OOTP 6.03 Dynasty

[Ben E Lou]

THE SETUP


I'm feeling pretty good about OOTP with the 6.03 patch, so I want to start up a new dynasty. Here are the settings I'll use that are not default:

No coaches/scouts.
All ratings set to 1-100.
Trading Frequency: Low
Trading Difficulty: Hard
Trading AI Preference: Favor Prospects
Team Cash Maximum: $25,000,000
Player AI Evaluation: 50,10,30,10
First-Year Player Draft: June 1st

30-team MLB-Style Structure
I simmed 2004-2020, so that I'd be using a "mature" player pool.
For now, the only house rule is that renegotiations will only happen in the postseason.

[Ben E Lou]

I decide to take over Atlanta. Here's a bit about our situation:

<TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Atlanta Braves</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s6>Category</TD><TD class=s3>This Year</TD><TD class=s3>Last Year</TD><TD class=s1></TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s6_2>Fan Interest</TD><TD class=s3_2>74 / 100</TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s6>Attendance</TD><TD class=s3>0</TD><TD class=s3>2,446,104</TD><TD class=s1> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s6_2>Attendance / Game</TD><TD class=s3_2>0</TD><TD class=s3_2>30,199</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s6>Attendance Revenue</TD><TD class=s3>$0</TD><TD class=s3>$23,848,118</TD><TD class=s1> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s6_2>Revenue / Game</TD><TD class=s3_2>$0</TD><TD class=s3_2>$294,421</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s6> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s6_2>Broadcasting Revenue</TD><TD class=s3_2>$39,000,000</TD><TD class=s3_2>$39,000,000</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s6>Merchandising Revenue</TD><TD class=s3>$0</TD><TD class=s3>$14,733,673</TD><TD class=s1> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s6_2>Play-Offs Revenue</TD><TD class=s3_2>$0</TD><TD class=s3_2>$5,422,849</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s6>Attendance Revenue</TD><TD class=s3>$0</TD><TD class=s3>$0</TD><TD class=s1> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s6_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s6>Payroll</TD><TD class=s3>$60,350,070</TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s6_2>Total Revenue</TD><TD class=s3_2>$39,000,000</TD><TD class=s3_2>$83,004,640</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s6>Total Player Expenses</TD><TD class=s3>$0</TD><TD class=s3>$65,687,212</TD><TD class=s1> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s6_2>Total +/-</TD><TD class=s3_2>$39,000,000</TD><TD class=s3_2>$17,317,428</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s6> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s6_2>Cash</TD><TD class=s3_2>$20,000,000</TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s6>Ticket Price</TD><TD class=s3>$10</TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s6_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s6>$$ left for Extensions</TD><TD class=s3>$52,450,292</TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s6_2>$$ left for Free Agents</TD><TD class=s3_2>$37,231,721</TD><TD class=s3_2>






</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=title>Atlanta Financial History
Tuesday, 1/26/2021</TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD>Year</TD><TD>Wins</TD><TD>Losses</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>Pos</TD><TD class=s3>Attendance</TD><TD class=s3>Revenue</TD><TD class=s3>Payroll</TD><TD class=s3>Profit/Loss</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>2020</TD><TD>94</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>.580</TD><TD>1</TD><TD class=s3_2>2446104</TD><TD class=s3_2>$83,004,640</TD><TD class=s3_2>$65,687,212</TD><TD class=s3_2>$17,317,428</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>2019</TD><TD>70</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>.432</TD><TD>3</TD><TD class=s3>2026787</TD><TD class=s3>$73,718,401</TD><TD class=s3>$64,888,248</TD><TD class=s3>$8,830,153</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>2018</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>.494</TD><TD>2</TD><TD class=s3_2>2057208</TD><TD class=s3_2>$73,982,514</TD><TD class=s3_2>$76,761,690</TD><TD class=s3_2>$-2,779,176</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>2017</TD><TD>79</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>.488</TD><TD>3</TD><TD class=s3>1873094</TD><TD class=s3>$72,132,777</TD><TD class=s3>$68,194,718</TD><TD class=s3>$3,938,059</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>2016</TD><TD>84</TD><TD>78</TD><TD>.519</TD><TD>3</TD><TD class=s3_2>2147943</TD><TD class=s3_2>$74,881,083</TD><TD class=s3_2>$71,337,604</TD><TD class=s3_2>$3,543,479</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>2015</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>.506</TD><TD>2</TD><TD class=s3>1814523</TD><TD class=s3>$77,400,818</TD><TD class=s3>$82,021,647</TD><TD class=s3>$-4,620,829</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>2014</TD><TD>74</TD><TD>88</TD><TD>.457</TD><TD>4</TD><TD class=s3_2>3050197</TD><TD class=s3_2>$90,189,748</TD><TD class=s3_2>$89,098,928</TD><TD class=s3_2>$1,090,820</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>2013</TD><TD>88</TD><TD>74</TD><TD>.543</TD><TD>1</TD><TD class=s3>3533056</TD><TD class=s3>$97,648,955</TD><TD class=s3>$88,960,291</TD><TD class=s3>$8,688,664</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>2012</TD><TD>93</TD><TD>70</TD><TD>.571</TD><TD>2</TD><TD class=s3_2>3353518</TD><TD class=s3_2>$94,884,638</TD><TD class=s3_2>$102,100,033</TD><TD class=s3_2>$-7,215,395</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>2011</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>.506</TD><TD>3</TD><TD class=s3>3311751</TD><TD class=s3>$98,260,427</TD><TD class=s3>$101,135,176</TD><TD class=s3>$-2,874,749</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>2010</TD><TD>93</TD><TD>70</TD><TD>.571</TD><TD>1</TD><TD class=s3_2>3453934</TD><TD class=s3_2>$108,586,153</TD><TD class=s3_2>$91,368,483</TD><TD class=s3_2>$17,217,670</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>2009</TD><TD>108</TD><TD>54</TD><TD>.667</TD><TD>1</TD><TD class=s3>3466995</TD><TD class=s3>$104,183,345</TD><TD class=s3>$93,596,372</TD><TD class=s3>$10,586,973</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>2008</TD><TD>97</TD><TD>65</TD><TD>.599</TD><TD>1</TD><TD class=s3_2>3487798</TD><TD class=s3_2>$107,245,299</TD><TD class=s3_2>$103,791,904</TD><TD class=s3_2>$3,453,395</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>2007</TD><TD>100</TD><TD>62</TD><TD>.617</TD><TD>1</TD><TD class=s3>3631744</TD><TD class=s3>$99,939,776</TD><TD class=s3>$96,883,312</TD><TD class=s3>$3,056,464</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>2006</TD><TD>90</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>.556</TD><TD>1</TD><TD class=s3_2>3481952</TD><TD class=s3_2>$96,328,506</TD><TD class=s3_2>$86,267,004</TD><TD class=s3_2>$10,061,502</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>2005</TD><TD>93</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>.574</TD><TD>1</TD><TD class=s3>2855249</TD><TD class=s3>$88,695,936</TD><TD class=s3>$70,231,913</TD><TD class=s3>$18,464,023</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>2004</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>.469</TD><TD>4</TD><TD class=s3_2>2149373</TD><TD class=s3_2>$77,171,345</TD><TD class=s3_2>$69,379,542</TD><TD class=s3_2>$7,791,803</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Ben E Lou]

MARKET: Good
LOYALTY: Average
FAN INTEREST: 74
TICKET PRICE: $10
PAYROLL: $60.35M

[Ben E Lou]

MEET YOUR BRAVES!

2021 POSITION REPORTS
(NOTE: Italicized, bracketed ratings are talent ratings for prospects. Parenthetical ratings are current ratings for vets.)
<TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Catcher (contact/power/eye)


37-year-old Mark Espada (34/12/59) is the only returning catcher with MLB experience. He is a two-time Gold Glover who had 271 AB's last year, and still plays stellar defense at catcher. 21-year-old Allan Davies {75,39,53} had 352 AB's, and batted .278. Davies was a 4th-round pick back in 2016, only 16 years old when drafted, who now looks like a bona-fide big-leaguer. Further, there are two other solid-looking catching prospects in the organization. First is 24-year-old Benito Garcia {75/88/11}. Garcia will likely start the year in AA. Finally, there's last year's 1(7) pick, 21-year-old Nathaniel "The Wizard" Grow {63,59,100}. Grow only played in 74 games in A-ball last year before breaking his hip on 6/22 and missing the rest of the year. He'll be down in Class A to begin the season.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Garcia and Grow both could end up being superstars, but neither looks ready for The Show. The combination of Davies and Espada looks good enough to hold down the fort for now. Either Grow or Garcia will likely be traded eventually.

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>First Base


James Culbreth (66/68/18), a 28-year-old 3-star man, had a breakout season last year at .285-30-117, with a Gold Glove to boot. 29-year-old Hector Ibar (45/59/38) looks like a decent backup, and two prospects await their chance: 22-year-old Ronald Poppe {52,58,45}and Deon Garcia {52,52,49}. Both are 3-star guys.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: We look pretty set at first base.

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Second Base


George "The Ghoul" Fujiwara (53,54,73) is 30 years old, and was the primary starter last year. He's a very good fielder, but wasn't impressive at the plate: .250-10-56, 120 K's. Unless The Ghoul can live up to his ratings a bit more, 31yo Dion Rentas (66/63/12) figures to get more AB's than the 247 he had last year. He's never been a ft starter, but is a lifetime .274 hitter in 667 big league at bats with a decent glove, though not as good as The Ghoul's. He's a good base stealer as well. There are no prospects of note.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Neither Fujuiwara nor Rentas are expensive, so I'm not worried about not having a solid prospect at this point. At this point, it looks like Rentas will be the starter.

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=bottom><TD style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-VARIANT: normal"></TD><TD class=smallfont align=right></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Third Base


Rifled-armed Raul Hernandez (63/76/40) was signed as a FA last spring to a 3-year deal worth around $3M per year. He responded with a .306-23-90 season. This 33yo 2-time All Star with 246 career homers looks to still be in his prime. 29-year-old Cirilo Suarez (67/42/41) had been the starter for four seasons running before the signing of Hernandez. Based on his performances in 2018 and 2019 (.237-14-68 and .244-9-60), this former Rookie Of The Year is probably better suited for being a backup than a starter. There is a 3-star 3B/SS prospect, 23-yo Dennis Brandl {54/39/47}. He'll probably start the year in AA.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Nothing spectacular here, but we do have a starter, depth, and a prospect.



</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder height=113 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page height=103><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=bottom><TD style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-VARIANT: normal"></TD><TD class=smallfont align=right></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Shortstop


Slick fielding 35yo Benjamin Fishback (65/34/37), a former fifth round pick by the Mets, has been the Braves' starter for 4 1/2 years. He doesn't have much pop, but batted .303 with an .812 OPS last year, and has 87 range and a 54 arm. Nice to see a very useful player coming out of the fifth round. There's no solid backup, although it is perhaps worth nothing that I have a 28yo who can play 2B/SS/LF/CF/RF, with 40 range at SS. I guess he'd be the guy if I don't get another via free agency. Dennis Brandl (mentioned at 3B) is the only SS prospect worth noting.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Fishback is quite solid, but is getting older. With no decent backup, and no prospect on the immediate horizon, this is a position that I'll need to deal with soon.



</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Left Field


Terry "The Troll" Lilly (sounds like he hangs out at FOFC) (76/56/93) is a weak-fielding, good-hitting veteran. This 34yo is a 3-time All Star in the 2nd year of a four-year deal with us. He had a .333-25-92 season last year, with a career-high .962 OPS. Young Joseph Hoerner (65/45/24) looks like a solid backup player who could start in a pinch. He has excellent range in both LF and RF. No prospects look worth noting at this point.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: The Troll should hold down LF nicely for a few more years. I'd like get to 24-year-old Hoerner some playing time. The right-handed batter *may* start in CF against lefties.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=bottom><TD style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-VARIANT: normal"></TD><TD class=smallfont align=right></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Center Field


Derek Rosado (56/34/35) is the retuning starter. He batted .303 with a .768 OPS, but has limited range in an important defensive position. RF/CF Thad Turner (48/28/27) is a 2-star player primarily due to his excellent fielding ability. 2018's 1(14) pick, Michael "Maverick" Scher {51/51/65} looks like he'll be in AA to start the year.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: I don't like playing a guy with like Rosado, with 28 range, in CF. I'll either sign a FA, or let Hoerner start against righties, and be the defensive replacement as well.



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<TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Right Field


Joshua King (74/31/61) was signed to a 3-year deal as a FA last year, and promptly became an all-star for the first time in his career--putting up .331-10-87-47SB numbers. He's got good range, but a terrible arm (8). Still, his offensive production and $4.9M salary should be enough to keep him in the everyday lineup this year. CF Rosado has much better range (61) in RF, and can be a solid backup in the event we sign a starter in CF. Hoerner can also play out here. The best prospect is 20-year-old Barry Wiggins {70/40/40}. He's a good fielder and a left-handed batter. He's probably several years away from The Show, though.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: I feel pretty good about my options in RF.

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder height=235 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page height=225>Starting Pitchers (stuff/movement/control/endurance)

The Ace, and a true Atlanta legend, is 34-year-old Christopher "Trap Door" Hogle (100/84/76/77). Hogle was drafted 1(7) by Atlanta in 2005 as a 19-year old, and has spent his entire 16-year professional career with the Braves' organization. He has 2 Cy Young Awards and 5 All-Star appearances. Lifetime, Hogle is 223-106 with a 2.86 ERA, and he's been particularly nasty in recent seasons. His ERA has been under 2.00 in four of the past five seasons. He's racked up 3,541 strikeouts in his career. On the career leader board, Hogle is 4th in ERA, 5th in wins and 4th in K's. Candido Codobes (50/46/81/75) is the likely #2 guy. He's been in the Atlanta rotation for three seasons. Last year he was 13-14-4.08, and threw 227.1 innings. Third up is 28-year-old Francisco "Smash" Diaz (66/28/72/96). Diaz was 10-10, 4.52 last year, and still has some upside to his talent ratings. Bill Howser (34/53/72/61), another 28-year-old, was 9-9-4.23 last year and also still looks to have some upside. The fifth starter is a big question-mark. There are five one-star veterans on the roster. Only one of them has significant major league experience: 32-year-od Salvador Sanchez (39/58/54/51). Sanchez was a serviceable pitcher for Anaheim from 2016-2018, but missed virtually all of 2019 due to a major injury, and put up a 7.54 ERA in 51.1 IP last year. There are no prospects with 3.0 stars or better.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Trap Door is obviously a superstar, and I can live with the 2-4 pitchers, although I'd prefer to sign a solid #2 guy, so that Howser or Diaz can be the #5. Failing that, I could sign a 1.5-2.5 star guy to be my 5th starter. The lack of any strong prospects is cause for concern, and needs to be addressed in the next few drafts..



</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>POSITION REPORT: Relief Pitchers


37-year-old Manny Ramirez (66/51/52) is in the 3rd year of a 4-year deal worth around $6.7M per year. He has 203 career saves, and 56 over the last two years in Atlanta. Former 10-round-pick John Murphy (35/89/81) will be the primary setup guy. This lefty had a 3.13 ERA in 74.2 IP last year. The top righty middle reliever should be Wayne Brisson (36/80/61). There are no CL or MR prospects with 3.0 stars or better.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Ramirez is getting old, but there's no reason to expect that he doesn't have at least one more good season left in him. The rest of the 'pen looks good enough. The prospect issue must be addressed, though.



</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>OVERALL THOUGHTS: This is a solid, veteran team that I'm taking over. I've got some money to sign the FA's that we need to remain a contender. However, the future is a concern, with several positions having no decent prospects.

[Ben E Lou]

NOTE: I've uploaded most of the league HTML to http://www.benelou.com/ootp6

[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2021 FREE AGENCY PERIOD REPORT</CENTER>

TRADES
None.

FINANCIAL/FRONT OFFICE SITUATION
Fan Interest: 74
Team Market: Good
Fan Loyalty: Average
Cash on Hand: $20.0M
Total Payroll: $60.4M
Last Year Income: $77,6M
Available Money: $37.2M

I've got the cash to sign some guys this year. Nice!

DESIRES
I'd like a solid utility IF, especially one who can backup at SS. If a starting CF is available, that would be nice as well. A #2 SP is strongly desired. Finally, if an upgrade is available at C or 2B, I'd jump on that as well.

SIGNINGS
SP Paul Maier (32/62/60/59): 4yrs, $900K. This 32-year-old might have the ratings to be a decent pitcher, given a good defense. He hasn't been a regular member of a rotation since 2018, when he was 4-8, 6.83 with Seattle. His best season was 2015: 12-5, 3.97. Given that the top-tier guys available this year "didn't like my organization," I had to go this direction. He's the leading candidate for the SP5 job.

CF Tyler Mitchell (43/44/26): 3yrs,$3.5M. 33-year-old Mitchell has 83 range in CF, and has been better at the plate than his ratings would indicate. He had a .274-18-69 season last year, which is about average for the six years that he's been an everyday player.
SP Walter Hernandez (17/60/45): 1yr,$500K. Could be decent if the defense is good. Former 1(17) pick, but only has 87.2 big-league IP's at age 32. Will start the year in AAA.
SP Roberto Rios (25/61/44): 2yrs, $500K. 30. AAA this year.
SS/2B Roberto Benavides (13/20/20): Minor League. 26-year-old good-field/no-hit utility IF. Might make the big club as a backup, but nothing more.

A TRADE
Due to the signing of Tyler Mitchell, last year's starting CF, Derek Rosado, became expendable. I trade him to Seattle for 29-year-old SS Donald Watson (42/24/57). Watson isn't as good defensively as Benavides, but at least won't embarrass himself at the plate. He'll be the backup SS/2B, in all likelihood.

POST-FREE AGENCY THOUGHTS
Free agency was difficult, because the AI teams seemed to up their offers when there were few guys remaining at a position I did improve my defense with the signing of CF Mitchell, though.

[Ben E Lou]

2021 LINEUPS AND ROTATION




LINEUP vs. RHP
RF King 2B Rentas
LF Lilly
1B Culbreth
3B Hernandez
SS Fishback
C Davies
CF Mitchell

LINEUP vs. LHP
RF King
2B Rentas
LF Lilly
1B Culbreth
3B Hernandez
SS Fishback
C Davies
CF Mitchell

ROTATION
Hogle
Codobes
Diaz
Howser
Maier
CLOSER: Murphy

[Ben E Lou]

APRIL 2021
THIS MONTH’S RECORD: 14-10
OVERALL RECORD AT MONTH-END: 14-10
CURRENT STANDING: 1/2 game behind division-leading Florida

MAJOR INJURIES:
None.

TEAM NEWS OF NOTE THIS MONTH
None.

COMMENTS/LINEUP OR ROTATION CHANGES:
SP4 Howser has gotten off to a rough start with a 6.93 ERA, but his record is 1-1, so he remains. Still early, so no changes.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT:

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Thursday 4/1/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Felix Salerno (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1543.html) increased his bat control, resulting in more contact!
Felix Salerno (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1543.html) has gained more power!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Friday 4/2/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Edmund Janis (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2150.html) has lost some momentum, his range at LF drops to 77 ...
Edmund Janis (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2150.html) has lost some momentum, his range at CF drops to 48 ...
Edmund Janis (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2150.html) has lost some momentum, his range at RF drops to 77 ...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Monday 4/5/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Steffen Newburn (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p149.html) has lost some momentum, his range at 3B drops to 31 ...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Wednesday 4/7/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Isidro Lazar (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1086.html) seems to have improved his pure stuff!
Isidro Lazar (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1086.html)'s pitches have more bite now, the movement has improved!
Isidro Lazar (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1086.html) is hitting his spots better, his command improved!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Friday 4/9/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Mark Espada (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2337.html) has gained more power!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 4/13/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>George Fujiwara (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p772.html) increased his bat control, resulting in more contact!
Michael Scher (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p836.html) seems to have lost some bat speed, resulting in less contact...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Wednesday 4/14/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Bill Bodiford (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1451.html) has lost some movement on his pitches...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Saturday 4/17/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Thad Turner (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2519.html) has lost some momentum, his stealing ability drops to 44 ...
Salvador Sanchez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2937.html) seems to have improved his pure stuff!
Salvador Sanchez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2937.html)'s pitches have more bite now, the movement has improved!
Salvador Sanchez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2937.html) is hitting his spots better, his command improved!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Monday 4/19/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Christopher Huckins (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p141.html) has lost some power...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 4/20/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Ronald Hennessy (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p512.html) has lost some power...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Thursday 4/22/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Bartolo Vasquez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1707.html) seems to have lost some bat speed, resulting in less contact...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Monday 4/26/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Claver Muñoz (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p446.html) has lost some movement on his pitches...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Thursday 4/29/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Benito Garcia (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html) seems to have taken his game to the next level!
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Lots of stuff that is comment-worthy from above...

2B "The Ghoul" Fujiwara's increased contact rating might makes me make a lineup change after all. Rentas is only batting .192 versus lefties, so I give The Ghoul the starts against lefties, to see how he'll do.
CF "Maverick" Sher drops to 2.5 stars. :(
SP Salvador Sanchez, 2-0, 1.69 in AAA, makes a bid for a spot in the rotation with his increased ratings. I'll be watching closely.
"Seems to have taken his game to the next level" is a new comment to me. His talent level hasn't changed any from early-season, but it appears that his current ratings have jumped up. I'm guessing this means that he's ready for AAA. He has an .864 OPS in the first 10 games at AA.

AAA NOTES:
No prospects of note

AA NOTES:
As mentioned above, C Garcia is hitting .370 with .864 OPS and gets moved up to AAA.
1B Poppe (35/25/24),{52/58/45): .274,6,17,.892 OPS

A NOTES:
C Nathanial "the Wizard" Grow (24/6/48),{63/59/100}: .225,3,7,.791OPS
1B Deon Garcia (24/18/16),{52/52/49}: .219,4,13,.678

TRADES
None.

MONTHLY AWARDS

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Friday 5/1/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>American-Pitcher of the Month:
Eric Brackett (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1214.html) (CLE)!
He had a record of 4-1 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.56 and 1 shutouts.
American-Batter of the Month:
Siro Cascio (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1372.html) (KC)!
He batted .402 in 92 AB, with 10 homers and 28 RBI.
National-Pitcher of the Month:
Howard Schreier (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1920.html) (LA)!
He had a record of 2-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 0.87.
National-Batter of the Month:
Emil Torres (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1993.html) (ARI)!
He batted .400 in 85 AB, with 6 homers and 18 RBI.
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OTHER IMPORTANT LEAGUE NEWS
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Sunday 4/25/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>NYY: Fidel Marquez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1699.html) hits his 500th career homer!!
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<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->Marquez, a fading former superstar, gets the magic number, capping off a career that featured 6 30/30 seasons, 7 All Star appearances and a World Championship. He had an outstanding career, especially for a 2(46) pick.

[Ben E Lou]

MAY 2021
THIS MONTH’S RECORD: 21-7
OVERALL RECORD AT MONTH-END: 35-17
CURRENT STANDING: 1st. 5 1/2 games ahead of the Marlins

MAJOR INJURIES:
None.

TEAM NEWS OF NOTE THIS MONTH
None.

COMMENTS/LINEUP OR ROTATION CHANGES:
The bats and the arms are both getting it DONE. We're 1st in runs scored, and 6th in runs allowed. Only two regulars (CF Mitchell and C Davies) are hitting below .300, and they're respectable at .267 and .256. SP4 Howser is still struggling (4-3, 6.54), and gets bumped back to #5.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT:

<TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Thursday 5/6/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Harry Bailey (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1571.html) seems to have lost some bat speed, resulting in less contact...

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Friday 5/7/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Mark Espada (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2337.html) seems to have lost some bat speed, resulting in less contact...

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Saturday 5/8/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Richard Naber (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2877.html) has lost some momentum, his range at LF drops to 21 ...
Richard Naber (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2877.html) has lost some momentum, his range at RF drops to 29 ...

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 5/18/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Michael Scher (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p836.html) has lost some power...

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Saturday 5/29/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Thad Turner (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2519.html) increased his bat control, resulting in more contact!
Thad Turner (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2519.html) has gained more power!

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"Maverick" Scher continues his fall from prospect-dom. He's down to 2 stars now. IT is looking more and more unlikely that this former 1(14) pick will ever see the bigs. Turner, our primary backup OF, gets some nice improvement.

AAA NOTES:
C Benito Garcia (37/57/26),{75/88/11): .265,8,25,.952 in his first month at AAA.

AA NOTES:
1B Ronald Poppe (35/25/24),{52/58/45): .289,9,30,.848 OPS

A NOTES:
C Nathanial "the Wizard" Grow (24/16/48),{63/59/100}: .247,4,13,.757OPS
1B Deon Garcia (24/21/17),{52/52/49}: .229,4,24,.639

TRADES
None.

MONTHLY AWARDS

<TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Monday 6/1/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>American-Pitcher of the Month:
Rico Sarabia (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p818.html) (SEA)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.98.
American-Batter of the Month:
Walter Woodland (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p796.html) (TEX)!
He batted .448 in 96 AB, with 3 homers and 18 RBI.
National-Pitcher of the Month:
James Bryan (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2027.html) (SD)!
He had a record of 4-1 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.42 and 1 shutouts.
National-Batter of the Month:
George Syverson (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p513.html) (PHI)!
He batted .400 in 90 AB, with 7 homers and 24 RBI.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>OTHER IMPORTANT LEAGUE NEWS


<!-- / message --><!-- sig --><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Wednesday 5/19/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>MON: Bryan Tallent (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1039.html) gets his 3000th career hit!!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Thursday 5/20/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>CHC: Herbert Kempton (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p640.html) gets his 3000th career hit!!
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Huge career milestones on back-to-back days. First, CF "Firecracker" Tallent gets the milestone. Firecracker has been a lifer with the Expos, drafted 1(3) in 2005, and going straight to The Show as a 21-year-old. He's a 10-time All Star with 558 career homers to go along with those 3,000 hits. Firecracker looks like he might have a few more good seasons in him, hitting .301 with an .889 OPS a third of the way through this campaign. Next, the Cubs' 1B Herbert Kempton, a 5-time All Star, accomplishes the feat. Kempton is also a power guy, with 536 career homers. This 39-year-old is looking close to being done, only batting .256 with a .626 OPS so far this year. CO

[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2021 AMATEUR DRAFT REPORT</CENTER>

DRAFT POSITION: 28

ATLANTA'S TOP THREE DRAFTEES
NOTE: I’m listing talent ratings, not actual, for draftees.
1. LF/CF Peter Bennett (56/76/30, 3 stars): He's above average defensively in LF, and looks like he could become a good power hitter.
2. SP Angel Baca (63/47/67/55), 2 stars): Good fielder. If he can master his control...
3. SP Kent Arango (47/45/62, 2 stars): Looking to improve my SP prospect situation in the minors, as I said...

POST-DRAFT MINOR LEAGUE REPORT <TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=title>TOP MINOR LEAGUE SYSTEMS
Tuesday, 6/1/2021</TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Minor League Systems</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD># </TD><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>Points</TD><TD class=s7>Top 5 Prospects</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>1 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Montreal</TD><TD>160</TD><TD class=s7_2>LF Lance Spurrier (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1423.html) (3rd), 3B Wilbert Langan (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2880.html) (5th), C Wilton Ramirez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p297.html) (25th), P Laverne Oyer (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3456.html) (29th), 2B Wesley Thomas (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p318.html) (38th)</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>2 </TD><TD class=s1>Minnesota</TD><TD>151</TD><TD class=s7>1B Gustavo Ojeda (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p380.html) (6th), C Alfonzo Domenech (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2450.html) (8th), P David Stinnett (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2105.html) (10th), P Daniel Martinez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2072.html) (47th), C Adrian Weigle (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2503.html) (49th)</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>3 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Toronto</TD><TD>96</TD><TD class=s7_2>3B Dale Naranjo (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p926.html) (9th), SS Andre Mariscal (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3339.html) (13th), P Richard Williams (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3098.html) (43rd), P William Steed (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2424.html) (60th), RF Caleb Tedeschi (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2984.html) (82nd)</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>4 </TD><TD class=s1>Philadelphia</TD><TD>92</TD><TD class=s7>CF Kurt Hillis (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1202.html) (7th), C Joshua Hull (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3443.html) (22nd), P Randy Howarth (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p54.html) (27th), LF Billy Jasper (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p746.html) (45th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>5 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Anaheim</TD><TD>82</TD><TD class=s7_2>1B Wilfredo Ontiveros (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2265.html) (15th), 2B George Milewski (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1817.html) (18th), C Oscar Sol (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1779.html) (42nd), LF Edgar Carvalho (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2455.html) (52nd),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>6 </TD><TD class=s1>Los Angeles</TD><TD>81</TD><TD class=s7>CF Jonathan Syed (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2808.html) (1st), LF Santiago Peña (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p500.html) (33rd), RF Kyle Prisco (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3297.html) (40th), C Edward Westerlund (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p83.html) (98th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>7 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Chicago (A)</TD><TD>77</TD><TD class=s7_2>CF Camilo Torres (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3390.html) (11th), CF Alfred Nease (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3120.html) (19th), RF Moshe Denman (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2795.html) (36th), P Nestor Aldrey (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2719.html) (88th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>8 </TD><TD class=s1>Kansas City</TD><TD>76</TD><TD class=s7>SS Dominic Cottingham (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2226.html) (2nd), P Robert Lemasters (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2200.html) (37th), 1B Freddy Gutierrez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p577.html) (77th), P Telmo Alvarado (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2394.html) (83rd), CF Randy Lezama (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p778.html) (93rd)</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>9 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Pittsburgh</TD><TD>59</TD><TD class=s7_2>3B Cedric Rodriguez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p507.html) (4th), 3B Alvin Torralbo (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2197.html) (57th), P David Godinez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1277.html) (73rd),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>10 </TD><TD class=s1>Florida</TD><TD>57</TD><TD class=s7>LF Mike Fleita (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3381.html) (14th), P John Alexander (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1701.html) (39th), 2B Lawrence Thacker (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1288.html) (55th), P Chet Peterson (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1195.html) (89th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>11 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Oakland</TD><TD>50</TD><TD class=s7_2>C Robert Cliff (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1593.html) (12th), P William Holderman (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1734.html) (51st), LF Isaias Alberti (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p396.html) (81st), P Stanford Little (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p333.html) (85th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>12 </TD><TD class=s1>Boston</TD><TD>48</TD><TD class=s7>SS Efrain Patterson (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1327.html) (28th), SS Aaron Bratcher (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p391.html) (30th), P Lance Dicus (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2668.html) (58th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>13 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Milwaukee</TD><TD>47</TD><TD class=s7_2>1B Isaiah Highfill (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p384.html) (16th), RF David Vaugh (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1869.html) (26th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>14 </TD><TD class=s1>Baltimore</TD><TD>44</TD><TD class=s7>LF John Viator (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3054.html) (34th), P Joseph Albury (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1951.html) (35th), RF Jimmy Higley (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1979.html) (56th), 3B Diego Salazar (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p110.html) (75th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>15 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Detroit</TD><TD>43</TD><TD class=s7_2>SS Timothy Pipkins (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2509.html) (17th), P Carl Ball (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3488.html) (32nd),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>16 </TD><TD class=s1>Chicago (N)</TD><TD>39</TD><TD class=s7>2B Jason Gleaton (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2897.html) (31st), P Raphael Cruz (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2602.html) (65th), P Ryan Simoneau (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2324.html) (71st), SS Simeon Lozano (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2151.html) (80th), 1B Bill Alarcon (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1021.html) (84th)</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>17 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Houston</TD><TD>35</TD><TD class=s7_2>LF George Torres (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2186.html) (24th), 2B Bernal Zepeda (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1069.html) (67th), 1B Michael Wooten (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2449.html) (70th), RF Ryan Reed (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1785.html) (91st), 2B Ernest Ahlstrom (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2101.html) (100th)</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>18 </TD><TD class=s1>Colorado</TD><TD>34</TD><TD class=s7>P Jeffrey Robertson (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1269.html) (23rd), P Tristan Bernhardt (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2254.html) (61st), P Jeronimo Villalon (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p893.html) (79th), P William Brouwer (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1823.html) (94th), 1B George Belton (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p266.html) (99th)</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>19 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Atlanta</TD><TD>32</TD><TD class=s7_2>C Nathanial Grow (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2718.html) (21st), C Benito Garcia (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html) (50th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>20 </TD><TD class=s1>Seattle</TD><TD>28</TD><TD class=s7>1B Joey Echevarria (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2481.html) (44th), P Larry Widger (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1257.html) (53rd), P Rafael Alou (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2033.html) (86th), CF James Piercy (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p25.html) (87th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>21 </TD><TD class=s1_2>San Francisco</TD><TD>26</TD><TD class=s7_2>CF Shawn Enyeart (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p107.html) (20th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>22 </TD><TD class=s1>Tampa Bay</TD><TD>22</TD><TD class=s7>2B Basil Estrada (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3440.html) (41st), 1B Robert Barber (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1743.html) (54th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>23 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Texas</TD><TD>18</TD><TD class=s7_2>P Taylor Ramirez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2307.html) (48th), 1B Dennis Lock (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1512.html) (76th), RF Randy Meany (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p879.html) (97th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>24 </TD><TD class=s1>Cleveland</TD><TD>16</TD><TD class=s7>CF Mantarou Akihito (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3452.html) (59th), P Ivan Caro (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1100.html) (68th), CF John Lozada (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1203.html) (95th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>25 </TD><TD class=s1_2>San Diego</TD><TD>11</TD><TD class=s7_2>P Johnie Arriola (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1689.html) (69th), C Kirk Gluck (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p828.html) (78th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>26 </TD><TD class=s1>St. Louis</TD><TD>10</TD><TD class=s7>CF Antonio Nattes (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1561.html) (63rd), P William Johnson (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p259.html) (92nd),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>27 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Cincinnati</TD><TD>8</TD><TD class=s7_2>LF Herman Allen (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p590.html) (62nd),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>28 </TD><TD class=s1>New York (A)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD class=s7>P Salvador Fajardo (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1196.html) (66th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>29 </TD><TD class=s1_2>New York (N)</TD><TD>6</TD><TD class=s7_2>P Omar Mazza (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3401.html) (72nd),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>30 </TD><TD class=s1>Arizona</TD><TD>0</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Ben E Lou]

JUNE 2021
THIS MONTH’S RECORD: 14-13
OVERALL RECORD AT MONTH-END: 49-30
CURRENT STANDING: 1st. 1 game ahead of the Marlins

MAJOR INJURIES
None.

TEAM NEWS OF NOTE THIS MONTH
None.

COMMENTS/LINEUP OR ROTATION CHANGES
The bats and the arms are both getting it DONE. We're 1st in runs scored, and 6th in runs allowed. Only two regulars (CF Mitchell and C Davies) are hitting below .300, and they're respectable at .267 and .256. SP4 Howser is still struggling (4-3, 6.54), and gets bumped back to #5.

