Post by CSCommish on Aug 18, 2023 19:07:15 GMT -5
File and pages on their way up. Next sim is Saturday evening, an 8-day sim to get us to 6/24/2005. Get your exports in by 4 PM.
Frenzy Rules:
- 2.5 gold star or 3.0 blue star SP
- 3.0 gold star or 4.0 blue star PP
- 3.5 gold star or 4.5 blue star MR
- 4.0 gold star or 5.0 blue star CL
- 1st rounder
- Any of the above on either side (does not have to be on both sides to count)
Reminder: Max 35 GS
Breaking News
Wednesday 6/15/2006: Los Angeles (N)'s Gonzalez out for 5 weeks
LOS ANGELES (N) - Los Angeles (N)'s leftfielder Juan Gonzalez hurt himself in the 6th inning while diving for a batted ball. He got up slowly and had to leave the game. Juan Gonzalez will miss at least 5 weeks. Broken Finger was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Juan is hitting .259 this year, with 64 hits in 247 at bats. He has driven in 37 runs, slugging .494.
Wednesday 6/15/2006: Juan Perez (KCR) will miss 6-7 weeks
KANSAS CITY - Kansas City's lefty Juan Perez suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 6-7 weeks. In the 5th of the game against Cleveland he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Kansas City wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Perez had suffered a Pulled Tricep Muscle. Opposing players hit .212 against Juan this season. While posting an ERA of 2.27 he went 1-2 in 0 starts, fanning 34 and walking 13 hitters.
Monday 6/13/2006: Atlanta's Smoltz severely injured
ATLANTA - When it rains, it pours. Atlanta's ace John Smoltz will not pitch for at least 8 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Los Angeles (N) where he left the field in the 7th inning. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. Opposing players hit .198 against John this season. While posting an ERA of 2.64 he went 7-3 in 13 starts, fanning 85 and walking 22 hitters.
Monday 6/13/2006: Minnesota's Ramirez wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Manny Ramirez, Minnesota's starting designated hitter. Manny went 11 for 22 (.500), while hitting 5 HR and collecting 10 RBI. He has hit 21 homeruns while batting .336 this season. His 79 hits and 29 walks add up to a .421 on-base percentage. He's 3rd in the American League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 1st in RBI! Brad Fullmer wins his 2nd Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 28 at bats he hit .429 with 3 HR and 10 RBI. Fullmer has walked 11 times this year and posts a .338 OBP. While batting .290, 71 for 245, he has driven in 48 runs.
Saturday 6/11/2006: Eric Munson out for 8 weeks
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s catcher Eric Munson will miss at least 8 weeks after he got hurt seriously in a collision at home plate. He laid on the ground without movement for several minutes and had to be carried off the field. New York (A) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Munson had suffered a Fractured Wrist. This year Munson drove in 20 and scored 22 runs while batting .267 with 3 homeruns.
Friday 6/10/2006: Todd Helton collects 2000th hit against Arizona
ARIZONA - Colorado's first baseman Todd Helton already had some highlights in his career, and today he added another one, getting his 2000th career hit. He hit a double in the 9th off Mark Hutton for number 2000. Along with his 2000 hits, Todd collected 156 homeruns and 895 RBI in 11 seasons. 'Good things happen when you put the bat on the ball.'
Friday 6/10/2006: Oliver Perez dominates San Diego, throws NO-HITTER
SAN DIEGO - Pittsburgh's left-hander Oliver Perez made some history today, firing a no-hitter against San Diego. Their hitters found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, never having a chance against his overpowering stuff. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today. I still cannot believe I did it.' Perez (4-6) struck out 7 and issued 4 BB, throwing 66 of 114 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Pittsburgh was third baseman Albert Pujols, he stroked 2 hits in 5 AB, hitting a homerun, and driving in 3 runs. Pittsburgh improved its record to 41-22, scoring 4 runs on 8 hits.
General News
Friday 6/10/2006 :
PIT: Oliver Perez pitches a NO-HITTER against San Diego!!
Saturday 6/11/2006 :
TOR: Kevin Millwood pitches a 3-hit shutout against Texas!!
David Ortiz hits a 520-foot homerun!!
Monday 6/13/2006 :
American League-Player of the Week:
DH Manny Ramirez (MIN)!
He batted .500 in 22 AB, with 5 HR and 10 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Brad Fullmer (STL)!
He batted .429 in 28 AB, with 3 HR and 10 RBI.
Tuesday 6/14/2006 :
Jose A. Bautista hits a 500-foot homerun!!
Wednesday 6/15/2006 :
Curtis Granderson hits a 507-foot homerun!!
Transactions
Thursday 6/9/2006 :
Pittsburgh : Jason Frasor has been signed to a contract extension, $4,210,000 per year, for 3 years.
Pittsburgh : Ronnie Belliard has been signed to a contract extension, $860,000 per year, for 1 years.
San Francisco : Ryan Vogelsong has been signed to a contract extension, $5,000,000 per year, for 3 years.
San Francisco : Mark DeRosa has been signed to a contract extension, $527,000 per year, for 3 years.
