FOFC Baseball Legends (limited interactive) - Page 5

kingfc22 · 10-06-2005, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

One homer doesn't make up for the 2Ks and a GIDP, Gonzalez...

Well, it's not like anybody was doing any better against Matthewson and don't forget that it was I who got us off the zero on the scoreboard wtih my monsterous homerun shot. Heck, if the top two guys in the lineup actually got on base I would finally have a chance to drive them in.

Coffee Warlord · 10-06-2005, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis

Would be better to have any back and forth IC posts to be done over PM's (as suggested) and then posted as one post rather than to clutter the thread with a bunch of one or two line exchanges too if it's meant to give the players some extra flavor.

Yeah, but that'd get annoying rapidly, and cut down on the banter by a large amount.

Blade · 10-06-2005, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Yeah, but that'd get annoying rapidly, and cut down on the banter by a large amount.

I agree...it may take a while to do posts by PM, and by the time they are posted, they may be out of date already...

Breeze · 10-07-2005, 05:28 AM

The National Herald

Sports

Matty in Midseason Form

Christy Mathewson was almost unhittable, going a solid 6 innings and only allowing 3 baserunners, leading the Centuries to a 4 to 3 victory over the FOFC All Stars. The offense was provided by Joe Kelley who went 2 for 3, with a homerun, triple, 3 RBI and 2 runs.

Sirr Fozborg took the loss giving up 3 runs in 4 innings. Owen Hunter pitched a very nice 4 innings of relief.

Breeze · 10-07-2005, 09:46 AM

SPRING GAME 6

Code:

Negro League 1.. 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 1 0  -  1  3  1
FOFC Stars...... 0 0 0  1 0 4  0 0    -  5  7  1

Code:

   Alltime Players    AB  R  H RBI AVG     All Stars          AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Bell CF           2  0  0  0 .182     B.Blade 2B          3  1  0  0 .250  
  P.Lloyd SS          4  0  0  0 .300     A.Tucker CF         4  1  2  1 .385  
  W.Wells 3B          4  0  0  0 .190     J.Nights SS         4  0  0  1 .308  
  B.Leonard 1B        3  0  0  0 .316     J.Potpie 1B         4  1  1  1 .462  
  C.Torriente LF      4  0  0  0 .300     D.Fouts 3B          3  1  2  0 .273  
  T.Stearnes RF       4  0  1  0 .300     H.Hays C            4  1  1  2 .231  
  B.Mackey C          3  0  0  0 .000     P.Pflaggstettler RF 3  0  1  0 .200  
  M.Suttles DH        3  0  1  0 .167     S.Gunner DH         3  0  0  0 .118  
  M.Dihigo 2B         3  1  1  1 .286     G.Gazelle LF        3  0  0  0 .067  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      30  1  3  1                 Totals      31  5  7  5

Code:

Negro League                IP    H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA  
S.Paige                   0 2/3   0   0   0   0   1   0   9   1.86  
R.Foster LOSS(0-1)        4 1/3   3   2   2   1   0   1  60   3.65  
B.Foster                  3       4   3   3   2   1   1  67   5.40  
   Totals                 8       7   5   5   3   2   2

FOFC All Stars              IP    H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA  
J.Rodney                  4       1   0   0   1   6   0  45   1.00  
J.Williams WIN(1-0)       4       2   1   1   1   2   1  49   2.25  
J.Kronside                1       0   0   0   0   0   0   9   0.00  
   Totals                 9       3   1   1   2   8   1

Code:

Paige injured in the 1st inning

LEFT ON BASE- Alltime Players: 5  All Stars: 5
DOUBLE PLAYS- Alltime Players: 1  All Stars: 1
ERRORS- P.Lloyd, J.Potpie
DOUBLES- D.Fouts(1st)
TRIPLES- T.Stearnes(1st), A.Tucker(1st)
HOME RUNS- M.Dihigo(1st), J.Potpie(2nd), H.Hays(2nd)
STOLEN BASES- P.Pflaggstettler(1st)
WALKS- C.Bell-2, B.Blade, D.Fouts, P.Pflaggstettler
HIT BY PITCH- B.Leonard
STRIKE OUTS- P.Lloyd, W.Wells-2, B.Leonard, T.Stearnes-2, B.Mackey, M.Dihigo,
             B.Blade, H.Hays
GIDP- T.Stearnes, B.Blade
WILD PITCHES- R.Foster, J.Rodney

Breeze · 10-07-2005, 09:59 AM

FOFC - TEAM UPDATE

Lou Scribe runs up to me. "Hey Benton, nice game today."

"I was please, but we've got another one coming up right now."

"Can i get a minute? I have a few questions."

"Lou, I understand you need to do your job, but I have to get the lineup card filled out for game 2."

"But coach, just a minute. With Rodney and Williams both pitching well, what are you..."

I walk into the clubhouse leaving him at the door. I turn to the security guard and say, "Lou Scribe is about to walk through that door. Stop him. When he complains about doing his job, tell him to wait till the press conference after the second game."

Breeze · 10-07-2005, 10:19 AM

SPRING GAME 7

Code:

Negro League 1.. 0 0 0  1 1 0  0 0 0  -  2  3  1
FOFC Stars...... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  0  0  1

Code:

  Alltime Players    AB  R  H RBI AVG      All Stars         AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Bell CF           3  0  0  0 .160     C.Terp SS           4  0  0  0 .176  
  P.Lloyd SS          4  0  1  0 .292     S.Treacy 2B         3  0  0  0 .077  
  T.Stearnes LF       4  0  0  1 .250     K.Ton DH            3  0  0  0 .214  
  J.Gibson DH         3  1  1  0 .261     B.Bullock C         4  0  0  0 .385  
  B.Leonard 1B        4  0  0  0 .261     D.Gonzalez 1B       3  0  0  0 .143  
  B.Mackey C          3  0  1  1 .167     P.Pflaggstettler CF 2  0  0  0 .176  
  C.Torriente RF      2  0  0  0 .250   A-A.Tucker CF         0  0  0  0 .385  
  R.Dandridge 2B      4  0  0  0 .000     D.Palmer 3B         3  0  0  0 .077  
  J.Johnson 3B        1  1  0  0 .000     S.Gunner RF         3  0  0  0 .100  
                                          G.Gazelle LF        3  0  0  0 .056  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      28  2  3  2                 Totals      28  0  0  0

Code:

Alltime Players          IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA   
L.Day WIN(1-0)            6       0   0   0   2   1   0  80   0.00  
W.McDonald HOLD(1st)      2       0   0   0   0   2   0  21   0.00  
D.Barnhill HOLD(1st)      0 1/3   0   0   0   1   0   0   7   8.10  
B.Foster SAVE(1st)        0 2/3   0   0   0   0   0   0   6   4.76  
[1]Totals                 9       0   0   0   3   3   0

 All Stars               IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA  
A.Mighty LOSS(0-1)        4       1   1   0   4   1   0  60   2.25 
R.Nielsen                 4       2   1   1   1   2   0  46   3.38  
S.Knowles                 1       0   0   0   1   0   0  11   0.00  
[1]Totals                 9       3   2   1   6   3   0

Code:

Pflaggstettler injured in the 7th

LEFT ON BASE- Alltime Players: 6  All Stars: 4
DOUBLE PLAYS- Alltime Players: 0  All Stars: 2
ERRORS- P.Lloyd, P.Pflaggstettler
DOUBLES- B.Mackey(1st)
SACRIFICE HITS- C.Bell
WALKS- J.Gibson, B.Mackey, C.Torriente-2, J.Johnson-2, S.Treacy, K.Ton,
       P.Pflaggstettler
STRIKE OUTS- C.Bell, P.Lloyd-2, C.Terp, S.Gunner, G.Gazelle
GIDP- B.Leonard, R.Dandridge

JAG · 10-07-2005, 10:22 AM

No-hit?!?!?!?!

Breeze · 10-07-2005, 10:28 AM

FOFC - TEAM UPDATE

As I'm leaving the field after the second game I turn to Howser, "I can't believe we just go no hit."

"Yeah pretty surprising."

"And worse - that was the Negro Leaguers 4th starter. It's not like it was Paige that shut us down," Hazzle adds.

"Well that made me feel alot better," I say as I roll my eyes. "After the first game I was beginning to think that we were turning the corner on our offense"

"We pitched great, and we had some good cuts, they just didn't fall," Tunner chiimes in.

"Hey Chuck, have I ever mentioned that your optimism is annoying?"

Howser smirks.

