Post by CSCommish on Dec 1, 2023 22:38:15 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, SATURDAY, afternoon, a 7-day sim to set us to 7/13/2008. Get your exports in by 4 PM EST.
Max of 35 GS
Extensions!
Trade Frenzy! These qualify:
- 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
Trade deadline is next weekend.
Breaking News
Monday 7/4/2008: Player of the Week honors go to German and Vidro
It's the 2nd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Los Angeles (A)'s shortstop Esteban German. Esteban was on fire, hitting .438 with 1 HR and 3 RBI. This year German drove in 45 and scored 49 runs while batting .280 with 11 taters. Jose Vidro wins his 8th Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 16 at bats he hit .500 with 2 HR and 6 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .412, Jose hit .323 and slugged .559. He has collected 56 runs batted in this year. He's 5th in the National League in batting and 9th in RBI!
Friday 7/1/2008: Buehrle (OAK) and Smith (OAK) win monthly pitcher award
Mark Buehrle pitched like a legend in June, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. He struck out 19 hitters in his 7 starts, putting together a record of 6-1 while pitching 19 innings. His ERA in June was 1.96. Mark fired two shutouts! Mark has a record of 10-4 this season, with an ERA of 2.83. In 120.2 Innings he was able to strike out 29 batters. He has 8 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 9th in the American League in ERA and 8th in wins! Oakland's Bud Smith had a terrific June, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. He started 7 games in June, going 7-0 and compiling an ERA of 1.06 in 59.2 innings. Bud fanned 39 hitters. Bud pitched THREE complete game shutouts! In 20 starts this year Bud struck out 109 batters in 169.2 innings of work. His ERA is 1.86, his record 14-5. He has 11 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 5th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins!
Friday 7/1/2008: Beltre (SEA) and Plantier (FLA) win monthly award
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Adrian Beltre, Seattle's starting third baseman. Beltre helped his team with an average of .461 and 34 RBI in 89 at bats. Beltre has hit for a .391 average this season. He has 36 extra base hits along with 171 total bases, resulting in a .690 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the American League in batting, 4th in homeruns and 8th in RBI! The National League's best player of the month was Florida's Phil Plantier, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Plantier helped his team with an average of .371 and 22 RBI in 97 at bats. Phil has gone 85 for 279 (.305) this season, hitting 12 longballs and driving in 42 runs. He has scored 45 runs on his own. He's 9th in the National League in batting!
Thursday 6/30/2008: Sterling Hitchcock out for 4-5 weeks
SAN DIEGO - San Diego is without its left-hander Sterling Hitchcock for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Larry Walker in a game against Washington. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Hitchcock was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle. Opposing players hit .310 against Sterling this season. While posting an ERA of 6.72 he went 1-12 in 15 starts, fanning 90 and walking 45 hitters.
Wednesday 6/29/2008: Sam Marsonek (SDG) will miss 5 weeks
SAN DIEGO - San Diego is without its right-hander Sam Marsonek for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Roger Cedeno in a game against Atlanta. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Marsonek was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Pulled Tricep Muscle. This season Marsonek compiled an ERA of 6.64, going 2-8 in 17 starts. He fanned 81 while giving up 109 hits in 81.1 innings.
Tuesday 6/28/2008: Charlie A. Morton turns in great performance against San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO - Chicago (N)'s right-hander Charlie A. Morton is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. San Francisco found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Morton 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 2nd shutouts in his career. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Morton (6-9) struck out an astounding 13 and walked none, throwing 81 of 122 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Chicago (N) was rightfielder Luke Scott, he finished with 2 hits in 4 AB, hitting a homerun, and collecting 4 RBI. The final score of the game was 6-0.
Tuesday 6/28/2008: Oakland's Bobby Abreu gets milestone hit
OAKLAND - Bobby Abreu got a standing ovation from 25491 fans in Oakland, who witnessed his 2000th career hit. He hit a three run homerun in the 1st off Carl Pavano for number 2000. His best year so far was 2005 where he hit .274 with 37 homeruns and 114 RBI. 'It's hard to believe that I did it. I want to thank my family, my friends and my teammates!'
Monday 6/27/2008: Philadelphia's Utley wins Player of the Week award
Willie Greene wins his 10th Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 27 at bats he hit .407 with 2 HR and 9 RBI. Greene has hit for a .301 average this season. He has 34 extra base hits along with 152 total bases, resulting in a .531 slugging percentage. Chase Utley wins his 3rd Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. He had an on base percentage of .556 and hit .542, while driving in 22 runs. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 7 game hitting streak right now. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well! While compiling an on base percentage of .361, Chase hit .281 and slugged .562. He has collected 60 runs batted in this year. He's 2nd in the National League in RBIs and 3rd in homeruns!
