Post by CSCommish on May 18, 2022 22:15:20 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is FRIDAY evening, an 8-day sim to get us to 8/16/1999; get your exports in by 7:30 PM Eastern.
Waiver Trade Deadline is prior to the start of playoffs.
MAX 35 GS.
Breaking News
Monday 8/8/1999: Rodriguez and Dye win Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Henry A. Rodriguez, Chicago (A)'s starting leftfielder. Rodriguez helped his team with an average of .632 and 15 RBI in 19 at bats. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 10 games. Rodriguez has hit for a .308 average this season. He has 75 extra base hits along with 273 total bases, resulting in a .628 slugging percentage. The National League's best player of the week was Colorado's Jermaine Dye, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He hit .550 with 8 RBI and slugged 1.000 in 20 at bats. His season features a batting average of .299 (119 hits in 398 AB), 29 doubles, 3 triples and 11 taters. Dye collected 64 RBI and 58 runs as well.
Saturday 8/6/1999: Juan Gonzalez punishes St. Louis with three dingers
ST. LOUIS - Juan Gonzalez beat St. Louis, but he did it without mercy, playing like a one man wrecking crew. San Diego's third baseman slugged three homeruns, once again proving that he is among the elite sluggers. His 1st shot, a solo homerun off Gabe White in the 4th inning, cleared the fence in right-center. That one tied it at 1 runs apiece. His 2nd shot, off Gabe White in the 6th inning, was a two-run homerun and cleared the fence in center field. In the 8th inning he unloaded a three-run homerun off Luther Hackman. Overall he finished 3 for 4, scoring three times with 6 RBI. The final score of the game was 6-1.
Tuesday 8/2/1999: Hideo Nomo out for full season
LOS ANGELES (N) - Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Hideo Nomo will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Chicago (N) on Tuesday. Torn Bicep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Hideo has a record of 10-5 this season, with an ERA of 2.96. In 164 Innings he was able to strike out 186 batters. Hideo has pitched 2 shutouts and 5 complete games.
Tuesday 8/2/1999: California's Risley out for 7 weeks
CALIFORNIA - When it rains, it pours. California's right-hander Bill Risley will not pitch for at least 7 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Boston where he left the field in the 8th inning. After being taken to a local hospital, Risley was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Tricep Muscle. His ERA of 3.24 helped him to a 8-2 record this year. He struck out 59 and walked 31 in 75 innings.
Monday 8/1/1999: Williams and Sexson win Player of the Week award
Bernie F. Williams wins his 5th Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Bernie F. went 13 for 29 (.448), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 12 RBI. His season numbers are: .308 AVG, 115 hits, 22 doubles, no triples and 22 longballs, along with 104 RBI and 87 runs scored. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Pittsburgh's first baseman Richie Sexson. Sexson helped his team with an average of .476 and 11 RBI in 21 at bats. Sexson has walked 20 times this year and posts a .315 OBP. While batting .269, 99 for 368, he has driven in 70 runs.
Monday 8/1/1999: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
Toronto's Kevin Brown had a terrific July, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. He struck out 27 hitters in his 5 starts, putting together a record of 4-1 while pitching 27 innings. His ERA in July was 1.73. In 22 starts this year Kevin struck out 104 batters in 167 innings of work. His ERA is 1.99, his record 18-2. Kevin has pitched one shutout and 5 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! The best month of July in the National League certainly had Pittsburgh's right-hander Paul Wagner, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He went 4-0 in July and finished the month with an ERA of 0.56. He struck out 30 in 32 innings. Paul fired two shutouts! This season Wagner compiled an ERA of 2.99, going 9-9 in 21 starts. He fanned 127 while giving up 114 hits in 141.1 innings. He has 2 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Monday 8/1/1999: Red hot Jones and Martinez win Batter of the Month award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to California's Chipper Jones this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .457 with 29 RBI and slugged .901 in 81 at bats. He has hit 33 longballs while batting .368 this season. His 129 hits and 54 walks add up to a .476 on-base percentage. He's 2nd in the American League in batting! The Batter of the Month award in the National League goes to Cincinnati's Edgar Martinez this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .535 and hit .471, while driving in 21 runs. Edgar has gone 131 for 375 (.349) this season, hitting 19 longballs and driving in 75 runs. He has scored 86 runs on his own. He's 7th in the National League in batting!
