1906 FOOL-H Season Thread

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:07 PM

Well, another fake historical season is about to get underway..

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Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:14 PM

STANDINGS AS OF MAY 1, 1906

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American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers		20	7	.741	-
New York Yankees	18	10	.643	2.5
Louisville Black Caps	15	13	.536	5.5
Philadelphia Athletics	14	14	.500	6.5
Boston Red Sox		13	14	.481	7.0
Washington Senators	13	14	.481	7.0
Baltimore Orioles	10	17	.370	10.0
Chicago Whales		9	17	.346	10.5

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Pittsburgh Pirates	17	10	.630	-
Boston Beaneaters	15	13	.536	2.5
St. Louis Cardinals	15	13	.536	2.5
Brooklyn Royal Giants	14	13	.519	3.0
New York Giants		14	14	.500	3.5
Philadelphia Phillies	11	15	.423	5.5
Cincinnati Redlegs	11	16	.407	6.0
Chicago Cubs		9	18	.333	8.0

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:15 PM

NL Selects Rookie Star of the Month
Tuesday, May 1st, 1906: Fred Merkle is still a bit shy, but then, who could blame the newest National League Rookie of the Month honoree? He hasn't been around the league long enough to fully know the ropes yet, despite the fact that he's putting up veteran-like numbers.

In April the Philadelphia hitter tagged opposing pitching for a .319 average with 36 hits, 4 home runs and 12 RBIs.

American League Names Rookie of Month
Tuesday, May 1st, 1906: Larry Doyle's eyes seem to light up whenever he sees the baseball. The young Detroit second baseman has been hitting everything in sight for the better part of a month.

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

During the month he hit .317 with 10 doubles, 1 triple and no home runs. Doyle also scored 29 times and drove in 18 runs.

April's #1 Starter Named in NL
Tuesday, May 1st, 1906: Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Earl Moore still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in April. The 26-year-old starter for Pittsburgh was named National League Pitcher of the Month earlier today.

He collected 5 wins and no losses with 14 strikeouts in his 5 starts, putting up a fine 2.36 ERA in 42 innings of work.

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:16 PM

STANDINGS AS OF JUNE 1, 1906

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American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
New York Yankees	36	20	.643	-
Detroit Tigers		35	21	.625	1.0
Boston Red Sox		29	27	.518	7.0
Washington Senators	27	28	.491	8.5
Louisville Black Caps	26	31	.456	10.5
Philadelphia Athletics	25	31	.446	11.0
Chicago Whales		23	32	.418	12.5
Baltimore Orioles	21	34	.382	14.5

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	33	23	.589	-
Pittsburgh Pirates	32	23	.582	.5
St. Louis Cardinals	31	26	.544	2.5
Brooklyn Royal Giants	29	27	.518	4.0
New York Giants		29	27	.518	4.0
Chicago Cubs		25	30	.455	7.5
Cincinnati Redlegs	23	33	.411	10.0
Philadelphia Phillies	22	33	.400	10.5

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:17 PM

May's Best Rookie Trophy Awarded
Friday, June 1st, 1906: A veritable toddler to the National League, Albert Shaw just sewed up the Rookie of the Month trophy for May.

Over the past month the 25-year-old center fielder for Philadelphia hit .418 with 46 hits, 2 home runs and 16 runs batted in. He also logged 12 walks and compiled a .472 on-base percentage.

This season Shaw is batting .362 with 76 hits, 3 home runs, 24 RBIs, 22 walks, .419 OBP and has scored 34 runs. He has played in 53 games.

May's Best Newcomer Named by AL
Friday, June 1st, 1906: Youngster Larry Doyle emerged as the latest American League Rookie of the Month today. The young man from Detroit deserved the honor, batting .366 with 1 home run and 13 runs batted in. Is the month of May a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let Doyle enjoy the limelight.

For the year Doyle is batting .343 with 86 hits and 1 home run. He has scored 51 times and driven in 31.

National League Announces May's Top Pitcher
Friday, June 1st, 1906: In May, Pete Dowling tore through the National League like a seasoned veteran -- quite impressive for a player only 24 years old.

The young Boston starter posted a 5-2 mark and an ERA of 2.94 to earn the Pitcher of the Month award. In 79.2 innings he collected 43 strikeouts while limiting the opposition to a .279 average.

Looking at his season stats, Dowling has won 9 and lost 7, collecting 61 strikeouts and 42 walks in 139.1 innings with a 3.29 ERA.

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:18 PM

STANDINGS AS OF JULY 1, 1906

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American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
New York Yankees	57	26	.687	-
Detroit Tigers		49	34	.590	8.0
Boston Red Sox		41	42	.494	16.0
Washington Senators	40	42	.488	16.5
Baltimore Orioles	35	47	.427	21.5
Louisville Black Caps	36	48	.429	21.5
Philadelphia Athletics	35	48	.422	22.0
Chicago Whales		33	49	.402	23.5

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Pittsburgh Pirates	46	36	.561	-
Boston Beaneaters	46	37	.554	.5
Brooklyn Royal Giants	46	37	.554	.5
St. Louis Cardinals	43	41	.512	4.0
New York Giants		41	42	.494	5.5
Chicago Cubs		40	42	.488	6.0
Cincinnati Redlegs	39	44	.470	7.5
Philadelphia Phillies	35	47	.427	11.0

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:18 PM

FOOL-H News: The All-Star Game Rosters Have Been Announced
Sunday, July 1st, 1906: The American All-Stars versus the National All-Stars. It happens every year halfway through the season. It's a baseball spectacle for the fans and the players alike. It's the 1906 FOOL-Historical All-Star Game. The fans get to see all of their favorite stars perform in the same game and the outstanding players get to play against each other. The players are out to prove that their league is the best. Players are chosen by a vote of the fans.

