Knowing a change was needed, the Flapacamingos Wiffleball Club® took action. Changes in the front office, changes on the field, even changes to the uniform (which will be unveiled Friday by HR Derby participants Al Etter and Ryan Ricci) were made. Etter retired and moved into role of team president & GM. Long-time Flapac Pat Ney retired as well, and will serve as manager for WP16.
With the open roster spots and cap space, Etter went to work, striking deals with high-priced free agents Rob Humes and Kevin Engasser, while also promoting from within, calling up prospects Ryan Lorello and Avisail Bermudez. Two late additions in Ray Reyes and Joe Savarino, could make the difference in the Flapacs contending for the trident, or them being just another team coming up short. “I can truly say we left no stone unturned this offseason”, said Etter, when asked about building the roster. “We believe for the first time in a long time, we truly have the best roster possible, for us”.
It’s been a whirlwind transition for an organization, that recently has been reluctant to change. Returning players include all-star Ryan Ricci, and longtime veteran and team captain, Jake Lambert. Lambert, who will turn 53 this winter, has been working on some adjustments this offseason at the plate. But when asked about it, he only offered the following. “Fundamentals are the crutch for the talentless, and I’m sober and ready to destroy the competition”
- DEPTH
CHART
- Batting
order
- Ricci
- Lambert
- Humes
- Reyes
- Bermudez
- Lorello
- BENCH: Savarino, Engasser
- Rotation
- Engasser
- Ricci
- Reyes
- Lorello
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