Post by CSCommish on Jan 18, 2018 7:57:49 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is SATURDAY morning, a 7-day sim to get us to 7/12/1979; get your exports in by 8:00 AM Eastern.
Extensions and the Trade Frenzy are open!
All-Star Game was run. Dave, you can go ahead and post results and point distribution.
Breaking News
Friday 7/1/1979: Messersmith and Forsch receive Pitcher of the Month award
Andy Messersmith couldn't have pitched much better than he did in June, and the American League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He struck out 28 hitters in his 6 starts, putting together a record of 5-1 while pitching 28 innings. His ERA in June was 1.56. Andy pitched a shutout as well. This season Messersmith compiled an ERA of 1.81, going 12-6 in 19 starts. He fanned 91 while giving up 113 hits in 159 innings. Andy has pitched 4 shutouts and 12 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! The best month of June in the National League certainly had Cincinnati's right-hander Ken Forsch, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He went 4-1 in June and finished the month with an ERA of 1.45. He struck out 31 in 43.1 innings. Ken got two complete game shutouts as well! This season Forsch compiled an ERA of 3.00, going 7-6 in 16 starts. He fanned 91 while giving up 106 hits in 129 innings. He has 6 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Friday 7/1/1979: San Diego's Thomas named Batter of the Month
George Brett of Kansas City wins his 3rd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. George was on fire, hitting .464 with 12 homeruns and 43 RBI. George has gone 103 for 297 (.347) this season, hitting 22 homeruns and driving in 78 runs. He has scored 69 runs on his own. He's 1st in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Gorman Thomas, San Diego's starting centerfielder. Gorman was on fire, hitting .404 with 7 homeruns and 24 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .395, Gorman hit .301 and slugged .527. He has collected 61 runs batted in this year. He's 3rd in the National League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns!
Monday 6/27/1979: Ken Forsch pitches 2-hit shutout against San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's hitters looked uncomfortable, and Cincinnati's Ken Forsch didn't help them. The right-hander fired his 2nd shutout of the season, a 2-hitter. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Forsch (7-6) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 4, throwing 115 pitches. Cincinnati's leftfielder Ken Griffey Sr. finished with 2 hits in 4 AB. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Forsch. Cincinnati improved its record to 40-39, scoring 3 runs on 13 hits.
Monday 6/27/1979: Brett and Bethke win Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Kansas City's George Brett, who wins the award for the 5th time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .583 and hit .524, while driving in 12 runs. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 9 games. Philadelphia's pitcher Jim Bethke had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Jim went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 15 in 17.1 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Jim has a record of 12-1 this season, with an ERA of 2.39. In 131.2 Innings he was able to strike out 94 batters. He has 7 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 6th in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
Sunday 6/26/1979: Larry Bearnarth pitches his 4th shutout of the season
ST. LOUIS - Age doesn't matter. At least San Diego's right-hander Larry Bearnarth shares this opinion. The 37 year old pitched a 1-hit shutout against St. Louis, recording his 4th shutout of the season. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Bearnarth (11-3) fanned 9 and walked 4, throwing 121 pitches. San Diego's leftfielder Bobby Murcer went 3 for 5, hitting 2 doubles, and driving in 3 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Bearnarth. San Diego improved its record to 51-27, scoring 7 runs on 14 hits.
Friday 6/24/1979: Steve Rogers dominates Toronto, gives up just 2 hits
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's right-hander Steve Rogers is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Toronto found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Rogers 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 13th shutouts in his career. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Rogers (7-6) struck out 4 and walked 5, throwing 58 of 101 pitches for strikes. Dick Allen provided Milwaukee with the offense Rogers needed as he finished 3 for 4, homering once, and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 3-0.
Thursday 6/23/1979: Curt Blefary (BOS) will miss 5 weeks
BOSTON - Boston's catcher Curt Blefary will miss at least 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. Boston wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Blefary had suffered a Broken Foot. He has hit 6 homeruns while batting .235 this season. His 46 hits and 28 walks add up to a .332 on-base percentage.
