tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71249250120526581282024-03-13T06:13:19.914-04:00The Official Pine Tar League BlogGhuttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343625441835370775noreply@blogger.comBlogger502125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-61817508012574012902019-06-07T18:00:00.001-04:002019-06-07T18:00:10.480-04:00<br />
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sure what my aversion to being available during arbitration hearings, missed
third season in a row.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately, this
squad should be able to overcome a retarded owner and still be in the playoff
mix.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hitting Coach phenom Reid Radlosky
will have this NL best season 45 offense ready for battle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately the pitching situation didn’t
improve, and took a small step backwards…along with the defense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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place, Wild Card)<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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are returning the best part of our young starting rotation intact. We lost our
best RP from last season but have more depth in the 'pen. Added some bats to
lengthen the lineup around our returning stars and improve the bench. Defense
probably won't be as strong as last season, but the hope is that improved
hitting will make up for that.</b></i></span></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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this franchise and made them immediate playoff contenders, much to the chagrin
of the NL. To build on the success he’s
already had in his inaugural year, iain has been hyperactive cleaning
house/chopping dead weight/signing muscle.
Expect this squad to be around for a while, their window has opened. <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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(3B, from DUR), Dan Rhodes (CF from MIL)<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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real move was to trade for </i></span></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background: white; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><i>Jeimer Servet (P)</i></span></a><span style="background: white; color: #49453e;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><i> so pitching
should be better; failed to land a power hitter in FA or trade. Expect to be
better than last season and hopefully compete for division</i></span><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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they would take the division pennant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Underperformed
across the board.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t see that
happening again (and again…).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Iowa’s rock
solid defense returns, but it won’t be enough…offense and defense need to step
up and play to their ratings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If that
happens, danger, Will Robinson! If they don't, the Clouds of Curse remain hovered in Iowa.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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place)<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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offensively, Harry Williams should be used as trade bait to start the process
of getting some quality pitching prospects in the organization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pitching still stinks, a few lateral moves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A rule 5 draftee (Alex Ortiz) is slotted to
be in the starting rotation, a 15+ loss season isn’t out of the question.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It doesn’t help when your defense can’t catch
or throw the ball, not much changed from last years NL worst defense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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WIC/TOR/IOW.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PAW still has a lot of work
to do.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<br />pinetaarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12101838381665662551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-42487295463873827902019-04-04T14:26:00.002-04:002019-04-04T14:32:07.520-04:00Season 45 All-Star Blog<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Season 45 Midseason Classic</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Seven seasons have passed since I posted the what used to be the annual Pine Tar All-Star blog. The all-star blog highlights all-stars by team and division, first time all-stars, youngest all-stars, veteran all-stars, highest paid all-stars, and "diamond in the rough" all-stars. I didn't have much time for analysis, so I made some points below.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-The National League jumped on the AL early and never looked back, as they won by the score of 10-2. <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/Boxscore.aspx?gid=98031663&tab=box&mode=classic" target="_blank">Click here to view the box score.</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=8514895" target="_blank">Seattle Strikers' 2B Juan Carlos Guzman</a> was awarded the Most Valuable Player award in his first all-star appearance. The 25-year old Guzman hit a 3-run bomb in the 3rd inning to break the game open.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-The <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/Boxscore.aspx?gid=98025325&tab=box&mode=classic" target="_blank">Homerun Derby</a> champ was also making his first all-star appearance. <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=8895042" target="_blank">Syracuse Nationals 1B Henderson Rolls</a>, who only has a power rating of 79, scored an upset win over Durham's Cleatus Wallace in the finals.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-The Durham Doormats and Seattle Strikers led Pine Tar with 6 all-star selections apiece. These two clubs also lead their respective leagues in wins.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-The AL East and NL South tied for the most all-stars by division. These divisions would earn both wildcard berths for their respective leagues if the season ended at the all-star break (Syracuse and Boston for the AL East, Louisville and Little Rock for the NL South).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-Over 50 percent (31 out of 60) of the all-star rosters were made up of first-time all-stars. The last time that this blog was posted, in Season 38, only 35% of the rosters were making their first appearance. It is nice to see young talent flourishing!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6444655" target="_blank">El Paso Walkers' veteran reliever Alex James</a> made his 12th all-star appearance. The 36-year old James has 519 career saves and 6 Fireman-of-the-Year awards.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=8211035" target="_blank">Jackson Juggernauts pitcher Benny Caminiti</a> is trying to prove that Diamond-in-the-Rough players aren't exactly worthless. Caminiti made his 3rd all-star appearance and pitched two innings of shutout ball for the National League.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">El Paso Walkers - 4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Honolulu Kamehamehas - 4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Iowa City Hawkeyes - 4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Little Rock Riddlers - 4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Houston Hot Dogs - 4</span><br />
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AL East - 11<br />
NL South - 11<br />
NL West - 10<br />
AL South - 8<br />
AL West - 8<br />
NL North - 7<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Francisco Tavarez (Doormats)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - David Hudson (Nationals)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Max Almanza (Walkers)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Dave Weiss (Kamehamehas)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Gabriel Moreno (Screaming Babies)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Stan Smith (Walkers)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Kenshin Martin (Magnitude)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">C - Theodore Sheldon (Rogues)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1B - Dillon Osbourne (Doormats)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1B - Henderson Rolls (Nationals)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2B - Alex Valentin (Volcanoes)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">SS - Vic Torcato (Nationals)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">SS - Torey Flores (Waiver Claims)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">CF - Robert Payton (Oracles)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">RF - Tom Burch (Oracles)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DH - Mark Payton (Kamehamehas)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Macbeth Raines (Hot Dogs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Rusney Alvarez (Riddlers)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Rob Taylor (Strikers)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Miguel Ibarra (Phillies)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Rondell Maday (Hot Dogs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Arismendy Rijo (Sound Puget)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Danny Brede (Hot Dogs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Tony Lecuona (Strikers)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P - Don Cheung (Tornadoes)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">C - Danry Polanco (Hawkeyes)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2B - Juan Carlos Guzman (Strikers)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2B - Reymond Aparicio (Sound Puget)</span><br />
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P - Alex James (Walkers) - 12th Appearance<br />
P - Dillon Abbott (Strikers) - 9th Appearance<br />
RF - Roy Wilson (Juice) - 9th Appearance<br />
3B - Jairo Cedeno (Hawkeyes) - 8th Appearance<br />
2B - Naoki Martin (Corduroy) - 7th Appearance<br />
C - Nash Cone (Tornadoes) - 7th Appearance<br />
P - Omar Mercedes (Strikers) - 6th Appearance<br />
3B - Julian Santana (Riddlers) - 6th Appearance<br />
RF - John Rivera (Riddlers) - 6th Appearance<br />
P - Bert Jordan (Thunder) - 5th Appearance<br />
CF - Del Doyle (Kamehamehas) - 5th Appearance<br />
LF - Abraham Logan (Nice for What) - 5th Appearance<br />
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<u>All-Stars Who Are 24 Years Old or Younger</u><br />
RF - Tom Burch (Oracles) - 21 Years Old<br />
2B - Alex Valentin (Volcanoes) - 22<br />
P - Arismendy Rijo (Sounds Puget) - 22<br />
P - Kenshin Martin (Magnitude) - 23<br />
SS - Torey Flores (Waiver Claims) - 23<br />
P - Macbeth Raines (Hot Dogs) - 23<br />
P - Rondell Maday (Hot Dogs) - 23<br />
2B - Reymond Aparicio (Sounds Puget) - 23<br />
P - Max Almanza (Walkers) - 24<br />
P - Don Cheung (Tornadoes) - 24<br />
C - Danry Polanco (Hawkeyes) - 24<br />
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<u>Highest Paid All-Stars</u><br />
3B - Jairo Cedeno (Hawkeyes) - $30,000,000<br />
P - Gabriel Moreno (Screaming Babies) - $22,250,000<br />
P - Omar Mercedes (Strikers) - $20,000,000<br />
P - Greg Lamb (Hawkeyes) - $15,800,000<br />
RF - Roy Wilson (Juice) - $15,500,000<br />
P - Cleatus Lundquist (Blizzard) - $10,750,000<br />
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<u>"Diamond in the Rough" All-Stars</u><br />
P - Benny Caminiti (Jaggernauts) - 3rd Appearance<br />
P - David Hudson (Nationals)<br />
P - Dave Weiss (Kamehamehas)</div>
Horviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08356554113135050261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-64107863188889392352019-03-02T23:55:00.003-05:002019-03-02T23:55:51.079-05:00<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>NL North Season 45 Preview</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Owners thoughts/pinetaar's take- Missing Arbitration hearings is bad. Especially two years in a row. Self inflicted wounds are NOT helping, considering this year's Tornadoes may be more a fart in the wind losing Hades Zambrano to the reigning NL Champs Little Rock. This team returns the same offensively (above average), defense above average, pitching staff includes 3 new free agent starters that will need to outperform their ratings to contend for the NL North crown. I'm a cheap bastard and was never going to resign Hades. I may need to reconsider my frugal ways watching talent drain. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Key signings: Jerry Corino (SP, via NOR), Ehire Fernandez (SP, via CHI). Key losses: Hades Zambrano (SP, to LR), Rusney Alvarez (SP, to LR) **pinetaar note. this is the first i noticed LR ganked not only hades, but the traitor rusney. war!**</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="background-color: white;">Owners thoughts-</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #49453e;">Really satisfied with the way FA went this off-season, missed out on a few guys last year so was left with a bunch of unused cash. Paid more than I wanted for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" style="background-color: white;">Jairo Cedeno (3B)</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #49453e;"> but needed another impact bat which he should provide, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #49453e;">plus he's capable of playing multiple positions for me. Bolstered the bullpen with </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" style="background-color: white;">Ben Boyer (P)</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #49453e;"> and </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" style="background-color: white;">Clayton Webster (P)</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #49453e;">. Webster's contract isn't as bad as first looked at since I gave him $</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #49453e;">bonus to help land him as I had the cash available. Missed out on Hades but assumed going in my chance was small to land him even at max contract and instead it took the max to land Cedeno. I've got a young nucleus that is mostly making min. salary so </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #49453e;">I knew going in I could afford to sign some bigger contract this offseason and it wouldn't handcuff me later on as those contracts will be over by the time I need to start paying my younger guys. Still 1 or 2 pitchers short of feeling confident which </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #49453e;">I hope to land next off-season but I believe this year we can get back into the playoffs and from there it's always a crap shoot. Also get to land a decent draft pick this season which I'll try and turn around and trade to pick up a SP next season.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #49453e;"><b>pinetaar's take-I liked it last year when you had 2 sentences, and Iowa under performed ;-) This team on paper should kick some ass. Iowa City also likes to under perform. If the pendulum can swing the other way, this will be a dangerous squad. Iowa Cities offense with the huge Cedeno signing should be top third. Greg Lamb leads an otherwise meh but capable starting rotation. Better do your damage there, because this bullpen is lights out with future HOF Ben Boyer anchoring long relief. Excellent defense, best in the division.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #49453e;"><b>Key signings: Jairo Cedeno (3B, via LR) (*huge*), Ben Boyer (RP, via BUF). Key losses: Dave Coleman (RP to ALB), Ray Henry (SP to LOU)</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Season 44/ 71-91 (3rd Place)</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>pinetaar's take-bigronnie has found himself a bargain with legit rotation ace Ivan DeRojas' salary of only $3.4M. 5th starter Luigi Nieves fills out a starting rotation that otherwise may be better served in AAA. The bullpen fares a little better. This squad will give up a ton of runs. Offense is set up for small ball, excellent contact hitters, good speed, marginal power. Above average. Defense C-. Pitching needs to be addressed for PAW to reclaim its old glory.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Key signings: Irv Henry (C, via DUR), Cy Ackley (3B, via JAX). Key losses: None</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Toronto Nice for What (Owner iain-1st season)</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Season 44/ 69-93 (4th Place)</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="background-color: white;">Owners thoughts- </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #49453e;">An underrated pitching staff should lead a lineup which added some depth in FA but still lacks a bit defensively. Expect a stronger fight from this team than they showed last season.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #49453e;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>pinetaar's take-Prior ownership(s) kept the franchise afloat, not much more imo. Involved/long term ownership will get this franchise to .500 sooner than later...and build. iain has the pedigree to turn it around. Average offense, some pop, a little slow. C+ pitching with a strong bullpen, below average defense. Another high round draft pick coming, this squad is a few years off, has potential.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #49453e;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Key signings: Eduardo Aguilar (RF, via FLO), Abraham Logan (LF, via BUF). Key losses: Ehire Fernandez (SP, to WIC).</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #49453e; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Iowa</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #49453e; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Wichita</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #49453e; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Toronto</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #49453e; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Pawtucket</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #49453e;"><br /></span></b></span>pinetaarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12101838381665662551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-42801035905010564932018-11-28T20:26:00.004-05:002018-11-28T20:26:51.720-05:00<br />
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retooled NL North that should all be above .500 soon, while my squad is peaking
right now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is essentially the same
team as last year, lateral moves made at CF and 5th starter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Average offense with excellent speed,
excellent starting pitching with reliable bullpen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Average defense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Minor leagues have some talent, not deep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">pinetaar's take- Another rebuild year in Chicago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two free agent signings, veterans CF Steve
Redmond & Pinch Hitter (?) Esmil Benitez won't do much to help improve from
last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Offense is capable, but
aging, decent speed still.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Starting
pitching may have issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Solid
bullpen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Below average defense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Minor leagues don’t show much promise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Owners thoughts:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided it was
time to move my draft picks and guys I traded for the last two seasons up to the
bigs and land a couple good FA’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Struck
out on one and got the other pitcher I targeted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">pinetaar’s take- The rebuild has been released!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Major free agent signings and minors upcalls
will bring Iowa in the Wild Card conversation this year, and perhaps the
Division Title. 4 pitchers signed for $45M just this season shows tk’s serious
about winning now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Veteran CF Jack
Westbrook a savvy signing at $3M.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Average offense with decent speed, Solid starting rotation with a very
good bullpen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Average defense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Minor leagues stocked with talent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Pawtucket Patriots (Owner bigronnie-8<sup>th</sup> season)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Season 43/ 68-94<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Owners thoughts:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After all those
seasons at the top, this team got old, without much upper minors talent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The offense was weak last season, hopefully I
have bolstered that a bit with the following players Darrin Atkins (2B), J.O.
