Post by CSCommish on Apr 9, 2018 6:26:32 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, TUESDAY, evening, an 8-day sim to get us to 8/16/1980; get your exports in by 8:00 PM Eastern.
Waiver Trade Deadline will be at the end of the regular season.
Reminder, MAX 39 Games Started.
Breaking News
Monday 8/8/1980: Player of the Week honors go to Dawson and Clark
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Detroit's Andre Dawson this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .520 and hit .455, while driving in 8 runs. His season numbers are: .293 AVG, 124 hits, 16 doubles, 10 triples and 29 longballs, along with 91 RBI and 92 runs scored. He's 4th in the American League in RBIs and 2nd in homeruns! St. Louis' third baseman Jack Clark had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Jack went 10 for 20 (.500), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 9 RBI. Clark has walked 62 times this year and posts a .405 OBP. While batting .304, 117 for 385, he has driven in 75 runs. He's 7th in the National League in batting, 4th in homeruns and 9th in RBI!
Sunday 8/7/1980: San Diego's Zachry severely injured
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's right-hander Pat Zachry suffered a severe injury on Sunday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 5th of the game against Pittsburgh he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. In 22 starts this year Pat struck out 64 batters in 156.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.63, his record 14-4. He has 3 complete games and one shutout. He's 3rd in the National League in wins!
Sunday 8/7/1980: Huge blow for Pittsburgh's Petry, career over
PITTSBURGH - It was one of baseball saddest days. Pittsburgh's right-hander Dan Petry fell victim to a career ending injury in a game against San Diego on Sunday. He complained about pain after throwing a pitch to George C. Scott, then suddenly collapsed. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Torn Bicep Muscle. His ERA of 4.22 helped him to a 2-12 record this year. He struck out 39 and walked 45 in 119.1 innings. His career featured a record of 2-12 with an ERA of 4.22. Baseball will certainly miss this great player.
Monday 8/1/1980: Minnesota's Kakefu wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Minnesota's Masayuki Kakefu this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .464 and hit .423, while driving in 10 runs. Dave Winfield from San Diego wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Dave pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .478 with 3 HR and 10 RBI while slugging .913.
Monday 8/1/1980: Chicago (N)'s Hooton named Pitcher of the Month
Winner of this months American League Pitcher of the Month award is Minnesota's Marcelino Lopez. His record of 4-0 in 4 was among the leagues best this month. In 31 innings of work he allowed just 14 hits while striking out 11, compiling an ERA of just 0.87. Marcelino also fired a shutout. In 21 starts this year Marcelino struck out 70 batters in 144.1 innings of work. His ERA is 1.81, his record 12-2. Marcelino has pitched 2 shutouts and 4 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 7th in wins! Chicago (N)'s pitcher Burt Hooton is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in July. He had an ERA of just 1.34 in 33.2 innings of work in which he struck out 28 hitters. His record in July is 5-0. His ERA of 1.01 helped him to a 10-0 record this year. He struck out 73 and walked 32 in 80.1 innings.
Monday 8/1/1980: Batter of the Month award winners announced
Baltimore's first baseman Carlos May had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Batter of the Month. May helped his team with an average of .333 and 23 RBI in 99 at bats. His season features a batting average of .270 (100 hits in 371 AB), 21 doubles, 8 triples and 13 longballs. May collected 61 RBI and 64 runs as well. San Diego's centerfielder Gorman Thomas had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. Gorman went 28 for 90 (.311), while hitting 10 HR and collecting 24 RBI. Thomas has walked 45 times this year and posts a .370 OBP. While batting .293, 110 for 375, he has driven in 84 runs. He's 2nd in the National League in RBIs and 4th in homeruns!
General News
Sunday 8/1/1980 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Marcelino Lopez (MIN)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 4 games started, with an ERA of 0.87 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Carlos May (BAL)!
He batted .333 in 99 AB, with 6 homers and 23 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Burt Hooton (CHN)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.34.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Gorman Thomas (SDG)!
He batted .311 in 90 AB, with 10 homers and 24 RBI.
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Masayuki Kakefu (MIN)!
He batted .423 in 26 AB, with 4 HR and 10 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Dave Winfield (SDG)!
He batted .478 in 23 AB, with 3 HR and 10 RBI.
Thursday 8/4/1980 :
MON: Ben Oglivie sets a new season Montreal-Record for Triples with 10!
Monday 8/8/1980 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Andre Dawson (DET)!
He batted .455 in 22 AB, with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
3B Jack Clark (STL)!
He batted .500 in 20 AB, with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
Transactions
Sunday 7/31/1980 :
New York (A) : Sixto Lezcano has been signed to a contract extension, $3,000,000 per year, for 5 years.
Trade between Minnesota and Texas :
Texas gets :
C Biff Pocoroba
P Jose Alvarez
LF Cleon Jones
Minnesota gets :
P John Hiller
C Gene Tenace
Injuries
Sunday 7/31/1980 :
MIL: Paul Moskau was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 8/1/1980 :
BOS: Dyar Miller was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
BAL: Ed Figueroa was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Disc Back.
He is definitely out for the season!
NYA: Sixto Lezcano was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MON: Steve R. Ontiveros was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Tuesday 8/2/1980 :
MIL: Joe Lis was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
DET: Charlie Spikes was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
NYM: Dick Tidrow was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
STL: Bob Horner was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
CHN: Cesar Cedeno is sick.
Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Thursday 8/4/1980 :
STL: Jack Dilauro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
Friday 8/5/1980 :
SFG: Willie Montanez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 8/7/1980 :
BOS: Marty DeMerritt was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Mickey Rivers was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Dan Petry was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
This is a career ending injury for him!
SDG: Pat Zachry was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
MON: Mike Armstrong is sick.
