Post by CSCommish on Jun 13, 2018 21:58:14 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is SATURDAY morning, a 7-day sim to get us to 9/8/1981; get your exports in by 6:00 AM Eastern.
Reminder: 39 GS.
Rosters expanded to 40; Waiver Trade Deadline is at the end of the regular season.
Breaking News
hursday 9/1/1981: Toronto's Stewart earns Pitcher of the Month award
Toronto's Dave Stewart had a terrific August, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. He started 5 games in August, going 5-0 and compiling an ERA of 1.85 in 39 innings. Dave fanned 20 hitters. Dave pitched a shutout as well. This season Stewart compiled an ERA of 3.27, going 16-7 in 26 starts. He fanned 99 while giving up 193 hits in 195.2 innings. Dave has pitched 2 shutouts and 4 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in wins! Philadelphia's pitcher Jim Bethke is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in August. He struck out 35 hitters in his 5 starts, putting together a record of 3-0 while pitching 35 innings. His ERA in August was 0.00. Jim also fired a shutout. Jim has a record of 12-6 this season, with an ERA of 1.58. In 188.1 Innings he was able to strike out 151 batters. He has 4 complete games and 3 shutouts.
Thursday 9/1/1981: Sharp (SEA) and Murcer (SDG) win monthly award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Seattle's Bill Sharp this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Sharp helped his team with an average of .402 and 28 RBI in 102 at bats. Bill has gone 160 for 480 (.333) this season, hitting 27 bombs and driving in 108 runs. He has scored 72 runs on his own. He's 2nd in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! The Batter of the Month award in the National League goes to San Diego's Bobby Murcer this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Bobby was on fire, hitting .386 with 4 homeruns and 17 RBI. He has hit 13 homeruns while batting .314 this season. His 141 hits and 43 walks add up to a .375 on-base percentage. He's 4th in the National League in batting and 8th in RBI!
Wednesday 8/31/1981: Fred Klages fires 2-hitter against Cincinnati
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's right-hander Fred Klages is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cincinnati on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 25th time he has done it in his career. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' Klages (11-6) struck out 4 and issued 1 BB, throwing 74 of 115 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Philadelphia was catcher Brian Downing, he stroked 1 hit in 3 AB, and collecting 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 7-0.
Tuesday 8/30/1981: Chicago (N)'s Hooton severely injured
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N) is without its ace Burt Hooton for at least 7-8 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Lou Whitaker in a game against San Francisco. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Hooton was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Broken Elbow. His ERA of 3.26 helped him to a 7-8 record this year. He struck out 177 and walked 70 in 171 innings.
Monday 8/29/1981: Player of the Week honors go to Fisk and Burroughs
Carlton Fisk wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 22 at bats he hit .545 with 1 HR and 7 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 7 game hitting streak right now. Fisk has hit 6 homeruns this year while batting .229. He adds 24 doubles, along with 51 runs scored. Jeff Burroughs wins his 3rd Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 18 at bats he hit .611 with 2 HR and 4 RBI. This year Burroughs drove in 77 and scored 71 runs while batting .321 with 22 longballs. He's 3rd in the National League in batting, 7th in homeruns and 9th in RBI!
Friday 8/26/1981: Dave Concepcion (TOR) will miss 5 weeks
TORONTO - Toronto's shortstop Dave Concepcion hurt himself in the 7th inning while making a routine throw to first base. He experienced serious pain and had to leave the game. Dave Concepcion will miss at least 5 weeks. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Tricep Muscle which will require surgery. Dave is hitting .219 this year, with 92 hits in 421 at bats. He has driven in 64 runs, slugging .354.
General News
Wednesday 8/24/1981 :
STL: John Tudor pitches a 3-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Sunday 8/28/1981 :
Bruce Bochy hits a 502-foot homerun!!
Monday 8/29/1981 :
American League-Player of the Week:
C Carlton Fisk (CHA)!
He batted .545 in 22 AB, with 1 HR and 7 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF Jeff Burroughs (STL)!
He batted .611 in 18 AB, with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
TOR: Floyd Bannister pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
Wednesday 8/31/1981 :
PHI: Fred Klages pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cincinnati!!