MIDSEASON REPORT
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=title>Atlanta Braves Clubhouse
Thursday, 7/1/2021
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Team Stats & Info
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s4>file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/logo15.bmp
</TD><TD class=s4>Manager: Ben Lewis
Record: 49 Wins, 30 Losses, .620 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 21 Wins, 15 Losses
Away Record: 28 Wins, 15 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 14 Wins, 8 Losses
X-Innings Record: 3 Wins, 1 Losses
Record vs LHP: 16 Wins, 6 Losses
Record vs RHP: 33 Wins, 24 Losses
Payroll: $59,770,070 (22nd)
Fan Interest: 81/100 (13th)

</TD><TD class=s4>Batting AVG: .292 (1st)
Homeruns: 57 (27th)
Walks: 278 (12th)
Stolen Bases: 50 (16th)
Runs Scored: 446 (4th)

Pitching ERA: 3.93 (5th)
Opponents AVG: .259 (7th)
HRs Allowed: 82 (19th)
Walks Allowed: 231 (5th)
Runs Allowed: 355 (5th)

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Active Roster
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player
</TD><TD>#
</TD><TD>Pos
</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday
</TD><TD class=s3>Bats
</TD><TD class=s3>Throws
</TD><TD>AVG
</TD><TD>HR
</TD><TD>RBI
</TD><TD>SB
</TD><TD>OPS
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>CATCHERS
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD class=s3_2>
</TD><TD class=s3_2>
</TD><TD class=s3_2>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Allan Davies (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p3279.html)
</TD><TD>72
</TD><TD>C
</TD><TD class=s3>8/29/1999
</TD><TD class=s3>Both
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD>.265
</TD><TD>2
</TD><TD>27
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>.679
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Mark Espada (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p2337.html)
</TD><TD>82
</TD><TD>C
</TD><TD class=s3_2>8/30/1983
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD>.186
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>5
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>.464
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>INFIELDER
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD class=s3>
</TD><TD class=s3>
</TD><TD class=s3>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>James Culbreth (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p2598.html)
</TD><TD>49
</TD><TD>1B
</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/26/1992
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD>.329
</TD><TD>8
</TD><TD>63
</TD><TD>2
</TD><TD>.842
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Dion Rentas (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p819.html)
</TD><TD>95
</TD><TD>2B
</TD><TD class=s3>5/3/1989
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD>.337
</TD><TD>9
</TD><TD>47
</TD><TD>9
</TD><TD>.881
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Raul Hernandez (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p1598.html)
</TD><TD>44
</TD><TD>3B
</TD><TD class=s3_2>4/4/1987
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD>.297
</TD><TD>12
</TD><TD>55
</TD><TD>1
</TD><TD>.883
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Benjamin Fishback (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p2002.html)
</TD><TD>63
</TD><TD>SS
</TD><TD class=s3>1/21/1986
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD>.354
</TD><TD>5
</TD><TD>47
</TD><TD>5
</TD><TD>.903
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>George Fujiwara (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p772.html)
</TD><TD>7
</TD><TD>2B
</TD><TD class=s3_2>12/27/1990
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD>.333
</TD><TD>1
</TD><TD>18
</TD><TD>1
</TD><TD>.844
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Hector Ibar (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p759.html)
</TD><TD>4
</TD><TD>1B
</TD><TD class=s3>6/17/1991
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD>.236
</TD><TD>3
</TD><TD>12
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>.674
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Donald Watson (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p3117.html)
</TD><TD>97
</TD><TD>SS
</TD><TD class=s3_2>8/29/1991
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD>.293
</TD><TD>2
</TD><TD>7
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>.896
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>OUTFIELDER
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD class=s3>
</TD><TD class=s3>
</TD><TD class=s3>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Terry Lilly (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p2911.html)
</TD><TD>4
</TD><TD>LF
</TD><TD class=s3_2>9/18/1986
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD>.298
</TD><TD>4
</TD><TD>28
</TD><TD>3
</TD><TD>.824
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Joshua King (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p922.html)
</TD><TD>65
</TD><TD>RF
</TD><TD class=s3>1/24/1989
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD>.304
</TD><TD>3
</TD><TD>34
</TD><TD>19
</TD><TD>.799
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Joseph Hoerner (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p1092.html)
</TD><TD>56
</TD><TD>LF
</TD><TD class=s3_2>1/5/1997
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD>.317
</TD><TD>1
</TD><TD>26
</TD><TD>8
</TD><TD>.779
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Tyler Mitchell (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p2215.html)
</TD><TD>24
</TD><TD>CF
</TD><TD class=s3>4/10/1987
</TD><TD class=s3>Left
</TD><TD class=s3>Left
</TD><TD>.260
</TD><TD>7
</TD><TD>48
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>.687
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Thad Turner (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p2519.html)
</TD><TD>33
</TD><TD>RF
</TD><TD class=s3_2>9/1/1992
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD>.371
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>7
</TD><TD>2
</TD><TD>.864
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player
</TD><TD>#
</TD><TD>Role
</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday
</TD><TD class=s3>Bats
</TD><TD class=s3>Throws
</TD><TD>ERA
</TD><TD>W
</TD><TD>L
</TD><TD>S
</TD><TD>WHIP
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>STARTERS
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD class=s3_2>
</TD><TD class=s3_2>
</TD><TD class=s3_2>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Paul Maier (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p961.html)
</TD><TD>99
</TD><TD>SP
</TD><TD class=s3>5/20/1988
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD>3.44
</TD><TD>4
</TD><TD>7
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>1.48
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p1944.html)
</TD><TD>24
</TD><TD>SP
</TD><TD class=s3_2>3/7/1986
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD>2.08
</TD><TD>11
</TD><TD>2
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>0.98
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Candido Codobes (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p2295.html)
</TD><TD>69
</TD><TD>SP
</TD><TD class=s3>2/11/1989
</TD><TD class=s3>Left
</TD><TD class=s3>Left
</TD><TD>3.02
</TD><TD>12
</TD><TD>3
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>1.18
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Francisco Diaz (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p1015.html)
</TD><TD>26
</TD><TD>SP
</TD><TD class=s3_2>11/23/1992
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left
</TD><TD>3.25
</TD><TD>8
</TD><TD>5
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>1.25
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Bill Howser (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p526.html)
</TD><TD>4
</TD><TD>SP
</TD><TD class=s3>11/1/1992
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD>6.06
</TD><TD>5
</TD><TD>5
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>1.71
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>RELIEVERS
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD class=s3_2>
</TD><TD class=s3_2>
</TD><TD class=s3_2>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD>
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>John Murphy (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p254.html)
</TD><TD>41
</TD><TD>CL
</TD><TD class=s3>2/16/1987
</TD><TD class=s3>Left
</TD><TD class=s3>Left
</TD><TD>3.51
</TD><TD>3
</TD><TD>1
</TD><TD>17
</TD><TD>1.36
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Manny Ramirez (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p2170.html)
</TD><TD>16
</TD><TD>MR
</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/24/1983
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD>5.54
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>3
</TD><TD>1
</TD><TD>1.77
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Lorenzo Villanueva (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p1773.html)
</TD><TD>1
</TD><TD>MR
</TD><TD class=s3>5/11/1986
</TD><TD class=s3>Both
</TD><TD class=s3>Left
</TD><TD>5.85
</TD><TD>1
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>1
</TD><TD>1.18
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>John Jepsen (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p663.html)
</TD><TD>20
</TD><TD>MR
</TD><TD class=s3_2>10/25/1992
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD>5.27
</TD><TD>1
</TD><TD>1
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>1.22
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Wayne Brisson (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p1842.html)
</TD><TD>33
</TD><TD>MR
</TD><TD class=s3>11/9/1989
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD class=s3>Right
</TD><TD>5.36
</TD><TD>2
</TD><TD>1
</TD><TD>1
</TD><TD>1.61
</TD><TD class=s1>
</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Francis Watts (file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/p1390.html)
</TD><TD>46
</TD><TD>MR
</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/5/1994
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both
</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right
</TD><TD>5.40
</TD><TD>2
</TD><TD>2
</TD><TD>0
</TD><TD>1.71
</TD><TD class=s1_2>
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

<TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Thursday 6/3/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>David Fizer (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1886.html) has lost some momentum, his range at LF drops to 56 ...
David Fizer (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1886.html) has lost some momentum, his range at CF drops to 44 ...
David Fizer (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1886.html) has lost some momentum, his range at RF drops to 66 ...

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Friday 6/4/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Mark Espada (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2337.html) has lost a step. His speed drops to 31 ...
Mark Espada (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2337.html) has lost some momentum, his range at C drops to 84 ...

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Monday 6/7/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Gustavo Rondon (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p56.html) has lost some movement on his pitches...
Gustavo Rondon (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p56.html)'s control seems to have taken a bump...

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Friday 6/11/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Mark Espada (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2337.html) seems to have lost some bat speed, resulting in less contact...

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Saturday 6/12/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Thad Turner (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2519.html) has lost some momentum, his stealing ability drops to 36 ...

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Friday 6/18/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Tyler Mitchell (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2215.html) has lost some power to the gaps...
Tyler Mitchell (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2215.html) has lost some power...
Tyler Mitchell (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2215.html) has lost a step. His speed drops to 56 ...
Tyler Mitchell (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2215.html) has lost some momentum, his range at CF drops to 74 ...
Tyler Mitchell (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2215.html) has lost some momentum, his range at RF drops to 78 ...

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Monday 6/21/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>John Murphy (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p254.html) seems to have lost some of his feel for his stuff...

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 6/22/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>George Fujiwara (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p772.html) has lost some power to the gaps...

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Friday 6/25/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Candido Codobes (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2295.html) seems to have improved his pure stuff!
Candido Codobes (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2295.html)'s pitches have more bite now, the movement has improved!

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Monday 6/28/2021 :
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Anton Cervantes (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p281.html)'s pitches have more bite now, the movement has improved!

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Looks like 37-year backup C Espada is pretty much done for.
Starting CF Mitchell's drops are disappointing, but he's out there for his defense, which is still quite good.
SP Codobes is now looking like a legit #2 starter.

AAA NOTES
C Benito Garcia (38/57/24),{75/88/11): .280,20,55.996. He may be ready to start for the big club before the season is over.

AA NOTES
1B Ronald Poppe (35/25/24),{52/58/45): .296,20,55,.910

A NOTES
C Nathanial "The Wizard" Grow (24/16/48),{63/59/100}: .235,5,19,.697
1B Deon Garcia (24/21/17),{52/52/49}: .213,6,33,.597
LF Peter Bennett (32/29/13),{56/76/30}: .381,6,15,1.010

TRADES
None.

MONTHLY AWARDS

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Wednesday 7/1/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>American-Pitcher of the Month:
Bobby Aylward (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2352.html) (OAK)!
He had a record of 3-0 in 3 games started, with an ERA of 1.04.
American-Batter of the Month:
Balta Chavarria (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1597.html) (TOR)!
He batted .449 in 98 AB, with 6 homers and 31 RBI.
National-Pitcher of the Month:
James Slater (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2314.html) (NYM)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.45 and 1 shutouts.
National-Batter of the Month:
Michael Davis (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1065.html) (CHC)!
He batted .410 in 105 AB, with 8 homers and 24 RBI.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
OTHER IMPORTANT LEAGUE NEWS

<TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Sunday 6/13/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>SL: Angel Mederos (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1601.html) gets his 2000th career hit!!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Monday 6/14/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>ARI: Eduardo Dimas (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p88.html) gets his 2000th career hit!!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 6/15/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>KC: Kichishirou Senichi (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p168.html) gets his 2500th career hit!!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Saturday 6/26/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>COL: Harry Coakley (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2069.html) gets his 2000th career hit!!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
We get to examine four of the league's stars this month:

1. 1B Angel Mederos: Mederos was a modest 16th-round pick in the original player pool, and started off in A-ball. He got cups o' coffee in '07 and '08, and had 329 AB's in '09. He became a regular the next year, and has been ever since. He doesn't have much power, and virtually no speed, but he's a lifetime .305 hitter and a 3-time All Star.

2. 1B Eduardo Dimas: He was drafted 2(44) at age 20 in '05 by the Cubs, and was a full-time regular by '08. He's been a 15-20 HR guy for most of his career with no speed, but a great glove. He's never been an All Star, but is a two-time Gold Glove winner.

3. 2B Kichishirou "Little" Senichi: This guy has a chance to set some all-time records, as he's only 32. He was drafted at age 17 1(3) by Boston in '06, and was in the bigs as a full-time regular before his 18th birthday! Over time, he developed into a 25-30 HR, 25-30SB, .300 hitter. He's been an All Star four times, and has 321 career homers and 383 steals. He's put up 8 20/20 seasons, but no 30/30's. If he's got 8-10 more years in him, he could end up with 500-600 HR's and nearly 4,000 hits!

4. RF Harry Coakley: Coakley was an unheralded 22-year-old 3(79) pick by Tampa Bay back in '06 who has become a very good leadoff hitter. In his prime, he could usually be counted on for a .300 average, a solid OBP, 30-40 steals, and good defense in RF. He has been an All Star once, and has two Gold Gloves. Coakley is a lifetime .297 hitter, with 411 SB's and a .341 lifetime OBP.

[Ben E Lou]

JULY 2021
THIS MONTH’S RECORD: 16-8
OVERALL RECORD AT MONTH-END: 65-38
CURRENT STANDING: 1st. 2 games ahead of the Marlins

MAJOR INJURIES
None.

TEAM NEWS OF NOTE THIS MONTH

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Friday 7/2/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>P Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
P Candido Codobes (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2295.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
P Francisco Diaz (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1015.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
1B James Culbreth (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
2B Dion Rentas (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p819.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
SS Benjamin Fishback (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2002.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
RF Joshua King (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p922.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>7 All-Stars. Nice! Five of them (Codobes, Diaz, Culbreth, Rentas and Fishback) are so honored for the first time in their careers.

COMMENTS/LINEUP OR ROTATION CHANGES
No need for any changes to a team that is 2nd in runs scored and 4th in fewest runs allowed. 1B Culbreth and 3B Hernandez are 1-2 in the NL in RBI's, despite the likelihood that neither will hit 30 HR's.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Thursday 7/1/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Lorenzo Villanueva (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1773.html) has lost some movement on his pitches...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Sunday 7/4/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Roberto Benavides (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3181.html) has learned to better avoid strikeouts!
Roberto Benavides (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3181.html) increased his bat control, resulting in more contact!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 7/6/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Bill Howser (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p526.html)'s control seems to have taken a bump...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Monday 7/12/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Alberto Pelayo (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p473.html) has lost some power...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Wednesday 7/14/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Reinaldo Alvardo (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1351.html)'s pitches have more bite now, the movement has improved!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Saturday 7/17/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Terry Lilly (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2911.html) has lost a step. His speed drops to 41 ...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Sunday 7/18/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Roberto Benavides (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3181.html) has improved his plate disclipine!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Friday 7/23/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Mark Espada (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2337.html) has lost a step. His speed drops to 22 ...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Thursday 7/29/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Felix Salerno (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1543.html) has lost some power...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Friday 7/30/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Tyler Mitchell (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2215.html) seems to have lost some bat speed, resulting in less contact...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Nothing major here.

AAA NOTES
C Benito Garcia (38/57/22),{75/88/11): .285,25,69.982.

AA NOTES
1B Ronald Poppe (35/25/24),{52/58/45): .298,21,60,.895

A NOTES
C Nathanial "The Wizard" Grow (24/19/48),{63/59/100}: .230,5,22,.676
1B Deon Garcia (24/21/17),{52/52/49}: .221,9,41,.648
LF Peter Bennett (32/29/13),{56/76/30}: .345,11,28,.951. I call him up to AA.

TRADES
None.

MONTHLY AWARDS

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Saturday 8/1/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>American-Pitcher of the Month:
Ira Abramson (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2032.html) (OAK)!
He had a record of 2-0 in 3 games started, with an ERA of 0.40.
American-Batter of the Month:
Mike Levering (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2138.html) (BOS)!
He batted .385 in 65 AB, with 2 homers and 23 RBI.
National-Pitcher of the Month:
Dewey Thorton (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2555.html) (ARI)!
He had a record of 2-0 in 3 games started, with an ERA of 0.00.
National-Batter of the Month:
James Culbreth (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html) (BOS)!
He batted .444 in 63 AB, with 5 homers and 18 RBI.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
OTHER IMPORTANT LEAGUE NEWS

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Sunday 7/11/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>OAK: Ricky Scheerer (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1567.html) gets his 2000th career hit!!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE height=76><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty height=26><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Wednesday 7/21/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty height=42><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>TB: Fernando Contreras (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1496.html) gets his 2000th career hit!!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>SS Ricky Scheerer is fading at age 38. He's had a solid career, despite the fact that he's never been an All-Star. He's got 219 career homers and a lifetime .273 average to go along with a Gold Glove and two World Series rings.

1B Fernando Contreras looked like he was going to blossom into a big-time power hitter when he had a breakout year of .304-37-129 at age 25, but he never had another season in which he had more than 28 homers. He still has had a nice career, with a lifetime .290 average, over 2,000 hits, and 270 homers. Considering that he's only 35 and putting up numbers this year right around his lifetime averages, I expect he'll play a few more years and eclipse 2,500 hits, 300 homers and he has a shot at 1,500 RBI's

[Ben E Lou]

AUGUST 2021
THIS MONTH’S RECORD: 16-12
OVERALL RECORD AT MONTH-END: 81-50
CURRENT STANDING: 1st. 3.5 games ahead of the Marlins

MAJOR INJURIES
None.

TEAM NEWS OF NOTE THIS MONTH

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 9/1/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html) was named National-Pitcher of the Month !
He had a record of 4-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.69.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>At this point, Hogle is a very strong candidate for the Cy Young Award. He's leading the league in Wins and K's, and is 2nd in IP's and ERA.

COMMENTS/LINEUP OR ROTATION CHANGES
We're now 8th in runs and 3rd in fewest runs allowed. CF Mitchell is the only regular who is not at least flirting with .300. The pitching staff is looking solid as well, with even 5th man Howser having lowered his ERA from 6.93 in April down to 5.27 now. He was 2-1 with a 3.13 this month.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

<TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 8/3/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Ronald Poppe (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p764.html) seems to have lost some bat speed, resulting in less contact...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Wednesday 8/4/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Angel Baca (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1028.html) has increased his lower body strength, his duration raises!
Charles Greene (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1221.html) is hitting his spots better, his command improved!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Friday 8/6/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Edmund Janis (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2150.html) has learned to better avoid strikeouts!
Edmund Janis (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2150.html) increased his bat control, resulting in more contact!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 8/10/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Moshe Bean (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p601.html) has lost some power...
George Fujiwara (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p772.html) seems to have lost some bat speed, resulting in less contact...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Saturday 8/14/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Robert McDonald (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2595.html) has lost some movement on his pitches...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Sunday 8/22/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Allan Davies (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3279.html) has lost some power...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 8/24/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Robert Kellems (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p631.html)'s control seems to have taken a bump...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


1B Poppe drops to two stars from three, his contact talent dropping from 52 to 34. C Davies' forte was not power hitting anyway, so no big loss there.

Nothing else of significance...


AAA NOTES
C Benito Garcia (38/57/21),{75/88/11): .259,33,84,.886

AA NOTES
1B Ronald Poppe (35/25/24),{52/58/45): .298,21,60,.895
LF Peter Bennett (32/29/13),{56/76/30}: .288,3,10,.778

A NOTES
C Nathanial "The Wizard" Grow (24/19/48),{63/59/100}: .223,7,31,.682
1B Deon Garcia (24/21/18),{52/52/49}: .229,13,52,.675

TRADES
None.

MONTHLY AWARDS

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 9/1/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>American-Pitcher of the Month:
Ira Abramson (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2032.html) (OAK)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.14.
American-Batter of the Month:
Levi Kwak (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p898.html) (SEA)!
He batted .365 in 104 AB, with 10 homers and 39 RBI.
National-Pitcher of the Month:
Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html) (ATL)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.69.
National-Batter of the Month:
Oscar Chairez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2908.html) (COL)!
He batted .468 in 94 AB, with 4 homers and 18 RBI.
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OTHER IMPORTANT LEAGUE NEWS
None.

[Ben E Lou]

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021

THIS MONTH’S RECORD: 20-10
OVERALL RECORD AT MONTH-END:101-60 (Don't ask me why only 161 games....)
CURRENT STANDING: 1st. We won the division going away, by 10 games over Wild Card entry Florida.

MAJOR INJURIES
Talk about bad timing. Our first major injury occurs on 9/22, SP Francisco "Smash" Diaz strains a biceps tendon, and looks to miss a total of four weeks, meaning he'll miss part or all of our postseason, depending on how far we go. Bummer. He was 17-9, 3.43 at the time of the injury.

TEAM NEWS OF NOTE THIS MONTH

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Thursday 10/1/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Joshua King (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p922.html) was named National-Batter of the Month!
He batted .464 in 97 AB, with 2 homers and 15 RBI.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>King had a 30-game hitting streak snapped on 9/19.

END-OF-REGULAR SEASON STATS REPORT

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=title>Atlanta Braves Clubhouse
Monday, 10/4/2021</TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Team Stats & Info</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s4>file://Benlaptop/LEAGUESITE/logo15.bmp</TD><TD class=s4>Manager: Ben Lewis
Record: 101 Wins, 60 Losses, .627 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 50 Wins, 30 Losses
Away Record: 51 Wins, 30 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 27 Wins, 14 Losses
X-Innings Record: 7 Wins, 4 Losses
Record vs LHP: 31 Wins, 13 Losses
Record vs RHP: 70 Wins, 47 Losses
Payroll: $59,770,070 (24th)
Fan Interest: 83/100 (7th)
</TD><TD class=s4>Batting AVG: .292 (1st)
Homeruns: 144 (19th)
Walks: 524 (20th)
Stolen Bases: 100 (14th)
Runs Scored: 858 (9th)

Pitching ERA: 3.74 (2nd)
Opponents AVG: .256 (3rd)
HRs Allowed: 152 (13th)
Walks Allowed: 442 (1st)
Runs Allowed: 678 (T-2nd)
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Active Roster</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Pos</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>AVG</TD><TD>HR</TD><TD>RBI</TD><TD>SB</TD><TD>OPS</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>CATCHERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Allan Davies (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3279.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3>8/29/1999</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.319</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>58</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.790</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Mark Espada (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2337.html)</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3_2>8/30/1983</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.146</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.399</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>INFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>James Culbreth (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html)</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/26/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.326</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>118</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>.869</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Dion Rentas (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p819.html)</TD><TD>95</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3>5/3/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.309</TD><TD>21</TD><TD>75</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>.838</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Raul Hernandez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1598.html)</TD><TD>44</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3_2>4/4/1987</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.293</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>98</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.860</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Benjamin Fishback (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2002.html)</TD><TD>63</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3>1/21/1986</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.321</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>.847</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>George Fujiwara (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p772.html)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3_2>12/27/1990</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.332</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>28</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>.866</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Hector Ibar (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p759.html)</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3>6/17/1991</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.296</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>25</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.803</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Donald Watson (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3117.html)</TD><TD>97</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3_2>8/29/1991</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.259</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.783</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Cirilo Suarez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p499.html)</TD><TD>39</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3>6/29/1991</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.240</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>.536</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>OUTFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Terry Lilly (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2911.html)</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3>9/18/1986</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.321</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>74</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>.900</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Joshua King (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p922.html)</TD><TD>65</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3_2>1/24/1989</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.331</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>47</TD><TD>.842</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Joseph Hoerner (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html)</TD><TD>56</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3>1/5/1997</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.313</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>.780</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Tyler Mitchell (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2215.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>CF</TD><TD class=s3_2>4/10/1987</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>.243</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>74</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.648</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Thad Turner (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2519.html)</TD><TD>33</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3>9/1/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.398</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>.955</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Role</TD><TD class=s3_2>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3_2>Bats</TD><TD class=s3_2>Throws</TD><TD>ERA</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>WHIP</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>STARTERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Paul Maier (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p961.html)</TD><TD>99</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/20/1988</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.12</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.50</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>3/7/1986</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>1.52</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.88</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Candido Codobes (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2295.html)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/11/1989</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>4.13</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.29</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Salvador Sanchez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2937.html)</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>4/24/1988</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>2.03</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.98</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Bill Howser (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p526.html)</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>11/1/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>5.42</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.65</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>RELIEVERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>John Murphy (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p254.html)</TD><TD>41</TD><TD>CL</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/16/1987</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>2.23</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>35</TD><TD>1.04</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Manny Ramirez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2170.html)</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>2/24/1983</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>4.47</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1.55</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Lorenzo Villanueva (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1773.html)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/11/1986</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>3.50</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>0.98</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>John Jepsen (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p663.html)</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>10/25/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>4.66</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.34</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Wayne Brisson (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1842.html)</TD><TD>33</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>11/9/1989</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.47</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.48</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Francis Watts (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1390.html)</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>5/5/1994</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>6.14</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.64</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

<TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Thursday 9/2/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Gavin Ngo (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1609.html) has improved his plate disclipine!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Monday 9/6/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Steffen Newburn (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p149.html) seems to have lost some bat speed, resulting in less contact...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 9/7/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Alan Marks (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p807.html) has lost some power to the gaps...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Thursday 9/9/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Bill Dupuy (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1565.html) has lost some power...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Saturday 9/11/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Salvador Sanchez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2937.html) has lost some lower body strength, his duration drops.
Salvador Sanchez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2937.html) has lost some momentum, his range at P drops to 72 ...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Sunday 9/12/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Allan Davies (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3279.html) seems to have taken his game to the next level!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Wednesday 9/22/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Francisco Diaz (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1015.html) has lost some movement on his pitches...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Thursday 9/23/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Walter Hernandez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1605.html) has lost some lower body strength, his duration drops.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Monday 9/27/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Bill Reams (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p27.html) develops a habit for striking out more...
John Murphy (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p254.html) seems to have improved his pure stuff!
John Murphy (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p254.html)'s pitches have more bite now, the movement has improved!
John Murphy (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p254.html) is hitting his spots better, his command improved!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 9/28/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Kent Arango (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p644.html)'s control seems to have taken a bump...
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Saturday 10/2/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Roberto Rios (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2678.html) has lost some movement on his pitches...
Roberto Rios (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2678.html)'s control seems to have taken a bump...
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C Davies' ratings jump up to match his talent. He's now 77/28/40. No other big news here.
MONTHLY AWARDS

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Thursday 10/1/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>American-Pitcher of the Month:
Ira Abramson (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2032.html) (OAK)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.32.
American-Batter of the Month:
Donald Jean (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p343.html) (ANA)!
He batted .388 in 98 AB, with 10 homers and 27 RBI.
National-Pitcher of the Month:
Carlos Gomez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2778.html) (SF)!
He had a record of 6-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.62.
National-Batter of the Month:
Joshua King (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p922.html) (ATL)!
He batted .464 in 97 AB, with 2 homers and 15 RBI.
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OTHER IMPORTANT LEAGUE NEWS

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Thursday 9/9/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>MON: Clarence Freund (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1685.html) gets his 2500th career hit!!
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ARI: Emil Torres (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1993.html) gets his 2500th career hit!!

1B Freund was in the original player pool, picked in the 27th round of the fantasy draft. He's a sure-thing HOF player, with 539 career homers and now over 2,500 hits to go along with 1,700+ RBI's. He's only 35, and has exactly 100 homers over the last three seasons. He could conceivably make it to 600 HR's and 3000 hits before he's done.

LF "Spooky" Torres was the first "created" player drafted in the league, the 1(1) pick in 2005. The then-23-year-old made it through AA and AAA all the way to the bigs that year. He's a 2-time All star with 338 career homers who is still going strong at age 39. This year he put up .332-24-92 numbers.

[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2021 POST-SEASON REPORT
</CENTER>

<CENTER></CENTER>

POTENTIAL FREE AGENTS/CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

<TABLE width=727><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 71pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 3474" width=95><COL style="WIDTH: 23pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1097" width=30><COL style="WIDTH: 65pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 3181" width=87><COL style="WIDTH: 308pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 15030" width=411><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl23 style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=76 height=17>Name</TD><TD class=xl23 width=50>Pos</TD><TD class=xl23 width=68>Salary</TD><TD class=xl23 width=507>Comment</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=76 height=17>B. Fishback</TD><TD width=50>SS</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right width=68 x:num="4590000">$4,590,000</TD><TD class=xl24 width=507>No other good SS's are gonna be FA's, so I pay him the $7.9M for 3 years he wants.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=76 height=17>C. Codobes</TD><TD width=50>SP</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right width=68 x:num="1170000">$1,170,000</TD><TD class=xl24 width=507>All star season, and gets rewarded with a 4yr deal @ $5.3M.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=76 height=17>G. Fujiwara</TD><TD width=50>2B</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right width=68 x:num="810000">$810,000</TD><TD class=xl24 width=507>The Ghoul gets $3.5M for 4 years, even though he may not start.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=76 height=17>E. Carranza</TD><TD width=50>SP</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right width=68 x:num="330000">$330,000</TD><TD class=xl24 width=507>He's 36, and not guaranteed a spot on the major league roster anyway. Buh-bye.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


PLAYOFF FIRST ROUND REPORT
We've got a 5-game series against the 85-76 Pirates. Pittsburgh won their division with good pitching and timely hitting. They had no real stars. No hitter had more than 20 HR's, and no pitcher threw more than 200 innings.

GAME 1: Willie Mattos (12-9, 3.47) vs. Christopher Hogle (20-3, 1.52)
1B Culbreth hits a 3-run shot in the third, and Hogle gives us 7 strong innings with 1 ER and 9 K's, and we come away with a 5-2 win.

GAME 2: Dave Robledo (12-11,3.97) vs.Candido Codobes (16-10, 4.13)
The bats come alive for us up and down the lineup. Culbreth goes 4 for 4, Fishback drives in 4 runs, and Lilly homers and drives in three as we waltz to a 14-7 win

GAME 3: Paul Maier (8-12, 4.12) vs. Dave Robledo (12-11, 3.97)
The Pirates avoid the sweep by jumping on Maier early. They get three runs in the first three innings, and go on to a 9 to 5 win.

GAME 4:Bill Howser (8-8, 5.42) vs. Osvaldo Arango (13-7, 3.67)
This time we jump out on them to the tune of a 6-0 lead by the time the top of the fourth was over, and cruise to a 9-5 win. Hernandez homers twice, and Culbreth goes 2 for 4 and sees his average for the series DROP to .667. :eek: I'm glad to close it out here, so we'll have Hogle available to pitch thrice in the NLCS if necessary.

PLAYOFF SECOND ROUND REPORT
Now we've got seven against our division rivals, the 91-70 Marlins. Florida was mediocre offensively, but one of the best pitching teams around.

GAME 1:Gregg Peed (12-9, 2.87) vs. Christopher Hogle (20-3, 1.52)
The Marlins are able to do what very few teams could do all year: beat Christopher Hogle. They did it primarily because Gregg Peed was better on this day, throwing 8 1/3 innings of 2-hit baseball whiel Hogle gave us 8 innings, 3 hits, and one run allowed. The Marlins win 2-0 to open the series.

GAME 2: Benito Reyes (11-8, 3.16). vs.Candido Codobes (16-10, 4.13)
Our bats remain very quiet against Reyes. He goes 8 innings, allowing 5 hits and no runs, and we fall 5-0 to fall behind 2 games to none, and heading down to Miami. Yikes!

GAME 3:Paul Maier (8-12, 4.12) vs.Robert Brunelle (10-10, 4.81)
After 23 scoreless innings against the Marlins, we finally score a run to go up 1-0 in the top of the sixth today. However, Florida responds in kind in the bottom of the frame, then comes back with 5 more in the bottom of the seventh to put this one away and put us on the brink of being swept.

GAME 4: Christopher Hogle (20-3, 1.52) vs. Gregg Peed (12-9, 2.87)
Facing elimination, we decide to bring ace Hogle back on three days' rest. He gives us five strong innings with 8 K's and 1 ER, and the bullpen holds from there to give us a 2-1 win, avoiding the sweep.

GAME 5: Bill Howser (8-8, 5.42) vs.Benito Reyes (11-8, 3.16)
Hogle's gutsy performance in game 4 proves to be little more than a stay of execution, as we get spanked 10-1, and eliminated.

YEAR-END RECAP
The Marlins fall 4 games to 3 to the Mariners in the World Series.


<TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Saturday 10/30/2021 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>American Rookie Of The Year:
Jose Ortiz (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1733.html) (CLE)!
He batted .302 in 457 AB, with 16 homers and 72 RBI.
National Rookie Of The Year:
Michael Stark (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p90.html) (SF)!
He batted .280 in 532 AB, with 23 homers and 97 RBI.
American Cy Young:
Ira Abramson (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2032.html) (OAK)!
He had a record of 17-4 with an ERA of 2.14.
In 33 games started, he pitched 219 innings, fanning 213 and walking 50 batters.
American MVP:
Levi Kwak (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p898.html) (SEA)!
He batted .321 in 579 AB, with 32 homers and 156 RBI.
National Cy Young:
Carlos Gomez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2778.html) (SF)!
He had a record of 18-2 with an ERA of 1.13.
In 29 games started, he pitched 192 innings, fanning 204 and walking 21 batters.
National MVP:
Michael Davis (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1065.html) (CHC)!
He batted .321 in 564 AB, with 30 homers and 103 RBI.
American Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Val Teeters (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1736.html) (KC)
Catcher: Thomas Renfrow (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2342.html) (NYY)
First Base: Ernesto Alfaro (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p18.html) (BOS)
Second Base: Gary Allbright (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p236.html) (CWS)
Third Base: Chad Daulton (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2173.html) (NYY)
Shortstop: Arthur Dickerman (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1788.html) (CLE)
Leftfield: Hilario Padillo (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p534.html) (ANA)
Centerfield: Ferdinand Zuñiga (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p569.html) (KC)
Rightfield: Kevin Walters (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3255.html) (KC)
National Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Pedro Lopes (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p635.html) (ARI)
Catcher: Edwin Fuentes (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2730.html) (SF)
First Base: Russ Land (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p121.html) (PHI)
Second Base: Oscar Chairez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2908.html) (COL)
Third Base: Christian Zenon (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2899.html) (MON)
Shortstop: James Areytio (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1698.html) (PIT)
Leftfield: Jorge Fuentez (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2458.html) (SF)
Centerfield: Jose Baston (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p251.html) (COL)
Rightfield: William Bennett (file://Benlaptop/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p791.html) (SL)
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Not only did we fall in the playoffs, but we also got shut out of postseason hardware. :(

[MizzouRah]

Ouch!

...but a nice season nonetheless...


Todd

[Ben E Lou]

Ouch!

...but a nice season nonetheless...


ToddTodd:

Thanks!

All:

Now that we're familiar with the players, I'm not going to do month-by-month reporting. I'm getting a bit more web space and going to start uploading the HTML yearly, and will supplement that with the following reports on here for each season:

Position Reports (player evaluation)
Free Agency Reports (signings/trades)
Draft Report (my top three/top systems overall)
Midseason Report (stats/lineup/trades/injuries/standings)
End-Of-Regular Season (stats/lineup/trades/injuries/standings)
Postseason Report (renegotiation/playoffs/awards)

I'm thinking that these will give me the extra information that I'll want to go back and read over the career, and speed me up so we can see my players develop over time.

