Post by CSCommish on Dec 5, 2022 21:34:38 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is WEDNESDAY evening; get your exports in by 8 PM EST.
Waiver Trade Deadline is at the end of the season. No trades (including cash/point trades once the playoffs start and it remains locked until file flip)
Rosters expand to 40!
Breaking News
Wednesday 9/7/2002: Scott Baker (BOS) will miss 8-9 weeks
BOSTON - Boston's southpaw Scott Baker suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 8-9 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Seattle he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Bone Chips Shoulder. Opposing players hit .356 against Scott this season. While posting an ERA of 6.99 he went 2-4 in 0 starts, fanning 24 and walking 15 hitters.
Tuesday 9/6/2002: Aubrey Huff parks three against Colorado
COLORADO - Aubrey Huff was in a groove, and the results spoke for themselves. He powered Cincinnati to a 9-3 win over Colorado by homering three times. His 1st shot, a solo homerun off Jason Dickson in the 1st inning, cleared the fence in right field. A pitch from Jason Dickson in the 2nd inning left his bat for a three-run homerun, landing 413 feet from home plate in right field. His 3rd blast, a two-run homerun off Ryan Kohlmeier in the 8th inning, landed an estimated 394 feet from home plate. Overall he collected 3 hits in 5 trips to the plate, with three runs scored with 6 RBI. On 8/20/2002, Chipper Jones was the last player to hit 3 dingers in a single game.
Monday 9/5/2002: Toronto's Christiansen severely injured
TORONTO - Toronto's left-hander Jason Christiansen suffered a severe injury on Monday and will be out for at least 5-6 weeks. In the 7th of the game against Chicago (A) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Bicep Muscle. Jason has a record of 5-2 this season, with an ERA of 2.29. In 78.2 Innings he was able to strike out 57 batters.
Monday 9/5/2002: Player of the Week honors go to Bautista and Damon
Jose A. Bautista wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. He hit .500 with 11 RBI and slugged 1.045 in 22 at bats. His season numbers are: .229 AVG, 107 hits, 10 doubles, one triple and 20 longballs, along with 65 RBI and 60 runs scored. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Johnny Damon, Chicago (N)'s starting centerfielder. Damon helped his team with an average of .522 and 8 RBI in 23 at bats.
Saturday 9/3/2002: Philadelphia's Komiyama severely injured
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's right-hander Satoru Komiyama suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 8 weeks. In the 4th of the game against Colorado he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Philadelphia wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Komiyama had suffered a Broken Elbow. This season Komiyama compiled an ERA of 5.99, going 3-12 in 23 starts. He fanned 127 while giving up 169 hits in 127.2 innings.
General News
Sunday 9/4/2002 :
MIL: Sammy Sosa sets a new single game NL-Record for Doubles with 4!
Monday 9/5/2002 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Jose A. Bautista (NYA)!
He batted .500 in 22 AB, with 3 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Johnny Damon (CHN)!
He batted .522 in 23 AB, with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
LAN: Joel Adamson fans 16 batters against San Diego.
Tuesday 9/6/2002 :
HOU: Ellis Burks gets his 2500th career hit!!
CIN: Aubrey Huff hits 3 homers against Colorado.
ARZ: Adam Hyzdu sets a new season Arizona-Record for Homeruns with 25!
Transactions
Thursday 9/1/2002 :
Los Angeles (N) : Shane Andrews has been signed to a contract extension, $12,040,000 per year, for 5 years.
Atlanta : Matt Franco has been signed to a contract extension, $750,000 per year, for 3 years.
Milwaukee : Tony Saunders has been signed to a contract extension, $6,500,000 per year, for 5 years.
Kansas City : Victor Martinez has been signed to a contract extension, $1,500,000 per year, for 5 years.
Florida: Released P Felix Diaz.
Florida: Released P John Rheinecker.
Florida: Released P Josh Girdley.
Florida: Released 2B Josh Wilson.
Florida: Released SS Corey Myers.
Florida: Released RF Luis Montanez.
Florida: Released LF Charles Thomas.
Florida: Released P Matt Anderson.
Florida: Released P Michael Neu.
Florida: Released P Kris Wilson.
Florida: Released 1B Dustan Mohr.
Florida: Released 2B Ron Gant.
Injuries
Thursday 9/1/2002 :
PHI: J.D. Drew is sick.
Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Friday 9/2/2002 :
NYM: Darrin Fletcher was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Groin Muscle.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
PIT: Chris Hoiles was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Jaw.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Saturday 9/3/2002 :
SDG: Ramon Castro Castro was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ribs.
He is out for about one week.
PHI: Satoru Komiyama was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Broken Elbow.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
Sunday 9/4/2002 :
TOR: Ben Weber was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 9/5/2002 :
TOR: Jason Christiansen was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5-6 weeks.
Tuesday 9/6/2002 :
MIN: Todd Pratt Pratt was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Swollen Ear.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Wednesday 9/7/2002 :
BOS: Scott Baker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 8-9 weeks.
