by Francis Ferry, NLN baseball beat writer June 2, 2042: Asheville, North Carolina – One typically sees teams mix their draft classes up – outfield-infield-pitchers, throw a catcher in there, college or high school, until a more or less balance class is achieved – tilted one direction or the other, based on need. Take Aurora […]
January… 2042 The Blue Orchid – Aurora, Colorado The woman in the maroon dress moved with purpose, heels tapping against the polished floor as she stepped away from the bar. She carried herself with the ease of someone used to being in control, her movements smooth, calculated. She slid into the booth across from the […]
After an entire season of Hartford baseball without a single word to the public from the newly appointed General Manager, Tys Verhey-Henke, he finally accepted a press conference. Although the absence of a GM’s public presence usually leads to a decline in fan interest, this was not the case in Hartford this past year. After […]
Steve Hott: The Fireman Who Refuses to Let the Sandgnats Cool Off If there’s one thing Steve Hott is known for—besides his fiery personality—it’s his ability to put out fires and keep his team on track no matter the odds. That’s why fans, players, and rivals alike have dubbed him “The Fireman.” But where did the nickname […]
“Layla, it, literally, does not appear physically possible, despite countless valiant attempts.” Dad meant well, and he was right at the time. But you had to go and up end physics, you little hag. She toed the rubber on the beaten mound. Nine innings of work had already eroded the sand and clay of the […]
January… 2042 The Blue Orchid – Aurora, Colorado The Blue Orchid sat on a quiet stretch of road just outside downtown Aurora. The club was the kind of place that didn’t need neon to announce itself. The sign out front was simple; an elegant blue flower etched atop a black panel, simple yellow lettering, just […]
The 2042 Palm Springs Codgers will have a distinctly new look from the 2041 team. The team moved on from the veteran core at the trade deadline and focused on acquiring young talent and draft picks to remake the roster in search of a core to build around. Today we look at the pitchers who […]
The 2042 Palm Springs Codgers will have a distinctly new look from the 2041 team. The team moved on from the veteran core at the trade deadline and focused on acquiring young talent and draft picks to remake the roster in search of a core to build around. Today we look at the position players […]
Entering the 2041 season the Palm Springs Codgers were riding high. GM Rob Sullivan had assembled a playoff caliber team through aggressive trading and a few free agent signings. Sure, they lost in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, but spirits were high as it was their first playoff appearance in a decade. At […]
December… 2041 Asheville, North Carolina Police Department Headquarters Precinct Interrogation Room #2 The room was small, the kind designed to make men sweat. Much smaller than the one we grilled Sanford in. A cheap fluorescent overhead light buzzed softly, casting sharp shadows over the scuffed metal table. The walls, gray and bare concrete stones, made […]
