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Fantasy Skipper · 08-10-2025, 12:36 AM

Our Colorado Rockies are back home for a brief home stand after a brutal road trip, looking for any glimmer of hope as the season winds down. The team's record stands at 56-75, a stark contrast to the initial optimism of the expansion season.

The Pressure Mounts
August has been a month to forget for the Rockies. After a strong finish to July the team's momentum completely evaporated, yielding a disheartening 7-19 record for the month. Sweeps by the Phillies, tough losses to the Dodgers, and a series split with the Mets that included two walk-off defeats have exposed the raw edge of this expansion club.

A Familiar Face: Thorne Reconnects with Rebecca Wilson
Amidst the chaos of the team's August woes, Caleb Thorne, ever the dedicated and often solitary GM, found himself working late at Mile High Stadium, reviewing scouting reports for the upcoming series. His concentration was broken by a polite knock on his office door.

Standing there was a young woman, holding a rolled-up set of architectural plans. "Excuse me, Mr. Thorne? I hope I'm not disturbing you. I'm Rebecca Wilson, from the stadium design team. We're finalizing some last minute structural details, and I noticed your light was on."

Thorne, initially distracted and his mind still on player statistics, offered a polite but somewhat blank look. "Ms. Wilson, I apologize, I don't believe we've formally met. Caleb Thorne, General Manager." He extended his hand.

Rebecca smiled, a hint of amusement in her eyes. "Oh, we have, Mr. Thorne. It was late, much like tonight, early in the season. You were poring over the initial stadium plans in the old Sterling Holdings offices, specifically a ventilation system diagram. I was there with the architectural team, struggling with a structural beam issue. You actually offered a surprisingly insightful suggestion about load distribution that helped us."

Thorne paused, a flicker of recognition crossing his face as he remembered the long nights of meticulous planning, when every detail of the new stadium was consuming everyone's focus. He had been so immersed, so singular in his pursuit of perfection, that the face of a collaborator had faded into the background amidst the blueprints.

"Ah, yes," he said, a faint, almost embarrassed smile appearing. "The...the tensile strength calculations. My apologies, Ms. Wilson. It's been a whirlwind."

Rebecca waved a hand dismissively. "No need to apologize. I just thought it was rather memorable. You certainly have a keen eye for detail, even beyond baseball."

Their conversation, initially awkward, quickly flowed. Rebecca began to update him on the stadium's progress delving into the intricacies of it's design, the subtle nuances of its construction that would enhance the fan experience, and the challenges of building a state-of-the-art facility at altitude. Thorne, in turn, found himself drawn into her passion for the architecture that would house his team. This time, he saw not just the blueprints, but the bright, focused mind behind them. This unexpected reconnection, born from shared dedication to the Rockies' physical home, hinted at a burgeoning personal connection that would extend beyond the stadium's steel and concrete.

Media Insight
"Mile High Mike" O'Connell, Denver Sports Radio
"Well, well, well, what do we have here? Our quiet GM, Caleb Thorne, is apparently having late-nigh meetings at the ballpark with an architect! Now, I heard a whisper that it's a young architect of the female persuasion, a Ms. Rebecca Wilson. Apparently, Thorne didn't even remember meeting her before! Classic egghead, head in the stats, can't remember a face! But hey, maybe she can help him build something better than this August record! All I'm saying is, every great team needs a strong foundation, both on the field and, uh, off it. Keep your eyes peeled, folks, this is getting interesting!"

08-10-2025, 12:36 AM	#60
Fantasy Skipper Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2025 Posts: 112	Caleb Thorne -- Personal Story Our Colorado Rockies are back home for a brief home stand after a brutal road trip, looking for any glimmer of hope as the season winds down. The team's record stands at 56-75, a stark contrast to the initial optimism of the expansion season. The Pressure Mounts August has been a month to forget for the Rockies. After a strong finish to July the team's momentum completely evaporated, yielding a disheartening 7-19 record for the month. Sweeps by the Phillies, tough losses to the Dodgers, and a series split with the Mets that included two walk-off defeats have exposed the raw edge of this expansion club. A Familiar Face: Thorne Reconnects with Rebecca Wilson Amidst the chaos of the team's August woes, Caleb Thorne, ever the dedicated and often solitary GM, found himself working late at Mile High Stadium, reviewing scouting reports for the upcoming series. His concentration was broken by a polite knock on his office door. Standing there was a young woman, holding a rolled-up set of architectural plans. "Excuse me, Mr. Thorne? I hope I'm not disturbing you. I'm Rebecca Wilson, from the stadium design team. We're finalizing some last minute structural details, and I noticed your light was on." Thorne, initially distracted and his mind still on player statistics, offered a polite but somewhat blank look. "Ms. Wilson, I apologize, I don't believe we've formally met. Caleb Thorne, General Manager." He extended his hand. Rebecca smiled, a hint of amusement in her eyes. "Oh, we have, Mr. Thorne. It was late, much like tonight, early in the season. You were poring over the initial stadium plans in the old Sterling Holdings offices, specifically a ventilation system diagram. I was there with the architectural team, struggling with a structural beam issue. You actually offered a surprisingly insightful suggestion about load distribution that helped us." Thorne paused, a flicker of recognition crossing his face as he remembered the long nights of meticulous planning, when every detail of the new stadium was consuming everyone's focus. He had been so immersed, so singular in his pursuit of perfection, that the face of a collaborator had faded into the background amidst the blueprints. "Ah, yes," he said, a faint, almost embarrassed smile appearing. "The...the tensile strength calculations. My apologies, Ms. Wilson. It's been a whirlwind." Rebecca waved a hand dismissively. "No need to apologize. I just thought it was rather memorable. You certainly have a keen eye for detail, even beyond baseball." Their conversation, initially awkward, quickly flowed. Rebecca began to update him on the stadium's progress delving into the intricacies of it's design, the subtle nuances of its construction that would enhance the fan experience, and the challenges of building a state-of-the-art facility at altitude. Thorne, in turn, found himself drawn into her passion for the architecture that would house his team. This time, he saw not just the blueprints, but the bright, focused mind behind them. This unexpected reconnection, born from shared dedication to the Rockies' physical home, hinted at a burgeoning personal connection that would extend beyond the stadium's steel and concrete. Media Insight "Mile High Mike" O'Connell, Denver Sports Radio "Well, well, well, what do we have here? Our quiet GM, Caleb Thorne, is apparently having late-nigh meetings at the ballpark with an architect! Now, I heard a whisper that it's a young architect of the female persuasion, a Ms. Rebecca Wilson. Apparently, Thorne didn't even remember meeting her before! Classic egghead, head in the stats, can't remember a face! But hey, maybe she can help him build something better than this August record! All I'm saying is, every great team needs a strong foundation, both on the field and, uh, off it. Keep your eyes peeled, folks, this is getting interesting!"