Sunday 6/26/2008: Bud Smith shuts out Los Angeles (N) on one hit
ATLANTA - Great days are rare. But not for Atlanta's southpaw Bud Smith. Los Angeles (N) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 15th time he has done it in his career. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' Smith (13-5) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 2, throwing 113 pitches. Atlanta's rightfielder Ryan Klesko got 3 hits in 5 AB, scoring twice and driving in 3 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Smith. Atlanta improved its record to 50-27, scoring 12 runs on 19 hits.
Saturday 6/25/2008: Koyie Hill out for full season
LOS ANGELES (N) - Los Angeles (N)'s catcher Koyie Hill will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Los Angeles (N) and Atlanta. The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Hill collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Hill was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Ruptured Achilles Tendon. Hill has hit 2 longballs this year while batting .282. He adds 8 doubles, along with 24 runs scored.
Saturday 6/25/2008: Eric Gagne (OAK) will miss 6-7 weeks
OAKLAND - Oakland's right-hander Eric Gagne suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 6-7 weeks. In the 9th of the game against Texas he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Strained Elbow Ligament which will require surgery. This season Gagne compiled an ERA of 0.27, going 1-1 in 0 starts. He fanned 31 while giving up 15 hits in 33 innings.
Saturday 6/25/2008: Seattle's Beltre severely injured
SEATTLE - Boston's Carlos Zambrano drilled Seattle's third baseman Adrian Beltre in the 4th inning. He was slow getting up and had to leave the game. Adrian Beltre will miss at least 4-5 weeks. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Broken Hand. Surgery will be performed next week. His season features a batting average of .391 (97 hits in 248 AB), 16 doubles, 2 triples and 18 homeruns. Beltre collected 67 RBI and 40 runs as well. He's 2nd in the American League in batting, 4th in homeruns and 6th in RBI!
General News
Friday 6/24/2008 :
Carlos Ruiz hits a 507-foot homerun!!
Scott Rolen hits a 500-foot homerun!!
Sunday 6/26/2008 :
KCR: Robb Nen pitches a 3-hit shutout against Tampa Bay!!
ATL: Bud Smith pitches a 1-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Monday 6/27/2008 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Willie Greene (KCR)!
He batted .407 in 27 AB, with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
2B Chase Utley (PHI)!
He batted .542 in 24 AB, with 6 HR and 22 RBI.
Tuesday 6/28/2008 :
OAK: Bobby Abreu gets his 2000th career hit!!
CHN: Charlie A. Morton pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
Wednesday 6/29/2008 :
Nelson R. Cruz hits a 481-foot homerun!!
Thursday 6/30/2008 :
KCR: Chris Carpenter pitches a 3-hit shutout against Detroit!!
Thursday 7/1/2008 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Mark Buehrle (OAK)!
He had a record of 6-1 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 1.96 and 2 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Adrian Beltre (SEA)!
He batted .461 in 89 AB, with 11 homers and 34 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Bud Smith (OAK)!
He had a record of 7-0 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 1.06 and 3 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Phil Plantier (FLA)!
He batted .371 in 97 AB, with 8 homers and 22 RBI.
Saturday 7/2/2008 :
These players were selected for the AL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Carlos Zambrano from Boston
P Jeff Weaver from Seattle
P Josh Johnson from Toronto
P Felix Hernandez from Oakland
P Livan Hernandez from Detroit
P A.J. Burnett from Seattle
P Scott Wiggins from Baltimore
P Scott Stewart from Toronto
P Eric Gagne from Oakland
P Francisco Rodriguez from Baltimore
C Bengie Molina from Detroit
C Russell Martin from Minnesota
1B Miguel Cabrera from Detroit
2B Alfonso Soriano from Baltimore
3B Chipper Jones from Detroit
SS Edwin Encarnacion from Baltimore
LF Lance Berkman from Boston
CF Willy Taveras from Detroit
RF Nelson R. Cruz from Oakland
1B Justin Morneau from Minnesota
RF Russell Branyan from Detroit
RF Matt Holliday from Seattle
RF Edgardo Alfonzo from Baltimore
SS Mike B. Young from Seattle
2B Carlos Gonzalez from Cleveland
These players were selected for the NL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Bud Smith from Atlanta
P Ben Sheets from Philadelphia
P Oliver Perez from St. Louis
P John Thomson from Philadelphia
P Adam Wainwright from Houston
P Ryan Rupe from Atlanta
P Brandon Webb from Milwaukee
P Randy Choate from Los Angeles (N)
P Chad Cordero from Philadelphia
P Pedro Strop from Chicago (N)
C Mike Lieberthal from Florida
C Joe Mauer from Chicago (N)
1B Todd Helton from Colorado
2B Jose Vidro from Colorado
3B Albert Pujols from St. Louis
SS Daniel Murphy from St. Louis
LF Phil Plantier from Florida
CF Jack Cust from Chicago (N)
RF Vladimir Guerrero from Washington
1B Melvin Nieves from Pittsburgh
CF Hideki Matsui from Philadelphia
CF Carlos Beltran from Chicago (N)
LF Kelly Johnson from New York (N)
2B Brian Roberts from Colorado
2B Chase Utley from Philadelphia
Monday 7/4/2008 :
American League-Player of the Week:
SS Esteban German (LAA)!