Representing the American All-Stars this year will be:

SP R. Waddell (NYY)
SP J. Tannehill (WAS)
SP O. Overall (DET)
SP C. Falkenberg (BOS)
CL W. Mills (DET)
CL T. Hughes (CHA)
SP E. Cicotte (PHA)
MR G. Wright (NYY)
CL C. McGeehan (CHA)
MR S. Frock (WAS)
MR E. Frisk (DET)
MR R. Kroh (PHA)
SS H. Wagner (CHA)
2B E. Collins (DET)
RF M. Donlin (BAL)
LF E. Delahanty (NYY)
1B T. Jordan (WAS)
CF H. Smoot (DET)
3B A. Devlin (BOS)
C B. Maloney (BAL)
C G. Street (WAS)
RF H. Lumley (NYY)
RF S. Magee (PHA)
SS J. McGraw (WAS)
LF B. Hinchman (DET)
RF D. Green (LOU)
1B K. Bransfield (DET)
SS K. Elberfeld (PHA)

The National roster includes the following players:

SP W. Johnson (NYG)
SP C. Robitaille (BRO)
SP E. Moore (PIT)
SP J. Weimer (CIN)
MR H. West (NYG)
MR E. Taylor (BSN)
MR D. Reisling (CIN)
MR M. Cunningham (BRO)
MR C. Elliott (STL)
MR H. Olmsted (PIT)
CL B. Milligan (CHN)
MR B. Essick (CIN)
2B N. Lajoie (STL)
1B J. Stahl (BSN)
3B C. Hickman (PIT)
SS P. Lloyd (CHN)
RF E. Flick (CHN)
CF T. Cobb (NYG)
C N. Clarke (CHN)
LF G. Stone (PIT)
C E. McFarland (STL)
3B E. Lennox (BSN)
3B B. Bradley (PHI)
1B S. Hofman (STL)
SS G. Davis (BSN)
RF J. Sheckard (BSN)
RF C. Hartley (BRO)
CF A. Shaw (PHI)

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:19 PM

STANDINGS AS OF AUGUST 1, 1906

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American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
New York Yankees	76	31	.710	-
Detroit Tigers		59	48	.551	17.0
Boston Red Sox		56	52	.519	20.5
Washington Senators	51	56	.477	25.0
Philadelphia Athletics	50	57	.467	26.0
Louisville Black Caps	48	60	.444	28.5
Baltimore Orioles	45	61	.425	30.5
Chicago Whales		42	64	.396	33.5

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	61	46	.570	-
St. Louis Cardinals	58	50	.537	3.5
Brooklyn Royal Giants	56	51	.523	5.0
New York Giants		56	51	.523	5.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	55	52	.514	6.0
Chicago Cubs		49	57	.462	11.5
Philadelphia Phillies	47	59	.443	13.5
Cincinnati Redlegs	47	61	.435	14.5

cmldude · 09-12-2009, 11:19 PM

hmm this is weird to be in first play in july, i didnt expect this

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:20 PM

What have the Yankees been eating? drinking?

