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Eugene Church · 10-20-2008, 01:58 AM

The Islandian Times

Tuesday, July 24, 2001

Around the IPA
Tycobbian Union - West Division

Rip Calkin's La Claire Lynx started the season like wildfire, running off 9 wins in the first 10 games, but it has all been downhill ever since. The Lynx are in fifth place, 10.5 games in back of the top team, the Fairfax Frogs. But they are in danger of falling into the basement. Bay St. Clair, the current tenant, has made several positive changes in their roster and they are the hottest team in the IPA right now with 18 wins in the last 24 games. La Claire is only two games up on them. In July Calkin's club is only 10-15.

La Claire is last in team batting average in the TU West with a paltry .251 and third with 81 homers. The Lynx stand out with a fine 3.64 ERA, second to Arlon's 3.51 ERA. In fielding, they are rated next-to-last with .976 percentage.

From top to bottom Calkin has a good starter corps. Pat Daniels (9-5 3.56) is his biggest winner, followed by Tony Nygaard (5-7 3.21). Two new signees have been added to the rotation in the last month and they are very impressive: Kimo Orlando (4-3 2.52) has made 8 starts and George Gentry (1-2 2.45) has started four times.

But when Calkin needs relief, the only thing he can summon lately is a Rolaid - there is nothing in the bullpen to nail down a victory. Closer Monoto Kishata (4-9 3.66) did a wonderful job early, but has tanked over the last two months. He still has 10 saves and has pitched in 31 games. Unless he quickly regains his form, La Claire may be forced to make a change. Rounding out the relievers are two former starters Nick Baumgartner (3-6 3.61) and Frank Lamoreaux (6-8 4.15), along with Andy Murray (3-1 3.31). All of them have been fairly effective in middle relief.

It has been a long season for the Lynx. Not a single player or pitcher made the All-Star team. Calkin's most productive batters have been left fielder Rich Hart (.246/13 D/3 T/17 HR/69 RBI/52 R), third baseman Luis Marquez (.282/!2 D/0 T/13 HR/48 RBI/43 R) and second baseman Darrell Boyce (.239/15 D/1 T/14 HR/47 RBI/42 R). They all hit the longball occasionally and drive in runs, but could use some help in run production.

Center fielder Lucky Collins (.317/20 D/3 T/3 HR/22 RBI/53 R/23 SB) has been a good fielder and good contact hitter. So has shortstop Dirk Lindahl (.277/12 D/4 T/7 HR/42 RBI/53 R). At first base Francisco Robles (.286/13 D/5 T/7 HR/35 RBI/31 R/12 SB) has impressed at bat and in the field since coming to the Lynx in a trade from Glasco a month ago for pitcher Jerry Smith (11-10 4.00). Calkin has high hopes for right fielder Antonio Guerrero (.300/3 D/1 T/0 HR/5 RBI/6 R) who was picked up in a swap with Cape Coral for slick-fielding shortstop Kenny Hall (.230/4 HR/16 RBI/14 R). Both have played sparingly this season.

La Claire is not a very strong team. Last place is a good possibility for them in this inaugural Islandian Pro Alliance season.

10-20-2008, 01:58 AM	#507
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,946	The Islandian Times Tuesday, July 24, 2001 Around the IPA Tycobbian Union - West Division Rip Calkin's La Claire Lynx started the season like wildfire, running off 9 wins in the first 10 games, but it has all been downhill ever since. The Lynx are in fifth place, 10.5 games in back of the top team, the Fairfax Frogs. But they are in danger of falling into the basement. Bay St. Clair, the current tenant, has made several positive changes in their roster and they are the hottest team in the IPA right now with 18 wins in the last 24 games. La Claire is only two games up on them. In July Calkin's club is only 10-15. La Claire is last in team batting average in the TU West with a paltry .251 and third with 81 homers. The Lynx stand out with a fine 3.64 ERA, second to Arlon's 3.51 ERA. In fielding, they are rated next-to-last with .976 percentage. From top to bottom Calkin has a good starter corps. Pat Daniels (9-5 3.56) is his biggest winner, followed by Tony Nygaard (5-7 3.21). Two new signees have been added to the rotation in the last month and they are very impressive: Kimo Orlando (4-3 2.52) has made 8 starts and George Gentry (1-2 2.45) has started four times. But when Calkin needs relief, the only thing he can summon lately is a Rolaid - there is nothing in the bullpen to nail down a victory. Closer Monoto Kishata (4-9 3.66) did a wonderful job early, but has tanked over the last two months. He still has 10 saves and has pitched in 31 games. Unless he quickly regains his form, La Claire may be forced to make a change. Rounding out the relievers are two former starters Nick Baumgartner (3-6 3.61) and Frank Lamoreaux (6-8 4.15), along with Andy Murray (3-1 3.31). All of them have been fairly effective in middle relief. It has been a long season for the Lynx. Not a single player or pitcher made the All-Star team. Calkin's most productive batters have been left fielder Rich Hart (.246/13 D/3 T/17 HR/69 RBI/52 R), third baseman Luis Marquez (.282/!2 D/0 T/13 HR/48 RBI/43 R) and second baseman Darrell Boyce (.239/15 D/1 T/14 HR/47 RBI/42 R). They all hit the longball occasionally and drive in runs, but could use some help in run production. Center fielder Lucky Collins (.317/20 D/3 T/3 HR/22 RBI/53 R/23 SB) has been a good fielder and good contact hitter. So has shortstop Dirk Lindahl (.277/12 D/4 T/7 HR/42 RBI/53 R). At first base Francisco Robles (.286/13 D/5 T/7 HR/35 RBI/31 R/12 SB) has impressed at bat and in the field since coming to the Lynx in a trade from Glasco a month ago for pitcher Jerry Smith (11-10 4.00). Calkin has high hopes for right fielder Antonio Guerrero (.300/3 D/1 T/0 HR/5 RBI/6 R) who was picked up in a swap with Cape Coral for slick-fielding shortstop Kenny Hall (.230/4 HR/16 RBI/14 R). Both have played sparingly this season. La Claire is not a very strong team. Last place is a good possibility for them in this inaugural Islandian Pro Alliance season. Last edited by Eugene Church; 10-20-2008 at 02:05 AM.