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  Welcome to the latest installment of...In The Zone!  We will be talking with Texas GM Leroi Longdong in this issue.
 
  Leroi was hired about midway through the season. He joined a team that had been struggling to find it's groove and sat 11 games back of the division leader.
 
  Now with 2 weeks remaining he finds his team 4 games back in the Wildcard race. The Ranger's are led by perenial offensive force Hank Blalock and a strong Rotation that has only one Starter with an ERA over 3.70!!
 
  Can the Rangers take advantage of their remaining schedule and secure a playoff spot?
Let's see what Leroi has to say...

 kcKyote: Today I am joined by Rangers GM Leroi Longdong. Interesting name, how is everything in the Lone Star state this evening?
leroi3vicious: This evening? Not bad...lately, not good
kcKyote
: The juicy stuff first! It is rumored that Jenna Jamison gave you your name. Is there any truth to that?
leroi3vicious: She didn't give me the name, I have banged her though, if that's what you are asking?
kcKyote
: ahh the lucky few...or is it many...LOL
leroi3vicious: In french LeRoi means........ "The King" Longdong
leroi3vicious
: I was an upcoming porn star until I became GM of the Rangers. It still gets crazy in Texas, I keep in touch with Hugh, the off season is coming!
kcKyote
: time for some R & R...or is it T & A?
kcKyote: Ok, on to the team
kcKyote: You did a good job replacing the previous GM, in fact you were making a strong run at the division crown. What went wrong?
leroi3vicious: Our bullpen has been very disappointing and our rotation hasn't been as consistent as we would like
kcKyote
: You do have a nice staff set up, only one guy with an ERA over 3.70. I'm sure your expecting big things next season?
leroi3vicious: We aren't officially out of this year's wild card, we are expecting a big two weeks coming up, that will bring us the wild card berth.
kcKyote
: It is very possible being only 4 games back. Especially since you play KC 6 of your last 12.
leroi3vicious: The remaining games are against central division teams also fighting for that wild card, it should be interesting
kcKyote
: Any new strategy that you are planning on using in an attempt to shake the team up?
leroi3vicious: Since we have a day off before heading to Chicago, we our all having a party at my good buddy Hugh Hefner's pad, he invited our team down there, to you know?
kcKyote
: Good idea, I'm sure the boy's could use a little stress relief!
leroi3vicious: for sure
kcKyote
: Who has been your team MVP this season?
leroi3vicious: Hank had been plagued with injuries all year, he is currently in a little funk, we are expecting the party to relax and get him focused for the remaining 12 games.
kcKyote
: LOL...his new nickname will be Hank the Spank =)
leroi3vicious: That's already his nickname, the Spankster
leroi3vicious
: LOL
kcKyote
: He needs a good woman then...
leroi3vicious: I told him why make one woman happy, when you can make them all happy ;-)
kcKyote: What are your plans for the team this off-season?
leroi3vicious: No major plans, I like the core guys we've got.
kcKyote
: You definitely seem set up to be one of the strong teams next season.
leroi3vicious: My intentions when I was given the position was to make a run this year and to build a strong team for the near future, I believe I have done that
kcKyote
: I would agree...
kcKyote: As the regular season comes to a close how do you feel about your time in the NGBL?
leroi3vicious: It's been great, a lot of GM's have come and gone. For the most part, we do have a solid group of owners.
kcKyote
: What is your biggest concern with the league?
leroi3vicious: Not making the playoffs, I worry about my team. kcKyote: Don't we all...
leroi3vicious: I think other teams have bigger concerns than mine
kcKyote
: Yeah like Atlanta losing a ton of players this past couple sims...
leroi3vicious: Ouch, losing Scott is huge. Don't under estimate the heart of a wounded animal. The Mets better watch out
leroi3vicious
: The Pirates are also making a run
kcKyote
: In a perfect world the Mets would be bounced in the 1st Rd...oh the fun we could have then!
leroi3vicious: It could happen. Dunn has been known as a choker
kcKyote
: I hear he has a chicken farm too...hmmm
leroi3vicious: LOL
kcKyote
: Anything you'd like to say to all of your admirers out there in the NGBL?
leroi3vicious: admirers? I have admirers?
leroi3vicious
: Patience
kcKyote
: it's a virtue so I'm told....
leroi3vicious: Good things come to those that wait
leroi3vicious
: also, I heard Dan Dias was banging George Michael?
kcKyote
: I heard that too...Did you know that he is also a transvestite?
kcKyote: Goes by the name Cathy I think?
leroi3vicious: that sick bastard
kcKyote
: Ya think you know a guythen BAM!
leroi3vicious: YIKES!!!
kcKyote: Everyone beware of a stranger named Cathy, it could be a hot young woman, or it could be a Fadilles!!!
leroi3vicious: I'll keep a look out.
kcKyote
: Hot tip, he reportedly likes hairy menquick guys grab a razor!!
leroi3vicious: That guy, or should I say girl?
kcKyote
: LOL
kcKyote: Thanks for taking the time tonight...maybe we will soon hear the famous chant coming from your dugout!
leroi3vicious: the Crowd
leroi3vicious
: ah WOO WOO HOOO OOOOOOO
kcKyote
: woo woo hoo meets hoo hoo woo? The Shadow knows...muhhaahhahaha
leroi3vicious: whoa, that was cool
KcKyote: Thanks for taking the time tonight
leroi3vicious: np
kcKyote: And I'mmm spent...=)

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