"Damn, I got to go to the press conference and answer questions about this," I complain. "Someone have a beer ready for me."

Breeze · 10-07-2005, 10:55 AM

PRESS CONFERENCE - Negro Leaguer 1 Manager Dusty Baker

"Dusty, a no-hitter for Day and Company, does that signify you're ready for the sesaon?" Lou Scribe

"Does it matter, the season isn't going to get here any sooner."

"Does that help Day's confidence?" Stan Hack

"It doesn't hurt it." Baker monitones.

"You excited about what this symbolizes?" Dan Reader.

"Symbolizes???"

Reader trys again, "The no-hitter shows what your rotation is capable of?"

"Um, every pitcher in this league is capable of great things. Look it was a great night that won't be in the record books because it was an exhibition game. Yes, I'm glad Day pitched well, but I haven't really been worried about my starting pitchers other than the injuries. Please no more questions on the no-hitter - it's a nice non-event."

"You mentioned injuries. We heard Rogan was ok, what's up with Paige's injury from game 1?" Tom O'Carver

"He'll be fine."

"We heard him say that it was just some tightness. Did he just not feel like pitching tonight? Did he not want to face the FOFC lineup?"

"Yeah, I'm sure he's scared of the FOFCers...what are they hitting .210 as a team. That would strike fear into a pitcher like Paige."

Reader asks, "Talk about your hitting."

"It was good enough in game 2, not good enough in game 1. Is that what you wanted to know?" Baker asks with a condesending look on his face."

"No, um...I mean....um....you only scored 3 runs in the two games, any concerns about the teams hitting."

"Look we didn't use all our stars, I letting everyone play. No I'm not worried. It's not like my team is hitting .210 for the spring."

"Guys, that's going to do it for me." Baker says as he gets up and walks off.

StanGunner · 10-07-2005, 11:11 AM

We need a new batting coach.

Coffee Warlord · 10-07-2005, 11:14 AM

Rob Nielsen would like to apologize for throwing that huge party the night before the game.

Rob Nielsen does, however, demand that he gets better run support in the regular season, regardless of hangovers.

Breeze · 10-07-2005, 11:43 AM

PRESS CONFERENCE - FOFC Manager Benton Breeze

"With the exception of a few players, your team has really struggled with the bat in the early portion of the Spring, and you just got no-hit by what is arguablly the Negro League 1 teams 4th or 5th best starter. Are you starting to get concerned you'll be able to hit enough to compete?" Lou Scribe

"I'd be lying if I said the thought hadn't crossed my mind. To be completely honest with you, I thought after game 1 we were getting ready to turn the corner. Fouts started hitting, Pflaggstettler hadn't done great, but he had gotten at least 1 hit in his last few games. I thought things were getting ready to take shape."

Lou follows up, "So do you consider this a step back?"

"Yes, I guess I do. But remember Tucker, Potpie, Ton, Nights, they are all hitting and they weren't in the lineup. So it's not like all 15 of our players are coming up empty everytime they step to the plate."

"If the season started right now what would you do?" Reader asks.

"Dan, you mean with regards to who's playing?" I ask in return, hoping to clarify a very obtuse question.

"Yes," he answers confidently as if his question was pure genius.

Thinking to myself, 'God this guy is stupid' I answer, "I really don't know? And it's too early to worry about it. Is it a concern yes, am I worried - ask me again around game 16 if we're still hitting poorly."

O'Carver jumps in, "Coach Baker mentioned your team was only hitting .210 this Spring, implying you lack the ability to hit and will be an after thought in the season. What's your response to that?"

I heard Baker's comment, and while he did imply what O'Carver mentioned, I think it was meant as more of a slap at the reporters question rather than my team. He probably shouldn't have done it, but I decide not to get into a war of words, "We aren't hitting .210, we are hitting .212. Uh...that doesn't sound much better does it?" I ask with a chuckle. "We aren't hitting right now, I think we'll be just fine, like I said earlier check back with me after the 16th or 17th game if we still aren't hitting."

"You seemed to pitch well in both games," Scribe interjects.

"I was extremely pleased with our pitching. I realize Baker didn't play all his best players, but the backups on that team are capable of pounding the ball and we held them to 3 runs in 2 games. Typically. that's good enough to win both games in this league. We didn't have a single pitcher in the 6 that threw today that did poorly. We may not be hitting, but our pitching might be good enough to win anyway."

"If the season started right now, what would you do with your pitchers?"

I don't even look over, I know that has to be a Reader question, "I'm assuming you mean who would be in the rotation. I don't know yet. Heck we're not even half way through Spring. I will admit that I'm going to have a tough time deciding who gets one of the 4 and half spots as a starter, but thankfully, I don't have to make that decission now."

"Ok gentlemen, I've got to go - We'll talk to you later."

"Coach one more quick question." Lou Scribe yells.

I begrudgingly turn and acknowledge him

"What's the extent of Pflaggstettler's injury?"

"I haven't had a chance to speak in detail with the doctors, but the trainer did tell me he didn't think it was serious. I'm hoping he'll be available to play in a couple of days." as soon as I finish I quickly exit the stage and head to the clubhouse.

Breeze · 10-07-2005, 12:37 PM

I have the files for the crude website the game creates. If anyone has a place to host the site, we can put it up and see if we want to use it or not.

thealmighty · 10-07-2005, 12:58 PM

POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE - FOFC Pitcher Al MIghty

"You must be pretty pleased with your outing today, Al?" Lou Scribe

"No!!"

Lou cuts in with, "But you only gave up the one unearned run on the day."

"I lost the game. Walking 4 batters is not acceptable. Throwing 60 pitches in 4 innings is not going to get the team where we want to go- or me into the starting rotation, for that matter."

"What can you do to improve?" Reader asks.

"What can I do? Work harder, prepare more thouroughly...throw more damn strikes. Thanks guys...next time WILL be better."

Breeze · 10-07-2005, 01:10 PM

Nevermind

kingfc22 · 10-07-2005, 01:33 PM

Where did I put the "medication" my trainer gave to me....

Johnny93g · 10-07-2005, 02:24 PM

"Coach, John Williams is willing to take some cuts at the plate when im not pitching, afterall, John Williams is batting .1000

"

Fouts · 10-07-2005, 04:42 PM

Ouch, a no-hitter. Glad this wasn't the real thing. I think we all need to go out and get drunk before the season starts!

JeeberD · 10-07-2005, 05:50 PM

Ugh, I commit an error in the first game and then my teammates get no-hit in the second. Ugly...

Blade · 10-07-2005, 07:10 PM

Not a great hitting game for Blade...gotta get some extra reps in at BP...

Breeze · 10-08-2005, 08:50 PM

SPRING GAME 8

Code:

Century Stars... 0 0 0  0 0 0  2 0 0  -  2  6  1
FOFC All Stars..  2 2 0  0 0 0  0 0    -  4 11  1

Code:

Century Stars      AB  R  H RBI AVG     All Stars          AB  R  H RBI AVG
  R.Henderson LF      3  0  0  0 .171     B.Blade 2B          4  2  2  2 .313  
A-J.Rice PH,LF        2  0  0  0 .125     A.Tucker CF         3  0  1  0 .375  
  T.Gwynn CF          4  0  1  0 .306     J.Nights SS         4  1  1  1 .294  
  W.Boggs 3B          4  1  2  0 .250     K.Ton LF            4  0  2  0 .278  
  E.Murray 1B         4  0  0  0 .000     D.Gonzalez 1B       2  0  0  1 .125  
  G.Carter C          4  0  0  0 .233   B-J.Potpie PH,1B      1  0  0  0 .429  
  C.Ripken SS         4  1  2  2 .300     H.Hays C            4  0  1  0 .235  
  D.Winfield RF       3  0  1  0 .471     D.Fouts DH          4  0  0  0 .200  
  C.Biggio 2B         2  0  0  0 .000     D.Palmer 3B         4  0  2  0 .176  
  P.Molitor DH        3  0  0  0 .333     S.Gunner RF         3  1  2  0 .174  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
[1]         Totals      33  2  6  2                 Totals      33  4 11  4

Code:

A-Pinch Hit For Henderson In 7th Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Gonzalez In 7th Inning

Code:

[1]Century Stars            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA   
G.Maddux LOSS(1-1)        4       8   4   4   1   1   1  74   2.77 
J.Smoltz                  2 2/3   2   0   0   0   4   0  30   3.60 
J.Franco                  1 1/3   1   0   0   0   0   0  11   4.91 
[1]Totals                    8      11   4   4   1   5   1

