Post by CSCommish on May 4, 2022 19:55:15 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is FRIDAY evening, an 8-day sim to get us to 6/17/1999; get your exports in by 7:30 PM Eastern.
I forgot about the 10-point post for the last sim, so I'll extend it for this next one. If you already exported, you already got 10 points.
Extensions and Trade Frenzy are open! Trades much include either one of the following on at least side: 3.0 gold star, 4.0 blue star or 1st Round Pick. 10 pts for first trade, 5 pts for each one thereafter, no pts for repeat trade partners.
Top Prospect Callups deadline at trade deadline.
MAX 35 GS.
Breaking News
Monday 6/6/1999: Seattle's Mantei severely injured
SEATTLE - Seattle's right-hander Matt Mantei suffered a severe injury on Monday and will be out for at least 7 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Baltimore he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. In 0 starts this year Matt struck out 24 batters in 19.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.26, his record 1-0.
Monday 6/6/1999: Matt D. Williams (MIN) will miss full season
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's third baseman Matt D. Williams will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Minnesota and Tampa Bay. The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Williams collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Minnesota wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Williams had suffered a Torn Abdominal Muscle. Williams has hit for a .314 average this season. He has 36 extra base hits along with 145 total bases, resulting in a .633 slugging percentage.
Monday 6/6/1999: San Diego's Jaha wins Player of the Week award
Toronto's third baseman Gary Sheffield had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Gary was on fire, hitting .333 with 5 HR and 10 RBI. Gary managed to drive in at least one run in every game he played this week. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well! This year Sheffield drove in 52 and scored 68 runs while batting .299 with 18 taters. The National League's best player of the week was San Diego's John Jaha, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. He hit .429 with 7 RBI and slugged 1.238 in 21 at bats. His season numbers are: .270 AVG, 51 hits, 13 doubles, no triples and 11 bombs, along with 29 RBI and 41 runs scored.
Friday 6/3/1999: John Smoltz turns in great performance against Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE - John Smoltz had some fun again. Milwaukee hitters did not. Atlanta's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 51 career shutouts in 417 games started. With two outs in the 5th inning Dave Nilsson doubled to break up the no-hitter. Smoltz (5-2) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking 1, throwing 119 pitches. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Atlanta's second baseman Aaron Boone finished with 1 hit in 3 AB, hitting a homerun, with 3 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Smoltz. Atlanta improved its record to 31-25, scoring 7 runs on 10 hits.
Friday 6/3/1999: San Diego's John Jaha slams three taters
ST. LOUIS - San Diego beat St. Louis 9-1, but that was not the real story of the game. John Jaha was, as he went deep three times. In the 1st inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Gabe White. A pitch from Tony Ghelfi in the 7th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 411 feet from home plate in left-center. His 3rd shot, off Tony Ghelfi in the 8th inning, was a solo homerun and cleared the fence in left-center. John stroked 4 hits in 5 AB, hitting a double, with FOUR runs scored and collecting 4 RBI. So far this season he is batting .273 with 11 homers and 29 RBI. Russell Branyan was the last player to hit 3 homeruns in a game, doing it 5/25/1999.
Thursday 6/2/1999: New York (N)'s Alfonzo out for 6 weeks
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N)'s rightfielder Edgardo Alfonzo suffered a serious injury when he was struck by a pitch from Atlanta's Tom Glavine. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Alfonzo will probaby miss 6 weeks. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Broken Finger which will require surgery. Edgardo is hitting .250 this year, with 54 hits in 216 at bats. He has driven in 39 runs, slugging .440.
General News
Friday 6/3/1999 :
CHA: Randy D. Johnson pitches a 3-hit shutout against Tampa Bay!!
CHA: Randy D. Johnson strikes out 15 against Tampa Bay.
SDG: John Jaha crushes 3 homers against St. Louis.
ATL: John Smoltz pitches a 2-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Monday 6/6/1999 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Gary Sheffield (TOR)!
He batted .333 in 24 AB, with 5 HR and 10 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B John Jaha (SDG)!
