Post by CSCommish on Apr 19, 2024 17:52:43 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, SATURDAY, a 7-day sim to get to 6/8/2012. Get your export in by 4 PM EST.
Max GS: 35 (will reduce to 34 in 2015 and 33 in 2020)
Extensions Open ... 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
Saturday 6/1/2012: Philadelphia's Sheets named Pitcher of the Month
The best month of May in the American League certainly had Detroit's right-hander Justin Verlander, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He had an ERA of just 0.89 in 40.1 innings of work in which he struck out 37 hitters. His record in May is 5-0. In 11 starts this year Justin struck out 65 batters in 81 innings of work. His ERA is 1.78, his record 8-1. He has 4 complete games and one shutout. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! Philadelphia's pitcher Ben Sheets is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in May. His ERA of just 0.44 helped him to a 4-0 record in May. He worked 41.1 innings, striking out 55 hitters while walking 3. Ben got two complete game shutouts as well! This season Sheets compiled an ERA of 1.54, going 6-3 in 11 starts. He fanned 109 while giving up 62 hits in 93.1 innings. Ben has pitched 3 shutouts and 6 complete games.
Saturday 6/1/2012: Philadelphia's Hardy named Batter of the Month
The American League's best player of the month was Detroit's Russell Branyan, who wins the award for the 3rd time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .455 and hit .343, while driving in 35 runs. He has hit 16 taters while batting .285 this season. His 57 hits and 29 walks add up to a .381 on-base percentage. He's 1st in the American League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns! J.J. Hardy of Philadelphia wins his 4th Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. In 95 at bats he hit .368 with 10 HR and 36 RBI. Hardy has hit 13 bombs this year while batting .297. He adds 14 doubles, along with 31 runs scored. He's 3rd in the National League in RBIs and 3rd in homeruns!
Thursday 5/30/2012: Jensen Lewis (MIA) will miss 6 weeks
MIAMI - Miami's right-hander Jensen Lewis suffered a severe injury on Tuesday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Baltimore he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Strained Tricep Muscle which will require surgery. This season Lewis compiled an ERA of 18.29, going 0-0 in 0 starts. He fanned 7 while giving up 19 hits in 10.1 innings.
Wednesday 5/29/2012: Lee (MIN) and Ruiz (PHI) win P.O.W. award
The American League's best player of the week was Minnesota's Cliff P. Lee, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Cliff P. went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 12 in 18 innings of work. He pitched two shutouts! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Carlos Ruiz, Philadelphia's starting catcher. Carlos went 10 for 23 (.435), while hitting 4 HR and collecting 11 RBI. Carlos is hitting .275 this year, with 46 hits in 167 at bats. He has driven in 33 runs, slugging .491.
Monday 5/27/2012: Lance Berkman stars with 2000th career hit
KANSAS CITY - Chicago (N)'s first baseman Lance Berkman was in good mood after the game against Kansas City, and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 2000th career hit. His best year so far was 2008 where he hit .299 with 37 homeruns and 104 RBI. 'You dream about that as a kid, but when you reach such a milestone it's hard to believe. Fantastic.' With two outs in the 5th inning, Lance drilled a double, causing a standing ovation from the crowd.
General News
Saturday 5/27/2012 :
Aramis Ramirez hits a 483-foot homerun!!
Monday 5/29/2012 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Cliff P. Lee (MIN)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 12.
National League-Player of the Week:
C Carlos Ruiz (PHI)!
He batted .435 in 23 AB, with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
Carlos Pena hits a 482-foot homerun!!
Wednesday 6/1/2012 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Justin Verlander (DET)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.89.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Russell Branyan (DET)!
He batted .343 in 99 AB, with 10 homers and 35 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Ben Sheets (PHI)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.44 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
J.J. Hardy (PHI)!
He batted .368 in 95 AB, with 10 homers and 36 RBI.
Chase Utley hits a 499-foot homerun!!
Transactions
Thursday 5/25/2012 :
Boston: Released RF Brian N. Anderson.
Boston: Released P Keith Butler.
Boston: Released P Thomas Diamond.
Boston: Released P Marco Estrada.
Boston: Released P Britt Gallaher.
Boston: Released LF Ty Kelly.
Boston: Released P Eddie Kunz.
Boston: Released P Carl Marano.
Boston: Released P James Marvel.
Boston: Released 3B Dallas McPherson.
Boston: Released P Jose Mijares.
Boston: Released CF Boog Powell.
Boston: Released P Blake Smith.
Boston: Released P Erick Threets.
Boston: Released P Joe Valentine.
Boston: Released P Brad Bergesen.
