Hops Refuse to Name New Manager

by Frerin Rockear
Caradhras Courier-Journal
Misty Mountain Hops Baseball

MISTY MTN - It was announced today that a new manager had been hired by the Misty Mountain Hops to replace the brutally murdered Smahsh Ehn'Bahsh, but team ownership is declining to actually name the person. "It is our belief that by actually naming the manager we will be creating a situation wherein more crimes will be committed," said team officials. "As a result, our new manager -- recently promoted from the AAA-level Angmar Assassins -- will remain behind a black hood for the time being."

With that, a black-cloaked figure emerged from behind the curtain, sending a shiver skating down the spines of all attending the press conference when it raised an armored fist and let out a piercing cry. This reporter is overcome with glee over this choice from Angmar taking over the team, and feels that anything short of winning will no longer be accepted by the manager. Players responded positively to word of their new coach, although many just stared into the distance, perhaps still lamenting the death of their new coach's legendary predecessor.

Posted at October 21, 2004 10:15 AM | more from Misty Mountain