Sunday 7/31/1999: Matt Turner (STL) will miss full season
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' right-hander Matt Turner will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Houston on Sunday. Turner was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Rotator Cuff Muscle. His ERA of 5.57 helped him to a 0-3 record this year. He struck out 18 and walked 27 in 53.1 innings.
Sunday 7/31/1999: Chan Ho Park quiets Pittsburgh bats with shutout
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's right-hander Chan Ho Park is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Pittsburgh on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 3rd time he has done it in his career. Park (12-1) struck out 8 and walked 6, throwing 74 of 133 pitches for strikes. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' Sammy Sosa provided Milwaukee with the offense Park needed as he stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, going deep twice, scoring two runs with 5 RBI. Milwaukee scored 9 runs on 8 hits.
General News
Sunday 7/31/1999 :
MIL: Chan Ho Park pitches a 2-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Sunday 8/1/1999 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Kevin Brown (TOR)!
He had a record of 4-1 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.73.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Chipper Jones (CAL)!
He batted .457 in 81 AB, with 9 homers and 29 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Paul Wagner (PIT)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 4 games started, with an ERA of 0.56 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Edgar Martinez (CIN)!
He batted .471 in 87 AB, with 5 homers and 21 RBI.
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Bernie F. Williams (CHA)!
He batted .448 in 29 AB, with 2 HR and 12 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Richie Sexson (PIT)!
He batted .476 in 21 AB, with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
Wednesday 8/3/1999 :
Geronimo Berroa hits a 507-foot homerun!!
Thursday 8/4/1999 :
TBR: Dean Palmer sets a new season Tampa Bay-Record for Homeruns with 36!
Friday 8/5/1999 :
Ruben Sierra hits a 500-foot homerun!!
Saturday 8/6/1999 :
SDG: Juan Gonzalez slams 3 homers against St. Louis.
Monday 8/8/1999 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Henry A. Rodriguez (CHA)!
He batted .632 in 19 AB, with 4 HR and 15 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Jermaine Dye (COL)!
He batted .550 in 20 AB, with 1 HR and 8 RBI.
Transactions
Sunday 7/31/1999 :
Chicago (A) : Frank E. Thomas has been signed to a contract extension, $14,540,000 per year, for 7 years.
California : Webster Garrison has been signed to a contract extension, $750,000 per year, for 2 years.
Baltimore : Donovan Osborne has been signed to a contract extension, $1,800,000 per year, for 4 years.
Baltimore : Darryl Brinkley has been signed to a contract extension, $1,800,000 per year, for 4 years.
Tampa Bay : Free agent Andres Galarraga has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Trade between Baltimore and Chicago (N) :
Chicago (N) gets :
P Francisco Oliveras
Baltimore gets :
SS Erick Almonte
P Travis Hughes
Trade between California and Florida :
Florida gets :
P Jeremy Griffiths
California gets :
P Shingo Takatsu
Injuries
Sunday 7/31/1999 :
ARZ: Andy Tomberlin was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
STL: Matt Turner was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
LAN: Darren Dreifort was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Mark Wohlers was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 8/2/1999 :
TEX: Larry Walker was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CAL: Ken Griffey Jr. was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Knee.
He will be OK in about one week.
CAL: Bill Risley was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
TBR: Melvin Mora was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SFG: Tony Fernandez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Hideo Nomo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
COL: Nick Johnson was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 8/3/1999 :
CLE: Travis Fryman was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
CHA: Pat Hentgen was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
HOU: Willie Morales was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Thursday 8/4/1999 :
CHA: Brian Bowles was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
NYM: Edgardo Alfonzo was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
MON: Kevin Rogers was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Saturday 8/6/1999 :
MON: Mike Lieberthal Lieberthal was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ulna.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
COL: Darren Oliver was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Waiver Trade Deadline is prior to the start of playoffs.
