Pirates vs. Royals: An Interactive Dynasty

larrymcg421 · 02-26-2012, 11:34 AM

This is an interactive dynasty with a bit of a twist. There will be 8 participants, but the players will be divided into two teams. The idea will be that one year two bottom feeding teams will have a once in a lifetime draft. They will each acquire four players with hall of fame potential. The dynasty will follow the careers of those players and how they impact their teams. Another twist is that the instead of coming up with ratings based on point distribution, the participants will pick a hall of fame player for their ratings to be based on.

If you want to participate, reply with...

Name:
Team: (Either Pirates or Royals)
Ratings: Pick a hall of fame player for your ratings/position to be based on.

I'll do this by taking control of the Pirates and Royals during the draft and using the Player Import feature when it is their turn to draft. I'll be using an import year that is 2 years before the player made their MLB debut, but I'll make sure that the initial current ratings aren't too low and will adjust if necessary.

I'll be using OOTP 11 and the dynasty will start with real rosters as of the 2010 season.

DavidCorperial · 02-26-2012, 11:37 AM

Name: David Ginsberg
Team: Royals
Ratings: Sandy Koufax

kingfc22 · 02-26-2012, 12:11 PM

Name: David Gonzalez
Team: Royals
HOF: Ty Cobb

MizzouRah · 02-26-2012, 12:15 PM

Name: Todd Volmert
Team: Pirates
HOF: Stan Musial

Johnny93g · 02-26-2012, 01:01 PM

Name: Jolton Joe
Team: Pirates
HOF: Joe DiMaggio

EagleFan · 02-26-2012, 01:16 PM

Name: Dave Corson
Team: Royal
HoF: Nolan Ryan

britrock88 · 02-26-2012, 01:40 PM

Name: Carmen Hillebrew
Team: Pirates
HOF: Harmon Killebrew

collegesportsfanms · 02-26-2012, 01:51 PM

Great idea, I can tell this is going to be a good dynasty. Here's my player.

Name: Mike Schaplowsky
Team: Royals
HoF: Honus Wagner

larrymcg421 · 02-26-2012, 02:01 PM

Royals are done. One spot left for the Pirates.

korme · 02-26-2012, 02:32 PM

Name: Sonny Ciccarelli
Team: Pirates
HOF: Ken Griffey Jr

korme · 02-26-2012, 02:33 PM

My initial pick would have been Koufax. Already taken. Looked at the first 3 players going to the Pirates. Instead of taking an ace, I went '27 Yankees rout. Let's see 4 studs in the lineup!

Johnny93g · 02-26-2012, 03:40 PM

My first choice would have been Ty Cobb.

Pirates baseball will now be about outscoring everybody!!

DavidCorperial · 02-26-2012, 04:05 PM

Sorry korme, but I really like Sandy Koufax so I wanted him.

collegesportsfanms · 02-26-2012, 04:26 PM

I just wanted to be the tablesetter for the Royals. Get on base, good obp, lots of stolen bases, and then kingfc22 with his Ty Cobb like player can drive me in.

PurdueBrad · 02-26-2012, 04:47 PM

Name: Brad Vest
Team: Pirates
HOF: Bob Gibson

larrymcg421 · 02-26-2012, 04:57 PM

Sorry Brad, we're already full for the first set of players. If the dynasty goes well, I'll probably continue it after the original 8 have all retired and the Pirates-Royals likely need to rebuild again.

larrymcg421 · 02-26-2012, 05:25 PM

I'll get this started sometime tomorrow. I like the different strategies we have going here.

kingfc22 · 02-26-2012, 07:16 PM

The Royals have a 1-2 punch in the starting lineup and in the starting rotation.

sterlingice · 02-26-2012, 11:15 PM

Dang. Would have loved to come into this on the Royals side. Still, fun to be watching along

SI

larrymcg421 · 02-27-2012, 02:34 AM

Sorry about that. I'd add a 5th for each team, but I think that might be overdoing it.

ntndeacon · 02-27-2012, 02:33 PM

I would have jumped in as a 5th for the Pirates, but I understand too. It should be great to watch

PurdueBrad · 02-27-2012, 06:46 PM

Definitely looking forward to it starting. I'll be watching out for the next grouping too. Go Pirates!

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 12:36 AM

June 15th, 2010

The 2010 season is underway and our two teams have had surprising starts. The Royals are 37-27 and the Pirates are 31-32, both good enough for only 1.5 games back in their division. However, due to dismal performances in 2009 the Pirates had the 2nd pick in the amateur draft and the Royals have the 4th. Inside sources in both organizations are very confident about the group of players they've selected. Here are the 1st-4th round picks for both teams...

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 01:14 AM

Code:

1B Todd Volmert #14
	
GCL   GCL Pirates (PIT)	
	
Age: 18	Bats: L	Throws: L	Morale: Good	
	
	[GCL Pirates (PIT)]
	0-0, .000, - GB 
G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	SB	
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	0	
	
Batting Ratings (OSA)	
	Overall	Vs Left	Vs Right	Potential
Contact	11	10	12	18	
Gap	11	9	11	17	
Power	5	4	5	12	
Eye	6	5	6	14	
Avoid K's	15	14	16	19	
Fielding Ratings
	Catcher	Infield	Outfield
Range:	-	5	11
Errors:	-	6	16
Arm:	-	5	10
Turn DP:	-	5	-
Ability:	-	-	-
	
Position Ratings
Pitcher:	-	Shortstop:	-
Catcher:	-	Left Field:	11
1st Base:	9	Center Field:	-
2nd Base:	-	Right Field:	12
3rd Base:	-		
 	 	 	 
	
Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed:	8
Stealing Ability:	15
Baserunning Inst.:	7
Sacrifice Bunt:	2
Bunt for Hit:	3
 	 
Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date	Vs.	Result	AB	R	H	BI	HR	BB	K	SB
	
Personality Ratings
Leader Ability:	Low
Loyalty:	Normal
Desire f. Win:	Very Low
Greed:	High
Intelligence:	Very Low
Work Ethic:	Low
	
Todd Volmert
Birthday:	11/21/1991
Born in:	Donora (Pennsylvania)
Nationality:	American
Height:	6' 0"
Weight:	175 lbs
Local Popularity:	Unknown
National Pop.:	Unknown
Status
Contract:	Minor League Contract
Salary:	-
Signed Through:	-
Major Service:	None, None
Service This Yr:	None
40-Man Service:	None, None
Pro Service:	1 Year
Arbitration Eligibility:	Not yet eligible
Option Years:	3 option years left
Contract Extension:	-
Drafted:	2010, 2nd Pick in Round 1
Career Batting Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	HP	SF	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	OPS+	VORP
Career Minor League Batting Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	HP	SF	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	OPS+	VORP
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League	POS	G	GS	PO	A	DP	TC	E	PCT	INN	RNG	ZR	EFF	PB	RSTA	RTO	RTO%
															
