Post by Reddington on May 29, 2023 16:48:40 GMT -5
file and pages are up
Chris hopes to do most sims and we're looking for Sat Sun Tue Thu Fri as the schedule
Welcome to 2005!
Breaking News
Monday, 4/18/2005
Monday 4/18/2005: Minnesota's Ramirez wins Player of the Week award
Minnesota's centerfielder Manny Ramirez had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Ramirez helped his team with an average of .435 and 8 RBI in 23 at bats. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well! His season numbers are: .370 AVG, 20 hits, 4 doubles, no triples and 6 taters, along with 15 RBI and 15 runs scored. He's 9th in the American League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 2nd in RBI! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Atlanta's Miguel Ojeda this time, as the catcher displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 24 at bats he hit .417 with 4 HR and 6 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .358, Miguel hit .327 and slugged .735. He has collected 11 runs batted in this year.
Friday 4/15/2005: Gary Glover (KCR) will miss 5-6 weeks
KANSAS CITY - When it rains, it pours. Kansas City's right-hander Gary Glover will not pitch for at least 5-6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against New York (A) where he left the field in the 4th inning. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Bone Chips Shoulder. Gary has a record of 1-1 this season, with an ERA of 6.23. In 13 Innings he was able to strike out 7 batters.
Wednesday 4/13/2005: Kansas City's Kevin Millar ropes five hits
NEW YORK (A) - Kevin Millar saw the ball really well, leading Kansas City to a 13-2 win over New York (A). His five hits thrilled his teammates and coaches, and Kevin seemed happy as well after the game. Number 3 in the 5th inning, a shot estimated at 430 feet, cleared the wall in left field. His 5th hit, a three-run homerun off Eddie Guardado in the 8th inning, landed an estimated 417 feet from home plate. He had singles in the 2nd inning , in the 4th inning and in the 7th . Kevin did drive in 4 while scoring 2 runs on his own. He's having a very good season so far, batting .429.
Monday 4/11/2005: Los Angeles (A)'s Ken Griffey Jr. crushes homerun #500
SEATTLE - Los Angeles (A)'s leftfielder Ken Griffey Jr. made baseball history today, collecting his 500th career homerun! The historic drive, a two-run homerun off Paul Wagner in the 1st inning, landed an estimated 423 feet from home plate. In 16 years of big league action so far, Ken has compiled a batting average of .264, along with 2405 hits and 1616 RBI. Ken hit 30+ homeruns in a season 7 times, hitting 40 bombs 5 times. 'This day is special, I'll probably remember it my whole life. Thank god I'm blessed with the talent to play this game.' It's no secret that he will one day be in the Hall of Fame!
Monday 4/11/2005: Giles (BOS) and White (PIT) win P.O.W. award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Brian S. Giles, Boston's starting rightfielder. Brian S. pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .444 with 4 HR and 5 RBI while slugging .963. Pittsburgh's centerfielder Rondell White had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. White helped his team with an average of .355 and 19 RBI in 31 at bats.
Saturday 4/9/2005: Jason Dickson pitches his 1st shutout of the season
COLORADO - Colorado's right-hander Jason Dickson will never forget this day. The 32-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Milwaukee on Saturday. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Dickson (1-1) fanned 4 and walked 1, throwing 104 pitches. Jose Vidro provided Colorado with the offense Dickson needed as he stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, hitting a homerun, and collecting 3 RBI. Colorado improved its record to 4-3, scoring 12 runs on 14 hits.
Friday 4/8/2005: Ben Sheets out for 5 weeks
PHILADELPHIA - When it rains, it pours. Philadelphia's ace Ben Sheets will not pitch for at least 5 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Washington where he left the field in the 7th inning. Philadelphia wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Sheets had suffered a Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
Thursday 4/7/2005: Scott Karl (NYM) will miss 8 weeks
NEW YORK (N) - When it rains, it pours. New York (N)'s left-hander Scott Karl will not pitch for at least 8 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Chicago (N) where he left the field in the 4th inning. Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials.
Wednesday 4/6/2005: Robb Nen fires 1-hitter against Cleveland
CLEVELAND - Cleveland's offense is struggling, and Minnesota's Robb Nen didn't help them. The right-hander fired his 1st shutout of the season, a 1-hitter. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Nen (1-0) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 109 pitches. The hitting star for Minnesota was designated hitter Manny Ramirez, he finished 2 for 4, homering once, scoring twice. Minnesota improved its record to 3-1, scoring 4 runs on 8 hits.
