Post by CSCommish on May 27, 2020 23:08:20 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is SATURDAY morning, an 8-day sim to get us to 8/16/1991; get your exports in by 6:00 AM Eastern.
Waiver trade deadline at the end of the regular season.
MAX 37 GS (next season, it'll be 36).
Breaking News
Monday 8/8/1991: Atlanta's Maddux wins Player of the Week award
David Justice from California wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. David went 9 for 19 (.474), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 7 RBI. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 7 games. It's the 3rd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Atlanta's pitcher Greg Maddux. Greg went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.53, while fanning 15 in 17 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Maddux compiled an ERA of 1.29, going 17-2 in 24 starts. He fanned 126 while giving up 106 hits in 181.2 innings. Greg has pitched 4 shutouts and 6 complete games. He's 2nd in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
Thursday 8/4/1991: Mike Moore fires 2-hitter against Boston
OAKLAND - Oakland's right-hander Mike Moore is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Boston on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 7th time he has done it in his career. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' Moore (7-10) struck out 3 and issued 3 BB, throwing 63 of 112 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Oakland was second baseman Tim Hulett, he got 1 hit in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, with 3 RBI. Oakland improved its record to 54-54, scoring 8 runs on 11 hits.
Tuesday 8/2/1991: Ernie Camacho (CHA) will miss 4 weeks
CHICAGO (A) - When it rains, it pours. Chicago (A)'s right-hander Ernie Camacho will not pitch for at least 4 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Baltimore where he left the field in the 10th inning. Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Ernie has a record of 5-1 this season, with an ERA of 2.97. In 39.1 Innings he was able to strike out 31 batters.
Monday 8/1/1991: Jack Morris blanks Chicago (N) with a 2-hitter
CHICAGO (N) - Jack Morris had some fun again. Chicago (N) hitters did not. Philadelphia's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 18 career shutouts in 441 games started. Luis A. Rivera spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with no outs in the 5th inning. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Morris (11-5) struck out 7 and walked 1, throwing 60 of 93 pitches for strikes. Mike R. Fitzgerald helped Morris at the plate, he collected 2 hits in 3 trips to the plate, blasting a homerun, scoring twice and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 5-0.
Monday 8/1/1991: Huge blow for Oakland's Hurdle, career over
OAKLAND - Oakland's season has taken a hit after one of their best players, first baseman Clint Hurdle, injured himself while rounding a base. He is likely to miss entire career. After being taken to a local hospital, Hurdle was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Hamstring Muscle. Hurdle has walked 42 times this year and posts a .402 OBP. While batting .331, 119 for 360, he has driven in 48 runs. He's 2nd in the American League in batting!
Monday 8/1/1991: California's Kiyohara wins Player of the Week award
Kazuhiro Kiyohara wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Kazuhiro pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .550 with 2 HR and 9 RBI while slugging .900. Kazuhiro has gone 92 for 328 (.280) this season, hitting 8 taters and driving in 46 runs. He has scored 37 runs on his own. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Los Angeles (N)'s first baseman Fred McGriff. He had an on base percentage of .481 and hit .481, while driving in 5 runs.
Monday 8/1/1991: Atlanta's Maddux named Pitcher of the Month
It's the 1st time that the American League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Boston's pitcher Jamie Moyer. He had an ERA of just 0.81 in 44.2 innings of work in which he struck out 24 hitters. His record in July is 5-0. Jamie has a record of 17-6 this season, with an ERA of 2.70. In 183.1 Innings he was able to strike out 99 batters. He's 2nd in the American League in wins! Atlanta's pitcher Greg Maddux is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in July. He had an ERA of just 0.47 in 38 innings of work in which he struck out 23 hitters. His record in July is 4-0. Greg also fired a shutout. Greg has a record of 15-2 this season, with an ERA of 1.37. In 164.2 Innings he was able to strike out 111 batters. He has 5 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 2nd in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
Monday 8/1/1991: Gant (TOR) and McGriff (LAN) win monthly award
It's the 1st time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Toronto's second baseman Ron Gant. Gant helped his team with an average of .313 and 39 RBI in 96 at bats. Gant has hit 25 taters this year while batting .279. He adds 20 doubles, along with 62 runs scored. He's 3rd in the American League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns! The National League's best player of the month was Los Angeles (N)'s Fred McGriff, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .382 and hit .354, while driving in 20 runs. Fred has gone 90 for 299 (.301) this season, hitting 15 taters and driving in 68 runs. He has scored 55 runs on his own. He's 9th in the National League in batting and 4th in RBI!