Player History
06/15/2010	Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 2, 2nd overall pick) by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 01:16 AM

Code:

CF Jolton Joe #2
	
GCL   GCL Pirates (PIT)	
	
Age: 18	Bats: R	Throws: R	Morale: Good	
	
	[GCL Pirates (PIT)]
	0-0, .000, - GB 
G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	SB	
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	0	

Batting Ratings (OSA)	
	Overall	Vs Left	Vs Right	Potential
Contact	8	8	8	18	
Gap	7	8	7	16	
Power	8	8	8	15	
Eye	5	6	5	12	
Avoid K's	12	12	12	20	
Fielding Ratings
	Catcher	Infield	Outfield
Range:	-	1	16
Errors:	-	3	8
Arm:	-	2	13
Turn DP:	-	2	-
Ability:	-	-	-
	
Position Ratings
Pitcher:	-	Shortstop:	-
Catcher:	-	Left Field:	-
1st Base:	-	Center Field:	12
2nd Base:	-	Right Field:	-
3rd Base:	-		
 	 	 	 
	
Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed:	7
Stealing Ability:	3
Baserunning Inst.:	10
Sacrifice Bunt:	2
Bunt for Hit:	3
 	 
Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date	Vs.	Result	AB	R	H	BI	HR	BB	K	SB
	
Personality Ratings
Leader Ability:	Normal
Loyalty:	Normal
Desire f. Win:	Normal
Greed:	Very High
Intelligence:	Normal
Work Ethic:	Low
	
Jolton Joe
Birthday:	11/25/1991
Born in:	Martinez (California)
Nationality:	American
Height:	6' 2"
Weight:	193 lbs
Local Popularity:	Unknown
National Pop.:	Unknown
Status
Contract:	Minor League Contract
Salary:	-
Signed Through:	-
Major Service:	None, None
Service This Yr:	None
40-Man Service:	None, None
Pro Service:	None
Arbitration Eligibility:	Not yet eligible
Option Years:	3 option years left
Contract Extension:	-
Drafted:	2010, 2nd Pick in Round 2
Career Batting Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	HP	SF	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	OPS+	VORP
Career Minor League Batting Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	HP	SF	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	OPS+	VORP
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League	POS	G	GS	PO	A	DP	TC	E	PCT	INN	RNG	ZR	EFF	PB	RSTA	RTO	RTO%
															
Player History
06/15/2010	Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 2, Pick 2, 32nd overall pick) by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 01:18 AM

Code:

1B Carmen Hillebrew #25
	
GCL   GCL Pirates (PIT)	
	
Age: 18	Bats: R	Throws: R	Morale: Good	
	
	[GCL Pirates (PIT)]
	0-0, .000, - GB 
G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	SB	
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	0	

	
Batting Ratings (OSA)	
	Overall	Vs Left	Vs Right	Potential
Contact	9	9	9	11	
Gap	7	8	7	8	
Power	8	9	8	17	
Eye	10	10	9	15	
Avoid K's	10	10	10	10	
Fielding Ratings
	Catcher	Infield	Outfield
Range:	-	5	8
Errors:	-	6	8
Arm:	-	7	7
Turn DP:	-	5	-
Ability:	-	-	-
	
Position Ratings
Pitcher:	-	Shortstop:	-
Catcher:	-	Left Field:	7
1st Base:	9	Center Field:	-
2nd Base:	-	Right Field:	-
3rd Base:	2		
 	 	 	 
	
Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed:	4
Stealing Ability:	3
Baserunning Inst.:	8
Sacrifice Bunt:	2
Bunt for Hit:	3
 	 
Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date	Vs.	Result	AB	R	H	BI	HR	BB	K	SB
	
Personality Ratings
Leader Ability:	Very Low
Loyalty:	Very High
Desire f. Win:	Low
Greed:	Very Low
Intelligence:	Normal
Work Ethic:	Low
	
Carmen Hillebrew
Birthday:	06/29/1991
Born in:	Payette (Idaho)
Nationality:	American
Height:	5' 10"
Weight:	213 lbs
Local Popularity:	Unknown
National Pop.:	Unknown
Status
Contract:	Minor League Contract
Salary:	-
Signed Through:	-
Major Service:	None, None
Service This Yr:	None
40-Man Service:	None, None
Pro Service:	None
Arbitration Eligibility:	Not yet eligible
Option Years:	3 option years left
Contract Extension:	-
Drafted:	2010, 2nd Pick in Round 3
Career Batting Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	HP	SF	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	OPS+	VORP
Career Minor League Batting Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	HP	SF	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	OPS+	VORP
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League	POS	G	GS	PO	A	DP	TC	E	PCT	INN	RNG	ZR	EFF	PB	RSTA	RTO	RTO%
															
Player History
06/15/2010	Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 3, Pick 2, 62nd overall pick) by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 01:20 AM

Code:

CF Sonny 'Junior' Ciccarelli #38
	
GCL   GCL Pirates (PIT)	
	
Age: 18	Bats: L	Throws: L	Morale: Good	
	
	[GCL Pirates (PIT)]
	0-0, .000, - GB 
G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	SB	
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	0	
	
	
Batting Ratings (OSA)	
	Overall	Vs Left	Vs Right	Potential
Contact	11	9	12	14	
Gap	10	8	10	12	
Power	11	9	12	16	
Eye	10	8	10	11	
Avoid K's	11	10	11	12	
Fielding Ratings
	Catcher	Infield	Outfield
Range:	-	1	14
Errors:	-	1	11
Arm:	-	2	15
Turn DP:	-	2	-
Ability:	-	-	-
	
Position Ratings
Pitcher:	-	Shortstop:	-
Catcher:	-	Left Field:	9
1st Base:	-	Center Field:	9
2nd Base:	-	Right Field:	-
3rd Base:	-		
 	 	 	 
	
Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed:	12
Stealing Ability:	16
Baserunning Inst.:	8
Sacrifice Bunt:	2
Bunt for Hit:	3
 	 
Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date	Vs.	Result	AB	R	H	BI	HR	BB	K	SB
	
Personality Ratings
Leader Ability:	Low
Loyalty:	Very High
Desire f. Win:	Very Low
Greed:	Very Low
Intelligence:	Normal
Work Ethic:	Low
	
