The Toronto Maple Leafs kick off their 47th IBL season this Sunday. In the absence of hard data, I contemplated starting a wild rumour about who might be on the roster.
Maybe... Ricky Romero on the mound? Maybe... Pete Orr playing infield? Maybe... Rob Ford working concessions?
Two things convinced me not to. First, my shambolic career as a sports journalist couldn't sink much lower. Second, the club provided a full roster.
And here's the reveal.
Borjas, Raul - Outfielder
Botnik, Christian - Pitcher
Cicatello, Justin - Pitcher
Deska, Marek - Pitcher
Freeman, Josh
Garner, Adam - Pitcher
Gonzalez, Oscar
Gray, Cameron - Pitcher
Keys, Brendan - Catcher
Kotchie, Kyle - Outfielder
Marra, Daniel - Infielder
Mattson, Sean - Infielder
Mitchell, Tyler - Infielder
Richards, Will - Infielder
Shergill, Jaspreet - Pitcher
Solazzo, Johnathan - Infielder / Pitcher
Stanley, Cooper
Tamane, Grant - Outfielder / Catcher
Taylor, Drew - Pitcher
Topolie, Damon - Catcher / Infielder
Waltenbury, Jonathan - Infielder
White, Ryan
Van Pelt, Brett - Pitcher
Zlotnick, Dan - Pitcher
Among the astounding and impressive new additions to the team are Johnathan Solazzo and Brett Van Pelt - two huge names that come over from the Hamilton Cardinals. Brendan Keys arrives from last year's champion Barrie Baycats. Former Leaf Will Richards escaped from Brantford and returns after spending a season there.
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| Johnathan Solazzo - Infielder / Pitcher / Jungle Cat |
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| Brett Van Pelt - Pitcher / Stare Down Artiste |
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| Brendan Keys - Catcher / Home Run Trotter |
The Leafs' Season Opener is this Sunday, May 3 at Christie Pits. First pitch is 2:00pm, with the usual pregame hooplah before that. See you there, Christie Crazies.