[Ben E Lou]

BEGIN 2022

2022 POSITION REPORTS
(NOTE: Italicized, bracketed ratings are talent ratings for prospects. Parenthetical ratings are current ratings for vets.)
<TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Catcher

22-year-old Allan Davies (76/28/40) hit .319 in 454 at bats and threw out 36.4% of base stealers. The switch-hitting Davies will start against righties, and we'll call up right-handed hitting 25-year old Benito Garcia (39/59/19), {75/98/11} to continue his development in the bigs and start against lefties.He had 33 homers in AAA last season. 22-year-old Nathaniel "The Wizard" Grow {63,59,100} didn't impress much in Class A with a .652 OPS, although his 25/19/49 ratings indicate he may be AA-ready. I'll play him there to start the season, but watch him closely.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: I'd love to see Garcia meet his mammoth potential as a power hitter. At the first sign he's going to, I'll trade "The Wizard" for help at another position.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>First Base

James Culbreth (68/70/18), was an all-star last year, and led the leagues in doubles (46) and RBI (118). The 29-year-old will be FA-eligible after this year. 30-year-old Hector Ibar (42/57/30) remains an adequate backup option. 24-year-old prospect Deon Garcia {52,52,49} looks AA-ready and gets called up there.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Culbreth is good defensively and offensively and gives me no worries there. He'll probably get an extension in the postseason, as Garcia seems iffy at best, and is a few years away regardless.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Second Base

32yo Dion Rentas (67/63/12) will start against lefties again, while 31yo George "The Ghoul" Fujiwara (60/54/81) will get the nod against right-handed pitching. Both hit over .300 with OPS's over .800 last year, and both are above-average fielders who can steal a base as well. There are no 3-star-or-better prospects at 2B in the organization.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: The platoon is the best I could ask for. They make a total of $6.6M, and having two players gives me an everyday-caliber player at 2B even if one gets injured.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Third Base

Rifled-armed 34-year-old Raul Hernandez (61/71/50) returns for the final year of his FA contract. He batted fifth last season and chipped in a .293-24-98 season. There will be no backup at the major league level who is rated at 1B. 2B's Rentas and Fujiwara will be the backup options for now, although Cirilo Cuarez (65/47/41) will be in AAA in case of major injury to Hernandez. There are no significant prospects at 3B.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Hernandez, at $2.95M is quite underpaid for the back-to-back seasons in the .300-25-100 range that he's given us. He'll want a much bigger salary to stick around, I'd imagine. He'll be 35 by the end of the season. He's going to have to convince me that he's got enough left in him for a big-salary extension.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder height=113 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page height=103>Shortstop

36yo Benjamin Fishback (68/38/36) is showing no signs of slowing down just yet, and I rewarded him with a nearly $8M-per-year contract. He's a solid fielder, has hit.300 in four consecutive seasons, and was an All-Star for the first time in his career last year. He'll be backed up by Donald Watson (42/27/56), a guy who plays solid defense and won't embarrass himself at the plate. There's no solid prospect

OVERALL THOUGHTS: I'm hoping Fishback can remain a good player until his contract runs out (2024, age 38). If I end up trading catching prospect Nathaniel Grow, acquiring a young SS would make a lot of sense.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Left Field

Terry "The Troll" Lilly (76/54/95) had the worst power numbers he's ever had in his 11 years as a regular, but batted .321 and was first in the league with a .439 OBP. 25-year-old Joseph Hoerner (65/48/24) continued to improve last year, batting .313 in 272 AB's, and was the defensive replacement for The Troll. Hoerner has excellent range in both LF and RF. Last season's first round pick, Peter Bennett {56/76/30} was in AA by the end of the year, and will start this year there as well. It is looking like he'll arrive in Atlanta sooner rather than later.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: The Troll is signed through the end of next season. After then, Hoerner looks more than capable of taking over until such time as Bennett perhaps fulfills his promise. If all goes as planned, we could see a smooth transition in left field from Lilly-Hoerner-Bennett that carries us for a decade or so. :)

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Center Field

Tyler Mitchell (42/44/27) batted eighth last year and gave us pretty good defense out there. He was in the lineup for his defense, but drove in 74 runs as a nice bonus. Thad Turner (54/38/24) will probably give the left-handed hitting Mitchell a rest against lefties. This 29-year-old was our 3rd round pick in 2015. He's hit .277 in 220 major league at bats, and is good defensively. No strong prospects.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: I put high value on having a good defensive center fielder. Both Turner and Mitchell fit that bill, although I'd love to have a better bat here eventually. As long as I'm not paying much and getting good defense, I feel I can sit and wait for a good offensive AND defensive CF to become available via free agency. For now, I'm satisfied with the platoon I have.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Right Field

Joshua King (74/31/61) was about every thing you could ask for in a leadoff hitting: .331 average, .393 OBP, 47 steals, 114 runs, 200 hits. He led the league in hits and steals, was 2nd in runs, rd in doubles, and 9th in batting average. He's been a bargain FA acquisiton at $4.9M per year. Turner and Hoerner, both already mentioned, can also play RF in case of injury. The best prospect is 21-year-old Barry Wiggins {64/46/40}. He's a good fielder and a left-handed batter. He's probably still several years away from The Show, though.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: It'll be decision time with King at the end of this season. He'll be 34, and will probably want $8M+ to re-sign if he has a season nearly as good as the last two. Still, right now I'd be inclined to give him the big bucks.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder height=235 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page height=225>Starting Pitchers (stuff/movement/control/endurance)

35-year-old Christopher "Trap Door" Hogle (93/92/77/77) just keeps on dominating. There's nothing to indicate that he won't continue to be one of the game's elite pitchers through the end of his contract (2023). 29-year-old lefty Francisco "Smash" Diaz (74/72/28/96) stepped it up a notch to become the #2 starter. He was 17-9 with a 3.43 ERA last year, striking out 205 hitters in 215 innings. Lefty Candido Codobes (47/61/86/75) is also solid. He gave us 200 innings and a 4.13 ERA last year. The back end of the rotation at this point will consist of righties Bill Howser (30/72/62/61), (8-8,5.42) and Paul Maier (30/60/61/59), (8-12, 4.12). We have two 2.5-star prospects: Donny McBean {41/66/81/57},(15/20/1/57)and Angel Baca {63/67/47/59},(34/57/18/59). Baca looks to be a couple of years or so away, and McBean looks like a long-shot.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: The rotation still looks strong, although I certainly wouldn't be averse to bringing in another quality SP.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>POSITION REPORT: Relief Pitchers

John Murphy (35/89/81) saved 35 games and had a 2.23 ERA last year. The top setup guys are lefty Lorenzo Villanueva (88/41/6) and righty Wayne Brisson (40/59/79).

OVERALL THOUGHTS: We were decent in middle relief last year. Nothing alarming enough to warrant a FA signing or more than $2.5M or so. If there's a quality middle reliever in that range, I'll grab him.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2022 AMATEUR DRAFT REPORT</CENTER>


DRAFT POSITION: 30

ATLANTA'S TOP THREE DRAFTEES
NOTE: I’m listing talent ratings, not actual, for draftees.
1. SP Kori Kosami (30/61/74/97, 2 stars):Won't strike out many, but looks like he could be a nice inning-eating #3 or #4 SP.
2. 1B Robert Cayton (46/47/25, 2 stars): Good fielder, and looks just a hair away from being a good hitter as well.
3. SS Freddie Cano (40/6/56, 1 star): Good-fielding SS with a solid batting eye and lots of speed.

POST-DRAFT MINOR LEAGUE REPORT<TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=title>TOP MINOR LEAGUE SYSTEMS

Wednesday, 6/1/2022
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Minor League Systems</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD># </TD><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>Points</TD><TD class=s7>Top 5 Prospects</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>1 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Anaheim</TD><TD>146</TD><TD class=s7_2>C Alfonzo Domenech (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2450.html) (5th), 1B Wilfredo Ontiveros (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2265.html) (9th), LF William Ransom (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1314.html) (12th), 2B George Milewski (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1817.html) (20th), SS William Hill (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2280.html) (77th)</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>2 </TD><TD class=s1>Montreal</TD><TD>135</TD><TD class=s7>3B Wilbert Langan (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2880.html) (6th), LF Lance Spurrier (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1423.html) (7th), CF Jose Gutierrez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p345.html) (16th), P Laverne Oyer (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3456.html) (34th), C Wilton Ramirez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p297.html) (42nd)</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>3 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Oakland</TD><TD>81</TD><TD class=s7_2>C Robert Cliff (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1593.html) (10th), 3B James McClaine (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2568.html) (21st), LF Santiago Peña (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p500.html) (35th), 1B Joey Echevarria (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2481.html) (82nd), 2B Jerry Minnick (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1438.html) (88th)</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>4 </TD><TD class=s1>Philadelphia</TD><TD>76</TD><TD class=s7>CF Kurt Hillis (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1202.html) (3rd), C Joshua Hull (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3443.html) (30th), C Charles Hepner (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2965.html) (68th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>5 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Florida</TD><TD>70</TD><TD class=s7_2>LF Mike Fleita (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3381.html) (2nd), 2B Lawrence Thacker (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1288.html) (64th), P John Alexander (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1701.html) (65th), P Chet Peterson (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1195.html) (71st),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>6 </TD><TD class=s1>Detroit</TD><TD>70</TD><TD class=s7>SS Timothy Pipkins (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2509.html) (13th), P Carl Ball (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3488.html) (23rd), 2B Todd Stedman (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3015.html) (48th), P Alex Castillo (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2878.html) (79th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>7 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Kansas City</TD><TD>66</TD><TD class=s7_2>SS Dominic Cottingham (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2226.html) (14th), P Nicholas Collins (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2457.html) (25th), 1B Freddy Gutierrez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p577.html) (63rd), P Robert Lemasters (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2200.html) (76th), P Telmo Alvarado (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2394.html) (95th)</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>8 </TD><TD class=s1>Chicago (N)</TD><TD>65</TD><TD class=s7>1B Amaury Acosta (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1514.html) (15th), 2B Jason Gleaton (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2897.html) (28th), 1B Bill Alarcon (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1021.html) (57th), 3B Alan Kinnojo (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3504.html) (83rd),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>9 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Chicago (A)</TD><TD>62</TD><TD class=s7_2>RF Stevie Frazier (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2029.html) (18th), CF Alfred Nease (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3120.html) (19th), P Nestor Aldrey (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2719.html) (55th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>10 </TD><TD class=s1>Pittsburgh</TD><TD>56</TD><TD class=s7>3B Cedric Rodriguez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p507.html) (4th), 3B Alvin Torralbo (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2197.html) (47th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>11 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Los Angeles</TD><TD>50</TD><TD class=s7_2>CF Jonathan Syed (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2808.html) (1st),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>12 </TD><TD class=s1>Boston</TD><TD>49</TD><TD class=s7>SS Aaron Bratcher (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p391.html) (31st), P Fernando Cancio (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p510.html) (45th), CF William Gray (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1300.html) (46th), SS Efrain Patterson (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1327.html) (54th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>13 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Baltimore</TD><TD>47</TD><TD class=s7_2>LF John Viator (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3054.html) (17th), 3B Diego Salazar (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p110.html) (51st), CF Jimmy Higley (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1979.html) (52nd),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>14 </TD><TD class=s1>San Francisco</TD><TD>45</TD><TD class=s7>CF Shawn Enyeart (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p107.html) (11th), LF Billy Jasper (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p746.html) (44th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>15 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Minnesota</TD><TD>44</TD><TD class=s7_2>1B Moises Barreiro (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2551.html) (39th), C Adrian Weigle (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2503.html) (40th), P David Stinnett (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2105.html) (49th), P Rafael Alou (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2033.html) (74th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>16 </TD><TD class=s1>Tampa Bay</TD><TD>41</TD><TD class=s7>2B Basil Estrada (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3440.html) (32nd), 1B Robert Barber (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1743.html) (60th), RF Carlos Acuña (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1116.html) (61st), P Fred Fleita (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3450.html) (72nd), P Mitchell Wann (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2131.html) (87th)</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>17 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Milwaukee</TD><TD>39</TD><TD class=s7_2>1B Isaiah Highfill (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p384.html) (8th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>18 </TD><TD class=s1>New York (A)</TD><TD>37</TD><TD class=s7>P Adam Genovese (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p216.html) (36th), P Gerardo Viveiros Jr. (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1507.html) (41st), P Salvador Fajardo (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1196.html) (69th), LF Ezequiel Cañaveral (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3497.html) (86th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>19 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Atlanta</TD><TD>36</TD><TD class=s7_2>C Nathanial Grow (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2718.html) (26th), LF Peter Bennett (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3469.html) (58th), C Benito Garcia (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html) (80th), 1B Deon Garcia (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1968.html) (84th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>20 </TD><TD class=s1>San Diego</TD><TD>35</TD><TD class=s7>P Amador Campos (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3518.html) (27th), 2B Barney Anwar (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1186.html) (37th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>21 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Texas</TD><TD>31</TD><TD class=s7_2>SS Carter Shurtleff (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p758.html) (33rd), RF Mantarou Akihito (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3452.html) (43rd), RF Randy Meany (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p879.html) (90th), P Taylor Ramirez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2307.html) (100th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>22 </TD><TD class=s1>Toronto</TD><TD>29</TD><TD class=s7>3B Dale Naranjo (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p926.html) (22nd), P William Steed (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2424.html) (62nd), P Michael Conley (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p145.html) (99th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>23 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Cincinnati</TD><TD>28</TD><TD class=s7_2>LF Edgar Carvalho (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2455.html) (24th), P Santiago Navarro (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2593.html) (73rd), SS Zane Bacchus (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3323.html) (92nd),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>24 </TD><TD class=s1>Cleveland</TD><TD>28</TD><TD class=s7>P Robert Porter (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1348.html) (38th), CF James Turnbull (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3100.html) (66th), P David Godinez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1277.html) (75th), CF John Lozada (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1203.html) (98th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>25 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Houston</TD><TD>21</TD><TD class=s7_2>P James Peel (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1818.html) (50th), 2B Bernal Zepeda (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1069.html) (53rd),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>26 </TD><TD class=s1>Colorado</TD><TD>21</TD><TD class=s7>P Jeffrey Robertson (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1269.html) (29th), CF Gustavo Oliveira (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1500.html) (91st),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>27 </TD><TD class=s1_2>St. Louis</TD><TD>16</TD><TD class=s7_2>SS Abraham Olivarez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1596.html) (59th), P William Johnson (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p259.html) (78th), P Gerald Burrell (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p456.html) (93rd), P Manuel Garcia (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3516.html) (97th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>28 </TD><TD class=s1>Seattle</TD><TD>13</TD><TD class=s7>1B Gustavo Ojeda (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p380.html) (56th), P Larry Widger (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1257.html) (81st),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>29 </TD><TD class=s1_2>New York (N)</TD><TD>11</TD><TD class=s7_2>P Omar Mazza (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3401.html) (67th), P Jan Valerio (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3379.html) (85th), 1B Alberto Bocanegra (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p204.html) (94th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>30 </TD><TD class=s1>Arizona</TD><TD>7</TD><TD class=s7>P Ivan Caro (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1100.html) (70th), P Mark Alton (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2875.html) (96th),</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Ben E Lou]

2022 ALL-STAR BREAK REPORT

<TABLE><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Atlanta</TD><TD>56</TD><TD>32</TD><TD>.636</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>53-35</TD><TD>3</TD><TD> </TD><TD>32-15</TD><TD>24-17</TD><TD>7-2</TD><TD>18-11</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Florida</TD><TD>51</TD><TD>39</TD><TD>.567</TD><TD>6.0</TD><TD class=s3>46-44</TD><TD>5</TD><TD> </TD><TD>27-19</TD><TD>24-20</TD><TD>2-6</TD><TD>23-10</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Philadelphia</TD><TD>47</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>.522</TD><TD>10.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>46-44</TD><TD>1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>24-21</TD><TD>23-22</TD><TD>4-3</TD><TD>10-16</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Montreal</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>.517</TD><TD>10.5</TD><TD class=s3>42-47</TD><TD>4</TD><TD> </TD><TD>23-21</TD><TD>23-22</TD><TD>7-5</TD><TD>14-16</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>New York (N)</TD><TD>39</TD><TD>51</TD><TD>.433</TD><TD>18.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>37-53</TD><TD>2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>18-28</TD><TD>21-23</TD><TD>4-5</TD><TD>15-12</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
MAJOR INJURIES TO DATE
None. We had a middle reliever miss four weeks, and that's about it on the injury front.

STATISTICS
<TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Pos</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>AVG</TD><TD>HR</TD><TD>RBI</TD><TD>SB</TD><TD>OPS</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>CATCHERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Allan Davies (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p3279.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>C </TD><TD class=s3>8/29/1999</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.330</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>33</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.815</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Benito Garcia (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p1825.html)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>C </TD><TD class=s3_2>7/11/1996</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.277</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.753</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>INFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>James Culbreth (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p2598.html)</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/26/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.296</TD><TD>19</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>.894</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Dion Rentas (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p819.html)</TD><TD>95</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3>5/3/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.341</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>31</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>.885</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Raul Hernandez (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p1598.html)</TD><TD>44</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3_2>4/4/1987</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.237</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>47</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>.740</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Benjamin Fishback (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p2002.html)</TD><TD>63</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3>1/21/1986</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.332</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>55</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>.868</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>George Fujiwara (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p772.html)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3_2>12/27/1990</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.279</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>29</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>.754</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Hector Ibar (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p759.html)</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3>6/17/1991</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.255</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.896</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Donald Watson (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p3117.html)</TD><TD>97</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3_2>8/29/1991</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.222</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.603</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>OUTFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Terry Lilly (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p2911.html)</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3_2>9/18/1986</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.336</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>51</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.985</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Joshua King (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p922.html)</TD><TD>65</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3>1/24/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.273</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>33</TD><TD>.723</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Joseph Hoerner (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p1092.html)</TD><TD>56</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3_2>1/5/1997</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.303</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>.745</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Tyler Mitchell (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p2215.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>CF</TD><TD class=s3>4/10/1987</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD>.222</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>22</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.562</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Thad Turner (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p2519.html)</TD><TD>33</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3_2>9/1/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.301</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>.701</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Role</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>ERA</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>WHIP</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>STARTERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Paul Maier (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p961.html)</TD><TD>99</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>5/20/1988</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>3.98</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.49</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Christopher Hogle (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p1944.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>3/7/1986</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>1.59</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.94</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Candido Codobes (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p2295.html)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>2/11/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD>4.89</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.40</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Roberto Segura (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p1894.html)</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>10/22/1983</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>3.04</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.00</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Francisco Diaz (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p1015.html)</TD><TD>26</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>11/23/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD>3.91</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.38</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>RELIEVERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Salvador Sanchez (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p2937.html)</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>4/24/1988</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>4.60</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.50</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>John Murphy (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p254.html)</TD><TD>41</TD><TD>CL</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/16/1987</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>2.72</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>25</TD><TD>1.16</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Manny Ramirez (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p2170.html)</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>2/24/1983</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>3.45</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.47</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Lorenzo Villanueva (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p1773.html)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/11/1986</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>6.12</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1.60</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>John Jepsen (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p663.html)</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>10/25/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>3.77</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.26</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Wayne Brisson (file:///C:/LEAGUESITE/p1842.html)</TD><TD>33</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>11/9/1989</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.37</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.48</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

TEAM NEWS OF NOTE TO DATE
<TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Saturday 5/1/2022 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Christopher Hogle (file:///C:/Program%2520Files/Out%2520of%2520the%2520Park%2520Developments/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html) was named National League-Pitcher of the Month !
He had a record of 4-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.85.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 7/12/2022 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>P Christopher Hogle (file:///C:/Program%2520Files/Out%2520of%2520the%2520Park%2520Developments/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
P Roberto Segura (file:///C:/Program%2520Files/Out%2520of%2520the%2520Park%2520Developments/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1894.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
1B James Culbreth (file:///C:/Program%2520Files/Out%2520of%2520the%2520Park%2520Developments/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
LF Terry Lilly (file:///C:/Program%2520Files/Out%2520of%2520the%2520Park%2520Developments/OOTP%25206/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2911.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
COMMENTS/LINEUP OR ROTATION CHANGES
The Hogle/Segura 1-2 punch has helped us to a league-leading 3.63 staff ERA, which is good, considering 3B Hernandez and CF Mitchell are struggling at the plate, and we're middle-of-the-pack in run scoring this year.

[MizzouRah]

Ben,

What are your thoughts with 6.03? Are you finding the game much better in terms of challenge and realistic playability by the AI?


Todd

[Ben E Lou]

Ben,

What are your thoughts with 6.03? Are you finding the game much better in terms of challenge and realistic playability by the AI?


ToddSo far, yes.

[Ben E Lou]

[Ben E Lou]

HTML updated for beginning of 2023: http://www.benelou.com/ootp6

[Ben E Lou]

BEGIN 2023

2023 POSITION REPORTS
(NOTE: Italicized, bracketed ratings are talent ratings for prospects. Parenthetical ratings are current ratings for vets.)
<TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Catcher

Allan Davies (76/28/42) and Benito Garcia (42/59/19), {75/98/11} should continue to be a very nice platoon. I'm concerned that 23-year-old Nathaniel "The Wizard" Grow {63,59,100} isn't going to live up to his potential.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: No change here. I'd love to see Garcia meet his mammoth potential as a power hitter. At the first sign he's going to, I'll trade "The Wizard" for help at another position.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>First Base

James Culbreth (73/72/19), is signed through 2026. He has 242 RBI in the past two seasons. 30-year-old Hector Ibar (39/57/30) remains an adequate backup option. 24-year-old prospect Deon Garcia {57,52,49} will start the year in AA.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Culbreth led the league in RBI's and won the Gold Glove. Can't ask for much more than that.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Second Base

The platoon of Dion Rentas (65/63/12) and George "The Ghoul" Fujiwara (57/54/87) remains in tact for another year. 20-year-old Bill Reams {51/59/47}, my fifth round pick in '21, is showing some promise, and will be in AA this year.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Rentas is FA-eligible after this season, and I may lose him. The Ghoul is signed through 2025 though.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Third Base

I let Raul Hernandez become a FA due to his declining production, leaving Cirilo Cuarez (62/47/41) as my best returning option at 3B, and he has a range rating of only 20, so I'm definitely not thrilled about him. I have no solid prospects, either.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: There are six guys with 2.5-3.0 stars at 3B available as free agents. I'll be signing one of them in all likelihood.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder height=113 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page height=103>Shortstop

Benjamin Fishback (75/34/36) keeps turning in very solid offensive and defensive seasons. He's 37 now, but still looks strong. .300 in four consecutive seasons, and was an All-Star for the first time in his career last year. He's still backed up by Donald Watson (43/27/56). 2B prospect Bill Reams can also play SS.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Fishback is signed through 2024. There's a chance that Reams could be big-league ready by 2025. If not, I'll probably need to acquire a new SS then.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Left Field

Terry "The Troll" Lilly (74/54/95) is in the final year of his contract, and will be 37 at season's end. 25-year-old Joseph Hoerner (65/51/22), defensive replacement for The Troll, waits in the wings. 24-year-old Peter Bennett {66/95/30} had an .866 OPS in AA, and is up to four stars.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: The Lilly-Hoerner-Bennett transition still looks to be in place.

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Center Field

If I don't sign a FA, then RF Joshua King can start here, but I'd prefer a FA with better range than his 51. Thad Turner (64/41/23) can play here (range 66) or in RF as well. There's also the option of starting Hoerner in RF, and King in left. My point is that I *want* another CF, but I don't feel the need to overspend.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Ultimately, there's no one in the organization who I'd consider a long-term solution here.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Right Field

Joshua King (78/31/57) remains the starter here (or in CF as mentioned) and leadoff hitter. Prospect Barry Wiggins {64/46/40} hasn't progressed rapidly. It looks like he'll be spending a third consecutive season in AA.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: King is signed for three more seasons. That should be enough time for me to know if Wiggins is going to be a potential starter.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder height=235 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page height=225>Starting Pitchers (stuff/movement/control/endurance)

Christopher "Trap Door" Hogle (91/94/74/77) is in his contract year, 36 years old, and still one of the best pitchers in the game. Roberto Segura (87/52/83/90) returns at age 39 for one more year. Candido Codobes (47/61/87/75) is still a good #3 option. Francisco "Smash" Diaz (75/63/28/96) is good enough at #4, and Paul Maier (29/61/57/59) at #5 could benefit if we improve our defense (I'm again thinking CF, here.) We have two 2.5-star prospects: Donny McBean {41/66/81/57},(15/20/1/57)and Angel Baca {63/67/47/59},(39/57/20/59). McBean isn't really progressing, but Baca is. He spent half of last year in AA, and half in AAA. He was 8-7, 4.45 in AAA. He needs to work on his control.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: I'm standing pat here for the most part, although if I can find a cheap insurance policy to stick in AAA, that might be wise, considering I have two older guys in the front of the rotation.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>POSITION REPORT: Relief Pitchers

Isidro Lazar (43/37/88) is the best all-around relief pitcher returning, which makes the 'pen a concern.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: I could stand to sign a closer AND a good setup man.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2023 FREE AGENCY PERIOD REPORT</CENTER>
TRADES
None.

FINANCIAL/FRONT OFFICE SITUATION
Fan Interest: 88 (+5)
Team Market: Good
Fan Loyalty: Average
Cash on Hand: $20.8M
Total Payroll: $83.1M
Last Year Income: $86.9M
Available Money: $20.8M

DESIRES
As mentioned, I need a starting 3B, a closer, a setup guy, and I'd like a CF. I've got around $28M in salaries that are in their final contract year, so if I use up most/all of my surplus this year, I have the option of cutting salaries significantly next season. Considering that I've got three everyday players and three SP's who are 34 and up before the season even starts, I should probably go for it.




GOING AFTER

As mentioned, there are several options at 3B. I should be able to land one of them. There's a solid-enough hitting CF with great range and a good arm named Juan Gingras. I'll be targeting him, as I don't think I can afford to sign the star-quality CF who is available without forfeiting bullpen help. A 30-year-old MR with good ratings but weak stats from last year catches my eye as setup man, and there's only one other good closer out there besides Murphy, who I let become a FA. I'll sign one of the two, I hope.


SIGNINGS
CL Douglas Albacete (46/80/87, 2yrs @ $12.5M)--Murphy, my former closer, signed with Anaheim on Day 8 for $9.5M, leaving Albacete as the only decent closer out there, and it incited a bidding war. I decided to really spend for him, since I've already got so much money tied up. I doubt I can win a championship without a good closer.

MR Jerry Arneson (72/78/37, 4yrs @ $1.8M)--I'm hoping he can improve his control and therefore improve on his lifetime 5.15 ERA.

3B Chad Daulton (47/47/18, 3yrs @ $3.25M)--He had an 84 range rating at 3B, and can play SS with good range as well. He's also a serious base stealing threat when he gets on. He's 33, and the combination of his speed and defense has kept him in major league starting lineups for 9 straight seasons, despite having a lifetime average of only .248.

OF Robert Ramos (46/15/49, 2yrs @ $1.4M)--I felt like I had to spend to get a quality closer, and therefore I couldn't afford a starting CF like I wanted. Thus, I needed to get another outfielder to help with depth. Ramos can play all three outfield positions well, and is a very good base-stealer. He should be a good pinch runner/defensive replacement/backup, and he's a switch-hitter to boot. Good to see guys like this being recognized by the AI for their value. He only has 163 major league at-bats over the last two years, but still commanded a decent salary on the open market. (He was only asking for around $450K.)
POST-FREE AGENCY THOUGHTS
My prevailing thought is: "the AI is doing a very good job in going after FA's aggressively!" :D As far as my team is concerned, with a little luck we can win it all.

[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2023 AMATEUR DRAFT REPORT</CENTER>

DRAFT POSITION: 26

ATLANTA'S TOP THREE DRAFTEES
NOTE: I’m listing talent ratings, not actual, for draftees.
1. CF Michael Morales (43/38/23, 2 stars): Very good fielder. Has highest slugging of any high schooler.
2. SP Robert Recker (47/52/50/79, 1 star): Mediocre all-around numbers. Better college stats than most.
3. LF Alvin Flores (40/34/40, 1 star): Decent fielder. Great arm. Blazing speed. Solid stats against Tough competition. There wasn't much "obvious" talent available this year, so I decided to draft by stats.

POST-DRAFT MINOR LEAGUE REPORT

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=title>TOP MINOR LEAGUE SYSTEMS
Thursday, 6/1/2023</TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Minor League Systems</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD># </TD><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>Points</TD><TD class=s7>Top 5 Prospects</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>1 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Montreal</TD><TD>163</TD><TD class=s7_2>LF Lance Spurrier (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1423.html) (3rd), CF Jose Gutierrez (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p345.html) (7th), 3B Wilbert Langan (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2880.html) (14th), CF Jonathan Syed (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2808.html) (16th), P Laverne Oyer (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3456.html) (45th)</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>2 </TD><TD class=s1>Oakland</TD><TD>115</TD><TD class=s7>C Robert Cliff (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1593.html) (9th), 3B James McClaine (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2568.html) (15th), P William Holderman (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1734.html) (27th), LF Santiago Peña (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p500.html) (31st), 2B Wendell Keener (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1205.html) (75th)</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>3 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Chicago (A)</TD><TD>99</TD><TD class=s7_2>CF Alfred Nease (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3120.html) (8th), RF Stevie Frazier (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2029.html) (12th), P Nestor Aldrey (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2719.html) (26th), CF James Turnbull (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3100.html) (66th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>4 </TD><TD class=s1>Chicago (N)</TD><TD>94</TD><TD class=s7>1B Amaury Acosta (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1514.html) (10th), SS Timothy Emmanuel (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1977.html) (19th), 2B Jason Gleaton (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2897.html) (23rd), P George Cordoba (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p327.html) (55th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>5 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Anaheim</TD><TD>94</TD><TD class=s7_2>1B Wilfredo Ontiveros (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2265.html) (1st), LF William Ransom (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1314.html) (5th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>6 </TD><TD class=s1>Detroit</TD><TD>73</TD><TD class=s7>SS Timothy Pipkins (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2509.html) (11th), 2B Todd Stedman (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3015.html) (24th), LF Douglas Goines (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p634.html) (25th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>7 </TD><TD class=s1_2>New York (A)</TD><TD>66</TD><TD class=s7_2>C Fernando Zeno (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1988.html) (18th), P Adam Genovese (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p216.html) (35th), CF Ezequiel Cañaveral (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3497.html) (47th), P Gerardo Viveiros Jr. (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1507.html) (57th), P Steven Finley (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1908.html) (87th)</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>8 </TD><TD class=s1>Pittsburgh</TD><TD>59</TD><TD class=s7>3B Cedric Rodriguez (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p507.html) (4th), P Eduardo Delmas (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2397.html) (34th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>9 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Texas</TD><TD>58</TD><TD class=s7_2>SS Alphonso Val (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1023.html) (17th), SS Carter Shurtleff (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p758.html) (30th), RF Randy Meany (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p879.html) (48th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>10 </TD><TD class=s1>Florida</TD><TD>56</TD><TD class=s7>LF Mike Fleita (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3381.html) (2nd), P Francis Galvez (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1301.html) (70th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>11 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Milwaukee</TD><TD>54</TD><TD class=s7_2>1B Isaiah Highfill (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p384.html) (6th), P Harris Weaver (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2723.html) (53rd), 3B Ruben Viader (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1281.html) (84th), RF David Vaugh (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1869.html) (92nd),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>12 </TD><TD class=s1>San Francisco</TD><TD>46</TD><TD class=s7>CF Shawn Enyeart (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p107.html) (21st), LF Billy Jasper (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p746.html) (28th), 1B Bill Alarcon (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1021.html) (78th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>13 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Cincinnati</TD><TD>44</TD><TD class=s7_2>LF Edgar Carvalho (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2455.html) (33rd), 1B Brad Boehmer (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2042.html) (36th), P Santiago Navarro (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2593.html) (77th), SS Zane Bacchus (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3323.html) (79th), LF Christopher Hoefer (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1851.html) (80th)</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>14 </TD><TD class=s1>San Diego</TD><TD>44</TD><TD class=s7>P Patricia Carillo (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3163.html) (38th), P Amador Campos (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3518.html) (39th), P Dennis Stanek (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2609.html) (62nd), 2B Robert Costillo (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p877.html) (71st), 2B Barney Anwar (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1186.html) (94th)</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>15 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Minnesota</TD><TD>44</TD><TD class=s7_2>LF Eugene Edgerly (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p455.html) (40th), C Adrian Weigle (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2503.html) (50th), 1B Moises Barreiro (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2551.html) (52nd), CF Robert Gibbons (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2482.html) (74th), P Gregory Fox (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2638.html) (93rd)</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>16 </TD><TD class=s1>Tampa Bay</TD><TD>42</TD><TD class=s7>P Phillip Szabo (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3493.html) (44th), CF Bill Knight (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1935.html) (58th), RF Carlos Acuña (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1116.html) (61st), 1B Robert Barber (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1743.html) (68th), 2B Basil Estrada (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3440.html) (72nd)</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>17 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Atlanta</TD><TD>39</TD><TD class=s7_2>C Nathanial Grow (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2718.html) (29th), LF Peter Bennett (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3469.html) (51st), RF Barry Wiggins (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2319.html) (60th), 2B Bill Reams (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p27.html) (89th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>18 </TD><TD class=s1>New York (N)</TD><TD>36</TD><TD class=s7>P Donovan Bricker (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2115.html) (22nd), P Omar Mazza (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3401.html) (37th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>19 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Philadelphia</TD><TD>35</TD><TD class=s7_2>C Joshua Hull (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3443.html) (20th), C Charles Hepner (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2965.html) (56th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>20 </TD><TD class=s1>Arizona</TD><TD>34</TD><TD class=s7>P Ivan Caro (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1100.html) (13th), 1B Bernie Uriarte (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p222.html) (95th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>21 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Baltimore</TD><TD>27</TD><TD class=s7_2>CF Jimmy Higley (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1979.html) (42nd), P Oscar Cuevas (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2489.html) (59th), P Benji Gonzales (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1812.html) (69th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>22 </TD><TD class=s1>Cleveland</TD><TD>26</TD><TD class=s7>P Robert Porter (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1348.html) (41st), C Agustin Peña (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1474.html) (63rd), CF John Lozada (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1203.html) (76th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>23 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Boston</TD><TD>23</TD><TD class=s7_2>P Fernando Cancio (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p510.html) (32nd), P Fred Fleita (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3450.html) (82nd), P Edison Meis (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p483.html) (91st), SS Efrain Patterson (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1327.html) (98th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>24 </TD><TD class=s1>Colorado</TD><TD>23</TD><TD class=s7>P Pasqual Sapienza (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1622.html) (43rd), P Jeffrey Robertson (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1269.html) (73rd), 1B George Belton (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p266.html) (83rd),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>25 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Seattle</TD><TD>20</TD><TD class=s7_2>1B Gustavo Ojeda (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p380.html) (49th), P Ronald Batiste (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1688.html) (54th), P Don McKeel (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p89.html) (100th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>26 </TD><TD class=s1>Toronto</TD><TD>19</TD><TD class=s7>3B Diego Salazar (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p110.html) (46th), P William Steed (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2424.html) (65th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>27 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Houston</TD><TD>13</TD><TD class=s7_2>P Juan Laroche (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3052.html) (64th), 2B Ernest Ahlstrom (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2101.html) (85th), 1B Tomas Gouveia (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1172.html) (88th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>28 </TD><TD class=s1>Los Angeles</TD><TD>7</TD><TD class=s7>3B George Ross (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p71.html) (67th),</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD>29 </TD><TD class=s1_2>Kansas City</TD><TD>2</TD><TD class=s7_2>CF Douglas Palmer (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3434.html) (90th),</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD>30 </TD><TD class=s1>St. Louis</TD><TD>0</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Ben E Lou]

2023 ALL-STAR BREAK REPORT

CURRENT STANDINGS <TABLE><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Atlanta</TD><TD>48</TD><TD>41</TD><TD>.539</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>54-35</TD><TD>-6</TD><TD> </TD><TD>25-19</TD><TD>23-22</TD><TD>4-3</TD><TD>8-13</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Florida</TD><TD>48</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>.527</TD><TD>1.0</TD><TD class=s3>50-41</TD><TD>-2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>21-22</TD><TD>27-21</TD><TD>6-6</TD><TD>13-17</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>New York (N)</TD><TD>47</TD><TD>44</TD><TD>.516</TD><TD>2.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>46-45</TD><TD>1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>25-23</TD><TD>22-21</TD><TD>6-2</TD><TD>14-9</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W3</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Philadelphia</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>44</TD><TD>.511</TD><TD>2.5</TD><TD class=s3>50-40</TD><TD>-4</TD><TD> </TD><TD>26-21</TD><TD>20-23</TD><TD>7-3</TD><TD>10-13</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Montreal</TD><TD>41</TD><TD>48</TD><TD>.461</TD><TD>7.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>43-46</TD><TD>-2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>21-22</TD><TD>20-26</TD><TD>1-8</TD><TD>13-19</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
MAJOR INJURIES TO DATE
None.

