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Cedar Rapids's Scott Berney Named Top MWL Manager Thursday, October 12th , 2034 When Scott Berney was hired to lead the Cedar Rapids Kernels, fans were expecting improvement over the last manager. Today, flanked by team officials, Berney accepted the Midwest League Manager of the Year Award, noting the level of passion for the Cedar Rapids Kernels. "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." Berney led Cedar Rapids to a first place finish in the West. The Kernels ended up with a 86-46 record. Berney 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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