HoundDogs ink Rondon to Mega Contract

The Hawaii Hounddogs announce that they have come to terms with Major League MVP Michael Rondon on a 9 year contract worth 271 million dollars.  Rondon will serve as a building block for the rebuilding franchise, joining former teammate Clayton Lewis, who 3 years ago signed a 7 year, 215 million dollar deal in Hawaii.

Rondon hit .296 last year, and with 85 walks posted a league leading .387 on base percentage.  He hit 24 homers, 37 doubles, and 7 triples, drove in 81 runs, and scored 89.  A fine all-around talent, Rondon also stole 32 bases in 41 attempts.

Rondon leaves behind the Green Day Dukes, who won the central division last year but will be hard pressed to repeat.  They will receive a compensation draft pick next June.  Rondon was impressed with the pitch of Hawaii GM Juan Alou.  In a press conference Rondon stated "I get the feeling that this guy really, really does not like to lose.  Plus he showed me some beachside mansions, and I decided that this is where I want to live and play baseball."

In other news Brandon Cohen signed a 6 year, 77 million dollar deal with the Baltimore Colts, Todd McCarthy went to the Shockers for 2 years, 25 million, Robert Wright went to Boston for 3 years, 31 million, and Randy Hickey joined the Utes for 3 years, 24 million.  Hickey will face the prospect of replacing Frank Lewis in the batting order.