Post by CSCommish on Nov 22, 2020 10:56:09 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, MONDAY, morning, an 8-day sim to 9/1/1993; get your exports in by 6:00 AM Eastern.
Waiver Trade Deadline prior to start of playoffs.
MAX 36 GS.
Breaking News
Monday 8/22/1993: Boston's Grant out for 7 weeks
BOSTON - Boston's right-hander Mark Grant suffered a severe injury on Monday and will be out for at least 7 weeks. In the 7th of the game against Cleveland he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Grant was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Pulled Bicep Muscle. Mark has a record of 1-6 this season, with an ERA of 5.61. In 43.1 Innings he was able to strike out 41 batters.
Monday 8/22/1993: Eddie Murray has 3000th career hits
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's players had every reason to congratulate Eddie Murray, who reached a milestone today, collecting his 3000th career hit! Along with his 3000 hits, Eddie collected 420 homeruns and 1667 RBI in 17 seasons. 'I'm out of words. I'll probably realize it tomorrow, but for now I'm done.' His hit in the 8th inning was a single off Frank DiPino. It's no secret that he will one day be in the Hall of Fame!
Monday 8/22/1993: Player of the Week honors go to Candiotti and Diaz
Tom Candiotti of Oakland wins his 1st Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Candiotti was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 7 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! In 16 starts this year Tom struck out 54 batters in 100.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.95, his record 7-4. Tom has pitched 2 shutouts and 4 complete games. The National League's best player of the week was Los Angeles (N)'s Mike Diaz, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. In 24 at bats he hit .417 with 4 HR and 11 RBI. His season numbers are: .330 AVG, 113 hits, 13 doubles, one triple and 20 longballs, along with 73 RBI and 67 runs scored. He's 2nd in the National League in batting!
Sunday 8/21/1993: Erik Pappas socks six hits for Philadelphia
PITTSBURGH - Philadelphia's catcher Erik Pappas accomplished a difficult feat in a 30-6 win over Pittsburgh, drilling six hits to improve his career batting average to .245! His 3rd hit, a solo homerun off Frank Eufemia in the 5th inning, cleared the fence in left-center. In the 7th inning he belted a RBI double off Dan Schatzeder. He had singles in the 1st inning (one RBI) , in the 3rd , in the 5th inning (one RBI) and in the 6th . Erik did drive in 5 while scoring 3 runs on his own. This season has been a good one for him so far, as he has 62 hits in 201 at bats, resulting in a .308 batting average. The final score of the game was 30-6.
Sunday 8/21/1993: Detroit's Robinson severely injured
DETROIT - Detroit is without its ace Ron Robinson for at least 5-6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Matt Merullo in a game against Baltimore. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Herniated Disc Back. Surgery will be performed next week. In 27 starts this year Ron struck out 120 batters in 196.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.30, his record 14-8. He has 5 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 7th in the American League in wins!
Saturday 8/20/1993: Milwaukee's Witt out for 6-7 weeks
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's pitcher Mike Witt was part of a scary incident that saw the right-hander being hit by a line drive in the 8th inning of the game between Milwaukee and Chicago (A). Team trainers immediately rushed onto the field after the frightening scene. Witt will miss about 6-7 weeks. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Fractured Cheekbone. Surgery will be performed next week. This season Witt compiled an ERA of 5.14, going 10-12 in 24 starts. He fanned 144 while giving up 175 hits in 150.2 innings. He has 4 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Friday 8/19/1993: Jeff Peterek quiets Seattle bats with shutout
CALIFORNIA - California's right-hander Jeff Peterek is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Seattle on just 2 hits. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 13th time he has done it in his career. Peterek (17-7) struck out 7 and issued 4 BB, throwing 62 of 117 pitches for strikes. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' Vinny Castilla provided California with the offense Peterek needed as he went 3 for 4, hitting a double. California improved its record to 76-46, scoring 1 run on 7 hits.
Thursday 8/18/1993: Mark Gubicza out for 7 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N) is without its ace Mark Gubicza for at least 7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Luis Aquino in a game against San Diego. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Gubicza was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Ruptured Elbow Ligament. In 26 starts this year Mark struck out 126 batters in 180.2 innings of work. His ERA is 3.19, his record 11-10.
Wednesday 8/17/1993: Ozzie Virgil Jr. out for full season
MONTREAL - Montreal's catcher Ozzie Virgil Jr. will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Montreal and Florida. The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Virgil Jr. collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Torn Abdominal Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. He has hit 12 homeruns while batting .323 this season. His 124 hits and 46 walks add up to a .400 on-base percentage. He's 5th in the National League in batting!
