A Black Cloud Cometh?

As first reported by LMZ, the embattled pitcher Hot Rod Beck has made a drastic and unprecedented move. Early this week, papparazzi staked outside of the HST training complex reported that Hot Rod participated in a fierce batting practice with long time hitting coach, Bob. Midway through the barrage a young fan, possibly his daughter, darted onto the field and either asked for an autograph or declared that dinner was ready, details are unclear. However his response was clear, "no one here goes by Hot Rod". Sparked by this odd statement, the papparazzi swarmed the hitting coach as he was on his customary run through town. Bob only said, "I don't know man, you saw it, he just seems pissed."

Some have speculated that this rage is a result of his well chronicled contract issues. These problems have been compounded by poor financial choices, namely a large investment in the nearly dead LowPress.

This story took a depressing downturn today when LowCard released an additional card for Hot Rod, the first time ever for a midseason addition. Some have suggested that LowCard afforded HR this extravagance as he is rumored to be heavily invested in the struggling company, another poor choice of investment. The card features two darkened images of Beck with the name Black Cloud in place of Hot Rod. Hot Rod has refused all interviews saying he is done talking.