General News
Sunday 8/1/1991 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Jamie Moyer (BOS)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.81.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Ron Gant (TOR)!
He batted .313 in 96 AB, with 11 homers and 39 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Greg Maddux (ATL)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.47 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Fred McGriff (LAN)!
He batted .354 in 96 AB, with 6 homers and 20 RBI.
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Kazuhiro Kiyohara (CAL)!
He batted .550 in 20 AB, with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Fred McGriff (LAN)!
He batted .481 in 27 AB, with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
PHI: Jack Morris pitches a 2-hit shutout against Chicago (N)!!
Thursday 8/4/1991 :
OAK: Mike Moore pitches a 2-hit shutout against Boston!!
Friday 8/5/1991 :
CHA: Bill C. Swift pitches a 3-hit shutout against Minnesota!!
PHI: Paul McClellan pitches a 3-hit shutout against San Diego!!
Monday 8/8/1991 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF David Justice (CAL)!
He batted .474 in 19 AB, with 3 HR and 7 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Greg Maddux (ATL)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 17 innings with an ERA of 0.53, fanning 15.
Transactions
Sunday 7/31/1991 :
Minnesota: Released 3B Marty Brown.
Minnesota: Released P Doug Creek.
Minnesota: Released P Ken Grundt.
Minnesota: Released 2B Torey Lovullo.
Minnesota: Released RF Chip Hale.
Philadelphia : Alan Trammell has been signed to a contract extension, $9,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Milwaukee : Mike Walters has been signed to a contract extension, $3,550,000 per year, for 2 years.
Milwaukee : Luis Polonia has been signed to a contract extension, $2,250,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Casey Candaele has been signed to a contract extension, $450,000 per year, for 1 years.
Texas : Joe Redfield has been signed to a contract extension, $1,530,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Paul Householder has been signed to a contract extension, $390,000 per year, for 1 years.
Cincinnati : John Smiley has been signed to a contract extension, $1,170,000 per year, for 3 years.
New York (N) : Free agent Jerry Willard has been signed to a contract of $300,000 per year, for 1 years.
Trade between Toronto and Montreal :
Montreal gets :
P Phil Stidham
Toronto gets :
1B Gary Redus
Trade between Boston and Los Angeles (N) :
Los Angeles (N) gets :
P Kevin D. Brown
P Joel Adamson
RF Al Chambers
Boston gets :
P Jamie Moyer
SS Donnie Hill
Trade between Seattle and New York (N) :
New York (N) gets :
C Clemente Alvarez
P Ed Vande Berg
Seattle gets :
C Ozzie Virgil Jr.
Trade between Texas and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
SS Eric Davis
P Kevin Saucier
P Gabe White
Texas gets :
2B Steve Sax
P John Franco
Trade between Baltimore and Seattle :
Seattle gets :
P Juan F. Castillo
Baltimore gets :
2B Fred Manrique
Injuries
Sunday 7/31/1991 :
BAL: Jose Rijo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TEX: Jesse Barfield was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
TOR: Brian Fisher was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Bicep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2-3 weeks.
Monday 8/1/1991 :
OAK: Clint Hurdle was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Hamstring Muscle.
This is a career ending injury for him!
CIN: Floyd Youmans was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Tuesday 8/2/1991 :
CHA: Ernie Camacho was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
CAL: Mike Jeffcoat was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
CIN: Kevin McReynolds was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
LAN: Glenallen Hill was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Thursday 8/4/1991 :
OAK: Kal Daniels was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
KCR: Bill Wegman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
PIT: Mike Paxton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Friday 8/5/1991 :
PHI: Hiromi Matsunaga was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 8/7/1991 :
CAL: David Justice was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Stiff Knee.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
PIT: Darryl Strawberry was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Waiver trade deadline at the end of the regular season.
