Post by CSCommish on Sept 30, 2022 21:28:19 GMT -5
File and pages are you. Next sim is tomorrow, SATURDAY, evening, an 8-day sim to get us to 8/24/2001; get your exports in by 8:00 PM EST.
Waiver wire trade deadline is prior to start of playoffs.
Max GS: 35
Breaking News
Monday 8/15/2001: Bryan Ward (ARZ) will miss 6 weeks
ARIZONA - Arizona's left-hander Bryan Ward suffered a severe injury on Monday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 2nd of the game against Chicago (N) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle which will require surgery. In 20 starts this year Bryan struck out 102 batters in 95.2 innings of work. His ERA is 7.06, his record 1-13.
Monday 8/15/2001: Giambi (KCR) and Harris (PIT) win P.O.W. award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Kansas City's Jeremy Giambi this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Jeremy was on fire, hitting .400 with 3 HR and 11 RBI. Pittsburgh's leftfielder Lenny Harris had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Lenny went 18 for 32 (.563), while hitting 0 HR and collecting 7 RBI.
Saturday 8/13/2001: Rondell White slams 3 HR
SAN FRANCISCO - Rondell White was in a groove, and the results spoke for themselves. He powered Chicago (N) to a 19-3 win over San Francisco by homering three times. A 415 foot drive to right-center marked his 1st bomb, a solo homerun off Chris Hammond in the 2nd inning. A pitch from Kevin Foster in the 5th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 403 feet from home plate in right-center. His 3rd blast, a three-run homerun off Scott Garrelts in the 6th inning, landed an estimated 395 feet from home plate. Rondell finished 4 for 5, scoring FOUR runs and driving in 7 runs.
Friday 8/12/2001: Philadelphia's Kent severely injured
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's second baseman Jeff Kent will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Philadelphia and San Diego. The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Kent collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Broken Ankle which will require surgery. Jeff has gone 97 for 407 (.238) this season, hitting 6 taters and driving in 39 runs. He has scored 51 runs on his own.
Friday 8/12/2001: Dwight Gooden dominates Colorado, gives up just 2 hits
COLORADO - Dwight Gooden had some fun again. Colorado hitters did not. Houston's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 22 career shutouts in 588 games started. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Gooden (13-7) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking none, throwing 117 pitches. Jeff Bagwell provided Houston with the offense Gooden needed as he finished 3 for 3, homering twice, scoring 2 runs and driving in 4 runs. Houston improved its record to 58-58, scoring 7 runs on 13 hits.
Thursday 8/11/2001: Luis E. Gonzalez punishes Montreal with three dingers
MILWAUKEE - Luis E. Gonzalez was in a groove, and the results spoke for themselves. He powered Milwaukee to a 8-4 win over Montreal by homering three times. A pitch from Jose Acevedo in the 1st inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 423 feet from home plate in right-center. In the 5th inning he unloaded a two-run homerun off Jose Acevedo. A 453 foot drive to right-center marked his 3rd bomb, a two-run homerun off Matt Ruebel in the 7th inning. Luis E. went 3 for 4, scoring three runs with 6 RBI. Jose Vidro was the last player to hit 3 homeruns in a game, doing it 8/6/2001.
Wednesday 8/10/2001: Paul Quantrill blanks New York (A) with a 2-hitter
NEW YORK (A) - Paul Quantrill took the mound and never left. And New York (A) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Minnesota's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 7 career shutouts in 219 games started. Quantrill (11-9) struck out 4 and walked 1, throwing 62 of 103 pitches for strikes. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Barry Bonds helped Quantrill at the plate, he stroked 3 hits in 4 AB, homering once, doubling once, and collecting 2 RBI. Minnesota scored 10 runs on 14 hits.
General News
Wednesday 8/10/2001 :
MIN: Paul Quantrill pitches a 2-hit shutout against New York (A)!!
Matt D. Williams hits a 499-foot homerun!!
Thursday 8/11/2001 :
Carlos Delgado hits a 482-foot homerun!!
MIL: Luis E. Gonzalez crushes 3 homers against Montreal.
Friday 8/12/2001 :
BOS: Tim Wakefield pitches a 3-hit shutout against New York (A)!!
HOU: Dwight Gooden pitches a 2-hit shutout against Colorado!!
