Post by CSCommish on Dec 12, 2019 9:08:50 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is SATURDAY morning, a 7-day sim to get us to 6/16/1989; get your exports in by 6:00 AM Eastern.
We need an owner for the Reds. 50 points to whoever finds a reliable owner to take over.
EXTENSIONS AND TRADE FRENZY 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.
MAX 37 GS.
Breaking News
Wednesday 6/8/1989: Houston has no chance in a NO-HITTER by John Smoltz
HOUSTON - It was an unbelievable day for Atlanta's right-hander John Smoltz. The 22-year old pitched a no-hitter against Houston on Wednesday, showing that he may have a great career in front of him. Lloyd Moseby spoiled the bid for a perfect game when he walked with no outs in the 7th inning. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Smoltz (12-1) fanned 6 and walked 3, throwing 110 pitches. Mark Brouhard provided Atlanta with the offense Smoltz needed as he went 2 for 4. The final score of the game was 3-0.
Tuesday 6/7/1989: Tony Ghelfi out for 4-5 weeks
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s ace Tony Ghelfi suffered a severe injury on Tuesday and will be out for at least 4-5 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Oakland he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. In 13 starts this year Tony struck out 84 batters in 82 innings of work. His ERA is 2.96, his record 2-5.
Monday 6/6/1989: Rick Aguilera (CHN) will miss 4-5 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N) is without its right-hander Rick Aguilera for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Mike Bordick in a game against Los Angeles (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle which will require surgery. Opposing players hit .267 against Rick this season. While posting an ERA of 3.93 he went 5-6 in 12 starts, fanning 48 and walking 17 hitters.
Monday 6/6/1989: Boston's Venable out for 8 weeks
BOSTON - Boston's centerfielder Max Venable hurt himself in the 4th inning while diving for a batted ball. He got up slowly and had to leave the game. Max Venable will miss at least 8 weeks. Torn Rib Cage Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Max has gone 50 for 218 (.229) this season, hitting one bomb and driving in 15 runs. He has scored 17 runs on his own.
Monday 6/6/1989: Dennis Eckersley pitches 2-hit shutout against Minnesota
SEATTLE - Seattle's right-hander Dennis Eckersley is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Minnesota on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 29th time he has done it in his career. With one out in the 6th inning Wallace Johnson singled to break up the no-hitter. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Eckersley (6-2) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 122 pitches. Mickey Tettleton helped Eckersley at the plate, he finished 3 for 4, hitting a homerun, scoring two runs. Seattle improved its record to 30-30, scoring 5 runs on 10 hits.
Monday 6/6/1989: Castilla and Dravecky win Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Vinny Castilla, California's starting second baseman. He had an on base percentage of .519 and hit .458, while driving in 9 runs. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to New York (N)'s pitcher Dave Dravecky. Dave went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 12 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. In 12 starts this year Dave struck out 66 batters in 99 innings of work. His ERA is 1.36, his record 10-1. Dave has pitched 3 shutouts and 7 complete games. He's 4th in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
Wednesday 6/1/1989: Marty Bystrom fires NO-NO against New York (N)
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N)'s bats were sleeping, and Houston's Marty Bystrom gave them no chance at all to wake up. He was untouchable in firing a no-hitter in his 12th game started this season. Ken Phelps spoiled the bid for a perfect game when he walked with 1 away in the 7th inning. Bystrom (1-7) struck out 6 and walked 4, throwing 72 of 131 pitches for strikes. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped. What a day!' The hitting star for Houston was second baseman Craig Biggio, he collected 1 hit in 4 trips to the plate. Houston improved its record to 14-42, scoring 1 run on 5 hits.
General News
Tuesday 6/1/1989 :
Alan Trammell hits a 505-foot homerun!!
HOU: Marty Bystrom pitches a NO-HITTER against New York (N)!!
Saturday 6/4/1989 :
CAL: Steve McCatty pitches a 3-hit shutout against Minnesota!!
CHA: Bob Walk pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
Monday 6/6/1989 :
American League-Player of the Week:
2B Vinny Castilla (CAL)!
He batted .458 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Dave Dravecky (NYM)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.50, fanning 12.
SEA: Dennis Eckersley pitches a 2-hit shutout against Minnesota!!
Wednesday 6/8/1989 :
ATL: John Smoltz pitches a NO-HITTER against Houston!!
Transactions
Wednesday 6/1/1989 :
Toronto : Matt Winters has been signed to a contract extension, $3,820,000 per year, for 3 years.
Toronto : Ken Dayley has been signed to a contract extension, $0 per year, for 0 years.
Toronto : Paul Dade has been signed to a contract extension, $0 per year, for 0 years.
