Post by CSCommish on Dec 17, 2019 7:50:41 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is THURSDAY morning, a 7-day sim to get us to 7/12/1989; get your exports in by 6:00 AM Eastern. This mid-season export is worth 5 points!
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
Friday 7/1/1989: Gullickson (NYA) and Lewallyn (PIT) win monthly pitcher award
The best month of June in the American League certainly had New York (A)'s right-hander Bill Gullickson, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He had an ERA of just 0.41 in 44 innings of work in which he struck out 34 hitters. His record in June is 4-0. Bill fired two shutouts! This season Gullickson compiled an ERA of 2.25, going 10-3 in 16 starts. He fanned 108 while giving up 103 hits in 124 innings. Bill has pitched 3 shutouts and 6 complete games. He's 9th in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! Pittsburgh's Dennis Lewallyn had a terrific June, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. He went 3-1 in June and finished the month with an ERA of 0.47. He struck out 21 in 38.2 innings. Dennis pitched a shutout as well. His ERA of 1.04 helped him to a 9-5 record this year. He struck out 60 and walked 24 in 130.1 innings. Dennis has pitched one shutout and 4 complete games. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 7th in wins!
Friday 7/1/1989: New York (A)'s Randolph earns Batter of the Month award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to New York (A)'s Willie Randolph this time, as the shortstop displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Willie went 32 for 91 (.352), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 23 RBI. This year Randolph drove in 39 and scored 56 runs while batting .298 with 7 homeruns. The National League's best player of the month was New York (N)'s Floyd Rayford, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .351 and hit .341, while driving in 29 runs. Rayford has hit 13 longballs this year while batting .248. He adds 12 doubles, along with 29 runs scored. He's 3rd in the National League in RBIs and 8th in homeruns!
Thursday 6/30/1989: Dickie Noles out for 5 weeks
OAKLAND - Oakland is without its right-hander Dickie Noles for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Cal Ripken in a game against Cleveland. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Noles was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle. In 17 starts this year Dickie struck out 72 batters in 127 innings of work. His ERA is 3.12, his record 10-4. He's 2nd in the American League in wins!
Thursday 6/30/1989: Baltimore's Joyner out for 5 weeks
BALTIMORE - Baltimore's season took a blow when Wally Joyner suffered a serious injury in the game against Seattle. He hurt his arm throwing a strike to first base. Joyner will probaby miss 5 weeks. Joyner was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Tricep Muscle. He has hit 6 taters while batting .329 this season. His 104 hits and 20 walks add up to a .375 on-base percentage. He's 8th in the American League in batting!
Tuesday 6/28/1989: Mark Grace clubs five hits in a game
BALTIMORE - Baltimore's first baseman Mark Grace once again displayed his tremendous ability to make contact with that little white ball. He tore up Cleveland's pitching staff with a 5 hit performance on Tuesday. Number 1 in the 2nd inning, a shot estimated at 389 feet, cleared the wall in right field. Number 3 in the 4th inning accounted for a two-run double. In the 7th inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Oil Can Boyd. A double off Terry Mulholland in the 8th inning accounted for his 5th hit. He had a single in the 3rd. Mark scored 3 runs, and he collected 4 RBI as well! He now has a total of 80 hits this season, accounting for a .287 batting average. The final score of the game was 16-5.
Tuesday 6/28/1989: Boston's Teufel severely injured
BOSTON - Being hit with a pitch is no fun at all. Especially when you get injured. Boston's shortstop Tim Teufel will miss about 7 weeks after being hit by David Clyde in the 2nd inning of the game between Boston and New York (A). After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Broken Cheekbone. Teufel has hit one tater this year while batting .211. He adds 9 doubles, along with 23 runs scored.
Monday 6/27/1989: Mike Stanley on fire, hits for cycle
ST. LOUIS - Mike Stanley hits 'em where they ain't. St. Louis certainly agrees as Los Angeles (N)'s catcher unloaded four hits and hitting for the cycle. In the 1st inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Bob Tewksbury. A single in the 3rd off Bob Tewksbury accounted for his 2nd hit. Hit number 3 followed in the 6th inning, a triple. His 4th cleared the based, a three-run double off Bob Tewksbury in the 7th inning. It tied the ballgame at 6. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! Mike did drive in 4 while scoring 2 runs on his own. His 4 hit performance increases his batting average to .250. 72 players in league history have so far hit for the cycle, including Mike. Floyd Rayford was the last player to hit for the cycle, doing it 7/23/1988.
