Post by CSCommish on Jan 5, 2020 10:10:32 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is TUESDAY morning, a 7-day sim to get us to 9/8/1989; get your exports in by 6:00 AM Eastern. Rosters have expanded to 40!
We need an owner for the Reds. 50 points to whoever finds a reliable owner to take over.
Waiver Trade Deadline at the end of the Regular Season. You can traded waived/cleared players, those on minor league contracts (no salary) and picks/points.
MAX 37 GS.
Breaking News
Thursday 9/1/1989: Eichelberger and Maddux receive Pitcher of the Month award
Winner of this months American League Pitcher of the Month award is Baltimore's Juan Eichelberger. He went 7-0 in August and finished the month with an ERA of 1.23. He struck out 26 in 51.1 innings. Juan pitched a shutout as well. This season Eichelberger compiled an ERA of 2.60, going 15-7 in 28 starts. He fanned 122 while giving up 127 hits in 197 innings. Juan has pitched 2 shutouts and 3 complete games. He's 3rd in the American League in wins! Winner of this months National League Pitcher of the Month award is Atlanta's Greg Maddux. His record of 4-1 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 42.2 innings of work he allowed just 22 hits while striking out 35, compiling an ERA of just 0.84. Greg pitched a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .186 against Greg this season. While posting an ERA of 1.74 he went 18-6 in 29 starts, fanning 174 and walking 46 hitters. He has 5 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 4th in the National League in ERA and 4th in wins!
Thursday 9/1/1989: Batter of the Month award winners announced
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Oakland's Clint Hurdle this time, as the first baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Clint pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .419 with 6 and 27 RBI while slugging .686. Hurdle has walked 34 times this year and posts a .379 OBP. While batting .338, 169 for 500, he has driven in 75 runs. He's 2nd in the American League in batting! It's the 4th time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to Los Angeles (N)'s first baseman Willie Aikens. In 97 at bats he hit .309 with 8 HR and 26 RBI. Willie is hitting .271 this year, with 116 hits in 428 at bats. He has driven in 66 runs, slugging .498.
Tuesday 8/30/1989: Mitch Webster out for full season
DETROIT - Detroit's centerfielder Mitch Webster will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Detroit and New York (A). The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Webster collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Torn Thigh Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. This year Webster drove in 73 and scored 85 runs while batting .277 with 29 taters.
Monday 8/29/1989: Atlanta's Murphy wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Clint Hurdle, Oakland's starting first baseman. Clint was on fire, hitting .519 with 2 HR and 9 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .383, Clint hit .341 and slugged .518. He has collected 74 runs batted in this year. He's 2nd in the American League in batting! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Dale Murphy, Atlanta's starting centerfielder. He hit .370 with 8 RBI and slugged .741 in 27 at bats. His season numbers are: .252 AVG, 104 hits, 13 doubles, 6 triples and 15 homeruns, along with 50 RBI and 56 runs scored.
Saturday 8/27/1989: Scott Sanderson blanks Chicago (N) with a 1-hitter
CHICAGO (N) - New York (N)'s right-hander Scott Sanderson is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Chicago (N) found out the hard way, getting just one hit. Sanderson 5th shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 21st shutouts 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.' Sanderson (12-6) struck out 7 and walked 2, throwing 81 of 128 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for New York (N) was first baseman Ken Phelps, he collected 1 hit in 4 trips to the plate, stroking a double, with 3 RBI. The final score of the game was 7-0.
Wednesday 8/24/1989: Houston's Saberhagen out for 9 weeks
HOUSTON - When it rains, it pours. Houston's right-hander Bret Saberhagen will not pitch for at least 9 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Atlanta where he left the field in the 6th inning. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Strained Tricep Muscle. Opposing players hit .253 against Bret this season. While posting an ERA of 3.78 he went 8-12 in 20 starts, fanning 78 and walking 24 hitters. Bret has pitched one shutout and 2 complete games.
General News
Thursday 8/25/1989 :
TEX: Walt Terrell pitches a 3-hit shutout against Toronto!!
