Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Dealers Take Second Straight
Las Vegas will be wilder than usual tonight as the The Las Vegas Dealers took their 2nd straight Jersey League title, defeating the NL champion Tacoma Sasquatches in 6 games. The Dealers' win was sealed by a fantastic start in game 6 from Kennie Butler, who threw 6 shutout innings on the way to a 4-0 victory. Bronson Irabu had the big hit, a two run bomb in the first inning.
The Dealers trailed the series 1-0 and 2-1 after its heralded starting rotation, including AL Cy Young winner Max White, faltered early. Christopher Lockhart was Sasquatches hero in game 1 with a 2 run bomb in the 10th inning. Jackson MacRae had the big hits for Tacoma in Game 3. Game 4 was a turning point though, as the Dealers tied the series with a 4-3 win in 10 innings. After that, it was all Vegas, as the AL champs won 10-4 in game 5 behind Curtis Graham's 2 HRs and 4-0 in the finale.
Curtis Graham was named the MVP, he went 9-22 with 7 R, 10 RBI, and hit 4 HRs, a double, and a triple, and stole a base.
Some commentators attributed the Dealers victory to taking advantage of Tacoma catcher Jackson MacRae's weak arm. The Dealers stole 12 of 13 bases in the Series, including several key swipes.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Available Franchises--Season 10
The always-competitive Jersey League is recruiting for season 10, and we have several very good teams opening up:
Portland Beavers (AL West, 91-71)
The Beavers have been well run for 9 years by two different owners: wlarson (Year 1-7) and lefty 32 (Year 8-9). The team has finished below .500 only twice and made the playoffs 6 times, including a #5 seed in year 9. The new owner will have a big decision as stud SP Perry Ruth will be a free agent after finishing up a 4 x $11M contract. The team has just $4.6M in salary committed next year so the new owner has tons of flexibility. The minor leagues are deep and healthy, though not loaded with oodles of high-end talent.
Vancouver Titans (AL West, 75-87)
The squad won the division in years 1-4 but has fallen on tough times in a tough division, finishing 4th the last two years. The team should pick about #12 next year. The team picked 10th in season 9 and picked very projectable high school catcher Robb Dixon. The minors have some talent, including two high school pitchers took in rounds 1 & 2 in season 8 who just finished HiA. The Titans spent $18M in training last year which should help develop these guys. The team has $30M committed for salary in season 10, including some real talent such as $6.75M for 6-time all-star RF Louie Hiro and $6.25M for 3B Don Morandini.
San Antonio Stars (NL South, 77-85)
The team has been solidly run, with 7 of 9 winning records but no playoff appearances since year 3. There is some real talent on the mound including young Junior Santiago and veteran George Reagan. Reagan is a great pitcher, and a consistent 230 IP horse, but be warned that he's owed $20M in year 10, 11, and 12. In addition to those two arms, the team also has all-star closer Jon Price, owed $6.3M next year. The team has a total of $57M committed in salary for year 10. The minor leagues are deep, and the team has consistently signed all of its draft picks and is typically active in the IFA market.
Pawtucket T's (AL North, 75-87)
In the "franchise rankings" this team is the #2 team in the AL (!), but the disappointing tonym2583 seemed to quit playing during the second half and the team faltered. It has been a historically successful team, with 4 playoff appearances and was a 94-game winner in year 8. The team has a spectacular #1 pitcher in young all-star Albert Vargas, who should compete for Cy Youngs for many years. The team has $49M on the books for next year, including $9M for Albert Pineda and $7M for 1B Henry Brownson. Young Ken Jennings hit 38 HRs last year. The minor leagues seem well stocked, all key draft picks have been signed recently and back in season 7 the team signed 3 first rounders.
Chicago wind boys (AL East, 74-88)
With a quality owner, the wind boys are ripe for a turnaround! The team has had one winning season in 9 years and after a tough year, should pick 9th in next year's draft. The new owner has a big decision right away which should help decide the direction of the franchise: #1SP Karim DaSilva is a free agent. The team has a light $28M in committed salary for next year, including $6.5M to Silver Slugger LF Esteban Marquez, $6M to SP Banana Baxter, and $5.8M to slugger Brady Bowie. Despite the questionable management, the team has signed its draft picks, including this year's #1, young SP Don Sweeney, and year 8 #1 2B Andy Comer. Year 6 #1 pick Achilles Ramirez was a September call up this year and projects to 86 OVR. Prospect Cory Hayes, a very projectable ML closer, is another example of a good minor league system.