cmldude · 09-12-2009, 11:20 PM

oh there we go, see ya later 1st place, nice knowing ya

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:21 PM

BEST MINOR LEAGUE SYSTEMS FOR 1906

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Minor League Systems
# Team Points Top 5 Prospects
1st Chicago Cubs 176 P E. Steele (7th) , P A. Fromme (8th) , P C. Hall (23rd) , CF A. Kruger (38th) , 3B B. McKechnie (44th)
2nd Philadelphia Phillies 165 CF A. Shaw (9th) , CF C. Milan (21st) , P R. Hitt (22nd) , P T. Pruiett (24th) , 1B F. Merkle (25th)
3rd Chicago Whales 163 RF T. Speaker (2nd) , P J. Coombs (10th) , 3B B. Sweeney (27th) , 2B B. Abstein (37th) , RF D. Moeller (46th)
4th Louisville Black Caps 136 3B B. Louden (19th) , P B. Keefe (20th) , P J. Pastorius (32nd) , CF J. Bates (33rd) , 3B B. Byrne (40th)
5th Washington Senators 109 P S. Doyle (6th) , P R. Manning (14th) , LF J. Kane (41st) , P S. Frock (58th) , C W. Blair (63rd)
6th Boston Beaneaters 102 3B E. Lennox (15th) , LF J. Birmingham (26th) , P J. Boultes (31st) , 2B E. Grant (56th) , 1B H. Swacina (60th)
7th Philadelphia Athletics 100 1B E. Konetchy (12th) , C B. Schmidt (35th) , C I. Thomas (47th) , C T. Erwin (53rd) , P J. Williams (57th)
8th Cincinnati Redlegs 93 P N. Rucker (3rd) , SS J. Knight (49th) , CF H. Armbruster (51st) , C J. Stephens (52nd) , P W. Moser (75th)
9th Boston Red Sox 91 P H. Berger (5th) , CF H. Wolter (28th) , P R. Witherup (64th) , RF J. Wallace (77th) , P E. Jones (83rd)
10th St. Louis Cardinals 87 CF D. Paskert (18th) , P L. Leifield (29th) , 1B F. Delahanty (54th) , P N. Maddox (62nd) , P H. Coveleski (67th)
11th Pittsburgh Pirates 85 P G. McQuillan (4th) , P G. Liebhardt (17th) , LF H. Maggert (55th) , LF R. Bell (98th)
12th New York Giants 81 P W. Johnson (1st) , C B. Carrigan (39th) , SS A. Sullivan (70th) , P C. Barger (74th)
13th New York Yankees 77 2B H. Zimmerman (13th) , 3B H. Lord (34th) , LF A. Bader (36th) , P B. Bartley (81st) , P H. Knolls (97th)
14th Detroit Tigers 63 2B L. Doyle (16th) , RF R. Killefer (42nd) , C T. Spencer (61st) , 3B P. Clark (79th) , P B. Otey (91st)
15th Brooklyn Royal Giants 47 P W. Bailey (11th) , P C. Goodwin (76th) , P M. Cunningham (87th) , P F. Barberich (89th)
16th Baltimore Orioles 30 CF F. Osborn (30th) , P J. Moroney (73rd) , P C. Roy (99th)\

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:22 PM

STANDINGS AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1906

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American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
New York Yankees	96	41	.701	-
Boston Red Sox		73	64	.533	23.0
Detroit Tigers		69	67	.507	26.5
Washington Senators	67	69	.493	28.5
Philadelphia Athletics	64	72	.471	31.5
Baltimore Orioles	62	74	.456	33.5
Chicago Whales		54	81	.400	41.0
Louisville Black Caps	54	83	.394	42.0

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	76	60	.559	-
St. Louis Cardinals	74	63	.540	2.5
New York Giants		73	63	.537	3.0
Brooklyn Royal Giants	72	64	.529	4.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	66	70	.485	10.0
Chicago Cubs		63	72	.467	12.5
Philadelphia Phillies	63	72	.467	12.5
Cincinnati Redlegs	63	74	.460	13.5

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:23 PM

The Yankees have a magic number of 3 to clinch the AL regular season title.

cmldude · 09-12-2009, 11:24 PM

man what a great year by those yanks

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:24 PM

I guess the game still has the defaults on for HoF inductions. So be it.

Kid Nichols Inducted into Hall Of Fame
Sunday, September 9th, 1906: At his Hall of Fame induction legendary pitcher, Kid Nichols reminisced about his baseball career: "My how time flies. It is only a mere moment from your first spring training game to your first oldtimer's game. But it a magnificent journey."

Today Nichols was installled into the FOOL-Historical Hall of Fame after his selection by the Baseball Writers Association.

Baseball's newest HOF inductee was one fine hurler. When Nichols retired at age 36, he had registered 386 wins and 231 losses, struck out 1979 hitters, pitched in 688 games and compiled a 3.19 ERA.

Among the many people he mentioned in his induction speech was his first manager.
"He gave me my first opportunity when he could have kept other people. I was lucky -- he was a Kid Nichols fan. You can't get in the Hall of Fame without your first chance."

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:25 PM

STANDINGS AS OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1906

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American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
New York Yankees	99	46	.683	-
Boston Red Sox		77	67	.535	21.5
Washington Senators	72	71	.503	26.0
Detroit Tigers		71	73	.493	27.5
Philadelphia Athletics	68	75	.476	30.0
Baltimore Orioles	66	78	.458	32.5
Louisville Black Caps	59	85	.410	39.5
Chicago Whales		57	86	.399	41.0

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	82	62	.569	-
St. Louis Cardinals	79	65	.549	3.0
New York Giants		78	65	.545	3.5
Brooklyn Royal Giants	75	69	.521	7.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	68	75	.476	13.5
Philadelphia Phillies	67	76	.469	14.5
Chicago Cubs		66	77	.462	15.5
Cincinnati Redlegs	65	79	.451	17.0

cmldude · 09-12-2009, 11:25 PM

All time wins leader is Kid nichols

cmldude · 09-12-2009, 11:26 PM

come on pirates, just get over 500 for me

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:29 PM

STANDINGS AS OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1906

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American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
New York Yankees	101	50	.669	-
Boston Red Sox		80	71	.530	21.0
Washington Senators	77	73	.513	23.5
Philadelphia Athletics	74	76	.493	26.5
Detroit Tigers		73	77	.487	27.5
Baltimore Orioles	68	83	.450	33.0
Louisville Black Caps	62	89	.411	39.0
Chicago Whales		61	89	.407	39.5

