Post by CSCommish on Feb 13, 2019 22:42:57 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is SATURDAY morning, a 7-day sim to get us to 5/17/1985; get your exports in by 6:00 AM Eastern.
Top Prospect Callups deadline now at trade deadline.
MAX 38 GS.
Breaking News
Monday 5/9/1985: Philadelphia's Phillips out for 5 weeks
PHILADELPHIA - Being hit with a pitch is no fun at all. Especially when you get injured. Philadelphia's rightfielder Tony Phillips will miss about 5 weeks after being hit by Mark Langston in the 1st inning of the game between Philadelphia and Chicago (N). Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Fractured Hand which will require surgery. Phillips has hit for a .220 average this season. He has 8 extra base hits along with 38 total bases, resulting in a .322 slugging percentage.
Monday 5/9/1985: Tanana (SEA) and Lemon (PHI) win P.O.W. award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Seattle's Frank Tanana this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Frank went 2-0 with an ERA of 2.60, while fanning 12 in 17.1 innings of work. A complete game added to his brilliant performance. His ERA of 2.24 helped him to a 6-2 record this year. He struck out 46 and walked 35 in 72.1 innings. He's 6th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Philadelphia's Chet Lemon this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Chet went 10 for 17 (.588), while hitting 0 HR and collecting 5 RBI. His season numbers are: .271 AVG, 32 hits, 14 doubles, one triple and 3 taters, along with 22 RBI and 20 runs scored.
Friday 5/6/1985: Doyle Alexander pitches 2-hit shutout against Oakland
OAKLAND - Texas' right-hander Doyle Alexander is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Oakland on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 5th time he has done it in his career. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Alexander (5-2) fanned 1 and walked 1, throwing 88 pitches. Texas' third baseman Steve Macko stroked 2 hits in 4 AB. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Alexander. The final score of the game was 2-0.
Thursday 5/5/1985: Buddy Bell out for 5 weeks
HOUSTON - Houston's Buddy Bell suffered a serious injury Thursday in a game against Philadelphia. Bell fell down while running the bases and couldn't get up without help. He will miss probably 5 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Inflamed Posterior Cruciate Ligament. This year Bell drove in 14 and scored 11 runs while batting .204 with 2 bombs.
Monday 5/2/1985: Hearn and Murray win Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Baltimore's Ed Hearn this time, as the catcher displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .588 with 4 RBI and slugged .824 in 17 at bats. Montreal's first baseman Eddie Murray had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. He hit .444 with 10 RBI and slugged .889 in 27 at bats.
Sunday 5/1/1985: J.R. Richard turns in great performance against Chicago (A)
BOSTON - Great days are rare. But not for Boston's right-hander J.R. Richard. Chicago (A) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 27th time he has done it in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Steve Brye singled with two outs in the 8th inning. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Richard (2-1) fanned 5 and walked none, throwing 117 pitches. Jim Rice helped Richard at the plate, he went 3 for 5, with 2 RBI. Boston scored 4 runs on 10 hits.
Sunday 5/1/1985: Soto (CLE) and Arroyo (HOU) win monthly pitcher award
Cleveland's pitcher Mario Soto is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in April. He struck out 31 hitters in his 7 starts, putting together a record of 5-1 while pitching 31 innings. His ERA in April was 1.57. The best month of April in the National League certainly had Houston's right-hander Fernando Arroyo, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His record of 4-0 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 47 innings of work he allowed just 25 hits while striking out 20, compiling an ERA of just 1.34. Fernando pitched a shutout as well.
Sunday 5/1/1985: Cooper (BOS) and Moseby (HOU) win monthly award
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Cecil Cooper, Boston's starting first baseman. Cooper helped his team with an average of .427 and 21 RBI in 103 at bats. Lloyd Moseby of Houston wins his 1st Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. Lloyd was on fire, hitting .330 with 7 homeruns and 25 RBI.