MAX 35 GS.
Breaking News
Monday 8/8/1999: Rodriguez and Dye win Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Henry A. Rodriguez, Chicago (A)'s starting leftfielder. Rodriguez helped his team with an average of .632 and 15 RBI in 19 at bats. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 10 games. Rodriguez has hit for a .308 average this season. He has 75 extra base hits along with 273 total bases, resulting in a .628 slugging percentage. The National League's best player of the week was Colorado's Jermaine Dye, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He hit .550 with 8 RBI and slugged 1.000 in 20 at bats. His season features a batting average of .299 (119 hits in 398 AB), 29 doubles, 3 triples and 11 taters. Dye collected 64 RBI and 58 runs as well.
Saturday 8/6/1999: Juan Gonzalez punishes St. Louis with three dingers
ST. LOUIS - Juan Gonzalez beat St. Louis, but he did it without mercy, playing like a one man wrecking crew. San Diego's third baseman slugged three homeruns, once again proving that he is among the elite sluggers. His 1st shot, a solo homerun off Gabe White in the 4th inning, cleared the fence in right-center. That one tied it at 1 runs apiece. His 2nd shot, off Gabe White in the 6th inning, was a two-run homerun and cleared the fence in center field. In the 8th inning he unloaded a three-run homerun off Luther Hackman. Overall he finished 3 for 4, scoring three times with 6 RBI. The final score of the game was 6-1.
Tuesday 8/2/1999: Hideo Nomo out for full season
LOS ANGELES (N) - Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Hideo Nomo will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Chicago (N) on Tuesday. Torn Bicep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Hideo has a record of 10-5 this season, with an ERA of 2.96. In 164 Innings he was able to strike out 186 batters. Hideo has pitched 2 shutouts and 5 complete games.
Tuesday 8/2/1999: California's Risley out for 7 weeks
CALIFORNIA - When it rains, it pours. California's right-hander Bill Risley will not pitch for at least 7 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Boston where he left the field in the 8th inning. After being taken to a local hospital, Risley was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Tricep Muscle. His ERA of 3.24 helped him to a 8-2 record this year. He struck out 59 and walked 31 in 75 innings.
Monday 8/1/1999: Williams and Sexson win Player of the Week award
Bernie F. Williams wins his 5th Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Bernie F. went 13 for 29 (.448), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 12 RBI. His season numbers are: .308 AVG, 115 hits, 22 doubles, no triples and 22 longballs, along with 104 RBI and 87 runs scored. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Pittsburgh's first baseman Richie Sexson. Sexson helped his team with an average of .476 and 11 RBI in 21 at bats. Sexson has walked 20 times this year and posts a .315 OBP. While batting .269, 99 for 368, he has driven in 70 runs.
Monday 8/1/1999: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
Toronto's Kevin Brown had a terrific July, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. He struck out 27 hitters in his 5 starts, putting together a record of 4-1 while pitching 27 innings. His ERA in July was 1.73. In 22 starts this year Kevin struck out 104 batters in 167 innings of work. His ERA is 1.99, his record 18-2. Kevin has pitched one shutout and 5 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! The best month of July in the National League certainly had Pittsburgh's right-hander Paul Wagner, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He went 4-0 in July and finished the month with an ERA of 0.56. He struck out 30 in 32 innings. Paul fired two shutouts! This season Wagner compiled an ERA of 2.99, going 9-9 in 21 starts. He fanned 127 while giving up 114 hits in 141.1 innings. He has 2 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Monday 8/1/1999: Red hot Jones and Martinez win Batter of the Month award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to California's Chipper Jones this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .457 with 29 RBI and slugged .901 in 81 at bats. He has hit 33 longballs while batting .368 this season. His 129 hits and 54 walks add up to a .476 on-base percentage. He's 2nd in the American League in batting! The Batter of the Month award in the National League goes to Cincinnati's Edgar Martinez this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .535 and hit .471, while driving in 21 runs. Edgar has gone 131 for 375 (.349) this season, hitting 19 longballs and driving in 75 runs. He has scored 86 runs on his own. He's 7th in the National League in batting!
