AllKnighter Make Huge Deal, Stock Up Pen August 17, 1999
(AP) Ann Arbor - Yesterday the Ann Arbor AllKnighters finalized
another blockbuster deal. The AllKnighters send a trio of young arms to
Battle Axe for ace reliever Gary DellaVentura and Paul Quantrill. This
deal come on the heals of the acqusition of Jay Buhner. Battle Axe
received great young arms in the form of Mike Baldwin, Dario Veras and
George Eave."
"This is one of thoose rare breed of trades, the kind which really
helps out both teams, " exclamied GM Michael Kennedy, "We receive an
awesome arm in our pen in the form of DellaVentura. We also have the
depth to use a guy with Quantrill's talent in the pen. Teaming these
guys with Dwight Gooden, Ira Colon, Al Thornton and Bill Brandt really
gives one of the better pen's in the league. This also gives us one of
the most well rounded teams in the league."
"This move also helps Battle Axe in their rebuilding process. They
get a guy in Mike (Baldwin) who will be a great compliment to their ace,
Urbina. Veras, the Crazies/AllKnighters all-time saves leader, gives
them a good realiever for years to come and George (Eave) should end up
being a very solid pitcher for them. He really has a great assortment of
pitchers. All of these guys are under 24, " concluded Kennedy.
Coach Buddy Bell was exstatic about the pickups, "Wow, Gooden and
DellaVentura can take care of our late inning situations with Ira and Al
pitching in the middle. This really has become an awesome pen. We have
one of the top 3 or 4 rotations in the PVBL, you mix a very strong and
diverse offense with a solid bench and top it with an excellent bullpen
and you're looking at one of the teams to beat. We are hoping this gives
us an edge in the wildcard race."
AllKNighter Stuff:
With the recent big deals the AllKnighters may be done for the season.
While GM Kennedy may have another deal up his sleeve, it seems unlikely
at this point. With all the moves the AllKnighters have made their team
has become much better without moving any of their young core of
players-call it creative marketing.
New Lineup:
1 2B Eric Young
2 LF Quinten McCraken
3 CF Johnny Damon
4 1B Scott Stahoviak
5 3B Shane Andrews
6 RF Jay Buhner
7 DH Tony Phillips/Jeff Kent
8 SS Ron Choate
9 C Joe Girardi
Rotation:
1 Pedro Martinez
2 Dave Wells
3 Scott Sanders
4 Paul Wilson
5 Mike Walker
LR: Paul Quatntrill, Bill Brandt
MR: Ira Colon, Al Thornton
SU: Gary DellaVentura, Dwight Gooden
No Closer
