Post by CSCommish on Jan 8, 2023 21:33:41 GMT -5
File and pages are up; next sim will be run tomorrow, MONDAY, evening to get us to 5/10/2003. Get your exports in by 8 PM EST.
Reminder: Max 35 GS.
Breaking News
Monday 5/2/2003: Player of the Week honors go to McClellan and Green
Paul McClellan of Los Angeles (A) wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Shawn Green wins his 4th Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 23 at bats he hit .565 with 3 HR and 7 RBI.
Sunday 5/1/2003: McClellan and Harnisch receive Pitcher of the Month award
The best month of April in the American League certainly had Los Angeles (A)'s right-hander Paul McClellan, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He went 4-1 in April and finished the month with an ERA of 1.05. He struck out 30 in 43 innings. Paul also fired a shutout. St. Louis' Pete Harnisch had a terrific April, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. He struck out 37 hitters in his 5 starts, putting together a record of 5-0 while pitching 37 innings. His ERA in April was 0.84. Pete also fired a shutout.
Sunday 5/1/2003: Batter of the Month award winners announced
It's the 1st time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Detroit's first baseman Miguel Cabrera. Miguel went 44 for 106 (.415), while hitting 8 HR and collecting 23 RBI. The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Aubrey Huff, Cincinnati's starting centerfielder. In 98 at bats he hit .388 with 6 HR and 31 RBI.
Thursday 4/28/2003: John Wetteland out for 6-7 weeks
ARIZONA - Arizona is without its right-hander John Wetteland for at least 6-7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Miguel Tejada in a game against Houston. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Arizona wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Wetteland had suffered a Ruptured Bicep Tendon. His ERA of 2.25 helped him to a 2-1 record this year. He struck out 7 and walked 6 in 12 innings.
Tuesday 4/26/2003: Arizona's Miller out for 7-8 weeks
ARIZONA - Arizona's Orlando Miller suffered a serious injury Tuesday in a game against Houston. Miller fell down while running the bases and couldn't get up without help. He will miss probably 7-8 weeks. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Broken Ankle which will require surgery. Miller has walked 1 times this year and posts a .281 OBP. While batting .265, 22 for 83, he has driven in 10 runs.
Monday 4/25/2003: Player of the Week honors go to Alomar and Overbay
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Chicago (A)'s Roberto Alomar this time, as the second baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .433 with 11 RBI and slugged .900 in 30 at bats. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well! His season features a batting average of .265 (22 hits in 83 AB), 3 doubles, 3 triples and 3 longballs. Alomar collected 13 RBI and 13 runs as well. Lyle Overbay from Montreal wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Lyle went 10 for 24 (.417), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 11 RBI.
General News
Monday 4/25/2003 :
American League-Player of the Week:
2B Roberto Alomar (CHA)!
He batted .433 in 30 AB, with 3 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Lyle Overbay (MON)!
He batted .417 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 11 RBI.
Wednesday 4/27/2003 :
Frank E. Thomas hits a 518-foot homerun!!
Thursday 4/28/2003 :
Frank E. Thomas hits a 517-foot homerun!!
STL: Jose Lima fans 15 batters against New York (N).
Friday 4/29/2003 :
CHN: Arthur Rhodes fans 16 batters against San Diego.
Saturday 5/1/2003 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Paul McClellan (LAA)!
He had a record of 4-1 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.05 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Miguel Cabrera (DET)!
He batted .415 in 106 AB, with 8 homers and 23 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Pete Harnisch (STL)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.84 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Aubrey Huff (CIN)!
He batted .388 in 98 AB, with 6 homers and 31 RBI.
LAA: Paul McClellan pitches a 3-hit shutout against Oakland!!
Monday 5/2/2003 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Paul McClellan (LAA)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 17.1 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 14.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Shawn Green (CIN)!
He batted .565 in 23 AB, with 3 HR and 7 RBI.
Transactions
Monday 4/25/2003 :
Chicago (N): Released P Ron Blazier.
Chicago (N): Released CF Glen Barker.
Chicago (N): Released P John Dettmer.
Chicago (N): Released RF Raul Gonzalez.
Chicago (N): Released LF Chad Green.
Chicago (N): Released P Dustin Hermanson.
Chicago (N): Released RF Jose R. Herrera.
Chicago (N): Released 1B Ryan Jackson.
Chicago (N): Released P Jeff Juden.
Chicago (N): Released P Marc Kroon.
Chicago (N): Released P Scott Mullen.
Chicago (N): Released P Ryan Nye.
Chicago (N): Released P Todd Ritchie.
Chicago (N): Released P Jose I. Rodriguez.
Chicago (N): Released P Tanyon Sturtze.
Toronto : Free agent Scott Lusader has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Toronto : Free agent Roberto Kelly has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Injuries
Tuesday 4/26/2003 :
BAL: Bret Barberie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SEA: Mike B. Young was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: Orlando Miller was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Ankle.
He will be OK in about 7-8 weeks.
Wednesday 4/27/2003 :
KCR: Mike Holtz was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
PIT: Brian R. Hunter was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He will be OK in about one week.
Thursday 4/28/2003 :
BAL: Fernando Vina was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
BAL: Barry Bonds was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: John Wetteland was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 6-7 weeks.
Friday 4/29/2003 :
MIN: Tyler Houston Houston was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TBR: Milton Bradley was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ulna.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
TBR: Edgar Ramos was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
ARZ: Matt LeCroy was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: Tony Batista was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 4/30/2003 :
KCR: Victor Martinez Martinez was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Broken Ribs.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
TBR: Keiichi Yabu was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Sunday 5/1/2003 :
ARZ: Chan Ho Park was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 5/2/2003 :
PHI: Sam Marsonek was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Reminder: Max 35 GS.
