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Eugene Church · 06-12-2009, 05:33 PM

The Islandian Times

March 3, 2004

Another Down Year Forecast For CC Catamounts
Pitching woes are still left over from last year for manager T. Kelly Holmes as the Cold Creek Catamounts head into season number three. The Cats (74-80) made the playoffs in their inaugural IPA season, ending up 13 games behind the RU East champs, the Sugar Valley Rattlers. But they really fizzled in 2003, spiraling down to last place with a 62-92 mark, 26 games off the pace of the pennant-winning Elnora All-Stars.

Cold Creek is near the top in offense, but near the bottom in pitching. They can score runs but they can't get anybody out. Pitchers are at a premium in the IPA. Desperate to turn things around, Skipper Holmes has signed two rookies, LHP Tommy Weeks and RHP Monte Oliver. They also recycled two old arms by re-signing Dave Molinari, who was the team's top hurler two years ago with a 16-10 record and a 3.25 ERA, but he was pitiful last season with 4-8 and 6.03 ERA and released at mid-season. Lefty Payton Saunders is back again after sitting out a year. Saunders was 12-10 with a 4.10 ERA in 2002 and will start the season as Holmes' closer. Molinari will be used as a spot starter and long reliever. Newcomers Weeks and Oliver will be mainly in relief, however Weeks will see some duty as a starter.

Cold Creek will also feature rookies at shortstop and left field. Infielder Randall Hayes is a fine glove man with some pop in his bat, while Kendall Hughes is adequate in the outfield defensively and can go deep with the bat. Both could contend for the Rookie of the Year Award.

Sports prognosticators are picking Cold Creek no better than seventh in the RU East pennant race.

Best Pitchers: Andy Stevens (13-13 3.72) and Russell Thurber (6-7 3.15)

Top Hitters: 1B Johnny Carducci (.300 BA/28 HR/107 RBI/106 R), RF Karl Yashin (.276 BA/27 HR/96 RBI) and Gold Glove CF Trip Holmes (.286 BA/18 HR/88 RBI/100 R/40 SB)

06-12-2009, 05:33 PM	#1007
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,866	The Islandian Times March 3, 2004 Another Down Year Forecast For CC Catamounts Pitching woes are still left over from last year for manager T. Kelly Holmes as the Cold Creek Catamounts head into season number three. The Cats (74-80) made the playoffs in their inaugural IPA season, ending up 13 games behind the RU East champs, the Sugar Valley Rattlers. But they really fizzled in 2003, spiraling down to last place with a 62-92 mark, 26 games off the pace of the pennant-winning Elnora All-Stars. Cold Creek is near the top in offense, but near the bottom in pitching. They can score runs but they can't get anybody out. Pitchers are at a premium in the IPA. Desperate to turn things around, Skipper Holmes has signed two rookies, LHP Tommy Weeks and RHP Monte Oliver. They also recycled two old arms by re-signing Dave Molinari, who was the team's top hurler two years ago with a 16-10 record and a 3.25 ERA, but he was pitiful last season with 4-8 and 6.03 ERA and released at mid-season. Lefty Payton Saunders is back again after sitting out a year. Saunders was 12-10 with a 4.10 ERA in 2002 and will start the season as Holmes' closer. Molinari will be used as a spot starter and long reliever. Newcomers Weeks and Oliver will be mainly in relief, however Weeks will see some duty as a starter. Cold Creek will also feature rookies at shortstop and left field. Infielder Randall Hayes is a fine glove man with some pop in his bat, while Kendall Hughes is adequate in the outfield defensively and can go deep with the bat. Both could contend for the Rookie of the Year Award. Sports prognosticators are picking Cold Creek no better than seventh in the RU East pennant race. Best Pitchers: Andy Stevens (13-13 3.72) and Russell Thurber (6-7 3.15) Top Hitters: 1B Johnny Carducci (.300 BA/28 HR/107 RBI/106 R), RF Karl Yashin (.276 BA/27 HR/96 RBI) and Gold Glove CF Trip Holmes (.286 BA/18 HR/88 RBI/100 R/40 SB)