Tuesday 4/5/2005: Nate Cornejo out for 7 weeks
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N) is without its right-hander Nate Cornejo for at least 7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Brad Fullmer in a game against St. Louis. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. New York (N) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Cornejo had suffered a Strained Elbow Ligament.
Monday 4/4/2005: Greg Maddux has done it, earns 400th win
ATLANTA - Atlanta's right-hander Greg Maddux gained immortality by recording his 400th win in the big leagues. Maddux went 9 innings. He allowed 0 earned runs , giving up 6 hits while striking out 2 and walking 0 earned runs. His career features a 2.08 ERA, along with 3690 K's in 5029 innings. 'I'm out of words. I'll probably realize it tomorrow, but for now I'm done.' He has won 20 games 14 times in his career, setting a career high with 26 wins in 1993. The Hall of Fame is already waiting for this great player.
Monday 4/4/2005: Cliff P. Lee turns in great performance against New York (A)
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s hitters were dominated by Toronto's Cliff P. Lee. He gave up just 2 hits in recording his 1st shutout of the season. Lee (1-0) fanned 5 and walked 1, throwing 91 pitches. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' The hitting star for Toronto was second baseman Alex *Cintron, he finished with 1 hit in 3 AB. Toronto scored 3 runs on 7 hits.
Sunday 4/3/2005: Tom Gordon turns in great performance against Arizona
ARIZONA - Age doesn't matter. At least Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Tom Gordon shares this opinion. The 37 year old pitched a 2-hit shutout against Arizona, recording his 1st shutout of the season. Gordon (1-0) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking none, throwing 125 pitches. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Juan Gonzalez helped Gordon at the plate, he collected 3 hits in 5 trips to the plate, blasting a homerun, scoring 2 runs. Los Angeles (N) improved its record to 1-0, scoring 4 runs on 9 hits.
Sunday 4/3/2005: Cory Lidle (CLE) will miss 8 weeks
CLEVELAND - Cleveland's ace Cory Lidle suffered a severe injury on Sunday and will be out for at least 8 weeks. In the 4th of the game against Minnesota he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Lidle was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Pulled Tricep Muscle.
Sunday 4/3/2005 :
Melvin Nieves hits a 507-foot homerun!!
LAN: Tom Gordon pitches a 2-hit shutout against Arizona!!
Monday 4/4/2005 :
TOR: Cliff P. Lee pitches a 2-hit shutout against New York (A)!!
Wednesday 4/6/2005 :
MIN: Robb Nen pitches a 1-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
Saturday 4/9/2005 :
COL: Jason Dickson pitches a 2-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Monday 4/11/2005 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Brian S. Giles (BOS)!
He batted .444 in 27 AB, with 4 HR and 5 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Rondell White (PIT)!
He batted .355 in 31 AB, with 5 HR and 19 RBI.
LAA: Ken Griffey Jr. hits his 500th career homer!!
Johnny Damon hits a 487-foot homerun!!
Tuesday 4/12/2005 :
Bobby Higginson hits a 485-foot homerun!!
Thursday 4/14/2005 :
J.D. Drew hits a 500-foot homerun!!
Friday 4/15/2005 :
Phil Plantier hits a 499-foot homerun!!
Monday 4/18/2005 :
American League-Player of the Week:
CF Manny Ramirez (MIN)!
He batted .435 in 23 AB, with 4 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
C Miguel Ojeda (ATL)!
He batted .417 in 24 AB, with 4 HR and 6 RBI.
Trade between St. Louis and San Diego :
San Diego gets :
1B Ron Coomer
St. Louis gets :
P Andy Sonnastine
Trade between Seattle and Chicago (N) :
Chicago (N) gets :
C Kevin L. Brown
Seattle gets :
1B Tony Clark
Trade between Toronto and Oakland :
Oakland gets :
CF Torii Hunter
P Jeff Francis
SS Carlos Hernandez
Toronto gets :
LF Jody Gerut
CF Pat Burrell
Kansas City: Released 3B Trace Coquillette.
Cleveland: Released LF Ray Sadler.
Cleveland: Released RF Carlos Casimiro.
Cleveland: Released P Martin Vargas.
Cleveland: Released 3B Norihiro Nakamura.
Cleveland: Released P Adrian Hernandez.
Cleveland: Released P Marcus Gwyn.
Cleveland: Released 1B Brian Myrow.
