Carolina Reapers

The Carolina Reapers are a ball club based in one of the Carolinas, USA. They are managed by General Managers Ryan Sir and Kevin James. They were formerly known as the Kentucky Mashers from Seasons 1-7 before relocating and rebranding following a turbulent Season 7.

## History

### Season 7 Troubles and Relocation

Session 9 of Season 7 ended up being a massive disaster for the Mashers, a team that had 5 autos up until the final at-bat, with 2 outs in the 6th, Johnny McFarland had an auto-k to end the game. This game would end up costing both Kalin and B.A. Dickey their GM jobs, as they had failed to reign in their auto issues, as well as now effectively lost the game due to an Auto for the final out.

The Mashers would interview Six Finger McMillan and Joaquin Flair for the GM position, and Joaquin would end up being voted the winner, the team had the option to declare FA after the hiring, and the only member that elected this option was Peter Hoomanawanui, who did so immediately.

Joaquin would then have a simple rule for the rest of the season: "Auto, and you're out" The Mashers would then get to see an immediate increase in activity, including getting the most points in the Evil Manfred event, and ultimately, helping his division win it all. The Mashers would cut Emerson Austin after an auto, and sign Cookie Mongster, Kurt Anger and Pete Sweat(now Cameron Gall),  and Jarey Butts looking for temporary pieces in Free Agents that could be keystones in the future of the team.

The Mashers would begin the offseason by cutting any and all players that had auto'd, as well as purge inactive players that mostly were a handy bat. After the dreadful end of Season 7, Carolina GM Joaquin Flair (now Ryan Sir) understood that this team needed a massive change, as he was the sole voter for the team when it came to Awards/ASG. Activity was improving, but not enough in his mind, so, during the rest of Season 7, and the off-season of season 8, he held a public poll to decide the new name and identity of the team. After 49 total suggestions, the Carolina Reapers was selected, named after the suggestion from Mitch Meanmug. After interviewing Matthew Longballo and Kevin James, the Reapers would select Kevin James to be their Co-GM for Season 8. With the rebrand and new logo now out in the public, GM Sir felt it was time to really go hard in free agency, netting players like Garitek, Q Kimbrel, CJ Ayer and LaCarpetron Dukemarriot.

#### Season 8

   The Reapers would come out flat at 0-5 to start things off, with consistent walk off losses, or losing the lead late, it was clear the team was doing well offensively, but struggled in the pitching department. GMs Sir and James began to start planning for next season.CJ Ayer was traded to the Acadia Peregrines for a 1st and a 3rd round picks, and Garitek was traded to the Gas House Gorillas for a 1st round pick in the draft. The Reapers would also trade their 1st round pick for Season 8, Johnny Drama, to the Ursa Major Grizzlies, for a 2nd round pick and player Chaos Vert. There were a few position swaps as well, with Duke and Cameron Gall swapping roles, and Pablo Pabloson switching to hitter after a slow start. The Reapers also added Meerkat Preller and MELTZ Slander during the season. The Reapers would finish the regular season with the worst overall record at 3-11, securing the number one overall pick in the Season 9 Draft.