Saturday 8/13/2001 :
CHN: Rondell White slams 3 homers against San Francisco.
Sunday 8/14/2001 :
Bruce Aven hits a 486-foot homerun!!
Monday 8/15/2001 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Jeremy Giambi (KCR)!
He batted .400 in 25 AB, with 3 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF Lenny Harris (PIT)!
He batted .563 in 32 AB, with 7 RBI.
MIL: Chan Ho Park pitches a 3-hit shutout against Florida!!
Transactions
Monday 8/8/2001 :
Detroit : Mike Mussina has been signed to a contract extension, $680,000 per year, for 5 years.
Detroit : Robin Ventura has been signed to a contract extension, $15,230,000 per year, for 3 years.
Detroit : Dave Fleming has been signed to a contract extension, $2,420,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Al L. Martin has been signed to a contract extension, $970,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Hensley Meulens has been signed to a contract extension, $2,280,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Bobby Higginson has been signed to a contract extension, $3,470,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Ricky Trlicek has been signed to a contract extension, $2,170,000 per year, for 3 years.
Chicago (N): Released P Winston Abreu.
Atlanta: Released P Ruddy Lugo.
Atlanta : Free agent Winston Abreu has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Chicago (N) : Free agent Ruddy Lugo has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Tuesday 8/16/2001 :
Minnesota: Released C Justin Knoedler.
Minnesota: Released LF Jason Grabowski.
Minnesota: Released C Brayan Pena.
Minnesota: Released 3B Mike Rouse.
Injuries
Tuesday 8/9/2001 :
FLA: Orlando Cabrera was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
CHN: Brian S. Giles was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Rib Cage Muscle.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Kevin Jordan was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
Wednesday 8/10/2001 :
CIN: Shigetoshi Hasegawa was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MON: Phil Nevin was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 8/11/2001 :
BAL: Dario Veras was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Friday 8/12/2001 :
KCR: Jody Reed was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
BOS: Manny Ramirez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Albert Pujols was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
PHI: Jeff Kent was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Ankle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Sunday 8/14/2001 :
COL: Scott Karl was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
LAN: Ray King was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 8/15/2001 :
TOR: Vinny Castilla was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
NYM: Troy Evers was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
PIT: Phil Plantier was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
ARZ: Bryan Ward was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
Waiver wire trade deadline is prior to start of playoffs.
Max GS: 35
Breaking News
Monday 8/15/2001: Bryan Ward (ARZ) will miss 6 weeks
ARIZONA - Arizona's left-hander Bryan Ward suffered a severe injury on Monday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 2nd of the game against Chicago (N) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle which will require surgery. In 20 starts this year Bryan struck out 102 batters in 95.2 innings of work. His ERA is 7.06, his record 1-13.
Monday 8/15/2001: Giambi (KCR) and Harris (PIT) win P.O.W. award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Kansas City's Jeremy Giambi this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Jeremy was on fire, hitting .400 with 3 HR and 11 RBI. Pittsburgh's leftfielder Lenny Harris had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Lenny went 18 for 32 (.563), while hitting 0 HR and collecting 7 RBI.
Saturday 8/13/2001: Rondell White slams 3 HR
SAN FRANCISCO - Rondell White was in a groove, and the results spoke for themselves. He powered Chicago (N) to a 19-3 win over San Francisco by homering three times. A 415 foot drive to right-center marked his 1st bomb, a solo homerun off Chris Hammond in the 2nd inning. A pitch from Kevin Foster in the 5th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 403 feet from home plate in right-center. His 3rd blast, a three-run homerun off Scott Garrelts in the 6th inning, landed an estimated 395 feet from home plate. Rondell finished 4 for 5, scoring FOUR runs and driving in 7 runs.
Friday 8/12/2001: Philadelphia's Kent severely injured
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's second baseman Jeff Kent will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Philadelphia and San Diego. The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Kent collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Broken Ankle which will require surgery. Jeff has gone 97 for 407 (.238) this season, hitting 6 taters and driving in 39 runs. He has scored 51 runs on his own.
Friday 8/12/2001: Dwight Gooden dominates Colorado, gives up just 2 hits
COLORADO - Dwight Gooden had some fun again. Colorado hitters did not. Houston's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 22 career shutouts in 588 games started. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Gooden (13-7) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking none, throwing 117 pitches. Jeff Bagwell provided Houston with the offense Gooden needed as he finished 3 for 3, homering twice, scoring 2 runs and driving in 4 runs. Houston improved its record to 58-58, scoring 7 runs on 13 hits.
