Post by CSCommish on Feb 23, 2024 21:10:36 GMT -5
File and pages up. Next sim is tomorrow, SATURDAY, at noon, an 8-day sim to get us to 8/16/2010. Get your exports in by 12 PM EST.
Max GS 35
Waiver Trades / Cash / Points trades good through end of the regular season. NO TRADING ONCE THE PLAYOFFS START.
Breaking News
Monday 8/8/2010: Toronto's Gordon wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Toronto's Alex Gordon, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Alex went 10 for 27 (.370), while hitting 6 HR and collecting 11 RBI. His season numbers are: .238 AVG, 101 hits, 17 doubles, 4 triples and 27 longballs, along with 95 RBI and 79 runs scored. He's 3rd in the American League in RBIs and 7th in homeruns! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to San Francisco's Russell Martin this time, as the catcher displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Russell was on fire, hitting .500 with 4 HR and 8 RBI.
Sunday 8/7/2010: Daisuke Matsuzaka (MIN) will miss full season
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka experienced probably the worst case scenario for a pitcher, a season ending injury. After pitching in the 3rd inning of the game against Oakland, Matsuzaka complained about serious pain in his throwing arm. He had to leave the game. After being taken to a local hospital, Matsuzaka was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Ruptured Disc Back. This season Matsuzaka compiled an ERA of 6.26, going 6-14 in 23 starts. He fanned 86 while giving up 181 hits in 141 innings.
Monday 8/1/2010: San Diego has no chance in a 1-hitter by Ubaldo Jimenez
MIAMI - Miami's right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking San Diego on just one hit. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 9th time he has done it in his career. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Jimenez (12-6) fanned 6 and walked 5, throwing 120 pitches. The hitting star for Miami was designated hitter Corey Hart, he collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate, going deep twice, scoring twice with 5 RBI. Miami scored 9 runs on 12 hits.
Monday 8/1/2010: Glaus and Butler win Player of the Week award
Troy Glaus from Texas wins his 4th Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. He hit .478 with 8 RBI and slugged 1.087 in 23 at bats. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Pittsburgh's Billy Butler this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 23 at bats he hit .435 with 2 HR and 6 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 16 game hitting streak right now. While compiling an on base percentage of .359, Billy hit .297 and slugged .477. He has collected 37 runs batted in this year.
Monday 8/1/2010: Pineiro (SEA) and Smith (SEA) win monthly pitcher award
Joel Pineiro couldn't have pitched much better than he did in July, and the American League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He struck out 48 hitters in his 5 starts, putting together a record of 5-0 while pitching 48 innings. His ERA in July was 0.89. This season Pineiro compiled an ERA of 1.74, going 17-3 in 21 starts. He fanned 159 while giving up 138 hits in 165.1 innings. He has 4 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 3rd in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! It's the 3rd time that the American League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Seattle's pitcher Bud Smith. He struck out 35 hitters in his 6 starts, putting together a record of 5-1 while pitching 35 innings. His ERA in July was 1.03. Bud also fired a shutout. Bud has a record of 14-6 this season, with an ERA of 2.02. In 214.1 Innings he was able to strike out 112 batters. He has 9 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 4th in wins!
Monday 8/1/2010: Arizona's Burroughs named Batter of the Month
The American League's best player of the month was Boston's Johnny Damon, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Johnny was on fire, hitting .352 with 9 homeruns and 26 RBI. Johnny has gone 114 for 401 (.284) this season, hitting 26 homeruns and driving in 87 runs. He has scored 62 runs on his own. He's 3rd in the American League in RBIs and 6th in homeruns! It's the 2nd time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to Arizona's third baseman Sean Burroughs. In 92 at bats he hit .315 with 10 HR and 26 RBI. He has hit 27 longballs while batting .321 this season. His 125 hits and 27 walks add up to a .381 on-base percentage. He's 1st in the National League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI!
Sunday 7/31/2010: Alex S. Gonzalez (STL) will miss 5-6 weeks
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' shortstop Alex S. Gonzalez hurt himself in the 8th inning while making a routine throw to first base. He experienced serious pain and had to leave the game. Alex S. Gonzalez will miss at least 5-6 weeks. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. Alex S. has gone 72 for 251 (.287) this season, hitting 4 taters and driving in 31 runs. He has scored 27 runs on his own.
General News
Sunday 7/31/2010 :
OAK: Felix Hernandez pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
ATL: Bud Smith pitches a 3-hit shutout against Arizona!!
Sunday 8/1/2010 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Joel Pineiro (SEA)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.89.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Johnny Damon (BOS)!
He batted .352 in 105 AB, with 9 homers and 26 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Bud Smith (SEA)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.03 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Sean Burroughs (ARZ)!
He batted .315 in 92 AB, with 10 homers and 26 RBI.
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Troy Glaus (TEX)!
He batted .478 in 23 AB, with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Billy Butler (PIT)!
He batted .435 in 23 AB, with 2 HR and 6 RBI.
MIA: Ubaldo Jimenez pitches a 1-hit shutout against San Diego!!
