Edham’s team no longer lives in the dark ages. The team that was once the league doormat, is now a powerhouse that came within one game of winning their first world series. The Thunder is basically the same group of guys and for them to return to the big stage it will take the same level of effort and to stay healthy.
Bbartel is no longer "winging" it, and has put together another solid club this season. The big Red machine features Rijo, Fossum, and returning MVP Mitch Gleason. Their defense is solid, and the pitching staff just got that much better with the call up of super rookie Valezquez. If not for the loss of free agent starter, Wally Holt, this team would be even better. Expect them to come on strong and to give Trenton a run for their money. Not in the division race, but when they meet again in the playoffs.
The PawSox, now under ownership of nosi for the 3rd year, are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Trenton and Rochester are both turning into juggernauts. That leaves the PawSox floundering trying to find their identity. Eventually they will have to make a decision…rebuild or start spending. Staying in between is a guarantee for either a third or last place finish.
Some say that Jose has a stealth rebuild going on. That’s partially true. It appears that he is making his defense better while maintaining a good pitching staff focused more on the bullpen. The Cats are going with a four man rotation, but really only two are of good quality. Their FIP will take a hit with the group of pitchers they do have, since defense can only help so much.They won't contend this season, but the Rock Cats have always found a way to land on their feet.
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