Leon (3B), Raul Roque (2B).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pitching was
OK last season, hopefully improved with additions of Ivan DeRojas (P) Dean
Taylor (P) and Dennis Martin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t
know if it’s enough to take down your team, but hopefully I can spank the other
2 guys in the division.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">pinetaar’s take- After a lengthy time away, Pawtucket’s making some moves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The FA signings ronnie mentioned may get this
franchise out of the Division cellar where they’ve resided the last 4
seasons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Playoff material?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not likely…yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good offense, slow as a turtle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Below average starting pitching, with a
marginal bullpen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Poor defense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Great minor league talent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">El Paso Walkers (owner sudbury1111-11<sup>th</sup> season)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Season 43/ 82-80<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Owners Thoughts:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In El Paso, spring
and summer are where hope blossoms and grows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fall is when it dies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For several
seasons now, El Paso has been expecting a contender and has been relying on its
depth to make it happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It didn’t
happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With only a few critical pieces
remaining among the critical positions players, El Paso decided that this was
the year t pick up a couple of affordable veteran clutch pitchers and try to
reach that next tier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They’ll be
complimented by Wisler, a solid prospect coming out of AAA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Time will tell if we pulled the trigger too
soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />pinetaarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12101838381665662551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-36187953530870175572017-04-23T23:51:00.000-04:002017-04-23T23:51:31.225-04:00S38 DS Playoff Capsules<b>#1 Kansas City Yardbirds (93-69) vs. #4 Florida Freaks (84-78)</b><br />
Season Series: Kansas City Won 6-4<br />
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 287pt;" width="383"><b>Kansas City</b></td>
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<td style="width: 258pt;" width="344"><b>Florida</b></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Owner: holleybard</td>
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<td>Owner: flyairbourne</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><u>Recent Playoff Appearances</u></td>
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<td><u>Recent Playoff Appearances</u></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">S37: no appearance</td>
<td></td>
<td>S37: lost in AL Play-In (as Nashville)</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">S36: lost in World Series</td>
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<td>S36: lost in ALCS (as Nashville)</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><u>AL Team Rankings</u></td>
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<td><u>AL Team Rankings</u></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Runs Scored: 813 (5th)</td>
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<td>Runs Scored: 850 (4th)</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Team ERA: 4.45 (9th)</td>
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<td>Team ERA: 4.28 (5th)</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Fielding %: .985 (9th)</td>
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<td>Fielding %: .981 (15th)</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><u>Award Nominees & All-Stars</u></td>
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<td><u>Award Nominees & All-Stars</u></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">LF - Felipe Osoria: MVP Finalist, Silver
Slugger, All-Star</td>
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<td>P - Alex James: FOY Nominee, All-Star</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">P - Marcus Ledee: All-Star</td>
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<td>SS - Cristobal Izquierdo: Silver Slugger</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">P - Noel Lima: All-Star</td>
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<td>CF - Sidney Zagone: Silver Slugger</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">1B - Rickie Halama: All-Star</td>
<td></td>
<td>LF - Daryle Swann: Gold Glove, ROY Finalist</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">3B - Hugh Patterson: All-Star</td>
<td></td>
<td>RF - Eduardo Aguilar: ROY Finalist</td>
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<b>#2 Omaha Oracles (90-72) vs. #6 Milwaukee Magnitude (87-75)</b><br />
Season Series: Tied 5-5<br />
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 287pt;" width="383"><b>Omaha</b></td>
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<td style="width: 258pt;" width="344"><b>Milwaukee</b></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Owner: npbed</td>
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<td>Owner: horvie78</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><u>Recent Playoff Appearances</u></td>
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<td><u>Recent Playoff Appearances</u></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">S37: no appearance</td>
<td></td>
<td>S37: lost in ALCS</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">S36: no appearance</td>
<td></td>
<td>S36: lost in ALDS</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><u>AL Team Rankings</u></td>
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<td><u>AL Team Rankings</u></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Runs Scored: 732 (12th)</td>
<td></td>
<td>Runs Scored: 781 (10th)</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Team ERA: 3.59 (1st)</td>
<td></td>
<td>Team ERA: 4.07 (3rd)</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Fielding %: .987 (3rd)</td>
<td></td>
<td>Fielding %: .986 (8th)</td>
</tr>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><u>Award Nominees & All-Stars</u></td>
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<td><u>Award Nominees & All-Stars</u></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">P - Rondell Collins: All-Star</td>
<td></td>
<td>P - Yoshinori Zhou: Cy Young Finalist, All-Star</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">P - Dillon Abbott: All-Star, FOY Finalist</td>
<td></td>
<td>DH - Vince Tollberg: Silver Slugger</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">P - Renyel Gonzalez: All-Star</td>
<td></td>
<td>LF - Cookie Tapia: Impact Player</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">P - Joely Hiller: ROY Finalist</td>
<td></td>
<td>RF - Michael Chong: Impact Player</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">1B - Francisco Cervantes: Impact Player</td>
<td></td>
<td>P - Alex Espinosa: Impact Player</td>
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</tbody></table>
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<b>#1 Louisville ARF ARF ARF ARF's (102-60) vs. #4 Albuquerque Komodo Dragons (75-87)</b><br />
Season Series: Louisville Won 6-4<br />
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 287pt;" width="383"><b>Louisville</b></td>
<td style="width: 14pt;" width="18"></td>
<td style="width: 258pt;" width="344"><b>Albuquerque</b></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Owner: Arfy</td>
<td></td>
<td>Owner: csudak</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><u>Recent Playoff Appearances</u></td>
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<td><u>Recent Playoff Appearances</u></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">S37: lost in NLDS</td>
<td></td>
<td>S37: lost in NLDS</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">S36: no appearance</td>
<td></td>
<td>S36: lost in NLCS</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"></td>
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<td></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><u>NL Team Rankings</u></td>
<td></td>
<td><u>NL Team Rankings</u></td>
</tr>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Runs Scored: 769 (1st)</td>
<td></td>
<td>Runs Scored: 675 (8th)</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Team ERA: 3.33 (3rd)</td>
<td></td>
<td>Team ERA: 3.97 (10th)</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Fielding %: .989 (1st)</td>
<td></td>
<td>Fielding %: .986 (8th)</td>
</tr>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><u>Award Nominees & All-Stars</u></td>
<td></td>
<td><u>Award Nominees & All-Stars</u></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">P - Randall Hundley: All-Star</td>
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<td>RF - Harry Pizzaro: All-Star</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">P - Edgmer Bournigal: All-Star, ROY
Finalist</td>
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<td>P - Rey Prior: Impact Player</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">C - Louie Seanez: All-Star, Silver
Slugger</td>
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<td>P - Wilt Sizemore: Impact Player</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">2B - Jairo Cedeno: All-Star</td>
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<td>SS - Andres Oliva: Impact Player</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">P - Pasqual Feliz: ROY Finalist</td>
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<td>LF - Vicente Palmeiro: Impact Player</td>
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<b>#2 Cincinnati Firestorm (99-63) vs. #3 Iowa City Hawkeyes (96-66)</b><br />
Season Series: Iowa City Won 6-4<br />
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<td style="width: 258pt;" width="344"><b>Iowa City</b></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Owner: jbburner</td>
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<td>Owner: tk21775</td>
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<td><u>Recent Playoff Appearances</u></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">S37: lost in NL Play-In</td>
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<td>S37: no appearance</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">S36: lost in NL Play-In</td>
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<td>S36: no appearance</td>
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<td><u>NL Team Rankings</u></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Runs Scored: 763 (2nd)</td>
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<td>Runs Scored: 657 (10th)</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Team ERA: 3.65 (5th)</td>
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<td>Team ERA: 3.02 (1st)</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Fielding %: .983 (13th)</td>
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<td>Fielding %: .988 (2nd)</td>
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<td><u>Award Nominees & All-Stars</u></td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">3B - Sherm Springer: All-Star, Gold Glove</td>
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<td>3B - Santo Herrera: MVP Finalist</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">C - Tomas Urena: All-Star</td>
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<td>P - Travis Morris: Cy Young Finalist, All-Star, SS</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">P - Rickey Percival: Impact Player</td>
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<td>1B - Billy Long: ROY Finalist</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">P - Charles Punto: Impact Player</td>
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<td>LF - Stan Stroud: All-Star</td>
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<td height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">1B - Harley Rose: Impact Player</td>
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<td>P - Omar Mercedes: Impact Player</td>
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Horviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08356554113135050261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-76523253079282925642017-04-06T12:19:00.000-04:002017-04-06T12:19:37.549-04:00Season 38 All-Star Blog<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Season 38 Midseason Classic</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">The <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/Boxscore.aspx?gid=84222432&tab=box&mode=classic" target="_blank">Pine-Tar Season 38 All-Star Game</a> took place a few weeks ago, where the American League was victorious over the National League by a score of 6-2. <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7593711" target="_blank">23 year-old Ralph Rekar (Boston)</a> earned the MVP honors thanks to his 2-run homer in the 2nd inning, which helped to give <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5704474" target="_blank">Boise pitcher Eddie Plant</a> the win. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In other All-Star weekend festivities, <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerStats.aspx?pid=7434088" target="_blank">Atlanta youngster Roy Wilson</a></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> defeated <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7060607" target="_blank">Cincinnati's Sherm Springer</a></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> in the finals of the Home Run Derby, and last season's highest paid International Free Agent <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=8305966" target="_blank">Albert Ayala (San Francisco)</a></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> was MVP of the Futures Game.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">There was plenty of talent on show from the Midwest, as Kansas City and St. Louis tied for producing the most all-stars at 5 apiece. The lists below highlight first time all-stars, youngest all-stars, veteran all-stars, highest paid all-stars, and the four "diamond in the rough" all-stars.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><u style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Teams with the most All-Star selections</u><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kansas City Yardbirds - 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">St. Louis Miracles - 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Syracuse Orange - 4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">New York Sultans of Swat - 4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Philadelphia Moneymakers - 4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Louisville ARF ARF ARF ARF's - 4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dover Dinklebergs - 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Boston Screaming Babies - 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Omaha Oracles - 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pawtucket Patriots - 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Atlanta Apaches - 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Teams with zero All-Star selections</u>:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Chicago Black Sox</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tampa Bay Thunder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">El Paso Walkers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wichita Tornadoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Houston Hot Dogs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Seattle Strikers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>All-Stars by Division</u></span><br />
AL East - 12<br />
NL North - 10<br />
NL East - 10<br />
AL North - 9<br />
AL West - 7<br />
NL South - 6<br />
NL West - 4<br />
AL South - 2<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>First Time All-Stars – American League</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7594304" target="_blank">P - Noel Lima (Yardbirds)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7014432" target="_blank">P - Michel Lopez (Sultans of Swat)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7061123" target="_blank">P - Tim Darnell (Sultans of Swat)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7742017" target="_blank">P - Renyel Gonzalez (Oracles)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303421" target="_blank">C - Xander Merced (Orange)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6868257" target="_blank">C - Dee Dee Kelly (Iron Horseman)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6867974" target="_blank">1B - Joe Montgomery (Dinklebergs)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7774168" target="_blank">3B - Bartolo James (Screaming Babies)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303225" target="_blank">SS - Sam Bryant (Blues)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6694513" target="_blank">CF - Julio Fuentes (Dinklebergs)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7773972" target="_blank">RF - Andy Matzek (Doormats)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7060821" target="_blank">DH - Phillip Braun (Orange)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>First Time All-Stars – National League</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7594332" target="_blank">P - Cole Hudson (Miracles)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7390807" target="_blank">P - Ji-Man Saitou (Apaches)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303827" target="_blank">P - Eric Bradley (Patriots)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7742048" target="_blank">P - Edgmer Bournigal (ARF ARF ARF ARF's)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7594297" target="_blank">P - Andrew Allen (Flying Squirrels)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6695226" target="_blank">P - Darron Stewart (Prairie Dogs)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6444653" target="_blank">C - Tomas Urena (Firestorm)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6080830" target="_blank">LF - Stan Stroud (Hawkeyes)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434161" target="_blank">CF - Ewell Tenbrink (Miracles)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>All-Stars Making Their 5th Appearance or Greater</u><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6630590" target="_blank">RF - Eugenio Canseco (Screaming Babies) - 10th Appearance</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041198" target="_blank">P - Yoshinori Zhou (Magnitude) - 9th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041214" target="_blank">3B - Bartolo Ortiz (Journey) - 9th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6444655" target="_blank">P - Alex James (Freaks) - 8th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5703672" target="_blank">LF - Roger Byrne (Sultans of Swat) - 8th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6081019" target="_blank">SS - Lefty Twitchell (Volcanoes) - 7th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5260341" target="_blank">P - Moises Olmedo (Apaches) - 7th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6630558" target="_blank">CF - Fernando Espinosa (Orange) - 6th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208797" target="_blank">P - Richard Huang (Sultans of Swat) - 5th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5503608" target="_blank">P - Benny Villano (Dinklebergs) - 5th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6493398" target="_blank">3B - Hugh Patterson (Yardbirds) - 5th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6080826" target="_blank">RF - Harry Pizzaro (Komodo Dragons) - 5th</a><br />
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<u>All-Stars Who Are 24 Years Old or Younger</u><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7594304" target="_blank">P - Noel Lima (Yardbirds) - 23</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7742017" target="_blank">P - Renyel Gonzalez (Oracles) - 22</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7774783" target="_blank">P - Ralph Wood (Moneymakers) - 22</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7742048" target="_blank">P - Edgmer Bournigal (ARF ARF ARF ARF's) - 24</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7594297" target="_blank">P - Andrew Allen (Flying Squirrels) - 23</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434390" target="_blank">1B - Victor Cortes (Moneymakers) - 24</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7593711" target="_blank">2B - Ralph Rekar (Screaming Babies) - 23</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7593596" target="_blank">2B - John Rivera (Orange) - 24</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7558655" target="_blank">2B - Jairo Cedeno (ARF ARF ARF ARF's) - 23</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7774168" target="_blank">3B - Bartolo James (Screaming Babies) - 22</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434088" target="_blank">LF - Roy Wilson (Apaches) - 24</a><br />
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<u>Highest Paid All-Stars</u><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6630590" target="_blank">RF - Eugenio Canseco (Screaming Babies) - $30,000,000</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041198" target="_blank">P - Yoshinori Zhou (Magnitude) - $20,000,000</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5904137" target="_blank">P - Rondell Collins (Oracles) - $20,000,000</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6867974" target="_blank">1B - Joe Montgomery (Dinklebergs) - $20,000,000</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6493978" target="_blank">P - Randall Hundley (ARF ARF ARF ARF's) - $15,000,000</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6694513" target="_blank">CF - Julio Fuentes (Dinklebergs) - $14,000,000</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303230" target="_blank">2B - Ricardo Sosa (Moneymakers) - $12,000,000</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6444713" target="_blank">LF - Felipe Osoria (Yardbirds) - $10,000,000</a><br />
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<u>"Diamond in the Rough" All-Stars</u><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7061123" target="_blank">P - Tim Darnell (Sultans of Swat)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250526" target="_blank">P - Stewart Cradle (Miracles)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303421" target="_blank">C - Xander Merced (Orange)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/hbd/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6444653" target="_blank">C - Tomas Urena (Firestorm)</a></div>
Horviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08356554113135050261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-36663345829035610962016-11-23T13:14:00.000-05:002016-11-23T13:14:46.913-05:00American League All-Youth Team - Season 37<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Below is my top team of 30 American League
players currently on MLB rosters who are 25 years-old or younger. These
are based on my opinion. Some positions were more competitive than
others. I tried to put players in the position where they played the most
games last season, but did move a few players around. Although statistics are listed, ratings were
a major factor in determining the team. If you think somebody got
snubbed, feel free to discuss on the message board.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's always fun to look back...below are links
to previous All-Youth teams:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://theofficialcontinentalleagueblog.blogspot.com/2015/07/s32-american-league-all-youth-team.html" target="_blank">Season 32 - American League</a></span></div>
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<a href="http://theofficialcontinentalleagueblog.blogspot.com/2015/07/s32-national-league-all-youth-team.html" target="_blank">Season 32 - National League</a></div>
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<a href="http://theofficialcontinentalleagueblog.blogspot.com/2014/11/american-league-all-youth-team.html" target="_blank">Season 29 - American League</a></div>
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<a href="http://theofficialcontinentalleagueblog.blogspot.com/2014/10/national-league-all-youth-team.html" target="_blank">Season 29 - National League</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Season 37 American League All-Youth Team</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Captains</u>:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208790" target="_blank">William Nakano (3B)</a>: This 25 year-old Chicago third baseman has a unique combination of
speed and power, as he hit 34 homeruns and swiped 50 bases last season. His outstanding performance during the past seasons
earned him two All-Star selections and three Silver Slugger awards. In the field, Nakano’s 91 glove rating makes
it extremely difficult for groundballs to get past him. He was acquired as an international free
agent for the bargain price of $13 million by owner skuff730 during season 31.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7558746" target="_blank">Cookie Tapia (LF/1B)</a>: At 25 years-old, Tapia has become the top offensive weapon in
the Milwaukee lineup. His exceptional
blend of hitting and power have allowed him to bat .300 with at-least 40
homeruns and 110 RBIs in each of the past two seasons. Tapia’s performance helped lead Milwaukee to
an AL North division title and first-round bye last season. He was originally signed as an IFA by Wichita
for $14.7 million in season 33 and dealt to Milwaukee for Ben Boyer and a
prospect during the following season.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208797" target="_blank">Richard Huang (Closer)</a>: This 24 year-old New York closer has already established
himself as one of the best in the league.
