FOOL 2030 Regular Season Thread

[Alan T]

Sunday, August 4th, 2030: Castaneda Pounds 3 HR
Alejandro Castaneda ripped three home runs today against Chico Rebels. It was a terrific day for him, but a bad day at the ballpark for the Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines, who dropped a 15-12 decision. For the day he collected 4 hits in 5 at-bats, scored 4 runs and had 7 RBIs.

In the postgame press conference he told the reporters, "I got some good pitches to hit and turned on them real good. I always have liked to hit here at Ann Arbor Grounds."

"He was instant offense today," the Ann Arbor skipper said. "Alejandro really put on a show. He more than did his part. We just didn't come through with hits at the right time to win the game."

A. Castaneda singled in the 1st, hit a two-run home run off Y. Kiyomizu in the 2nd, struck out in the 5th, hit a three-run home run off Y. Kobayashi in the 6th and hit a two-run home run off J. Luna in the 9th.

This season Castaneda is swinging the bat at a .248 pace. He has hit 19 home runs and scored 51 times, while driving in 70. His on-base percentage is .340 and he has played in 102 games.

[Tasan]

Six man rotation and two spot starters with high percentages?

[muns]

RBI: F.salinas (Ann Arbor) 105

you know I just looked at him, and man 5 years of 130+ RBI'S in a row is neat to see

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by Tasan

Six man rotation and two spot starters with high percentages?

Wrong direction with your guess.

[Alan T]

Sunday, August 11th, 2030: Chico Whitewashed by Davis
In an almost effortless performance, Mike Davis of the Harpooners shot down the Rebels 6-0 on a 2-hit shutout.

His skipper said, "Mike was just locating so well and using his pitches... not leaving anything over the plate."

Davis recorded 10 strikeouts and no walks in a strong outing.

In the postgame press conference, the Chico manager said, "When he needed to make pitches, he elevated his game like he can and we couldn't get a key hit off him."

In 25 starts this season Davis has notched a 9-9 record and a 4.47 ERA.

[muns]

Originally Posted by Tasan

Six man rotation and two spot starters with high percentages?

6 man huh. Has anyone tried that around here other than DC that one year?

[Alan T]

Friday, August 16th, 2030: Sierra Whiffs 15, New York Tops Ann Arbor
New York defeated the Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines today at New York Grounds. The Heroes got a strong outing from winning pitcher Juan Sierra. He blazed 15 third strikes past Ann Arbor batters. Sierra won the game 5-3, allowing 6 hits and giving up no walks in the victory.

So far this year Sierra has compiled a 17-5 record with a 2.19 ERA.

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Wrong direction with your guess.

Ouch. Someone accidentally set their rotation to 1 again this year? How well does that work muns?

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by muns

6 man huh. Has anyone tried that around here other than DC that one year?

I do it alot in spring training. Otherwise haven't ever seen the point in it since 5 man is enough rest between starts for starting pitchers to be completely rested.

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by Tasan

Ouch. Someone accidentally set their rotation to 1 again this year? How well does that work muns?

Not quite! 4 man rotation, just empty spot in the rotation

[Alan T]

Tuesday, August 20th, 2030: Sierra Twirls Heroes to Shutout Victory
Speaking after the game, the New York manager said, "Juan Sierra had everything going for him. He changed speeds effectively, stayed down, had a lot of movement... he had it all... masterful."

Sierra held the Colorado Rancheros to 5 hits and fashioned a fine 9-0 shutout. He had 2 walks and 10 strikeouts in the game.

"We couldn't get anything going. He certainly had our number," the Colorado skipper told reporters.

Thus far this season Sierra has posted a 18-5 record, started 32 games, struck out 286 batters in 226.1 innings and compiled a 2.11 ERA.

[Alan T]

Yes, so in back to back starts, Sierra struck out 25 and allowed only 11 hits. That is pretty good.

[TeachEnEspanol]

I see my team didn't show up early this season but then...neither did I. Hi guys! How are you all this evening?

[Alan T]

Blackmore is the 17th member of FOOL's 400 HR club!



Wednesday, August 28th, 2030: Blackmore Slams Milestone Homer
Hammersmith's 8-2 victory over New York was highlighted by J.D. Blackmore's 400th career home run. His teammates congratulated him at home plate after he circled the bases.

