FOOL 2040 Regular Season

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 09:50 AM

The 80th season in FOOL history kicks off in a little under 12 hours with a Monday night live sim!

Some of the headlines that we will be tracking this season:

Defending Champs Apex Assassins look to repeat in possibly the most competitive Continental League ever!

Chico Rebels look for sixth consecutive playoff appearance and fourth title in 6 seasons

New-look Newark Terriers retool both on the roster and in looks

Seen below are former Prado Award winning Starting pitchers Renaud Lemieux and Naofumi Ueda in the new Newark uniforms:

Hope to see everyone tonight 9pm ET!

Tasan · 10-12-2009, 11:06 AM

A bit of me died inside I think.

muns · 10-12-2009, 05:27 PM

I wont be around for like my 3rd monday in a row. Sorry everybody. I do however hope that im a lot better this year than the past like 6 it seems. Good luck to all, and ill catch up hopefully late (depending on how long the head coach wants to talk about nothing)

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:00 PM

Sim time!

Chief Rum · 10-12-2009, 08:02 PM

Awesome!

Hey, Alan, I just sent up a new export. Just checking to be sure you got it.

ekcut · 10-12-2009, 08:02 PM

Sorry for the roster changes Alan. I hate signing guys after spring training (see PM), but i fell asleep and didn`t realize I dint have enough major league talent.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:04 PM

Sunday, April 1st, 2040

Napa Valley Winemakers: Signed free agent MR R. Barnes to a minor league contract.

Tokyo Cyclones: Signed SS J. Cedeño to a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $3,870,000.

Edmonton Edge: Signed free agent C B. Viora to a minor league contract.

Napa Valley Winemakers: Signed free agent CF S. Hann to a minor league contract.

Edmonton Edge: Signed free agent SS M. Ramos to a minor league contract.

Tokyo Cyclones: Signed free agent 3B R. López to a 1-year contract worth a total of $12,135,000.

Hartford Harpooners: Signed free agent C A. Cuesta to a 1-year contract worth a total of $747,500.

Edmonton Edge: Signed free agent CF T. Reed to a minor league contract.

Edmonton Edge: Signed free agent 2B Á. Valadez to a 3-year contract worth a total of $2,500,000.

Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines: Signed free agent MR R. Ine to a 1-year contract worth a total of $7,100,000.

Napa Valley Winemakers: Signed free agent MR K. Sharpley to a 2-year contract worth a total of $280,000.

Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines: Signed free agent SP T. Chelanga to a 3-year contract worth a total of $25,657,500.

Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines: Signed free agent CL D. Eddie to a 1-year contract worth a total of $8,830,000.

Apex Assassins: Signed free agent 2B K. Zweers to a 1-year contract worth a total of $705,000.

Edmonton Edge: Signed free agent MR T. Matsui to a 2-year contract worth a total of $252,500.

Edmonton Edge: Signed free agent MR L. Griffin to a 1-year contract worth a total of $185,000.

Napa Valley Winemakers: Signed 1B Á. Díaz to a minor league contract extension.

Baltimore Charm: Signed RF O. Shiraishi to a minor league contract extension.

Napa Valley Winemakers: Signed free agent LF L. Yang to a minor league contract.

Napa Valley Winemakers: Signed free agent CL L. Ramírez to a minor league contract.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Awesome!

Hey, Alan, I just sent up a new export. Just checking to be sure you got it.

Yep I got it. There does not appear to be any new exports that I don't have.

I have a slew of PMs so give me a few minutes to work through them.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:15 PM

Ok, everyone checks in under the salary cap. A few teams signed players that put them above the 25 man limit so those players have been put in AAA.

We're ready to get the season rolling. Good luck to all!