Portland Beavers (AL West, 91-71)
The Beavers have been well run for 9 years by two different owners: wlarson (Year 1-7) and lefty 32 (Year 8-9). The team has finished below .500 only twice and made the playoffs 6 times, including a #5 seed in year 9. The new owner will have a big decision as stud SP Perry Ruth will be a free agent after finishing up a 4 x $11M contract. The team has just $4.6M in salary committed next year so the new owner has tons of flexibility. The minor leagues are deep and healthy, though not loaded with oodles of high-end talent.
Vancouver Titans (AL West, 75-87)
The squad won the division in years 1-4 but has fallen on tough times in a tough division, finishing 4th the last two years. The team should pick about #12 next year. The team picked 10th in season 9 and picked very projectable high school catcher Robb Dixon. The minors have some talent, including two high school pitchers took in rounds 1 & 2 in season 8 who just finished HiA. The Titans spent $18M in training last year which should help develop these guys. The team has $30M committed for salary in season 10, including some real talent such as $6.75M for 6-time all-star RF Louie Hiro and $6.25M for 3B Don Morandini.
San Antonio Stars (NL South, 77-85)
The team has been solidly run, with 7 of 9 winning records but no playoff appearances since year 3. There is some real talent on the mound including young Junior Santiago and veteran George Reagan. Reagan is a great pitcher, and a consistent 230 IP horse, but be warned that he's owed $20M in year 10, 11, and 12. In addition to those two arms, the team also has all-star closer Jon Price, owed $6.3M next year. The team has a total of $57M committed in salary for year 10. The minor leagues are deep, and the team has consistently signed all of its draft picks and is typically active in the IFA market.
Pawtucket T's (AL North, 75-87)
In the "franchise rankings" this team is the #2 team in the AL (!), but the disappointing tonym2583 seemed to quit playing during the second half and the team faltered. It has been a historically successful team, with 4 playoff appearances and was a 94-game winner in year 8. The team has a spectacular #1 pitcher in young all-star Albert Vargas, who should compete for Cy Youngs for many years. The team has $49M on the books for next year, including $9M for Albert Pineda and $7M for 1B Henry Brownson. Young Ken Jennings hit 38 HRs last year. The minor leagues seem well stocked, all key draft picks have been signed recently and back in season 7 the team signed 3 first rounders.
Chicago wind boys (AL East, 74-88)
With a quality owner, the wind boys are ripe for a turnaround! The team has had one winning season in 9 years and after a tough year, should pick 9th in next year's draft. The new owner has a big decision right away which should help decide the direction of the franchise: #1SP Karim DaSilva is a free agent. The team has a light $28M in committed salary for next year, including $6.5M to Silver Slugger LF Esteban Marquez, $6M to SP Banana Baxter, and $5.8M to slugger Brady Bowie. Despite the questionable management, the team has signed its draft picks, including this year's #1, young SP Don Sweeney, and year 8 #1 2B Andy Comer. Year 6 #1 pick Achilles Ramirez was a September call up this year and projects to 86 OVR. Prospect Cory Hayes, a very projectable ML closer, is another example of a good minor league system.
Monday, April 20, 2009
New York Mutuals Team Report
Traded former Rookie of the Year(3), 3 Time All Star(5-6,8) 3 time Silver slugger Award Winner(DH(3), 2nd base(6,8) Bernie Izquierdo to Little Rock Lusty Lucious Lap Dancers for Juan Hernandez(RF), David Castro(P), Charles Blair(2nd baseman).
