Canvassers Can Cani
The Canvassers announced today that they have released five year veteran Tony Cani, just over a week out from Opening Day of the 2009 Spring Season.
Cani, who has spent his entire career with the four time World Champions , had a disappointing 2008 hitting just .283 and falling out of the league leaders with his pitching. He was also cut from the 2008 All-Star Team that travelled to London, Ohio, to represent the league in the annual tournament.
Cani struggled with the higher altitudes of Ft. Reno after the league moved from Gravelly Point, and routinely complained about this to teammates, league officials, fans, and pretty much anyone who would listen. The home video he made of all of his home runs at the end of each season became so short in 2008 it would even play on his iPhone.
The Canvassers have a gap to fill in the pitching spot, and time is running out, but Manager Chris Gallaway isn’t worried. “We expect to win the World Series every year. And if we don’t win, then something needs to change. I don’t mind a great pitcher who doesn’t hit as well as the fielder. But, when you can’t pitch, can’t hit, and cry in the locker room, it’s time to make a move.”
As the league’s New Media Director for a short time, Cani was responsible for some important improvements including the re-design of the website and for creating the condensed game summary videos. His lasting legacy may be the photo of himself popping out to the pitcher that is one of the rotating banners on the website featuring the caption, “everybody loves the long ball”.
brian f, Apr 10, 01:48 PM:
i wonder if they canvassars would try to take my cy young arm to another level?
Tony Cani, Apr 14, 10:49 AM:
I just want to thank the Canvassers and particularly our Manager Gallaway for the opportunity to play on such a talented slate of teams.
While the Canvassers may claim I was released, I saw that the writing was on the wall and decided to pursue other options.
I hope to start a league or tournament in Nashville, TN – so if you know people who might be interested email me.
andrew, Apr 14, 04:26 PM:
Cani was looking a lot slimmer last season. He also didn’t have as many episodes of rage. If you see what I’m saying here.