[1]All Stars                IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA 
O.Hunter                  4       1   0   0   2   2   0  58   2.25
B.Babson                  3       2   2   2   1   5   1  51   1.80  
B.Knowles WIN(2-0)        1       1   0   0   0   0   0  10   0.00 
S.Knowles SAVE(1st)       1       2   0   0   0   2   0  20   0.00
[1]Totals                    9       6   2   2   3   9   1

Code:

ATTENDANCE- 45,527 DATE- Sunday, March 11th 1900 TIME- Day 
T- 1:41
LEFT ON BASE- Century Stars: 8  All Stars: 7
DOUBLE PLAYS- Century Stars: 1  All Stars: 1
ERRORS- C.Ripken, J.Nights
DOUBLES- W.Boggs-2(6th), K.Ton(2nd), D.Palmer(1st), S.Gunner(1st)
HOME RUNS- C.Ripken(3rd), B.Blade(1st)
STOLEN BASES- C.Biggio(1st)
SACRIFICE FLIES- D.Gonzalez
WALKS- D.Winfield, C.Biggio, P.Molitor, A.Tucker
HIT BY PITCH- C.Biggio
STRIKE OUTS- J.Rice, E.Murray, G.Carter-2, C.Ripken, D.Winfield, C.Biggio,
             P.Molitor-2, B.Blade, A.Tucker, J.Nights, D.Gonzalez, H.Hays
GIDP- R.Henderson, D.Palmer

Breeze · 10-08-2005, 08:55 PM

FOFC - TEAM UPDATE

As we walk off the field, I look back and Bob Hazzle is still sitting in the dugout. I head back and shout.

"Hey Bob, we hit tonight, nice job."

"Yeah, thanks."

"You don't seem to happy."

"It's just one game, if we can build on this...then I'll be happy." as he finishes his sentence he get up and walks past me towards the clubhouse without another word.

I shout after him,"Bob, I have confidence in you."

He turns, nods, and even gives me a half...no - not that big, maybe a quarter smile.

tucker342 · 10-08-2005, 10:40 PM

Ouch, AJ Tucker can't believe we got no hit. If AJ Tucker would've played we would've won. (hey if I'm going to be an all-star, I gotta start talkin in the third person)

Blade · 10-09-2005, 12:01 AM

Nice! Looks like the extra BP worked well for Blade!

Chas in Cinti · 10-09-2005, 11:57 AM

Jeez... Pflaggstettler starts hitting the ball, running bases... ugh...

-Chas

Sublime 2 · 10-09-2005, 04:51 PM

Nice outing by Hunter there

Breeze · 10-09-2005, 07:50 PM

FOFC - TEAM UPDATE

Before the game today, I approached our trainer and asked, "How's Pflaggstettler?"

"Sore, but he can go."

"Will the pain hinder him any?"

"I don't think so, but I'm not the one hurting."

I nod and head off to fill out the lineup card.

terpkristin · 10-09-2005, 08:05 PM

That's odd, before the game today *I* approached the trainer and asked "How the hell do you pronounce Pflaggstettler?"

/tk

Breeze · 10-09-2005, 08:12 PM

SPRING GAME 9

Code:

Caribbean Players. 0 0 0  0 0 1  0 0 3  -  4  5  1
FOFC All Stars....  0 2 2  0 0 0  0 0 2  -  6 11  0

Code:

Alltime Players    AB  R  H RBI AVG     All Stars          AB  R  H RBI AV  
  P.Mesa CF           4  0  1  0 .407     G.Gazelle CF        5  1  1  2 .087  
  A.Pacheco 2B        4  1  1  0 .259     C.Terp SS           4  1  1  0 .190  
  P.Cepeda LF         4  0  1  1 .357     J.Potpie 1B         4  1  1  0 .389  
  O.Linares 3B        3  1  0  0 .250     B.Bullock C         4  1  2  1 .412  
  P.Coimbre RF        4  1  1  0 .300     D.Fouts 3B          4  0  1  1 .211  
  H.Espino DH         4  1  1  3 .077     P.Pflaggstettler RF 3  0  0  1 .150  
  K.Hernandez 1B      3  0  0  0 .000     D.Palmer DH         4  1  2  0 .238  
  A.Lopez C           2  0  0  0 .167     S.Gunner LF         4  1  2  1 .222  
A-A.Ohms PH           1  0  0  0 .000     S.Treacy 2B         2  0  1  0 .133  
B-M.Gonzalez C        0  0  0  0 .118                                          
  D.Concepcion SS     3  0  0  0 .346                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
            Totals      32  4  5  4                 Totals      34  6 11  6

Code:

A-Pinch Hit For Lopez In 8th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (C ) For Ohms In 8th Inning

Code:

Caribbean Players         IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
L.Tiant Sr.               5       7   4   4   1   3   0  79   7.20  
M.Garcia LOSS(0-1)        3 1/3   4   2   1   1   2   1  65   2.70  
Totals                    8 1/3  11   6   5   2   5   1

All Stars                IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA   
J.Williams                4       1   0   0   0   0   0  41   1.50  
S.Fozborg                 2       2   1   1   1   2   0  34   5.00  
S.Knowles HOLD(1st)       2       0   0   0   0   3   0  23   0.00 
J.Kronside W(1-0) BS(1st) 1       2   3   3   0   1   1  23   9.00  
Totals                    9       5   4   4   1   6   1

Code:

LEFT ON BASE- Alltime Players: 3  All Stars: 6
DOUBLE PLAYS- Alltime Players: 1  All Stars: 0
ERRORS- D.Concepcion
DOUBLES- A.Pacheco(2nd), D.Fouts(2nd)
TRIPLES- B.Bullock(1st), S.Gunner(1st)
HOME RUNS- H.Espino(1st), G.Gazelle(1st)
CAUGHT STEALING- S.Gunner
SACRIFICE HITS- S.Treacy
WALKS- K.Hernandez, P.Pflaggstettler, S.Treacy
HIT BY PITCH- O.Linares
STRIKE OUTS- P.Mesa, A.Pacheco, H.Espino-2, A.Lopez, A.Ohms, G.Gazelle,
             J.Potpie, D.Fouts, P.Pflaggstettler, S.Gunner
GIDP- D.Palmer

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Travis · 10-09-2005, 08:16 PM

Son of a...

Sorry boys, meltdown like that in the 9th will not happen again. Thanks for the pickup.

Breeze · 10-09-2005, 08:19 PM

FOFC TEAM UPDATE

Howser looks at me and offers, " Another nice hitting day. Palmer and Gunner both get 2 more and Gazelle only gets one hit, but it's the game winning walk off home run. That's 2 good hitting games in a row."

"Yeah, maybe being no hit woke them up a little!" I respond with a grin.

oykib · 10-09-2005, 10:33 PM

"So, Gerald, can you take us through the last at-bat?" the reporter, who was almost the same age as Gazelle asked. Gazelle didn't realize in his youth that he should have worked his way down the more established beat gus, not the local college radio guy. But that was the only person who he'd built a relationship with while he was hitting so poorly.

"It wasn't much different than the earlier ones. I've been on the ball for a while now. But every time i've got my timing down I'm fouling it back or popping it up." the young outfielder replied.

"You say you didn't do anything different. But the results certainly were. Was there anything you could tell us about it?" the beat reporter from the Tribune put forth.

"Honestly, I'm just happy that Mr. Breeze left me in there... and that he showed enough faith in me to lead me off. I think I've been controlling the strike zone well. So, that's probably what he was thinking about when he left me in. But we've got a lot of bats, so... Anyway he just told me to take it easy and told me the Mays/Durocher story--

"Huh?"

"Well... you know the one where Mays comes up and goes 'oh' for his first twenty-seven or whatever. I knew the story already, of course. But it let me know he had faith in me. Not that I think he'll put up with an 0-for 27.."

Breeze · 10-10-2005, 06:22 AM

The National Herald

SPORTS

FOFC Sweeps the Weekend
by Lou Scribe

On Saturday the FOFCers, who had been struggling with the bat, had a great game against the Late 20th Century pitcher Greg Maddux. The game started off with FOFC taking the lead in the first scoring 2 runs on 3 hits. Barrett Blade led off the inning for FOFC when he laced a base-knock. A. J. Tucker followed and he lined a single. Jeff Nights then would hit into a force play resulting in a run. K. A. Ton was up next and he delivered a base-hit. David Gonzalez came to the plate and hit a sacrifice fly scoring the final run of the inning. Late 20th made it exciting in the 9th, but they were unable to push the needed runs across.

