Post by CSCommish on Jan 21, 2024 20:27:26 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, MONDAY, evening, the last day of the regular season. Note that there may be a one-game play-in game. Get your exports in by 4 PM EST.
You have until the start of the playoffs to get your waiver trades in.
Max of 35 GS!
Breaking News
Saturday 10/1/2009: Toronto's James earns Pitcher of the Month award
The best month of September in the American League certainly had Toronto's right-hander Delvin James, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His record of 5-1 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 41.1 innings of work he allowed just 39 hits while striking out 29, compiling an ERA of just 1.09. This season James compiled an ERA of 2.51, going 16-3 in 23 starts. He fanned 109 while giving up 141 hits in 161.1 innings. He has 2 complete games and one shutout. The best month of September in the American League certainly had Toronto's left-hander Bud Smith, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His ERA of just 0.81 helped him to a 4-0 record in September. He worked 44.2 innings, striking out 24 hitters while walking 1. Bud also fired a shutout. In 35 starts this year Bud struck out 161 batters in 299.1 innings of work. His ERA is 2.29, his record 23-7. Bud has pitched 4 shutouts and 17 complete games. He's 7th in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
Saturday 10/1/2009: Cleveland's Gonzalez earns Batter of the Month award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Cleveland's Carlos Gonzalez this time, as the second baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Gonzalez helped his team with an average of .352 and 33 RBI in 122 at bats. Gonzalez has hit for a .310 average this season. He has 55 extra base hits along with 276 total bases, resulting in a .457 slugging percentage. The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Justin Morneau, Pittsburgh's starting first baseman. In 105 at bats he hit .381 with 4 HR and 19 RBI. This year Morneau drove in 98 and scored 82 runs while batting .273 with 20 homeruns.
Thursday 9/29/2009: Manny Ramirez collects 3000th hit against Tampa Bay
TAMPA BAY - Boston's first baseman Manny Ramirez joined some elite company today, collecting his 3000th career hit! His hit in the 4th inning was a single off Stephen Strasburg. Along with his 3000 hits, Manny collected 583 homeruns and 1998 RBI in 16 seasons. 'You dream about that as a kid, but when you reach such a milestone it's hard to believe. Fantastic.' It's no secret that he will one day be in the Hall of Fame!
Thursday 9/29/2009: Willy Taveras uncorks five hits against Oakland
DETROIT - Detroit's centerfielder Willy Taveras once again displayed his tremendous ability to make contact with that little white ball. He tore up Oakland's pitching staff with a 5 hit performance on Thursday. His 1st hit, a solo homerun off Noah Lowry in the 1st inning, landed an estimated 358 feet from home plate. His 3rd hit, off Noah Lowry in the 5th inning, was a solo homerun and cleared the fence in center field. His 4th hit was a RBI triple off Doug Nickle in the 7th inning. He collected singles in the 3rd and in the 8th inning (one RBI). Willy did drive in 4 while scoring 4 runs on his own. He now has a total of 189 hits this season, accounting for a .298 batting average. Detroit scored 16 runs on 14 hits.
Monday 9/26/2009: Player of the Week honors go to Beltre and Dickey
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Adrian Beltre, Seattle's starting third baseman. He hit .400 with 12 RBI and slugged 1.100 in 30 at bats. Beltre has hit 44 bombs this year while batting .301. He adds 42 doubles, along with 124 runs scored. It's the 3rd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Atlanta's pitcher R.A. Dickey. R.A. went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 9 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. In 28 starts this year R.A. struck out 131 batters in 209.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.40, his record 19-5. R.A. has pitched 5 shutouts and 8 complete games.
Saturday 9/24/2009: Ugueth Urbina (TOR) will miss 5-6 weeks
TORONTO - Toronto's right-hander Ugueth Urbina suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 5-6 weeks. In the 9th of the game against Seattle he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Strained Bicep Muscle. Opposing players hit .136 against Ugueth this season. While posting an ERA of 0.66 he went 3-0 in 0 starts, fanning 70 and walking 14 hitters.
Friday 9/23/2009: Houston's Hafner out for 4-5 weeks
HOUSTON - Houston's second baseman Travis Hafner will miss at least 4-5 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. Strained Anterior Cruciate Ligament was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. While compiling an on base percentage of .335, Travis hit .261 and slugged .388. He has collected 39 runs batted in this year.
General News
Saturday 9/24/2009 :
BOS: Manny Ramirez sets a new season Boston-Record for Homeruns with 43!
FLA: Scott Kazmir pitches a 3-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Sunday 9/25/2009 :
ARZ: Odalis Perez sets a new season Arizona-Record for Wins with 24!
Monday 9/26/2009 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Adrian Beltre (SEA)!
He batted .400 in 30 AB, with 6 HR and 12 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P R.A. Dickey (ATL)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.50, fanning 9.
