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Tom Ricketts was sitting quietly in his office.
"The Cubs have been a futile effort for 100 years,and just 2 years ago our rivals, the cardinals, won the World Series."
"We have to make a change starting from the top"He thought.
"But who?I got it."He then picked up the phone to inform Jim Hendry he needed a new job.
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Mark Francis was once the "Next Big Thing" in the majors,but sadly his career as a pitcher was derailed by shoulder and back injuries.
"I need a way back in,retirement is not what it's cracked up to be."
Then the phone rang.
"Hello?"
"Is this Mr.Francis?" the voice said.
"Yes.But who is this?"
"Oh sorry,this is Tom Ricketts proud owner of the Chicago Cubs,I'm calling to see if your interested in the GM vacancy."Ricketts said.
"Really? If your serious I will take it."Mark Francis Replied.
"Good you fly out to Chicago tomorrow at 3,see you then."
"Click"
"What have i got myself into?"Francis thought.
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Tell me how I did
Rosters up later.
Difficulty:Will change drastically,as i have not played game in a month or two.
Any feedback would be appreciated.

Current Roster [As of 4/1/2009] [Players in parentheses are injured]
1.Alfonso Soriano CF
2.Ryan Theriot SS
3.Derek Lee 1B
4,Aramis Ramirez 3B
5.Brad Hawpe LF
6.Eric Mint C
7.Orlando Hudson 2B
8.Ryan Doumit RF
9.Pitcher

With DH
1.Alfonso Soriano CF
2.Ryan Theriot SS
3.Derek Lee 1B
4.Aramis Ramirez 3B
5.Eric Mint C
6.Brad Hawpe LF
7.Orlando Hudson 2B
8.Ryan Doumit DH
9.Matt Murton RF


Bench
Morgan Ensberg 3B
Matt Murton LF
Juan Rivera RF
Wes Helms 3B
Doug Mientkiewicz

Starters
1.Jake Peavy
2.Carlos Zambrano
3.Ted Lilly
4.Rich Hill
5.Jason Marquis

Swing Man
Mark Prior

Long Reliever
Franklin Morales

Middle Relievers
Angel Guzman
Zoilo Cardona

Set-Up Men
Kerry Wood
Carlos Marmol

Closer
Micheal Wuertz.
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We will be in "Half-Rebuilding" mode players like Fukudome will be traded as soon as possible.
NEEDED.
Trade Advisor- Prediction,Baseballteen9500, and Power Pros 27
Draft Advisor-Paul McCartney15
Free Agent Scout. AgentP
Agents.
If anyone can think of a different role let me know.Any questions about what each does just ask
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Agents
Paul McCartney15=Ryan Theriot and Alfonso Soriano.
Hambone-Brad Hawpe
Power Pros 27- Rich Hill and Franklin Morales
Baseballteen9500- Eric Mint and Matt Murton
Prediction- Brandon Moss
Tyquain-Orlando Hudson

Looks good. Cubs logs are always interesting. Can I be draft advisor?

EDIT: I'll take Ryan Theriot and Alfonso Soriano for clients.

Opening Day.
Chicago Cubs Vs Milwaukee Brewers.
Cubs
1.Alfonso Soriano LF
2.Ryan Theriot SS
3.Derek Lee 1B
4,Aramis Ramirez 3B
5.Kosuke Fukudome RF
6.Mark DeRosa 2B
7.Henry Blanco C
8.Felix Pie CF
9.Carlos Zambrano P
Brewers
1.Rickie Weeks 2B
2.JJ Hardy SS
3.Ryan Braun LF
4.Prince Fielder 1B
5.Mike Cameron CF
6.Corey Hart RF
7.Bill Hall 3B
8.Jason Kendall C
9.Ben Sheets P

"The Wrigley Massacre"
This was a very high scoring game with a combined 40 Hits!
The Cubs took the lead early with a Derrek Lee 2-Run HR in the 1st.
Prince Fielder Hr in the 2nd to make it close 2-1.
Alfonso Soriano Double with the bases loaded to score 2,Ryan Theriot Singles immediately after that to add 2 more 6-1.
Then in the 3rd Mark DeRosa crushes 2 straight pitches one foul,one fair.7-1
Prince Fielder HR again in the 4th 7-2 Cubs
skip to the 9th Mike Cameron Doubles 1 RBI 10-10.
In the 10th Ryan Braun Singled to make it 1st and 3rd.Prince Fielder Singles to give Brewers 11-10 lead which would remain intact.
WIN Brian Shouse MIL
Save Eric Gagne MIL
Loss Mike Fontenot CHC
HR
Derrek Lee 1
Mark Derosa 1
Prince Fielder 2
Player Of the Game
Prince Fielder.
2HR,3RBI