Tuesday 6/21/1979: Pat Zachry out for 7 weeks
SAN DIEGO - When it rains, it pours. San Diego's right-hander Pat Zachry will not pitch for at least 7 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Montreal where he left the field in the 8th inning. Zachry was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Herniated Disc Back. In 15 starts this year Pat struck out 36 batters in 111.1 innings of work. His ERA is 4.20, his record 6-2. Pat has pitched one shutout and 6 complete games.
Monday 6/20/1979: Steve McCatty pitches his 1st shutout of the season
PITTSBURGH - Houston's right-hander Steve McCatty will never forget this day. The 25-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Pittsburgh on Monday. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' McCatty (4-7) struck out 4 and issued 2 BB, throwing 73 of 128 pitches for strikes. Houston's rightfielder Ellis Valentine finished with 4 hits in 4 AB. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of McCatty. Houston improved its record to 26-47, scoring 1 run on 9 hits.
Monday 6/20/1979: Beck (BOS) and Hausman (ATL) win P.O.W. award
Rich Beck of Boston wins his 11th Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Rich went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 6 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Tom Hausman of Atlanta wins his 1st Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. Hausman was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 2.65. Along the way he struck out 7 in 17 innings. A complete game added to his brilliant performance.
Sunday 6/19/1979: John Montefusco pitches 1-hit shutout against Seattle
KANSAS CITY - John Montefusco took the mound and never left. And Seattle hitters couldn't touch him at all. Kansas City's right-hander gave up just one hit in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 4 career shutouts in 144 games started. Montefusco (6-6) struck out 1 and issued 4 BB, throwing 63 of 108 pitches for strikes. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' The hitting star for Kansas City was catcher Koichi Tabuchi, he went 2 for 4, homering once, scoring three times and collecting 2 RBI. Kansas City scored 11 runs on 12 hits.
Friday 6/17/1979: Jim Bibby turns in great performance against Houston
PHILADELPHIA - Jim Bibby had some fun again. Houston hitters did not. Philadelphia's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 28 career shutouts in 329 games started. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Bibby (5-6) struck out 7 and issued 3 BB, throwing 71 of 115 pitches for strikes. Jose Cruz Sr. provided Philadelphia with the offense Bibby needed as he finished 1 for 3, doubling once, with 3 RBI. Philadelphia improved its record to 40-31, scoring 5 runs on 5 hits.
General News
Friday 6/17/1979 :
PHI: Jim Bibby pitches a 2-hit shutout against Houston!!
Sunday 6/19/1979 :
BOS: Rich Beck pitches a 3-hit shutout against Oakland!!
KCR: John Montefusco pitches a 1-hit shutout against Seattle!!
Monday 6/20/1979 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Rich Beck (BOS)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.50, fanning 6.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Tom Hausman (ATL)!
He won 2 games, pitched 17 innings with an ERA of 2.65, fanning 7.
HOU: Steve McCatty pitches a 2-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Tuesday 6/21/1979 :
CIN: Ken Forsch pitches a 3-hit shutout against Philadelphia!!
Friday 6/24/1979 :
MIL: Steve Rogers pitches a 2-hit shutout against Toronto!!
Sunday 6/26/1979 :
SDG: Larry Bearnarth pitches a 1-hit shutout against St. Louis!!
Monday 6/27/1979 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B George Brett (KCR)!
He batted .524 in 21 AB, with 4 HR and 12 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Jim Bethke (PHI)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 17.1 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 15.
CIN: Ken Forsch pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
Thursday 7/1/1979 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Andy Messersmith (CHA)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.56 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
George Brett (KCR)!
He batted .464 in 97 AB, with 12 homers and 43 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Ken Forsch (CIN)!
He had a record of 4-1 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.45 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Gorman Thomas (SDG)!