Saturday 4/30/1985: Jack Morris pitches his 2nd shutout of the season
SAN DIEGO - Philadelphia's right-hander Jack Morris is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking San Diego on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 10th time he has done it in his career. Morris (2-2) struck out 4 and issued 2 BB, throwing 65 of 112 pitches for strikes. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' The hitting star for Philadelphia was centerfielder Chet Lemon, he got 3 hits in 5 AB, hitting 2 doubles, and collecting 4 RBI. Philadelphia scored 8 runs on 14 hits.
Thursday 4/28/1985: St. Louis' Valenzuela severely injured
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis is without its lefty Fernando Valenzuela for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Jeffrey Leonard in a game against San Francisco. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Ruptured Bicep Tendon. Surgery will be performed next week. In 5 starts this year Fernando struck out 17 batters in 31.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.27, his record 3-1. He has 2 complete games and one shutout. He's 5th in the National League in wins!
Monday 4/25/1985: Jack Clark (STL) will miss 5 weeks
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' season took a blow when Jack Clark suffered a serious injury in the game against Atlanta. He hurt his arm throwing a strike to first base. Clark will probaby miss 5 weeks. After being taken to a local hospital, Clark was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Pulled Tricep Muscle. Clark has hit 4 homeruns this year while batting .350. He adds 3 doubles, along with 18 runs scored. He's 6th in the National League in batting!
General News
Saturday 4/30/1985 :
PHI: Jack Morris pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Diego!!
Saturday 5/1/1985 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Mario Soto (CLE)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 1.57.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Cecil Cooper (BOS)!
He batted .427 in 103 AB, with 5 homers and 21 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Fernando Arroyo (HOU)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.34 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Lloyd Moseby (HOU)!
He batted .330 in 97 AB, with 7 homers and 25 RBI.
BOS: J.R. Richard pitches a 1-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
Monday 5/2/1985 :
American League-Player of the Week:
C Ed Hearn (BAL)!
He batted .588 in 17 AB, with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Eddie Murray (MON)!
He batted .444 in 27 AB, with 3 HR and 10 RBI.
Friday 5/6/1985 :
TEX: Doyle Alexander pitches a 2-hit shutout against Oakland!!
Monday 5/9/1985 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Frank Tanana (SEA)!
He won 2 games, pitched 17.1 innings with an ERA of 2.60, fanning 12.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Chet Lemon (PHI)!
He batted .588 in 17 AB, with 5 RBI.
Transactions
Monday 4/25/1985 :
Atlanta: Released P Tom Dixon.
Atlanta: Released P Chuck Porter.
Atlanta: Released P Jay Pettibone.
Atlanta: Released P Jeff A. Jones.
Atlanta: Released C Mike Martin.
Atlanta: Released 2B Shooty Babitt.
Atlanta: Released SS Luis Aguayo.
New York (N) : Free agent Rawly Eastwick has been signed to a contract of $1,368,000 per year, for 1 years.
Trade between St. Louis and San Diego :
San Diego gets :
P Jim Deshaies
St. Louis gets :
CF Sixto Lezcano
Injuries
Monday 4/25/1985 :
BOS: Mickey Tettleton Tettleton was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 3-4 weeks.
STL: Jack Clark was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Tuesday 4/26/1985 :
LAN: Dave Concepcion was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Knee.
He will be OK in about one week.
Wednesday 4/27/1985 :
TOR: Nino Espinosa was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 4/28/1985 :
STL: Fernando Valenzuela was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
STL: Doug Jones was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Friday 4/29/1985 :
MIN: Willie Randolph was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Saturday 4/30/1985 :
BAL: Tom Veryzer was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 5/2/1985 :
CLE: Carlos Alfonso was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
MON: Danny Darwin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 weeks.
Tuesday 5/3/1985 :
DET: Scott McGregor was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CAL: Hideji Kato was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MIN: Manny Sarmiento was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Swollen Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 5/5/1985 :
NYA: Gorman Thomas was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
KCR: Keith Moreland was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
HOU: Buddy Bell was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Posterior Cruciate Ligament.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
CIN: Dave Cheadle was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 5/6/1985 :
MIN: Willie Randolph was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
STL: Bob Apodaca was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Monday 5/9/1985 :
CHA: Terry Francona was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Kirby Puckett was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
PHI: Tony Phillips was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Top Prospect Callups deadline now at trade deadline.