Breaking News
Monday 5/2/2003: Player of the Week honors go to McClellan and Green
Paul McClellan of Los Angeles (A) wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Shawn Green wins his 4th Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 23 at bats he hit .565 with 3 HR and 7 RBI.
Sunday 5/1/2003: McClellan and Harnisch receive Pitcher of the Month award
The best month of April in the American League certainly had Los Angeles (A)'s right-hander Paul McClellan, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He went 4-1 in April and finished the month with an ERA of 1.05. He struck out 30 in 43 innings. Paul also fired a shutout. St. Louis' Pete Harnisch had a terrific April, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. He struck out 37 hitters in his 5 starts, putting together a record of 5-0 while pitching 37 innings. His ERA in April was 0.84. Pete also fired a shutout.
Sunday 5/1/2003: Batter of the Month award winners announced
It's the 1st time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Detroit's first baseman Miguel Cabrera. Miguel went 44 for 106 (.415), while hitting 8 HR and collecting 23 RBI. The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Aubrey Huff, Cincinnati's starting centerfielder. In 98 at bats he hit .388 with 6 HR and 31 RBI.
Thursday 4/28/2003: John Wetteland out for 6-7 weeks
ARIZONA - Arizona is without its right-hander John Wetteland for at least 6-7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Miguel Tejada in a game against Houston. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Arizona wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Wetteland had suffered a Ruptured Bicep Tendon. His ERA of 2.25 helped him to a 2-1 record this year. He struck out 7 and walked 6 in 12 innings.
Tuesday 4/26/2003: Arizona's Miller out for 7-8 weeks
ARIZONA - Arizona's Orlando Miller suffered a serious injury Tuesday in a game against Houston. Miller fell down while running the bases and couldn't get up without help. He will miss probably 7-8 weeks. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Broken Ankle which will require surgery. Miller has walked 1 times this year and posts a .281 OBP. While batting .265, 22 for 83, he has driven in 10 runs.
Monday 4/25/2003: Player of the Week honors go to Alomar and Overbay
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Chicago (A)'s Roberto Alomar this time, as the second baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .433 with 11 RBI and slugged .900 in 30 at bats. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well! His season features a batting average of .265 (22 hits in 83 AB), 3 doubles, 3 triples and 3 longballs. Alomar collected 13 RBI and 13 runs as well. Lyle Overbay from Montreal wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Lyle went 10 for 24 (.417), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 11 RBI.
General News
Monday 4/25/2003 :
American League-Player of the Week:
2B Roberto Alomar (CHA)!
He batted .433 in 30 AB, with 3 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Lyle Overbay (MON)!
He batted .417 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 11 RBI.
Wednesday 4/27/2003 :
Frank E. Thomas hits a 518-foot homerun!!
Thursday 4/28/2003 :
Frank E. Thomas hits a 517-foot homerun!!
STL: Jose Lima fans 15 batters against New York (N).
Friday 4/29/2003 :
CHN: Arthur Rhodes fans 16 batters against San Diego.
Saturday 5/1/2003 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Paul McClellan (LAA)!
He had a record of 4-1 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.05 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Miguel Cabrera (DET)!
He batted .415 in 106 AB, with 8 homers and 23 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Pete Harnisch (STL)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.84 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Aubrey Huff (CIN)!
He batted .388 in 98 AB, with 6 homers and 31 RBI.
LAA: Paul McClellan pitches a 3-hit shutout against Oakland!!
Monday 5/2/2003 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Paul McClellan (LAA)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 17.1 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 14.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Shawn Green (CIN)!
He batted .565 in 23 AB, with 3 HR and 7 RBI.
Transactions
Monday 4/25/2003 :
Chicago (N): Released P Ron Blazier.
Chicago (N): Released CF Glen Barker.
Chicago (N): Released P John Dettmer.
Chicago (N): Released RF Raul Gonzalez.
Chicago (N): Released LF Chad Green.
Chicago (N): Released P Dustin Hermanson.
Chicago (N): Released RF Jose R. Herrera.
Chicago (N): Released 1B Ryan Jackson.
Chicago (N): Released P Jeff Juden.
Chicago (N): Released P Marc Kroon.
Chicago (N): Released P Scott Mullen.
Chicago (N): Released P Ryan Nye.
Chicago (N): Released P Todd Ritchie.
Chicago (N): Released P Jose I. Rodriguez.
Chicago (N): Released P Tanyon Sturtze.
Toronto : Free agent Scott Lusader has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Toronto : Free agent Roberto Kelly has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Injuries
Tuesday 4/26/2003 :
BAL: Bret Barberie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SEA: Mike B. Young was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: Orlando Miller was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Ankle.
He will be OK in about 7-8 weeks.
Wednesday 4/27/2003 :
KCR: Mike Holtz was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
PIT: Brian R. Hunter was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He will be OK in about one week.
Thursday 4/28/2003 :
BAL: Fernando Vina was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
BAL: Barry Bonds was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: John Wetteland was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 6-7 weeks.
Friday 4/29/2003 :
MIN: Tyler Houston Houston was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TBR: Milton Bradley was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ulna.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
TBR: Edgar Ramos was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
ARZ: Matt LeCroy was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: Tony Batista was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 4/30/2003 :
KCR: Victor Martinez Martinez was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Broken Ribs.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
TBR: Keiichi Yabu was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Sunday 5/1/2003 :
ARZ: Chan Ho Park was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 5/2/2003 :
PHI: Sam Marsonek was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
