Ems Ready For Next Step

[AndyHustle]

2110 OPENING DAY IS HERE, AND EMS THINK TIME IS RIGHT

SEATTLE, WASH; The 2110 version of the Northwest Emerald's are back in town from their spring exhibition schedule and this time around, they believe the time to bring a championship to the Pacific Northwest is now.

"This will be a fun group to watch. We have speed, we have power, we have table-setters. Vets and rooks, we have it all. We have been so close the past two years, but I think there is something special about this team," said slugging second basemen Jason Himes.

After bowing out to the defending WBA champions, the Ems were cautious in their offseason moves. Many speculated they would try to revamp their infield or stockpile another arm into their already loaded pitching staff. Just two weeks into free agency, Northwest struck gold in signing a veteran proven closer in Falco Venema to lock down the backside of the bullpen. Then, with only a few weeks to go until spring training, GM AndyHustle made his final move.  With the team needing another veteran bat, AndyHustle inked a deal with Melbourne to send stud catcher Itri Jela to Seattle in exchange for pitcher Alfred Reeves, Gennarino DaVinci, and a 2nd round pick.

"I felt like our window of opportunity is here. Obviously you have the Dolphins, Toucans, and Jaguars all competing in the same window but it's time for us to take the next step and join the elite ranks of the WBA," said GM AndyHustle.

Is this the year the Emeralds solve the mighty Dolphins? Can they fend off the offensive-juggernaut in Sao Paulo? Their long-awaited championship window is open and they must take advantage of that.