Cleveland Spiders

Owner: Christopher Purdon (cjpurdon@interlynx.net)

• The Spiders', still looking for some more pop, have just recently traded Tony Batista for Chili Davis. While the Spiders' have given up on a promising player, they gained much experience and depth with the addition of Davis' bat.
• Manager Mike Schmidt announced that Fernando Valenzuela will be given every chance to make the team's rotation. He is currently the only lefty starter that has been invited to spring training.
• Benito Santiago, still resting from a horrible looking car crash, has stated he will be ready for spring training. Team doctors are not so convinced, and feel he will require extra time to ensure he will be 100%. It is more likely he will be ready for Opening Day.
• While Tony Womack is slated for the leadoff spot at 2B, his double play partner is up in the air. Defensive specialist Rey Ordonez is seen as having the inside track, but he needs to show he can hit. If he fails, it is likely Schmidt will go with a Chris Gomez/Ricky Gutierrez platoon while Ordonez would work out his problems in the minors.
• On the trade that sent Trevor Hoffman packing for Ramon Martinez, Manager Mike Schmidt said, "Hoffman was great, but I am sure glad to have a top notch starter like Martinez. We now have some depth to the rotation."

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