Jim Rant 2 - SL News Article

Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 11:43:36 -0500
From: jim
To: sl
Subject: SL News Article.

(AP)-Homes Beach, FL
Addressing the informational leak that has rumors swirling about "the DONGS" heavy interest in 9(-1) catcher Joe Mauer projected to be available in the
swing of rounds 2 and 3. GM/Owner/Manager Jim Frank aka "HEAD DONG" answered questions regarding these rumors by saying, "Mauer, Shmauer" but did concede
he has looked over the catching prospect just as he has dozens of other players in the scouting process. "Should Mr. Mauer be available between rounds 2 and
3, there would have to be a lot of other pieces in place for the DONGS to go that route." said the head dong as he was questioned leaving a Holmes Beach
Hooters late last night. "By NO means has a decision been made about rounds 2 and 3 before a single pick has been made" Frank added. Frank was then heard
muttering "Swisher would be a great 2-3 swing DONG" as he hoppped on his Schwinn for the bike ride home from Hooters.
Rumor control and leaks are all part of the wizardry surrounding the weeks leading up to the SL draft (Jan 18, 2009). "The DONGS gm, just fired the first
shot across the bow of any half awake manager of the SL" one anonymous SL owner was overheard saying. Where Mauer will ultimately go in the draft is
anyones guess, but this reporter is here to say, its going to be interesting.