Welcome to the world of Fat Elvis. Come in, dine, sing, do something. Just don't shoot at the tv's.
Thank you,
The Management
Just a note ...
We're running behind, but all in all, the season is still moving. Most of us are now twelve games, or four series, from the end of the regular season. Unfortunately, that will mean the end of the season for the vast majority.
As the season gets closer to the end, there are a couple of divisions that are really heating up. While the Vernon Division appears to have all but locked up two of the three playoff spots, every team in the Gladys Division is playing under .500 ball At this writing each team still has a mathematical shot at the division title. Is it possible that we could finally have a team finish sub .500 and still walk away with the title? I don't think so. But like last year's Lisa Marie, the winner won't be much above the mediocre line. Maybe just one game or two.
Over in the Young Elvis League, both divisions are hotly contested for either the division titles or the wild card positions. Key series are coming up for several of those teams and it appears to be time to put-up-or-shut-up. Keep your eyes open during the last few weeks, it's going to get really exciting.
Who do you manage like?
Everyone of us tries to emulate a manager or maybe a small collective of managers. Add into that our own unique personalities and you have a plethora of diversion among a small group.
Myself? I consider myself a cross between Whitey Herzog and Tony Larussa. I may not platoon as much as either, but I'm a huge fan of small ball. Move the runners up with crafty base running, bunts, and the old hit-and-run. I prefer the aggressive approach along with quality pitching and sound defense. Normally, that should win ball games. The problem with the Eagles is in the GM department.
In that area I tend to follow the likes of Dan Duquette, Cam Bonifay, and Dean Taylor. Quite honestly, I know what I want, I just don't know how to scope the talent in order to achieve my field managing approach.
Each year I play above my head. The talent is moderate, but the managing wins games. I'm not content to just be average every year. I watch players like Jay Villing, Mike Wilner, and Jay Bohland. They may not realize it, but I'm learning from them. And when I finally put it all together, watch out!
Now, who do you manage like?