For the first time in franchise history, Tucson sits atop the Kirk
division of the PVBL. Riding a 3 game winning streak, Tucson is .5
games ahead of Motor City, losers of 6 straight. Wiht Medina just 1.5
games back, the Kirk division race is one of the tighter ones in the
PVBL.
Tucson has made some trades to strengthen it's future as well.
Sherman Obando, blocked by Tuson's impressive array of talent was send
to division rival Medina. Alex Ochoa, a promising outfielder was sent
along with 2 minor league pitchters, Joe Pennyfeather and Brian
Barber. In return, Tucson recceived Mark Gruzielanek, Jim Koppe, and
the #11 pick in the amatuer draft.
At the moment, it looks like Rondell White will be taking over the
right field job on a permanent basis, with Rich Becker cementing
himself in the center field job by raising his average 45 points since
coming to Tucson. Grudzielanek will take over the full time ss job,
since Lund has really struggled at the plate this season.
