2008 is in the books

Well, the Broncos' third season is finished.

39-48, fifth place in United League Baseball. Two games out of the fourth and final playoff spot.

In case you missed it, here's the game story from the season finale.

There's not much to say. The Broncos' were the ULB's version of the Knicks. OK, that's pretty harsh, but they were close.

They were lazy. They were apathetic. And they just did not show any heart, pride or soul on the field.

And what makes it worse is that this was the most talented team in the whole league. It's a shame.

Anyway, enough is enough. I've already talked to Manager Dan Shwam for my season-ending wrapup story that will run on Sunday.

I'll also get a few thoughts from GM Jose Melendez. It'll be interesting to see which direction they go.

Shwam said he'd like younger, more hungry players next year, if he was asked to come back (and there's a good chance he'd accept since he said this season "left a bitter taste in his mouth.").

Melendez, though, is a veteran guy; loves the players with the big names and numbers. To say that hasn't gotten him very far would be an understatement.

We'll see what happens. After I run my season-ending story, I'll post my own thoughts and views on the Broncos.

To be honest, I still haven't figured this team out yet. What I do know is Melendez and Shwam are both baseball-savvy individuals who know what they're doing, and they'll make the adjustments necessary to field a successful team next year.

As GM and Manager, they could only do so much. Moves were made. There was an abundance (perhaps overabundance) of premier talent on the team. They got along very well, something that could not be said for Melendez and 2006 Manager Papo Davila.

But 2008 is done.

The process for next year has already begun.