Baseball Tri-Weekly: May 2016

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Cristos' New General Manager - Tom Brady

Tom Brady signs on as Cristos' new General Manager. Sources say Gisele played a big factor in getting the two parties together.

— The Rio Times (@TheRioTimes_) April 5, 2016

The Rio Times 
Tom Brady has officially signed on as the Rio de Janeiro Cristos' new General Manager.  A video announcement was released on Saturday that shook the EHCC and surprised many owners.  Brady is still under contract with the New England Patriots, but he didn't want to wait until his football career was over before setting out for the EHCC Championship.  "I want a new challenge, the NFL is too easy for me."  Brady said in an exclusive interview.  "All sports fans know the greatest championships in the world are the Superbowl, the EHCC Championship, and the World Cup. I don't think i will be able to check the World Cup off my list," Brady laughed, "so it is my time to conquer the EHCC Championship."

It is believed that Gisele played a large role in getting the team to look at Brady as the new General Manager.  Gisele, who was born and raised in Brazil and is a die-hard Cristos fan, knew that the GM spot opened up after Jose Robiano da Costa was removed from the position after the 2015 season.  It is rumored that she spoke with the team on countless occasions lobbying for the signing of Brady.  Good thing Gisele knows how to speak Portuguese or this signing may have never happened.

The team has already responded positively to the new leadership, taking an early 7-1 lead against their bitter rival, the Bridgewater Weasels.

        Tom Brady throws out first pitch in Rio

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Rio Cristos 2016 Preview and New General Manager Announcement

Rio Cristos 2016 Preview and New General Manager Announcement
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General Manager Robiano da Costa Fired by Rio

The Rio Times and O Globo have reported that the Rio de Janeiro Cristos have fired General Manager Jose Robiano da Costa.  This does not come as a surprise, Rio has yet to capture an EHCC title under Robiano da Costa.   "We need a fresh new mind for this organization's future" said President of Baseball Operations Mark Claffey.  Claffey Continued, "We've had some good teams in the past under RDC but he wasn't able to take us to the promised land."

In 5 years with Rio, Robiano da Costa had a winning percentage of .537 with a record of 559-477-64.  In 2012, he lead the Cristos to the chamiponship, only to be bested by Rakeville.  .

The search for a new Genereal Manager has begun for Rio.

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