Post by CSCommish on Mar 11, 2022 22:38:02 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow, SATURDAY, evening, a 7-day sim to get us to 6/24/1998; get your exports in by 7:30 PM Eastern.
Extensions and Trade Frenzy are open.
Top Prospect Callups deadline at trade deadline.
MAX 35 GS.
Breaking News
Tuesday 6/14/1998: Chicago (A)'s Frank E. Thomas has great day with five hits
BOSTON - Frank E. Thomas is among the best pure hitters in the game, but his 5 hit performance seemed to surprise even himself. Number 1 in the 2nd inning accounted for a RBI double. His 2nd hit, off Jose J. Bautista in the 6th inning, was a solo homerun and cleared the fence in right-center. Number 5 in the 9th inning, a shot estimated at 324 feet, cleared the wall in right field. He collected singles in the 6th (one RBI) and in the 7th . Frank E. did drive in 4 while scoring 3 runs on his own. This season has been a good one for him so far, as he has 84 hits in 243 at bats, resulting in a .346 batting average. Chicago (A) scored 22 runs on 28 hits.
Tuesday 6/14/1998: Henry A. Rodriguez blisters three bombs
BOSTON - Chicago (A)'s leftfielder Henry A. Rodriguez showed the world why he is one of the most amazing sluggers in a 22-3 win over Boston. He almost knockes the cover off the ball, resulting in three homeruns. His 1st shot, a three-run homerun off Adam C. Peterson in the 1st inning, cleared the fence in right field. A 363 foot drive to left field marked his 2nd bomb, a solo homerun off Jose J. Bautista in the 4th inning. Number 3 in the 6th inning, a shot estimated at 392 feet, cleared the wall in right-center. Henry A. got 4 hits in 6 AB, doubling once, scoring FOUR runs and driving in 7 runs. In 3176 career at bats, he has hit 149 homeruns and collected 531 RBI. Chicago (A) improved its record to 42-26, scoring 22 runs on 28 hits.
Monday 6/13/1998: Gary Sheffield out for 8 weeks
TORONTO - Toronto's third baseman Gary Sheffield will miss at least 8 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. Torn Calf Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. While compiling an on base percentage of .381, Gary hit .237 and slugged .526. He has collected 44 runs batted in this year.
Monday 6/13/1998: Atlanta's Stanley wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was California's Kenny Rogers, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Rogers was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 13 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! The National League's best player of the week was Atlanta's Mike Stanley, who wins the award for the 3rd time in his career. Mike pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .591 with 2 HR and 7 RBI while slugging 1.045. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 7 games.
General News
Monday 6/13/1998 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Kenny Rogers (CAL)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 13.
National League-Player of the Week:
C Mike Stanley (ATL)!
He batted .591 in 22 AB, with 2 HR and 7 RBI.
Tuesday 6/14/1998 :
CHA: Henry A. Rodriguez crushes 3 homers against Boston.
Transactions
Thursday 6/9/1998 :
Boston : Pedro Martinez has been signed to a contract extension, $12,000,000 per year, for 5 years.
Toronto : Roger Clemens has been signed to a contract extension, $10,500,000 per year, for 3 years.
Chicago (A) : Barry Larkin has been signed to a contract extension, $3,500,000 per year, for 4 years.
California : Jay Bell has been signed to a contract extension, $330,000 per year, for 2 years.
California : Al L. Martin has been signed to a contract extension, $1,600,000 per year, for 3 years.
