Post by CSCommish on Dec 8, 2023 21:05:12 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, SATURDAY, afternoon, an 8-day sim to set us to 8/24/2008. Get your exports in by 4 PM EST.
Max of 35 GS
Breaking News
Monday 8/15/2008: Detroit's Jones wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Detroit's Chipper Jones this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Chipper pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .417 with 5 HR and 11 RBI while slugging 1.083. Chipper managed to drive in at least one run in every game he played this week. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well! Chipper is hitting .355 this year, with 161 hits in 454 at bats. He has driven in 137 runs, slugging .604. He's 5th in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Washington's Vladimir Guerrero this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Vladimir went 11 for 24 (.458), while hitting 6 HR and collecting 13 RBI. Guerrero has hit for a .301 average this season. He has 58 extra base hits along with 253 total bases, resulting in a .578 slugging percentage. He's 10th in the National League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 8th in RBI!
Sunday 8/14/2008: Kansas City's Shea Hillenbrand has great day with five hits
KANSAS CITY - Shea Hillenbrand hits 'em where they ain't. Texas certainly agrees as Kansas City's second baseman unloaded five hits, adding to his reputation of being one of the best pure hitters in the game. Number 2 in the 3rd inning, a shot estimated at 406 feet, cleared the wall in left field. In the 4th inning he unloaded a two-run homerun off Freddy Garcia. He had singles in the 1st inning , in the 5th inning (two RBIs) and in the 6th inning . Shea did drive in 6 while scoring 4 runs on his own. This season has been a good one for him so far, as he has 109 hits in 321 at bats, resulting in a .340 batting average. Kansas City scored 19 runs on 22 hits.
Saturday 8/13/2008: Toronto's Reitsma out for 4-5 weeks
TORONTO - Toronto is without its right-hander Chris Reitsma for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Edgardo Alfonzo in a game against Baltimore. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Ruptured Bicep Tendon was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Opposing players hit .292 against Chris this season. While posting an ERA of 3.50 he went 5-4 in 25 starts, fanning 105 and walking 39 hitters.
Saturday 8/13/2008: Kansas City's Crisp severely injured
KANSAS CITY - Kansas City's players were scared when they had to watch Coco Crisp suffer a serious injury when he dove for a ball in the game against Texas. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Crisp will probaby miss 5 weeks. After being taken to a local hospital, Crisp was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Broken Ulna. This year Crisp drove in 58 and scored 77 runs while batting .289 with 7 longballs.
Friday 8/12/2008: Todd Williams out for 5 weeks
TAMPA BAY - When it rains, it pours. Tampa Bay's right-hander Todd Williams will not pitch for at least 5 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 9th inning. After being taken to a local hospital, Williams was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle. This season Williams compiled an ERA of 5.04, going 4-3 in 0 starts. He fanned 94 while giving up 109 hits in 80.1 innings.
General News
Monday 8/8/2008 :
BAL: Carlos Febles extends his hitting streak to 46 games!
Tuesday 8/9/2008 :
BAL: Carlos Febles extends his hitting streak to 47 games!
COL: Brian Roberts sets a new season Colorado-Record for Doubles with 50!
ARZ: Odalis Perez pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cincinnati!!
Wednesday 8/10/2008 :
BAL: Carlos Febles extends his hitting streak to 48 games!
Matt Kemp hits a 482-foot homerun!!
NYM: Felipe Lopez sets a new season New York (N)-Record for Doubles with 54!
Friday 8/12/2008 :
Mark Teixeira hits a 493-foot homerun!!
Saturday 8/13/2008 :
Eric Munson hits a 501-foot homerun!!
Monday 8/15/2008 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Chipper Jones (DET)!
He batted .417 in 24 AB, with 5 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Vladimir Guerrero (WAS)!
He batted .458 in 24 AB, with 6 HR and 13 RBI.
Scott Rolen hits a 502-foot homerun!!
Transactions
Monday 8/8/2008 :
Boston : Victor Alvarez has been signed to a contract extension, $3,500,000 per year, for 3 years.
Cleveland : Jason Jimenez has been signed to a contract extension, $4,070,000 per year, for 4 years.
Atlanta : Josh Rabe has been signed to a contract extension, $1,000,000 per year, for 7 years.