He batted .429 in 21 AB, with 5 HR and 7 RBI.
SFG: Danny Jackson strikes out 15 against St. Louis.
Tuesday 6/7/1999 :
SFG: Bryan Harvey sets a new single game San Francisco-Record for Strikeouts with 16!
SFG: Bryan Harvey fans 16 batters against St. Louis.
Transactions
Thursday 6/2/1999 :
Kansas City : Kenny Lofton has been signed to a contract extension, $4,790,000 per year, for 4 years.
Pittsburgh : Hal Morris has been signed to a contract extension, $3,600,000 per year, for 2 years.
Minnesota : Paul Quantrill has been signed to a contract extension, $2,250,000 per year, for 7 years.
Minnesota : Matt D. Williams has been signed to a contract extension, $8,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Minnesota : Mike Piazza has been signed to a contract extension, $20,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
Detroit : Trevor Hoffman has been signed to a contract extension, $3,560,000 per year, for 3 years.
Detroit : Jamie Moyer has been signed to a contract extension, $6,500,000 per year, for 1 years.
Detroit : Chad Kreuter has been signed to a contract extension, $1,420,000 per year, for 2 years.
Tampa Bay : Todd Williams has been signed to a contract extension, $2,970,000 per year, for 3 years.
Tampa Bay : Mark Parent has been signed to a contract extension, $0 per year, for 0 years.
Los Angeles (N) : Jeff Nelson has been signed to a contract extension, $4,560,000 per year, for 3 years.
Los Angeles (N) : Brian McRae has been signed to a contract extension, $4,090,000 per year, for 3 years.
Toronto : Ken Ryan has been signed to a contract extension, $1,500,000 per year, for 3 years.
Toronto : Reggie L. Sanders has been signed to a contract extension, $1,110,000 per year, for 3 years.
Toronto : Bip Roberts has been signed to a contract extension, $1,000,000 per year, for 1 years.
Toronto : Rob Nelson has been signed to a contract extension, $3,200,000 per year, for 3 years.
Toronto : Mike Greenwell has been signed to a contract extension, $810,000 per year, for 3 years.
Kansas City : Jose Offerman has been signed to a contract extension, $6,000,000 per year, for 3 years.
Kansas City : Mike Williams has been signed to a contract extension, $5,000,000 per year, for 3 years.
Florida : Mark Hutton has been signed to a contract extension, $7,500,000 per year, for 4 years.
Pittsburgh : Richie Sexson has been signed to a contract extension, $5,000,000 per year, for 3 years.
Pittsburgh : Willie Blair has been signed to a contract extension, $1,190,000 per year, for 3 years.
Pittsburgh : Mark Whiten has been signed to a contract extension, $648,000 per year, for 2 years.
Pittsburgh : Luis A. Lopez has been signed to a contract extension, $650,000 per year, for 2 years.
Cleveland: Released P Ron Frazier.
Cleveland: Released P Hector Wagner.
Cleveland: Released P Scott Watkins.
St. Louis : Free agent David Hulse has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
St. Louis : Free agent Lyle Mouton has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
St. Louis : Free agent Pete Incaviglia has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Trade between Minnesota and Texas :
Texas gets :
SS Lou Collier
1B Ross Gload
Minnesota gets :
P Rod Beck
Injuries
Thursday 6/2/1999 :
TEX: Al L. Martin was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
NYM: Edgardo Alfonzo was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
CIN: Alfonso Soriano was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rib Cage Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
Friday 6/3/1999 :
MIN: Scott Podsednik was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Rib Cage Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
OAK: Corey Koskie was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 6/4/1999 :
TBR: Raul Ibanez was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
CHN: Ricky Gutierrez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Sunday 6/5/1999 :
COL: Nick Johnson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Monday 6/6/1999 :
MIN: Matt D. Williams was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Abdominal Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
CLE: Bill Wertz was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
SEA: Matt Mantei was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
Tuesday 6/7/1999 :
CHA: Pat Hentgen was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Wednesday 6/8/1999 :
CLE: Kyle Farnsworth was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 7-8 weeks.