His 138 saves over three seasons have earned him three All-Star
appearances, two Fireman of the Year awards, and a share of the Pine Tar single
season saves record (54). Huang’s
velocity, control, and great splits helped him dominate opposing hitters last
season, as he allowed them to bat only .169 while he registered a 0.84 WHIP. He has helped lead New York and owner
bluenoser44 to three consecutive AL East division titles. Huang was also acquired as a season 31 IFA for
the price of $21.1 million. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>The Team</u>:</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>(Click on a player’s name to view their HBD profile)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>C:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7593926" target="_blank">Yunel Brito (Omaha)</a>: .333 OBP, 14 HR, 45 RBI, 39% CS%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7558610" target="_blank">Diego Tocci (Colorado Springs)</a>: .286 OBP, 17 HR, 57 RBI, 80+ Arm & PC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7014403" target="_blank">C/DH- Akinori Kawakami (New York)</a>: .376 OBP, 17 HR, 62 RBI, 4.27 cERA<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>1B:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7060759" target="_blank">Alen Moore (Colorado Springs)</a>: .326 OBP, 35 HR, 117 RBI<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208728" target="_blank">Juan Caminero (Salem)</a>: .378 OBP, 15 HR, 58 RBI<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>2B:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7060716" target="_blank">Victor Lee (Omaha)</a>: .374 OBP, 13 HR, 88 RBI, 28
SB, .982 FP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7593707" target="_blank">Tyler Hood (Charlotte)</a>: .331 OBP, 24 HR, 73 RBI,
.977 FP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>SS:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250226" target="_blank">Dustan Fletcher (El Paso)</a>: .296 OBP, 20 HR, 73 RBI, 21 Plus Plays, .976 FP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208793" target="_blank">Karim Quintana (Milwaukee)</a>: .340 OBP, 12 HR, 73 RBI, .972 FP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>3B:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208790" target="_blank">*William Nakano (Chicago)</a>: .347 OBP, 34 HR, 96 RBI, 50 SB, 91 Glove<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7593711" target="_blank">Ralph Rekar (Boston)</a>: .373 OBP, 11 HR, 54 RBI, 9 Plus Plays<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>CF:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7742000" target="_blank">Naoki Martin (Tampa Bay)</a>: Rookie - 95 Range, 90 Speed, 79 Contact, 71 Eye<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7593705" target="_blank">Norman Sanford (Boston)</a>: .320 OBP, 22 HR, 70 RBI<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>LF:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7558746" target="_blank">*Cookie Tapia (Milwaukee)</a>: .380 OBP, 44 HR, 120 RBI<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7593596" target="_blank">John Rivera (Syracuse)</a>: .337 OBP, 7 HR, 15 RBI, 18 SB (in 40 Games)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7774095" target="_blank">Rafael Valdes (Tampa Bay)</a>: Rookie – 79 Contact, 88 vR, 79 Eye, 92 Speed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>RF:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434387" target="_blank">Nolan Thompson (El Paso)</a>: .362 OBP, 20 HR, 82 RBI, 13 Plus Plays<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7558640" target="_blank">Benny Reyes (Boise)</a>: .348 OBP, 38 HR, 103 RBI<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>DH:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7390858" target="_blank">Miguel Uribe (Chicago)</a>: .354 OBP, 45 HR, 116 RBI<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7390757" target="_blank">Michael Seung (Tampa Bay)</a>: .407 OBP, 17 HR, 54 RBI, S36 ROY<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Starting Pitchers:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7061211" target="_blank">Dale Gaudin (Dover)</a>: 13-13, 3.48 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, .312 oOBP, 3 CG<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434875" target="_blank">Hub Winkler (Boston)</a>: 12-8, 3.51 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, .324 oOBP, 99 GB/FB<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7390744" target="_blank">Esmerling Crespo (El Paso)</a>: 10-15, 3.27 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, .296 oOBP, 3 CG<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7774754" target="_blank">Barry Rivers (Omaha)</a>: 7-8, 3.52 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, .299 oOBP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7014301" target="_blank">B.C. Nunez (Charlotte)</a>: Rookie – 87 Stamina, 84 vR, 75 GB/FB, 77 P1/P2<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434808" target="_blank">Omar Franco (Kansas City)</a>: 10-7, 4.25 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, .340 oOBP, S35 ROY<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434859" target="_blank">Jerry Corino (New York)</a>: 7-10, 4.42 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, .314 oOBP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Relief Pitchers:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208797" target="_blank">*Richard Huang (New York)</a>: 44 Saves, 2.75 ERA, .234 oOBP, 0.84 WHIP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7014333" target="_blank">Tomas Cora (Omaha)</a>: 73 Appearances, 6-3, 2.89 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, .274 oOBP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7061176" target="_blank">John Carter (Milwaukee)</a>: 43 Appearances, 3.96 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, .326 oOBP<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">* = captain</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Honorable Mention:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">C Adrian Grace (Salem), C Deven Beltre
(Syracuse), 1B Ramon Inouoe (New York), 2B Wilking Peralta (Colorado Springs), 3B
Daniel Mulholland (Milwaukee), 3B Leury Amador (Tampa Bay), SS Daniel Ratliff
(Chicago), DH Rob Thomas (Durham), P Chone Waltman (Colorado Springs)</span></span>Horviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08356554113135050261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-45994724719875546592016-11-13T18:08:00.000-05:002016-11-13T18:08:10.126-05:00The rich history of Pinetar - Season 37<br />
One of the best parts of Pinetar has been it's long time owners. Entering season 37, we still have 4 owners that have been around since season 1. And three of those owners are all in the same division-The NL EAST. So let's look at the history of the NL EAST and how many DIV titles and WS titles each team has:<br />
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<u><b>Team DIV WS</b></u><br />
Jacksonville Juice(Greygoose123) 18 1<br />
Cincinnati Firestorm(jbburner) 5 0<br />
Philadelphia Moneymakers(phillies26) 5 0<br />
Other franchise(currently Atlanta/6 coaches) 8 1<br />
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<u><b>Coaches with most tenure</b></u><br />
greygoose123 36<br />
jbburner<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> 36<br />
Phillies26<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> 36<br />
rxw1 36<br />
ghutton9 30<br />
alogman1 27<br />
bobbyj7 24<br />
brentcnb 24<br />
tk21775 21<br />
Arfy 21<br />
tmfran 19<br />
skplayer07 18<br />
csudak 17<br />
skuff730 17<br />
jkenned 14<br />
erichanville 12<br />
horvie78 11<br />
Pinetaar 10<br />
holleybard 10<br />
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Over 36 seasons, Pinetar has had 25 different coaches win World Series titles. Only 2 coaches, Jkenned and prezuiwf have won 3 titles. 9 coaches have won 2 titles. Only one team in the history of Pinetar has <b><u>ever</u></b> won back to back WS titles. You have to go way back to season 16 and 17 when the Syracuse Snow Pirates(prezuiwf) accomplished that feat. In fact, that is the last time the AL has won back to back titles as well. The National League leads in World Series titles 19-17, against AL teams.Arfyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115784210857235863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-88460008084664614862016-09-18T15:26:00.000-04:002016-09-18T15:26:53.071-04:00Season 36 All-Star Blog<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Midseason Classic</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">The <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/Boxscore.aspx?gid=80576683&tab=box&mode=classic" target="_blank">Pine-Tar Season 36 All-Star Game</a> took place last week, where the American League edged out a 5-4 victory over the National League. <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5848543" target="_blank">Boise LF Willie Tarasco</a> was awarded the Most Valuable Player after his 2-run double in the 8th inning put the AL ahead for good, giving <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208797" target="_blank">23 year-old P Richard Huang (Sultans of Swat)</a> the win. <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6081567" target="_blank">Durham closer Juan Guerrero</a> struck-out two in the 9th inning to earn the save. <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7593710" target="_blank">Jacksonville 3B Julian Santana</a> (2-run double) and <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6694737" target="_blank">Cincinnati 2B Greg Borland</a> (homerun) put forth a strong effort for the NL in their first career all-star appearance. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In other All-Star weekend festivities, </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5108902" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">Seattle's Keith Williamson</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> defeated </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250441" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">Wichita's Zach Wathan</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> in the finals of the Home Run Derby, and Season 33's #2 draft pick </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerDraftHistory.aspx?pid=7593818" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">Jamey Mullaney (Tampa Bay)</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> was MVP of the Futures Game.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The All-Star pitching staffs for both leagues were filled with plenty of new faces, as 74% of all pitchers were making their 1st or 2nd career appearance. Also, the number of All-Star selections per team and per division were not as spread out as in years past. The NL East division generated the most All-Star selections with 11 (they had 15 last season). Oklahoma City and Omaha were atop the list of individual teams with the most All-Star selections, even though neither has been to the playoffs in the past 4 seasons. More information on this season's All-Star rosters is below:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Oklahoma City Prairie Dogs - 5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Omaha Oracles - 4</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kansas City Yardbirds - 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">New York Sultans of Swat - 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Salem Volcanoes - 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">NL East - 11</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">AL East - 9</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">NL North - 8</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">AL South - 5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>First Time All-Stars – American League</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6829075" target="_blank">P - Esteban Mujica (Sultans of Swat)</a></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6081567" target="_blank">P - Juan Guerrero (Doormats)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303842" target="_blank">P - David Chantres (Orange)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6081613" target="_blank">P - Jumbo Brito (Oracles)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5659291" target="_blank">P - Augie Kim (Magnitude)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6868249" target="_blank">C - Wallace Duffy (Coursers)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303158" target="_blank">1B - Jose Lopez (Walkers)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6493397" target="_blank">3B - Bunny Barber (Orange)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5068069" target="_blank">RF - Masao Saitou (Screaming Babies)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7390858" target="_blank">DH - Miguel Uribe (Black Sox)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>First Time All-Stars – National League</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434864" target="_blank">P - Clayton Webster (Juice)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7014309" target="_blank">P - Felix Nomo (Tornadoes)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6868578" target="_blank">P - Piper Webster (Prairie Dogs)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250843" target="_blank">P - Malcolm Olshan (Juggernauts)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5704437" target="_blank">P - Kevin Leonard (Hawkeyes)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434894" target="_blank">P - Doug Castillo (Miracles)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6493995" target="_blank">P - Erik Zaun (Prairie Dogs)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6081641" target="_blank">P - Yannick Truby (Moneymakers)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6694737" target="_blank">2B - Greg Borland (Firestorm)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7593710" target="_blank">3B - Julian Santana (Juice)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6493403" target="_blank">SS - Brooks Larish (Heaters)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7593709" target="_blank">SS - Mark DaVanon (Miracles)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6868152" target="_blank">LF - Pat Bryant (Prairie Dogs)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303117" target="_blank">RF - Russell Rucker (Prairie Dogs)</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>All-Stars Making Their 5th Appearance or Greater</u><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6630590" target="_blank">2B - Eugenio Canseco (Patriots) - 8th Appearance</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6444655" target="_blank">P - Alex James (Merchants) - 7th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041198" target="_blank">P - Yoshinori Zhou (Magnitude) - 7th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6694628" target="_blank">SS - Wendell Werth (Merchants) - 7th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5503625" target="_blank">P - Wilt Sizemore (Komodo Dragons) - 7th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5108902" target="_blank">3B - Keith Williamson (Strikers) - 7th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5302798" target="_blank">LF - Vicente Palmeiro (Komodo Dragons) - 7th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041214" target="_blank">RF - Bartolo Ortiz (Apaches) - 7th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6081019" target="_blank">SS - Lefty Twitchell (Volcanoes) - 6th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5260341" target="_blank">P - Moises Olmedo (Apaches) - 6th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5704084" target="_blank">C - Dion Pagnozzi (Thunder) - 5th</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5848554" target="_blank">2B - Rubby Prieto (Volcanoes) - 5th</a><br />
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<u>All-Stars Who Are 25 Years Old or Younger</u><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208797" target="_blank">P - Richard Huang (Sultans of Swat) - 23</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208790" target="_blank">1B - William Nakano (Black Sox) - 24</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7390858" target="_blank">DH - Miguel Uribe (Black Sox) - 22</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7014309" target="_blank">P - Felix Nomo (Tornadoes) - 24</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250843" target="_blank">P - Malcolm Olshan (Juggernauts) - 23</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434894" target="_blank">P - Doug Castillo (Miracles) - 23</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250441" target="_blank">C - Zack Wathan (Tornadoes) - 23</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7593710" target="_blank">3B - Julian Santana (Juice) - 25</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7593709" target="_blank">SS - Mark DaVanon (Miracles) - 25</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7060489" target="_blank">CF - Jack Westbrook (ARF ARF ARF ARFs) - 25</a><br />
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<u>Highest Paid All-Stars</u><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041198" target="_blank">P - Yoshinori Zhou (Magnitude) - $20,000,000</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5904137" target="_blank">P - Rondell Collins (Oracles) - $20,000,000</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5503625" target="_blank">P - Wilt Sizemore (Komodo Dragons) - $20,000,000</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5848543" target="_blank">LF - Willie Tarasco (Coursers) - $17,000,000</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5108902" target="_blank">3B - Keith Williamson (Strikers) - $15,000,000</a><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5704437" target="_blank">P - Kevin Leonard (Hawkeyes) - $14,250,000</a><br />
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Horviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08356554113135050261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-37344839208913422302016-08-23T02:38:00.000-04:002016-08-23T02:44:22.519-04:00Chicago Scandal Season 36 1st Edition<br />
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Salem Volcanoes defeating Atlanta Rattlers 4-3 to capture the World Series.
Michael Chong from Milwaukee took home the AL MVP award with 63 HRs (4<sup>th</sup>
best in a single season) and 148 RBIs. Willie Tarasco brought in 51 HRs and 126
RBIs to take home the NL MVP award. CY Young winners were Yoshinori Zhou (21-8)
representing the AL and Ben Boyer (17-4) representing the NL. Congratulations
to our Season 36 Hall of Fame inductees, Fred Inge, Alex Martis, Dusty Lindsey,
and Sam Slotnick. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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Volcanoes</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">…</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "swtor trajan"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">. Pine Tar’s
Dynasty?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">How do you
define a dynasty? Would winning three World Series titles in five appearances
during the last seven seasons make Salem a dynasty? How about we add seven 100 win
seasons and eight divisional titles. Now, would you say that the Salem
Volcanoes are a dynasty. I caught up Salem owner jkenned and we ask his opinion
on his team’s status among the greats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Do you consider Salem a dynasty?</span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Jkenned:</span></b><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> Last season's championship solidified my dynasty status in
my mind. This is a really competitive league and I have been fortunate to
maintain a solid level of success but without that third championship the claim
to a dynasty is tenuous kind of like the SF Giants claiming they are dynasty
when they miss the playoffs in odd years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">How have you managed to stay on
top this long?</span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Jkenned: </span></b><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This is the tougher question to answer but the best one I
can give is that my core of drafted and international prospects all came up
together and much like the Yankee's core four have stayed together for the past
eight seasons. I have added some good value signings and swung some trades from
my prospect depth (unfortunately virtually nonexistent at the moment) for top
notch talent when {they} came available. The key to my success has been to
scout well and keep the core together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">What team is your biggest threat
in the Al or NL?</span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Jkenned:</span></b><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> There has been some stiff competition here in the AL
during my run of success. For the first couple seasons I was trying to catch
kjmulli in Boston and horvie in Milwaukee has consistently been a tough matchup
for me but the guy I loved to play the most was blapo21 in Nashville. He had
the better offensive team for the majority of my run and was unlucky in a lot
of ways to have me at my height because I think he would have won another a
title or two and you would be interviewing him if I had not been in my prime.
Right now holleybard in Kansas City is the biggest threat to my continued
success in the AL.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Who is your best player?</span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Jkenned: </span></b><span style="font-family: "calibri";">If we are talking real life I could give a list of about
five: Mickey Mantle, Yadier Molina, Stan Musial, Willie McGee and Bob Gibson. But
if we are in the realm of the Salem Volcanoes it is harder. My favorite signing
was </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5848554"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">Rubby
Prieto (2B)</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> but he has been somewhat of an underperformer at the ML level
relative to his skills but </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5903482"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">Michel
Pena (LF)</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> has been my favorite player as he is an ideal #2 hitter and been
the most consistent player over my run of success.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The first 20+ games are in and so
is the cliché, it’s going to be a long season. In the AL North, Kansas City has
a 2-game lead over Dover and Milwaukee. This division is tight at this stage of
the season so we'll watch and see how this one plays out. Over in the AL East, Durham
Doormats lead the division with Syracuse and New York not that far behind.
