Owner swindy10 has also become a major contributor to the coverage of major league baseball, acting as the AL East correspondent for the Gehringer Post-Dispatch. He gave a few moments to this correspondent and discussed the Diablos' prospects for Season 9 and beyond.
Who is your team’s rival and why?
I'd say Augusta, though owner averyk73 may not think so; we're the only two owners who have battled in the AL East since Season 1.
What is the best and worst part about living/playing in your team's city?
I've only been to San Juan once in my life and that was a layover. I wanted a HR hitting ballpark and it has been death to my franchise.
Who is your organization’s most highly anticipated prospect?
SS Lorenzo Perez just reached the bigs and is raking to the tune of a 1.045 OPS and 20 HR already. Next in the pipeline are CF Mike Smith, whom we just called up and who has started strong with a .376 OBP, and Venezuelan international free agent starter Miguel Mercado, who has a blazing fastball and a nasty cutter.
Who is your team’s rival and why?
I'd say Augusta, though owner averyk73 may not think so; we're the only two owners who have battled in the AL East since Season 1.
What is the best and worst part about living/playing in your team's city?
I've only been to San Juan once in my life and that was a layover. I wanted a HR hitting ballpark and it has been death to my franchise.
Who is your organization’s most highly anticipated prospect?
SS Lorenzo Perez just reached the bigs and is raking to the tune of a 1.045 OPS and 20 HR already. Next in the pipeline are CF Mike Smith, whom we just called up and who has started strong with a .376 OBP, and Venezuelan international free agent starter Miguel Mercado, who has a blazing fastball and a nasty cutter.
What one contract/transaction do you wish you could undo and why?
Our entire organizational plan of spending big bucks on the bullpen this last offseason; it killed us.
Which player do you consider your team’s MVP/indispensable?
Recent call-up SS Lorenzo Perez. We gave him a $16 million bonus to sign with us. He's only 21; we really expect big things from him.
Which player is your team’s emotional/veteran leader?
Kennie Munoz, who DHs and catches part time, is our all-time leader in basically every category. Where would we be without him?
If you could move your franchise to any other city, which one would it be and why?
Philadelphia. Their fans are crazy.
Our entire organizational plan of spending big bucks on the bullpen this last offseason; it killed us.
Which player do you consider your team’s MVP/indispensable?
Recent call-up SS Lorenzo Perez. We gave him a $16 million bonus to sign with us. He's only 21; we really expect big things from him.
Which player is your team’s emotional/veteran leader?
Kennie Munoz, who DHs and catches part time, is our all-time leader in basically every category. Where would we be without him?
If you could move your franchise to any other city, which one would it be and why?
Philadelphia. Their fans are crazy.
If your franchise wins the World Series, how will you celebrate/reward your players?
We'll think of something.
What is your team’s mascot and why is it significant?
Slugging Diablos.... we are the Devils of Puerto Rico.
Tell us one thing we do not know about your home stadium.
It sucks for my pitching staff.
It sucks for my pitching staff.
Who is the most overpaid player in your organization?
Pitcher Seth Brower, whose $6 million salary is not worth his 7.01 ERA.
Who will win your team’s division? Where will you finish?
Augusta and 3rd.
Pitcher Seth Brower, whose $6 million salary is not worth his 7.01 ERA.
Who will win your team’s division? Where will you finish?
Augusta and 3rd.
How do you really feel about Detroit FC Dinamo?
Savy.
Savy.
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