Bo Knowles(2-0) went 1 inning allowing no runs for the win. Knowles got relief help from his brother Sammy who gained credit for his 1st save. Greg Maddux(1-1) absorbed the loss.

Then on Sunday, the FOFCers showed some resiliency, again hitting well and taking a 4 to 1 lead into the 9th inning. Kronside, who had been unhittable, started the inning with a strike out and flyout to get 2 quick outs. Then the wheels came off - Linares reached based when he was hit on the foot with a splitter that got away from Jace. Coimbre singled and Espino homered to tie the game.

The offense picked Kronside up, when Gunner reached base on Concepcion's error. Treacy sacraficed him to second and Gazelle launched a homerun 412 feet over the left field fence to end the game.

Breeze · 10-10-2005, 09:55 AM

FOFC TEAM UPDATE

"OK, guys, after today we are half way through the Spring. We've been playing well, let's keep swinging the bats." I say as I post the following lineup:

2b - Blade
SS- Nights
LF - Ton
1b - Potpie
C - Hays
3b - Fouts
RF - Pflaggstettler
DH - Palmer
CF - Gazelle

SP - Nielsen

Rodney relief in inning 5.

Breeze · 10-10-2005, 10:37 AM

SPRING GAME 10

Code:

Caribbean Players. 0 0 0  0 0 2  0 0 0  -  2  4  0
FOFC Stars........ 0 0 2  1 0 0  0 0    -  3  4  0

Code:

  Caribbean Players  AB  R  H RBI AVG     FOFC Stars         AB  R  H RBI AVG
  P.Mesa CF           3  1  0  0 .367     B.Blade 2B          2  0  1  1 .333  
  A.Pacheco 2B        3  1  0  0 .233     J.Nights SS         4  0  0  1 .238  
  P.Cepeda 1B         4  0  1  1 .344     K.Ton LF            3  0  0  0 .238  
  O.Linares 3B        4  0  1  1 .250     J.Potpie 1B         4  0  0  0 .318  
  P.Coimbre DH        4  0  2  0 .357     H.Hays C            3  0  1  0 .250  
  M.Gonzalez C        3  0  0  0 .100     D.Fouts 3B          3  1  1  1 .227  
  M.Minoso LF         3  0  0  0 .130     P.Pflaggstettler RF 3  0  0  0 .130  
  T.Oliva RF          3  0  0  0 .263     D.Palmer DH         3  1  1  0 .250  
  R.Puente SS         3  0  0  0 .250     G.Gazelle CF        2  1  0  0 .080  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
[1]         Totals      30  2  4  2                 Totals      27  3  4  3

Code:

Caribbean Players        IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
M.Cuellar LOSS(1-1)       5       4   3   3   3   3   1  79   4.85 
D.Martinez                3       0   0   0   1   1   0  30   2.25 
[1]Totals                    8       4   3   3   4   4   1

FOFC Stars               IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
R.Nielsen                 4       1   0   0   0   5   0  43   2.25 
J.Rodney                  3       2   2   2   3   3   0  53   2.25 
B.Knowles WIN(3-0)        2       1   0   0   0   1   0  29   0.00 
[1]Totals                    9       4   2   2   3   9   0

Code:

LEFT ON BASE- Alltime Players: 4  All Stars: 4
DOUBLE PLAYS- Alltime Players: 0  All Stars: 0
DOUBLES- P.Coimbre-2(2nd)
TRIPLES- D.Palmer(1st)
HOME RUNS- D.Fouts(1st)
STOLEN BASES- B.Blade(1st)
CAUGHT STEALING- B.Blade
WALKS- P.Mesa, A.Pacheco, M.Gonzalez, B.Blade-2, K.Ton, G.Gazelle
STRIKE OUTS- A.Pacheco-2, P.Cepeda, O.Linares-2, M.Gonzalez-2, M.Minoso-2,
             J.Potpie, H.Hays, D.Fouts, G.Gazelle
WILD PITCHES- M.Cuellar, R.Nielsen
WEB GEMS- Bot 1st: Perucho Cepeda robbed K. A. Ton of a base hit.
          Top 3rd: Jeeberoni Potpie robbed Pablo Mesa of a base hit.

Breeze · 10-10-2005, 11:00 AM

FOFC - TEAM UPDATE

Lou Scribe runs upto me following, "Coach, nice win, can I have a minute?"

"Lou, can't you wait till the press conference?"

"There won't be one tonight." Lou explains. "Too much other stuff going on."

"OK, what'cha need?"

"You're 7 and 3 right now for the Spring. That's the best record of any team. Do you think you're sending a message that you're ready to play with the Hall of Famers?"

"We have the best record?" I ask innocently. "I didn't realize that. Look, I've said all along that I think we can play with these guys, but do I think a 7 - 3 mark has sent a message? No. Those teams don't care about Spring records. In fact, if we were 7 - 3 in the real season, they still wouldn't be concerned. Now if you tell me we play .700 ball the whole season, I think, then YES we would have sent a message." I say will a big smile.

"You happy with your hitting? It seems to have come around a bit in the last few games."

"I think it has, since we are at the half way point, the coaches and I are planning to go over the roster and see how the players are hitting. We want to have an overview of the situation, I could give you a more informed opinion tomorrow."

"What about the pitchers, you going to break down their performance too?"

"Not yet, I still have 1 pitcher who has to make his 3rd outing, until that happens I won't be comparing apples to apples."

"So when will that meeting take place?"

"Probably following the game tomorrow."

"Thanks for the time coach. Got to run if I'm going to make the deadline." Lou says as he turns and runs off.

"That's not a pretty sight," I say to Howser, who hung around while Scibe asked me questions."

"No, seeing a 5' 9" 270 pound man run in poorly fitting dress closes rarely is."

We laugh and head to the office for our Staff Meeting.

Breeze · 10-10-2005, 11:54 AM

FOFC TEAM UPDATE - Staff Meeting

Howser and I walk into my office to find Maglie, Hazzle, and Tanner already seated, and discussing the events of the past few games...Gazelle's homer, Bo's 2 wins, and more.

"Ok, guys. Time to start looking at the roster and the production we are getting. How would you like to go through the players, alphabetically, by position, by production...." I pause. "Suggestions."

Howser, "Let's go by position. It will be easier to compare, which is ultimately what is going to happen. I mean honestly, this is a first view of who the starters should be."

Tanner, "Sounds great, but eveyone's playing well so I don't think it matters who we put in the lineup."

"Chuck, have I mentioned the whole annoying thing yet?"

Maglie and Hazzle smiling, both quickly chime in that they are in favor of breatking down the players by position.

"Let's start at Catcher" I say.

"Both players are playing great." Tanner says.

I know he's right, but I cut my eyes over to him, but before I can say anything, Hazzle interjects, "Chucks right - both these guys are playing well. Hell Bullock's been arguably our best player. He's hitting .412 with 3 HR. Only problem is I count only 3 RBI. Hays is hitting .250 with a couple home runs and 5 RBI."

Howser says, "Both are playing well defensively, but I think Hays has been a little better in the field. He's caught a couple of speedsters stealing, and he is much quicker behind the plate. However, I can't complain too much about Bullock, though he isn't agile, he's solid and he has a good arm. His defense certainly won't kill you."

Maglie, ever the pitcher asks, "We have any idea on lefty/righty breakdowns?"

I state, "Let's not worry about that yet. We are only half way through the Spring. Let's get a little closer to the season, and we'll look at that issue."

"Any other comments about the Catchers?" I ask.

"Yeah," Hazzle speaks up. "How the hell did Bullock get a triple? My grandmother is faster, and she's in a wheelchair and it doesn't roll well on the clay infield."

When the laughing stops, I say, "First basemen."

"Potpie has been awesome. .318, 2 home runs, 6 rbi and a couple of very nice defensive plays." States Hazzle. "Gonzalez, not so great. Hitting .125, with 1 HR and 3 RBI. Plus he isn't as good defensively."

I don't wait for additional comments, "Second"

"Blade has played well. He's up to .333 following tonights game, he's gotten on a couple times with walks. He even has a home run." Hazzle stops.

"Been caught stealing twice," I add.

"Just needs some time to learn pitchers moves. Plus one of those times was a hit and run where the batter missed the pitch. He'll be fine," Tanner adds. Realizing he's about to get critizied for his optimizum he continues, "Seriously, he'll be able to steal 20 plus bases at around a 70% success rate I believe."

I nod. "What about Treacy?"

"Um, .133 no extra base hits and only 1 RBI." Hazzle said.

"Ouch. What about Third. They've starting hitting better. Where do we sit?"