Boston would do best if they avoided the 1-run games as they are 0-8 in such
contests. The AL South is top heavy with Tampa Bay (19-7) and Nashville (18-8),
who hold the two best records in the AL respectively. It’s going to be exciting
to see who takes control of this division or if we have a nail biter all the
way to the end. Lastly, the AL West is led by the defending champions Salem
Volcanoes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Over in the NL North, new owner
HCall11, has his Pawtucket Patriots (15-11) leading the division. The defending NL champion Atlanta
Rattlers lead the NL East by 2 games and the OKC Prairie Dogs have a 1-game
lead over the Seattle Strikers. The division to watch in the NL right now is the
NL South. The Houston Heaters and the Texas Galveston Wave are currently tied
at 15-11 for 1</span><sup><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> place. Texas shootout anyone...</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6867930"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">Phillip
Bruske</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> - 2B (KC) has 16 HRs </span><br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303819"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">Benito
Velez - P</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> (WIC) 5-0 with a 1.45 ERA</span><br />
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That's all for now...more updates to come. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038480924944421696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-52533101782466358922016-08-17T11:31:00.000-04:002016-08-17T11:31:01.592-04:00AL North Season 36 Preview<u><b>AL North</b></u><br />
<b>Kansas City Yardbirds</b>(Owner holleybard-10th season)<br />
Season 35/ 99-63(Division Champ, ALCS runner up)<br />
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<b>Owners thoughts</b>-My prediction is that I'll be fighting once again with Milwaukee for the AL North title. I think my team is better than last season's, although that doesn't necessarily mean 99 wins again. It's at least a 90 win squad though. We'll hit well. I traded for Boyer because I didn't have a dominant number one. I added 2 bullpen arms that should help too. My hope is that I can win the division again. After that, wow, it's going to take something special to stop jkenned. I ran the numbers and he's averaging 109 wins per in the last 8 seasons. He's won 4 of the last 6 pennants. So my goal is the same as any contender in the AL, try to wrestle the pennant away from him.<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-The Yardbirds feature an above average offense. They have some good hitters with good batting eyes and have some power. Eric Miller is a great 3 or 4 hitter to build a lineup around. They also have some speed, but I don't expect a lot of stealing to be going on with them. The defense is average and that's only because they lack a real shortstop. Louie Nieto can play the position but his lack of range will allow too many balls to get through that would otherwise be outs. Besides that, the defense is pretty solid at most positions on the field. The rotation is about average. Boyer is an ace type pitcher but his stamina isn't very good. The rest of the staff is made up of mid rotation type starters with a couple of guys pitching at the back end of the rotation that fit perfectly. Sean Shipley and Ricardo Johnson are the best pitchers in an otherwise below average bullpen. They'll bring this teams pen closer to average than they would be. I think this team is a contender for the division title, but I think the bullpen and lack of a shortstop with range will hurt them. I could see them around 90 wins and maybe upper 80's.<br />
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<b>Milwaukee Magnitude</b>(Owner horvie78-11th season)<br />
Season 35/ 90-72(Wild Card)<br />
<b><br /></b><b>Owners thoughts</b>-We are going for it all this season. Yoshinori Zhou on a playoff rotation is enough to give us a decent chance. Also have some cap room to make a move mid season. I think we will win around 95 games. We improved the bullpen by adding Coleman and Blair. I'm hoping that our starting pitching stays strong. Three of them are above 35 years old, which worries me. Was hoping to add a stud bat in free agency, but was excited to settle for Gus Justice, who will be added to a lineup with Michael Chong, Vince Tollberg and Cookie Tapia. Our defense could struggle as SS Quintana is average at best and the corner outfielders lack range.<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-The Milwaukee offense is looking pretty strong this season. They have some really good hitters that can hit for average and draw some walks. They have some good power as well as some good speed. This is looking like a top 5 offense in the AL. The defense looks good to me. I think the shortstop position is average, but they have great to solid gloves at other positions. They definitely rank in the upper half of the league. The rotation looks pretty good as well. They have a couple pitchers that could be an ace on most teams. Then they have mid rotation guys filling out the other spots. The bullpen is looking above average. If anything the team might have some control issues, but the pitching staff is pretty good overall. I think Milwaukee looks like the favorite in this division and should win 95 to 100 games. I think they could challenge for the AL title this season.<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Dover Dinklebergs</b>(Owner tmfran-19th season)<br />
Season 35/ 74-88<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-The Dover offense isn't looking very good this season. They won't hit for a good average and their batting eyes aren't very good either. The team has some power, but without guys on base it won't help much. They could rank near the bottom of the AL. The defense though is really good. They have multiple options at shortstop and they have good gloves to fill almost every position. This could be one of the best defenses in the AL this season. The rotation looks like they are going to struggle. They have serious control issues and the rotation is made up of back end type starters. The bullpen has the same issues. The defense could help out the pitching, but not enough to keep them from ranking near the bottom of the AL. I think Dover will drop down below 70 wins this season.<br />
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<b>Chicago Black Sox</b>(Owner skuff730-17th season)<br />
Season 35/ 64-98<br />
<b><br /></b><b>ghutton9's take</b>-The offense in Chicago is looking about average. They have decent hitting and some solid contact and power. The batting eyes are a little low though and that could hurt. They have some really good gloves on defense though and even have a few options at shortstop. This could be one of the better defensive teams in the AL this season. The rotation is below average. They lack a top end starter. The staff is made up of middle tier starters and a couple back end guys. The bullpen is below average as well. The team will likely end up closer to average than it looks thanks to the defense. I think Chicago will move up in win total this season and I'd be surprised if they finished below 70 wins again.<br />
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Milwaukee<br />
Kansas City<br />
Chicago<br />
DoverGhuttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343625441835370775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-58497304487370778722016-08-15T14:26:00.001-04:002016-08-15T14:26:15.089-04:00AL South Season 36 Preview<u><b>AL South</b></u><br />
<b>Nashville Merchants</b>(Owner editor21-2nd season)<br />
Season 35/ 99-63(Division Champ)<br />
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<b>Owners thoughts</b>-The Merchants have been the league's top offense for the past 4 years. During that span the Merchants have averaged 108 wins per season. That offense has generated an average of more than 6 runs a game which covers the 4 runs a game the pitching staff allows. They had 11 players put up double digit homeruns last season led by Wendell Worths 41. All of those players return so the lineup should continue to lead the way. This team went with a 6 man rotation in season 35. That took pressure off the aces and reduced the innings needed from the bullpen. The key to success this season could well be the performance of the bullpen. AAA stars Danny Smolinski and Kraig Webster could fill two of the vacancies in the pen. The team likely needs to add another reliever or two to hope to equal last seasons 99 wins. Prediction:If the offense doesn't sputter the Merchants should be able to churn out 90 plus wins and be in contention for their 8th straight AL South division title. The questionable status of the bullpen could be the dampener that keeps the team from winning over 100 games.<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-I can't say this is the best offense I've ever seen, but it surely is a good offense. The have some good hitters and guys that have good batting eyes. They also have a little speed. This team may hit a lot of homers, but they don't have that one guy that can hit enough to be a true threat. Werth is pretty close though and he's a guy that really makes this offense great. The defense is below average. Mainly because they lack a true shortstop or centerfielder. They do have solid gloves at other positions and that's what keeps them from being at the bottom of the league. The rotation is decent. They don't really have a true ace on the staff, but they have plenty of mid rotation type starters. The bullpen looks solid with Alex James as the best arm. He's one of the better relievers in the league. This team is looking like a contender again this season. They should be tough to knock out of the top spot of the division, but even then they should still get a wild card spot. This is a 90+ win team<br />
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<b>Tampa Bay Thunder</b>(Owner rxw1-36th season)<br />
Season 35/ 84-78<br />
<b><br /></b><b>Owners thoughts</b>-The young Thunder team continues to grow. Despite missing the playoffs, they still won 84 games behind a starting rotation that includes #1 pick Bert Jordan. Ownership will view anything short of 90+ wins and a playoff berth as a disappointment. The off season was fairly quiet as this roster only has 6 players over 30. The key will be whether the bullpen can hold the lead. The talent is there- the lack of execution was the main reason they missed the playoffs.<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-The Thunder offense is looking pretty good this season. The have a lineup that should hit for a good average and get on base a lot. They have decent power up and down the lineup. I think they could be a top 5 offense this season. The defense is average. Jesus Esposito is a solid shortstop, but they don't have anyone else that can play it decently enough. Max Liriano is a great centerfielder. The problem they have is depth and good gloves at other positions. I think they are average but they could be above average depending on the rest of the AL. This team has a really good rotation. It ranks among the best in the league as there is no real weak spot. The bullpen might be even better. I think this may be the best pitching staff in the AL. I'm really thinking Tampa Bay might be ready to take back the top spot in this division for the first time in nine seasons. They may even challenge for the AL title.<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>El Paso Walkers</b>(Owner sudburry1111-3rd season)<br />
Season 35/ 74-88<br />
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<b>Owners thoughts</b>-As the Walkers continue to turn over their pitching staff there are no indications that there will be a significant change from last year's above average hitting team with below average pitching and fielding. Hopefully the addition of Vasquez to Rios and Fletcher in the infield combined with the promotion of a couple of pitching upgrades to the big league squad will net a few more wins. My prediction is 78 wins.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>ghutton9's take</b>-This team has an average offense and maybe a little below average. They have some solid hitters, but they lack good power and guys that can get on base through walks. They do have some solid speed. On defense I like shortstop Dustan Fletchers range and arm, but his glove is a bit below average. The team has quite a few solid gloves at other spots, but they lack a true centerfielder. I think they are average. The rotation is not looking very good. They have filled it with mid to back end type starters. The bullpen looks better as it is built around Mitch Mota, a great reliever, and Louis Post who is pretty good as well. I think the pitching staff is just below average. This team is very average at best. I think they will end up close to last seasons win total.<br />
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<b>New Orleans Jazz</b>(Owner adlpest-3rd season)<br />
Season 35/ 47-115<br />
<b><br /></b><b>ghutton9's take</b>-This has by far been the worst team in the league the past 2 seasons. That needs to change this season. The offense still doesn't look very good. They have a couple decent bats but for the most part the aren't close to average. The defense looks good though. Sam Bryant is a really good shortstop with a great glove and arm, but his range isn't the best. They also have some solid gloves at other positions. I think they are above average. The rotation is made up of minor league talent. This is by far the worst staff in the league. I can find better pitchers in free agency right now. A team that is on probation due to not reach the league win minimum should've been spending in free agency for some better pitching. I understand a rebuild, but I've put together 70 win teams with cheap free agents. Please try to fix this team so I don't have to kick you out after this season.<br />
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1. Tampa Bay<br />
2. Nashville<br />
3. El Paso<br />
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Ghuttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343625441835370775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-34074684208914478492016-08-15T11:13:00.006-04:002016-08-15T11:13:55.903-04:00NL West Season 36 Previews<u><b>NL WEST</b></u><br />
<b>Seattle Strikers</b>(Owner ghutton9-30th season)<br />
Season 35/ 83-79(Division Champ)<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-The offense in Seattle is below average as usual. They have some good contact hitters and decent batting eyes, but not much power outside of Keith Williamson. The team will hit for a low average which is usually the case in Seattle, but this season will be worse. The defense is the strength of the team. Buckley is a more than serviceable shortstop and Henley will be a great 2b. Glen Witt has amazing range in center but a below average glove. This is a top 5 defense and maybe top 2. The rotation is below average. They lack an ace and it is made up of mid to bottom rotation starters. The bullpen is about average. This team is not looking like a contender and isn't planning on it either. Last season was a bit of luck and I don't see them competing again for a few seasons. 70 wins is the likely total for the Strikers.<br />
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<b>Albuquerque Komodo Dragons</b>(Owner csudak-17th season)<br />
Season 35/ 76-86<br />
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<b>Owners thoughts</b>-Predicting 83 wins. I think the hitting will be slightly above average. Losing Hartzell hurts, but I think I'll still score a good amount of runs. Pitching will be average to slightly below average. I have a few good arms but not enough depth. I'm stuck in between right now, but hoping to get lucky.<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-I disagree with Casey's take on the hitting. I see a well below average offense. They won't hit very well and the batting eyes aren't good enough for a solid obp. Pizzaro is a good hitter with power but they don't have much else and they really lack power. They do have good speed though. The thing is that this team plays in a very hitter friendly park and will likely end up closer to league average than what they appear. They do have a great fielding team though. Albert Rodriguez and Andres Oliva are really good options at shortstop. They have a gold glove caliber centerfielder with Scooter Dickerson. I think they could be a top 5 defense. The rotation looks solid. Sizemore is the ace and he works well in that role. Ernesto Ozuna is another top starter for them, but he lacks good stamina. The have good mid to back rotation starters as well. The bullpen hurts them though. They lack good late inning guys to close the door. I think it's a below average pitching staff altogether. This team should challenge for the division title this season. It's not a strong division and they could win it with 85 wins.<br />
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Season 35/ 74-88<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-In what seems to be the calling card of the division, OKC also has a below average offense. They lack guys that can get on base enough and they don't have much power. Jin-Chi Yamamoto is their top offensive player and he'll hit for power and a decent obp, but he's all they have. The defense is below average. Pete O'Brien is a below average shortstop but he won't hurt them too bad. The thing is that they lack a real centerfielder and other positions are missing good gloves as well. The rotation is weak and it amazes me that their best starter is used as a setup man. Erik Zaun has much more value as a starter getting 160 innings a season than a reliever getting 130. I guess with the rotation made up of mid to back end starters they prefer to have someone pitching every other game to bail them out. Geraldo Molina is another reliver that fits that role. Those 2 turn the below average bullpen into an above average group. The pitching staff together is below average though. I don't really see this team contending this season. I think they'll end up closer to 65 wins.<br />
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<b>San Francisco Journey</b>(Owner downboy-1st season)<br />
Season 35/ 69-93<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-The Journey also have a below average offense. The lineup is built around Blaine Moore, who is a good hitter, but they don't have much else. The could join the other 3 NL West teams near the bottom of the league rankings in offense. The defense doesn't look very good either. They don't have a good glove at shortstop or centerfield. The rotation is made up of back end starters. The are likely to struggle this season. The bullpen isn't much better but they do have a couple good arms there. It's a bottom of the league pitching staff when you figure the defense into the equation. This team is rebuilding and likely expect to finish at the bottom of the division.<br />
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1. Albuquerque<br />
2. Seattle<br />
3. Oklahoma City<br />
4. San Francisco<br />
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Ghuttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343625441835370775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-47543870076405587742016-08-12T09:48:00.001-04:002016-08-12T09:48:27.540-04:00NL South Season 36 Previews<u><b>NL SOUTH</b></u><br />
<b>Houston Heaters</b>(Owner az99-1st season)<br />
Season 35/ 89-73(Division Champ)<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-Offensively this team won't hit for a high average and won't get on base a lot. They do have some good power in the lineup though and a couple speedsters. I'm not sure enough guys will be on in front of the power hitters to make much difference. I think this is an average offense. The defense is a different story though. With shortstop Brooks Larish the team has gold glove potential. They do lack a centerfielder with good range though. The gloves look good on this team and I'd say they are in the upper half of the NL. The rotation is good. Rodrigo Andujar and Albert Olivo could be an ace on almost any team in the league. The also have some solid mid rotation guys to fill out the starting staff. The bullpen is fairly strong as well. I really like this pitching staff and think they'll be in the top 3 or 4 of the NL. Houston's season will depend on how well they can score runs. They might not even have to do much of that with the defense and pitching they have. This looks like a 90+ win team that will challenge for the division title again.<br />
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<b>Jackson Juggernauts</b>(Owner bobbyj7-24th season)<br />
Season 35/ 83-79<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-This team has a pretty average offense and maybe a bit above that. They have real good speed, some good power hitters and a few guys that can get on base. The weakness is going to be batting average. They don't have a lot of guys that can hit for a higher average. The defense doesn't look very good to me. They have some solid gloves at a few positions but they lack a true shortstop and centerfielder. I think this is a bottom half of the league defense. The rotation isn't very strong. They lack pitchers that can get deep into games and the staff is made up of mid to bottom rotation starters at best. The bullpen is pretty solid though. DT Cromer is a good reliever to build a bullpen around. There are some good options in the pen for this team. Overall, I'm thinking this team will finish close to the win total they had last season.<br />
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<b>Texas Galveston Wave</b>(Owner erichanville-12th season)<br />
Season 35/ 73-89<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-I'm not liking the look of this offense. They lack contact hitters and good batting eyes. While they have good power, I'm just not sure they'll hit enough to make a difference. This looks like an offense that'll be near the bottom of the league. The defense is quite a bit better than the offense. Quinton Rooney has great range and arm for shortstop but only an average glove. The team has options though and have a few strong gloves at key positions and average gloves elsewhere. This could be an average to slightly above average defense. The rotation is a mess. The best starter they have is FP Huff but he's been in the bullpen for them. All of the starters are back end types. The bullpen is good main thanks to Huff, but Derrick Jacquez is pretty good too. They have solid depth in the pen also. This is a below average staff only due to the starters. This team appears to be in a rebuild phase that will continue this season. 70 wins is likely but I could see them winning less than that.<br />
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<b>Louisville ARF ARF ARF ARF's</b>(Owner Arfy-21st season)<br />
Season 35/ 66-96<br />
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<b>Owners thoughts</b>-Louisville is still going to suck this season. Although we are hoping to not suck as much. Realistic goal would be to win 72-75 games. We have promoted stud prospect 3B Jairo Cedeno this season. He should give the offense a good spark. We also added 32 yr old Dante Pong. Not expecting much from him as players like him don't typically play well in Louisville. I'd project him to hit .240 and close to 20 homers. Our rotation still sucks. We got a nice surprise last season from 30 yr old rookie Stephen Webster. He led the team with 12 wins. I doubt he'll repeat that performance. We added 36 yr old reliever Juan Sierra. We gave him a nice bonus($3 mil) up front so he'll make near league minimum for the next 2 seasons. Quite a bargain from what he has made previous seasons. We only had to give up a second round pick to get him. He should be a nice addition for this season and with our top notch class 1 training facility in Louisville he should be a great valued contributor for next season as well.<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-The offense in Louisville is shaping up to be pretty solid this season. They should hit for a decent enough average and guys like Jair Cedeno and Louie Seanez are going to be really good in this lineup. They have a little bit of speed, but what I like is the team has players that can get on base. I think this is an average lineup and maybe above average. On defense the team has a couple good options at shortstop, but Jhonny Rijo is a gold glover. They also have a good centerfielder in Jack Westbrook. This is an upper half of the league defense. The rotation does suck. Led by Domingo Aguilar, who is a mid rotation type starter and it's filled out with guys that are #5 starters at best. The bullpen is solid though. They have decent depth and a couple top end relievers that can close out a game. I think Louisville takes a step forward this season and shouldn't be far off from competing again. If the rotation was a bit better then I could see them over 80 wins, but as is I'll put them around 70 and maybe with things going right they could get 75.<br />
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<b>Prediction</b><br />
Houston<br />
Jackson<br />
Louisville<br />
TexasGhuttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343625441835370775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-68235441464522485032016-08-11T14:20:00.001-04:002016-08-11T14:20:09.153-04:00NL East Season 36 preview<u><b>NL EAST</b></u><br />
<b>Atlanta Atlanta Apaches</b>(Owner Rattlers-2nd season)<br />
Season 35/ 97-65(Division Champ, NL Champ)<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-With 5 straight division titles and back to back World Series appearances this team will find it tough to remain as the best team in the NL. Offensively this team is going to hit and hit for power. They have some great power hitters. If they have any weakness it'll be that they aren't a team with players that will draw a lot of walks. I'm not sure that matters though. They'll be a top 3 offense for sure. On defense Sam Halter is their only true shortstop and they have nobody else that can play the position that won't hurt them. They also lack a true centerfielder. I'm not really feeling this defense and think they could rank in the bottom half of the league. The rotation is looking pretty solid. They have an ace that could shut down opponents on any night in Jesus Dali. They have options on who to start, but the rest are mid rotation types. The bullpen has the potential to be great this season. They are deep and even have a few pitchers that could start in the pen for extra depth. I think this is a top 5 pitching staff. Atlanta is going to be tough this season. The offense and the pitching more than make up for the defense. I think they could challenge for another NL title.<br />