Saturday 8/27/1989 :
NYM: Scott Sanderson pitches a 1-hit shutout against Chicago (N)!!
Sunday 8/28/1989 :
BAL: Charles Hudson pitches a 3-hit shutout against Texas!!
Monday 8/29/1989 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Clint Hurdle (OAK)!
He batted .519 in 27 AB, with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Dale Murphy (ATL)!
He batted .370 in 27 AB, with 2 HR and 8 RBI.
Tuesday 8/30/1989 :
TEX: Bill Caudill sets a new season Texas-Record for Saves with 34!
George A. Bell hits a 501-foot homerun!!
Wednesday 9/1/1989 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Juan Eichelberger (BAL)!
He had a record of 7-0 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 1.23 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Clint Hurdle (OAK)!
He batted .419 in 105 AB, with 6 homers and 27 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Greg Maddux (ATL)!
He had a record of 4-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.84 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Willie Aikens (LAN)!
He batted .309 in 97 AB, with 8 homers and 26 RBI.
Transactions
Wednesday 8/24/1989 :
Cincinnati : John Franco has been signed to a contract extension, $3,440,000 per year, for 3 years.
Cincinnati : Greg A. Harris has been signed to a contract extension, $3,000,000 per year, for 3 years.
Minnesota: Released P Terry Taylor.
Minnesota: Released P Jim S. Lewis.
Minnesota: Released SS Mike Miley.
Minnesota: Released C Bob Kearney.
Injuries
Wednesday 8/24/1989 :
TEX: Steve Macko was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
HOU: Bret Saberhagen was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 9 weeks.
Thursday 8/25/1989 :
MIL: Joe Beckwith was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Fractured Elbow.
He is out for about 8-9 weeks.
Saturday 8/27/1989 :
PHI: Tony Phillips was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ATL: Ed Vande Berg was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is out for about one week.
Sunday 8/28/1989 :
STL: Wade Boggs was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Monday 8/29/1989 :
BOS: Rob Richie was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Tuesday 8/30/1989 :
DET: Mitch Webster was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Thigh Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
We need an owner for the Reds. 50 points to whoever finds a reliable owner to take over.
Waiver Trade Deadline at the end of the Regular Season. You can traded waived/cleared players, those on minor league contracts (no salary) and picks/points.
MAX 37 GS.
Breaking News
Thursday 9/1/1989: Eichelberger and Maddux receive Pitcher of the Month award
Winner of this months American League Pitcher of the Month award is Baltimore's Juan Eichelberger. He went 7-0 in August and finished the month with an ERA of 1.23. He struck out 26 in 51.1 innings. Juan pitched a shutout as well. This season Eichelberger compiled an ERA of 2.60, going 15-7 in 28 starts. He fanned 122 while giving up 127 hits in 197 innings. Juan has pitched 2 shutouts and 3 complete games. He's 3rd in the American League in wins! Winner of this months National League Pitcher of the Month award is Atlanta's Greg Maddux. His record of 4-1 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 42.2 innings of work he allowed just 22 hits while striking out 35, compiling an ERA of just 0.84. Greg pitched a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .186 against Greg this season. While posting an ERA of 1.74 he went 18-6 in 29 starts, fanning 174 and walking 46 hitters. He has 5 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 4th in the National League in ERA and 4th in wins!
Thursday 9/1/1989: Batter of the Month award winners announced
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Oakland's Clint Hurdle this time, as the first baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Clint pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .419 with 6 and 27 RBI while slugging .686. Hurdle has walked 34 times this year and posts a .379 OBP. While batting .338, 169 for 500, he has driven in 75 runs. He's 2nd in the American League in batting! It's the 4th time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to Los Angeles (N)'s first baseman Willie Aikens. In 97 at bats he hit .309 with 8 HR and 26 RBI. Willie is hitting .271 this year, with 116 hits in 428 at bats. He has driven in 66 runs, slugging .498.
