Guys, I'd love to write some prose here but I have a new paper launching in two days and my editors are freaking out, damn them.
The file is up, the site is updated. Good luck!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Sim #11 Completed
It's nearly the end of May and the league races continue to evolve.
In the Platonic League, the Ministry of Silly Walks now has a two game lead over the Poedamnedmonium in a battle of my two least favorite team names to type. The Black Bears are a game behind Maryland. Stockholm is still in the race, just 5.5 out of first and 3.5 out of the wild card. More importantly though, Pittsburgh has crawled out of the cellar. Magic Mona advises that while things look astrologically better for the time being, the Pisces shouldn't get their hopes of of a late season title run.
The Socratic League is absurdly tight, with only 2.5 games separating first and fifth. Brooklyn has the lead for a time being with both Winninpeg and Helena only a half-game back. Marietta is two behind the leader and Jersey City 2.5 back. Sounds like there may be a lot of teams who could use some shoring up. Remember:
"To strengthen the bench and the back end of the rotation, where division titles can be won or lost, come to Pittsburgh where everyone can and must go!"
Ahem. Anyway. On to the miscellaneous news and notes.
Two very, very remarkable games on May 23. In the first one Sylva shut out Brooklyn for 13 innings. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough as Brooklyn scored in the 14th to grab a 1-0 victory. Great pitching guys! The hitters though reported for extra batting practice early the next morning.
In the other remarkable game, Maryland and Marietta were tied 3-3 at the end of the fourth. That's where it stayed until Maryland pushed across the winning run in the bottom of the 18th inning. The Maryland bullpen threw 14 shutout innings, which is really impressive even if it's against Marietta. (Just kidding, Nate.) Long reliever Robert Newland threw 6.1 innings for the win to lower his ERA for the year to 0.51. With his 3-0 record and throwing 7 shutout innings in his only start, that must be one heck of a rotation if Newland can't break into it.
On the same day, Platonic League also-ran Pittsburgh wiped out Socratic League's second-place Helena 12-2, establishing the dominance of Plato's wisdom once and for all.
On May 24, Stockholm scored runs in the bottom of the eighth and ninth to come back and nip New York 2-1.
On May 25, Pittsburgh scored two in the ninth to beat Helena 8-6.
On May 26, Helena came back and beat Maryland in a 1-0 thriller.
On May 27, Marietta took my comments about their hitters personally and pasted Cairo 12-0.
The only notable injury was the loss of Sylva catcher James Dominy to a strained achilles tendon for 1-2 weeks.
Jersey City's Steven Hawn threw a complete game three-hitter, giving up only a single run for the sixth best starting performance of the season. Pittsburgh's Tracy Snider had the third best hitting performance of the season in Pittsburgh's May 23 blowout of Helena.
That's the report for now. Nate has the next sim on Monday. League file is up and the web pages are on the way.
In the Platonic League, the Ministry of Silly Walks now has a two game lead over the Poedamnedmonium in a battle of my two least favorite team names to type. The Black Bears are a game behind Maryland. Stockholm is still in the race, just 5.5 out of first and 3.5 out of the wild card. More importantly though, Pittsburgh has crawled out of the cellar. Magic Mona advises that while things look astrologically better for the time being, the Pisces shouldn't get their hopes of of a late season title run.
The Socratic League is absurdly tight, with only 2.5 games separating first and fifth. Brooklyn has the lead for a time being with both Winninpeg and Helena only a half-game back. Marietta is two behind the leader and Jersey City 2.5 back. Sounds like there may be a lot of teams who could use some shoring up. Remember:
"To strengthen the bench and the back end of the rotation, where division titles can be won or lost, come to Pittsburgh where everyone can and must go!"
Ahem. Anyway. On to the miscellaneous news and notes.
Two very, very remarkable games on May 23. In the first one Sylva shut out Brooklyn for 13 innings. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough as Brooklyn scored in the 14th to grab a 1-0 victory. Great pitching guys! The hitters though reported for extra batting practice early the next morning.
In the other remarkable game, Maryland and Marietta were tied 3-3 at the end of the fourth. That's where it stayed until Maryland pushed across the winning run in the bottom of the 18th inning. The Maryland bullpen threw 14 shutout innings, which is really impressive even if it's against Marietta. (Just kidding, Nate.) Long reliever Robert Newland threw 6.1 innings for the win to lower his ERA for the year to 0.51. With his 3-0 record and throwing 7 shutout innings in his only start, that must be one heck of a rotation if Newland can't break into it.
On the same day, Platonic League also-ran Pittsburgh wiped out Socratic League's second-place Helena 12-2, establishing the dominance of Plato's wisdom once and for all.
On May 24, Stockholm scored runs in the bottom of the eighth and ninth to come back and nip New York 2-1.
