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BORA
BORA (AP) - Is that an Earthquake in Bora
Bora? No, that was just President/CEO Sean Uezu cleaning
house. In an unannounced press conference, Sean told the press,
"I think we need to go 'back to the future.' We have
not forgotten all our loyal fans in Belfast. The team has
such a storied and successful past. I think a good way to
take the step to the next level is to bring back guys who
tasted success."
With wardrums and fireknife dancers going off, in walked Ryu
Nobeoka and Mike Castro. Former ESPN Anchor and current P.R.
Director Dan Patrick made the announcement, "Introducing
Ryu Nobeoka, our new Vice President of Player Personnel and
new manager Mike Castro."
Nobeoka
bowed to the assembled press and through a translator said,
"I'm not promising anything except that I'm going to
try my best. I'd like to thank Mr. Uezu for giving me this
opportunity. I am extremely honored to be a part of this team
again."
Mike
Castro chimed in, "My new boss is just being humble.
This guy will make a difference. Ryu has a special eye for
the game and I'm sure he's going to get me players that will
bring this team back to glory. And you can be sure that if
the players aren't performing I'm going to kick some ass and
put 'em in their place."
Sean
interrupting him, "No chin music during BP, okay Mike?
It's in your contract."
"Hey,
if one of those young punks needs to be brushed back, they
will be brushed back. If it wasn't for this damn tendonitis,
I'd still be pitching for ya Sean. I'm really happy that you
brought me back. I guess you are gonna get those 3 years left
on my contract one way or the other." Mike quipped back.
As
he walked down the podium, Sean was overheard saying, "These
guys have four rings..."
Which
Mike quickly shouted, "...I have six, sir. Bel/Bora has
four..."
"Anyway,
my point is that these guys know how to win. It's as simple
as that. Mikey will definitely get the most out of the guys
we have on the team. And there's good ol' Ryu. Before the
ink on the contract even dried, he started plugging away calling
up teams to see who's available. He's one of the hardest working
guys, not to mention one of the most knowledgeable baseball
guys I know. He doesn't speak English, but he speaks Baseball.
I can't wait for what the future holds."
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