"I didn't see all of them out there," Blackmore said with a chuckle, "until I rounded third base." He added sheepishly: "It was only a home run. It's not like I won us a World Series!"

In 4 at-bats the Hooligans right fielder collected 2 hits in his historic game, scored 3 runs, and had 2 runs batted in.

In 2551 career games, Blackmore has put up a .296 average, collected 610 doubles, 92 triples, and 400 home runs, driven in 1686 runs and scored 1726 times.

[TeachEnEspanol]

Wow, Gonzalez was an all-star! Sure glad I signed that guy. Muns, I take back everything I ever said about the old and ugly ones.

[Alan T]

And the Juan Sierra month continues... He becomes only the 8th pitcher in FOOL history to win 300+ games!

Thursday, August 29th, 2030: Sierra Claims 300th Victory
Juan Sierra of the New York Heroes pitched his way into the exclusive 300-win club today at New York Grounds by stopping the Hammersmith Hooligans 4-2. In his historic outing, he surrendered 8 hits and 2 runs in 7.1 innings with 11 strikeouts and 2 walks.

With a huge grin on his face, the 32-year-old Sierra told reporters after the game, "Now I got to get real busy -- and start working on my next 300 wins."

In his career Sierra has 300 victories and 112 defeats and recorded an ERA of 2.55.

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

I see my team didn't show up early this season but then...neither did I. Hi guys! How are you all this evening?

Doin' better just now ;- )

Welcome aboard. Hopefully you won't spank the Rancheros or another RL team in the playoffs this year!

[Alan T]

John Cleveland from Juneau (Wisconsin, not Alaska) who pitches for Colorado is quickly becoming one of my favorite FOOL names simply because he always reminds me of Forrest Gump every time I see him.

Sunday, September 1st, 2030: Republic League Announces August's Top Pitcher
The Republic League named the winner of the Pitcher of the Month Award.
It went to John Cleveland of Colorado Rancheros, who impressed the voters with a glittering 6-1 record in August.

The Colorado star hurler made 7 starts, allowed 45 hits in 54 innings, struck out 29 and had a 2.33 ERA.

In the 2030 season Cleveland has 17 wins and 10 losses and a 4.76 ERA.

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Tasan

Doin' better just now ;- )

Welcome aboard. Hopefully you won't spank the Rancheros or another RL team in the playoffs this year!

I see that! Nice work.

Wouldn't dream of it. *crosses fingers behind back just in case*

[Alan T]

Sunday, September 1st, 2030: Wright Selected CL's Best Pitcher
Josh Wright was the anchor in the Edmonton bullpen last month and snatched up the Continental League Pitcher of the Month honors for August. The 32-year-old is in the prime of his career and pitching like he intends to stay around baseball for quite some time to come.

He threw 12.2 innings over 10 relief appearances and collected a 2-0 record with 20 strikeouts and 7 saves while etching his 0.71 ERA.

This season Wright has been credited with 39 saves. In 53 relief appearances and 58.1 innings pitched he has a 5-3 won-lost mark, 1.85 ERA and 65 strikeouts

[Alan T]

Sunday, September 1st, 2030: Carey Claims RL Batter of the Month Award
In August, Travis Carey swung a sweet bat and put together a solid month to win the Republic League Batter of the Month.

The Hammersmith catcher batted .357 with 9 home runs, 24 RBIs and 27 runs scored.

This season Carey is batting .253 with 134 hits and 25 home runs. He has scored 83 times and has 82 RBI.

[Alan T]

Sunday, September 1st, 2030: CL Honors Keyte, #1 Batter in August
In the last year of his deal with Tokyo, Ben Keyte has created some waves by winning August's Continental League Batter of the Month title today.

He put up a solid .343 batting average with 6 home runs, 32 RBIs and 18 runs scored. He also worked CL pitchers for 12 walks and a .418 on-base percentage.

If he keeps churning out numbers like these, the 36-year-old is sure to draw some attention, when contract time rolls around.

This season Keyte is hitting .326 with 171 hits, 25 home runs, 111 RBIs, scored 80 runs and played in 139 games.

