GM Gary Altman starts off the press conference by congratulating Starting Pitcher John "Flipper" Martin and Closer Gary Payne on their election to the 2018 All Star Game. This is Payne's 3rd trip to the mid-summer classic and first with South Carolina. For Martin, this is his 2nd Consecutive Appearance.
Before the game, some roster moves prior to the game, JR Murphy had his contract purchased and will make his ABL debut on Sunday against division rival San Francisco. When Altman was asked why he was brought up with so much time before he was going to be used, his answer was simple. "We wanted to give Murph a little more time to get acclimated to the ABL life style." Murphy was a 4th Rd Pick in 2015 and is 24 years old.
To make room in the rotation and roster for Murphy, Altman designated Jeremy Fisher for assignment and demoted Soto and his league leading 10 wins back to the bullpen. When questioned about Fisher, Altman said that "Fisher is a good pitcher - just not right now!" When it was announced that Soto was being moved back to the bullpen the press corps grumbled. Altman, clearly red faced responded back to the press, "Soto is just 21 years old. While he does have 10 wins, and while he did win 7 of them as a Starter, he's also owner of a 6.47 ERA, WHIP of 1.59 and averaging just over 5 innings per start. Not quite the 20 game winner you're portraying him to be!
Soto, as a reliever was 3-0, with a 2.35 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. Right now he's more suited for the bullpen, to be in a prominent role, and the Bombers are better for it!"
Before storming off, Altman did make one last statement. Clearly agitated with what should have been a nice moment for the Bomber All Stars, Altman pointed his finger at the press and said, "You want a quote, how about this for a quote. South Carolina will win the Billy Martin Division and make the playoffs this October!
To make room in the rotation and roster for Murphy, Altman designated Jeremy Fisher for assignment and demoted Soto and his league leading 10 wins back to the bullpen. When questioned about Fisher, Altman said that "Fisher is a good pitcher - just not right now!" When it was announced that Soto was being moved back to the bullpen the press corps grumbled. Altman, clearly red faced responded back to the press, "Soto is just 21 years old. While he does have 10 wins, and while he did win 7 of them as a Starter, he's also owner of a 6.47 ERA, WHIP of 1.59 and averaging just over 5 innings per start. Not quite the 20 game winner you're portraying him to be!
Soto, as a reliever was 3-0, with a 2.35 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. Right now he's more suited for the bullpen, to be in a prominent role, and the Bombers are better for it!"
Before storming off, Altman did make one last statement. Clearly agitated with what should have been a nice moment for the Bomber All Stars, Altman pointed his finger at the press and said, "You want a quote, how about this for a quote. South Carolina will win the Billy Martin Division and make the playoffs this October!
We have the #1 Bullpen (ERA), #2 Pitching Staff (Runs Against), #3 in Defence (efficiency), and we're 4th in OB, AVG and HR's. The only thing our offense is not doing is scoring enough runs. But that will change. Anderson is headed to a Rookie of the Year Award, Rosas and Woods haven't hit the first half and we're going to correct that either in house or via trade. But we're going to the post season! Write That!"
And with that Altman stormed off.
And with that Altman stormed off.
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