Boston: Released 2B Ryan Brett.
Boston: Released P Drake Britton.
Boston: Released LF Alex Castellanos.
Boston: Released 1B Matt Clark.
Boston: Released RF Xavier Paul.
Boston: Released LF Alex Presley.
Boston: Released P Luke Putkonen.
Boston: Released SS Angel Sanchez.
Boston: Released 3B Mitch Walding.
Boston: Released P Daniel Gossett.
Boston: Released 1B Chris Herrmann.
Atlanta: Released RF Brett Eibner.
Atlanta: Released LF Jason Rogers.
Atlanta: Released LF Nick Martini.
Atlanta: Released 3B Zach Vincej.
Atlanta: Released 3B Tyler Ladendorf.
Atlanta: Released 3B Kyle Kubitza.
Atlanta: Released 2B Nolan Fontana.
Atlanta: Released P Trystan Magnuson.
Atlanta: Released SS Zack Cozart.
Atlanta: Released 1B Cameron Perkins.
Atlanta: Released P Michael Schwimer.
Atlanta: Released P Brian Schlitter.
Atlanta: Released LF Vinny Rotinno.
Atlanta: Released P Jose Alverez.
Friday 6/2/2012 :
Minnesota : Cliff P. Lee has been signed to a contract extension, $8,200,000 per year, for 4 years.
Injuries
Thursday 5/25/2012 :
STL: Brad Wilkerson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is out for about 2 weeks.
ARZ: Scot Shields was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Friday 5/26/2012 :
PHI: J.J. Hardy was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
OAK: Marcell Ozuna was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 5/27/2012 :
ARZ: Conor Gillaspie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Brendan Ryan was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
TEX: Ryan Doumit was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Cheekbone.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Monday 5/29/2012 :
BAL: Carlos Guillen was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
KCR: Aaron Hill was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIN: Max Scherzer was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Tuesday 5/30/2012 :
MIA: Jensen Lewis was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
CHA: Jose A. Bautista was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 5/31/2012 :
LAA: DJ LeMahieu was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sore Knee.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
NYA: Reggie Willits was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
PIT: Lorenzo Cain was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rib Cage Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 6/1/2012 :
MIL: Luke Hudson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIL: Jesus Guzman was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Achilles Tendon.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
TEX: Carlos Beltran was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rib Cage Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
ARZ: Jeff Farnsworth was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Max GS: 35 (will reduce to 34 in 2015 and 33 in 2020)
Extensions Open ... 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
Saturday 6/1/2012: Philadelphia's Sheets named Pitcher of the Month
The best month of May in the American League certainly had Detroit's right-hander Justin Verlander, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He had an ERA of just 0.89 in 40.1 innings of work in which he struck out 37 hitters. His record in May is 5-0. In 11 starts this year Justin struck out 65 batters in 81 innings of work. His ERA is 1.78, his record 8-1. He has 4 complete games and one shutout. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! Philadelphia's pitcher Ben Sheets is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in May. His ERA of just 0.44 helped him to a 4-0 record in May. He worked 41.1 innings, striking out 55 hitters while walking 3. Ben got two complete game shutouts as well! This season Sheets compiled an ERA of 1.54, going 6-3 in 11 starts. He fanned 109 while giving up 62 hits in 93.1 innings. Ben has pitched 3 shutouts and 6 complete games.
Saturday 6/1/2012: Philadelphia's Hardy named Batter of the Month
The American League's best player of the month was Detroit's Russell Branyan, who wins the award for the 3rd time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .455 and hit .343, while driving in 35 runs. He has hit 16 taters while batting .285 this season. His 57 hits and 29 walks add up to a .381 on-base percentage. He's 1st in the American League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns! J.J. Hardy of Philadelphia wins his 4th Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. In 95 at bats he hit .368 with 10 HR and 36 RBI. Hardy has hit 13 bombs this year while batting .297. He adds 14 doubles, along with 31 runs scored. He's 3rd in the National League in RBIs and 3rd in homeruns!
Thursday 5/30/2012: Jensen Lewis (MIA) will miss 6 weeks
MIAMI - Miami's right-hander Jensen Lewis suffered a severe injury on Tuesday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Baltimore he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Strained Tricep Muscle which will require surgery. This season Lewis compiled an ERA of 18.29, going 0-0 in 0 starts. He fanned 7 while giving up 19 hits in 10.1 innings.