On May 25, Pittsburgh scored two in the ninth to beat Helena 8-6.
On May 26, Helena came back and beat Maryland in a 1-0 thriller.
On May 27, Marietta took my comments about their hitters personally and pasted Cairo 12-0.
The only notable injury was the loss of Sylva catcher James Dominy to a strained achilles tendon for 1-2 weeks.
Jersey City's Steven Hawn threw a complete game three-hitter, giving up only a single run for the sixth best starting performance of the season. Pittsburgh's Tracy Snider had the third best hitting performance of the season in Pittsburgh's May 23 blowout of Helena.
That's the report for now. Nate has the next sim on Monday. League file is up and the web pages are on the way.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Sim #10 Complete! Both races tight!
In another compelling sim the drama only heightens. The lead in both leagues is only one-half game and nobody can afford to coast!
In the Platonic League Seattle remains in first but Maryland is as close as it gets. Furthermore, with Sylva only two games off the pace neither of the frontrunners can be at all secure! Meanwhile, in the Socratic League Brooklyn is again in first but now Winnipeg is one-half game out and the space between first and fifth is only 2.5 games. Only New York is showing some separation having fallen 6.5 games off the leader.
Of course, let's never forget that first place in the Socratic League would be fourth place in the Platonic circuit. It's a funny race, that's for sure!
In games of note Winnipeg beat Seattle on May 22nd in a tie game by putting up five runs in the top of inning twelve. On May 19 Seattle put up seventeen runs against Brooklyn in a battle of the leaders that went decidedly one-sided.
Brooklyn's Trevor Canela put up the fifth best pitching performance of the season so far with his 3 hit shut out of Cairo. Well done, Trevor! Seattle's Ronald Veit also stood out on May 19 by going three for five with two home runs and seven RBI! Ronald's performance was good enough for the second best hitting exhibition of the year!
The only major injury of the sim occured to Jersey City's Aloisio Morales. He's out two weeks with a tender shoulder but the problem isn't expected to be long term in nature!
The next sim is on Friday by Mack! Be there!
In the Platonic League Seattle remains in first but Maryland is as close as it gets. Furthermore, with Sylva only two games off the pace neither of the frontrunners can be at all secure! Meanwhile, in the Socratic League Brooklyn is again in first but now Winnipeg is one-half game out and the space between first and fifth is only 2.5 games. Only New York is showing some separation having fallen 6.5 games off the leader.
Of course, let's never forget that first place in the Socratic League would be fourth place in the Platonic circuit. It's a funny race, that's for sure!
In games of note Winnipeg beat Seattle on May 22nd in a tie game by putting up five runs in the top of inning twelve. On May 19 Seattle put up seventeen runs against Brooklyn in a battle of the leaders that went decidedly one-sided.
Brooklyn's Trevor Canela put up the fifth best pitching performance of the season so far with his 3 hit shut out of Cairo. Well done, Trevor! Seattle's Ronald Veit also stood out on May 19 by going three for five with two home runs and seven RBI! Ronald's performance was good enough for the second best hitting exhibition of the year!
The only major injury of the sim occured to Jersey City's Aloisio Morales. He's out two weeks with a tender shoulder but the problem isn't expected to be long term in nature!
The next sim is on Friday by Mack! Be there!
Monday, March 24, 2008
May 18 Sim Completed
We're up to mid-May now. Time just keeps clicking by.
In the Platonic League, Seattle's dominance remains closely contended by Sylva and Maryland who are just one and two games back respectively. Those three teams sport the best records in the entire OEL. Could this be the year that the PL breaks through a wins a title? Meanwhile, the Pisces pulled out a three game losing streak to retain the death grip on next year's first pick.
In the Socratic League, Brooklyn remains in first but there is still just a 4.5 game range between first and last in this tightly packed group. Helena moved from fourth to second and stands just 1.5 games back. Marietta is only a half-game behind the Handbaskets and Jersey City is just another half-game back.
In other quick news tidbits...
Sylva's Perry Hidgin and Helena's Joseph Watson won Player of the Week.
Sylva lost starting pitcher Sergio Varela for about ten days to a stiff "shoulder". Sure, I believe it was a "shoulder".
In a rematch of last year's championship series, Brooklyn shut out Seattle 4-0 on May 13. Brooklyn finished off a three-game sweep the next night in a 2-1 nailbiter.
On May 14, Sylva bombed Jersey City, and I mean bombed them, in a 20-3 rout. 24 hits, three walks, and only two strikeouts for the five pitchers who took the hill for the Skeeters. Sylva's Silvano Almonte had 6 RBIs to lead the assault. Heck, starting pitcher Gaby Duran went 3-3.
Cairo topped Brooklyn 7-6 in 12 innings on May 15. The next night New York beat Pittsburgh 6-5 in 11 innings in a battle of last place teams while Seattle scored three in the tenth to beat Jersey City 6-3.