Sonny Ciccarelli
Birthday:	11/21/1991
Born in:	Donora (Pennsylvania)
Nationality:	American
Height:	6' 3"
Weight:	205 lbs
Local Popularity:	Unknown
National Pop.:	Unknown
Status
Contract:	Minor League Contract
Salary:	-
Signed Through:	-
Major Service:	None, None
Service This Yr:	None
40-Man Service:	None, None
Pro Service:	None
Arbitration Eligibility:	Not yet eligible
Option Years:	3 option years left
Contract Extension:	-
Drafted:	2010, 2nd Pick in Round 4
Career Batting Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	HP	SF	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	OPS+	VORP
Career Minor League Batting Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	HP	SF	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	OPS+	VORP
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League	POS	G	GS	PO	A	DP	TC	E	PCT	INN	RNG	ZR	EFF	PB	RSTA	RTO	RTO%
															
Player History
06/15/2010	Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 4, Pick 2, 92nd overall pick) by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 01:23 AM

Code:

P David Ginsberg #85
	
APP   Burlington Royals (KCA)	
	
Age: 18	Bats: R	Throws: L	Morale: Good	
	
	[Burlington Royals (KCA)]
	0-0, .000, - GB 
G	GS	Rec	SV	ERA	IP	HA	HR	BB	K	WHIP			
0	0	0-0	0	0.00	0.0	0	0	0	0	0.00			

	
Pitching Ratings (OSA)	
	Overall	Vs Left	Vs Right	Potential
Stuff	10	10	10	16
Movement	11	11	11	16
Control	9	9	9	16
Pitch Ratings
Pitch	Current	Potential
Fastball	13	17
Curveball	10	17
Changeup	7	13
Forkball	10	13
 		
	
Other Pitching Ratings
Velocity	95-97 Mph
Stamina	19
Suggested Role	Starter
Groundball Percentage	54 %
Hold Runners	20
Defense	20
	
Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed:	1
Stealing Ability:	2
Baserunning Inst.:	2
Sacrifice Bunt:	13
Bunt for Hit:	3
 	 
Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date	Vs.	Result	Start	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	Dec
	
Personality Ratings
Leader Ability:	Normal
Loyalty:	Very High
Desire f. Win:	Very Low
Greed:	Very Low
Intelligence:	Normal
Work Ethic:	Very High
	
David Ginsberg
Birthday:	12/30/1991
Born in:	Brooklyn (New York)
Nationality:	American
Height:	6' 2"
Weight:	210 lbs
Local Popularity:	Unknown
National Pop.:	Unknown
Status
Contract:	Minor League Contract
Salary:	-
Signed Through:	-
Major Service:	None, None
Service This Yr:	None
40-Man Service:	None, None
Pro Service:	None
Arbitration Eligibility:	Not yet eligible
Option Years:	3 option years left
Contract Extension:	-
Drafted:	2010, 4th Pick in Round 1
Career Pitching Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	IP	HA	R	ER	HR	BB	K	CG	SHO	WHIP	BABIP	VORP	ERA+
Career Minor League Pitching Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	IP	HA	R	ER	HR	BB	K	CG	SHO	WHIP	BABIP	VORP	ERA+
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League	POS	G	GS	PO	A	DP	TC	E	PCT	INN	RNG	ZR	EFF	PB	RSTA	RTO	RTO%
															
Player History
06/15/2010	Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 4, 4th overall pick) by the Kansas City Royals.

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 01:24 AM

Code:

CF David Gonzalez #44
	
APP   Burlington Royals (KCA)	
	
Age: 18	Bats: L	Throws: R	Morale: Good	
	
	[Burlington Royals (KCA)]
	0-0, .000, - GB 
G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	SB	
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	0	

	
Batting Ratings (OSA)	
	Overall	Vs Left	Vs Right	Potential
Contact	9	8	9	20	
Gap	9	8	9	18	
Power	2	2	2	4	
Eye	4	4	4	12	
Avoid K's	12	11	12	18	
Fielding Ratings
	Catcher	Infield	Outfield
Range:	-	1	14
Errors:	-	2	11
Arm:	-	1	14
Turn DP:	-	2	-
Ability:	-	-	-
	
Position Ratings
Pitcher:	1	Shortstop:	-
Catcher:	-	Left Field:	-
1st Base:	-	Center Field:	10
2nd Base:	-	Right Field:	12
3rd Base:	-		
 	 	 	 
	
Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed:	18
Stealing Ability:	17
Baserunning Inst.:	15
Sacrifice Bunt:	10
Bunt for Hit:	1
 	 
Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date	Vs.	Result	AB	R	H	BI	HR	BB	K	SB
	
Personality Ratings
Leader Ability:	Low
Loyalty:	Very High
Desire f. Win:	High
Greed:	Very Low
Intelligence:	Very Low
Work Ethic:	Normal
	
David Gonzalez
Birthday:	12/18/1991
Born in:	Narrows (Virginia)
Nationality:	American
Height:	6' 0"
Weight:	175 lbs
Local Popularity:	Unknown
National Pop.:	Unknown
Status
Contract:	Minor League Contract
Salary:	-
Signed Through:	-
Major Service:	None, None
Service This Yr:	None
40-Man Service:	None, None
Pro Service:	None
Arbitration Eligibility:	Not yet eligible
Option Years:	3 option years left
Contract Extension:	-
Drafted:	2010, 4th Pick in Round 2
Career Batting Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	HP	SF	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	OPS+	VORP
Career Minor League Batting Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	HP	SF	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	OPS+	VORP
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League	POS	G	GS	PO	A	DP	TC	E	PCT	INN	RNG	ZR	EFF	PB	RSTA	RTO	RTO%
															
Player History
06/15/2010	Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 2, Pick 4, 34th overall pick) by the Kansas City Royals.

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 01:26 AM

Code:

P Dave Corson #97
	
APP   Burlington Royals (KCA)	
	
Age: 18	Bats: R	Throws: R	Morale: Good	
	
	[Burlington Royals (KCA)]
	0-0, .000, - GB 
G	GS	Rec	SV	ERA	IP	HA	HR	BB	K	WHIP			
0	0	0-0	0	0.00	0.0	0	0	0	0	0.00			
	
	
Pitching Ratings (OSA)	
	Overall	Vs Left	Vs Right	Potential
Stuff	10	10	10	18
Movement	12	12	12	16
Control	5	5	5	7
Pitch Ratings
Pitch	Current	Potential
Fastball	14	18
Curveball	11	19
Circle Change	8	15
 		
 		
	
Other Pitching Ratings
Velocity	95-97 Mph
Stamina	20
Suggested Role	Starter
Groundball Percentage	60 %
Hold Runners	14
Defense	20
	
Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed:	6
Stealing Ability:	3
Baserunning Inst.:	3
Sacrifice Bunt:	20
Bunt for Hit:	1
 	 
Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date	Vs.	Result	Start	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	Dec
	
