Edmonton(AP)- For the first time in the existence of the Pepper Baseball
League, the Edmonton Oil Kings find themselves in an unfamiliar
position-first place! The Oil Kings are just a half game ahead of the
Hartford Whalers, who have floundered in their past 10 games. "This is
incredible," stated GM Brian Sculac, "we knew in the second half of last
season that we were going to be a better ball club this season, and so far,
Manager Gary Jones has done a remarkable job with this young bunch, but,
hey, theres a long way to go. Hartford, Deadwood and Montreal are all good
ball clubs. It's gonna be a dogfight to the end." Rumours have been swirling
that GM Sculac is on the lookout for another top notch starting pitcher, and
Tim Salmon and Vladdie Guerrero have been discussed. "Well, I would love to
keep both guys, but only one of them can play in rf. Jose Cruz Jr. is our LF
and Mickey Kelly is solid in Centre." Would he deal Guerrero or Salmon?
"Heck, I'd deal anyone if the price was right!"
--written by Brian Sculac
