Richmond, We Have a Problem

That replacement part you sent us for the second stage rocket launcher (its
part number: catcher, and as you know the part number for the first stage
launcher is pitcher), has a major problem. It's serial number is Brayan
Pena. The original part, serial number Johnny Estrada, was damaged by a
deranged vandal who is now on the terrorist watch list. We were quite
pleased with the way the Estrada unit launched its rockets are were told
that the Brayan Pena unit was a newer design. Unfortunately,it launches
really slowly (seems like it's arm has to wind up a lot), then the travel on
the same arm is really long, then when the launch finally occurs, the
rocket's (for reference, part number: baseball) guidance system must be
effected, since the rocket goes really slow, then executes a funny loop,
starting left then fading back to the right, and doesn't come close to the
target. Our field engineers (lead engineer is Bobby Cox, one of the best in
the business) have never seen anything like this. Since our rockets can no
longer intercept enemy personnel trying to steal bags of sand from us, this
is having a major impact on our success. If you can't repair this, I'm
afraid we'll have to return the part to you.

Sincerely,
The Atlanta Braves Aerospace Program
Pushing the Limits of Travel For 14 Years

--
Bob Horton