He batted .438 in 16 AB, with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
2B Jose Vidro (COL)!
He batted .500 in 16 AB, with 2 HR and 6 RBI.
Transactions
Friday 6/24/2008 :
Philadelphia : Wil Cordero has been signed to a contract extension, $3,500,000 per year, for 5 years.
Los Angeles (N) : Clay Condrey has been signed to a contract extension, $350,000 per year, for 3 years.
Los Angeles (N) : Adam Eaton has been signed to a contract extension, $4,250,000 per year, for 5 years.
Los Angeles (N) : Randy Choate has been signed to a contract extension, $3,250,000 per year, for 3 years.
Los Angeles (N) : David Ortiz has been signed to a contract extension, $20,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
Injuries
Friday 6/24/2008 :
NYA: Julio Lugo was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: Eric Eckenstahler was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 6/25/2008 :
SEA: Adrian Beltre was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Hand.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
OAK: Eric Gagne was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
LAN: Koyie Hill was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Achilles Tendon.
He is definitely out for the season!
Sunday 6/26/2008 :
TBR: Jeremy Reed was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
COL: Lariel Gonzalez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
PIT: Bryan Hebson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 2 weeks.
Monday 6/27/2008 :
TEX: Jason Kendall was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is out for about one week.
HOU: Josh Beckett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 6/28/2008 :
FLA: Jorge Campillo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 6/29/2008 :
SDG: Sam Marsonek was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
NYM: Aubrey Huff was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SFG: Jim Thome was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Thursday 6/30/2008 :
SDG: Sterling Hitchcock was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4-5 weeks.
STL: Albert Pujols was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Max of 35 GS
Extensions!
Trade Frenzy! These qualify:
- 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
Trade deadline is next weekend.
Breaking News
Monday 7/4/2008: Player of the Week honors go to German and Vidro
It's the 2nd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Los Angeles (A)'s shortstop Esteban German. Esteban was on fire, hitting .438 with 1 HR and 3 RBI. This year German drove in 45 and scored 49 runs while batting .280 with 11 taters. Jose Vidro wins his 8th Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 16 at bats he hit .500 with 2 HR and 6 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .412, Jose hit .323 and slugged .559. He has collected 56 runs batted in this year. He's 5th in the National League in batting and 9th in RBI!
Friday 7/1/2008: Buehrle (OAK) and Smith (OAK) win monthly pitcher award
Mark Buehrle pitched like a legend in June, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. He struck out 19 hitters in his 7 starts, putting together a record of 6-1 while pitching 19 innings. His ERA in June was 1.96. Mark fired two shutouts! Mark has a record of 10-4 this season, with an ERA of 2.83. In 120.2 Innings he was able to strike out 29 batters. He has 8 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 9th in the American League in ERA and 8th in wins! Oakland's Bud Smith had a terrific June, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. He started 7 games in June, going 7-0 and compiling an ERA of 1.06 in 59.2 innings. Bud fanned 39 hitters. Bud pitched THREE complete game shutouts! In 20 starts this year Bud struck out 109 batters in 169.2 innings of work. His ERA is 1.86, his record 14-5. He has 11 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 5th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins!
Friday 7/1/2008: Beltre (SEA) and Plantier (FLA) win monthly award
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Adrian Beltre, Seattle's starting third baseman. Beltre helped his team with an average of .461 and 34 RBI in 89 at bats. Beltre has hit for a .391 average this season. He has 36 extra base hits along with 171 total bases, resulting in a .690 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the American League in batting, 4th in homeruns and 8th in RBI! The National League's best player of the month was Florida's Phil Plantier, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Plantier helped his team with an average of .371 and 22 RBI in 97 at bats. Phil has gone 85 for 279 (.305) this season, hitting 12 longballs and driving in 42 runs. He has scored 45 runs on his own. He's 9th in the National League in batting!