BAL: Tim Salmon was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
SFG: Steve Scarsone was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Albert Belle was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Tight Knee.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Waiver Trade Deadline is at the end of the season. No trades (including cash/point trades once the playoffs start and it remains locked until file flip)
Rosters expand to 40!
Breaking News
Wednesday 9/7/2002: Scott Baker (BOS) will miss 8-9 weeks
BOSTON - Boston's southpaw Scott Baker suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 8-9 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Seattle he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Bone Chips Shoulder. Opposing players hit .356 against Scott this season. While posting an ERA of 6.99 he went 2-4 in 0 starts, fanning 24 and walking 15 hitters.
Tuesday 9/6/2002: Aubrey Huff parks three against Colorado
COLORADO - Aubrey Huff was in a groove, and the results spoke for themselves. He powered Cincinnati to a 9-3 win over Colorado by homering three times. His 1st shot, a solo homerun off Jason Dickson in the 1st inning, cleared the fence in right field. A pitch from Jason Dickson in the 2nd inning left his bat for a three-run homerun, landing 413 feet from home plate in right field. His 3rd blast, a two-run homerun off Ryan Kohlmeier in the 8th inning, landed an estimated 394 feet from home plate. Overall he collected 3 hits in 5 trips to the plate, with three runs scored with 6 RBI. On 8/20/2002, Chipper Jones was the last player to hit 3 dingers in a single game.
Monday 9/5/2002: Toronto's Christiansen severely injured
TORONTO - Toronto's left-hander Jason Christiansen suffered a severe injury on Monday and will be out for at least 5-6 weeks. In the 7th of the game against Chicago (A) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Bicep Muscle. Jason has a record of 5-2 this season, with an ERA of 2.29. In 78.2 Innings he was able to strike out 57 batters.
Monday 9/5/2002: Player of the Week honors go to Bautista and Damon
Jose A. Bautista wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. He hit .500 with 11 RBI and slugged 1.045 in 22 at bats. His season numbers are: .229 AVG, 107 hits, 10 doubles, one triple and 20 longballs, along with 65 RBI and 60 runs scored. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Johnny Damon, Chicago (N)'s starting centerfielder. Damon helped his team with an average of .522 and 8 RBI in 23 at bats.
Saturday 9/3/2002: Philadelphia's Komiyama severely injured
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's right-hander Satoru Komiyama suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 8 weeks. In the 4th of the game against Colorado he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Philadelphia wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Komiyama had suffered a Broken Elbow. This season Komiyama compiled an ERA of 5.99, going 3-12 in 23 starts. He fanned 127 while giving up 169 hits in 127.2 innings.
General News
Sunday 9/4/2002 :
MIL: Sammy Sosa sets a new single game NL-Record for Doubles with 4!
Monday 9/5/2002 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Jose A. Bautista (NYA)!
He batted .500 in 22 AB, with 3 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Johnny Damon (CHN)!
He batted .522 in 23 AB, with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
LAN: Joel Adamson fans 16 batters against San Diego.
Tuesday 9/6/2002 :
HOU: Ellis Burks gets his 2500th career hit!!
CIN: Aubrey Huff hits 3 homers against Colorado.
ARZ: Adam Hyzdu sets a new season Arizona-Record for Homeruns with 25!
Transactions
Thursday 9/1/2002 :
Los Angeles (N) : Shane Andrews has been signed to a contract extension, $12,040,000 per year, for 5 years.
Atlanta : Matt Franco has been signed to a contract extension, $750,000 per year, for 3 years.
Milwaukee : Tony Saunders has been signed to a contract extension, $6,500,000 per year, for 5 years.
Kansas City : Victor Martinez has been signed to a contract extension, $1,500,000 per year, for 5 years.
Florida: Released P Felix Diaz.
Florida: Released P John Rheinecker.
Florida: Released P Josh Girdley.
Florida: Released 2B Josh Wilson.
Florida: Released SS Corey Myers.
Florida: Released RF Luis Montanez.
Florida: Released LF Charles Thomas.
Florida: Released P Matt Anderson.
Florida: Released P Michael Neu.
Florida: Released P Kris Wilson.
Florida: Released 1B Dustan Mohr.
Florida: Released 2B Ron Gant.
Injuries
Thursday 9/1/2002 :
PHI: J.D. Drew is sick.
Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Friday 9/2/2002 :
NYM: Darrin Fletcher was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Groin Muscle.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
PIT: Chris Hoiles was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Jaw.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Saturday 9/3/2002 :
SDG: Ramon Castro Castro was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ribs.
He is out for about one week.
PHI: Satoru Komiyama was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Broken Elbow.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
Sunday 9/4/2002 :
TOR: Ben Weber was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 9/5/2002 :
TOR: Jason Christiansen was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5-6 weeks.
Tuesday 9/6/2002 :
MIN: Todd Pratt Pratt was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Swollen Ear.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Wednesday 9/7/2002 :
BOS: Scott Baker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 8-9 weeks.
BAL: Tim Salmon was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
SFG: Steve Scarsone was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Albert Belle was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Tight Knee.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