Wednesday 9/1/1981 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Dave Stewart (TOR)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.85 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Bill Sharp (SEA)!
He batted .402 in 102 AB, with 11 homers and 28 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Jim Bethke (PHI)!
He had a record of 3-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.00 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Bobby Murcer (SDG)!
He batted .386 in 114 AB, with 4 homers and 17 RBI.
Transactions
Wednesday 8/24/1981 :
San Francisco : Ray Burris has been signed to a contract extension, $3,750,000 per year, for 2 years.
San Francisco : Joe L. Morgan has been signed to a contract extension, $2,500,000 per year, for 1 years.
Detroit : Scott McGregor has been signed to a contract extension, $15,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Detroit : Julio Cruz has been signed to a contract extension, $4,500,000 per year, for 5 years.
Chicago (A) : Larry Anderson has been signed to a contract extension, $1,690,000 per year, for 4 years.
New York (N): Released 3B Bob Bailey.
Toronto : Free agent Bob Bailey has been signed to a contract of $300,000 per year, for 1 years.
Baltimore : Free agent Enzo Hernandez has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Chicago (N): Released CF Elliott Maddox.
Toronto : Free agent Elliott Maddox has been signed to a contract of $2,850,000 per year, for 1 years.
Injuries
Wednesday 8/24/1981 :
SEA: Billy Taylor was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
MIN: Willie Randolph was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Dave Winfield was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Friday 8/26/1981 :
TOR: Dave Concepcion was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
ATL: Joe Nolan was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Saturday 8/27/1981 :
CLE: Juan Beniquez was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rib Cage Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Sunday 8/28/1981 :
BOS: John D'Acquisto was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 8/29/1981 :
CLE: Charlie Lea was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 8/30/1981 :
MIL: John Castino was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
PHI: Dave Cash was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CHN: Burt Hooton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Broken Elbow.
He is out for about 7-8 weeks.
Wednesday 8/31/1981 :
MIN: Willie Randolph was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MIL: Paul Moskau was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
TOR: Billy Grabarkewitz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
SFG: J.R. Richard was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
Reminder: 39 GS.
Rosters expanded to 40; Waiver Trade Deadline is at the end of the regular season.
Breaking News
hursday 9/1/1981: Toronto's Stewart earns Pitcher of the Month award
Toronto's Dave Stewart had a terrific August, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. He started 5 games in August, going 5-0 and compiling an ERA of 1.85 in 39 innings. Dave fanned 20 hitters. Dave pitched a shutout as well. This season Stewart compiled an ERA of 3.27, going 16-7 in 26 starts. He fanned 99 while giving up 193 hits in 195.2 innings. Dave has pitched 2 shutouts and 4 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in wins! Philadelphia's pitcher Jim Bethke is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in August. He struck out 35 hitters in his 5 starts, putting together a record of 3-0 while pitching 35 innings. His ERA in August was 0.00. Jim also fired a shutout. Jim has a record of 12-6 this season, with an ERA of 1.58. In 188.1 Innings he was able to strike out 151 batters. He has 4 complete games and 3 shutouts.
Thursday 9/1/1981: Sharp (SEA) and Murcer (SDG) win monthly award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Seattle's Bill Sharp this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Sharp helped his team with an average of .402 and 28 RBI in 102 at bats. Bill has gone 160 for 480 (.333) this season, hitting 27 bombs and driving in 108 runs. He has scored 72 runs on his own. He's 2nd in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! The Batter of the Month award in the National League goes to San Diego's Bobby Murcer this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Bobby was on fire, hitting .386 with 4 homeruns and 17 RBI. He has hit 13 homeruns while batting .314 this season. His 141 hits and 43 walks add up to a .375 on-base percentage. He's 4th in the National League in batting and 8th in RBI!
Wednesday 8/31/1981: Fred Klages fires 2-hitter against Cincinnati
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's right-hander Fred Klages is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cincinnati on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 25th time he has done it in his career. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' Klages (11-6) struck out 4 and issued 1 BB, throwing 74 of 115 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Philadelphia was catcher Brian Downing, he stroked 1 hit in 3 AB, and collecting 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 7-0.