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:16 PM

Front Office Offseason League 04-01-2040
Annual Baseball America Top Systems

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Minor League Systems
#	Team	Points	Top 5 Prospects
1st	Baltimore Charm	175	P C. Bice (7th), P C. Correa (12th), 3B J. Moreno (17th), LF T. Cureton (22nd), RF C. Norton (50th)
2nd	Hartford Harpooners	159	LF B. Wells (6th), 2B M. Herrera (28th), 1B C. López (30th), 3B J. Herman (32nd), 1B A. Martínez (34th)
3rd	Colorado Rancheros	156	3B K. Gallagher (3rd), P T. Corcoran (24th), RF A. Venagas (27th), C J. Hawkins (29th), RF Z. Cunningham (49th)
4th	Apex Assassins	154	CF J. Cannon (1st), 3B K. Hashimoto (18th), 2B M. Adkins (23rd), 2B M. Dueñas (46th), 3B J. Pak (64th)
5th	Hyannis Patriots	150	P S. Soethout (10th), CF B. Bennerman (16th), 3B S. Shibata (21st), LF J. Romo (26th), C E. Ramsey (53rd)
6th	Boston Settlers	147	C J. Ulerio (8th), RF A. García (11th), 3B P. Alomar (35th), RF J. Ramos (39th), 1B L. Moraes (43rd)
7th	Hammersmith Hooligans	141	RF R. Chávez (5th), RF B. Brown (20th), 1B L. Gonzáles (31st), P A. Ardito (38th), 3B L. Canseco (42nd)
8th	Tokyo Cyclones	140	CF R. Hankins (2nd), P B. Keir (15th), 2B J. Ramírez (40th), RF L. Beltrán (41st), CF L. Britton (59th)
9th	Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines	117	1B J. García (9th), 1B G. Pratt (13th), 1B R. Stanley (25th), LF J. Pérez (52nd), P J. Roa (57th)
10th	Napa Valley Winemakers	89	1B W. Aguirre (4th), SS P. Rathbone (19th), 2B J. Ledesma (55th), P P. Pérez (70th)
11th	Chico Rebels	73	LF M. Parrell (14th), 3B W. Fleury (47th), 3B A. Yamada (54th), C M. Ono (79th), SS J. Ward (82nd)
12th	Edmonton Edge	50	C P. Perea (33rd), RF F. López (37th), 3B A. Valenzuela (83rd), 2B T. Kennedy (86th), CF L. Suárez (88th)
13th	New York Heroes	48	2B J. Alexander (36th), 3B J. O'Rorke (44th), 3B J. Rivera (62nd), 3B G. Flores (69th)
14th	Newark Terriers	6	P W. Zhou (76th)

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:20 PM

Sunday, April 22nd, 2040: Correa Spins Shutout
Francisco Correa of the Napa Valley Winemakers fashioned a fine 7-0 victory over the Edmonton Edge. He held them to 2 hits with 2 walks and 6 strikeouts in a strong outing.

This season Correa has compiled a 2-3 mark with a 3.90 ERA in 5 starts.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:21 PM

Wednesday, April 25th, 2040: New York's Dimiceli Gets 2500th Hit
By going 3-for-5 in the New York 11-3 win over Ann Arbor, Sandro Dimiceli reached the 2500-hit mark. The New York Grounds fans, friend and foe, burst into applause and Dimiceli's teammates hugged and congratulated him on his achievement.

"The guys began the countdown weeks ago," said the newest member of the 2500 Club. "I don't know who was more excited -- them or me."

For his 1941-game career Dimiceli has hit .321 with 2502 hits, 786 RBIs and 79 home runs.

Chief Rum · 10-12-2009, 08:22 PM

Every year my farm system quality drops as more of the kids hit the bigs. Two more of those listed by Hammersmith are on the major league roster this year (and a handful of others who aren't in the top five of my system--I think I have around 7-8 rookies on this squad).

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:22 PM

Thursday, April 26th, 2040: Patriots Chill Watanabe's Hot Streak
Hammersmith second baseman Eiichi Watanabe came into today's game against the Hyannis Patriots on a hot streak. When it was over, the Patriots did their job very well. They beat the Hammersmith Hooligans 11-6 and cooled him off at the same time. Hyannis stopped Watanabe without a hit and his 24-game hitting streak came to an end.

The 27-year-old Watanabe only had a few words to say after the game, "I had a chance to do it and I came up short."

His manager commented, "What Eiichi did was exciting and quite an achievement. It's tough enough to get one hit in this league, much less go 24 games in a row. I'm really proud of him. And I'm even more proud of the way he handled the press coverage. He never let the frenzy get to him or affect his play."

This year Watanabe is hitting .376, produced 20 RBIs and 4 home runs, scored 18 times and gotten on base at a .433 rate.

Chief Rum · 10-12-2009, 08:23 PM

Okay, just counted. I have six rookies.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:24 PM

Tuesday, May 1st, 2040: Republic League Names #1 Pitcher in April
Manuel Sánchez took a much-deserved turn in the spotlight earlier today as he accepted the Republic League Pitcher of the Month award for April.

The 24-year-old Hooligans starter is a relative newcomer to the league, but nonetheless racked up an impressive 4-0 won-lost record in 7 starts. He has fanned 46 batters in 48 innings and sports a 2.44 ERA.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:25 PM

Tuesday, May 1st, 2040: Terriers Starter Wins CL Pitching Award
Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Renaud Lemieux still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in April. The 35-year-old starter for Newark was named Continental League Pitcher of the Month earlier today.

He collected 3 wins and no losses with 49 strikeouts in his 6 starts, putting up a fine 1.29 ERA in 49 innings of work.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:26 PM

Tuesday, May 1st, 2040: Super Month Nets Okamoto #1 Batter Prize in RL
When Hitomaro Okamoto stepped up to the plate in April, he did it with confidence and today he was honored with the Republic League Batter of the Month award.

