FOOL 2043 Regular Season!

[Alan T]

We kick off our 83rd season in 2 hours!

Will Baltimore repeat as champions? Will the Republic League take the title back?

Renaud Lemieux has a new team and is only 4 shutouts shy of Juan Sierra's all time record of 48. The last time Lemieux had 4 shut outs in one season however was 10 seasons ago when he pitched for Hartford. Will he be able to find it in him to get 4 more this season at the age of 39?

[Montreal_GM]

Tokyo is looking forward to another tough battle in the CL.

The offense is upgraded with the addition of Tex Jones and the promotion of top power prospect Luis Beltran. Don't know how a guy that's 6'1" and 150 has so much pop, but I'll take it.

With 18 HR Dave Juteau will become the franchise's all time home run king.

[allpro10050]

can i get some time

[Alan T]

Sim time!

I will try not to get too distracted by the Falcons game tonight. If the Saints end up winning though, I fear bad things might happen to all of the FOOL superstars. So I hope all of you will be rooting for the Falcons along with me!

Anyways getting exports now, time for the 2043 season!

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by allpro10050

can i get some time

Sure, gives me longer to watch the falcons. Just let me know when you are all set!

[Montreal_GM]

I'm rooting for a close game and Marques Colston.

[ekcut]

Originally Posted by Alan T

We kick off our 83rd season in 2 hours!

Will Baltimore repeat as champions? Will the Republic League take the title back?

Renaud Lemieux has a new team and is only 4 shutouts shy of Juan Sierra's all time record of 48. The last time Lemieux had 4 shut outs in one season however was 10 seasons ago when he pitched for Hartford. Will he be able to find it in him to get 4 more this season at the age of 39?

I know this one!

The answer is no....Lemiuex will be hurling out of the bullpen this season.

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by ekcut

I know this one!

The answer is no....Lemiuex will be hurling out of the bullpen this season.

Out of the bullpen?? That is like taking Ozzie Smith and making him a late inning pinch hitter! (yeah I know about Lemieux's talent drop)

[ekcut]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Out of the bullpen?? That is like taking Ozzie Smith and making him a late inning pinch hitter! (yeah I know about Lemieux's talent drop)

I do have some loyalty to him, as he is one of the few FOOL players born in the same city as i was, but the loyalty stops there. I've been on the wrong side of too many of his masterpieces to give a flying firetruck about his shutout record

[ekcut]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Out of the bullpen?? That is like taking Ozzie Smith and making him a late inning pinch hitter! (yeah I know about Lemieux's talent drop)

~sigh~ oh Ozzie....he and Tim Raines are my alltime favorite players. He deserved better then a foul pop out to end his career!

[allpro10050]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Sure, gives me longer to watch the falcons. Just let me know when you are all set!

done and pm sent

[Alan T]

Alright! getting exports now. Sim time!

[Alan T]

Wednesday, April 1st, 2043

Chico Rebels: Signed free agent MR R. Witheycombe to a 1-year contract worth a total of $200,000.

Chico Rebels: Signed free agent LF L. Bloemheuvel to a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,000,000.

Hartford Harpooners: Signed free agent CF S. Hann to a 2-year contract worth a total of $735,000.

Newark Terriers: Signed free agent SS P. Luporini to a 1-year contract worth a total of $560,000.

Chico Rebels: Signed free agent RF C. MacIan to a 1-year contract worth a total of $7,700,000.

Baltimore Charm: Signed CF C. Días to a minor league contract extension.

Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines: Signed free agent C G. Hull to a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,202,500.

Chico Rebels: Signed free agent C C. Edwards to a 1-year contract worth a total of $4,000,000.

Chico Rebels: Signed free agent SP G. Pineda to a minor league contract.

Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines: Signed free agent MR J. Harris to a 1-year contract worth a total of $12,437,500.

Napa Valley Winemakers: Signed 2B C. Johnson to a minor league contract extension.

Baltimore Charm: Signed LF T. Cureton to a minor league contract extension.

