Friday, June 8, 2018

Montreal Grizzlies early surprises and GM Mike Walter's First Public Announcement

Montreal is off to a surprised start to season as the Grizzlies are plying .500 ball through the teams first 27 games.

Grizzlies Manager Mariano Rivera is pleased with the teams performance in every aspect of the game. Rivera said this following a recent game vs. the Michigan Mammoths. "We played really well tonight. Everything just worked out, from the back to back to back HR's from Santana, Sanchez and Frazier, to the pitching from our bullpen, (Ozuna pitched the 8th and 9th innings for his first save of the season). (Montreal won this contest with a 5-4 final score.)

Other Notes this season:

Montreal Grizz Pitchers Jordan Zimmerman ERA north of 7.08. GM Mike Walter: "I knew this was coming in based off of the horrific season he had a year ago but I didn't realize I'd have to have my team give him at least 8 runs a game just to give Zimm a Win". JZimm is 1-2 on the season so far.

Michael Brantley and Mallex Smith: Both are having great seasons with their batting averages thus  far. Brantley and Smith batting close to .299

The Bullpen:

GM Mike Walter on his bullpen:

"I knew having 3 closers on this roster  could be a good thing as the starters go 6 and then its 7, 8, 9 with Colome, Ozuna and Robertson. The team is doing well when this happens in games that are decided by 3 runs or fewer. Colome has struggled the most thus far but Robertson has embraced his new closing music theme. His music coming into the 9th is nothing like any other closer has had ever in the history of the game. The Song: "Country Roads bring me home" by John Denver is what blares over the speakers at Pea Soup Park and Fans are confused but if it seals the win for the Grizzlies they do not care. Robertson on his early season success and fandom of John Denver.

"I don't know why I love this song but it gets me pumped. I just think on the mound:
Take me home, get the win for Montreal. It works every time thus far and my 4 saves and 0.00 ERA are contributed to this."

Rivera on Robertson: "He's been outstanding thus far. Still early in the season but glad to see our closer having success and closing the door on teams. We need that type of consistency in close games. I'd be out there if I could but I am managing right now and its all good.



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