He batted .404 in 89 AB, with 7 homers and 24 RBI.
Transactions
Thursday 6/16/1979 :
San Diego : Dave Winfield has been signed to a contract extension, $10,000,000 per year, for 5 years.
Philadelphia : Brian Downing has been signed to a contract extension, $3,500,000 per year, for 5 years.
Los Angeles (N) : Dick Ruthven has been signed to a contract extension, $6,350,000 per year, for 5 years.
Pittsburgh : Gene Tenace has been signed to a contract extension, $6,020,000 per year, for 4 years.
Pittsburgh : Wally Bunker has been signed to a contract extension, $2,530,000 per year, for 4 years.
Pittsburgh : Dick Nold has been signed to a contract extension, $2,200,000 per year, for 2 years.
Pittsburgh : Marty Pattin has been signed to a contract extension, $730,000 per year, for 3 years.
Cleveland : Alan Ashby has been signed to a contract extension, $690,000 per year, for 3 years.
Cleveland : Richie Zisk has been signed to a contract extension, $7,500,000 per year, for 2 years.
Trade between Oakland and Philadelphia :
Philadelphia gets :
P Richard Dotson
Oakland gets :
P Doug Rau
Trade between Oakland and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Alan Wirth
Oakland gets :
P Doug Heinold
Trade between Texas and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Bert Roberge
Texas gets :
SS Garry Templeton
CF John Shelby
P Jeff Lahti
Injuries
Thursday 6/16/1979 :
TEX: Lyman Bostock was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
NYA: Gene Lamont was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 6/17/1979 :
NYA: Mike Epstein was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SFG: Lou Whitaker was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 6/21/1979 :
CLE: Steve Foucault was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SEA: Len Barker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
SDG: Pat Zachry was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
PIT: Clay Kirby was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 6/23/1979 :
BOS: Curt Blefary was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Foot.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Saturday 6/25/1979 :
NYA: Floyd Bannister was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
NYM: Frank Coggins was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 6/30/1979 :
MON: Fred Lynn was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sore Knee.
He is out for about one week.
Extensions and the Trade Frenzy are open!
All-Star Game was run. Dave, you can go ahead and post results and point distribution.
Breaking News
Friday 7/1/1979: Messersmith and Forsch receive Pitcher of the Month award
Andy Messersmith couldn't have pitched much better than he did in June, and the American League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He struck out 28 hitters in his 6 starts, putting together a record of 5-1 while pitching 28 innings. His ERA in June was 1.56. Andy pitched a shutout as well. This season Messersmith compiled an ERA of 1.81, going 12-6 in 19 starts. He fanned 91 while giving up 113 hits in 159 innings. Andy has pitched 4 shutouts and 12 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! The best month of June in the National League certainly had Cincinnati's right-hander Ken Forsch, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He went 4-1 in June and finished the month with an ERA of 1.45. He struck out 31 in 43.1 innings. Ken got two complete game shutouts as well! This season Forsch compiled an ERA of 3.00, going 7-6 in 16 starts. He fanned 91 while giving up 106 hits in 129 innings. He has 6 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Friday 7/1/1979: San Diego's Thomas named Batter of the Month
George Brett of Kansas City wins his 3rd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. George was on fire, hitting .464 with 12 homeruns and 43 RBI. George has gone 103 for 297 (.347) this season, hitting 22 homeruns and driving in 78 runs. He has scored 69 runs on his own. He's 1st in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Gorman Thomas, San Diego's starting centerfielder. Gorman was on fire, hitting .404 with 7 homeruns and 24 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .395, Gorman hit .301 and slugged .527. He has collected 61 runs batted in this year. He's 3rd in the National League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns!
Monday 6/27/1979: Ken Forsch pitches 2-hit shutout against San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's hitters looked uncomfortable, and Cincinnati's Ken Forsch didn't help them. The right-hander fired his 2nd shutout of the season, a 2-hitter. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Forsch (7-6) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 4, throwing 115 pitches. Cincinnati's leftfielder Ken Griffey Sr. finished with 2 hits in 4 AB. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Forsch. Cincinnati improved its record to 40-39, scoring 3 runs on 13 hits.