MAX 37 GS (next season, it'll be 36).
Breaking News
Monday 8/8/1991: Atlanta's Maddux wins Player of the Week award
David Justice from California wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. David went 9 for 19 (.474), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 7 RBI. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 7 games. It's the 3rd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Atlanta's pitcher Greg Maddux. Greg went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.53, while fanning 15 in 17 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Maddux compiled an ERA of 1.29, going 17-2 in 24 starts. He fanned 126 while giving up 106 hits in 181.2 innings. Greg has pitched 4 shutouts and 6 complete games. He's 2nd in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
Thursday 8/4/1991: Mike Moore fires 2-hitter against Boston
OAKLAND - Oakland's right-hander Mike Moore is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Boston on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 7th time he has done it in his career. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' Moore (7-10) struck out 3 and issued 3 BB, throwing 63 of 112 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Oakland was second baseman Tim Hulett, he got 1 hit in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, with 3 RBI. Oakland improved its record to 54-54, scoring 8 runs on 11 hits.
Tuesday 8/2/1991: Ernie Camacho (CHA) will miss 4 weeks
CHICAGO (A) - When it rains, it pours. Chicago (A)'s right-hander Ernie Camacho will not pitch for at least 4 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Baltimore where he left the field in the 10th inning. Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Ernie has a record of 5-1 this season, with an ERA of 2.97. In 39.1 Innings he was able to strike out 31 batters.
Monday 8/1/1991: Jack Morris blanks Chicago (N) with a 2-hitter
CHICAGO (N) - Jack Morris had some fun again. Chicago (N) hitters did not. Philadelphia's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 18 career shutouts in 441 games started. Luis A. Rivera spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with no outs in the 5th inning. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Morris (11-5) struck out 7 and walked 1, throwing 60 of 93 pitches for strikes. Mike R. Fitzgerald helped Morris at the plate, he collected 2 hits in 3 trips to the plate, blasting a homerun, scoring twice and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 5-0.
Monday 8/1/1991: Huge blow for Oakland's Hurdle, career over
OAKLAND - Oakland's season has taken a hit after one of their best players, first baseman Clint Hurdle, injured himself while rounding a base. He is likely to miss entire career. After being taken to a local hospital, Hurdle was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Hamstring Muscle. Hurdle has walked 42 times this year and posts a .402 OBP. While batting .331, 119 for 360, he has driven in 48 runs. He's 2nd in the American League in batting!
Monday 8/1/1991: California's Kiyohara wins Player of the Week award
Kazuhiro Kiyohara wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Kazuhiro pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .550 with 2 HR and 9 RBI while slugging .900. Kazuhiro has gone 92 for 328 (.280) this season, hitting 8 taters and driving in 46 runs. He has scored 37 runs on his own. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Los Angeles (N)'s first baseman Fred McGriff. He had an on base percentage of .481 and hit .481, while driving in 5 runs.
Monday 8/1/1991: Atlanta's Maddux named Pitcher of the Month
It's the 1st time that the American League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Boston's pitcher Jamie Moyer. He had an ERA of just 0.81 in 44.2 innings of work in which he struck out 24 hitters. His record in July is 5-0. Jamie has a record of 17-6 this season, with an ERA of 2.70. In 183.1 Innings he was able to strike out 99 batters. He's 2nd in the American League in wins! Atlanta's pitcher Greg Maddux is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in July. He had an ERA of just 0.47 in 38 innings of work in which he struck out 23 hitters. His record in July is 4-0. Greg also fired a shutout. Greg has a record of 15-2 this season, with an ERA of 1.37. In 164.2 Innings he was able to strike out 111 batters. He has 5 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 2nd in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
Monday 8/1/1991: Gant (TOR) and McGriff (LAN) win monthly award
It's the 1st time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Toronto's second baseman Ron Gant. Gant helped his team with an average of .313 and 39 RBI in 96 at bats. Gant has hit 25 taters this year while batting .279. He adds 20 doubles, along with 62 runs scored. He's 3rd in the American League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns! The National League's best player of the month was Los Angeles (N)'s Fred McGriff, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .382 and hit .354, while driving in 20 runs. Fred has gone 90 for 299 (.301) this season, hitting 15 taters and driving in 68 runs. He has scored 55 runs on his own. He's 9th in the National League in batting and 4th in RBI!
