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Celtic Forever · 07-21-2009, 11:50 AM

Grimside Bullies – Hmm. Well. This is an interesting outfit that hails from the troubled Northside of Big City, funded by (whispers, here) narcotics traffickers and organized crime elements. Coincidentally their history is a murky one best not delved into too deeply. The club is not without its beneficial side, however, many of its stars having served as athletic role models for aspiring youth who otherwise would have had very little to look up to.
Grimside are backed by a lot of cash, and are likely little more than a money-laundering operation to the principals involved. In their amateur days they served as a sort of Harlem Globetrotter-style sidehow for powerful people looking to charm their business partners in distant locales. They are not, for instance, unknown to the public in Western Europe and the Caribbean. How they obtained an invite to Buddy Baker’s FBL is uncertain, but the nasty rumor is that Baker was in debt to one of the owners and waived the franchise fee as means of repayment. What is known is that the City Council themselves funded the construction of Homeboy Field (10,700) with no explanation and no pricetag presented on the public record. Against this background, it perhaps comes as no surprise that Grimside is hated by the ‘haves’ in Big City, and adored by the ‘have-nots’.
On a happier note, Homeboy Field has terrific food – much of it provided by local churches at low cost. A well-balanced hot meal can be obtained for about the cost of a chili dog at Big City Ballpark. The entertainment is also multiculturally first-rate, often featuring well-known rap artists, Latino pop stars and Italian tenors, to illustrate just a few examples.
Yes, much of Grimside is a shady mystery – the luxury boxes do sport bulletproof glass and curtains that are often drawn much of the time – but what is known is that the following Goodfellas will take the field for the start of FBL action (edited May 25th):

Starting rotation:
1.Bling Bling Bermudez Age 38; Crowd-pleasing righty wears his ice on the mound – despite batter protests – and wears his cap backwards. Has good control of his 90 mph fastball.
2.Holy Hale Age 22; former Vegas showgirl only has an 89 mph heater, but is a real workhorse. On off days she usually dances atop the dugout during 7th inning stretches.
3.Dooley McCooley Age 30; left his native Ireland after being jailed numerous times on charges of hooliganism. Can still get his fastball up to 90 mph.
4.Nacho Daddy – Age 30; Bling Bling’s BFF has a staff-best 92 mph blazer, but spotty control. Owns a restaurant named after himself.

Starting Lineup:
2B Unstoppable Bob Age 22; Took over the starting role for good about midway into the campaign. Superb on the basepaths and an ace leadoff man.
RF Dummy Hawhaw Age 34; A mute former comedian who, perhaps not surprisingly, looked to find a career in something else. Good bat control and displays a strong winner’s spirit in his own quiet way.
1B Curtis Cool Age 27; Right-handed batsman so highly regarded that he made former first-bagger stalwart Princess Patsy surplus to requirements. Embodies the Grimside street image – backward cap, Jeri-Curl and loads of cockiness. Kids LOVE him.
SS Slowey Zoe Zamm Age 20; Yes, the youngest regular is also the manager, a testament to her forceful, take-no-prisoners persona. Ironically nicknamed due to her blazing speed. An effortless shortstop talent with good gap power who might emerge as an all-time great if she isn’t careful.
LF Little Red Rider Age 32; Mercenary bat-for-hire (and a pretty good one). She only cares about playing for a winner, and consequently ‘gets around’, heh heh.
CF Nick the Dick Age 23; An absolute prick, but has excellent range and is good on the basepaths.
3B Dumpy Doyle Age 30; A backwoods hick who is out of his element in Northside, but his scrappy play endears him to fans nevertheless. A horrible situational bunter, but has a standout arm.
C April Mae June Age 35; Underachiever who, frankly, doesn’t seem all that concerned about getting better. Very difficult to strike out, but hasn’t done a lot of damage when she does put the ball into play. Average defensively.

07-21-2009, 11:50 AM	#9
Celtic Forever All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 529	Tout the Scout Presents: Fans’ Guide to the FBL Grimside Bullies – Hmm. Well. This is an interesting outfit that hails from the troubled Northside of Big City, funded by (whispers, here) narcotics traffickers and organized crime elements. Coincidentally their history is a murky one best not delved into too deeply. The club is not without its beneficial side, however, many of its stars having served as athletic role models for aspiring youth who otherwise would have had very little to look up to. Grimside are backed by a lot of cash, and are likely little more than a money-laundering operation to the principals involved. In their amateur days they served as a sort of Harlem Globetrotter-style sidehow for powerful people looking to charm their business partners in distant locales. They are not, for instance, unknown to the public in Western Europe and the Caribbean. How they obtained an invite to Buddy Baker’s FBL is uncertain, but the nasty rumor is that Baker was in debt to one of the owners and waived the franchise fee as means of repayment. What is known is that the City Council themselves funded the construction of Homeboy Field (10,700) with no explanation and no pricetag presented on the public record. Against this background, it perhaps comes as no surprise that Grimside is hated by the ‘haves’ in Big City, and adored by the ‘have-nots’. On a happier note, Homeboy Field has terrific food – much of it provided by local churches at low cost. A well-balanced hot meal can be obtained for about the cost of a chili dog at Big City Ballpark. The entertainment is also multiculturally first-rate, often featuring well-known rap artists, Latino pop stars and Italian tenors, to illustrate just a few examples. Yes, much of Grimside is a shady mystery – the luxury boxes do sport bulletproof glass and curtains that are often drawn much of the time – but what is known is that the following Goodfellas will take the field for the start of FBL action (edited May 25th): Starting rotation: 1.Bling Bling Bermudez Age 38; Crowd-pleasing righty wears his ice on the mound – despite batter protests – and wears his cap backwards. Has good control of his 90 mph fastball. 2.Holy Hale Age 22; former Vegas showgirl only has an 89 mph heater, but is a real workhorse. On off days she usually dances atop the dugout during 7th inning stretches. 3.Dooley McCooley Age 30; left his native Ireland after being jailed numerous times on charges of hooliganism. Can still get his fastball up to 90 mph. 4.Nacho Daddy – Age 30; Bling Bling’s BFF has a staff-best 92 mph blazer, but spotty control. Owns a restaurant named after himself. Starting Lineup: 2B Unstoppable Bob Age 22; Took over the starting role for good about midway into the campaign. Superb on the basepaths and an ace leadoff man. RF Dummy Hawhaw Age 34; A mute former comedian who, perhaps not surprisingly, looked to find a career in something else. Good bat control and displays a strong winner’s spirit in his own quiet way. 1B Curtis Cool Age 27; Right-handed batsman so highly regarded that he made former first-bagger stalwart Princess Patsy surplus to requirements. Embodies the Grimside street image – backward cap, Jeri-Curl and loads of cockiness. Kids LOVE him. SS Slowey Zoe Zamm Age 20; Yes, the youngest regular is also the manager, a testament to her forceful, take-no-prisoners persona. Ironically nicknamed due to her blazing speed. An effortless shortstop talent with good gap power who might emerge as an all-time great if she isn’t careful. LF Little Red Rider Age 32; Mercenary bat-for-hire (and a pretty good one). She only cares about playing for a winner, and consequently ‘gets around’, heh heh. CF Nick the Dick Age 23; An absolute prick, but has excellent range and is good on the basepaths. 3B Dumpy Doyle Age 30; A backwoods hick who is out of his element in Northside, but his scrappy play endears him to fans nevertheless. A horrible situational bunter, but has a standout arm. C April Mae June Age 35; Underachiever who, frankly, doesn’t seem all that concerned about getting better. Very difficult to strike out, but hasn’t done a lot of damage when she does put the ball into play. Average defensively.