Injuries
Monday 8/8/2008 :
LAA: Esteban German was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
CLE: Carlos Gonzalez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
PHI: Ben Sheets was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Ray King was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Tuesday 8/9/2008 :
KCR: Aaron Myette was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 8/10/2008 :
CHN: Luke Scott was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 8/11/2008 :
BAL: Jose Molina Molina was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
DET: Russell Branyan was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Ray Olmedo was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Zach Day was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 8/12/2008 :
TBR: Todd Williams was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Saturday 8/13/2008 :
KCR: Coco Crisp was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Ulna.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
TOR: Chris Reitsma was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
TBR: Darren O'Day was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CHA: Gerald Laird was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
PIT: Darin Erstad was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 8/14/2008 :
CLE: Jermaine Dye was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Max of 35 GS
Breaking News
Monday 8/15/2008: Detroit's Jones wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Detroit's Chipper Jones this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Chipper pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .417 with 5 HR and 11 RBI while slugging 1.083. Chipper managed to drive in at least one run in every game he played this week. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well! Chipper is hitting .355 this year, with 161 hits in 454 at bats. He has driven in 137 runs, slugging .604. He's 5th in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Washington's Vladimir Guerrero this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Vladimir went 11 for 24 (.458), while hitting 6 HR and collecting 13 RBI. Guerrero has hit for a .301 average this season. He has 58 extra base hits along with 253 total bases, resulting in a .578 slugging percentage. He's 10th in the National League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 8th in RBI!
Sunday 8/14/2008: Kansas City's Shea Hillenbrand has great day with five hits
KANSAS CITY - Shea Hillenbrand hits 'em where they ain't. Texas certainly agrees as Kansas City's second baseman unloaded five hits, adding to his reputation of being one of the best pure hitters in the game. Number 2 in the 3rd inning, a shot estimated at 406 feet, cleared the wall in left field. In the 4th inning he unloaded a two-run homerun off Freddy Garcia. He had singles in the 1st inning , in the 5th inning (two RBIs) and in the 6th inning . Shea did drive in 6 while scoring 4 runs on his own. This season has been a good one for him so far, as he has 109 hits in 321 at bats, resulting in a .340 batting average. Kansas City scored 19 runs on 22 hits.
Saturday 8/13/2008: Toronto's Reitsma out for 4-5 weeks
TORONTO - Toronto is without its right-hander Chris Reitsma for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Edgardo Alfonzo in a game against Baltimore. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Ruptured Bicep Tendon was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Opposing players hit .292 against Chris this season. While posting an ERA of 3.50 he went 5-4 in 25 starts, fanning 105 and walking 39 hitters.
Saturday 8/13/2008: Kansas City's Crisp severely injured
KANSAS CITY - Kansas City's players were scared when they had to watch Coco Crisp suffer a serious injury when he dove for a ball in the game against Texas. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Crisp will probaby miss 5 weeks. After being taken to a local hospital, Crisp was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Broken Ulna. This year Crisp drove in 58 and scored 77 runs while batting .289 with 7 longballs.
Friday 8/12/2008: Todd Williams out for 5 weeks
TAMPA BAY - When it rains, it pours. Tampa Bay's right-hander Todd Williams will not pitch for at least 5 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 9th inning. After being taken to a local hospital, Williams was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle. This season Williams compiled an ERA of 5.04, going 4-3 in 0 starts. He fanned 94 while giving up 109 hits in 80.1 innings.
General News
Monday 8/8/2008 :
BAL: Carlos Febles extends his hitting streak to 46 games!
Tuesday 8/9/2008 :
BAL: Carlos Febles extends his hitting streak to 47 games!
COL: Brian Roberts sets a new season Colorado-Record for Doubles with 50!
ARZ: Odalis Perez pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cincinnati!!
Wednesday 8/10/2008 :
BAL: Carlos Febles extends his hitting streak to 48 games!
Matt Kemp hits a 482-foot homerun!!
NYM: Felipe Lopez sets a new season New York (N)-Record for Doubles with 54!
Friday 8/12/2008 :
Mark Teixeira hits a 493-foot homerun!!
Saturday 8/13/2008 :
Eric Munson hits a 501-foot homerun!!
Monday 8/15/2008 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Chipper Jones (DET)!
He batted .417 in 24 AB, with 5 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Vladimir Guerrero (WAS)!
He batted .458 in 24 AB, with 6 HR and 13 RBI.
Scott Rolen hits a 502-foot homerun!!
Transactions
Monday 8/8/2008 :
Boston : Victor Alvarez has been signed to a contract extension, $3,500,000 per year, for 3 years.
Cleveland : Jason Jimenez has been signed to a contract extension, $4,070,000 per year, for 4 years.
Atlanta : Josh Rabe has been signed to a contract extension, $1,000,000 per year, for 7 years.
Injuries
Monday 8/8/2008 :
LAA: Esteban German was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
CLE: Carlos Gonzalez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
PHI: Ben Sheets was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Ray King was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Tuesday 8/9/2008 :
KCR: Aaron Myette was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 8/10/2008 :
CHN: Luke Scott was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 8/11/2008 :
BAL: Jose Molina Molina was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
DET: Russell Branyan was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Ray Olmedo was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Zach Day was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 8/12/2008 :
TBR: Todd Williams was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Saturday 8/13/2008 :
KCR: Coco Crisp was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Ulna.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
TOR: Chris Reitsma was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
TBR: Darren O'Day was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CHA: Gerald Laird was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
PIT: Darin Erstad was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 8/14/2008 :
CLE: Jermaine Dye was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