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	85	65	.567	-
New York Giants		84	66	.560	1.0
St. Louis Cardinals	83	68	.550	2.5
Brooklyn Royal Giants	75	75	.500	10.0
Philadelphia Phillies	71	79	.473	14.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	70	80	.467	15.0
Cincinnati Redlegs	70	81	.464	15.5
Chicago Cubs		69	81	.460	16.0

cmldude · 09-12-2009, 11:29 PM

yikes i could for from first in july to last in sept

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:32 PM

STANDINGS AS OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1906

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American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
New York Yankees	104	52	.667	-
Boston Red Sox		82	74	.526	22.0
Washington Senators	82	75	.522	22.5
Detroit Tigers		79	78	.503	25.5
Philadelphia Athletics	75	81	.481	29.0
Baltimore Orioles	71	86	.452	33.5
Louisville Black Caps	64	93	.408	40.5
Chicago Whales		63	93	.404	41.0

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	88	69	.561	-
New York Giants		85	71	.545	2.5
St. Louis Cardinals	84	73	.535	4.0
Brooklyn Royal Giants	78	78	.500	9.5
Cincinnati Redlegs	75	81	.481	12.5
Pittsburgh Pirates	75	82	.478	13.0
Philadelphia Phillies	74	83	.471	14.0
Chicago Cubs		73	83	.468	14.5

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:33 PM

NL's Top Player Named
Monday, September 24th, 1906: The National League made it official today: Ty Cobb is the Player of the Week.

He really glistened on the diamond this week with a .538 average to take home the honor. The New York center fielder went 14-26, drove in 5 runs, scored 5 times and hit no home runs.

So far this season Cobb has put up a .378 batting average with 239 hits, 3 home runs and 92 RBIs.

Konetchy Wins AL Player of the Week Honors
Monday, September 24th, 1906: Philadelphia Athletics first baseman Ed Konetchy walked away with the American League Player of the Week Award today after putting up some impressive numbers over the past seven days.

"The Athletics fans are really behind me right now," said the 21-year-old. "That helps. They give you the confidence to go out there and do better."

Konetchy batted .464 (13-28) with 3 home runs and 8 RBIs this week on his way to the award.

This season Konetchy has hit at a .284 clip and produced 62 RBIs, 12 home runs and 90 runs scored.

Donovan Magnificent in Chicago Win
Saturday, September 22nd, 1906: The Boston Beaneaters breezed to victory today behind the shutout pitching of Bill Donovan. He surrendered no runs, gave up 6 hits and finished the game with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts. The Beaneaters won the game 6-0.

This season Donovan has registered 26 wins and 17 losses in 52 starts with a 3.61 ERA.

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:36 PM

AL Wild Card Race
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Boston 82-74 (M #6)
Washington .5 GB
Detroit 3.5 GB

NL Wild Card
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New York 85-71 (M #5)
St. Lous 1.5 GB

Boston has a magic number of 4 to clinch the NL regular season pennant.

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:39 PM

Sept. 24
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Pittsburgh 9, St. Louis 3
Boston (NL) 13, Philadelphia 1
New York (NL) 8, Cincinnati 3
Boston (AL) 5, Philadelphia 2
Baltimore 11, Detroit 3
Washington 13, Louisville 2

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:44 PM

Sept. 25
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St. Louis 8, Pittsburgh 6
Philadelphia (NL) 3, Boston 0
New York (NL) 5, Cincinnati 3
Baltimore 8, Detroit 4
Philadelphia (AL) 11, Boston 1
Washington 6, Louisville 0

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:47 PM

STANDINGS AS OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1906

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American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
New York Yankees	106	52	.671	-
Washington Senators	84	75	.528	22.5
Boston Red Sox		83	75	.525	23.0
Detroit Tigers		79	80	.497	27.5
Philadelphia Athletics	76	82	.481	30.0
Baltimore Orioles	73	86	.459	33.5
Louisville Black Caps	64	95	.403	42.5
Chicago Whales		63	95	.399	43.0

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	89	70	.560	-
New York Giants		87	71	.551	1.5
St. Louis Cardinals	85	74	.535	4.0
Brooklyn Royal Giants	79	79	.500	9.5
Pittsburgh Pirates	76	83	.478	13.0
Cincinnati Redlegs	75	83	.475	13.5
Philadelphia Phillies	75	84	.472	14.0
Chicago Cubs		74	84	.468	14.5

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:49 PM

Last day of the regular season
Sept. 29th
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NL race is decided but home field advantage has yet to be.

Boston and New York are both 90-71

In the AL Wild Card race, Washington holds a 1 game lead on the Red Sox

New York @ Washington
Detroit @ Boston
Boston @ Cincinnati
Philadelphia @ New York

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:51 PM

Red Sox 8, Tigers 2
Beaneaters 3, Redlegs 2 (10 innings)
Giants 6, Phillies 2
Senators 9, Yankees 5 (WAS clinches AL Wild Card!)

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:51 PM

Boston beat New York 5-3 in the tiebreaker to claim NL home field advantage in the NLCS.

