THE FUNNEL REPORT 4/16/12 - The launch of the Kansas City Tornadoes franchise did not get off to the best start, as the team from the midwest started 1-8 in their first 8 games.  But just when you thought the Tornadoes might fold early, the team rebounded with a 3-game sweep of the Jacksonville Jacks and take a 4-8 record in the season's third week.  But while this sweep has brought optimism to the clubhouse, it's hard to look past the dismal 6.33 ERA the team has posted thus far.  Clearly, the Tornadoes are going to have to turn this around quickly if they want to stay in the race for the Sparky Anderson Division.  Management must be thinking the same thing, as they have demoted a couple of young, struggling hurlers---  Paul Carter and Jim Davis.  Replacing them on the active roster are Ray Clay and Antonio Gonzalez, as the Tornadoes prepare for a 3-game set in Las Vegas against the division leaders this week.