Post by CSCommish on Jul 26, 2022 20:22:08 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is THURSDAY evening, an 8-day sim to get us to 8/16/2000. Get your exports in by 8 PM Eastern. This will be a 10-point export sim (as well).
Waiver wire trades open until the start of the playoffs.
Max 35 GS - Be careful MIL!
Breaking News
Monday 8/8/2000: Loretta (DET) and Valentin (PIT) win P.O.W. award
Detroit's second baseman Mark Loretta had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. He hit .571 with 12 RBI and slugged 1.095 in 21 at bats. Mark managed to drive in at least one run in every game he played this week. His season features a batting average of .301 (116 hits in 385 AB), 20 doubles, 2 triples and 24 longballs. Loretta collected 92 RBI and 70 runs as well. The National League's best player of the week was Pittsburgh's John Valentin, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. John went 11 for 18 (.611), while hitting 1 HR and collecting 4 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .405, John hit .297 and slugged .502. He has collected 55 runs batted in this year.
Friday 8/5/2000: Detroit's Lima out for 6 weeks
DETROIT - When it rains, it pours. Detroit's right-hander Jose Lima will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Toronto where he left the field in the 3rd inning. Lima was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle. His ERA of 5.09 helped him to a 6-7 record this year. He struck out 100 and walked 45 in 134.1 innings. Jose has pitched 2 shutouts and 4 complete games.
Thursday 8/4/2000: Rafael Palmeiro has 2000th career hits
MONTREAL - Montreal's Rafael Palmeiro showed a smile on his face after he got his 2000th career hit against Atlanta on Thursday. Along with his 2000 hits, Rafael collected 377 homeruns and 1383 RBI in 13 seasons. 'I guess I'll celebrate a bit today. But the most important thing is winning, and my whole career I gave everything I could to help my team.' He hit a three run homerun in the 3rd off Kevin Tapani for number 2000.
Monday 8/1/2000: Player of the Week honors go to Morandini and Ortiz
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Mickey Morandini, Tampa Bay's starting second baseman. Mickey pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .429 with 3 HR and 7 RBI while slugging 1.095. His season features a batting average of .276 (55 hits in 199 AB), 12 doubles, 2 triples and 4 taters. Morandini collected 24 RBI and 46 runs as well. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Los Angeles (N)'s first baseman David Ortiz. David was on fire, hitting .529 with 5 HR and 10 RBI. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well! Ortiz has hit 25 longballs this year while batting .277. He adds 23 doubles, along with 61 runs scored.
Monday 8/1/2000: Cincinnati's Rupe named Pitcher of the Month
California's Kenny Rogers had a terrific July, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. His record of 4-0 in 5 was among the leagues best this month. In 35.2 innings of work he allowed just 24 hits while striking out 32, compiling an ERA of just 1.01. His ERA of 1.88 helped him to a 16-2 record this year. He struck out 117 and walked 25 in 163 innings. He has 4 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! Cincinnati's Ryan Rupe had a terrific July, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. He struck out 21 hitters in his 4 starts, putting together a record of 5-0 while pitching 21 innings. His ERA in July was 1.49. Opposing players hit .281 against Ryan this season. While posting an ERA of 5.32 he went 5-0 in 4 starts, fanning 38 and walking 19 hitters.
Monday 8/1/2000: Batter of the Month award winners announced
Texas' leftfielder Larry Walker had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Batter of the Month. Walker helped his team with an average of .419 and 30 RBI in 93 at bats. Walker has walked 57 times this year and posts a .436 OBP. While batting .332, 123 for 371, he has driven in 77 runs. He's 8th in the American League in batting! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Aramis Ramirez, Houston's starting third baseman. Aramis went 33 for 91 (.363), while hitting 10 HR and collecting 32 RBI. Aramis has gone 114 for 387 (.295) this season, hitting 22 longballs and driving in 73 runs. He has scored 58 runs on his own.
General News
Sunday 8/1/2000 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Kenny Rogers (CAL)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.01.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Larry Walker (TEX)!
He batted .419 in 93 AB, with 11 homers and 30 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Ryan Rupe (CIN)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 4 games started, with an ERA of 1.49.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Aramis Ramirez (HOU)!
He batted .363 in 91 AB, with 10 homers and 32 RBI.
American League-Player of the Week:
2B Mickey Morandini (TBR)!
He batted .429 in 21 AB, with 3 HR and 7 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B David Ortiz (LAN)!
He batted .529 in 17 AB, with 5 HR and 10 RBI.
