The Portland All Stars

garysmithey · 12-17-2011, 07:49 AM

Humble Beginnings

Following the conclusion, of the 2010 season it was announced, to cover
costs following the struggling economic climate, that the NL Eastern Division was to be expanded by the introduction of two new teams. The Charlotte Eagles and the Portland All Stars, introduced following years of campaigning for a stadium located in Portland.

"It is a pleasure to introduce both of these new teams to the thrills of the Major League. May they become a fantastic part of the American pastime" said the Commissioner.

It was announced that the All Stars first ever manager would be Cristian Ortiz, a 42 year old manager of some repute in the minor leagues and hailing from Cuba.

"It is an honour to have my name in this clubs history. May we lead the team to glory.

However many are skeptical about the decision to appoint a manager, many believe to be a complete unknown on the baseball circuit.

Similarly the appointment of 34 year old Jim Smith is also considered a major risk, Smith who was once on the fringes of the Boston Red Sox team during the late 1990s and who had to bow out following an injury is pleased to have been given the role.

"My thanks to the owner for giving me this chance"

Tomorrow however is the expansion draft, and it will be something worth watching for the people of Portland. Though many consider the market size small the people in Portland are proud to have a Major League Baseball Team in the city.

garysmithey · 12-17-2011, 09:29 AM

Tommy Hunter

Formerly of the Texas Rangers. His stuff is nothing special but gets the job done.

Scott Kazmir

A veteran of two All Star Games he is considered a headache for opposing hitters.

Matt Maloney

Formerly of the Cincinnati Reds.

Bud Norris

Has experience with the Houston Astros.

Felipie Paulino

Another one from the Houston Astros.

Jeremy Bonderman

Years of experience with the Detroit Tigers.

Carlos Carrasco

Adam Moore

Akinori Iwamura

Alejandro Salazar

Alex Torres

Andy LaRoche

Antonio Quintallilia

Asher Wojciechowski

Bob Duke

Brandon McCarthy

Brandon Parra

Brayan Villareal

Cla Meredith

Cliff Pennington

Dave Miller

Diaguo Semblano

Donovan Tate

87 Prospect In Ml

Ed Holcomb

Fernando Martines

Hank Conger

Jeff Samardzija

Joe Sanders

Juan Francisco

Mark Trumbo

98 Prospect In ML
Michael Taylor

Nolan Reimold

Robert Green

Ruben Tejada

Ryan Kalish

Scott Lewis

Todd Frazier

97 Prospect In ML
Wendell Clark

Wily Aybar

Xavier Thompson

bwburke94 · 12-19-2011, 05:58 PM

Badly-done facegen alert! Also, is this Portland ME or Portland OR?

12-17-2011, 07:49 AM	#1
garysmithey Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2	The Portland All Stars Humble Beginnings Following the conclusion, of the 2010 season it was announced, to cover costs following the struggling economic climate, that the NL Eastern Division was to be expanded by the introduction of two new teams. The Charlotte Eagles and the Portland All Stars, introduced following years of campaigning for a stadium located in Portland. "It is a pleasure to introduce both of these new teams to the thrills of the Major League. May they become a fantastic part of the American pastime" said the Commissioner. It was announced that the All Stars first ever manager would be Cristian Ortiz, a 42 year old manager of some repute in the minor leagues and hailing from Cuba. "It is an honour to have my name in this clubs history. May we lead the team to glory. However many are skeptical about the decision to appoint a manager, many believe to be a complete unknown on the baseball circuit. Similarly the appointment of 34 year old Jim Smith is also considered a major risk, Smith who was once on the fringes of the Boston Red Sox team during the late 1990s and who had to bow out following an injury is pleased to have been given the role. "My thanks to the owner for giving me this chance" Tomorrow however is the expansion draft, and it will be something worth watching for the people of Portland. Though many consider the market size small the people in Portland are proud to have a Major League Baseball Team in the city.

12-17-2011, 09:29 AM	#2
garysmithey Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2	Expansion Draft Tommy Hunter Formerly of the Texas Rangers. His stuff is nothing special but gets the job done. Scott Kazmir A veteran of two All Star Games he is considered a headache for opposing hitters. Matt Maloney Formerly of the Cincinnati Reds. Bud Norris Has experience with the Houston Astros. Felipie Paulino Another one from the Houston Astros. Jeremy Bonderman Years of experience with the Detroit Tigers. Carlos Carrasco Adam Moore Akinori Iwamura Alejandro Salazar Alex Torres Andy LaRoche Antonio Quintallilia Asher Wojciechowski Bob Duke Brandon McCarthy Brandon Parra Brayan Villareal Cla Meredith Cliff Pennington Dave Miller Diaguo Semblano Donovan Tate 87 Prospect In Ml Ed Holcomb Fernando Martines Hank Conger Jeff Samardzija Joe Sanders Juan Francisco Mark Trumbo 98 Prospect In ML Michael Taylor Nolan Reimold Robert Green Ruben Tejada Ryan Kalish Scott Lewis Todd Frazier 97 Prospect In ML Wendell Clark Wily Aybar Xavier Thompson

12-19-2011, 05:58 PM	#3
bwburke94 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belchertown, MA, USA Posts: 4,444	Badly-done facegen alert! Also, is this Portland ME or Portland OR?