GM Goldberg looking to shop 18 game winner SP...

<OK Citizen>

GM Goldberg said last night, "I’m looking to make a few other moves prior to the trading deadline".

Everyone is contacting us about available SP.  I understand there is a shortage in the league of quality SP so, the following player may interest those teams trying to land one before the trade deadline. 

SP Jose Orozco is available.  See my commentary on him below:

He was an 18 game winner last year for our playoff OKC team.  He is due to come off the DL either at the end of the season or at a minimum be ready to pitch in the new season. 

He could benefit a playoff contender and/or a team looking to add a SP to their rotation next year and beyond.

He is young at 25 and coming of an injury.  He is good enough to be a #2 and definitely a strong #3 in the rotation for some teams.

He throws 4 pitches and has good stamina.  2 of the past 3 seasons he started 30+ games and throw 200+ IP with a sub par 3.00 ERA and WHIP around 1.30.  6’-2”, 212 lbs and bench presses 285.3 lbs in the weight room.

ESPN reacts to the latest trade by OKC...

<ESPN>

The fans in Oklahoma were scratching theirs heads when they woke up early this morning to find out fan favourites Joseph Newsome and Koshiro Shibutani were sent packing.

GM Jason Goldberg stated, “lets just say I’m bringing a different attitude to the team & the laid back attitude is not going to be tolerated in the club house”  There has been speculation that the team owner is having financial issues due to some recently reported gambling problems.  The owner wasn’t available for a live comment but, he did tweet as follows, “there isn’t any bit of truth to the rumour, I’d love to call you but, I am at the Porsche dealership picking up my new 911 GT3…”  Goldberg did appear on the early morning radio show, “Lets Get Crackin in Oklahoma” and made a key announcement, “I am extremely happy to report that Ray Kennedy has looked awesome in his 2 rehab starts in Single A and we have decided to call his arse up … excuse me call him up.  Kennedy has supposedly reached 101 mph on the radar gun (wind assisted mind you).....  We are sorry to see Newsome go but, we needed help against the better LHP in the league and Seung-“WON” Ton name says it all.  Listen, our scouts also had McGrath, Baker and Kay rated in the top 100 which closely matches BA’s list. 

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TO SAC: 

OF Joseph Newsome OKC + SP Koshiro Shibutani OKC

TO OKC:

C Bill McGrath – SALEM AA, OF Seung-won Ton - SAC, $5,000,000 CASH, SP Josh Baker – HARTFORD AAA, OF Neil Kay – HARTFORD AAA

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GM Goldberg remains busy before the trade deadline...

Newsome, Ton Swap Clubs
Friday, July 26th, 2013: Officials for Oklahoma City confirmed that they have traded 25-year-old left fielder Joseph Newsome and 28-year-old starting pitcher Koshiro Shibutani to the Sacramento Mentalists. In return, the Redhawks will receive 30-year-old left fielder Seung-won Ton, 24-year-old minor league starting pitcher Josh Baker, 25-year-old minor league center fielder Neil Kay, 23-year-old minor league catcher Bill McGrath and $5,000,000 in cash.

So far this year Newsome has no home runs and a .300 batting average.

For the year Ton is hitting .305 with 3 home runs. His stats include 31 runs batted in and 41 runs scored.

GM Goldberg signs his first big extension with star MR Fred Martin!

Star MR Signs Extension with Oklahoma City
Thursday, July 25th, 2013: Fans hailed the signing of Fred Martin today as the Oklahoma City Redhawks reliever came to terms with the club.

Set to make $4,500,000 over the upcoming 2 years, Martin signed primarily out of loyalty to the organization, thrilling the most diehard supporters who think there isn't much loyalty in a market driven by free agency.

To this point in the season, Martin has rung up no saves in 54 relief appearances. He has also crafted a 2.29 ERA, 5 wins and 1 loss and 72 strikeouts in 74.2 innings.

GM Goldberg, struggling to reach teams with Drafted Players

<AP Oklahoma City>

GM Jason Goldberg today revealed that the team is struggling to come to terms with ALL 9 1st year drafted players.  The likes of Dave O''Neil 2B, Emilio Carrillo SS, Jesus Suarez SP and MR Malcolm Moore are all gifted kids in school and it is not going to be easy to convince them to skip a professional career for a chance to wear a Redhawks uniform in the BSA.  Goldberg went on to say, "I will be personally visiting the families of each of these talented kids in the next coming weeks to make them feel at ease with our organization and our strong committment to making them reach their dreams of playing in the BSA for Oklahoma City".

Entire staff receives extensions

<AP - Oklahoma City>

Today GM Jason Goldberg announced that the entire coaching staff has received contract extensions.

This includes;
Jacques Delage - Manager at Double AA - Monterrey
Tom Lucott - Pitching Coach at Single A - Omaha
Reggie Miller - Hitting Coach at Double AA - Monterrey
Tommy Cox - Hitting Coach at Single A - Omaha
Chester Barnes - Pitching Coach at Double AA - Monterrey

I think it is important to realize alot of our past success has come from the development of our younger prospects.  I want to recognize the hard work and leadership of those individuals that make it all happen for the organization and for these young kids who have dreams to play in a Redhawks uniform.

Oklahoma City introduces new GM

<AP - July 16, 2013>
Oklahoma City announced today that it has reached an agreement with Jason Goldberg to become the teams next General Manager.

Goldberg said, "I am fortunate to take over the team which on paper is in great shape in terms of talent, finances and fan enthusiasm".  My only goal in Oklahoma City this year is to bring home a championship.

I expect our organization to play hard each and every game.  I also would like to mention that I appreciate all the kind welcomes I have received from the other GM's in the BSA.