Post by CSCommish on Sept 19, 2019 22:16:45 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is probably SUNDAY evening, a 7-day sim to get us to 7/12/1988; get your exports in by 8:00 PM Eastern. I'm going to be moving over the weekend.
TRADE FRENZY and EXTENSIONS ARE OPEN!
To count as a frenzy, one of the sides of the trade must include at least a 3.0 gold star, 4.0 blue star or a 1st rounder. 10 points for the first one, 5 points for each trade thereafter.
Top Prospect Callups deadline at trade deadline.
MAX 37 GS
Breaking News
Friday 7/1/1988: Chicago (N)'s Gubicza named Pitcher of the Month
Texas' pitcher Walt Terrell is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in June. He started 6 games in June, going 4-0 and compiling an ERA of 0.95 in 47.1 innings. Walt fanned 32 hitters. His ERA of 1.69 helped him to a 11-2 record this year. He struck out 103 and walked 35 in 133 innings. Walt has pitched one shutout and 3 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! Mark Gubicza couldn't have pitched much better than he did in June, and the National League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He went 0-0 in June and finished the month with an ERA of 0.50. He struck out 10 in 18 innings. Opposing players hit .250 against Mark this season. While posting an ERA of 1.83 he went 8-1 in 14 starts, fanning 55 and walking 22 hitters. He's 8th in the National League in ERA and 7th in wins!
Friday 7/1/1988: Batter of the Month award winners announced
Denny Walling of Cleveland wins his 1st Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. Walling helped his team with an average of .380 and 18 RBI in 100 at bats. This year Walling drove in 50 and scored 56 runs while batting .311 with 8 taters. The Batter of the Month award in the National League goes to Chicago (N)'s Roy Smalley III this time, as the shortstop displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 94 at bats he hit .394 with 8 HR and 22 RBI. Smalley III has hit 20 longballs this year while batting .307. He adds 16 doubles, along with 45 runs scored. He's 5th in the National League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 1st in RBI!
Thursday 6/30/1988: Scott Garrelts shuts out Kansas City on 2 hits
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s right-hander Scott Garrelts is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Kansas City on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 2nd time he has done it in his career. Garrelts (10-2) fanned 5 and walked 2, throwing 116 pitches. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Ed Amelung helped Garrelts at the plate, he got 2 hits in 3 AB, and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 7-0.
Monday 6/27/1988: Mike Moore out for 5-6 weeks
OAKLAND - When it rains, it pours. Oakland's right-hander Mike Moore will not pitch for at least 5-6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Chicago (A) where he left the field in the 7th inning. Ruptured Tricep Tendon was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. This season Moore compiled an ERA of 3.50, going 9-6 in 17 starts. He fanned 74 while giving up 121 hits in 123.1 innings. Mike has pitched one shutout and 2 complete games. He's 6th in the American League in wins!
Monday 6/27/1988: Player of the Week honors go to Walker and Virgil Jr.
Larry Walker wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Larry was on fire, hitting .458 with 4 HR and 10 RBI. His season numbers are: .317 AVG, 91 hits, 22 doubles, 3 triples and 13 bombs, along with 46 RBI and 50 runs scored. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to New York (N)'s Ozzie Virgil Jr. this time, as the catcher displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .464 and hit .375, while driving in 6 runs. Virgil Jr. has walked 31 times this year and posts a .365 OBP. While batting .279, 74 for 265, he has driven in 47 runs. He's 4th in the National League in RBIs and 9th in homeruns!
Monday 6/20/1988: Terry Clark (CAL) will miss 5 weeks
CALIFORNIA - California is without its right-hander Terry Clark for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Eric Davis in a game against Toronto. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Clark was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Ruptured Elbow Ligament. In 15 starts this year Terry struck out 53 batters in 96.2 innings of work. His ERA is 5.03, his record 0-13.