The young New York right fielder posted a .354 batting average with 11 home runs, 30 RBIs and scored 30 runs. Okamoto also worked pitchers for 4 walks to post a .402 on-base percentage.

Chief Rum · 10-12-2009, 08:26 PM

Awesome. Nice to see Sanchez get that reward. His continued development is a critical key to this season.

Chief Rum · 10-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Damn, 11 HRs, good start for the new Hero.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Tuesday, May 1st, 2040:Adachi Claims CL Batter of the Month Award
Yasuhiro Adachi got another reason to celebrate today as he followed up a great month of April at the plate by winning the Continental League Batter of the Month Award.

During the month, the Boston right fielder hit .341 with 8 home runs, 21 RBIs and 20 runs scored.

Chief Rum · 10-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

Tuesday, May 1st, 2040: Terriers Starter Wins CL Pitching Award
Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Renaud Lemieux still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in April. The 35-year-old starter for Newark was named Continental League Pitcher of the Month earlier today.

He collected 3 wins and no losses with 49 strikeouts in his 6 starts, putting up a fine 1.29 ERA in 49 innings of work.

You know, I never noticed before that Lemieux has a pornstache.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:28 PM

Ok, show of hands here.. who besides me actually had to look up to see who Adachi was?

31 year old with career .257 batting avg who has had only 1 average season and 3 below average seasons thus far. So far having a career year. (Steroid check please!)

Montreal_GM · 10-12-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

Ok, everyone checks in under the salary cap. A few teams signed players that put them above the 25 man limit so those players have been put in AAA.

We're ready to get the season rolling. Good luck to all!

Son of a...

How the hell did I manage to mess that up.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

You know, I never noticed before that Lemieux has a pornstache.

Yeah.. Lemieux and Ueda compare their porn-staches before every game I hear.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:30 PM

Tuesday, May 1st, 2040: RL Selects Rookie Star of the Month
Roberto Chávez earned April's Rookie of the Month honors in the Republic League for last month's performance. The boyish Hammersmith right fielder might be wet behind the ears, but he's proving that he has what it takes to play at this level.

Chávez hit .333 with 7 home runs, 22 RBIs and 18 runs scored this past month on his way to winning the award.

Tuesday, May 1st, 2040: Marquee Month for Murphy, Top CL Rookie
Curt Murphy was selected as the Continental League Rookie of the Month for the excellent performance he put together last month.

In April the 27-year-old third baseman for Baltimore hit .310 with 31 hits, 6 home runs and 13 RBIs. He posted an OBP of .367 and played in 25 games.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:31 PM

Front Office Offseason League 05-01-2040
Standings Report

Continental League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Apex Assassins	15	8	.652	-	18-5	-3	10-1	5-7	1-2	1-4	139	W4	6-4
Newark Terriers	14	9	.609	1.0	12-11	2	8-6	6-3	3-1	5-1		W1	7-3
Boston Settlers	13	13	.500	3.5	12-14	1	5-10	8-3	3-1	4-3		W1	4-6
Napa Valley Winemakers	11	12	.478	4.0	11-12	0	3-3	8-9	0-2	3-3		L1	6-4
Baltimore Charm	11	14	.440	5.0	10-15	1	6-4	5-10	2-3	4-2		L4	3-7
Edmonton Edge	12	15	.444	5.0	12-15	0	8-8	4-7	0-2	2-3		L4	3-7
Tokyo Cyclones	11	16	.407	6.0	13-14	-2	5-10	6-6	3-1	2-5		W4	6-4

Republic League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Hartford Harpooners	14	9	.609	-	10-13	4	11-3	3-6	1-0	5-0	140	W2	7-3
New York Heroes	14	9	.609	-	13-10	1	2-4	12-5	1-0	4-3	140	L2	6-4
Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines	14	13	.519	2.0	14-13	0	9-6	5-7	1-0	2-3		W1	3-7
Hammersmith Hooligans	14	13	.519	2.0	15-12	-1	9-7	5-6	1-1	4-3		L1	4-6
Hyannis Patriots	12	11	.522	2.0	14-9	-2	7-4	5-7	0-2	2-5		L2	5-5
Colorado Rancheros	12	13	.480	3.0	11-14	1	6-4	6-9	2-1	3-2		W3	5-5
Chico Rebels	7	19	.269	8.5	11-15	-4	6-9	1-10	0-2	3-7		L1	2-8

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:32 PM

1-10 on the road in April. Chico appears to be giving the rest of the RL a head start this year.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:33 PM