Personality Ratings
Leader Ability:	Normal
Loyalty:	Very High
Desire f. Win:	Very High
Greed:	Very Low
Intelligence:	Normal
Work Ethic:	Normal
	
Dave Corson
Birthday:	01/31/1992
Born in:	Refugio (Texas)
Nationality:	American
Height:	6' 2"
Weight:	195 lbs
Local Popularity:	Unknown
National Pop.:	Unknown
Status
Contract:	Minor League Contract
Salary:	-
Signed Through:	-
Major Service:	None, None
Service This Yr:	None
40-Man Service:	None, None
Pro Service:	None
Arbitration Eligibility:	Not yet eligible
Option Years:	3 option years left
Contract Extension:	-
Drafted:	2010, 4th Pick in Round 3
Career Pitching Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	IP	HA	R	ER	HR	BB	K	CG	SHO	WHIP	BABIP	VORP	ERA+
Career Minor League Pitching Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	IP	HA	R	ER	HR	BB	K	CG	SHO	WHIP	BABIP	VORP	ERA+
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League	POS	G	GS	PO	A	DP	TC	E	PCT	INN	RNG	ZR	EFF	PB	RSTA	RTO	RTO%
															
Player History
06/15/2010	Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 3, Pick 4, 64th overall pick) by the Kansas City Royals.

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 01:29 AM

Code:

SS Mike Schaplowsky #98
	
APP   Burlington Royals (KCA)	
	
Age: 18	Bats: R	Throws: R	Morale: Good	
	
	[Burlington Royals (KCA)]
	0-0, .000, - GB 
G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	SB	
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	0	

Batting Ratings (OSA)	
	Overall	Vs Left	Vs Right	Potential
Contact	9	10	9	18	
Gap	7	8	7	18	
Power	3	3	3	4	
Eye	5	6	5	10	
Avoid K's	16	17	15	17	
Fielding Ratings
	Catcher	Infield	Outfield
Range:	-	16	1
Errors:	-	11	2
Arm:	-	16	1
Turn DP:	-	16	-
Ability:	-	-	-
	
Position Ratings
Pitcher:	18	Shortstop:	14
Catcher:	-	Left Field:	-
1st Base:	-	Center Field:	-
2nd Base:	-	Right Field:	-
3rd Base:	-		
 	 	 	 
	
Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed:	16
Stealing Ability:	18
Baserunning Inst.:	15
Sacrifice Bunt:	8
Bunt for Hit:	3
 	 
Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date	Vs.	Result	AB	R	H	BI	HR	BB	K	SB
	
Personality Ratings
Leader Ability:	High
Loyalty:	Very High
Desire f. Win:	Very High
Greed:	Very Low
Intelligence:	Low
Work Ethic:	Normal
	
Mike Schaplowsky
Birthday:	02/24/1992
Born in:	Chartiers (Pennsylvania)
Nationality:	American
Height:	5' 10"
Weight:	200 lbs
Local Popularity:	Unknown
National Pop.:	Unknown
Status
Contract:	Minor League Contract
Salary:	-
Signed Through:	-
Major Service:	None, None
Service This Yr:	None
40-Man Service:	None, None
Pro Service:	None
Arbitration Eligibility:	Not yet eligible
Option Years:	3 option years left
Contract Extension:	-
Drafted:	2010, 4th Pick in Round 4
Career Batting Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	HP	SF	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	OPS+	VORP
Career Minor League Batting Stats
Year/Team/League	Age	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	HP	SF	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	OPS+	VORP
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League	POS	G	GS	PO	A	DP	TC	E	PCT	INN	RNG	ZR	EFF	PB	RSTA	RTO	RTO%
															
Player History
06/15/2010	Drafted in the 2010 first-year player draft (Round 4, Pick 4, 94th overall pick) by the Kansas City Royals.

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 02:02 AM

End of June Update

Pirates

Todd Volmert - Hit .350/.435/.550 in 5 games to earn a promotion to AA Bradenton, where he is hitting .231/.244/.256 in 9 games.

Jolton Joe - Starting off in Short A ball with the State College Spikes, where he has hit .345/.400/.636 in 12 games.

Carmen Hillebrew - Has moved through three different A level clubs, with totals of .309/.381/.473 through

Sonny Ciccarelli - Played 5 games at AA before already being promoted to AAA Indianapolis, where he has hit .293/.341/.683 through 9 games. Likely to be our first major leaguer.

Royals

David Ginsberg - Stuck at rookie ball. In his only start, he struck out 16 batters and only allowed 1 hit through 7.1 innings.

David Gonzalez - With A level Burlington. Hitting .250/.298/.455 in 10 games.

Dave Corson - Also stuck at rookie ball. 2-0, 1.93 ERA, 23 K, 7 BB in 2 starts.

Mike Schaplowski - Playing A ball with Wilmington Blue Rocks. Has hit .216/.255/.275 so far.

The Royals are now 46-33 (.5 GB) and the Pirates are 39-39 (5 GB).

Johnny93g · 02-28-2012, 10:31 AM

Doesn't look like the Royals need much help

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 11:41 AM

July 2010 Update

Pirates

Todd Volmert - Volmert's poor performance at AA got him sent back to A ball in Bradenton, where is now .290/.333/.387 through 31 games.
Jolton Joe - Moved from Short A to Rookie Ball. Hitting .293/.448/.451 through 23 games.
Carmen Hillebrew - Has been demoted from A to Short A with the State College Spikes, where he has hit .375/.483/.625 in 6 games.
Sonny Ciccarelli - After a 9 game stint in AAA where he played well, Sonny has been moved back to AA, where he is torching the league with 10 HR's and .299/.385/.606 in 32 games.

Royals

David Ginsberg - Still at rookie ball. After his brilliant 1st start, got shelled in back to back outing before regrouping for three strong starts in a row, including 37 K's in his last 2 starts.
David Gonzalez - Still at Burlington A ball. Hitting .267/.345/.411 through 37 games.
Dave Corson - Forming a formidable 1-2 punch with Ginsberg ont he same rookie ball team, he's gone 4-0 with 88 strikeouts in 7 starts.
Mike Schaplowski - Earned a promotion to AA ball and is off to a really good start there, hitting .330/.385/.440 in 24 games.

The Royals are now 57-47 (5 GB) and the Pirates are 54-49 (.5 GB).

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 12:49 PM

End of August 2010

Pirates

Todd Volmert - Bradenton (A). Hitting .275/.317/.379 through 45 games.
Jolton Joe - Moved back to State College (Short A). Hitting .333/.405/.609 through 16 games.
Carmen Hillebrew - West Virginia (A). Hitting .295/.384/.516 with 9 HR's in 48 games.
Sonny Ciccarelli - Altoona (AA). Torching the Independent League with .319/.408/.616 and 18 HR's in 59 games. Named Eastern League Batter of the Month.