San Francisco : Javier Lopez has been signed to a contract extension, $2,750,000 per year, for 3 years.
Kansas City : Richard Hidalgo has been signed to a contract extension, $2,500,000 per year, for 2 years.
Kansas City : Juan Cruz has been signed to a contract extension, $2,500,000 per year, for 2 years.
Seattle : Frank E. Thomas has been signed to a contract extension, $3,000,000 per year, for 1 years.
Seattle : Sam Militello has been signed to a contract extension, $3,500,000 per year, for 1 years.
Oakland : Brian Schneider has been signed to a contract extension, $10,260,000 per year, for 5 years.
Oakland : Corey Koskie has been signed to a contract extension, $648,000 per year, for 1 years.
Milwaukee : Brandon Webb has been signed to a contract extension, $5,000,000 per year, for 7 years.
Cleveland : Shigetoshi Hasegawa has been signed to a contract extension, $4,000,000 per year, for 1 years.
Cleveland : Frank Catalanotto has been signed to a contract extension, $1,180,000 per year, for 3 years.
Minnesota : Manny Ramirez has been signed to a contract extension, $20,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
Boston: Released P Chad Beck.
Boston: Released P Scott Cassidy.
Boston: Released P Jason Davis.
Boston: Released P Deunte Heath.
Boston: Released P Trey Hodges.
Boston: Released P Alan Johnson.
Boston: Released P Josh Pearce.
Boston: Released P Ariel Prieto.
Boston: Released P Joe Saunders.
Boston: Released P Travis Smith.
Boston: Released P Jake Woods.
Boston: Released LF Sean Barker.
Boston: Released SS Brendan Harris.
Boston: Released 1B John Lindsey.
Boston: Released RF Dernell Stenson.
Trade between Cleveland and Pittsburgh :
Pittsburgh gets :
CF Milton Bradley
Cleveland gets :
P Bob Wolcott
Trade between Cleveland and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Steve Smyth
Cleveland gets :
CF Damon Mashore
Injuries
Saturday 6/11/2006 :
NYA: Gary Sheffield was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
NYA: Eric Munson Munson was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Wrist.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
SFG: Brian Wilson was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 6/12/2006 :
TBR: Brian J. Anderson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MIL: Chien-Ming Wang was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Bicep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 3-4 weeks.
Monday 6/13/2006 :
TEX: Rafael Furcal was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TOR: Chris Prieto was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is out for about one week.
MIN: Manny Ramirez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ATL: John Smoltz was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 8 weeks.
Tuesday 6/14/2006 :
LAA: John Hattig was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 6/15/2006 :
BAL: Frankie Rodriguez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
KCR: Juan Perez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
LAN: Juan Gonzalez was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
Frenzy Rules:
- 2.5 gold star or 3.0 blue star SP
- 3.0 gold star or 4.0 blue star PP
- 3.5 gold star or 4.5 blue star MR
- 4.0 gold star or 5.0 blue star CL
- 1st rounder
- Any of the above on either side (does not have to be on both sides to count)
Reminder: Max 35 GS
Breaking News
Wednesday 6/15/2006: Los Angeles (N)'s Gonzalez out for 5 weeks
LOS ANGELES (N) - Los Angeles (N)'s leftfielder Juan Gonzalez hurt himself in the 6th inning while diving for a batted ball. He got up slowly and had to leave the game. Juan Gonzalez will miss at least 5 weeks. Broken Finger was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Juan is hitting .259 this year, with 64 hits in 247 at bats. He has driven in 37 runs, slugging .494.
Wednesday 6/15/2006: Juan Perez (KCR) will miss 6-7 weeks
KANSAS CITY - Kansas City's lefty Juan Perez suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 6-7 weeks. In the 5th of the game against Cleveland he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Kansas City wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Perez had suffered a Pulled Tricep Muscle. Opposing players hit .212 against Juan this season. While posting an ERA of 2.27 he went 1-2 in 0 starts, fanning 34 and walking 13 hitters.
Monday 6/13/2006: Atlanta's Smoltz severely injured
ATLANTA - When it rains, it pours. Atlanta's ace John Smoltz will not pitch for at least 8 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Los Angeles (N) where he left the field in the 7th inning. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. Opposing players hit .198 against John this season. While posting an ERA of 2.64 he went 7-3 in 13 starts, fanning 85 and walking 22 hitters.
Monday 6/13/2006: Minnesota's Ramirez wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Manny Ramirez, Minnesota's starting designated hitter. Manny went 11 for 22 (.500), while hitting 5 HR and collecting 10 RBI. He has hit 21 homeruns while batting .336 this season. His 79 hits and 29 walks add up to a .421 on-base percentage. He's 3rd in the American League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 1st in RBI! Brad Fullmer wins his 2nd Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 28 at bats he hit .429 with 3 HR and 10 RBI. Fullmer has walked 11 times this year and posts a .338 OBP. While batting .290, 71 for 245, he has driven in 48 runs.
Saturday 6/11/2006: Eric Munson out for 8 weeks
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s catcher Eric Munson will miss at least 8 weeks after he got hurt seriously in a collision at home plate. He laid on the ground without movement for several minutes and had to be carried off the field. New York (A) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Munson had suffered a Fractured Wrist. This year Munson drove in 20 and scored 22 runs while batting .267 with 3 homeruns.