General News
Sunday 8/1/1991 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Jamie Moyer (BOS)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.81.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Ron Gant (TOR)!
He batted .313 in 96 AB, with 11 homers and 39 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Greg Maddux (ATL)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.47 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Fred McGriff (LAN)!
He batted .354 in 96 AB, with 6 homers and 20 RBI.
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Kazuhiro Kiyohara (CAL)!
He batted .550 in 20 AB, with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Fred McGriff (LAN)!
He batted .481 in 27 AB, with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
PHI: Jack Morris pitches a 2-hit shutout against Chicago (N)!!
Thursday 8/4/1991 :
OAK: Mike Moore pitches a 2-hit shutout against Boston!!
Friday 8/5/1991 :
CHA: Bill C. Swift pitches a 3-hit shutout against Minnesota!!
PHI: Paul McClellan pitches a 3-hit shutout against San Diego!!
Monday 8/8/1991 :
American League-Player of the Week:
RF David Justice (CAL)!
He batted .474 in 19 AB, with 3 HR and 7 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Greg Maddux (ATL)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 17 innings with an ERA of 0.53, fanning 15.
Transactions
Sunday 7/31/1991 :
Minnesota: Released 3B Marty Brown.
Minnesota: Released P Doug Creek.
Minnesota: Released P Ken Grundt.
Minnesota: Released 2B Torey Lovullo.
Minnesota: Released RF Chip Hale.
Philadelphia : Alan Trammell has been signed to a contract extension, $9,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Milwaukee : Mike Walters has been signed to a contract extension, $3,550,000 per year, for 2 years.
Milwaukee : Luis Polonia has been signed to a contract extension, $2,250,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Casey Candaele has been signed to a contract extension, $450,000 per year, for 1 years.
Texas : Joe Redfield has been signed to a contract extension, $1,530,000 per year, for 3 years.
Texas : Paul Householder has been signed to a contract extension, $390,000 per year, for 1 years.
Cincinnati : John Smiley has been signed to a contract extension, $1,170,000 per year, for 3 years.
New York (N) : Free agent Jerry Willard has been signed to a contract of $300,000 per year, for 1 years.
Trade between Toronto and Montreal :
Montreal gets :
P Phil Stidham
Toronto gets :
1B Gary Redus
Trade between Boston and Los Angeles (N) :
Los Angeles (N) gets :
P Kevin D. Brown
P Joel Adamson
RF Al Chambers
Boston gets :
P Jamie Moyer
SS Donnie Hill
Trade between Seattle and New York (N) :
New York (N) gets :
C Clemente Alvarez
P Ed Vande Berg
Seattle gets :
C Ozzie Virgil Jr.
Trade between Texas and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
SS Eric Davis
P Kevin Saucier
P Gabe White
Texas gets :
2B Steve Sax
P John Franco
Trade between Baltimore and Seattle :
Seattle gets :
P Juan F. Castillo
Baltimore gets :
2B Fred Manrique
Injuries
Sunday 7/31/1991 :
BAL: Jose Rijo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TEX: Jesse Barfield was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
TOR: Brian Fisher was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Bicep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2-3 weeks.
Monday 8/1/1991 :
OAK: Clint Hurdle was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Hamstring Muscle.
This is a career ending injury for him!
CIN: Floyd Youmans was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Tuesday 8/2/1991 :
CHA: Ernie Camacho was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
CAL: Mike Jeffcoat was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
CIN: Kevin McReynolds was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
LAN: Glenallen Hill was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Thursday 8/4/1991 :
OAK: Kal Daniels was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
KCR: Bill Wegman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
PIT: Mike Paxton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Friday 8/5/1991 :
PHI: Hiromi Matsunaga was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 8/7/1991 :
CAL: David Justice was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Stiff Knee.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
PIT: Darryl Strawberry was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