Tuesday 8/2/2010 :
David Ortiz hits a 496-foot homerun!!
COL: Shaun Marcum pitches a 3-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Monday 8/8/2010 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Alex Gordon (TOR)!
He batted .370 in 27 AB, with 6 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
C Russell Martin (SFG)!
He batted .500 in 22 AB, with 4 HR and 8 RBI.
Transactions
Sunday 7/31/2010 :
Minnesota: Released P Scott Proctor.
Minnesota: Released P Steve Stemle.
Minnesota: Released P John Riedling.
Minnesota: Released P Jamie Brown.
San Francisco : Nate Schierholtz has been signed to a contract extension, $1,250,000 per year, for 5 years.
Minnesota : Pedro Strop has been signed to a contract extension, $5,800,000 per year, for 5 years.
Chicago (A) : Justin Morneau has been signed to a contract extension, $20,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
Trade between Toronto and Chicago (A) :
Chicago (A) gets :
1B Adam Lind
P Esmil Rogers
Toronto gets :
P Roy Halladay
Trade between Baltimore and Cleveland :
Cleveland gets :
1B Brad Nelson
Baltimore gets :
P Kip Wells
Trade between Chicago (A) and Philadelphia :
Philadelphia gets :
P Rich Hill
Chicago (A) gets :
P John Thomson
Trade between Boston and Chicago (A) :
Chicago (A) gets :
C John Hester
Boston gets :
RF Ichiro Suzuki
Trade between Minnesota and Colorado :
Colorado gets :
1B Christian Walker
Minnesota gets :
P Pat Light
Monday 8/8/2010 :
Minnesota: Released P Pat Light.
Minnesota: Released P Max Stassi.
Injuries
Sunday 7/31/2010 :
PIT: Richie Sexson was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
CHN: Chuck James was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 weeks.
STL: Alex S. Gonzalez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
Monday 8/1/2010 :
BAL: Jed Lowrie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
BAL: Anibal Sanchez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 8/2/2010 :
DET: Matt Morris was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
NYM: Kyle Farnsworth was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 8/3/2010 :
MIL: Carlos Hernandez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Finger.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Thursday 8/4/2010 :
CLE: Jon Lester was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Friday 8/5/2010 :
MIN: Fernando Rodney was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
MIA: Matt Joyce was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 8/6/2010 :
KCR: Jeremy Reed was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
HOU: Preston Wilson was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rib Cage Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
SDG: Wascar Serrano was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 8/7/2010 :
MIN: Daisuke Matsuzaka was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Disc Back.
He is definitely out for the season!
OAK: Cliff Politte was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Max GS 35
Waiver Trades / Cash / Points trades good through end of the regular season. NO TRADING ONCE THE PLAYOFFS START.
Breaking News
Monday 8/8/2010: Toronto's Gordon wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Toronto's Alex Gordon, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Alex went 10 for 27 (.370), while hitting 6 HR and collecting 11 RBI. His season numbers are: .238 AVG, 101 hits, 17 doubles, 4 triples and 27 longballs, along with 95 RBI and 79 runs scored. He's 3rd in the American League in RBIs and 7th in homeruns! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to San Francisco's Russell Martin this time, as the catcher displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Russell was on fire, hitting .500 with 4 HR and 8 RBI.
Sunday 8/7/2010: Daisuke Matsuzaka (MIN) will miss full season
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka experienced probably the worst case scenario for a pitcher, a season ending injury. After pitching in the 3rd inning of the game against Oakland, Matsuzaka complained about serious pain in his throwing arm. He had to leave the game. After being taken to a local hospital, Matsuzaka was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Ruptured Disc Back. This season Matsuzaka compiled an ERA of 6.26, going 6-14 in 23 starts. He fanned 86 while giving up 181 hits in 141 innings.
Monday 8/1/2010: San Diego has no chance in a 1-hitter by Ubaldo Jimenez
MIAMI - Miami's right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking San Diego on just one hit. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 9th time he has done it in his career. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Jimenez (12-6) fanned 6 and walked 5, throwing 120 pitches. The hitting star for Miami was designated hitter Corey Hart, he collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate, going deep twice, scoring twice with 5 RBI. Miami scored 9 runs on 12 hits.
Monday 8/1/2010: Glaus and Butler win Player of the Week award
Troy Glaus from Texas wins his 4th Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. He hit .478 with 8 RBI and slugged 1.087 in 23 at bats. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Pittsburgh's Billy Butler this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 23 at bats he hit .435 with 2 HR and 6 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 16 game hitting streak right now. While compiling an on base percentage of .359, Billy hit .297 and slugged .477. He has collected 37 runs batted in this year.