League Leaders AVG

S. Luján - HYN

.400

2

J. Sánchez

BAL

.356

3

E. Watanabe

HAM

.355

4

H. Okamoto

NYH

.354

5

B. Little

HYN

.350

League Leaders HR

H. Okamoto - NYH

11

2

J. Silva

ANN

10

3

C. LaRocque

ANN

9

4

Y. Adachi

BOS

8

5

4 tied with

7

League Leaders RBI

H. Okamoto - NYH

30

2

C. LaRocque

ANN

24

2

G. Pichette

NYH

24

4

R. Pavlov

NYH

23

5

2 tied with

22

League Leaders W

4 tied with

4

1

J. Flores

NVY

4

1

J. Gilbert

COL

4

1

C. Joo

EDM

4

1

M. Sánchez

HAM

4

League Leaders ERA

R. Lemieux - NWK

1.29

2

J. Chaput

APX

1.44

3

A. Caulfield

APX

1.93

4

D. Taylor

APX

2.02

5

D. Retter

APX

2.03

League Leaders K

J. Aitken - TOK

54

2

R. Lemieux

NWK

49

3

C. Chao

ANN

48

4

J. Flores

NVY

46

4

M. Sánchez

HAM

46

Chief Rum · 10-12-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

Ok, show of hands here.. who besides me actually had to look up to see who Adachi was?

31 year old with career .257 batting avg who has had only 1 average season and 3 below average seasons thus far. So far having a career year. (Steroid check please!)

lol...I did. In fact, right after seeing that post, I went to the game to see if some new superstar had come up for Boston.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:33 PM

The defending champs look like they are getting it done with pitching so far in their attempt to repeat.

Chief Rum · 10-12-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

League Leaders AVG

S. Luján - HYN

.400

2

J. Sánchez

BAL

.356

3

E. Watanabe

HAM

.355

4

H. Okamoto

NYH

.354

5

B. Little

HYN

.350

League Leaders HR

H. Okamoto - NYH

11

2

J. Silva

ANN

10

3

C. LaRocque

ANN

9

4

Y. Adachi

BOS

8

5

4 tied with

7

League Leaders RBI

H. Okamoto - NYH

30

2

C. LaRocque

ANN

24

2

G. Pichette

NYH

24

4

R. Pavlov

NYH

23

5

2 tied with

22

League Leaders W

4 tied with

4

1

J. Flores

NVY

4

1

J. Gilbert

COL

4

1

C. Joo

EDM

4

1

M. Sánchez

HAM

4

League Leaders ERA

R. Lemieux - NWK

1.29

2

J. Chaput

APX

1.44

3

A. Caulfield

APX

1.93

4

D. Taylor

APX

2.02

5

D. Retter

APX

2.03

League Leaders K

J. Aitken - TOK

54

2

R. Lemieux

NWK

49

3

C. Chao

ANN

48

4

J. Flores

NVY

46

4

M. Sánchez

HAM

46

HELLOOOOOOOOO APEX!

BTW, I know Dermott Retter. He's a personal friend of mine. And the Retter above, he's not the same Retter I know.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:36 PM

Thursday, May 10th, 2040: Weston Touches All Bases, Hits for Cycle
Bernard Weston of Boston accomplished what few others have been able to do. He chalked up 4 hits -- 1 single, 1 double, 1 triple and 1 home run -- on his way to the cycle. However, his great game ended on a sour note -- his Boston Settlers were bumped off by Edmonton Edge by the score of 6-4 at Ballpark of Boston.

For the day he finished 4-4 with 2 runs batted in and 2 runs scored and will be honored in the record books for his rare accomplishment.

In the postgame press conference he said, "I was so focused on winning the ballgame, I didn't even know I had hit for the cycle until our PR people told me after the game."

B. Weston hit a two-run home run off J. Rodgers in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, tripled in the 6th and doubled in the 8th.

So far this season Weston has hit .331 with 7 home runs, 25 RBIs and and scored 26 times.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:38 PM

Sunday, May 20th, 2040: 3-HR Day for Chouda
The fans at Ballpark of Colorado witnessed Ken Chouda write his name into the league record book with three home runs, but the Colorado Rancheros still dropped the decision to the Chico Rebels 11-6.

He spoke with reporters after his historic day and told them, "I've always loved hitting in Ballpark of Colorado. You can see the ball so well. I'm glad I got the homers, but three hits and a win would be nicer."

For the day he collected 3 hits in 3 at-bats, scored 3 runs and had 5 RBIs.

K. Chouda hit a solo-shot off D. Palethorpe in the 2nd, hit a two-run home run off D. Palethorpe in the 4th, walked in the 7th and hit a two-run home run off J. Roberson in the 9th.

This season Chouda is swinging the bat at a .247 pace. He has hit 7 home runs and scored 11 times, while driving in 25. His on-base percentage is .318 and he has played in 32 games.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:39 PM

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2040: Betancourt Fashions Shutout Against Colorado
Vicente Betancourt went the distance at Ballpark of Hammersmith today. The Hammersmith hurler yielded 1 hit, walked 2 and had 6 strikeouts in the Hooligans 1-0 triumph over the Colorado Rancheros.