Acquired All Star (SS) Bennie Acosta(4), Rickey Prince(RF) (AAA All Star (5,7) & Silver slugger Award Winner(7) from Minnesota PeaceFrog for Kiki Beltre(P) (Two time minor league all Star, HiA(4) AAA(8), and Arthur Adams(RF) (Two time minor league all star,LoA(6) AA(8), Three time Silver slugger Award Winner, SS (6) RF (7-8)
Acquired long time minor league player Ken Buck(P) 2 time AAA Allstar(5,7) from Buffalo Beagles for last years 1st round 28th pick overall Teddy Alexander(P)
We have one of the best paid and vetern Infield in the league:::
An outfield that can be one of the Leagues best:::
And a revamped pitching staff:::
C Stan Jackson ($4,300,000) Back-up C/DH Chad Miceli($3,000,250 +$2,500,000 bonus)
1st baseman Vic Perez ($5,800,000) backup Lee Nicholson ( $760,000)
2nd baseman Tomas Flores ( $2,200,000)(out of the league in season (8)
SS Bennie Acosta ( $8,500,000)
3rd baseman Max Bennett ( $8,000,000)
LF Tony Ibarra ($6,000,000 + $4,750,000 bonus)
CF Norm Zito ($6,250,000)
RF (platooned) Rickey Prince ($343,000) Juan Hernandez ($327,000)
DH (2 way platoon) Orlando Castillo ($3,400,000) Karl Shea ($360,000)
Starting Rotation::
Jorge Guzman ($1,400,000)
Jae Chang ($950,000)
Pete Lorraine ($5,000,000)
Ken Buck ($327,000)
Jake Leon ($3,400,000)
Relief Pitching:::
Tony Hara ($2,300,000)
Mo Bradley ($396,000)
Benito Bournigal ($3,500,000)
Paul Hayashi ($2,800,000)
Rafael Ortiz ($1,390,000)
Harpo Sanders ($360,000)
Ivan Valdes ($500,000)
Closer::: Tony Campos ($5,600,000)
Average age:::
Position Players:: 28
Pitchers::::::::::::: 30
Team Overall::::: 29
Rookies on opening day roster:::
Jake Leon(P), Ken Buck(P) ,Juan Hernandez(RF)
Acquired All Star (SS) Bennie Acosta(4), Rickey Prince(RF) (AAA All Star (5,7) & Silver slugger Award Winner(7) from Minnesota PeaceFrog for Kiki Beltre(P) (Two time minor league all Star, HiA(4) AAA(8), and Arthur Adams(RF) (Two time minor league all star,LoA(6) AA(8), Three time Silver slugger Award Winner, SS (6) RF (7-8)
Acquired long time minor league player Ken Buck(P) 2 time AAA Allstar(5,7) from Buffalo Beagles for last years 1st round 28th pick overall Teddy Alexander(P)
We have one of the best paid and vetern Infield in the league:::
An outfield that can be one of the Leagues best:::
And a revamped pitching staff:::
C Stan Jackson ($4,300,000) Back-up C/DH Chad Miceli($3,000,250 +$2,500,000 bonus)
1st baseman Vic Perez ($5,800,000) backup Lee Nicholson ( $760,000)
2nd baseman Tomas Flores ( $2,200,000)(out of the league in season (8)
SS Bennie Acosta ( $8,500,000)
3rd baseman Max Bennett ( $8,000,000)
LF Tony Ibarra ($6,000,000 + $4,750,000 bonus)
CF Norm Zito ($6,250,000)
RF (platooned) Rickey Prince ($343,000) Juan Hernandez ($327,000)
DH (2 way platoon) Orlando Castillo ($3,400,000) Karl Shea ($360,000)
Starting Rotation::
Jorge Guzman ($1,400,000)
Jae Chang ($950,000)
Pete Lorraine ($5,000,000)
Ken Buck ($327,000)
Jake Leon ($3,400,000)
Relief Pitching:::
Tony Hara ($2,300,000)
Mo Bradley ($396,000)
Benito Bournigal ($3,500,000)
Paul Hayashi ($2,800,000)
Rafael Ortiz ($1,390,000)
Harpo Sanders ($360,000)
Ivan Valdes ($500,000)
Closer::: Tony Campos ($5,600,000)
Average age:::
Position Players:: 28
Pitchers::::::::::::: 30
Team Overall::::: 29
Rookies on opening day roster:::
Jake Leon(P), Ken Buck(P) ,Juan Hernandez(RF)
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Scott Leaves Las Vegas
Neil Scott, the winningest pitcher in Dealer history has declined his mutual option and team sources say he will not be offered a multi-year contract, making him a free agent. Scott, an original member of the franchise from its Vancouver days, holds nearly every career pitching mark for the team, and went 102-94 over eight years. He is known as an iron man, with no trips to the DL and over 200 innings in each of his 8 years.