STATISTICS
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Pos</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>AVG</TD><TD>HR</TD><TD>RBI</TD><TD>SB</TD><TD>OPS</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>CATCHERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Allan Davies (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3279.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3>8/29/1999</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.350</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>32</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.893</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Benito Garcia (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/11/1996</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.198</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>28</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.689</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>INFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>James Culbreth (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html)</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/26/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.305</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>50</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.830</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Dion Rentas (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p819.html)</TD><TD>95</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3>5/3/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.299</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>.820</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Benjamin Fishback (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2002.html)</TD><TD>63</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3_2>1/21/1986</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.301</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>.786</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>George Fujiwara (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p772.html)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3>12/27/1990</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.293</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>.895</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Hector Ibar (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p759.html)</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3_2>6/17/1991</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.209</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.556</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Donald Watson (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3117.html)</TD><TD>97</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3>8/29/1991</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.216</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.453</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Chad Daulton (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2173.html)</TD><TD>70</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/1/1989</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.271</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>50</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>.692</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>OUTFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Terry Lilly (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2911.html)</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3_2>9/18/1986</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.339</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.909</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Joshua King (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p922.html)</TD><TD>65</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3>1/24/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.312</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>38</TD><TD>33</TD><TD>.794</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Joseph Hoerner (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html)</TD><TD>56</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3_2>1/5/1997</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.259</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>.690</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Robert Ramos (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1115.html)</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>CF</TD><TD class=s3>4/3/1988</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.208</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.561</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Thad Turner (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2519.html)</TD><TD>33</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3_2>9/1/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.324</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>48</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.775</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Role</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>ERA</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>WHIP</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>STARTERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Paul Maier (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p961.html)</TD><TD>99</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>5/20/1988</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>6.78</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.62</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>3/7/1986</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>1.40</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.81</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Candido Codobes (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2295.html)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>2/11/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD>4.50</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.17</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Roberto Segura (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1894.html)</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>10/22/1983</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>3.46</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.13</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Francisco Diaz (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1015.html)</TD><TD>26</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>11/23/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD>3.70</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.27</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>RELIEVERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Jerry Arneson (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3048.html)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>7/3/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>5.73</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.81</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Salvador Sanchez (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2937.html)</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>4/24/1988</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.37</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.48</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Douglas Albacete (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p140.html)</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>CL</TD><TD class=s3>1/11/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>4.00</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>1.19</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Lorenzo Villanueva (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1773.html)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/11/1986</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>3.41</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.34</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Wayne Brisson (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1842.html)</TD><TD>33</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>11/9/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>9.20</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1.81</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Isidro Lazar (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1086.html)</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/5/1991</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>5.10</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.22</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

TEAM NEWS OF NOTE TO DATE
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Wednesday 6/1/2023 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html) was named National League-Pitcher of the Month !
He had a record of 4-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.39 and 2 shutouts.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 7/11/2023 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>P Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
LF Terry Lilly (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2911.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
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COMMENTS/LINEUP OR ROTATION CHANGES
I've had some struggles in the 'pen and with SP5 Maier. I really don't have any better options in Richmond, though. I'll consider a deadline trade for a MR or SP.

[Ben E Lou]

I make a minor trade at the deadline, dealing to ** prospects to Montreal for MR Todd White (31/62/75). At the time of the deal, White has a 3.40 ERA. I'm hoping he can help us out in the 'pen.

[RPI-Fan]

SkyDog - Love the dynasty.

Any chance you include the minor leagues in the mid-season update?

Thanks for the great work,
~rpi-fan

[Ben E Lou]

SkyDog - Love the dynasty.

Any chance you include the minor leagues in the mid-season update?

Thanks for the great work,
~rpi-fanWill do.




<CENTER>2023 POST-SEASON REPORT
</CENTER>YEAR-END STANDINGS
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=title>League Standings Report
Tuesday, 10/3/2023</TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>American League Standings</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Eastern</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Boston</TD><TD>88</TD><TD>74</TD><TD>.543</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>86-76</TD><TD>2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>49-32</TD><TD>12-6</TD><TD>29-16</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Toronto</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>.531</TD><TD>2.0</TD><TD class=s3>81-81</TD><TD>5</TD><TD> </TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>46-35</TD><TD>10-7</TD><TD>18-20</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>8-2</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Baltimore</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>79</TD><TD>.512</TD><TD>5.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>84-78</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>9-7</TD><TD>25-25</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W6</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Tampa Bay</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>.506</TD><TD>6.0</TD><TD class=s3>86-76</TD><TD>-4</TD><TD> </TD><TD>41-40</TD><TD>41-40</TD><TD>8-8</TD><TD>19-29</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>1-9</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>New York (A)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>93</TD><TD>.426</TD><TD>19.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>67-95</TD><TD>2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>36-45</TD><TD>33-48</TD><TD>5-14</TD><TD>25-19</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Central</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Minnesota</TD><TD>99</TD><TD>63</TD><TD>.611</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>95-67</TD><TD>4</TD><TD> </TD><TD>52-29</TD><TD>47-34</TD><TD>9-5</TD><TD>28-21</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Cleveland</TD><TD>77</TD><TD>85</TD><TD>.475</TD><TD>22.0</TD><TD class=s3>74-88</TD><TD>3</TD><TD> </TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>38-43</TD><TD>8-11</TD><TD>22-25</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Chicago (A)</TD><TD>74</TD><TD>88</TD><TD>.457</TD><TD>25.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>78-84</TD><TD>-4</TD><TD> </TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>9-6</TD><TD>24-26</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Detroit</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>90</TD><TD>.444</TD><TD>27.0</TD><TD class=s3>69-93</TD><TD>3</TD><TD> </TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>7-7</TD><TD>21-24</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Kansas City</TD><TD>66</TD><TD>96</TD><TD>.407</TD><TD>33.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>75-87</TD><TD>-9</TD><TD> </TD><TD>34-47</TD><TD>32-49</TD><TD>7-7</TD><TD>14-25</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L9</TD><TD>1-9</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Western</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Oakland</TD><TD>99</TD><TD>63</TD><TD>.611</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>99-63</TD><TD>0</TD><TD> </TD><TD>47-34</TD><TD>52-29</TD><TD>4-8</TD><TD>28-23</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>9-1</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Anaheim</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>70</TD><TD>.568</TD><TD>7.0</TD><TD class=s3>90-72</TD><TD>2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>52-29</TD><TD>12-6</TD><TD>26-22</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Seattle</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>79</TD><TD>.512</TD><TD>16.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>82-80</TD><TD>1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>7-11</TD><TD>23-19</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Texas</TD><TD>64</TD><TD>98</TD><TD>.395</TD><TD>35.0</TD><TD class=s3>68-94</TD><TD>-4</TD><TD> </TD><TD>29-52</TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>3-7</TD><TD>17-25</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>National League Standings</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Eastern</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Atlanta</TD><TD>87</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>.534</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>93-70</TD><TD>-6</TD><TD> </TD><TD>38-43</TD><TD>49-33</TD><TD>10-9</TD><TD>16-23</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Florida</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>77</TD><TD>.528</TD><TD>1.0</TD><TD class=s3>86-77</TD><TD>0</TD><TD> </TD><TD>42-40</TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>13-9</TD><TD>29-25</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L3</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Montreal</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>.500</TD><TD>5.5</TD><TD class=s3_2>82-80</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>5-10</TD><TD>27-28</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>New York (N)</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>.469</TD><TD>10.5</TD><TD class=s3>76-86</TD><TD>0</TD><TD> </TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>7-6</TD><TD>19-19</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Philadelphia</TD><TD>73</TD><TD>89</TD><TD>.451</TD><TD>13.5</TD><TD class=s3_2>81-81</TD><TD>-8</TD><TD> </TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>34-47</TD><TD>12-5</TD><TD>19-26</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>2-8</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Central</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>St. Louis</TD><TD>85</TD><TD>77</TD><TD>.525</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>80-82</TD><TD>5</TD><TD> </TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>10-11</TD><TD>28-16</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Milwaukee</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>.500</TD><TD>4.0</TD><TD class=s3>79-83</TD><TD>2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>9-8</TD><TD>26-26</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W3</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Chicago (N)</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>.469</TD><TD>9.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>76-86</TD><TD>0</TD><TD> </TD><TD>41-40</TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>8-9</TD><TD>24-26</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Houston</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>.469</TD><TD>9.0</TD><TD class=s3>71-91</TD><TD>5</TD><TD> </TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>6-7</TD><TD>35-29</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Pittsburgh</TD><TD>71</TD><TD>91</TD><TD>.438</TD><TD>14.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>71-91</TD><TD>0</TD><TD> </TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>36-45</TD><TD>6-8</TD><TD>20-28</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Cincinnati</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>93</TD><TD>.426</TD><TD>16.0</TD><TD class=s3>68-94</TD><TD>1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>36-45</TD><TD>33-48</TD><TD>8-8</TD><TD>26-30</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Western</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Los Angeles</TD><TD>101</TD><TD>61</TD><TD>.623</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>101-61</TD><TD>0</TD><TD> </TD><TD>51-30</TD><TD>50-31</TD><TD>4-4</TD><TD>18-21</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>8-2</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>San Francisco</TD><TD>93</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>.574</TD><TD>8.0</TD><TD class=s3>94-68</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>49-32</TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>9-7</TD><TD>26-21</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Arizona</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>.506</TD><TD>19.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>83-79</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>38-43</TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>6-9</TD><TD>22-27</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>San Diego</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>.500</TD><TD>20.0</TD><TD class=s3>77-85</TD><TD>4</TD><TD> </TD><TD>46-35</TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>7-8</TD><TD>28-19</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Colorado</TD><TD>79</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>.488</TD><TD>22.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>75-87</TD><TD>4</TD><TD> </TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>6-8</TD><TD>26-25</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>2-8</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Yup, I won a one-game playoff over Florida for the division title. Segura went 9 in a 5-1 victory.

YEAR-END STATS
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=title>Atlanta Braves Clubhouse
Tuesday, 10/3/2023</TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Team Stats & Info</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s4>file://Benlaptop/ootp%20603%20career/logo15.jpg</TD><TD class=s4>Manager: Ben Lewis
Record: 87 Wins, 76 Losses, .534 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 38 Wins, 43 Losses
Away Record: 49 Wins, 33 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 16 Wins, 23 Losses
X-Innings Record: 10 Wins, 9 Losses
Record vs LHP: 21 Wins, 17 Losses
Record vs RHP: 66 Wins, 59 Losses
Payroll: $97,540,887 (1st)
Fan Interest: 90/100 (3rd)
</TD><TD class=s4>Batting AVG: .290 (5th)
Homeruns: 122 (28th)
Walks: 509 (23rd)
Stolen Bases: 152 (6th)
Runs Scored: 841 (14th)

Pitching ERA: 4.18 (4th)
Opponents AVG: .254 (1st)
HRs Allowed: 150 (11th)
Walks Allowed: 470 (3rd)
Runs Allowed: 731 (3rd)
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Active Roster</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Pos</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>AVG</TD><TD>HR</TD><TD>RBI</TD><TD>SB</TD><TD>OPS</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>CATCHERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Allan Davies (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3279.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3>8/29/1999</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.313</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>62</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.797</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Benito Garcia (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/11/1996</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.241</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.735</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>INFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>James Culbreth (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html)</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/26/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.319</TD><TD>29</TD><TD>121</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.894</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Dion Rentas (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p819.html)</TD><TD>95</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3>5/3/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.330</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>57</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>.856</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Benjamin Fishback (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2002.html)</TD><TD>63</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3_2>1/21/1986</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.305</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>95</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>.780</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>George Fujiwara (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p772.html)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3>12/27/1990</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.260</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>.779</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Hector Ibar (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p759.html)</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3_2>6/17/1991</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.184</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.471</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Donald Watson (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3117.html)</TD><TD>97</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3>8/29/1991</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.278</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.731</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Chad Daulton (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2173.html)</TD><TD>70</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/1/1989</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.274</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>.695</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>OUTFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Theodore Monnier (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2800.html)</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>CF</TD><TD class=s3_2>3/31/1994</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.341</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>.782</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Joshua King (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p922.html)</TD><TD>65</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3>1/24/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.307</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>73</TD><TD>66</TD><TD>.779</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Joseph Hoerner (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html)</TD><TD>56</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3_2>1/5/1997</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.307</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>37</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>.772</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Robert Ramos (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1115.html)</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>CF</TD><TD class=s3>4/3/1988</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.230</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>.651</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Thad Turner (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2519.html)</TD><TD>33</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3_2>9/1/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.333</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>73</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>.795</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Terry Lilly (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2911.html)</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3>9/18/1986</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.326</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>53</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.890</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Role</TD><TD class=s3_2>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3_2>Bats</TD><TD class=s3_2>Throws</TD><TD>ERA</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>WHIP</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>STARTERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Paul Maier (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p961.html)</TD><TD>99</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/20/1988</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>5.58</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.52</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Charles Greene (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1221.html)</TD><TD>30</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>1/3/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>16.20</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>2.76</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Candido Codobes (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2295.html)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/11/1989</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>4.73</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.16</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Roberto Segura (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1894.html)</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>10/22/1983</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>3.49</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.14</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Francisco Diaz (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1015.html)</TD><TD>26</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>11/23/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>4.80</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.51</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>3/7/1986</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>1.60</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.88</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>RELIEVERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Jerry Arneson (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3048.html)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>7/3/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>4.93</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.53</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Salvador Sanchez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2937.html)</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>4/24/1988</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>5.67</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1.67</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Douglas Albacete (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p140.html)</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>CL</TD><TD class=s3>1/11/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>3.69</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>22</TD><TD>1.25</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Lorenzo Villanueva (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1773.html)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/11/1986</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>2.85</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1.25</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Todd White (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1793.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>3/8/1990</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>3.19</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.37</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Isidro Lazar (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1086.html)</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/5/1991</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.03</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.28</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>John Jepsen (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p663.html)</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>10/25/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>0.00</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

OF NOTE...
LF Terry Lilly broke his wrist in mid-July, and didn't return until September 25th.
FA 3B Chad Daulton's .274 average is the best he's done in 8 years.

WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
(Former Braves who were regulars in the bigs this year.)
SP Bill Howser (waived in 2022): 8-14, 5.29 ERA for the Yankees. Really faded in the last part of the season.
3B Raul Hernandez (became FA in 2023): .284-11-39 for the Cubs. Got his 2,000th hit.

POTENTIAL FREE AGENTS/CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

<TABLE><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 57pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 2779" width=76><COL style="WIDTH: 29pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1389" width=38><COL style="WIDTH: 63pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 3072" width=84><COL style="WIDTH: 371pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 18102" width=495><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 15.75pt" height=21><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 57pt; HEIGHT: 15.75pt" width=76 height=21>Name</TD><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 29pt" width=38>Pos</TD><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 63pt" width=84>Salary</TD><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 371pt" width=495>Comments</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>C. Hogle</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="11140000">$11,140,000</TD><TD class=xl24>Still going strong, and willing to sign a one-year deal for $12.5M. Done.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>R. Segura</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="7240000">$7,240,000</TD><TD class=xl24>He'll be 40 before the end of the postseason, and he's after a 2-year deal @ over $9M. He's gone.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>T. Lilly</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="6011600">$6,011,600</TD><TD class=xl24>I'm ready to hand LF over to Hoerner for now. He batted .307 in 335 AB's this year.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>F. Diaz</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="4764286">$4,764,286</TD><TD class=xl24>He's wanting more than I feel a lifetime .500 pitcher with a 4.65 ERA is worth. I stopped at $5.5M.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>D. Rentas</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="3121429">$3,121,429</TD><TD class=xl24>George "The Ghoul" Fujiwara is a little younger, better defenisvely, and signed for 2 more years. Bye.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>S. Sanchez</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="1280000">$1,280,000</TD><TD class=xl24>He hasn't shown much the past two seasons, with ERA's over 5.00 twice in a row. Gone.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>D. Watson</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="600000">$600,000</TD><TD class=xl24>Wants over a million. I can get another utility IF who is better, I think.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

PLAYOFF FIRST ROUND REPORT
After falling in San Fran in the bottom of the ninth of game 1, we go on to three straight wins to advance to the NLCS for the third consecutive season.

PLAYOFF SECOND ROUND REPORT
Another year, another 4 games to 1 loss in the NCLS. :mad: This time, it was to St. Louis, who upset the Dodgers 3 to 2 in the first series.

YEAR-END RECAP
Anaheim defeats St. Louis 4 games to 2 to win the World Series.


Well, it is definitely transition time. In Segura, Lilly, Diaz, and Rentas, we're shedding over $20M in salary. We should be able to sign a key FA or two for next year.

[Ben E Lou]

Forgot to post these...

<TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 10/31/2023 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>American League Rookie Of The Year:
Wilfredo Ontiveros (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p2265.html) (ANA)!
He batted .320 in 337 AB, with 11 homers and 72 RBI.
National League Rookie Of The Year:
Aaron Bratcher (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p391.html) (LA)!
He batted .288 in 528 AB, with 8 homers and 72 RBI.
American League Cy Young:
Manny Martino (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p3123.html) (BAL)!
He had a record of 18-6 with an ERA of 2.18 and 4 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 244 innings, fanning 203 and walking 31 batters.
American League MVP:
Anthony Wall (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p2146.html) (MIN)!
He batted .314 in 634 AB, with 51 homers and 156 RBI.
National League Cy Young:
Christopher Hogle (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p1944.html) (ATL)!
He had a record of 16-8 with an ERA of 1.60 and 4 shutouts.
In 34 games started, he pitched 230 innings, fanning 252 and walking 46 batters.
National League MVP:
Cecil Jayne (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p301.html) (LA)!
He batted .338 in 565 AB, with 40 homers and 129 RBI.
American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Joshua Ring (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p2954.html) (TEX)
Catcher: Jose Evangelista (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p2825.html) (MIN)
First Base: Charles Pfeiffer (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p356.html) (CWS)
Second Base: Miguel Rios (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p2039.html) (BAL)
Third Base: Richard Watchman (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p747.html) (OAK)
Shortstop: Walter Woodland (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p796.html) (TEX)
Leftfield: John Nowacki (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p148.html) (OAK)
Centerfield: William Gray (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p1300.html) (BOS)
Rightfield: Wilfredo Rivas (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p594.html) (TOR)
National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Juan Zeno (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p3099.html) (CIN)
Catcher: Edwin Fuentes (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p2730.html) (SF)
First Base: James Culbreth (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p2598.html) (ATL)
Second Base: George Ortiz (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p132.html) (SL)
Third Base: Christian Zenon (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p2899.html) (MON)
Shortstop: Warren Rotz (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p2940.html) (CHC)
Leftfield: Shouhachirou Katsunan (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p2385.html) (SF)
Centerfield: Damian Hernandez (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p1458.html) (FLO)
Rightfield: Donald Jean (file:///C:/Program%20Files/Out%20of%20the%20Park%20Developments/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/Almanac/2023.alm/p343.html) (CIN)
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[MizzouRah]

I'm really shocked you haven't made the big show yet. ;)

Good luck next year!


Todd

[Ben E Lou]

I'm really shocked you haven't made the big show yet. ;)

Good luck next year!


ToddI'm working on my 2024 position reports right now. I *might* not make it for quite some time. It looks like I won't have the funds available to build a winner, particularly considering that I only have 2 SP's coming back, and no one solid in Richmond. It might be time to trade away some high-priced talent and build for the future. :(

(Of course, I put the frowny-face in terms of the success of my dynasty. In terms of enjoyment of the game, the fact that I might have to do this makes me smile.)

[Ben E Lou]

BEGIN 2024

2024 POSITION REPORTS
(NOTE: Italicized, bracketed ratings are talent ratings for prospects. Parenthetical ratings are current ratings for vets.)
<TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Catcher

Allan Davies (82/28/44) and Benito Garcia (45/61/18), {75/98/11} combined for .291-20-105 last year. If Garcia lives up to all that power potential, I'm going to want him in the lineup every day, to be sure. Nathaniel "The Wizard" Grow {63,59,93} is looking more and more like trade fodder as Davies and Garcia continue to get better.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: No worries here.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>First Base

James Culbreth (73/72/19), is signed through 2026. He has 363 RBI over the past three seasons, and owns back-to-back Gold Gloves. 30-year-old Hector Ibar (39/57/30) remains an adequate backup option. No solid prospects at the moment.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Culbreth has established himself as our team's top RBI man, and I plan on keeping him around at least through the end of his current contract.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Second Base

With the departure of Rentas via free agency, George "The Ghoul" Fujiwara (53/54/95) will get to play every day. Bill Reams {51/59/47}continues to show signs of promise. He'll start the year in AA.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Fujiwara has been very solid both at the plate and in the field. He should easily be worth the $3.5M I'll be paying him this year and next year.
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Third Base
Chad Daulton (58/44/16) came to us as a FA last year for his defense, and proceeded to bat .274 with 86 RBI. He was a bargain at $3.25M, and is signed for 2 more seasons. Cirilo Cuarez (57/47/41) still is sitting in the minors, and with his 20 range, has little hope of every playing for me.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: It is time to deal Cuarez and at least get something for him.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder height=113 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page height=103>Shortstop

Benjamin Fishback (80/41/37) is now 38, and is still gettin' it done. He hit .305 last year with 95 RBI and 92 runs scored. 2B prospect Bill Reams can also play SS.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: I have my doubts that Reams is going to be ready for The Show by next spring. Whether or not Fishback gets an extension after this year will be heavily dependent on how Reams develops this year.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Left Field

With Terry "The Troll" Lilly departing via free agency, Joseph Hoerner (67/48/22) gets to play every day for the first time in his career. We should get some additional help from Theodore Monnier (62/16/18). He had a nice ratings increase late in the season, and got called up when "The Troll" got injured. He hit .341 in 44 at bats. He's a former 7th-round pick, with outstanding range at all three OF positions. At age 29 with only 80 days in MLB, he figures to spend most of his career in Atlanta. Finally, Peter Bennett {66/95/30},(33/32/14) continues his march to the bigs. I'm hoping he'll be a star one day.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Hoerner will be past six years MLB service by the end of this season. It should be an interesting transitional time in LF.

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Center Field

Thad Turner (68/47/21) hit .333 with 73 RBI in his first year as a full-time starter, and he's strong defensively. Monnier can back him up. There are no solid CF prospects.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Turner might hold on to this position a little longer than I'd thought.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Right Field

Joshua King (69/31/58) remains the starter here and leadoff hitter. His numbers have gradually gone down the last three years, from .331/.842 to .316/.837 to .307/.777 last year. However, he's still a very solid leadoff hitter--just no longer the best around. Prospect Barry Wiggins {64/63/56},(45/21/20) had a nice season last year, and advanced to AAA. He may be ready by next year.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: King is signed through the end of next year. I'm hoping that Wiggins will be ready by the time King is out the door.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder height=235 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page height=225>Starting Pitchers (stuff/movement/control/endurance)

Christopher "Trap Door" Hogle (81/84/70/77) won the Cy Young last year at 36, but his ratings have dropped. Candido Codobes (48/61/87/75) is the only other returning member of last year's rotation. Angel Baca {63/67/67/59},(46/62/25/59) will probably be needed in the major league rotation this year, although I'd prefer that he get another season in AAA. Charles Greene (52/28/29/73) had a 3.25 ERA in AAA, but got shelled in 3 September outings, to the tune of a 16.20 ERA. Leonardo Gutierrez (41/47/49/76) looks mediocre at best. He had a 4.97 ERA in Richmond, and this 28-year-old has never thrown a major league inning. Leopoldo Lopez (19/55/61/61) won't strike out many people, but he might be serviceable with our good defense. Donny McBean {41/55/81/57},(19/20/1/57)still isn't really progressing. He had a 4.62 ERA in Macon. At age 26, his time is running out.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: If I'm going to be in contention this year, I'm going to need to sign at least one FA SP, and hope that someone else steps it up a notch.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>POSITION REPORT: Relief Pitchers

Douglas Albacete (43/80/88) is the closer, plus we have four other relievers with 3.5 stars or better.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: We should be able to stand pat in the 'pen.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
THOUGHTS ON THE WHOLE ROSTER: I'll try to deal 3B Cuarez and C Grow for a solid SP. If I can do that, I might be able to weather the financial storm that comes from having lost over $19M over the last two seasons. If we're not in contention at midseason, SP Hogel and CL Albacete, our two biggest contracts, both of which are up at the end of this season, will likely be dealt away.

[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2024 FREE AGENCY PERIOD REPORT</CENTER>
TRADES
We're able to make a deal for a solid young SP, 26-year-old Paul Plummer (55/55/55/82) comes over to us from Anaheim in exchange for 3B Suarez and C Grow. Getting a third solid pitcher in the rotation makes me feel a lot better about our chances this season.

FINANCIAL/FRONT OFFICE SITUATION
Fan Interest: 90(+2)
Team Market: Good
Fan Loyalty: Average
Cash on Hand: $6.54M
Total Payroll: $77.97M
Last Year Income: $88.51M
Available Money: $25.08M


DESIRES
If I'm going to spend some of that available money, the bulk of it is going to be on another starting pitcher. I could also use a utility infielder.


GOING AFTER

Thankfully (for bidding wars' sake), there are 5 SP's with 4 stars or better. The one I have my eye on is a 31-year-old who has underachieved in comparison to his ratings. There's also a Bip Roberts type: a guy who can play 2B/3B/SS/LF and is solid defensively at all of those positions. He's 38, but should be an adequate backup.


SIGNINGS
SP Andres Izaguirre (50/40/41/60), 3yrs @ $500K. Just thought I'd add another mediocre SP to the mix and hope for the best. ;) The guy I wanted, Alton Peterson, signed for $11.66M per year with KC, which is higher than I was willing to go. Same story as we've heard elsewhere. Other guys signed earlier, and the bidding war ensued. :(

2B/3B/SS/LF Jose Monge (54/50/31), 2yrs @ $3.55M--He has above average range at all four positions, and a solid bat. Good to have this veteran coming off of the bench. Not excited that I had to go to a two-year contract to get a 38-year-old to sign, though.

1B/3B Tony Krieg (49/16/40), 2yrs @ $850K--Solid defensive player at 1B/3B. 28 years old



OF NOTE: Baltimore signed stud SS Alberto Cabana for 3 yrs for $33.45M! :eek: Yeah, no complaining about the AI hoarding money.
POST-FREE AGENCY THOUGHTS
This should be an interesting season. The big question mark is the starting pitching. If some guys step up at the 4 and 5 spots, we could contend. If not, we may struggle to break .500.

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[MizzouRah]

I'm really hoping that $50mil max cash yields the same results. Don't see how it wouldn't, but you never know. :)

I'll be following once again as the Bravos try to make it into the playoffs.


Todd

[Ben E Lou]

I left my rotation in question in the free agency post. Here's who I've decided to go with.

1. Hogle
2. Cordobes
3. Plummer
4. Lopez
5. Izaguirre

Both Lopez and Izaguirre are out of minor league options, so if they don't perform in the rotation, they could end up being claimed by another team.

[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2024 AMATEUR DRAFT REPORT</CENTER>

DRAFT POSITION: 24

ATLANTA'S TOP THREE DRAFTEES
NOTE: I’m listing talent ratings, not actual, for draftees.
1. RF Gary Shaffer (54/56/23, 2 stars): Couldn't pass up the only hitter left with contact and power above 50.
2. SP Ronald Robinson (38/65/64/68, 2 stars): This 22-year-old looks like he could turn out to be something.
3. SP William Lippincott (33/60/58/58, 1 star): Looks to be worth a look.

There wasn't much "obvious" talent available this year, so I decided to draft by stats.

Our minor league system is ranked #14 overall now, the highest since I took over. Here are our Top 100 prospects.

26. LF Peter Bennett
46. CF Barry Wiggins
63. 2B Bill Reams
75. 1B Ronald Poppe
93. SP Angel Baca

[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2024 POST-SEASON REPORT

</CENTER>YEAR-END STANDINGS
<TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=title>League Standings Report

Monday, 9/30/2024
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>American League Standings</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Eastern</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3>Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD></TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Boston</TD><TD>98</TD><TD>64</TD><TD>.605</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>97-65</TD><TD>1</TD><TD></TD><TD>47-34</TD><TD>51-30</TD><TD>10-6</TD><TD>22-20</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>8-2</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Baltimore</TD><TD>87</TD><TD>75</TD><TD>.537</TD><TD>11.0</TD><TD class=s3>88-74</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD></TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>45-36</TD><TD>6-8</TD><TD>24-31</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Toronto</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>.469</TD><TD>22.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>73-89</TD><TD>3</TD><TD></TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>7-8</TD><TD>20-23</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>New York (A)</TD><TD>71</TD><TD>91</TD><TD>.438</TD><TD>27.0</TD><TD class=s3>66-96</TD><TD>5</TD><TD></TD><TD>36-45</TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>4-9</TD><TD>21-21</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Tampa Bay</TD><TD>64</TD><TD>98</TD><TD>.395</TD><TD>34.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>67-95</TD><TD>-3</TD><TD></TD><TD>34-47</TD><TD>30-51</TD><TD>8-8</TD><TD>13-21</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L3</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Central</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3>Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD></TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Kansas City</TD><TD>95</TD><TD>67</TD><TD>.586</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>98-64</TD><TD>-3</TD><TD></TD><TD>50-31</TD><TD>45-36</TD><TD>8-7</TD><TD>24-22</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>8-2</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Chicago (A)</TD><TD>87</TD><TD>75</TD><TD>.537</TD><TD>8.0</TD><TD class=s3>76-86</TD><TD>11</TD><TD></TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>7-6</TD><TD>27-16</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Minnesota</TD><TD>85</TD><TD>77</TD><TD>.525</TD><TD>10.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>83-79</TD><TD>2</TD><TD></TD><TD>47-34</TD><TD>38-43</TD><TD>5-7</TD><TD>20-23</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>2-8</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Detroit</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>90</TD><TD>.444</TD><TD>23.0</TD><TD class=s3>74-88</TD><TD>-2</TD><TD></TD><TD>38-43</TD><TD>34-47</TD><TD>9-4</TD><TD>25-23</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Cleveland</TD><TD>66</TD><TD>96</TD><TD>.407</TD><TD>29.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>67-95</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD></TD><TD>34-47</TD><TD>32-49</TD><TD>6-8</TD><TD>22-18</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W4</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Western</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3>Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD></TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Texas</TD><TD>97</TD><TD>65</TD><TD>.599</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>93-69</TD><TD>4</TD><TD></TD><TD>48-33</TD><TD>49-32</TD><TD>12-9</TD><TD>27-22</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Anaheim</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>.506</TD><TD>15.0</TD><TD class=s3>81-81</TD><TD>1</TD><TD></TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>38-43</TD><TD>4-7</TD><TD>29-26</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Oakland</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>.494</TD><TD>17.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>87-75</TD><TD>-7</TD><TD></TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>10-10</TD><TD>18-30</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Seattle</TD><TD>74</TD><TD>88</TD><TD>.457</TD><TD>23.0</TD><TD class=s3>79-83</TD><TD>-5</TD><TD></TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>9-8</TD><TD>27-23</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>National League Standings</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Eastern</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3>Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD></TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Atlanta</TD><TD>87</TD><TD>75</TD><TD>.537</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>89-73</TD><TD>-2</TD><TD></TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>47-34</TD><TD>4-11</TD><TD>24-19</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Florida</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>.531</TD><TD>1.0</TD><TD class=s3>82-80</TD><TD>4</TD><TD></TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>46-35</TD><TD>13-4</TD><TD>20-22</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Philadelphia</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>79</TD><TD>.512</TD><TD>4.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>80-82</TD><TD>3</TD><TD></TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>41-40</TD><TD>10-10</TD><TD>34-23</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>New York (N)</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>.494</TD><TD>7.0</TD><TD class=s3>79-83</TD><TD>1</TD><TD></TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>7-6</TD><TD>24-21</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Montreal</TD><TD>73</TD><TD>89</TD><TD>.451</TD><TD>14.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>77-85</TD><TD>-4</TD><TD></TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>38-43</TD><TD>8-7</TD><TD>25-23</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L3</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Central</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3>Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD></TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Milwaukee</TD><TD>90</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>.556</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>83-79</TD><TD>7</TD><TD></TD><TD>46-35</TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>7-5</TD><TD>28-19</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W3</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Chicago (N)</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>.500</TD><TD>9.0</TD><TD class=s3>80-82</TD><TD>1</TD><TD></TD><TD>41-40</TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>5-5</TD><TD>16-21</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>St. Louis</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>.500</TD><TD>9.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>86-76</TD><TD>-5</TD><TD></TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>7-7</TD><TD>17-31</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Pittsburgh</TD><TD>79</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>.488</TD><TD>11.0</TD><TD class=s3>69-93</TD><TD>10</TD><TD></TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>12-4</TD><TD>26-18</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Cincinnati</TD><TD>77</TD><TD>85</TD><TD>.475</TD><TD>13.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>81-81</TD><TD>-4</TD><TD></TD><TD>41-40</TD><TD>36-45</TD><TD>8-7</TD><TD>19-30</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Houston</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>93</TD><TD>.426</TD><TD>21.0</TD><TD class=s3>73-89</TD><TD>-4</TD><TD></TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>29-52</TD><TD>8-9</TD><TD>16-24</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Western</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3>Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD></TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Los Angeles</TD><TD>100</TD><TD>62</TD><TD>.617</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>105-57</TD><TD>-5</TD><TD></TD><TD>48-33</TD><TD>52-29</TD><TD>6-12</TD><TD>21-19</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>San Francisco</TD><TD>91</TD><TD>71</TD><TD>.562</TD><TD>9.0</TD><TD class=s3>88-74</TD><TD>3</TD><TD></TD><TD>49-32</TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>13-9</TD><TD>28-21</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Arizona</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>79</TD><TD>.512</TD><TD>17.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>84-78</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD></TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>9-10</TD><TD>27-24</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Colorado</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>93</TD><TD>.426</TD><TD>31.0</TD><TD class=s3>74-88</TD><TD>-5</TD><TD></TD><TD>34-47</TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>5-10</TD><TD>17-26</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>San Diego</TD><TD>67</TD><TD>95</TD><TD>.414</TD><TD>33.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>64-98</TD><TD>3</TD><TD></TD><TD>38-43</TD><TD>29-52</TD><TD>8-14</TD><TD>24-25</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Florida's FOURTH consecutive 2nd-place finish in our division, the last three losses being by a combined total of four games. :eek: They got to be getting frustrated.

