Washington Township Senators 35+

Our pitching situation is, of course, somewhat unsettled, as I am hoping to add one more solid starter to the staff. Honestly, this may or may not happen. However, we have one of the league's top starters in my good friend Frank Rose (R). Frank's career stats can be found here. I expect Frank to take the mound each and every week, probably for 5-6 innings in most cases, and he will probably have the chance to go even deeper later on in the season -- we'll need to get him ready for complete-game action in the playoffs! I have not yet decided if those innings will happen at the beginning or the end of games. A lot of that will depend on what our bullpen looks like. Other pitchers: John Fitgerald (L). Since I haven't seen John throw, tough to say what his workload will be. But we will need to find out, so he can expect to get some innings each week in the early going so we can see where we are with him. Mike Daly (R). Mike threw some innings against us in the Over 30, and he appears to be a solid starter who will do well in this league. He's being looked at as the #2 guy right now, health permitting. He will also get a solid look early so that we know the scoop. Joe Pavlik (L). Joe threw as a Senator a few years ago, but hasn't played since. He is a junkballer with a very nasty curveball, but he'll need to display command, which has been an issue in the past. Still, an "A" curveball is a commodity in this league, and he could do well if he throws strikes. We'll give him a shot to show his stuff early. Ted McKinney (R). Ted is a 1-3 inning set-up or close option. He has a good, hard fastball, -- not a lot of experience on the mound. He will be used situationally, as needed, if needed. Frank Izzi (L). Frank is a guy who faced us for a inning during the Senators first season in the UDVBL Over 30. I believe Mr. Izzi is the hardest thrower I have ever faced, and I have NEVER seen a fastball move on me the way his did. It was downright UGLY! He has had some severe arm problems, though, and we will only use him in CLOSER situations, and then ONLY if he is healthy. He's too good a hitter and outfielder to lose to injury. As you can see, we have a GREAT mix of lefties and righties, so I might certainly use the time-honored major league practice of matching up left vs. left or right vs. right situationally. A manager's dream!