Q:  Pocono has won their division in every year, but one.  That is an amazing run.  Is it too simple to say that’s due to the presence of Pedro Martinez and Johan Santana?  What other factors are involved in your sustained excellence?

 A: It’s not just about them, the front office has a real good ability for drafting. We manage to cobble together a lot of parts that work together in the Bizzaro World that is Pocono. However, last year the front office wasn’t focused and made a couple of bad picks in the draft; there’s a little bit of regret with the 2^nd round selection of Gary Matthews, Jr., who did not contribute much.

Q:  Would it surprise you to learn many Vermont Fighting Sioux fans own the limited edition “Bill Anderson voodoo doll” (it shouldn’t, last year the team held a “Bill Anderson voodoo doll” giveaway promotion)?  How does it fell to know that you annually ruin playoff baseball for a whole legion of fans?

A: PCM doesn’t think about running it for others, but rather winning it for themselves. PCM is not a big analyzer of other teams; we tend to concentrate on our own house. We are flattered to be held in this “regard” in Vermont and that they would go through all this trouble to jinx us.

Q:  As one of the longest tenured NASBL franchises, how do the fans of both Pocono teams (the Woodsmen and Chin Music) think the league compares today to the one they witnessed in 1998 in terms of competitiveness, participation, etc.

A: There’s a lot more participation today (with the blog and the advent of computer technology); this is a fun league and the Cadillac league that we are in.

Q:  Last year’s PCM team was the victim of poor offensive production.  Will this need be addressed with the #6 pick of the draft, or will you stockpile another future Cy Young winner?

A: Definitely not taking a pitcher, back and forth on a couple of options (to the point of over analysis). 3b is a need area, but a surprise may be in the offing.

Q:  When looking ahead five years, what player on your team gives you the most cause for optimism?

A:  Johan Santana, of course who will now be in a pitcher’s park. He allowed too many HRs last year, but he’s in the prime and we expect the next 5 years to be great. 

Q:  What do you enjoy to most about NASBL?

A:  The friendly competition, the netplay.