Carlos Araoz of Seattle leads the PL with 10 home runs and is the first to reach double digits.
Trevor Canela of Brooklyn is the OEL's first six-game winner while Stockholm's Earl Moya is the only six-game loser.
Edward Kopecky has a 1.90 ERA for the Poedamnedmonium.
The league file is loaded and the web pages are en route. The next sim will be Wednesday by Nate.
In the Platonic League, Seattle's dominance remains closely contended by Sylva and Maryland who are just one and two games back respectively. Those three teams sport the best records in the entire OEL. Could this be the year that the PL breaks through a wins a title? Meanwhile, the Pisces pulled out a three game losing streak to retain the death grip on next year's first pick.
In the Socratic League, Brooklyn remains in first but there is still just a 4.5 game range between first and last in this tightly packed group. Helena moved from fourth to second and stands just 1.5 games back. Marietta is only a half-game behind the Handbaskets and Jersey City is just another half-game back.
In other quick news tidbits...
Sylva's Perry Hidgin and Helena's Joseph Watson won Player of the Week.
Sylva lost starting pitcher Sergio Varela for about ten days to a stiff "shoulder". Sure, I believe it was a "shoulder".
In a rematch of last year's championship series, Brooklyn shut out Seattle 4-0 on May 13. Brooklyn finished off a three-game sweep the next night in a 2-1 nailbiter.
On May 14, Sylva bombed Jersey City, and I mean bombed them, in a 20-3 rout. 24 hits, three walks, and only two strikeouts for the five pitchers who took the hill for the Skeeters. Sylva's Silvano Almonte had 6 RBIs to lead the assault. Heck, starting pitcher Gaby Duran went 3-3.
Cairo topped Brooklyn 7-6 in 12 innings on May 15. The next night New York beat Pittsburgh 6-5 in 11 innings in a battle of last place teams while Seattle scored three in the tenth to beat Jersey City 6-3.
Carlos Araoz of Seattle leads the PL with 10 home runs and is the first to reach double digits.
Trevor Canela of Brooklyn is the OEL's first six-game winner while Stockholm's Earl Moya is the only six-game loser.
Edward Kopecky has a 1.90 ERA for the Poedamnedmonium.
The league file is loaded and the web pages are en route. The next sim will be Wednesday by Nate.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Sylva Trade Block
First off I want to say hello to all the owners here in the OLB. I took over the club today and by the looks of it Sylva should be a contender to win it all. Now to what I am looking for trade wise.
I would like trade for some top pitching prospects. My club is heavily loaded with hitters so the following top ten prospects I would like to trade for pitching specs. Below is the list of players.
http://www.wooleysark.com/baseball/lgreports/p483.html (- Ted Masson 1st base.
I have another 1st base spec which I like a little more so Masson is available. Only 22 years old, with 10 range at 1st base
http://www.wooleysark.com/baseball/lgreports/p570.html (- Paul Schied 1st base. Another first baseman only age 23 with gap ratings mlb ready.
I may also have a couple of major league players available, just ask. I am also looking for a 2nd base and catching prospect mlb ready or very close. Just so everyone knows I have no plans on dealing pitching unless I get an offer that blows me away. :D
First time using a blogging site. So if your able to respond to messages here for trade offers please do. If your unable to reply here send all offers via email to jasonk71@gmail.com
I am looking to always trade. I expect fair offers and I will send fair offers as well.
Thanks,
Jason
Sylva GM/Owner
I would like trade for some top pitching prospects. My club is heavily loaded with hitters so the following top ten prospects I would like to trade for pitching specs. Below is the list of players.
http://www.wooleysark.com/baseball/lgreports/p483.html (- Ted Masson 1st base.
I have another 1st base spec which I like a little more so Masson is available. Only 22 years old, with 10 range at 1st base
http://www.wooleysark.com/baseball/lgreports/p570.html (- Paul Schied 1st base. Another first baseman only age 23 with gap ratings mlb ready.
I may also have a couple of major league players available, just ask. I am also looking for a 2nd base and catching prospect mlb ready or very close. Just so everyone knows I have no plans on dealing pitching unless I get an offer that blows me away. :D
First time using a blogging site. So if your able to respond to messages here for trade offers please do. If your unable to reply here send all offers via email to jasonk71@gmail.com
I am looking to always trade. I expect fair offers and I will send fair offers as well.
Thanks,
Jason
Sylva GM/Owner
Friday, March 21, 2008
Need an OF? Good, I need a SP
I have three current good OFs patrolling under the blue Swedish skies, and three prospects waiting at the door to replace them. Is your outfield ... lacking?
Well, maybe bases-clearer Dennis Delvecchio is your man. He's on pace for 140 RBIs and plays all three OF positions. He's under a very reasonable $1.8 million contract that expires this season.