Royals

David Ginsberg - Burlington (R). 8-3, 2.41 ERA, 145 K's, 19 BB in 12 starts.
David Gonzalez - Burlington (A). Hitting .286/.356/.398 in 65 games.
Dave Corson - AZL (R). 7-2, 2.46 ERA, 138 K, 34 BB in 12 starts.
Mike Schaplowski - Northwest Arkansas (AA). .272/.329/.352 in 51 games

Regressing to the mean? Both the Pirates and Royals had terrible months and will not be going to the playoffs. Pirates are 65-67 (7.5 GB) and Royals are 67-65 (13 GB)

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 05:25 PM

End of 2010 Regular Season

Here are the final minors stats for all levels in 2010. Team listed is where the player finished the year.

Pirates

Todd Volmert - Bradenton (A). .261, 5 HR, 48 RBI, 20 BB, in 73 games.
Jolton Joe - West Virginia (A). .317, 14 HR, 51 RBI, 48 BB in 64 games.
Carmen Hillebrew - West Virginia (A). .297, 10 HR, 35 RBI, 30 BB in 57 games.
Sonny Ciccarelli - Pittsburgh (ML). After another successful stint in AAA, he was called up late in the season and actually started three straight crucial games for the Pirates. ML - .267, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 BB, 3 SB in 4 games. Minors - .312, 26 HR, 75 RBI, 43 BB in 73 games.

Royals

David Ginsberg - Idaho Falls (R). 9-3, 2.21 ERA, 162 K, 25 BB in 14 starts.
David Gonzalez - Wilmington (A). .286, 3 HR, 37 RBI, 24 BB, 17 SB in 70 games.
Dave Corson - Burlington (R). 8-2, 2.25 ERA, 152 K, 37 BB in 13 starts.
Mike Schaplowski - Northwest Arkansas (AA). .276, 3 HR, 30 RBI, 23 BB, 13 SB in 72 games.

So I was correct about the Royals postseason chances being over. They finished a respectable 84-75, but that was 14 games behind the Twins. However, I was wrong about the Pirates. A Cardinals collapse allowed the Pirates back into the race and they won the division on the final day of the season. So not only do the Pirates make the playoffs,
but Sonny Ciccarelli will already be getting a taste of the postseason.

MizzouRah · 02-28-2012, 06:40 PM

I need to get that average up!

GO PIRATES, GO SONNY!

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 11:29 PM

2010 Postseason - Divisional Round

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies

Game 1 at Colorado - Not only did Ciccarrelli earn a start, but he's been plugged into the #3 hole in the lineup. That's quite a bit of pressure for the youngster. He gets off to a great start, singling in the first run of what would end up being a 6 run Pirates first inning. That would be the lone highlight as Sonny failed to get on base the rest of the game and the Pirates blow their 6-0 lead when Jason Giambi hits a game tying two run HR in the 8th and singles home the winning run in the 10th. Sonny was 1-5, 1 RBI, 1 K. Colorado 9, Pittsburgh 8

Game 2 at Colorado - Another subpar outing for both Sonny and the Pirates. More bullpen issues haunting the Pirates as what was a close 2-1 game in the 8th inning turned into a 6-1 blowout in the 8th. Sonny was 1-4, 1 K. Colorado 6, Pittsburgh 1

Game 3 at Pittsburgh - Sonny takes a seat on the bench for this one as the Pirates move Andrew McCutcheon to #3 and Lastings Milledge to leadoff, but it's Garret Jones who gets the Pirates off to a good start with a 2 run HR in the 1st inning. With the game tied 4-4 in the 8th, Augie Ojeda hit a sac fly in the bottom of the 8th that proved to be the winning run. Sonny pinch hit in the 7th and drew a walk. Pittsburgh 5, Colorado 4

Game 4 at Pittsburgh - Sonny is back in the lineup at the #3 spot and he makes the most of his second chance. He hits a single and double early on, but is stranded both times. The game is a scoreless tie until the 8th inning when Sonny hits a solo home run! Garret Jones follows up with a HR of his own and the shaky Pirates pen holds on to stave off elimination. Sonny was 3-4, 1 RBI, 1 R. Pittsburgh 2, Colorado 1

Game 5 at Colorado - Sonnt singles and scores in the 4th inning to help stake the Pirates to a 3-0 lead. Unfortunately, starter Paul Maholm gives up 5 runs over the next 3 innings. Facing as 6-5 deficit, the Pirates have 3 innings to save their season, but they only get one more base runner. It was a great and surprising run for Pittsburgh, but their season is finally over. Colorado 6, Pittsburgh 5.

Despite the loss, it was a successful playoff debut overall. His splits were .353/.389/.588 and had a key HR in game 4. He will almost certainly have a starting job on opening day 2011.

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 11:45 PM

American League Standings

Eastern Division
Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
New York Yankees	100	62	.617	-	98-64	2	44-37	56-25	12-5	23-15	Clinched	W3	5-5
Tampa Bay Rays	98	64	.605	2	102-60	-4	48-33	50-31	8-5	22-22		W1	7-3
Boston Red Sox	94	68	.580	6	92-70	2	42-39	52-29	15-7	34-22		L3	5-5
Baltimore Orioles	78	84	.481	22	74-88	4	32-49	46-35	7-10	29-20		W2	6-4
Toronto Blue Jays	60	102	.370	40	59-103	1	27-54	33-48	11-6	19-24		L4	2-8

Central Division
Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Minnesota Twins	99	63	.611	-	104-58	-5	52-29	47-34	4-7	19-19	Clinched	W4	7-3
Kansas City Royals	85	77	.525	14	83-79	2	43-38	42-39	7-9	21-20		L1	4-6
Cleveland Indians	83	79	.512	16	82-80	1	45-36	38-43	7-3	22-31		W1	5-5
Chicago White Sox	78	84	.481	21	73-89	5	39-42	39-42	6-8	31-24		L1	5-5
Detroit Tigers	70	92	.432	29	66-96	4	32-49	38-43	5-7	19-20		L2	5-5

Western Division
Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Los Angeles Angels	80	82	.494	-	81-81	-1	42-39	38-43	2-8	18-19	Clinched	L1	6-4
Texas Rangers	77	85	.475	3	75-87	2	38-43	39-42	12-11	26-23		W1	6-4
Seattle Mariners	74	88	.457	6	81-81	-7	40-41	34-47	3-13	18-33		L2	3-7
Oakland Athletics	74	88	.457	6	76-86	-2	38-43	36-45	11-8	27-20		W2	4-6