Chicago (N) : Roger Mason has been signed to a contract extension, $1,990,000 per year, for 5 years.
Toronto : Dave Stewart has been signed to a contract extension, $4,540,000 per year, for 3 years.
Toronto : Randy Myers has been signed to a contract extension, $6,000,000 per year, for 3 years.
San Francisco : Ted Power has been signed to a contract extension, $6,850,000 per year, for 3 years.
San Francisco : Jose Uribe has been signed to a contract extension, $1,810,000 per year, for 3 years.
Milwaukee : Bo Diaz has been signed to a contract extension, $300,000 per year, for 2 years.
New York (N) : Vance Law has been signed to a contract extension, $610,000 per year, for 3 years.
New York (N) : Butch Benton has been signed to a contract extension, $589,000 per year, for 2 years.
New York (N) : Mookie Wilson has been signed to a contract extension, $5,450,000 per year, for 3 years.
St. Louis : Willie McGee has been signed to a contract extension, $710,000 per year, for 3 years.
Trade between St. Louis and Los Angeles (N) :
Los Angeles (N) gets :
P Joe W. Price
St. Louis gets :
LF Kirk Gibson
P Rick A. Williams
Trade between Oakland and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Dan Schatzeder
P Morris Madden
CF Bobby V. Mitchell
Oakland gets :
RF Andy Van Slyke
P Andy Benes
P Rick Sutcliffe
P Scott Bankhead
Trade between Atlanta and Chicago (N) :
Chicago (N) gets :
LF Earl Cunningham
Atlanta gets :
C Scott Servais
Injuries
Wednesday 6/1/1989 :
HOU: Dave Magadan was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 weeks.
Friday 6/3/1989 :
DET: Rich DeLucia was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 6/4/1989 :
NYA: Joe Oliver was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
HOU: Doug Drabek was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
PIT: George D. Wright was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Hip Muscle.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
HOU: Mike Greenwell was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Sunday 6/5/1989 :
DET: Jose Melendez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 6/6/1989 :
BAL: Jeff Burroughs was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Disc Back.
He is definitely out for the season!
MIN: Dennis Cook was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
BOS: Max Venable was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Torn Rib Cage Muscle.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
CHN: Rick Aguilera was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
Tuesday 6/7/1989 :
CHA: Tony Ghelfi was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
Wednesday 6/8/1989 :
SEA: Ralph Citarella was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
STL: Francisco Oliveras was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
We need an owner for the Reds. 50 points to whoever finds a reliable owner to take over.
EXTENSIONS AND TRADE FRENZY 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.
MAX 37 GS.
Breaking News
Wednesday 6/8/1989: Houston has no chance in a NO-HITTER by John Smoltz
HOUSTON - It was an unbelievable day for Atlanta's right-hander John Smoltz. The 22-year old pitched a no-hitter against Houston on Wednesday, showing that he may have a great career in front of him. Lloyd Moseby spoiled the bid for a perfect game when he walked with no outs in the 7th inning. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Smoltz (12-1) fanned 6 and walked 3, throwing 110 pitches. Mark Brouhard provided Atlanta with the offense Smoltz needed as he went 2 for 4. The final score of the game was 3-0.
Tuesday 6/7/1989: Tony Ghelfi out for 4-5 weeks
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s ace Tony Ghelfi suffered a severe injury on Tuesday and will be out for at least 4-5 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Oakland he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. In 13 starts this year Tony struck out 84 batters in 82 innings of work. His ERA is 2.96, his record 2-5.
Monday 6/6/1989: Rick Aguilera (CHN) will miss 4-5 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N) is without its right-hander Rick Aguilera for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Mike Bordick in a game against Los Angeles (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle which will require surgery. Opposing players hit .267 against Rick this season. While posting an ERA of 3.93 he went 5-6 in 12 starts, fanning 48 and walking 17 hitters.
Monday 6/6/1989: Boston's Venable out for 8 weeks
BOSTON - Boston's centerfielder Max Venable hurt himself in the 4th inning while diving for a batted ball. He got up slowly and had to leave the game. Max Venable will miss at least 8 weeks. Torn Rib Cage Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Max has gone 50 for 218 (.229) this season, hitting one bomb and driving in 15 runs. He has scored 17 runs on his own.
Monday 6/6/1989: Dennis Eckersley pitches 2-hit shutout against Minnesota
SEATTLE - Seattle's right-hander Dennis Eckersley is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Minnesota on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 29th time he has done it in his career. With one out in the 6th inning Wallace Johnson singled to break up the no-hitter. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Eckersley (6-2) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 122 pitches. Mickey Tettleton helped Eckersley at the plate, he finished 3 for 4, hitting a homerun, scoring two runs. Seattle improved its record to 30-30, scoring 5 runs on 10 hits.