YEAR-END STATS
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=title>Atlanta Braves Clubhouse

Monday, 9/30/2024
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Team Stats & Info</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s4>file:///C:/PROGRA~1/OUTOFT~1/OOTP6~1/603%20League.lg/logos/logo15.bmp</TD><TD class=s4>Manager: Ben Lewis

Record: 87 Wins, 75 Losses, .537 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 40 Wins, 41 Losses
Away Record: 47 Wins, 34 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 24 Wins, 19 Losses
X-Innings Record: 4 Wins, 11 Losses
Record vs LHP: 20 Wins, 19 Losses
Record vs RHP: 67 Wins, 56 Losses
Payroll: $83,174,286 (7th)
Fan Interest: 90/100 (3rd)

</TD><TD class=s4>Batting AVG: .299 (1st)

Homeruns: 153 (17th)
Walks: 453 (28th)
Stolen Bases: 174 (3rd)
Runs Scored: 908 (7th)

Pitching ERA: 4.63 (11th)
Opponents AVG: .270 (9th)
HRs Allowed: 178 (22nd)
Walks Allowed: 485 (3rd)
Runs Allowed: 819 (12th)

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Active Roster</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Pos</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>AVG</TD><TD>HR</TD><TD>RBI</TD><TD>SB</TD><TD>OPS</TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>CATCHERS</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD class=s3_2></TD><TD class=s3_2></TD><TD class=s3_2></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Allan Davies (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3279.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3>8/29/1999</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.310</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>66</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>.802</TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Benito Garcia (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/11/1996</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.271</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>38</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.763</TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>INFIELDER</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD class=s3></TD><TD class=s3></TD><TD class=s3></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>James Culbreth (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html)</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/26/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.353</TD><TD>29</TD><TD>129</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>.966</TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Benjamin Fishback (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2002.html)</TD><TD>63</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3>1/21/1986</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.313</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>95</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>.791</TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>George Fujiwara (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p772.html)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3_2>12/27/1990</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.272</TD><TD>25</TD><TD>90</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>.848</TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Hector Ibar (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p759.html)</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3>6/17/1991</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.250</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.586</TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Tony Krieg (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1342.html)</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/30/1995</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.319</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.757</TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Jose Monge (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1364.html)</TD><TD>87</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3>10/17/1985</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.292</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>51</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>.820</TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Chad Daulton (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2173.html)</TD><TD>70</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/1/1989</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.313</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>38</TD><TD>.827</TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>OUTFIELDER</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD class=s3></TD><TD class=s3></TD><TD class=s3></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Joshua King (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p922.html)</TD><TD>65</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3_2>1/24/1989</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.318</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>53</TD><TD>.836</TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Joseph Hoerner (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html)</TD><TD>56</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3>1/5/1997</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.288</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>66</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>.745</TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Robert Ramos (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1115.html)</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>CF</TD><TD class=s3_2>4/3/1988</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.333</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.787</TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Theodore Monnier (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2800.html)</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>CF</TD><TD class=s3>3/31/1994</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.351</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>39</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>.863</TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Thad Turner (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2519.html)</TD><TD>33</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3_2>9/1/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.327</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>77</TD><TD>17</TD><TD>.772</TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Role</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>ERA</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>WHIP</TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>STARTERS</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD class=s3_2></TD><TD class=s3_2></TD><TD class=s3_2></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Paul Plummer (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2810.html)</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>10/5/1997</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>5.42</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.45</TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Candido Codobes (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2295.html)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/11/1989</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>5.22</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.32</TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Leopoldo Lopez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p969.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>5/19/1994</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>5.66</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.70</TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Andres Izaguirre (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2357.html)</TD><TD>64</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/15/1990</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.33</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.34</TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>3/7/1986</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>2.81</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.15</TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>RELIEVERS</TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD class=s3_2></TD><TD class=s3_2></TD><TD class=s3_2></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD></TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Jerry Arneson (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3048.html)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>7/3/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>5.13</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.66</TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Francis Watts (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1390.html)</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/5/1994</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.79</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.46</TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Douglas Albacete (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p140.html)</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>CL</TD><TD class=s3>1/11/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>1.93</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>32</TD><TD>0.93</TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Lorenzo Villanueva (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1773.html)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/11/1986</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>6.35</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>1.65</TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Todd White (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1793.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>3/8/1990</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>5.19</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.59</TD><TD class=s1></TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Isidro Lazar (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1086.html)</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/5/1991</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.67</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1.35</TD><TD class=s1_2></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


Of note...
C Garcia is showing signs of coming into his own offensively. His batting average rose 30 points from last year, and his ratings rose from (45/61/18) before the season to (53/64/14) at this juncture.
3B Daulton is easily the best value for a FA I've gotten so far. I signed the guy hoping that he'd hit around .260 with 12-18 homers a year and play good defense. Instead, the guy becomes an All-Star this year with .313-20-86 numbers!
CF Turner set an NL record with a 32-game hitting streak in July/August.

WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
(Former Braves who were regulars in the bigs this year.)
LF Terry "The Troll" Lilly (became FA in 2024): .293-12-74 for Philly. Another solid season, and he gets to 2,500 hits with a lifetime average over .300. He may be headed for the Hall.
SP Bill Howser (waived in 2022): Was 6-9, 5.49 on 7/24, when he tore an elbow ligament and was done for the year.
3B Raul Hernandez (became FA in 2023): .261-15-53 for the Cubs in 322 AB's.
SP Roberto Segura (became FA in 2024): 13-10, 3.46 for St. Louis, but torn triceps in early September. He's got 285 career wins and 4,393 K's. Here's hoping he can come back from the injury to pass 300 and 4,500.
SP Francisco "Smash" Diaz (became FA in 2024): 14-16, 5.20 for Cubs. They paid him $9.7M for that??? ;)

Another "what might have been" is SP Alton Peterson, the FA SP that I went after but decided not to continue bidding on. He was 17-7, 3.37 for KC, who paid him $11.66M. Maybe I should have bid on him. :(

POTENTIAL FREE AGENTS/CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

<TABLE><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 60pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 2925" width=80><COL style="WIDTH: 23pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1097" width=30><COL style="WIDTH: 60pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 2925" width=80><COL style="WIDTH: 391pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 19053" width=521><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 60pt; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=80 height=17>Name</TD><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 23pt" width=30>Pos</TD><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 60pt" width=80>Salary</TD><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 391pt" width=521>Comments</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>C. Hogle</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="12500000">$12,500,000</TD><TD class=xl24>An Atlanta lifer, a star, and takes a pay cut to $11.55M for one year. He'll win #300 as a Brave.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>D. Albacete</TD><TD>CL</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="12500000">$12,500,000</TD><TD class=xl24>Wants $13.5M for four years. No way I pay that to a 35-year-old closer. Gone.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>B. Fishback</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="7900000">$7,900,000</TD><TD class=xl24>He makes my decision very easy by accepting a one-year deal for $5M.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>T. Turner</TD><TD>CF</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="2850000">$2,850,000</TD><TD class=xl24>Wants $4.87M for 3 years. Monnier looks good enough to start out there (.351 in 202 AB's, 78 range). Bye.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>J. Hoerner</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="2565000">$2,565,000</TD><TD class=xl24>Minor leaguer Bennett was injured/done for the year in late July, and still in AA. Hoerner gets $4.4M X 2yrs.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>R. Ramos</TD><TD>CF</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="1400000">$1,400,000</TD><TD class=xl24>Backup utilty OF signs for the major league minimum for 2 years.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>L. Villanueva</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="1100000">$1,100,000</TD><TD class=xl24>38-year old had a 6.35 ERA this year. He's washed up, I believe.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>H. Ibar</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="350000">$350,000</TD><TD class=xl24>Don't really need him any more with Tony Krieg playing much better defense as backup corner IF.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>



PLAYOFF FIRST ROUND REPORT
Against the Dodgers, we fashion come-from-behind wins in the first two games, get shut out in game 3, go ahead 2-0 in game 4 and fall 3-2 when the bullpen is unable to hold the lead for Hogle, then get spanked 10-1 in the finale.

YEAR-END RECAP
KC beats LA 4 games to 2 to win the whole shebang. I didn't feel so bad about this postseason loss, as I didn't think we were good enough to win it all, and didn't spend to win it all. We've got some good pieces returning, and stopped the bleeding financially to the point where I think we'll have the capacity to field a championship-caliber team next year.

<TABLE class=overall><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Monday 10/28/2024 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>American League Rookie Of The Year:
James McClaine (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p2568.html) (OAK)!
He batted .271 in 491 AB, with 10 homers and 65 RBI.
National League Rookie Of The Year:
Jose Gutierrez (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p345.html) (MON)!
He batted .272 in 644 AB, with 12 homers and 84 RBI.
American League Cy Young:
Dwight Millan (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p1876.html) (BOS)!
He had a record of 19-9 with an ERA of 4.22.
In 35 games started, he pitched 206.2 innings, fanning 140 and walking 46 batters.
American League MVP:
Calixto Martinez (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p1225.html) (MIN)!
He batted .344 in 569 AB, with 44 homers and 142 RBI.
National League Cy Young:
Dewey Thorton (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p2555.html) (ARI)!
He had a record of 21-7 with an ERA of 1.91 and 1 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 240.2 innings, fanning 239 and walking 31 batters.
National League MVP:
Juan Perez (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p1013.html) (MIL)!
He batted .365 in 548 AB, with 37 homers and 118 RBI.
American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: William Ritch (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p2578.html) (DET)
Catcher: James Manus (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p1188.html) (SEA)
First Base: Luciano Silveira (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p2586.html) (BAL)
Second Base: Miguel Rios (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p2039.html) (BAL)
Third Base: Ronald Burns (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p1548.html) (BAL)
Shortstop: Alberto Cabaña (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p3067.html) (BAL)
Leftfield: David Tilton (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p2346.html) (SEA)
Centerfield: Alfredo Chavira (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p821.html) (NYY)
Rightfield: Johnathon Ybarra (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p2430.html) (OAK)
National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Leopoldo Lopez (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p969.html) (ATL)
Catcher: William Viera (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p1180.html) (LA)
First Base: Michael Stark (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p90.html) (SF)
Second Base: Jules Fiorillo (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p740.html) (PHI)
Third Base: Gary Riel (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p2631.html) (CHC)
Shortstop: Bill Gault (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p2168.html) (HOU)
Leftfield: Joseph Hoerner (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p1092.html) (ATL)
Centerfield: Juan Gingras (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p1832.html) (CIN)
Rightfield: Donald Jean (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p343.html) (CIN)
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Ben E Lou]

Forgot to mention that I started a new upload before I left the house this morning. I'd imagine it is done by now. Updated at the end of 2024: http://www.benelou.com/ootp6

I've only got 100MB of space there. I'm going to be getting more. Once I do, I'll be using catobase for the league HTML upload.

[MizzouRah]

We want a new manager! ;)


Todd

[Ben E Lou]

BEGIN 2025

2025 POSITION REPORTS
(NOTE: Italicized, bracketed ratings are talent ratings for prospects. Parenthetical ratings are current ratings for vets.)
<TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Catcher

Allan Davies (79/28/46) and Benito Garcia (54/64/18), {75/98/11} continued to perform well in the platoon last year.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Garcia's power numbers continue to climb. I have a feeling he'll soon be so good that I'll be playing him every day.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>First Base

James Culbreth (79/72/19) appears to remain in his prime at 32, and has a pretty decent backup in 1B/3B Todd Krieg (49/16/41), who has very good range at both 1B and 3B. Best prospect is 2.5-star 21-year-old Robert Cayton (28/21/12),{52/47/43}, but he has yet to give me cause to promote him above single-A in three seasons down there.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Culbreth is signed through the end of next year. Apart from a major injury, I can't right now envision a scenario under which he won't be re-signed at that point.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Second Base

George "The Ghoul" Fujiwara (48/54/98) responded to the chance to play every day by turning in a .272-25-90 season. Super-sub 2B/3B/SS/LF/RF Jose Monge (52/52/32) is now 39, but hit .292 in 281 AB's last year. Former 5th-round draft choice Bill Reams (35/35/19),{51/59/47}continues to show signs of promise. He was .282-20-77-.784OPS in AA last year.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Fujiwara is in the final year of his contract. I doubt Reams will be ready for next year, but I also have my doubts that I'll want to pay a guy who'll be 35 next spring the kind of money The Ghoul will probably be requesting. I can possibly envision a midseason deal involving him.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>

Third Base
Chad Daulton (53/38/16) is in the final year of his contract, and his offensive ratings are fading, but he still should give us excellent defense. So far he's produced MUCH better than expected, so really anything he does at the plate this year is gravy.. Dennis Brandl (49/31/20),{69/39/59} has flown under the radar in most of his five years in our organization, but he stepped it up in AAA last year, (.296-22-81-.810), and now the 27-year-old looks like a candidate to start soon.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Daulton will play out his contract. Brandl will likely be given a September call-up and a shot to start next year.

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder height=113 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page height=103>Shortstop

Benjamin Fishback (82/44/34), the ageless wonder,is now 39, but his .313-12-95-.791 season last year showed that he isn't ready to hang 'em up just yet. 2B/SS prospect Bill Reams is the only potential heir right now.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: If Fishback continues to perform well, he'll get another extension after this year.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Left Field

Joseph Hoerner (67/48/19) was .288-11-66-.745 in his first season as an everyday player, and appears to have the talent to be a .300/20HR guy. Theodore Monnier (62/19/25) can play all three OF positions with good range, and has a pretty good bat. He's a nice insurance policy in the OF. Peter Bennett {66/76/30},(35/32/14) tore a back muscle on 7/30 last year, and missed the rest of the year, and saw his power talent drop down from the mid 90's. Up to that point, he was .286-20-54-.820 in AA.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Hoerner is signed through the end of next year, giving a little more time to guage if Bennett is going to live up to his potential.

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Center Field

I let Thad Turnerbecome a FA, and am still looking for a CF of high quality. If there's not one available via free agency, then Monnier will start.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Nothing further to say here.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Right Field

Joshua King (70/31/58) is still a very solid leadoff man who plays decent defense in RF. Prospect Barry Wiggins {64/63/39},(55/21/22) had a .301-17-86-.772 season in AAA. It is probably time to call him up and let him be an OF sub.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: King's contract runs out after this year, and Wiggins is almost ready. I think the best bet is to let Wiggins continue his development as our primary left-handed bat off the bench in the bigs this year. At 24, Wiggins gets called up to The Show for the first time.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder height=235 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page height=225>Starting Pitchers (stuff/movement/control/endurance)

Beyond Christopher "Trap Door" Hogle (68/73/63/77), the rotation isn't likely to impress anyone. Paul Plummer (53/50/55/87), Candido Codobes (41/48/81/67), Leopoldo Lopez (18/55/62/61), and Andres Izaguirre (50/40/45/60) all had records around .500, and ERA's in the 4.10-5.50 range. Angel Baca {63/50/67/59},(48/51/30/59) was 10-8, 3.99 in Richmond before tearing a back muscle and going out for the year. He should be ready by opening day, but his movement dropped around 10 points. One other guy in AAA seems worth mentioning again, 29-year-old Leonardo Gutierrez (43/52/54/76), who was 17-7, 4.11 for the R-Braves last year.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Plummer is the only returning starter with minor league options, so if I sign a FA or decided to call up Baca, someone is likely going to be plucked off of waivers (which might not be a bad thing, particularly considering I'm paying Codobes $5.34M this year, and the 35-year-old's ratings have declined appreciably. For this team to be a championship contender, we would need to sign at least one more reliable starting pitcher.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>POSITION REPORT: Relief Pitchers

Closer Douglas Albacete became a FA, but 4 guys with 2.5-3.5 stars remain in the 'pen.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: If I can sign a decent closer, the 'pen should be ok.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
THOUGHTS ON THE WHOLE ROSTER: We have a whole bunch of key guys becoming FA's after this year, to the tune of almost $40M in salaries. This might be my last shot to win it all for a few years.

[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2025 FREE AGENCY PERIOD REPORT</CENTER>
TRADES
None.

FINANCIAL/FRONT OFFICE SITUATION
Fan Interest: 90(+0)
Team Market: Good
Fan Loyalty: Average
Cash on Hand: $23.3M
Total Payroll: $64.1M
Last Year Income: $98.8M
Available Money: $58.0M


DESIRES
As mentioned, I'd like a SP, CL and CF.


GOING AFTER

There are 4 SP's with 4 stars or better. The one that catches my eye is a 30-year-old 4 star guy. I'll be pursuing him. There's also a good young strong defensive CF, a solid LHMR, and a probably-serviceable 36-year-old closer.


SIGNINGS
CL Juan Mercado (34/71/79),(2yrs @ $5M)--He's got good ratings and a good lifetime ERA of 3.73, but has been used mainly in middle relief throughout his career. He's getting the ball in the ninth inning for me, at least to start the year.

LMR Ray Cannady (41/70/67), 5yrs @ $2.8M--He's got 50 endurance, so could start in a pinch, plus he's a lefty, and I didn't have a good lefty in the 'pen. This 29-year-old looks very useful.

SP Nathaniel Bratten (25/57/61/73), 5yrs @ $2.8M--This 33-year-old looks like he could be decent with a good defense behind him.. He hasn't pitched in the bigs since 2022, though. Leopoldo Lopez gets claimed by San Fran off of waivers when I try to send him down to make room for Bratten.


POST-FREE AGENCY THOUGHTS
Disappointed that I couldn't sign a CF, but overall, we're in good shape. If the pitching can hold up, we should contend once again.

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[Ben E Lou]

2025 Rotation: (at least to start with) Hogle, Codobes, Plummer, Bratten, Izaguirre

[Ben E Lou]

Note: Monge and Fishback inform me that they both intend to retire after this season.

[Ben E Lou]

Further note: We suffer our first big injury in April. The Ghoul, who had gotten off to a red-hot start, suffers a broken knee on 4/28 and is done for the year. :(

[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2025 AMATEUR DRAFT REPORT</CENTER>

DRAFT POSITION: 22

ATLANTA'S TOP THREE DRAFTEES
NOTE: I’m listing talent ratings, not actual, for draftees.
1. 3B Bobby Thomas (41/65/25, 2 stars): Batted .288 with .468 SLG against Very Tough college competition. Good fielder. Bats lefty.
2. SP Anthony Tinsely (50/51/55/76,2 stars): 3.20 ERA against Tough competition. 135 K in 140.2 IP.
3. MR Edgardo Castillo (29/58/64/59 1 star): Might be converted to a starter.

Our minor league system falls to #23.

75. SP Angel Baca
77. 2B Bill Reams
78. LF Peter Bennett
91. RF Barry Wiggins

[Ben E Lou]

Andres Izaguirre got claimed off of waivers by KC on June 4th when I called up 25-year-old Angel Baca to join the rotation. At the time, Baca was 4-2 with a 2.91 ERA and 72 K's in 65 IP in AAA. He becomes the first player that I personally drafted to be given a shot at a full-time gig in the bigs. He was pick 2(58) in 2021, my first year running the team.

[Ben E Lou]

2025 ALL-STAR BREAK REPORT

CURRENT NL EAST STANDINGS <TABLE><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Atlanta</TD><TD>55</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>.618</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>52-37</TD><TD>3</TD><TD> </TD><TD>27-17</TD><TD>28-17</TD><TD>1-6</TD><TD>21-12</TD><TD>66</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Philadelphia</TD><TD>48</TD><TD>42</TD><TD>.533</TD><TD>7.5</TD><TD class=s3>52-38</TD><TD>-4</TD><TD> </TD><TD>24-20</TD><TD>24-22</TD><TD>3-4</TD><TD>15-14</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Florida</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>44</TD><TD>.511</TD><TD>9.5</TD><TD class=s3_2>48-42</TD><TD>-2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>23-20</TD><TD>23-24</TD><TD>12-2</TD><TD>14-13</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Montreal</TD><TD>37</TD><TD>53</TD><TD>.411</TD><TD>18.5</TD><TD class=s3>38-52</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>18-27</TD><TD>19-26</TD><TD>2-7</TD><TD>11-11</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>New York (N)</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>55</TD><TD>.382</TD><TD>21.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>36-53</TD><TD>-2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>17-26</TD><TD>17-29</TD><TD>4-7</TD><TD>11-15</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>MAJOR INJURIES TO DATE
Already noted.

STATISTICS

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Pos</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>AVG</TD><TD>HR</TD><TD>RBI</TD><TD>SB</TD><TD>OPS</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>CATCHERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Allan Davies (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3279.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3>8/29/1999</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.289</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>35</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.710</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Benito Garcia (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/11/1996</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.219</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>23</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.586</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>INFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>James Culbreth (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html)</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/26/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.298</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>64</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.842</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Benjamin Fishback (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2002.html)</TD><TD>63</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3>1/21/1986</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.356</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>55</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>.940</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Bricio Cervantes (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1310.html)</TD><TD>38</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/22/1993</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.172</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.445</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Tony Krieg (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1342.html)</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3>5/30/1995</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.138</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.494</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Jose Monge (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1364.html)</TD><TD>87</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3_2>10/17/1985</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.296</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>.810</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Chad Daulton (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2173.html)</TD><TD>70</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3>7/1/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.250</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>32</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>.624</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Dennis Brandl (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p342.html)</TD><TD>22</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/1/1997</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.266</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>.622</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>OUTFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Joshua King (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p922.html)</TD><TD>65</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3_2>1/24/1989</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.348</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>36</TD><TD>42</TD><TD>.886</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Joseph Hoerner (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html)</TD><TD>56</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3>1/5/1997</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.274</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>36</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>.727</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Barry Wiggins (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2319.html)</TD><TD>57</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3_2>12/22/2000</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>.324</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>19</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>.755</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Theodore Monnier (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2800.html)</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>CF</TD><TD class=s3>3/31/1994</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.312</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>42</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>.760</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Gerald Casner (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p646.html)</TD><TD>98</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3_2>4/1/1995</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>.143</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.361</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Role</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>ERA</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>WHIP</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>STARTERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Paul Plummer (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2810.html)</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>10/5/1997</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>4.54</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.42</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Candido Codobes (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2295.html)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/11/1989</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>5.45</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.53</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Nathanial Bratten (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3229.html)</TD><TD>28</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>1/12/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD>3.73</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.36</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Angel Baca (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1028.html)</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>4/8/2000</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>1.93</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.04</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>3/7/1986</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>2.31</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.11</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>RELIEVERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Jerry Arneson (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3048.html)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>7/3/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>3.34</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.28</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Francis Watts (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1390.html)</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/5/1994</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.39</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.21</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Ray Cannady (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2273.html)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>5/17/1995</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD>5.24</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.70</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Juan Mercado (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3082.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>CL</TD><TD class=s3_2>8/12/1988</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>2.77</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>1.10</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Todd White (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1793.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>3/8/1990</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>5.44</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1.73</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Isidro Lazar (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1086.html)</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/5/1991</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>3.38</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.20</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>TEAM NEWS OF NOTE TO DATE

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Friday 6/1/2025 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html) was named National League-Pitcher of the Month !
He had a record of 5-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.85.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Sunday 7/1/2025 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>Nathanial Bratten (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3229.html) was named National League-Pitcher of the Month !
He had a record of 4-1 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.39.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 7/9/2025 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>P Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
P Nathanial Bratten (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3229.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
RF Joshua King (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p922.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
SS Benjamin Fishback (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2002.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>COMMENTS/LINEUP OR ROTATION CHANGES
Already noted that Baca has taken his place in the rotation. To date, he's been amazing. In five starts he's 3-1, 1.93 with a complete-game shutout. Codobes has dropped to #5 in the rotation.



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[MizzouRah]

Man, Christopher Hogle has been one heck of a starting pitcher for you. The guy can just flat out pitch and it's going to take awhile before someone comes along who is remotely close to his greatness.


Todd

[Ben E Lou]

No kidding! I neglected to highlight that he won #300 early in the season. His ratings have dropped into much more "human" range in the last season or two due to age, but he's still gettin' it DONE!

Further good news about this dynasty: I should be upgraded to 500MB server space in the very near future. I have CatoBased this league. All I need is the space to upload it. :)

[MizzouRah]

No kidding! I neglected to highlight that he won #300 early in the season. His ratings have dropped into much more "human" range in the last season or two due to age, but he's still gettin' it DONE!

Further good news about this dynasty: I should be upgraded to 500MB server space in the very near future. I have CatoBased this league. All I need is the space to upload it. :)

Excellent!


Todd

[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2025 POST-SEASON REPORT
</CENTER>YEAR-END STANDINGS
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=title>League Standings Report
Monday, 9/30/2025</TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>American League Standings</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Eastern</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Boston</TD><TD>95</TD><TD>67</TD><TD>.586</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>88-74</TD><TD>7</TD><TD> </TD><TD>54-27</TD><TD>41-40</TD><TD>9-6</TD><TD>27-19</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Tampa Bay</TD><TD>84</TD><TD>78</TD><TD>.519</TD><TD>11.0</TD><TD class=s3>83-79</TD><TD>1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>41-40</TD><TD>6-8</TD><TD>22-21</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W5</TD><TD>9-1</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Baltimore</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>.494</TD><TD>15.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>82-80</TD><TD>-2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>46-35</TD><TD>34-47</TD><TD>7-8</TD><TD>19-20</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>8-2</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Toronto</TD><TD>79</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>.488</TD><TD>16.0</TD><TD class=s3>84-78</TD><TD>-5</TD><TD> </TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>4-7</TD><TD>15-21</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>New York (A)</TD><TD>65</TD><TD>97</TD><TD>.401</TD><TD>30.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>70-92</TD><TD>-5</TD><TD> </TD><TD>31-50</TD><TD>34-47</TD><TD>4-8</TD><TD>17-18</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L4</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Central</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Kansas City</TD><TD>108</TD><TD>54</TD><TD>.667</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>107-55</TD><TD>1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>53-28</TD><TD>55-26</TD><TD>6-2</TD><TD>18-12</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W3</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Chicago (A)</TD><TD>85</TD><TD>77</TD><TD>.525</TD><TD>23.0</TD><TD class=s3>83-79</TD><TD>2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>6-3</TD><TD>20-23</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W5</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Detroit</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>79</TD><TD>.512</TD><TD>25.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>77-85</TD><TD>6</TD><TD> </TD><TD>46-35</TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>9-5</TD><TD>21-16</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L3</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Minnesota</TD><TD>79</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>.488</TD><TD>29.0</TD><TD class=s3>80-82</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>45-36</TD><TD>34-47</TD><TD>6-7</TD><TD>23-19</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Cleveland</TD><TD>71</TD><TD>91</TD><TD>.438</TD><TD>37.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>72-90</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>31-50</TD><TD>9-8</TD><TD>20-24</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>2-8</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Western</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Anaheim</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>.506</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>76-86</TD><TD>6</TD><TD> </TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>7-5</TD><TD>22-11</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Texas</TD><TD>79</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>.488</TD><TD>3.0</TD><TD class=s3>80-82</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>36-45</TD><TD>8-6</TD><TD>20-22</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L4</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Oakland</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>.469</TD><TD>6.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>77-85</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>33-48</TD><TD>4-7</TD><TD>15-25</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Seattle</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>94</TD><TD>.420</TD><TD>14.0</TD><TD class=s3>68-94</TD><TD>0</TD><TD> </TD><TD>38-43</TD><TD>30-51</TD><TD>5-10</TD><TD>16-24</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>National League Standings</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Eastern</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Atlanta</TD><TD>99</TD><TD>63</TD><TD>.611</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>96-66</TD><TD>3</TD><TD> </TD><TD>51-30</TD><TD>48-33</TD><TD>5-8</TD><TD>31-20</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Florida</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>.506</TD><TD>17.0</TD><TD class=s3>84-78</TD><TD>-2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>14-3</TD><TD>23-22</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W3</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Montreal</TD><TD>75</TD><TD>87</TD><TD>.463</TD><TD>24.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>75-87</TD><TD>0</TD><TD> </TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>38-43</TD><TD>6-12</TD><TD>23-23</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Philadelphia</TD><TD>75</TD><TD>87</TD><TD>.463</TD><TD>24.0</TD><TD class=s3>83-79</TD><TD>-8</TD><TD> </TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>5-10</TD><TD>21-25</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>New York (N)</TD><TD>58</TD><TD>104</TD><TD>.358</TD><TD>41.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>60-102</TD><TD>-2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>30-51</TD><TD>28-53</TD><TD>5-12</TD><TD>19-27</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L3</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Central</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>St. Louis</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>70</TD><TD>.568</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>88-74</TD><TD>4</TD><TD> </TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>48-33</TD><TD>9-6</TD><TD>28-22</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Chicago (N)</TD><TD>85</TD><TD>77</TD><TD>.525</TD><TD>7.0</TD><TD class=s3>90-72</TD><TD>-5</TD><TD> </TD><TD>46-35</TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>6-7</TD><TD>20-17</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L3</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Milwaukee</TD><TD>84</TD><TD>78</TD><TD>.519</TD><TD>8.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>83-79</TD><TD>1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>8-5</TD><TD>25-20</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L4</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Cincinnati</TD><TD>78</TD><TD>84</TD><TD>.481</TD><TD>14.0</TD><TD class=s3>69-93</TD><TD>9</TD><TD> </TD><TD>34-47</TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>8-7</TD><TD>28-23</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W4</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Pittsburgh</TD><TD>73</TD><TD>89</TD><TD>.451</TD><TD>19.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>70-92</TD><TD>3</TD><TD> </TD><TD>34-47</TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>8-9</TD><TD>18-33</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L3</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Houston</TD><TD>65</TD><TD>97</TD><TD>.401</TD><TD>27.0</TD><TD class=s3>66-96</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>32-49</TD><TD>33-48</TD><TD>4-5</TD><TD>18-31</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Western</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>San Francisco</TD><TD>98</TD><TD>64</TD><TD>.605</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>106-56</TD><TD>-8</TD><TD> </TD><TD>45-36</TD><TD>53-28</TD><TD>5-5</TD><TD>16-20</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W4</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Los Angeles</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>70</TD><TD>.568</TD><TD>6.0</TD><TD class=s3>92-70</TD><TD>0</TD><TD> </TD><TD>48-33</TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>8-4</TD><TD>28-21</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Arizona</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>.531</TD><TD>12.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>84-78</TD><TD>2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>5-5</TD><TD>22-18</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Colorado</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>.494</TD><TD>18.0</TD><TD class=s3>82-80</TD><TD>-2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>5-4</TD><TD>18-15</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>San Diego</TD><TD>74</TD><TD>88</TD><TD>.457</TD><TD>24.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>69-93</TD><TD>5</TD><TD> </TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>7-6</TD><TD>19-20</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W3</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

A GREAT year, turning in the best record in the NL.

YEAR-END STATS
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=title>Atlanta Braves Clubhouse
Monday, 9/30/2025</TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Team Stats & Info</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s4>http://www.benelou.com/ootp6/logo15.bmp</TD><TD class=s4>Manager: Ben Lewis
Record: 99 Wins, 63 Losses, .611 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 51 Wins, 30 Losses
Away Record: 48 Wins, 33 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 31 Wins, 20 Losses
X-Innings Record: 5 Wins, 8 Losses
Record vs LHP: 23 Wins, 11 Losses
Record vs RHP: 76 Wins, 52 Losses
Payroll: $75,246,429 (14th)
Fan Interest: 90/100 (4th)
</TD><TD class=s4>Batting AVG: .293 (3rd)
Homeruns: 143 (19th)
Walks: 430 (28th)
Stolen Bases: 177 (3rd)
Runs Scored: 863 (12th)

Pitching ERA: 4.09 (4th)
Opponents AVG: .261 (7th)
HRs Allowed: 148 (10th)
Walks Allowed: 527 (10th)
Runs Allowed: 718 (5th)
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Active Roster</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Pos</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>AVG</TD><TD>HR</TD><TD>RBI</TD><TD>SB</TD><TD>OPS</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>CATCHERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Allan Davies (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3279.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3>8/29/1999</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.319</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>56</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.793</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Benito Garcia (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/11/1996</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.268</TD><TD>19</TD><TD>75</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.793</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>INFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>James Culbreth (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html)</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/26/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.333</TD><TD>28</TD><TD>127</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.912</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Benjamin Fishback (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2002.html)</TD><TD>63</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3>1/21/1986</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.354</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>102</TD><TD>17</TD><TD>.892</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Bricio Cervantes (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1310.html)</TD><TD>38</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/22/1993</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.229</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.511</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Tony Krieg (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1342.html)</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3>5/30/1995</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.164</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>17</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.478</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Jose Monge (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1364.html)</TD><TD>87</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3_2>10/17/1985</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.283</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>.799</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Chad Daulton (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2173.html)</TD><TD>70</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3>7/1/1989</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.259</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>58</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>.685</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Dennis Brandl (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p342.html)</TD><TD>22</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/1/1997</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.321</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>.776</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>OUTFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Joshua King (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p922.html)</TD><TD>65</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3_2>1/24/1989</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.332</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>64</TD><TD>.876</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Joseph Hoerner (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html)</TD><TD>56</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3>1/5/1997</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.270</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>.724</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Barry Wiggins (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2319.html)</TD><TD>57</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3_2>12/22/2000</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>.333</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>35</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>.780</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Theodore Monnier (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2800.html)</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>CF</TD><TD class=s3>3/31/1994</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.329</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>25</TD><TD>.809</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Gerald Casner (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p646.html)</TD><TD>98</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3_2>4/1/1995</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>.231</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.542</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Role</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>ERA</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>WHIP</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>STARTERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Paul Plummer (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2810.html)</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>10/5/1997</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>4.52</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.44</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Candido Codobes (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2295.html)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/11/1989</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>5.09</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.48</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Nathanial Bratten (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3229.html)</TD><TD>28</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>1/12/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD>4.73</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.51</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Angel Baca (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1028.html)</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>4/8/2000</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>3.59</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.31</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Charles Greene (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1221.html)</TD><TD>30</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>1/3/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>2.25</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.50</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>3/7/1986</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>2.79</TD><TD>22</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.12</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>RELIEVERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Jerry Arneson (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3048.html)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/3/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>3.55</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.30</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Francis Watts (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1390.html)</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>5/5/1994</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>3.51</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1.27</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Ray Cannady (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2273.html)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/17/1995</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>4.93</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.70</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Juan Mercado (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3082.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>CL</TD><TD class=s3>8/12/1988</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>3.49</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>44</TD><TD>1.16</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Todd White (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1793.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>3/8/1990</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>5.00</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1.60</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Isidro Lazar (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1086.html)</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>5/5/1991</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>3.38</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1.18</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


Of note...
C Benito Garcia's power numbers are starting to rise now. With those 19HR's in 343 AB's, he's very close to stepping in to the role as everyday catcher.
SS Fishback puts up a career year numbers in his final season! His numbers in all of the following categories were his best ever: H (221), HR (18), RBI (102), R (109), AVG (.354), OBP (.395), OPS (.892). What a way to go out!
2B Monge, signed as a "super-sub" proved to be very vital when Fujiwara went down.
Looks like my faith in CF Monnier was well-placed. The former 7th-roundpick had a very nice season at the plate as well as in the field.
Rookie SP Baca cooled off in August and September, turning in ERA's a little over 5.00 in each of those months, but I still am pleased with his progress. He's a sure thing for the rotation next year at $300K salary. :)
2024's 2nd-round draft pick, SP Ronald Robinson, tore his rotator cuff in July and it is a career-ending injury for him. :(
Mercado led both league's in saves, and Hogle likewise in wins.
Joshua King's 134 runs not only led the league, but set an Atlanta record. Also, Fishback's hit total and Mercado's save total were team records.

WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
(Former Braves who were regulars in the bigs this year.)
LF Terry "The Troll" Lilly (became FA in 2024): .291-8-78 for Philly. The Troll is now only 6 hits shy of 2,500, and is a shoe-in for >.300 lifetime average. Looks like he's headed for the HOF!
RF Thad Turner (became FA in 2025): .336-18-69 for St. Louis. Good year, but I don't think that's worth the $16.57M they're paying him through 2028. :eek:
SP Roberto Segura (became FA in 2024): 16-7, 3.16 for Colorado. Made the all-star team. Becomes the third pitcher in our league's history to surpass 300 wins. He also passed 4,500 K's this year.
SP Francisco "Smash" Diaz (became FA in 2024): 14-10, 3.35 for Cubs. Oh, they paid him $9.7M for THAT. :(
CL Douglas Albacete (became FA in 2025): HAHAHA! Seattle paid him $15.3M this year for 24 saves, 11 losses, and a 5.76 ERA. :D

POTENTIAL FREE AGENTS/CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

<TABLE><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 68pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 3291" width=90><COL style="WIDTH: 23pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1097" width=30><COL style="WIDTH: 62pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 3035" width=83><COL style="WIDTH: 509pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 24832" width=679><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 68pt; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=90 height=17>Name</TD><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 23pt" width=30>Pos</TD><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 62pt" width=83>Salary</TD><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 509pt" width=679>Comments</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>C. Hogle</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="11550000">$11,550,000</TD><TD class=xl24>It took $18M for one year to do it, by Trap Door remains a Brave.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>J. King</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="6950000">$6,950,000</TD><TD class=xl24>He wants $5.24M per year for 3 seasons. He's 36, and Wiggins hit .333 in 195 AB's, plus is better in the field. TOUGH call, but I let him go.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>C. Codobes</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="5340000">$5,340,000</TD><TD class=xl24>Re-signs for only $2.75M for 2 years. Seems worth the fairly minimal risk.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>B. Fishback</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="5000000">$5,000,000</TD><TD class=xl24>He said he's retiring. Don't know how OOTP finances work if he retires on me, but he wants $5.03M for 1 year, so I sign him up just in case.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>J. Monge</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="3550000">$3,550,000</TD><TD class=xl24>Also says he's retiring. Also wants 1-year deal at right around current salary. I sign him.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>G. Fujiwara</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="3500000">$3,500,000</TD><TD class=xl24>Suffered ratings drop to 45/47/95, talent to 51/34/97, and wants over $5M per year for 4. No way.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>C. Daulton</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="3250000">$3,250,000</TD><TD class=xl24>There are a couple of big-time 3B's about to hit the market, and I'll have $$$ to spend. He's gone.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>A. Davies</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="2564286">$2,564,286</TD><TD class=xl24>He is willing to take $3M per year for 3 years. A bit expensive for likely being a backup, but no other backup C options in organization.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


Lots of tough decisions this year, but I feel good overall. Wiggins is a better fielder than King, and is only 24. His future looks too promising to risk stunting his growth by having King continue to start. I'm really wondering about the retirement situation with those salaries. If anyone is reading this and can enlighten me on if I'll pay them should they both retire, I'd appreciate it. My logic behind re-signing Davies is that I probably would have ended up paying almost that much for a decent backup FA catcher.