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<b>Jacksonville Juice</b>(Owner greygoose123-36 seasons)<br />
Season 35/ 95-67(Wild Card)<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-This team was so close last season to taking the top spot. Over the past few seasons the rebuild has started to pay off. The have an offense that is a little on the below average side of things though. Julio Melendez and Doug Mitchell are going to crush the ball, but the team is lacking much around them. They don't appear to be a team that can hit for a high average and the batting eyes for them aren't enough to offset that. The power is above average but the team just seems to be a bat or two short of ranking near the top of the league. Vic Bennett is a solid shortstop but they have no depth at the position. They also lack a true centerfielder. This defense looks like they'll finish near the bottom this season as they lack good gloves at most spots. The rotation is a bit above average but not by much. Hipolito Owen is a real good starter but he lacks stamina to be truly dominant. The rest of the staff are solid mid rotation types. The bullpen should be good. They have 3 guys that can shut the door late in games. Depth may be their only issue. To be hones, I think this team may take a step back this season. I think they are an average team, but this team is always a team that surprises me so we will see.<br />
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<b>Cincinnati Firestorm</b>(Owner jbburner-36 seasons)<br />
Season 35/ 92-70(Wild Card)<br />
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<b>Owners thoughts</b>-It's pretty much the same team as last season. I think that the Firestorm should be able to win 85-90 games. It seems the team is always in between rebuilding and going for it all. Both the hitting and the pitching will be average this season. I believe it will take a trade or two to make this team good enough to make a run in the playoffs if they were to make it there.<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-Looking at the Cincy offense, I'm just not sure I see much I like. They'll likely hit for a lower team average and they lack much power. I don't really see players that can work the count and draw walks either. The look like a bottom half of the league offense, but the park can move them closer to average. They have solid gloves at most spots on defense, but they lack a shortstop. Nolan Bourn has regressed quite a bit and isn't much of an option at the most important position in the field. I think they can be an average defense, but they'd be a good defense if they had a real shortstop. The rotation is below average. The lack an ace and none of their starters are top 2 material. They are made up of mid to bottom rotation starters. The bullpen has 2 dominant relievers and a few other solid arms. This may be the strength of this team. I think Cincinnati will have close to average team this season. I think 90 games would be a stretch but I could see them winning 85 games with some things going right.<br />
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<b>Philadelphia Moneymakers</b>(Owner Phillies26-36 seasons)<br />
Season 35/ 74-88<br />
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<b>Owners thoughts</b>-My team can go in many different directions. I believe I have a good defensive team. However, I'm concerned about the pitching. This has been a challenge for me. Trying to develop a pitching staff that can match the offensive team we've put together. So, what I'm trying to say is if the pitching can hold up, we can compete. However, I don't see that happening. I would say that we're still within our rebuild, but excited about the future.<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-After 8 seasons without the post season things should be looking up for this squad. While the offense isn't going to be great, I do see some solid potential for them. It's still slightly below average due to lack of power, but it's not a team that finish near the bottom of the NL. The do have solid gloves for most positions in the field. The shortstop position has a couple of options but neither are great, just better than average. I could see this team as an defense in the upper half of the league. The rotation is below average. A lack of control seems to be their biggest issue. I might actually rank them near the bottom of the league. The bullpen is better with a couple really nice options, but depth is their issue. I think this staff will rank near the bottom of the league this season. Things are surely looking better in Philadelphia these days, but it doesn't look like this is the year they'll turn the corner.<br />
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<b><u>Prediction</u></b><br />
Atlanta<br />
Jacksonville<br />
Cincinnati<br />
PhiladelphiaGhuttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343625441835370775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-44478753177016568712016-08-11T11:32:00.001-04:002016-08-11T11:32:07.092-04:00NL North Season 36 Previews<b><u>NL TEAM PREVIEWS</u></b><br />
Last season the NL was won by the Atlanta franchise for the second straight season. That set up a first in Pine Tar history with a World Series rematch against Salem. The results were flipped this time though and Atlanta ended up on the losing end. Another rare thing also happened last season. For just the second time in Pine Tar history, there was not a 100 game winner. The last time that happened was way back in season 3. With the league trending towards more parity you would think it was even less likely to have a repeat World Series. 3 of the 4 division champs in the NL repeated last season. The only change at the top was in the West with Seattle taking the top spot from previous champion Albuquerque. The worst team in the NL was Louisville, taking that spot from the Philadelphia who was the season 34 basement dweller. Now onto the previews.<br />
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<b><u>NL NORTH</u></b><br />
<b>Pawtucket Patriots</b>(Owner HCal11-1st season)<br />
Season 35/ 93-69(Division Champ, NLCS runner up)<br />
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<b>ghutton 9's take</b>-This team has won 8 straight division titles and are hoping to make it 9. The offense looks really good. They have some great hitters and should have great obp's. The power on the team comes from 2 players and that may be the only weakness they have on offense, if you can even call it that. This team should have one of the best offenses in the league this season. The team isn't among the best defensively, but they aren't bad. The shortstop situation isn't great but they'll get by. I think they'll be a bottom half of the league defense, but barely. The rotation isn't strong, but it's above average. They don't have a shutdown ace, but they do have about 4 starters that are good. The bullpen is real good though and has some depth. The pitching staff as a whole is good. I think Pawtucket will once again battle for the top spot in this division. If they don't get it then they should take one of the wild cards. This is a pretty good team.<br />
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<b>Iowa City Hawkeyes</b>(Owner tk21775-21st season)<br />
Season 35/ 87-75<br />
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<b>ghutton 9's take</b>-The offense is looking pretty good for this team. They have good power, good hitting and guys that can get on base. I think they could finish in the top 5 of the NL. The defense is also looking pretty good. They have a really good shortstop and solid gloves all around. The rotation is led by Omar Mercedes and should be among the best in the league. They have 3 top end starters and even a few mid rotation starters that could be aces on a weaker team. The bullpen looks pretty good as well. This might be the best pitching staff in the NL. I think Iowa City could make a real push for the NL title this season. It is a well rounded group that should be tough to beat and has a chance to bring home a World Championship.<br />
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<b>St Louis Miracles</b>(Owner ranscott64-7th season)<br />
Season 35/ 78-84<br />
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<b>Owner outlook</b>- I took this franchise over in season 31(despite what the history says). When I took over, the minors were the absolute worst I've ever seen and the ML roster was aging and not good. I set out to retool the minors(which I've done, every minor league team in the system made the playoffs last season). Unfortunately, I can't seem to get the ML club over the hump. I've looked at team like Pawtucket. How do you get 3 players on your team rated 90+? Maybe a part of my problem is my team never really bottomed out. Had a few 78 win seasons but maybe that's not good enough to truly embark on a rebuilding program. In any case, I anticipate an 81-81 season and third place. If I luck out, I may win 85 or 86 and sneak in as a wild card.<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-To start, I must say that I've proved that a team dosen't have to bottom out to win a championship. It's hard to do, but surely possible. Timing is everything. When to sell, when to buy and when to overpay for players. When you are a piece or two short then it might cost you to make that jump for those final pieces, but the payoff is worth it. Onto the preview. The offense looks solid. They have some really good contact type players and a few guys with above average power. They also have some players with good batting eyes. They also have some really good speed. The one thing I see that they are missing is a 3 or 4 hitter that can get on base and hit for power. Besides that this is a fairly average offense. I could see them making a move that could change that though and put them in the upper half of the league. The defense is solid, but they have one player that can handle shortstop and it looks like he's not really a full time player for them. They could also use a true centerfielder that has a better glove than what they have currently. They have good gloves in other spots, but due to the weakness up the middle I see them as just about average. The rotation is solid. They lack a top end starter, but they have at least 4 middle rotation type guys. The bullpen is anchored by Kelvim Redmond and not much else. I'd rate this as a below average pitching staff that could move into the upper half of the league due to the park. I wouldn't be surprised to see this team win 85 games. Then again I also wouldn't be surprised to see them win 75 games. A move or two could really change the look of this team as I think they are only a few pieces away from being a division title contender.<br />
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<b>Wichita Tornadoes</b>(Owner pinetaar-10th season)<br />
Season 35/ 72-90<br />
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<b>Owner outlook</b>- This will be another rebuilding season. Didn't sign any big free agents, and got a little luck in the rule 5 draft with a couple players that will make the roster. There has been some bad luck and poor choices with draft picks and IFA's after the changes in scouting were made to the game. The prediction is a 70 win season and near the bottom of the division. The offense will be near the bottom in homers and slugging, but has some good speed. The pitching will be worse after the departure of last seasons Cy Young Ben Boyer. The ballpark will help the pitching out.<br />
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<b>ghutton9's take</b>-Outside of Zack Wathan this offense has little to offer. He's a good piece to build around, but the team needs more guys that can get on base if they are going to use speed as a ways to win. Dee Dee Kelly is coming off of an awful season and should get on a lot more than last season, but there really isn't much offense on the team. The make up for it a little with defense. They have good gloves at most positions but they lack a true shortstop with good range, glove and arm. That makes this a middle of the league defense. The starting rotation is on the weaker side, but I really like the bullpen. I see 4 to 5 pitchers in the pen that will give them good depth later in games. I think the pitching will be closer to the middle of the league due to that and the ballpark. Overall this is a below average team that has a few nice pieces to build around. I could see them winning 70 games this season but with some luck they could push that number up into the higher 70's.<br />
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Iowa City<br />
Pawtucket<br />
St Louis<br />
Wichita<br />
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<u><b>NL EAST</b></u><br />
Atlanta Atlanta Apaches(Owner Rattlers-2nd season)<br />
Season 35/ 97-65(Division Champ, NL Champ)<br />
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Jacksonville Juice(Owner greygoose123-36 seasons)<br />
Season 35/ 95-67(Wild Card)<br />
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Cincinnati Firestorm(Owner jbburner-36 seasons)<br />
Season 35/ 92-70(Wild Card)<br />
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Philadelphia Moneymakers(Owner Phillies26-36 seasons)<br />
Season 35/ 74-88<br />
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<u><b>NL SOUTH</b></u><br />
Houston Heaters(Owner az99-1st season)<br />
Season 35/ 89-73(Division Champ)<br />
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Jackson Juggernauts(Owner bobbyj7-24th season)<br />
Season 35/ 83-79<br />
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Texas Galveston Wave(Owner erichanville-12th season)<br />
Season 35/ 73-89<br />
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Louisville ARF ARF ARF ARF's(Owner Arfy-21st season)<br />
Season 35/ 66-96<br />
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<u><b>NL WEST</b></u><br />
Seattle Strikers(Owner ghutton9-30th season)<br />
Season 35/ 83-79(Division Champ)<br />
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Albuquerque Komodo Dragons(Owner csudak-17th season)<br />
Season 35/ 76-86<br />
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Oklahoma City Prairie Dogs(Owner brentcnb-24th season)<br />
Season 35/ 74-88<br />
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San Francisco Journey(Owner downboy-1st season)<br />
Season 35/ 69-93<br />
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<br />Ghuttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343625441835370775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-55367612898370184592016-06-03T18:48:00.000-04:002016-06-03T18:48:08.250-04:00S35 Mid-Season Blog<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Midseason Classic</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/Boxscore.aspx?gid=78467864&tab=box&mode=classic" target="_blank">Season 35 All-Star Game: National League 6, American League 2</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">HR Derby Winner: <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5848543" target="_blank">Willie Tarasco (Strikers)</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">All-Star Game MVP: <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208703" target="_blank">Neifi Gil (Jibaros)</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Winning Pitcher: <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7014388" target="_blank">Jesus Dali (Apaches)</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Homeruns: Gil, <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6867978" target="_blank">Doug Mitchell (Juice)</a>, <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5704084" target="_blank">Dion Pagnozzi (Thunder)</a></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><u style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Teams with the most All-Star selections</u><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Atlanta Apaches (Rattlers) - 8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kansas City Yardbirds (holleybard) - 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Salem Volanoes (jkenned) - 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Boise Coursers (godao) - 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Jacksonville Juice (greygoose123) - 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cincinnati Firestorm (jbburner) - 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Albuquerque Komodo Dragons (csudak) - 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Syracuse Orange (joekendall) - 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">New York Sultans of Swat (bluenoser44) - 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Teams with zero All-Star selections</u>:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Chicago Black Sox</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Boston Screaming Babies</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">El Paso Walkers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">New Orleans Jazz</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Colorado Springs Iron Horseman</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Iowa City Hawkeyes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Texas Galveston Wave</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Louisville ARF ARF ARF ARF's</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Oklahoma City Prairie Dogs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>All-Stars by Division</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">NL East - 15</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">AL West - 11</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">AL North - 8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">AL East - 7</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">NL West - 7</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">NL North - 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">AL South - 4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">NL South - 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>*Links are posted - click on an individual player's name to open their HBD profile</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>First Time All-Stars – American League</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5109496" target="_blank">P - Ernesto Ozuna (Orange)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5068184" target="_blank">P - Omar Colon (Dinklebergs)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6081635" target="_blank">P - Andres Navarro (Coursers)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6444714" target="_blank">P - Alberto Rivas (Thunder)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=4053269" target="_blank">P - Alberto Blasco (Yardbirds)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7061176" target="_blank">P - John Carter (Magnitude)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7060716" target="_blank">2B - Victor Lee (Oracles)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6630573" target="_blank">3B - Alex Moreno (Coursers)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6630622" target="_blank">CF - Willie Johnson (Sultans of Swat)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5903765" target="_blank">DH - Eric Miller (Yardbirds)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>First Time All-Stars – National League</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5904144" target="_blank">P - Rigo Jimenez (Moneymakers)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303824" target="_blank">P - Ben Boyer (Tornadoes)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7014388" target="_blank">P - Jesus Dali (Apaches)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5303460" target="_blank">P - Carlton Trachsel (Firestorm)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6081594" target="_blank">P - Javier Beltran (Apaches)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250441" target="_blank">C - Zack Wathan (Tornadoes)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5848543" target="_blank">1B - Willie Tarasco (Strikers)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303228" target="_blank">2B - Jeimer Parra (Apaches)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250112" target="_blank">LF - Darrin Phelps (Miracles)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208699" target="_blank">CF - Scooter Dickerson (Komodo Dragons)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6867978" target="_blank">RF - Doug Mitchell (Juice)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>All-Stars Making Their 5th Appearance or Greater</u><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=4638078" target="_blank">C - Bengie Trajano (Doormats) - 9th Appearance</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=4638151" target="_blank">P - Juan Sierra (Apaches) - 9th</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=4905950" target="_blank">P - Geronimo Estrada (Apaches) - 8th</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5703672" target="_blank">RF - Roger Byrne (Sultans of Swat) - 7th</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6630590" target="_blank">2B - Eugenio Canseco (Monkeybutlers) - 7th</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041275" target="_blank">P - Lonny Gonzalez (Volcanoes) - 6th</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041198" target="_blank">P - Yoshinori Zhou (Magnitude) - 6th</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6694628" target="_blank">SS - Wendell Werth (Merchants) - 6th</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5109518" target="_blank">P - Hades Phillips (Firestorm) - 6th</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041214" target="_blank">SS - Bartolo Ortiz (Apaches) - 6th</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5302798" target="_blank">LF - Vicente Palmeiro (Komodo Dragons) - 6th</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5068082" target="_blank">P - Aurelio Ozuna (Volcanoes) - 5th</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6081019" target="_blank">SS - Lefty Twitchell (Volcanoes) - 5th</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5903482" target="_blank">LF - Michel Pena (Volcanoes) - 5th</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5260341" target="_blank">P - Moises Olmedo (Apaches) - 5th</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303231" target="_blank">3B - Neal Hartzell (Komodo Dragons) - 5th</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: x-large;">Record Breakers</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Listed below are the Pine Tar Season 35 league leaders in various statistical catagories, their projected total after the remaining 61 games, and the Pine Tar all-time record holders for those categories. Players who have an opportunity to tie or break a record have been noted with bold font.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i style="font-size: small;">*Links are posted - click on an individual player's name to open their HBD profile</i></span><br />
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<td class="xl64" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center; width: 108pt;" width="144"><b><u>Category
- Player</u></b></td>
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<td class="xl64" style="text-align: center; width: 162pt;" width="216"><b><u>League Leader - S35 Total</u></b></td>
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<td class="xl64" style="text-align: center; width: 92pt;" width="123"><b><u>Projected Total</u></b></td>
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<td class="xl64" style="text-align: center; width: 179pt;" width="238"><b><u>Pine Tar Record Holder - Total</u></b></td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;">Batting Average</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5704018" target="_blank">Valerio Martinez (BOI) - .352</a></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">.352</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">Randy Podsednik - .398</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;"><b>Homeruns</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6444694" target="_blank">Michael Chong (MIL) - 42</a></b></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b>67</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b>Jim Blair - 69</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;">Runs Batted In</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6444694" target="_blank">Michael Chong (MIL) - 97</a></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">156</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">Bob Wood - 203</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;">Stolen Bases</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6630558" target="_blank">Fernando Espinosa (SYR) - 56</a></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">90</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">Brandon Kline - 166</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;">Runs Scored</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6867925" target="_blank">Wesley McDonald (DUR) - 86</a></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">138</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">Ronald Clyburn - 169</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;">OPS %</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5704018" target="_blank">Valerio Martinez (BOI) - 1.093</a></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">1.093</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">Frank Martin - 1.240</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;"><b>Pitching Wins</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5068082" target="_blank">Aurelio Ozuna (SAL) - 14</a></b></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b>22</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b>Rich Meyers, Rock Randall - 25</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;">Earned Run Avr</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303824" target="_blank">Ben Boyer (WIC) - 1.94</a></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">1.94</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">John Rucker - 1.79</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;"><b>WHIP</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041275" target="_blank">Lonny Gonzalez (SAL) - 0.88</a></b></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b>0.88</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b>Tim Daubach - 0.87</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;"><b>OAV</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041275" target="_blank">Lonny Gonzalez (SAL) - .176</a></b></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b>.176</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b>Tim Daubach - .177</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;"><b>Saves</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208797" target="_blank">Richard Huang (NY1) - 33</a></b></td>
