Monday, May 12, 2008

Chows to Stand Pat --- For Now

Our team is on the Field.

Last year Chows GM/Owner Brad Sherlag was among the NASBL’s busiest at the end of each Block. This year he has been sitting on the sidelines, watching others make big deals. This sitting out has not been easy for Sherlag.

“We really like our club. Right now we are in last place, but we are in a tough division. Some of the teams ahead of us are going to run into usage problems. We also played well against LCC and Springfield in Block I. I think over time our depth will get us in this thing. Contrary to popular belief on sports talk radio, there will be both players and picks still remaining to acquire after Block II. If we have a better Block, we will be aggressively looking to add a starting pitcher and a corner outfielder. If we are still in the cellar we have chips that can be dealt to improve us for the future.”

Chips that the Chows could be ready to move after Block II to get some horses for this season could include Billy Butler, Josh Fields, Micah Owings and Draft Picks. If the Chows fall out of the race they may look to deal Carlos Pena, Joe Blanton, their bullpen (excluding Marmol and Nathan), and Kelly Johnson.

Asked for his best advice to Chows Fans – Sherlag says “Have patience. Our goal is not, nor will ever be, to be a .500 team that misses the play-offs. My favorite time to trade has always been after Block II. Sure we made a big deal at the end of Block I last season, but we made three deals after Block II. If I am a seller, I have more data on the players coming back. How are they progressing in their career? Do I think they can help us as soon as next year? If I am a buyer, I can feel better about mortgaging a bit of the future after our club has performed for the majority of the season.”

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