Monday 8/1/2010: Pineiro (SEA) and Smith (SEA) win monthly pitcher award
Joel Pineiro couldn't have pitched much better than he did in July, and the American League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He struck out 48 hitters in his 5 starts, putting together a record of 5-0 while pitching 48 innings. His ERA in July was 0.89. This season Pineiro compiled an ERA of 1.74, going 17-3 in 21 starts. He fanned 159 while giving up 138 hits in 165.1 innings. He has 4 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 3rd in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! It's the 3rd time that the American League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Seattle's pitcher Bud Smith. He struck out 35 hitters in his 6 starts, putting together a record of 5-1 while pitching 35 innings. His ERA in July was 1.03. Bud also fired a shutout. Bud has a record of 14-6 this season, with an ERA of 2.02. In 214.1 Innings he was able to strike out 112 batters. He has 9 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 4th in wins!
Monday 8/1/2010: Arizona's Burroughs named Batter of the Month
The American League's best player of the month was Boston's Johnny Damon, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Johnny was on fire, hitting .352 with 9 homeruns and 26 RBI. Johnny has gone 114 for 401 (.284) this season, hitting 26 homeruns and driving in 87 runs. He has scored 62 runs on his own. He's 3rd in the American League in RBIs and 6th in homeruns! It's the 2nd time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to Arizona's third baseman Sean Burroughs. In 92 at bats he hit .315 with 10 HR and 26 RBI. He has hit 27 longballs while batting .321 this season. His 125 hits and 27 walks add up to a .381 on-base percentage. He's 1st in the National League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI!
Sunday 7/31/2010: Alex S. Gonzalez (STL) will miss 5-6 weeks
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' shortstop Alex S. Gonzalez hurt himself in the 8th inning while making a routine throw to first base. He experienced serious pain and had to leave the game. Alex S. Gonzalez will miss at least 5-6 weeks. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. Alex S. has gone 72 for 251 (.287) this season, hitting 4 taters and driving in 31 runs. He has scored 27 runs on his own.
General News
Sunday 7/31/2010 :
OAK: Felix Hernandez pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
ATL: Bud Smith pitches a 3-hit shutout against Arizona!!
Sunday 8/1/2010 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Joel Pineiro (SEA)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.89.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Johnny Damon (BOS)!
He batted .352 in 105 AB, with 9 homers and 26 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Bud Smith (SEA)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.03 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Sean Burroughs (ARZ)!
He batted .315 in 92 AB, with 10 homers and 26 RBI.
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Troy Glaus (TEX)!
He batted .478 in 23 AB, with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Billy Butler (PIT)!
He batted .435 in 23 AB, with 2 HR and 6 RBI.
MIA: Ubaldo Jimenez pitches a 1-hit shutout against San Diego!!
Tuesday 8/2/2010 :
David Ortiz hits a 496-foot homerun!!
COL: Shaun Marcum pitches a 3-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Monday 8/8/2010 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Alex Gordon (TOR)!
He batted .370 in 27 AB, with 6 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
C Russell Martin (SFG)!
He batted .500 in 22 AB, with 4 HR and 8 RBI.
Transactions
Sunday 7/31/2010 :
Minnesota: Released P Scott Proctor.
Minnesota: Released P Steve Stemle.
Minnesota: Released P John Riedling.
Minnesota: Released P Jamie Brown.
San Francisco : Nate Schierholtz has been signed to a contract extension, $1,250,000 per year, for 5 years.
Minnesota : Pedro Strop has been signed to a contract extension, $5,800,000 per year, for 5 years.
Chicago (A) : Justin Morneau has been signed to a contract extension, $20,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
Trade between Toronto and Chicago (A) :
Chicago (A) gets :
1B Adam Lind
P Esmil Rogers
Toronto gets :
P Roy Halladay
Trade between Baltimore and Cleveland :
Cleveland gets :
1B Brad Nelson
Baltimore gets :
P Kip Wells
Trade between Chicago (A) and Philadelphia :
Philadelphia gets :
P Rich Hill
Chicago (A) gets :
P John Thomson
Trade between Boston and Chicago (A) :
Chicago (A) gets :
C John Hester
Boston gets :
RF Ichiro Suzuki
Trade between Minnesota and Colorado :
Colorado gets :
1B Christian Walker
Minnesota gets :
P Pat Light
Monday 8/8/2010 :
Minnesota: Released P Pat Light.
Minnesota: Released P Max Stassi.
Injuries
Sunday 7/31/2010 :
PIT: Richie Sexson was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
CHN: Chuck James was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 weeks.
STL: Alex S. Gonzalez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
Monday 8/1/2010 :
BAL: Jed Lowrie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
BAL: Anibal Sanchez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 8/2/2010 :
DET: Matt Morris was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
NYM: Kyle Farnsworth was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 8/3/2010 :
MIL: Carlos Hernandez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Finger.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Thursday 8/4/2010 :
CLE: Jon Lester was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Friday 8/5/2010 :
MIN: Fernando Rodney was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
MIA: Matt Joyce was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 8/6/2010 :
KCR: Jeremy Reed was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
HOU: Preston Wilson was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rib Cage Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
SDG: Wascar Serrano was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 8/7/2010 :
MIN: Daisuke Matsuzaka was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Disc Back.
He is definitely out for the season!
OAK: Cliff Politte was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