Tuesday 8/30/1989: Mitch Webster out for full season
DETROIT - Detroit's centerfielder Mitch Webster will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Detroit and New York (A). The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Webster collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Torn Thigh Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. This year Webster drove in 73 and scored 85 runs while batting .277 with 29 taters.
Monday 8/29/1989: Atlanta's Murphy wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Clint Hurdle, Oakland's starting first baseman. Clint was on fire, hitting .519 with 2 HR and 9 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .383, Clint hit .341 and slugged .518. He has collected 74 runs batted in this year. He's 2nd in the American League in batting! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Dale Murphy, Atlanta's starting centerfielder. He hit .370 with 8 RBI and slugged .741 in 27 at bats. His season numbers are: .252 AVG, 104 hits, 13 doubles, 6 triples and 15 homeruns, along with 50 RBI and 56 runs scored.
Saturday 8/27/1989: Scott Sanderson blanks Chicago (N) with a 1-hitter
CHICAGO (N) - New York (N)'s right-hander Scott Sanderson is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Chicago (N) found out the hard way, getting just one hit. Sanderson 5th shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 21st shutouts 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.' Sanderson (12-6) struck out 7 and walked 2, throwing 81 of 128 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for New York (N) was first baseman Ken Phelps, he collected 1 hit in 4 trips to the plate, stroking a double, with 3 RBI. The final score of the game was 7-0.
Wednesday 8/24/1989: Houston's Saberhagen out for 9 weeks
HOUSTON - When it rains, it pours. Houston's right-hander Bret Saberhagen will not pitch for at least 9 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Atlanta where he left the field in the 6th inning. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Strained Tricep Muscle. Opposing players hit .253 against Bret this season. While posting an ERA of 3.78 he went 8-12 in 20 starts, fanning 78 and walking 24 hitters. Bret has pitched one shutout and 2 complete games.
General News
Thursday 8/25/1989 :
TEX: Walt Terrell pitches a 3-hit shutout against Toronto!!
Saturday 8/27/1989 :
NYM: Scott Sanderson pitches a 1-hit shutout against Chicago (N)!!
Sunday 8/28/1989 :
BAL: Charles Hudson pitches a 3-hit shutout against Texas!!
Monday 8/29/1989 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Clint Hurdle (OAK)!
He batted .519 in 27 AB, with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Dale Murphy (ATL)!
He batted .370 in 27 AB, with 2 HR and 8 RBI.
Tuesday 8/30/1989 :
TEX: Bill Caudill sets a new season Texas-Record for Saves with 34!
George A. Bell hits a 501-foot homerun!!
Wednesday 9/1/1989 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Juan Eichelberger (BAL)!
He had a record of 7-0 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 1.23 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Clint Hurdle (OAK)!
He batted .419 in 105 AB, with 6 homers and 27 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Greg Maddux (ATL)!
He had a record of 4-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.84 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Willie Aikens (LAN)!
He batted .309 in 97 AB, with 8 homers and 26 RBI.
Transactions
Wednesday 8/24/1989 :
Cincinnati : John Franco has been signed to a contract extension, $3,440,000 per year, for 3 years.
Cincinnati : Greg A. Harris has been signed to a contract extension, $3,000,000 per year, for 3 years.
Minnesota: Released P Terry Taylor.
Minnesota: Released P Jim S. Lewis.
Minnesota: Released SS Mike Miley.
Minnesota: Released C Bob Kearney.
Injuries
Wednesday 8/24/1989 :
TEX: Steve Macko was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
HOU: Bret Saberhagen was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 9 weeks.
Thursday 8/25/1989 :
MIL: Joe Beckwith was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Fractured Elbow.
He is out for about 8-9 weeks.
Saturday 8/27/1989 :
PHI: Tony Phillips was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ATL: Ed Vande Berg was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is out for about one week.
Sunday 8/28/1989 :
STL: Wade Boggs was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Monday 8/29/1989 :
BOS: Rob Richie was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Tuesday 8/30/1989 :
DET: Mitch Webster was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Thigh Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
