Maple closes out this season as the teams worst season of all-time in the ABL. We are currently 50-86 and a substantial 29 games out of first place in the TML - Billy Martin Division. However, the future looks very bright in Maple as our farm system is stacked with incredible talent. Maple has been showcasing some of the youth this season with the inclusion of Jesus Ramirez SP, Rob Young SP, Ovidio Montanio MR, Manny Palma, MR, Ju-Wei Yuan MR, John Jones CL, Ronnie Talley 2B, Taro Omori SS, Bill Nelson OF, Brooks Petersen OF and Brad Thomas OF who might have a chance at finishing in the top 3 for ROY in the TML.
Injuries took away any momentum Danny Burris SS had after winning the Gold Glove at SS in the TML. He is scheduled to return just before the season but, likely we will be sent for a rehab stint at AAA Astoria all but ending his 2018 campaign. A few weeks ago, more disappointing news hit Maple as OF Martin Petersen suffered a CEI. In order to shore up the middle infield moving into 2019, Maple acquired SS Archie Sandeson from San Francisco. GM Goldberg said, "SF has been the cream of the crop in our division, maybe he can help us steal some signs...."
The most exciting news comes from our SP rotation in Single A Kingwood. We feel we have an elite staff of up and comers that in the next 3 seasons will be a force in the ABL for years to come. We are speaking of; Ramu Pavi SP, Pedro Perez SP and Jake Robinson SP.
Meanwhile in our International complex where the PS4's are buzzing til midnight, watch out for SP Gabresilassie Cherone (say that 10 times to win a prize!).
So Maple will continue to play hard, slide with passion and HR trot with pride until the end of the season. We will give some valuable play time to some youth to see if they are ready to make the jump to the big leagues. Until then, we await for the Rookie draft and hope that there is a superstar in ready to play in the ABL at our selection!
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