Thursday 6/30/2008: Sterling Hitchcock out for 4-5 weeks
SAN DIEGO - San Diego is without its left-hander Sterling Hitchcock for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Larry Walker in a game against Washington. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Hitchcock was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle. Opposing players hit .310 against Sterling this season. While posting an ERA of 6.72 he went 1-12 in 15 starts, fanning 90 and walking 45 hitters.
Wednesday 6/29/2008: Sam Marsonek (SDG) will miss 5 weeks
SAN DIEGO - San Diego is without its right-hander Sam Marsonek for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Roger Cedeno in a game against Atlanta. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Marsonek was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Pulled Tricep Muscle. This season Marsonek compiled an ERA of 6.64, going 2-8 in 17 starts. He fanned 81 while giving up 109 hits in 81.1 innings.
Tuesday 6/28/2008: Charlie A. Morton turns in great performance against San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO - Chicago (N)'s right-hander Charlie A. Morton is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. San Francisco found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Morton 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 2nd shutouts in his career. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Morton (6-9) struck out an astounding 13 and walked none, throwing 81 of 122 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Chicago (N) was rightfielder Luke Scott, he finished with 2 hits in 4 AB, hitting a homerun, and collecting 4 RBI. The final score of the game was 6-0.
Tuesday 6/28/2008: Oakland's Bobby Abreu gets milestone hit
OAKLAND - Bobby Abreu got a standing ovation from 25491 fans in Oakland, who witnessed his 2000th career hit. He hit a three run homerun in the 1st off Carl Pavano for number 2000. His best year so far was 2005 where he hit .274 with 37 homeruns and 114 RBI. 'It's hard to believe that I did it. I want to thank my family, my friends and my teammates!'
Monday 6/27/2008: Philadelphia's Utley wins Player of the Week award
Willie Greene wins his 10th Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 27 at bats he hit .407 with 2 HR and 9 RBI. Greene has hit for a .301 average this season. He has 34 extra base hits along with 152 total bases, resulting in a .531 slugging percentage. Chase Utley wins his 3rd Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. He had an on base percentage of .556 and hit .542, while driving in 22 runs. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 7 game hitting streak right now. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well! While compiling an on base percentage of .361, Chase hit .281 and slugged .562. He has collected 60 runs batted in this year. He's 2nd in the National League in RBIs and 3rd in homeruns!
Sunday 6/26/2008: Bud Smith shuts out Los Angeles (N) on one hit
ATLANTA - Great days are rare. But not for Atlanta's southpaw Bud Smith. Los Angeles (N) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 15th time he has done it in his career. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' Smith (13-5) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 2, throwing 113 pitches. Atlanta's rightfielder Ryan Klesko got 3 hits in 5 AB, scoring twice and driving in 3 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Smith. Atlanta improved its record to 50-27, scoring 12 runs on 19 hits.
Saturday 6/25/2008: Koyie Hill out for full season
LOS ANGELES (N) - Los Angeles (N)'s catcher Koyie Hill will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Los Angeles (N) and Atlanta. The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Hill collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Hill was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Ruptured Achilles Tendon. Hill has hit 2 longballs this year while batting .282. He adds 8 doubles, along with 24 runs scored.
Saturday 6/25/2008: Eric Gagne (OAK) will miss 6-7 weeks
OAKLAND - Oakland's right-hander Eric Gagne suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 6-7 weeks. In the 9th of the game against Texas he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Strained Elbow Ligament which will require surgery. This season Gagne compiled an ERA of 0.27, going 1-1 in 0 starts. He fanned 31 while giving up 15 hits in 33 innings.
Saturday 6/25/2008: Seattle's Beltre severely injured
SEATTLE - Boston's Carlos Zambrano drilled Seattle's third baseman Adrian Beltre in the 4th inning. He was slow getting up and had to leave the game. Adrian Beltre will miss at least 4-5 weeks. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Broken Hand. Surgery will be performed next week. His season features a batting average of .391 (97 hits in 248 AB), 16 doubles, 2 triples and 18 homeruns. Beltre collected 67 RBI and 40 runs as well. He's 2nd in the American League in batting, 4th in homeruns and 6th in RBI!
General News
Friday 6/24/2008 :
Carlos Ruiz hits a 507-foot homerun!!
Scott Rolen hits a 500-foot homerun!!
Sunday 6/26/2008 :
KCR: Robb Nen pitches a 3-hit shutout against Tampa Bay!!
ATL: Bud Smith pitches a 1-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Monday 6/27/2008 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Willie Greene (KCR)!
He batted .407 in 27 AB, with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
2B Chase Utley (PHI)!