Napa Valley Winemakers: Signed 3B L. Valenzuela to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $1,585,000.

[Alan T]

Just a quick note, the following players were put back on Newark. He was victim of the Auto-setup organization bug where the AI drops players. Since he is a new owner, I'm putting them back on Newark and informing him of PM of this bug. No team that might have bid on any of these players ended up getting money taken away for it.

SP V Woods
SP J Holgate
SP G Becker
LF J Bosch
C A Ruiz

[Tasan]

Hi folks! Who's ready for fake baseball? I know I am!

[Alan T]

Ok, done with most of the pre-season stuff. Got one salary cap issue that I need to address real quick and then we'll kick things off. About 5 minutes and we'll be ready!

[buckinbranco]

good football game so far. I'm looking forward to improving on last year's embarrasment, so i'll improve my chances by saying go falcons!

[Montreal_GM]

Very exciting game so far.

[Alan T]

Ok, lets get this show on the road. FOOL baseball starts now!

[Montreal_GM]

[Alan T]

Saturday, April 4th, 2043: Gallegos Razor-Sharp, Shuts out Edmonton
An efficient outing for Esteban Gallegos usually means a win for Newark. Today was no exception, as the 23-year-old starter held Edmonton to a long line of goose eggs. He struck out 5 and gave up 3 hits in the 2-0 shutout.

[Alan T]

Friday, April 17th, 2043: Napa Valley Shut out by Hobbs
It was a dismal game for the Winemakers with Andy Hobbs on the hill. The Tokyo starter was in top form and made it a long day for Napa Valley with a 8-0 shutout. He surrendered a total of 2 hits and piled up 5 strikeouts to pick up the win in a route-going effort.

[Alan T]

Saturday, April 18th, 2043: Sosa Shuts out Ann Arbor
In an outstanding mound performance, Jesús Sosa of the Chico Rebels scuttled the Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines 18-0 on a 6-hit shutout, ringing up 11 strikeouts and giving up 4 walks.

"He's got great stuff and good movement," the Ann Arbor manager said after the game.

"He threw a lot of breaking balls. He made adjustments. We just couldn't figure him out today."

[Alan T]

Monday, April 27th, 2043: Chávez Hits 3 Homers Against Chico
Going... Going... Gone!
Roberto Chávez did it three times in the Hammersmith-Chico game at Ballpark of Hammersmith. Three home runs in one game -- but his team lost -- the Rebels outscored the Hooligans 5-4.

"Gosh, it's a shame we didn't win this game. I get my name in the record book, but we lose the game."

For the day the Hammersmith right fielder went 3-4 against Chico with 4 RBIs and 3 runs scored in a brilliant display of power hitting.

"I was in a groove," he said, "and every pitch they tossed up there looked like a basketball." Commenting after the game to the press, the semi-elated Chávez explained, "I tell you what, I was surprised because I didn't think the last ball had enough to get out. I thought it was just going to be a long out."

R. Chávez grounded out in the 1st, hit a solo-shot off K. Tanaka in the 4th, hit a solo-shot off K. Tanaka in the 6th and hit a two-run home run off K. Tanaka in the 8th.

Chávez is presently hitting at a .326 pace with 9 home runs and 25 RBIs. He has played in 21 games and scored 19 times.

[Alan T]

Wooo! Broadway Joe is back!

[Alan T]

Friday, May 1st, 2043: April's #1 Hurler Announced - Soethout Winner
Sjoerd Soethout hasn't been around the big leagues long enough to know that youngsters shouldn't be winning Republic League Pitcher of the Month. But when you put up numbers like his, you're going to get some notice.

In April the Hyannis starter earned a 6-1 mark in 7 starts. He threw 59.1 innings, struck out 31 and compiled a solid 2.43 ERA.

[Alan T]

Friday, May 1st, 2043: Aitken Premier Pitcher in April
Jeremy Aitken's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 4-0 in April, the 26-year-old Tokyo hurler has been named Continental League Pitcher of the Month.

He fanned 50 in 47 innings, logged an ERA of 1.15 and allowed opponents to hit .233 against him.

