FOOL's 2029 Regular Season Thread

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by Tasan

C Cuesta please!

.313, 3 HR, 33 RBI , OPS = .806

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by muns

btw you do see Gomez and Rodgers are both on the all star team right

That just reinforces my mad trading skills!

[Alan T]

Ok, Starting the second half of the season!

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Tasan

And howdy ladies and gents! Nice (not really) to see the VI jinx is still in full effect.

Now the party can truly begin. How ya doing?

[muns]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

That just reinforces my mad trading skills!

Cant fault me for at least asking

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by muns

Cant fault me for at least asking

Fair enough.

[muns]

Originally Posted by Alan T

.313, 3 HR, 33 RBI , OPS = .806

id take that. Looks like something is going decent for ya Tasan!

[Alan T]

Thursday, June 28th, 2029: Winged Lingerines Olivares Blanks Harpooners
The Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines shut out the Hartford Harpooners behind the 2-hit pitching of León Olivares, winning by the score of 5-0 at Ann Arbor Grounds.

This season to date Olivares has a record of 7 wins and 9 losses with a 4.45 ERA, has appeared in 20 games and struck out 57 in 125.1 innings.

[Alan T]

Friday, June 29th, 2029: 2000 Hits for Keyte
The Tokyo contest with Boston featured a real shining moment: Ben Keyte, the Cyclones left fielder, collected career base hit #2000. That his team lost the game, 4-2, took away only a little bit of the luster. Fittingly, the 35-year-old Keyte, who went 2-for-4, received a warm ovation from the Sony Park crowd.

Keyte has played in 1823 games with a .293 career batting average and 2001 hits. He also has scored 992 runs and driven in 1370 runs with 348 home runs.

[Alan T]

Sunday, July 1st, 2029: Sierra Garners RL #1 Pitcher Award
Juan Sierra's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 4-2 in June, the 30-year-old New York hurler has been named Republic League Pitcher of the Month.

He fanned 48 in 44.2 innings, logged an ERA of 1.01 and allowed opponents to hit .231 against him.

Currently Sierra has a 12-8 won-lost record in 21 starts with a 2.49 ERA. He also has 139 strikeouts in 144.1 innings.

[Alan T]

Sunday, July 1st, 2029: CL Pitcher of the Month Goes to Lemieux
Renaud Lemieux of Napa Valley excelled on the mound in June with a 5-1 record and was named the Pitcher of the Month in the Continental League.

Lemieux restricted opposing batters to 38 base hits and a .244 batting average. He rang up 38 strikeouts in 42.1 innings of work, surrendered 12 walks, and fashioned a 1.49 ERA.

In 2029 thus far, Lemieux has tossed 146.2 innings in 21 starts, fanned 142 batters, walked 45 and put up a 2.15 ERA with 13 wins and 4 losses.

[Alan T]

Sunday, July 1st, 2029: Ward Brings Home RL Batter of Month Honor
Fans, friends and family were cheering today when Brennan Ward received June's Republic League Batter of the Month Award.

Ward stung the ball all month, posting a .389 batting average with 9 home runs, 25 RBIs and 20 runs scored.

In 82 games this season Ward has compiled a .314 batting average with 108 hits and 16 home runs. He has also scored 50 times and knocked in 51 runs.

[Alan T]

Sunday, July 1st, 2029: Baltimore's Rogers Winner, CL Best Hitter in June
Matt Rogers of the Baltimore Charm swung a mean bat for the last 30 days and was acclaimed the Continental League Batter of the Month for June.

The 29-year-old left fielder slapped out a .418 batting average, 7 home runs, 18 RBIs, 11 runs scored and a .487 on-base percentage.

To date Rogers has chalked up a .296 average with 18 home runs, driven in 47 runs and scored 41 times.

[Alan T]

Sunday, July 1st, 2029: First Baseman Nabs RL Rookie Award
Alejandro Castaneda earned June's Rookie of the Month honors in the Republic League for last month's performance. The boyish Ann Arbor first baseman might be wet behind the ears, but he's proving that he has what it takes to play at this level.

Castaneda hit .308 with 4 home runs, 16 RBIs and 10 runs scored this past month on his way to winning the award.

In 2029 Castaneda is batting .323 with 15 home runs.



