The NL East has many players on the brink of being major superstars,
starting with the Washington Senators. Amaury Telemaco had a mediocre year
last year in a pitching favored era. His ratings would tell you that he
should be a #4 starter or maybe even in the bullpen. Scouts have said that he
has a great arm and enough control over his pitching to keep him in the
rotation, and if he can bring his endurance up a little more he will pitch enough
innings to be a Quality pitcher in the Empire League. I think in a year or so
he will lead the Senators to a decent playoff run a maybe even a title. Being
the successor to Randy Johnson is pretty hard. With a 1,2 punch of Johnson
and Telemaco, Washington does have a shot at Pittsburgh. Telemaco's 2000
prediction: 14-9 2.80 ERA .

Pittsburgh Steal has a great team now and quality production for the
future, with Ryan Christenson leading the team's future. He is a good all around
player that will take over Bichette or Bonds' spot in a few years. He has
enough potential to hit 30 HR's with a batting average of .295. A five
tool player, I think that he will be the next Larry Walker. 2000 Prediction:
4 HR's .335 BA 15 RBI in 175 AB.

New Coach for El Paso
Last year the Burlington Bearcats, now the El Paso Lasso's, have been searching for a new skipper, there are many of them including: Jerry Koosman, Jimy Williams, Ozzie Smith, Tony LaRussa, Joe Torre, Bruce Benedict, and also the White Rat "Whitey Herzog" is rumored to come out of his hole to coach El Paso. The coach is former Cardinals skipper is Whitey Herzog. It was announced September 16, 1999 at 3:47 in the afternoon. " I think that El Paso can climb to the next step during two year tenure, if we do I will stay longer" said Whitey. Owner/GM Tim Zahner is very excited about Herzog, " Whitey is a great coach and an even greater guy, We think that he will lead us to a title.