Post by CSCommish on Jan 13, 2024 8:54:55 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is this evening, a sim to get us through the All-Star Break. Get your exports in by 6 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
Breaking News
Thursday 6/23/2009: Dan Giese (LAN) will miss 4-5 weeks
LOS ANGELES (N) - Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Dan Giese suffered a severe injury on Thursday and will be out for at least 4-5 weeks. In the 9th of the game against Philadelphia he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Pulled Bicep Muscle which will require surgery. This season Giese compiled an ERA of 2.80, going 6-0 in 0 starts. He fanned 24 while giving up 31 hits in 45 innings.
Wednesday 6/22/2009: Mark Mulder out for 5 weeks
TEXAS - Texas' southpaw Mark Mulder suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 3rd of the game against New York (A) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle which will require surgery. Mark has a record of 2-9 this season, with an ERA of 4.14. In 100 Innings he was able to strike out 106 batters. Mark has pitched one shutout and 5 complete games.
Monday 6/20/2009: Florida's Webb wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Boston's Manny Ramirez this time, as the designated hitter displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Manny was on fire, hitting .400 with 4 HR and 12 RBI. His season numbers are: .328 AVG, 86 hits, 23 doubles, no triples and 25 bombs, along with 71 RBI and 63 runs scored. He's 10th in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 2nd in RBI! Florida's pitcher Brandon Webb had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Brandon went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.06, while fanning 15 in 17 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. In 8 starts this year Brandon struck out 59 batters in 72 innings of work. His ERA is 3.25, his record 4-3. Brandon has pitched one shutout and 2 complete games.
Sunday 6/19/2009: Carlos Villanueva fires 2-hitter against San Francisco
ST. LOUIS - Great days are rare. But not for St. Louis' right-hander Carlos Villanueva. San Francisco found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 10th time he has done it in his career. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' Villanueva (8-6) struck out an astounding 14 and walked 3, throwing 82 of 133 pitches for strikes. Albert Pujols helped Villanueva at the plate, he got 2 hits in 4 AB, homering once, with 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 2-0.
Sunday 6/19/2009: Cincinnati has no chance in a 2-hitter by Hiroki Kuroda
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's right-hander Hiroki Kuroda is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cincinnati on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 2nd time he has done it in his career. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' Kuroda (2-1) struck out 9 and walked 2, throwing 62 of 96 pitches for strikes. Carlos Ruiz provided Philadelphia with the offense Kuroda needed as he went 3 for 4, blasting a homerun, doubling twice, and driving in 4 runs. Philadelphia improved its record to 51-20, scoring 4 runs on 6 hits.
Sunday 6/19/2009: Carl Pavano (OAK) will miss full season
OAKLAND - Oakland's ace Carl Pavano will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Baltimore on Sunday. Torn Ligament Elbow was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. In 12 starts this year Carl struck out 72 batters in 78.1 innings of work. His ERA is 4.02, his record 3-2.
Friday 6/17/2009: Atlanta's Martinez out for full season
ATLANTA - Atlanta's ace Pedro Martinez experienced probably the worst case scenario for a pitcher, a season ending injury. After pitching in the 1st inning of the game against Colorado, Martinez complained about serious pain in his throwing arm. He had to leave the game. Bone Chips Shoulder was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. His ERA of 2.84 helped him to a 9-3 record this year. He struck out 101 and walked 25 in 114 innings. He has 3 complete games and one shutout. He's 8th in the National League in wins!
General News
Friday 6/17/2009 :
Craig Brazell hits a 485-foot homerun!!
Sunday 6/19/2009 :
PHI: Hiroki Kuroda pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cincinnati!!
STL: Carlos Villanueva pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
Monday 6/20/2009 :
American League-Player of the Week:
DH Manny Ramirez (BOS)!
He batted .400 in 25 AB, with 4 HR and 12 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Brandon Webb (FLA)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 17 innings with an ERA of 1.06, fanning 15.
Transactions
Friday 6/17/2009 :
Minnesota : Daisuke Matsuzaka has been signed to a contract extension, $1,000,000 per year, for 7 years.
Minnesota : Javier Valentin has been signed to a contract extension, $300,000 per year, for 3 years.
Injuries
Friday 6/17/2009 :
FLA: Ryan Braun was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ATL: Pedro Martinez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is definitely out for the season!
COL: Francisco Liriano was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 6/18/2009 :
NYM: Kelly Johnson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SFG: Chad Billingsley was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SFG: Jose Vidro was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 6/19/2009 :
OAK: Carl Pavano was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Ligament Elbow.
He is definitely out for the season!
KCR: Jorge Posada Posada was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Monday 6/20/2009 :
PHI: Howie Kendrick was injured while working out.