Wednesday 8/17/1993: Mark Portugal fires 1-hitter against Cincinnati
CINCINNATI - Great days are rare. But not for Houston's right-hander Mark Portugal. Cincinnati 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 2nd time he has done it in his career. Portugal (6-10) fanned 6 and walked 2, throwing 115 pitches. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' The hitting star for Houston was third baseman Dave Magadan, he stroked 1 hit in 5 AB, hitting a homerun, with 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 4-0.
Wednesday 8/17/1993: Minnesota's McMichael severely injured
MINNESOTA - When it rains, it pours. Minnesota's right-hander Greg McMichael will not pitch for at least 6-7 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Milwaukee where he left the field in the 8th inning. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle. Greg has a record of 5-5 this season, with an ERA of 4.93. In 69.1 Innings he was able to strike out 49 batters.
General News
Wednesday 8/17/1993 :
HOU: Mark Portugal pitches a 1-hit shutout against Cincinnati!!
Thursday 8/18/1993 :
STL: Darryl Kile pitches a 3-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Friday 8/19/1993 :
CAL: Jeff Peterek pitches a 2-hit shutout against Seattle!!
Saturday 8/20/1993 :
OAK: Tom Candiotti pitches a 3-hit shutout against New York (A)!!
Sunday 8/21/1993 :
PHI: Erik Pappas has 6 hits against Pittsburgh.
Monday 8/22/1993 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Tom Candiotti (OAK)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 7.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Mike Diaz (LAN)!
He batted .417 in 24 AB, with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
Transactions
Tuesday 8/16/1993 :
Chicago (A) : Rickey Henderson has been signed to a contract extension, $20,000,000 per year, for 1 years.
New York (A) : Geronimo Berroa has been signed to a contract extension, $950,000 per year, for 3 years.
New York (A) : Mike D. Young has been signed to a contract extension, $1,250,000 per year, for 3 years.
New York (A) : Orlando Mercado has been signed to a contract extension, $950,000 per year, for 2 years.
Injuries
Wednesday 8/17/1993 :
MIN: Greg McMichael was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
MON: Ozzie Virgil Jr. was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Abdominal Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Thursday 8/18/1993 :
BAL: Fernando Vina was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
COL: Bret Barberie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CHN: Mark Gubicza was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
Friday 8/19/1993 :
PIT: Chip Hale was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is out for about 2-3 weeks.
CIN: Darrel Akerfelds was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Saturday 8/20/1993 :
MIL: Mike Witt was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Fractured Cheekbone.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
KCR: Shawn Abner was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
Sunday 8/21/1993 :
DET: Ron Robinson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
COL: Mike York was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 8/22/1993 :
BOS: Mark Grant was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
Waiver Trade Deadline prior to start of playoffs.
MAX 36 GS.
Breaking News
Monday 8/22/1993: Boston's Grant out for 7 weeks
BOSTON - Boston's right-hander Mark Grant suffered a severe injury on Monday and will be out for at least 7 weeks. In the 7th of the game against Cleveland he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Grant was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Pulled Bicep Muscle. Mark has a record of 1-6 this season, with an ERA of 5.61. In 43.1 Innings he was able to strike out 41 batters.
Monday 8/22/1993: Eddie Murray has 3000th career hits
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's players had every reason to congratulate Eddie Murray, who reached a milestone today, collecting his 3000th career hit! Along with his 3000 hits, Eddie collected 420 homeruns and 1667 RBI in 17 seasons. 'I'm out of words. I'll probably realize it tomorrow, but for now I'm done.' His hit in the 8th inning was a single off Frank DiPino. It's no secret that he will one day be in the Hall of Fame!
Monday 8/22/1993: Player of the Week honors go to Candiotti and Diaz
Tom Candiotti of Oakland wins his 1st Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Candiotti was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 7 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! In 16 starts this year Tom struck out 54 batters in 100.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.95, his record 7-4. Tom has pitched 2 shutouts and 4 complete games. The National League's best player of the week was Los Angeles (N)'s Mike Diaz, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. In 24 at bats he hit .417 with 4 HR and 11 RBI. His season numbers are: .330 AVG, 113 hits, 13 doubles, one triple and 20 longballs, along with 73 RBI and 67 runs scored. He's 2nd in the National League in batting!
Sunday 8/21/1993: Erik Pappas socks six hits for Philadelphia
PITTSBURGH - Philadelphia's catcher Erik Pappas accomplished a difficult feat in a 30-6 win over Pittsburgh, drilling six hits to improve his career batting average to .245! His 3rd hit, a solo homerun off Frank Eufemia in the 5th inning, cleared the fence in left-center. In the 7th inning he belted a RBI double off Dan Schatzeder. He had singles in the 1st inning (one RBI) , in the 3rd , in the 5th inning (one RBI) and in the 6th . Erik did drive in 5 while scoring 3 runs on his own. This season has been a good one for him so far, as he has 62 hits in 201 at bats, resulting in a .308 batting average. The final score of the game was 30-6.
