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Eugene Church · 06-22-2009, 08:18 PM

The Islandian Times

March 9, 2004

Ranford Bullish On 2004 RU North Race
The Ranford Bulls, skippered by pitching legend Page Satcher, are a complete team with everything needed to win and they do - except for the postseason. Playing in the powerful Ruthlandian Union North with Valmara, Far Mountain and Glasco, the Bulls have compiled splendid 90-64 and 92-62 records in its first two years in the IPA, winding up fourth and second in the standings, only to fall to Glasco and Far Mountain in the opening round of the playoffs.

The baseball writers asked Satcher why does he do such a great job in the regular season, but such a poor job in the playoffs. The wise old twirler wryly replied, "Great job... poor job... You guys know I ain't ever had a job... I always played or managed baseball." Then he seriously added, "The playoffs are a different creature. Number one, it's a very short series... a lower-seeded team can often whip a higher seed two-out-of-three... and number two, the talent level is a notch or two above the regular season. Just take San Alejo for example... most people rate them the best team in the IPA... but they haven't won the Pro Cup yet. You know, you guys haven't been picking very well, either. The favored team in your polls have never won the Pro Cup. What do you have to say about the job you guys are doing. I think you are falling down on the prognosticating part of your job."

Satcher and his Ranford Bulls are picked to be in the thick of the race again in 2004. In fact, the preseason BNN baseball poll has them ranked first in the RU North and favored to win the pennant. Of all the contenders, the Bulls have the best pitching staff with three solid starters and a strong closer. They also hit very well. Plus, Satcher has signed an outstanding 19-year-old outfielder, Jose Castillo, a home run threat and solid defender. Castillo will take over in left field, hit second in the line-up and give Ranford one of the best outfield trios in the IPA.

Best Pitchers: All-Star LHP Chris Bernhoffer (22-10 2.54), LHP Bud Enright (18-9 2.66), Jamie Phillips (10-3 3.05) and closer LHP Tim DeKosky (3-4 1.83) with 8 saves in 33 games.

Best Batters: 1B Jordy John (.290 BA/26 HR/97 RBI/108 R), SS Rick Fargnoli (.305 BA/21 HR/91 RBI/92 R), C Walt Horvath (.302 BA/13 HR/72 RBI), RF Warren Gravois (.295 BA/11 HR/79 RBI/78 R/19 SB), 3B Colin Fairclough (.302 BA/10 HR/72 RBI/74 R/28 SB), All-Star 2B Johnny Fenroy (.268 BA/7 HR/67 RBI) and CF Bobby Keegan (.300 BA/8 HR/53 RBI/52 R/14 SB) in 97 games

06-22-2009, 08:18 PM	#1041
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,867	The Islandian Times March 9, 2004 Ranford Bullish On 2004 RU North Race The Ranford Bulls, skippered by pitching legend Page Satcher, are a complete team with everything needed to win and they do - except for the postseason. Playing in the powerful Ruthlandian Union North with Valmara, Far Mountain and Glasco, the Bulls have compiled splendid 90-64 and 92-62 records in its first two years in the IPA, winding up fourth and second in the standings, only to fall to Glasco and Far Mountain in the opening round of the playoffs. The baseball writers asked Satcher why does he do such a great job in the regular season, but such a poor job in the playoffs. The wise old twirler wryly replied, "Great job... poor job... You guys know I ain't ever had a job... I always played or managed baseball." Then he seriously added, "The playoffs are a different creature. Number one, it's a very short series... a lower-seeded team can often whip a higher seed two-out-of-three... and number two, the talent level is a notch or two above the regular season. Just take San Alejo for example... most people rate them the best team in the IPA... but they haven't won the Pro Cup yet. You know, you guys haven't been picking very well, either. The favored team in your polls have never won the Pro Cup. What do you have to say about the job you guys are doing. I think you are falling down on the prognosticating part of your job." Satcher and his Ranford Bulls are picked to be in the thick of the race again in 2004. In fact, the preseason BNN baseball poll has them ranked first in the RU North and favored to win the pennant. Of all the contenders, the Bulls have the best pitching staff with three solid starters and a strong closer. They also hit very well. Plus, Satcher has signed an outstanding 19-year-old outfielder, Jose Castillo, a home run threat and solid defender. Castillo will take over in left field, hit second in the line-up and give Ranford one of the best outfield trios in the IPA. Best Pitchers: All-Star LHP Chris Bernhoffer (22-10 2.54), LHP Bud Enright (18-9 2.66), Jamie Phillips (10-3 3.05) and closer LHP Tim DeKosky (3-4 1.83) with 8 saves in 33 games. Best Batters: 1B Jordy John (.290 BA/26 HR/97 RBI/108 R), SS Rick Fargnoli (.305 BA/21 HR/91 RBI/92 R), C Walt Horvath (.302 BA/13 HR/72 RBI), RF Warren Gravois (.295 BA/11 HR/79 RBI/78 R/19 SB), 3B Colin Fairclough (.302 BA/10 HR/72 RBI/74 R/28 SB), All-Star 2B Johnny Fenroy (.268 BA/7 HR/67 RBI) and CF Bobby Keegan (.300 BA/8 HR/53 RBI/52 R/14 SB) in 97 games Last edited by Eugene Church; 06-26-2009 at 09:29 PM.