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 11:45 PM

National League Standings

Eastern Division
Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Atlanta Braves	97	65	.599	-	97-65	0	52-29	45-36	9-11	26-28	Clinched	W5	9-1
Philadelphia Phillies	78	84	.481	19	81-81	-3	37-44	41-40	7-16	22-32		L3	2-8
New York Mets	78	84	.481	19	75-87	3	37-44	41-40	5-8	29-20		W4	8-2
Florida Marlins	78	84	.481	19	73-89	5	38-43	40-41	7-5	26-25		L1	4-6
Washington Nationals	68	94	.420	29	75-87	-7	36-45	32-49	8-5	17-23		L4	3-7

Central Division
Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Pittsburgh Pirates	85	77	.525	-	80-82	5	41-40	44-37	13-9	26-23	Clinched	W1	9-1
St. Louis Cardinals	84	79	.515	1½	87-76	-3	42-39	42-40	5-6	19-24		L2	2-8
Cincinnati Reds	80	82	.494	5	80-82	0	43-38	37-44	10-7	26-23		L1	5-5
Milwaukee Brewers	78	84	.481	7	81-81	-3	42-39	36-45	8-5	14-18		W1	3-7
Houston Astros	72	90	.444	13	73-89	-1	44-37	28-53	6-13	22-28		L1	3-7
Chicago Cubs	70	92	.432	15	71-91	-1	34-47	36-45	8-6	17-19		W1	4-6

Western Division
Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Colorado Rockies	87	75	.537	-	91-71	-4	44-37	43-38	11-8	19-27	Clinched	W1	6-4
Arizona Diamondbacks	85	78	.521	2½	82-81	3	41-41	44-37	13-8	30-24		W2	6-4
San Francisco Giants	83	79	.512	4	79-83	4	40-41	43-38	4-10	28-22		W1	8-2
San Diego Padres	79	83	.488	8	80-82	-1	40-41	39-42	12-10	25-25		L1	5-5
Los Angeles Dodgers	79	83	.488	8	81-81	-2	45-36	34-47	8-10	21-22		L1	3-7

larrymcg421 · 02-28-2012, 11:56 PM

NL MVP: Albert Pujols, St. Louis - .325, 42 HR, 119 RBI
AL MVP: Joe Mauer, Minnesota - .372, 34 HR, 146 RBI
NL Cy Young: Tim Lincecum, San Francisco - 21-3, 1.72 ERA
AL Cy Young: Zach Greinke, Kansas City - 19-7, 2.58 ERA
NL Rookie of the Year: Jason Heyward, Atlanta - .308, 19 HR, 82 RBI
AL Rookie of the Year: Michael Brantley, Cleveland - .289, 4 HR, 42 RBI, 68 SB, 121 R

Post-Season Results
Divisional Series	Los Angeles over New York, 3-2
Divisional Series	Minnesota over Tampa Bay, 3-0
Divisional Series	Arizona over Atlanta, 3-1
Divisional Series	Colorado over Pittsburgh, 3-2
League Series	Minnesota over Los Angeles, 4-2
League Series	Arizona over Colorado, 4-3
Championship Series	Arizona over Minnesota, 4-0

MizzouRah · 02-29-2012, 09:06 AM

That's ironic how both teams had the same record.

EagleFan · 02-29-2012, 09:43 AM

Like rain on your wedding day?

Johnny93g · 02-29-2012, 10:37 AM

A free ride, when you already paid

Breeze · 02-29-2012, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleFan

Like rain on your wedding day?

Wait...that's not ironic...it's unfortunate not ironic...

korme · 02-29-2012, 12:36 PM

Woo yeah Sonny. Can't wait to see what happens when all four are up. Even though we've got two 1B!

larrymcg421 · 02-29-2012, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by korme

Woo yeah Sonny. Can't wait to see what happens when all four are up. Even though we've got two 1B!

The AI has actually moved Volmert to RF and Hillebrew to LF. Perhaps more problematic is that Sonny and Jolton are both CF and the Pirates already have a good young CF in McCutchen.

larrymcg421 · 02-29-2012, 01:34 PM

2011 Preseason Update

*Sonny has indeed won a ML roster spot. He will be platooning with McCutchen as Sonny starts against RHP and McCutchen against LHP.

*The Royals aren't too far behind in getting guys to the ML. Both SP David Ginsberg and SS Mike Schaplowski are at the AAA affiliate in Omaha.

*The Royals other two players, SP Dave Corson and RF David Gonzalez are at AA in Northwest Arkansas.

*Todd Volmert is at the Pirates AA affiliate in Altoona.

*The remaining two Pirates, LF Carmen Hillebrew and CF Jolton Joe, are at A level Bradenton.

*The Pirates major transactions included resigning RF Lastings Milledge for 1 year at $4.8 million, 3B Andy Laroche for 1 year, $1.7 million, and trading RF Brandon Moss for SS Jayson Nix. The Pirates went after SP Tim Hudson and SP Grant Balfour, but could not close either deal.

*The Royals resigned SP Gil Meche at 3 years for $36 million, resigned 1B Billy Butler for 1 year at $4.3 million, picked up SP Kevin Correia in free agency for 1 year, $1.4 million, acquired LF Seth Smith for SP Kyle Davies, swapped CF Carlos Gomez for SP Jason Vargas.

larrymcg421 · 02-29-2012, 02:29 PM

Top 10 Prospects

1. CF Jolton Joe, Pittsburgh
2. C Bryce Harper, Washington
3. SP David Ginsberg, Kansas City
4. SP Dave Corson, Kansas City
5. RF Mike Stanton, Florida
6. CF Sonny Ciccarelli, Pittsburgh
7. SP Martin Perez, Texas
8. SP Derek McGuire, Toronto
9. 1B Justin Smoak, Texas
10. RF David Gonzalez, Kansas City

31. LF Carmen Hillebrew, Pittsburgh
38. SS Mike Schaplowski, Kansas City
74. RF Todd Volmert, Pittsburgh

MizzouRah · 02-29-2012, 03:38 PM

74? It's showtime!