"Palmer is up to .250 after his horrendous start. Fouts who's start wasn't much better is up to .227."

"Defense?" I ask.

"Fouts has played better than Palmer, but Palmer hasn't killed us." Howser replys matter of factly.

"Shortstop?"

"Nights was playing great, but he's slumped a bit the last couple games. He's down to .238. He is driving in runs with 4 RBI."

Maglie, "He's got Blade and Tucker in front of him in the lineup and they are on base. Those 2 guys were, for a long time, the only ones that were setting the table."

"He has a point," Howser admits.

"I'm not worried about Nights. I think he'll be fine. What about Terp?"

"Only hitting .190, but that isn't completely fair. Because Kris handles the bat so well we've tried to hit and run several times, and that can put a player in a tough position."

"I'll keep it in mind," I admit, while making a mental note.

"Now the outfielders. We started hitting, please tell me things look brighter."

"We have started hitting a bit," Hazzle says. "Gunner's been the biggest jump. He's up to .222. Pflaggstettler was doing better before the injury. He was up to around .200, but now he's back down to .130. Ton, like Nights has slumped. In fact he's hitting an identical .238. Tucker is the only one that is producing consistently. He's at .375 with power....extra base not home run power, but power none-the-less. Then there is Gazelle. His game winning home run was dramatic and fun, but the guy is only hitting. .080."

"Gazelle's got to start playing better or I'll have a hard time justifying playing time for him."

"Don't be so sure, Pflaggstettler is an 0 for 4 from being right there with him, and Gunner was down in that territory just a couple games ago." Maglie points out.

I realize he's right and say, "Fair enough, good point Sal."

"I know about the outfielder's defense. No need to cover that. Thanks for the update guys. We'll cover the pitchers tomorrow and go over the hitters in more detail before the start of the season.

Breeze · 10-10-2005, 01:21 PM

DYNASTY UPDATE

I looked back the the website that the game creates and other than graphics it's actually not bad. The site displays the standings and allows you to click down and view team reports (team BA, team HR, team RBI, team ERA, team Ks, etc). Then you can click down and see the individuals performance for each member of each team. Then you can drill down on each player and see some breakdowns of production (mostly lefty/righty breakdowns). There is also a section that will display the league leaders at the main statistical categories.

I'm more than happy to provide the pages on a regular bases for this website if someone has a place to host the pages.

I'm going to try and get a double header in tonight. I do have some teams that I need to update depth charts and bull pen rotations on. Plus the Spring Training schedule didn't populate the way I expected - so I'll need to do some research on the regular season to make sure it's was created correctly.

Coffee Warlord · 10-10-2005, 01:21 PM

Rob Nielsen would like to thank himself for his fine performance in his last outing.

Rob Nielsen would further like to thank Mr. Rob Nielsen for being such an excellent pitcher.

Coffee Warlord · 10-10-2005, 01:22 PM

Breeze - Just need FTP access for the web stuff, I take it?

Breeze · 10-10-2005, 01:50 PM

Thanks CW.

Johnny93g · 10-10-2005, 03:37 PM

John Williams thinks Rob Nielson should thakn him publicly for starting the 1st person talk....John Williams also would like to say he is very impressed with the pitching staff. John Williams thinks the pitching staff will be the best in the league

Coffee Warlord · 10-10-2005, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny93g

John Williams thinks Rob Neilson should thakn him publicly for starting the 1st person talk....John Williams also would like to say he is very impressed with the pitching staff. John Williams thinks the pitching staff will be the best in the league

Rob Nielsen has referred to himself in the third person since birth. His first words were not "Ma ma", they were, "Show Rob the Money."

kingfc22 · 10-10-2005, 10:25 PM

Nice 0 for 4 Potpie. I think you've been spending too much time taking BP with me.

Breeze · 10-11-2005, 05:52 AM

The National Herald

SPORTS

FOFC Hangs On

Rob Nielsen delivered 4 solid innings as the FOFC All Stars defeated the Caribbean Alltime Players 3 to 2 at the ballpark.

FOFC came up with 2 runs in the bottom of the 3rd inning. Caribbean had a
chance in the 9th but they came up short.

Bo Knowles(3-0) picked up the victory, allowing no runs in 2 innings. Mike Cuellar(1-1) was given the loss. 'It's a disheartening loss, but luckily it's only spring' said Felipe Alou "we just have to get over it and get ready for the next game.'

Breeze · 10-11-2005, 08:42 AM

FOFC - Players Update

As I walk into the clubhouse this morning, I find a few players at their lockers getting dressed out for early morning batting practice. Amazing how opening day being around the corner has energized the team.

One of the players present is Bo Knowles, who has 3 of our 7 wins this Spring, and he's making sure the other pitchers know it.

"Guy's I really appreciate you keeping games close, so I can come in, pitch an inning or two and get the win." Bo needles. "Let's see 4 innings pitched, 3 wins - not a bad weeks work."

Breeze · 10-11-2005, 10:02 AM

SPRING GAME 11

Code:

All Stars....... 0 0 0  2 0 0  0 1 0  2 -  5 13  2
Century Stars... 0 1 1  0 0 1  0 0 0  0 -  3  7  0

Code:

  FOFC Stars         AB  R  H RBI AVG     20th Century        AB  R  H RBI AVG
  A.Tucker CF         5  0  1  0 .333     R.Henderson LF      4  0  0  0 .196  
  C.Terp SS           5  2  4  0 .308     C.Biggio 2B         5  1  2  0 .200  
  K.Ton DH            5  0  0  0 .192     W.Boggs 3B          5  0  2  1 .262  
  B.Bullock C         5  1  1  0 .364     M.Piazza C          4  0  0  0 .125  
  D.Fouts 3B          5  2  3  1 .296     M.McGwire 1B        4  1  0  0 .167  
  S.Gunner LF         4  0  1  1 .226     J.Rice DH           4  0  0  0 .125  
A-B.Blade PH          1  0  1  1 .368     D.Winfield RF       4  1  2  2 .393  
B-G.Gazelle LF        0  0  0  0 .080     T.Gwynn CF          4  0  1  0 .295  
  D.Gonzalez 1B       3  0  2  1 .211     O.Smith SS          2  0  0  0 .333  
  S.Treacy 2B         4  0  0  0 .105                                          
  P.Pflaggstettler RF 4  0  0  0 .111                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
        Totals        41  5 13  4                 Totals      36  3  7  3

Code:

A-Pinch Hit For Gunner In 10th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (LF) For Blade In 10th Inning

Code:

   All Stars             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
A.Mighty                  4       4   2   2   3   3   1  68   3.00
O.Hunter                  4       2   1   1   2   0   0  58   2.25 
B.Knowles WIN(4-0)        1       0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0.00 
S.Knowles SAVE(2nd)       1       1   0   0   0   0   0  12   0.00 
   Totals                 10       7   3   3   5   3   1

   Century Stars         IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA  
P.Martinez                5       7   2   2   0   9   0  79   3.60 
D.Eckersley               3       3   1   1   0   2   0  44   1.29
J.Franco LOSS(1-1)        1 2/3   2   2   1   1   1   0  30   4.09
B.Sutter                  0 1/3   1   0   0   1   0   0   8  11.57 
   Totals                 10      13   5   4   2  12   0

Code:

LEFT ON BASE- All Stars: 9  Century Stars: 8
DOUBLE PLAYS- All Stars: 1  Century Stars: 0
ERRORS- B.Bullock, A.Mighty
DOUBLES- D.Winfield(2nd)
TRIPLES- C.Biggio(1st)
HOME RUNS- D.Winfield(2nd)
STOLEN BASES- R.Henderson(3rd), C.Biggio(2nd)
CAUGHT STEALING- A.Tucker, R.Henderson
SACRIFICE HITS- S.Treacy
WALKS- D.Gonzalez-2, R.Henderson, M.Piazza, M.McGwire, O.Smith-2
STRIKE OUTS- A.Tucker-3, C.Terp, K.Ton-2, B.Bullock-2, D.Fouts, S.Gunner,
             D.Gonzalez, S.Treacy, R.Henderson, M.McGwire, J.Rice
GIDP- R.Henderson
PASSED BALLS- B.Bullock, M.Piazza-2
WEB GEMS- Bot 5th: Dan Fouts robbed Wade Boggs of a base hit.