Monday 6/20/1988: Milwaukee's Charboneau wins Player of the Week award
Milwaukee's leftfielder Joe Charboneau had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. He had an on base percentage of .429 and hit .429, while driving in 11 runs. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Tim Raines Sr., St. Louis' starting shortstop. Tim went 8 for 21 (.381), while hitting 5 HR and collecting 8 RBI. Raines Sr. has hit for a .239 average this season. He has 30 extra base hits along with 121 total bases, resulting in a .475 slugging percentage.
Friday 6/17/1988: Dave Stewart shuts out Detroit on one hit
DETROIT - Great days are rare. But not for Toronto's right-hander Dave Stewart. Detroit found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 18th time he has done it in his career. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Stewart (4-8) struck out 4 and issued 1 BB, throwing 66 of 102 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Toronto was first baseman Matt Winters, he finished 2 for 4, hitting a homerun, scoring two runs. Toronto scored 5 runs on 8 hits.
Friday 6/17/1988: Don Mattingly (NYA) will miss 6 weeks
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s first baseman Don Mattingly will miss at least 6 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. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Back Muscle. His season numbers are: .275 AVG, 70 hits, 13 doubles, one triple and 9 bombs, along with 50 RBI and 31 runs scored.
Thursday 6/16/1988: Mike T. Stanton (HOU) will miss full season
HOUSTON - Houston's right-hander Mike T. Stanton will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Montreal on Thursday. Stanton was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Back Muscle. This season Stanton compiled an ERA of 1.59, going 3-2 in 0 starts. He fanned 29 while giving up 24 hits in 34 innings.
General News
Friday 6/17/1988 :
TOR: Dave Stewart pitches a 1-hit shutout against Detroit!!
Sunday 6/19/1988 :
CLE: Mario Soto pitches a 3-hit shutout against Boston!!
Monday 6/20/1988 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Joe Charboneau (MIL)!
He batted .429 in 21 AB, with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
SS Tim Raines Sr. (STL)!
He batted .381 in 21 AB, with 5 HR and 8 RBI.
Monday 6/27/1988 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Larry Walker (TEX)!
He batted .458 in 24 AB, with 4 HR and 10 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
C Ozzie Virgil Jr. (NYM)!
He batted .375 in 24 AB, with 3 HR and 6 RBI.
Thursday 6/30/1988 :
NYA: Scott Garrelts pitches a 2-hit shutout against Kansas City!!
Thursday 7/1/1988 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Walt Terrell (TEX)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.95.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Denny Walling (CLE)!
He batted .380 in 100 AB, with 4 homers and 18 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Mark Gubicza (CHN)!
He had a record of 0-0 in 3 games started, with an ERA of 0.50.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Roy Smalley III (CHN)!
He batted .394 in 94 AB, with 8 homers and 22 RBI.
Transactions
Thursday 6/16/1988 :
New York (N) : Dave Dravecky has been signed to a contract extension, $9,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
San Francisco : Jeffrey Leonard has been signed to a contract extension, $20,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
New York (A) : Howard Johnson has been signed to a contract extension, $6,500,000 per year, for 3 years.
San Francisco : Free agent Curt Young has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
San Francisco : Free agent Onix Concepcion has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
San Francisco : Free agent Tom Romano has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
San Francisco : Free agent Gary Varsho has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
San Francisco : Free agent David Green has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Injuries
Thursday 6/16/1988 :
CLE: Paul Molitor was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Mike T. Stanton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Back Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
PHI: Mike Norris was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
SDG: Jim Deshaies was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Friday 6/17/1988 :
NYA: Don Mattingly was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
NYA: John Verhoeven was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 6/19/1988 :
TEX: Ramon Aviles was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Scott Terry was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Monday 6/20/1988 :
CAL: Terry Clark was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
CLE: Gorman Thomas was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Nelson Liriano was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 6/21/1988 :
MIL: Steve Sax was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
HOU: Bill Lyons was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
SFG: Jose Uribe was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 6/23/1988 :
MON: Danny Darwin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
MON: Rob Murphy was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 2 weeks.
STL: Rex Hudler was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Jaw.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Masayuki Kakefu was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 6/25/1988 :
NYA: Tony R. Armas was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
STL: Bob Tewksbury was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is out for about one week.