Or, perhaps you want a pure CF, like Mark Peters. He's solid, can bat at the top of the lineup, or perhaps after your big bats.
Finally, there's one player destined to make the All Star team again this season: Donald Mansfield. He's batting over .350 thus far this year, with an OPS of .933. He's under contract through this season (for $4.25 million -- a bargain for an All Star outfielder!).
Now, for what I want: A starting pitcher, ready to slide into the rotation behind Chad Gomez. A solid #2-3 guy. Perhaps an ace, if you want a prospect in addition to one of the above outfielders.
Ring up your favorite Swedish franchise and let's make some music together, ABBA-style.
Well, maybe bases-clearer Dennis Delvecchio is your man. He's on pace for 140 RBIs and plays all three OF positions. He's under a very reasonable $1.8 million contract that expires this season.
Or, perhaps you want a pure CF, like Mark Peters. He's solid, can bat at the top of the lineup, or perhaps after your big bats.
Finally, there's one player destined to make the All Star team again this season: Donald Mansfield. He's batting over .350 thus far this year, with an OPS of .933. He's under contract through this season (for $4.25 million -- a bargain for an All Star outfielder!).
Now, for what I want: A starting pitcher, ready to slide into the rotation behind Chad Gomez. A solid #2-3 guy. Perhaps an ace, if you want a prospect in addition to one of the above outfielders.
Ring up your favorite Swedish franchise and let's make some music together, ABBA-style.
Sim #8 Complete: Platonic Race Tightens Up!
Sim #8 is in the record books and things are tightening across the OEL! In the Platonic League both Sylva and Maryland closed some space on Seattle. Sylva is now only one game back and Maryland is one game behind them! It's a three team race so far in the PL!
In the Socratic League things remain confused as ever with only 3.5 games separating first from last in the league. This sim Brooklyn is in front with Jersey City now half a game back and Marietta only a half game farther from the lead! No one knows who's going to win this one folks! It's a toss up from top to bottom.
In interesting games this sim on May ninth Brooklyn's Fossum, Coddington, and Fortner combined to hurl a three hit game in shutting out Pittsburgh 8 to zero. Pittsburgh was also featured, but in a good way this time, on May eleventh when they defeated Winnipeg 6 to nothing. While that score looks one-sided it was a nailbiter with the score 1-0 going into the top of the ninth in which Winnipeg brought in reliever George Heilig and he proceeded to give up 2 walks and 3 hits...all of which went on to score! What a finish!
In top performances this sim Pittsburgh is featured AGAIN with starting pitcher Oscar Leon getting a game score of 91 with his nine-inning, four-hit, no walk complete game over Winnipeg. That was good for the third best pitched game so far this season!
On the injury front there were no horrific injuries of note, thank goodness.
The next sim is Monday by Mack, back from the frigid and flooded east coast! Go get 'em, Mack!
In the Socratic League things remain confused as ever with only 3.5 games separating first from last in the league. This sim Brooklyn is in front with Jersey City now half a game back and Marietta only a half game farther from the lead! No one knows who's going to win this one folks! It's a toss up from top to bottom.
In interesting games this sim on May ninth Brooklyn's Fossum, Coddington, and Fortner combined to hurl a three hit game in shutting out Pittsburgh 8 to zero. Pittsburgh was also featured, but in a good way this time, on May eleventh when they defeated Winnipeg 6 to nothing. While that score looks one-sided it was a nailbiter with the score 1-0 going into the top of the ninth in which Winnipeg brought in reliever George Heilig and he proceeded to give up 2 walks and 3 hits...all of which went on to score! What a finish!
In top performances this sim Pittsburgh is featured AGAIN with starting pitcher Oscar Leon getting a game score of 91 with his nine-inning, four-hit, no walk complete game over Winnipeg. That was good for the third best pitched game so far this season!
On the injury front there were no horrific injuries of note, thank goodness.
The next sim is Monday by Mack, back from the frigid and flooded east coast! Go get 'em, Mack!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Sim #7 Complete: Jersey City Moves Into First
Sim #7 is in the books and we're well into May! The air is getting warmer, except maybe in Stockholm, and the long, hot summer is before us.
In a continuing example of how the Socratic League is going to be close the entire year Jersey City, which started the sim in fourth place, finds itself in first by one-half game over Brooklyn. Those two are followed closely by Helena, Marietta, Winnipeg and New York which is only four games behind the pace setter! It's time for double jeopardy where the stakes are really high!
In the Platonic League Seattle continues to have its lock on first place but only by two games over Maryland and Sylva. It's too early to write that one in stone but at least there's some distancing going on from top to bottom. And speaking of 'bottom' Pittsburgh continues its record-setting run with a winning percentage of .286 and a record of 8-20. Can they be worse than the 1962 Mets? Only time will tell if anyone here can play this game!