Sunday 7/31/1999: Matt Turner (STL) will miss full season
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' right-hander Matt Turner will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Houston on Sunday. Turner was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Rotator Cuff Muscle. His ERA of 5.57 helped him to a 0-3 record this year. He struck out 18 and walked 27 in 53.1 innings.
Sunday 7/31/1999: Chan Ho Park quiets Pittsburgh bats with shutout
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's right-hander Chan Ho Park is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Pittsburgh on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 3rd time he has done it in his career. Park (12-1) struck out 8 and walked 6, throwing 74 of 133 pitches for strikes. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' Sammy Sosa provided Milwaukee with the offense Park needed as he stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, going deep twice, scoring two runs with 5 RBI. Milwaukee scored 9 runs on 8 hits.
General News
Sunday 7/31/1999 :
MIL: Chan Ho Park pitches a 2-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Sunday 8/1/1999 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Kevin Brown (TOR)!
He had a record of 4-1 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.73.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Chipper Jones (CAL)!
He batted .457 in 81 AB, with 9 homers and 29 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Paul Wagner (PIT)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 4 games started, with an ERA of 0.56 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Edgar Martinez (CIN)!
He batted .471 in 87 AB, with 5 homers and 21 RBI.
American League-Player of the Week:
RF Bernie F. Williams (CHA)!
He batted .448 in 29 AB, with 2 HR and 12 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Richie Sexson (PIT)!
He batted .476 in 21 AB, with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
Wednesday 8/3/1999 :
Geronimo Berroa hits a 507-foot homerun!!
Thursday 8/4/1999 :
TBR: Dean Palmer sets a new season Tampa Bay-Record for Homeruns with 36!
Friday 8/5/1999 :
Ruben Sierra hits a 500-foot homerun!!
Saturday 8/6/1999 :
SDG: Juan Gonzalez slams 3 homers against St. Louis.
Monday 8/8/1999 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Henry A. Rodriguez (CHA)!
He batted .632 in 19 AB, with 4 HR and 15 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Jermaine Dye (COL)!
He batted .550 in 20 AB, with 1 HR and 8 RBI.
Transactions
Sunday 7/31/1999 :
Chicago (A) : Frank E. Thomas has been signed to a contract extension, $14,540,000 per year, for 7 years.
California : Webster Garrison has been signed to a contract extension, $750,000 per year, for 2 years.
Baltimore : Donovan Osborne has been signed to a contract extension, $1,800,000 per year, for 4 years.
Baltimore : Darryl Brinkley has been signed to a contract extension, $1,800,000 per year, for 4 years.
Tampa Bay : Free agent Andres Galarraga has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Trade between Baltimore and Chicago (N) :
Chicago (N) gets :
P Francisco Oliveras
Baltimore gets :
SS Erick Almonte
P Travis Hughes
Trade between California and Florida :
Florida gets :
P Jeremy Griffiths
California gets :
P Shingo Takatsu
Injuries
Sunday 7/31/1999 :
ARZ: Andy Tomberlin was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
STL: Matt Turner was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
LAN: Darren Dreifort was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Mark Wohlers was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 8/2/1999 :
TEX: Larry Walker was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CAL: Ken Griffey Jr. was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Knee.
He will be OK in about one week.
CAL: Bill Risley was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
TBR: Melvin Mora was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SFG: Tony Fernandez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Hideo Nomo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
COL: Nick Johnson was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 8/3/1999 :
CLE: Travis Fryman was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
CHA: Pat Hentgen was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
HOU: Willie Morales was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Thursday 8/4/1999 :
CHA: Brian Bowles was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
NYM: Edgardo Alfonzo was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
MON: Kevin Rogers was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Saturday 8/6/1999 :
MON: Mike Lieberthal Lieberthal was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ulna.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
COL: Darren Oliver was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