PLAYOFF FIRST ROUND REPORT
Once again the Dodgers take us out in the first round, this time three games to one. This one was *VERY* disappointing, because I felt like this was my best shot for a title so far. Bummer.

YEAR-END RECAP
St. Louis beats KC 4 games to 2 to win the Series. Our old buddy Thad Turner gets a ring the first year after leaving us. :(

AWARDS
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Monday 10/28/2025 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>National League Rookie Of The Year:
Cleo Cabanillas (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3361.html) (MIL)!
He batted .303 in 528 AB, with 12 homers and 85 RBI.
American League Cy Young:
Manny Martino (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3123.html) (BAL)!
He had a record of 18-6 with an ERA of 3.26 and 1 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 229 innings, fanning 174 and walking 30 batters.
American League MVP:
William Saulters (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1822.html) (KC)!
He batted .343 in 636 AB, with 43 homers and 160 RBI.
National League Cy Young:
Josue Cassella (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2389.html) (SF)!
He had a record of 20-3 with an ERA of 1.90.
In 35 games started, he pitched 218 innings, fanning 247 and walking 75 batters.
National League MVP:
Murray Bond (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p169.html) (ARI)!
He batted .404 in 582 AB, with 17 homers and 107 RBI.
American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Erasmo Urquiola (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1255.html) (DET)
Catcher: Jose Evangelista (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2825.html) (MIN)
First Base: Howard Daggett (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2924.html) (ANA)
Second Base: Miguel Rios (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2039.html) (BAL)
Third Base: Anthony Wall (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2146.html) (MIN)
Shortstop: Dominic Cottingham (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2226.html) (KC)
Leftfield: William Ransom (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1314.html) (ANA)
Centerfield: Damian Hernandez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1458.html) (SEA)
Rightfield: Mike Levering (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2138.html) (ANA)
National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Michael Guiterrez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p221.html) (PHI)
Catcher: Edwin Fuentes (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2730.html) (SF)
First Base: Michael Stark (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p90.html) (SF)
Second Base: George Syverson (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p513.html) (COL)
Third Base: Chad Daulton (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2173.html) (ATL)
Shortstop: Ronald Arends (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2947.html) (COL)
Leftfield: Mike Fleita (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3381.html) (FLO)
Centerfield: Juan Gingras (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1832.html) (CIN)
Rightfield: Michael Reichel (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1071.html) (FLO)
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[Ben E Lou]

Just got the 500MB confirmation. I'm guessing he'll get it set up in the next few minutes. Running Catobase on this season now.

[Ben E Lou]

BEGIN 2026

2026 POSITION REPORTS
(NOTE: Italicized, bracketed ratings are talent ratings for prospects. Parenthetical ratings are current ratings for vets.)
<TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Catcher

Benito Garcia (64/72/16) becomes the everyday catcherwith Allan Davies (77/22/46) as a very capable backup.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Garcia's potential power numbers are just to good not to have him in the lineup every day.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>First Base

James Culbreth (67/66/19) has been the model of consistency in the five years that I've run this team.1B/3B Todd Krieg (49/19/39) remains a very capable backup.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Culbreth is in a contract year. He'll be 34 by the end of this year, and will likely get a new contract with us.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Second Base

With the injury to George Fujiwara and the retirement of Jose Monge, I have no decent option here. Former 5th-round draft choice Bill Reams (40/45/27),{33/59/47}had a .819 OPS in 360 AB's after getting called up to AAA last June. If I can't sign a solid FA, 23-year-old Reams will get called up and start.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Starting Reams might not be the worst thing that could happen. He has 66 range at 2B, 88 at SS, but only .944 fielding at SS, as opposed to .977 at 2B. He might surprise us with solid play.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>

Third Base
Dennis Brandl (60/34/24),{69/39/59} batted .321 in 156 AB's as a rookie last year. He can play 2B/3B/SS, though none of them all that great defensively. I'd prefer to use him off the bench, but if I can't sign the FA I want, he looks like a serviceable starter.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Daulton will play out his contract. Brandl will likely be given a September call-up and a shot to start next year.

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder height=113 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page height=103>Shortstop

With the retirement of Benjamin Fishback, there's really no one in the organization that I'd want to put at SS. 2B/SS Reams would be the best option, but his .944 Fielding scares me at a crucial defensive position.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: I've got plenty of money to spend in free agency. Time to spend some.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Left Field

Joseph Hoerner (71/53/19) returns. Peter Bennett {66/76/30},(38/35/14) will probably be in AAA by the end of the year.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Hoerner's contract runs out at the end of this year. Here's hoping Bennett is ready by then.

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Center Field

Theodore Monnier (70/19/25) started in a semi-emergency situation last year, and ended up batting .329 with 25 SB's. He'll be the leadoff man this year in all likelihood.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Monnier stepped up BIG-TIME for us. He'll get arbitration for the first time after this year, so he looks to be around for a while.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>Right Field

We let Joshua King become a FA so that Barry Wiggins (64/30/25),{64/63/39} can play every day. He's a better fielder than King was, and should eventually put up some solid power numbers. For now, the 25-year-old gets a starting assignment in his second season in the bigs.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: I have a feeling that Barry Wiggins will be patrolling right field in Atlanta for quite some time.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder height=235 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page height=225>Starting Pitchers (stuff/movement/control/endurance)

Christopher "Trap Door" Hogle (67/61/56/77) will be 40 be Opening Day, and his ratings continue to drop. I hope he can give me one more good season. Angel Baca {64/66/67/63},(57/56/32/63) is looking more and more like a #1/#2 starter in the future. He's 25 now, and still improving. Paul Plummer's (53/52/55/87), 4.52 ERA last year was his best for a full season so far, and he's 28. Hopefully he can take it up a notch. Nathaniel Bratten (29/52/60/73) had a decent season at 15-13, 4.73 last year. Candido Codobes (36/48/77/63) has faded. He's 36, and probably no better than a #5 starter any longer. The best-looking prospect at this point is 23-year-old Anthony Tinsley {68/68/55/76},(40/46/36/76). He was drafted 2(52) last year, and went 6-1 with a 3.96 ERA in Greenville. He's got a shot at being in AAA before the season is up.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: This is the year to spend money on another "ace" type starting pitcher, I think. Hogle isn't going to last much longer, and I'd love to move the aging Codobes out of the rotation. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=page>POSITION REPORT: Relief Pitchers

Juan Mercado (26/63/77) collected 44 saves last year, and will be preceded by a bullpen with 5 pretty solid guys.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: We look pretty solid here.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
THOUGHTS ON THE WHOLE ROSTER: It is definitely a time of transition. We'll field a significantly younger squad than in the past few years.

[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2026 FREE AGENCY PERIOD REPORT</CENTER>
TRADES
None.

FINANCIAL/FRONT OFFICE SITUATION
Fan Interest: 90(+0)
Team Market: Good
Fan Loyalty: Good (rose from avg.)
Cash on Hand: $25M
Total Payroll: $59.5M
Last Year Income: $98.8M
Available Money: $64.3M


DESIRES
I'd like a SS, 3B, and SP. If there is a long-term 2B out there, or an aging superstar who'll sign a one-year deal, I could go for that as well.


GOING AFTER

There's isn't a marquee SP, but a solid 34-year-old. There's a SS who stands head and shoulders above the others available. He'll cost premium money, which I have. :) Finally, there's a solid young 3B who I'd like to sign to a long-term deal.


SIGNINGS
SP Barry Stoltz (60/59/51/91),(2yrs @ $17.5M)--34-year-old has solid ratings and went 12-8, 4.45 last year. He should help strengthen the rotation a bit. As a result, Codobes gets waived, and signed by Cleveland. Losing his $2.75M salary for the next two years is fine with me.

3B Daniel "Hack" Pla ((56/67/100),(7yrs @ $11.75M)--This 25-year-old already has over 3,000 at-bats, and looks to be a star in the making. Lifetime OPS of .801, and it was .848 and .871 in the last two seasons. I have a feeling he'll be a bargain eventually.

SS Jerry McCardle (71/34/80),(4yrs @ $25.0M)--32-year-old with 94 range at shortstop! He was the 4(109) pick for Cleveland back in '12, but his entire 10-year big-league career has been with our rivals, the Marlins. I hope/expect he'll hit .300 and play stellar defense.
POST-FREE AGENCY THOUGHTS
Given the talent available this year, I couldn't have done better. For the first time, I was able/willing to pay what it took to land the best player at every position of need.

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[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2026 AMATEUR DRAFT REPORT</CENTER>

DRAFT POSITION: 29

ATLANTA'S TOP THREE DRAFTEES
NOTE: I’m listing talent ratings, not actual, for draftees.
1. CF Axel Ortiz (47/55/23, 2 stars): Solid range at all three OF positions as well. Left-handed bat.
2. 1B/3B Jose Manzo (55/32/29, 2 stars): 18-year-old has time to develop.
3. SP Anthony Thor (42/55/44/71, 1 star): 3.73 ERA vs. Very Tough competition in college

Our minor league system moves up a notch to #22.

43. SP Anthony Tinsley
66. CF Peter Bennett
80. CL Leo Caminos

[Ben E Lou]

2026 ALL-STAR BREAK REPORT

CURRENT NL EAST STANDINGS <TABLE><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Florida</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>40</TD><TD>.551</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>47-42</TD><TD>2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>21-23</TD><TD>28-17</TD><TD>8-4</TD><TD>15-10</TD><TD>73</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>New York (N)</TD><TD>48</TD><TD>41</TD><TD>.539</TD><TD>1.0</TD><TD class=s3>46-43</TD><TD>2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>25-18</TD><TD>23-23</TD><TD>3-5</TD><TD>13-16</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Montreal</TD><TD>48</TD><TD>42</TD><TD>.533</TD><TD>1.5</TD><TD class=s3_2>44-46</TD><TD>4</TD><TD> </TD><TD>26-17</TD><TD>22-25</TD><TD>3-6</TD><TD>20-14</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>2-8</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Atlanta</TD><TD>47</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>.522</TD><TD>2.5</TD><TD class=s3>48-42</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>24-20</TD><TD>23-23</TD><TD>5-0</TD><TD>10-9</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Philadelphia</TD><TD>47</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>.522</TD><TD>2.5</TD><TD class=s3_2>45-45</TD><TD>2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>26-19</TD><TD>21-24</TD><TD>4-1</TD><TD>17-13</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>An absolute dogfight for supremacy in the NL East this year!

MAJOR INJURIES TO DATE
None.

STATISTICS

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Pos</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>AVG</TD><TD>HR</TD><TD>RBI</TD><TD>SB</TD><TD>OPS</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>CATCHERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Allan Davies (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3279.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3>8/29/1999</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.368</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>19</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.909</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Benito Garcia (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/11/1996</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.292</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>43</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.783</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>INFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>James Culbreth (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html)</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/26/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.293</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>56</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.823</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Daniel Pla (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p680.html)</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3>6/29/2000</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.274</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>59</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.862</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Bricio Cervantes (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1310.html)</TD><TD>38</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/22/1993</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.176</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.583</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Tony Krieg (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1342.html)</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3>5/30/1995</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.200</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.550</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Bill Reams (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p27.html)</TD><TD>95</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/5/2002</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.253</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>.698</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Jerry McCardle (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1987.html)</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3>6/18/1993</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.346</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>47</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>.911</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Ronald Poppe (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p764.html)</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3_2>11/11/1998</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.130</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.483</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Dennis Brandl (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p342.html)</TD><TD>22</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3>5/1/1997</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.405</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>28</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>.956</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>OUTFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Joseph Hoerner (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html)</TD><TD>56</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3>1/5/1997</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.341</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>58</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>.897</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Barry Wiggins (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2319.html)</TD><TD>57</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3_2>12/22/2000</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>.251</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>35</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>.617</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Theodore Monnier (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2800.html)</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>CF</TD><TD class=s3>3/31/1994</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.301</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>29</TD><TD>22</TD><TD>.728</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Gerald Casner (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p646.html)</TD><TD>98</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3_2>4/1/1995</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>.312</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.927</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Role</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>ERA</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>WHIP</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>STARTERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Paul Plummer (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2810.html)</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>10/5/1997</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>5.65</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.52</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Barry Stoltz (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p777.html)</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>3/28/1991</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>3.24</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.10</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Nathanial Bratten (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3229.html)</TD><TD>28</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>1/12/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD>5.56</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.78</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Angel Baca (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1028.html)</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>4/8/2000</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.36</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.43</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>3/7/1986</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>4.83</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.31</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>RELIEVERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Jerry Arneson (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3048.html)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>7/3/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>3.90</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.45</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Francis Watts (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1390.html)</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/5/1994</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>3.95</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.57</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Ray Cannady (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2273.html)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>5/17/1995</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD>3.55</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.11</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Juan Mercado (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3082.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>CL</TD><TD class=s3_2>8/12/1988</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.21</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>19</TD><TD>1.02</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Todd White (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1793.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>3/8/1990</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>5.40</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1.86</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Isidro Lazar (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1086.html)</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/5/1991</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>3.86</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.44</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>What stands out most is that Hogle has become mortal. In fact, lately he's had it pretty rough. He had a 7.27 ERA in June, and his ratings have dropped significantly. If he continues to struggle like that and we're fighting for a title, I will be forced to make a change. :(

TEAM NEWS OF NOTE TO DATE

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 7/9/2026 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>P Barry Stoltz (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p777.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
LF Joseph Hoerner (file://Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>COMMENTS/LINEUP OR ROTATION CHANGES
None so far, but as mentioned, Hogle is teetering on the brink.



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[Ben E Lou]

I make a deadline deal to help with my starting pitching. Prospect Peter Bennett is primarily a left fielder, and Joseph Hoerner, by virtue of his play this year, has laid claim to left field for the long haul. I am able to acquire Tampa Bay's SP Darren Kohler (70/48/40/56). Kohler is 10-5 with a 3.25 ERA at the time of the trade (7/30). Nathaniel Bratten (2-9, 5.66) clears waivers and accepts the demotion to AAA. With his $2.9M salary, I was somewhat hoping he'd get claimed.

[Ben E Lou]

<CENTER>2026 POST-SEASON REPORT
</CENTER>YEAR-END STANDINGS
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=title>League Standings Report
Monday, 9/30/2026</TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>American League Standings</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Eastern</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Boston</TD><TD>94</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>.580</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>94-68</TD><TD>0</TD><TD> </TD><TD>51-30</TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>9-9</TD><TD>25-20</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Tampa Bay</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>79</TD><TD>.512</TD><TD>11.0</TD><TD class=s3>82-80</TD><TD>1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>41-40</TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>14-7</TD><TD>26-26</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Toronto</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>79</TD><TD>.512</TD><TD>11.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>83-79</TD><TD>0</TD><TD> </TD><TD>41-40</TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>9-3</TD><TD>26-22</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>New York (A)</TD><TD>74</TD><TD>88</TD><TD>.457</TD><TD>20.0</TD><TD class=s3>67-95</TD><TD>7</TD><TD> </TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>5-6</TD><TD>19-23</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Baltimore</TD><TD>71</TD><TD>91</TD><TD>.438</TD><TD>23.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>71-91</TD><TD>0</TD><TD> </TD><TD>33-48</TD><TD>38-43</TD><TD>14-4</TD><TD>21-26</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Central</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Kansas City</TD><TD>105</TD><TD>57</TD><TD>.648</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>98-64</TD><TD>7</TD><TD> </TD><TD>55-26</TD><TD>50-31</TD><TD>5-6</TD><TD>24-16</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Detroit</TD><TD>97</TD><TD>65</TD><TD>.599</TD><TD>8.0</TD><TD class=s3>89-73</TD><TD>8</TD><TD> </TD><TD>49-32</TD><TD>48-33</TD><TD>6-5</TD><TD>26-17</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W6</TD><TD>9-1</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Chicago (A)</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>.506</TD><TD>23.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>80-82</TD><TD>2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>7-9</TD><TD>26-25</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Minnesota</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>.500</TD><TD>24.0</TD><TD class=s3>87-75</TD><TD>-6</TD><TD> </TD><TD>38-43</TD><TD>43-38</TD><TD>1-11</TD><TD>9-22</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Cleveland</TD><TD>73</TD><TD>89</TD><TD>.451</TD><TD>32.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>79-83</TD><TD>-6</TD><TD> </TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>36-45</TD><TD>7-9</TD><TD>21-25</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>2-8</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Western</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Texas</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>.531</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>88-74</TD><TD>-2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>47-34</TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>4-10</TD><TD>24-24</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>L5</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Anaheim</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>.469</TD><TD>10.0</TD><TD class=s3>81-81</TD><TD>-5</TD><TD> </TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>6-10</TD><TD>22-25</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Oakland</TD><TD>71</TD><TD>91</TD><TD>.438</TD><TD>15.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>78-84</TD><TD>-7</TD><TD> </TD><TD>35-46</TD><TD>36-45</TD><TD>7-10</TD><TD>21-16</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Seattle</TD><TD>58</TD><TD>104</TD><TD>.358</TD><TD>28.0</TD><TD class=s3>56-106</TD><TD>2</TD><TD> </TD><TD>34-47</TD><TD>24-57</TD><TD>8-3</TD><TD>18-21</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>National League Standings</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Eastern</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Florida</TD><TD>91</TD><TD>71</TD><TD>.562</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>85-77</TD><TD>6</TD><TD> </TD><TD>41-40</TD><TD>50-31</TD><TD>12-6</TD><TD>27-19</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Philadelphia</TD><TD>84</TD><TD>78</TD><TD>.519</TD><TD>7.0</TD><TD class=s3>81-81</TD><TD>3</TD><TD> </TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>7-6</TD><TD>31-23</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Atlanta</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>.506</TD><TD>9.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>83-79</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>38-43</TD><TD>8-3</TD><TD>19-14</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Montreal</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>81</TD><TD>.500</TD><TD>10.0</TD><TD class=s3>75-87</TD><TD>6</TD><TD> </TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>4-8</TD><TD>31-23</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L3</TD><TD>2-8</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>New York (N)</TD><TD>80</TD><TD>82</TD><TD>.494</TD><TD>11.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>79-83</TD><TD>1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>41-40</TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>7-7</TD><TD>21-25</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Central</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>St. Louis</TD><TD>94</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>.580</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>91-71</TD><TD>3</TD><TD> </TD><TD>47-34</TD><TD>47-34</TD><TD>8-8</TD><TD>26-24</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>L3</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Chicago (N)</TD><TD>91</TD><TD>71</TD><TD>.562</TD><TD>3.0</TD><TD class=s3>92-70</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>44-37</TD><TD>47-34</TD><TD>10-9</TD><TD>27-21</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>6-4</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Cincinnati</TD><TD>89</TD><TD>73</TD><TD>.549</TD><TD>5.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>88-74</TD><TD>1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>47-34</TD><TD>9-8</TD><TD>23-17</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W4</TD><TD>8-2</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Pittsburgh</TD><TD>79</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>.488</TD><TD>15.0</TD><TD class=s3>76-86</TD><TD>3</TD><TD> </TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>40-41</TD><TD>13-4</TD><TD>29-19</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Milwaukee</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>93</TD><TD>.426</TD><TD>25.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>69-93</TD><TD>0</TD><TD> </TD><TD>30-51</TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>6-9</TD><TD>25-28</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L4</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Houston</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>94</TD><TD>.420</TD><TD>26.0</TD><TD class=s3>71-91</TD><TD>-3</TD><TD> </TD><TD>31-50</TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>10-4</TD><TD>29-32</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W3</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Western</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Team</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>PCT</TD><TD>GB</TD><TD class=s3> Pyt.Rec</TD><TD>Diff</TD><TD> </TD><TD>Home</TD><TD>Away</TD><TD>XInn</TD><TD>1Run</TD><TD>M#</TD><TD>Streak</TD><TD>Last10</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Los Angeles</TD><TD>93</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>.574</TD><TD>-</TD><TD class=s3_2>97-65</TD><TD>-4</TD><TD> </TD><TD>51-30</TD><TD>42-39</TD><TD>5-10</TD><TD>28-29</TD><TD>*</TD><TD>W4</TD><TD>7-3</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>San Francisco</TD><TD>86</TD><TD>76</TD><TD>.531</TD><TD>7.0</TD><TD class=s3>87-75</TD><TD>-1</TD><TD> </TD><TD>41-40</TD><TD>45-36</TD><TD>8-8</TD><TD>19-23</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>L2</TD><TD>4-6</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Colorado</TD><TD>70</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>.432</TD><TD>23.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>78-84</TD><TD>-8</TD><TD> </TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>33-48</TD><TD>5-11</TD><TD>9-30</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W2</TD><TD>3-7</TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>San Diego</TD><TD>70</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>.432</TD><TD>23.0</TD><TD class=s3>65-97</TD><TD>5</TD><TD> </TD><TD>39-42</TD><TD>31-50</TD><TD>4-5</TD><TD>19-19</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Arizona</TD><TD>69</TD><TD>93</TD><TD>.426</TD><TD>24.0</TD><TD class=s3_2>79-83</TD><TD>-10</TD><TD> </TD><TD>32-49</TD><TD>37-44</TD><TD>5-15</TD><TD>14-31</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>W1</TD><TD>5-5</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Without Hogle giving us Cy Young-caliber work every fifth day, we became a mediocre team. We also lose his big salary, so the financial opportunity to build around a different Ace is there.

YEAR-END STATS
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=title>Atlanta Braves Clubhouse
Monday, 9/30/2025</TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Team Stats & Info</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s4>http://www.benelou.com/ootp6/logo15.bmp</TD><TD class=s4><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=s4>Manager: Ben Lewis
Record: 82 Wins, 80 Losses, .506 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 44 Wins, 37 Losses
Away Record: 38 Wins, 43 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 19 Wins, 14 Losses
X-Innings Record: 8 Wins, 3 Losses
Record vs LHP: 14 Wins, 14 Losses
Record vs RHP: 68 Wins, 66 Losses
Payroll: $114,630,715 (1st)
Fan Interest: 78/100 (9th)
</TD><TD class=s4>Batting AVG: .289 (4th)
Homeruns: 158 (21st)
Walks: 428 (29th)
Stolen Bases: 102 (19th)
Runs Scored: 830 (18th)

Pitching ERA: 4.49 (9th)
Opponents AVG: .261 (2nd)
HRs Allowed: 183 (23rd)
Walks Allowed: 560 (17th)
Runs Allowed: 813 (9th)
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

</TD><TD class=s4></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s5>Active Roster</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Pos</TD><TD class=s3>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3>Bats</TD><TD class=s3>Throws</TD><TD>AVG</TD><TD>HR</TD><TD>RBI</TD><TD>SB</TD><TD>OPS</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>CATCHERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Allan Davies (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3279.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3>8/29/1999</TD><TD class=s3>Both</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.359</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>32</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.923</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Benito Garcia (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD>C</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/11/1996</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.284</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>84</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.798</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>INFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>James Culbreth (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html)</TD><TD>49</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3_2>2/26/1992</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.308</TD><TD>21</TD><TD>104</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>.864</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Daniel Pla (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p680.html)</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3>6/29/2000</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.270</TD><TD>26</TD><TD>105</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.849</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Bricio Cervantes (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1310.html)</TD><TD>38</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3_2>7/22/1993</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.198</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>19</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.680</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Charles Carmean (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3278.html)</TD><TD>63</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3>2/12/1993</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.185</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.449</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Tony Krieg (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1342.html)</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>3B</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/30/1995</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.200</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.509</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Bill Reams (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p27.html)</TD><TD>95</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3>7/5/2002</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.248</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>52</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>.675</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Jerry McCardle (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1987.html)</TD><TD>34</TD><TD>SS</TD><TD class=s3_2>6/18/1993</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.339</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>.903</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Ronald Poppe (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p764.html)</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=s3>11/11/1998</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.129</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>.480</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Dennis Brandl (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p342.html)</TD><TD>22</TD><TD>2B</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/1/1997</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.360</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>40</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>.918</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>OUTFIELDER</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Joseph Hoerner (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html)</TD><TD>56</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3_2>1/5/1997</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>.330</TD><TD>22</TD><TD>103</TD><TD>25</TD><TD>.864</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Barry Wiggins (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2319.html)</TD><TD>57</TD><TD>RF</TD><TD class=s3>12/22/2000</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD>.284</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>64</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>.683</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Gerald Casner (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p646.html)</TD><TD>98</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=s3_2>4/1/1995</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD class=s3_2>Left</TD><TD>.273</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>21</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>.809</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Theodore Monnier (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2800.html)</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>CF</TD><TD class=s3>3/31/1994</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>.323</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>48</TD><TD>32</TD><TD>.770</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Player</TD><TD>#</TD><TD>Role</TD><TD class=s3_2>Birthday</TD><TD class=s3_2>Bats</TD><TD class=s3_2>Throws</TD><TD>ERA</TD><TD>W</TD><TD>L</TD><TD>S</TD><TD>WHIP</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>STARTERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD class=s3> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Paul Plummer (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2810.html)</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>10/5/1997</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.57</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.45</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Barry Stoltz (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p777.html)</TD><TD>92</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>3/28/1991</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>3.21</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.11</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Darren Kohler (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3071.html)</TD><TD>39</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>9/5/1994</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.04</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.32</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Angel Baca (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1028.html)</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>4/8/2000</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>3.92</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.42</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Larry Berthold (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1326.html)</TD><TD>31</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3_2>3/10/2001</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>7.79</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>1.67</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Christopher Hogle (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1944.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=s3>3/7/1986</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>5.26</TD><TD>8</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.44</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>RELIEVERS</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD class=s3_2> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Jerry Arneson (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3048.html)</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>7/3/1992</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>4.58</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>1.54</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Francis Watts (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1390.html)</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/5/1994</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.44</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1.48</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Ray Cannady (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2273.html)</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>5/17/1995</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD class=s3>Left</TD><TD>5.92</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>4</TD><TD>1.47</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Juan Mercado (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3082.html)</TD><TD>24</TD><TD>CL</TD><TD class=s3_2>8/12/1988</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>4.12</TD><TD>7</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>30</TD><TD>1.19</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR><TR class=g><TD class=s1>Todd White (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1793.html)</TD><TD>72</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3>3/8/1990</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD class=s3>Right</TD><TD>4.46</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1.57</TD><TD class=s1> </TD></TR><TR class=g2><TD class=s1_2>Isidro Lazar (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1086.html)</TD><TD>46</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=s3_2>5/5/1991</TD><TD class=s3_2>Both</TD><TD class=s3_2>Right</TD><TD>2.81</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1.20</TD><TD class=s1_2> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


Of note...
C Benito Garcia is starting to put up the kind of power I was hoping for from him. Nice!
1B Culbreth's performance was solid, but definitely dropped down a notch.
Nice to see LF Hoerner step it up a notch and become an All-Star.
CF Monnier stepped into the leadoff role nicely: .354 OBP, 32 SB's.
Young SP Angel Baca looks like he's in Atlanta to stay, and is the real deal.

WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
(Former Braves who were regulars in the bigs this year.)
LF Terry "The Troll" Lilly (became FA in 2024): .He became a part-time player at age 40, and bounce around a bit. He batted .290 in 210 at bats. He collected hit #2500, though, and along with his .310 lifetime average should get into the HOF.
RF Thad Turner (became FA in 2025): .323-24-100 for St. Louis. Hmmmm, maybe he'll be worth the $16.57M they're paying him after all.
2B George "The Ghoul" Fujiwara (became FA in 2026): .238-6-55 for Minnesota
SP Roberto Segura (became FA in 2024): 18-11, 3.16 for Colorado. Wow. If he can last another year, he's got a shot at 5,000 K's.
SP Francisco "Smash" Diaz (became FA in 2024): 16-9, 3.26 for Cubs. Starting to look like a bargain for them at $9.7M per year.

POTENTIAL FREE AGENTS/CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

<TABLE><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 67pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 3254" width=89><COL style="WIDTH: 23pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1097" width=30><COL style="WIDTH: 66pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 3218" width=88><COL style="WIDTH: 354pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 17261" width=472><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 67pt; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=89 height=17>Name</TD><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 23pt" width=30>Pos</TD><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 66pt" width=88>Salary</TD><TD class=xl23 style="WIDTH: 354pt" width=472>Comments</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>C. Hogle</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="18000000">$18,000,000</TD><TD class=xl24>I really hope he retires. His 23/21/28/60 ratings don't justify me paying him anything.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>J. Culbreth</TD><TD>1B</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="9400000">$9,400,000</TD><TD class=xl24 x:str="At 34 he should still have a few more good years in him. He gets a 3-year @ $10.75M extension. ">At 34 he should still have a few more good years in him. He gets a 3-year @ $10.75M extension.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>J. Mercado</TD><TD>CL</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="5000000">$5,000,000</TD><TD class=xl24>Only wants a one-year deal. Done for $3M.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>J. Hoerner</TD><TD>LF</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="4400000">$4,400,000</TD><TD class=xl24>He could be a bargain at $6M for five years. Great defense and solid bat in LF or RF.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>D. Kohler</TD><TD>SP</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="1985714">$1,985,714</TD><TD class=xl24>Didn't pitch very well after the trade, but signs for $4.2M for 3 years. Pretty good deal.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>J. Arneson</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="1800000">$1,800,000</TD><TD class=xl24>Wants over $3M. More than I'm willing to spend at this point for a 34-year-old of ok talent.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17>I. Lazar</TD><TD>MR</TD><TD class=xl22 align=right x:num="1271429">$1,271,429</TD><TD class=xl24>5-star MR gets $3.9M per year.for 3 years</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


Everything was pretty straightforward this year. No tough calls.

YEAR-END RECAP
KC beats Florida 4 games to 3 to win the World Series.

AWARDS
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g><TD class=s5>Tuesday 10/29/2026 :</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=empty><TABLE class=s0><TBODY><TR class=g2><TD class=s4>American League Rookie Of The Year:
Stevie Frazier (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2029.html) (CWS)!
He batted .264 in 421 AB, with 21 homers and 62 RBI.
National League Rookie Of The Year:
Bill Reams (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p27.html) (ATL)!
He batted .248 in 492 AB, with 13 homers and 52 RBI.
American League Cy Young:
James Bryan (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2027.html) (DET)!
He had a record of 19-6 with an ERA of 3.51 and 1 shutouts.
In 36 games started, he pitched 241.1 innings, fanning 179 and walking 33 batters.
American League MVP:
Darryl Duby (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2873.html) (BOS)!
He batted .342 in 546 AB, with 51 homers and 148 RBI.
National League Cy Young:
Carlos Gomez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2778.html) (SF)!
He had a record of 21-4 with an ERA of 1.30 and 1 shutouts.
In 36 games started, he pitched 222 innings, fanning 226 and walking 37 batters.
National League MVP:
George Syverson (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p513.html) (COL)!
He batted .341 in 574 AB, with 51 homers and 138 RBI.
American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Pedro Lopes (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p635.html) (CLE)
Catcher: Diego Criado (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1108.html) (CWS)
First Base: Joe Flickinger (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p972.html) (CWS)
Second Base: Miguel Rios (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2039.html) (BAL)
Third Base: Cedric Rodriguez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p507.html) (DET)
Shortstop: Oscar Chairez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2908.html) (DET)
Leftfield: William Ransom (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1314.html) (ANA)
Centerfield: Damian Hernandez (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1458.html) (SEA)
Rightfield: David Tilton (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2346.html) (ANA)
National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Thomas Geisler (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3182.html) (ARI)
Catcher: William Viera (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1180.html) (LA)
First Base: Michael Stark (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p90.html) (SF)
Second Base: Jules Fiorillo (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p740.html) (PHI)
Third Base: Andrew Dean (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3298.html) (SF)
Shortstop: Dan Poulin (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2907.html) (SF)
Leftfield: Joseph Hoerner (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html) (ATL)
Centerfield: Dion Pinkerton (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2013.html) (CHC)
Rightfield: Michael Reichel (file://Benlaptop/603%2520League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1071.html) (FLO)
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[MizzouRah]

Poor Hogle.. he used to pitch sellout games, now the radio talk shows want him traded. Tough town that Atlanta...

It's good to see you're getting a challenge, however.


Todd

[Ben E Lou]

OK. I had some trouble with CatoBase just as my web space expanded to 500MB. :( Anyway, jcato has my files. I have the league backed up at the end of 2026. I'd hate to play a while, then have to restart there because of CatoBase. Therefore, I'm going to put this on hold until I get that stuff resolved. For now, I've posted the OOTP HTML at the usual place: http://www.benelou.com/ootp6

[MizzouRah]

OK. I had some trouble with CatoBase just as my web space expanded to 500MB. :( Anyway, jcato has my files. I have the league backed up at the end of 2026. I'd hate to play a while, then have to restart there because of CatoBase. Therefore, I'm going to put this on hold until I get that stuff resolved. For now, I've posted the OOTP HTML at the usual place: http://www.benelou.com/ootp6
Whew.. I though you had abandoned your career due to an issue with the game or something.

:D


Todd

[Ben E Lou]

Whew.. I though you had abandoned your career due to an issue with the game or something.

:D


ToddNo way. Having too much fun.

I just noticed what may well be the greatest name/nickname combination ever: http://benelou.com/ootp6/p2695.html

Bling Bling Blodgett. You gotta love it!

[MizzouRah]

No way. Having too much fun.

I just noticed what may well be the greatest name/nickname combination ever: http://benelou.com/ootp6/p2695.html

Bling Bling Blodgett. You gotta love it!
HAHAHA!!! :D


Todd

[rjolley]

Bling Bling Blodgett. You gotta love it!
HAHAHAHA!!! Love that name!

And great dynasty, SkyDog. Looking forward to see you continue it.

[Ben E Lou]

I think it is fixed now. Running HTML right now, while cutting the grass. If all goes well, I'll start the upload before I leave the house for a meeting I have this evening, and start my next season when I get home tonight, with 2026 uploaded to my web space. I'll leave the OOTP HTML up as well (at least for now), since I have the space. :D

[Ben E Lou]

Oh, what is ironic is that when he looked at my files, the fix that he had me make in one took all of 30 seconds for me to do. :)

[Radii]

SD, question for you... how do you get the team summary page (the one w/ your record home/away/etc + all your players stats) to show up looking decent in this thread? I tried to paste in the HTML that it generates but it's doing all kinds of funky stuff that doesn't show up right on in a post...