[muns]

Originally Posted by Tasan

Ouch. Someone accidentally set their rotation to 1 again this year? How well does that work muns?

It works fantastic if your trying to go the other way with it. I wish I could claim thats what I was trying to do.....

[Alan T]

Sunday, September 1st, 2030: August's Top RL Rookie Named
Ramón Santos was voted the top rookie in the Republic League for his solid performance last month.

In August, the Chico left fielder posted a .283 average while racking up 32 hits, 3 home runs and 19 RBIs.

In this current campaign Santos is hitting at a .304 clip with 16 home runs and 78 RBIs.

[Alan T]

Sunday, September 1st, 2030: CL Best Rookie Award Announced
The Continental League Rookie of the Month has been picked for August and the honor went to the Baltimore Charm hitting machine, Fa-tang Le.

During the last month he compiled a .271 batting average with 29 hits and 7 home runs, along with 27 RBIs and 14 runs scored.

During the current season Le is batting at a .286 clip with 34 home runs and 118 RBIs. He has played in 139 games and scored 77 times.

[muns]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

Wow, Gonzalez was an all-star! Sure glad I signed that guy. Muns, I take back everything I ever said about the old and ugly ones.

Ha that made me laugh!!! Glad you could make it

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by Alan T

John Cleveland from Juneau (Wisconsin, not Alaska) who pitches for Colorado is quickly becoming one of my favorite FOOL names simply because he always reminds me of Forrest Gump every time I see him.

Sunday, September 1st, 2030: Republic League Announces August's Top Pitcher
The Republic League named the winner of the Pitcher of the Month Award.
It went to John Cleveland of Colorado Rancheros, who impressed the voters with a glittering 6-1 record in August.

The Colorado star hurler made 7 starts, allowed 45 hits in 54 innings, struck out 29 and had a 2.33 ERA.

In the 2030 season Cleveland has 17 wins and 10 losses and a 4.76 ERA.

Most unexpected winner EVER.

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by muns

Ha that made me laugh!!! Glad you could make it

And I'm glad I could make you laugh.

(I just threw that in there to continue to spew the rainbows and sunshine that makes Alan sick when we're too nice to each other!)

[muns]

John Cleveland from Juneau (Wisconsin, not Alaska) who pitches for Colorado is quickly becoming one of my favorite FOOL names simply because he always reminds me of Forrest Gump every time I see him.

I dont see it??? I do however see Forrest's stats being like his if he played some ball (past stats that is)

[Alan T]

Front Office Offseason League 09-01-2030 Standings Report

Continental League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Edmonton Edge 80 59 .576 - 77-62 3 37-32 43-27 6-7 20-21 22 W2 7-3 Napa Valley Winemakers 78 61 .561 2.0 79-60 -1 42-25 36-36 10-3 26-22 W3 6-4 Tokyo Cyclones 70 69 .504 10.0 74-65 -4 31-39 39-30 7-16 23-26 L3 7-3 Boston Settlers 67 72 .482 13.0 66-73 1 35-37 32-35 6-6 20-19 L1 3-7 Apex Assassins 63 76 .453 17.0 60-79 3 36-33 27-43 7-7 21-23 W1 6-4 Baltimore Charm 59 80 .424 21.0 62-77 -3 31-39 28-41 6-3 19-18 L2 1-9

Republic League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Colorado Rancheros 82 57 .590 - 84-55 -2 38-31 44-26 7-8 23-19 16 W3 7-3 New York Heroes 74 65 .532 8.0 69-70 5 37-32 37-33 6-7 19-18 W3 3-7 Chico Rebels 71 68 .511 11.0 70-69 1 35-35 36-33 9-4 21-15 L4 4-6 Hartford Harpooners 70 69 .504 12.0 69-70 1 39-31 31-38 7-7 20-26 L1 7-3 Hammersmith Hooligans 69 70 .496 13.0 72-67 -3 36-36 33-34 5-5 17-16 W1 6-4 Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines 51 88 .367 31.0 54-85 -3 21-46 30-42 5-8 13-19 L3 3-7

Edmonton has a magic number of 14

Napa Valley has a magic number of 16

Colorado has a magic number of 13

New York has a magic number of 21

[TeachEnEspanol]

Eric, are we going to have problems again? I could have sworn we've already had this talk before.