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:52 PM

1906 FINAL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS

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American League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
New York Yankees	107	55	.660	-
Washington Senators	86	76	.531	21.0
Boston Red Sox		85	77	.525	22.0
Detroit Tigers		81	81	.500	26.0
Philadelphia Athletics	77	85	.475	30.0
Baltimore Orioles	75	87	.463	32.0
Louisville Black Caps	66	96	.407	41.0
Chicago Whales		65	97	.401	42.0

National League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Beaneaters	92	71	.564	-
New York Giants		91	72	.558	1.0
St. Louis Cardinals	85	77	.525	6.5
Brooklyn Royal Giants	79	83	.488	12.5
Pittsburgh Pirates	79	83	.488	12.5
Chicago Cubs		78	84	.481	13.5
Cincinnati Redlegs	76	86	.469	15.5
Philadelphia Phillies	75	87	.463	16.5

Young Drachma · 09-12-2009, 11:53 PM

The Yankees finish with the best record in the short history of FOOL-H and are the first franchise to break 100 wins in a season.

Young Drachma · 09-13-2009, 12:00 AM

File is up. Playoffs tomorrow night.

ekcut · 09-13-2009, 12:39 AM

Whew!
i was worried ther for the 1st half of the season.
I know it is an alternate reality, but i would hang my head in shame if any team under my control with both Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson on it misses the playoffs!!

buckinbranco · 09-13-2009, 01:19 AM

Go Giants. Since the Royal Giants didn't make it into the playoffs this year, I will be rooting for you to win it all ekcut!

gstelmack · 09-13-2009, 06:00 AM

C'mon Washington, it's up to you to keep the Yankees down where they belong!

Montreal_GM · 09-13-2009, 06:50 AM

Congratulations playoff teams.

Thanks DC.

gstelmack · 09-13-2009, 06:52 AM

Just noticed something, and I'll take whatever hit is coming for it but not sure how it happened: I'm showing a $65,225,000 payroll at the end of the season. I thought I was under to start; does anything mess with these numbers after the season gets rolling? Did these get checked before the season? If not, most likely culprit would be me forgetting that we have a $350K min in this league (right?) and left $100K and called someone up or something.

Regardless, it looks like I played the season over the cap.

Alan T · 09-13-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gstelmack

Just noticed something, and I'll take whatever hit is coming for it but not sure how it happened: I'm showing a $65,225,000 payroll at the end of the season. I thought I was under to start; does anything mess with these numbers after the season gets rolling? Did these get checked before the season? If not, most likely culprit would be me forgetting that we have a $350K min in this league (right?) and left $100K and called someone up or something.

Regardless, it looks like I played the season over the cap.

Yeah, once the season starts I don't think anything messes with those numbers. The only thing that changes is at the start of the season, once someone with a minor league contract plays a major league game, they instantly get the 350k major league minimum added.

Alan T · 09-13-2009, 07:09 AM

Congrats ekcut, timguru and spot.

I don't remember if I've ever played against ekcut in the playoffs in another league. Should be fun!

spleen1015 · 09-13-2009, 07:25 AM

I don't see how my team could go from contender to 13th best in 1 season. Everyone worth a damn returned.

Alan T · 09-13-2009, 07:32 AM

Good grief, is Tim Jordan a pseudonym for Babe Ruth? That guy was a beast.

EddieK · 09-13-2009, 07:47 AM

What's weird is that my export didn't go thru for some odd reason. Anyhow, but players were called up on my team that I did not want called up at all. I.E. Merkle, I wanted him to learn how to play 2b in the minors. DC, do you just auto the team if we miss an export?

Montreal_GM · 09-13-2009, 07:55 AM

Looks like one sly devil decided to go the 3 man route the last couple seasons. Good to know that it works.

Alan T · 09-13-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

Looks like one sly devil decided to go the 3 man route the last couple seasons. Good to know that it works.

Yeah, that ended up being out of necessity after that one season where no one's exports went through blew up my salary cap for me. I had actually intended to go back to 4 man this year for various reasons but I was a complete moron in how I handled this past offseason and didn't get in a pitcher to do so

gstelmack · 09-13-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

Yeah, once the season starts I don't think anything messes with those numbers. The only thing that changes is at the start of the season, once someone with a minor league contract plays a major league game, they instantly get the 350k major league minimum added.

I'm 99% certain I was burned by calling up some guys after the draft. Forgot to leave enough room before and check again afterwards.

I have cut one reliever who sucked (a 7+ ERA during the season), but will take whatever the cap violation penalty is for not paying closer attention.

TimGuru · 09-13-2009, 08:43 AM

By complete moron, he means, counted on Christy Matthewson going to Boston for 7 million more than he chose to go to NY for.

Congrats and good luck to the other playoff teams. I am pleased to have my first taste of the post-season in the historical FOOL-iverse. My team pitched like they were supposed to and the top of my order really knocked the ball around. If McLean re-signs, I'll be in good stead for next year too.

Alan T · 09-13-2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimGuru

By complete moron, he means, counted on Christy Matthewson going to Boston for 7 million more than he chose to go to NY for.

Congrats and good luck to the other playoff teams. I am pleased to have my first taste of the post-season in the historical FOOL-iverse. My team pitched like they were supposed to and the top of my order really knocked the ball around. If McLean re-signs, I'll be in good stead for next year too.

Was not really just that

Was kind of a combination of:

1) Forgot to put the FA bid out for Matthewson the sim before offering exactly what he was asking for.
2) Forgot to set draft list and ended up drafting a washed out 31 year old pitcher with my top pick (woops!)
3) Forgot how player negotiations work during the spring training stage of free agency when making my bid.