Thursday 8/11/2001: Luis E. Gonzalez punishes Montreal with three dingers
MILWAUKEE - Luis E. Gonzalez was in a groove, and the results spoke for themselves. He powered Milwaukee to a 8-4 win over Montreal by homering three times. A pitch from Jose Acevedo in the 1st inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 423 feet from home plate in right-center. In the 5th inning he unloaded a two-run homerun off Jose Acevedo. A 453 foot drive to right-center marked his 3rd bomb, a two-run homerun off Matt Ruebel in the 7th inning. Luis E. went 3 for 4, scoring three runs with 6 RBI. Jose Vidro was the last player to hit 3 homeruns in a game, doing it 8/6/2001.
Wednesday 8/10/2001: Paul Quantrill blanks New York (A) with a 2-hitter
NEW YORK (A) - Paul Quantrill took the mound and never left. And New York (A) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Minnesota's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 7 career shutouts in 219 games started. Quantrill (11-9) struck out 4 and walked 1, throwing 62 of 103 pitches for strikes. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Barry Bonds helped Quantrill at the plate, he stroked 3 hits in 4 AB, homering once, doubling once, and collecting 2 RBI. Minnesota scored 10 runs on 14 hits.
General News
Wednesday 8/10/2001 :
MIN: Paul Quantrill pitches a 2-hit shutout against New York (A)!!
Matt D. Williams hits a 499-foot homerun!!
Thursday 8/11/2001 :
Carlos Delgado hits a 482-foot homerun!!
MIL: Luis E. Gonzalez crushes 3 homers against Montreal.
Friday 8/12/2001 :
BOS: Tim Wakefield pitches a 3-hit shutout against New York (A)!!
HOU: Dwight Gooden pitches a 2-hit shutout against Colorado!!
Saturday 8/13/2001 :
CHN: Rondell White slams 3 homers against San Francisco.
Sunday 8/14/2001 :
Bruce Aven hits a 486-foot homerun!!
Monday 8/15/2001 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Jeremy Giambi (KCR)!
He batted .400 in 25 AB, with 3 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF Lenny Harris (PIT)!
He batted .563 in 32 AB, with 7 RBI.
MIL: Chan Ho Park pitches a 3-hit shutout against Florida!!
Transactions
Monday 8/8/2001 :
Detroit : Mike Mussina has been signed to a contract extension, $680,000 per year, for 5 years.
Detroit : Robin Ventura has been signed to a contract extension, $15,230,000 per year, for 3 years.
Detroit : Dave Fleming has been signed to a contract extension, $2,420,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Al L. Martin has been signed to a contract extension, $970,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Hensley Meulens has been signed to a contract extension, $2,280,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Bobby Higginson has been signed to a contract extension, $3,470,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Ricky Trlicek has been signed to a contract extension, $2,170,000 per year, for 3 years.
Chicago (N): Released P Winston Abreu.
Atlanta: Released P Ruddy Lugo.
Atlanta : Free agent Winston Abreu has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Chicago (N) : Free agent Ruddy Lugo has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Tuesday 8/16/2001 :
Minnesota: Released C Justin Knoedler.
Minnesota: Released LF Jason Grabowski.
Minnesota: Released C Brayan Pena.
Minnesota: Released 3B Mike Rouse.
Injuries
Tuesday 8/9/2001 :
FLA: Orlando Cabrera was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
CHN: Brian S. Giles was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Rib Cage Muscle.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Kevin Jordan was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
Wednesday 8/10/2001 :
CIN: Shigetoshi Hasegawa was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MON: Phil Nevin was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 8/11/2001 :
BAL: Dario Veras was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Friday 8/12/2001 :
KCR: Jody Reed was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
BOS: Manny Ramirez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Albert Pujols was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
PHI: Jeff Kent was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Ankle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Sunday 8/14/2001 :
COL: Scott Karl was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
LAN: Ray King was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 8/15/2001 :
TOR: Vinny Castilla was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
NYM: Troy Evers was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
PIT: Phil Plantier was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
ARZ: Bryan Ward was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