[Tasan]

Hopefully we'll just run away and hide.

More than likely, we bring it down to the wire.

[Alan T]

September 1st stats leaders:

Batting Avg: B.Ward (Hartford) .365
HR: L.Santana (Colorado) 36
RBI: F.Salinas (Ann Arbor) 135


Wins: D.Morgan (Edmonton) / J.Sierra (New York) 19
Strikeouts: J.Sierra (New York) 297
ERA: J.Sierra (New York) 2.12


Emmett Quero Watch: 0-1 6.53 ERA in 22 apperances (30.1 IP)

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by Alan T

September 1st stats leaders:

Batting Avg: B.Ward (Hartford) .365
HR: L.Santana (Colorado) 36
RBI: F.Salinas (Ann Arbor) 135


Wins: D.Morgan (Edmonton) / J.Sierra (New York) 19
Strikeouts: J.Sierra (New York) 297
ERA: J.Sierra (New York) 2.12


Emmett Quero Watch: 0-1 6.53 ERA in 22 apperances (30.1 IP)

Come on Emmett. Get it.

[ekcut]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

Eric, are we going to have problems again? I could have sworn we've already had this talk before.

Yup...looks like you`ll get another free pass into the final

[Montreal_GM]

Originally Posted by Tasan

Come on Emmett. Get it.

It's not gonna happen. I'm actually happy with a tie.

[Alan T]

Front Office Offseason League 09-09-2030 Standings Report

Continental League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Edmonton Edge 85 62 .578 - 81-66 4 39-33 46-29 7-7 22-21 12 L2 7-3 Napa Valley Winemakers 81 66 .551 4.0 83-64 -2 43-29 38-37 10-5 28-23 W1 5-5 Tokyo Cyclones 72 75 .490 13.0 77-70 -5 31-41 41-34 7-17 23-29 W1 2-8 Boston Settlers 71 76 .483 14.0 70-77 1 38-40 33-36 7-7 21-20 W2 5-5 Apex Assassins 68 79 .463 17.0 65-82 3 37-35 31-44 8-7 21-24 L1 6-4 Baltimore Charm 64 83 .435 21.0 66-81 -2 33-42 31-41 7-3 21-19 L1 5-5

Republic League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Colorado Rancheros 87 60 .592 - 88-59 -1 39-33 48-27 8-8 24-19 6 L1 7-3 New York Heroes 77 70 .524 10.0 75-72 2 37-35 40-35 6-9 19-21 L1 5-5 Chico Rebels 76 71 .517 11.0 76-71 0 37-35 39-36 10-4 21-16 W1 5-5 Hartford Harpooners 75 72 .510 12.0 75-72 0 42-33 33-39 8-7 23-26 W1 6-4 Hammersmith Hooligans 72 75 .490 15.0 74-73 -2 39-39 33-36 5-5 19-17 W2 4-6 Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines 54 93 .367 33.0 57-90 -3 23-49 31-44 5-9 14-21 L2 3-7

Edmonton has a magic number of 3

Napa valley has a magic number of 7

Colorado has a magic number of 5

New York has a magic number of 15

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by ekcut

Yup...looks like you`ll get another free pass into the final

I thought you said free...

[Alan T]

9 games left in the season and most of the playoff spots are locked up. The final RL playoff position looks like it is going down to the wire

Front Office Offseason League 09-16-2030 Standings Report

Continental League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Edmonton Edge 87 66 .569 - 84-69 3 40-35 47-31 7-8 23-22 9 W1 3-7 Napa Valley Winemakers 86 67 .562 1.0 88-65 -2 48-30 38-37 10-5 29-24 W5 7-3 Boston Settlers 74 79 .484 13.0 74-79 0 38-40 36-39 7-7 21-21 L2 5-5 Apex Assassins 73 80 .477 14.0 68-85 5 40-35 33-45 9-7 23-24 L1 7-3 Tokyo Cyclones 73 80 .477 14.0 78-75 -5 32-43 41-37 7-17 23-30 L5 3-7 Baltimore Charm 66 87 .431 21.0 68-85 -2 35-43 31-44 7-3 22-20 W2 5-5