So far this season Betancourt has a 5-3 record with a 3.32 ERA.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:40 PM

Friday, June 1st, 2040: Betancourt Is RL's Best Pitcher in May
The #1 pitcher this past month in the Republic League was Vicente Betancourt of the Hammersmith Hooligans. He worked the hitters over real good, finishing May with a superb 4-0 record and a 2.64 ERA.

The Hooligans star made 6 starts and surrendered 33 hits in 44.1 innings. He struck out 50 and walked 6.

To date this season, Betancourt has a record of 6 wins and 3 losses and a 3.38 ERA. He has appeared in 13 games and struck out 93 in 88 innings.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:41 PM

Friday, June 1st, 2040:Lemieux Named Top CL Hurler
Renaud Lemieux's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 6-0 in May, the 35-year-old Newark hurler has been named Continental League Pitcher of the Month.

He fanned 41 in 46 innings, logged an ERA of 2.35 and allowed opponents to hit .251 against him.

This season Lemieux has worked 95 innings with 90 strikeouts en route to a 9-0 record and a 1.80 ERA

Chief Rum · 10-12-2009, 08:42 PM

I'm going for the season sweep, and all four starters to get it.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:42 PM

Friday, June 1st, 2040: Chico's Dawson Acclaimed Best RL Hitter
Free agent-to-be Frank Dawson has inflated his asking price over the past 30 days by winning the Republic League Batter of the Month.

In May, the 33-year-old Chico first baseman hit .409 with 6 home runs and 22 RBIs.

If he keeps putting numbers like that up, he could be hauling in a big wad of cash at this time next year.

Currently Dawson has 9 home runs and a .354 batting average.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:43 PM

Friday, June 1st, 2040: Cannon of Apex CL Batter of the Month
Joe Cannon put his mark on the Continental League this May by putting together some award-winning numbers. Apex's center fielder took home the Batter of the Month award on the strength of his .348 batting average.

He tacked up 39 hits, 9 home runs, 25 RBIs and 25 runs scored.

This season Cannon is batting .309 with 14 home runs. He has scored 42 runs and driven in 43.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:43 PM

Friday, June 1st, 2040: Marquee Month for Chávez, Top RL Rookie
Hammersmith's Roberto Chávez collected 26 hits to snare the Republic League Rookie of the Month for May.

He batted .265 with 5 home runs, 16 RBIs and 15 runs scored.

The 21-year-old is barely old enough to shave, but he could definitely contend for Rookie of the Year if he keeps up this pace.

This season Chávez is batting .300 with 12 home runs. His totals include 38 RBIs and 33 runs scored.

Friday, June 1st, 2040: Continental League Names Rookie of Month
Joe Cannon was toddling around on his tricycle when some of the guys he's playing against were in their prime, but the 23-year-old center fielder definitely knows how to get to first, second or beyond. Today he was chosen May's Continental League Rookie of the Month for his remarkable month of hitting.

In 28 games Cannon batted .348 for Apex, slapping 39 hits in 112 at-bats with 9 home runs, drove in 25 runs and scored 25 times.

This season Cannon has banged out 63 hits in 204 at-bats for a .309 average with 14 home runs. He is getting on base at a .385 pace and his totals also include 43 RBIs and 42 runs scored.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:44 PM

Front Office Offseason League 06-01-2040
Standings Report

Continental League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Apex Assassins	31	20	.608	-	32-19	-1	18-7	13-13	2-2	5-6	112	W2	6-4
Newark Terriers	30	20	.600	.5	26-24	4	15-11	15-9	4-1	10-3		W1	4-6
Edmonton Edge	28	24	.538	3.5	26-26	2	15-11	13-13	1-2	7-4		L2	6-4
Boston Settlers	27	25	.519	4.5	26-26	1	12-15	15-10	3-1	6-6		W3	7-3
Baltimore Charm	24	30	.444	8.5	23-31	1	13-13	11-17	4-5	8-8		L1	5-5
Napa Valley Winemakers	20	30	.400	10.5	22-28	-2	10-13	10-17	0-3	5-8		L2	4-6
Tokyo Cyclones	20	31	.392	11.0	24-27	-4	9-18	11-13	3-3	3-9		W1	4-6

Republic League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Hartford Harpooners	28	22	.560	-	25-25	3	18-8	10-14	1-2	7-4	113	L2	5-5
New York Heroes	28	22	.560	-	26-24	2	12-11	16-11	2-0	5-5	113	L2	5-5
Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines	27	24	.529	1.5	26-25	1	18-9	9-15	1-0	6-6		W7	7-3
Hyannis Patriots	26	25	.510	2.5	28-23	-2	17-8	9-17	1-2	7-8		W3	6-4
Hammersmith Hooligans	26	26	.500	3.0	30-22	-4	15-11	11-15	1-1	5-10		L1	3-7
Colorado Rancheros	24	30	.444	6.0	20-34	4	16-10	8-20	3-1	8-3		L4	3-7
Chico Rebels	21	31	.404	8.0	25-27	-4	13-14	8-17	0-3	6-8		W1	6-4

