The Deuce Droppers are the most dominant team in league history, winning 4 championships in a row from seasons 2 through 5, along with numerous CY Youngs, MVPs, and Gold Gloves. Season 6 was a season to forget. Inuries to key players like former MVP Fernando Armas, and Jim Edmonds hurt the DDs significantly. The DDs were one of the most dominant teams over second half of season 6, narrowly missing the playoffs after a collapse over the last 20 games. The DDs expect season 7 to be a season to remember. The team fully expects to win its fifth title in season 7. Team manger VegasBombers has proclaimed that the DDs will win a title for every for every finger on his left hand.
C – Chris O'Donnell & Dave Valdes (Platoon) - After determining in the offseason that Lou Burns had grown too old, the DD’s picked up 2 potential catchers in the Rule 5 draft. Both men have hit over .300 in the preseason, but shown little power. Whoever has the hot hand will be behind the plate come opening day.
1B – B.C. Bennett & Keith Reid (Platoon) - Keith Reid tried his best to carry the DD’s while Fernando Armas was injured during the first half last season. He hit .294 with 34 HR’s and 119 RBI’s in his first season with the club. A lot is expected from 22 year old B.C. Bennett, and he will get his share of at bats during the season.
2B – Jacque Nixon - Nixon has been one of the best offensive 2B in the
SS – Jimmie Bergman - Although his average dipped a bit last year, Bergman has been Mr. Consistent for the DD’s. His .272, 31 HR, 112 RBI was business as usual last year. He is expected to be a major contributor to the DD’s for many years to come.
3B – Blake Mathews - This is the most unsettled position for the DD’s, but after a strong spring, Mathews will be the starter on opening day. DD management is hoping season 6 was an aberration for Mathews who struggled early, but put up solid numbers after being demoted to AAA. He is looking to return to the average 51 HR’s and 127 RBI that Mathews posted in seasons 4 and 5.
RF – Vin Ibanez - The DD’s leadoff man will again be counted on to deliver a .300 BA, 6 HR, 60 RBI, 25 SB, and 120 R season while setting the table for the DD’s big sticks. At 27 years of age, Ibanez should be reaching his prime.
CF – Jim Edmonds - Armas was not the only injury to hit the DD’s last year as
LF – Jorel Atkins - Atkins has blossomed for the DD’s since becoming their 1st round draft pick in the season 4 draft. Barely missing the 30 / 30 mark last year, it is hoped that season 7 will be his breakout year. Last year’s numbers, .290, 28 HR, 114 RBI, 37 SB, and 131 R’s.
DH – Fernando Armas - The most feared hitter in the Majors, Armas is the 4 time AL MVP and the heart of the DD’s. Armas missed 71 games after needing shoulder surgery for an injury suffered in spring training last year, and as a result the DD’s suffered. Upon his return, Armas put up a .337 BA, 24 HR, 97 RBI, and 13 SB in just 91 games. Armas has made it known this spring that he is back and both the MVP award and World Series Championship will be returning to
SP2 - Chad Sanders - Sanders is a former CY Young winner who won 20 games in season 5. He struggled through season 6 with a 4.81 era and 13 wins. He claims a steady dose of B12 injections will help him return to form in season 7.
SP3 - Russell Spence - Spence struggled through last season posting his first losing season in the majors. Spence has proclaimed that he will accept nothing less than a 20 win season. The DDs success is depends upon Spence returning to form as one of the most dominant pitchers in the league.
SP4 - Nicholas Perry - Perry is another of the DDs 20 game winners. He is a veteran who struggled over the first part of season 6, but was dominant over the second half. Dont be too surprised if Perry wins a CY Young in season, his life long dream.
SP5 - Donald Tanaka - Tanaka is a reliable number 5. Expect another decent season from Tanaka. If he struggles expect recent addition David Johnson to take his spot in the rotation.
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