Post by CSCommish on Oct 8, 2023 7:51:34 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, MONDAY, afternoon, a 7-day sim to get us to 7/13/2007. Get your exports in by 4 PM.
Extensions and TRADE FRENZY open:
- 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
Reminder: max 35 GS
Breaking News
Monday 7/4/2007: Player of the Week honors go to Damon and Polanco
Boston's rightfielder Johnny Damon had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Johnny pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .438 with 3 HR and 9 RBI while slugging 1.063. Johnny has gone 103 for 321 (.321) this season, hitting 18 longballs and driving in 81 runs. He has scored 57 runs on his own. He's 2nd in the American League in RBIs and 7th in homeruns! Placido Polanco from Arizona wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Placido was on fire, hitting .444 with 1 HR and 4 RBI. Polanco has hit for a .358 average this season. He has 15 extra base hits along with 115 total bases, resulting in a .442 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the National League in batting!
Friday 7/1/2007: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
Darryl Kile pitched like a legend in June, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. He struck out 17 hitters in his 5 starts, putting together a record of 4-0 while pitching 17 innings. His ERA in June was 0.33. Darryl also fired a shutout. In 16 starts this year Darryl struck out 50 batters in 90.1 innings of work. His ERA is 4.18, his record 7-6. Darryl has pitched one shutout and one complete game. Greg Maddux couldn't have pitched much better than he did in June, and the National League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He struck out 22 hitters in his 6 starts, putting together a record of 5-1 while pitching 22 innings. His ERA in June was 1.24. Greg pitched a shutout as well. In 19 starts this year Greg struck out 57 batters in 149.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.47, his record 14-5. He has 7 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 8th in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
Friday 7/1/2007: Batter of the Month award winners announced
It's the 4th time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Detroit's first baseman Miguel Cabrera. Miguel pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .404 with 3 and 29 RBI while slugging .635. He has hit 13 longballs while batting .354 this season. His 107 hits and 32 walks add up to a .423 on-base percentage. He's 1st in the American League in batting and 3rd in RBI! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Jim Thome, San Francisco's starting first baseman. He hit .356 with 28 RBI and slugged .762 in 101 at bats. Thome has walked 37 times this year and posts a .374 OBP. While batting .296, 85 for 287, he has driven in 53 runs.
Wednesday 6/29/2007: San Diego has no chance in a 2-hitter by Greg Maddux
ATLANTA - Age doesn't matter. At least Atlanta's right-hander Greg Maddux shares this opinion. The 41 year old pitched a 2-hit shutout against San Diego, recording his 2nd shutout of the season. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Maddux (14-5) struck out 4 and walked none, throwing 56 of 96 pitches for strikes. Aaron Boone provided Atlanta with the offense Maddux needed as he collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate, blasting a homerun, and driving in 3 runs. The final score of the game was 6-0.
Tuesday 6/28/2007: Colorado's Lee severely injured
COLORADO - Colorado's leftfielder Carlos Lee will miss at least 5 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. After being taken to a local hospital, Lee was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Fractured Knee. Carlos is hitting .255 this year, with 76 hits in 298 at bats. He has driven in 48 runs, slugging .487.
Monday 6/27/2007: Kansas City's Kile wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Darryl Kile, one of Kansas City's best starting pitchers. Darryl went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 8 in 15.1 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Darryl has a record of 7-6 this season, with an ERA of 4.18. In 90.1 Innings he was able to strike out 50 batters. Darryl has pitched one shutout and one complete game. St. Louis' first baseman Brad Fullmer had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Brad pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .480 with 3 HR and 9 RBI while slugging 1.080.
General News
Monday 6/27/2007 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Darryl Kile (KCR)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 15.1 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 8.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Brad Fullmer (STL)!
He batted .480 in 25 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
KCR: Chris Carpenter pitches a 3-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
Wednesday 6/29/2007 :
ATL: Greg Maddux pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Diego!!
Thursday 7/1/2007 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Darryl Kile (KCR)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.33 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Miguel Cabrera (DET)!
He batted .404 in 104 AB, with 3 homers and 29 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Greg Maddux (ATL)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.24 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Jim Thome (SFG)!
He batted .356 in 101 AB, with 11 homers and 28 RBI.