[Alan T]

Friday, May 1st, 2043: Rodríguez Takes Best Bat Award in April
Seasoned by several years of professional experience, 28-year-old Juan Rodríguez put together a solid offensive month for New York and was crowned April's top batter in the Republic League.

He batted .430 with 5 home runs, 29 RBIs and 24 runs scored.

[Alan T]

Friday, May 1st, 2043: April's Premier Batter Announced
Gavin Taylor battered Continental League pitchers all April and wound up taking home the Batter of the Month Award.

"I've been around Front Office Offseason League long enough to know you really have to work hard day in and day out to be able to put up this kind of consistency," the 32-year-old Taylor told reporters. "I put in a lot of work, even on the days I may not take the field and it's always nice when everything comes together for me like it did this last month."

In 26 games, Taylor hit .405 with 6 home runs, 17 RBIs and scored 16 runs.

[Alan T]

Friday, May 1st, 2043: RL Selects Rookie Star of the Month
Jason Alexander earned April's Rookie of the Month honors in the Republic League for last month's performance. The boyish New York second baseman might be wet behind the ears, but he's proving that he has what it takes to play at this level.

Alexander hit .283 with 6 home runs, 16 RBIs and 16 runs scored this past month on his way to winning the award.


Friday, May 1st, 2043: Valenzuela Honored by Continental League
May was an exceptional month, especially for rookie Luis Valenzuela. The third baseman for the Napa Valley Winemakers performed like a veteran and was named the best newcomer in the Continental League.

He captured the honor by hitting .327 in 21 games with 18 hits, 7 home runs and 16 RBIs.

[Alan T]

Front Office Offseason League 05-01-2043 Standings Report

Continental League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Edmonton Edge 17 6 .739 - 17-6 0 11-3 6-3 0-1 4-2 139 W1 8-2 Tokyo Cyclones 16 7 .696 1.0 15-8 1 8-3 8-4 2-1 3-1 W5 8-2 Baltimore Charm 17 10 .630 2.0 16-11 1 10-5 7-5 4-1 8-3 W3 6-4 Newark Terriers 11 14 .440 7.0 10-15 1 4-6 7-8 0-0 5-5 W1 3-7 Napa Valley Winemakers 9 14 .391 8.0 11-12 -2 3-3 6-11 0-2 3-7 L1 4-6 Apex Assassins 10 16 .385 8.5 12-14 -2 7-8 3-8 0-0 3-4 L4 4-6 Boston Settlers 7 20 .259 12.0 7-20 0 5-11 2-9 0-1 2-6 L5 2-8

Republic League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Hyannis Patriots 18 9 .667 - 17-10 1 12-4 6-5 3-1 5-2 135 W4 7-3 New York Heroes 13 10 .565 3.0 12-11 1 7-4 6-6 0-1 4-2 L1 4-6 Hammersmith Hooligans 12 11 .522 4.0 12-11 0 4-2 8-9 1-2 3-5 W1 5-5 Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines 11 12 .478 5.0 12-11 -1 7-7 4-5 0-2 1-3 L1 7-3 Colorado Rancheros 12 13 .480 5.0 12-13 0 6-4 6-9 1-1 5-3 W2 5-5 Chico Rebels 11 16 .407 7.0 12-15 -1 7-8 4-8 0-1 2-6 L3 3-7 Hartford Harpooners 10 16 .385 7.5 11-15 -1 5-10 5-6 3-0 5-4 L3 4-6

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Friday, May 1st, 2043: Valenzuela Honored by Continental League
May was an exceptional month, especially for rookie Luis Valenzuela. The third baseman for the Napa Valley Winemakers performed like a veteran and was named the best newcomer in the Continental League.

He captured the honor by hitting .327 in 21 games with 18 hits, 7 home runs and 16 RBIs.

Hey hey! Love to hear that!