[Ben E Lou]

SD, question for you... how do you get the team summary page (the one w/ your record home/away/etc + all your players stats) to show up looking decent in this thread? I tried to paste in the HTML that it generates but it's doing all kinds of funky stuff that doesn't show up right on in a post...Well, I copy and paste stuff I need into FrontPage, then copy the entire thing using WYSIWYG. However, I've been able to directly copy from the league HTML to WYSIWYG as well. Not sure whether or not that helps...

--Ben

[Ben E Lou]

A bit of news....

Christopher "Trap Door" Hogle (Player Card Link (http://benelou.com/ootp6/p1944.html)) finally decided to hang 'em up after nearly 20 years in the bigs. Hogle was drafted 1(7) by the Braves in 2005, making him a lifer. He won 12 games in his first full season as a 21-year-old, and went on a Hall of Fame Career. Among his accomplishments were:


3-time Cy Young Award Winner
10-time All Star
326 Wins and 4,940 K's (both 2nd All-Time)
7 seasons with sub-2.00 ERA
11 times pitcher of the month
He had a Madduxian string of dominanace from 2019 to 2023. During that time, his ERA was never above 1.93, and his whip was never above 0.98. :eek:

[Ben E Lou]

BEGIN 2027

2027 POSITION REPORTS
(NOTE: Italicized, bracketed ratings are talent ratings for prospects. Parenthetical ratings are current ratings for vets.)
<table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="page">Catcher

Benito Garcia (69/77/14) put up very solid numbers (.284-24-84) playing every day, and improved a bit, ratings-wise, from last year as well. Allan Davies (79/28/46) wasn't exactly chopped liver coming off the bench, batting .359 in 209 at bats.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Garcia is FA-eligible after this year, and we're in a financial crunch. Davies is signed through 2028, so he may end up staying around longer than Garcia by default.
</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="page">First Base

James Culbreth (68/66/18) had his lowest OPS since I've taken over the team, but .856 ain't shabby. Still, I'm concerned a bit, considering he's 34, and making $10.75M through 2029.1B/3B Tony Krieg (49/22/39) gives me some depth.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: If Culbreth starts to decline now, some lean years could be ahead.
</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="page">Second Base

Bill Reams (40/48/29),{33/39/30}was the Rookie Of The Year, but didn't exactly put up stellar numbers at .248-13-52. He does play solid defense and is cheap, though.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Reams probably isn't a long-term solution, but I can't afford anyone better right now, so he'll have to do.
</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="page"> Third Base


Daniel "Hack" Pla (60/67/100) gave us a .270-26-105 season last year, and has a long-term contract. Dennis Brandl (66/41/29) can play 2B/3B/SS.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Pla is 26. I'm hoping he'll take his game to the next level and put up .300-30-115 type numbers for us.


</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" height="113" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="page" height="103"> Shortstop

Jerry McCardle (70/38/79) has outstanding range at SS, and batted a career-high .339 with 14 HR's and 92 RBI's last year. 'Nuff said.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: He makes the big bucks, but may just be worth it.


</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="page"> Left Field

Joseph Hoerner (71/51/19) stepped it up a couple of notches last year, putting up career highs of .330-22-103-100R-25SB, making the All Star team, and winning the Gold Glove.



OVERALL THOUGHTS: If he can continue that sort of production, he's a steal at $6M per year.


</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="page"> Center Field

Theodore Monnier (73/19/25) continued to impress, and has become one of the better leadoff hitters in the game. Not bad for a former 7th-round draft choice.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: No complaints here. He's got 87 range in CF to go along with good offense.


</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="page">Right Field

Barry Wiggins (71/37/29),{77/79/39} was a bit disappointing last year at the plate (.284-8-64), but he's still only 26. Here's hoping that he'll fulfill his potential, potentially in the power category.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: I'm hoping I'll be able to stick with him for a very long time.
</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" height="235" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="page" height="225">Starting Pitchers (stuff/movement/control/endurance)

The good news is that we should have five solid starters without Hogle in Angel Baca {64/66/67/63},(58/66/44/63), Barry Stoltz (61/51/52/87), Darren Kohler (70/51/41/56), Paul Plummer (51/47/56/87), and Martin Bruss {76/76/56/76}, (41/60/38/76). The first four names should be familiar, but Bruss will be a newcomer to the rotation. He was drafted in the 9th round in 2023, the 266th pick overall, but has improved over time. He had a 4.42 ERA in 197.2 IP in AAA last year, and is now listed as a 2-star guy at age 26, and according to his talent ratings could become a very solid starter. The only solid-looking SP prospect at this point is Anthony Tinsley {68/68/55/72},(40/50/45/72). He was called up to AAA late last year, and had a 3.88 ERA in 46.1 IP there. He may be ready for the bigs before this year is over, and definitely should get a shot next year.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: We don't really have a true Ace at this point, although Stoltz and Baca make a pretty good 1-2 punch. Stoltz's big contract runs out this year, which could bring some payroll relief if Tinsley is ready next year, and the other four have decent years.

</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="page">POSITION REPORT: Relief Pitchers

Juan Mercado (23/60/76) struggled somewhat last year. He had 30 saves, but his ERA was 4.12. He's 38. The setup guys look pretty good though. The best is Isidro Lazar (52/42/90).

OVERALL THOUGHTS: If Mercado falters, I won't hesitate to try out Lazar as the closer. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
THOUGHTS ON THE WHOLE ROSTER: It is what it is. I have no money to sign FA's. Fortunately, we look pretty solid all around as is.

[Ben E Lou]

<center>2027 FREE AGENCY PERIOD REPORT</center>
TRADES
None.

FINANCIAL/FRONT OFFICE SITUATION
Fan Interest: 78(-12)
Team Market: Good
Fan Loyalty: Good
Cash on Hand: $7.3M
Total Payroll: $104.2M
Last Year Income: $95.6M
Available Money: $0M
DESIRES
No cash available.


GOING AFTER

No cash available.


SIGNINGS
None.


POST-FREE AGENCY THOUGHTS
I'll be glad that a big contract (Stoltz, $17.5M) runs out after this year.

[Ben E Lou]

<center>2027 AMATEUR DRAFT REPORT</center>

DRAFT POSITION: 16

ATLANTA'S TOP THREE DRAFTEES
NOTE: I’m listing talent ratings, not actual, for draftees.
1. 1B Czlixto Fleitas (52/60/31, 2 stars): Here's hoping he could replace Culbreth one day.
2. SP Brent Malone (48/48/60/69, 2 stars): 3.21 ERA vs. Very Tough competition as a collegiate.
3. SP Marlin Caddell (31/52/67/84, 1 star): This 18-year-old might be decent one day. Our minor league system has now fallen to the very bottom of the barrell: #30.

67. SP Anthony Tinsley

[Ben E Lou]

2027 ALL-STAR BREAK REPORT

CURRENT NL EAST STANDINGS <table> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Team</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>PCT</td> <td>GB</td> <td class="s3"> Pyt.Rec</td> <td>Diff</td> <td> </td> <td>Home</td> <td>Away</td> <td>XInn</td> <td>1Run</td> <td>M#</td> <td>Streak</td> <td>Last10</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Atlanta</td> <td>49</td> <td>41</td> <td>.544</td> <td>-</td> <td class="s3_2">55-35</td> <td>-6</td> <td> </td> <td>25-19</td> <td>24-22</td> <td>3-2</td> <td>10-14</td> <td>73</td> <td>L1</td> <td>6-4</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Montreal</td> <td>47</td> <td>41</td> <td>.534</td> <td>1.0</td> <td class="s3">46-42</td> <td>1</td> <td> </td> <td>24-19</td> <td>23-22</td> <td>4-1</td> <td>13-10</td> <td>-</td> <td>W4</td> <td>6-4</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Philadelphia</td> <td>49</td> <td>43</td> <td>.533</td> <td>1.0</td> <td class="s3_2">50-42</td> <td>-1</td> <td> </td> <td>22-22</td> <td>27-21</td> <td>5-3</td> <td>15-16</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>2-8</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Florida</td> <td>42</td> <td>49</td> <td>.462</td> <td>7.5</td> <td class="s3">43-48</td> <td>-1</td> <td> </td> <td>18-28</td> <td>24-21</td> <td>7-4</td> <td>12-15</td> <td>-</td> <td>W1</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">New York (N)</td> <td>41</td> <td>51</td> <td>.446</td> <td>9.0</td> <td class="s3_2">41-51</td> <td>0</td> <td> </td> <td>19-28</td> <td>22-23</td> <td>2-3</td> <td>13-15</td> <td>-</td> <td>W4</td> <td>7-3</td> </tr> </tbody></table> We're in a battle.

MAJOR INJURIES TO DATE
None.

STATISTICS

<table> <tbody><tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Player</td> <td>#</td> <td>Pos</td> <td class="s3">Birthday</td> <td class="s3">Bats</td> <td class="s3">Throws</td> <td>AVG</td> <td>HR</td> <td>RBI</td> <td>SB</td> <td>OPS</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">CATCHERS</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Allan Davies (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3279.html)</td> <td>72</td> <td>C</td> <td class="s3">8/29/1999</td> <td class="s3">Both</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.356</td> <td>1</td> <td>11</td> <td>1</td> <td>.879</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Benito Garcia (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html)</td> <td>68</td> <td>C</td> <td class="s3_2">7/11/1996</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.337</td> <td>13</td> <td>67</td> <td>2</td> <td>.879</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">INFIELDER</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">James Culbreth (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html)</td> <td>49</td> <td>1B</td> <td class="s3_2">2/26/1992</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.333</td> <td>10</td> <td>60</td> <td>1</td> <td>.851</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Daniel Pla (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p680.html)</td> <td>3</td> <td>3B</td> <td class="s3">6/29/2000</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.292</td> <td>18</td> <td>61</td> <td>0</td> <td>.976</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Bricio Cervantes (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1310.html)</td> <td>38</td> <td>SS</td> <td class="s3_2">7/22/1993</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.286</td> <td>4</td> <td>15</td> <td>0</td> <td>.878</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Charles Carmean (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3278.html)</td> <td>63</td> <td>1B</td> <td class="s3">2/12/1993</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.154</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>.373</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Tony Krieg (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1342.html)</td> <td>34</td> <td>3B</td> <td class="s3_2">5/30/1995</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.241</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>.588</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Bill Reams (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p27.html)</td> <td>95</td> <td>2B</td> <td class="s3">7/5/2002</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.198</td> <td>11</td> <td>33</td> <td>1</td> <td>.597</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Jerry McCardle (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1987.html)</td> <td>34</td> <td>SS</td> <td class="s3_2">6/18/1993</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.304</td> <td>9</td> <td>49</td> <td>9</td> <td>.865</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Ronald Poppe (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p764.html)</td> <td>92</td> <td>1B</td> <td class="s3">11/11/1998</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.000</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>.182</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Dennis Brandl (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p342.html)</td> <td>22</td> <td>2B</td> <td class="s3_2">5/1/1997</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.229</td> <td>1</td> <td>13</td> <td>5</td> <td>.603</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">OUTFIELDER</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Joseph Hoerner (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html)</td> <td>56</td> <td>LF</td> <td class="s3_2">1/5/1997</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.332</td> <td>15</td> <td>76</td> <td>18</td> <td>.913</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Barry Wiggins (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2319.html)</td> <td>57</td> <td>RF</td> <td class="s3">12/22/2000</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td>.311</td> <td>11</td> <td>52</td> <td>3</td> <td>.809</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Gerald Casner (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p646.html)</td> <td>98</td> <td>LF</td> <td class="s3_2">4/1/1995</td> <td class="s3_2">Left</td> <td class="s3_2">Left</td> <td>.234</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>.606</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Theodore Monnier (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2800.html)</td> <td>12</td> <td>CF</td> <td class="s3">3/31/1994</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.332</td> <td>5</td> <td>34</td> <td>25</td> <td>.827</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Player</td> <td>#</td> <td>Role</td> <td class="s3_2">Birthday</td> <td class="s3_2">Bats</td> <td class="s3_2">Throws</td> <td>ERA</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>S</td> <td>WHIP</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">STARTERS</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Paul Plummer (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2810.html)</td> <td>92</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3_2">10/5/1997</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>3.68</td> <td>8</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.28</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Martin Bruss (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1765.html)</td> <td>85</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3">6/29/2000</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td>4.33</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>1.30</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Barry Stoltz (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p777.html)</td> <td>92</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3_2">3/28/1991</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>3.53</td> <td>11</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.34</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Darren Kohler (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3071.html)</td> <td>39</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3">9/5/1994</td> <td class="s3">Both</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>4.65</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.28</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Angel Baca (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1028.html)</td> <td>14</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3_2">4/8/2000</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>4.86</td> <td>6</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.46</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">RELIEVERS</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Francis Watts (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1390.html)</td> <td>46</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3_2">5/5/1994</td> <td class="s3_2">Both</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>5.58</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.38</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Ray Cannady (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2273.html)</td> <td>1</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3">5/17/1995</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td>4.92</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>1.51</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Juan Mercado (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3082.html)</td> <td>24</td> <td>CL</td> <td class="s3_2">8/12/1988</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>5.34</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>15</td> <td>1.71</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Todd White (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1793.html)</td> <td>72</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3">3/8/1990</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>3.67</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.42</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Isidro Lazar (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1086.html)</td> <td>46</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3_2">5/5/1991</td> <td class="s3_2">Both</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>3.57</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.21</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> I'm moving Lazar to closer, and Mercado to middle relief. As far as 2B, Reams is playing great defense. I'll look at a deadline trade for a better-hitting 2B, but I won't mortgage the farm to get it done.

TEAM NEWS OF NOTE TO DATE

<table> <tbody><tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s5">Tuesday 7/13/2027 :</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s4">P Barry Stoltz (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p777.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
C Benito Garcia (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
1B James Culbreth (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
3B Daniel Pla (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p680.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
SS Jerry McCardle (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1987.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
LF Joseph Hoerner (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
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[Ben E Lou]

<center>2027 POST-SEASON REPORT
</center> YEAR-END STANDINGS

<table> <tbody><tr> <td class="title">League Standings Report
Tuesday, 10/5/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s5">American League Standings</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s5">Eastern</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Team</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>PCT</td> <td>GB</td> <td class="s3"> Pyt.Rec</td> <td>Diff</td> <td> </td> <td>Home</td> <td>Away</td> <td>XInn</td> <td>1Run</td> <td>M#</td> <td>Streak</td> <td>Last10</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Boston</td> <td>102</td> <td>60</td> <td>.630</td> <td>-</td> <td class="s3_2">95-67</td> <td>7</td> <td> </td> <td>56-25</td> <td>46-35</td> <td>5-6</td> <td>24-17</td> <td>*</td> <td>W2</td> <td>3-7</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Baltimore</td> <td>79</td> <td>83</td> <td>.488</td> <td>23.0</td> <td class="s3">82-80</td> <td>-3</td> <td> </td> <td>44-37</td> <td>35-46</td> <td>8-11</td> <td>19-22</td> <td>-</td> <td>L2</td> <td>3-7</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Toronto</td> <td>79</td> <td>83</td> <td>.488</td> <td>23.0</td> <td class="s3_2">77-85</td> <td>2</td> <td> </td> <td>44-37</td> <td>35-46</td> <td>6-6</td> <td>23-24</td> <td>-</td> <td>L2</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Tampa Bay</td> <td>75</td> <td>87</td> <td>.463</td> <td>27.0</td> <td class="s3">75-87</td> <td>0</td> <td> </td> <td>35-46</td> <td>40-41</td> <td>10-4</td> <td>23-20</td> <td>-</td> <td>W1</td> <td>6-4</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">New York (A)</td> <td>58</td> <td>104</td> <td>.358</td> <td>44.0</td> <td class="s3_2">54-108</td> <td>4</td> <td> </td> <td>33-48</td> <td>25-56</td> <td>12-6</td> <td>22-21</td> <td>-</td> <td>L2</td> <td>5-5</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s5">Central</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Team</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>PCT</td> <td>GB</td> <td class="s3"> Pyt.Rec</td> <td>Diff</td> <td> </td> <td>Home</td> <td>Away</td> <td>XInn</td> <td>1Run</td> <td>M#</td> <td>Streak</td> <td>Last10</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Chicago (A)</td> <td>90</td> <td>72</td> <td>.556</td> <td>-</td> <td class="s3_2">90-72</td> <td>0</td> <td> </td> <td>45-36</td> <td>45-36</td> <td>5-7</td> <td>17-21</td> <td>*</td> <td>L2</td> <td>5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Minnesota</td> <td>87</td> <td>75</td> <td>.537</td> <td>3.0</td> <td class="s3">86-76</td> <td>1</td> <td> </td> <td>45-36</td> <td>42-39</td> <td>9-9</td> <td>25-22</td> <td>-</td> <td>W2</td> <td>6-4</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Kansas City</td> <td>83</td> <td>79</td> <td>.512</td> <td>7.0</td> <td class="s3_2">84-78</td> <td>-1</td> <td> </td> <td>43-38</td> <td>40-41</td> <td>8-8</td> <td>15-18</td> <td>-</td> <td>L2</td> <td>6-4</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Cleveland</td> <td>74</td> <td>88</td> <td>.457</td> <td>16.0</td> <td class="s3">82-80</td> <td>-8</td> <td> </td> <td>41-40</td> <td>33-48</td> <td>2-6</td> <td>17-22</td> <td>-</td> <td>W2</td> <td>5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Detroit</td> <td>73</td> <td>89</td> <td>.451</td> <td>17.0</td> <td class="s3_2">79-83</td> <td>-6</td> <td> </td> <td>37-44</td> <td>36-45</td> <td>5-6</td> <td>13-26</td> <td>-</td> <td>W2</td> <td>5-5</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s5">Western</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Team</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>PCT</td> <td>GB</td> <td class="s3"> Pyt.Rec</td> <td>Diff</td> <td> </td> <td>Home</td> <td>Away</td> <td>XInn</td> <td>1Run</td> <td>M#</td> <td>Streak</td> <td>Last10</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Oakland</td> <td>90</td> <td>72</td> <td>.556</td> <td>-</td> <td class="s3_2">87-75</td> <td>3</td> <td> </td> <td>46-35</td> <td>44-37</td> <td>7-4</td> <td>24-13</td> <td>*</td> <td>L2</td> <td>5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Texas</td> <td>85</td> <td>77</td> <td>.525</td> <td>5.0</td> <td class="s3">83-79</td> <td>2</td> <td> </td> <td>49-32</td> <td>36-45</td> <td>8-11</td> <td>26-20</td> <td>-</td> <td>W2</td> <td>6-4</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Anaheim</td> <td>80</td> <td>82</td> <td>.494</td> <td>10.0</td> <td class="s3_2">82-80</td> <td>-2</td> <td> </td> <td>42-39</td> <td>38-43</td> <td>9-9</td> <td>23-25</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Seattle</td> <td>79</td> <td>83</td> <td>.488</td> <td>11.0</td> <td class="s3">79-83</td> <td>0</td> <td> </td> <td>44-37</td> <td>35-46</td> <td>7-8</td> <td>23-23</td> <td>-</td> <td>W2</td> <td>7-3</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s5">National League Standings</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s5">Eastern</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Team</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>PCT</td> <td>GB</td> <td class="s3"> Pyt.Rec</td> <td>Diff</td> <td> </td> <td>Home</td> <td>Away</td> <td>XInn</td> <td>1Run</td> <td>M#</td> <td>Streak</td> <td>Last10</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Florida</td> <td>87</td> <td>76</td> <td>.534</td> <td>-</td> <td class="s3_2">87-76</td> <td>0</td> <td> </td> <td>42-39</td> <td>45-37</td> <td>10-5</td> <td>24-26</td> <td>*</td> <td>W2</td> <td>6-4</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Montreal</td> <td>86</td> <td>77</td> <td>.528</td> <td>1.0</td> <td class="s3">85-78</td> <td>1</td> <td> </td> <td>47-35</td> <td>39-42</td> <td>9-3</td> <td>23-21</td> <td>-</td> <td>L3</td> <td>5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Atlanta</td> <td>85</td> <td>77</td> <td>.525</td> <td>1.5</td> <td class="s3_2">88-74</td> <td>-3</td> <td> </td> <td>42-39</td> <td>43-38</td> <td>6-4</td> <td>19-20</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Philadelphia</td> <td>78</td> <td>84</td> <td>.481</td> <td>8.5</td> <td class="s3">80-82</td> <td>-2</td> <td> </td> <td>38-43</td> <td>40-41</td> <td>8-4</td> <td>21-26</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">New York (N)</td> <td>72</td> <td>90</td> <td>.444</td> <td>14.5</td> <td class="s3_2">73-89</td> <td>-1</td> <td> </td> <td>34-47</td> <td>38-43</td> <td>3-6</td> <td>22-22</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s5">Central</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Team</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>PCT</td> <td>GB</td> <td class="s3"> Pyt.Rec</td> <td>Diff</td> <td> </td> <td>Home</td> <td>Away</td> <td>XInn</td> <td>1Run</td> <td>M#</td> <td>Streak</td> <td>Last10</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Chicago (N)</td> <td>102</td> <td>60</td> <td>.630</td> <td>-</td> <td class="s3_2">104-58</td> <td>-2</td> <td> </td> <td>52-29</td> <td>50-31</td> <td>2-7</td> <td>22-15</td> <td>*</td> <td>W1</td> <td>8-2</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Cincinnati</td> <td>91</td> <td>71</td> <td>.562</td> <td>11.0</td> <td class="s3">89-73</td> <td>2</td> <td> </td> <td>45-36</td> <td>46-35</td> <td>4-4</td> <td>24-18</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>8-2</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Milwaukee</td> <td>77</td> <td>85</td> <td>.475</td> <td>25.0</td> <td class="s3_2">77-85</td> <td>0</td> <td> </td> <td>35-46</td> <td>42-39</td> <td>8-9</td> <td>24-22</td> <td>-</td> <td>W1</td> <td>7-3</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">St. Louis</td> <td>72</td> <td>90</td> <td>.444</td> <td>30.0</td> <td class="s3">72-90</td> <td>0</td> <td> </td> <td>37-44</td> <td>35-46</td> <td>5-7</td> <td>19-29</td> <td>-</td> <td>W1</td> <td>5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Houston</td> <td>67</td> <td>95</td> <td>.414</td> <td>35.0</td> <td class="s3_2">68-94</td> <td>-1</td> <td> </td> <td>33-48</td> <td>34-47</td> <td>5-8</td> <td>22-23</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Pittsburgh</td> <td>62</td> <td>100</td> <td>.383</td> <td>40.0</td> <td class="s3">63-99</td> <td>-1</td> <td> </td> <td>33-48</td> <td>29-52</td> <td>4-9</td> <td>20-21</td> <td>-</td> <td>W1</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s5">Western</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Team</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>PCT</td> <td>GB</td> <td class="s3"> Pyt.Rec</td> <td>Diff</td> <td> </td> <td>Home</td> <td>Away</td> <td>XInn</td> <td>1Run</td> <td>M#</td> <td>Streak</td> <td>Last10</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Los Angeles</td> <td>90</td> <td>72</td> <td>.556</td> <td>-</td> <td class="s3_2">91-71</td> <td>-1</td> <td> </td> <td>44-37</td> <td>46-35</td> <td>6-5</td> <td>26-25</td> <td>*</td> <td>W1</td> <td>8-2</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">San Diego</td> <td>89</td> <td>73</td> <td>.549</td> <td>1.0</td> <td class="s3">87-75</td> <td>2</td> <td> </td> <td>48-33</td> <td>41-40</td> <td>8-8</td> <td>22-22</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>2-8</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Colorado</td> <td>83</td> <td>79</td> <td>.512</td> <td>7.0</td> <td class="s3_2">80-82</td> <td>3</td> <td> </td> <td>44-37</td> <td>39-42</td> <td>10-4</td> <td>19-18</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">San Francisco</td> <td>82</td> <td>80</td> <td>.506</td> <td>8.0</td> <td class="s3">81-81</td> <td>1</td> <td> </td> <td>46-35</td> <td>36-45</td> <td>6-8</td> <td>27-24</td> <td>-</td> <td>W1</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Arizona</td> <td>74</td> <td>88</td> <td>.457</td> <td>16.0</td> <td class="s3_2">72-90</td> <td>2</td> <td> </td> <td>35-46</td> <td>39-42</td> <td>6-9</td> <td>27-29</td> <td>-</td> <td>W2</td> <td>3-7</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> ARRGGGH! We came SO close!



YEAR-END STATS

<table> <tbody><tr> <td class="title">Atlanta Braves Clubhouse
Tuesday, 10/5/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s5">Team Stats & Info</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s4">file:///C:/PROGRA%7E1/OUTOFT%7E1/OOTP6%7E1/603%20League.lg/logos/logo15.bmp (http://www.benelou.com/ootp6/logo15.bmp)</td> <td class="s4">Manager: Ben Lewis
Record: 85 Wins, 77 Losses, .525 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 42 Wins, 39 Losses
Away Record: 43 Wins, 38 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 19 Wins, 20 Losses
X-Innings Record: 6 Wins, 4 Losses
Record vs LHP: 19 Wins, 13 Losses
Record vs RHP: 66 Wins, 64 Losses
Payroll: $104,175,713 (2nd)
Fan Interest: 83/100 (T-7th)
</td> <td class="s4">Batting AVG: .283 (7th)
Homeruns: 167 (16th)
Walks: 460 (28th)
Stolen Bases: 113 (18th)
Runs Scored: 851 (16th)

Pitching ERA: 4.44 (6th)
Opponents AVG: .260 (3rd)
HRs Allowed: 183 (T-22nd)
Walks Allowed: 565 (15th)
Runs Allowed: 779 (6th)
</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s5">Active Roster</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Player</td> <td>#</td> <td>Pos</td> <td class="s3">Birthday</td> <td class="s3">Bats</td> <td class="s3">Throws</td> <td>AVG</td> <td>HR</td> <td>RBI</td> <td>SB</td> <td>OPS</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">CATCHERS</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Allan Davies (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3279.html)</td> <td>72</td> <td>C</td> <td class="s3">8/29/1999</td> <td class="s3">Both</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.354</td> <td>4</td> <td>36</td> <td>1</td> <td>.887</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Benito Garcia (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html)</td> <td>68</td> <td>C</td> <td class="s3_2">7/11/1996</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.317</td> <td>30</td> <td>119</td> <td>3</td> <td>.873</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">INFIELDER</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">James Culbreth (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html)</td> <td>49</td> <td>1B</td> <td class="s3_2">2/26/1992</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.303</td> <td>19</td> <td>97</td> <td>1</td> <td>.801</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Daniel Pla (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p680.html)</td> <td>3</td> <td>3B</td> <td class="s3">6/29/2000</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.299</td> <td>27</td> <td>89</td> <td>0</td> <td>.976</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Bricio Cervantes (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1310.html)</td> <td>38</td> <td>SS</td> <td class="s3_2">7/22/1993</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.252</td> <td>4</td> <td>19</td> <td>0</td> <td>.730</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Charles Carmean (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3278.html)</td> <td>63</td> <td>1B</td> <td class="s3">2/12/1993</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.169</td> <td>4</td> <td>12</td> <td>6</td> <td>.512</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Tony Krieg (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1342.html)</td> <td>34</td> <td>3B</td> <td class="s3_2">5/30/1995</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.237</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>.630</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Bill Reams (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p27.html)</td> <td>95</td> <td>2B</td> <td class="s3">7/5/2002</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.202</td> <td>13</td> <td>53</td> <td>2</td> <td>.587</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Jerry McCardle (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1987.html)</td> <td>34</td> <td>SS</td> <td class="s3_2">6/18/1993</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.315</td> <td>10</td> <td>75</td> <td>17</td> <td>.836</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Dennis Brandl (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p342.html)</td> <td>22</td> <td>2B</td> <td class="s3">5/1/1997</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.239</td> <td>1</td> <td>19</td> <td>7</td> <td>.612</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">OUTFIELDER</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Joseph Hoerner (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html)</td> <td>56</td> <td>LF</td> <td class="s3">1/5/1997</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.294</td> <td>23</td> <td>114</td> <td>30</td> <td>.808</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Barry Wiggins (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2319.html)</td> <td>57</td> <td>RF</td> <td class="s3_2">12/22/2000</td> <td class="s3_2">Left</td> <td class="s3_2">Left</td> <td>.317</td> <td>21</td> <td>88</td> <td>7</td> <td>.823</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Gerald Casner (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p646.html)</td> <td>98</td> <td>LF</td> <td class="s3">4/1/1995</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td>.153</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>.412</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Theodore Monnier (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2800.html)</td> <td>12</td> <td>CF</td> <td class="s3_2">3/31/1994</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.335</td> <td>8</td> <td>59</td> <td>36</td> <td>.812</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Player</td> <td>#</td> <td>Role</td> <td class="s3">Birthday</td> <td class="s3">Bats</td> <td class="s3">Throws</td> <td>ERA</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>S</td> <td>WHIP</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">STARTERS</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Paul Plummer (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2810.html)</td> <td>92</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3">10/5/1997</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>3.56</td> <td>16</td> <td>11</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.26</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Martin Bruss (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1765.html)</td> <td>85</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3_2">6/29/2000</td> <td class="s3_2">Left</td> <td class="s3_2">Left</td> <td>4.42</td> <td>9</td> <td>9</td> <td>1</td> <td>1.30</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Barry Stoltz (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p777.html)</td> <td>92</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3">3/28/1991</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>3.92</td> <td>15</td> <td>12</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.37</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Darren Kohler (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3071.html)</td> <td>39</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3_2">9/5/1994</td> <td class="s3_2">Both</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>4.82</td> <td>13</td> <td>10</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.30</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Angel Baca (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1028.html)</td> <td>14</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3">4/8/2000</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>3.92</td> <td>11</td> <td>12</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.36</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">RELIEVERS</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Francis Watts (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1390.html)</td> <td>46</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3">5/5/1994</td> <td class="s3">Both</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>4.67</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>1.36</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Ray Cannady (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2273.html)</td> <td>1</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3_2">5/17/1995</td> <td class="s3_2">Left</td> <td class="s3_2">Left</td> <td>6.04</td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> <td>1</td> <td>1.76</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Juan Mercado (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3082.html)</td> <td>24</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3">8/12/1988</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>6.96</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>15</td> <td>1.99</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Robert Yetter (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p502.html)</td> <td>15</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3_2">9/9/2004</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>9.22</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1.83</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Todd White (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1793.html)</td> <td>72</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3">3/8/1990</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>4.58</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.53</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Isidro Lazar (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1086.html)</td> <td>46</td> <td>CL</td> <td class="s3_2">5/5/1991</td> <td class="s3_2">Both</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>3.50</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>17</td> <td>1.25</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Of note...

C Benito Garcia has pretty much become the power hitter I would hoping he'd become. His power is up to 88, and I'm thinking he'll get re-signed and slide into the clean-up spot next season.

1B Culbreth's drove in less than 100 runs fort he first time since 2018.\,

Young RF Wiggins stepped it up a notch this year.

Lazar performed well in the closer role in the 2nd half.



WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN

(Former Braves who were regulars in the bigs this year.)

RF Thad Turner (became FA in 2025): .309-15-85 for St. Louis.

SP Roberto Segura (became FA in 2024): 9-10, 4.86 for Colorado. Looks to be finally done at age 43, just shy of 5,000 K's. Ends up with 328 wins, passing Trap Door Hogle this year to move into second on the all-time list.

SP Francisco "Smash" Diaz (became FA in 2024): 18-8, 2.96. Tied for league lead in wins. Cy Young contender. :(



POTENTIAL FREE AGENTS/CONTRACT EXTENSIONS


<table> <col style="width: 67pt;" width="89"> <col style="width: 23pt;" width="30"> <col style="width: 65pt;" width="86"> <col style="width: 402pt;" width="536"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl23" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 67pt;" height="17" width="89">Name</td> <td class="xl23" style="width: 23pt;" width="30">Pos</td> <td class="xl23" style="width: 65pt;" width="86">Salary</td> <td class="xl23" style="width: 402pt;" width="536">Comments</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">B. Stoltz</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="xl22" x:num="17500000" align="right">$17,500,000</td> <td class="xl24">Signs a four-year deal for $7M per year, but he's 36. Risky, I know.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">J. Mercado</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="xl22" x:num="3000000" align="right">$3,000,000</td> <td class="xl24">Had a 6.96 ERA, and wants almost $1M for one year. No.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">B. Garcia</td> <td>C</td> <td class="xl22" x:num="2835714" align="right">$2,835,714</td> <td class="xl24">Signs a 6-year deal for $6.4M per year. Could be a steal.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">P. Plummer</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="xl22" x:num="2185714" align="right">$2,185,714</td> <td class="xl24">Wants more than I'm willing to give him, and Tinsley looks to be ready to join the rotation from AAA.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">T. White</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="xl22" x:num="542857" align="right">$542,857</td> <td class="xl24">Signs 2-yr deal @ $480K.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

YEAR-END RECAP
Cincinnati beats Boston 4 games to 3 to win the World Series.



AWARDS

<table class="overall"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g"> <td class="s5">Wednesday 11/3/2027 :</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s4">American League Rookie Of The Year:
Don McKeel (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p89.html) (SEA)!
He had a record of 15-8 with an ERA of 4.29.
In 33 games started, he pitched 197.1 innings, fanning 132 and walking 110 batters.
National League Rookie Of The Year:
Carl Yarbrough (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1211.html) (SL)!
He had a record of 13-6 with an ERA of 3.24.
In 29 games started, he pitched 183.1 innings, fanning 88 and walking 60 batters.
American League Cy Young:
Wesley Hoerner (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p20.html) (CWS)!
He had a record of 17-12 with an ERA of 3.59 and 2 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 225.2 innings, fanning 149 and walking 60 batters.
American League MVP:
Kyle Prisco (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3297.html) (TB)!
He batted .320 in 581 AB, with 40 homers and 113 RBI.
National League Cy Young:
Randy Howarth (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p54.html) (SF)!
He had a record of 18-7 with an ERA of 2.62 and 3 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 251 innings, fanning 182 and walking 78 batters.
National League MVP:
Lance Spurrier (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1423.html) (MON)!
He batted .316 in 618 AB, with 50 homers and 140 RBI.
American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: William Ritch (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2578.html) (DET)
Catcher: Vito Franklin (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2650.html) (MIN)
First Base: Joe Flickinger (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p972.html) (CWS)
Second Base: Alphonso Val (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1023.html) (TEX)
Third Base: Joseph Singleton (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p201.html) (MIN)
Shortstop: Aurelio Lopez (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2306.html) (CLE)
Leftfield: John Nowacki (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p148.html) (KC)
Centerfield: Vicente Mendoza (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p41.html) (BAL)
Rightfield: David Fuensanta (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p890.html) (BAL)
National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Carl Yarbrough (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1211.html) (SL)
Catcher: Ralph Friday (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p285.html) (PIT)
First Base: Michael Stark (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p90.html) (SF)
Second Base: Saemongorou Seiji (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2164.html) (PHI)
Third Base: Christian Zenon (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2899.html) (MON)
Shortstop: Wayne Sherrer (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p523.html) (SF)
Leftfield: Lance Spurrier (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1423.html) (MON)
Centerfield: Bradley Wingard (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p848.html) (SL)
Rightfield: Michael Reichel (file:////Benlaptop/OOTP%206/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1071.html) (FLO)
</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

[Ben E Lou]

BEGIN 2028

2028 POSITION REPORTS
(NOTE: Italicized, bracketed ratings are talent ratings for prospects. Parenthetical ratings are current ratings for vets.)
<table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="page">Catcher

Benito Garcia (68/88/13) has become a bona-fide power hitter, and was an All Star last year.. Allan Davies (81/28/47) is one of the best backups around.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: This is the final year on Davies' contract and I'd like to get something for him. I might trade him for some help at 2B.
</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="page">First Base

At 35, James Culbreth (65/70/18) is no longer a star, but should still be solidly productive at the plate and strong defensively.1B/3B Tony Krieg (49/19/39) gives me some depth.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Culbreth's $10.75M per year contract is through the end of next year, and I have no one in the minors at this point who looks like he can take over.
</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="page">Second Base

Bill Reams (40/48/29),{33/39/30}just doesn't look like he's going to amount to much, so I'm going to try something else this year. Jerry McCardle (70/28/77) will move over from SS and play 2B, where he has 93 range and .987 fielding pct., and I'll start Dennis Brandl, who has been used as a backup up to now, at SS.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: If Brandl doesn't work out as a starter, look for a midseason trade for a SS or 2B, involving C Davies.
</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="page"> Third Base


Daniel "Hack" Pla (60/67/100) stepped it up to .299-27-89 with a .427 OBP, good for his first All-Star appearance.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Pla is now 27, and signed through 2032. He looks like a long-term #3 hitter for us.