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:45 PM

League Leaders AVG

J. Renouf - HAR

.379

2

G. Taylor

BAL

.360

3

F. Dawson

CHI

.354

4

H. Thompson

ANN

.344

5

S. Luján

HYN

.338

League Leaders HR

J. Silva - ANN

19

2

C. LaRocque

ANN

17

3

H. Okamoto

NYH

16

4

J. Cannon

APX

14

4

R. Pavlov

NYH

14

League Leaders RBI

H. Okamoto - NYH

52

2

J. Silva

ANN

47

3

R. Pavlov

NYH

46

4

J. Cannon

APX

43

4

G. Hull

HAR

43

League Leaders W

R. Lemieux - NWK

9

2

J. Rodgers

EDM

8

3

A. Caulfield

APX

7

3

M. Sánchez

HAM

7

5

11 tied with

6

League Leaders ERA

R. Lemieux - NWK

1.80

2

A. Moya

EDM

2.33

3

J. Gilbert

COL

2.74

4

D. Retter

APX

2.88

5

K. Hsi

NWK

2.93

League Leaders K

J. Aitken - TOK

105

2

J. Flores

NVY

95

3

V. Betancourt

HAM

93

4

R. Lemieux

NWK

90

5

M. Sánchez

HAM

88

Chief Rum · 10-12-2009, 08:48 PM

I see my long time nemesis, the Pythagorean Record, is kicking my ass again.

I wonder if it is in cahoots with another one of my odd and rare enemies, Play Crappy At Home.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:48 PM

Saturday, June 2nd, 2040: Dawson Swats #300
The Chico Rebels defeated the Hammersmith Hooligans 12-3 yesterday in a game that featured Frank Dawson's 300th career home run.

In the clubhouse, the Rebels first baseman spoke about the milestone achievement. "To be honest, I don't even remember my first home run," he said. "But this one I don't think I'll forget. Who knows if I'll hit another hundred, or fifty, or even ten?"

On his historic day, Dawson banged out 3 hits in 5 at-bats and scored 2 runs with 3 RBI.

Dawson boasts a career batting average of .351 with 1746 hits, 300 homers and 1088 RBIs.

buckinbranco · 10-12-2009, 08:49 PM

Wow. What happened to my team? I'm wondering if the last export I managed to get in was even complete, or if my players are just sucking for some reason.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:49 PM

Wednesday, June 27th, 2040: Keith Shows Off, Hits for Cycle
Today at Ballpark of Colorado Mike Keith collected a cycle and led Colorado to a 17-16 triumph over the Hyannis Patriots. The Rancheros left fielder sparked his club with 5 hits in 6 tries with 3 runs scored and 4 runs batted in.

M. Keith hit a two-run home run off S. Matsuoka in the 1st, grounded out in the 3rd, singled in the 5th, hit an RBI double in the 6th, hit an RBI single in the 7th and tripled in the 9th.

Looking at his stats this year, Keith has compiled a .286 batting average, while hitting 12 home runs and driving in 50 runs. He has played in 75 games and scored 43 runs.

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckinbranco

Wow. What happened to my team? I'm wondering if the last export I managed to get in was even complete, or if my players are just sucking for some reason.

Looks like a complete roster/rotation

Alan T · 10-12-2009, 08:51 PM

Sunday, July 1st, 2040: Hartford Starter Wins June's Pitcher Award
Whether Cristo Gonzáles stays in Hartford beyond this season remains to be seen, but while he's here he's making the most of it. In June the 29-year-old certainly pulled out all the stops by winning the Republic League Pitcher of the Month award.

He put up some fancy numbers with a 4-0 record and and an ERA of 1.78. In 35.1 innings he struck out 21, surrendered 35 hits, 15 walks and proved to be a solid performer in 5 starts last month.

In 2040 Gonzáles has compiled a 8-4 mark with a 3.59 ERA in 15 starts. In pitching 92.2 innings he has 58 strikeouts and 33 walks while limiting the opposition to a .261 batting average.

Chief Rum · 10-12-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckinbranco

Wow. What happened to my team? I'm wondering if the last export I managed to get in was even complete, or if my players are just sucking for some reason.

FWIW, I have had whole season team slumps before with otherwise seemingly talented squads. It's pretty maddening.

I took a look at your squad after first month (well, your spring training squad). Doesn't seem to be a lack of talent there to me.