Monday 6/27/1979: Brett and Bethke win Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Kansas City's George Brett, who wins the award for the 5th time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .583 and hit .524, while driving in 12 runs. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 9 games. Philadelphia's pitcher Jim Bethke had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Jim went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 15 in 17.1 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Jim has a record of 12-1 this season, with an ERA of 2.39. In 131.2 Innings he was able to strike out 94 batters. He has 7 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 6th in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
Sunday 6/26/1979: Larry Bearnarth pitches his 4th shutout of the season
ST. LOUIS - Age doesn't matter. At least San Diego's right-hander Larry Bearnarth shares this opinion. The 37 year old pitched a 1-hit shutout against St. Louis, recording his 4th shutout of the season. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Bearnarth (11-3) fanned 9 and walked 4, throwing 121 pitches. San Diego's leftfielder Bobby Murcer went 3 for 5, hitting 2 doubles, and driving in 3 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Bearnarth. San Diego improved its record to 51-27, scoring 7 runs on 14 hits.
Friday 6/24/1979: Steve Rogers dominates Toronto, gives up just 2 hits
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's right-hander Steve Rogers is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Toronto found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Rogers 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 13th shutouts in his career. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Rogers (7-6) struck out 4 and walked 5, throwing 58 of 101 pitches for strikes. Dick Allen provided Milwaukee with the offense Rogers needed as he finished 3 for 4, homering once, and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 3-0.
Thursday 6/23/1979: Curt Blefary (BOS) will miss 5 weeks
BOSTON - Boston's catcher Curt Blefary will miss at least 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. Boston wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Blefary had suffered a Broken Foot. He has hit 6 homeruns while batting .235 this season. His 46 hits and 28 walks add up to a .332 on-base percentage.
Tuesday 6/21/1979: Pat Zachry out for 7 weeks
SAN DIEGO - When it rains, it pours. San Diego's right-hander Pat Zachry will not pitch for at least 7 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Montreal where he left the field in the 8th inning. Zachry was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Herniated Disc Back. In 15 starts this year Pat struck out 36 batters in 111.1 innings of work. His ERA is 4.20, his record 6-2. Pat has pitched one shutout and 6 complete games.
Monday 6/20/1979: Steve McCatty pitches his 1st shutout of the season
PITTSBURGH - Houston's right-hander Steve McCatty will never forget this day. The 25-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Pittsburgh on Monday. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' McCatty (4-7) struck out 4 and issued 2 BB, throwing 73 of 128 pitches for strikes. Houston's rightfielder Ellis Valentine finished with 4 hits in 4 AB. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of McCatty. Houston improved its record to 26-47, scoring 1 run on 9 hits.
Monday 6/20/1979: Beck (BOS) and Hausman (ATL) win P.O.W. award
Rich Beck of Boston wins his 11th Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Rich went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 6 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Tom Hausman of Atlanta wins his 1st Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. Hausman was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 2.65. Along the way he struck out 7 in 17 innings. A complete game added to his brilliant performance.
Sunday 6/19/1979: John Montefusco pitches 1-hit shutout against Seattle
KANSAS CITY - John Montefusco took the mound and never left. And Seattle hitters couldn't touch him at all. Kansas City's right-hander gave up just one hit in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 4 career shutouts in 144 games started. Montefusco (6-6) struck out 1 and issued 4 BB, throwing 63 of 108 pitches for strikes. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' The hitting star for Kansas City was catcher Koichi Tabuchi, he went 2 for 4, homering once, scoring three times and collecting 2 RBI. Kansas City scored 11 runs on 12 hits.