Monday 6/6/1989: Castilla and Dravecky win Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Vinny Castilla, California's starting second baseman. He had an on base percentage of .519 and hit .458, while driving in 9 runs. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to New York (N)'s pitcher Dave Dravecky. Dave went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 12 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. In 12 starts this year Dave struck out 66 batters in 99 innings of work. His ERA is 1.36, his record 10-1. Dave has pitched 3 shutouts and 7 complete games. He's 4th in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
Wednesday 6/1/1989: Marty Bystrom fires NO-NO against New York (N)
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N)'s bats were sleeping, and Houston's Marty Bystrom gave them no chance at all to wake up. He was untouchable in firing a no-hitter in his 12th game started this season. Ken Phelps spoiled the bid for a perfect game when he walked with 1 away in the 7th inning. Bystrom (1-7) struck out 6 and walked 4, throwing 72 of 131 pitches for strikes. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped. What a day!' The hitting star for Houston was second baseman Craig Biggio, he collected 1 hit in 4 trips to the plate. Houston improved its record to 14-42, scoring 1 run on 5 hits.
General News
Tuesday 6/1/1989 :
Alan Trammell hits a 505-foot homerun!!
HOU: Marty Bystrom pitches a NO-HITTER against New York (N)!!
Saturday 6/4/1989 :
CAL: Steve McCatty pitches a 3-hit shutout against Minnesota!!
CHA: Bob Walk pitches a 3-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
Monday 6/6/1989 :
American League-Player of the Week:
2B Vinny Castilla (CAL)!
He batted .458 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Dave Dravecky (NYM)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.50, fanning 12.
SEA: Dennis Eckersley pitches a 2-hit shutout against Minnesota!!
Wednesday 6/8/1989 :
ATL: John Smoltz pitches a NO-HITTER against Houston!!
Transactions
Wednesday 6/1/1989 :
Toronto : Matt Winters has been signed to a contract extension, $3,820,000 per year, for 3 years.
Toronto : Ken Dayley has been signed to a contract extension, $0 per year, for 0 years.
Toronto : Paul Dade has been signed to a contract extension, $0 per year, for 0 years.
Chicago (N) : Roger Mason has been signed to a contract extension, $1,990,000 per year, for 5 years.
Toronto : Dave Stewart has been signed to a contract extension, $4,540,000 per year, for 3 years.
Toronto : Randy Myers has been signed to a contract extension, $6,000,000 per year, for 3 years.
San Francisco : Ted Power has been signed to a contract extension, $6,850,000 per year, for 3 years.
San Francisco : Jose Uribe has been signed to a contract extension, $1,810,000 per year, for 3 years.
Milwaukee : Bo Diaz has been signed to a contract extension, $300,000 per year, for 2 years.
New York (N) : Vance Law has been signed to a contract extension, $610,000 per year, for 3 years.
New York (N) : Butch Benton has been signed to a contract extension, $589,000 per year, for 2 years.
New York (N) : Mookie Wilson has been signed to a contract extension, $5,450,000 per year, for 3 years.
St. Louis : Willie McGee has been signed to a contract extension, $710,000 per year, for 3 years.
Trade between St. Louis and Los Angeles (N) :
Los Angeles (N) gets :
P Joe W. Price
St. Louis gets :
LF Kirk Gibson
P Rick A. Williams
Trade between Oakland and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Dan Schatzeder
P Morris Madden
CF Bobby V. Mitchell
Oakland gets :
RF Andy Van Slyke
P Andy Benes
P Rick Sutcliffe
P Scott Bankhead
Trade between Atlanta and Chicago (N) :
Chicago (N) gets :
LF Earl Cunningham
Atlanta gets :
C Scott Servais
Injuries
Wednesday 6/1/1989 :
HOU: Dave Magadan was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 weeks.
Friday 6/3/1989 :
DET: Rich DeLucia was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 6/4/1989 :
NYA: Joe Oliver was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
HOU: Doug Drabek was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
PIT: George D. Wright was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Hip Muscle.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
HOU: Mike Greenwell was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Sunday 6/5/1989 :
DET: Jose Melendez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 6/6/1989 :
BAL: Jeff Burroughs was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Disc Back.
He is definitely out for the season!
MIN: Dennis Cook was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
BOS: Max Venable was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Torn Rib Cage Muscle.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
CHN: Rick Aguilera was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
Tuesday 6/7/1989 :
CHA: Tony Ghelfi was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
Wednesday 6/8/1989 :
SEA: Ralph Citarella was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
STL: Francisco Oliveras was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
