Catherine Trammell - contributing reporter
Future first ballot Hall of Famer Gregor Lopez has signed on to pitch for his 22nd major league season. There are many who do not even get that many Pro years, let alone Major league seasons. Signing for an astounding $480k, his ratings immediately take a two point drop when he realizes his agent didn't tell him it was with another team, only his second team ever. 21 Seasons in Buffalo and he finds himself pitching, mop-up for a rebuilding franchise. Emotionally he feels like a rookie but his body tells him otherwise. With many claiming he's washed up he's met a younger aspiring country singer in Nashville, his new home for the season. Forget the George Lopez show, this new rom-com, The Perfect Catch the series, is coming to the Hallmark channel. Set your DVRs!
The Gazette photographers caught a photo of Lopez warming up during one of the Spring Training games. Let's hope some of those all-time career marks, like #3 ERA, #1 WHIP, #2 Winning %, & #2 OBP allowed stand the test of a rough inning. This could be the sad end to an otherwise fantastic career.
- 4-time and current back to back NL Fireman of the Year , Ronnie Andrews of the New Orleans Smell is rumored to be demanding new owner SeniorPloppie trade him after being demoted away from the closer role. A 5th Fireman of the Year would tie him with Al Balentien & Jace Sale for most all time and he was looking forward to chasing that record until the previous ownership sold the team.
- After a disappointing second half of the season, post trade to Anaheim; our insider who saw Alan Harris enter a building with big neon signs and no exterior windows, say he is faking the groin injury because he does not want to finish out his contract in Anaheim. His wife is rumored to not be so pleased, pun intended, with the choice of injury either.
- S54 NL Rookie of the Year Nash Washington landed himself on the 60-day DL due to a shoulder sprain. The hopeful in Tacoma are counting on him regaining form and coming back fresher than ever for the rest of his age 26 season!
- What would a rumor season be without hearing of an Atlanta Expo player being close to be ing traded? If we are correct, this deal will surely shake up the AL if not more than that.
- The Gazette has heard no more rumors about a possible Omar Gonzales deal. With his new old team currently 0-4 and bottom of the NL West he might be in for another long season. But it's 4 games in, no need to hit the panic button yet.
- In no surprise the AL North is completely tied up, with every team being 2-2.
- The Chicago Gunslingers are proving they are sticking with the Power plan, and are tied for the lead in HRs with 10; compared to the league average 5.
- With 42 strike outs in 4 games, Montreal is on pace for 1,701 for the season. If they can keep that up, they'll top the previous best, set by Philly in S48 & 49 by a 250 strikeouts. Odds in Vegas are setting the over/under, make sure you hit up your local bookie.
- Rumors say the Commissioner is thinking about calling the season short, giving himself an undefeated record and the NL West title. Without some trades, it's about the only way he wins that title and makes the playoffs.