Trade between Florida and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Ken Robinson
Florida gets :
P Mike Timlin
Trade between Toronto and Florida :
Florida gets :
P Bob Wickman
Toronto gets :
P John Franco
Trade between Chicago (A) and Florida :
Florida gets :
SS Barry Larkin
Chicago (A) gets :
LF Matt Lawton
SS Jeff Branson
Trade between Florida and Los Angeles (N) :
Los Angeles (N) gets :
P Sam Militello
Florida gets :
P Calvin Maduro
Trade between Tampa Bay and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
2B Mark Bellhorn
Tampa Bay gets :
CF Lance Johnson
Trade between Tampa Bay and Minnesota :
Minnesota gets :
P Shingo Takatsu
Tampa Bay gets :
C Mark Parent
Trade between Kansas City and California :
California gets :
P Ryan Dempster
2B Esteban German
2B Webster Garrison
Kansas City gets :
3B Vinny Castilla
Trade between Kansas City and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
CF Jason Michaels
Kansas City gets :
C Mike Lavalliere
Trade between New York (A) and Kansas City :
Kansas City gets :
P Kevin Hagen
New York (A) gets :
P Ken Cloude
Trade between Tampa Bay and Milwaukee :
Milwaukee gets :
P Tony Saunders
P Miguel Batista
1B Shawn Wooten
LF Ruben Rivera
Tampa Bay gets :
1B Carlos Delgado
Minnesota : Jeff Reed has been signed to a contract extension, $800,000 per year, for 2 years.
Cleveland : Rey Sanchez has been signed to a contract extension, $11,160,000 per year, for 6 years.
Minnesota: Released P Richie Barker.
Minnesota: Released P Jaime Bluma.
Minnesota: Released P Jay Tessmer.
Minnesota: Released P Dan Murray.
Minnesota: Released 1B Earl Snyder.
Minnesota: Released P Ezequiel Astacio.
Injuries
Thursday 6/9/1998 :
FLA: Ellis Burks was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MON: Mark T. McLemore was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Friday 6/10/1998 :
BAL: Jeromy Burnitz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about one week.
Saturday 6/11/1998 :
CAL: Tim Salmon was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
OAK: Kevin Koslofski was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
HOU: Jeff Carter was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 6/13/1998 :
TOR: Gary Sheffield was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Calf Muscle.
He is out for about 8 weeks.
CLE: Frank Catalanotto was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIL: Royce Clayton was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Tuesday 6/14/1998 :
BOS: Jose J. Bautista was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Wednesday 6/15/1998 :
CAL: Jay Bell was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Extensions and Trade Frenzy are open.
Top Prospect Callups deadline at trade deadline.
MAX 35 GS.
Breaking News
Tuesday 6/14/1998: Chicago (A)'s Frank E. Thomas has great day with five hits
BOSTON - Frank E. Thomas is among the best pure hitters in the game, but his 5 hit performance seemed to surprise even himself. Number 1 in the 2nd inning accounted for a RBI double. His 2nd hit, off Jose J. Bautista in the 6th inning, was a solo homerun and cleared the fence in right-center. Number 5 in the 9th inning, a shot estimated at 324 feet, cleared the wall in right field. He collected singles in the 6th (one RBI) and in the 7th . Frank E. did drive in 4 while scoring 3 runs on his own. This season has been a good one for him so far, as he has 84 hits in 243 at bats, resulting in a .346 batting average. Chicago (A) scored 22 runs on 28 hits.
Tuesday 6/14/1998: Henry A. Rodriguez blisters three bombs
BOSTON - Chicago (A)'s leftfielder Henry A. Rodriguez showed the world why he is one of the most amazing sluggers in a 22-3 win over Boston. He almost knockes the cover off the ball, resulting in three homeruns. His 1st shot, a three-run homerun off Adam C. Peterson in the 1st inning, cleared the fence in right field. A 363 foot drive to left field marked his 2nd bomb, a solo homerun off Jose J. Bautista in the 4th inning. Number 3 in the 6th inning, a shot estimated at 392 feet, cleared the wall in right-center. Henry A. got 4 hits in 6 AB, doubling once, scoring FOUR runs and driving in 7 runs. In 3176 career at bats, he has hit 149 homeruns and collected 531 RBI. Chicago (A) improved its record to 42-26, scoring 22 runs on 28 hits.