Wednesday 5/29/2012: Lee (MIN) and Ruiz (PHI) win P.O.W. award
The American League's best player of the week was Minnesota's Cliff P. Lee, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Cliff P. went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 12 in 18 innings of work. He pitched two shutouts! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Carlos Ruiz, Philadelphia's starting catcher. Carlos went 10 for 23 (.435), while hitting 4 HR and collecting 11 RBI. Carlos is hitting .275 this year, with 46 hits in 167 at bats. He has driven in 33 runs, slugging .491.
Monday 5/27/2012: Lance Berkman stars with 2000th career hit
KANSAS CITY - Chicago (N)'s first baseman Lance Berkman was in good mood after the game against Kansas City, and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 2000th career hit. His best year so far was 2008 where he hit .299 with 37 homeruns and 104 RBI. 'You dream about that as a kid, but when you reach such a milestone it's hard to believe. Fantastic.' With two outs in the 5th inning, Lance drilled a double, causing a standing ovation from the crowd.
General News
Saturday 5/27/2012 :
Aramis Ramirez hits a 483-foot homerun!!
Monday 5/29/2012 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Cliff P. Lee (MIN)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 12.
National League-Player of the Week:
C Carlos Ruiz (PHI)!
He batted .435 in 23 AB, with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
Carlos Pena hits a 482-foot homerun!!
Wednesday 6/1/2012 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Justin Verlander (DET)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.89.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Russell Branyan (DET)!
He batted .343 in 99 AB, with 10 homers and 35 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Ben Sheets (PHI)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.44 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
J.J. Hardy (PHI)!
He batted .368 in 95 AB, with 10 homers and 36 RBI.
Chase Utley hits a 499-foot homerun!!
Transactions
Thursday 5/25/2012 :
Boston: Released RF Brian N. Anderson.
Boston: Released P Keith Butler.
Boston: Released P Thomas Diamond.
Boston: Released P Marco Estrada.
Boston: Released P Britt Gallaher.
Boston: Released LF Ty Kelly.
Boston: Released P Eddie Kunz.
Boston: Released P Carl Marano.
Boston: Released P James Marvel.
Boston: Released 3B Dallas McPherson.
Boston: Released P Jose Mijares.
Boston: Released CF Boog Powell.
Boston: Released P Blake Smith.
Boston: Released P Erick Threets.
Boston: Released P Joe Valentine.
Boston: Released P Brad Bergesen.
Boston: Released 2B Ryan Brett.
Boston: Released P Drake Britton.
Boston: Released LF Alex Castellanos.
Boston: Released 1B Matt Clark.
Boston: Released RF Xavier Paul.
Boston: Released LF Alex Presley.
Boston: Released P Luke Putkonen.
Boston: Released SS Angel Sanchez.
Boston: Released 3B Mitch Walding.
Boston: Released P Daniel Gossett.
Boston: Released 1B Chris Herrmann.
Atlanta: Released RF Brett Eibner.
Atlanta: Released LF Jason Rogers.
Atlanta: Released LF Nick Martini.
Atlanta: Released 3B Zach Vincej.
Atlanta: Released 3B Tyler Ladendorf.
Atlanta: Released 3B Kyle Kubitza.
Atlanta: Released 2B Nolan Fontana.
Atlanta: Released P Trystan Magnuson.
Atlanta: Released SS Zack Cozart.
Atlanta: Released 1B Cameron Perkins.
Atlanta: Released P Michael Schwimer.
Atlanta: Released P Brian Schlitter.
Atlanta: Released LF Vinny Rotinno.
Atlanta: Released P Jose Alverez.
Friday 6/2/2012 :
Minnesota : Cliff P. Lee has been signed to a contract extension, $8,200,000 per year, for 4 years.
Injuries
Thursday 5/25/2012 :
STL: Brad Wilkerson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is out for about 2 weeks.
ARZ: Scot Shields was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Friday 5/26/2012 :
PHI: J.J. Hardy was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
OAK: Marcell Ozuna was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 5/27/2012 :
ARZ: Conor Gillaspie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Brendan Ryan was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
TEX: Ryan Doumit was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Cheekbone.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Monday 5/29/2012 :
BAL: Carlos Guillen was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
KCR: Aaron Hill was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIN: Max Scherzer was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Tuesday 5/30/2012 :
MIA: Jensen Lewis was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
CHA: Jose A. Bautista was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 5/31/2012 :
LAA: DJ LeMahieu was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sore Knee.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
NYA: Reggie Willits was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
PIT: Lorenzo Cain was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rib Cage Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 6/1/2012 :
MIL: Luke Hudson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIL: Jesus Guzman was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Achilles Tendon.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
TEX: Carlos Beltran was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rib Cage Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
ARZ: Jeff Farnsworth was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.