Dissapointing End for Rome but a Bright Future

[Txhorns]

It was a disappointing end to the season for the Rome Generals as they fell to division rival Black Forest in the divisional round of the playoffs.  The Generals were swept in 4 games leading to a complete meltdown from Generals manager txhorns.  The Generals were without star Ahmad Iman and starting pitcher Amulus Merah, who stupidly chased after a mugger before his start, during the series.  The defeat ended a great season for the Generals who ended the regular season with the best record in the IBL at 97-59.

Despite the failures in the playoffs the Generals have a very bright future in front of them.  They return their entire pitching staff which finished second in ERA and first in runs allowed on the year.  Ace Ming Song had his first full year in the majors which saw him post a 17-7 record with a 3.08 ERA.  Generals management expects him to be even better next year.  Immediately after the playoff loss the Generals traded for Zuleide Rainha from Santo Domingo.  With Song, Rainha and Shan-bo Laio the Generals feel that they have the best starting trio in the WBA.

The Generals saw a major youth movement at the plate in 2109. Iman, Gerald Hannah, Bei Zhang, and Ameen bin Habib all experienced their first full year in the majors.  Additionally, top prospects Jay Standish and Yong-u Park got some time with the big club this year.  Both of them will be expected to step up next year with Standish taking over in left field and Park serving as a utility infielder.  The Generals offense struggled at times this year only finishing fifth in the league in runs scored.  Much of this can be attributed to youth but management still was not satisfied so they acquired Pio Seixas in the trade for Rainha.  Seixas will provide the team a much needed lead off bat to set the table for the Iman and Melchor Sarmiento.  The Generals return their entire starting lineup for the 2110 season with the addition of Seixas, giving hope that they will improve on their 2109 numbers.

From here on the offseason should remain pretty quite for the Generals as they have already made the big trade they wanted to fill holes.  Rumor has it that they are looking around for a catcher who can hit though.  Look for the Generals to be one of the best teams in the league in 2110 and to be a prime contender for the WBA championship.

[Huckleberry]

Good article. Now don't forget to make your draft pick. You're on the clock.

[Coop]

Rome is stacked.  The same is true for London, Melbourne and Mumbai.  I'm telling my guys to enjoy this unexpected trip to the Finals; it might be a long time before we make the trip again.