Chows Still Trying to Get a Bat

Illinois Times -- Rumor Report

GM/Owner Brad Sherlag is again in talks with other GMs to shore up his offense. He made some inquiries earlier in the off-season to try to get an impact bat for the Chows 2nd round pick. Sherlag is now sweetening the pot and adding a starting pitcher to the mix. Anonymous sources close to the GM are saying the pitcher is Blanton. Since the Chows are still in the market for a DH, this may be enough to get a deal done. If the Chows are unable to complete a deal - look for them to nab their DH in either the first or second round.

EDITORS NOTE: The Illinois Times realizes that these "leaks" are intentional. We know that the Illinois front office is using us as a tool to drum up interest and urgency from other NASBL GMs. However, this is the type of payback article that allows the Times to scoop other local newspapers when deals are consummated. For example, the St Albans Messenger has yet to report on the blockbuster deal that netted the local Cannibals a 6th.