<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"></td>
<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b>53</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><b>3 Tied - 54</b></td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;">Pitching Strikeouts</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041198" target="_blank">Yoshinori Zhou (MIL) - 137</a></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">220</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">Warren Hargrave - 273</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;">Complete Games</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303842" target="_blank">David Chantres (SYR) - 5</a></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">8</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">D.Shipley, W.Sizemore - 15</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;">IF Plus Plays</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6081019" target="_blank">Lefty Twitchell (SAL) - 20</a></td>
<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"></td>
<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">32</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">Travis Fiore - 40</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;">OF Plus Plays</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6694622" target="_blank">Vitas Witt (DOV) - 16</a></td>
<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"></td>
<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">26</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">Hank Truman - 37</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;">OF Assists</td>
<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"></td>
<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">3 Tied - 9</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">14</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">Ariel Villano - 27</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;">Caught Stealing %</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303448" target="_blank">Cesar Durazo (OK) - .44</a></td>
<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"></td>
<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">.44</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">Justin Carson - .612</td>
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<td class="xl63" height="20" style="height: 15pt; text-align: center;">Catcher ERA</td>
<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"></td>
<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6444653" target="_blank">Tomas Urena (CIN) - 3.12</a></td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">3.12</td>
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<td class="xl63" style="text-align: center;">Nolan McClellan - 2.34</td>
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Horviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08356554113135050261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-44694583562794542582016-02-23T12:50:00.000-05:002016-02-23T12:50:53.616-05:00S34 Mid-Season Blog<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Midseason Classic</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/Boxscore.aspx?gid=76561865&tab=box&mode=classic" target="_blank">Season 34 Pine Tar All-Star Game: American League defeats the National League 7-2</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">HR Derby Winner: <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208703" target="_blank">Neifi Gil (Roughnecks)</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">All-Star Game MVP: <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6867930" target="_blank">Phillip Bruske (Yardbirds)</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Winning Pitcher: <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041275" target="_blank">Lonny Gonzalez (Volcanoes)</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Homeruns: Bruske, <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6256683" target="_blank">Santo Herrera (Black Sox)</a>, <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303231" target="_blank">Neal Hartzell (Komodo Dragons)</a></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><u style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Teams with the most All-Star selections</u><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Houston Roughnecks (bagwellbuff) - 6</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Salem Volcanoes (jkenned) - 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Nashville Merchants (blapo21) - 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Kansas City Yardbirds (holleybard) - 4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Scranton Red Barons (reggie988) - 4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Jacksonville Juice (greygoose123) - 4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Syracuse Orange (joekendall) - 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">San Juan Marichals (sermonauthor) - 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Boise Coursers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Colorado Springs Iron Horseman</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Philadelphia Moneymakers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>All-Stars by Division</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>**This is much closer than the past few years</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">AL North - 9</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">NL South - 9</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">AL South - 8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">NL North - 8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">NL East - 8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">AL East - 7</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">AL West - 6</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">NL West - 5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>First Time All-Stars – American League</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208797" target="_blank">P - Richard Huang (Sultans of Swat)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250823" target="_blank">P - Marcus Ledee (Yardbirds)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250806" target="_blank">P - Bert Jordan (Thunder)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5260351" target="_blank">P - Alfonso Diaz (Orange)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7014333" target="_blank">P - Tomas Cora (Oracles)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6444716" target="_blank">P - Quilvio Benitez (Screaming Babies)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5303125" target="_blank">C - Mac Braden (Magnitude)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6256683" target="_blank">1B - Santo Herrera (Black Sox)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208790" target="_blank">3B - William Nakano (Black Sox)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6868048" target="_blank">3B - Scott Craig (Dinklebergs)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>First Time All-Stars – National League</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303769" target="_blank">P - Rick Cooper (Jaggernauts)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6868620" target="_blank">P - Graham Hausmann (Tornadoes)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6695228" target="_blank">P - Travis Morris (Hawkeyes)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5904137" target="_blank">P - Rondell Collins (Marichals)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5458908" target="_blank">P - Norberto Barajas (Prairie Dogs)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303829" target="_blank">P - Earl Magill (Galveston Wave)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5109110" target="_blank">C - Alex Chong (Miracles)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5703794" target="_blank">1B - David Uribe (Red Barons)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6829002" target="_blank">SS - Wilfredo Zapata (Red Barons)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5108793" target="_blank">CF - Samuel Johnston (Roughnecks)</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7060489" target="_blank">CF - Jack Westbrook (ARF ARF ARF ARF's)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>All-Stars Making Their 5th Appearance or Greater</u><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=4300015" target="_blank">P - Sticky Farquhar (Juice): 11th Appearance</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=4905950" target="_blank">P - Geronimo Estrada (Marichals): 7th Appearance</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5108715" target="_blank">LF - Gus Justice (Juice): 7th Appearance</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6444655" target="_blank">P - Alex James (Merchants): 6th Appearance</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5703672" target="_blank">RF - Roger Byrne (Sultans of Swat): 6th Appearance</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5503625" target="_blank">P - Wilt Sizemore (Roughnecks): 6th Appearance</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6630590" target="_blank">2B - Eugenio Canseco (Red Barons): 6th Appearance</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5108900" target="_blank">3B - Jim Hawpe (Wildcats): 6th Appearance</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041198" target="_blank">P - Yoshinori Zhou (Volcanoes): 5th Appearance</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041275" target="_blank">P - Lonny Gonzalez (Volcanoes): 5th Appearance</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6694628" target="_blank">SS - Wendell Werth (Merchants): 5th Appearance</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041214" target="_blank">SS - Bartolo Ortiz (Marichals): 5th Appearance</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Playoff Tidbits</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Nine Pine Tar clubs are looking to end playoff droughts as they are within striking distance of a postseason berth at the midway point:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chicago: 16 seasons</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kansas City: 11 seasons</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jackson: 10 seasons</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">St. Louis: 8 seasons</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tampa Bay: 6 seasons</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wichita: 6 seasons</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dover: 5 seasons</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Iowa City: 4 seasons</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cincinnati: 3 seasons</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Five division leaders are looking to extend their current streak of consecutive division titles:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Salem: 6 consecutive AL West titles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scranton: 6 consecutive NL North titles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nashville: 5 consecutive AL South titles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Milwaukee: 5 consecutive AL North titles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">San Juan: 3 consecutive NL East titles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Seattle has a 6-game lead in the NL West with a surprisingly low payroll of $48 million. Of the remaining seven division leaders, Scranton's payroll is $71 million, while everybody else is greater than $90 million. On the other side, Boston is 6 games below .500 with a payroll of $116 million and Texas is 8 games below on a $101 million player budget.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-The AL North is looking for their first playoff wildcard berth since Season 22. You heard that correctly...11 seasons of only sending 1 team to the postseason. Kansas City is currently in the second wildcard position, while Chicago is 3 games behind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">-Some of the American League teams feel comfortable in seeing that league powerhouse Salem is ONLY on pace to win 106 games this season, while Nashville is on pace to win less than 100. These two teams have put up win totals of 110 or greater SIX times in recent Pine Tar seasons. Although nobody really knows what to expect come playoff-time after an 83-win Boise team advanced to the World Series last season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Early Trade-Deadline Moves</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">-Seattle added power to its lineup by trading for 1B Willie Tarasco, who has already hit 12 homeruns in 39 games with the Strikers. Seattle leads the NL West by 6 games.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">-Cincinnati, who are currently sitting 1 game out of the NL East lead, strengthened its bullpen by acquiring Hades Phillips (5 time all-star, 414 career saves).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">-Wichita ranks 15th in the NL in runs scored, but made a move to improve its offense by adding all-star 3B Jim Hawpe, who has a .383 on-base percentage and 55 RBIs this season. The Tornadoes are below .500, but only 6 games behind division-leading Scranton.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">-St. Louis looks to be dealing as the trade deadline draws closer. They have sent SS Jhonny Castro to Nashville and RP Andy Ganzel to New York in the hopes of building for the future. St. Louis is 5 games out of first place in the NL North.</span></div>
Horviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08356554113135050261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-85803798603683515052016-02-16T00:56:00.000-05:002016-02-16T00:56:03.457-05:00The Chicago Scandal 3rd Edition.<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "SWTOR Trajan"; font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
Chicago Scandal </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">3<sup>rd</sup>
Edition.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "SWTOR Trajan"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Author’s
Notes</span></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
Welcome owners, to another edition of the Chicago
Scandal. I got a lot to cover, so let’s get to it. We have seen a lot transpire
as the season nears the mid-way point. First off, I want to point out that a
major player could be the <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3661">New
York Sultan of Swat</a>. They currently sit atop the AL East with a 43-29
record. Owner <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/UserCurrent.aspx?uid=744462">bluenoser44</a>
took over the team this year and is not only thinking divisional title, but
also to challenge the AL favorite Salem Volcanoes. This team is about middle of
the road statistically, but they have the right combination of offense and defense
that give teams the fits. 2-time MVP and multi-time all-star <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerAwards.aspx?pid=5703672">Roger
Byrne-RF </a>leads the offense with 28 HRs, 62 RBIs and 16:1 SB to CS ratio. <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5904143"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alex Toregas - P</a> is the Ace of the
pitching rotation. He has racked up a 9-3 record in 100.2 innings, striking out
71 for an ERA of 3.67. New York is by no means a lock for the division, with
Syracuse hot on their tails 4 games out. But, I think with the balance this
team has, the AL should definitely take notice. </div>
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<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "SWTOR Trajan"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
state of the AL West</span></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
Every division seems to have some sort of competitive race
for the divisional title, either by illusion or genuine competition, with the
exception of the AL West. Currently, Salem is 10-0 in the division and a
whopping 17 games ahead. Now, this could be taken for a grain of salt,
considering Season 33 saw Salem win the division by 36 games. However, last
season gave us the incredible run of <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/UserCurrent.aspx?uid=398409">godao’s</a>
Boise Coursers all the way to the World Series. As one of two wild card teams
to play in the title game, their run last year was nothing short of miraculous.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yet this year, they sit in last place. I
don’t expect much from the west’s bottom feeders, but the season is long and there
is still plenty of time to contend for a wildcard spot. </div>
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<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "SWTOR Trajan"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Houston
regains control</span></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
Earlier in the year I made a strong case for Jackson
Juggernauts (38-35) to take the NL South. As we close in on the midway point,
they intend to prove me wrong. Houston (46-27) has regained control of the
division going 7-3 in the last ten. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
sit 8 games ahead of division rival Jackson, but only 1-2 against them
head-to-head this year. Houston looks like the stronger team and their play is
backing that up. They are poised to send 5 to the all-star game and have the
best record in the NL. I am still sticking with my Jackson pick, but I am going to up
the ante and say the NL representative is coming out of the South. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Although, </span>I do suspect that Scranton may have something
to say about that. </div>
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<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "SWTOR Trajan"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Inter-league
Play</span></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
The AL goes 100-90 vs the NL.</div>
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<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "SWTOR Trajan"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Season
34 Draft top 5 picks</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Dean
Gillheeney P Chicago </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ralph
Wood P <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Philadelphia<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Antone
Shipley SS Louisville</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Kory
Washington P New Orleans</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Darrin
Atkins 2B Colrado</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "SWTOR Trajan"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Owner Draft Grades</span></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
Horvie78: <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3653" title="Open Franchise Profile">Milwaukee Magnitude</a></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
Too early to tell yet for me...depends if I can sign my
1R pick Glover or not, and how his ratings turn out if I sign him. If I can't
sign him, then my draft is a D. German's power is too low for a DH and PC too
low for a C. Franco's stamina and control were much lower than projected.
Jacobson looks decent, but he's already 21 and probably won't hit projections.</div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
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<div class="ChicagoScandal">
Holleybard: <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3650" title="Open Franchise Profile">Kansas City Yardbirds</a></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
Like any other team drafting in the top 10, I would
have been thrilled with any player who fell to me. This was such a deep draft
with stud pitching and hitting prospects that, I imagine, not many people are
disappointed with the results. My number one target was Antone Shipley, who
went to Louisville. I think he's the perfect player, and I realized that he was
a dream target who would have no business falling to 10. He went 3rd and easily
could have been the top choice. Next on my list was Rafael Valdes, who went 7th
to Tampa. I was also crazy about Bartolo James (great name) who went to Boston
in the 6th slot. That left me with the mythology-sounding pitcher, Hades
Zambrano. Predraft, his ratings made him seem like a devastating setup A who
could log 140 IP per season. Now that he's signed, I'm pleasantly surprised to
see that he's a starter (his stamina jumped from 54 to 63). Not a 240 IP horse
by any stretch, but certainly 180 to 200. He's got great control, velocity, and
splits. He's durable. His first two pitches are plus-plus. I'm glad we got him.
He's the only pick of mine worth talking about, but that's all right with me.
Grade: A.</div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
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<div class="ChicagoScandal">
greygoose123: <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3675" title="Open Franchise Profile">Jacksonville Juice</a></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
I pretty much abandoned the draft this year by design. I
signed a Type A FA that gave away my number one pick and I lowered my scouting
budgets way down. However, my first pick (92nd overall) was a pitcher that has
an outside chance of making the majors. So I'd call that a win under the
circumstances.</div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
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<div class="ChicagoScandal">
tk21775:
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3669" title="Open Franchise Profile">Iowa City Hawkeyes</a></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
We didn't pick until 38th in the draft so really didn't
have any expectations or solid picks this year.</div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
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<div class="ChicagoScandal">
Jbburner: <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3676" title="Open Franchise Profile">Cincinnati Firestorm</a></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
Not my best draft but I am going to be very happy with
the pitcher I drafted first if he ends up signing. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Otherwise, my draft was very mediocre. I did end up with quite a few pitchers
which should keep my minors stocked. No position players I drafted will make it
to the majors.</div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
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<div class="ChicagoScandal">
sudbury1111: <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3657" title="Open Franchise Profile">El Paso Walkers</a></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
Given how little money I spent on college players and
how many I ended up drafting, I'm amazed I got anyone who should play at MLB
level. Given myself a C for luck. Top guy I drafted showed a 100 overall
rating. How could I not put him highly even though I knew it was inaccurate.
Dropped to 80 ovr but still will hit well.</div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
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<div class="ChicagoScandal">
<span class="user">Jkenned: </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3664" title="Open Franchise Profile">Salem Volcanoes</a></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
Salem the grade would be N/A. We consciously punted the
draft and all scouting to allow for the payroll to keep this squad together. In
terms of a draft grade I would give it an A in that we are serious world series
contenders again, in terms of player's acquired in the draft it is a solid F
for future talent.</div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
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<div class="ChicagoScandal">
rxw1: <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3656" title="Open Franchise Profile">Tampa Bay Thunder</a></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
The Thunder were very surprised to see Rafael Valdes
slide to them at #7. He projects to be an incredible leadoff hitter. He was
rated an 88 at Draft Time but no idea what the drop off will be since he still
has not signed. #2 Pick Tony Hissey looks to be a defensive wiz at SS but also
has not signed.<br />
<br />
If Valdes does signs, pairing him with International Signing Naoki Martin (CF),
makes Season 34 an "A" for prospects acquisition.</div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
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<u><span style="color: red; font-family: "SWTOR Trajan"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Hot
</span></u><u><span style="font-family: "SWTOR Trajan"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">or
<span style="color: #0070c0;">Not</span> </span></u></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red;">Team Hotness: </span></b></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
<b>Milwaukee Magnitude</b> is new to the list with a 5 game
divisional lead in the Al North. They have quietly gone 8-2 in the last 10. </div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
<b>Houston Roughnecks</b> 7-3 in their last 10 started slow
but have bounced back to the NL South lead with an 8 game lead. </div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
<b>Salem Volcanoes</b> remain on the list. Still the top team
in baseball. </div>
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<span style="color: #0070c0;">Team Notness: </span></div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
<b>Wichita Tornadoes</b> make the list this week after going
2-8 in their last 10. They have been abysmal on the road this season (15-26).
Despite their poor play, they are only 6 games from 1<sup>st</sup> and can
still make a run at a potential Wildcard spot, if not the division. </div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
<b>Philadelphia Moneymakers </b>are no stranger to the list.