In standout performances this sim we have Sylva's Theron Mire who turned in the ninth best pitching performance of the year with his 6.2 innings of 1 hit work against New York on May 3rd!
The next sim is Friday by me! Be there!
In a continuing example of how the Socratic League is going to be close the entire year Jersey City, which started the sim in fourth place, finds itself in first by one-half game over Brooklyn. Those two are followed closely by Helena, Marietta, Winnipeg and New York which is only four games behind the pace setter! It's time for double jeopardy where the stakes are really high!
In the Platonic League Seattle continues to have its lock on first place but only by two games over Maryland and Sylva. It's too early to write that one in stone but at least there's some distancing going on from top to bottom. And speaking of 'bottom' Pittsburgh continues its record-setting run with a winning percentage of .286 and a record of 8-20. Can they be worse than the 1962 Mets? Only time will tell if anyone here can play this game!
In standout performances this sim we have Sylva's Theron Mire who turned in the ninth best pitching performance of the year with his 6.2 innings of 1 hit work against New York on May 3rd!
The next sim is Friday by me! Be there!
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Monday, March 17, 2008
Sim #6 Complete: Marietta loses all!
Sim #6 is complete and cuss the luck, Marietta lost every game they played this sim! That drops them to third in the Socratic League behind a tied Winnipeg and Brooklyn. Still, with a month in the books there remains only three games that separate first and last in the SL. Anything can happen and likely will.
The Platonic League is beginning to show some distance, however. Seattle is still in first but only by a game over Sylva and a game and one half over Maryland, who has had some trouble since their hot start. Last in the PL is still Pittsburgh who now sits eight games back at 8-16. Not everyone can achieve a .333 winning percentage Mack! Well done!
In games of note this sim we find the May 2 tilt between Jersey City and Winnipeg. The game lasted 14 innings and Winnipeg, down one in the bottom of the 14th put up 2 against reliever Augusto Pesante for the win. The teams combined to use fifteen pitchers in the game.
In a devastating blow this sim Marietta lost star centerfielder Brady Morris for the remainder of the season with a ruptured MCL. It's quite a blow to the team on the Ohio River and everyone is waiting to see what they'll do to replace that sort of production!
The next sim is Wednesday by me again! Don't be late!
The Platonic League is beginning to show some distance, however. Seattle is still in first but only by a game over Sylva and a game and one half over Maryland, who has had some trouble since their hot start. Last in the PL is still Pittsburgh who now sits eight games back at 8-16. Not everyone can achieve a .333 winning percentage Mack! Well done!
In games of note this sim we find the May 2 tilt between Jersey City and Winnipeg. The game lasted 14 innings and Winnipeg, down one in the bottom of the 14th put up 2 against reliever Augusto Pesante for the win. The teams combined to use fifteen pitchers in the game.
In a devastating blow this sim Marietta lost star centerfielder Brady Morris for the remainder of the season with a ruptured MCL. It's quite a blow to the team on the Ohio River and everyone is waiting to see what they'll do to replace that sort of production!
The next sim is Wednesday by me again! Don't be late!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Sim #5 Completed
Sorry for the slight delay folks. Claudia and I went out to dinner to celebrate the 19th anniversary of our first date. 19 years together isn't bad considering we're only 35 years old. Anyway, sorry for the delay.
In the Platonic League, order is restored to the universe as the Seattle Ministry of Silly Walks reclaims the division lead and the top of the Power Rankings. I'm sure we all look forward to their third regular season crown and another crushing playoff loss! Maryland remains only a half-game back however. Sylva, Stockholm, and Cairo are all clumped around .500. The Pittsburgh "Pathetics" have held on to their grip on the first pick in next year's draft, led by a sterling 3-7 record at home. Sigh.
In the Socratic League, Marietta remains in first place. Brooklyn now holds second as a tailspin dropped Helena below .500 for the first time this year. Winnipeg and Helena are close behind Brooklyn while Jersey City and New York seek some traction. (By the way, do we really need three NYC area teams in the same division?)
News and Notes:
Mark Kiker represented for Cairo this week, taking home Player of the Week honors in the Platonic League. Longtime stud Juan Favela of Helena captured the Socratic honors.
Sylva lost solid starting pitcher Pedro Diaz for the season. I'm sure we'll all send our electronic best wishes to the poor computer.
Stockholm's starting pitching problems took a turn for the worse as Chad Kinlaw strained a ligament in his elbow and will be out 7-8 weeks.
James McKinsey of Sylva eased his owner's frustration with five hits against New York on April 26. Helena's Wiley Reynoso had accomplished the same feat just three days earlier, also against New York. (Is there a trend here, Eric?)
