Foxburr welcomed in Minas Morgul

The Slayers entered the offseason seeking a young offensive player to help shore up one of the worst offenses in the SGCBL. The team had put their young SP on the trade block, each raved over by league scouts. However, the team found another combination that served them well. The team sent SP Nosethrottler, a fine looking veteran pitcher, and good young reliever Trollhead in exchange for Foxburr.

"It is a gamble, but we had to do something. Young hitters that are already developed don't hit the trading block that often, and Foxburr has all the offensive tools to help us. He'll hit for an average, get on base and can provide some power." K.L. spoke.

Foxburr will likely play at 3B, although his defense is easily his worst aspect. However, the team has toyed with the idea of using some of their development points on his glove to help it out. This will let Elvywyn go back to 1B and could mark the end of a disappointing time with the team for 1B Driderwalker.

Trading Nosethrottler also means the Denema Earora will be placed in the starting rotation in all likelihood. This also means she'll probably get the increase in her control.

"Excellent." Galealbo Elvawen commented, "Just what we need, someone who can help Tanta [Chubb] hold up the middle of the lineup or put someone for her to drive in. I'm more than pleased to see Foxburr playing for us."

The Slayers had considered remodeling their home park to be more pitcher friendly, however those thoughts may be put on hold for a year to see how the offense can do with Foxburr and any free agency acquisitions the team may pick up.

The Slayers are not expected to remove their top pitching prospects currently on the block from the trading block as they want to stay open to acquiring another high quality young hitter.

Posted at February 7, 2005 02:50 PM | more from Minas Morgul