Thursday 8/4/2000 :
ATL: Archi Cianfrocco drives in 8 runs against Montreal.
MON: Rafael Palmeiro gets his 2000th career hit!!
Friday 8/5/2000 :
LAN: Tom Gordon fans 15 batters against Pittsburgh.
Saturday 8/6/2000 :
Matt D. Williams hits a 493-foot homerun!!
Monday 8/8/2000 :
American League-Player of the Week:
2B Mark Loretta (DET)!
He batted .571 in 21 AB, with 3 HR and 12 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
SS John Valentin (PIT)!
He batted .611 in 18 AB, with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Transactions
Sunday 7/31/2000 :
San Diego : Andy Pettitte has been signed to a contract extension, $5,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Kansas City : Scott Lydy has been signed to a contract extension, $0 per year, for 0 years.
San Francisco: Released P Mike Mohler.
San Francisco: Released P Ryan Glynn.
San Francisco: Released P Jerrod Riggan.
San Francisco: Released P Jordan W. Zimmerman.
San Francisco: Released C Matt Stark.
Trade between Chicago (A) and Kansas City :
Kansas City gets :
DH Henry A. Rodriguez
LF Jeremy Giambi
SS Marco Scutaro
Chicago (A) gets :
SS Jeff Cirillo
CF Kenny Lofton
Trade between Kansas City and Florida :
Florida gets :
1B Sean Berry
Kansas City gets :
P Brian Wolfe
Trade between Texas and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Trevor Wilson
2B Delino DeShields
Texas gets :
2B Wally Joyner
P Aaron Rakers
Trade between California and Chicago (N) :
Chicago (N) gets :
P Shingo Takatsu
California gets :
P Dan Miceli
Injuries
Sunday 7/31/2000 :
TEX: Brad Brink was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Tuesday 8/2/2000 :
NYA: Rod Nichols was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
COL: Preston Wilson was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Wednesday 8/3/2000 :
FLA: Bryan Harvey was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Koji Akiyama was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Thursday 8/4/2000 :
MIN: Tyler Houston was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
BOS: Bill R. Mueller was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Elbow.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
MON: Jeff Frye was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Friday 8/5/2000 :
DET: Jose Lima was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
PHI: David Nied was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 8/6/2000 :
TOR: Keith Luuloa was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SFG: Terry Jorgensen was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Waiver wire trades open until the start of the playoffs.
Max 35 GS - Be careful MIL!
Breaking News
Monday 8/8/2000: Loretta (DET) and Valentin (PIT) win P.O.W. award
Detroit's second baseman Mark Loretta had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. He hit .571 with 12 RBI and slugged 1.095 in 21 at bats. Mark managed to drive in at least one run in every game he played this week. His season features a batting average of .301 (116 hits in 385 AB), 20 doubles, 2 triples and 24 longballs. Loretta collected 92 RBI and 70 runs as well. The National League's best player of the week was Pittsburgh's John Valentin, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. John went 11 for 18 (.611), while hitting 1 HR and collecting 4 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .405, John hit .297 and slugged .502. He has collected 55 runs batted in this year.
Friday 8/5/2000: Detroit's Lima out for 6 weeks
DETROIT - When it rains, it pours. Detroit's right-hander Jose Lima will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Toronto where he left the field in the 3rd inning. Lima was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle. His ERA of 5.09 helped him to a 6-7 record this year. He struck out 100 and walked 45 in 134.1 innings. Jose has pitched 2 shutouts and 4 complete games.
Thursday 8/4/2000: Rafael Palmeiro has 2000th career hits
MONTREAL - Montreal's Rafael Palmeiro showed a smile on his face after he got his 2000th career hit against Atlanta on Thursday. Along with his 2000 hits, Rafael collected 377 homeruns and 1383 RBI in 13 seasons. 'I guess I'll celebrate a bit today. But the most important thing is winning, and my whole career I gave everything I could to help my team.' He hit a three run homerun in the 3rd off Kevin Tapani for number 2000.
Monday 8/1/2000: Player of the Week honors go to Morandini and Ortiz
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Mickey Morandini, Tampa Bay's starting second baseman. Mickey pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .429 with 3 HR and 7 RBI while slugging 1.095. His season features a batting average of .276 (55 hits in 199 AB), 12 doubles, 2 triples and 4 taters. Morandini collected 24 RBI and 46 runs as well. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Los Angeles (N)'s first baseman David Ortiz. David was on fire, hitting .529 with 5 HR and 10 RBI. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well! Ortiz has hit 25 longballs this year while batting .277. He adds 23 doubles, along with 61 runs scored.
