlwind" Thomas are determined to bring this city the Sam Houston Trophy. predicted finish: 3rd

Tyler Roughnecks Catcher Benett Ward and centerfielder Randy Martin will not be enough to overcome the worst bullpen in the state, which considering the amount of ranches in Texas is really saying something. Predicted Finish: 8th

I'm no good with logos, but if any of you lovely wonderful awesome people have something you'd like to contribute I'd be only too happy to accept.

06-20-2007, 05:54 PM	#1
Ragtime Willie Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21	The Lone Star Baseball Federation All these leagues for states and not a one for the best. Well that's coming to an end right now. No free agents because we Texans value loyalty. Starting in 1945. Two leagues, top two teams in each go to the playoffs. Which of these 16 teams will win the Sam Houston Trophy? Caprock (Western) League: Amarillo Cattlemen: The Cattlemen have a very solid pitching staff led by Jeff "The Entertainer" Spencer, who often leads the singing of Take Me Out To The Ball Game on days when he is not starting. His showmanship, however, cannot put a shine on the offense, which is mediocre at best. Predicted Finish: 5th Del Rio Eagles The small border town of Del Rio expects to draw fans from both sides of the border this year with star corner outfielders Arlen Thompson and Brian Parker. However, two players a title doth not make, especially when neither of them pitch. Predicted Finish: 8th El Paso Sun Kings Playing at Dudley Field (affectionately referred to as the Dudley Dome by its patrons), The Sun Kings look to be the overwhelming favorites, as once in a lifetime star third baseman Jose Silva leads them into battle. Predicted Finish: 1st Fort Stockton Rangers fresh-faced 19 year old Zander Simpson is set to start at second base, but he, just like the rest of the Rangers, is a couple years away from being a force. Predicted finish: 6th Lubbock Red Raiders Harry "Chump" Daniels, so named for his tendency to be the victim of teammate pranks, certainly can't be fooled on the baseball diamond. He expects to lead this team into a playoff spot, and there is no doubt that they'll contend. Predicted Finish: 3rd Midland Drillers Catcher Dave Jones has nothing mysterious in his locker, but his Midland team are looking to capsize El Paso for the title. Predicted finish: 2nd Odessa Truckers Ken Parker and Pablo Ortiz form the best double-play combo in the league, but these men are not gunning for anything other than the complete embarassment of their archrivals Midland. Predicted finish: 4th San Angelo Colts Bob MacIntyre looks around from his vantage point at second base and sees nothing but mediocrity, and the pundits are by and large forced to agree. Predicted finish: 7th Bluebonnet (east) League Austin Rockers If you go down to Texas, Bob Wills is still the king. However a new musical sound is emerging, and Austin is one of the hippest southern towns to this new "race music", or rhythm and blues as some call it. Leftfielder Jim Benson is down with this new sound, and some say he makes sweet music with his bat. It's hard to argue, although for Austin to dominate they will need to get some pitchers who were not "Born Under A Bad Sign." Predicted Finish: 4th Corpus Christi Sharks A strong pitching staff led by Rob Mueller may not be enough, but even if they can't cut it on the field they can always hit the beaches. Predicted Finish: 5th Dallas Desperadoes An all-star outfield of Chad Barnes, John Brown, and Emilio Cruz might just propel the pitching-challenged Desperadoes into the playoffs. Predicted Finish: 1st Fort Worth Sherriffs The rivalry with Dallas is built right into the nicknames, and Fort Worth will be no pushover for Dallas. Shortstop Clancy Watson is fast enough that any ball hit into the outfield practically assures a double. Predicted Finish: 2nd Houston Hurricanes Catcher Don Larson looks like the kind of piece you can build around for a long time, but the rest of the team has yet to come into their own. Predicted Finish: 6th Laredo Jalapenos It looks like the team named after the annual Jalapeno Festival in Laredo will fail to draw fans away from gouging themselves on peppers. It's a shame that Raul Martinez will be displaying his talents to an empty stadium. San Antonio Missions These players from the Alamo City are certainly on a mission (as opposed to in one), and first baseman Stanley Dickey and pitcher Terry "Whirlwind" Thomas are determined to bring this city the Sam Houston Trophy. predicted finish: 3rd Tyler Roughnecks Catcher Benett Ward and centerfielder Randy Martin will not be enough to overcome the worst bullpen in the state, which considering the amount of ranches in Texas is really saying something. Predicted Finish: 8th I'm no good with logos, but if any of you lovely wonderful awesome people have something you'd like to contribute I'd be only too happy to accept.