He batted .542 in 24 AB, with 6 HR and 22 RBI.
Tuesday 6/28/2008 :
OAK: Bobby Abreu gets his 2000th career hit!!
CHN: Charlie A. Morton pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
Wednesday 6/29/2008 :
Nelson R. Cruz hits a 481-foot homerun!!
Thursday 6/30/2008 :
KCR: Chris Carpenter pitches a 3-hit shutout against Detroit!!
Thursday 7/1/2008 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Mark Buehrle (OAK)!
He had a record of 6-1 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 1.96 and 2 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Adrian Beltre (SEA)!
He batted .461 in 89 AB, with 11 homers and 34 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Bud Smith (OAK)!
He had a record of 7-0 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 1.06 and 3 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Phil Plantier (FLA)!
He batted .371 in 97 AB, with 8 homers and 22 RBI.
Saturday 7/2/2008 :
These players were selected for the AL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Carlos Zambrano from Boston
P Jeff Weaver from Seattle
P Josh Johnson from Toronto
P Felix Hernandez from Oakland
P Livan Hernandez from Detroit
P A.J. Burnett from Seattle
P Scott Wiggins from Baltimore
P Scott Stewart from Toronto
P Eric Gagne from Oakland
P Francisco Rodriguez from Baltimore
C Bengie Molina from Detroit
C Russell Martin from Minnesota
1B Miguel Cabrera from Detroit
2B Alfonso Soriano from Baltimore
3B Chipper Jones from Detroit
SS Edwin Encarnacion from Baltimore
LF Lance Berkman from Boston
CF Willy Taveras from Detroit
RF Nelson R. Cruz from Oakland
1B Justin Morneau from Minnesota
RF Russell Branyan from Detroit
RF Matt Holliday from Seattle
RF Edgardo Alfonzo from Baltimore
SS Mike B. Young from Seattle
2B Carlos Gonzalez from Cleveland
These players were selected for the NL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Bud Smith from Atlanta
P Ben Sheets from Philadelphia
P Oliver Perez from St. Louis
P John Thomson from Philadelphia
P Adam Wainwright from Houston
P Ryan Rupe from Atlanta
P Brandon Webb from Milwaukee
P Randy Choate from Los Angeles (N)
P Chad Cordero from Philadelphia
P Pedro Strop from Chicago (N)
C Mike Lieberthal from Florida
C Joe Mauer from Chicago (N)
1B Todd Helton from Colorado
2B Jose Vidro from Colorado
3B Albert Pujols from St. Louis
SS Daniel Murphy from St. Louis
LF Phil Plantier from Florida
CF Jack Cust from Chicago (N)
RF Vladimir Guerrero from Washington
1B Melvin Nieves from Pittsburgh
CF Hideki Matsui from Philadelphia
CF Carlos Beltran from Chicago (N)
LF Kelly Johnson from New York (N)
2B Brian Roberts from Colorado
2B Chase Utley from Philadelphia
Monday 7/4/2008 :
American League-Player of the Week:
SS Esteban German (LAA)!
He batted .438 in 16 AB, with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
2B Jose Vidro (COL)!
He batted .500 in 16 AB, with 2 HR and 6 RBI.
Transactions
Friday 6/24/2008 :
Philadelphia : Wil Cordero has been signed to a contract extension, $3,500,000 per year, for 5 years.
Los Angeles (N) : Clay Condrey has been signed to a contract extension, $350,000 per year, for 3 years.
Los Angeles (N) : Adam Eaton has been signed to a contract extension, $4,250,000 per year, for 5 years.
Los Angeles (N) : Randy Choate has been signed to a contract extension, $3,250,000 per year, for 3 years.
Los Angeles (N) : David Ortiz has been signed to a contract extension, $20,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
Injuries
Friday 6/24/2008 :
NYA: Julio Lugo was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: Eric Eckenstahler was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 6/25/2008 :
SEA: Adrian Beltre was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Hand.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
OAK: Eric Gagne was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
LAN: Koyie Hill was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Achilles Tendon.
He is definitely out for the season!
Sunday 6/26/2008 :
TBR: Jeremy Reed was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
COL: Lariel Gonzalez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
PIT: Bryan Hebson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 2 weeks.
Monday 6/27/2008 :
TEX: Jason Kendall was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is out for about one week.
HOU: Josh Beckett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 6/28/2008 :
FLA: Jorge Campillo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 6/29/2008 :
SDG: Sam Marsonek was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
NYM: Aubrey Huff was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SFG: Jim Thome was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Thursday 6/30/2008 :
SDG: Sterling Hitchcock was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4-5 weeks.
STL: Albert Pujols was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