Monday 6/27/1989: Cleveland's Molitor wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Cleveland's Paul Molitor this time, as the second baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Paul pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .481 with 0 HR and 5 RBI while slugging .741. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Scott Sanderson, one of New York (N)'s best starting pitchers. Sanderson was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.53. Along the way he struck out 8 in 17 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Sanderson compiled an ERA of 2.13, going 9-3 in 16 starts. He fanned 98 while giving up 85 hits in 122.2 innings. Scott has pitched 3 shutouts and 5 complete games. He's 6th in the National League in wins!
Saturday 6/25/1989: San Diego's Downs out for 5-6 weeks
SAN DIEGO - San Diego is without its right-hander Kelly Downs for at least 5-6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Ryne Sandberg in a game against Chicago (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Bone Chips Elbow was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. His ERA of 5.30 helped him to a 1-4 record this year. He struck out 36 and walked 37 in 69.2 innings.
General News
Saturday 6/25/1989 :
STL: Fernando Valenzuela pitches a 3-hit shutout against Houston!!
Sunday 6/26/1989 :
Rob Deer hits a 499-foot homerun!!
Monday 6/27/1989 :
American League-Player of the Week:
2B Paul Molitor (CLE)!
He batted .481 in 27 AB, with 5 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Scott Sanderson (NYM)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 17 innings with an ERA of 0.53, fanning 8.
CHA: Scott McGregor pitches a 3-hit shutout against Toronto!!
Lance Parrish hits a 497-foot homerun!!
LAN: Mike Stanley hits for the cycle against St. Louis!
Thursday 7/1/1989 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Bill Gullickson (NYA)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.41 and 2 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Willie Randolph (NYA)!
He batted .352 in 91 AB, with 3 homers and 23 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Dennis Lewallyn (PIT)!
He had a record of 3-1 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.47 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Floyd Rayford (NYM)!
He batted .341 in 91 AB, with 6 homers and 29 RBI.
Transactions
Friday 6/24/1989 :
Montreal : Tom Veryzer has been signed to a contract extension, $1,200,000 per year, for 1 years.
Oakland : Clint Hurdle has been signed to a contract extension, $4,100,000 per year, for 5 years.
Oakland : Mike Moore has been signed to a contract extension, $2,700,000 per year, for 5 years.
Oakland : Mike Boddicker has been signed to a contract extension, $540,000 per year, for 4 years.
Oakland : Doug Heinold has been signed to a contract extension, $0 per year, for 0 years.
Oakland : Kal Daniels has been signed to a contract extension, $1,500,000 per year, for 4 years.
Chicago (N) : Free agent Larry Herndon has been signed to a contract of $1,060,000 per year, for 1 years.
Chicago (N) : Free agent Dave L. Stapleton has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Chicago (N) : Free agent Bill Almon has been signed to a contract of $300,000 per year, for 1 years.
Chicago (N) : Free agent Danny Goodwin has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Minnesota: Released P Scott Ruskin.
Injuries
Friday 6/24/1989 :
NYA: Don Mattingly was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
CIN: Bob Knepper was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Saturday 6/25/1989 :
BOS: Dick Pole was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
BOS: Jose J. Bautista was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
SDG: Kelly Downs was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Elbow.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
Sunday 6/26/1989 :
SEA: Mark Riggins was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 6/27/1989 :
KCR: Greg Brock was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
PIT: Glenn Hubbard was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Ricardo Aponte was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 6/28/1989 :
BOS: Tim Teufel was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Cheekbone.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
SEA: Mickey Tettleton was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Knee.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
CIN: John Valentin was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 weeks.