They went mostly with pitching in this season’s draft, taking pitchers in the
first five rounds. Now we wait and watch. Will this be the team of the future?</div>
<div class="ChicagoScandal">
<b>Colorado Wildcats</b> round out the team posting a 2-8 record
in their last 10. They had 8 1<sup>st</sup> round picks this year. Clearly,
they are building for the future. I don’t expect much from them this year being
17 games back. It looks like a 3 team race for the number 1 pick next year with
New Orleans and Philly. </div>
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<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "SWTOR Trajan"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Rumor
Mill</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">According to sources, </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7014388"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Jesus Dali (P)</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> was promoted back to the SJ ML club
after a shocking and ignominious ST demotion to preserve his arb status in
future seasons. This shameful and blatant exploitation of a player contract not
only reinforces owner sermonauthor's reputation for his robber Barron-like
executive actions, but also seems to confirm sermonauthor is in it for the long
haul, having sacrificed the first 50 days of his ace to AAA. When reached for
comment on how he could treat a pitcher of this magnitude so shabbily,</span> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">owner sermonauthor told this
reporter, "Like this other guy I golf with once said, "I have a pen
and a phone and I'm prepared to use them both to do the things I must to
improve this once-great franchise. Good. Maybe add a player given this type
treatment might normally be angry but given he was named for both Jesus and the
Dali Lama he wishes only peace and prosperity for the man who sent him to the
hellhole for 50 days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Since his call up, Jesus Dali has started 5 games with a 1-1
record and 4.45 ERA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Special thanks to the owners who assisted with the article. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The players club will be in the 4<sup>th</sup> edition. I
have been a little under the weather lately. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Disclaimer:
Hot or Not and the Players Club are entirely opinion based. Even though stats
are considered, future players and teams will be selected based on what the
blogger/writer decides. As always inputs are always appreciated. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038480924944421696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-48776568639121264572016-02-12T10:59:00.003-05:002016-02-12T10:59:51.834-05:00Around The League 2-12-16<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">PROMOTIONS</span></u></b><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7558746" target="_blank">Cookie Tapia</a>-Milwaukee Magnitude<br />
Tapia is a 1b/lf with some great hitting abilities. He could put up MVP type numbers offensively. He can hit for a high average, get on base and he will hit a lot of homers. I wouldn't be surprised to see him win multiple MVP awards and he has a good chance to win the AL rookie of the year this season.<br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7060821" target="_blank">Phillip Braun</a>-Boise Coursers<br />
Braun is strictly a DH. Offensively he has good contact and a good batting eye. He will hit some homers, but he's about average with his power. He should hit well and get on base enough to make him a good play as a DH.<br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7014388" target="_blank">Jesus Dali</a>-San Juan Marichals<br />
This is a nice call up for the Marichals. Dali is going to be a really good starting pitcher in the league for quite a while. He has good control and really good splits. His top 2 pitches are above average. His stamina is a little low, but he has good durability. With room to grow a little still, Dali should become a top end of the rotation starter.<br />
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Other notable callups-<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=4253372" target="_blank">Benito Rodriguez</a>-El Paso Walkers<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6494002" target="_blank">Vic Dickerson</a>-Jacksonville Juice<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434875" target="_blank">Hub Winkler</a>-Boston Screaming Babies<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>KEY INJURIES</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerStats.aspx?pid=5503624" target="_blank">Mo Lee</a>-Houston Roughnecks<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5303505" target="_blank">Tim Daubach</a>-Boston Screaming Babies<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerStats.aspx?pid=6868629" target="_blank">Dick Kohlmeier</a>-Nashville Merchants<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerStats.aspx?pid=6630572" target="_blank">Gio Esposito</a>-Tampa Bay Thunder<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6695223" target="_blank">Delanor Guthrie</a>-Kansas City Yardbirds<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Waiver Claims</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5704428" target="_blank">Kameron Moore</a>-Omaha Oracles<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303158" target="_blank">Jose Lopez</a>-El Paso Walkers<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>INTERNATIONAL SIGNINGS</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7742072" target="_blank">Saul Pescado</a>-Durham Doormats<br />
This guy is a 20 year old leftfield/firstbaseman type IFA. He looks like he will have average pop(15-20 hr), and the ability to get on base at a decent clip. He's not an allstar caliber player, but he could put up decent enough numbers to make it on an allstar team or two. Especially in a hitters park like Durham<br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7742048" target="_blank">Edgmer Bournigal</a>-Louisville ARF ARF ARF ARF's<br />
Bournigal projects as a decent mid rotation starter. He should have good control with solid splits. He should pitch enough groundballs to be effective in Louisville, but his pitches are not very good. At worst he will pitch at the back end of the rotation in a few years.<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7742035" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7742035" target="_blank">Harry Alou</a>-Louisville ARF ARF ARF ARF's<br />
Another pitching prospect signed by Louisville in the past couple weeks. I see a trend. This guy has some concerns with the possiblity of injuries. His durability looks lower and will hold him back some. He projects to have good control with decent splits. He also has good velocity with a couple of average pitches. Alou could end up pitching at the back end of a rotation or in a long reliever type role. He does have big league potential though.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE</u></b></span><br />
The league has seen 4 players hit for the cycle this season. <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5302965" target="_blank">Boone Brow</a> of Syracuse, <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5903537" target="_blank">Rich Miller</a> of Boise, <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5302905" target="_blank">Buddy Berry</a> of Milwaukee and <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6080830" target="_blank">Stan Stroud</a> of Nashville have accomplished the feat.<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5108900" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5108900" target="_blank">Jim Hawpe</a>-Colorado Wildcats is hitting a .350 with a .411 obp. He also has 11 steals and 12 homers.<br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7208790" target="_blank">Williams Nakano</a>-Chicago Black Sox leads the league in triples with 6 and also has 17 doubles and 14 homers. His 56 runs scored are second in the league, and he ranks 7th in steals with 22.<br />
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The longest hitting streak this season belongs to <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6829106" target="_blank">Maikel Martinez</a> with 27 games in a row.<br />
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3 pitchers have 9 wins at this point and they are <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041198" target="_blank">Yoshinori Zhou</a>, <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041257" target="_blank">Rymer Tavarez</a> and <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5458878" target="_blank">Kendry Martin</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6444654" target="_blank">Rodrigo Andujar</a>-Houston Roughnecks is the first pitcher to 20 saves. He has 20 in 21 opportunities and also has a .84 ERA.<br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303824" target="_blank">Ben Boyer</a>-Wichita Tornadoes has just a .90 WHIP through 13 starts and a 1.39 ERA.<br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6694513" target="_blank">Julio Fuentes</a>-Colorado Springs has 7 minus plays at second base. This is because he's left handed. He has great range and glove, but a lefty can't play the position.<br />
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<br />Ghuttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343625441835370775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-59068292468411153572016-01-31T18:47:00.001-05:002016-01-31T20:00:14.029-05:00The Chicago Scandal 2nd Edition.<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "swtor trajan"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Author’s
Notes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Welcome to
another edition of The Chicago Scandal. There have been some interesting
developments over the past weeks,<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>to include a healthy dose of trades,
international free-agent signings and of course the injury bug. First,
congratulatory comments go to <b><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerLog.aspx?pid=5302905">Buddy
Berry</a>, </b>who hit for the cycle
during 1/23/16 PM2, <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/Boxscore.aspx?gid=76050525&tab=box&mode=classic">Milwaukee
Magnitude @ New Orleans B&G Steelers</a>. The 5-time all-star is batting
.308 for the year, while racking up 5 HRs and sitting in the top ten of the AL
with 29 RBIs. In other news, the AL North divisional race is heating up with
the dubbed “War in North”. The </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3653" title="Open Franchise Profile">Milwaukee Magnitude</a> sit atop the division
with an 18-12 record. Hot on their heels though, owner holleybard’s Kansas City
Yardbirds sit at 17-13, only a game out of 1<sup>st</sup>. My Chicago Black sox and the Dover
Dinklebergs round out the division at 16-15 and 15-15 respectively. Barring any major setbacks for either of
these teams, we could be headed for a down to the wire divisional race. Let’s keep our eyes
on that as the season progresses. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "swtor trajan"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Trades </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">El Paso Walkers</b> traded SS <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6868045">Phil
Starr</a> to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">New York Sultans of Swat</b>
for Pitchers <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7390805">Vin
Cornejo</a> and <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434515">Sal
Clayton</a>.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Albuquerque Komodo Dragons</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> traded P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250835">Glenn
Karl</a> and P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=3695368">Tony
Perez</a> to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Texas Galveston</b> Wave
for Major League P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5704479">Glen
Brooks</a>. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Albuquerque Komodo Dragons </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">also traded Pitchers <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7061176">John
Carter</a> and <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5303530">Lou
Montgomery</a> to the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Boise Coursers </b>for
P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434872">Antonio
Simms</a>. </span>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Boise Coursers </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">traded RF <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5703673">Willie
Oropesa</a> to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Iowa City Hawkeyes</b>
for P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6868619">Nate
Bush</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Boise Coursers </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">traded C <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7060822">Morgan
Stephens</a> and <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434888">Scooter
Snell</a> to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Scranton Red Barons</b> for
3B <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6630573">Alex
Moreno</a>.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Boston Screaming Babies </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">3B <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7014327">Wily
Toca</a> to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">San Juan Marichals </b>for P
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6444716">Quilvio
Benitez</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In a series
of deals, the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Chicago Black Sox </b>sent
P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7594260">Khiry
Carlson</a>, P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7594244">Freddie
Brower</a>, and P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434864">Clayton
Webster</a> to the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Jacksonville Juice</b>
for 3B <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6493397">Bunny
Barber</a>, LF <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6630562">Edgard
Villano</a>, P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5704428">Kameron
Moore</a>, P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303751">Bernie
Wolf</a>,</span> P <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6494013">Gordon
Ramirez</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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Atchison</a> to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Louisville ARF ARF ARF
ARF's</b> for SS <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5659309">Max
Owen</a> and RF <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6694419">Lee
Jefferies</a> who was drafted via Rule 5 by the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Syracuse Orange</b>.</span></div>
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Schneider</a> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Nashville Merchants</b>
for DH</span> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434422">Dilson
Betances</a>.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Cincinnati Firestorm </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">trade</span> 3B <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6694612">Travis
Taylor</a> to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Louisville ARF ARF ARF
ARF's</b> for P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6081605">Ringo
Thomas</a>. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Colorado Springs Iron Horseman </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">traded P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5109526">Mike
Franklin</a> to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Jacksonville Juice </b>for
RF <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=4689735">Ralph
Hatcher</a>, 3B <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7593763">Rex
Bradley</a>, RF <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7060532">Chris
Gibson</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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Benard</a> to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Seattle Strikers</b> for C
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303439">Phil
Simmons</a>. </span></div>
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Priest</a> and SS <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434285">Don
Morris</a> to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">St. Louis Miracles </b>C <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041151">Cesar
Santos</a>. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Louisville ARF ARF ARF ARF's </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">traded 1B <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerStats.aspx?pid=4860196">Hipolito
Arredondo</a> and 2B <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6829053">Bengie
Uribe</a> to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">St. Louis Miracles </b>for
LF <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6081072">Bono
Durham</a> and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5503592">Wascar
Azocar</a>.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Wichita Tornadoes </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">1B <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7558746">Cookie
Tapia</a> to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Milwaukee Magnitude </b>for
P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6303824">Ben
Boyer</a> and P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7594306">Aramis
Mendoza</a>.</span></div>
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Soria</a> to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Texas</b> for P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7594147">Dennis
Jones</a>, C Benji Valverde , and</span> RF <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250037">Erasmo
Johnson</a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">San Juan Marichals </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">traded P <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6829085">Miguel
Garza</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Seattle Strikers </b><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7014301">B.C.
Nunez</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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rumors</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Albuquerque
(15-15) is in the market for some prospects. They are willing to move <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5703675">Benny
Garcia - RF</a>, <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5904132">Ed
Paul - P</a>, <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041228">Ernesto
Mendez - CF</a>. Sources have confirmed that the Cincinnati Firestorm (19-12)
are actively shopping for a closer and a center fielder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>El Paso (12-18) is possibly looking for a SP
as well as an upgrade at SS. They are looking to pair LF <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=4905307">Vic
Ward</a> with a prospect in order to bring in a ML level SS. </span></div>
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</span></u><u><span style="font-family: "swtor trajan"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">or
<span style="color: #0070c0;">Not</span> </span></u></div>
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3664">Salem
Volcanoes</a> remain atop Team Hotness. They have the best record in the show
and 7-3 in their last 10. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These road
warriors are 15-1 when playing outside of Volcanoes Stadium. They are still my
favorite to when the AL. Their team pitching sits at a whopping 3.10 ERA. This
is a powerful team offensively and defensively. Let’s see who has the skill to
knock them off their perch.</div>
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3670">Houston
Roughnecks</a> have also gone 7-3 in their last 10 after a slow start. They
appear poised to give <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3672">Jackson</a>
some competition for the NL South crown behind the arms of aces, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5503625">Wilt
Sizemore – P</a> and <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6256576">Albert
Olivo - P</a>. H-town is definitely hot right now. </div>
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The AL North made the list because of their brutal battles
for division supremacy and remaining the only division with every team playing
.500 ball. One can only wonder how this will play out in the weeks to come. </div>
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Honorable mention: Omaha Oracles (9-1) in their last 10. Colorado
Springs Iron Horseman (16-15) are in second place in the AL West after the abysmal
start. I’d keep my eye on this team. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #0070c0;">Team Notness: </span></div>
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3658">Boston
Screaming Babies</a> currently riding a 6 game skid have managed to go 1-9 in
their last 10. With one of the highest payrolls in Pine Tar, expectations are pretty high. We can only hope that this is just an early road block and that this
team can use the talent they have to bounce back. I do like their chances, but
I do wonder if owner kcclark may decide to abandon ship and begin a rebuild or
stay true to the course. </div>
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3654">New
Orleans B&G Steelers</a> made the list this week. They are a young team in rebuilding
mode. However, the lack of runs scored have really hampered their ability to be
competitive. The future does look bright for the B&G Steelers with the
talent pool they have in the minors. It should also be noted that they have
tons of cap space. The question is, will they use it?</div>
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3668">St.
Louis Miracles</a> round out team Notness. Not because of their record, but
because I think they are truly under-performing. They are statically a top 5
pitching team with a 3.64 ERA. Where they are hurting, is their ability to
generate runs. They have only scored 100 runs, which is the lowest totals in the
Majors. I would love to see them go after a power hitter like <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5108715">Gus
Justice</a> or <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5108902">Keith
Williamson</a> just to add some much needed offense. </div>
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerLog.aspx?pid=5302905">Buddy
Berry</a> – Hit for the cycle, .308 avg., 5 HRs, 29 RBIs. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerStats.aspx?pid=5903482">Michel
Pena</a> - .367 Avg., 10 HRs, 30 RBIs, 14:1 SB to CS ratio.</div>
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6081495">Hamlet
Allen</a> – 4-1 in 7 starts, 2.81 ERA, 43 strike outs</div>
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6041257">Rymer
Tavarez</a> – 6-0 in 6 starts, 1.27 ERA, s8 strike outs and the most impressive
stat: 0 HRs given up this year. Sniff, Sniff…. what’s that smell, “the CY Young”.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Disclaimer:
Hot or Not and the Players Club are entirely opinion based. Even though stats
are considered, future players and teams will be selected based on what the
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<span style="color: red;"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038480924944421696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-24808599422155594772016-01-29T13:21:00.001-05:002016-01-29T13:21:42.953-05:00AROUND THE LEAGUE 1-29-16We are a little over a week into the season now and I want to take a look at some things around the league that may be of interest. Usually this is the time of the season that teams will promote their future stars to the big leagues. After game 20 teams save a year of arbitration so this is the perfect time to do it. I'll list some key promotions that have taken place, some key injuries and also some notes about stats.<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">PROMOTIONS</span></u></b><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250158" target="_blank">Pedro Contreras</a>- Jacksonville Juice<br />
Contreras is a left fielder/1b type player that has solid power and a great batting eye. He will hit good against left handed pitchers, but is likely to struggle against righties. He was drafted by Jacksonville with the 17th pick overall in the season 31 draft. He still has some room to grow, but he's close to reaching his potential at this point.<br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6828965" target="_blank">Karim Ontiveros</a>- Jacksonville Juice<br />
Ontiveros is a centerfielder with decent range and glove. At the plate he make good contact and has good power. His batting eye and ability to hit are not very good. He won't have a high batting average or OBP, put he should be able to put the ball in play and provide some pop. Ontiveros was signed as an IFA by Jacksonville in season 29. He has likely reached his potential.<br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6829003" target="_blank">Santo Baez</a>-Louisville ARF ARF ARF ARF's<br />
Santo is a left fielder with a good bat. He won't put up great numbers, but Baez should be a nice addition to the lineup. With decent contact, power and batting eye, he should provide some good numbers. He was signed as an IFA by Louisville in season 29 and probably will not grow much more.<br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6694626" target="_blank">Jarrod Henley</a>-Seattle Strikers<br />
Henley is a shortstop/2b/centerfielder. He has great range and great arm strength for any position. He has a solid glove for shortstop, but he'd be a great 2B. Offensively he has great contact and average power. His batting eye is bad and he won't hit for even a decent average. Henley was a 2nd round 63rd overall selection by Wichita in the season 28 draft. He has pretty much reached his potential.<br />
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Other notable callups-<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250226" target="_blank">Dustan Fletcher</a>-El Paso Walkers<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6867979" target="_blank">Tyrone Milligan</a>-Colorado Wildcats<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7250442" target="_blank">Paulie Sparks</a>-Seattle Strikers<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6868155" target="_blank">Vin Gray</a>-Oklahoma City Prairie Dogs<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7434211" target="_blank">Slick Maurer</a>-Durham Doormats<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>KEY INJURIES</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5458953" target="_blank">Pedro Sanchez</a>-Colorado Wildcats<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=6494009" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>-San Juan Marichals<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>CONTRACT EXTENSIONS</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerContracts.aspx?pid=5068082" target="_blank">Aurelio Ozuna</a>-Salem Volcanoes<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5109518" target="_blank">Hades Phillips</a>-El Paso Walkers<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=4905949" target="_blank">Willie Fisher</a>-El Paso Walkers<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>INTERNATIONAL SIGNINGS</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7742000" target="_blank">Naoki Martin</a>-Tampa Bay Thunder<br />
Martin has been the highest paid IFA so far. He projects to be a centerfielder with great range and really good glove and a solid bat with speed. I think he's a bit overpaid, but the market decides that and so far he's one of the best to come through.<br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7742016" target="_blank">Pedro Mota</a>-St Louis Miracles<br />
Mota projects as a good starting pitcher. I think he was a steal in the IFA market for the Miracles. His potential to me looks like a 3 starter and possibly a 2. He has good split projections, decent control and 3 average pitches.<br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=7742004" target="_blank">Vic Torcato</a>-Colorado Springs Iron Horseman<br />
This was a nice signing, but not great. The value was good, but he's not a future star. He should have average power, decent splits, but his batting eye worries me a bit. He has a great glove, but his range doesn't project very high. With a solid arm I think he will end up as a third baseman or right fielder.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5903656" target="_blank">Dante Pong</a>-Durham Doormats<br />
Through 25 games, Pong has hit 13 homers to lead the league and is hitting for a .302 average, .343 obp and .750 slugging.<br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5903482" target="_blank">Michael Pena</a>-Salem Volcanoes<br />
Pena is on fire, hitting a .389 to lead Pine Tar, and has a .436 obp and .741 slugging. He's also added 12 doubles, 8 homers, and 13 steals.<br />
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5503608" target="_blank">Benny Villano</a>-El Paso Walkers<br />
Villano leads the league in opponent average with a .124, is second in ERA with a 1.36 and leads in WHIP with a .73 while adding 3 wins in 6 starts.<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=4905912" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=4905912" target="_blank">Apollo Fletcher</a>-Seattle Strikers<br />
Fletcher leads the league in saves with 10 in 10 tries and has a .90 WHIP, and 1.80 ERA in 10 games.<br />
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerStats.aspx?pid=6630602" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerStats.aspx?pid=6630602" target="_blank">Chan Won</a>-Houston Roughnecks<br />
Won leads the league in pinch hits with 13 already and has done that in 21 at bats while also hitting 3 pinch hit homeruns.<br />
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<br />Ghuttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343625441835370775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-4822632597403499082016-01-23T21:15:00.000-05:002016-01-24T12:39:11.488-05:00The Chicago Scandal<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "swtor trajan"; font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
Chicago Scandal </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Hello my fellow
Pine-Tar owners. My name is Al but also known as skuff730 of the Chicago Black
Sox, formerly the New York Damage Controllers. I am going to be contributing to
our awesome blog and hopefully continuing to provide enjoyable reading segments
that complement our league. I hope to cover a range of topics from notable
games, to trades, and even a look into the minor leagues. With that being said,
let’s get down to business. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We start
Season 34 off with a brief recap of last year where Scranton defeated Boise 4-3
to capture their second World Series title. Season 33s playoff were not without
some memorable moments as we saw the three best teams in the league; Salem
(119-43), Nashville (113-49), and Houston (100-62) all get bounced out of the
playoffs in their respective Divisional Series matchups. The big question going
into Season 34 is, how they will respond.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I caught up
with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Salem</b> owner <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/UserCurrent.aspx?uid=674761"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">jkenned</b></a>: 2 time WS Champion, 3 time AL
Champion, and 6-time Divisional Champion</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What did you think of
Season 33s playoff lost?</b></div>
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It is always tough being the #1 seed and not bringing home
the title and I have never been a fan of the 5 game series but the truth is
that Syracuse was better than I was. It was frustrating but hopefully that
allows the squad here in Salem to focus and bring home another championship
this season. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What are your goals
for the Season 34?</b></div>
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My entire offense is in their peak and the pitching is
strong enough to carry us back to the #1 seed in the AL.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Best addition, i.e.