10-12-2009, 11:06 AM	#2
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	A bit of me died inside I think. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

10-12-2009, 08:00 PM	#4
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Sim time! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:02 PM	#5
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Awesome! Hey, Alan, I just sent up a new export. Just checking to be sure you got it. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

10-12-2009, 08:02 PM	#6
ekcut College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	Sorry for the roster changes Alan. I hate signing guys after spring training (see PM), but i fell asleep and didn`t realize I dint have enough major league talent. __________________ FOOLX- Alberta Renegades FOOL- Leduc Bullets

10-12-2009, 08:15 PM	#9
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Ok, everyone checks in under the salary cap. A few teams signed players that put them above the 25 man limit so those players have been put in AAA. We're ready to get the season rolling. Good luck to all! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 05:27 PM	#3
muns Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baltimore MD	I wont be around for like my 3rd monday in a row. Sorry everybody. I do however hope that im a lot better this year than the past like 6 it seems. Good luck to all, and ill catch up hopefully late (depending on how long the head coach wants to talk about nothing)

10-12-2009, 08:20 PM	#11
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Sunday, April 22nd, 2040: Correa Spins Shutout Francisco Correa of the Napa Valley Winemakers fashioned a fine 7-0 victory over the Edmonton Edge. He held them to 2 hits with 2 walks and 6 strikeouts in a strong outing. This season Correa has compiled a 2-3 mark with a 3.90 ERA in 5 starts. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:21 PM	#12
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Wednesday, April 25th, 2040: New York's Dimiceli Gets 2500th Hit By going 3-for-5 in the New York 11-3 win over Ann Arbor, Sandro Dimiceli reached the 2500-hit mark. The New York Grounds fans, friend and foe, burst into applause and Dimiceli's teammates hugged and congratulated him on his achievement. "The guys began the countdown weeks ago," said the newest member of the 2500 Club. "I don't know who was more excited -- them or me." For his 1941-game career Dimiceli has hit .321 with 2502 hits, 786 RBIs and 79 home runs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:22 PM	#13
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Every year my farm system quality drops as more of the kids hit the bigs. Two more of those listed by Hammersmith are on the major league roster this year (and a handful of others who aren't in the top five of my system--I think I have around 7-8 rookies on this squad). __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

10-12-2009, 08:23 PM	#15
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Okay, just counted. I have six rookies. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

10-12-2009, 08:24 PM	#16
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Tuesday, May 1st, 2040: Republic League Names #1 Pitcher in April Manuel Sánchez took a much-deserved turn in the spotlight earlier today as he accepted the Republic League Pitcher of the Month award for April. The 24-year-old Hooligans starter is a relative newcomer to the league, but nonetheless racked up an impressive 4-0 won-lost record in 7 starts. He has fanned 46 batters in 48 innings and sports a 2.44 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:25 PM	#17
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Tuesday, May 1st, 2040: Terriers Starter Wins CL Pitching Award Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Renaud Lemieux still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in April. The 35-year-old starter for Newark was named Continental League Pitcher of the Month earlier today. He collected 3 wins and no losses with 49 strikeouts in his 6 starts, putting up a fine 1.29 ERA in 49 innings of work. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:26 PM	#18
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Tuesday, May 1st, 2040: Super Month Nets Okamoto #1 Batter Prize in RL When Hitomaro Okamoto stepped up to the plate in April, he did it with confidence and today he was honored with the Republic League Batter of the Month award. The young New York right fielder posted a .354 batting average with 11 home runs, 30 RBIs and scored 30 runs. Okamoto also worked pitchers for 4 walks to post a .402 on-base percentage. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:27 PM	#20
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Damn, 11 HRs, good start for the new Hero. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

