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Colonials Pilot Martínez Picked as DEConfs's Best: An outstanding season by the Colonials garnered their manager Carlos Martínez the Delaware Conference Manager of the Year award for 2030. He led New Castle to a 105-57 record this year and a first place finish in the Delaware Conference Colonials Division.

Even so, Martínez seemed less than thrilled. "I don't give a damn about the award," he growled to reporters, "I just want this team to win championships!"

MVConf Best Manager is Ray of the Cavaliers: When Arthur Ray was hired to lead the Norfolk Cavaliers, fans were expecting improvement over the last manager. Today, flanked by team officials, Ray accepted the MarVa Conference Manager of the Year Award, noting the level of passion for the Norfolk Cavaliers.

"The biggest challenge was the fans. I don't know how many times I was asked, if I thought the club was good enough. It was as if they expected failure. It was much easier to win over the ballplayers. Slowly but surely the fans began to believe in us."

Ray led Norfolk to a first place finish in the MarVa Conference Coastal Division. The Cavaliers ended up with a 130-32 record.

Ray is looking forward to the offseason. "We're reviewing our options. You never stand still in baseball. You either get better or worse, 'cause everyone else is out to get your free agents or deal for your prospects. It's going to be a challenge." But the skipper has more than proven he is equal to the task.

Notes: This is the second award in-a-row for Martinez who repeated from last season and the 8th time in a row for Ray. Ray has won the award ever since he took over the Cavaliers in 2023. He has lead the Cavaliers to 5 titles, and an amazing record breaking 130 wins (.802 WPct) this season. He is what legends are made of, that is for sure.