02-26-2012, 01:01 PM	#5
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02-26-2012, 01:16 PM	#6
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02-26-2012, 03:40 PM	#12
Johnny93g College Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto	My first choice would have been Ty Cobb. Pirates baseball will now be about outscoring everybody!! __________________ 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

02-26-2012, 04:57 PM	#16
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	Sorry Brad, we're already full for the first set of players. If the dynasty goes well, I'll probably continue it after the original 8 have all retired and the Pirates-Royals likely need to rebuild again. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

02-26-2012, 05:25 PM	#17
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	I'll get this started sometime tomorrow. I like the different strategies we have going here. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

02-26-2012, 11:37 AM	#2
DavidCorperial High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Stamford, CT	Name: David Ginsberg Team: Royals Ratings: Sandy Koufax

02-26-2012, 12:11 PM	#3
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Name: David Gonzalez Team: Royals HOF: Ty Cobb __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

02-26-2012, 12:15 PM	#4
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Name: Todd Volmert Team: Pirates HOF: Stan Musial

02-26-2012, 01:40 PM	#7
britrock88 Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Madison, WI	Name: Carmen Hillebrew Team: Pirates HOF: Harmon Killebrew

02-26-2012, 01:51 PM	#8
collegesportsfanms Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2004	Great idea, I can tell this is going to be a good dynasty. Here's my player. Name: Mike Schaplowsky Team: Royals HoF: Honus Wagner

02-26-2012, 02:01 PM	#9
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	Royals are done. One spot left for the Pirates. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

02-26-2012, 02:32 PM	#10
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Name: Sonny Ciccarelli Team: Pirates HOF: Ken Griffey Jr

02-26-2012, 02:33 PM	#11
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	My initial pick would have been Koufax. Already taken. Looked at the first 3 players going to the Pirates. Instead of taking an ace, I went '27 Yankees rout. Let's see 4 studs in the lineup!

02-26-2012, 04:05 PM	#13
DavidCorperial High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Stamford, CT	Sorry korme, but I really like Sandy Koufax so I wanted him.

02-26-2012, 04:26 PM	#14
collegesportsfanms Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2004	I just wanted to be the tablesetter for the Royals. Get on base, good obp, lots of stolen bases, and then kingfc22 with his Ty Cobb like player can drive me in.

02-26-2012, 04:47 PM	#15
PurdueBrad Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL	Name: Brad Vest Team: Pirates HOF: Bob Gibson

02-26-2012, 07:16 PM	#18
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	The Royals have a 1-2 punch in the starting lineup and in the starting rotation. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

02-26-2012, 11:15 PM	#19
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Dang. Would have loved to come into this on the Royals side. Still, fun to be watching along SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

02-27-2012, 02:34 AM	#20
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	Sorry about that. I'd add a 5th for each team, but I think that might be overdoing it. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

02-27-2012, 02:33 PM	#21
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	I would have jumped in as a 5th for the Pirates, but I understand too. It should be great to watch

02-27-2012, 06:46 PM	#22
PurdueBrad Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL	Definitely looking forward to it starting. I'll be watching out for the next grouping too. Go Pirates!

02-28-2012, 12:36 AM	#23
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	June 15th, 2010 The 2010 season is underway and our two teams have had surprising starts. The Royals are 37-27 and the Pirates are 31-32, both good enough for only 1.5 games back in their division. However, due to dismal performances in 2009 the Pirates had the 2nd pick in the amateur draft and the Royals have the 4th. Inside sources in both organizations are very confident about the group of players they've selected. Here are the 1st-4th round picks for both teams... __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

02-28-2012, 02:02 AM	#32
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	End of June Update Pirates Todd Volmert - Hit .350/.435/.550 in 5 games to earn a promotion to AA Bradenton, where he is hitting .231/.244/.256 in 9 games. Jolton Joe - Starting off in Short A ball with the State College Spikes, where he has hit .345/.400/.636 in 12 games. Carmen Hillebrew - Has moved through three different A level clubs, with totals of .309/.381/.473 through Sonny Ciccarelli - Played 5 games at AA before already being promoted to AAA Indianapolis, where he has hit .293/.341/.683 through 9 games. Likely to be our first major leaguer. Royals David Ginsberg - Stuck at rookie ball. In his only start, he struck out 16 batters and only allowed 1 hit through 7.1 innings. David Gonzalez - With A level Burlington. Hitting .250/.298/.455 in 10 games. Dave Corson - Also stuck at rookie ball. 2-0, 1.93 ERA, 23 K, 7 BB in 2 starts. Mike Schaplowski - Playing A ball with Wilmington Blue Rocks. Has hit .216/.255/.275 so far. The Royals are now 46-33 (.5 GB) and the Pirates are 39-39 (5 GB). __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

02-28-2012, 10:31 AM	#33
Johnny93g College Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto	Doesn't look like the Royals need much help __________________ 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

02-28-2012, 11:41 AM	#34
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	July 2010 Update Pirates Todd Volmert - Volmert's poor performance at AA got him sent back to A ball in Bradenton, where is now .290/.333/.387 through 31 games. Jolton Joe - Moved from Short A to Rookie Ball. Hitting .293/.448/.451 through 23 games. Carmen Hillebrew - Has been demoted from A to Short A with the State College Spikes, where he has hit .375/.483/.625 in 6 games. Sonny Ciccarelli - After a 9 game stint in AAA where he played well, Sonny has been moved back to AA, where he is torching the league with 10 HR's and .299/.385/.606 in 32 games. Royals David Ginsberg - Still at rookie ball. After his brilliant 1st start, got shelled in back to back outing before regrouping for three strong starts in a row, including 37 K's in his last 2 starts. David Gonzalez - Still at Burlington A ball. Hitting .267/.345/.411 through 37 games. Dave Corson - Forming a formidable 1-2 punch with Ginsberg ont he same rookie ball team, he's gone 4-0 with 88 strikeouts in 7 starts. Mike Schaplowski - Earned a promotion to AA ball and is off to a really good start there, hitting .330/.385/.440 in 24 games. The Royals are now 57-47 (5 GB) and the Pirates are 54-49 (.5 GB). __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner Last edited by larrymcg421 : 02-28-2012 at 11:42 AM.

02-28-2012, 12:49 PM	#35
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	End of August 2010 Pirates Todd Volmert - Bradenton (A). Hitting .275/.317/.379 through 45 games. Jolton Joe - Moved back to State College (Short A). Hitting .333/.405/.609 through 16 games. Carmen Hillebrew - West Virginia (A). Hitting .295/.384/.516 with 9 HR's in 48 games. Sonny Ciccarelli - Altoona (AA). Torching the Independent League with .319/.408/.616 and 18 HR's in 59 games. Named Eastern League Batter of the Month. Royals David Ginsberg - Burlington (R). 8-3, 2.41 ERA, 145 K's, 19 BB in 12 starts. David Gonzalez - Burlington (A). Hitting .286/.356/.398 in 65 games. Dave Corson - AZL (R). 7-2, 2.46 ERA, 138 K, 34 BB in 12 starts. Mike Schaplowski - Northwest Arkansas (AA). .272/.329/.352 in 51 games Regressing to the mean? Both the Pirates and Royals had terrible months and will not be going to the playoffs. Pirates are 65-67 (7.5 GB) and Royals are 67-65 (13 GB) __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