Friday 6/17/1979: Jim Bibby turns in great performance against Houston
PHILADELPHIA - Jim Bibby had some fun again. Houston hitters did not. Philadelphia's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 28 career shutouts in 329 games started. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Bibby (5-6) struck out 7 and issued 3 BB, throwing 71 of 115 pitches for strikes. Jose Cruz Sr. provided Philadelphia with the offense Bibby needed as he finished 1 for 3, doubling once, with 3 RBI. Philadelphia improved its record to 40-31, scoring 5 runs on 5 hits.
General News
Friday 6/17/1979 :
PHI: Jim Bibby pitches a 2-hit shutout against Houston!!
Sunday 6/19/1979 :
BOS: Rich Beck pitches a 3-hit shutout against Oakland!!
KCR: John Montefusco pitches a 1-hit shutout against Seattle!!
Monday 6/20/1979 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Rich Beck (BOS)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.50, fanning 6.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Tom Hausman (ATL)!
He won 2 games, pitched 17 innings with an ERA of 2.65, fanning 7.
HOU: Steve McCatty pitches a 2-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Tuesday 6/21/1979 :
CIN: Ken Forsch pitches a 3-hit shutout against Philadelphia!!
Friday 6/24/1979 :
MIL: Steve Rogers pitches a 2-hit shutout against Toronto!!
Sunday 6/26/1979 :
SDG: Larry Bearnarth pitches a 1-hit shutout against St. Louis!!
Monday 6/27/1979 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B George Brett (KCR)!
He batted .524 in 21 AB, with 4 HR and 12 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Jim Bethke (PHI)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 17.1 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 15.
CIN: Ken Forsch pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
Thursday 7/1/1979 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Andy Messersmith (CHA)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.56 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
George Brett (KCR)!
He batted .464 in 97 AB, with 12 homers and 43 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Ken Forsch (CIN)!
He had a record of 4-1 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.45 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Gorman Thomas (SDG)!
He batted .404 in 89 AB, with 7 homers and 24 RBI.
Transactions
Thursday 6/16/1979 :
San Diego : Dave Winfield has been signed to a contract extension, $10,000,000 per year, for 5 years.
Philadelphia : Brian Downing has been signed to a contract extension, $3,500,000 per year, for 5 years.
Los Angeles (N) : Dick Ruthven has been signed to a contract extension, $6,350,000 per year, for 5 years.
Pittsburgh : Gene Tenace has been signed to a contract extension, $6,020,000 per year, for 4 years.
Pittsburgh : Wally Bunker has been signed to a contract extension, $2,530,000 per year, for 4 years.
Pittsburgh : Dick Nold has been signed to a contract extension, $2,200,000 per year, for 2 years.
Pittsburgh : Marty Pattin has been signed to a contract extension, $730,000 per year, for 3 years.
Cleveland : Alan Ashby has been signed to a contract extension, $690,000 per year, for 3 years.
Cleveland : Richie Zisk has been signed to a contract extension, $7,500,000 per year, for 2 years.
Trade between Oakland and Philadelphia :
Philadelphia gets :
P Richard Dotson
Oakland gets :
P Doug Rau
Trade between Oakland and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Alan Wirth
Oakland gets :
P Doug Heinold
Trade between Texas and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Bert Roberge
Texas gets :
SS Garry Templeton
CF John Shelby
P Jeff Lahti
Injuries
Thursday 6/16/1979 :
TEX: Lyman Bostock was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
NYA: Gene Lamont was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 6/17/1979 :
NYA: Mike Epstein was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SFG: Lou Whitaker was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 6/21/1979 :
CLE: Steve Foucault was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SEA: Len Barker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
SDG: Pat Zachry was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
PIT: Clay Kirby was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 6/23/1979 :
BOS: Curt Blefary was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Foot.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Saturday 6/25/1979 :
NYA: Floyd Bannister was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
NYM: Frank Coggins was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 6/30/1979 :
MON: Fred Lynn was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sore Knee.
He is out for about one week.