Sunday 8/21/1993: Detroit's Robinson severely injured
DETROIT - Detroit is without its ace Ron Robinson for at least 5-6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Matt Merullo in a game against Baltimore. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Herniated Disc Back. Surgery will be performed next week. In 27 starts this year Ron struck out 120 batters in 196.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.30, his record 14-8. He has 5 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 7th in the American League in wins!
Saturday 8/20/1993: Milwaukee's Witt out for 6-7 weeks
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's pitcher Mike Witt was part of a scary incident that saw the right-hander being hit by a line drive in the 8th inning of the game between Milwaukee and Chicago (A). Team trainers immediately rushed onto the field after the frightening scene. Witt will miss about 6-7 weeks. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Fractured Cheekbone. Surgery will be performed next week. This season Witt compiled an ERA of 5.14, going 10-12 in 24 starts. He fanned 144 while giving up 175 hits in 150.2 innings. He has 4 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Friday 8/19/1993: Jeff Peterek quiets Seattle bats with shutout
CALIFORNIA - California's right-hander Jeff Peterek is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Seattle on just 2 hits. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 13th time he has done it in his career. Peterek (17-7) struck out 7 and issued 4 BB, throwing 62 of 117 pitches for strikes. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' Vinny Castilla provided California with the offense Peterek needed as he went 3 for 4, hitting a double. California improved its record to 76-46, scoring 1 run on 7 hits.
Thursday 8/18/1993: Mark Gubicza out for 7 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N) is without its ace Mark Gubicza for at least 7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Luis Aquino in a game against San Diego. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Gubicza was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Ruptured Elbow Ligament. In 26 starts this year Mark struck out 126 batters in 180.2 innings of work. His ERA is 3.19, his record 11-10.
Wednesday 8/17/1993: Ozzie Virgil Jr. out for full season
MONTREAL - Montreal's catcher Ozzie Virgil Jr. will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Montreal and Florida. The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Virgil Jr. collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Torn Abdominal Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. He has hit 12 homeruns while batting .323 this season. His 124 hits and 46 walks add up to a .400 on-base percentage. He's 5th in the National League in batting!
Wednesday 8/17/1993: Mark Portugal fires 1-hitter against Cincinnati
CINCINNATI - Great days are rare. But not for Houston's right-hander Mark Portugal. Cincinnati 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 2nd time he has done it in his career. Portugal (6-10) fanned 6 and walked 2, throwing 115 pitches. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' The hitting star for Houston was third baseman Dave Magadan, he stroked 1 hit in 5 AB, hitting a homerun, with 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 4-0.
Wednesday 8/17/1993: Minnesota's McMichael severely injured
MINNESOTA - When it rains, it pours. Minnesota's right-hander Greg McMichael will not pitch for at least 6-7 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Milwaukee where he left the field in the 8th inning. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle. Greg has a record of 5-5 this season, with an ERA of 4.93. In 69.1 Innings he was able to strike out 49 batters.
General News
Wednesday 8/17/1993 :
HOU: Mark Portugal pitches a 1-hit shutout against Cincinnati!!
Thursday 8/18/1993 :
STL: Darryl Kile pitches a 3-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Friday 8/19/1993 :
CAL: Jeff Peterek pitches a 2-hit shutout against Seattle!!
Saturday 8/20/1993 :
OAK: Tom Candiotti pitches a 3-hit shutout against New York (A)!!
Sunday 8/21/1993 :
PHI: Erik Pappas has 6 hits against Pittsburgh.
Monday 8/22/1993 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Tom Candiotti (OAK)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 7.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Mike Diaz (LAN)!
He batted .417 in 24 AB, with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
Transactions
Tuesday 8/16/1993 :
Chicago (A) : Rickey Henderson has been signed to a contract extension, $20,000,000 per year, for 1 years.
New York (A) : Geronimo Berroa has been signed to a contract extension, $950,000 per year, for 3 years.
New York (A) : Mike D. Young has been signed to a contract extension, $1,250,000 per year, for 3 years.
New York (A) : Orlando Mercado has been signed to a contract extension, $950,000 per year, for 2 years.
Injuries
Wednesday 8/17/1993 :
MIN: Greg McMichael was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
MON: Ozzie Virgil Jr. was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Abdominal Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Thursday 8/18/1993 :
BAL: Fernando Vina was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
COL: Bret Barberie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CHN: Mark Gubicza was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
Friday 8/19/1993 :
PIT: Chip Hale was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is out for about 2-3 weeks.
CIN: Darrel Akerfelds was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Saturday 8/20/1993 :
MIL: Mike Witt was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Fractured Cheekbone.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
KCR: Shawn Abner was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
Sunday 8/21/1993 :
DET: Ron Robinson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
COL: Mike York was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 8/22/1993 :
BOS: Mark Grant was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