[Alan T]

League Leaders AVG J. Martin - EDM .438 2 J. Rodríguez NYH .430 3 E. Ramsey HYN .422 4 J. Sánchez COL .414 5 G. Taylor BAL .405	League Leaders HR 2 tied with 9 1 R. Chávez HAM 9 1 H. Higashi HAM 9 3 E. López HYN 8 3 C. Murphy BAL 8	League Leaders RBI J. Cuevas - HYN 31 2 J. Rodríguez NYH 29 3 B. Little HYN 28 4 R. Chávez HAM 27 5 3 tied with 24
League Leaders W S. Soethout - HYN 6 2 R. Klassen HYN 5 2 C. Shepherd HAR 5 4 J. Aitken TOK 4 4 5 more tied with 4	League Leaders ERA J. Aitken - TOK 1.15 2 A. Moya EDM 1.29 3 C. Joo EDM 1.53 4 M. Bradford BAL 2.42 5 S. Soethout HYN 2.43	League Leaders K J. Aitken - TOK 50 2 M. Bradford BAL 47 2 A. Moya EDM 47 4 A. Caulfield APX 39 5 2 tied with 36

[Alan T]

Friday, May 8th, 2043: Correa Holds Assassins Scoreless
Before the game Francisco Correa liked his chances and his instincts proved to be right. In a superb outing the Winemakers pitcher whitewashed the Apex Assassins 6-0.

Correa said in the clubhouse afterward, "I just had a feeling it was going to be my day. My control was awesome. I could throw my curveball even when I was behind in the count."

The Napa Valley starter held Apex scoreless, giving up 3 hits while registering 5 strikeouts and issuing 3 walks.

"We didn't have very many good at-bats," the Assassins manager said in his postgame interview.

"When that happens, you usually lose."

On his stats sheet this season Correa shows a 3-2 record, 8 starts, 62.1 innings, 26 strikeouts and a 2.74 ERA.

[Alan T]

Monday, May 11th, 2043: 2000th Hit for Moreno
Hyannis's José Moreno belted his 2000th hit against Hartford today, but the Harpooners spoiled the day with a 4-0 victory at Patriots Place. On his milestone day, the 32-year-old left fielder went 2 for 4 at the plate for the Patriots.

His all-time numbers show Moreno is carrying a .308 career batting average with 153 home runs and 765 RBIs.

[Alan T]

Tuesday, May 12th, 2043: 3-HR Binge for Watanabe Against New York
In the Hammersmith 16-8 win over New York, Eiichi Watanabe was in a home run mode. He tortured the Heroes, cracking out three home runs and going 3-3 with 8 RBIs and scoring 4 runs.

"When you're hot, you're hot," said a grinning Watanabe in the postgame press conference.

"I got some good pitches to hit and got a good swing going today. I cannot believe it happened. I was like, 'I don't know what I'm doing.' It was one of the better days in my baseball career. I was on cloud nine out there and I was enjoying it."

E. Watanabe hit a solo-shot off P. Amstadter in the 1st, hit a GRAND SLAM off P. Amstadter in the 3rd, was hit by a pitch in the 5th, hit a three-run home run off M. Hodge in the 6th and walked in the 8th.

Presently Watanabe is batting .373 and has collected 9 home runs, 33 RBIs, .422 OBP and scored 29 runs.

[Montreal_GM]

Poor Falcons. Can't do that just before the half.

[Alan T]

Monday, May 18th, 2043: Assassins Shut out Edge, Morán Winner
"That was one of my best outings," said Bartolo Morán. "I was worried a lot in the bullpen. My ball wasn't quite right. Luckily, it can be two different worlds -- the bullpen and the game. Once I stepped on the field, it all fell into place."

It was an impressive start for the Assassins hurler. He blanked the Edge 5-0 on a strong 3-hitter while ringing up 14 strikeouts and doling out 2 walks.

To date this season, Morán has a record of 3 wins and 5 losses and a 5.30 ERA. He has appeared in 9 games and struck out 45 in 56 innings.

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

Poor Falcons. Can't do that just before the half.