Sunday, July 1st, 2029: Sherman Wins CL Rookie Award
Mike Sherman's eyes seem to light up whenever he sees the baseball. The young Baltimore third baseman has been hitting everything in sight for the better part of a month.

In June he was voted the Rookie of the Month Award.

During the month he hit .247 with 2 doubles, 1 triple and 4 home runs. Sherman also scored 15 times and drove in 12 runs.

This season Sherman is batting .270 with 81 hits and 7 home runs. He has scored 44 times and has 32 RBI.

[Alan T]

Front Office Offseason League 07-01-2029 Standings Report

Continental League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Napa Valley Winemakers 50 32 .610 - 52-30 -2 31-12 19-20 5-6 14-10 77 W2 7-3 Edmonton Edge 46 36 .561 4.0 46-36 0 24-16 22-20 4-3 14-10 W1 7-3 Tokyo Cyclones 44 38 .537 6.0 46-36 -2 26-16 18-22 3-5 11-14 L2 5-5 Boston Settlers 39 43 .476 11.0 39-43 0 24-16 15-27 2-3 15-15 W2 7-3 Baltimore Charm 35 47 .427 15.0 34-48 1 19-20 16-27 3-3 11-11 L2 2-8 Apex Assassins 32 50 .390 18.0 31-51 1 20-22 12-28 5-2 7-12 L1 2-8

Republic League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines 46 36 .561 - 43-39 3 25-18 21-18 8-3 11-12 77 W6 8-2 Hammersmith Hooligans 42 40 .512 4.0 44-38 -2 24-16 18-24 3-6 14-14 W4 5-5 New York Heroes 41 41 .500 5.0 41-41 0 27-12 14-29 3-3 15-14 L1 3-7 Hartford Harpooners 40 42 .488 6.0 41-41 -1 24-18 16-24 4-8 12-14 W1 6-4 Colorado Rancheros 39 43 .476 7.0 39-43 0 24-16 15-27 4-5 15-14 L5 4-6 Chico Rebels 38 44 .463 8.0 38-44 0 22-20 16-24 6-3 12-11 L2 4-6

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by muns

id take that. Looks like something is going decent for ya Tasan!

I found a catcher that can hit his way out of a paper sack!

Seriously though, outside of average Carey was OK, its just that I didn't want to spend 8 mil per on a .250 catcher.

[Tasan]

This is pretty much what I expected after failing to land some big fish in free agency. Hopefully someone halfway decent falls on the market next season.

[Alan T]

July 1st stats leaders:

Batting Avg: J.Estrada (Ann Arbor) .376
Home Runs: B.Keyte (Tokyo) 27
RBI: B.Keyte (Tokyo) / F.Salinas (Ann Arbor) 76


Wins: R.Lemieux (Napa Valley) 13
Strikeouts: R.Lemieux (Napa Valley) 142
ERA: R. Lemieux (Napa Valley) 2.15



Quero Watch: 1-0 3.27 ERA (Currently tied for most wins in history at 353)

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by Tasan

This is pretty much what I expected after failing to land some big fish in free agency. Hopefully someone halfway decent falls on the market next season.

You are 3 games out of a playoff spot in July. I'm not sure I would give up just yet!

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by Alan T

July 1st stats leaders:

Batting Avg: J.Estrada (Ann Arbor) .376
Home Runs: B.Keyte (Tokyo) 27
RBI: B.Keyte (Tokyo) / F.Salinas (Ann Arbor) 76


Wins: R.Lemieux (Napa Valley) 13
Strikeouts: R.Lemieux (Napa Valley) 142
ERA: R. Lemieux (Napa Valley) 2.15



Quero Watch: 1-0 3.27 ERA (Currently tied for most wins in history at 353)

Gonna take a bit getting used to seeing Tokyo in there.

[muns]

Originally Posted by Tasan

I found a catcher that can hit his way out of a paper sack!

Seriously though, outside of average Carey was OK, its just that I didn't want to spend 8 mil per on a .250 catcher.

Cant blame ya there one bit!

[muns]

Boston and Chico are the teams im most surprised at so far this season.

[Alan T]

Wednesday, July 11th, 2029: Hammersmith's Blackmore Reaches 2500 Hits
For J.D. Blackmore, it was a red-letter day. The Hammersmith Hooligans left fielder slapped his 2500th career hit. That his team defeated the Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines, 9-8, made it even sweeter.