</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" height="113" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="page" height="103"> Shortstop

As mentioned, Dennis Brandl (65/44/31) gets the nod here this year. He has 64 range and .987 fielding, and is a lifetime .302 hitter in 682 AB's.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: I'd like to see this work out, particularly because he has three more years of arbitration eligibility.


</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="page"> Left Field

Joseph Hoerner (70/54/26) has two straight All-Star appearances and is signed through 2031.



OVERALL THOUGHTS: He's the man in LF.


</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="page"> Center Field

Theodore Monnier (70/22/25) gave us another very solid season from the leadoff spot (.365OBP, 108R, 36SB).

OVERALL THOUGHTS: He's got two more seasons before he can become a FA. Nice!


</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="page">Right Field

Barry Wiggins (71/74/31),{77/79/39} looks like he's going to meet expectations. He had a HR increase of 13 and his OPS went from .683 in 2026 to .820 last year. He appears to have arrived now. My only 3-star-or-better prospect is in RF, Gary Shaffer {60/56/40},(39/22/12).

OVERALL THOUGHTS: It is looking like I'll be able to stick with Wiggins for a very long time. Shaffer will likely end up being trade bait.


</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" height="235" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="page" height="225">Starting Pitchers (stuff/movement/control/endurance)

Four guys in the rotation return: Angel Baca {70/66/73/63},(57/59/60/63), Barry Stoltz (62/51/52/87), Martin Bruss {76/64/56/76}, (62/61/48/76) and Darren Kohler (67/48/42/56). Joining the rotation this year is 25-year-old Anthony Tinsley (50/59/48/72),{68/68/55/72}. Tinsley was our 2nd round pick in '25. He posted a 3.88 ERA in 215.2 IP in AAA last year. He'll start the year in the #4 slot, with Kohler at #5.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: The rotation should be pretty good once again, especially if youngsters Baca, Bruss and Tinsley can continue to improve. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="page">POSITION REPORT: Relief Pitchers

Isidro Lazar (51/34/88) stepped in as closer in the second half, and recorded 17 saves with a 3.50 ERA for the year. The rest of the 'pen is somewhat suspect.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Middle relief is a concern this year, to be sure, but I can't afford to sign a decent FA. I *might* look for a trade for help in MR.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
THOUGHTS ON THE WHOLE ROSTER: Once again, it is what it is. I have virtually money to sign FA's. Fortunately, once again we look pretty solid all around as is.

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<center>2028 FREE AGENCY PERIOD REPORT</center>
TRADES
I send 3-star RF prospect Gary Shaffer, 2-star 3B prospect Bobby Thomas, and backup OF Gerald Casner to Florida in exchange for MR Lenard Pena (58/64/76). He's got 40 endurance, so he should be able to pitch a lot. I hope he'll really help shore up the 'pen. This 36-year-old has had an ERA of 3.51 or better for each of his last 5 seasons. He had 85 appearances and 100 IP last year for the Marlins.

FINANCIAL/FRONT OFFICE SITUATION
Fan Interest: 83 (+5)
Team Market: Good
Fan Loyalty: Good
Cash on Hand: -$1.6M
Total Payroll: $92.7M
Last Year Income: $95.7M
Available Money: $1.4M
DESIRES
Not enough cash available to sign anyone decent.


GOING AFTER

See above.


SIGNINGS
None.


POST-FREE AGENCY THOUGHTS
I won't drop much off of my payroll after this year. However, at the end of 2029, over $44M in contracts are scheduled to run out--nearly half of my payroll. That should be a big wheeling-and-dealing year.


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[Ben E Lou]

2028 ALL-STAR BREAK REPORT

CURRENT NL EAST STANDINGS

<table class="s0" width="631"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s1" width="91">Team</td> <td width="18">W</td> <td width="18">L</td> <td width="33">PCT</td> <td width="31">GB</td> <td class="s3" width="63"> Pyt.Rec</td> <td width="26">Diff</td> <td width="6"></td> <td width="45">Home</td> <td width="42">Away</td> <td width="35">XInn</td> <td width="41">1Run</td> <td width="22">M#</td> <td width="49">Streak</td> <td width="53">Last10</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2" width="91">Atlanta</td> <td width="18">60</td> <td width="18">31</td> <td width="33">.659</td> <td width="31">-</td> <td class="s3_2" width="63">59-32</td> <td width="26">1</td> <td width="6"> </td> <td width="45">30-15</td> <td width="42">30-16</td> <td width="35">5-4</td> <td width="41">13-13</td> <td width="22">69</td> <td width="49">W1</td> <td width="53">5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1" width="91">Florida</td> <td width="18">58</td> <td width="18">34</td> <td width="33">.630</td> <td width="31">2.5</td> <td class="s3" width="63">58-34</td> <td width="26">0</td> <td width="6"> </td> <td width="45">31-16</td> <td width="42">27-18</td> <td width="35">3-3</td> <td width="41">19-10</td> <td width="22">-</td> <td width="49">L2</td> <td width="53">4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2" width="91">Philadelphia</td> <td width="18">48</td> <td width="18">42</td> <td width="33">.533</td> <td width="31">11.5</td> <td class="s3_2" width="63">48-42</td> <td width="26">0</td> <td width="6"> </td> <td width="45">25-20</td> <td width="42">23-22</td> <td width="35">2-2</td> <td width="41">7-10</td> <td width="22">-</td> <td width="49">W1</td> <td width="53">4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1" width="91">Montreal</td> <td width="18">37</td> <td width="18">53</td> <td width="33">.411</td> <td width="31">22.5</td> <td class="s3" width="63">40-50</td> <td width="26">-3</td> <td width="6"> </td> <td width="45">24-23</td> <td width="42">13-30</td> <td width="35">4-4</td> <td width="41">13-15</td> <td width="22">-</td> <td width="49">L3</td> <td width="53">5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2" width="91">New York (N)</td> <td width="18">32</td> <td width="18">59</td> <td width="33">.352</td> <td width="31">28.0</td> <td class="s3_2" width="63">37-54</td> <td width="26">-5</td> <td width="6"> </td> <td width="45">15-32</td> <td width="42">17-27</td> <td width="35">1-6</td> <td width="41">12-18</td> <td width="22">-</td> <td width="49">L2</td> <td width="53">3-7</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Even if we lose the East, we have a 10-game advantage over the nearest competitor for the Wild Card. The Marlins have the 2nd-best record in baseball.

MAJOR INJURIES TO DATE
None.

STATISTICS

<table class="overall"> <tbody><tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Player</td> <td>#</td> <td>Pos</td> <td class="s3">Birthday</td> <td class="s3">Bats</td> <td class="s3">Throws</td> <td>AVG</td> <td>HR</td> <td>RBI</td> <td>SB</td> <td>OPS</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">CATCHERS</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Allan Davies (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3279.html)</td> <td>72</td> <td>C </td> <td class="s3">8/29/1999</td> <td class="s3">Both</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.316</td> <td>1</td> <td>27</td> <td>0</td> <td>.804</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Benito Garcia (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html)</td> <td>68</td> <td>C </td> <td class="s3_2">7/11/1996</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.319</td> <td>20</td> <td>79</td> <td>0</td> <td>.966</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">INFIELDER</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> James Culbreth (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html)</td> <td>49</td> <td>1B</td> <td class="s3_2">2/26/1992</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.292</td> <td>7</td> <td>54</td> <td>0</td> <td>.745</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Daniel Pla (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p680.html)</td> <td>3</td> <td>3B</td> <td class="s3">6/29/2000</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.326</td> <td>16</td> <td>71</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.053</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Bricio Cervantes (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1310.html)</td> <td>38</td> <td>SS</td> <td class="s3_2">7/22/1993</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.212</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> <td>0</td> <td>.620</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Charles Carmean (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3278.html)</td> <td>63</td> <td>1B</td> <td class="s3">2/12/1993</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.242</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>.649</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Tony Krieg (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1342.html)</td> <td>34</td> <td>3B</td> <td class="s3_2">5/30/1995</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.233</td> <td>0</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> <td>.645</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Bill Reams (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p27.html)</td> <td>95</td> <td>2B</td> <td class="s3">7/5/2002</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.267</td> <td>2</td> <td>17</td> <td>0</td> <td>.752</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Jerry McCardle (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1987.html)</td> <td>34</td> <td>SS</td> <td class="s3_2">6/18/1993</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.360</td> <td>3</td> <td>41</td> <td>11</td> <td>.918</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Dennis Brandl (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p342.html)</td> <td>22</td> <td>2B</td> <td class="s3">5/1/1997</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.291</td> <td>8</td> <td>40</td> <td>6</td> <td>.788</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">OUTFIELDER</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Joseph Hoerner (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html)</td> <td>56</td> <td>LF</td> <td class="s3">1/5/1997</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.311</td> <td>7</td> <td>47</td> <td>14</td> <td>.795</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Barry Wiggins (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2319.html)</td> <td>57</td> <td>RF</td> <td class="s3_2">12/22/2000</td> <td class="s3_2">Left</td> <td class="s3_2">Left</td> <td>.320</td> <td>13</td> <td>70</td> <td>6</td> <td>.883</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Axel Ortiz (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1757.html)</td> <td>97</td> <td>CF</td> <td class="s3">4/8/2002</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td>.331</td> <td>3</td> <td>24</td> <td>1</td> <td>.830</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Theodore Monnier (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2800.html)</td> <td>12</td> <td>CF</td> <td class="s3_2">3/31/1994</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.319</td> <td>2</td> <td>28</td> <td>19</td> <td>.769</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Player</td> <td>#</td> <td>Role</td> <td class="s3">Birthday</td> <td class="s3">Bats</td> <td class="s3">Throws</td> <td>ERA</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>S</td> <td>WHIP</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">STARTERS</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Martin Bruss (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1765.html)</td> <td>85</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3">6/29/2000</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td>3.31</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.21</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Barry Stoltz (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p777.html)</td> <td>92</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3_2">3/28/1991</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>3.53</td> <td>9</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.42</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Anthony Tinsley (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2387.html)</td> <td>49</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3">5/26/2002</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td>3.70</td> <td>13</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.35</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Darren Kohler (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3071.html)</td> <td>39</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3_2">9/5/1994</td> <td class="s3_2">Both</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>4.81</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.63</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Angel Baca (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1028.html)</td> <td>14</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3">4/8/2000</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>3.87</td> <td>6</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.37</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">RELIEVERS</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Lenard Pena (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2091.html)</td> <td>59</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3">5/30/1991</td> <td class="s3">Both</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>3.78</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> <td>1.20</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Francis Watts (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1390.html)</td> <td>46</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3_2">5/5/1994</td> <td class="s3_2">Both</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>3.68</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1.30</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Ray Cannady (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2273.html)</td> <td>1</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3">5/17/1995</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td>3.68</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1.31</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Robert Yetter (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p502.html)</td> <td>15</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3_2">9/9/2004</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>3.41</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1.27</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Edgardo Castillo (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p936.html)</td> <td>85</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3">9/30/2002</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>5.83</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.49</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Isidro Lazar (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1086.html)</td> <td>46</td> <td>CL</td> <td class="s3_2">5/5/1991</td> <td class="s3_2">Both</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>3.62</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>20</td> <td>1.18</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> The move of Brandl to SS has worked out very well for us, and rookie SP Anthony Tinsley has a shot at winning 20, and is tied for the league lead in wins.

TEAM NEWS OF NOTE TO DATE

<table class="overall"> <tbody><tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s5">Tuesday 7/11/2028 :</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g2"> <td class="s4">P Anthony Tinsley (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2387.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
C Benito Garcia (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
3B Daniel Pla (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p680.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
SS Jerry McCardle (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1987.html) will play in the OOTP-Allstar game!
</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> COMMENTS/LINEUP OR ROTATION CHANGES
None needed. Clicking on pretty much all cylinders.



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[Ben E Lou]

<center> 2028 POST-SEASON REPORT


</center> YEAR-END STANDINGS

<table class="overall"> <tbody><tr> <td class="title">League Standings Report
Monday, 10/2/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g2"> <td class="s5">American League Standings</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s5">Eastern</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Team</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>PCT</td> <td>GB</td> <td class="s3"> Pyt.Rec</td> <td>Diff</td> <td> </td> <td>Home</td> <td>Away</td> <td>XInn</td> <td>1Run</td> <td>M#</td> <td>Streak</td> <td>Last10</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Boston</td> <td>101</td> <td>61</td> <td>.623</td> <td>-</td> <td class="s3_2">98-64</td> <td>3</td> <td> </td> <td>52-29</td> <td>49-32</td> <td>6-4</td> <td>18-19</td> <td>*</td> <td>W1</td> <td>5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Toronto</td> <td>97</td> <td>65</td> <td>.599</td> <td>4.0</td> <td class="s3">89-73</td> <td>8</td> <td> </td> <td>50-31</td> <td>47-34</td> <td>10-2</td> <td>27-17</td> <td>-</td> <td>W3</td> <td>7-3</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Baltimore</td> <td>80</td> <td>82</td> <td>.494</td> <td>21.0</td> <td class="s3_2">78-84</td> <td>2</td> <td> </td> <td>41-40</td> <td>39-42</td> <td>8-10</td> <td>23-22</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Tampa Bay</td> <td>73</td> <td>89</td> <td>.451</td> <td>28.0</td> <td class="s3">76-86</td> <td>-3</td> <td> </td> <td>38-43</td> <td>35-46</td> <td>5-5</td> <td>18-24</td> <td>-</td> <td>W9</td> <td>9-1</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">New York (A)</td> <td>64</td> <td>98</td> <td>.395</td> <td>37.0</td> <td class="s3_2">69-93</td> <td>-5</td> <td> </td> <td>35-46</td> <td>29-52</td> <td>4-9</td> <td>13-28</td> <td>-</td> <td>W1</td> <td>2-8</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s5">Central</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Team</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>PCT</td> <td>GB</td> <td class="s3"> Pyt.Rec</td> <td>Diff</td> <td> </td> <td>Home</td> <td>Away</td> <td>XInn</td> <td>1Run</td> <td>M#</td> <td>Streak</td> <td>Last10</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Detroit</td> <td>89</td> <td>73</td> <td>.549</td> <td>-</td> <td class="s3_2">87-75</td> <td>2</td> <td> </td> <td>45-36</td> <td>44-37</td> <td>4-5</td> <td>28-18</td> <td>*</td> <td>L1</td> <td>5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Kansas City</td> <td>88</td> <td>74</td> <td>.543</td> <td>1.0</td> <td class="s3">85-77</td> <td>3</td> <td> </td> <td>45-36</td> <td>43-38</td> <td>6-5</td> <td>26-20</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>6-4</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Minnesota</td> <td>83</td> <td>79</td> <td>.512</td> <td>6.0</td> <td class="s3_2">83-79</td> <td>0</td> <td> </td> <td>43-38</td> <td>40-41</td> <td>4-11</td> <td>24-20</td> <td>-</td> <td>W5</td> <td>6-4</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Chicago (A)</td> <td>79</td> <td>83</td> <td>.488</td> <td>10.0</td> <td class="s3">78-84</td> <td>1</td> <td> </td> <td>41-40</td> <td>38-43</td> <td>6-6</td> <td>25-18</td> <td>-</td> <td>W1</td> <td>7-3</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Cleveland</td> <td>67</td> <td>95</td> <td>.414</td> <td>22.0</td> <td class="s3_2">75-87</td> <td>-8</td> <td> </td> <td>34-47</td> <td>33-48</td> <td>5-7</td> <td>18-28</td> <td>-</td> <td>L4</td> <td>2-8</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s5">Western</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Team</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>PCT</td> <td>GB</td> <td class="s3"> Pyt.Rec</td> <td>Diff</td> <td> </td> <td>Home</td> <td>Away</td> <td>XInn</td> <td>1Run</td> <td>M#</td> <td>Streak</td> <td>Last10</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Oakland</td> <td>87</td> <td>75</td> <td>.537</td> <td>-</td> <td class="s3_2">89-73</td> <td>-2</td> <td> </td> <td>45-36</td> <td>42-39</td> <td>4-8</td> <td>23-26</td> <td>*</td> <td>L3</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Texas</td> <td>86</td> <td>76</td> <td>.531</td> <td>1.0</td> <td class="s3">81-81</td> <td>5</td> <td> </td> <td>49-32</td> <td>37-44</td> <td>11-6</td> <td>25-19</td> <td>-</td> <td>L3</td> <td>5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Anaheim</td> <td>75</td> <td>87</td> <td>.463</td> <td>12.0</td> <td class="s3_2">79-83</td> <td>-4</td> <td> </td> <td>37-44</td> <td>38-43</td> <td>6-4</td> <td>14-19</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Seattle</td> <td>65</td> <td>97</td> <td>.401</td> <td>22.0</td> <td class="s3">67-95</td> <td>-2</td> <td> </td> <td>36-45</td> <td>29-52</td> <td>8-5</td> <td>24-28</td> <td>-</td> <td>W1</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g2"> <td class="s5">National League Standings</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s5">Eastern</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Team</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>PCT</td> <td>GB</td> <td class="s3"> Pyt.Rec</td> <td>Diff</td> <td> </td> <td>Home</td> <td>Away</td> <td>XInn</td> <td>1Run</td> <td>M#</td> <td>Streak</td> <td>Last10</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Florida</td> <td>102</td> <td>60</td> <td>.630</td> <td>-</td> <td class="s3_2">101-61</td> <td>1</td> <td> </td> <td>52-29</td> <td>50-31</td> <td>11-6</td> <td>29-18</td> <td>*</td> <td>L1</td> <td>8-2</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Atlanta</td> <td>96</td> <td>66</td> <td>.593</td> <td>6.0</td> <td class="s3">97-65</td> <td>-1</td> <td> </td> <td>51-30</td> <td>45-36</td> <td>7-8</td> <td>19-21</td> <td>-</td> <td>W1</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Philadelphia</td> <td>75</td> <td>87</td> <td>.463</td> <td>27.0</td> <td class="s3_2">79-83</td> <td>-4</td> <td> </td> <td>39-42</td> <td>36-45</td> <td>4-5</td> <td>12-23</td> <td>-</td> <td>W1</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Montreal</td> <td>67</td> <td>95</td> <td>.414</td> <td>35.0</td> <td class="s3">73-89</td> <td>-6</td> <td> </td> <td>37-44</td> <td>30-51</td> <td>7-6</td> <td>22-27</td> <td>-</td> <td>W1</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">New York (N)</td> <td>64</td> <td>98</td> <td>.395</td> <td>38.0</td> <td class="s3_2">67-95</td> <td>-3</td> <td> </td> <td>32-49</td> <td>32-49</td> <td>6-10</td> <td>25-27</td> <td>-</td> <td>L3</td> <td>2-8</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s5">Central</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Team</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>PCT</td> <td>GB</td> <td class="s3"> Pyt.Rec</td> <td>Diff</td> <td> </td> <td>Home</td> <td>Away</td> <td>XInn</td> <td>1Run</td> <td>M#</td> <td>Streak</td> <td>Last10</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Chicago (N)</td> <td>97</td> <td>65</td> <td>.599</td> <td>-</td> <td class="s3_2">99-63</td> <td>-2</td> <td> </td> <td>56-25</td> <td>41-40</td> <td>6-7</td> <td>17-20</td> <td>*</td> <td>W6</td> <td>9-1</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Pittsburgh</td> <td>84</td> <td>78</td> <td>.519</td> <td>13.0</td> <td class="s3">78-84</td> <td>6</td> <td> </td> <td>42-39</td> <td>42-39</td> <td>12-9</td> <td>30-13</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">St. Louis</td> <td>82</td> <td>80</td> <td>.506</td> <td>15.0</td> <td class="s3_2">83-79</td> <td>-1</td> <td> </td> <td>40-41</td> <td>42-39</td> <td>8-10</td> <td>19-23</td> <td>-</td> <td>L4</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Milwaukee</td> <td>81</td> <td>81</td> <td>.500</td> <td>16.0</td> <td class="s3">83-79</td> <td>-2</td> <td> </td> <td>42-39</td> <td>39-42</td> <td>6-8</td> <td>20-20</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">Cincinnati</td> <td>75</td> <td>87</td> <td>.463</td> <td>22.0</td> <td class="s3_2">74-88</td> <td>1</td> <td> </td> <td>40-41</td> <td>35-46</td> <td>12-12</td> <td>24-19</td> <td>-</td> <td>L1</td> <td>4-6</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Houston</td> <td>73</td> <td>89</td> <td>.451</td> <td>24.0</td> <td class="s3">73-89</td> <td>0</td> <td> </td> <td>36-45</td> <td>37-44</td> <td>7-10</td> <td>15-22</td> <td>-</td> <td>L2</td> <td>2-8</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g2"> <td class="s5">Western</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0" width="642"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s1" width="101">Team</td> <td width="18">W</td> <td width="18">L</td> <td width="33">PCT</td> <td width="31">GB</td> <td class="s3" width="63"> Pyt.Rec</td> <td width="26">Diff</td> <td width="6"> </td> <td width="45">Home</td> <td width="42">Away</td> <td width="35">XInn</td> <td width="41">1Run</td> <td width="22">M#</td> <td width="49">Streak</td> <td width="53">Last10</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2" width="101">San Diego</td> <td width="18">94</td> <td width="18">68</td> <td width="33">.580</td> <td width="31">-</td> <td class="s3_2" width="63">87-75</td> <td width="26">7</td> <td width="6"> </td> <td width="45">46-35</td> <td width="42">48-33</td> <td width="35">10-8</td> <td width="41">25-17</td> <td width="22">*</td> <td width="49">W1</td> <td width="53">5-5</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1" width="101">Colorado</td> <td width="18">86</td> <td width="18">76</td> <td width="33">.531</td> <td width="31">8.0</td> <td class="s3" width="63">78-84</td> <td width="26">8</td> <td width="6"> </td> <td width="45">43-38</td> <td width="42">43-38</td> <td width="35">5-4</td> <td width="41">22-17</td> <td width="22">-</td> <td width="49">W1</td> <td width="53">6-4</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2" width="101">San Francisco</td> <td width="18">78</td> <td width="18">84</td> <td width="33">.481</td> <td width="31">16.0</td> <td class="s3_2" width="63">78-84</td> <td width="26">0</td> <td width="6"> </td> <td width="45">39-42</td> <td width="42">39-42</td> <td width="35">7-7</td> <td width="41">15-24</td> <td width="22">-</td> <td width="49">W2</td> <td width="53">8-2</td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1" width="101">Arizona</td> <td width="18">71</td> <td width="18">91</td> <td width="33">.438</td> <td width="31">23.0</td> <td class="s3" width="63">67-95</td> <td width="26">4</td> <td width="6"> </td> <td width="45">37-44</td> <td width="42">34-47</td> <td width="35">6-7</td> <td width="41">24-23</td> <td width="22">-</td> <td width="49">W3</td> <td width="53">6-4</td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2" width="101">Los Angeles</td> <td width="18">71</td> <td width="18">91</td> <td width="33">.438</td> <td width="31">23.0</td> <td class="s3_2" width="63">76-86</td> <td width="26">-5</td> <td width="6"> </td> <td width="45">35-46</td> <td width="42">36-45</td> <td width="35">9-6</td> <td width="41">20-24</td> <td width="22">-</td> <td width="49">L1</td> <td width="53">5-5</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

We cooled off a little, and Florida never did. Still, we won the Wild Card by 10 games. Nice to be back in the playoffs.





YEAR-END STATS

<table class="overall"> <tbody><tr> <td class="title">Atlanta Braves Clubhouse
Monday, 10/2/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g2"> <td class="s5">Team Stats & Info</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s4"> file:///C:/PROGRA%7E1/OUTOFT%7E1/OOTP6%7E1/603%20League.lg/logos/logo15.bmp</td> <td class="s4">Manager: Ben Lewis
Record: 96 Wins, 66 Losses, .593 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 51 Wins, 30 Losses
Away Record: 45 Wins, 36 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 19 Wins, 21 Losses
X-Innings Record: 7 Wins, 8 Losses
Record vs LHP: 20 Wins, 11 Losses
Record vs RHP: 76 Wins, 55 Losses
Payroll: $93,562,143 (3rd)
Fan Interest: 86/100 (T-5th)
</td> <td class="s4">Batting AVG: .297 (1st)
Homeruns: 157 (21st)
Walks: 502 (25th)
Stolen Bases: 101 (19th)
Runs Scored: 926 (6th)

Pitching ERA: 4.30 (6th)
Opponents AVG: .258 (2nd)
HRs Allowed: 174 (13th)
Walks Allowed: 574 (16th)
Runs Allowed: 756 (5th)
</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g2"> <td class="s5">Active Roster</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Player</td> <td>#</td> <td>Pos</td> <td class="s3">Birthday</td> <td class="s3">Bats</td> <td class="s3">Throws</td> <td>AVG</td> <td>HR</td> <td>RBI</td> <td>SB</td> <td>OPS</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">CATCHERS</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Allan Davies (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3279.html)</td> <td>72</td> <td>C </td> <td class="s3">8/29/1999</td> <td class="s3">Both</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.378</td> <td>2</td> <td>42</td> <td>1</td> <td>.920</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Benito Garcia (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1825.html)</td> <td>68</td> <td>C </td> <td class="s3_2">7/11/1996</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.326</td> <td>40</td> <td>138</td> <td>0</td> <td>.983</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1">INFIELDER</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td class="s3"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> James Culbreth (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2598.html)</td> <td>49</td> <td>1B</td> <td class="s3_2">2/26/1992</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.260</td> <td>14</td> <td>80</td> <td>0</td> <td>.685</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Daniel Pla (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p680.html)</td> <td>3</td> <td>3B</td> <td class="s3">6/29/2000</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.331</td> <td>26</td> <td>131</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.029</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Bricio Cervantes (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1310.html)</td> <td>38</td> <td>SS</td> <td class="s3_2">7/22/1993</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.216</td> <td>1</td> <td>9</td> <td>0</td> <td>.607</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Charles Carmean (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3278.html)</td> <td>63</td> <td>1B</td> <td class="s3">2/12/1993</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.279</td> <td>2</td> <td>11</td> <td>3</td> <td>.795</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Tony Krieg (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1342.html)</td> <td>34</td> <td>3B</td> <td class="s3_2">5/30/1995</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.227</td> <td>0</td> <td>10</td> <td>0</td> <td>.585</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Bill Reams (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p27.html)</td> <td>95</td> <td>2B</td> <td class="s3">7/5/2002</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.283</td> <td>2</td> <td>22</td> <td>0</td> <td>.784</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Jerry McCardle (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1987.html)</td> <td>34</td> <td>SS</td> <td class="s3_2">6/18/1993</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.352</td> <td>7</td> <td>70</td> <td>22</td> <td>.893</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Dennis Brandl (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p342.html)</td> <td>22</td> <td>2B</td> <td class="s3">5/1/1997</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.283</td> <td>15</td> <td>70</td> <td>10</td> <td>.772</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">OUTFIELDER</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Joseph Hoerner (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1092.html)</td> <td>56</td> <td>LF</td> <td class="s3">1/5/1997</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.285</td> <td>13</td> <td>84</td> <td>18</td> <td>.739</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Barry Wiggins (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2319.html)</td> <td>57</td> <td>RF</td> <td class="s3_2">12/22/2000</td> <td class="s3_2">Left</td> <td class="s3_2">Left</td> <td>.332</td> <td>27</td> <td>118</td> <td>6</td> <td>.915</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Alvin Flores (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p229.html)</td> <td>55</td> <td>CF</td> <td class="s3">7/8/2000</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>.000</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>.000</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Theodore Monnier (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2800.html)</td> <td>12</td> <td>CF</td> <td class="s3_2">3/31/1994</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>.310</td> <td>3</td> <td>55</td> <td>37</td> <td>.735</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="empty"> <table class="s0"> <tbody><tr class="g"> <td class="s1">Player</td> <td>#</td> <td>Role</td> <td class="s3">Birthday</td> <td class="s3">Bats</td> <td class="s3">Throws</td> <td>ERA</td> <td>W</td> <td>L</td> <td>S</td> <td>WHIP</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">STARTERS</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Martin Bruss (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1765.html)</td> <td>85</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3">6/29/2000</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td>3.28</td> <td>15</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.25</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Barry Stoltz (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p777.html)</td> <td>92</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3_2">3/28/1991</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>4.16</td> <td>15</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.43</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Anthony Tinsley (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2387.html)</td> <td>49</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3">5/26/2002</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td>3.73</td> <td>19</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.36</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Darren Kohler (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3071.html)</td> <td>39</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3_2">9/5/1994</td> <td class="s3_2">Both</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>4.89</td> <td>8</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.58</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Angel Baca (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1028.html)</td> <td>14</td> <td>SP</td> <td class="s3">4/8/2000</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>4.07</td> <td>9</td> <td>14</td> <td>0</td> <td>1.30</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2">RELIEVERS</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td class="s3_2"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Lenard Pena (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2091.html)</td> <td>59</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3">5/30/1991</td> <td class="s3">Both</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>4.27</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> <td>1.36</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Francis Watts (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1390.html)</td> <td>46</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3_2">5/5/1994</td> <td class="s3_2">Both</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>4.33</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>1.32</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Ray Cannady (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2273.html)</td> <td>1</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3">5/17/1995</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td>5.09</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>1.70</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Robert Yetter (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p502.html)</td> <td>15</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3_2">9/9/2004</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>6.60</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>1.66</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g"> <td class="s1"> Edgardo Castillo (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p936.html)</td> <td>85</td> <td>MR</td> <td class="s3">9/30/2002</td> <td class="s3">Left</td> <td class="s3">Right</td> <td>5.33</td> <td>9</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> <td>1.45</td> <td class="s1"> </td> </tr> <tr class="g2"> <td class="s1_2"> Isidro Lazar (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1086.html)</td> <td>46</td> <td>CL</td> <td class="s3_2">5/5/1991</td> <td class="s3_2">Both</td> <td class="s3_2">Right</td> <td>4.48</td> <td>7</td> <td>10</td> <td>34</td> <td>1.25</td> <td class="s1_2"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

Of note...

C Garcia is now putting up bonafide superstar numbers. Nice!

Backup OF Axel Ortiz tore a back muscle and his career is over.

What a GREAT season for rookie SP Tinsley!



POTENTIAL FREE AGENTS/CONTRACT EXTENSIONS


<table x:str="" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 379pt;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="504"> <colgroup><col style="width: 67pt;" width="89"><col style="width: 23pt;" width="30"><col style="width: 56pt;" width="74"><col style="width: 233pt;" width="311"></colgroup> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="border: medium none ; height: 12.75pt; width: 67pt; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: nowrap; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px;" height="17" width="89"> Name</td> <td style="border: medium none ; width: 23pt; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: nowrap; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px;" width="30"> Pos</td> <td style="border: medium none ; width: 56pt; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: nowrap; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px;" width="74"> Salary</td> <td style="border: medium none ; width: 233pt; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: nowrap; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px;" width="311"> Comments</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="border: medium none ; height: 12.75pt; color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: nowrap; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px;" height="17"> A. Davies</td> <td style="border: medium none ; color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: nowrap; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px;"> C</td> <td x:num="2990000" style="border: medium none ; color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: nowrap; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px;" align="right"> $2,990,000 </td> <td style="border: medium none ; font-size: 8pt; color: windowtext; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: nowrap; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px;"> Wants $5.4M per year to back up a guy who hit 40 HR's. Nope.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td style="border: medium none ; height: 12.75pt; color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: nowrap; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px;" height="17"> F. Watts</td> <td style="border: medium none ; color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: nowrap; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px;"> MR</td> <td x:num="685714" style="border: medium none ; color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: nowrap; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px;" align="right"> $685,714 </td> <td style="border: medium none ; font-size: 8pt; color: windowtext; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: nowrap; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px;"> I've got 3 MR's in AAA that look ready to make the jump. Gone.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

Easy decisions this year.



PLAYOFF RECAP
We lost in the first round of the playoffs, 3 games to 2, to the Cubs.

Florida swept Oakland in the World Series.



AWARDS



American League Rookie Of The Year:
Frank Debord (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1802.html) (TB)!
He batted .320 in 475 AB, with 5 homers and 77 RBI.
National League Rookie Of The Year:
Anthony Tinsley (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2387.html) (ATL)!
He had a record of 19-5 with an ERA of 3.73.
In 33 games started, he pitched 197.2 innings, fanning 149 and walking 92 batters.
American League Cy Young:
Irvin Hammond (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1961.html) (TOR)!
He had a record of 18-4 with an ERA of 3.13 and 2 shutouts.
In 29 games started, he pitched 178 innings, fanning 107 and walking 66 batters.
American League MVP:
George Milewski (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1817.html) (ANA)!
He batted .319 in 542 AB, with 37 homers and 140 RBI.
National League Cy Young:
Colby Uselton (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2727.html) (CHC)!
He had a record of 24-7 with an ERA of 2.68 and 4 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 248.1 innings, fanning 175 and walking 42 batters.
National League MVP:
Dion Pinkerton (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2013.html) (CHC)!
He batted .327 in 590 AB, with 48 homers and 158 RBI.


American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Roderick Guiterrez (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p118.html) (NYY)
Catcher: Diego Criado (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1108.html) (CWS)
First Base: Eladio Escudero (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3024.html) (NYY)
Second Base: Ernest Ahlstrom (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2101.html) (BAL)
Third Base: Cedric Rodriguez (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p507.html) (DET)
Shortstop: Lenard Vanscoy (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2194.html) (OAK)
Leftfield: Hipolito Govea (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2440.html) (TB)
Centerfield: Vicente Mendoza (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p41.html) (BAL)
Rightfield: Michael Hagans (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p85.html) (CWS)


National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Tommy Torrey (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2817.html) (PHI)
Catcher: John Dauphin (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p288.html) (MON)
First Base: William Ballard (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p3176.html) (PHI)
Second Base: Jerry McCardle (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1987.html) (ATL)
Third Base: Wilbert Langan (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2880.html) (COL)
Shortstop: Alvin Marks (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p1154.html) (PHI)
Leftfield: Robert Gibbons (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2482.html) (SL)
Centerfield: Bradley Wingard (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p848.html) (SL)
Rightfield: Thad Turner (file:////Benlaptop/603%20League.lg/LEAGUE_NEWS_BOX/p2519.html) (SL)

[Ben E Lou]

Latest season uploaded: http://www.benelou.com/ootp6

[Arles]

SD,

How do you handle trades in OOTP? Do you have any house rules or restrictions?

[Ben E Lou]

SD,

How do you handle trades in OOTP? Do you have any house rules or restrictions?I have it set to "Hard" and "Favor Prospects", and haven't found the need for any house rules.

[jbmagic]

skydog to you sim monthly or weekly when you do your dynasty...


its awesome

[Ben E Lou]

skydog to you sim monthly or weekly when you do your dynasty...


its awesomeI sim monthly, but it is on hold now as I try to figure out how to get better player ages. I'll probably end up restarting once I have that worked out.