Post by CSCommish on Apr 13, 2018 21:29:54 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is SUNDAY morning, an 8-day sim to get us to 9/1/1980; get your exports in by 7:00 AM Eastern.
Waiver Trade Deadline will be at the end of the regular season.
Reminder, MAX 39 Games Started.
Breaking News
Monday 8/22/1980: Eduardo Rodriguez out for 6 weeks
KANSAS CITY - When it rains, it pours. Kansas City's right-hander Eduardo Rodriguez will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against California where he left the field in the 5th inning. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Pulled Tricep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. Eduardo has a record of 2-0 this season, with an ERA of 2.63. In 51.1 Innings he was able to strike out 26 batters.
Monday 8/22/1980: Gross () and Horner (STL) win P.O.W. award
It's the 0th time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Wayne went 10 for 21 (.476), while hitting 5 HR and collecting 8 RBI. St. Louis' first baseman Bob Horner had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Bob went 13 for 24 (.542), while hitting 5 HR and collecting 9 RBI. His season features a batting average of .241 (108 hits in 448 AB), 18 doubles, 3 triples and 28 taters. Horner collected 80 RBI and 62 runs as well.
Friday 8/19/1980: Philadelphia's Ron Cey slams five hits
PITTSBURGH - 'Wow, five hits in one game is something special, isn't it?' said Philadelphia's third baseman Ron Cey after the 23-3 win over Pittsburgh. His 3rd hit, a two-run homerun off Tom Tellmann in the 6th inning, cleared the fence in center field. Number 4 in the 6th inning accounted for a two-run double. Number 5 in the 7th inning accounted for a two-run double. He had singles in the 1st inning and in the 5th inning . Ron scored 3 runs, and he collected 6 RBI as well! His 5 hit performance increases his batting average to .256.
Friday 8/19/1980: Philadelphia's Bethke out for 7 weeks
PHILADELPHIA - When it rains, it pours. Philadelphia's ace Jim Bethke will not pitch for at least 7 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Pittsburgh where he left the field in the 3rd inning. Philadelphia wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Bethke had suffered a Strained Elbow Ligament. In 24 starts this year Jim struck out 116 batters in 158.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.13, his record 9-4.
Thursday 8/18/1980: Charlie Lea blanks California with a 2-hitter
CLEVELAND - Cleveland's right-hander Charlie Lea will never forget this day. The 23-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against California on Thursday. Lea (1-1) fanned 4 and walked 1, throwing 94 pitches. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' The hitting star for Cleveland was first baseman Mike Hargrove, he stroked 2 hits in 3 AB. The final score of the game was 2-0.
General News
Thursday 8/18/1980 :
DET: Gary Carter has 9 RBI against Boston.
CLE: Charlie Lea pitches a 2-hit shutout against California!!
Friday 8/19/1980 :
CAL: Tom Hall pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
MIL: Keith Hernandez extends his hitting streak to 30 games!
Saturday 8/20/1980 :
MIL: Keith Hernandez extends his hitting streak to 31 games!
Monday 8/22/1980 :
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Bob Horner (STL)!
He batted .542 in 24 AB, with 5 HR and 9 RBI.
MIL: Keith Hernandez extends his hitting streak to 32 games!
Tuesday 8/23/1980 :
MIL: Keith Hernandez extends his hitting streak to 33 games!
Transactions
Tuesday 8/16/1980 :
Atlanta : Milt Ramirez has been signed to a contract extension, $1,100,000 per year, for 4 years.
Atlanta : Joe Nolan has been signed to a contract extension, $1,500,000 per year, for 4 years.
Atlanta : Reggie Jackson has been signed to a contract extension, $9,500,000 per year, for 4 years.
Minnesota : Ramon Aviles has been signed to a contract extension, $4,500,000 per year, for 3 years.
Milwaukee : Roberto Mendez has been signed to a contract extension, $4,000,000 per year, for 3 years.
California : Butch Metzger has been signed to a contract extension, $1,080,000 per year, for 3 years.
California : Larvell Blanks has been signed to a contract extension, $9,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Milwaukee: Released P Roger Hansen.
Milwaukee : Free agent Dave Criscione has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Boston: Released 1B Curt Blefary.
St. Louis: Released C Ellie Rodriguez.
Boston : Free agent Ellie Rodriguez has been signed to a contract of $1,111,111 per year, for 1 years.
St. Louis : Free agent Curt Blefary has been signed to a contract of $3,500,000 per year, for 1 years.