Sylva and Winnipeg made a trade, with third baseman David Lipinski going to Winnipeg and Sylva picking up a starter to replace Diaz. For some reason, Sylva also got a 3.5* prospect first baseman. No one knows why. I tried to tell my laptop to post the trade on the blog and explain it, but it just sat there and ignored me. No manners whatsoever.
Donald Mansfield of Stockholm has raised his average above .400 for the year. John Sasso (MPD), Ronald Veit (SEA), and Carlos Araoz (SEA) lead the PL with five homers each. For comparitive purposes, the entire Pittsburgh team has six. Nice job, Pisces! Araoz is on pace to drive in 189 runs, which I've heard would be really good. Lewis McGurk is 4-0 in five starts for Maryland.
Constantino Martinez and Albert Ramer, both of Marietta, laugh at those PL pikers as they have 7 and 6 home runs, respectively. Trevor Canela of Brooklyn is 4-0 in four starts. Tomihiko Heizo of Marietta is on pace to score 180 runs and, strangely, has exactly three doubles, triples, and home runs. Apparently, he's versatile.
The league file is posted and the web pages are en route. Nate's handling all three sims next week as I'll be traveling for business. Next sim will be Monday when the calendar will roll over from April's showers to May's flowers.
In the Platonic League, order is restored to the universe as the Seattle Ministry of Silly Walks reclaims the division lead and the top of the Power Rankings. I'm sure we all look forward to their third regular season crown and another crushing playoff loss! Maryland remains only a half-game back however. Sylva, Stockholm, and Cairo are all clumped around .500. The Pittsburgh "Pathetics" have held on to their grip on the first pick in next year's draft, led by a sterling 3-7 record at home. Sigh.
In the Socratic League, Marietta remains in first place. Brooklyn now holds second as a tailspin dropped Helena below .500 for the first time this year. Winnipeg and Helena are close behind Brooklyn while Jersey City and New York seek some traction. (By the way, do we really need three NYC area teams in the same division?)
News and Notes:
Mark Kiker represented for Cairo this week, taking home Player of the Week honors in the Platonic League. Longtime stud Juan Favela of Helena captured the Socratic honors.
Sylva lost solid starting pitcher Pedro Diaz for the season. I'm sure we'll all send our electronic best wishes to the poor computer.
Stockholm's starting pitching problems took a turn for the worse as Chad Kinlaw strained a ligament in his elbow and will be out 7-8 weeks.
James McKinsey of Sylva eased his owner's frustration with five hits against New York on April 26. Helena's Wiley Reynoso had accomplished the same feat just three days earlier, also against New York. (Is there a trend here, Eric?)
Sylva and Winnipeg made a trade, with third baseman David Lipinski going to Winnipeg and Sylva picking up a starter to replace Diaz. For some reason, Sylva also got a 3.5* prospect first baseman. No one knows why. I tried to tell my laptop to post the trade on the blog and explain it, but it just sat there and ignored me. No manners whatsoever.
Donald Mansfield of Stockholm has raised his average above .400 for the year. John Sasso (MPD), Ronald Veit (SEA), and Carlos Araoz (SEA) lead the PL with five homers each. For comparitive purposes, the entire Pittsburgh team has six. Nice job, Pisces! Araoz is on pace to drive in 189 runs, which I've heard would be really good. Lewis McGurk is 4-0 in five starts for Maryland.
Constantino Martinez and Albert Ramer, both of Marietta, laugh at those PL pikers as they have 7 and 6 home runs, respectively. Trevor Canela of Brooklyn is 4-0 in four starts. Tomihiko Heizo of Marietta is on pace to score 180 runs and, strangely, has exactly three doubles, triples, and home runs. Apparently, he's versatile.
The league file is posted and the web pages are en route. Nate's handling all three sims next week as I'll be traveling for business. Next sim will be Monday when the calendar will roll over from April's showers to May's flowers.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Sim #4: Complete. Marietta Takes First
In something not seen since our inaugural season Marietta is in first place in the Socratic League. Let us all celebrate! Otherwise things in the league are beginning to stretch out with no two teams sharing the same record for the first time this season. However, there's still only 3.5 games separating first and last so anything can happen.
Sim #4 showed Maryland giving up its dominant lead and being tied by the surging Seattle squad at 11-6. Pittsburgh, sadly, continues to bring up the rear with a .313 winning percentage. It's too early to tell if a record can be set but I'm sure the Steeltown Strivers will do their best!
In notable happenings Seattle's Thomas Holte threw a three-hitter against Stockholm on April 21st and Helena put up eight runs in the 4th inning against Marietta on April 19th.
Game of the sim goes to the Seattle-Sylva matchup on April 15th. Tied at one-all in the bottom of the 13th Seattle pushed one across with three singles to win it!
Next sim in Friday by Mack! Be there!