Tuesday 8/30/1981: Chicago (N)'s Hooton severely injured
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N) is without its ace Burt Hooton for at least 7-8 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Lou Whitaker in a game against San Francisco. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Hooton was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Broken Elbow. His ERA of 3.26 helped him to a 7-8 record this year. He struck out 177 and walked 70 in 171 innings.
Monday 8/29/1981: Player of the Week honors go to Fisk and Burroughs
Carlton Fisk wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 22 at bats he hit .545 with 1 HR and 7 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 7 game hitting streak right now. Fisk has hit 6 homeruns this year while batting .229. He adds 24 doubles, along with 51 runs scored. Jeff Burroughs wins his 3rd Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 18 at bats he hit .611 with 2 HR and 4 RBI. This year Burroughs drove in 77 and scored 71 runs while batting .321 with 22 longballs. He's 3rd in the National League in batting, 7th in homeruns and 9th in RBI!
Friday 8/26/1981: Dave Concepcion (TOR) will miss 5 weeks
TORONTO - Toronto's shortstop Dave Concepcion hurt himself in the 7th inning while making a routine throw to first base. He experienced serious pain and had to leave the game. Dave Concepcion will miss at least 5 weeks. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Tricep Muscle which will require surgery. Dave is hitting .219 this year, with 92 hits in 421 at bats. He has driven in 64 runs, slugging .354.
General News
Wednesday 8/24/1981 :
STL: John Tudor pitches a 3-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Sunday 8/28/1981 :
Bruce Bochy hits a 502-foot homerun!!
Monday 8/29/1981 :
American League-Player of the Week:
C Carlton Fisk (CHA)!
He batted .545 in 22 AB, with 1 HR and 7 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF Jeff Burroughs (STL)!
He batted .611 in 18 AB, with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
TOR: Floyd Bannister pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
Wednesday 8/31/1981 :
PHI: Fred Klages pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cincinnati!!
Wednesday 9/1/1981 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Dave Stewart (TOR)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.85 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Bill Sharp (SEA)!
He batted .402 in 102 AB, with 11 homers and 28 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Jim Bethke (PHI)!
He had a record of 3-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.00 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Bobby Murcer (SDG)!
He batted .386 in 114 AB, with 4 homers and 17 RBI.
Transactions
Wednesday 8/24/1981 :
San Francisco : Ray Burris has been signed to a contract extension, $3,750,000 per year, for 2 years.
San Francisco : Joe L. Morgan has been signed to a contract extension, $2,500,000 per year, for 1 years.
Detroit : Scott McGregor has been signed to a contract extension, $15,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Detroit : Julio Cruz has been signed to a contract extension, $4,500,000 per year, for 5 years.
Chicago (A) : Larry Anderson has been signed to a contract extension, $1,690,000 per year, for 4 years.
New York (N): Released 3B Bob Bailey.
Toronto : Free agent Bob Bailey has been signed to a contract of $300,000 per year, for 1 years.
Baltimore : Free agent Enzo Hernandez has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Chicago (N): Released CF Elliott Maddox.
Toronto : Free agent Elliott Maddox has been signed to a contract of $2,850,000 per year, for 1 years.
Injuries
Wednesday 8/24/1981 :
SEA: Billy Taylor was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
MIN: Willie Randolph was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Dave Winfield was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Friday 8/26/1981 :
TOR: Dave Concepcion was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
ATL: Joe Nolan was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Saturday 8/27/1981 :
CLE: Juan Beniquez was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rib Cage Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Sunday 8/28/1981 :
BOS: John D'Acquisto was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 8/29/1981 :
CLE: Charlie Lea was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 8/30/1981 :
MIL: John Castino was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
PHI: Dave Cash was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CHN: Burt Hooton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Broken Elbow.
He is out for about 7-8 weeks.
Wednesday 8/31/1981 :
MIN: Willie Randolph was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MIL: Paul Moskau was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
TOR: Billy Grabarkewitz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
SFG: J.R. Richard was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