So yeah, I didn't really do the best job with my offseason this year

Alan T · 09-13-2009, 09:36 AM

Almost forgot to say.. Thanks DC for the sim. I liked the extra news stories during it.

ekcut · 09-13-2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

Looks like one sly devil decided to go the 3 man route the last couple seasons. Good to know that it works.

I've been using 3 man since we started FOOL-H...but I think it will be my last year. I just noticed that my starters only get back to about 90% by the time their next start hits.
It does work i suppose, but I wonder if that is tied into why some of my pitchers have had skill decreases while still in their prime.

09-12-2009, 11:19 PM	#9
cmldude Mascot Join Date: Jul 2009	hmm this is weird to be in first play in july, i didnt expect this __________________ Casey FOOLH--Pittsburgh Pirates(3248-2742 .542) Playoff Apperences-17 NL Champs-1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1929,1931,1936 World Champs-1922,1924,1925,1929,1931 FOOLX--Las Vegas Wildcats since 2010 Playoff Apperences-11 Classic Champs-2054,2067

09-12-2009, 11:20 PM	#11
cmldude Mascot Join Date: Jul 2009	oh there we go, see ya later 1st place, nice knowing ya __________________ Casey FOOLH--Pittsburgh Pirates(3248-2742 .542) Playoff Apperences-17 NL Champs-1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1929,1931,1936 World Champs-1922,1924,1925,1929,1931 FOOLX--Las Vegas Wildcats since 2010 Playoff Apperences-11 Classic Champs-2054,2067

09-12-2009, 11:24 PM	#15
cmldude Mascot Join Date: Jul 2009	man what a great year by those yanks __________________ Casey FOOLH--Pittsburgh Pirates(3248-2742 .542) Playoff Apperences-17 NL Champs-1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1929,1931,1936 World Champs-1922,1924,1925,1929,1931 FOOLX--Las Vegas Wildcats since 2010 Playoff Apperences-11 Classic Champs-2054,2067

09-12-2009, 11:24 PM	#16
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I guess the game still has the defaults on for HoF inductions. So be it. Kid Nichols Inducted into Hall Of Fame Sunday, September 9th, 1906: At his Hall of Fame induction legendary pitcher, Kid Nichols reminisced about his baseball career: "My how time flies. It is only a mere moment from your first spring training game to your first oldtimer's game. But it a magnificent journey." Today Nichols was installled into the FOOL-Historical Hall of Fame after his selection by the Baseball Writers Association. Baseball's newest HOF inductee was one fine hurler. When Nichols retired at age 36, he had registered 386 wins and 231 losses, struck out 1979 hitters, pitched in 688 games and compiled a 3.19 ERA. Among the many people he mentioned in his induction speech was his first manager. "He gave me my first opportunity when he could have kept other people. I was lucky -- he was a Kid Nichols fan. You can't get in the Hall of Fame without your first chance." Last edited by Young Drachma : 09-12-2009 at 11:24 PM.

09-12-2009, 11:25 PM	#18
cmldude Mascot Join Date: Jul 2009	All time wins leader is Kid nichols __________________ Casey FOOLH--Pittsburgh Pirates(3248-2742 .542) Playoff Apperences-17 NL Champs-1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1929,1931,1936 World Champs-1922,1924,1925,1929,1931 FOOLX--Las Vegas Wildcats since 2010 Playoff Apperences-11 Classic Champs-2054,2067

09-12-2009, 11:15 PM	#3
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	NL Selects Rookie Star of the Month Tuesday, May 1st, 1906: Fred Merkle is still a bit shy, but then, who could blame the newest National League Rookie of the Month honoree? He hasn't been around the league long enough to fully know the ropes yet, despite the fact that he's putting up veteran-like numbers. In April the Philadelphia hitter tagged opposing pitching for a .319 average with 36 hits, 4 home runs and 12 RBIs. American League Names Rookie of Month Tuesday, May 1st, 1906: Larry Doyle's eyes seem to light up whenever he sees the baseball. The young Detroit second baseman has been hitting everything in sight for the better part of a month. In April he was voted the Rookie of the Month Award. During the month he hit .317 with 10 doubles, 1 triple and no home runs. Doyle also scored 29 times and drove in 18 runs. April's #1 Starter Named in NL Tuesday, May 1st, 1906: Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Earl Moore still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in April. The 26-year-old starter for Pittsburgh was named National League Pitcher of the Month earlier today. He collected 5 wins and no losses with 14 strikeouts in his 5 starts, putting up a fine 2.36 ERA in 42 innings of work.