Monday 6/13/1998: Gary Sheffield out for 8 weeks
TORONTO - Toronto's third baseman Gary Sheffield will miss at least 8 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. Torn Calf Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. While compiling an on base percentage of .381, Gary hit .237 and slugged .526. He has collected 44 runs batted in this year.
Monday 6/13/1998: Atlanta's Stanley wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was California's Kenny Rogers, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Rogers was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 13 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! The National League's best player of the week was Atlanta's Mike Stanley, who wins the award for the 3rd time in his career. Mike pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .591 with 2 HR and 7 RBI while slugging 1.045. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 7 games.
General News
Monday 6/13/1998 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Kenny Rogers (CAL)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 13.
National League-Player of the Week:
C Mike Stanley (ATL)!
He batted .591 in 22 AB, with 2 HR and 7 RBI.
Tuesday 6/14/1998 :
CHA: Henry A. Rodriguez crushes 3 homers against Boston.
Transactions
Thursday 6/9/1998 :
Boston : Pedro Martinez has been signed to a contract extension, $12,000,000 per year, for 5 years.
Toronto : Roger Clemens has been signed to a contract extension, $10,500,000 per year, for 3 years.
Chicago (A) : Barry Larkin has been signed to a contract extension, $3,500,000 per year, for 4 years.
California : Jay Bell has been signed to a contract extension, $330,000 per year, for 2 years.
California : Al L. Martin has been signed to a contract extension, $1,600,000 per year, for 3 years.
Trade between Florida and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Ken Robinson
Florida gets :
P Mike Timlin
Trade between Toronto and Florida :
Florida gets :
P Bob Wickman
Toronto gets :
P John Franco
Trade between Chicago (A) and Florida :
Florida gets :
SS Barry Larkin
Chicago (A) gets :
LF Matt Lawton
SS Jeff Branson
Trade between Florida and Los Angeles (N) :
Los Angeles (N) gets :
P Sam Militello
Florida gets :
P Calvin Maduro
Trade between Tampa Bay and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
2B Mark Bellhorn
Tampa Bay gets :
CF Lance Johnson
Trade between Tampa Bay and Minnesota :
Minnesota gets :
P Shingo Takatsu
Tampa Bay gets :
C Mark Parent
Trade between Kansas City and California :
California gets :
P Ryan Dempster
2B Esteban German
2B Webster Garrison
Kansas City gets :
3B Vinny Castilla
Trade between Kansas City and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
CF Jason Michaels
Kansas City gets :
C Mike Lavalliere
Trade between New York (A) and Kansas City :
Kansas City gets :
P Kevin Hagen
New York (A) gets :
P Ken Cloude
Trade between Tampa Bay and Milwaukee :
Milwaukee gets :
P Tony Saunders
P Miguel Batista
1B Shawn Wooten
LF Ruben Rivera
Tampa Bay gets :
1B Carlos Delgado
Minnesota : Jeff Reed has been signed to a contract extension, $800,000 per year, for 2 years.
Cleveland : Rey Sanchez has been signed to a contract extension, $11,160,000 per year, for 6 years.
Minnesota: Released P Richie Barker.
Minnesota: Released P Jaime Bluma.
Minnesota: Released P Jay Tessmer.
Minnesota: Released P Dan Murray.
Minnesota: Released 1B Earl Snyder.
Minnesota: Released P Ezequiel Astacio.
Injuries
Thursday 6/9/1998 :
FLA: Ellis Burks was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MON: Mark T. McLemore was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Friday 6/10/1998 :
BAL: Jeromy Burnitz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about one week.
Saturday 6/11/1998 :
CAL: Tim Salmon was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
OAK: Kevin Koslofski was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
HOU: Jeff Carter was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 6/13/1998 :
TOR: Gary Sheffield was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Calf Muscle.
He is out for about 8 weeks.
CLE: Frank Catalanotto was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIL: Royce Clayton was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Tuesday 6/14/1998 :
BOS: Jose J. Bautista was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Wednesday 6/15/1998 :
CAL: Jay Bell was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
