February 9, 2011
Duluth Minnesota
Disappointment was evident in the owner of the Marilynd Monroes, Catie Bettendorf. Choked with emotion (was it anger or sorrow?) she accepted the resignation of temporary general manager Aaron Morris. "This is a proud franchise. Winners of the Municipal League as recently as 2008 when no one gave them a chance. However, the joyous tears have been replaced by cascading jeers." It was time to find a replacement, and quick. The choice for Bettendorf was easy. Years ago she appeared on a Twins game, in the stands, holding an Erik Bremer Fan Club poster. She was "circled", not by Bert, nor Dick, but by the young protégé in the booth, Erik. "Young Mr. Bremer brings a keen insight into the game, coupled with a fantastic pedigree. He brings an enthusiasm that this league of [mostly] old farts has been lacking for at least a couple of years when I headed off to college. This is the shot in the arm that this team needs. Heavens, we're barely ahead of the Cleveland Spiders. The division leaders are weak and feeble." Under Morris, perhaps too many Cubs were selected to make a the club viable. Perhaps the new manager can find a way to get the best out of this collection, but we are anticipating some changes as the new leader becomes acclimated. in closing, Ms. Bettendorf stated, "I've only given Erik two orders; return the club to winning ways, and don't even think about moving the team or changing the name."
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