Trade between Philadelphia and Cleveland :
Cleveland gets :
P Jon Switzer
Philadelphia gets :
SS Travis Fryman
Trade between New York (A) and Chicago (N) :
Chicago (N) gets :
P Pedro Strop
P Shigetoshi Hasegawa
New York (A) gets :
2B Chone Figgins
P Eddie Guardado
Cincinnati: Released LF Shane Monahan.
Trade between Toronto and Oakland :
Oakland gets :
P Stan Belinda
Toronto gets :
P Daniel Cabrera
unday 4/3/2005 :
TEX: Ricky Ledee was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
CLE: Cory Lidle was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 8 weeks.
Monday 4/4/2005 :
SDG: Carlos Perez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 4/5/2005 :
OAK: Nelson R. Cruz was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
NYM: Nate Cornejo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
Wednesday 4/6/2005 :
KCR: Alex S. Gonzalez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 4/7/2005 :
CHA: Steve Phoenix was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Shane Andrews was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
NYM: Scott Karl was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 8 weeks.
Friday 4/8/2005 :
SEA: Matt Holliday was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
TEX: Jason Kendall was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SEA: Adrian Beltre was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
BAL: Kerry Wood was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
PHI: Ben Sheets was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
PIT: Nomar Garciaparra was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 4/9/2005 :
LAA: Charles Johnson Johnson was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Cheekbone.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 weeks.
TEX: Alex Cintron was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
ATL: Greg Maddux was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
WAS: C.J. Nitkowski was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Elbow.
He will be OK in about one week.
PIT: Jack Wilson was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Jaw.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 4/10/2005 :
TEX: Mark Mulder was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIL: Derrick Turnbow was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 4/11/2005 :
TBR: Raul Ibanez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Tuesday 4/12/2005 :
LAA: Shane Spencer was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
NYA: Joe Nathan was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Thursday 4/14/2005 :
BOS: Tim Worrell was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
BOS: Jimmy Rollins was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Ed Taubensee was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 2-3 weeks.
Friday 4/15/2005 :
KCR: Gary Glover was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
TOR: Tom Shearn was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
ATL: Jim Abbott was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CHN: Brad Wilkerson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Tony Saunders was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 4/17/2005 :
BAL: R.A. Dickey is sick.
Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Chris hopes to do most sims and we're looking for Sat Sun Tue Thu Fri as the schedule
Welcome to 2005!
Breaking News
Monday, 4/18/2005
Monday 4/18/2005: Minnesota's Ramirez wins Player of the Week award
Minnesota's centerfielder Manny Ramirez had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Ramirez helped his team with an average of .435 and 8 RBI in 23 at bats. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well! His season numbers are: .370 AVG, 20 hits, 4 doubles, no triples and 6 taters, along with 15 RBI and 15 runs scored. He's 9th in the American League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 2nd in RBI! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Atlanta's Miguel Ojeda this time, as the catcher displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 24 at bats he hit .417 with 4 HR and 6 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .358, Miguel hit .327 and slugged .735. He has collected 11 runs batted in this year.
Friday 4/15/2005: Gary Glover (KCR) will miss 5-6 weeks
KANSAS CITY - When it rains, it pours. Kansas City's right-hander Gary Glover will not pitch for at least 5-6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against New York (A) where he left the field in the 4th inning. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Bone Chips Shoulder. Gary has a record of 1-1 this season, with an ERA of 6.23. In 13 Innings he was able to strike out 7 batters.
Wednesday 4/13/2005: Kansas City's Kevin Millar ropes five hits
NEW YORK (A) - Kevin Millar saw the ball really well, leading Kansas City to a 13-2 win over New York (A). His five hits thrilled his teammates and coaches, and Kevin seemed happy as well after the game. Number 3 in the 5th inning, a shot estimated at 430 feet, cleared the wall in left field. His 5th hit, a three-run homerun off Eddie Guardado in the 8th inning, landed an estimated 417 feet from home plate. He had singles in the 2nd inning , in the 4th inning and in the 7th . Kevin did drive in 4 while scoring 2 runs on his own. He's having a very good season so far, batting .429.