His manager paid tribute to Blackmore after the game: "I've followed J.D. since he came into the league," he said. "Fine ballplayer. Fine work ethic. I'm not surprised by what he's achieved."

The 38-year-old Blackmore finished the day with 4 hits in 5 at-bats.

Blackmore is hitting .297 during his 2345-game career. He has 2500 hits, 563 doubles, 87 triples, 366 home runs, 1552 RBIs, 270 stolen bases and 1572 runs scored.

[Montreal_GM]

Originally Posted by Tasan

Gonna take a bit getting used to seeing Tokyo in there.

Sorry. Just thought I'd have some fun and switch things up a bit.

[Alan T]

Wednesday, August 1st, 2029: Rancheros Hurler Named July's #1 Starter
Naofumi Ueda took a much-deserved turn in the spotlight earlier today as he accepted the Republic League Pitcher of the Month award for July.

The 25-year-old Rancheros starter is a relative newcomer to the league, but nonetheless racked up an impressive 5-0 won-lost record in 7 starts. He has fanned 47 batters in 52 innings and sports a 2.77 ERA.

In 28 starts this year Ueda has recorded a 14-7 record and a 2.60 ERA.

[Alan T]

Wednesday, August 1st, 2029: Hensley Chosen July's Best CL Hurler
Mike Hensley has been around the league long enough to know that relievers are often overlooked. That has never stopped him from doing what he does best -- and he did it extremely well in July and stole away with the Continental League Pitcher of the Month award.

The Assassins bullpen ace collected 8 saves and 19 strikeouts in 17.1 innings, holding the opposition to a .175 average and posting a 1.56 ERA and a 2-2 record.

To date this season Hensley has 22 saves with a 4-9 mark and 4.34 ERA.

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

Sorry. Just thought I'd have some fun and switch things up a bit.

No need to be sorry. It was just abrupt, I had forgotten. Plus there's the built in comedy of you being Montreal_GM running the Tokyo franchise. Imagine the fun we can have with the newbies!

[Alan T]

Wednesday, August 1st, 2029: Santana Earns July's Top Batter Prize in RL
Luis Santana of the Colorado Rancheros certainly made a resounding impression on the Republic League pitching corps in July and today reaped the reward as the league's best batter for the period.

The first baseman put up some good offensive figures as he hit .383 with 12 home runs, 34 RBIs and 23 runs scored.

In 2029 Santana is hitting .309 with 135 hits, 27 home runs, 88 RBIs, .371 OBP and has scored 65 runs.

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Wednesday, August 1st, 2029: Rancheros Hurler Named July's #1 Starter
Naofumi Ueda took a much-deserved turn in the spotlight earlier today as he accepted the Republic League Pitcher of the Month award for July.

The 25-year-old Rancheros starter is a relative newcomer to the league, but nonetheless racked up an impressive 5-0 won-lost record in 7 starts. He has fanned 47 batters in 52 innings and sports a 2.77 ERA.

In 28 starts this year Ueda has recorded a 14-7 record and a 2.60 ERA.

Its about freaking time he steps up and is the #1 we need. Nice season so far. With that 5-0 in the month, we might have pulled closer. Or gone 5-19.

[Alan T]

Wednesday, August 1st, 2029: CL Best Hitter Award to Tokyo's Ben Keyte
When guys like Tokyo's Ben Keyte win Batter of the Month awards, it just makes you feel good. In a productive July, the longtime Continental League veteran toyed with opposing pitchers all month long, collecting 32 hits in 110 at-bats.

The veteran left fielder hit for a .291 batting average and collected 10 home runs, 22 RBIs and 24 runs scored.

Keyte is batting .340 with 37 home runs and 98 RBIs this season.

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Tasan

No need to be sorry. It was just abrupt, I had forgotten. Plus there's the built in comedy of you being Montreal_GM running the Tokyo franchise. Imagine the fun we can have with the newbies!

Seriously, to avoid sounding dumb...just assume that if I ever reference "Montreal" I'm talking about the person.

[Alan T]

Wednesday, August 1st, 2029: Marquee Month for Galló, Top RL Rookie
Ernesto Galló of the Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines nabbed the Rookie of the Month honors for July in the Republic League.