MAX 38 GS.
Breaking News
Monday 5/9/1985: Philadelphia's Phillips out for 5 weeks
PHILADELPHIA - Being hit with a pitch is no fun at all. Especially when you get injured. Philadelphia's rightfielder Tony Phillips will miss about 5 weeks after being hit by Mark Langston in the 1st inning of the game between Philadelphia and Chicago (N). Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Fractured Hand which will require surgery. Phillips has hit for a .220 average this season. He has 8 extra base hits along with 38 total bases, resulting in a .322 slugging percentage.
Monday 5/9/1985: Tanana (SEA) and Lemon (PHI) win P.O.W. award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Seattle's Frank Tanana this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Frank went 2-0 with an ERA of 2.60, while fanning 12 in 17.1 innings of work. A complete game added to his brilliant performance. His ERA of 2.24 helped him to a 6-2 record this year. He struck out 46 and walked 35 in 72.1 innings. He's 6th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Philadelphia's Chet Lemon this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Chet went 10 for 17 (.588), while hitting 0 HR and collecting 5 RBI. His season numbers are: .271 AVG, 32 hits, 14 doubles, one triple and 3 taters, along with 22 RBI and 20 runs scored.
Friday 5/6/1985: Doyle Alexander pitches 2-hit shutout against Oakland
OAKLAND - Texas' right-hander Doyle Alexander is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Oakland on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 5th time he has done it in his career. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Alexander (5-2) fanned 1 and walked 1, throwing 88 pitches. Texas' third baseman Steve Macko stroked 2 hits in 4 AB. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Alexander. The final score of the game was 2-0.
Thursday 5/5/1985: Buddy Bell out for 5 weeks
HOUSTON - Houston's Buddy Bell suffered a serious injury Thursday in a game against Philadelphia. Bell fell down while running the bases and couldn't get up without help. He will miss probably 5 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Inflamed Posterior Cruciate Ligament. This year Bell drove in 14 and scored 11 runs while batting .204 with 2 bombs.
Monday 5/2/1985: Hearn and Murray win Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Baltimore's Ed Hearn this time, as the catcher displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .588 with 4 RBI and slugged .824 in 17 at bats. Montreal's first baseman Eddie Murray had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. He hit .444 with 10 RBI and slugged .889 in 27 at bats.
Sunday 5/1/1985: J.R. Richard turns in great performance against Chicago (A)
BOSTON - Great days are rare. But not for Boston's right-hander J.R. Richard. Chicago (A) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 27th time he has done it in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Steve Brye singled with two outs in the 8th inning. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Richard (2-1) fanned 5 and walked none, throwing 117 pitches. Jim Rice helped Richard at the plate, he went 3 for 5, with 2 RBI. Boston scored 4 runs on 10 hits.
Sunday 5/1/1985: Soto (CLE) and Arroyo (HOU) win monthly pitcher award
Cleveland's pitcher Mario Soto is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in April. He struck out 31 hitters in his 7 starts, putting together a record of 5-1 while pitching 31 innings. His ERA in April was 1.57. The best month of April in the National League certainly had Houston's right-hander Fernando Arroyo, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His record of 4-0 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 47 innings of work he allowed just 25 hits while striking out 20, compiling an ERA of just 1.34. Fernando pitched a shutout as well.
Sunday 5/1/1985: Cooper (BOS) and Moseby (HOU) win monthly award
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Cecil Cooper, Boston's starting first baseman. Cooper helped his team with an average of .427 and 21 RBI in 103 at bats. Lloyd Moseby of Houston wins his 1st Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. Lloyd was on fire, hitting .330 with 7 homeruns and 25 RBI.
Saturday 4/30/1985: Jack Morris pitches his 2nd shutout of the season
SAN DIEGO - Philadelphia's right-hander Jack Morris is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking San Diego on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 10th time he has done it in his career. Morris (2-2) struck out 4 and issued 2 BB, throwing 65 of 112 pitches for strikes. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' The hitting star for Philadelphia was centerfielder Chet Lemon, he got 3 hits in 5 AB, hitting 2 doubles, and collecting 4 RBI. Philadelphia scored 8 runs on 14 hits.