Breeze · 10-11-2005, 10:24 AM

SPRING GAME 12

Code:

All Stars....... 1 0 8  0 0 3  1 0 1  - 14 14  0
Century Stars... 0 1 0  0 0 1  2 0 1  -  5  8  0

Code:

FOFC All Stars       AB  R  H RBI AVG     Century Stars      AB  R  H RBI AVG
  A.Tucker CF         6  1  3  3 .370     C.Biggio 2B         4  1  1  0 .214  
  B.Blade 2B          4  3  2  1 .391     T.Gwynn RF          4  0  2  2 .313  
  J.Nights SS         4  3  2  2 .280     W.Boggs 3B          4  0  1  1 .261  
  J.Potpie 1B         5  1  1  2 .296     M.Piazza C          5  1  2  2 .231  
  D.Fouts 3B          3  2  1  1 .300     E.Murray 1B         3  0  0  0 .000  
  H.Hays C            4  1  1  1 .250     J.Rice LF           4  0  0  0 .100  
  D.Palmer DH         5  2  2  3 .276     R.Henderson CF      4  0  0  0 .180  
  P.Pflaggstettler RF 4  1  2  1 .161     P.Molitor DH        3  2  1  0 .333  
  G.Gazelle LF        4  0  0  0 .069     O.Smith SS          3  1  1  0 .333  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
[1]       Totals      39 14 14 14                 Totals      34  5  8  5

Code:

FOFC All Stars            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA  
S.Fozborg WIN(1-1)        6       6   2   2   0   5   1  86   4.20 
J.Rodney SAVE(1st)        3       2   3   3   5   5   0  66   3.60 
   Totals                  9       8   5   5   5  10   1

   Century Stars          IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA  
T.Glavine LOSS(0-1)       2 1/3   6   8   8   3   1   0  69   9.90 
J.Smoltz                  2 2/3   3   3   3   3   5   0  61   4.97 
J.Franco                  3 2/3   5   3   3   1   2   1  60   4.91 
B.Sutter                  0 1/3   0   0   0   0   0   0   3  10.12 
   Totals                  9      14  14  14   7   8   1

Code:

LEFT ON BASE- All Stars: 6  Century Stars: 8
DOUBLE PLAYS- All Stars: 0  Century Stars: 0
DOUBLES- A.Tucker(2nd), J.Nights(3rd), J.Potpie(2nd), D.Fouts(3rd),
         D.Palmer(2nd), C.Biggio(1st), T.Gwynn(4th), W.Boggs(7th), O.Smith(1st)
TRIPLES- A.Tucker(2nd), D.Palmer(2nd)
HOME RUNS- B.Blade(2nd), M.Piazza(1st)
STOLEN BASES- B.Blade(2nd)
SACRIFICE FLIES- W.Boggs
WALKS- B.Blade-2, J.Nights, D.Fouts, H.Hays, P.Pflaggstettler, G.Gazelle,
       C.Biggio, T.Gwynn, E.Murray, P.Molitor, O.Smith
HIT BY PITCH- D.Fouts
STRIKE OUTS- B.Blade, J.Nights, J.Potpie, H.Hays, P.Pflaggstettler-2,
             G.Gazelle-2, C.Biggio, M.Piazza-2, E.Murray-2, J.Rice-3,
             R.Henderson-2

Breeze · 10-11-2005, 10:27 AM

FOFC Team Update

FOFC Hitting Coach Bob Hazzle was heard saying "Wah Hooooo!" Following the 27 hit peformance over the last 2 games.

10-07-2005, 05:28 AM	#204
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	The National Herald Sports Matty in Midseason Form Christy Mathewson was almost unhittable, going a solid 6 innings and only allowing 3 baserunners, leading the Centuries to a 4 to 3 victory over the FOFC All Stars. The offense was provided by Joe Kelley who went 2 for 3, with a homerun, triple, 3 RBI and 2 runs. Sirr Fozborg took the loss giving up 3 runs in 4 innings. Owen Hunter pitched a very nice 4 innings of relief. Last edited by Breeze : 10-07-2005 at 05:29 AM.

10-07-2005, 10:55 AM	#210
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	PRESS CONFERENCE - Negro Leaguer 1 Manager Dusty Baker "Dusty, a no-hitter for Day and Company, does that signify you're ready for the sesaon?" Lou Scribe *"Does it matter, the season isn't going to get here any sooner."* "Does that help Day's confidence?" Stan Hack *"It doesn't hurt it." Baker monitones.* "You excited about what this symbolizes?" Dan Reader. *"Symbolizes???"* Reader trys again, "The no-hitter shows what your rotation is capable of?" "Um, every pitcher in this league is capable of great things. Look it was a great night that won't be in the record books because it was an exhibition game. Yes, I'm glad Day pitched well, but I haven't really been worried about my starting pitchers other than the injuries. Please no more questions on the no-hitter - it's a nice non-event." "You mentioned injuries. We heard Rogan was ok, what's up with Paige's injury from game 1?" Tom O'Carver *"He'll be fine."* "We heard him say that it was just some tightness. Did he just not feel like pitching tonight? Did he not want to face the FOFC lineup?" *"Yeah, I'm sure he's scared of the FOFCers...what are they hitting .210 as a team. That would strike fear into a pitcher like Paige."* Reader asks, "Talk about your hitting." *"It was good enough in game 2, not good enough in game 1. Is that what you wanted to know?" Baker asks with a condesending look on his face."* "No, um...I mean....um....you only scored 3 runs in the two games, any concerns about the teams hitting." "Look we didn't use all our stars, I letting everyone play. No I'm not worried. It's not like my team is hitting .210 for the spring." "Guys, that's going to do it for me." Baker says as he gets up and walks off. Last edited by Breeze : 10-07-2005 at 11:02 AM.

10-07-2005, 11:43 AM	#213
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	PRESS CONFERENCE - FOFC Manager Benton Breeze "With the exception of a few players, your team has really struggled with the bat in the early portion of the Spring, and you just got no-hit by what is arguablly the Negro League 1 teams 4th or 5th best starter. Are you starting to get concerned you'll be able to hit enough to compete?" Lou Scribe "I'd be lying if I said the thought hadn't crossed my mind. To be completely honest with you, I thought after game 1 we were getting ready to turn the corner. Fouts started hitting, Pflaggstettler hadn't done great, but he had gotten at least 1 hit in his last few games. I thought things were getting ready to take shape." Lou follows up, "So do you consider this a step back?" "Yes, I guess I do. But remember Tucker, Potpie, Ton, Nights, they are all hitting and they weren't in the lineup. So it's not like all 15 of our players are coming up empty everytime they step to the plate." "If the season started right now what would you do?" Reader asks. "Dan, you mean with regards to who's playing?" I ask in return, hoping to clarify a very obtuse question. "Yes," he answers confidently as if his question was pure genius. Thinking to myself, 'God this guy is stupid' I answer, "I really don't know? And it's too early to worry about it. Is it a concern yes, am I worried - ask me again around game 16 if we're still hitting poorly." O'Carver jumps in, "Coach Baker mentioned your team was only hitting .210 this Spring, implying you lack the ability to hit and will be an after thought in the season. What's your response to that?" I heard Baker's comment, and while he did imply what O'Carver mentioned, I think it was meant as more of a slap at the reporters question rather than my team. He probably shouldn't have done it, but I decide not to get into a war of words, "We aren't hitting .210, we are hitting .212. Uh...that doesn't sound much better does it?" I ask with a chuckle. "We aren't hitting right now, I think we'll be just fine, like I said earlier check back with me after the 16th or 17th game if we still aren't hitting." "You seemed to pitch well in both games," Scribe interjects. "I was extremely pleased with our pitching. I realize Baker didn't play all his best players, but the backups on that team are capable of pounding the ball and we held them to 3 runs in 2 games. Typically. that's good enough to win both games in this league. We didn't have a single pitcher in the 6 that threw today that did poorly. We may not be hitting, but our pitching might be good enough to win anyway." "If the season started right now, what would you do with your pitchers?" I don't even look over, I know that has to be a Reader question, "I'm assuming you mean who would be in the rotation. I don't know yet. Heck we're not even half way through Spring. I will admit that I'm going to have a tough time deciding who gets one of the 4 and half spots as a starter, but thankfully, I don't have to make that decission now." "Ok gentlemen, I've got to go - We'll talk to you later." "Coach one more quick question." Lou Scribe yells. I begrudgingly turn and acknowledge him "What's the extent of Pflaggstettler's injury?" "I haven't had a chance to speak in detail with the doctors, but the trainer did tell me he didn't think it was serious. I'm hoping he'll be available to play in a couple of days." as soon as I finish I quickly exit the stage and head to the clubhouse. Last edited by Breeze : 10-07-2005 at 12:02 PM.