Saturday 7/2/2007 :
These players were selected for the AL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Brad Radke from Minnesota
P Pedro Martinez from Kansas City
P Brian Rose from Boston
P Jake Peavy from Boston
P Aaron Myette from Kansas City
P Chris Carpenter from Kansas City
P Carlos Zambrano from Boston
P Steve Karsay from Minnesota
P Francisco Rodriguez from Baltimore
P Ugueth Urbina from Kansas City
C Bengie Molina from Detroit
C Victor Martinez from Kansas City
1B Miguel Cabrera from Detroit
2B Dustin Pedroia from Boston
3B Chipper Jones from Detroit
SS Edwin Encarnacion from Baltimore
LF Tike Redman from Minnesota
CF Matt Holliday from Seattle
RF Johnny Damon from Boston
1B Shawn Wooten from Texas
DH Manny Ramirez from Minnesota
RF Willie Greene from Kansas City
CF Jim Edmonds from Boston
SS Alex Rodriguez from New York (A)
SS Mike B. Young from Seattle
These players were selected for the NL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Bud Smith from Atlanta
P Jeff Weaver from Chicago (N)
P Greg Maddux from Atlanta
P Ryan Rupe from Atlanta
P Yovanny Lara from Arizona
P Chad Billingsley from San Francisco
P Nate Cornejo from New York (N)
P Javier Lopez from San Francisco
P Jose Valverde from Atlanta
P Brian Wilson from San Francisco
C Carlos Ruiz from Chicago (N)
C Josh Rabe from Atlanta
1B Prince Fielder from Arizona
2B Jose Vidro from Colorado
3B Troy Glaus from Chicago (N)
SS Troy Tulowitzki from Colorado
LF Shane Victorino from Chicago (N)
CF Aubrey Huff from New York (N)
RF Scott Podsednik from Arizona
1B Todd Helton from Colorado
DH J.D. Drew from St. Louis
RF Alex Rios from Colorado
CF Roger Cedeno from Atlanta
SS Jose Reyes from Chicago (N)
3B Sean Burroughs from Arizona
Monday 7/4/2007 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Johnny Damon (BOS)!
He batted .438 in 16 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
2B Placido Polanco (ARZ)!
He batted .444 in 18 AB, with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Transactions
Saturday 6/25/2007 :
Chicago (N) : Jose Reyes has been signed to a contract extension, $4,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Chicago (N) : Luke Scott has been signed to a contract extension, $4,450,000 per year, for 4 years.
Pittsburgh : Oliver Perez has been signed to a contract extension, $7,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Texas : Ramon Vazquez has been signed to a contract extension, $6,420,420 per year, for 4 years.
Injuries
Saturday 6/25/2007 :
CHA: Brian Bowles was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
MIN: Tike Redman was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CHN: Troy Glaus was injured while working out.
Diagnosis: Strained Posterior Cruciate Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5-6 weeks.
Monday 6/27/2007 :
PHI: Chris R. Young was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
STL: Edgar Ramos was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Tuesday 6/28/2007 :
CLE: Hank Blalock was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
COL: Carlos Lee was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Fractured Knee.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
STL: Travis Hafner was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Jaw.
He will be OK in about one week.
Wednesday 6/29/2007 :
CHA: Magglio Ordonez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ATL: Miguel Ojeda was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Jaw.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
CIN: Jeff Liefer was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Thursday 6/30/2007 :
NYA: Randy Flores was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
SEA: A.J. Burnett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Ben Sheets was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Extensions and TRADE FRENZY open:
- 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
Reminder: max 35 GS
Breaking News
Monday 7/4/2007: Player of the Week honors go to Damon and Polanco
Boston's rightfielder Johnny Damon had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Johnny pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .438 with 3 HR and 9 RBI while slugging 1.063. Johnny has gone 103 for 321 (.321) this season, hitting 18 longballs and driving in 81 runs. He has scored 57 runs on his own. He's 2nd in the American League in RBIs and 7th in homeruns! Placido Polanco from Arizona wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Placido was on fire, hitting .444 with 1 HR and 4 RBI. Polanco has hit for a .358 average this season. He has 15 extra base hits along with 115 total bases, resulting in a .442 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the National League in batting!
Friday 7/1/2007: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
Darryl Kile pitched like a legend in June, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. He struck out 17 hitters in his 5 starts, putting together a record of 4-0 while pitching 17 innings. His ERA in June was 0.33. Darryl also fired a shutout. In 16 starts this year Darryl struck out 50 batters in 90.1 innings of work. His ERA is 4.18, his record 7-6. Darryl has pitched one shutout and one complete game. Greg Maddux couldn't have pitched much better than he did in June, and the National League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He struck out 22 hitters in his 6 starts, putting together a record of 5-1 while pitching 22 innings. His ERA in June was 1.24. Greg pitched a shutout as well. In 19 starts this year Greg struck out 57 batters in 149.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.47, his record 14-5. He has 7 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 8th in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
Friday 7/1/2007: Batter of the Month award winners announced
It's the 4th time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Detroit's first baseman Miguel Cabrera. Miguel pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .404 with 3 and 29 RBI while slugging .635. He has hit 13 longballs while batting .354 this season. His 107 hits and 32 walks add up to a .423 on-base percentage. He's 1st in the American League in batting and 3rd in RBI! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Jim Thome, San Francisco's starting first baseman. He hit .356 with 28 RBI and slugged .762 in 101 at bats. Thome has walked 37 times this year and posts a .374 OBP. While batting .296, 85 for 287, he has driven in 53 runs.
Wednesday 6/29/2007: San Diego has no chance in a 2-hitter by Greg Maddux
ATLANTA - Age doesn't matter. At least Atlanta's right-hander Greg Maddux shares this opinion. The 41 year old pitched a 2-hit shutout against San Diego, recording his 2nd shutout of the season. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Maddux (14-5) struck out 4 and walked none, throwing 56 of 96 pitches for strikes. Aaron Boone provided Atlanta with the offense Maddux needed as he collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate, blasting a homerun, and driving in 3 runs. The final score of the game was 6-0.