Diagnosis: Pulled Calf Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
Tuesday 6/21/2009 :
MIN: John Roskos was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Fractured Knee.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
DET: Marty Malloy was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIN: Stephen Drew was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 6/22/2009 :
BOS: Ryan Hanigan Hanigan was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Broken Ribs.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
TEX: Mark Mulder was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
LAA: Eric Young Jr. was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
COL: Brian Roberts was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Thursday 6/23/2009 :
TBR: Vin Mazzaro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Dan Giese was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
STL: Cliff P. Lee was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
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
Breaking News
Thursday 6/23/2009: Dan Giese (LAN) will miss 4-5 weeks
LOS ANGELES (N) - Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Dan Giese suffered a severe injury on Thursday and will be out for at least 4-5 weeks. In the 9th of the game against Philadelphia he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Pulled Bicep Muscle which will require surgery. This season Giese compiled an ERA of 2.80, going 6-0 in 0 starts. He fanned 24 while giving up 31 hits in 45 innings.
Wednesday 6/22/2009: Mark Mulder out for 5 weeks
TEXAS - Texas' southpaw Mark Mulder suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 3rd of the game against New York (A) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle which will require surgery. Mark has a record of 2-9 this season, with an ERA of 4.14. In 100 Innings he was able to strike out 106 batters. Mark has pitched one shutout and 5 complete games.
Monday 6/20/2009: Florida's Webb wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Boston's Manny Ramirez this time, as the designated hitter displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Manny was on fire, hitting .400 with 4 HR and 12 RBI. His season numbers are: .328 AVG, 86 hits, 23 doubles, no triples and 25 bombs, along with 71 RBI and 63 runs scored. He's 10th in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 2nd in RBI! Florida's pitcher Brandon Webb had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Brandon went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.06, while fanning 15 in 17 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. In 8 starts this year Brandon struck out 59 batters in 72 innings of work. His ERA is 3.25, his record 4-3. Brandon has pitched one shutout and 2 complete games.
Sunday 6/19/2009: Carlos Villanueva fires 2-hitter against San Francisco
ST. LOUIS - Great days are rare. But not for St. Louis' right-hander Carlos Villanueva. San Francisco found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 10th time he has done it in his career. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' Villanueva (8-6) struck out an astounding 14 and walked 3, throwing 82 of 133 pitches for strikes. Albert Pujols helped Villanueva at the plate, he got 2 hits in 4 AB, homering once, with 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 2-0.
Sunday 6/19/2009: Cincinnati has no chance in a 2-hitter by Hiroki Kuroda
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's right-hander Hiroki Kuroda is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cincinnati on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 2nd time he has done it in his career. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' Kuroda (2-1) struck out 9 and walked 2, throwing 62 of 96 pitches for strikes. Carlos Ruiz provided Philadelphia with the offense Kuroda needed as he went 3 for 4, blasting a homerun, doubling twice, and driving in 4 runs. Philadelphia improved its record to 51-20, scoring 4 runs on 6 hits.
Sunday 6/19/2009: Carl Pavano (OAK) will miss full season
OAKLAND - Oakland's ace Carl Pavano will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Baltimore on Sunday. Torn Ligament Elbow was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. In 12 starts this year Carl struck out 72 batters in 78.1 innings of work. His ERA is 4.02, his record 3-2.
Friday 6/17/2009: Atlanta's Martinez out for full season
ATLANTA - Atlanta's ace Pedro Martinez experienced probably the worst case scenario for a pitcher, a season ending injury. After pitching in the 1st inning of the game against Colorado, Martinez complained about serious pain in his throwing arm. He had to leave the game. Bone Chips Shoulder was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. His ERA of 2.84 helped him to a 9-3 record this year. He struck out 101 and walked 25 in 114 innings. He has 3 complete games and one shutout. He's 8th in the National League in wins!
General News
Friday 6/17/2009 :
Craig Brazell hits a 485-foot homerun!!
Sunday 6/19/2009 :
PHI: Hiroki Kuroda pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cincinnati!!
STL: Carlos Villanueva pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
Monday 6/20/2009 :
American League-Player of the Week:
DH Manny Ramirez (BOS)!
He batted .400 in 25 AB, with 4 HR and 12 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Brandon Webb (FLA)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 17 innings with an ERA of 1.06, fanning 15.
Transactions
Friday 6/17/2009 :
Minnesota : Daisuke Matsuzaka has been signed to a contract extension, $1,000,000 per year, for 7 years.
Minnesota : Javier Valentin has been signed to a contract extension, $300,000 per year, for 3 years.
Injuries
Friday 6/17/2009 :
FLA: Ryan Braun was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ATL: Pedro Martinez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is definitely out for the season!
COL: Francisco Liriano was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 6/18/2009 :
NYM: Kelly Johnson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SFG: Chad Billingsley was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SFG: Jose Vidro was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 6/19/2009 :
OAK: Carl Pavano was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Ligament Elbow.
He is definitely out for the season!
KCR: Jorge Posada Posada was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Monday 6/20/2009 :
PHI: Howie Kendrick was injured while working out.
Diagnosis: Pulled Calf Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
Tuesday 6/21/2009 :
MIN: John Roskos was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Fractured Knee.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
DET: Marty Malloy was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIN: Stephen Drew was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 6/22/2009 :
BOS: Ryan Hanigan Hanigan was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Broken Ribs.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
TEX: Mark Mulder was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
LAA: Eric Young Jr. was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
COL: Brian Roberts was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Thursday 6/23/2009 :
TBR: Vin Mazzaro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Dan Giese was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
STL: Cliff P. Lee was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