Monday 6/27/1988 :
OAK: Mike Moore was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
Tuesday 6/28/1988 :
OAK: Dickie Noles was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TRADE FRENZY and EXTENSIONS ARE OPEN!
To count as a frenzy, one of the sides of the trade must include at least a 3.0 gold star, 4.0 blue star or a 1st rounder. 10 points for the first one, 5 points for each trade thereafter.
Top Prospect Callups deadline at trade deadline.
MAX 37 GS
Breaking News
Friday 7/1/1988: Chicago (N)'s Gubicza named Pitcher of the Month
Texas' pitcher Walt Terrell is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in June. He started 6 games in June, going 4-0 and compiling an ERA of 0.95 in 47.1 innings. Walt fanned 32 hitters. His ERA of 1.69 helped him to a 11-2 record this year. He struck out 103 and walked 35 in 133 innings. Walt has pitched one shutout and 3 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! Mark Gubicza couldn't have pitched much better than he did in June, and the National League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He went 0-0 in June and finished the month with an ERA of 0.50. He struck out 10 in 18 innings. Opposing players hit .250 against Mark this season. While posting an ERA of 1.83 he went 8-1 in 14 starts, fanning 55 and walking 22 hitters. He's 8th in the National League in ERA and 7th in wins!
Friday 7/1/1988: Batter of the Month award winners announced
Denny Walling of Cleveland wins his 1st Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. Walling helped his team with an average of .380 and 18 RBI in 100 at bats. This year Walling drove in 50 and scored 56 runs while batting .311 with 8 taters. The Batter of the Month award in the National League goes to Chicago (N)'s Roy Smalley III this time, as the shortstop displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 94 at bats he hit .394 with 8 HR and 22 RBI. Smalley III has hit 20 longballs this year while batting .307. He adds 16 doubles, along with 45 runs scored. He's 5th in the National League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 1st in RBI!
Thursday 6/30/1988: Scott Garrelts shuts out Kansas City on 2 hits
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s right-hander Scott Garrelts is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Kansas City on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 2nd time he has done it in his career. Garrelts (10-2) fanned 5 and walked 2, throwing 116 pitches. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Ed Amelung helped Garrelts at the plate, he got 2 hits in 3 AB, and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 7-0.
Monday 6/27/1988: Mike Moore out for 5-6 weeks
OAKLAND - When it rains, it pours. Oakland's right-hander Mike Moore will not pitch for at least 5-6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Chicago (A) where he left the field in the 7th inning. Ruptured Tricep Tendon was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. This season Moore compiled an ERA of 3.50, going 9-6 in 17 starts. He fanned 74 while giving up 121 hits in 123.1 innings. Mike has pitched one shutout and 2 complete games. He's 6th in the American League in wins!
Monday 6/27/1988: Player of the Week honors go to Walker and Virgil Jr.
Larry Walker wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Larry was on fire, hitting .458 with 4 HR and 10 RBI. His season numbers are: .317 AVG, 91 hits, 22 doubles, 3 triples and 13 bombs, along with 46 RBI and 50 runs scored. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to New York (N)'s Ozzie Virgil Jr. this time, as the catcher displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .464 and hit .375, while driving in 6 runs. Virgil Jr. has walked 31 times this year and posts a .365 OBP. While batting .279, 74 for 265, he has driven in 47 runs. He's 4th in the National League in RBIs and 9th in homeruns!
Monday 6/20/1988: Terry Clark (CAL) will miss 5 weeks
CALIFORNIA - California is without its right-hander Terry Clark for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Eric Davis in a game against Toronto. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Clark was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Ruptured Elbow Ligament. In 15 starts this year Terry struck out 53 batters in 96.2 innings of work. His ERA is 5.03, his record 0-13.
Monday 6/20/1988: Milwaukee's Charboneau wins Player of the Week award
Milwaukee's leftfielder Joe Charboneau had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. He had an on base percentage of .429 and hit .429, while driving in 11 runs. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Tim Raines Sr., St. Louis' starting shortstop. Tim went 8 for 21 (.381), while hitting 5 HR and collecting 8 RBI. Raines Sr. has hit for a .239 average this season. He has 30 extra base hits along with 121 total bases, resulting in a .475 slugging percentage.