BoxScore
Cubs
1.Alfonso Soriano LF 1-3 2 RBI [Left game after colliding with fence]
Matt Murton LF 2-3
2.Ryan Theriot SS 4-6 3 RBI
3.Derek Lee 1B 4-6 1 HR 2 RBI
4,Aramis Ramirez 3B 1-6
5.Kosuke Fukudome RF 1-6 RBI
6.Mark DeRosa 2B 4-6 1 HR 2 RBI
7.Henry Blanco C 0-5
8.Felix Pie CF 2-5 RBI
9.Carlos Zambrano P 1-3
Reed Johnson 1-1
Mike Fontenot 0-1

Brewers
1.Rickie Weeks 2B 2-5
PH.Great Scott 1-1
2.JJ Hardy SS 2-6
3.Ryan Braun LF 1-5
PR Craig Counsell 0-0
4.Prince Fielder 1B 4-6 2 HR 3 RBI
5.Mike Cameron CF 2-6 2 2B RBI
6.Corey Hart RF 2-5 RBI
7.Bill Hall 3B 1-5 RBI
8.Jason Kendall C 2-5 RBI
9.Ben Sheets P 1-3
Gabe Kapler 1-2
PITCHING
Brewers
Ben Sheets 5 2/3 IN 1K 15H 10ER
Manny Para 2 1/3 ING 5H
Brian Shouse 2 ING
Eric Gagne 1 ING
CUBS
Carlos Zambrano 7IP 10K 10H 5R
Reed Johnson 1IP 1H 0R
Micheal Wuertz 0IP 5H 5ER
Ryan Dempster 1/3 IP 0H
Angel Guzman 0IP 1H
Scott Erye 2/3 1K 0H
Mike Fontenot 2IP 2H 1R
Micheal Wuertz on game
"I didn't execute any of my pitches today,I couldn't hit one spot Blanco gave,It my fault we lost."

"Cubs make headlines with early season trade"
The Cubs looking for a way to upgrade the bullpen trade Scott Erye to the Red Sox for 2 players.
The Trade looks like this.
Cubs Trade Scott Erye
Red Sox Trade Brando Moss
Javier Lopez.

Moss will replace Cedeno on the MLB roster.
Rich Hill Will be called up to replace Angel Guzman
Javier Lopez will take Erye's spot.

Chicago Cubs [2-1] Vs. Houston Astros [3-1]

Cubs
1.Alfonso Soriano LF
2.Ryan Theriot SS
3.Derek Lee 1B
4.Aramis Ramirez 3B
5.Mark Derosa 3B
6.Reed Johnson RF
7.Henry Blanco C
8.Felix Pie CF
9.Rich Hill P

Astros
1.Hunter Pence RF
2.Mark Loretta 2B
3.Lance Berkman 1B
4.Carlos Lee LF
5.Ty Wigginton 3B
6.Miguel Tejada SS
7.Brad Ausmus C
8.Darin Erstad CF
9.Felipe Paulino P

"Cubs lose on Complete Game by Paulino
The Astros scored first on errors by Felix Pie and Alfonso Soriano.
Alfonso Soriano brings Cubs close with lead off HR 2-1 Astros.
Carlos Lee would answer that back with a solo shot in the 6th,and there would be no offense after that.
3-1 Astros WIN
WIN Felipe Paulino
Loss Rich Hill
HR Alfonso Soriano 1
Carlos Lee 1 [2]

Box Score
Cubs
1.Alfonso Soriano LF 2-4 HR RBI
2.Ryan Theriot SS 2-4 3B
3.Derek Lee 1B 0-4
4.Aramis Ramirez 3B 1-3
5.Mark Derosa 3B 0-3
6.Reed Johnson RF 0-3
7.Henry Blanco C 0-3
8.Felix Pie CF 0-3
9.Rich Hill P 0-2
Brandon Moss P 0-1