[Alan T]

Wednesday, May 20th, 2043: Edmonton's Rodgers Shines, Shuts out Napa Valley
In a sharp 2-hit performance, John Rodgers tossed the Edmonton Edge to a 2-0 shutout victory over the Napa Valley Winemakers, fanning 13 and walking 0.

"That's as good a stuff as I've seen in a long time," the Napa Valley manager said in his postgame interview.

In 11 starts this season Rodgers has crafted a 6-4 record with a 3.18 ERA.

[Montreal_GM]

Every time Jaworski calls Ryan "Matty Ice" I want to change the channel.

[Alan T]

Monday, June 1st, 2043: Republic League Announces #1 Starter
Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Javier Zúñiga still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in May. The 28-year-old starter for New York was named Republic League Pitcher of the Month earlier today.

He collected 5 wins and no losses with 18 strikeouts in his 6 starts, putting up a fine 1.85 ERA in 48.2 innings of work.

This year Zúñiga has worked 75 innings with 31 strikeouts en route to a 8-1 record and a 2.76 ERA.

[Alan T]

Monday, June 1st, 2043: CL Relief Ace Copeland - Best Hurler
"The kid had it all working last month," a veteran teammate told reporters. "He keeps up those kind of numbers, we may have to start inviting him out with us after the games."

Doug Copeland put together a very solid month to take home the Continental League's top pitching honor in May.

The 25-year-old reliever threw with confidence some veteran's lack. In 14 relief appearances he raked in no saves and 21 strikeouts in 19 innings as he put together his 5-0 record and 1.42 ERA.

To date he has nailed down 0 saves for his club. In 29 relief appearances, Copeland has 35 strikeouts in 36.2 innings with a 3.68 ERA and a 7-0 mark.

[buckinbranco]

bah. Nice play by the saints there. Who gets the kickoff after halftime?

[Alan T]

Don't have a middle reliever win the pitcher of the month award that often. The last one I remember off the top of my head was a while ago.. I think martinez for Colorado maybe

[Montreal_GM]

Originally Posted by buckinbranco

bah. Nice play by the saints there. Who gets the kickoff after halftime?

Saints.

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by buckinbranco

bah. Nice play by the saints there. Who gets the kickoff after halftime?

Saints do

[Alan T]

Monday, June 1st, 2043: Okamoto RL Outstanding Batter of the Month
Hitomaro Okamoto got another reason to celebrate today as he followed up a great month of May at the plate by winning the Republic League Batter of the Month Award.

During the month, the New York right fielder hit .468 with 10 home runs, 34 RBIs and 27 runs scored.

For 2043 Okamoto is batting .416 with 15 home runs, 56 RBIs and 37 runs scored.

[Alan T]

Monday, June 1st, 2043: Tomlinson Snares CL Top Batter Award in May
Adrian Tomlinson capped off a fine May by being named the Continental League Batter of the Month today.

Newark's right fielder hit .369 while collecting 3 home runs, 11 RBIs and scoring 31 runs. He also drew 21 walks to post an OBP of .481.

This season in 54 games Tomlinson is batting .380 with 3 home runs, 24 RBIs and has scored 48 times.

[Alan T]

Monday, June 1st, 2043: Gonzáles Named May's #1 Newcomer
A veritable toddler to the Republic League, Luis Gonzáles just sewed up the Rookie of the Month trophy for May.

Over the past month the 25-year-old first baseman for Hammersmith hit .340 with 32 hits, 4 home runs and 12 RBI. He also logged 7 walks and compiled a .411 on-base percentage.

This year Gonzáles has 4 home runs and a .314 batting average.


Monday, June 1st, 2043: Continental League Names Rookie of Month
A boyish Jerry Miller emerged as the latest Continental League Rookie of the Month today. The young man from Boston deserved the honor, batting .296 with 5 home runs and 10 runs batted in. Is the month of May a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let Miller enjoy the limelight.

In his stats this season, Miller has posted a batting average of .276 with 48 hits in 174 at-bats, 11 home runs and 27 RBIs. He has also scored 21 runs, walked 13 times and compiled a .330 OBP.