SEA: Adrian Beltre sets a new season Seattle-Record for Homeruns with 45!
BOS: Jimmy Rollins sets a new season Boston-Record for Runs with 135!
ARZ: Akinori Otsuka sets a new season Arizona-Record for Saves with 36!
Wednesday 9/28/2009 :
BOS: Jimmy Rollins sets a new season AL-Record for Hits with 234!
DET: Justin Verlander pitches a 3-hit shutout against Texas!!
COL: Francisco Liriano sets a new season Colorado-Record for Strikeouts with 235!
Thursday 9/29/2009 :
BOS: Manny Ramirez sets a new season Boston-Record for RBI with 151!
BOS: Manny Ramirez gets his 3000th career hit!!
Friday 9/30/2009 :
LAA: Jeff DaVanon sets a new season Los Angeles (A)-Record for Stolen Bases with 65!
STL: Carlos Villanueva pitches a 3-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Friday 10/1/2009 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Delvin James (TOR)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.09.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Carlos Gonzalez (CLE)!
He batted .352 in 122 AB, with 6 homers and 33 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Bud Smith (TOR)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.81 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Justin Morneau (PIT)!
He batted .381 in 105 AB, with 4 homers and 19 RBI.
Transactions
Friday 9/23/2009 :
Toronto : Scott Spiezio has been signed to a contract extension, $370,000 per year, for 1 years.
Toronto : Cory Lidle has been signed to a contract extension, $855,000 per year, for 1 years.
Los Angeles (N) : Matt Thornton has been signed to a contract extension, $2,750,000 per year, for 3 years.
Minnesota : Free agent Evan Meek has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Minnesota: Released DH Ryan Howard.
Seattle: Released P David Phelps.
Seattle : Free agent Ryan Howard has been signed to a contract of $668,000 per year, for 1 years.
Minnesota : Free agent David Phelps has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Injuries
Friday 9/23/2009 :
KCR: Orlando Cabrera was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Hamstring Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
MIN: Derek Jeter was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
HOU: Travis Hafner was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
Saturday 9/24/2009 :
KCR: Jeff Keppinger was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
TOR: Ugueth Urbina was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5-6 weeks.
MIL: Jacoby Ellsbury was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Thigh Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
MIL: David Murphy was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 9/25/2009 :
NYA: Jason Jones was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
NYA: Andy Phillips was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 9/28/2009 :
SFG: Johan Santana was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Friday 9/30/2009 :
DET: Scott Williamson was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
SDG: Jorge De la rosa was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Matt Murton was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Abdominal Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
You have until the start of the playoffs to get your waiver trades in.
Max of 35 GS!
Breaking News
Saturday 10/1/2009: Toronto's James earns Pitcher of the Month award
The best month of September in the American League certainly had Toronto's right-hander Delvin James, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His record of 5-1 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 41.1 innings of work he allowed just 39 hits while striking out 29, compiling an ERA of just 1.09. This season James compiled an ERA of 2.51, going 16-3 in 23 starts. He fanned 109 while giving up 141 hits in 161.1 innings. He has 2 complete games and one shutout. The best month of September in the American League certainly had Toronto's left-hander Bud Smith, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His ERA of just 0.81 helped him to a 4-0 record in September. He worked 44.2 innings, striking out 24 hitters while walking 1. Bud also fired a shutout. In 35 starts this year Bud struck out 161 batters in 299.1 innings of work. His ERA is 2.29, his record 23-7. Bud has pitched 4 shutouts and 17 complete games. He's 7th in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
Saturday 10/1/2009: Cleveland's Gonzalez earns Batter of the Month award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Cleveland's Carlos Gonzalez this time, as the second baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Gonzalez helped his team with an average of .352 and 33 RBI in 122 at bats. Gonzalez has hit for a .310 average this season. He has 55 extra base hits along with 276 total bases, resulting in a .457 slugging percentage. The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Justin Morneau, Pittsburgh's starting first baseman. In 105 at bats he hit .381 with 4 HR and 19 RBI. This year Morneau drove in 98 and scored 82 runs while batting .273 with 20 homeruns.
Thursday 9/29/2009: Manny Ramirez collects 3000th hit against Tampa Bay
TAMPA BAY - Boston's first baseman Manny Ramirez joined some elite company today, collecting his 3000th career hit! His hit in the 4th inning was a single off Stephen Strasburg. Along with his 3000 hits, Manny collected 583 homeruns and 1998 RBI in 16 seasons. 'You dream about that as a kid, but when you reach such a milestone it's hard to believe. Fantastic.' It's no secret that he will one day be in the Hall of Fame!