10-07-2005, 12:58 PM	#215
thealmighty Pro Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: heaven	POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE - FOFC Pitcher Al MIghty "You must be pretty pleased with your outing today, Al?" Lou Scribe "No!!" Lou cuts in with, "But you only gave up the one unearned run on the day." "I lost the game. Walking 4 batters is not acceptable. Throwing 60 pitches in 4 innings is not going to get the team where we want to go- or me into the starting rotation, for that matter." "What can you do to improve?" Reader asks. "What can I do? Work harder, prepare more thouroughly...throw more damn strikes. Thanks guys...next time WILL be better." __________________ Check out The Unofficial FOFC Movie Guide Here

10-07-2005, 01:10 PM	#216
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	Nevermind Last edited by Breeze : 10-07-2005 at 01:14 PM.

10-07-2005, 09:59 AM	#206
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	FOFC - TEAM UPDATE Lou Scribe runs up to me. "Hey Benton, nice game today." "I was please, but we've got another one coming up right now." "Can i get a minute? I have a few questions." "Lou, I understand you need to do your job, but I have to get the lineup card filled out for game 2." "But coach, just a minute. With Rodney and Williams both pitching well, what are you..." I walk into the clubhouse leaving him at the door. I turn to the security guard and say, "Lou Scribe is about to walk through that door. Stop him. When he complains about doing his job, tell him to wait till the press conference after the second game."

10-07-2005, 10:22 AM	#208
JAG Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: St. Paul, MN	No-hit?!?!?!?!

10-07-2005, 10:28 AM	#209
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	FOFC - TEAM UPDATE As I'm leaving the field after the second game I turn to Howser, "I can't believe we just go no hit." "Yeah pretty surprising." "And worse - that was the Negro Leaguers 4th starter. It's not like it was Paige that shut us down," Hazzle adds. "Well that made me feel alot better," I say as I roll my eyes. "After the first game I was beginning to think that we were turning the corner on our offense" "We pitched great, and we had some good cuts, they just didn't fall," Tunner chiimes in. "Hey Chuck, have I ever mentioned that your optimism is annoying?" Howser smirks. "Damn, I got to go to the press conference and answer questions about this," I complain. "Someone have a beer ready for me."

10-07-2005, 11:11 AM	#211
StanGunner Mascot Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rural Western NY	We need a new batting coach.

10-07-2005, 11:14 AM	#212
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Rob Nielsen would like to apologize for throwing that huge party the night before the game. Rob Nielsen does, however, demand that he gets better run support in the regular season, regardless of hangovers.

10-07-2005, 12:37 PM	#214
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	I have the files for the crude website the game creates. If anyone has a place to host the site, we can put it up and see if we want to use it or not.

10-07-2005, 01:33 PM	#217
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Where did I put the "medication" my trainer gave to me.... __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal Last edited by kingfc22 : 10-07-2005 at 01:34 PM.

10-07-2005, 02:24 PM	#218
Johnny93g College Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto	"Coach, John Williams is willing to take some cuts at the plate when im not pitching, afterall, John Williams is batting .1000 " __________________ FOOL- Toronto Marlboros FOOL Classic Champions 2073, 2078, 2079, 2114, 2116, 2117, 2129, 2152, 2155, 2169, 2192 46 35 FOOL H- New York Giants World Champions 1914, 1928 BBCF: Notre Dame TML

10-07-2005, 04:42 PM	#219
Fouts College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California	Ouch, a no-hitter. Glad this wasn't the real thing. I think we all need to go out and get drunk before the season starts!

10-07-2005, 05:50 PM	#220
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Ugh, I commit an error in the first game and then my teammates get no-hit in the second. Ugly... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

10-07-2005, 07:10 PM	#221
Blade College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	Not a great hitting game for Blade...gotta get some extra reps in at BP... __________________ Just trying to get by unnoticed... Loyal fan of the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Eagles.

10-08-2005, 08:55 PM	#223
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	FOFC - TEAM UPDATE As we walk off the field, I look back and Bob Hazzle is still sitting in the dugout. I head back and shout. "Hey Bob, we hit tonight, nice job." "Yeah, thanks." "You don't seem to happy." "It's just one game, if we can build on this...then I'll be happy." as he finishes his sentence he get up and walks past me towards the clubhouse without another word. I shout after him,"Bob, I have confidence in you." He turns, nods, and even gives me a half...no - not that big, maybe a quarter smile.

10-08-2005, 10:40 PM	#224
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	Ouch, AJ Tucker can't believe we got no hit. If AJ Tucker would've played we would've won. (hey if I'm going to be an all-star, I gotta start talkin in the third person)

10-09-2005, 12:01 AM	#225
Blade College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	Nice! Looks like the extra BP worked well for Blade! __________________ Just trying to get by unnoticed... Loyal fan of the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Eagles.

10-09-2005, 11:57 AM	#226
Chas in Cinti High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH	Jeez... Pflaggstettler starts hitting the ball, running bases... ugh... -Chas __________________ Email: [email protected]

10-09-2005, 04:51 PM	#227
Sublime 2 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Hampshire	Nice outing by Hunter there

10-09-2005, 07:50 PM	#228
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	FOFC - TEAM UPDATE Before the game today, I approached our trainer and asked, "How's Pflaggstettler?" "Sore, but he can go." "Will the pain hinder him any?" "I don't think so, but I'm not the one hurting." I nod and head off to fill out the lineup card.

10-09-2005, 08:05 PM	#229
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	That's odd, before the game today I approached the trainer and asked "How the hell do you pronounce Pflaggstettler?" /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

10-09-2005, 08:16 PM	#231
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	Son of a... Sorry boys, meltdown like that in the 9th will not happen again. Thanks for the pickup.

10-09-2005, 08:19 PM	#232
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	FOFC TEAM UPDATE Howser looks at me and offers, " Another nice hitting day. Palmer and Gunner both get 2 more and Gazelle only gets one hit, but it's the game winning walk off home run. That's 2 good hitting games in a row." "Yeah, maybe being no hit woke them up a little!" I respond with a grin.

10-09-2005, 10:33 PM	#233
oykib College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	"So, Gerald, can you take us through the last at-bat?" the reporter, who was almost the same age as Gazelle asked. Gazelle didn't realize in his youth that he should have worked his way down the more established beat gus, not the local college radio guy. But that was the only person who he'd built a relationship with while he was hitting so poorly. "It wasn't much different than the earlier ones. I've been on the ball for a while now. But every time i've got my timing down I'm fouling it back or popping it up." the young outfielder replied. "You say you didn't do anything different. But the results certainly were. Was there anything you could tell us about it?" the beat reporter from the Tribune put forth. "Honestly, I'm just happy that Mr. Breeze left me in there... and that he showed enough faith in me to lead me off. I think I've been controlling the strike zone well. So, that's probably what he was thinking about when he left me in. But we've got a lot of bats, so... Anyway he just told me to take it easy and told me the Mays/Durocher story-- "Huh?" "Well... you know the one where Mays comes up and goes 'oh' for his first twenty-seven or whatever. I knew the story already, of course. But it let me know he had faith in me. Not that I think he'll put up with an 0-for 27.."

10-10-2005, 06:22 AM	#234
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	The National Herald SPORTS FOFC Sweeps the Weekend by Lou Scribe On Saturday the FOFCers, who had been struggling with the bat, had a great game against the Late 20th Century pitcher Greg Maddux. The game started off with FOFC taking the lead in the first scoring 2 runs on 3 hits. Barrett Blade led off the inning for FOFC when he laced a base-knock. A. J. Tucker followed and he lined a single. Jeff Nights then would hit into a force play resulting in a run. K. A. Ton was up next and he delivered a base-hit. David Gonzalez came to the plate and hit a sacrifice fly scoring the final run of the inning. Late 20th made it exciting in the 9th, but they were unable to push the needed runs across. Bo Knowles(2-0) went 1 inning allowing no runs for the win. Knowles got relief help from his brother Sammy who gained credit for his 1st save. Greg Maddux(1-1) absorbed the loss. Then on Sunday, the FOFCers showed some resiliency, again hitting well and taking a 4 to 1 lead into the 9th inning. Kronside, who had been unhittable, started the inning with a strike out and flyout to get 2 quick outs. Then the wheels came off - Linares reached based when he was hit on the foot with a splitter that got away from Jace. Coimbre singled and Espino homered to tie the game. The offense picked Kronside up, when Gunner reached base on Concepcion's error. Treacy sacraficed him to second and Gazelle launched a homerun 412 feet over the left field fence to end the game. Last edited by Breeze : 10-10-2005 at 06:25 AM.