Scott goes out a winner as his 14-9, 3.94 ERA performance over 212 innings was a key part of the Dealers playoff drive in season 8. He rose to the occasion in the post-season and his 20 playoff innings (2-0, 2.25 ERA) helped bring a World Series parade to the Vegas Strip.
The 36-year old Scott had a $5 million option for the year, and was increasingly feeling pushed out by the Dealers younger starting pitchers. Always known as a soft-tosser, Scott's fastball has slowed to a crawl, and his durability may have declined to where he can no longer be counted on for 200 innings. Upon declining his option, Scott demanded a 2-year, $5.2 million contract. Scott's agent Wade Nicholson noted that if Scott "flashed that World Series ring" around the winter meetings he should generate a generous multi-year offer.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Dealers take Vigilantes in Epic Seven Game Series
In a thrilling World Series, the Las Vegas Dealers defeated the favored Helena Vigilantes in 7 games, winning the American League's first ever Fall Classic. The series featured 3 extra inning games, including the 18 inning game 4, which the Dealers won on a 3AM walk-off HR by 3B Tom Justice. Game 7, played in Helena, was the highest scoring game of the series as the Dealers won 10-7 after both starting pitchers failed to make it through 3 full innings. The Dealers were led in the finale by Curtis Graham who homered and knocked in 3 runs, and by 5.1 innings of 1-run relief from young righty Luis Rincon, who was the Dealers Game 1 and Game 5 starter.
To reach the World Series, the AL #5 seed Dealers knocked off Pittsburgh 3 games to 1 in the opening series, #1 seed Kansas City 3-1, and then #2 seed Portland 4-2. Helena, the #1 seed in the NL defeated #4 Buffalo 3-2, and #3 (and defending World Champ) Houston in an epic 7-game NLCS to reach the World Series.
In the minors, Richmond beat Colorado for the AAA crown, Helena beat Boise in AA, Las Vegas took Helena in HiA, Colorado Springs defeated Syracuse in LoA, and Vancouver beat Colorado Springs in Rookie.
To reach the World Series, the AL #5 seed Dealers knocked off Pittsburgh 3 games to 1 in the opening series, #1 seed Kansas City 3-1, and then #2 seed Portland 4-2. Helena, the #1 seed in the NL defeated #4 Buffalo 3-2, and #3 (and defending World Champ) Houston in an epic 7-game NLCS to reach the World Series.
In the minors, Richmond beat Colorado for the AAA crown, Helena beat Boise in AA, Las Vegas took Helena in HiA, Colorado Springs defeated Syracuse in LoA, and Vancouver beat Colorado Springs in Rookie.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Potentially Available Franchises for Season 9
Los Angeles Kingz
This is a once-proud franchise that has fallen on harder times, but is ripe for a rebound. The Kings (then known as the Santa Cruz Redwood) won four straight division titles, but by season 8 had faded to 63 wins. The team has the 6th draft pick this year and signed the fifth overall draft pick last year, the sweet CF prospect Walter Charles. The team has $63.5 million of payroll committed next year, including to stud SS Rafael Borbon and big RF Omar Torcato.
New York Bums The Bums won a disappointing 73 games in season 8 and have the 11th draft pick. The team isn't too far from competing, it had won 90 games in season 7. $49 million in salary is committed for next year, with $7M to big LF Esteban Marquez. Key prospects to build around are two former first rounders: 20-year old Achilles Ramirez, who finished the year in AA and 18-year old Andy Comer who finished the year in LoA.
Tampa Bay Orphans
The Orphans won 72 games last year and have been a perennial 3rd or 4th place team in the AL South. They will have the 9th spot in the draft. Last year they signed Jody Washington with the #6 overall pick. Salary committments aren't bad at all, with no player making more than Kirby Pote's $4.9 million.
New Orleans Bagg-pipes revenge TEAM TAKEN
Grab this squad and have the #2 pick in next year's draft! This is a franchise in need of a high-quality owner that will stick with it, and it is very ripe for a big turnaround--only has $19 million in payroll committed for next year. Last year's owner didn't do much, but he did sign four first round draft picks including the #1 overall Glenn Benson, a SS who projects to a 93! Properly run, this could turn into a very successful dynasty in 3-4 years.
