Moves Shake Up Hot Squad

Moves by the Hot Wheeler management the past few days have shaken up the team. While the remaining players must be on edge wondering if the cuts are complete, Hot Wheeler fans applaud the moves. "It's good to see the Hot Wheelers showing a committment (sic) to winning again," an online source proclaimed.

Molina Injured; Olivo Returns to Fold

Following Yadier Molina's injury last night and impending time on the disabled list, the Hot Wheeler management released the well-liked catcher. Yadi had these comments for us: "Sad to be let go, I am."

While Yadi reconnects with the force of the pine bench, Miguel Olivo - a valued member of last year's championship team - has been resigned. "We look to Miguel to bring a bit more pop to our lineup than Yadier has shown so far this season. If his OBP can stay above .300, we'll be more than pleased."

Fans Lose Patience for Johnson

Nick Johnson, on the disabled list all year, recently announced that he hopes to return this year, but doesn't know when that might be. "Well, we know," Hot Wheeler fans announced on fan site blogs. "This year ends on December 31, 2007, and that's just not soon enough."

Hot Wheeler management has finally agreed. "We released Nick from our bench position today, making room to move Valentin to the bench as he recovers from a knee condition. We wish Nick well; perhaps he'll return to our team when he's feeling better."

Speedster Norris Hopper has been signed to fill Johnson's roster spot. "We want to be clear to both Hopper and our fans: he must perform to maintain his position."

Schoeneweise Out; Bowie In

After getting off to a good start this season, middle reliever Scott Schoeneweise has been stinkin' up the joint lately. Management has lost confidence in him, as has been shown by his lack of hold opportunities. Pundits suspect that Schoeneweise's already precarious position was further weakened by the demotion of Anthony Reyes. "It's clear that the team needs more than four starters; it's no surprise that the Hot Wheelers would look to sign another starter," the Hiawatha Plain Dealer reported.

Micah Bowie has been signed to temporarily fill the spot vacated by Schoeneweise. "To be honest, we don't know much about him. We just liked his name; it has a biblical ring to it," Hot management revealed.

Pagan Expelled; Abercrombie Signed

"The Hot Wheelers have provided a real heavenly haven for me," Angel Pagan bemoaned upon learning that he'd been released. "I thought that my 1 hit this past week would be enough to keep me here. With 1 hit a week, I was fitting in real well."

The Hot Wheelers are getting heavy on the leadoff batter side, with the addition of Reggie Abercrombie. While Abercrombie's got a hot bat right now, fans want to know if he keep it up.