At the end of the month of august, the Jokers have a 8.5 leads over their closest opponent in the Sparky Anderson division. The team are starting to win more regularly with the return of Colin St.John in the lineup. But, quietly, there's a youngster who start to shine more quickly then expected: Phillip Smith. This 24 years old catcher starting to battle with Ronnie Wells for more playing time, and when we look at the numbers, we just can be happy with the production of Smith. A .330 average with 6 hr and 18 rbi in only 30 games. All scouts agree, his full potential is not achieve so he'll get better with more experience behind the plate. Right now, he's playing each 3 games instead of one each six or seven. He's one of the better Las Vegas hitter in august, so he may push Wells elsewhere at the end of the season. GM, Francois Neveu told us that Smith was one of the players in demand at trade deadline. Sometimes, the best deal are the one you refuse!
Others little notes
Clay Morris finally won his first game as a Jokers. A magnificent gem, no run in 8 innings. Morris said it was a relief to finally display a good showing.
Troy Tracy is on his way back from injury. Maybe a week or two and he'll be able to play.
Some rumors says that Maurice Gould and Jokers management are in serious talk to keep the ace 4 years in Vegas. Both sides seems near an agrement.
I would play him 4 out of 5. :-)
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