I forgot about the 10-point post for the last sim, so I'll extend it for this next one. If you already exported, you already got 10 points.
Extensions and Trade Frenzy are open! Trades much include either one of the following on at least side: 3.0 gold star, 4.0 blue star or 1st Round Pick. 10 pts for first trade, 5 pts for each one thereafter, no pts for repeat trade partners.
Top Prospect Callups deadline at trade deadline.
MAX 35 GS.
Breaking News
Monday 6/6/1999: Seattle's Mantei severely injured
SEATTLE - Seattle's right-hander Matt Mantei suffered a severe injury on Monday and will be out for at least 7 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Baltimore he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. In 0 starts this year Matt struck out 24 batters in 19.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.26, his record 1-0.
Monday 6/6/1999: Matt D. Williams (MIN) will miss full season
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's third baseman Matt D. Williams will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Minnesota and Tampa Bay. The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Williams collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Minnesota wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Williams had suffered a Torn Abdominal Muscle. Williams has hit for a .314 average this season. He has 36 extra base hits along with 145 total bases, resulting in a .633 slugging percentage.
Monday 6/6/1999: San Diego's Jaha wins Player of the Week award
Toronto's third baseman Gary Sheffield had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Gary was on fire, hitting .333 with 5 HR and 10 RBI. Gary managed to drive in at least one run in every game he played this week. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well! This year Sheffield drove in 52 and scored 68 runs while batting .299 with 18 taters. The National League's best player of the week was San Diego's John Jaha, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. He hit .429 with 7 RBI and slugged 1.238 in 21 at bats. His season numbers are: .270 AVG, 51 hits, 13 doubles, no triples and 11 bombs, along with 29 RBI and 41 runs scored.
Friday 6/3/1999: John Smoltz turns in great performance against Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE - John Smoltz had some fun again. Milwaukee hitters did not. Atlanta's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 51 career shutouts in 417 games started. With two outs in the 5th inning Dave Nilsson doubled to break up the no-hitter. Smoltz (5-2) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking 1, throwing 119 pitches. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Atlanta's second baseman Aaron Boone finished with 1 hit in 3 AB, hitting a homerun, with 3 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Smoltz. Atlanta improved its record to 31-25, scoring 7 runs on 10 hits.
Friday 6/3/1999: San Diego's John Jaha slams three taters
ST. LOUIS - San Diego beat St. Louis 9-1, but that was not the real story of the game. John Jaha was, as he went deep three times. In the 1st inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Gabe White. A pitch from Tony Ghelfi in the 7th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 411 feet from home plate in left-center. His 3rd shot, off Tony Ghelfi in the 8th inning, was a solo homerun and cleared the fence in left-center. John stroked 4 hits in 5 AB, hitting a double, with FOUR runs scored and collecting 4 RBI. So far this season he is batting .273 with 11 homers and 29 RBI. Russell Branyan was the last player to hit 3 homeruns in a game, doing it 5/25/1999.
Thursday 6/2/1999: New York (N)'s Alfonzo out for 6 weeks
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N)'s rightfielder Edgardo Alfonzo suffered a serious injury when he was struck by a pitch from Atlanta's Tom Glavine. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Alfonzo will probaby miss 6 weeks. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Broken Finger which will require surgery. Edgardo is hitting .250 this year, with 54 hits in 216 at bats. He has driven in 39 runs, slugging .440.
General News
Friday 6/3/1999 :
CHA: Randy D. Johnson pitches a 3-hit shutout against Tampa Bay!!
CHA: Randy D. Johnson strikes out 15 against Tampa Bay.
SDG: John Jaha crushes 3 homers against St. Louis.
ATL: John Smoltz pitches a 2-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Monday 6/6/1999 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Gary Sheffield (TOR)!
He batted .333 in 24 AB, with 5 HR and 10 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B John Jaha (SDG)!
He batted .429 in 21 AB, with 5 HR and 7 RBI.