02-28-2012, 05:25 PM	#36
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	End of 2010 Regular Season Here are the final minors stats for all levels in 2010. Team listed is where the player finished the year. Pirates Todd Volmert - Bradenton (A). .261, 5 HR, 48 RBI, 20 BB, in 73 games. Jolton Joe - West Virginia (A). .317, 14 HR, 51 RBI, 48 BB in 64 games. Carmen Hillebrew - West Virginia (A). .297, 10 HR, 35 RBI, 30 BB in 57 games. Sonny Ciccarelli - Pittsburgh (ML). After another successful stint in AAA, he was called up late in the season and actually started three straight crucial games for the Pirates. ML - .267, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 BB, 3 SB in 4 games. Minors - .312, 26 HR, 75 RBI, 43 BB in 73 games. Royals David Ginsberg - Idaho Falls (R). 9-3, 2.21 ERA, 162 K, 25 BB in 14 starts. David Gonzalez - Wilmington (A). .286, 3 HR, 37 RBI, 24 BB, 17 SB in 70 games. Dave Corson - Burlington (R). 8-2, 2.25 ERA, 152 K, 37 BB in 13 starts. Mike Schaplowski - Northwest Arkansas (AA). .276, 3 HR, 30 RBI, 23 BB, 13 SB in 72 games. So I was correct about the Royals postseason chances being over. They finished a respectable 84-75, but that was 14 games behind the Twins. However, I was wrong about the Pirates. A Cardinals collapse allowed the Pirates back into the race and they won the division on the final day of the season. So not only do the Pirates make the playoffs, but Sonny Ciccarelli will already be getting a taste of the postseason. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

02-28-2012, 06:40 PM	#37
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I need to get that average up! GO PIRATES, GO SONNY! Last edited by MizzouRah : 02-28-2012 at 06:40 PM.

02-28-2012, 11:29 PM	#38
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	2010 Postseason - Divisional Round Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies Game 1 at Colorado - Not only did Ciccarrelli earn a start, but he's been plugged into the #3 hole in the lineup. That's quite a bit of pressure for the youngster. He gets off to a great start, singling in the first run of what would end up being a 6 run Pirates first inning. That would be the lone highlight as Sonny failed to get on base the rest of the game and the Pirates blow their 6-0 lead when Jason Giambi hits a game tying two run HR in the 8th and singles home the winning run in the 10th. Sonny was 1-5, 1 RBI, 1 K. Colorado 9, Pittsburgh 8 Game 2 at Colorado - Another subpar outing for both Sonny and the Pirates. More bullpen issues haunting the Pirates as what was a close 2-1 game in the 8th inning turned into a 6-1 blowout in the 8th. Sonny was 1-4, 1 K. Colorado 6, Pittsburgh 1 Game 3 at Pittsburgh - Sonny takes a seat on the bench for this one as the Pirates move Andrew McCutcheon to #3 and Lastings Milledge to leadoff, but it's Garret Jones who gets the Pirates off to a good start with a 2 run HR in the 1st inning. With the game tied 4-4 in the 8th, Augie Ojeda hit a sac fly in the bottom of the 8th that proved to be the winning run. Sonny pinch hit in the 7th and drew a walk. Pittsburgh 5, Colorado 4 Game 4 at Pittsburgh - Sonny is back in the lineup at the #3 spot and he makes the most of his second chance. He hits a single and double early on, but is stranded both times. The game is a scoreless tie until the 8th inning when Sonny hits a solo home run! Garret Jones follows up with a HR of his own and the shaky Pirates pen holds on to stave off elimination. Sonny was 3-4, 1 RBI, 1 R. Pittsburgh 2, Colorado 1 Game 5 at Colorado - Sonnt singles and scores in the 4th inning to help stake the Pirates to a 3-0 lead. Unfortunately, starter Paul Maholm gives up 5 runs over the next 3 innings. Facing as 6-5 deficit, the Pirates have 3 innings to save their season, but they only get one more base runner. It was a great and surprising run for Pittsburgh, but their season is finally over. Colorado 6, Pittsburgh 5. Despite the loss, it was a successful playoff debut overall. His splits were .353/.389/.588 and had a key HR in game 4. He will almost certainly have a starting job on opening day 2011. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner Last edited by larrymcg421 : 02-28-2012 at 11:32 PM.

02-29-2012, 09:06 AM	#42
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	That's ironic how both teams had the same record.

02-29-2012, 09:43 AM	#43
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Like rain on your wedding day? __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

02-29-2012, 10:37 AM	#44
Johnny93g College Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto	A free ride, when you already paid __________________ 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

02-29-2012, 12:36 PM	#46
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Woo yeah Sonny. Can't wait to see what happens when all four are up. Even though we've got two 1B!

02-29-2012, 01:34 PM	#48
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	2011 Preseason Update Sonny has indeed won a ML roster spot. He will be platooning with McCutchen as Sonny starts against RHP and McCutchen against LHP. The Royals aren't too far behind in getting guys to the ML. Both SP David Ginsberg and SS Mike Schaplowski are at the AAA affiliate in Omaha. The Royals other two players, SP Dave Corson and RF David Gonzalez are at AA in Northwest Arkansas. Todd Volmert is at the Pirates AA affiliate in Altoona. The remaining two Pirates, LF Carmen Hillebrew and CF Jolton Joe, are at A level Bradenton. The Pirates major transactions included resigning RF Lastings Milledge for 1 year at $4.8 million, 3B Andy Laroche for 1 year, $1.7 million, and trading RF Brandon Moss for SS Jayson Nix. The Pirates went after SP Tim Hudson and SP Grant Balfour, but could not close either deal. The Royals resigned SP Gil Meche at 3 years for $36 million, resigned 1B Billy Butler for 1 year at $4.3 million, picked up SP Kevin Correia in free agency for 1 year, $1.4 million, acquired LF Seth Smith for SP Kyle Davies, swapped CF Carlos Gomez for SP Jason Vargas. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added)* Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner Last edited by larrymcg421 : 02-29-2012 at 01:56 PM.

02-29-2012, 02:29 PM	#49
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	Top 10 Prospects 1. CF Jolton Joe, Pittsburgh 2. C Bryce Harper, Washington 3. SP David Ginsberg, Kansas City 4. SP Dave Corson, Kansas City 5. RF Mike Stanton, Florida 6. CF Sonny Ciccarelli, Pittsburgh 7. SP Martin Perez, Texas 8. SP Derek McGuire, Toronto 9. 1B Justin Smoak, Texas 10. RF David Gonzalez, Kansas City 31. LF Carmen Hillebrew, Pittsburgh 38. SS Mike Schaplowski, Kansas City 74. RF Todd Volmert, Pittsburgh __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner Last edited by larrymcg421 : 02-29-2012 at 02:37 PM.