The Hartford Whalers and Anchorage Abominations have chosen Sterling
Hitchcock and Lance Johnson, respectively. 6 teams have not yet chosen and
a wealth of talent remains. For instance, the clock continues to tick on
the future of Binghamton's Troy Percival, New Diggen's Alan Watson and most
notably, Deadwood's Roberto Alomar and Phoenix's Andres Galarraga.
Although Deadwood Owner Philip Raisor remains optimistic that the injured
second baseman will remain with the club it is highly unlikely. For teams
trying to build and knowing that Alomar *will* return soon enough, it would
be ludicrous to think that he will not be selected with one of the 6
remaining picks whether they intend on keeping him or not such a commodity
would be difficult to pass up for many.
The following teams are left to pick...Richmond, Tampa Bay, Kamloops,
Medina, Battle Axe and Duluth.
The following teams have not lost an FA yet...Binghamton, Galena, New
Diggens, Vero Beach, Punxatawney and Phoenix. Washington and Motor City
are safe from further torture.
Look for primarily pitching to disappear from the above victims' rosters
and for Tampa Bay to participate despite opting out last season.
Look for Medina to go after some pitching, especially Troy Percival or Alan
Watson if still available.
Look for Tampa Bay, possibly, to be the club to "risk" it on Roberto
Alomar.
Look for Richmond or Battle Axe to snag The Big Cat.
How exciting the offseason is. Cannot wait until trading begins...not that
WE plan on doing much but watching will be interesting.