Monday 4/11/2005: Los Angeles (A)'s Ken Griffey Jr. crushes homerun #500
SEATTLE - Los Angeles (A)'s leftfielder Ken Griffey Jr. made baseball history today, collecting his 500th career homerun! The historic drive, a two-run homerun off Paul Wagner in the 1st inning, landed an estimated 423 feet from home plate. In 16 years of big league action so far, Ken has compiled a batting average of .264, along with 2405 hits and 1616 RBI. Ken hit 30+ homeruns in a season 7 times, hitting 40 bombs 5 times. 'This day is special, I'll probably remember it my whole life. Thank god I'm blessed with the talent to play this game.' It's no secret that he will one day be in the Hall of Fame!
Monday 4/11/2005: Giles (BOS) and White (PIT) win P.O.W. award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Brian S. Giles, Boston's starting rightfielder. Brian S. pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .444 with 4 HR and 5 RBI while slugging .963. Pittsburgh's centerfielder Rondell White had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. White helped his team with an average of .355 and 19 RBI in 31 at bats.
Saturday 4/9/2005: Jason Dickson pitches his 1st shutout of the season
COLORADO - Colorado's right-hander Jason Dickson will never forget this day. The 32-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Milwaukee on Saturday. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Dickson (1-1) fanned 4 and walked 1, throwing 104 pitches. Jose Vidro provided Colorado with the offense Dickson needed as he stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, hitting a homerun, and collecting 3 RBI. Colorado improved its record to 4-3, scoring 12 runs on 14 hits.
Friday 4/8/2005: Ben Sheets out for 5 weeks
PHILADELPHIA - When it rains, it pours. Philadelphia's ace Ben Sheets will not pitch for at least 5 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Washington where he left the field in the 7th inning. Philadelphia wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Sheets had suffered a Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
Thursday 4/7/2005: Scott Karl (NYM) will miss 8 weeks
NEW YORK (N) - When it rains, it pours. New York (N)'s left-hander Scott Karl will not pitch for at least 8 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Chicago (N) where he left the field in the 4th inning. Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials.
Wednesday 4/6/2005: Robb Nen fires 1-hitter against Cleveland
CLEVELAND - Cleveland's offense is struggling, and Minnesota's Robb Nen didn't help them. The right-hander fired his 1st shutout of the season, a 1-hitter. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Nen (1-0) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 109 pitches. The hitting star for Minnesota was designated hitter Manny Ramirez, he finished 2 for 4, homering once, scoring twice. Minnesota improved its record to 3-1, scoring 4 runs on 8 hits.
Tuesday 4/5/2005: Nate Cornejo out for 7 weeks
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N) is without its right-hander Nate Cornejo for at least 7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Brad Fullmer in a game against St. Louis. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. New York (N) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Cornejo had suffered a Strained Elbow Ligament.
Monday 4/4/2005: Greg Maddux has done it, earns 400th win
ATLANTA - Atlanta's right-hander Greg Maddux gained immortality by recording his 400th win in the big leagues. Maddux went 9 innings. He allowed 0 earned runs , giving up 6 hits while striking out 2 and walking 0 earned runs. His career features a 2.08 ERA, along with 3690 K's in 5029 innings. 'I'm out of words. I'll probably realize it tomorrow, but for now I'm done.' He has won 20 games 14 times in his career, setting a career high with 26 wins in 1993. The Hall of Fame is already waiting for this great player.
Monday 4/4/2005: Cliff P. Lee turns in great performance against New York (A)
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s hitters were dominated by Toronto's Cliff P. Lee. He gave up just 2 hits in recording his 1st shutout of the season. Lee (1-0) fanned 5 and walked 1, throwing 91 pitches. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' The hitting star for Toronto was second baseman Alex *Cintron, he finished with 1 hit in 3 AB. Toronto scored 3 runs on 7 hits.
Sunday 4/3/2005: Tom Gordon turns in great performance against Arizona
ARIZONA - Age doesn't matter. At least Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Tom Gordon shares this opinion. The 37 year old pitched a 2-hit shutout against Arizona, recording his 1st shutout of the season. Gordon (1-0) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking none, throwing 125 pitches. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Juan Gonzalez helped Gordon at the plate, he collected 3 hits in 5 trips to the plate, blasting a homerun, scoring 2 runs. Los Angeles (N) improved its record to 1-0, scoring 4 runs on 9 hits.
Sunday 4/3/2005: Cory Lidle (CLE) will miss 8 weeks
CLEVELAND - Cleveland's ace Cory Lidle suffered a severe injury on Sunday and will be out for at least 8 weeks. In the 4th of the game against Minnesota he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Lidle was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Pulled Tricep Muscle.
Sunday 4/3/2005 :
Melvin Nieves hits a 507-foot homerun!!