SFG: Danny Jackson strikes out 15 against St. Louis.
Tuesday 6/7/1999 :
SFG: Bryan Harvey sets a new single game San Francisco-Record for Strikeouts with 16!
SFG: Bryan Harvey fans 16 batters against St. Louis.
Transactions
Thursday 6/2/1999 :
Kansas City : Kenny Lofton has been signed to a contract extension, $4,790,000 per year, for 4 years.
Pittsburgh : Hal Morris has been signed to a contract extension, $3,600,000 per year, for 2 years.
Minnesota : Paul Quantrill has been signed to a contract extension, $2,250,000 per year, for 7 years.
Minnesota : Matt D. Williams has been signed to a contract extension, $8,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Minnesota : Mike Piazza has been signed to a contract extension, $20,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
Detroit : Trevor Hoffman has been signed to a contract extension, $3,560,000 per year, for 3 years.
Detroit : Jamie Moyer has been signed to a contract extension, $6,500,000 per year, for 1 years.
Detroit : Chad Kreuter has been signed to a contract extension, $1,420,000 per year, for 2 years.
Tampa Bay : Todd Williams has been signed to a contract extension, $2,970,000 per year, for 3 years.
Tampa Bay : Mark Parent has been signed to a contract extension, $0 per year, for 0 years.
Los Angeles (N) : Jeff Nelson has been signed to a contract extension, $4,560,000 per year, for 3 years.
Los Angeles (N) : Brian McRae has been signed to a contract extension, $4,090,000 per year, for 3 years.
Toronto : Ken Ryan has been signed to a contract extension, $1,500,000 per year, for 3 years.
Toronto : Reggie L. Sanders has been signed to a contract extension, $1,110,000 per year, for 3 years.
Toronto : Bip Roberts has been signed to a contract extension, $1,000,000 per year, for 1 years.
Toronto : Rob Nelson has been signed to a contract extension, $3,200,000 per year, for 3 years.
Toronto : Mike Greenwell has been signed to a contract extension, $810,000 per year, for 3 years.
Kansas City : Jose Offerman has been signed to a contract extension, $6,000,000 per year, for 3 years.
Kansas City : Mike Williams has been signed to a contract extension, $5,000,000 per year, for 3 years.
Florida : Mark Hutton has been signed to a contract extension, $7,500,000 per year, for 4 years.
Pittsburgh : Richie Sexson has been signed to a contract extension, $5,000,000 per year, for 3 years.
Pittsburgh : Willie Blair has been signed to a contract extension, $1,190,000 per year, for 3 years.
Pittsburgh : Mark Whiten has been signed to a contract extension, $648,000 per year, for 2 years.
Pittsburgh : Luis A. Lopez has been signed to a contract extension, $650,000 per year, for 2 years.
Cleveland: Released P Ron Frazier.
Cleveland: Released P Hector Wagner.
Cleveland: Released P Scott Watkins.
St. Louis : Free agent David Hulse has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
St. Louis : Free agent Lyle Mouton has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
St. Louis : Free agent Pete Incaviglia has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Trade between Minnesota and Texas :
Texas gets :
SS Lou Collier
1B Ross Gload
Minnesota gets :
P Rod Beck
Injuries
Thursday 6/2/1999 :
TEX: Al L. Martin was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
NYM: Edgardo Alfonzo was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
CIN: Alfonso Soriano was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rib Cage Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
Friday 6/3/1999 :
MIN: Scott Podsednik was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Rib Cage Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
OAK: Corey Koskie was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 6/4/1999 :
TBR: Raul Ibanez was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
CHN: Ricky Gutierrez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Sunday 6/5/1999 :
COL: Nick Johnson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Monday 6/6/1999 :
MIN: Matt D. Williams was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Abdominal Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
CLE: Bill Wertz was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
SEA: Matt Mantei was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
Tuesday 6/7/1999 :
CHA: Pat Hentgen was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Wednesday 6/8/1999 :
CLE: Kyle Farnsworth was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 7-8 weeks.