09-12-2009, 11:17 PM	#5
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	May's Best Rookie Trophy Awarded Friday, June 1st, 1906: A veritable toddler to the National League, Albert Shaw just sewed up the Rookie of the Month trophy for May. Over the past month the 25-year-old center fielder for Philadelphia hit .418 with 46 hits, 2 home runs and 16 runs batted in. He also logged 12 walks and compiled a .472 on-base percentage. This season Shaw is batting .362 with 76 hits, 3 home runs, 24 RBIs, 22 walks, .419 OBP and has scored 34 runs. He has played in 53 games. May's Best Newcomer Named by AL Friday, June 1st, 1906: Youngster Larry Doyle emerged as the latest American League Rookie of the Month today. The young man from Detroit deserved the honor, batting .366 with 1 home run and 13 runs batted in. Is the month of May a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let Doyle enjoy the limelight. For the year Doyle is batting .343 with 86 hits and 1 home run. He has scored 51 times and driven in 31. National League Announces May's Top Pitcher Friday, June 1st, 1906: In May, Pete Dowling tore through the National League like a seasoned veteran -- quite impressive for a player only 24 years old. The young Boston starter posted a 5-2 mark and an ERA of 2.94 to earn the Pitcher of the Month award. In 79.2 innings he collected 43 strikeouts while limiting the opposition to a .279 average. Looking at his season stats, Dowling has won 9 and lost 7, collecting 61 strikeouts and 42 walks in 139.1 innings with a 3.29 ERA.

09-12-2009, 11:18 PM	#7
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	FOOL-H News: The All-Star Game Rosters Have Been Announced Sunday, July 1st, 1906: The American All-Stars versus the National All-Stars. It happens every year halfway through the season. It's a baseball spectacle for the fans and the players alike. It's the 1906 FOOL-Historical All-Star Game. The fans get to see all of their favorite stars perform in the same game and the outstanding players get to play against each other. The players are out to prove that their league is the best. Players are chosen by a vote of the fans. Representing the American All-Stars this year will be: SP R. Waddell (NYY) SP J. Tannehill (WAS) SP O. Overall (DET) SP C. Falkenberg (BOS) CL W. Mills (DET) CL T. Hughes (CHA) SP E. Cicotte (PHA) MR G. Wright (NYY) CL C. McGeehan (CHA) MR S. Frock (WAS) MR E. Frisk (DET) MR R. Kroh (PHA) SS H. Wagner (CHA) 2B E. Collins (DET) RF M. Donlin (BAL) LF E. Delahanty (NYY) 1B T. Jordan (WAS) CF H. Smoot (DET) 3B A. Devlin (BOS) C B. Maloney (BAL) C G. Street (WAS) RF H. Lumley (NYY) RF S. Magee (PHA) SS J. McGraw (WAS) LF B. Hinchman (DET) RF D. Green (LOU) 1B K. Bransfield (DET) SS K. Elberfeld (PHA) The National roster includes the following players: SP W. Johnson (NYG) SP C. Robitaille (BRO) SP E. Moore (PIT) SP J. Weimer (CIN) MR H. West (NYG) MR E. Taylor (BSN) MR D. Reisling (CIN) MR M. Cunningham (BRO) MR C. Elliott (STL) MR H. Olmsted (PIT) CL B. Milligan (CHN) MR B. Essick (CIN) 2B N. Lajoie (STL) 1B J. Stahl (BSN) 3B C. Hickman (PIT) SS P. Lloyd (CHN) RF E. Flick (CHN) CF T. Cobb (NYG) C N. Clarke (CHN) LF G. Stone (PIT) C E. McFarland (STL) 3B E. Lennox (BSN) 3B B. Bradley (PHI) 1B S. Hofman (STL) SS G. Davis (BSN) RF J. Sheckard (BSN) RF C. Hartley (BRO) CF A. Shaw (PHI)

09-12-2009, 11:23 PM	#14
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	The Yankees have a magic number of 3 to clinch the AL regular season title.

09-12-2009, 11:26 PM	#19
cmldude Mascot Join Date: Jul 2009	come on pirates, just get over 500 for me __________________ Casey FOOLH--Pittsburgh Pirates(3248-2742 .542) Playoff Apperences-17 NL Champs-1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1929,1931,1936 World Champs-1922,1924,1925,1929,1931 FOOLX--Las Vegas Wildcats since 2010 Playoff Apperences-11 Classic Champs-2054,2067

09-12-2009, 11:29 PM	#21
cmldude Mascot Join Date: Jul 2009	yikes i could for from first in july to last in sept __________________ Casey FOOLH--Pittsburgh Pirates(3248-2742 .542) Playoff Apperences-17 NL Champs-1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1929,1931,1936 World Champs-1922,1924,1925,1929,1931 FOOLX--Las Vegas Wildcats since 2010 Playoff Apperences-11 Classic Champs-2054,2067

09-12-2009, 11:33 PM	#23
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	NL's Top Player Named Monday, September 24th, 1906: The National League made it official today: Ty Cobb is the Player of the Week. He really glistened on the diamond this week with a .538 average to take home the honor. The New York center fielder went 14-26, drove in 5 runs, scored 5 times and hit no home runs. So far this season Cobb has put up a .378 batting average with 239 hits, 3 home runs and 92 RBIs. Konetchy Wins AL Player of the Week Honors Monday, September 24th, 1906: Philadelphia Athletics first baseman Ed Konetchy walked away with the American League Player of the Week Award today after putting up some impressive numbers over the past seven days. "The Athletics fans are really behind me right now," said the 21-year-old. "That helps. They give you the confidence to go out there and do better." Konetchy batted .464 (13-28) with 3 home runs and 8 RBIs this week on his way to the award. This season Konetchy has hit at a .284 clip and produced 62 RBIs, 12 home runs and 90 runs scored. Donovan Magnificent in Chicago Win Saturday, September 22nd, 1906: The Boston Beaneaters breezed to victory today behind the shutout pitching of Bill Donovan. He surrendered no runs, gave up 6 hits and finished the game with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts. The Beaneaters won the game 6-0. This season Donovan has registered 26 wins and 17 losses in 52 starts with a 3.61 ERA.

