Last season was a season to remember for the Pork N Beans. After an inconsistent regular season they stormed through the playoffs beating some of the NL's best teams to win the NL championship. They fell short to hot a Slobs team in the World Series 4 games to 2. This season the PnB's hope to build upon last seasons success with one of the youngest teams in the league.
Projected Line Up:
C - Max Lima - Lima is a young (only 21 years old), talented catcher who was signed midway through last season. He will be pressed into duty as the PnB's starting catcher in his first full season in the league. His defense leaves a lot to be desired, but should be solid at the plate. It remains to be seen if this 21 year old can handle the pressure of catching for one of the top teams in the NL.
Last seasons stats:
AAA - .384 avg, 8 HR, 26 RBI (21 games)
ML - .299 avg, 4 HR, 18 RBI (22 games)
1B - Zoltan Mercedes - At only 24 years old Zoltan solidified his position as one of the leagues top young 1B last season. His bat will be crucial to the success of the PnBs.
Last season stats:
ML - .350 avg, 35 HR, 106 RBI
2B - David Colin - Colin is another young and talented player who is expected to start at 2B in place of last years starter Chin Hui Hernandez. Last season he split time at 2B and OF. He is solid at the plate and in the field.
ML - .285 avg, 24 HR, 80 RBI
SS - Verno Rooney - Rooney is another of the PnB's young and talented players. He had a solid regular season, but struggled in the playoffs.
Last season stats:
ML - .286 avg, 18 HR, 66 RBI, 78 R, 13 SB
3B - Slash Kroeger - Last season was a breakthrough year for this young 23 year old 3B in his second full season in the majors. However, he struggled to get going in the playoffs hitting only .194.
Last season stats:
ML - .280 avg, 23 HR, 90 RBI, 85 R
LF - Harry Delgado - Delgado is one of the few veterans on this team at 29 years of age. He is recognized as one of the top power hitting LFers in the game. He struggled in the post season managing only a .221 avg.
Last season stats:
ML - .272 avg, 36 HR, 119 RBI, 86 R
CF - Pedro Fernandez - Fernandez may be best remembered for his crucial error that cost the PnBs a World Series game. At only 24 years of age he has plenty of time to make up for that error. His regular season numbers dropped off in season 6, but he is expected to return to form for season 7.
Last season stats:
ML - .255 avg, 19 HR, 76 RBI, 93 R, 15 SB
RF - David Guardado - An international signing in season 5. He split time last season in AAA and the majors. Guarardo really came alive in the playoffs, hitting .345 with two HR and 9 RBIs. This is expected to be the 20 year olds first full season the majors. The PnBs expect Guarardo to develop into one of the top hitting RF in the league.
Last season stats:
AAA - .332 avg, 13 HR, 66 RBI, 68 R (66 games)
ML - .292 avg, 5 HR, 27 RBI, 29 R, (56 games)
Bench:
2B/1B/LF - Raymond Neal
C - Vince Fyhrie
IF/OF - Don Vernon
CF/1B - Catfish Crawford
Projected Rotation:
SP1 - Bubba Rose - In his second full season in the majors Rose had a solid season. He was dominate in the post season going 3 - 0 with a 1.91 era. He is expected to improve this season.
Last season stats:
12 - 9, 4.55 era, 132 K's
SP2 - Omar Polonia - Polonia had his best season in the majors last season. He was stellar in the playoffs winning 4 of his 5 starts with a 2.25 era.
Last season stats:
ML - 15 - 9, 3.87 era, 125 K's
SP3 - Michael Ming - Ming started the season in AAA and finished in the majors. He had a decent regular season and a stellar post season going 1 - 0 with a .95 era in 3 starts.
Last season stats:
AAA: 3 - 2, 4.25 era, 41 K's (6 starts)
ML: 9 - 6, 4.45 era, 72 K's (24 starts)
SP4 - R.J. Lunar - Lunar is a veteran who had a solid regular season, but struggled in the post season.
Last season stats:
ML - 13 - 10, 3.98 era, 132 K's
SP5 - Cookie Almanza - Almanza is a recent addition to the PnB's. Last season he played with the Deuce Droppers. This will be his first season as a full time starter in the majors.
Last season stats:
AAA: 1 - 2, 5.25 era, 21 K's
ML: 6 - 2, 4.45 era, 75 K's
Bullpen:
LR - Aaron Ohka
LR - Ted Stark
LR - Max White
Set up - Willard Farley
Set up - Heath O'Brien
Set up - Joey Henderson
Set up - Keith Bynum
Closer - Louis Bunch
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