Sim #4 showed Maryland giving up its dominant lead and being tied by the surging Seattle squad at 11-6. Pittsburgh, sadly, continues to bring up the rear with a .313 winning percentage. It's too early to tell if a record can be set but I'm sure the Steeltown Strivers will do their best!
In notable happenings Seattle's Thomas Holte threw a three-hitter against Stockholm on April 21st and Helena put up eight runs in the 4th inning against Marietta on April 19th.
Game of the sim goes to the Seattle-Sylva matchup on April 15th. Tied at one-all in the bottom of the 13th Seattle pushed one across with three singles to win it!
Next sim in Friday by Mack! Be there!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Sim #3 Completed
Sim to April 18 is complete.
In the Platonic League, Maryland continues to run away from the pack with a 10-2 record and is three games clear of the pack. Computer-run Sylva benefits from its off-season spending spree with a 7-5 record and holds the early wild card spot. Apparently, my rebuilding program will include a high pick next year, as the Pisces have staggered to a 3-8 start, worst in the OEL.
In the Socratic League, Helena has first place with a 9-5 record. Marietta leads a closely packed bunch of four teams in second. New York is giving me a run for my money for the top pick, reeling to a 4-10 record to claim last place.
Other notes:
Billy Lowry of Seattle shut out Cairo with a four-hitter on April 14, walking none and whiffing 13. Seattle then came back the next night and wiped out Cairo 16-3. Big meanies.
On April 17, two games went into extra frames. Jersey City topped Brooklyn 5-4 in 10 innings while Sylva topped Seattle 6-5 in 13 innings.
Sylva's Benito Figueredo and Helena's Joseph Watson were named Players of the Week.
Lewis McGurk of Maryland is 3-0 in three starts.
Tory Chavez of Helena is hitting .464.
No significant injuries this sim.
One final note: I had to deal with a couple of players whose 10 days for assignment had expired. I pondered delaying the sim to ask the owners, but instead just did what I thought best for each player. In the future, if you don't want me deciding, take care of it yourself. [Of course, now the Commish will scold me for being high-handed, but I'm tired of this problem. So there.]
The league file is updated and web pages are en route. Next sim will be Wednesday by Nate.
In the Platonic League, Maryland continues to run away from the pack with a 10-2 record and is three games clear of the pack. Computer-run Sylva benefits from its off-season spending spree with a 7-5 record and holds the early wild card spot. Apparently, my rebuilding program will include a high pick next year, as the Pisces have staggered to a 3-8 start, worst in the OEL.
In the Socratic League, Helena has first place with a 9-5 record. Marietta leads a closely packed bunch of four teams in second. New York is giving me a run for my money for the top pick, reeling to a 4-10 record to claim last place.
Other notes:
Billy Lowry of Seattle shut out Cairo with a four-hitter on April 14, walking none and whiffing 13. Seattle then came back the next night and wiped out Cairo 16-3. Big meanies.
On April 17, two games went into extra frames. Jersey City topped Brooklyn 5-4 in 10 innings while Sylva topped Seattle 6-5 in 13 innings.
Sylva's Benito Figueredo and Helena's Joseph Watson were named Players of the Week.
Lewis McGurk of Maryland is 3-0 in three starts.
Tory Chavez of Helena is hitting .464.
No significant injuries this sim.
One final note: I had to deal with a couple of players whose 10 days for assignment had expired. I pondered delaying the sim to ask the owners, but instead just did what I thought best for each player. In the future, if you don't want me deciding, take care of it yourself. [Of course, now the Commish will scold me for being high-handed, but I'm tired of this problem. So there.]
The league file is updated and web pages are en route. Next sim will be Wednesday by Nate.
Friday, March 7, 2008
2003: Sim Two Completed!
Yes, baseball fans, sim 2 is completed!
The surprise of the season continues to be Maryland in the Platonic League coming in at 6-1 after the first two sims! Of course, in the Socratic League we have a three way tie for first place with Jersey City, Brooklyn, and Helena all tied up and Marietta just one-half game behind!
In odd accomplishments of the sim we have the April 11 tilt between Brooklyn and Helena! Tied up at 7 at the end of the front nine innings there would be no score from either team until the top of the 14th inning in which Brooklyn puts up EIGHT runs against Helena pitcher James Bowler. Bowler, coming in for his fourth inning of relief work that night just had nothing to give and was pounded in the frame.
On the injury front Brooklyn's Miyatarou Takenao injured himself throwing a ball and is day-to-day for a week with a tender shoulder. Cairo's Henry Du is also day to day for two days with a deep bruise in his hand. More serious is the injury to Jersey City Starting Pitcher Stephen Hawn. Hawn ruptured his tricep tendon while pitching and is on the disabled list for about three weeks.
The next sim is Monday by Mack! Be there!
The surprise of the season continues to be Maryland in the Platonic League coming in at 6-1 after the first two sims! Of course, in the Socratic League we have a three way tie for first place with Jersey City, Brooklyn, and Helena all tied up and Marietta just one-half game behind!