Diagnosis: Sore Throat.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
HOU: Freddie Patek is sick.
Diagnosis: Stomach Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Waiver Trade Deadline will be at the end of the regular season.
Reminder, MAX 39 Games Started.
Breaking News
Monday 8/8/1980: Player of the Week honors go to Dawson and Clark
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Detroit's Andre Dawson this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .520 and hit .455, while driving in 8 runs. His season numbers are: .293 AVG, 124 hits, 16 doubles, 10 triples and 29 longballs, along with 91 RBI and 92 runs scored. He's 4th in the American League in RBIs and 2nd in homeruns! St. Louis' third baseman Jack Clark had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Jack went 10 for 20 (.500), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 9 RBI. Clark has walked 62 times this year and posts a .405 OBP. While batting .304, 117 for 385, he has driven in 75 runs. He's 7th in the National League in batting, 4th in homeruns and 9th in RBI!
Sunday 8/7/1980: San Diego's Zachry severely injured
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's right-hander Pat Zachry suffered a severe injury on Sunday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 5th of the game against Pittsburgh he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. In 22 starts this year Pat struck out 64 batters in 156.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.63, his record 14-4. He has 3 complete games and one shutout. He's 3rd in the National League in wins!
Sunday 8/7/1980: Huge blow for Pittsburgh's Petry, career over
PITTSBURGH - It was one of baseball saddest days. Pittsburgh's right-hander Dan Petry fell victim to a career ending injury in a game against San Diego on Sunday. He complained about pain after throwing a pitch to George C. Scott, then suddenly collapsed. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Torn Bicep Muscle. His ERA of 4.22 helped him to a 2-12 record this year. He struck out 39 and walked 45 in 119.1 innings. His career featured a record of 2-12 with an ERA of 4.22. Baseball will certainly miss this great player.
Monday 8/1/1980: Minnesota's Kakefu wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Minnesota's Masayuki Kakefu this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .464 and hit .423, while driving in 10 runs. Dave Winfield from San Diego wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Dave pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .478 with 3 HR and 10 RBI while slugging .913.
Monday 8/1/1980: Chicago (N)'s Hooton named Pitcher of the Month
Winner of this months American League Pitcher of the Month award is Minnesota's Marcelino Lopez. His record of 4-0 in 4 was among the leagues best this month. In 31 innings of work he allowed just 14 hits while striking out 11, compiling an ERA of just 0.87. Marcelino also fired a shutout. In 21 starts this year Marcelino struck out 70 batters in 144.1 innings of work. His ERA is 1.81, his record 12-2. Marcelino has pitched 2 shutouts and 4 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 7th in wins! Chicago (N)'s pitcher Burt Hooton is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in July. He had an ERA of just 1.34 in 33.2 innings of work in which he struck out 28 hitters. His record in July is 5-0. His ERA of 1.01 helped him to a 10-0 record this year. He struck out 73 and walked 32 in 80.1 innings.
Monday 8/1/1980: Batter of the Month award winners announced
Baltimore's first baseman Carlos May had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Batter of the Month. May helped his team with an average of .333 and 23 RBI in 99 at bats. His season features a batting average of .270 (100 hits in 371 AB), 21 doubles, 8 triples and 13 longballs. May collected 61 RBI and 64 runs as well. San Diego's centerfielder Gorman Thomas had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. Gorman went 28 for 90 (.311), while hitting 10 HR and collecting 24 RBI. Thomas has walked 45 times this year and posts a .370 OBP. While batting .293, 110 for 375, he has driven in 84 runs. He's 2nd in the National League in RBIs and 4th in homeruns!
General News
Sunday 8/1/1980 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Marcelino Lopez (MIN)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 4 games started, with an ERA of 0.87 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Carlos May (BAL)!
He batted .333 in 99 AB, with 6 homers and 23 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Burt Hooton (CHN)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.34.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Gorman Thomas (SDG)!
He batted .311 in 90 AB, with 10 homers and 24 RBI.
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Masayuki Kakefu (MIN)!
He batted .423 in 26 AB, with 4 HR and 10 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Dave Winfield (SDG)!
He batted .478 in 23 AB, with 3 HR and 10 RBI.
Thursday 8/4/1980 :
MON: Ben Oglivie sets a new season Montreal-Record for Triples with 10!
Monday 8/8/1980 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Andre Dawson (DET)!
He batted .455 in 22 AB, with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
3B Jack Clark (STL)!
He batted .500 in 20 AB, with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
Transactions
Sunday 7/31/1980 :
New York (A) : Sixto Lezcano has been signed to a contract extension, $3,000,000 per year, for 5 years.
Trade between Minnesota and Texas :
Texas gets :
C Biff Pocoroba
P Jose Alvarez
LF Cleon Jones
Minnesota gets :
P John Hiller
C Gene Tenace
Injuries
Sunday 7/31/1980 :
MIL: Paul Moskau was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 8/1/1980 :
BOS: Dyar Miller was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
BAL: Ed Figueroa was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Disc Back.
He is definitely out for the season!
NYA: Sixto Lezcano was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MON: Steve R. Ontiveros was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Tuesday 8/2/1980 :
MIL: Joe Lis was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
DET: Charlie Spikes was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
NYM: Dick Tidrow was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
STL: Bob Horner was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
CHN: Cesar Cedeno is sick.
Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Thursday 8/4/1980 :
STL: Jack Dilauro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
Friday 8/5/1980 :
SFG: Willie Montanez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 8/7/1980 :
BOS: Marty DeMerritt was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Mickey Rivers was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Dan Petry was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
This is a career ending injury for him!
SDG: Pat Zachry was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
MON: Mike Armstrong is sick.
Diagnosis: Sore Throat.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
HOU: Freddie Patek is sick.
Diagnosis: Stomach Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