Friday 6/10/2006: Todd Helton collects 2000th hit against Arizona
ARIZONA - Colorado's first baseman Todd Helton already had some highlights in his career, and today he added another one, getting his 2000th career hit. He hit a double in the 9th off Mark Hutton for number 2000. Along with his 2000 hits, Todd collected 156 homeruns and 895 RBI in 11 seasons. 'Good things happen when you put the bat on the ball.'
Friday 6/10/2006: Oliver Perez dominates San Diego, throws NO-HITTER
SAN DIEGO - Pittsburgh's left-hander Oliver Perez made some history today, firing a no-hitter against San Diego. Their hitters found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, never having a chance against his overpowering stuff. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today. I still cannot believe I did it.' Perez (4-6) struck out 7 and issued 4 BB, throwing 66 of 114 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Pittsburgh was third baseman Albert Pujols, he stroked 2 hits in 5 AB, hitting a homerun, and driving in 3 runs. Pittsburgh improved its record to 41-22, scoring 4 runs on 8 hits.
General News
Friday 6/10/2006 :
PIT: Oliver Perez pitches a NO-HITTER against San Diego!!
Saturday 6/11/2006 :
TOR: Kevin Millwood pitches a 3-hit shutout against Texas!!
David Ortiz hits a 520-foot homerun!!
Monday 6/13/2006 :
American League-Player of the Week:
DH Manny Ramirez (MIN)!
He batted .500 in 22 AB, with 5 HR and 10 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Brad Fullmer (STL)!
He batted .429 in 28 AB, with 3 HR and 10 RBI.
Tuesday 6/14/2006 :
Jose A. Bautista hits a 500-foot homerun!!
Wednesday 6/15/2006 :
Curtis Granderson hits a 507-foot homerun!!
Transactions
Thursday 6/9/2006 :
Pittsburgh : Jason Frasor has been signed to a contract extension, $4,210,000 per year, for 3 years.
Pittsburgh : Ronnie Belliard has been signed to a contract extension, $860,000 per year, for 1 years.
San Francisco : Ryan Vogelsong has been signed to a contract extension, $5,000,000 per year, for 3 years.
San Francisco : Mark DeRosa has been signed to a contract extension, $527,000 per year, for 3 years.
San Francisco : Javier Lopez has been signed to a contract extension, $2,750,000 per year, for 3 years.
Kansas City : Richard Hidalgo has been signed to a contract extension, $2,500,000 per year, for 2 years.
Kansas City : Juan Cruz has been signed to a contract extension, $2,500,000 per year, for 2 years.
Seattle : Frank E. Thomas has been signed to a contract extension, $3,000,000 per year, for 1 years.
Seattle : Sam Militello has been signed to a contract extension, $3,500,000 per year, for 1 years.
Oakland : Brian Schneider has been signed to a contract extension, $10,260,000 per year, for 5 years.
Oakland : Corey Koskie has been signed to a contract extension, $648,000 per year, for 1 years.
Milwaukee : Brandon Webb has been signed to a contract extension, $5,000,000 per year, for 7 years.
Cleveland : Shigetoshi Hasegawa has been signed to a contract extension, $4,000,000 per year, for 1 years.
Cleveland : Frank Catalanotto has been signed to a contract extension, $1,180,000 per year, for 3 years.
Minnesota : Manny Ramirez has been signed to a contract extension, $20,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
Boston: Released P Chad Beck.
Boston: Released P Scott Cassidy.
Boston: Released P Jason Davis.
Boston: Released P Deunte Heath.
Boston: Released P Trey Hodges.
Boston: Released P Alan Johnson.
Boston: Released P Josh Pearce.
Boston: Released P Ariel Prieto.
Boston: Released P Joe Saunders.
Boston: Released P Travis Smith.
Boston: Released P Jake Woods.
Boston: Released LF Sean Barker.
Boston: Released SS Brendan Harris.
Boston: Released 1B John Lindsey.
Boston: Released RF Dernell Stenson.
Trade between Cleveland and Pittsburgh :
Pittsburgh gets :
CF Milton Bradley
Cleveland gets :
P Bob Wolcott
Trade between Cleveland and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Steve Smyth
Cleveland gets :
CF Damon Mashore
Injuries
Saturday 6/11/2006 :
NYA: Gary Sheffield was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
NYA: Eric Munson Munson was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Wrist.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
SFG: Brian Wilson was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 6/12/2006 :
TBR: Brian J. Anderson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MIL: Chien-Ming Wang was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Bicep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 3-4 weeks.
Monday 6/13/2006 :
TEX: Rafael Furcal was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TOR: Chris Prieto was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is out for about one week.
MIN: Manny Ramirez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ATL: John Smoltz was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 8 weeks.
Tuesday 6/14/2006 :
LAA: John Hattig was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 6/15/2006 :
BAL: Frankie Rodriguez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
KCR: Juan Perez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
LAN: Juan Gonzalez was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