In odd accomplishments of the sim we have the April 11 tilt between Brooklyn and Helena! Tied up at 7 at the end of the front nine innings there would be no score from either team until the top of the 14th inning in which Brooklyn puts up EIGHT runs against Helena pitcher James Bowler. Bowler, coming in for his fourth inning of relief work that night just had nothing to give and was pounded in the frame.
On the injury front Brooklyn's Miyatarou Takenao injured himself throwing a ball and is day-to-day for a week with a tender shoulder. Cairo's Henry Du is also day to day for two days with a deep bruise in his hand. More serious is the injury to Jersey City Starting Pitcher Stephen Hawn. Hawn ruptured his tricep tendon while pitching and is on the disabled list for about three weeks.
The next sim is Monday by Mack! Be there!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
First 2003 Sim Completed
The 2003 season has begun!
In the Platonic League, Maryland is (already) the last undefeated team standing with a 3-0 record. Meanwhile, Cairo is struggling with a 0-3 start but can take solace in its top-ranked minor league system featuring an astonishing four of the top six prospects.
In the Socratic League, Helena has the early lead with a 3-1 start. New York is in the cellar at 1-4, but the bigger surprise might be defending champion Brooklyn at 1-2. (Note: As Jeremy pointed out, Brooklyn is 2-2. I don't know how I misread that.)
Maryland's Lewis McGurk had the best pitching performance with eight innings of shutout ball, yielding only two hits and a walk while striking out 11 against Cairo on April 4.
Helena's Bill Auld slugged the first multi-home run game with two dingers against Brooklyn on April 6.
Marietta topped New York 3-2 on April 4 in the only extra inning game, in 10 frames.
The biggest blowout was Helena's 11-1 whitewashing of Marietta on April 7.
It's a little early to get excited about league leaders, so I won't go there.
No terribly significant injuries, although Sylva's shortstop is a bit gimpy. (I know we all feel bad for the computer.)
The next sim will be Friday by Nate. The league file is up and the web pages are en route.
In the Platonic League, Maryland is (already) the last undefeated team standing with a 3-0 record. Meanwhile, Cairo is struggling with a 0-3 start but can take solace in its top-ranked minor league system featuring an astonishing four of the top six prospects.
In the Socratic League, Helena has the early lead with a 3-1 start. New York is in the cellar at 1-4, but the bigger surprise might be defending champion Brooklyn at 1-2. (Note: As Jeremy pointed out, Brooklyn is 2-2. I don't know how I misread that.)
Maryland's Lewis McGurk had the best pitching performance with eight innings of shutout ball, yielding only two hits and a walk while striking out 11 against Cairo on April 4.
Helena's Bill Auld slugged the first multi-home run game with two dingers against Brooklyn on April 6.
Marietta topped New York 3-2 on April 4 in the only extra inning game, in 10 frames.
The biggest blowout was Helena's 11-1 whitewashing of Marietta on April 7.
It's a little early to get excited about league leaders, so I won't go there.
No terribly significant injuries, although Sylva's shortstop is a bit gimpy. (I know we all feel bad for the computer.)
The next sim will be Friday by Nate. The league file is up and the web pages are en route.
Monday, March 3, 2008
New League File Uploaded
I've fixed the injury bug by manually adjusting each player's injury status. On the injury report, the day-to-day players show up as "ok", but they seem to be correct if you click on the actual players or in the team screens.
We also changed to a different schedule that (a) has 162 games; (b) is balanced in terms of games vs. each team (18 against each team in the division, 12 against each team in the other division); and (c) actually has an All-Star game.
You'll note that the league date is April 3, which is slightly different than the April 11 under the prior schedule. No big deal though.
I'll be running the sim on Wednesday night. YOU MUST UPLOAD ANY POST-SPRING TRAINING CHANGES AGAIN. I don't think the old team updates will be recognized.
That's all for now.
We also changed to a different schedule that (a) has 162 games; (b) is balanced in terms of games vs. each team (18 against each team in the division, 12 against each team in the other division); and (c) actually has an All-Star game.
You'll note that the league date is April 3, which is slightly different than the April 11 under the prior schedule. No big deal though.
I'll be running the sim on Wednesday night. YOU MUST UPLOAD ANY POST-SPRING TRAINING CHANGES AGAIN. I don't think the old team updates will be recognized.
That's all for now.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Update
Nate and I have to manually fix the injuries in the league. We'll have that done by tomorrow night, post the league file and alert everyone by email, and then have the first sim of the new season Wednesday night.
So, Nate was right twice, in a sense, when he put both Monday and Wednesday out as the nights of the first sim.
So, Nate was right twice, in a sense, when he put both Monday and Wednesday out as the nights of the first sim.
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