ATL: Jon Matlack was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
HOU: Joe Lefebvre was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Thursday 6/30/1989 :
BAL: Wally Joyner was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
OAK: Dickie Noles was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
CIN: Floyd Youmans was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Broken Jaw.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
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
Friday 7/1/1989: Gullickson (NYA) and Lewallyn (PIT) win monthly pitcher award
The best month of June in the American League certainly had New York (A)'s right-hander Bill Gullickson, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He had an ERA of just 0.41 in 44 innings of work in which he struck out 34 hitters. His record in June is 4-0. Bill fired two shutouts! This season Gullickson compiled an ERA of 2.25, going 10-3 in 16 starts. He fanned 108 while giving up 103 hits in 124 innings. Bill has pitched 3 shutouts and 6 complete games. He's 9th in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! Pittsburgh's Dennis Lewallyn had a terrific June, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. He went 3-1 in June and finished the month with an ERA of 0.47. He struck out 21 in 38.2 innings. Dennis pitched a shutout as well. His ERA of 1.04 helped him to a 9-5 record this year. He struck out 60 and walked 24 in 130.1 innings. Dennis has pitched one shutout and 4 complete games. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 7th in wins!
Friday 7/1/1989: New York (A)'s Randolph earns Batter of the Month award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to New York (A)'s Willie Randolph this time, as the shortstop displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Willie went 32 for 91 (.352), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 23 RBI. This year Randolph drove in 39 and scored 56 runs while batting .298 with 7 homeruns. The National League's best player of the month was New York (N)'s Floyd Rayford, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .351 and hit .341, while driving in 29 runs. Rayford has hit 13 longballs this year while batting .248. He adds 12 doubles, along with 29 runs scored. He's 3rd in the National League in RBIs and 8th in homeruns!
Thursday 6/30/1989: Dickie Noles out for 5 weeks
OAKLAND - Oakland is without its right-hander Dickie Noles for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Cal Ripken in a game against Cleveland. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Noles was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle. In 17 starts this year Dickie struck out 72 batters in 127 innings of work. His ERA is 3.12, his record 10-4. He's 2nd in the American League in wins!
Thursday 6/30/1989: Baltimore's Joyner out for 5 weeks
BALTIMORE - Baltimore's season took a blow when Wally Joyner suffered a serious injury in the game against Seattle. He hurt his arm throwing a strike to first base. Joyner will probaby miss 5 weeks. Joyner was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Tricep Muscle. He has hit 6 taters while batting .329 this season. His 104 hits and 20 walks add up to a .375 on-base percentage. He's 8th in the American League in batting!
Tuesday 6/28/1989: Mark Grace clubs five hits in a game
BALTIMORE - Baltimore's first baseman Mark Grace once again displayed his tremendous ability to make contact with that little white ball. He tore up Cleveland's pitching staff with a 5 hit performance on Tuesday. Number 1 in the 2nd inning, a shot estimated at 389 feet, cleared the wall in right field. Number 3 in the 4th inning accounted for a two-run double. In the 7th inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Oil Can Boyd. A double off Terry Mulholland in the 8th inning accounted for his 5th hit. He had a single in the 3rd. Mark scored 3 runs, and he collected 4 RBI as well! He now has a total of 80 hits this season, accounting for a .287 batting average. The final score of the game was 16-5.
Tuesday 6/28/1989: Boston's Teufel severely injured
BOSTON - Being hit with a pitch is no fun at all. Especially when you get injured. Boston's shortstop Tim Teufel will miss about 7 weeks after being hit by David Clyde in the 2nd inning of the game between Boston and New York (A). After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Broken Cheekbone. Teufel has hit one tater this year while batting .211. He adds 9 doubles, along with 23 runs scored.
Monday 6/27/1989: Mike Stanley on fire, hits for cycle
ST. LOUIS - Mike Stanley hits 'em where they ain't. St. Louis certainly agrees as Los Angeles (N)'s catcher unloaded four hits and hitting for the cycle. In the 1st inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Bob Tewksbury. A single in the 3rd off Bob Tewksbury accounted for his 2nd hit. Hit number 3 followed in the 6th inning, a triple. His 4th cleared the based, a three-run double off Bob Tewksbury in the 7th inning. It tied the ballgame at 6. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! Mike did drive in 4 while scoring 2 runs on his own. His 4 hit performance increases his batting average to .250. 72 players in league history have so far hit for the cycle, including Mike. Floyd Rayford was the last player to hit for the cycle, doing it 7/23/1988.