Monday 8/1/2000: Cincinnati's Rupe named Pitcher of the Month
California's Kenny Rogers had a terrific July, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. His record of 4-0 in 5 was among the leagues best this month. In 35.2 innings of work he allowed just 24 hits while striking out 32, compiling an ERA of just 1.01. His ERA of 1.88 helped him to a 16-2 record this year. He struck out 117 and walked 25 in 163 innings. He has 4 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! Cincinnati's Ryan Rupe had a terrific July, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. He struck out 21 hitters in his 4 starts, putting together a record of 5-0 while pitching 21 innings. His ERA in July was 1.49. Opposing players hit .281 against Ryan this season. While posting an ERA of 5.32 he went 5-0 in 4 starts, fanning 38 and walking 19 hitters.
Monday 8/1/2000: Batter of the Month award winners announced
Texas' leftfielder Larry Walker had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Batter of the Month. Walker helped his team with an average of .419 and 30 RBI in 93 at bats. Walker has walked 57 times this year and posts a .436 OBP. While batting .332, 123 for 371, he has driven in 77 runs. He's 8th in the American League in batting! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Aramis Ramirez, Houston's starting third baseman. Aramis went 33 for 91 (.363), while hitting 10 HR and collecting 32 RBI. Aramis has gone 114 for 387 (.295) this season, hitting 22 longballs and driving in 73 runs. He has scored 58 runs on his own.
General News
Sunday 8/1/2000 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Kenny Rogers (CAL)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.01.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Larry Walker (TEX)!
He batted .419 in 93 AB, with 11 homers and 30 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Ryan Rupe (CIN)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 4 games started, with an ERA of 1.49.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Aramis Ramirez (HOU)!
He batted .363 in 91 AB, with 10 homers and 32 RBI.
American League-Player of the Week:
2B Mickey Morandini (TBR)!
He batted .429 in 21 AB, with 3 HR and 7 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B David Ortiz (LAN)!
He batted .529 in 17 AB, with 5 HR and 10 RBI.
Thursday 8/4/2000 :
ATL: Archi Cianfrocco drives in 8 runs against Montreal.
MON: Rafael Palmeiro gets his 2000th career hit!!
Friday 8/5/2000 :
LAN: Tom Gordon fans 15 batters against Pittsburgh.
Saturday 8/6/2000 :
Matt D. Williams hits a 493-foot homerun!!
Monday 8/8/2000 :
American League-Player of the Week:
2B Mark Loretta (DET)!
He batted .571 in 21 AB, with 3 HR and 12 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
SS John Valentin (PIT)!
He batted .611 in 18 AB, with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Transactions
Sunday 7/31/2000 :
San Diego : Andy Pettitte has been signed to a contract extension, $5,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Kansas City : Scott Lydy has been signed to a contract extension, $0 per year, for 0 years.
San Francisco: Released P Mike Mohler.
San Francisco: Released P Ryan Glynn.
San Francisco: Released P Jerrod Riggan.
San Francisco: Released P Jordan W. Zimmerman.
San Francisco: Released C Matt Stark.
Trade between Chicago (A) and Kansas City :
Kansas City gets :
DH Henry A. Rodriguez
LF Jeremy Giambi
SS Marco Scutaro
Chicago (A) gets :
SS Jeff Cirillo
CF Kenny Lofton
Trade between Kansas City and Florida :
Florida gets :
1B Sean Berry
Kansas City gets :
P Brian Wolfe
Trade between Texas and St. Louis :
St. Louis gets :
P Trevor Wilson
2B Delino DeShields
Texas gets :
2B Wally Joyner
P Aaron Rakers
Trade between California and Chicago (N) :
Chicago (N) gets :
P Shingo Takatsu
California gets :
P Dan Miceli
Injuries
Sunday 7/31/2000 :
TEX: Brad Brink was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Tuesday 8/2/2000 :
NYA: Rod Nichols was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
COL: Preston Wilson was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Wednesday 8/3/2000 :
FLA: Bryan Harvey was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Koji Akiyama was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Thursday 8/4/2000 :
MIN: Tyler Houston was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
BOS: Bill R. Mueller was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Elbow.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
MON: Jeff Frye was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Friday 8/5/2000 :
DET: Jose Lima was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
PHI: David Nied was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 8/6/2000 :
TOR: Keith Luuloa was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SFG: Terry Jorgensen was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