10-10-2005, 09:55 AM	#235
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	FOFC TEAM UPDATE "OK, guys, after today we are half way through the Spring. We've been playing well, let's keep swinging the bats." I say as I post the following lineup: 2b - Blade SS- Nights LF - Ton 1b - Potpie C - Hays 3b - Fouts RF - Pflaggstettler DH - Palmer CF - Gazelle SP - Nielsen Rodney relief in inning 5.

10-10-2005, 11:00 AM	#237
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	FOFC - TEAM UPDATE Lou Scribe runs upto me following, "Coach, nice win, can I have a minute?" "Lou, can't you wait till the press conference?" "There won't be one tonight." Lou explains. "Too much other stuff going on." "OK, what'cha need?" "You're 7 and 3 right now for the Spring. That's the best record of any team. Do you think you're sending a message that you're ready to play with the Hall of Famers?" "We have the best record?" I ask innocently. "I didn't realize that. Look, I've said all along that I think we can play with these guys, but do I think a 7 - 3 mark has sent a message? No. Those teams don't care about Spring records. In fact, if we were 7 - 3 in the real season, they still wouldn't be concerned. Now if you tell me we play .700 ball the whole season, I think, then YES we would have sent a message." I say will a big smile. "You happy with your hitting? It seems to have come around a bit in the last few games." "I think it has, since we are at the half way point, the coaches and I are planning to go over the roster and see how the players are hitting. We want to have an overview of the situation, I could give you a more informed opinion tomorrow." "What about the pitchers, you going to break down their performance too?" "Not yet, I still have 1 pitcher who has to make his 3rd outing, until that happens I won't be comparing apples to apples." "So when will that meeting take place?" "Probably following the game tomorrow." "Thanks for the time coach. Got to run if I'm going to make the deadline." Lou says as he turns and runs off. "That's not a pretty sight," I say to Howser, who hung around while Scibe asked me questions." "No, seeing a 5' 9" 270 pound man run in poorly fitting dress closes rarely is." We laugh and head to the office for our Staff Meeting.

10-10-2005, 11:54 AM	#238
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	FOFC TEAM UPDATE - Staff Meeting Howser and I walk into my office to find Maglie, Hazzle, and Tanner already seated, and discussing the events of the past few games...Gazelle's homer, Bo's 2 wins, and more. "Ok, guys. Time to start looking at the roster and the production we are getting. How would you like to go through the players, alphabetically, by position, by production...." I pause. "Suggestions." Howser, "Let's go by position. It will be easier to compare, which is ultimately what is going to happen. I mean honestly, this is a first view of who the starters should be." Tanner, "Sounds great, but eveyone's playing well so I don't think it matters who we put in the lineup." "Chuck, have I mentioned the whole annoying thing yet?" Maglie and Hazzle smiling, both quickly chime in that they are in favor of breatking down the players by position. "Let's start at Catcher" I say. "Both players are playing great." Tanner says. I know he's right, but I cut my eyes over to him, but before I can say anything, Hazzle interjects, "Chucks right - both these guys are playing well. Hell Bullock's been arguably our best player. He's hitting .412 with 3 HR. Only problem is I count only 3 RBI. Hays is hitting .250 with a couple home runs and 5 RBI." Howser says, "Both are playing well defensively, but I think Hays has been a little better in the field. He's caught a couple of speedsters stealing, and he is much quicker behind the plate. However, I can't complain too much about Bullock, though he isn't agile, he's solid and he has a good arm. His defense certainly won't kill you." Maglie, ever the pitcher asks, "We have any idea on lefty/righty breakdowns?" I state, "Let's not worry about that yet. We are only half way through the Spring. Let's get a little closer to the season, and we'll look at that issue." "Any other comments about the Catchers?" I ask. "Yeah," Hazzle speaks up. "How the hell did Bullock get a triple? My grandmother is faster, and she's in a wheelchair and it doesn't roll well on the clay infield." When the laughing stops, I say, "First basemen." "Potpie has been awesome. .318, 2 home runs, 6 rbi and a couple of very nice defensive plays." States Hazzle. "Gonzalez, not so great. Hitting .125, with 1 HR and 3 RBI. Plus he isn't as good defensively." I don't wait for additional comments, "Second" "Blade has played well. He's up to .333 following tonights game, he's gotten on a couple times with walks. He even has a home run." Hazzle stops. "Been caught stealing twice," I add. "Just needs some time to learn pitchers moves. Plus one of those times was a hit and run where the batter missed the pitch. He'll be fine," Tanner adds. Realizing he's about to get critizied for his optimizum he continues, "Seriously, he'll be able to steal 20 plus bases at around a 70% success rate I believe." I nod. "What about Treacy?" "Um, .133 no extra base hits and only 1 RBI." Hazzle said. "Ouch. What about Third. They've starting hitting better. Where do we sit?" "Palmer is up to .250 after his horrendous start. Fouts who's start wasn't much better is up to .227." "Defense?" I ask. "Fouts has played better than Palmer, but Palmer hasn't killed us." Howser replys matter of factly. "Shortstop?" "Nights was playing great, but he's slumped a bit the last couple games. He's down to .238. He is driving in runs with 4 RBI." Maglie, "He's got Blade and Tucker in front of him in the lineup and they are on base. Those 2 guys were, for a long time, the only ones that were setting the table." "He has a point," Howser admits. "I'm not worried about Nights. I think he'll be fine. What about Terp?" "Only hitting .190, but that isn't completely fair. Because Kris handles the bat so well we've tried to hit and run several times, and that can put a player in a tough position." "I'll keep it in mind," I admit, while making a mental note. "Now the outfielders. We started hitting, please tell me things look brighter." "We have started hitting a bit," Hazzle says. "Gunner's been the biggest jump. He's up to .222. Pflaggstettler was doing better before the injury. He was up to around .200, but now he's back down to .130. Ton, like Nights has slumped. In fact he's hitting an identical .238. Tucker is the only one that is producing consistently. He's at .375 with power....extra base not home run power, but power none-the-less. Then there is Gazelle. His game winning home run was dramatic and fun, but the guy is only hitting. .080." "Gazelle's got to start playing better or I'll have a hard time justifying playing time for him." "Don't be so sure, Pflaggstettler is an 0 for 4 from being right there with him, and Gunner was down in that territory just a couple games ago." Maglie points out. I realize he's right and say, "Fair enough, good point Sal." "I know about the outfielder's defense. No need to cover that. Thanks for the update guys. We'll cover the pitchers tomorrow and go over the hitters in more detail before the start of the season. Last edited by Breeze : 10-10-2005 at 01:05 PM.

10-10-2005, 01:21 PM	#239
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	DYNASTY UPDATE I looked back the the website that the game creates and other than graphics it's actually not bad. The site displays the standings and allows you to click down and view team reports (team BA, team HR, team RBI, team ERA, team Ks, etc). Then you can click down and see the individuals performance for each member of each team. Then you can drill down on each player and see some breakdowns of production (mostly lefty/righty breakdowns). There is also a section that will display the league leaders at the main statistical categories. I'm more than happy to provide the pages on a regular bases for this website if someone has a place to host the pages. I'm going to try and get a double header in tonight. I do have some teams that I need to update depth charts and bull pen rotations on. Plus the Spring Training schedule didn't populate the way I expected - so I'll need to do some research on the regular season to make sure it's was created correctly. Last edited by Breeze : 10-10-2005 at 01:21 PM.

10-10-2005, 01:21 PM	#240
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Rob Nielsen would like to thank himself for his fine performance in his last outing. Rob Nielsen would further like to thank Mr. Rob Nielsen for being such an excellent pitcher.

10-10-2005, 01:22 PM	#241
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Breeze - Just need FTP access for the web stuff, I take it?

10-10-2005, 01:50 PM	#242
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	Thanks CW.

10-10-2005, 03:37 PM	#243
Johnny93g College Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto	John Williams thinks Rob Nielson should thakn him publicly for starting the 1st person talk....John Williams also would like to say he is very impressed with the pitching staff. John Williams thinks the pitching staff will be the best in the league __________________ FOOL- Toronto Marlboros FOOL Classic Champions 2073, 2078, 2079, 2114, 2116, 2117, 2129, 2152, 2155, 2169, 2192 46 35 FOOL H- New York Giants World Champions 1914, 1928 BBCF: Notre Dame TML Last edited by Johnny93g : 10-10-2005 at 04:31 PM.