Monday 6/27/1989: Cleveland's Molitor wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Cleveland's Paul Molitor this time, as the second baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Paul pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .481 with 0 HR and 5 RBI while slugging .741. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Scott Sanderson, one of New York (N)'s best starting pitchers. Sanderson was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.53. Along the way he struck out 8 in 17 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Sanderson compiled an ERA of 2.13, going 9-3 in 16 starts. He fanned 98 while giving up 85 hits in 122.2 innings. Scott has pitched 3 shutouts and 5 complete games. He's 6th in the National League in wins!
Saturday 6/25/1989: San Diego's Downs out for 5-6 weeks
SAN DIEGO - San Diego is without its right-hander Kelly Downs for at least 5-6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Ryne Sandberg in a game against Chicago (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Bone Chips Elbow was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. His ERA of 5.30 helped him to a 1-4 record this year. He struck out 36 and walked 37 in 69.2 innings.
General News
Saturday 6/25/1989 :
STL: Fernando Valenzuela pitches a 3-hit shutout against Houston!!
Sunday 6/26/1989 :
Rob Deer hits a 499-foot homerun!!
Monday 6/27/1989 :
American League-Player of the Week:
2B Paul Molitor (CLE)!
He batted .481 in 27 AB, with 5 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Scott Sanderson (NYM)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 17 innings with an ERA of 0.53, fanning 8.
CHA: Scott McGregor pitches a 3-hit shutout against Toronto!!
Lance Parrish hits a 497-foot homerun!!
LAN: Mike Stanley hits for the cycle against St. Louis!
Thursday 7/1/1989 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Bill Gullickson (NYA)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.41 and 2 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Willie Randolph (NYA)!
He batted .352 in 91 AB, with 3 homers and 23 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Dennis Lewallyn (PIT)!
He had a record of 3-1 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.47 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Floyd Rayford (NYM)!
He batted .341 in 91 AB, with 6 homers and 29 RBI.
Transactions
Friday 6/24/1989 :
Montreal : Tom Veryzer has been signed to a contract extension, $1,200,000 per year, for 1 years.
Oakland : Clint Hurdle has been signed to a contract extension, $4,100,000 per year, for 5 years.
Oakland : Mike Moore has been signed to a contract extension, $2,700,000 per year, for 5 years.
Oakland : Mike Boddicker has been signed to a contract extension, $540,000 per year, for 4 years.
Oakland : Doug Heinold has been signed to a contract extension, $0 per year, for 0 years.
Oakland : Kal Daniels has been signed to a contract extension, $1,500,000 per year, for 4 years.
Chicago (N) : Free agent Larry Herndon has been signed to a contract of $1,060,000 per year, for 1 years.
Chicago (N) : Free agent Dave L. Stapleton has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Chicago (N) : Free agent Bill Almon has been signed to a contract of $300,000 per year, for 1 years.
Chicago (N) : Free agent Danny Goodwin has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Minnesota: Released P Scott Ruskin.
Injuries
Friday 6/24/1989 :
NYA: Don Mattingly was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
CIN: Bob Knepper was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Saturday 6/25/1989 :
BOS: Dick Pole was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
BOS: Jose J. Bautista was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
SDG: Kelly Downs was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Elbow.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
Sunday 6/26/1989 :
SEA: Mark Riggins was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 6/27/1989 :
KCR: Greg Brock was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
PIT: Glenn Hubbard was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Ricardo Aponte was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 6/28/1989 :
BOS: Tim Teufel was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Cheekbone.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
SEA: Mickey Tettleton was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Knee.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
CIN: John Valentin was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 weeks.
ATL: Jon Matlack was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
HOU: Joe Lefebvre was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Thursday 6/30/1989 :
BAL: Wally Joyner was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
OAK: Dickie Noles was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
CIN: Floyd Youmans was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Broken Jaw.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