LAN: Tom Gordon pitches a 2-hit shutout against Arizona!!
Monday 4/4/2005 :
TOR: Cliff P. Lee pitches a 2-hit shutout against New York (A)!!
Wednesday 4/6/2005 :
MIN: Robb Nen pitches a 1-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
Saturday 4/9/2005 :
COL: Jason Dickson pitches a 2-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Monday 4/11/2005 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Brian S. Giles (BOS)!
He batted .444 in 27 AB, with 4 HR and 5 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Rondell White (PIT)!
He batted .355 in 31 AB, with 5 HR and 19 RBI.
LAA: Ken Griffey Jr. hits his 500th career homer!!
Johnny Damon hits a 487-foot homerun!!
Tuesday 4/12/2005 :
Bobby Higginson hits a 485-foot homerun!!
Thursday 4/14/2005 :
J.D. Drew hits a 500-foot homerun!!
Friday 4/15/2005 :
Phil Plantier hits a 499-foot homerun!!
Monday 4/18/2005 :
American League-Player of the Week:
CF Manny Ramirez (MIN)!
He batted .435 in 23 AB, with 4 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
C Miguel Ojeda (ATL)!
He batted .417 in 24 AB, with 4 HR and 6 RBI.
Trade between St. Louis and San Diego :
San Diego gets :
1B Ron Coomer
St. Louis gets :
P Andy Sonnastine
Trade between Seattle and Chicago (N) :
Chicago (N) gets :
C Kevin L. Brown
Seattle gets :
1B Tony Clark
Trade between Toronto and Oakland :
Oakland gets :
CF Torii Hunter
P Jeff Francis
SS Carlos Hernandez
Toronto gets :
LF Jody Gerut
CF Pat Burrell
Kansas City: Released 3B Trace Coquillette.
Cleveland: Released LF Ray Sadler.
Cleveland: Released RF Carlos Casimiro.
Cleveland: Released P Martin Vargas.
Cleveland: Released 3B Norihiro Nakamura.
Cleveland: Released P Adrian Hernandez.
Cleveland: Released P Marcus Gwyn.
Cleveland: Released 1B Brian Myrow.
Trade between Philadelphia and Cleveland :
Cleveland gets :
P Jon Switzer
Philadelphia gets :
SS Travis Fryman
Trade between New York (A) and Chicago (N) :
Chicago (N) gets :
P Pedro Strop
P Shigetoshi Hasegawa
New York (A) gets :
2B Chone Figgins
P Eddie Guardado
Cincinnati: Released LF Shane Monahan.
Trade between Toronto and Oakland :
Oakland gets :
P Stan Belinda
Toronto gets :
P Daniel Cabrera
unday 4/3/2005 :
TEX: Ricky Ledee was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
CLE: Cory Lidle was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 8 weeks.
Monday 4/4/2005 :
SDG: Carlos Perez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 4/5/2005 :
OAK: Nelson R. Cruz was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
NYM: Nate Cornejo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
Wednesday 4/6/2005 :
KCR: Alex S. Gonzalez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 4/7/2005 :
CHA: Steve Phoenix was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Shane Andrews was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
NYM: Scott Karl was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 8 weeks.
Friday 4/8/2005 :
SEA: Matt Holliday was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
TEX: Jason Kendall was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SEA: Adrian Beltre was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
BAL: Kerry Wood was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
PHI: Ben Sheets was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
PIT: Nomar Garciaparra was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 4/9/2005 :
LAA: Charles Johnson Johnson was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Cheekbone.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 weeks.
TEX: Alex Cintron was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
ATL: Greg Maddux was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
WAS: C.J. Nitkowski was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Elbow.
He will be OK in about one week.
PIT: Jack Wilson was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Jaw.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 4/10/2005 :
TEX: Mark Mulder was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIL: Derrick Turnbow was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 4/11/2005 :
TBR: Raul Ibanez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Tuesday 4/12/2005 :
LAA: Shane Spencer was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
NYA: Joe Nathan was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Thursday 4/14/2005 :
BOS: Tim Worrell was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
BOS: Jimmy Rollins was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Ed Taubensee was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 2-3 weeks.
Friday 4/15/2005 :
KCR: Gary Glover was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
TOR: Tom Shearn was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
ATL: Jim Abbott was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CHN: Brad Wilkerson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Tony Saunders was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 4/17/2005 :
BAL: R.A. Dickey is sick.
Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