Tuesday 6/28/2007: Colorado's Lee severely injured
COLORADO - Colorado's leftfielder Carlos Lee will miss at least 5 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. After being taken to a local hospital, Lee was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Fractured Knee. Carlos is hitting .255 this year, with 76 hits in 298 at bats. He has driven in 48 runs, slugging .487.
Monday 6/27/2007: Kansas City's Kile wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Darryl Kile, one of Kansas City's best starting pitchers. Darryl went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 8 in 15.1 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Darryl has a record of 7-6 this season, with an ERA of 4.18. In 90.1 Innings he was able to strike out 50 batters. Darryl has pitched one shutout and one complete game. St. Louis' first baseman Brad Fullmer had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Brad pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .480 with 3 HR and 9 RBI while slugging 1.080.
General News
Monday 6/27/2007 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Darryl Kile (KCR)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 15.1 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 8.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Brad Fullmer (STL)!
He batted .480 in 25 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
KCR: Chris Carpenter pitches a 3-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
Wednesday 6/29/2007 :
ATL: Greg Maddux pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Diego!!
Thursday 7/1/2007 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Darryl Kile (KCR)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.33 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Miguel Cabrera (DET)!
He batted .404 in 104 AB, with 3 homers and 29 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Greg Maddux (ATL)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.24 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Jim Thome (SFG)!
He batted .356 in 101 AB, with 11 homers and 28 RBI.
Saturday 7/2/2007 :
These players were selected for the AL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Brad Radke from Minnesota
P Pedro Martinez from Kansas City
P Brian Rose from Boston
P Jake Peavy from Boston
P Aaron Myette from Kansas City
P Chris Carpenter from Kansas City
P Carlos Zambrano from Boston
P Steve Karsay from Minnesota
P Francisco Rodriguez from Baltimore
P Ugueth Urbina from Kansas City
C Bengie Molina from Detroit
C Victor Martinez from Kansas City
1B Miguel Cabrera from Detroit
2B Dustin Pedroia from Boston
3B Chipper Jones from Detroit
SS Edwin Encarnacion from Baltimore
LF Tike Redman from Minnesota
CF Matt Holliday from Seattle
RF Johnny Damon from Boston
1B Shawn Wooten from Texas
DH Manny Ramirez from Minnesota
RF Willie Greene from Kansas City
CF Jim Edmonds from Boston
SS Alex Rodriguez from New York (A)
SS Mike B. Young from Seattle
These players were selected for the NL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Bud Smith from Atlanta
P Jeff Weaver from Chicago (N)
P Greg Maddux from Atlanta
P Ryan Rupe from Atlanta
P Yovanny Lara from Arizona
P Chad Billingsley from San Francisco
P Nate Cornejo from New York (N)
P Javier Lopez from San Francisco
P Jose Valverde from Atlanta
P Brian Wilson from San Francisco
C Carlos Ruiz from Chicago (N)
C Josh Rabe from Atlanta
1B Prince Fielder from Arizona
2B Jose Vidro from Colorado
3B Troy Glaus from Chicago (N)
SS Troy Tulowitzki from Colorado
LF Shane Victorino from Chicago (N)
CF Aubrey Huff from New York (N)
RF Scott Podsednik from Arizona
1B Todd Helton from Colorado
DH J.D. Drew from St. Louis
RF Alex Rios from Colorado
CF Roger Cedeno from Atlanta
SS Jose Reyes from Chicago (N)
3B Sean Burroughs from Arizona
Monday 7/4/2007 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Johnny Damon (BOS)!
He batted .438 in 16 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
2B Placido Polanco (ARZ)!
He batted .444 in 18 AB, with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Transactions
Saturday 6/25/2007 :
Chicago (N) : Jose Reyes has been signed to a contract extension, $4,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Chicago (N) : Luke Scott has been signed to a contract extension, $4,450,000 per year, for 4 years.
Pittsburgh : Oliver Perez has been signed to a contract extension, $7,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Texas : Ramon Vazquez has been signed to a contract extension, $6,420,420 per year, for 4 years.
Injuries
Saturday 6/25/2007 :
CHA: Brian Bowles was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
MIN: Tike Redman was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CHN: Troy Glaus was injured while working out.
Diagnosis: Strained Posterior Cruciate Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5-6 weeks.
Monday 6/27/2007 :
PHI: Chris R. Young was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
STL: Edgar Ramos was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Tuesday 6/28/2007 :
CLE: Hank Blalock was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
COL: Carlos Lee was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Fractured Knee.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
STL: Travis Hafner was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Jaw.
He will be OK in about one week.
Wednesday 6/29/2007 :
CHA: Magglio Ordonez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ATL: Miguel Ojeda was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Jaw.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
CIN: Jeff Liefer was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Thursday 6/30/2007 :
NYA: Randy Flores was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
SEA: A.J. Burnett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Ben Sheets was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