10-12-2009, 08:28 PM	#23
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Ok, show of hands here.. who besides me actually had to look up to see who Adachi was? 31 year old with career .257 batting avg who has had only 1 average season and 3 below average seasons thus far. So far having a career year. (Steroid check please!) __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:30 PM	#26
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Tuesday, May 1st, 2040: RL Selects Rookie Star of the Month Roberto Chávez earned April's Rookie of the Month honors in the Republic League for last month's performance. The boyish Hammersmith right fielder might be wet behind the ears, but he's proving that he has what it takes to play at this level. Chávez hit .333 with 7 home runs, 22 RBIs and 18 runs scored this past month on his way to winning the award. Tuesday, May 1st, 2040: Marquee Month for Murphy, Top CL Rookie Curt Murphy was selected as the Continental League Rookie of the Month for the excellent performance he put together last month. In April the 27-year-old third baseman for Baltimore hit .310 with 31 hits, 6 home runs and 13 RBIs. He posted an OBP of .367 and played in 25 games. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:32 PM	#28
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	1-10 on the road in April. Chico appears to be giving the rest of the RL a head start this year. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:33 PM	#31
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	The defending champs look like they are getting it done with pitching so far in their attempt to repeat. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:36 PM	#33
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Thursday, May 10th, 2040: Weston Touches All Bases, Hits for Cycle Bernard Weston of Boston accomplished what few others have been able to do. He chalked up 4 hits -- 1 single, 1 double, 1 triple and 1 home run -- on his way to the cycle. However, his great game ended on a sour note -- his Boston Settlers were bumped off by Edmonton Edge by the score of 6-4 at Ballpark of Boston. For the day he finished 4-4 with 2 runs batted in and 2 runs scored and will be honored in the record books for his rare accomplishment. In the postgame press conference he said, "I was so focused on winning the ballgame, I didn't even know I had hit for the cycle until our PR people told me after the game." B. Weston hit a two-run home run off J. Rodgers in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, tripled in the 6th and doubled in the 8th. So far this season Weston has hit .331 with 7 home runs, 25 RBIs and and scored 26 times. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:38 PM	#34
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Sunday, May 20th, 2040: 3-HR Day for Chouda The fans at Ballpark of Colorado witnessed Ken Chouda write his name into the league record book with three home runs, but the Colorado Rancheros still dropped the decision to the Chico Rebels 11-6. He spoke with reporters after his historic day and told them, "I've always loved hitting in Ballpark of Colorado. You can see the ball so well. I'm glad I got the homers, but three hits and a win would be nicer." For the day he collected 3 hits in 3 at-bats, scored 3 runs and had 5 RBIs. K. Chouda hit a solo-shot off D. Palethorpe in the 2nd, hit a two-run home run off D. Palethorpe in the 4th, walked in the 7th and hit a two-run home run off J. Roberson in the 9th. This season Chouda is swinging the bat at a .247 pace. He has hit 7 home runs and scored 11 times, while driving in 25. His on-base percentage is .318 and he has played in 32 games. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:39 PM	#35
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Tuesday, May 22nd, 2040: Betancourt Fashions Shutout Against Colorado Vicente Betancourt went the distance at Ballpark of Hammersmith today. The Hammersmith hurler yielded 1 hit, walked 2 and had 6 strikeouts in the Hooligans 1-0 triumph over the Colorado Rancheros. So far this season Betancourt has a 5-3 record with a 3.32 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:40 PM	#36
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Friday, June 1st, 2040: Betancourt Is RL's Best Pitcher in May The #1 pitcher this past month in the Republic League was Vicente Betancourt of the Hammersmith Hooligans. He worked the hitters over real good, finishing May with a superb 4-0 record and a 2.64 ERA. The Hooligans star made 6 starts and surrendered 33 hits in 44.1 innings. He struck out 50 and walked 6. To date this season, Betancourt has a record of 6 wins and 3 losses and a 3.38 ERA. He has appeared in 13 games and struck out 93 in 88 innings. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:41 PM	#37
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Friday, June 1st, 2040:Lemieux Named Top CL Hurler Renaud Lemieux's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 6-0 in May, the 35-year-old Newark hurler has been named Continental League Pitcher of the Month. He fanned 41 in 46 innings, logged an ERA of 2.35 and allowed opponents to hit .251 against him. This season Lemieux has worked 95 innings with 90 strikeouts en route to a 9-0 record and a 1.80 ERA __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:42 PM	#38
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I'm going for the season sweep, and all four starters to get it. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

10-12-2009, 08:43 PM	#40
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Friday, June 1st, 2040: Cannon of Apex CL Batter of the Month Joe Cannon put his mark on the Continental League this May by putting together some award-winning numbers. Apex's center fielder took home the Batter of the Month award on the strength of his .348 batting average. He tacked up 39 hits, 9 home runs, 25 RBIs and 25 runs scored. This season Cannon is batting .309 with 14 home runs. He has scored 42 runs and driven in 43. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-12-2009, 08:48 PM	#44
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I see my long time nemesis, the Pythagorean Record, is kicking my ass again. I wonder if it is in cahoots with another one of my odd and rare enemies, Play Crappy At Home. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

10-12-2009, 08:49 PM	#46
buckinbranco High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chico, CA	Wow. What happened to my team? I'm wondering if the last export I managed to get in was even complete, or if my players are just sucking for some reason. __________________ FOOL Graphics They Might Be Giants Blog

10-12-2009, 08:51 PM	#49
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Sunday, July 1st, 2040: Hartford Starter Wins June's Pitcher Award Whether Cristo Gonzáles stays in Hartford beyond this season remains to be seen, but while he's here he's making the most of it. In June the 29-year-old certainly pulled out all the stops by winning the Republic League Pitcher of the Month award. He put up some fancy numbers with a 4-0 record and and an ERA of 1.78. In 35.1 innings he struck out 21, surrendered 35 hits, 15 walks and proved to be a solid performer in 5 starts last month. In 2040 Gonzáles has compiled a 8-4 mark with a 3.59 ERA in 15 starts. In pitching 92.2 innings he has 58 strikeouts and 33 walks while limiting the opposition to a .261 batting average. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

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