Astros
1.Hunter Pence RF 2-4
2.Mark Loretta 2B 1-4
3.Lance Berkman 1B 0-4
4.Carlos Lee LF 1-4 HR RBI
5.Ty Wigginton 3B 2-4 2B RBI
6.Miguel Tejada SS 1-4
7.Brad Ausmus C 1-4
8.Darin Erstad CF 0-4
9.Felipe Paulino P 1-4

Pitching
Astros
Felipe Paulino 9IP 0K 5H

Cubs
Rich Hill 8IP 9H 9K 3R 1ER
Brandon Moss IP 0H 0R
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CUBS LEAGUE LEADERS
Ryan Theriot Hits 10 [Tied with Prince Fielder]
Ted Lilly Strike Outs 11 [2nd Behind Josh Beckett's 13 in 2 starts.]
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"Mr.Francis have you sent out the scouts yet?"
"Yes,Frank I have."
Just then one of the scouts burst in the room.
"Here's what we got so far."the scout said
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Dan Philips
Birth Date 4/4/87
POS 3B
B/T S/L
Philips is an unconventional 3B,he's left handed.
He makes solid contact with the ball and have potential gap power.
He has some quickness,but bad fielding instincts negate this in the field.
Average to below average arm,more suited for 2B.
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Bobby Thompson
Birth Date 1/1/83
Pos SS/2B
B/T L/L
Another unconventional player,left handed.
Makes Solid Contact.
Amazing power ball explodes off his bat.
Doesn't have the fielding ability to play infield more of a DH/Outfield.
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"So how do they look?"the scout replied.
"I will send them to the draft advisor soon."
"RING""RING"
"That must be him now.Hello?"
"Hey,where is the office?I just can't seem to find it."??? said.
"Hey Frank,tell him how to get here i have to go."
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I need a name for the draft advisor Paul McCartney15.

Jules Perez

Is He Hispanic?
Or did his parents just name him that?

He's hispanic.

Chicago Cubs [4-1] @ Pittsburgh Pirates [3-3]
Lineups
1.Alfonso Soriano CF
2.Ryan Theriot SS
3.Derrek Lee 1B
4.Mark DeRosa 2B
5.Matt Murton LF
6.Aramis Ramirez 3B
7.Kosuke Fukudome RF
8.Henry Blanco C
9.Ted Lilly P [2.25 ERA]

Pirates
1.Nate McLouth CF
2.Freddy Sanchez 2B
3.Jason Bay LF
4.Adam LaRoche 1B
5.Xavier Nady RF
6.Jose Bautista 3B
7.Ronny Paulino C
8.Jack Wilson
9.Evan Meek P

"Cubs Lose in Extras"
The Cubs scored in the 8th on a Kosuke Fukudome RBI single.
The Pirates answered back on a Doug Mientkiewicz RBI single in the 9th.
Then in the 10th Ronnie Paulino hit a ground ball to 3rd with to outs.
There was no play at first so he goes home and makes a bad throw.

Win: Damaso Marte
Loss:Reed Johnson

Box Score
Cubs
1.Alfonso Soriano CF 0-4
2.Ryan Theriot SS 1-4
3.Derrek Lee 1B 2-4
4.Mark DeRosa 2B 0-4
5.Matt Murton LF 1-4
6.Aramis Ramirez 3B 1-4 2B
7.Kosuke Fukudome RF 1-4 RBI
8.Henry Blanco C 0-4
9.Ted Lilly P 0-1
Brandon Moss 1-2
Reed Johnson 0-1

Pirates
1.Nate McLouth CF 2-5
2.Freddy Sanchez 2B 3-5
3.Jason Bay LF 1-5
4.Adam LaRoche 1B 1-4
Ryan Doumit 0-1
5.Xavier Nady RF 3-5
6.Jose Bautista 3B 1-4
Chris Duffy 0-1
7.Ronny Paulino C 1-5
8.Jack Wilson 1-3
Luis Rivas
9.Evan Meek P 0-2
Doug Mientkiewicz 1-1

Pitching
Cubs
Ted Lilly 2IP 3H 4K 0R
Javier Lopez 3IP 4H 3K 0R
Brandon Moss 3IP 1H 1K 0R
Ryan Dempster 2/3IP 4H
Micheal Wuertz 1/3IP 0H 0R
Reed Johnson 2/3IP 2H 1K 1R

Pirates
Evan Meek 7 2/3 IP 1K 5H 1R
John Grabow 1 1/3IP 1K 2H
Damaso Marte 1IP

How come you're using fielders on the mound?

What was the score?