Thursday 9/29/2009: Willy Taveras uncorks five hits against Oakland
DETROIT - Detroit's centerfielder Willy Taveras once again displayed his tremendous ability to make contact with that little white ball. He tore up Oakland's pitching staff with a 5 hit performance on Thursday. His 1st hit, a solo homerun off Noah Lowry in the 1st inning, landed an estimated 358 feet from home plate. His 3rd hit, off Noah Lowry in the 5th inning, was a solo homerun and cleared the fence in center field. His 4th hit was a RBI triple off Doug Nickle in the 7th inning. He collected singles in the 3rd and in the 8th inning (one RBI). Willy did drive in 4 while scoring 4 runs on his own. He now has a total of 189 hits this season, accounting for a .298 batting average. Detroit scored 16 runs on 14 hits.
Monday 9/26/2009: Player of the Week honors go to Beltre and Dickey
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Adrian Beltre, Seattle's starting third baseman. He hit .400 with 12 RBI and slugged 1.100 in 30 at bats. Beltre has hit 44 bombs this year while batting .301. He adds 42 doubles, along with 124 runs scored. It's the 3rd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Atlanta's pitcher R.A. Dickey. R.A. went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 9 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. In 28 starts this year R.A. struck out 131 batters in 209.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.40, his record 19-5. R.A. has pitched 5 shutouts and 8 complete games.
Saturday 9/24/2009: Ugueth Urbina (TOR) will miss 5-6 weeks
TORONTO - Toronto's right-hander Ugueth Urbina suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 5-6 weeks. In the 9th of the game against Seattle he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Strained Bicep Muscle. Opposing players hit .136 against Ugueth this season. While posting an ERA of 0.66 he went 3-0 in 0 starts, fanning 70 and walking 14 hitters.
Friday 9/23/2009: Houston's Hafner out for 4-5 weeks
HOUSTON - Houston's second baseman Travis Hafner will miss at least 4-5 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. Strained Anterior Cruciate Ligament was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. While compiling an on base percentage of .335, Travis hit .261 and slugged .388. He has collected 39 runs batted in this year.
General News
Saturday 9/24/2009 :
BOS: Manny Ramirez sets a new season Boston-Record for Homeruns with 43!
FLA: Scott Kazmir pitches a 3-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Sunday 9/25/2009 :
ARZ: Odalis Perez sets a new season Arizona-Record for Wins with 24!
Monday 9/26/2009 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Adrian Beltre (SEA)!
He batted .400 in 30 AB, with 6 HR and 12 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P R.A. Dickey (ATL)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.50, fanning 9.
SEA: Adrian Beltre sets a new season Seattle-Record for Homeruns with 45!
BOS: Jimmy Rollins sets a new season Boston-Record for Runs with 135!
ARZ: Akinori Otsuka sets a new season Arizona-Record for Saves with 36!
Wednesday 9/28/2009 :
BOS: Jimmy Rollins sets a new season AL-Record for Hits with 234!
DET: Justin Verlander pitches a 3-hit shutout against Texas!!
COL: Francisco Liriano sets a new season Colorado-Record for Strikeouts with 235!
Thursday 9/29/2009 :
BOS: Manny Ramirez sets a new season Boston-Record for RBI with 151!
BOS: Manny Ramirez gets his 3000th career hit!!
Friday 9/30/2009 :
LAA: Jeff DaVanon sets a new season Los Angeles (A)-Record for Stolen Bases with 65!
STL: Carlos Villanueva pitches a 3-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Friday 10/1/2009 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Delvin James (TOR)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.09.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Carlos Gonzalez (CLE)!
He batted .352 in 122 AB, with 6 homers and 33 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Bud Smith (TOR)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.81 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Justin Morneau (PIT)!
He batted .381 in 105 AB, with 4 homers and 19 RBI.
Transactions
Friday 9/23/2009 :
Toronto : Scott Spiezio has been signed to a contract extension, $370,000 per year, for 1 years.
Toronto : Cory Lidle has been signed to a contract extension, $855,000 per year, for 1 years.
Los Angeles (N) : Matt Thornton has been signed to a contract extension, $2,750,000 per year, for 3 years.
Minnesota : Free agent Evan Meek has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Minnesota: Released DH Ryan Howard.
Seattle: Released P David Phelps.
Seattle : Free agent Ryan Howard has been signed to a contract of $668,000 per year, for 1 years.
Minnesota : Free agent David Phelps has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Injuries
Friday 9/23/2009 :
KCR: Orlando Cabrera was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Hamstring Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
MIN: Derek Jeter was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
HOU: Travis Hafner was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
Saturday 9/24/2009 :
KCR: Jeff Keppinger was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
TOR: Ugueth Urbina was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5-6 weeks.
MIL: Jacoby Ellsbury was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Thigh Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
MIL: David Murphy was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 9/25/2009 :
NYA: Jason Jones was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
NYA: Andy Phillips was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 9/28/2009 :
SFG: Johan Santana was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Friday 9/30/2009 :
DET: Scott Williamson was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
SDG: Jorge De la rosa was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Matt Murton was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Abdominal Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