Injuries
Tuesday 8/16/1980 :
TEX: Jim Morrison was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MIL: Dave Concepcion was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
SDG: Gorman Thomas was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Rib Cage Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Friday 8/19/1980 :
PHI: Jim Bethke was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
Saturday 8/20/1980 :
BOS: Jack Mull Mull was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ribs.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
BAL: Carlos May was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 8/22/1980 :
KCR: Eduardo Rodriguez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
Tuesday 8/23/1980 :
BOS: Denny McLain was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
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 8/22/1980: Eduardo Rodriguez out for 6 weeks
KANSAS CITY - When it rains, it pours. Kansas City's right-hander Eduardo Rodriguez will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against California where he left the field in the 5th inning. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Pulled Tricep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. Eduardo has a record of 2-0 this season, with an ERA of 2.63. In 51.1 Innings he was able to strike out 26 batters.
Monday 8/22/1980: Gross () and Horner (STL) win P.O.W. award
It's the 0th time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Wayne went 10 for 21 (.476), while hitting 5 HR and collecting 8 RBI. St. Louis' first baseman Bob Horner had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Bob went 13 for 24 (.542), while hitting 5 HR and collecting 9 RBI. His season features a batting average of .241 (108 hits in 448 AB), 18 doubles, 3 triples and 28 taters. Horner collected 80 RBI and 62 runs as well.
Friday 8/19/1980: Philadelphia's Ron Cey slams five hits
PITTSBURGH - 'Wow, five hits in one game is something special, isn't it?' said Philadelphia's third baseman Ron Cey after the 23-3 win over Pittsburgh. His 3rd hit, a two-run homerun off Tom Tellmann in the 6th inning, cleared the fence in center field. Number 4 in the 6th inning accounted for a two-run double. Number 5 in the 7th inning accounted for a two-run double. He had singles in the 1st inning and in the 5th inning . Ron scored 3 runs, and he collected 6 RBI as well! His 5 hit performance increases his batting average to .256.
Friday 8/19/1980: Philadelphia's Bethke out for 7 weeks
PHILADELPHIA - When it rains, it pours. Philadelphia's ace Jim Bethke will not pitch for at least 7 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Pittsburgh where he left the field in the 3rd inning. Philadelphia wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Bethke had suffered a Strained Elbow Ligament. In 24 starts this year Jim struck out 116 batters in 158.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.13, his record 9-4.
Thursday 8/18/1980: Charlie Lea blanks California with a 2-hitter
CLEVELAND - Cleveland's right-hander Charlie Lea will never forget this day. The 23-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against California on Thursday. Lea (1-1) fanned 4 and walked 1, throwing 94 pitches. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' The hitting star for Cleveland was first baseman Mike Hargrove, he stroked 2 hits in 3 AB. The final score of the game was 2-0.
General News
Thursday 8/18/1980 :
DET: Gary Carter has 9 RBI against Boston.
CLE: Charlie Lea pitches a 2-hit shutout against California!!
Friday 8/19/1980 :
CAL: Tom Hall pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
MIL: Keith Hernandez extends his hitting streak to 30 games!
Saturday 8/20/1980 :
MIL: Keith Hernandez extends his hitting streak to 31 games!
Monday 8/22/1980 :
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Bob Horner (STL)!
He batted .542 in 24 AB, with 5 HR and 9 RBI.
MIL: Keith Hernandez extends his hitting streak to 32 games!
Tuesday 8/23/1980 :
MIL: Keith Hernandez extends his hitting streak to 33 games!
Transactions
Tuesday 8/16/1980 :
Atlanta : Milt Ramirez has been signed to a contract extension, $1,100,000 per year, for 4 years.
Atlanta : Joe Nolan has been signed to a contract extension, $1,500,000 per year, for 4 years.
Atlanta : Reggie Jackson has been signed to a contract extension, $9,500,000 per year, for 4 years.
Minnesota : Ramon Aviles has been signed to a contract extension, $4,500,000 per year, for 3 years.
Milwaukee : Roberto Mendez has been signed to a contract extension, $4,000,000 per year, for 3 years.
California : Butch Metzger has been signed to a contract extension, $1,080,000 per year, for 3 years.
California : Larvell Blanks has been signed to a contract extension, $9,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Milwaukee: Released P Roger Hansen.
Milwaukee : Free agent Dave Criscione has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Boston: Released 1B Curt Blefary.
St. Louis: Released C Ellie Rodriguez.
Boston : Free agent Ellie Rodriguez has been signed to a contract of $1,111,111 per year, for 1 years.
St. Louis : Free agent Curt Blefary has been signed to a contract of $3,500,000 per year, for 1 years.
Injuries
Tuesday 8/16/1980 :
TEX: Jim Morrison was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MIL: Dave Concepcion was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
SDG: Gorman Thomas was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Rib Cage Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Friday 8/19/1980 :
PHI: Jim Bethke was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
Saturday 8/20/1980 :
BOS: Jack Mull Mull was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ribs.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
BAL: Carlos May was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 8/22/1980 :
KCR: Eduardo Rodriguez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
Tuesday 8/23/1980 :
BOS: Denny McLain was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