Durham Associates TEAM TAKEN
The associates had a respectable 80 win season last year and have been a historically successful franchise with 6 first place finishes and 2 second place finishes in the NL East. This team has an older core and the new owner will have the choice of resigning some FAs to make one more run or rebuilding. This includes (owed $10.5M this year, team option next year) Gabe Lemke, still a great SP who won 15 games last year and Vin Wengert who is owed $9.5M this year with a mutual option next year. Two other key pieces may be let go: Travis Sandberg is a free agent this year, and Wes Hornsby has a mutual option for the new owner to decide on.
Boston Royal Rooters TEAM TAKEN
This is a storied Jersey League franchise that has mostly been managed by stalwart owner themehl. The Royal Rooters won 87 games in year 8, missing the playoffs for the first time in 5 years. The team is led by allstars 2B Bernie Izquierdo and 3B Max Bennett and has about $44 million in payroll committed next year. This squad shouldn't need much of a turnaround.
Kansas City Rumpshakers TEAM TAKEN
Another great franchise available, as owner dwilli91 departs after 8 very successful seasons. The Rumpshakers won 99 games this year and have been in the playoffs all but one year. The squad has $61 million in payroll committed for next year, including to 29-year old Jersey League all-time wins leader Blaine Prince. Can he make 300? This is a great franchise, hard to believe it has come open.
This is a once-proud franchise that has fallen on harder times, but is ripe for a rebound. The Kings (then known as the Santa Cruz Redwood) won four straight division titles, but by season 8 had faded to 63 wins. The team has the 6th draft pick this year and signed the fifth overall draft pick last year, the sweet CF prospect Walter Charles. The team has $63.5 million of payroll committed next year, including to stud SS Rafael Borbon and big RF Omar Torcato.
New York Bums The Bums won a disappointing 73 games in season 8 and have the 11th draft pick. The team isn't too far from competing, it had won 90 games in season 7. $49 million in salary is committed for next year, with $7M to big LF Esteban Marquez. Key prospects to build around are two former first rounders: 20-year old Achilles Ramirez, who finished the year in AA and 18-year old Andy Comer who finished the year in LoA.
Tampa Bay Orphans
The Orphans won 72 games last year and have been a perennial 3rd or 4th place team in the AL South. They will have the 9th spot in the draft. Last year they signed Jody Washington with the #6 overall pick. Salary committments aren't bad at all, with no player making more than Kirby Pote's $4.9 million.
New Orleans Bagg-pipes revenge TEAM TAKEN
Grab this squad and have the #2 pick in next year's draft! This is a franchise in need of a high-quality owner that will stick with it, and it is very ripe for a big turnaround--only has $19 million in payroll committed for next year. Last year's owner didn't do much, but he did sign four first round draft picks including the #1 overall Glenn Benson, a SS who projects to a 93! Properly run, this could turn into a very successful dynasty in 3-4 years.
Durham Associates TEAM TAKEN
The associates had a respectable 80 win season last year and have been a historically successful franchise with 6 first place finishes and 2 second place finishes in the NL East. This team has an older core and the new owner will have the choice of resigning some FAs to make one more run or rebuilding. This includes (owed $10.5M this year, team option next year) Gabe Lemke, still a great SP who won 15 games last year and Vin Wengert who is owed $9.5M this year with a mutual option next year. Two other key pieces may be let go: Travis Sandberg is a free agent this year, and Wes Hornsby has a mutual option for the new owner to decide on.
Boston Royal Rooters TEAM TAKEN
This is a storied Jersey League franchise that has mostly been managed by stalwart owner themehl. The Royal Rooters won 87 games in year 8, missing the playoffs for the first time in 5 years. The team is led by allstars 2B Bernie Izquierdo and 3B Max Bennett and has about $44 million in payroll committed next year. This squad shouldn't need much of a turnaround.
Kansas City Rumpshakers TEAM TAKEN
Another great franchise available, as owner dwilli91 departs after 8 very successful seasons. The Rumpshakers won 99 games this year and have been in the playoffs all but one year. The squad has $61 million in payroll committed for next year, including to 29-year old Jersey League all-time wins leader Blaine Prince. Can he make 300? This is a great franchise, hard to believe it has come open.
Friday, February 27, 2009
National League Playoff Race Heats Up, Stars Still in the Mix
SAN ANTONIO (February 27, 2009) - With the regular season almost seventy five percent complete, there are several close playoff races in the National League (NL) this year in Jersey League Baseball. The local San Antonio Stars are slap dab in the middle of two of these races, both the NL South Divisional race and the NL Wildcard race.