09-12-2009, 11:36 PM	#24
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	AL Wild Card Race ------- Boston 82-74 (M #6) Washington .5 GB Detroit 3.5 GB NL Wild Card ----- New York 85-71 (M #5) St. Lous 1.5 GB Boston has a magic number of 4 to clinch the NL regular season pennant.

09-12-2009, 11:39 PM	#25
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Sept. 24 --------- Pittsburgh 9, St. Louis 3 Boston (NL) 13, Philadelphia 1 New York (NL) 8, Cincinnati 3 Boston (AL) 5, Philadelphia 2 Baltimore 11, Detroit 3 Washington 13, Louisville 2

09-12-2009, 11:44 PM	#26
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Sept. 25 ---------- St. Louis 8, Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia (NL) 3, Boston 0 New York (NL) 5, Cincinnati 3 Baltimore 8, Detroit 4 Philadelphia (AL) 11, Boston 1 Washington 6, Louisville 0

09-12-2009, 11:49 PM	#28
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Last day of the regular season Sept. 29th ----------- NL race is decided but home field advantage has yet to be. Boston and New York are both 90-71 In the AL Wild Card race, Washington holds a 1 game lead on the Red Sox New York @ Washington Detroit @ Boston Boston @ Cincinnati Philadelphia @ New York

09-12-2009, 11:51 PM	#29
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Red Sox 8, Tigers 2 Beaneaters 3, Redlegs 2 (10 innings) Giants 6, Phillies 2 Senators 9, Yankees 5 (WAS clinches AL Wild Card!)

09-12-2009, 11:53 PM	#32
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	The Yankees finish with the best record in the short history of FOOL-H and are the first franchise to break 100 wins in a season.

09-13-2009, 12:00 AM	#33
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	File is up. Playoffs tomorrow night. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

09-13-2009, 12:39 AM	#34
ekcut College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	Whew! i was worried ther for the 1st half of the season. I know it is an alternate reality, but i would hang my head in shame if any team under my control with both Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson on it misses the playoffs!! __________________ FOOLX- Alberta Renegades FOOL- Leduc Bullets

09-13-2009, 01:19 AM	#35
buckinbranco High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chico, CA	Go Giants. Since the Royal Giants didn't make it into the playoffs this year, I will be rooting for you to win it all ekcut! __________________ FOOL Graphics They Might Be Giants Blog

09-13-2009, 06:00 AM	#36
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	C'mon Washington, it's up to you to keep the Yankees down where they belong! __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

09-13-2009, 06:50 AM	#37
Montreal_GM College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2009	Congratulations playoff teams. Thanks DC. __________________ Kevin

09-13-2009, 06:52 AM	#38
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Just noticed something, and I'll take whatever hit is coming for it but not sure how it happened: I'm showing a $65,225,000 payroll at the end of the season. I thought I was under to start; does anything mess with these numbers after the season gets rolling? Did these get checked before the season? If not, most likely culprit would be me forgetting that we have a $350K min in this league (right?) and left $100K and called someone up or something. Regardless, it looks like I played the season over the cap. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

09-13-2009, 07:09 AM	#40
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Congrats ekcut, timguru and spot. I don't remember if I've ever played against ekcut in the playoffs in another league. Should be fun! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-13-2009, 07:25 AM	#41
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I don't see how my team could go from contender to 13th best in 1 season. Everyone worth a damn returned. __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

09-13-2009, 07:32 AM	#42
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Good grief, is Tim Jordan a pseudonym for Babe Ruth? That guy was a beast. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-13-2009, 07:47 AM	#43
EddieK High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2009	What's weird is that my export didn't go thru for some odd reason. Anyhow, but players were called up on my team that I did not want called up at all. I.E. Merkle, I wanted him to learn how to play 2b in the minors. DC, do you just auto the team if we miss an export?

09-13-2009, 07:55 AM	#44
Montreal_GM College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2009	Looks like one sly devil decided to go the 3 man route the last couple seasons. Good to know that it works. __________________ Kevin

09-13-2009, 08:43 AM	#47
TimGuru High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cape Cod, MA	By complete moron, he means, counted on Christy Matthewson going to Boston for 7 million more than he chose to go to NY for. Congrats and good luck to the other playoff teams. I am pleased to have my first taste of the post-season in the historical FOOL-iverse. My team pitched like they were supposed to and the top of my order really knocked the ball around. If McLean re-signs, I'll be in good stead for next year too. __________________ FOOL: NY Panthers1974-88 ; Hyannis Patriots 2037-2055 hiatus FOOL-H: NY YANKEES 1903- FOOL-X: Cumberland Defenders 1985-

09-13-2009, 09:36 AM	#49
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Almost forgot to say.. Thanks DC for the sim. I liked the extra news stories during it. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

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