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Appalachian League Names Top Skipper Wednesday, October 15th , 2098 When Sean Young was hired to lead the Burlington Royals, fans were expecting improvement over the last manager. Today, flanked by team officials, Young accepted the Appalachian League Manager of the Year Award, noting the level of passion for the Burlington Royals. "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." Young led Burlington to a first place finish in the East. The Royals ended up with a 58-20 record. Young 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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