by Wineman » Fri Dec 02, 2005 1:58 pm
CHICO (AP) - The Chico Beer Knights made a flurry of late season moves to position themselves for a playoff run. Livan Hernandez, a major disappointment for the Beer Knights, was cut along with Bernie Williams and Kevin Gregg. Matt Wise, Amaury Telemaco, and Willie Bloomquist join the Chico squad which only recently moved into playoff contention.
"We had to make a move to strengthen our pitching staff," asserted Beer Knight manager Jet Wineman. "Hernandez and Gregg were spending way too much time taking advantage of the free beer we provide our players and it was showing not only in their waistlines, but in their ERAs."
Hernandez was disappointed with the move. "I know my record wasn't quite what was expected", complained Hernandez. "But I felt like I was coming out of my fog once the team cut off free beers. Hopefully, I can hook up with a team that provides free beer or food. I'm definitely hungry for a new opportunity."
The first-places Aces have been struggling of late, but manager ChuckUL seemed unconcerned with the Beer Knights latest moves. "I don't think Matt Wise is going to help them hit Santana any better than Livo did."