Too much to just excerpt one thing about one player. Just click on the post title below. What would be called the executive summary is below that. I have highlighted a sentence clause in that passage that I am positive has never, e-e-e-e-e-vvvvv-errrrr been written before.
‘07 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Preview
I can’t recall seeing a roster with the same kind of frightening potential, but that often translates to a lot of growing pains. The two college starters in the rotation have their own issues, with Orta still trying to harness his pitches and Varvaro trying to build up endurance while getting his stuff back. Tillman and Orta will have to deal with getting loose in the cold weather, something the others are mostly familiar with. The field otherwise seems fairly even throughout, though any one of them could take off. The bullpen should remain strong, and provides a decent fallback should there be the occasional bad game. I don’t know how much work they’ll see, but it’s a good mix of guys who can provide innings of solid relief and guys who can shut the door immediately if needed. They should help ease in some of the younger pitchers in the rotation.
On the field, there just isn’t that kind of experience. While previous years might have seen a college drafted backstop or middle infielder, the closest thing the T-Rats have to that kind of presence is Dickey in the outfield, coming from three years in college where baseball wasn’t always his focus. Dickey, Hargrove, and maybe Lo are the only ones who have shown some ability to get on without getting a hit, and as a sum they may represents a fairly streaky offense. Threats for power throughout the lineup should help score some runs, but manufacturing one or two in key situations may prove more difficult.
I don’t expect it to be a smooth ride straight to the top with this squad, but I’m fascinated by the idea of how it might turn out, both for the individuals and the whole. I’m really quite jealous of Chris Mehring, who will be able to see the whole season play out from up in the press box.
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