In the NL South, the Houston We Have a Problem lead the division with a record of 73-47 (.608) with the Stars 3 games back at 70-50 (.583).
Houston, the reining World Series champions, is led by slugging right fielder Bernie Gongora. Gongora, who currently is the Major League home run leader with 67, has 20 more than American League leader Tony Beimel's 47 home runs.
The Stars, led by starting pitcher George Reagan, still have one 3 game series with the "We Have a Problem" in Houston and both teams have 42 games remaining for the season. If the Stars are going to make up their 3 game deficit on Houston then Reagan, who is 8-0 with a 2.02 Earned Run Average in his last 11 games, will need to continue pitching as he has the last 2 months.
The National League has two Wildcard teams who make the playoffs, along with the four Divisional winners. The loser of the NL South pennant will still be in the middle of the NL Wildcard race. Currently, the Stars would have one of the two Wildcard spots. The Tucson Hohokams have a 1 game lead over the Stars for the first Wildcard spot. San Antonio has a 3 game lead over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, their closest Wildcard competitor, for the second Wildcard spot. The Stars and the Sky Sox are currently playing an important three game series, which is their last meeting of the season. The Stars won the first game of the series and lead it 1-0. The Sky Sox, losers of 9 in a row, need to turn it around if they want to get back into the Wildcard Race.
Also in the running for a Wildcard spot are the Durham Associates (7 games behind the Stars), the Minnesota PeaceFrog (11 games behind the Stars), and the Trenton Patriots (12 games behind the Stars). The Associates have won nine of their last ten games and are moving up in the standings while the PeaceFrog are 5-5 and the Patriots are 4-6 in their last ten games. The Stars have three home games left with Durham, four games left at Minnesota, and 3 home games remaining with Trenton.
The Stars are playing in their first season in San Antonio, having moved from Richmond at the end of last season. They had played the previous six seasons in Richmond, making the playoffs twice while there. The Stars franchise also played their first season as the St. Louis Ramming Blue Cardinals. They are trying to get back to the playoffs after a five year absence, and certainly control their own destiny at this point of the season.
In the NL South, the Houston We Have a Problem lead the division with a record of 73-47 (.608) with the Stars 3 games back at 70-50 (.583).
Houston, the reining World Series champions, is led by slugging right fielder Bernie Gongora. Gongora, who currently is the Major League home run leader with 67, has 20 more than American League leader Tony Beimel's 47 home runs.
The Stars, led by starting pitcher George Reagan, still have one 3 game series with the "We Have a Problem" in Houston and both teams have 42 games remaining for the season. If the Stars are going to make up their 3 game deficit on Houston then Reagan, who is 8-0 with a 2.02 Earned Run Average in his last 11 games, will need to continue pitching as he has the last 2 months.
The National League has two Wildcard teams who make the playoffs, along with the four Divisional winners. The loser of the NL South pennant will still be in the middle of the NL Wildcard race. Currently, the Stars would have one of the two Wildcard spots. The Tucson Hohokams have a 1 game lead over the Stars for the first Wildcard spot. San Antonio has a 3 game lead over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, their closest Wildcard competitor, for the second Wildcard spot. The Stars and the Sky Sox are currently playing an important three game series, which is their last meeting of the season. The Stars won the first game of the series and lead it 1-0. The Sky Sox, losers of 9 in a row, need to turn it around if they want to get back into the Wildcard Race.
Also in the running for a Wildcard spot are the Durham Associates (7 games behind the Stars), the Minnesota PeaceFrog (11 games behind the Stars), and the Trenton Patriots (12 games behind the Stars). The Associates have won nine of their last ten games and are moving up in the standings while the PeaceFrog are 5-5 and the Patriots are 4-6 in their last ten games. The Stars have three home games left with Durham, four games left at Minnesota, and 3 home games remaining with Trenton.
The Stars are playing in their first season in San Antonio, having moved from Richmond at the end of last season. They had played the previous six seasons in Richmond, making the playoffs twice while there. The Stars franchise also played their first season as the St. Louis Ramming Blue Cardinals. They are trying to get back to the playoffs after a five year absence, and certainly control their own destiny at this point of the season.
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