Posting a .315 average last month, he collected 40 hits, 6 home runs, 18 RBIs and 26 runs scored.

So far in 2029 Galló is batting .286 with 14 home runs, 50 RBIs and 68 runs scored. He has 128 hits in 448 at-bats and a .339 OBP.


Wednesday, August 1st, 2029: Sherman Snags Rookie of Month Trophy
July's choice for Continental League Rookie of the Month is Mike Sherman of Baltimore.

The talented third baseman started 29 games, hit .262 with a .302 OBP. For the month, he totaled 28 hits, 5 home runs, 18 RBIs and 18 runs scored.

During the 2029 season Sherman has hit .268 with 12 home runs and 50 RBIs. He has played in 111 games and scored 62 times.

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Wednesday, August 1st, 2029: Santana Earns July's Top Batter Prize in RL
Luis Santana of the Colorado Rancheros certainly made a resounding impression on the Republic League pitching corps in July and today reaped the reward as the league's best batter for the period.

The first baseman put up some good offensive figures as he hit .383 with 12 home runs, 34 RBIs and 23 runs scored.

In 2029 Santana is hitting .309 with 135 hits, 27 home runs, 88 RBIs, .371 OBP and has scored 65 runs.

That's a good sight as well. I was a little afraid when I didn't see him show up at the all-star game.

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

Seriously, to avoid sounding dumb...just assume that if I ever reference "Montreal" I'm talking about the person.

Sure.

Sure.

[Montreal_GM]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

Seriously, to avoid sounding dumb...just assume that if I ever reference "Montreal" I'm talking about the person.

That's why I added the Kevin to the signature.

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by Tasan

That's a good sight as well. I was a little afraid when I didn't see him show up at the all-star game.

1st Base is a pretty packed position to get into the all star game at though.

[Alan T]

Front Office Offseason League 08-01-2029 Standings Report

Continental League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Napa Valley Winemakers 65 46 .586 - 67-44 -2 39-18 26-28 6-9 18-16 46 W2 6-4 Boston Settlers 59 52 .532 6.0 58-53 1 34-20 25-32 6-3 21-19 L2 6-4 Tokyo Cyclones 59 52 .532 6.0 62-49 -3 32-25 27-27 4-6 14-19 W2 7-3 Edmonton Edge 58 53 .523 7.0 60-51 -2 29-25 29-28 6-6 18-14 L2 5-5 Apex Assassins 46 65 .414 19.0 42-69 4 26-31 20-34 8-3 17-17 L1 3-7 Baltimore Charm 46 65 .414 19.0 46-65 0 25-29 21-36 3-6 14-17 W1 3-7

Republic League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Hammersmith Hooligans 60 51 .541 - 60-51 0 35-19 25-32 7-7 20-18 51 W1 6-4 Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines 59 52 .532 1.0 58-53 1 32-25 27-27 9-6 14-17 W2 4-6 Chico Rebels 56 55 .505 4.0 56-55 0 32-25 24-30 8-4 13-13 W3 7-3 Colorado Rancheros 55 56 .495 5.0 55-56 0 32-22 23-34 5-7 17-18 L1 7-3 New York Heroes 53 58 .477 7.0 53-58 0 34-20 19-38 4-4 19-18 L7 2-8 Hartford Harpooners 50 61 .450 10.0 50-61 0 31-26 19-35 4-9 17-16 L2 4-6

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Tasan

Sure.

Sure.

Watch yourself *cough*4th Place *cough*

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

That's why I added the Kevin to the signature.

good call

[Alan T]

I'm not sure what the most amazing thing about the August 1st league standings report is, but I'm leaning towards the Pythagorean Record difference for the RL. Almost every team is exactly even with their actual record, which is kind of crazy.

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

Watch yourself *cough*4th Place *cough*

Well look who's all high and mighty now.

Deserved of course, but still.


OK I'm jealous.

[Alan T]

August 1st stats leaders:

Batting Avg: J.Estrada (Ann Arbor) .374
Home Runs: B.Keyte (Tokyo) 37
RBI: F.Salinas (Ann Arbor) 104

Wins: R.Lemieux (Napa Valley) 15
Strikeouts: R.Lemieux (Napa Valley) 181
ERA: N.Ueda (Colorado) 2.60

Emmett Quero watch: 1-0 3.46 ERA (tied for all time record in wins at 353)

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Tasan

Well look who's all high and mighty now.

