Rumors, signatures and contract talk

The Jokers enter the month of july ahead by 6.5 games.  It's not enough to take it easy and the GM is now starting to talk with others GM to see if the team can be strenghten.  The market is very tin in SP but some 2B could be available.  So, there's rumors that Mr Neveu enquiring about Burris, Mclernon or Hamm.  On the three players, the acquisition of Burris would be so huge for the Vegas franchise, giving the team another top hitter.  With St.John and Jennings to clean up the bases, another elite average hitter would put Las Vegas in top team of the league.  But what could be the price?  McLernon and Hamm reprensent good value too if a deal couldn't be reach with Nottinghamshire.

Danny Burris, one of the most promising young 2B








In the world of facts, Troy Tracy signed an extension with the team.  The management, extremely please with his number, giving him a raise that would keep the LF many years with the team.  As a leadoff, Tracy did all what we hope from him.  Is solid defense and leadership make the deal easier to conclude.  The only surprising thing right now is to see Maurice Gould still not sign for many years.  Gould is absolutely on fire since may, can't go to free agent market right now but why waiting?  All the Jokers fans will have a better sleep with Gould lock for the next 5 years.  The management told us that discussion have started with Gould but it's seem that the two sides are not near anything right now.  It will be interesting to see how the situation will develop in the next months...

Bob Bobino,
Journalist