Owner TAVoorhees has been in charge in America's Finest City since Season 1, guiding the San Diego Land Sharks to a Division Title in the NL West that season and three Wild Card playoff berths since then. The club currently sits at 50-49, in third place and 13 games back in the Division but very much alive in the Wild Card race. Ace Nash Hyers pitched well enough in the first half to earn an All-Star nod, and fans are buzzing over this team's postseason chances. Amid all the hubbub, TAVoorhees was gracious enough to sit down with this Gehringer P-D correspondent to talk about Southern California rivalries and relaxation.
The Los Angeles Blue Knights because they have been dominating the division, leaving us to fight for a wild card spot every year (with the exception of Season 1). Av84aal is a great, active owner and is always willing to help out fellow owners, but I do want to catch up to him one of these years!
What is the best and worst part about living/playing in your team's city?
The weather and the women! SD boasts the best of both.
Who is your organization’s most highly anticipated prospect?
Wilbur Booker (C) and Wayne Barber (1B) are both starting as rookies at the MLB level this year. I think both will contend for ROY and have long, productive careers. The organization also has high hopes for Steve Ward (Triple-A RF), and we had a very good draft last year considering we usually pick in the mid-20s.
What one contract/transaction do you wish you could undo and why?
This year, I’m happy to say, there are none.
Which player do you consider your team’s MVP/indispensable?
My entire starting rotation.
Which player is your team’s emotional/veteran leader?
Steve Choate, my Gold Glove winning 2B, who is now attempting to win the award as a CF.
If you could move your franchise to any other city, which one would it be and why?
I love SD and really wouldn’t consider moving the franchise, but I guess if I had to it would be to New Orleans. Just a wonderful city. Gumbo, excellent food, and of course the 3-for-1 beers!!!
If your franchise wins the World Series, how will you celebrate/reward your players?
We’ll either go to New Orleans and get drunk, or hit Vegas for a Jimmy Buffett concert! If it is a sweep, we’ll do both.
What is your team’s mascot and why is it significant?
It is a Land Shark. During the 7th inning stretch he gets the fans going to Jimmy Buffett’s “Fins.” Fins to the left, fins to the right. It very much resembles a Jimmy Buffet concert.
Tell us one thing we do not know about your home stadium.
PETCO Park is painted to reflect our wonderful beaches and to resemble the
color of the Torrey Pines cliffs.
Who is the most overpaid player in your organization?
Who is the most overpaid player in your organization?
Probably Marty Young – a very talented pitcher who just hasn’t put it together in SD.
Who will win your team’s division? Where will you finish?
LA and 2nd. I feel like the 1950s Brooklyn Dodgers, “Wait ‘til next year.” But, I do think with a year of playing these rookies under my belt, our club can catch him next year.
How do you really feel about Detroit FC Dinamo?
Lfkbibanul is a great owner … However, I’m perplexed at how he stockpiles so many great prospects for trade. I’m glad he is in the A.L.!!!
LA and 2nd. I feel like the 1950s Brooklyn Dodgers, “Wait ‘til next year.” But, I do think with a year of playing these rookies under my belt, our club can catch him next year.
How do you really feel about Detroit FC Dinamo?
Lfkbibanul is a great owner … However, I’m perplexed at how he stockpiles so many great prospects for trade. I’m glad he is in the A.L.!!!
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