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Carolina League Picks Skipper of the Year Wednesday, October 8th , 2042 When Wander Alvino was hired to lead the Salem Red Sox, fans were expecting improvement over the last manager. Today, flanked by team officials, Alvino accepted the Carolina League Manager of the Year Award, noting the level of passion for the Salem Red Sox. "The biggest challenge was the fans. I don't know how many times I was asked, if I thought the club was good enough. It was as if they expected failure. It was much easier to win over the ballplayers. Slowly but surely the fans began to believe in us." Alvino led Salem to a first place finish in the Northern Division. The Red Sox ended up with a 89-51 record. Alvino is looking forward to the offseason. "We're reviewing our options. You never stand still in baseball. You either get better or worse, 'cause everyone else is out to get your free agents or deal for your prospects. It's going to be a challenge." But the skipper has more than proven he is equal to the task. |
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