Friday 6/17/1988: Dave Stewart shuts out Detroit on one hit
DETROIT - Great days are rare. But not for Toronto's right-hander Dave Stewart. Detroit found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 18th time he has done it in his career. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Stewart (4-8) struck out 4 and issued 1 BB, throwing 66 of 102 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Toronto was first baseman Matt Winters, he finished 2 for 4, hitting a homerun, scoring two runs. Toronto scored 5 runs on 8 hits.
Friday 6/17/1988: Don Mattingly (NYA) will miss 6 weeks
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s first baseman Don Mattingly will miss at least 6 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. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Back Muscle. His season numbers are: .275 AVG, 70 hits, 13 doubles, one triple and 9 bombs, along with 50 RBI and 31 runs scored.
Thursday 6/16/1988: Mike T. Stanton (HOU) will miss full season
HOUSTON - Houston's right-hander Mike T. Stanton will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Montreal on Thursday. Stanton was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Back Muscle. This season Stanton compiled an ERA of 1.59, going 3-2 in 0 starts. He fanned 29 while giving up 24 hits in 34 innings.
General News
Friday 6/17/1988 :
TOR: Dave Stewart pitches a 1-hit shutout against Detroit!!
Sunday 6/19/1988 :
CLE: Mario Soto pitches a 3-hit shutout against Boston!!
Monday 6/20/1988 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Joe Charboneau (MIL)!
He batted .429 in 21 AB, with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
SS Tim Raines Sr. (STL)!
He batted .381 in 21 AB, with 5 HR and 8 RBI.
Monday 6/27/1988 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Larry Walker (TEX)!
He batted .458 in 24 AB, with 4 HR and 10 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
C Ozzie Virgil Jr. (NYM)!
He batted .375 in 24 AB, with 3 HR and 6 RBI.
Thursday 6/30/1988 :
NYA: Scott Garrelts pitches a 2-hit shutout against Kansas City!!
Thursday 7/1/1988 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Walt Terrell (TEX)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.95.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Denny Walling (CLE)!
He batted .380 in 100 AB, with 4 homers and 18 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Mark Gubicza (CHN)!
He had a record of 0-0 in 3 games started, with an ERA of 0.50.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Roy Smalley III (CHN)!
He batted .394 in 94 AB, with 8 homers and 22 RBI.
Transactions
Thursday 6/16/1988 :
New York (N) : Dave Dravecky has been signed to a contract extension, $9,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
San Francisco : Jeffrey Leonard has been signed to a contract extension, $20,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
New York (A) : Howard Johnson has been signed to a contract extension, $6,500,000 per year, for 3 years.
San Francisco : Free agent Curt Young has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
San Francisco : Free agent Onix Concepcion has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
San Francisco : Free agent Tom Romano has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
San Francisco : Free agent Gary Varsho has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
San Francisco : Free agent David Green has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Injuries
Thursday 6/16/1988 :
CLE: Paul Molitor was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Mike T. Stanton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Back Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
PHI: Mike Norris was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
SDG: Jim Deshaies was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Friday 6/17/1988 :
NYA: Don Mattingly was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
NYA: John Verhoeven was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 6/19/1988 :
TEX: Ramon Aviles was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Scott Terry was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Monday 6/20/1988 :
CAL: Terry Clark was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
CLE: Gorman Thomas was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Nelson Liriano was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 6/21/1988 :
MIL: Steve Sax was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
HOU: Bill Lyons was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
SFG: Jose Uribe was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 6/23/1988 :
MON: Danny Darwin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
MON: Rob Murphy was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 2 weeks.
STL: Rex Hudler was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Jaw.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Masayuki Kakefu was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 6/25/1988 :
NYA: Tony R. Armas was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
STL: Bob Tewksbury was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is out for about one week.
Monday 6/27/1988 :
OAK: Mike Moore was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
Tuesday 6/28/1988 :
OAK: Dickie Noles was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