Republic League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Colorado Rancheros 91 62 .595 - 92-61 -1 41-34 50-28 8-8 24-20 Clinched W2 6-4 Chico Rebels 80 73 .523 11.0 79-74 1 38-37 42-36 10-5 23-16 W3 6-4 New York Heroes 80 73 .523 11.0 79-74 1 38-37 42-36 7-9 19-24 W1 4-6 Hartford Harpooners 77 76 .503 14.0 78-75 -1 42-36 35-40 8-7 23-27 L3 4-6 Hammersmith Hooligans 75 78 .490 16.0 77-76 -2 39-39 36-39 5-5 21-17 L1 6-4 Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines 56 97 .366 35.0 58-95 -2 25-53 31-44 5-9 15-21 L2 4-6

Edmonton and Napa Valley have both clinched playoff spots.

Edmonton has a magic number of 9 for homefield advantage in the CLCS.

Colorado has won the 2030 Republic League regular season title!


Chico, New York, Hartford and Hammersmith are still alive in the fight for the final playoff spot.

[Tasan]

Yay!

You three dogfight it out and get all tired. I need another shot at that title, last year left a real bitter taste in my mouth.

[ekcut]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

I thought you said free...

Yup...2 yrs in a row I was just a minor speed bump...a nuisance that inconvienced you on your way to the championship...looks like we are setting it up again!

[Alan T]

9/16:

Edmonton 3, Baltimore 2 (10 innings)
Napa Valley 2, Boston 1

Edmonton 88-66 (M# 8)
Napa Valley 87-67 (1 GB)

Chico 4, Hammersmith 0
Colorado 4, Hartford 2
New York 4, Ann Arbor 3

Chico 81-73
New York 81-73
Hartford 77-77 ( 4 GB)
Hammersmith 75-79 (6 GB)

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by Tasan

Yay!

You three dogfight it out and get all tired. I need another shot at that title, last year left a real bitter taste in my mouth.

They teach weird math over there in Colorado!

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by ekcut

Yup...2 yrs in a row I was just a minor speed bump...a nuisance that inconvienced you on your way to the championship...looks like we are setting it up again!

LOL, you just want to keep my record going strong of more FOOL championship wins than league titles.

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Alan T

They teach weird math over there in Colorado!

That's because Colorado doesn't have me...and the educational system surely suffers because of it.

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by Alan T

They teach weird math over there in Colorado!

I think my eyes blocked out New York. I get used to doing that for when you post the monthly stats.

[Alan T]

9/17:

Edmonton 3, Baltimore 2
Napa Valley 12, Boston 1

Edmonton 89-66 (M# 7)
Napa Valley 88-67 (1 GB)

Chico 5, Hammersmith 4
Hartford 6, Colorado 4
New York 2, Ann arbor 0

Chico 82-73
New York 82-73
Hartford 78-77 (4 GB)
Hammersmith 75-80 (7 GB)

[Alan T]

9/18:

Edmonton 6, Baltimore 5 (13 innings)
Boston 6, Napa Valley 4

Edmonton 90-66 (M# 5)
Napa Valley 88-68 (2 GB)

Chico 7, Hammersmith 6
Colorado 5, Hartford 0
New York 15, Ann Arbor 2

Chico 83-73
New York 83-73
Hartford 78-78

Hammersmith has been eliminated from the postseason.

[Alan T]

9/19:

Edmonton 10, Tokyo 4
Napa Valley 7, Baltimore 0

Edmonton 91-66 (M# 4)
Napa Valley 89-68 (2 GB)

Ann Arbor 4, Chico 0
Hammersmith 6, Hartford 5
Colorado 5, New York 4 (11 innings)

Chico 83-74
New York 83-74
Hartford 78-79 (5 GB)

[Alan T]

9/20:

Tokyo 2, Edmonton 1
Napa Valley 3, Baltimore 2

Edmonton 91-67 (M# 4)
Napa Valley 90-68 ( 1 GB)

Hartford 5, Hammersmith 3
Ann Arbor 9, Chico 8
New York 8, Colorado 4

New York 84-74 (M# 4)
Chico 83-75 (1 GB)

Hartford has been eliminated from the playoffs with New York's win.