Thursday 4/28/1985: St. Louis' Valenzuela severely injured
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis is without its lefty Fernando Valenzuela for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Jeffrey Leonard in a game against San Francisco. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Ruptured Bicep Tendon. Surgery will be performed next week. In 5 starts this year Fernando struck out 17 batters in 31.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.27, his record 3-1. He has 2 complete games and one shutout. He's 5th in the National League in wins!
Monday 4/25/1985: Jack Clark (STL) will miss 5 weeks
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' season took a blow when Jack Clark suffered a serious injury in the game against Atlanta. He hurt his arm throwing a strike to first base. Clark will probaby miss 5 weeks. After being taken to a local hospital, Clark was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Pulled Tricep Muscle. Clark has hit 4 homeruns this year while batting .350. He adds 3 doubles, along with 18 runs scored. He's 6th in the National League in batting!
General News
Saturday 4/30/1985 :
PHI: Jack Morris pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Diego!!
Saturday 5/1/1985 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Mario Soto (CLE)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 1.57.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Cecil Cooper (BOS)!
He batted .427 in 103 AB, with 5 homers and 21 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Fernando Arroyo (HOU)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.34 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Lloyd Moseby (HOU)!
He batted .330 in 97 AB, with 7 homers and 25 RBI.
BOS: J.R. Richard pitches a 1-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
Monday 5/2/1985 :
American League-Player of the Week:
C Ed Hearn (BAL)!
He batted .588 in 17 AB, with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Eddie Murray (MON)!
He batted .444 in 27 AB, with 3 HR and 10 RBI.
Friday 5/6/1985 :
TEX: Doyle Alexander pitches a 2-hit shutout against Oakland!!
Monday 5/9/1985 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Frank Tanana (SEA)!
He won 2 games, pitched 17.1 innings with an ERA of 2.60, fanning 12.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Chet Lemon (PHI)!
He batted .588 in 17 AB, with 5 RBI.
Transactions
Monday 4/25/1985 :
Atlanta: Released P Tom Dixon.
Atlanta: Released P Chuck Porter.
Atlanta: Released P Jay Pettibone.
Atlanta: Released P Jeff A. Jones.
Atlanta: Released C Mike Martin.
Atlanta: Released 2B Shooty Babitt.
Atlanta: Released SS Luis Aguayo.
New York (N) : Free agent Rawly Eastwick has been signed to a contract of $1,368,000 per year, for 1 years.
Trade between St. Louis and San Diego :
San Diego gets :
P Jim Deshaies
St. Louis gets :
CF Sixto Lezcano
Injuries
Monday 4/25/1985 :
BOS: Mickey Tettleton Tettleton was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 3-4 weeks.
STL: Jack Clark was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Tuesday 4/26/1985 :
LAN: Dave Concepcion was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Knee.
He will be OK in about one week.
Wednesday 4/27/1985 :
TOR: Nino Espinosa was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 4/28/1985 :
STL: Fernando Valenzuela was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
STL: Doug Jones was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Friday 4/29/1985 :
MIN: Willie Randolph was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Saturday 4/30/1985 :
BAL: Tom Veryzer was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 5/2/1985 :
CLE: Carlos Alfonso was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
MON: Danny Darwin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 weeks.
Tuesday 5/3/1985 :
DET: Scott McGregor was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CAL: Hideji Kato was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MIN: Manny Sarmiento was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Swollen Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 5/5/1985 :
NYA: Gorman Thomas was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
KCR: Keith Moreland was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
HOU: Buddy Bell was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Posterior Cruciate Ligament.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
CIN: Dave Cheadle was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 5/6/1985 :
MIN: Willie Randolph was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
STL: Bob Apodaca was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Monday 5/9/1985 :
CHA: Terry Francona was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Kirby Puckett was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
PHI: Tony Phillips was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