player and/or coach.</b></div>
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We really didn't change things up too much in the offseason
as there were not very many feasible ways to improve on a 119 win roster. Our
window is starting to close but this squad still has the talent to bring home a
couple of trophies before it does.</div>
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There you have it, from Salem Volcanoes Owner jkenned.</div>
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I have to say I agree that this team is going to be a tough
out in Season 34. Note this day 2/2
PM2 when they host Syracuse for their first matchup of Season 34.<br />
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<u><b>Modification: 1/24/2016</b> </u><br />
The Chicago Scandal staff was able to get an interview with<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/UserCurrent.aspx?uid=347912"> </a><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ctl00_Main_mcPH_mcPH_FranchiseControl_PreviousChatRepeater_ctl01_lblUserName" title="Click here for the user profile!"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/UserCurrent.aspx?uid=347912"><b>bagwellbuff</b></a>. 1 time WS Champion, 2 time NL Champion, 5 time Divisional Champion. </span><br />
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<b>What did you think of Season 33s playoff lost?</b><br />
We lost to eventual the eventual World Champion,
so you could say we have some consolation: we lost to a team of destiny.
However, that does not ease the disappointment of our coaches, our
team, and our fans. We can't settle for being a steppingstone in another
team's triumphant
narrative.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Best addition, i.e.
player and/or coach.</b> <br />
We mostly stood pat, mainly because I think <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">Neifi Gil (RF)</a>
will top his first All-Star appearance by coming into his own as a
real superstar and upping his batting average to complement his power.
I'm proud of our pitching--our
bullpen is mostly home grown as well as starter Albert Olivo and Stewart
Hall. We hope to improve our team BA while maintaining our outstanding
pitching and fielding. Our power numbers were satisfactory but we should
improve those. Of course, we are a team at a crossroads. I'd feel better if we could have signed Wilt
Sizemore long term, but he's looking at FA after this season. So if we
fall short again with this veteran team, we may have to seriously
consider in which direction we will go from here<br />
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<b>What are your goals for the Season 34?</b><br />
We hope to improve our team BA while maintaining our outstanding
pitching and fielding. Our power numbers were satisfactory but we should
improve those. Of course, we are a team at a crossroads. I'd feel better if we could have signed Wilt
Sizemore long term, but he's looking at FA after this season. So if we
fall short again with this veteran team, we may have to seriously
consider in which direction we will go from here<b>.
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Thank you Bagwelllbuff.<br />
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Houston is at a crossroad this year and with the arrival of Jackson as a major player in the division, we could be seeing a changing of the guard. They currently sit at 3rd place in the NL South, but it is still early in the year. So we will keep our I on Houston and lets see if they can recapture the magic of season 33. Upcoming notable game: 1/30 PM vs <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3667" title="Open Franchise Profile">Scranton Red Barons (9-2)</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Season 34: The story so far....</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The first
week of games are behind us and there are some interesting develops thus far.
On the AL side, the </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3664" title="Open Franchise Profile">Salem Volcanoes</a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> (8-0) got off to a hot start as they notched eight straight victories
to remain the only remaining undefeated team left in the Majors. They started
the season off with a four game sweep of the </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3663" title="Open Franchise Profile">Omaha Oracles</a>, followed by a sweep of the<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3665" title="Open Franchise Profile">Colorado Springs Iron Horseman</a>. Notable
game: 1/22 PM2 <a href="https://draft.blogger.com/null" name="SalemVSColoradoSPrings"></a><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/Boxscore.aspx?gid=76031909&tab=box&mode=classic"><span style="mso-bookmark: SalemVSColoradoSPrings;">Salem Volcanoes vs Colorado Springs
Iron Horsemen</span><span style="mso-bookmark: SalemVSColoradoSPrings;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: SalemVSColoradoSPrings;"> </span></div>
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On the NL side of the house, the <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3672" title="Open Franchise Profile">Jackson Juggernauts</a> (7-1) sit atop NL South with
the National League’s best record. The Juggernauts are showing their offensive
prowess with a NL 2<sup>nd</sup> best 48 runs scored. The defensive isn’t lacking
either, only giving up 29 runs. It’s early in the year, but I’d say Jackson is
setting themselves up nicely to snap their 10 season playoff hiatus. </div>
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<span style="color: #0070c0;">Not</span> </span></u></div>
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Team Hotness: <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3664" title="Open Franchise Profile">Salem Volcanoes</a> Undefeated and 7-0 on the road.
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3672" title="Open Franchise Profile">Jackson Juggernauts</a> 2.5 gm division lead in
the NL South. Bad moon rising</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3678" title="Open Franchise Profile">Seattle Strikers</a> Despite dropping two games
to <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3681">Colorado</a>,
they have a favorable upcoming schedule against the <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3677" title="Open Franchise Profile">Philadelphia Moneymakers</a> and the <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3680" title="Open Franchise Profile">Albuquerque Komodo Dragons</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They should come out of that stretch at a
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Team Notness: <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3677" title="Open Franchise Profile">Philadelphia Moneymakers</a> It’s an uphill
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</span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3668" title="Open Franchise Profile">St. Louis Miracles</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think they have the most potential of Team
Notness to get back on track. They can get the hits, they are just not bringing
the guys across home plate. </div>
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division with <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3664" title="Open Franchise Profile">Salem Volcanoes</a> and <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3662" title="Open Franchise Profile">Boise Coursers</a>, enough said. </span>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5068113" title="Open Player Profile">Pedro Martinez</a> <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3676" title="Open Franchise Profile">(CIN)</a> 2 doubles, 1 HR and 8 RBIs. Not to
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<a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerRatings.aspx?pid=5503575" title="Open Player Profile">Gerald Foster</a> <a href="https://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/FranchiseRatings.aspx?fid=3669" title="Open Franchise Profile">(IA)</a> 1-1 1.69 ERA</div>
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This is just the first of the Chicago Scandal column. I hope
you all enjoy. </div>
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Future columns will include the Minor League Minute, Trade
winners and losers, and the Rumor Mill.</div>
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I am available for comments/suggestions at <a href="mailto:alamin.smith@gmail.com">alamin.smith@gmail.com</a></div>
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Hot or Not and the Players Club are entirely opinion based. Even though stats
are considered, future players and teams will be selected based on what the
blogger/writer decides. As always inputs are always appreciated. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038480924944421696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-27942681033462680062016-01-14T11:57:00.005-05:002016-01-14T11:57:51.889-05:00Season 34 IntroductionSorry that the previews won't be as in depth as in the past. My schedule has been extremely full lately and I'm just hoping to be able to get through all of the divisions. I know that the previews are fun and add flavor to one of the best leagues in HBD and I really wish I could devote more time to them. My plan is to have a summary for each team and a grade for Offense, Defense and Pitching as usual, but I'm not really going to dive too much into why I graded them as such. I hope that doesn't take away from the quality very much. At least it will be something. I'll also do my division predictions.<br />
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Over the last few seasons it seems like we have had a higher turnover than in the past. I'm not sure if it's the changes that WIS made or if it's more that people are losing interest in the game. I must admit, my interest isn't what it used to be, but after dropping down to 1 team about a year ago, I did start to gain some interest again. To me, the fun has always been in rebuilding and seeing how that plan paid off. A big problem with that is when the plan pays off poorly and then you have to start over. Many people hate the initial stages of rebuilding and it is a pain. Trades rarely net a good return when you are trying to rebuild. Prospects are too tough to come by. That is what I see as the biggest problem with the game. Quality is always better than quantity because too often you know how a player is going to end up. That is why I like the new system of hidden growth and advanced scouting meaning more. It gives you a reason to trade for quantity and hope that what you got has a better shot at turning out. The big problem with that is the team you are trading with has the advantage since they know how that player has progressed. If HBD is going to ever get past that point then they need a new progression system rather than hidden ratings. Hiding the rating progression is just a lazy way of fixing a greater problem. Hopefully they get that figured out since it does seem like they are putting a little bit of time into the game lately. I'd like to hear some others opinions on this and the reason we've lost people.<br />
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Finally, as many know, we had an owner terribly miss the win minimum last season. This is the second season in a row that it has happened to an owner and both seasons the majority league response was to give a probation to the owner. This season skuff, is on a probation and required to reach 70 wins. I know that 70 wins will leave skuff short of the win minimum again, but it is a realistic number to reach. Last season was really bad, and it was a rarity for this owner. While not acceptable, I do believe that one really bad season is not enough to make a difference for a team. He didn't have a really low payroll and spend on big IFA's. The only real benefit is the 1st pick this season and that is it. One player will not start a dynasty. skuff is a long time coach in the league that has had a competitive team for the previous 10 seasons. I believe this is fair. If any others have a problem with it then tc me and we will discuss it.<br />
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Thanks for being such a great league and a great group of owners.Ghuttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343625441835370775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124925012052658128.post-61082251274152782662015-12-20T14:47:00.004-05:002015-12-20T15:06:06.630-05:00Pine Tar's Top-20 Playoff Upsets<span style="font-family: inherit;">With the top 4 teams in regular season record (Salem, Nashville, Houston, Milwaukee) all being eliminated before the league championship series, I thought it would be interesting to look at Pine Tar's playoff upset history. Below is a list of the top-20 playoff upsets in Pine Tar's 33-season history. The list is ordered by win differential (WD) between the underdog and the favorite. Upsets with a win differential greater than 16 games made the top-20 list. In the event of a tie, the favorite with the higher regular season win total was considered a bigger upset. Some commentary is posted after the top-20 list.</span><br />
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Scottsdale (79-83, vector21) over Charleston (95-67, bjohara1), 16 WD – Season
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Wichita (86-76, jibe) over Seattle (102-60, ghutton9), 16 WD – Season 29 NLDS<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Helena (90-72, moosedrool) over Fargo (107-55, starbuckdc), 17 WD – Season 8
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Hartford (91-71, bpdelia) over Philadelphia (108-54, domiisgod), 17 WD – Season
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Milwaukee (83-79, jquick1) over Pittsburgh (101-61, blues_bros), 18 WD – Season
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Fresno (85-77, dlmose) over Nashville (104-58, blapo21), 19 WD – Season 30 ALDS<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Tampa Bay (89-73, rxw1) over Fargo (108-54, starbuckdc), 19 WD – Season 11
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Durham (79-83, alogman1) over Milwaukee (99-63, jquick1), 20 WD – Season 13
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Milwaukee (83-79, jquick1) over Dover (103-59, tmfran), 20 WD – Season 18 ALDS<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Dover (87-75, tmfran) over Boston (107-55, kjmulli), 20 WD – Season 27 ALDS<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Jacksonville (88-74, greygoose123) over Colorado Springs (108-54, toe64), 20 WD – Season 2 NLDS<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Jacksonville (85-77, greygoose123) over Houston (106-56, bagwellbuff), 21 WD –
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Milwaukee (88-74, jquick1) over Syracuse (109-53, prezuiwf), 21 WD – Season 15
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Scottsdale (79-83, vector21) over Jackson (102-60, bobbyj7), 23 WD – Season 17
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St. Louis (84-78, flucie) over Nashville (107-55, bnags), 23 WD – Season 19
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Oakland (78-84, jayesnb) over Ottawa (104-58, ewd330), 26 WD – Season 11 ALPI<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Scottsdale (88-74, vector21) over Syracuse (115-47, prezuiwf), 27 WD – Season
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Syracuse (90-72, joekendall) over Salem (119-43, jkenned), 29 WD – Season 33
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Boise (83-79, godao) over Nashville (113-49, blapo21), 30 WD – Season 33 ALDS<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Bay (89-73, rxw1) over Syracuse (121-41, prezuiwf), 32 WD – Season 11 ALCS</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This season's upsets of Salem and Nashville ranked second and third all-time in Pine Tar history. Overall, season 33 has had four upsets with a win differential of at least 13 games (Nashville 30, Salem 29, Milwaukee 14, and Houston 13). First-year owner godao was responsible for two of those upsets with his 83-79 Boise team. This gives season 33 the most shocking playoff results since season 11. In season 11, there were five upsets with a win differential of at least 15 games. Owner rxw1 pulled three of those upsets, including the #1 upset of all time, as his 89-73 Tampa Bay team caught fire in the playoffs and defeated 104-58 Milwaukee in the ALDS, 121-41 Syracuse in the ALCS, and 108-54 Fargo in the World Series. Additional upsets in season 11 included the #5 upset of all time (Oakland over Ottawa) and a 15-win differential upset of Monterrey over Charleston, which just missed the top-20 list. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Milwaukee and Scottsdale caused fits for owners that had outstanding regular season records during seasons 14-18. In season 17, a 79-83 Scottsdale team coached by vector21, advanced to the ALCS by scoring the #6 and #19 upsets of all time. The following season, jquick1's #6-seeded Milwaukee team also advanced to the league championship series by earning the #10 and #16 upsets in Pine Tar history, over Dover and Pittsburgh. Beginning in season 14, powerhouse Syracuse </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">(with 115 and 109 wins) </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">was upset in consecutive seasons by Scottsdale and Milwaukee. The Scottsdale upset occurred in the World Series, giving them the title with an 88-74 record. </span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Season 29 had the wildest postseason in recent history. Owner skplayer07's 91-71 Vancouver team made an improbable run to the World Series, where they fell one game short of winning the title. In the process, they pulled 15-game win differential upsets over Boston and Salem, who both had a 106-56 record. In the round before being upset by Vancouver, Salem needed all 5 games to defeat an 82-80 Milwaukee team. Meanwhile in the National League, Wichita upset 102-win Seattle, which ranks #19 in Pine Tar history. In addition, #2-seed Louisville fell in the NLDS to eventual World Series champs Scranton.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Out of the top-20 all-time Pine Tar upsets, 60% (12) occurred in a league division series, 4 occurred in a play-in series, 2 in a championship series, and 2 in the World Series. 13 of the 20 upsets were earned by American League teams, while 7 of the upsets were pulled by National League teams.</span></span>Horviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08356554113135050261noreply@blogger.com0