Deserved of course, but still.


OK I'm jealous.

I know, but I'm just being a brat. Learned it from you.

[Alan T]

For the second time, Rookie Gilbert Edwards of Hammersmith wins the Pitcher of the Month but not the Rookie of the Month award.

Saturday, September 1st, 2029: Edwards Voted Best RL Pitcher in August
Gilbert Edwards really tore up the Republic League this past month. He went 5-0 in August and won the Pitcher of the Month award.

In 7 starts he struck out 34 in 42 innings with a 3.43 ERA.

Edwards has made 34 starts, tossed 201.1 innings, struck out 175 batters and walked 72. His record is 15-7 with a 4.47 ERA and he has limited other teams to a .273 batting average.

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by Alan T

August 1st stats leaders:

Batting Avg: J.Estrada (Ann Arbor) .374
Home Runs: B.Keyte (Tokyo) 37
RBI: F.Salinas (Ann Arbor) 104

Wins: R.Lemieux (Napa Valley) 15
Strikeouts: R.Lemieux (Napa Valley) 181
ERA: N.Ueda (Colorado) 2.60

Emmett Quero watch: 1-0 3.46 ERA (tied for all time record in wins at 353)

Wow I feel honored. We got a spot on the monthly pitching stat leaders.

[Alan T]

Saturday, September 1st, 2029: August's Premier Pitcher Announced By CL
Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Donald Morgan still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in August. The 30-year-old starter for Edmonton was named Continental League Pitcher of the Month earlier today.

He collected 6 wins and no losses with 47 strikeouts in his 7 starts, putting up a fine 2.03 ERA in 48.2 innings of work.

To date this year, Morgan shows a 17-9 record, 35 starts, 229.1 innings, 200 strikeouts and a 2.59 ERA.

[Alan T]

Saturday, September 1st, 2029: Santana Wins Best Bat Trophy in August
Luis Santana picked up the top batter prize in the Republic League for August.

The Colorado first baseman hit .387 with 8 home runs, 25 RBIs and 27 runs scored. He also drew 11 walks to post an OBP of .453.

This season Santana has banged out 178 hits in 548 at-bats for a .325 average with 35 home runs. He is getting on base at a .388 pace and his totals also include 113 RBIs and 92 runs scored.

[Alan T]

Saturday, September 1st, 2029: CL Batter of the Month Honors to Broomhead
Dan Broomhead really put on a show in August, earning the Batter of the Month Award in the Continental League!

The Edmonton third baseman batted .357 with 7 home runs, 27 RBIs, 20 runs scored, along with 12 walks to compile a .422 on-base percentage.

This season-to-date Broomhead has 21 home runs and a .260 batting average.

[muns]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Saturday, September 1st, 2029: August's Premier Pitcher Announced By CL
Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Donald Morgan still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in August. The 30-year-old starter for Edmonton was named Continental League Pitcher of the Month earlier today.

He collected 6 wins and no losses with 47 strikeouts in his 7 starts, putting up a fine 2.03 ERA in 48.2 innings of work.

To date this year, Morgan shows a 17-9 record, 35 starts, 229.1 innings, 200 strikeouts and a 2.59 ERA.

Im getting pummeled in that deal!!

[Alan T]

Saturday, September 1st, 2029: Colorado Newcomer August's #1 Rookie
The premier first-year player in the Republic League last month was Hou Chen. Colorado's left fielder put up some big-time numbers in August to haul in the Rookie of the Month Award.

Chen hit at a .440 clip while collecting 4 home runs, 17 RBIs and scoring 23 runs in 28 games.

To date this season Chen is hitting .315 with 15 home runs.


Saturday, September 1st, 2029: August's #1 Rookie Named by CL
Dave Groves certainly made his presence felt in the Continental League in August. The gifted right fielder for Napa Valley ripped opposing pitchers for a .287 batting average and was the top votegetter for the Rookie of the Month trophy.

He won it by going 25-87 in 28 games with 4 home runs, 14 RBIs and 12 runs scored.

In 2029 Groves is batting .222 with 13 home runs and 54 RBIs.